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  • Ali Amin Gandapur to meet Shehbaz Sharif today

    Ali Amin Gandapur to meet Shehbaz Sharif today

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is scheduled to meet newly elected prime minister Shehbaz Sharif today (Wednesday) to talk about the replacement of Chief Secretary Nadeem Afzal Chaudhry.

    ARY sources have confirmed that Ali Amin Gandapur didn’t attend the oath ceremony while a meeting is scheduled for today to discuss the matter of the CS’s appointment.

    A day earlier, chief minister KP send a summary to Shehbaz Sharif for removal of Chief Secretary Nadeem Afzal Chaudhry. Gandapur wanted to appoint Shahab Ali Shah as the new Chief Secretary, expecting him to bring fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to the role, thereby contributing to the overall development of the KP province.

  • Video: WWE wrestler wins competition while fasting

    Video: WWE wrestler wins competition while fasting

    World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Muslim wrestler Sami Zayn created new history by winning the competition while fasting.

    During the American professional wrestling television program ‘RAW’ Sami Zayn not only stamped his ticket to WrestleMania, he also won the hearts of millions of people by observing his customs and religion.

    Sami Zayn is from Canada and he is a Muslim by religion. The match was for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 40 in which Sami Zayn defeated the other two competitors at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

    Before the match, WWE commentator Michael Cole said, “Today is the first day of Ramadan and Sami Zayn is a Muslim, he hasn’t had anything to eat all day today so you have to think that will affect him in this match.”

    Fans seemed concerned about Zayn’s performance and fully appreciated the incredible dedication.

  • Fazila Qazi reveals truth behind award shows

    Fazila Qazi reveals truth behind award shows

    Fazila Qazi has been a big part of Pakistani dramas since the PTV days. She’s been in lots of important projects, and even now, people still enjoy seeing her on TV. She’s acted in many different roles, and even after all these years, she’s still just as important as when she began her career.

    Fazila Qazi was on a cricket show called ‘Har Lamha Purjosh’ where she said that award shows in Pakistan might be fixed.

    During the show, hosted by Najeeb-ul-Husnain on ARY News, Fazila Qazi played fun games and answered questions honestly.

    She said, “Social media followers are just a trend.” She also said that people on social media don’t have much purpose.
    She hinted that Pakistani award shows might be fixed, with the same people winning over and over.

    When asked about TV shows, Qazi said they all seem similar, just with a few changes. “It’s the same story with little changes,” she said.
    Talking about politics in Pakistan, she said it’s a good way to pass time.

    At another point in the show, she also said she’s become wiser over the years.

  • ECP issues notice to Gandapur over disqualification petition in property case

    ECP issues notice to Gandapur over disqualification petition in property case

    The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sent a notice to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur after a petition was filed against him for misleading the commission about a piece of land, The News reported on Wednesday.

    Two members of the ECP bench, including Sindh Member Nisar Ahmad Durrani and Balochistan Member Shah Muhammad Jatoi, heard the plea and adjourned the hearing of the case till March 26.

    In a short order, the electoral authority decided to send a notification to newly-elected KP chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who won his provincial seat from Dera Ismail Khan.

    In his plea, Muhammad Kafeel — the petitioner — claimed that 735-kanals of land, situated in Mouzah Girah Muhabbat and Muzah Rohri, Kulachi, district DI Khan, was transferred in the name of Gandapur temporarily while Asif Khan was the real owner.   

    Muhammad Kafeel highlighted that Gandapur is not the actual owner of property and he was supposed to return the property back to actual owner on his demand.

    The petitioner said in liabilities forms furnished for the year 2020 and duly published, Gandapur had allegedly shown purchase of a Toyota Land Cruiser, YB-777 from the funds which he received from the sale of 735 kanal land. He also contended that on account of such wrong declaration, Gandapur was not qualified to hold the office of member provincial assembly.

    With the signatures of ECP Sindh member, the order said, “We have heard preliminary arguments which need consideration on merits. Office to issue notice to respondent No. 5 (Ali Amin Gandapur) for the date fixed through District Election Commissioner concerned. The service report of DEC shall reach to this office before the date fixed. Case to come up on 26.03.2024.”

  • New restaurant timings, environmental awareness among youth: Lahore High Court

    New restaurant timings, environmental awareness among youth: Lahore High Court

    The Lahore High Court has approved the opening of restaurants in Punjab from iftar till sehr.

    The court has also ordered schools to introduce one period a week on the environment, including practical activities, as the goal for the court is to inculcate environmental awareness in the population from a young age.

    The court has asked for a detailed report on the revised curriculum to be tendered in the next hearing.

    It has also sought a plan from Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) for a cleanliness campaign which must include students so that they contribute in countering pollution and uncleanliness in the city.

    Moreover, the Court has also instructed Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) officials to put an end to tree-cutting and to brief the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) beforehand.

  • Is Sidhu Moose Wala’s mother pregnant? Family issues statement

    Is Sidhu Moose Wala’s mother pregnant? Family issues statement

    Reports have been going around lately about the possible pregnancy of Charan Singh, who is the late singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s mother. However, his father Balkaur Singh, aged 60, has now cleared up the rumors and said it’s not true.

