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  • PPP to oppose controversial bill giving special privileges to chairman senate

    Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Senator Sherry Rehman has confirmed on Tuesday that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will oppose the The Chairman Senate (Salaries, Allowance and Privileges) Act, 2023 in the National Assembly.

    “Decision taken by PPP leadership to oppose it. So it will be blocked in NA etc,” she wrote in a tweet.

    The bill is being widely criticized for aiming to give special perks and privileges to current chairman and ex-chairman of the Upper House.

    Here are some of the privileges listed on the bill:

    -Every chairman of the Senate after completing his tenure (post-retirement) will have 12 employees for life, along with six permanent guards and VVIP security wherever he goes.
    -He can request an airplane for himself and his family for domestic and international travel.

    -He will get additional benefits, not mentioned in the bill, or whatever he desires from the finance committee, which he handpicks.

    -Every person who has held the office of Chairman for a full term of three years, shall be entitled for life to full security detail, that is to say, six sentries at the declared residence, four personnel of police, anti-terrorism force, rangers, frontier corps or frontier constabulary in one squad vehicle, for which the federal government in Islamabad, or a provincial government in the respective province, shall make the required arrangements.

    -The Finance Committee of the Senate may grant the chairman and the person who has held such office for a full term of three years, such additional privileges as it may deem fit

  • Najam Sethi withdraws from chairmanship of PCB

    Najam Sethi withdraws from chairmanship of PCB

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi announced on Monday night via his Twitter account that he was withdrawing from the race for the board’s chairmanship as he did not wish to be a “source of contention” between the political partners in the coalition government.

    Referring to the atmosphere of uncertainty and instability as unsuitable for the board, he stated that he was going to step aside from the race for the PCB’s chairmanship. “I don’t wish to be a source of contention between Asif Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif,” he tweeted on Tuesday.

    “Such instability and uncertainty are not conducive to the PCB. Given the circumstances, I am not a candidate for the Chairmanship of the PCB. Good luck to all stakeholders.”

    Sethi expressed similar sentiments a few days ago, emphasising his reluctance to be involved in the controversy.

    “I have heard speculation surrounding the PCB chairmanship. I do not involve myself in this matter as it depends on the patron,” he said while speaking to media in Lahore on Friday. He also mentioned that he would accept any decision made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is also the PCB’s patron.

    “Our responsibility was to restore the 2014 constitution. At this point, we are prepared for elections with regional and departmental representatives on board. We are awaiting two nominees, after which I will announce the election.

    “If you ask me, I do not want a mess. If the patron and Zardari sahab want me to continue, I will be okay with it. If they want Zaka sahab to become the chairman, I would welcome their decision and step down,” he added.

    The appointment of the PCB chairman has become a point of contention between the ruling coalition government’s two main political partners.

    The Pakistan People Party (PPP) desires the return of former PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf to the post, while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) wishes for Sethi to continue his role at the PCB.

    The PPP’s stance on the matter is that since its minister heads the Inter-Provincial Coordination Division and the PCB is related to the ministry, its chairman should be appointed by the party.

  • Virat Kohli charges PKR 28 crore for one Instagram post

    Virat Kohli charges PKR 28 crore for one Instagram post

    Among the most prodigious sports icon the world has ever seen, Indian cricket player Virat Kohli definitely stands out among the others. Now, a report compiled by Stockgro, a Bengaluru-based company, has revealed that the cricket icon is currently the world’s highest earning athlete.

    As the official account breaks down Kohli’s earnings by citing sources from Forbes, DNA and MPL, the cricket player has a staggering net worth of INR 1050 crore.

    Kohli’s contract with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is worth PKR 24 crore. Breaking down his cricket earnings, the account notes that Kohli makes PKR 52 lakh from Test matches, PKR 21 lakh from ODI and PKR 10 lakhs from T20 per match.

    Moving on to his brands and investments, Kohli has invested in multiple start-ups like Blue Tribe, MPL and Sports Convo, and has ambassadorships with more than 18 brands, for which he charges between PKR 26 lakh to 35 lakh for shooting, which is more than any celebrity in Bollywood earns, making a total amount of PKR 613 crore earned from brand endorsements alone.

