Shaukat Tarin appointed adviser to PM Khan on finance and revenue

Former Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has been appointed Adviser to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on finance and revenue.

An official notification issued on the appointment read that Tarin’s new status will be equivalent to that of a federal minister.

The government on Friday had decided to appoint Tarin as an advisor to the PM on finance, as his six-month tenure as the financial advisor was expiring that day, sources had told Geo News.

The finance minister was supposed to get elected as a senator — a prerequisite to continue as finance minister — as the six-month time limit to elect him as a member of Parliament expired on Friday.

October 18, 2021

Bakhtawar Bhutto announces the name of her son

The daughter of late Benazir Bhutto and former President Asif Ali Zardari, Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari, took to Twitter to announce the name of her son.

“Mir Hakim Mahmood Choudhry,” tweeted Bakhtawar. She added that Mir Hakim is named after her late maternal uncle Mir and her late paternal grandfather Hakim Ali Zardari.

Mir Hakim Mahmood Choudhry

Named after my late maternal uncle Mir & my late paternal grand father Hakim Ali Zardari.

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— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) October 18, 2021

Last week, Bakhtwar took to Twitter and informed her fans and followers with a health update, saying that her little baby boy is currently in a Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) but getting stronger.

Bakhtawar tweeted, “Thank you for all the love & celebrations welcoming our little baby boy to the world.”

Bakhtawar’s son was born on October 10.

October 18, 2021

Supreme Court grants bail to Zahir Jaffer’s mother

The Supreme Court has approved the bail of Zahir Jaffer’s mother, Asmat Adamjee. Zahir is the prime suspect in Noor rape and murder case. His mother’s bail is granted in exchange for bail bond of Rs1 million.

A three-member bench headed by Justice Umar Ata Bandial, while hearing the bail plea, granted bail to the accused Zahir Jaffer’s mothrr on the grounds of her gender and on the ground that she was not present at the crime scene, Urdu News has reported. However, the Supreme Court has rejected the bail application of Zahir Jaffer’s father, Zakir Jaffer.

October 18, 2021

Punjab Govt To Submit Report Over ‘Discriminatory’ Behaviour Towards Transgenders

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Petrol price goes up by Rs10.49 per litre

The federal government has issued a notice to increase the price of petrol by Rs10.49 per litre. Apart from this, the price of high speed diesel (HSD) has been increased by Rs12.44 per litre.

The prices of kerosene and light diesel oil (LDO) have increased by Rs10.95 and Rs8.84 per litre respectively. The new price of kerosene is Rs110.26 per litre and that of LDO is Rs108.35 per litre.

Price hike is ‘a calamity’ for people: MaryamPML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz lashed out at the price increase, calling it a “calamity” that had fallen on the people like a “lightning bolt”.

“When petrol and diesel become expensive, then your electricity, wheat, bread, vegetables and everything become expensive,” she explained.

On a lighter note, social media users did not lose the opportunity to start a meme fest following the news.People are complaining about inflation but speaking at a press conference in Washington, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said that other items, including oil, are becoming more expensive all over the world and the reason why this is happening is not known.

LHC asks Punjab govt to submit report over ‘discriminatory’ behaviour towards transgenders

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the Punjab government, chief secretary, and inspector general ordering them to submit a report on Punjab police’s “discriminatory” actions toward transgender people.

“Articles 4, 18, and 25 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, provide a shield against any kind of discrimination especially in respect to a job or profession to earn a livelihood but the act of the respondents not to permit transgender persons to compete with the other applicants offends against the said provisions of the Constitution,” the court observed.
Sira Ashi, a transgender woman from Lahore, filed a court suit against the police earlier this month. She claimed that despite meeting all conditions, the Punjab police have been “discriminatory” in their treatment of transgender people by refusing to hire them.

Apple worker says she was fired after leading movement against harassment

An Apple employee who led fellow workers in publicly sharing instances of what they called harassment and discrimination at the company said on Thursday that she had been fired.

Janneke Parrish, an Apple program manager, said the iPhone maker informed her on Thursday that she had been terminated for deleting material on company equipment while she was under investigation over the leaking of a company town hall to media. She told Reuters that she had not leaked it.

