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  • ‘After the sun sets, terrorists rule the area’: ANP’s Mian Iftikhar Hussain

    ‘After the sun sets, terrorists rule the area’: ANP’s Mian Iftikhar Hussain

    In an interview with Aaj News, President of the Awami National Party Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mian Iftikhar Hussain sounded alarm bells over the precarious security situation in KP province, saying, “In southern districts, terrorists rule once the sun goes down.”

    He stressed that the government has no writ in the areas. “Police hide in their stations in the evening. They [militants] come out openly on the roads as the sun goes down and prove to people that they’re the ones ruling.”

    The ANP leader stressed that the security environment of the province was deteriorating with increasing cases of target killings, extortion, and religious extremism.

    “They do whatever they want to do at night. As the sun rises, the writ of state comes back,” criticised Hussain.

  • ‘Everyone looks literally the same’: HSY slams celebs for facial procedures

    ‘Everyone looks literally the same’: HSY slams celebs for facial procedures

    Fashion ace Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, also known as HSY, recently criticized celebrities for undergoing beauty procedures that make them look the same.

    In a podcast with actor-host Ahmad Ali Butt called ‘Excuse Me,’ HSY was asked what he didn’t like. “Fakeness. People in our industry are so fake – they would say something to your face and then talk behind your back. The truth always comes out, and the person who said it ends up looking foolish,” HSY replied immediately.

    He then said that Pakistanis are hypocrites.

    Talking about the trend of cosmetic procedures, HSY noted, “These days, men or women, everyone is just pretty, with poufy hair and the same kind of beard. Everyone has their jawlines chiseled, chins fixed, nose jobs done, and eyebrows lifted. Everyone has the same face, with fillers.”

    “At this point, everyone looks the same,” he criticized. “All of them say, ‘I went to Dubai or Turkey, and it’s about the weather there’. Come on! We all know what procedures you are getting, so I don’t find that sexy. It’s about individuality. No doubt they are all pretty but not sexy; it’s an attitude,” he explained.

    HSY named Mehwish Hayat and Ayesha Omer as some of the most appealing women in the industry, praising their unique personalities.

  • Wave of Terror: Pakistan mourns eight killed in separate attacks across KP

    Wave of Terror: Pakistan mourns eight killed in separate attacks across KP

    The security situation in Pakistan has gotten grim as eight people – five security officials and three children – lost their lives in three separate terror attacks in Lakki Marwat, North Waziristan, and South Waziristan yesterday.

    In North Waziristan, Captain Muhammad Osama Bin Arshad, 24, who belonged to Rawalpindi district, embraced martyrdom during an intense clash between forces and terrorists.

    The military’s media wing has stated that a sanitisation operation was underway to eliminate any remaining militants in the area.

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir attended the Captain’s funeral on Tuesday.

    Meanwhile, in South Waziristan, three soldiers lost their lives, and 12 others were injured in a militant attack in the district.

    A police officer and his three minor nephews lost their lives in Lakki Marwat district.

  • US opposes ‘violent actions, looting, arson’ during May 9 riots

    US opposes ‘violent actions, looting, arson’ during May 9 riots

    United States’ State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday that the US supported the right of the public to protest, adding that it opposes violent actions, looting, and arson, while addressing a news briefing in Washington, DC.

    “We support legitimate, free expression, including the right to protest, the right to peaceful assembly, and we oppose violent actions, we oppose vandalism, looting, arson,” the spokesperson added.

    Miller replied to a journalist’s question on May 9 riots, saying, “Governments should deal consistently with the rule of law and free speech.”

    On May 9, 2023, riots were triggered across the country when former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested from the premises of Islamabad High Court (IHC).

    Following the attacks on military and civilian installations, scores of PTI workers and leaders were put behind bars for their involvement in thr violence.

  • Punjab govt to give solar panels to households using 50-500 units

    Punjab govt to give solar panels to households using 50-500 units

    Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the provision of solar panels to households consuming 50 to 500 units of electricity monthly under the provincial government’s “Roshan Gharana Programme.”

    The Chief Minister presided over a meeting of the Energy Department on Monday, saying, “The Punjab government will provide solar systems to crores of consumers consuming electricity from 50 to 500 units, and 90 percent of the solar panels’ cost will be paid by the provincial government and 10 percent by consumers.”

