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  • No political martyr, no Governor Raj: Faisal Karim Kundi

    No political martyr, no Governor Raj: Faisal Karim Kundi

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has ruled out the option of imposition of Governor Raj in the province, stating that he didn’t want to turn Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) “from a political orphan to a political martyr,” Dawn News has reported.

    Speculation of Governor Raj arose after a meeting between Faisal Karim Kundi with Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad .

    Later, Speaking to Hum News, Kundi maintained that he didn’t want to give the PTI any extra sympathy above what it had already garnered.

    Journalist Waseem Abbasi reported that the PTI caravan led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is just 35 kilometres away from Islamabad.

    Meanwhile, regarding the possibility of Governor Raj in KP province, interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that a decision could be made after a meeting of the KP Governor with PM Shehbaz Sharif.

  • Watch: Diljit surprises fans by inviting Hania Aamir on stage in London

    Watch: Diljit surprises fans by inviting Hania Aamir on stage in London

    Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh is currently on his Duluminati Tour, and actress Hania Amir and her friends attended his recent concert in London.

    He invited the Pakistani superstar on stage. Various videos of that moment have since gone viral on social media.

    Diljit expressed his admiration for Hania Aamir, calling her a superstar.

    He affectionately insisted when Hania initially refused to come up on stage, saying in Punjabi, “When a superstar is among us, and she’s just standing in the audience, it cannot happen that she doesn’t come on stage.”

    After much encouragement and loud cheers from the singer and the audience, Hania Aamir finally came on stage, where Diljit performed a few lines of his famous song ‘Lover’ for her.

    From Hania’s facial expressions, it was clear that this was a fan moment for her, and she was at a loss for words to express her feelings.

    She sincerely thanked the Indian singer for the gesture.

  • ‘I haven’t really moved on’: Zara Noor Abbas remembers late son

    ‘I haven’t really moved on’: Zara Noor Abbas remembers late son

    Losing a child is the most painful experience for any mother. Unfortunately, Zara Noor Abbas knows this pain only too well.

    Zara Noor Abbas appeared as a guest on Faysal Qureshi’s podcast, where she shared her feelings about grief and the joy of being a mother to her daughter Nure Jahan.

    The host asked, “After Nure Jahan, and that whole process of yours from before, have you moved on from it?”

    Zara replied, “I haven’t really moved on, I mean, my firstborn will always be a son. It’s funny because I had ordered a lot of clothes for him, and Nure Jahan is wearing those clothes these days. She has to wear those tie things and shorts. Just yesterday, she wore a onesie. Nure will have to wear boys’ clothes for a year because I will use all his boy clothes here. So, it’s a beautiful thing. I tell her every day that she’s wearing her brother’s clothes.”

    Reflecting on her experience, Zara expressed a wish to have had children earlier, saying,

    “I wish I had known that this is how my life, my body, my mind would process this, because it’s a natural state of your body also for a woman. Yes, that’s very true. If I had known this would happen, I would have prepared beforehand.”

    In 2022, Zara Noor Abbas had a miscarriage, and she lost her son named Aurangzeb.

  • ‘Agar Ali Amin Gandapur Islamabad enter huwy unkay baal aur moonchay kaati ja sakti hain,’ Asif Bashir Chaudhry

    ‘Agar Ali Amin Gandapur Islamabad enter huwy unkay baal aur moonchay kaati ja sakti hain,’ Asif Bashir Chaudhry

    Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur has been warned by powerful officials that he will face severe consequences if he dares to enter Islamabad.

    Speaking on the YouTube channel Talk SHOCK, journalist Asif Bashir Chaudhry claimed that Islamabad’s high-ranking official has reportedly sent a warning message of severe consequences if Gandapur enters the federal capital, adding, “There is no guarantee that his hair and moustaches will not be shaved off.”

    Yesterday, the Islamabad expressway was sealed in various locations. The metro bus in Rawalpindi was also suspended till further notice. And Motorcycle pillion riding is also banned.

    Meanwhile, speaking from Islamabad, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed that 80 Afghan citizens have been arrested from Islamabad so far.

    He also said that 80 police officials were injured following the stone pelting of protestors.

  • PTI ready for Lahore protest as Punjab govt plans counter moves

    PTI ready for Lahore protest as Punjab govt plans counter moves

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remains adamant about holding a protest at Minar-i-Pakistan, Lahore, today, as the Punjab government takes strict actions to counter the gathering.

    Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in Lahore, Mianwali, Rawalpindi, Sargodha and Attock.

    It has also called nine paramilitary ranger companies in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Attock to perform duty on Saturday.

    PTI leadership planned to protest in Islamabad yesterday, with the entire capital barricaded by containers; however, KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur’s caravan has yet to reach its destination at D-Chowk.

    PTI has planned the protests against rising inflation, the imprisonment of its founder Imran Khan and the upcoming constitutional amendments.

    As part of its strategy, PTI instructed its Lahore chapter to not participate in the Islamabad D-Chowk protest yesterday to avoid arrests and save strength for the Lahore protest.

  • PTI invites India’s foreign minister to join protest in Islamabad

    PTI invites India’s foreign minister to join protest in Islamabad

    Information Adviser to Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif has invited Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests during his visit to Islamabad.