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‘Arrest me’: Mehwish Hayat makes a special request to Saba Qamar

Actor Saba Qamar recently announced her forthcoming project, Serial Killer with an exclusive first look of her character in the drama. The Baaghi diva will be donning the avatar of a cop in the play.

In pictures: Bani Gala decorated for Rabiul Awal

Prime Minister Imran Khan shared a picture of his Bani Gala home, which is decorated in preparation for the Rabiul Awal celebrations.

What was trending?

1.#PetrolPrice

It was the top trending hashtag on Pakistani Twitter as petrol price was increased.

2. #MatricResult2021

The matric result was announced yesterday.

3. #ListenToWaqarZaka

This hashtag, which looked like a paid trend, contained tweets requesting PM Khan not to ban crypto in Pakistan.

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The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on October 17. Its objective is to draw attention to the importance of poverty eradication for building sustainable futures for all. People living in poverty face increasingly difficult challenges as climate change, environmental degradation and rising food prices threaten their livelihoods and survival.

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October 17, 2021

LHC asks Punjab Govt to submit report over ‘discriminatory’ behaviour towards transgenders

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the Punjab government, chief secretary, and inspector general ordering them to submit a report on Punjab police’s “discriminatory” actions toward transgender people, Arshad Ali reports for Samaa News.

“Articles 4, 18, and 25 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, provide a shield against any kind of discrimination especially in respect to a job or profession to earn a livelihood but the act of the respondents not to permit transgender persons to compete with the other applicants offends against the said provisions of the Constitution,” the court observed.

Sira Ashi, a transgender woman from Lahore, filed a court suit against the police earlier this month. She claimed that despite meeting all conditions, the Punjab police have been “discriminatory” in their treatment of transgender people by refusing to hire them.

The court also noted that the Transgender Persons Act, 2018, is not being implemented by public functionaries during the recruitment process. “Let notices be issued to the respondents (Punjab government, chief secretary, and inspector-general) with the direction to file their report before the next date of hearing,” Justice Khan directed.

October 16, 2021

‘Arrest me’: Mehwish Hayat makes a special request to Saba Qamar

Actor Saba Qamar recently announced her forthcoming project, Serial Killer with an exclusive first look of her character in the drama. The Baaghi diva will be donning the avatar of a cop in the play.

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The Lahore Se Aagay actor mentioned that she couldn’t say no to a Umera Ahmed script after Maat.

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Celebrities including Mehwish Hayat and Rabia Butt sent their love to the Hindi Medium star.

Serial killer is written by Umera Ahmed and produced by Misbah Shafique.

October 16, 2021

‘Saif caught me’: Kareena Kapoor on falling in love with Saif on ninth wedding anniversary

Bollywood actor Kareena kapoor Khan penned a heartfelt wish for her husband Saif Ali Khan on his birthday. The Agend Vinod duo are celebrating their ninth wedding anniversary and the Omkara diva has a beautiful wish for her husband.

“It started out great – I did amazing films. But then for a year I didn’t work. I felt like my career was over; I was told to ‘re-invent’, become size 0. Everyone goes through a lull in their career. But as an actor, it’s worse. So just when I thought I was falling, Saif caught me. I’d met him before, but while we were filming Tashan, something changed. I wore my heart on my sleeve! He was so charming; I fell for him hook, line and sinker,” said the Jab We Met star in an interview with Filmfare.

Taking to Instagram, the Heroine star shared a picture of the two and wrote: “Once upon a time in Greece… there was a bowl of soup and US ❤️❤️ and it changed my life… Happy anniversary to the most handsome man in the world.”

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Fellow actresses Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra reacted to the post. Her sister Karisma termed them as her favourite couple. The Raja Hindustani actor wrote, “Favourite couple forever (sic),” with heart emojis.

While other friends and family showered their love in the comments section.

Kareena tied the knot with Saif on October 16, 2012. They welcomed their first child, Taimur, on December 20, 2016. Their second son, Jeh, was born on February 21 this year.

October 16, 2021

Petrol price goes up by Rs10.49 per litre

The federal government has issued a notice to increase the price of petrol by Rs10.49 per litre. Apart from this, the price of high speed diesel (HSD) has been increased by Rs12.44 per litre.

