Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Thursday awarded appreciation certificates to the “top 10 best performing federal ministries” under his government, with the communications ministry, planning ministry, and poverty alleviation division getting top honours of first, second and third respectively.
“When I came [into power] I had very revolutionary ideas to bring sudden changes but I realised our system doesn’t have the capability to absorb sudden shocks [and only by] incentivising will we bring positive changes in our bureaucracy and ministries,” said PM Khan.
Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry, whose own Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was missing in the top 10, congratulated the award recipients.
Taking to Twitter, Fawad wrote, “We could not make it this time because performance is measured by the implementation of projects that the ministry gives to the PM’s office. Next time inshallah :).”
کابینہ کے دس وزارتوں کو بہترین کارکردگی پر مبارکباد، ہم اس بار اس لئے جگہ نہیں بنا سکے کہ کارکردگی ان پراجیکٹس پر عملدرآمد سے جانچی جاتی ہے جو وزارت وزیراعظم آفس کو دیتی ہے میں نے کچھ منصوبوں میں ردوبدل کیا ہے جو میرے خیال میں زیادہ سود مند ہوں گے اگلی دفعہ انشاللہ
Replying to Fawad’s tweet, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan said, “Brother, the job of your ministry is to highlight the performance of other ministries.”
بھائی آپکی وزارت کا تو کام ہی دوسری وزارتوں کی کارکردگی کو اجاگر کرنا ہے – اس لحاظ سے تو آپکی کارکردگی بھی بہترین رہی – Keep it up @fawadchaudhry
On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall attended a reception hosted by the British Asian Trust at the British Museum. During his speech, Prince Charles referred to Camilla as his “mehbooba,” which means ‘beloved,’ and emphasised the importance of the next generation in the future of South Asia.
“I can not believe it is almost two years to the day that both my mehbooba and myself, are able to be with all of you to celebrate the work of the Asian Trust,” he said.
“The future of South Asia truly deepened upon the children and the young people of the region,” he added.
He lauded British Asian trust for helping those in need.
The British Asian Trust was founded in 2007, by HRH The Prince of Wales and a group of British Asian business leaders, to tackle widespread poverty, inequality and injustice in South Asia
Zahir Jaffer, the prime suspect in the Noor Mukdam murder case, has retracted his confessional statement. Zahir said that Noor called her friends at his house for a drug party, and she was murdered by someone else, maybe someone present at the drug party, and not him.
“Hours later, when I regained consciousness, I found myself tied up in the lounge,” Zahir’s statement added, which he gave before an Islamabad court. “She [Noor] came to my house with a large number of drugs and asked me to throw a drug party, but I refused,” claimed Jaffer. He further added that he was “rescued” by the police.
Zahir said that Noor’s father is an influential man, and he has fabricated charges against him with the help of the police.
Earlier this month, a local court in Islamabad, requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) grant additional time to complete the trial. The murder trial began in October 2021.
Noor Mukadam was brutally murdered at a residence in Islamabad’s upscale Sector F-7/4 on July 20. Her death sparked national outrage, including protests and candlelight vigils across the country. The Islamabad police arrested main suspect Zahir on the night of July 20 from his house.
Indian comedian Kapil Sharma and Akshay Kumar have been grabbing headlines for some time.
It has been reported that the Sooryavanshi star has refused to come to The Kapil Sharma Show to promote his upcoming film Bachchan Pandey because of the previous episode. Well, both have good relation and it is quite evident on the show too.
In the previous episode, something went wrong because of which Akshay became angry. And now finally Kapil has reacted to the controversy. The comedian took to his Twitter handle and cleared the misunderstanding.
Dear friends,was reading all the news in media about me n Akshay paji, I have jus spoke to paji n sorted all this, it was jus a miss communication, all is well n very soon we r meeting to shoot Bachhan pandey episode. He is my big bro n can never be annoyed with me thank you
Kapil writes, “Dear friends, was reading all the news in media about me n Akshay paji, I have jus spoke to paji n sorted all this, it was jus a miss communication, all is well n very soon we r meeting to shoot Bachchan Pandeyepisode. He is my big bro n can never be annoyed with me thank you.” Till now Akshay has not responded to it. The row started when the actor came to promote Atrangi Re.
