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  • Katrina Kaif humorously replies reporter for question about kissing Shah Rukh Khan

    Katrina Kaif humorously replies reporter for question about kissing Shah Rukh Khan

    Touted as the ‘King of Romance’, superstar Shah Rukh Khan had a ‘no-kiss’ policy in his films until Katrina Kaif became her leading lady in Yash Chopra’s blockbuster.

    Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif

    The dimpled actor shared his first on-screen kiss with Katrina Kaif not once but twice and broke his ‘no-kiss’ clause in Jab Tak Hai Jaan as he couldn’t say no to Yash Chopra.

    Five years later, for Aanand L Rai’s Zero, the actor again let go of his policy because the ‘kiss’ between him and Katrina was the game-changer in the movie.

    Watch the video to find out what the Dhoom 3 star had to say on being asked if she felt lucky to have kissed SRK.

    At the launch of the song Husn Parcham, a journalist asked the actress if she felt lucky to have kissed him on screen, not just once but twice.

    Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif's adorable moments go way beyond Zero photo - IBTimes India

    Katrina had a rather epic response to this question. “Kisne bola main lucky hoon? Woh lucky hai (Who said I’m the lucky one? He is lucky),” she said.

    Zero will see Shah Rukh playing a vertically challenged man from Meerut named Bauua Singh. He is in a complicated love triangle with a wheelchair-bound scientist (Anushka Sharma) and an actress battling alcoholism (Katrina).

  • Fiverr Gig: ‘Professional’ prayer at Data Darbar for Rs 4,616 ‘burn oil lamp’ for Rs 18,463

    Fiverr Gig: ‘Professional’ prayer at Data Darbar for Rs 4,616 ‘burn oil lamp’ for Rs 18,463

    A screenshot of a Fiverr Gig is making rounds on social media in which the seller has posted a gig to pray at Data Darbar and other shrines in Lahore in exchange for money. Thee silver package which costs Rs 4,616, had the following description, “I will pray professionally for you in the city of Data Ganj Bakhsh Lahore.” He also gave two days delivery time.

    The seller also offers a diamond package for Rs18,463. In the silver package the seller is offering the following services, “I will pray, burn oil lamp and distribute meal to the needy, in place of you, in your desired shrine.

    Social media has reacted to the Gig in funny way, with someone calling it a “new business idea.

  • ‘No lockdown for now,’ says NCOC chief despite rising cases

    ‘No lockdown for now,’ says NCOC chief despite rising cases

    The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) chief Asad Umar said that the government has no intentions of imposing a coronavirus lockdown for now in the country.

    According to Geo News, Asad highlighted that instead of lockdowns, the government is focusing on ramping up vaccinations and strict implementation of the bans placed earlier on certain activities if one is not vaccinated.

    50 per cent of the cases in Sindh are of Omicron and the statistics show that the city’s positivity ratio reached 9.23 per cent on Wednesday.

    Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Shahid Rasul said, “Coronavirus cases of the Omicron variant are going up in Karachi because of a lack of vaccinations.”

    Meanwhile, Pakistan’s coronavirus positivity ratio exceeded 2 per cent for the first time since October 14 last year, as 1,085 new infections were detected.

  • COVID-positive Singer Sonu Nigam and family can’t wait for home quarantine to end

    COVID-positive Singer Sonu Nigam and family can’t wait for home quarantine to end

    Singer Sonu Nigam and his family have tested positive for COVID-19 as a new wave of the Omicron variant takes over, reported The Hindustan Times.

    Singer Sonu Nigam, who is currently in Dubai with his family, has announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19, along with his wife, son and sister-in-law.

    Captioning the post, “I tested (positive for) COVID. Happy New Year 2022 to the extended family,” Nigam shared that he tested positive for the virus multiple times although his symptoms are mild.

    “I feel we will have to live with it. Many times, I have performed at concerts while being down with viral fever, having a bad throat or congestion. This feels a lot better than that, I am not dying,” he explained in the video.

    Nigam further quipped that being down with Covid meant he could spend more time with his son, dubbing it a “happy COVID family”.

  • Court says Zahir Jaffer does not need an assessment by a medical board

    Court says Zahir Jaffer does not need an assessment by a medical board

    An additional sessions court under Judge Ata Rabbani on Wednesday dismissed alleged murderer Zahir Jaffer’s plea seeking the formation of a medical board to determine his mental condition. Noor’s father had also requested the court to dismiss the plea.

    Her father insisted that Zahir Jaffer has appeared in court on several occasions for remand and trials, and that his petition alleging mental illness should be dismissed.

    Noor’s father, Shaukat Mukadam’s statement was supposed to be recorded on Wednesday. However, his statement was not taken and he has now been summoned by the court on January 15 to record his statement.

    Read more- Decision on formation of medical board to determine Zahir Jaffer’s mental condition reserved

    Noor Mukadam was brutally murdered at a residence in Islamabad’s upscale Sector F-7/4 on July 20. The case is currently on trial. Her death sparked national outrage, including protests and candlelight vigils across the country.