    Appearing on the Geo News programme Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath, Saif said that Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is coming to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad, and PTI wished him to address their so-called “peaceful arrest”, leaving host Muhammad Junaid momentarily speechless.

    Responding to Pakistan’s interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s request for PTI to postpone their protest as the SCO summit draws near, he said, “India buhat bari jamhooriyat ka dawaa krtay hain, kiya ap un kay Foreign Minister ko yeh dikha rahay hain kay government nay protest ko cancel kr diya.”

    Commenting on the deployment of Pakistan Army in the federal capital, he stated, “The army is deployed over security concerns for the SCO summit, and it has nothing to do with the PTI protest.”

    “Pakistan’s constitution grants us the right to protest anywhere in the country,” he concluded.

    Meanwhile, Advocate Salman Akram Raja, on his X (formerly Twitter) account, claimed that he is distancing himself and PTI from Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif’s statement about his invitation to the Indian Foreign Minister.

    He noted, “If Barrister Saif has said what’s been attributed to him, I dissociate myself and PTI from his statement. PTI’s struggle for democratic values and an independent judiciary is our domestic calling. We expect all those who uphold human rights to support us, not oppressive regimes.”

  • Nadia Khan sparks controversy claiming Halaala centres are ‘common’

    Nadia Khan sparks controversy claiming Halaala centres are ‘common’

    Senior actress Nadia Khan has claimed that Halaala centers have been established in various cities across the Pakistan, including Karachi, the capital of Sindh, adding that these centers are being advertised online.

    On the TV show ‘Kya Drama Hai,’ Nadia praised the portrayal of Halaala scenes in the drama ‘Mann Jogi,’ stating that it addresses an important social issue which was depicted very well.

    “Halaala is an important issue, and Halaala centers have been established across the country,” she said.

    During the program, she read out advertisements from Halaala centers found on social media and expressed concern over how this important practice is being misused.

    “Some Halaala centres claim they handle everything, from nikah to divorce, in a friendly and confidential manner, encouraging women seeking Halaala to contact them confidently,” she highlighted.

    “I saw more than a dozen online advertisements for Halaala centers in Karachi alone, providing complete addresses, phone numbers, and other details,” she claimed, further stating that “Halaala centers are operating openly in various cities, with regular addresses provided for these centers.”

    She expressed surprise that such a sensitive matter is being conducted so openly and that those running these centers seem to have no fear.

    She also raised a question: “How can such people justify helping others by establishing and promoting Halaala centers?”

  • Why Emmad Irfani prefers Fahad Mustafa’s style over Humayun Saeed’s?

    Why Emmad Irfani prefers Fahad Mustafa’s style over Humayun Saeed’s?

    Emmad Irfani, Fahad Mustafa, and Humayun Saeed – each have a unique place in the industry.

    Irfani has been working with Mustafa in the popular drama Kabhi Mein Kabhi Tum for which he has received a lot of praise for his role as Adeel Ahmed – a handsome yet deceitful character.

    He was recently caught up in a tough decision when asked to choose between Humayun Saeed and Fahad Mustafa in an interview with Indian journalist Faridoon Shahryar.

    Emmad responded, choosing Fahad Mustafa as his style icon. He explained that Fahad’s style is unmatched, and he can make everything go viral.

    He shared that Cheekh was a turning point in his career. Fahad Mustafa produced the drama, and Emmad credited him with playing an important role in his success.

    Mustafa also produced his drama Jalan.

  • ‘I can’t forget the women who came to my mother’s funeral wearing makeup’: Madiha Naqvi

    ‘I can’t forget the women who came to my mother’s funeral wearing makeup’: Madiha Naqvi

    Funerals in Pakistan are sombre affairs with most mourners dressed soberly.

    Television host Madiha Naqvi revealed that some women wore makeup to her mother’s funeral.

    She recalled the day of her mother’s death in an episode of her morning show and shared how people came dressed up, which deeply hurt her.

    Naqvi said, “I still remember when I first saw a dead body in front of me while fully conscious—it was my mother’s.”

    The host continued, “A few hours after my mother’s passing, many people gathered at our house. I distinctly remember some of them wearing makeup, including women with dark lipstick.”

    She added, “This is something I will never forget for the rest of my life. Perhaps those people were coming from somewhere else, but there are certain etiquettes for the deceased. This is Allah’s way of reminding you that this world is now over.”

    During the conversation, the host remarked, “When someone dies, it serves as a reminder that Allah is saying, ‘The house you built or the world you were part of has ended; now return to Me.’”

  • Mohsin Naqvi requests PTI to postpone protests

    Mohsin Naqvi requests PTI to postpone protests

    Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has requested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership to postpone the party’s protests scheduled for today at Islamabad D Chowk.

    Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, Naqvi said, “We have requested PTI leadership yesterday that this is not the right time to protest; it is their right to protest but not the way they are doing.”

    On sealing the roads of Islamabad, he apologetically said, “We have to ensure the security of our guests who are coming from Peshawar. We have to make them realise that they are in a safe country.”

    The e incumbent government is requesting PTI to delay its protests because the Prime Minister (PM) Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim is in Pakistan, while top officials of Saudi Arabia and China are going to visit Pakistan soon.

    Meanwhile, PTI leader Zain Qureshi said that if the government delays tabling constitutional amendments till October 23, then their party would also delay the protests and rally, adding: “All issues will be resolved.”