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  • 22 flights cancelled as passengers decrease in Ramzan

    22 flights cancelled as passengers decrease in Ramzan

    Due to operational issues of various airlines, 22 flights across the country including eight domestic flights of Quetta have been cancelled today.

    According to PIA spokesperson, as reported by Geo news, the flights had to be cancelled due to not meeting the minimum load of the required number of passengers.

    Aviation reported that today alone, PIA cancelled six flights from Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore to Quetta. PK 310, 311 from Karachi, PK 322, 323 from Lahore and PK from Islamabad to Quetta. K 325, 326 will not be operated today.

    PIA’s Karachi-Gwadar PK-503, 504 flights have also been cancelled.

    Five flights from Karachi to Islamabad, three flights between Karachi to Lahore, two flights of PIA from Islamabad to Sukkur have been cancelled.

  • Mishi Khan’s tip to nutritionists: Make healthy eating wallet-friendly

    Mishi Khan’s tip to nutritionists: Make healthy eating wallet-friendly

    Mishi Khan has had it with hefty price tags on healthy foods. The TV host and former star spoke about nutritionists on TV giving advice for Ramadan. Taking to Instagram, she said in a video, “I heard some nutritionists on Ramadan shows telling people what to eat and what not to eat. They say things like cereals and milk, but can everyone buy that? How can a person afford cereal in such inflation? People are barely surviving and running their kitchens. Many are hardly managing one meal; people are living in big families of six people or more. I don’t understand how they come up with such unrealistic ideas. Are you guys unaware of the inflation? You are advising poor people to take cereal, fluids, and other expensive items.”

  • PCB offers $2 million annually to Shane Watson to coach men’s cricket team

    PCB offers $2 million annually to Shane Watson to coach men’s cricket team

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered $2,000,000 to former Australian cricketer Shane Watson to become the highest paid coach in the history of Pakistan cricket.

    According to Geo News reports, Shane Watson has been offered an annual salary of $2 million.

    However, the report quoted sources close to Shane Watson claiming that he may not accept the offer because he does not want to be away from his family for a long time.

    Mike Hesson and Darren Sammy are among the main candidates to coach the Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team, in case Watson refuses. Mike Hesson and Darren Sammy are currently serving as the head coaches for Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi respectively.

    PCB is also mulling the possibility of appointing local coaches along with foreign consultants to fill the vacancy in time for the T20I series against New Zealand in April.

    Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick resigned from their respective positions in January this year.

  • Anzela Abbasi is quitting acting

    Anzela Abbasi is quitting acting

    Anzela Abbasi is from one of the most talented families in entertainment. Her dad Shamoon Abbasi and mom Javeria Abbasi are big stars, and her aunt Anoushay Abbasi is also a famous actress. She herself tried acting, doing a few projects, but later she decided to focus more on modeling.

    Anzela hasn’t acted for a while, and people haven’t seen her on TV lately. But now, she’s getting ready to begin a music career. In an interview, she said she’s always dreamed of doing music, and now she’s finally following that dream. She explained why she left dramas and acting.

    Anzela explained that she’s not trying to change anything, it’s just that people don’t know her well. Being different doesn’t mean she’s bad, she said, acknowledging that her uniqueness can be hard for some to understand, but she’s okay with it.

    “Acting runs in the family, and I pursued it once I became an adult. While it was nice, it didn’t fully satisfy my artistic side. Pakistani dramas, for those who have watched them, often revolve around typical household issues and portray women in a derogatory manner. It didn’t resonate with the person I am. People started seeing me as just another actress from dramas, but in reality, I’m not. I’m a simple, soft-spoken person, and because I don’t do anything extravagant, I was labeled as plain and simple. I’m not like that. People who watch my dramas are surprised to see me speaking English on my Instagram because they have a different perception of me.”

  • Plastic currency coming soon in Pakistan?

    Plastic currency coming soon in Pakistan?

    Negotiations between Pakistan and the IMF mission for the next instalment of a vital loan will continue to proceed today.

    According to sources quoted by Geo news, IMF officials will be briefed on FBR reforms, tax collection and other issues, as well as more immediate measures to increase tax collection in the current financial year.

    Sources say that State Bank officials will brief the IMF delegation on the plan to issue new plastic notes to prevent fake currency.

    Such currency notes are being used in Far Eastern countries and Switzerland.

    The IMF will also be briefed on reports issued under the United Nations Anti-Corruption Convention.

    The IMF had set a condition for Pakistan to prepare a report from experts on the efficiency of anti-corruption institutions.

    This condition has to be implemented by the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Law.