    Furthermore, his Instagram account where he has 250 million followers, Kohli charges PKR 28 crore per Instagram post.

    Kohli has been married to actress Anushka Sharma since 2017, who has a net worth of INR 255 crores.

  • ‘Demand for peace in this country is a crime’: Twitter reacts to Ali Wazir getting arrested once again

    ‘Demand for peace in this country is a crime’: Twitter reacts to Ali Wazir getting arrested once again

    Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader and Member of National Assembly (MNA) from Waziristan, Ali Wazir, has been rearrested months after his release from Karachi Central Jail.

    Lawmaker Mohsin Dawar has said that there is still no confirmation on what charges the legislator was arrested.

    Ali Wazir was behind bars for almost 2 years, releasing from Central Jail Karachi on February 14, 2023. He was taken into custody in Peshawar in December 2020 after a sedition case was registered against him in Sohrab Goth police station.

    However, Ali Wazir had faced more arrests in the same case as multiple FIRs are registered against him in KPK and Karachi.

    Social media users are condemning the arrest.

    Have a look at twitter reactions:

  • Alcoholic man murders father over property dispute in India

    Yesterday, in Rajsthan’s Ajmer in India, a man, Mukesh, had reportedly murdered his father while he was drunk, during an argument that escalated over property division. According to the mother, the heated conversation began earlier in the day but had seemingly settled which is when she chose to depart the house. However, India Today reports that when the mother returned, she found her dead husband’s body and immediately reported to the police.

    Baldev Ram, in charge of the Ansagar Police Station, revealed to the media that the authorities had taken swift action to arrest Mukesh, and were keeping him under custody as the investigation continues. The body of the deceased has been sent for a post-mortem examination.

  • Miftah Ismail to be removed from party position over poor performance: Maryam Nawaz

    Miftah Ismail to be removed from party position over poor performance: Maryam Nawaz

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to remove former federal finance minister, and General Secretary, Miftah Ismail and provincial president Shah Muhammad Shah from party positions, SAMAA has reported.

    As per the news report, PML-N, Senior Vice President, Maryam Nawaz, while talking to senior party leaders, expressed disappointment with the performance of Miftah and Shah Muhammad Shah.

    Maryam Nawaz further said that Miftah will not be given any important party position in the future.

    The former minister had recently referred to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who had said last week, without naming anyone, that the people criticising current Finance Minister Ishaq Dar have no place in his party. Mifath Ismail has been an open critic of Ishaq Dar’s policies.

  • ‘Covering up his crimes’: PTI responds to Aleem Khan’s allegations

    ‘Covering up his crimes’: PTI responds to Aleem Khan’s allegations

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially responded to the allegations made by Aleem Khan, President Istehkam –e-Pakistan Party (IPP) against Imran Khan in Saleem’s Safi Geo News program “Jirga”.

    PTI said that Aleem Khan made false allegations against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife. The statement read that Aleem Khan has made false allegation against Imran khan to cover up his crimes.

    The spokesperson further added that Aleem Khan committed fraud of Rs50 billion in the name of private housing scheme.

    The statement further said that the party IPP has already flopped.

    The spokesperson of PTI also said that the Aleem Khan’s allegations against a woman like former First Lady Bushra Bibi who has nothing to do with politics are “saddening”.

    PTI is more popular than ever, the party insisted, and is ready for elections, the statement added.

    Aleem Khan on Saturday appeared on Geo News programme Jirga with Saleem Safi , and among other things, made startling revelations about former Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar.
    During the show, the former Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI) leader also read out old whatsapp conversations with PTI chairman Imran Khan.

  • Pakistan football team may receive Indian Visa today

    Pakistan football team may receive Indian Visa today

    Members of the Pakistani football team may receive their visas today (Monday) to tour India for participation in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup, scheduled to take place in Bengaluru from June 21 to July 4.