  • PFUJ demands apology from Maryam Nawaz and Pervaiz Rashid for abusing journalists

    PFUJ demands apology from Maryam Nawaz and Pervaiz Rashid for abusing journalists

    The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has demanded an apology from Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz’s (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz and leader Pervaiz Rashid for using abusive language against senior journalists and anchorpersons.

    Earlier this week, the audio was leaked in which both of them [Maryam and Rashid] used derogatory language for the Geo News programme “Report Card” analysts.

    The union President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi said the leaked audio was alarming as it showed the mindset of political leadership against media and independent journalists.

    Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors have also condemned the language used and views expressed by Nawaz and Rashid.

    A committee comprising experienced editors and directors news has reportedly requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to show leniency and drop the allegations against senior journalist Ansar Abbasi in former Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Judge (CJ) Rana Shamim’s affidavit case.

  • Common man travelling to Murree shows they’re getting rich, says Fawad Chaudhry

    Common man travelling to Murree shows they’re getting rich, says Fawad Chaudhry

    Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has said that a rise in tourism indicates prosperity as it shows the income of the common man has increased.

    Taking to Twitter, the minister said that more than 100,000 tourist vehicles have entered Murree this year, due to which fares of hotels and guest houses have soared.

    “These statistics show that an increase in tourism in the country indicates prosperity as well as an increase in the income of the common man,” he said.

    Fawad added that in the current year, 100 big companies in the country have earned a profit of Rs929 billion, while all major media outlets have earned 33 per cent to 40 per cent in profits.

    Recently, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan asked his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokespersons to inform the masses that there is no inflation in the country, as he expressed satisfaction over the economic team’s performance.

    Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin had also assured that inflation has come down in December as compared to November and next month inflation will come down further as global commodity prices are declining.

  • ‘Save me from arranged marriage’: Pakistani uses billboards to find wife

    ‘Save me from arranged marriage’: Pakistani uses billboards to find wife

    A United Kingdom (UK) bachelor Muhammad Malik has set up a website called ‘Findmalikawife.com’ and bought several advertising hoardings across Birmingham in order to find a wife.

    “Save me from an arranged marriage,” read the billboards, along with the link to his website.

    On the website, the Pakistani explains, “My ideal partner would be a Muslim woman in her 20s, who’s striving to better her deen (religion). I’m open to any ethnicity but I’ve got a loud Punjabi family so you would need to keep with the bants.”

    “I just haven’t found the right girl yet. It’s tough out there. I had to get a billboard to get seen!” he added.

    The 29-year-old told BBC, “I’m creative and love doing the most random and absurd things.” The billboards will stay up till January 14.

  • Decision on formation of medical board to determine Zahir Jaffer’s mental condition reserved

    Decision on formation of medical board to determine Zahir Jaffer’s mental condition reserved

    The hearing on the Noor Mukadam murder case resumed today. In today’s hearing witnesses were cross-examined. Shaukat Mukadam’s statement was supposed to be heard today. However, his statement was not taken today and he has now been summoned by the court on January 15 to record his statement.

    The decision on the formation of a medical board to determine Zahir Jaffer’s mental condition has also been reserved by the court.

    Noor Mukadam was brutally murdered at a residence in Islamabad’s upscale Sector F-7/4 on July 20. The case is currently on trial. Her death sparked national outrage, including protests and candlelight vigils across the country.

  • Here’s how Overseas Pakistanis can renew their Pakistani passport online

    Here’s how Overseas Pakistanis can renew their Pakistani passport online

    The Pakistan government has introduced a convenient way for overseas Pakistani to renew their passports online. The applicants whose passport has expired or going to expire within the next 12 months can send an application.

    Here are the requirements which you will need to register for a passport renewal.

    How to Apply online

    • Visit the website https://onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk/
    • Go to Apply option and click Renew Your Passport
    • Click on the “Get Started” button
    • Register your account

    If you are in Pakistan, you will receive a code on SMS and email for registration purposes.

    If you are residing abroad, you will receive the required codes by email only.

    • Create an application for the renewal of your machine-readable passport and fill up the details.
    • Provide your eligible address for passport delivery.
    • Pay Fee through a Credit Card/Debit Card.
    • Provide the required personal details.
    • Provide your present and permanent addresses.
    • Upload your photograph.
    • Upload the supporting documents required by the application.
    • Download the form, capture the 4 fingerprints asked by the system.
    • Set the scanner at 600 DPI, JPEG/JPG, and Grayscale. Scan and upload the form.
    • Review the information you provided, sign the declaration, and then submit the application.

    Important notes which not to be missed by applicants

    Users already registered in the Pak-identity system can log in from their registered Pak-identity “Username” and “Password.”

    The authority has no refund policy against any application initiated/submitted for issuance of a machine-readable passport. The applicant is requested to carefully review the information and guidelines provided on the website.

    Currently, the home delivery option is only available in a few countries.

    You can contact the authority if you face any issues regarding filling up the application.