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  • Nauman Ejaz’s adorable dance at family wedding has fans in rapture

    Nauman Ejaz’s adorable dance at family wedding has fans in rapture

    In a happy celebration of love and family, famous Pakistani actor Nauman Ejaz recently caught everyone’s attention and won hearts by dancing at a family wedding.
    Known for his great acting, Nauman Ejaz showed a different side of himself as he danced with his wife and family. His charm and lively spirit made everyone amazed at his unexpected dancing skills. Take a look!

    The dance floor came alive with a mix of both classic and modern music, creating an exciting buzz. Nauman’s dance made everyone smile, turning the dance into a heartwarming show of love and togetherness.

    Nauman Ejaz’s son also took to the dance floor, shaking a leg with his cousins. The dance floor sparkled with their moves, turning the family gathering into a joyful and lively affair.

  • Ahsan Khan reveals why he got a tattoo

    Ahsan Khan reveals why he got a tattoo

    Ahsan Khan has a tattoo and fans are super curious as to why the actor got one. Well, wonder no more, Khan himself has explained the reason he got inked.

    The actor recently talked about why he got a tattoo on the side of his neck on Hafiz Ahmed’s podcast. At first, when asked about it, Khan tried to give a vague answer.

    “Yes, I have a tattoo on my neck, and I got it because I really wanted to. The tattoo can be taken off. I got it because of a character in one of my TV shows. They were putting on a fake tattoo on me every day, and it was bothering me. So, I decided to get a real one that can also be removed. And I got this tattoo before the drama series ‘Fraud.’”

    This isn’t the first time he has discussed his tattoo. When asked a similar question on Hassan Choudary’s show, Ahsan gave a similar response. He mentioned that the alphabet inked on his neck doesn’t have a specific meaning, and he doesn’t expect the audience to understand it either.

  • Greta Thunberg supports Palestine again in coolest way possible

    Greta Thunberg supports Palestine again in coolest way possible

    Renowned climate justice activist Greta Thunberg recently took to Instagram and posted a recaptcha privacy which needs the user to testify that they stand with Palestine to be recognised as human.

    True to her no-holds-barred attitude, she captioned the image, “Verify that you’re a human”.

    Greta is an advocate for human rights along with the climate justice campaign. Since Israel started genocide in the Gaza Strip, Thunberg has voiced her support for Palestine multiple times.

    The cause is now regularly a part of her protests and strikes.

    To read more : Greta Thunberg calls for ceasefire in Gaza, freedom for Palestine

  • A complete list of women taking part in elections on February 8

    A complete list of women taking part in elections on February 8

    The 2024 elections are approaching in Pakistan, and political parties have nominated candidates from different constituencies to contest the polls. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has allotted election symbols to all the candidates. Female candidates are also taking part in the elections set to take place on February 8, 2024, SAMAA has reported.

    After the 2018 general elections, there were 11.74 million more women than men on the voter rolls, bringing the overall number of registered voters in the country to 127 million from the previous 106 million.

    Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) has approved six general seat tickets for female candidates, including PML-N chief organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Saira Afzal Tarar, Nosheen Iftikhar, Shazra Mansab Ali, Tehmina Doultana, and Syeda Shehrbanu Bukhari.

    On the other hand, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) allotted its ticket to Shazia Marri, Dr Sawera Prakash for PK-25 in Buner, Sajida Tabassum for PK-39 in Mansehra, Shaista Raza for PK-48 in Haripur, Dr Ghazala Atta for PK-49 in Swabi-I, Aneela Shahzad for PK-54 in Mardan. The PPP candidate Shazia Tehmas for NA-24 in Charsadda, Mehr Sultana for NA-38 in Karak, and Farzana Shireen for NA-39 in Bannu to contest the election for a National Assembly (NA) seat.

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) allotted tickets to 21 women to take part in the upcoming general election.

    In Punjab, former MNA Iman Tahir Sadiq from Attock, former MPA Seemabia Tahir from Rawalpindi, former adviser to Prime Minister Usman Dar from Sialkot Rehana Imtiaz Dar, former MNA from Lahore Alia Hamza Malik, former provincial minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Sidra Faisal from Kasur, Mehr Bano Qureshi daughter of Shah Mahmood Qureshi from Multan, Ayesha Nazir Jatt daughter of former MNA Nazir Jatt from Vahari, Mrs. Talat Basra wife of Shaukat Basra from Bahawalnagar, and former MNA Kanwal Shuzab from Bahawalpur will contest.

    PTI allotted National Assembly tickets to Mrs. Qamar Javed Waraich from Rahim Yar Khan (RYK), Mrs. Humira Ahmad Khan from Muzaffargarh, Mrs. Anbar Majeed Niazi, wife of ex-MNA Majeed Niazi from Layyah, and former minister Zartaj Gul Wazir from Dera Ghazi Khan (D.I. Khan).

    PTI also approved National Assembly tickets for Umbreen Malik from Khairpur, Hamida Masood Shah from Sanghar, Maherul Nasa Baloch from Tharparkar, Nazish Fatima Bhatti from Matiari, Rozeena Bhutto from Tando Ulyar, Shabana Nawab Bajarani from Dadu, and former MNA Shandana Gulzar from Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa NA-30 Peshawar.

  • Pakistan makes three changes for third T20 match against New Zealand

    The Pakistan playing XI for the third T20 against New Zealand has been announced with three changes in the team.

    Pakistan announced the playing XI on Tuesday with Usama Mir, Aamir Jamal, and Abbas Afridi dropped from the squad.

