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  • Saba Qamar, Imran Abbas give major relationship advice to fans

    Saba Qamar and Imran Abbas took to their Instagram stories to give a relationship advice to their fans and followers. The duo endorsed the idea of remaining single and happy.

    The Hindi Medium diva shared a quote which said, “Stay single and build yourself, God will send you someone who actually deserves you.”

    The Mera Naseeb star also shared a post that read, “Being single will save you a thousand times more stress than being in a wrong relationship.”

    The duo will soon be seen together in Tumhare Husn Ke Naam. The series is being shot currently in Lahore, followed by a schedule in Karachi.

    Penned by Sara Qayyum, it is being helmed by Saqib Khan, who has the feature film Ghabrana Nahi Hai under his belt. It also features Chupke Chupke fame, Sidra Niazi and Asad Siddiqui in significant roles.

    In an interview with Dawn, Imran said, “The subject is very nice and unusual, different from what is happening these days.”

  • Police arrest cleric for allegedly raping teenage student

    Police have arrested a seminary teacher accused of raping and torturing a student in Rawalpindi’s Pirwadhai.

    As per reports, the Pirwadhai police registered a first information report (FIR) against Mufti Shahnawaz Ahmed on the complaint of the victim’s father. He has been booked in another case for resisting arrest.

    He had gotten pre-arrest interim bail from the relevant court to avoid arrest.

    Rawalpindi Police wrote in a tweet that the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Investigation and Superintendent of Police (SP) Rawal will supervise the probe, while merit will be ensured. The victim’s father stated that he had received a phone call from the management of the seminary, asking him to pick up his daughter who had fainted.

    The young girl told what had happened after she regained her consciousness saying the teacher had been trying to harass her for the past several months.

    She said that the teacher tortured her after she resisted his attempts of sexual harassment. She was then given a drug after which she fainted and didn’t remember what happened after that, the complainant said.

  • Video: Meera makes shocking comments in her TikTok debut, stirs controversy

    Video: Meera makes shocking comments in her TikTok debut, stirs controversy

    Actor Meera is the latest celebrity to join the video sharing app TikTok’s bandwagon. The Baaji diva has recently shared a slightly controversial video which she concluded by saying, ‘Itni izzat karien aurat ki ke aik din wo apko khud hi chairnay pe majboor hojaye’.

    She recently grabbed headlines for referring to ‘Javelin Thrower’ Arshad Nadeem as a ‘cricketer’.

    The Load Wedding hero, Fahad Mustafa stated in a recently resurfaced interview that he was taken aback when she told him to go get a water bottle for her. The Parey Hut Love star acted as if Fahad is a spot boy or a servant on the event. Fahad mentioned that he felt very strange as he was an established actor by then and Meera knew who he was. He said that despite her mistreatment, he provided her with a water bottle.

    The Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2 actor also confessed that once he lost his cool on Meera when she appeared on his morning show as a guest. Fahad revealed that it was one of those rare moments when he had to lash out on a female actor as she was being rude on the live show, Meera reverted back in anger too.

    Although when the Naagin star met him after a while on a flight, she pretended as if nothing ever happened.

  • No side effects of Covid-19 vaccine on Pregnant women: PMA

    The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has said that Covid-19 vaccine has no side effects on pregnant women and they can get vaccinated for Covid.

    “There is no issue in getting Covid vaccine doses,” said PMA General Secretary Dr Qaiser Sajjad, adding that pregnant women can get Covid jabs after three months of pregnancy.

    He explained that pregnant women are given multivitamins after three months of pregnancy as a preventive measure, and that they can also obtain Covid vaccines available in the country because they pose no risk to the mother or child’s life.

    On Monday, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan said that Covid-19 vaccine is advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women since the possible advantages exceed the dangers.

    “Viral infections are sometimes seen to be worse in pregnant women. Examples include chickenpox and hepatitis E. From information known at present, pregnant women have a higher risk for severe illness from Covid-19 when compared to non-pregnant women,” he added.

    As per the National National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Pakistan recorded 4,075 cases of Covid-19 in the country.