The prices of kerosene and light diesel oil (LDO) have been increased by Rs10.95 and Rs8.84 per litre respectively. The new price of kerosene is Rs110.26 per litre and that of LDO is Rs108.35 per litre.

October 16, 2021

Jemima Speaks Out About Her Marriage With PM Khan

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Last night, after a hectic day at work, I took a long walk. The weather was so nice. I am telling you winter is almost here. Time to take out all sweaters and khaddar suits.

Also, yesterday, Islamabad court indicted Zahir Jaffer, his parents and three others in Noor Mukadam’s murder. During his hearing, Zahir made some disturbing confessions and also accused his father Zakir for asking him to get rid of Noor.

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‘Adopt a black, white way of life with a man who was twice my age and born again Muslim’: Jemima Khan

In an interview with ‘Evening Standard‘, Jemima Goldsmith talks about her life in Pakistan, being married to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, her children, her work, and her friendship with Monica Lewinsky.

On her marriage with PM Khan:She said, “I do feel like I have an ability to see things from both points of view in a way that possibly some of my contemporaries, both in Pakistan or here, don’t. I even feel like I am right in the middle of the Islamophobia and anti-Semitism debate because I’ve seen both at first hand. I’ve got half-Pakistani Muslim children and I was a young girl who was politically targeted because of my Jewish ethnicity. It’s an interesting perspective.”

“Adopt a black and white way of life and doctrine, with a man who was twice my age and a born again Muslim,” added Jemima.

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Who will be the next DG ISI? PM Khan and Zardari react to the question

PM Khan laughed when asked about the appointment:Journalists questioned PM Khan about the appointment of the Director-General (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency at Parliament House.

PM Khan did not answer the question but laughed in response.

Zardari’s reaction:A journalist asked Zardari, “Appointments are being made, a summon has not been issued, what will you say?”

“My summon?” asked Zardari in response.

“Who will be the new DG ISI?” asked the journalist.

Zardari responded by laughing out loud.

Seems like Gen Nadeem Anjum is out of the race. Or is he?

Prime suspect in Gojra motorway gang-rape taken into custody

The prime suspect in the gang-rape case of an 18-year-old woman on the M-4 motorway in Gojra has been arrested.

According to the Punjab Police, the main suspect is under interrogation, while a search is underway to find the other suspects.

The suspects lured the young woman from Toba Tek Singh on the pretext of offering her a job.

What happened? In the FIR, the survivor’s paternal aunt said that her 18-year-old niece received a message on her mobile phone for a job interview in Gojra.

Her aunt said that upon reaching the place, the suspects put the survivor into a car, raped her on the motorway, and fled after throwing her at the Faisalabad Interchange.

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‘Mohatta Palace to be turned into medical college, rules Sindh High Court

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ruled that the Mohatta Palace will turned into a medical and dental college for girls

Rizwan, Fakhar, Shaheen congratulate KPK for defending National T20 Cup Title

Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Shah Afridi,.

What was trending?

1.#intermediateresult2021

Yesterday, Inter results were announced. Can you believe that some students got full marks?

2. #انٹرویوکےسوالات

The government recently announced that interviews will be conducted by the PM for the new DG ISI, which is why this hashtag was trending.

3. #congratulationskp

On Wednesday, the KPK team won the National T20 Cup Title, beating Central Punjab.

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October 15, 2021

‘My biggest support’: Sanam, Sadia and other celebrities wish Imran Abbas on his birthday

Many celebrities of Pakistani film and drama industry took to social media to wish actor Imran Abbas on his birthday.

Taking to Instagram Sanam Jung shared an old picture of herself with the Creature 3D star and wrote: “Happy Birthdayyyyyy to my biggest support- someone who has always been super honest, genuine, always a call away , crazy and hilarious! When you’re in his company time flies! From being my first hero to my very first genuine friend in the industry , you have a heart of gold Imran!”

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While thanking his Dil-e-Muztar co-star, Imran said: “Thanks a lot undoubtedly my closest friend of the industry, my confident, my 3 am buddy Sanam! ‘Tu hai to i’ll be all right’.”