    The IMF will also be briefed on improving the efficiency of government institutions and privatisation.

  • FIA Cybercrime Wing summons Sher Afzal Marwat over March 9 tweet

    FIA Cybercrime Wing summons Sher Afzal Marwat over March 9 tweet

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and newly-elected MNA Sher Afzal Marwat has been summoned by the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cybercrime Wing on Friday.

    The agency summoned the politician on March 18 for questioning on a tweet he posted on March 9. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Barrister Aqeel Malik filed a complaint against Marwat in FIA.

    The prominent lawyer has made several posts on X (previously Twitter), but it’s not clear on which specific tweet he has been summoned.

    One of his tweets was about claims of being assassinated by paid assassins at Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s behest.

    “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,” Marwat wrote in his post on the aforementioned date.

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

  • PTV legend Rashid Dar passes away

    PTV legend Rashid Dar passes away

    Renowned Pakistani TV producer Rashid Dar has sadly passed away on 15 march 2024 . Known for his iconic dramas like ‘Sona Chandi’, ‘Andhera Ujala’ and ‘Man Chalay Ka Sauda’
    Dar’s contributions to the industry were immense. He battled cancer and passed away in Lahore at the age of 84. His funeral prayers were held near his home in Mozang, Lahore.
    Rashid Dar’s demise marks another loss of a legend in the Pakistani entertainment industry. His work during the golden era of PTV has left an indelible mark on viewers worldwide.
    May his soul rest in peace, and may his family find solace during this difficult time.

  • Fazila Qazi shares advice for insecure wives

    Fazila Qazi shares advice for insecure wives

    Veteran Actor Fazila Qazi recently joined Nida Yasir’s show, Shan e Suhoor, with her whole family. They talked about their strong bond and how Fazila manages her home life. She said, “I always involve my boys in chores. Kaiser helps me in the kitchen and I’ve taught all my kids to do household tasks.” She also praised her younger son’s cooking skills.

    When asked if she ever doubted her husband Kaiser, Fazila replied, “I have never doubted him. I am not insecure.” Offering advice to insecure wives, she suggested staying busy with work or household chores. She said, “When you’re idle, negative ideas come to mind.”

    Fazila stressed the importance of trusting one’s partner. She advised, “People should trust the person they’ve accepted into their lives.”
    Watch the video:

  • Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade retiring from red ball cricket

    Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade retiring from red ball cricket

    Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade has announced his retirement from red ball cricket on Friday.

    The Sheffield Shield Trophy final will now be the last match of Matthew Wade’s Test career.

    However, for now, Matthew Wade will continue to play white-ball cricket and is hopeful of being included in the squad for the T20 World Cup scheduled in the USA and West Indies.

    “I want to be at my best for white-ball cricket, especially BBL, I feel like the squad we’ve got with the Hurricanes should be, it is spoken about every year … pushing for finals if not contending for titles,” he said on Friday.

    “Not playing the longer format of the game will give me an opportunity to get stronger, get in the gym a bit more and have some longevity in that format.”

    “I’ve got two years (with Hobart) but I’d love to play longer if I could. I feel fresh. There certainly isn’t (an element of) ‘I’m not playing well enough or I don’t feel I can contribute enough’. It’s more the younger players have managed to shove me out the door.”

    Matthew Wade represented Australia in 36 Test matches from 2012 to 2021.

  • Mawra Hocane advocates for the simplicity of love: ‘It’s Not Love If It’s Not Easy

    In today’s world of undefined relationships, understanding love can be tough for many. But actress Mawra Hocane is absolutely clear about how you know when you’ve found your special someone.

    Speaking in a recent interview with Something Haute, Mawra described love as a place where you can be your true self. The ‘Neem’ actress believes that intimacy and authenticity are key components of love. She said, “Being in love means being your true self.”

    Recognizing that life can get chaotic, especially for celebrities like herself, Mawra emphasized that love shouldn’t add to complexity. “Life is already so complicated that love should be easy,” she observed, clarifying that by easy, she doesn’t mean being lazy.

    “The only effort you should have to make in love is to give love. But if it’s taking a lot of effort then it’s probably not love. It should be clear and easy.”
    Despite her deep thoughts on love, Mawra made it clear she’s not currently romantically involved. When asked if love is clear and easy for her, she replied, “Well, it’s not because I’m not in love.”
    Expanding on her views, Mawra pointed out the difference between family bonds and romantic relationships. She highlighted that while family ties are given, love is a choice. She said, “There’s just so much in life you don’t choose. But love, you’re choosing.”