  • Video: Junaid Safdar Gets Married

    Video: Junaid Safdar Gets Married









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    How many people were evacuated from Afghanistan so far? 

    I came across this Infographic by Al Jazeera which explains how many people have been evacuated from Afghanistan a week after the Taliban took over. 

    Check it out here. Stats According to official statements and local reports, at least 28,000 people have been evacuated so far. 

    The US, which has stationed thousands of troops to secure the airport, has set a deadline to complete the evacuations by August 31. But there are up to 15,000 Americans and 50,000- 60,000 Afghan allies who need to be evacuated, according to the Biden administration. Other updates The 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) pledged on Sunday to help achieve peace in Afghanistan. 

    The organisation urged “the future Afghan leadership” and the international community to work together to ensure that Afghanistan is never used again as a platform or safe haven for “terrorists”.  

    Opinion: چیختے چلاتے مرد اور ان کی انا کا برج خلیفہ 

    This week Mahwish Bhatti writes for The Current about the increase in violent crimes against women in Pakistan. 

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    One billion children at ‘extremely high risk’ of the impact of the climate crisis – UNICEF 

    A new report from UNICEF analysed the risks of climate change for children. It found that one billion children — nearly half of the world’s 2.2 billion — live in countries that are categorised as “extremely high-risk”. Stats330 million children are highly exposed to riverine flooding, 400 million children are highly exposed to cyclones, 600 million children are highly exposed to vector borne diseases. 

    What needs to be done? We need to invest in climate adaptation and resilience in key services for children. 

    Provide children with climate education and greens skills, critical for their adaptation and preparation for the effects of climate change. 

     Include young people in all national, regional and international climate negotiations and decisions. 

    Read the report

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    Olympian sold silver medal to raise money for infant’s surgery, buyer returns it

    A silver medalist in the javelin throw from Poland was auctioned off to help pay for a child’s heart surgery.span> along with his sister Humaima Malick.

    Video: Superstar Ayeza Khan reveals her fitness and diet secrets, ‘No compromise’

    Superstar Ayeza Khan took to her official Instagram handle to share her diet and fitness secrets with an elaborative caption.

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    1. ##Release_TLPAmeerSHR 

    It was the top trend on Sunday. People used this hashtag to demand the release of Saad Rizvi, son of Khadim Rizvi. 

    2. #qasimalishah 

    Qasim Ali Shah was trending on Pakistani Twitter after some private pictures of him went viral on social media. 

    3. #saveeducationofsindh 

    Sindh government on Friday announced that the educational institutions would stay closed in the province till August 30. The hashtag was used by people to raise their concerns about the decision.  

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    ON THIS DAYInternational Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 

    On this day, In 1997, UNESCO established August 23 as International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition to pay tribute to all those who fought for freedom.

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  • Taliban reassure that TTP will not be given permission to operate in Afghanistan against Pakistan: Rashid

    Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said on Monday that the Afghan Taliban had reassured the government that the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would not be given permission to operate in Afghanistan against Pakistan.

    While addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Rashid said that some of the TTP members such as Maulvi Faqir Mohammad had been released by the Taliban after their takeover of Kabul on August 15, further adding that the government was in complete contact with the Taliban on the matter.

    “The Afghan Taliban have reassured [us] that Afghanistan’s land will not be allowed to be used in any case by the TTP,” said Rashid.

    He said Pakistan desired peace in Afghanistan since peace in one country was related to peace in the other.

  • Influencer calls out ‘HKKST’ for showcasing ‘child domestic labour’, gets polarizing response

    Influencer calls out ‘HKKST’ for showcasing ‘child domestic labour’, gets polarizing response

    Influencer Kanwal Ahmed has called out drama serial Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay for featuring characters endorsing child domestic labour. The hit play features superstar Mahira Khan, Kubra Khan and Usman Mukhtar as the lead trio.

    Actor Zainab Qayoom responded her under the tweet and stated that initially it was a concern that was raised by her fellow colleagues and herself but the character is pivotal to the plot of the drama.

