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  • From parodies to romance: Chahat Fateh Ali Khan will now sing in English too

    From parodies to romance: Chahat Fateh Ali Khan will now sing in English too

    Social media sensation Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has gained fame by creating funny parodies of well-known Urdu and Punjabi songs. He has now stepped into the world of English music.

    Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, whose real name is Kashif Rana, went viral on social media in 2022 with his fun song videos attracting millions of followers on social media.

    Last year, he took the internet by storm when he released the music video for his single ‘Jeetain Ge Bhai Jeetay Ge’ for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

    He also captured hearts worldwide with his viral track ‘Bado Badi.’ Known for his quirky singing and comedic flair, the Pakistani-British artist has garnered a massive following across the country. However, his recent hit ‘Bado Badi,’ with a whopping 28 million views, faced copyright issues and was taken down from the site.

    Not only Pakistani social media users were using this song in their reels (short videos), but some Indian actors and users also made videos featuring it.

    However, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has now made his English-speaking fans happy by stepping into the world of English music.

    A video is going viral on social media where Khan is sitting in a hotel with an Englishman, along with other people, including some Pakistanis, who are recording a video of him.

    In the video, some of the people request Khan to sing a song in English for the Englishman sitting next to him. Chahat Fateh Ali Khan then shares that he is writing an English romantic song, and proceeds to sing a few lines, receiving applause from the audience.

    The people present then asked the Englishman, “Are you a fan of Chahat Fateh Ali Khan?” to which he replied, “Yes, I’ve seen him on TikTok. I am a big fan.”

  • The Architect of Change: Fasih Ur Rehman’s Green Entertainment

    The Architect of Change: Fasih Ur Rehman’s Green Entertainment

    Leadership is a delicate balance of vision, courage, and discipline. As George Washington said, “True leadership is not just about having a vision; it’s about possessing the will and discipline to turn that vision into reality.” Without discipline, even the grandest vision can fall short. Real success requires relentless dedication, clear goals, and the courage to forge a new path.

    Fasih Ur Rehman, the 27-year-old CEO of Green Entertainment, exemplifies this leadership style. As a rising star in Pakistan’s media landscape, Fasih has applied his engineering background to his media ventures, blending seemingly unrelated fields to achieve a remarkable impact.

    Fasih’s story begins far from the spotlight of media. Born into a family with deep roots in construction and real estate, his early career trajectory seemed set. However, during his time at Oregon State University, where he pursued a degree in construction engineering, a deep-seated interest in media quietly brewed. Exposure to global perspectives and diverse thought leaders broadened his understanding of leadership and innovation, and he became fascinated by the media’s power to influence public opinion and inspire societal change.

    Fasih’s leadership qualities were honed through various experiences, including his role as a state-level soccer player and Treasurer of the Pakistan Student Association at OSU. These roles taught him the value of discipline, teamwork, and strategic thinking—attributes that would later prove invaluable in his professional journey. He believed that building a media platform, much like construction, required a strong foundation and an unyielding focus on quality and execution.

    Green Entertainment was born out of Fasih’s desire to fill a glaring gap in Pakistan’s media industry. He envisioned a platform that would not only entertain but also challenge societal norms, educate viewers, and promote positive change. Launched in July 2023, Green Entertainment quickly carved out a niche for itself with fresh, bold content that tackled important topics such as women’s empowerment, mental health, and the struggles of minorities in Pakistan.

    Despite speculation, Green Entertainment is not backed by the ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations). The channel is solely founded and operated by Fasih ur Rehman, whose vision for the platform is entirely his own. This independence has allowed him to pursue an unfiltered approach to content creation, free from external influences. For Fasih, Green Entertainment is a platform for societal growth and empowerment, providing a space for emerging talent and sparking important conversations.

    Fasih envisions Green Entertainment as more than just a local media leader. He aims to position the platform on the global stage, showcasing Pakistan’s rich cultural tapestry to international audiences. By doing so, he hopes to elevate societal values and contribute to a broader dialogue about media’s role in shaping public consciousness.

    In Fasih ur Rehman, Pakistan has found a leader who bridges the gap between tradition and innovation. His journey from construction engineer to media mogul is a testament to the transformative power of vision, discipline, and courage. Green Entertainment is just the beginning—a platform for societal change, a tool for empowerment, and a powerful reminder of the media’s potential to inspire. Fasih’s story underscores a universal truth: leadership is not defined by the industry you’re in, but by the impact you strive to create.

  • Bahawalpur madrassa teacher sentenced to 20 years for attempted rape of minor girl

    Bahawalpur madrassa teacher sentenced to 20 years for attempted rape of minor girl

    A local court in Bahawalpur has handed down a sentence of 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a one million rupees fine to a madrassa teacher for the attempted rape of a 10-year-old girl student.

    The verdict was announced by Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Ashiq on Wednesday, and the incident happened in 2023 at Sohanra Arian village.

