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  • Asad Qaiser and Shibli Faraz clash over Marwat’s ouster from PTI committee

    Asad Qaiser and Shibli Faraz clash over Marwat’s ouster from PTI committee

    Differences between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continue to increase as senior leaders Asad Qaiser and Shibli Faraz had a war of words over the expulsion of Sher Afzal Marwat from PTI’s committee, Geo News reported.

    During a meeting of the party’s political committee, Asad Qaiser remarked that Marwat’s ouster from PTI committees was an “injustice”.

    Shibli Faraz questioned Qaiser who is he to speak on party policy issues. To this, Qaiser said: “You have joined the party for a few years. I have been with Imran Khan since 1995.”

    “Who are you to talk to me like this? The way the political committee was used against Sher Afzal Marwat is an injustice,” Qaiser said after which the political committee members pressured Faraz to apologise.

    On May 9, PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan said that Marwat has been expelled from the party’s core and political committees on Imran Khan’s instructions.

    He was expelled after Marwat had publicly criticised the PTI top leadership.

  • Court orders action against nikah khawan for solemnising marriage of a minor girl

    Court orders action against nikah khawan for solemnising marriage of a minor girl

    Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered action against a nikah khawan for solemnising the marriage of a minor girl.

    Justice Anwar-ul-Haq Pannu of LHC heard a petition filed by Humaira Bibi.

    The young girl was brought to the court from Dar-ul-Aman. According to the petitioner, the girl is 15-years-old and was forced into marriage.

    Justice Pannu asked the girl if she had married of her own free will, to which she replied in the affirmative.

    The girl also claimed that her age was around 15 or 16.

    Justice Anwar-ul-Haq ordered to file a case against the Nikah Khawan who officiated the marriage of the young girl.

    The court ordered the judicial magistrate to decide on the case.

  • Humayun Saeed is back in Gentleman and fans are here for it

    Humayun Saeed is back in Gentleman and fans are here for it

    The first episode of the drama ‘Gentleman’ aired on Green Entertainment and it’s already getting rave reviews.
    ‘Gentlemen’ is written by Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar and features Humayun Saeed, who is coming back to TV, after five years. His last drama was the iconic ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’.

    In the first episode, fans loved the way it was filmed and how the director captured the environment. Humayun Saeed’s acting as Munna was very well received, with fans saying it was very natural.

    The drama is directed by Haissam Hussain and produced by Samina Humayun Saeed and Sana Shahnawaz. The drama stars include well- known Pakistani actors like Zahid Ahmed, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Butt, Adnan Siddiqui, Khalid Anam, Saqib Sameer, Fahima Awan and Yumna Zaidi.

    The story is about Munna, who is a troublemaker on the streets. He falls in love with Zarnab, a journalist who criticises people like him. Munna wants to win her heart, so he goes against his own gang, which is led by his older brother Rehmati. Their relationship goes through ups and downs, with Zarnab realizing that the real bad guys aren’t people like Munna, but people who use them for their own benefit.

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  • Gold price in Pakistan dips by Rs1,200 per tola

    Gold price in Pakistan dips by Rs1,200 per tola

    Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a decline on Monday, mirroring the downward trend in the international market.

    According to data provided by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the local market saw a decrease in the price of gold per tola by Rs1,200, settling at Rs242,300 after a single-day fall.

    Similarly, the price of 10 grammes of gold dropped to Rs207,733, marking a decrease of Rs943, as reported by APGJSA.

    The international gold rate, as per APGJSA figures, was set at $2,349 per ounce, with a $20 premium, experiencing a $10 decrease during the day.

    In contrast, silver prices remained steady at Rs2,650 per tola.

    The recent decline comes after gold reached a record high of Rs252,200 per tola in the local market last month. Notably, on Saturday, gold prices in Pakistan had decreased by Rs300 per tola.

    The fluctuation in gold prices reflects the ongoing dynamics in both domestic and global markets, impacting investors and consumers alike.

  • AJK protests continue as PM Shehbaz approves Rs23 billion grant for Azad Kashmir

    AJK protests continue as PM Shehbaz approves Rs23 billion grant for Azad Kashmir

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved an urgent grant of Rs 23 Billion to resolve the issues of people in Azad and Jammu Kashmir (AJK).

    The development came after violent protests erupted in the AJK on the Awami Action Committee’s (AAC) call against high electricity bills and taxes.

