Maryam Nawaz has finally ditched the metal glass she would carry around with her, replacing it with a new coffee mug that has a photo right up front on it.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has uploaded a video on their social media accounts where Maryam Nawaz says that her previous cup was the subject of “many discussions, analysis and TV programs”.
She then turns a light coloured insulated mug she’s holding towards the camera and says, “Coffee tastes better in the cup I’m using now.”
She goes on to elaborate that on one side the cup says “Mian day naaray wajjan gay” (Mian’s praise will resound everywhere), a slogan used for her father, PML-N head Mian Nawaz Sharif.
The other side of the mug features a photo of the former Prime Minister.
She then turns towards party officials including Azma Bokhari and Talal Chaudhary, instructing them to use the same cups. “I promise you, the coffee tastes better,” she said as the short clip draws to a close.
Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Rameez Raja’s effusive praise for Babar Azam during his commentary at the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has set the internet abuzz. Raja expressed his admiration for Babar Azam in a rather unique manner after the latter scored a century in a LPL match on Monday. Rameez Raja’s comment, “I want to marry Babar,” has gone viral on social media, garnering considerable attention and sparking discussions.
Notably, Babar Azam delivered an exceptional century while representing the Colombo Strikers against the Galle Titans at the Paley Kale International Cricket Stadium. This outstanding achievement not only created a buzz within Pakistan but also captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts in Sri Lanka.
In the match, the Galle Titans set a target of 189 runs for the Strikers. Babar Azam, partnering with Pathum Nissanka, opened the Strikers’ innings and together, they established an impressive 111-run partnership with the Sri Lankan batsman. Babar Azam’s stellar performance included 8 boundaries and 5 sixes, allowing him to reach a total score of 104 runs off just 59 balls.
It is worth noting that Ramiz Raja resumed his role as a commentator during the recently concluded Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Raja had been absent from the commentary box since September 2021, following his election as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for a three-year term.
A violent confrontation in a car park under the jurisdiction of Lahore’s Defence police station has led to the brutal beating of a security guard.
According to Dunya News, despite making some arrests, the prime suspect has eluded capture.
The altercation began after a heated exchange between the security guard and a group of armed men over a parking spot. It escalated quickly, leading the armed individuals to violently assault the guard after stepping out of their vehicle.
Defence B police station promptly registered a case against five unidentified individuals in connection with the incident. While two suspects, identified as Tanzeel and Adnan, were apprehended, the primary instigator of the violence, Ahmad Mayo, remains at large.
Mayo was reported to be seated at the front of the vehicle during the altercation and subsequent attack on the security guard.
Addressing the press, DIG Operations Ali Nasir Rizvi revealed that two SMGs, 29 magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were seized from the apprehended individuals. Rizvi said that raids to nab the remaining three suspects are going on, stating, “All those involved, including the prime suspect, will be arrested soon.”
Don ka intezar sirf gyaaran mulkon ki police nahi, balkay poori dunya kar rahi thi.
There was a lot of anticipation in the air when it was announced that the iconic thriller film ‘Don’ is going to be revamped for a third film. While rumors suggested that Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan will reprise his iconic performance in Don and Don 2, many were heart broken when SRK reportedly walked away from the project. At the time, sources revealed to media outlets that the superstar was not sure that this was the kind of cinema he wanted to support.
There was all kinds of suggestion about who would embrace the staple black jacket and say ‘Don ko pakarna mushkil nahi, namomkin hai” which had begun with the veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan.
But now, it has been revealed that the next Don is…Ranveer Singh.
A teaser released by Excel Movies yesterday has confirmed the casting.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira spoke to ET Times about how she came to recognize her bad mental health, stating that it was her parents’ divorce that triggered the episode. The actor and his first wife, Reena Dutta, divorced amicably in 2002, however, Ira revealed that both Aamir and Reena made her feel that it “was not a big deal”.
