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  • Rabya Kulsoom: Aurat March seems to be about hating men

    Rabya Kulsoom: Aurat March seems to be about hating men

    Actress Rabya Kulsoom was a guest on the FHM podcast where she discussed the feminist movement Aurat March. She shared that feminist movements in Pakistan, such as Aurat March, aren’t addressing the key issues faced by Pakistani women, straying from the original goal of feminism. “Aurat March isn’t about hating men. It’s about making sure all women have rights. Like your daughter being able to go to school, work, and be independent. But now, Aurat March and our idea of feminism seem to be about hating men. Not taking care of your husband, not helping him find his clothes, or not serving him food – is that really feminism?”

    Rabya went on to say that instead of what’s happening now, Aurat March should talk more about things like domestic violence and encourage women to read their nikkahnama. “This is what feminism is about,” she said. “I support Aurat March, but I wonder where it’s heading. Some of the signs I’ve seen online made me feel like I can’t be part of this.”

    The actress from ‘Mujhay Pyar Hua Tha’ said it’s lost its way. Instead of promoting equality for everyone, it’s spreading hate against men.
    “The ones who really need feminism aren’t getting the support they need,” said the actress. “If a guy sees a sign saying ‘Find your socks yourself,’ he won’t understand what feminism truly means. Instead, he might end up treating his wife badly.”

    “Stop using slogans like ‘Pick up your own sock’ or ‘Heat up your own food’ because feminism is much bigger and more complicated than that.

  • 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Quetta

    5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Quetta

    Earthquake measuring 5.4 has hit Quetta and its neighbouring regions in Balochistan.

    The Pakistan Met Department reported that an earthquake measuring 5.4 jolted the area at 5:35 am.

    The epicenter was located 150 kilometres southwest of Quetta with a depth of 35 kilometres.

    This was followed by another earthquake at 06:24 am – a magnitude of 4.5 with epicenter located 120 kilometer southwest of Quetta and depth of 136 kilometers.

    There have been no reports of casualties or damage.

  • ‘Think twice about divorce’; Mah e Nur Haider advises girls

    Actress and model Mah E Nur Haider has advised girls to think carefully before making the decision to get a divorce.
    During a recent interview, Mah E Nur openly talked about several topics, including her early marriage and divorce. When asked if she felt she got married too young, she responded, “I received the proposal at 21 and got married at 22, right after finishing college. However, we parted ways in 2020, four years ago.”
    Thanking her parents for their support and encouragement during difficult times, she said, “Many girls are deprived of the support of their parents.”

    Addressing girls who intend to divorce, Mah E Nur urged them to “carefully consider their circumstances before making any decision or taking any step.”
    Sharing her bitter experience, she said, “My experience is very different from others, which is why I never openly discussed it because I didn’t want anyone to make a wrong decision influenced by me. I believe it’s essential for women to be financially independent along with having some skill and education.”

    Mah E Nur Haider, known for her role in the drama serial ‘Khaai’, had previously given an interview to a magazine on YouTube, where she said that her former in-laws still respect her and treat her like their own daughter.
    Mah Nur Haider said that she has been divorced, but her relationship with her ex-husband has become better after divorce.

  • Resurfaced Indian clip about Imran Khan goes viral; people divided

    Resurfaced Indian clip about Imran Khan goes viral; people divided

    An old clip from an ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Sushant Sareen, whose X (Former Twitter) bio says “Senior Fellow, ORF; obsessive Pakistan watcher and hence Afghanistan, Kashmir, Terrorism, Islamism; history buff but studied economics” and Tilak Devasher, whose bio says “Author of ‘Pakistan: Courting the Abyss’, ‘Pakistan: At the Helm’ and ‘Pakistan: The Balochistan Conundrum. Member National Security Advisory Board” has gone viral.

    X user Hamza Azhar Aslam who according to his profile bio is a journalist and Founder & Editor of ThePakDaily posted a clip on March 17 where Smita, Sushant, and Devasher were discussing Imran Khan.

    The clip was captioned as “Indian intelligentsia discusses the cult of Imran Khan.”

    The clip states that Imran Khan’s followers are a cult and they believe in whatever Imran says.

    X users are divided after this discussion. User @CherieDamour_ said, “Even the Indians get what youthias are blind to.”

    @awaissaleem77 wrote, “Does this “intelligentsia” ever discuss Modi cult with such enthusiasm as well?”

    @mariaa_awd said, “Wowww this one really thinks Smita is Indian intelligentsia , bhai mana we are Vishwagurus but Smita aunty is not our intelligentsia by any stretch, gossip aunty at best ‍♀️

    Her kisi se impress hona band Kare … we need some confidence building workshops for sarhad paar libbus”

    @ajmalkhankakar wrote, “The Indian folks in this clip perfectly characterize and provide the most accurate description of IK’s persona and his followers.”

    @samiyanoureen6 wrote, “Are there no journalists in Pakistan with the courage to speak bluntly and honestly like this?”