    PM Shehbaz presided over a meeting on Azad Kashmir’s protests in which the grant was approved.

    However, AAC leader Shaukat Nawaz said that he refuses to end the protest until they receive a notification affirming that their demands have been accepted.

    “Promises have been made in the past as well to dissolve protests. (This time) we will not return believing the political promises,” he said, adding that the government’s seriousness would be trusted when a notification regarding the resolution of their demands would reach them.

    The AAC called for a shutter down and wheel-jam strike across the state to protest the electricity price hike and taxes.

  • Khan says Marwat kept violating party policy

    Khan says Marwat kept violating party policy

    Founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan held talks with journalists in Adiala Jail on Monday in which he stated that maverick party leader Sher Afzal Marwat did great work for the party but kept violating party policy despite warnings.

    On Saturday, PTI served a show-cause notice to Marwat for allegedly breaching the party’s code of conduct and undermining its interests with his recent remarks targeting senior party leaders and Saudi Arabia.

    Marwat was also expelled from the party’s core and political committees, as directed by party founder Imran Khan.

    Journalist Zubair Ali Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share details of what Imran said. “Sher Afzal Marwat was told many times not to violate party policy. He used to attack some party leader or the other every day. On the occasion of the visit of the [Saudi] delegation, Sher Afzal Marwat made a controversial statement.”

    Khan also remarked that there is no issue with Marwat if he still follows the party policy.

  • PPP wants Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s picture on currency notes

    PPP wants Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s picture on currency notes

    The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) adopted a resolution on Sunday, demanding that the federal government declare former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto a national democratic hero and put his picture on currency notes, ARY News reported. 

    The resolution was passed during a seminar titled ‘Bhutto Reference and History’, discussing the Zulfikar Ali Bhutto reference.

    The resolution praised the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to acknowledge that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto didn’t get a fair trial, which resulted in his execution. The resolution called on the federal government to give him the title of “Quaid-e-Awam” (Leader of the People) and to award him the highest civilian honour, Nishan-e-Pakistan.

    On March 6, the SC announced that the former prime minister, who was hanged 44 years ago, didn’t get a fair trial. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was hanged in 1979 after a trial under the military regime of the late General Zia-ul-Haq.

  • Brace yourselves for another heatwave, more heavy rains

    Brace yourselves for another heatwave, more heavy rains

    The Meteorological Department has warned that with a heatwave taking over, temperatures are likely to increase across Pakistan.

    The weather will be hot and dry in most parts of the country this week, while it will be even hotter in the southern regions.

    The heat intensity has not yet peaked due to rains in April and May in Islamabad, but the coming days are going to be very hot.

    Geo reports that the Director General of the Department of Meteorology Mehr Sahibzad Khan stated that more-than-normal rains will be recorded in Pakistan this year, which is likely to affect Sindh and Balochistan the most.

    Meteorologists have also advised citizens to cover their heads and drink plenty of water to avoid heat waves.

  • Alvi says Imran Khan’s incarceration has made him stronger than ever

    Alvi says Imran Khan’s incarceration has made him stronger than ever

    Former President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi wrote about a personal moment he shared with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail where the former Prime Minister is currently incarcerated.

    Alvi recounted on X (formerly Twitter) that Imran Khan was enthusiastic as ever and welcomed him. He also humorously pointed towards his chest with prisoner number 804 written on his clothes.

    He wrote, “We all had a hearty laugh. His humour, intelligence, boldness & fearlessness has taken a quantum jump and his incarceration instead of weakening him has made him exponentially stronger.”

  • Grand dialogue needed to solve country’s problems, says Rana Sanaullah

    Grand dialogue needed to solve country’s problems, says Rana Sanaullah

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah said on Sunday that PML-N is committed to solving all political issues through dialogue, adding that the party is prepared for a comprehensive discussion with all political leaders, Express Tribune reported.

    The PML-N leader also said that we need a thorough discussion with all political parties to create a good and productive political environment for the progress of the country.

    “Unconditional talks were the only way to move forward and address critical challenges,”  he said.

    The Prime Minister’s adviser on political and public affairs maintained that the federal government is trying to convince the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to join the federal cabinet.

    “In my personal assessment, the PPP will join the cabinet,” Rana Sana added.

    Responding to a question, Sanaullah stated that Nawaz Sharif was likely be elected as the president of the party in the upcoming general council meeting, scheduled for May 28.