    Dawn reports that the prosecution lawyer told the court that the 10-year-old daughter of complainant Malik Usman used to go to Qari Abdul Aziz (60) to learn the Holy Quran. However, on February 26 last year, when she did not return home from the madrassah, Malik Usman, along with some others, set out to search for her and upon entering the teacher’s room (at the madrassah), they found him sexually abusing the girl.

    The victim also told her father that the teacher had been abusing her sexually for some time.

    The father then registered an FIR against the teacher under section 377-B which pertains to offence of sexual abuse in the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC)
    The accused was then arrested.

    The court ordered that in case of default on payment of the fine, the convict will have to under go an additional imprisonment of six months.

  • ‘Pakistan’s economy is doing well,’ says Asad Umar

    ‘Pakistan’s economy is doing well,’ says Asad Umar

    Former Finance Minister Asad Umar has declared that Pakistan’s new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is beneficial, adding that there was no other option for the country other than to approach the lender.

    Appearing on Dunya News’ programme Dunya Meher Bokhari Kay Saath, he said, “Financially, Pakistan’s economic condition is better than the previous year, and the country shows a lot of positive indicators as foreign reserves and remittance are increasing.”

    He optimistically stated that economic growth will also become better in the next three to four months.

    “Political instability is the biggest threat to Pakistan’s economy, and Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif’s tough decision was taken for the public.”

    Earlier, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board approved the long-delayed $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Pakistan.

    An initial tranche of $1.1 billion is expected to be released by the global lender on September 30.

    As per reports, the loan carries an interest rate of less than five percent.

  • Australia vs England ODI series live streaming 2024: Where to watch in Pakistan and India

    Australia vs England ODI series live streaming 2024: Where to watch in Pakistan and India

    Whether you’re from Pakistan or India, we’ve compiled a list of the best streaming platforms to watch the Australia vs. England ODI series 2024 live.

    Australia and England are facing each other in the five-match ODI series with Australia’s 2-1 lead in the series. In the first match of the series, Australia defeated England by seven wickets at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on September 19. In the second match, Australia beat England by 68 runs at Yorkshire Cricket Ground on September 21. However, England made a comeback in the third match, winning the game by 46 runs under the DLS method at Seat Unique Riverside.

    4th ODI details:

    Both rivals will face each other on September 27 at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

    Time:

    • Pakistan Standard Time: 4:30 pm
    • Indian Standard Time: 5:00 pm
    • GMT: 11:30 am

    Here are the probable playing XI for both teams.

    England Playing XI:

    • Philip Salt
    • Ben Duckett
    • Jamie Smith(wicket-keeper)
    • Will Jacks
    • Harry Brook(captain)
    • Liam Livingstone
    • Jacob Bethell
    • Brydon Carse
    • Adil Rashid
    • Jofra Archer
    • Matthew Potts

    Australia Playing XI:

    • Matthew Short
    • Mitchell Marsh(Captain)
    • Marnus Labuschagne
    • Alex Carey(wicketkeeper)
    • Steven Smith
    • Cameron Green
    • Glenn Maxwell
    • Aaron Hardie
    • Sean Abbott
    • Mitchell Starc
    • Josh Hazlewood

    Head to Head in ODI:

    • Australia won: 90
    • England won: 63
    • No Result: 5

    Lord Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

    The surface of Lord Cricket Stadium is known for its even conditions. The new ball is a weapon for the fast bowler at the start of the inning, but as the inning progresses, the batter can bat easily.

    This is not a spinners friendly pitch; sppiner has to rely on their skills, but they can get wickets in the middle of the inning.

    Where can you watch live streaming in Pakistan and India?

    India:

    • Live Streaming: FanCode app, Sony LIVE app and Website
    • Live Broadcast: Sony Sports Network

    Pakistan:

    • Live Streaming: Tamasha App, Tapmad

    Where to watch in Australia and the UK?

    UK:

    • Live Streaming: SkyGo
    • Live Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket

    Australia:

    • Live Streaming: Foxtel
    • Live Broadcast: Fox Sports

    Match Predictions:

    Australia has a strong track record against England in the past; also, in this series, they have already won two matches. So, Australia is a stronger contender than England in the fourth ODI match.

  • ‘Defence par baat karne se pehle ISPR clearance kyun zaroori hai?’; High Court questions army control on defence analysis

    ‘Defence par baat karne se pehle ISPR clearance kyun zaroori hai?’; High Court questions army control on defence analysis

    The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to present the original noting file upon which the eligibility of a defence analyst is processed and recommended.

    Hearing a petition filed by Colonel (retd) Inamul Rahim Advocate, who challenged PEMRA’s April 4, 2019 notification, Justice Babar Sattar questioned the legal standing of Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) over their exclusive right to determine which defence analyst can appear on Pakistan TV.

    The April 4, 2019, notification stated that retired army officers could analyse defence matters on television news and current affairs programmes after obtaining ISPR clearance.