    When geo.tv correspondent reached out to All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Secretary General Shaji Parbharkaram about updates on the Pakistan team’s India’s visas, he replied via WhatsApp: “It will be done tomorrow.”

    AIFF is doing its best to manage visas for the Pakistan team, who will be going to India after nine years.

    According to sources, Pakistan team officials were set to go to India’s High Commission in Mauritius to pick up their passports on Sunday. However, they were told by the PFF Normalisation Committee to wait as AIFF was trying to manage visas for the Pakistan team.

    Pakistan team was scheduled to fly for India on Sunday at 11:30am, but it could not do so as the visas were not yet issued.

    Team management had told Mauritius football authorities that they would be able to get Indian visas on Monday (today), and they have cooperated in accommodation.

    Pakistan team is currently in the same hotel where it was for the four-nation football event, which ended on Saturday.

    Djibouti emerged as champions of the event after they downed Pakistan 3-1 in their final game on Saturday.

    According to team sources, if on Monday the team fails to get visas, then their further stay in Mauritius might be managed by Pakistan itself, which will be costly.

    “You cannot feel in what mental agony we have been for the last three days,” a team source said.

    “Everyone is worried whether they will get visas or not,” the source said.

    “The players were very excited for the SAFF Cup but the visas issues have put them in deep pain,” the source said.

    Sources said if visas are delayed further and if Pakistan moves to India on Tuesday or early Wednesday, then it will be very difficult for the Green Shirts to play their first game against India on June 21.

    “If we reach India on June 21 or the night before then the organisers should reschedule our match against India,” a source said.

  • ‘Buzdar does whatever I tell him’: Aleem Khan reads old WhatsApp messages with Imran Khan

    ‘Buzdar does whatever I tell him’: Aleem Khan reads old WhatsApp messages with Imran Khan

    Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) President Abdul Aleem Khan appeared on Geo News programme Jirga with Saleem Safi on Tuesday, making startling revelations about former Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar.

    During the show, the former Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI) leader read out old whatsapp conversations with PTI chairman Imran Khan.

    Here is a transcript of the Whatsapp conversation between Imran Khan and Aleem Khan:

    16 January 2022:

    Imran Khan: Why is Samaa conducting a campaign against Buzdar? Don’t you know it’s hurting PTI more than him?

    Aleem Khan replied to Khan’s message by sending him the twitter trend “corrupt buzdar” and wrote “I know your love for him but unfortunately he is definitely both corrupt and incompetent. Whatever he is doing in Punjab is bringing bad name to you.

    “You were our only hope and you are letting it go only because of some stupid corrupt man.”

    To which Khan said Aleem Khan to quote an incident where Buzdar was indulging in corruption. “Tahir Khurshaid was corrupt and removed. Can you give me one concrete example of his corruption?”

    To which Aleem said: ” Sir today you are prime minister you don’t need me to verify. Ask ISI’s special branch (Intelligence Bureau) IB, you will have thousands.

    “For me, I have given my ten years with full honesty and commitment to a man I still believe was honest and trustworthy and the only man who could have taken our country to heights,” said Aleem Khan in the text.

    “I just feel humiliated when I see my party going down everyday because of one man, and I am not a hypocrite and will always be honest with you.”

    To which Imran replied that he had asked IB to investigate allegations against the CM. “So far apart from some posting transfers there is nothing. I have asked ISI to give their input also. But Aleem Khan, you know the circumstances in which he was made the CM, yet you have been the most vocal critic of him on every forum.

    “How does that help PTI? criticism from within hurts far more than the opposition and unlike Pervaiz Kahttak, he does whatever i tell him.”

  • Federal govt considering premature dissolution of National Assembly

    Federal govt considering premature dissolution of National Assembly

    The federal collation government is considering a premature dissolution of the National Assembly, Samaa has reported.

    According to Samaa’s sources, the federal government has considered dissolving the National Assembly a week before the end of the constitutional term.

    According to the report, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also take advice from his elder brother, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif in this matter.

    The first week of November 2023 is the suggested time for general elections, but the date will be finally decided after a summit of government and its allies