During the episode, the Bollywood star had requested that the section around his interview with Indian Prime Minister Modi should be dropped from the show.
While the question was not aired, it later leaked and went viral. This made Akshay angry and he had refused to be on Kapil’s show to promote his film, Bachchan Pandey.
Apart from Akshay, it also stars Kriti Sanon and Jacqueline Fernandez in the lead roles. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on 18 March 2022. It is a remake of the 2014 Tamil film Jigarthanda and it starred Varun Tej and Pooja Hegde.
Actor and host Mathira has shared her blunt stance on Sara Ali Khan’s viral video.
Last week, Sara Ali Khan interacted with her fans by answering their questions in an interactive session on Instagram. When a fan asked the Atrangi Re star, about the worst prank she has pulled on someone, she posted a video from the time when she pushed her spot girl into the pool.
Mathira stated that Sara is a horrible human for her.
When some netizens supported Sara by saying that she did it as a fun gesture, Mathira schooled them by saying that local netizens love to support foreign stars.
Valentine’s Day is the ideal opportunity to express your love for your partner or friends by giving them thoughtful gifts. If you are confused about what to purchase for your partner, here are some gift ideas for both men and women.
Vintage card and envelope:
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If you are not sure what to gift to your partner, then gift cards can save you. You can gift a Polly Gift Card as a token of love. Polly & Other Stories have a wide variety of items ranging from paintings to stationery and from wallets to jewellery. They deliver countrywide.
Lunch Box Cake:
Food is a way to anyone’s heart, and a cake definitely goes straight to your heart. A Lunch Box cake saying “I Love You”, or anything you want to say to your partners can be a perfect gift. You can order one from Binge Baking by Misha.
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Embroidered Hoops:
Embroidered Hoops can also be a good gift for your loved ones to make them feel special. You can get a quote written, or can get something special for your partner embroidered.
Conatural is a skincare brand that has organic products. For Valentine’s Day, they have introduced “Heart to Heart”, special baskets customised for both men and women.
All their products are cruelty-free! You can place your orders on their website.
Scented Candles by Honey I’m Home.
Scented candles are undoubtedly the best gift one can receive. When it comes to scents, there’s a world of options, so you can choose the one according to your partner’s choice. Moreover, scented candles are fantastic mood boosters because the aroma activates receptors in the brain that make us feel good, and what could be a better way of expressing love than making your partner feel positive?
Fresh floral prints on organza saris are in trend these days, so if you have not found something to gift to your partner, you should definitely consider buying from ‘Shahkaar By Adila’. Breathtakingly beautiful saris are on display throughout their Instagram page.
Beard Grooming Kit from Dari Mooch:
We can all agree that when it comes to gifts, it is very to difficult to make a choice. If you are struggling to make a choice, then Darhi Mooch’s Beard Grooming Kit can come to your rescue.
Giving flowers on Valentine’s Day is very common but for a change, you can give plants as a gift too. Every plant is lovely and has its own way of touching our emotions, but some are particularly romantic.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Senator Faisal Sabzwari while speaking on Geo News programme, ‘Jashn-e-Cricket’, said that 80 per cent of people want them to leave the government alliance.
“Due to rising inflation in the country, 80 per cent of people want us to leave the government alliance,” said Sabzwari.
Faisal Sabzwari advised the incumbent government not to panic, adding that his party has not received any signal yet to leave the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi while speaking on Geo News programme, ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath’, said that the government is not worried about any motion and “we completely trust our allies and partners stand with the government”.
