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  • Bilawal shows the ‘reality’ of NA 127

    Bilawal shows the ‘reality’ of NA 127

    In an interesting interaction on X (former Twitter), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari shared videos highlighting the ‘reality’ of NA 127, an important constituency in Lahore.

    Elections are around the corner and candidates from different constituencies are using social media platforms to convince voters to vote for them. Journalist and anchor person Mansoor Ali Khan took to X and shared an image of a banner.

    “Banners displayed in Bilawal’s constituency,” the tweet said while banner stated, “Karachi nahi Lahore Chahiye”.

    Bilawal quote tweeted this with two videos stating, “Meanwhile the ground reality of Lahore NA127.”

    The videos showed debris and garbage in the constituency along with sewerage issues.

    https://twitter.com/BBhuttoZardari/status/1750825107382300907?s=20
  • BPL team owner rejects match-fixing allegations against Shoaib Malik

    BPL team owner rejects match-fixing allegations against Shoaib Malik

    A statement by the owner of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Fortune Barisal has been issued to defend Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik’s against allegations of involvement in match-fixing, Geo News has reported.

    Shoaib Malik bowled three consecutive no-balls in a BPL march, after which match-fixing allegations were levelled against him by fans.

    Fortunes’ owner Barishal Meezanur Rahman said, “The rumors about match-fixing against Shoaib Malik are baseless. Shoaib Malik is a good cricketer, and he has played the best game for our team.” He added that Malik is a senior cricketer, and deserves to be respected.

    Malik went to the United Arab Emirates from Bangladesh to play in the T10 League after playing a BPL match 3 days ago.

    The spokesperson of Fortune Barisal has confirmed that Shoaib was supposed to return before the next match but now he he will arrive on February 4. The team thinks that Shoaib Malik shouldn’t play anymore.

  • Imran Abbas new film seems like a romantic journey of a lifetime

    Imran Abbas new film seems like a romantic journey of a lifetime

    Imran Abbass is gearing up for the release of his Punjabi film, and his fans, who have been eagerly waiting since he shared behind-the-scenes pictures, can finally rejoice as the trailer is now out. We can catch a sneak peek of the movie :Jee Ve Sohneya Jee with its fantastic trailer, featuring Simi Chahal.

    The movie, directed by Thaparr and produced by Sunny Raj, Varun Arora, Amit Juneja, and Dr. Prabhjot Sidhu, with co-production by Sarla Rani, is set to hit theaters on February 16, 2024.

    The film’s trailer and music, released under U&I Music, promise an exciting love story featuring Simi Chahal and Imran Abbas in their first-ever on-screen collaboration.
    The movie tells the story of a boy who travels a long way to win the love of someone from across the border, whom he met abroad. Throughout his journey, he encounters adventures and challenges, but he remains devoted to his love. The film’s songs are catchy and may become the next big thing.

    Check out the trailer for “Jee Ve Sohneya Jee,” :

  • JI calls for sit-in outside Board of Intermediate Education Karachi after 80 per cent students fail

    JI calls for sit-in outside Board of Intermediate Education Karachi after 80 per cent students fail

    The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced a sit-in outside the Board of Intermediate Education office in Karachi (BoIEK) following the announcement of inter results which revealed that about 80 per cent Arts students had failed.

    In a press conference in Karachi, JI’s city chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman blamed BoIEK for putting children’s future at stake by undermining their education due with their ineptness.

    He has also claimed that the students were subjected to board’s incompetence during examinations such as cheating, paper leaks, and external interference, so much so that Metropolitan University, Karachi University, and NED University can not be deemed as credible anymore.

    Hafiz Naeemur Rehman also called for a protest outside the Intermediate Board office on Friday, asking students to join along with their mark sheets.

    Background

    The results for first-year (Part-I) examination announced by the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) raised concerns as more than 50 per cent of the students have failed.

    According to the inter board spokesperson, 72 per cent of the candidates failed in arts first year (private) and 80 per cent in arts (regular).

    He added that 11,046 candidates participated in the Arts (regular) exams in which only 2,298 candidates were successful while 2,795 candidates participated in the Arts private exams in which 792 candidates passed all the papers.

    Additionally, 63 per cent of the candidates failed in Commerce (private) as 1,986 candidates participated in the exams, out of which 744 candidates passed all the papers.

  • Lahore High Court stops planting of palm trees on highways and motorways

    Lahore High Court stops planting of palm trees on highways and motorways

    Lahore High Court has stopped the planting of palm trees on highways and motorways, reports Geo.

    Justice Shahid Karim of Lahore High Court heard the petitions of citizen Haroon Farooq and others for the remedy of smog, during which DG Environment told the court that pollution does not stay on palm leaves as they grow better in hot areas. It has not been successful on motorways and highways in Islamabad.

    During the hearing, Justice Shahid Karim stated that there should be an investigation into the renovation and decoration of the underpasses in Lahore. “Who has earned the money for the renovation of the underpasses,” the court inquired. The judge then observed that the underpasses have become stranger than before, looking like a joke. He said that the strange lights which were installed in there went off on the first day.

    Justice Shahid Karim added that water should not be wasted as reports are indicating that the previous resource will run out by 2026- 2027. What steps did WASA take to install water meters, the court asked members of the water commission. He was informed in response that one year is required to install water meters.

    Later, the court ordered the DG Environment to stop the planting of palm trees on highways and motorways.

  • Supreme Court allows Parvez Elahi to contest elections from Gujrat

    Supreme Court allows Parvez Elahi to contest elections from Gujrat

    The Supreme Court (SC) has on Friday granted major relief to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) by allowing three of its frontline candidates, including incarcerated party president Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, to contest the upcoming February 8 elections.

