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  • ‘I was offered both the roles’: Ayeza Khan opens up on ‘Laapata’

    ‘I was offered both the roles’: Ayeza Khan opens up on ‘Laapata’

    The Meray Paas Tum Ho star recently opened up on selecting Laapata as her next drama post the blockbuster Chupke Chupke in an exclusive interview.

    The Pyaray Afzal diva revealed that when the director and writer of Laapata, Khizer Idrees approached her for the play, he gave her an open choice to select either of the two parallel female lead characters from the drama. When she read the script she only wanted to do Geeti and didn’t even consider the other role.

    The other parallel role of ‘Falak’ is being essayed by Sarah Khan, who is a sports enthusiast and is in love with Ali Rehman Khan’s character, Shams.

    After the appreciation that she received as Meenu from Chupke Chupke she wanted to do another lighthearted and fun character hence she insisted that she will play only Geeti’s character.

    The characteristics of Geeti resonated with her more as she mentioned that even in her real life the Meherposh actor is very “filmy”.

  • ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 schedule announced

    ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 schedule announced

    Oman will take on Papua New Guinea in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground on October 17 while the Super 12 stage commences with a fixture between Australia and South Africa at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

    Read More – Pakistan, India placed in same group in T20 World Cup

    The complete schedule was announced on Tuesday by the International Cricket Council (ICC), which confirms the highly anticipated match between former champions India and Pakistan. It will take place on October 24 at the Dubai International Stadium while Ashes rivals England and Australia play at the same venue six days later.

    The final will be played in Dubai on November 14, with November 15 marked as a reserve day.

    This will be the first time in over two years India and Pakistan will play each other, the last meeting being at the 50-over World Cup in England in 2019.

    Earlier, T20 World Cup moved away from India due to Covid. The ICC has moved the Twenty20 World Cup from India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman because of the pandemic. India will remain the host of the event scheduled from October 17 to November 14, the ICC said in a statement.

  • Pakistan wants an all-inclusive settlement in Afghanistan: NSC

    Pakistan wants an all-inclusive settlement in Afghanistan: NSC

    A meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) was held on Monday to deliberate on the emerging situation in Afghanistan. The NSC meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan and attended by senior cabinet members and services chiefs.

    The participants were briefed on the latest developments in Afghanistan and their possible impact on Pakistan and the region.

    “The NSC noted that Pakistan was a victim of the decades-long conflict in Afghanistan and therefore desired peace and stability. Participants reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to an inclusive political settlement as the way forward representing all Afghan ethnic groups. It was reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue to work with the international community and all Afghan stakeholders to facilitate an inclusive political settlement in the country,” read a press release issued after the meeting.

    “The NSC called on all parties in Afghanistan to respect the rule of law, protect the fundamental human rights of all Afghans, and ensure that Afghan soil is not used by any terrorist organisation/group against any country.”

    PM Khan said all possible facilities be made available to repatriate Pakistanis, diplomats, journalists, and staff of international organisations seeking to leave Afghanistan. The committee reiterated Pakistan’s stance that the conflict in Afghanistan never had a military solution.

    “The ideal time to end the conflict through negotiations might have been when the United States (US)/ North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) troops were at maximum military strength in Afghanistan. Continuation of foreign military presence for a longer duration now would not have yielded a different outcome. Therefore, endorsement by the Biden administration of the previous US administration’s decision of troops withdrawal is indeed a logical conclusion to this conflict,” added the press release.

    “It is now time for the international community to work together to ensure an inclusive political settlement for long-term peace, security, and development of Afghanistan/ the region.”

  • NCOC launches app to verify Covid-19 certificates

    NCOC launches app to verify Covid-19 certificates

    The National Command & Operation Centre (NCOC), in collaboration with National Database And Registration Authority (NADRA), has introduced a digital app to verify vaccination certificates allotted to the people after their vaccination.

    The move came after news of fake certificates were reported in the media.

    Citizens can now verify the authenticity of their vaccination certificates using the “Vaccination Pass App”, a digital wallet for the Covid-19 vaccination certificate, according to the NCOC.

    The application will facilitate the people to have their digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

    The app allows the users to download the Covid vaccination certificate issued through Nadra and save it on their phone.

    The digital certificate can be verified instantaneously via a QR-Code.

    The digital certificate is official proof of Covid-19 vaccination, which is required for domestic and international travelling.