اگر ن لیگ کو لگتا ہے کہ اس حکومت کو گرانا اتنا ہی اہم ہے تو اپنے دعوے کے مطابق ہمارے 22 ایم این ایز کو ٹکٹ کی گارنٹی کیوں نہیں دے دیتے ؟ شاہ محمود قریشی
“I’m sending a clear message to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) that their meetings to depose the prime minister are nothing more than table talk,” said Qureshi.
Addressing a press conference along with MQM-P Deputy Convenor Amir Khan and other party members, Shehbaz said, “Today’s ally can become tomorrow’s rival.”
Meanwhile, Amir Khan said, “The kind of problems people are facing because of the federal government in the provincial capital, we are facing the similar kind of torture and oppression in Sindh because of them.”
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met the Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P) delegation.
Addressing a press conference along with MQM-P Deputy Convenor Amir Khan and other party members, Shehbaz said that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan is not concerned about the problems of the people but is only “concerned about the Opposition”.
پاکستان مسلم لیگ (ن) کے صدر اور قائد حزب اختلاف شہباز شریف سے ملاقات کے لئے متحدہ قومی موومنٹ (ایم کیو ایم) کا وفد ماڈل ٹاؤن پہنچ گیا
شہبازشریف نے ایم کیو ایم کے سینئر ڈپٹی کنوینر عامر خان پارٹی راہنما وسیم اختر کا آمد پر استقبال کیا pic.twitter.com/zwlesIFt7L
“Today’s ally can become tomorrow’s rival,” said Shehbaz, adding that the delegation discussed all issues highlighted during the meeting with their party leadership in Karachi.
“Life has become hard for the people due to additional taxes, rising electricity prices, etc,” said Shehbaz.
“The kind of problems people are facing because of the federal government in the provincial capital, we are facing the similar kind of torture and oppression in Sindh because of them,” said Amir Khan.
“There are no two opinions about the devastating economic conditions of Pakistan,” said Amir, adding that the MQM-P also has reservations regarding the rising inflation.
“Inflation has become unbearable and a solution needs to be found as soon as possible,” asserted Amir.
It is pertinent to mention here that MQM-P is one of the allies of the incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
The number one ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne is excited to be part of Australia’s historic tour to Pakistan, starting from March 4 in Rawalpindi.
The Aussies are scheduled to tour Pakistan for three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I. While replying to a fan on Twitter, the 27-year-old said that it is the “first Australia tour to Pakistan in 24 years. So excited to be a part of this series.”
First tour to Pakistan in 24 years. So excited to be a part of this series https://t.co/mU7YFQmGZH
Earlier in January, in a question and answer (Q & A) session, Labuschagne had said that he can’t wait to play in Pakistan and is itching to face ICC Cricketer of the Year, Shaheen Afridi.
The tour will now start and end in Rawalpindi with the opening Test to be played from March 4-8 and the four white-ball matches to be played from March 29 to April 5.
The change in the first Test venue means that the second Test will be played in Karachi from March 12-16 and the third in Lahore from March 21-25.
The only T20 match of the series will be played in Rawalpindi on April 5.
Meanwhile, it must be noted that Labuschagne has amassed 2220 runs in 23 Tests for Australia. The right-hander has scored six centuries since making his debut in 2018.
Cricket Australia announced the full-strength squad for Pakistan tour on Tuesday. While squads for the limited-overs matches that will follow the Tests are yet to be named, the fact that no Test players have pulled out is a vote of confidence for the tour.
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari met Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and the current Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi to seek support from them regarding the no-confidence motion against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
According to Dawn, PML-Q agreed that primarily it had reservations with the government, but it could not become a part of any “political misadventure”.
PML-Q also questioned the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders’ seriousness about a no-confidence motion and the numbers required in parliament to support it.
However, it is expected that the PPP and PML-Q leadership will meet once again in the next few days, as per Geo News.
PPP and PML-Q meeting was held two days after PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Asif Ali Zardari attended a luncheon meeting with Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif and other (PML-N) leaders, including Maryam Nawaz in Lahore.
PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet Mutahidda Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) today (Tuesday).