    The Islamabad court asked PEMRA’s counsel what the military media wing has to do with the pre-clearance of defence analysts with Pakistan’s sovereignty and how PEMRA can impose a prior restraint on speech.

    Citing section 20 of the PEMRA ordinance, the Counsel said that the provision assures responsibility of TV channels to protect national security, integrity and sovereignty.

    However, the case was adjourned until November 20.

  • Has Amar Khan received international offers for work?

    Has Amar Khan received international offers for work?

    In an exclusive interview with The Current Life, actress Amar Khan shared her thoughts on international opportunities for Pakistani actors and also opened up about her experience in the entertainment industry.

    When we asked whether she had received international offers, Amar Khan replied, “The interesting thing is there was one offer and I did audition for it, but obviously, it didn’t work out. I am sure I would have been a better option there, but I am sure with OTT platforms, actors are trying their luck abroad. I am sure more avenues like this open up for Pakistani actors.”

    “Your drama is still airing on Geo, what do you think has been the best character of your career so far,” The Current inquired.

    “There is one drama which is very close to my heart but it didn’t get a lot of viewership neither did I get ratings as such at the beginning of this year. I did a drama by Kashif Nisar ‘Breaking News’ which was the first Pakistani drama solely based on journalism. I portrayed a journalist, and while I received a lot of critical acclaim but our saas -bahu audience didn’t like it that much,” the actress added.

    Currently, Amar Khan is starring in the drama serial Dil-e-Nadan with Mikaal Zulfiqar, written by Sadia Akhtar and directed by Saima Waseem. She is playing the character of Nayab, whereas Mikaal is playing the character of Zaviyaar.

  • ‘Mini moon’ set to briefly enter Earth’s orbit

    ‘Mini moon’ set to briefly enter Earth’s orbit

    NASA has reported that a ‘mini moon’ will soon enter Earth’s orbit for a brief period as a result of its gravitational pull.

    BBC reports that the Earth is about to get a second moon as a small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull from September 29 onwards.

    Starting this weekend, the small asteroid is expected to spend about two months orbiting around the Earth.

    Scientist Dr Jennifer Millard told BBC that the asteroid is predicted to leave the orbit on November 25.

    The second moon will not be seen through the naked eye except through a professional telescope.

    The asteroid was first noticed by NASA’s Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (Atlas) on August 7.

    A study related to the asteroid, published in Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society, revealed that it came from the Arjuna asteroid belt, which is full of rocks following an orbit just like it is around Earth.

    Researchers say that if an asteroid is moving at the relatively slow speed of around 2,200mph (3,540km/h), Earth’s gravitational field exerts a strong influence, enough to trap it in its orbit temporarily, and this is exactly what has happened here.

    The asteroid, named 2024 PT5, is approximately 10 metres long, which is tiny in comparison to Earth’s moon, which has a diameter of approximately 3,474km.

  • Pakistan reaches semis of SAFF Under-17 Football Championship

    Pakistan reaches semis of SAFF Under-17 Football Championship

    Pakistan has qualified for the semi-finals of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-17 Football Championship 2024 by defeating Sri Lanka five to one.

    Pakistan took an early lead in the 20th minute when Subhan Karim scored a fine goal to give the team a 1-0 lead over Sri Lanka, followed by another superb goal by Mohammad Talha in the 30th minute.

    Pakistan’s third goal came in the 36th minute from Subhan Karim, who further cemented the team’s lead. At half-time, Pakistan had a clear lead of 3-0.

    At the beginning of the second half, the pressure on the Sri Lankan team increased, and Sri Lanka’s own goal further increased the lead by 4-0. In the 56th minute, Abdul Ghani scored a wonderful goal to make Pakistan’s score 5-0.

    The Sri Lankan team scored their first and only goal in the 76th minute of the game but could not resist much in the face of Pakistan’s strong performance, with this resounding victory, Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals of the event.

    Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the semi finals on September 28.

  • Legendary Australian batsman loses his only baggy green cap

    Legendary Australian batsman Greg Chappell has lost his only baggy green cap, leaving the former captain very sad.

    Greg revealed the disappearance of the baggy green cap in an interview.

    He said, “We had stored the equipment in one place for 10 years, and it had this cap; when we moved to Adelaide, we noticed that the cap was not in the luggage. I don’t know what happened, but I’m very sad; it’s a souvenir for me that I don’t have anymore.”

    He received more than one baggy green cap during his career. He gifted one to Jeffrey Boycott; it was later auctioned for $15,000. Greg had only one baggy cap left.

    He scored 24 centuries in 87 Test matches in the 70s and 80s, making him one of Australia’s greatest batters.

    Former Australian cricketer David Warner also lost his green cap last year when he was playing his last test match, but later he got his green cap back.

    The Baggy Green Cap is a green loose-fitting cap that has been given to Australian Test cricketers as a tradition since the 20th century and is held in high regard by Australian cricketers.