    In place of these three, Wasim Jr, Mohammad Nawaz and Zaman Khan have been included in the national team.

    It should be noted that Abbas Afridi has been ruled out of the match due to a strain in stomach muscles.

  • Teacher checking assignments on death bed goes viral

    Teacher checking assignments on death bed goes viral

    A picture circulating on social media in recent days shows a teacher’s hard work and honesty towards his profession, as he awards marks to his students while admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

    A woman named Sandra Venegas took the photo of her father working on a hospital bed and shared it on social media to let people know the sacrifices a teacher makes and how dedicated he is to his profession.

    Despite serious health issues, the said teacher took the time to pack his laptop and charger, knowing that he was going to the emergency room, and on his deathbed, he graded all his students’ assignments.The next day when the teacher died, his daughter posted this picture on social media with the caption that teachers take time out of their work hours for children in their private lives but no one appreciates them.

    “Teachers put in so many extra hours, hours that many don’t realize. Even during a pandemic, even during a health crisis, teachers worry about completing their duties,” Venegas wrote in the caption of the post.

    This post has gone viral with a large number of users appreciating the services of the teacher, with some also condoling the death of her father.

  • Sikandar Raza sets world record in T20 cricket

    Zimbabwe cricket team’s all-rounder Sikandar Raza has set a historic record with five consecutive half-centuries in T20 Internationals.

    The 37-year-old all-rounder scored his fifth consecutive half-century in the T20 match against Sri Lanka in Colombo, after which he became the first cricketer in the world to score five consecutive half-centuries in the shortest format.

    Sikandar Raza completed his fifth half-century in 37 balls and played an innings of 62 runs in 42 balls in the match.

    Raza’s extraordinary form began in November during the Africa Region qualifiers for the T20 World Cup where he scored 58, 65, 82, and 65 runs in Zimbabwe’s last four matches.

    He now stands as the only record holder by surpassing stalwarts including Brendon McCullum, Chris Gayle, Craig Williams, Ryan Pathan, Gustav McKeown, and Reza Hendricks who scored four consecutive half-centuries.

  • Lionel Messi wins FIFA Player of the Year award for record third time

    Lionel Messi wins FIFA Player of the Year award for record third time

    Argentina’s star footballer Lionel Messi has won the 2023 FIFA Player of the Year award for a record third time.

    The FIFA Awards ceremony was held in London on Monday, in which the best players of the year were honored with awards.

    In the Men’s Footballer of the Year category, tough competition between France’s Mbappe, Norway’s Erling Holland and Lionel Messi ended with the Argentinian beating his rivals.

    Messi previously won the Men’s FIFA Player of the Year award in 2019 and 2022.

    Portugal’s Ronaldo has also won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award twice.

    However, Messi has now won the award for the third time, surpassing Ronaldo to become the player who has won the award the most times.

  • Govt reduces petrol price by Rs8 to Rs259.34 per litre for next fortnight

    Govt reduces petrol price by Rs8 to Rs259.34 per litre for next fortnight

    In a significant move, the caretaker government announced a substantial reduction in the price of petrol by Rs8 per litre for the upcoming fortnight, effective January 16.

    This decision, as conveyed in a notification issued today by the Finance Division, aligns with the recommendations put forth by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).

    The adjusted ex-depot price of petrol now stands at Rs259.34 per litre, reflecting a notable decrease from the previous rate of Rs267.34 per litre.

    However, it is important to note that there have been no alterations in the prices of high-speed diesel, light-diesel oil, or kerosene oil.

    The government has already reached the maximum permissible limit under the law, with a Rs60 per litre petroleum levy imposed on both petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD).

    This levy is in line with the commitments made to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), aiming to collect Rs869 billion during the current fiscal year.

    Optimistically, the government anticipates surpassing this target, with the collection expected to exceed Rs950 billion by the end of June.

    Petroleum and electricity prices have been identified as key contributors to inflation, which surged to 29.7 per cent in December, as indicated by the Consumer Price Index.

    Presently, the government imposes a tax of approximately Rs82 per litre on both petrol and HSD.

    This adjustment in petrol prices not only provides relief to consumers but also marks a strategic step by the caretaker government to manage fiscal targets while considering the economic impact on the general population.

    The move is anticipated to have ripple effects on inflation rates, offering a temporary respite from the cost of living for the common citizen.

  • Pakistan’s key industries report 3.63% output increase

    Pakistan’s key industries report 3.63% output increase

    In November 2023, Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) experienced a notable monthly growth of 3.63 per cent, reaching a production index of 114.85, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).  

    This marks an increase from the October 2023 figure of 110.83. 

    On an annual basis, LSMI output demonstrated a year-on-year rise of 1.59 per cent, contrasting with the November 2022 recorded index of 113.05. 

    However, when considering the cumulative data for the first five months of Fiscal Year 2024 (5MFY24), LSMI exhibited a marginal decline of 0.8 per cent when compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. 

    Various sectors played a significant role in contributing to this overall decline of -0.80 per cent. Notable contributors to the growth include food (0.53), garments (3.18), petroleum products (0.43), chemicals (0.32), pharmaceuticals (1.56), and cement (0.17).  

    Conversely, sectors such as tobacco (-0.80), textiles (-2.48), paper and board (-0.11), iron and steel products (-0.09), electrical equipment (-0.45), automobiles (-1.70), and furniture (-1.65) experienced contractions. 

    The provisional quantum indices of LSMI for November 2023, based on the 2015-16 reference year, have been formulated using the latest data provided by the relevant source agencies.