    The top court on Friday approved appeals of PTI candidates Umer Aslam, Major (retd) Tahir Sadiq, and Elahi against Returning Officer decisions to reject their nomination papers from multiple constituencies.

    Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has been allowed to contest from Gujarat district’s PP-32 seat.

    The former chief minister of Punjab had filed a petition in the apex court to challenge the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) verdict of upholding the decision of the Election Tribunal to reject his nomination paper.

    A three-member bench of the SC, comprising Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and Justice Athar Minallah, heard Elahi’s plea.

  • Spiderman Tom Holland’s seven-figure bonus sent to another actor by mistake

    Spiderman Tom Holland’s seven-figure bonus sent to another actor by mistake

    White Lotus star Tom Hollander got the surprise of his life when he received a seven-figure bonus for The Avengers, a movie he had not even starred in.

    Hollander, known as a character actor, shared a surprising story about a mistaken seven-figure bonus. Not to be confused with “Spider-Man” star Tom Holland, Hollander revealed during an interview on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ that a small error led him to receive a hefty bonus meant for Holland.
    Hollander, 56, explained that people often confuse his name with the 27-year-old Holland, causing some amusing moments. However, a particular mix-up with their agency led to an unexpected windfall. The confusion happened while Hollander was watching a friend’s play in the UK.

    “I sat smugly in the audience, having just finished a BBC show for $30,000,” Hollander recalled. “Then, during the interval, I checked my email and received a message about my first box office bonus for ‘The Avengers.’”

    To his surprise, it wasn’t his bonus but Holland’s – a seven-figure sum given on top of a salary, based on the film’s success. Despite the initial shock, Hollander took it in stride, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of showbiz.

    “You’re always one email away from having your whole life turned upside-down,” Meyers jokingly commented.

  • Gold price in Pakistan increases by Rs400, reaching Rs214,200 per tola

    Gold price in Pakistan increases by Rs400, reaching Rs214,200 per tola

    In a noteworthy market development, gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a modest recovery this Friday.

    The per-tola price of 24-karat gold surged by Rs400, reaching Rs214,200, according to the latest data from the Karachi Sarafa Association.

    The 10-gramme 24-karat gold also reflected this upward trend, standing at Rs183,642, indicating an increase of Rs342 compared to the previous day. Additionally, the 10-gramme 22-karat gold was reported at Rs168,338.

    Contrastingly, silver prices remained steady in the domestic market. The per-tola price of 24-karat silver held at Rs2,600, while the 10-gramme price stood at  Rs2,229.08.

    On the global stage, the international spot gold market exhibited stability, with the current trading price at $2,025.9 [12:49 pm PST].

    This value remains unchanged in comparison to the closing figure from the preceding session. 

    Market analysts continue to monitor these fluctuations, as economic factors and global dynamics contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of precious metal prices.

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  • ‘I used to be critical of DAWN but surprised at its coverage nowadays’: Imran Khan

    ‘I used to be critical of DAWN but surprised at its coverage nowadays’: Imran Khan

    Journalists at Dawn reporting on Imran Khan’s trial in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, shared on Twitter that the former Prime Minister said that although he was critical of the newspaper while he was in power, he is surprised at the outlet’s coverage since his ouster from the government. The editor at Dawn shared this on Twitter.

    Dawn reporters Saqib Bashir, Asad Malik and Amir Saeed Abbasi posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Imran Khan said to reporter Asad Malik, “I have always been critical of Dawn but the coverage is stupendous now, which is surprising for me.”

    The statement spurred many, including journalists, to react. Norbert Almeida tweeted, “Always covered him he just didn’t like what was said in the past and now likes it.”

    Omar R Qureshi also joined in to share his two cents, writing, “Proof that for Imran Khan a good paper praises him and writes editorials favouring him and his party”. He went on to add that in case the former Prime Minister comes to power again, Dawn has nothing to worry about.

    Lawyer and Columnist Abdul Moiz Jaferri tweeted, “Imran Khan still doesn’t get it. Everything is not about him. Journalists were not after him when they criticised him, and they were not with him when they report on his current plight. Journalism is a duty to the people. He should recognise its value.”

    A follower jumped into the discussion as many others shared a Cartoon published on January 23 in Dawn that mocked the duplicity of Imran Khan’s stance.

    Dawn, long considered Pakistan’s ‘paper of record’, was repeatedly targeted by PTI followers for criticising Imran Khan’s government.

  • After PTI, Bilawal wants PML-N workers to vote for PPP

    After PTI, Bilawal wants PML-N workers to vote for PPP

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supporters to vote for his party; earlier he had requested the same from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) voters.

    As the elections approach, Bilawal is branding himself as a leader willing to bridge the gap between political actors, vowing to ensure that no person becomes a “political prisoner” during his government if he is voted into power, and putting an end to the “old ways” of political revenge.

    The former foreign minister asked the crowds at a political rally in Gujrat to stamp on the ‘arrow’ if they want to see “real democracy” in Pakistan.

    “Today the lion is sucking people’s blood. Those who said that the PPP is no match for them are now obsessed with the PPP,” Bilawal Bhutto said while taking a jibe at his political opponents.

    He asserted that “the lion is not coming out to prey” for a reason.

    The PPP chairman also criticised PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif for his fourth attempt to become prime minister.

    Bilawal had also said in a recent interview with Reuters that Nawaz Sharif wants to come into power again via a backdoor.