    @CHSandhu886 wrote, “I love how intricate these Indian analysts are about the phenomenon of Imran Khan’s popularity, truly admire how they’ve picked up on details. Don’t think any Pakistani analyst can explain this in such detail.”

  • Sher Afzal Marwat denies Maryam Nawaz tried to assassinate him

    Sher Afzal Marwat denies Maryam Nawaz tried to assassinate him

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has taken a u-turn and told the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) that Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, didn’t plan his assassination. The News reported on Tuesday. 

    The PTI leader was summoned by the agency for questioning about a tweet on X, in which Marwat accused Maryam Nawaz of plotting his assassination.

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Barrister Aqeel Malik had filed a complaint against Marwat.

    Marwat told the FIA: “I didn’t name Maryam Nawaz as mastermind of the assassination plot but MNA Naseem Ali, who has concrete evidences about the plot, informed me.” 

    He also asked the FIA to summon MNA Naseem Ali for further investigation.

    On March 9, Marwat on X wrote: “It is imperative to publicly acknowledge that ‘Maryam Nawaz Sharif’ poses a threat to my life, as she has orchestrated an ‘assassination attempt against me,’ which can take place at any time.” 

    He added: “An amount of $100,000 has been allocated by Maryam Nawaz Sharif to these assassins for the “execution of my murder.”

  • Photo of Imad Wasim smoking in dressing room goes viral

    Photo of Imad Wasim smoking in dressing room goes viral

    A picture of Islamabad United all rounder Imad Wasim went viral in which he can be seen smoking in the dressing room during the final match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) against Multan Sultans on Monday.

    The incident happened when Wasim ended a brilliant spell of bowling by claiming five wickets. Wasim then left the field after completing his bowling spell in the 17th over. Initially thought to be taking a break, he was seen smoking on camera.

    Imad took five wicket to become the first bowler to take a five wickets haul in a PSL final. He was also player of the match in three consecutive knockout matches including the final.

  • You’ll soon see Noor ul Hassan in Pak Turk series Selahddin Eyyubi

    You’ll soon see Noor ul Hassan in Pak Turk series Selahddin Eyyubi

    Renowned Pakistani actor Noor ul Hassan Muhammad has recently made headlines in the entertainment world by joining the cast of the highly anticipated Pak Turk series ‘Selahddin’. With his exceptional talent and versatile acting skills, Noor is set to bring depth and authenticity to his role in this historical drama.

    Noor takes on the challenging role of depicting Saladin, the legendary figure who founded the Ayyubid dynasty and played a pivotal role in shaping the history of the Middle East. As the first Pakistani actor to join the cast of the ambitious series, Noor’s involvement underscores the growing collaboration between Pakistani and Turkish entertainment industries.

    The announcement of Noor’s participation in ‘Selahddin’ has generated immense excitement among fans eagerly anticipating the release of the series. With its compelling narrative and rich historical backdrop, the series promises to be a captivating portrayal of one of the most significant figures in Islamic history.b

  • Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed post pictures of daughter’s Aqiqa celebration

    Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed post pictures of daughter’s Aqiqa celebration

    Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed, well-known actors and a popular couple, recently celebrated the Aqiqa ceremony of their daughter, Jahan Aara Farhan Saeed. The event, which took place before the start of Ramadan, was shared with fans through Urwa’s Instagram. The couple were beaming as they joined in the traditional ceremony with their loved ones all around them.
    Take a look at the pictures:

    Fans extended their congratulations and best wishes to Urwa and Farhan on the special milestone in their journey as parents.
    Urwa shared a video on Instagram with this caption: “Sharing a precious little glimpse from our life!
    p.s. the last weekend before Ramazan when Aara met her entire family at home for aqiqa and wore my first shoes my mother saved all these years!”

  • We will conduct 9000 matches in four months, says Mohsin Naqvi

    We will conduct 9000 matches in four months, says Mohsin Naqvi

    The chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has said that we will conduct nine thousand matches in next four months.

    Talking to a press conference at National Stadium Karachi, the Chairman of PCB said, “Last year we conducted 2700 domestic matches, our target is to conduct 9000 matches in next four months. Promotion of school cricket is among our priorities.”

    Talking about Champion Trophy 2025 he said, “The Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan, we are fully prepared, we hope to Allah that this event will be held in Pakistan. We are not thinking that the Trophy will be held in any other country instead of Pakistan or under a hybrid model.”

    “We are preparing pitches by ordering soil from England and Australia.”

    In responce to a question about captaincy of the national cricket team, Mohsin said, “Team captaincy will be decided by the selection committee. I want to make the selection committee powerful so that they are accountable and will not interfere in their work.”

    He said that he had a meeting with the secretary of the Indian board Jay Shah at ICC. “The talks were held in a pleasant atmosphere, but at present I do not want to bring these things forward.”

    Talking about Haris Rauf he said, “Losing and winning are part of the game but the team should be seen fighting on the field, Haris Rauf is a good player but there will be no compromise on the priority of the team. This is the policy for those who will not play for the country. Haris’s case is with the appeal committee to decide.”

    The ninth edition of ICC Champion Trophy will be held in Pakistan in February and March next year.