    The NCOC earlier this week announced that complete Covid-19 vaccination certificates would become compulsory for air travel after September 10.

  • Celebrity couples celebrate 14th August in style, trend for twinning

    Celebrity couples celebrate 14th August in style, trend for twinning

    Celebrity couples of Pakistani entertainment industry donned colour-coordinated attires on the auspicious occasion of the Independence Day.

    The picture perfect pairs took to their social media handles to share their looks with with their friends and followers.

  • Malala expresses her concern over situation of women in Afghanistan, talks to Fawad Chaudhry

    Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry had a telephonic conversation with Pakistani Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai. During the conversation, Malala expressed her concern over the situation of women in Afghanistan as the Taliban took over Kabul on Sunday and said that Pakistan should play its role in women’s education in Afghanistan.

    Malala said that she also wrote a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan in this regard.

    Fawad Chaudhry assured Malala that Pakistan will play its role in promoting education in Afghanistan. He also said that Pakistan is providing educational facilities to almost 6,000 Afghan refugee children.

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    Yesterday, Malala tweeted, “We watch in complete shock as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan. I am deeply worried about women, minorities and human rights advocates.”

    “Global, regional and local powers must call for an immediate ceasefire, provide urgent humanitarian aid and protect refugees and civilians,” she added.

  • Ghana Ali blasts multiple trolls for ridiculing her husband, pens a lengthy reply

    Ghana Ali blasts multiple trolls for ridiculing her husband, pens a lengthy reply

    Dilruba actor Ghana Ali expressed her love for husband Umair Gulzar in an Instagram post. Netizens commented mean remarks for Umair in the picture’s comment section to which the Sun Yaara star hit back at.

    On the work front, the actress will be seen next in a Pak-Turk film, Gawah Rehna alongside Emmad Irfani.

  • Suspect involved in rape of a dead body killed in police encounter

    Suspect involved in rape of a dead body killed in police encounter

    Police have killed a man accused of raping a dead body of a teenage girl in Thatta district, in an alleged encounter, ARY News reported.

    As per reports, the Sindh police had earlier detained accused Rafique Chandio for committing an abominable act.

    “Accused Rafique Chandio tried to escape from police detention. He opened fire at policemen at Babra Mori near Gharo, and was killed in the counter fire,” police said.

    SSP Thatta said that the encounter happened at Babra Mori. “This man had become a symbol of terror for the local people,” SSP said. “Some political people were exerting pressure on the family of the girl and police to avoid action against him,” SSP said.

    Read More: Nowshera man arrested for trying to rape five-year-old granddaughter

    Special Assistant to CM Sindh Sadiq Memon on Saturday confirmed that the police has arrested the man who allegedly dug up a teenage girl’s dead body and sexually assaulted it.

    The 14-year-old girl’s body was taken out of her grave after it was buried at a local graveyard on Friday. The body was then raped.

    The man dumped the body in the bushes after sexually abusing it and ran away.

  • Mehwish Hayat calls out ‘perverts’ for discussing her undergarments

    Mehwish Hayat calls out ‘perverts’ for discussing her undergarments

    Actor Mehwish Hayat has called out “sick” trolls for discussing her bra in the comment section of her independence day post.

    The Punjab Nahi Jaungi star uploaded a picture on August 14 celebrating the independence day. A group of netizens started commenting on the colour of her undergarments.

    In response, she turned to her Instagram stories and said: “Literally sickened seeing some comments under this post. The perverts debating the colour of my bra just shows sick and petty their minds are.”

    In another post, the Jawani Phir Nahi Aani star stated: “I would suggest that there are much bigger issues that need addressing. Only if this energy could be invested in better more worthwhile pursuits.”

    On the work front, Mehwish is all set to play the role of Pakistan’s first and only female Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in her forthcoming film. She will also be seen next in Humayun Saeed’s London Nahi Jaunga.

  • Nida, Yasir ooze couple goals on dreamy vacation in Maldives

    Morning show host and actor Nida Yasir and her director husband Yasir Nawaz are vacationing currently in Maldives, also seen in the pictures is their youngest son, Balaj.

    The duo donned colour-coordinated attires and are oozing terrific chemistry in their pictorial outings.

    In June 2021, Nida and Yasir went on a vacation to Turkey, the Nadaaniyaan star shared her experience of robbery on her show that made her trip’s climax a bitter experience.