The mental health activist went on to say that because of Aamir and Reena’s divorce, she had mental misunderstandings but never found the courage to discuss them with anyone. Hence, she “blames herself’ for suffering from depression, believing erroneously that one had to be sad to get love from others. On a positive note, she said that now she is working on making herself happy, and has a better relationship with her parents.
Ira revealed she is in a group chat with her parents and reaches out to them every time she is in need, while her fiance Nupur Shikhare is one of her strongest supporters.
Ira recently made national headlines when she revealed to a publication that mental health disorders run in her family:
“Every 8-10 months I will have a big crash. It’s partly genetic, partly psychological, and partly social. It took me a while to figure it out. But I have mental health disorders in my family. I also did not make healthy choices and I systematically walked into depression.”
The current government has announced a 50% increase in the daily travel and mileage allowances for all on-duty government employees. A notification to the same was issued by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday.
According to the notification, different calculations will be used for different grades of employees. There is an increase of Rs 7,200 per day for employees in Grade 22 and Rs 6,000 for Grade 21 employees. On the other hand, the employees in Grades 12 to 16 can get an increase of Rs 1320 and Rs 1200 per day for the employees in Grades 5 to 11.
Additionally, the cost of transportation has increased by 50% to Rs7.5 per kilometer for vehicles and Rs3.75 per kilometre for motorcycles. For personal vehicles or taxis, the per-kilometre mileage allowance has increased by 50% to Rs15, Rs6 for motorcycles, Rs3 for bicycles, and Rs3.75 for public transport.
The aforementioned daily allowance prices are applicable to certain stations for special rates as announced, including Hyderabad, Karachi, Sukkur, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Quetta, Sargodha, Sialkot, Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Gwadar, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad and Mirpur in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Government employees in grades 1–19 can stay in hotels (not five-star ones), motels, public sector corporations, rest houses, and guest houses.
Veteran actress Juveria Abbasi’s daughter Anzela Abbasi recently got married in a lavish ceremony to Tashfeen Ansari, however many were quick to point out that her father, Shamoon Abbasi, was not present during the ceremony.
Abbasi posted a cryptic note on his Instagram stories during the wedding, writing about wanting to remove “shameless people” from his life:
“I never wanted to be attached or known to have anything with impudent and immodest, shameless people in my life and never I will… no matter what my relationship with them I prefer to stay away from them no matter what!”
The couple divorced after ten years together, after which the actress has been vocal about how she loves being single during an interview with Fuchsia Magazine:
“Our society loves telling women that they cannot survive in this world if they don’t have a husband to take care of them. But I don’t encourage this kind of thought process because it was not difficult for me at all. I have a good job from where I earn a good amount which allows me to have a comfortable lifestyle and also take care of my daughter. I’m proud of the person she has become since she’s well educated, well groomed and now is also working as an actress.”
Many users expressed anger at how publicly Shamoon was disowning his daughter and creating controversy on a special day. However, celebrities like Shahood Alvi, Ushna Shah came forward to publicly praise Juvaria for raising her daughter to become an accomplished, beautiful woman. Alvi praised Abbasi for going through all the tough times and coming out to be an even stronger, confident woman in spite of all that she has undergone:
“I’ve always witnessed you being a great single parent, the amount of love and support you’ve shown her throughout life even after undergoing all the pain and challenges. Now that you’ve wedded her off in a great family. I’m so proud of you because I saw you struggle everyday and in your worst times, which is why i’m extremely thrilled for you! You’ve done a great job dost!”
Actress Ushna Shah praised Juvaria for raising Anzeela all on her own as a single mother, and making her into a strong, king and well-rounded person:
“I know what it means for a single mother to wed her daughter to the best of her ability, I saw how happy it made my mother and I saw how happy it had made you.”