    According to Pinkvilla, Singh wrote in Punjabi on his Facebook, “We are thankful to Sidhu’s well-wishers who are worried about our family. But we want to tell you not to believe the many stories being spread about the family.”

    In February 2024, it was said that the couple had tried IVF treatment to have another child and were expecting to welcome the baby in March. But Singh has now spoken up and also said in his Facebook post, “If there’s any news, our family will share it with all of you.”

    In May 2022, 58-year-old Charan and Balkaur Singh faced a heartbreaking loss when their son, Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, widely known as Sidhu Moose Wala, was shot and killed.

    Sidhu, born in June 1993, was their only child. He made a big mark in the Punjabi rap music world, rising to fame in 2017. His songs, including some released after his death, still gather millions of views on YouTube. After their son’s tragic passing, Moose Wala’s parents have been actively seeking justice for him.

  • Only one woman could make it to Sindh Cabinet

    Only one woman could make it to Sindh Cabinet

    In a simple ceremony held at the Governor House on Monday, nine members of the newly formed 13-member provincial cabinet of Sindh took the oath of office.

    Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori presided over the ceremony, which saw the participation of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and senior bureaucrats. Notably, only one woman was included in the provincial cabinet this time.

    Among those sworn in were familiar faces from Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah’s previous tenure, including Sharjeel Inam Memon, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Saeed Ghani, Jam Khan Shoro, Ziaul Hussain Lanjar, Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mahar, and Ali Hassan Zardari. Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah was unable to attend the ceremony as he was reported to be in Islamabad.

    Additionally, Chief Minister Shah appointed three advisers—Allah Dino Khan Bhayo, Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari, and Syed Najmi Alam—to assist in governance.

    Sharjeel Memon was given the transport, mass transit department, excise, taxation and narcotics control department.

    Dr Azra Pechuho, younger sister of President Asif Zardari, was again given the portfolio of the health department and population welfare department like in the previous tenure of the PPP-led provincial government.

    Nasir Shah was given the energy department, which was previously held by Imtiaz Shaikh, and the planning & development department.

    Sardar Shah also retained his previous portfolio of school education and literacy department and college education department. He was given an additional portfolio of mines and minerals development.

    Saeed Ghani, who held different portfolios in previous tenures including information, was once again allotted the department of local government, in addition to the public health engineering and rural development department.

    Jam Khan Shoro, who was the irrigation minister in the previous tenure, this time retained the department. Furthermore, he was allotted food ministry as well.

    Zia Lanjar, a career lawyer and former provincial law minister, was given portfolios of home, law, parliamentary affairs, and criminal prosecution departments.

    Muhammad Bux Mahar was allotted agriculture, supply & prices department, sports & youth affairs department, and inquiries and anti-corruption establishment.

    Earlier in 2018, he was appointed as adviser to the CM on industries and commerce and later he was given the additional ministerial portfolio of sports and youth affairs.

    Ali Hassan Zardari, who was inducted into the provincial cabinet for the first time, was given the prisons department, while Zulfiqar Shah was given the culture, tourism, antiquities & archives department.

    Adviser Allah Dino Bhayo was given the forest and wildlife department, Ehsan Mazari inter-provincial coordination department and cooperative department.

    Najmi Alam, who is also the parliamentary leader of the PPP in the City Council, was appointed adviser on human settlement, spatial development, social housing development, and livestock & fisheries department.

  • Salman Khan unveils new film, describes it as special collaboration

    Salman Khan unveils new film, describes it as special collaboration

    Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, known for his roles in action-packed films like ‘Tiger 3’, is teaming up with director AR Murugadoss for an upcoming film. Set to release on Eid 2025, Salman shared the exciting news on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.
    Salman tweeted: “Glad to join forces with the exceptionally talented, ARMurugadoss and my friend, #SajidNadiadwala for a very exciting film!! This collaboration is special, and I look forward to this journey with your love and blessings. Releasing EID 2025.”
    AR Murugadoss, known for his successful films like ‘Ghajini’ and ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is Never off Duty’ in Tamil cinema, brings his expertise to this highly anticipated collaboration.

  • Usama Mir creates new history in Pakistan Super League

    Usama Mir creates new history in Pakistan Super League

    Multan Sultans spinner Usama Mir has created history in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) becoming the highest wicket-taking spinner in a single edition of the League.

    He has taken 21 wickets so far, surpassing Rashid Khan who took 20 wickets in the previous edition.

    Hasan Ali took 25 wickets in 2019, Abbas Afridi took 23 wickets in 2023, Ihsanullah took 22 wickets while Faheem Ashraf took 21 wickets in the 2019 edition.

    All four players who have taken more wickets than Usama Mir are fast bowlers.

  • PCB finalizes schedule for April series against New Zealand

    PCB finalizes schedule for April series against New Zealand

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized the schedule of the five match T20 series against New Zealand in April.

    The Kiwis will arrive in Islamabad on April 14. The five-match series will be played between April 18 and 27. All the matches of the series will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

    The first three matches of the series will be played in Rawalpindi on April 18, 20 and 21, while the matches on April 25 and 27 will be played in Lahore.