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  • SRK, Salman trade jibes at Ambani bash as Aamir watches

    SRK, Salman trade jibes at Ambani bash as Aamir watches

    Billionaire Indian family Ambanis have thrown a huge party worth more than a thousand crores INR, to celebrate Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding ceremonies. Many important people from various fields around the world attended including Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Salman Khan, and Deepika Padukone.

    Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan delighted their fans by dancing together onstage. The videos were widely shared on social media, and now, the uncut version of their banter and their dance has been shared online.

    In one of the videos, Shah Rukh and Salman get into a fun argument about whose song they should dance on. Aamir then enters the debate and takes a dig on their argument, referring to the infamous fight they have had in the past. The trio calls Mukesh Ambani the “real don” but add that it is Nita Ambani who will select the song for them to dance on.

    In the video we also see Aamir suggesting that the three of them dance on his song ‘Papa Kehte Hai’ but SRK and Salman dismiss it. Shah Rukh wants ‘Besharam Rang’ to be played but Salman wants them to perform on ‘Hud Hud Dabangg’. The conversation stops after they realize that they are supposed to dance on ‘Naatu Naatu’.

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  • Asma Abbas husband likes to flirt; here’s how she handles it

    Asma Abbas husband likes to flirt; here’s how she handles it

    Asma Abbas comes from one of the most talented families in Pakistan entertainment. But she made her own way to success by working hard. Recently, she was a guest on Wasi Shah’s show, where she talked openly about her life.
    Talking about her husband’s flirtatious nature, she said, “All men flirt a bit”. She knows her husband loves her and has his own boundaries so a bit of fun flirtation is okay and she does not mind it.

    She added, “I am okay with this as I am my husband’s second wife and I do not believe in suffocating my life partner.”
    She also talked about her relationship with her husband’s first wife. “I am thankful that my husband’s first wife accepted me and we lived together for 12 years with respect and camaraderie.” Her husband always maintained a balance and treated both wives fairly.

  • Bushra Ansari wears shawl with urdu poetry on it

    Bushra Ansari wears shawl with urdu poetry on it

    Veteran actor Bushra Ansari caught attention on social media when she shared a photo of herself wearing a shawl with Allama Iqbal’s poetry written on it. She was getting ready for a Ramazan TV show.
    In her post, Ansari cleverly joked about the poetry on her shawl, saying, “If you can read Urdu, you’ll understand.”
    The choice of attire and her witty comment was in retort to the recent incident at Lahore’s Ichra Bazaar where a woman wearing a shirt with Arabic writing, was harassed by a fanatical mob.

    Thanks to quick action from the police, led by Assistant Superintendent Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi, the woman remained safe.
    Ansari’s comment is a reminder about violence and ignorance. While some might see her shawl gesture as bold, she’s known for her funny jokes and straight talk.

  • Tayyaba Raja angry at PTI for senate seat for Sanam Javed

    Tayyaba Raja angry at PTI for senate seat for Sanam Javed

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) worker Tayyaba Raja criticised her party for nominating Sanam Javed as a candidate for a seat in the Senate.

    Tayyaba Raja wrote on her X (previously Twitter) account that it is unfair to highlight one person’s achievements and ignoring the sacrifices of others.

    Tayyaba also asked how an anti-terrorism court granted bail to Sanam Javed, writing that she arrested eight times and received bail on seven occasions.

    The PTI leader pointed out that Aliya Hamza and Khadija Shah were granted bail by the Lahore High Court after nine months following the reformation of the bench 15 times.

    “How can the ATC repeatedly grant bail to an individual? This is a major question.”

    “All of us are silent only till the return of [PTI founding chairman] Imran Khan,” she said.

    She urged every woman worker to remain patient and wait for the best time to speak up.

  • How much money will PSL 9 winner get?

    How much money will PSL 9 winner get?

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCP) has announced the prize money for the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

    According to the announcement, the winning team will get 14 crore rupees, while the runner up will be given a prize of 5.6 crore rupees.

    The best player of PSL will be given 30 lakh rupees, the best batsman, bowler and wicket keeper will get 35 lakh rupees each, the best all-rounder, fielder and umpire will also be given a prize of 35 lakh rupees.

    The cricketers who win the Emerging Player and Spirit of Cricket awards will also get prize money of 35 lakh rupees. Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi will distribute the prizes.

    The final match of the 9th season of PSL will be played between Islamabad United and Multan Sultans at National Bank Stadium Karachi today.

  • Karachi police officer involved in 90s operation faces death threats yet again

    Karachi police officer involved in 90s operation faces death threats yet again

    The family of Haider Ali Zaidi, a former police officer who played a pivotal role in the Karachi operation of the 1990s, is currently under threat from criminals, The News has reported.

    Haider is known for his contributions during the operation. He has been subjected to numerous terrorist attacks in the past and is once again receiving death threats, along with his family.

    One such incident occurred in 2013 near Safari Park, where Haider sustained severe injuries. Consequently, his brothers, Syed Shahid Ali Zaidi and Sultan Ali Zaidi, opted to leave the country due to persistent threats.

    Haider reported that his mother recently received a threatening call, warning of harm to her sons upon their return to Pakistan. The continuous threats prompted Haider and his brothers to relocate abroad for safety.

    Despite their desire to return home, they face renewed threats if they do so. Additionally, Haider’s younger brother Shahid was injured in a knife attack by terrorists in 2018 and was once again targeted in 2019.

    Furthermore, Haider’s sisters have been victims of terrorist attacks, while Sultan too, has faced threats. Their mother, battling cancer, has also been subjected to repeated threatening calls, adding to the family’s distress.