Social media users also praised Juvaria’s grace and strong-spirit to refuse to let her bitter ex-husband’s resentment destroy such an important day for her daughter, as one user lamented how society doesn’t acknowledge the strengths of single mothers
my hearttt. she’s so blessed to have a friend like him. meanwhile her asshole ex-husband tried his best to ruin her daughter’s wedding day. we as a society just don’t praise and acknowledge the struggles and ability of single mothers who raise their children on their own. pic.twitter.com/QQqO85e5Sw
Other’s came forward to defend Anzala’s choice of wedding outfits, pointing out that this was her special day and its about time people stopped telling brides how they should dress up on their big day!
Oh no another happy bride? That is definitely heartbreaking in a country where women are killed for saying no to proposals, burned to death for dowry, or divorced for having a daughter. Plus it’s been a while since we bullied Ushna Shah at her wedding so time for a new target! https://t.co/ljXO2sa7gY
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has extended a warm invitation to companies from Saudi Arabia, encouraging them to explore exciting investment prospects in various sectors such as agriculture, mining, technology, energy, and more.
This friendly call was made during a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Waleed Abdulkarim El Khereji, held in Islamabad.
To boost economic partnerships, PM Shehbaz highlighted the creation of a Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). This council is designed to simplify and speed up potential investments from countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with a special focus on enhancing collaborations with Saudi Arabia.
PM Shehbaz also expressed heartfelt appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s timely financial support, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters like floods. He acknowledged the Kingdom’s crucial role in helping Pakistan work towards a stable economy.
He emphasised the importance of the visit by the Saudi delegation, underscoring the shared interest and eagerness on both sides to elevate their long-standing friendly relations to a practical and mutually beneficial economic partnership.
In a significant earlier announcement, PM Shehbaz revealed plans to auction gifts from the Toshakhana. The funds generated from this auction will be directed towards the well-being of underprivileged individuals, especially those who are orphaned and vulnerable.
In a landmark judgment, the High Court of Karnataka upheld that demeaning a spouse due to their skin color amounts to cruelty, thereby granting grounds for divorce.
The ruling was the outcome of a case involving a Bengaluru-based couple, where the wife consistently berated her husband for his dark skin tone. The 44-year-old husband sought divorce after enduring consistent humiliation and derogatory remarks about his complexion. While he bore these insults for the sake of their child, the relentless emotional distress was deemed sufficient grounds for marital dissolution under Section 13(i)(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
The wife tried to deflect blame by accusing her husband of extramarital affairs, a move the court labeled as another form of cruelty. Her further attempts to involve legal provisions such as Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and the Domestic Violence Act only deepened the marital discord.
Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Anant Ramanath Hegde, who presided over the appeal, shed light on the deeply entrenched skin color biases in society, marking an important step in recognizing such prejudice as a form of emotional cruelty.
Overturning a prior family court ruling, the High Court’s verdict emphasizes the significance of emotional well-being in marital relationships and sets a precedent in battling age-old color biases.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is preparing to advice President Arif Alvi to dissolve the National Assembly (NA) today, bringing an end to tumultuous five-year term for the Lower House. Today (Wednesday) might be the last day of the coalition government.
In order to extend the interim period, which is legally within 90 days if an assembly is dissolved prematurely, the government will dissolve the Lower House of parliament earlier than its legal term, which expires on August 12.
If the National Assembly gets dissolved prematurely, a caretaker government will be responsible for conducting elections in 90 days.
According to Article 58 of the constitution, the prime minister can advise the president on the dissolution of the National Assembly, however, if the president doesn’t approve, the assembly is still dissolved within 48 hours.
“The president shall dissolve the National Assembly if so advised by the prime minister; and the National Assembly shall, unless sooner dissolved, stand dissolved at the expiration of forty-eight hours after the prime minister has so advised,” the article reads.
PM Shehbaz Sharif, after a joint session of Parliament today at 5:30 p.m., will request President Alvi to dissolve the Parliament. Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with opposition leader Raja Riaz is scheduled for 4 p.m. today.