    Furthermore, she also said that the government will not leave people alone in difficult situations. “Programme beneficiaries will pay the government-provided amount in easy instalments in five years,” she stated.

    “Through a transparent procedure, solar systems will be given to the poorest families in phase-I”, the Chief Minister clarified.

  • World Championship of Legends: Australia defeats India by 26 runs

    World Championship of Legends: Australia defeats India by 26 runs

    Australia defeated India by 26 runs in the World Championship of Legends.

    In the match played at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, the Australian champions team batted first against India and scored 199 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Played which included 7 sixes and 3 fours.

    Apart from them, Ben Dunk 17, Lockie Ferguson 26 and Ben Cutting 24 were outstanding among other players.

    In pursuit of the target, the Indian team did not have a good start, opener Ruben Uthappa scored 12 runs, Irfan Pathan returned to the pavilion after scoring 9 runs.

    Among the other players, Shresh Raina scored 12, captain Yurvaj Singh scored 19, Pawan Negi scored 11 while Harbhajan Singh remained not out by scoring 4 runs.

    For Australia, Peter Siddle and Nathan Coulter-Nile took 2 wickets each.

    It should be noted that the teams of Pakistan and Australia have reached the semi-finals of the event, while the competition between India, England and West Indies continues for the third and fourth positions.

    The National Legends Cricket Team is unbeaten in the event with 4 wins in 4 matches.

  • Govt determined to ban X, a threat to ‘national security’

    Govt determined to ban X, a threat to ‘national security’

    The federal Interior Ministry has categorically stated that X (formerly Twitter) cannot be restored due to “national security” reasons, keeping it suspended indefinitely.

    The ministry said in a written response submitted to the Sindh High Court that there was content on the social media platform that targeted national institutions, which undermined the national security of Pakistan.

    It has also doubled down in its defence of banning the social media platform saying, “The job of the Ministry of Interior is to protect the rights of the people of Pakistan.”

    According to the ministry, the ban on X does not violate Article 19 of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and expression.

  • Army to be deployed across country during Muharram

    Army to be deployed across country during Muharram

    The federal government has approved the deployment of Pakistan Army across the country due to the sensitive security situation in Muharram.

    According to the notification issued by the federal government, the Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces have been approved for deployment in Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The armed forces have deployed indefinitely.

    Ashura holds significant religious importance for Muslims, marking the day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at the Battle of Karbala.

  • Why Tauqeer Nasir turned down a Bollywood film with Madhuri Dixit?

    Why Tauqeer Nasir turned down a Bollywood film with Madhuri Dixit?

    Tauqeer Nasir, a prominent figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry, made some revelations as he appeared as a guest on ‘Zabardast’, hosted by Wasi Shah.

    He revealed that his work has been acknowledged by many in Bollywood, marking a significant highlight in his remarkable career.

    “Shah Rukh Khan has always been a fan of my work,” he said.

    Nasir also claimed that Khan was inspired by his performance in ‘Parwaaz’ and copied his style and character for his role in ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’.

    “The similarities between the two characters are striking, and it’s evident that he drew heavy inspiration from my work,” he added.

    Tauqeer Nasir also disclosed that he once received an offer for a Bollywood film that would have starred him alongside the legendary Madhuri Dixit, but due to political tensions at the time, the project fell through.

    “After that experience, I lost interest in pursuing opportunities in Bollywood,” he admitted.

    Celebrated for his exceptional talent, Nasir holds the prestigious honours of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and Sitara-e-Imtiaz, which the Government of Pakistan awarded him for his outstanding contributions.

  • First T20: Zimbabwe defeats India by 13 runs

    First T20: Zimbabwe defeats India by 13 runs

    In the first T20 series of 5 T20 matches, Zimbabwe defeated the T20 world champion India.

    In the match played in Harare, Zimbabwe batted first and scored 115 runs for losing nine wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

    Chasing Zimbabwe’s 116 runs, the Indian team scored 102 runs and faced defeat by 13 runs in the first T20I. Indian captain Shubman Gill scored 31 runs, and Sundar’s 27 runs stood out.

    Sikandar Raza and Tendai Chitara of Zimbabwe took 3 and 3 wickets, respectively. This is Zimbabwe’s first victory against India in any format since 2016, and the Zimbabwean team was not among the 20 teams that qualified for the T20 World Cup.

    On the other hand, no player from the 15-member squad of the Indian T20 world champion team was involved in the match.