  • Deportation of Afghan card holders will begin from April 15

    Deportation of Afghan card holders will begin from April 15

    The federal interior ministry has directed the Punjab government to initiate the second phase of an operation aimed at deporting Afghan citizen card holders starting from April 15.

    During a video conference chaired by Federal Interior Secretary Aftab Durrani, in the presence of Punjab Home Secretary Noorul Amin and other senior officials, it was decided that the federal government would provide Punjab with lists of Afghan Citizen Card Holders. These lists will then be shared with law enforcement agencies, including the police.

    Initially, card holders will be encouraged to voluntarily return to Afghanistan. Subsequently, those who do not comply will be apprehended and deported. Sources emphasised that the availability of data on Afghan citizen card holders within the federal government will streamline the process, eliminating previous challenges associated with tracing illegal foreigners.

    Following the completion of the second phase of deportations, plans for the third phase, targeting Afghan POR (Proof of Residence) card holders, were also discussed. According to sources, over 400,000 illegal Afghan nationals have already been deported.

  • Renowned American singer converts to Islam

    Renowned American singer converts to Islam

    Famous American rapper and producer Lil Jon has recently embraced Islam during the holy month of Ramazan.

    According to international media reports, American rapper and producer Lil Jon accepted Islam in the King Fahd Mosque in Los Angeles, California, on March 15, just before the Friday prayers.

    A video of the American singer reciting the kalma is going viral on social media, where he can be seen reciting in both Arabic and English under the guidance of the mosque’s Imam.Lil Jon has been receiving congratulations from Muslims on social media for becoming a Muslim. He expressed his gratitude in a special post on Instagram, saying, “Alhamdulillah, I am thankful to all my brothers and sisters who sent me positive messages and expressed selfless love.”

    Born in June 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia, the singer’s real name is Jonathan H. Smith. He became famous in the early 2000s for his significant role in creating new genres of hip-hop music.

    After American author and social activist Sean King, Lil Jon is the second American celebrity to convert to Islam during the first week of Ramadan.

    @n_war967 Rapper Lil Jon took his Shahada and accepted Islam at King Fahad Mosque in LA #liljon #muslim #muslimummah #ramdan #ramdan2024 ♬ original sound – n_war967

  • Khawaja Sira community members attacked by mob in Karachi; No action taken yet

    Khawaja Sira community members attacked by mob in Karachi; No action taken yet

    The first-ever elected transgender member of the Karachi Municipal Council and transgender rights activist Shahzadi Rai took to X (former Twitter) and described an incidence of violence against her community members.

    Shahzadi wrote, “A mob attack occurred at Johar Mor. These individuals first beat members of my community, then threatened to kill us openly. Please help and kindly tag the police. @sindhpolicedmc8 @BBhuttoZardari @PPP_Org @AuratMarchKHI @TMItalks.”

    In the video she highlighted how police arrived quite late while she was constantly being threatened with being killed. In another video, she was trying to calm the mob, but nothing worked at that point. She has appealed to the Sindh police to take legal action against the hate crime and violence.

    Member of Awami Workers Party, Ammar Rashid, wrote, “Horrifying to see. There is a direct line from the anti-trans hate being spread by rightwing activists, youtubers & parties to such mobs. Your ‘gender activism’ hobby & moral panic clickbait leads to situations of life & death for others. And no surprise Sindh police is MIA.”

    Transgender Rights Activist Aradhiya Khan demanded strict action, “ Urgent Alert: Another mob attack at Johar Mor! Once again, our community is being targeted and hunted down. We’re facing threats of violence and need immediate intervention.
    @sindhpolicedmc8 , please step in to stop this cycle of terror. Lives are at stake! #StopViolence”

    Human Rights Activist Gulalai Ismail highlighted the consequences of online campaigns against transgender community, “This is terrifying and highly condemnable. The recent trans-hate politics of JI and likes of Maria B has intensified the existing threats to the lives of Pakistani khwajasira community. These hate mongers should be held accountable & brought to justice.”

    Aurat March Karachi also reacted to the situation and said, “This is outrageous and horrifying. Till when will the khawaja sira community and trans people be forced to live in fear of such gruesome violence? Why do these fanatical cis men feel emboldened enough to issue threats like these, that too so openly? We stand in solidarity with the trans community and reiterate our demand to immediately end the hate campaign & mob violence targeting them.”

    Lawyer Muneeb Qadir said, “’Taang pe taang rakh ke cheer doon ga’ was what Qaiser Raja had said about transgenders & while specifically naming Shahzadi Rai in that speech. Hate speech can have dangerous consequences as you can see from what happened in Johar Mor last night. Maria B, Mishi, this one’s on u”

  • Shahid Afridi wants Muhammad Amir back in national team

    Shahid Afridi wants Muhammad Amir back in national team

    Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi has backed bowler Muhammad Amir’s possible return to the national team.

    Talking to a local news channel, the still-popular Afridi compared Amir to Pakistani fast bowlers Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi.

    “Aamir can easily make a place in the Pakistan team’s line-up even today. He falls in the category of Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi. Amir still has cricket left in him and should play for Pakistan.”

    Former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis also advised Shaheen Shah Afridi to observe Amir’s bowling against Islamabad United in the first eliminator of Pakistan Super League 9 at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Friday.
    “I hope Shaheen Afridi is watching it because I think he needs to do it more often , because initially if the ball is not swinging, just bowl on the length,” he said.

    During the first eliminator of PSL 9, Muhammad Amir took figures of 2/20 from four overs to restrict United to 174/9 in 20 overs, but the Gladiators failed to chase down the target and got out of PSL 9.