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    Netizens remained divided as some believed that it just depicts the reality which a drama is supposed to while others stated that a drama featuring such big stars shouldn’t endorse the concept of domestic child labour.

    So far only four episodes have been released and the story is yet to unfold further which will provide more clarity on the matter.

  • People congratulate Ramiz Raja on becoming Chairman PCB

    People congratulate Ramiz Raja on becoming Chairman PCB

    Pakistani Twitterati is congratulating former cricketer-turned commentator Ramiz Raja on becoming Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman. Raja is in the running for PCB’s top slot but there is no confirmation yet if he will indeed be appointed or not.

    Journalist Ejaz Wasim Bakhri turned to Twitter and shared a video of Raja’s car entering Prime Minister Imran Khan’s office to meet him.

    https://twitter.com/ejazwasim/status/1429748505908846593?s=20

    While people can be heard saying that look the new chairman is going.

    Taking to Twitter, Fakhar-e-Alam congratulated the former cricketer.

    Many tweeted that he has already become the PCB Chairman.

    https://twitter.com/MalikZamad_/status/1429758835258916874?s=20

    On the other hand, Journalist Shahid Hashmi claimed that Mani will continue as the Board’s chairman.

    In another tweet, Shahid Hashmi said: “As per PCB constitution Mani’s second tenure will be three years but since he doesn’t want to serve the full term a new chairman can come next year.”

    Journalist Absa Komal also shared on Twitter that PM Khan has “selected Ramiz Raja as Chairman PCB.”

    https://twitter.com/AbsaKomal/status/1429796388007780355?s=19

    Meanwhile, it has been reported that members of the PCB’s Board of Governors (BoG) will give votes to the nominated members and the new chairman will be elected. Raja will serve as a board member and then the Chairman will be selected after re-election.

    Ex-Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has backed Ramiz Raja. Here’s what he said: “He hasn’t been going for commentary duties in the last couple of series and that gave us some signals for the future. A cricketer coming in as a chairman would benefit domestic cricket. It will bring in money.”

    People also shared jokes and memes after this news.

  • ‘They try tactics to get attention’: Agha Ali slams fellow celebrities who share personal life with fans

    Actor Agha Ali has revealed the reason behind keeping his married life with Hina Altaf private from social media while talking to Urdu News,. The Mere Bewafa actor said, “Personal life is called personal life and professional life is called professional life for a reason.”

    He continued by saying, “I never share any picture with my wife inside my house because i believe my private life should stay private.”

    “It is not that we never share any picture on social media, we do share pictures together on special occasions on Eid because we are public figures” said the actor.

    “Other celebrities who post their pictures on social media media more frequently, maybe we they get happiness from it. When these celebrities do not get the recognition from their work, then they try different tactics to get the attention.”

    The Mere Meherbaan star is set to turn a director with the upcoming web film, Raat starring him and his ladylove Hina.

  • Get rid of Chairman Senate, we will topple Buzdar govt: PML-N tells PPP

    Get rid of Chairman Senate, we will topple Buzdar govt: PML-N tells PPP

    The Pakistan Mus­lim League-Nawaz (PML-N) says it is ready to support a no-confidence motion to overthrow the government provided the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) comes up with a workable proposal.

    “We’re ready to support the PPP’s idea for dislodging the PTI government through a no-confidence motion but it should put forward a workable proposal for this purpose,” said PML-N secretary general Ahsan Iqbal, reported Dawn.

    If PPP brought a successful no-trust motion against the Senate chairman, then the PML-N would follow suit by moving a no-confidence motion in the Punjab Assembly, where the PPP has only six seats, said Iqbal.

    Iqbal said the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman was “dancing to the tune of the government” because the latter had some (objectionable) video clips of the NAB chief.

    He challenged the NAB chairman to ask retired general Asim Saleem Bajwa as to how he had gathered assets worth millions of dollars through his salary.

    Regarding Prime Minister Imran Khan’s image of “Mr Clean”, the PML-N leader said he was living in a one kanal rented house and was paying more income tax than the premier who lives in a 300-plus kanal palace.

    Iqbal asked PTI supporters to explain this oddity to the masses.