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  • Engin Altan cancels agreement with Kashif Zameer, promises to visit Pakistan again

    Engin Altan cancels agreement with Kashif Zameer, promises to visit Pakistan again

    Diriliş: Ertuğrul star Engin Altan Düzyatan has renounced his agreement with Chaudhry Group of Industries, saying he no longer represents them as the brand ambassador. The Managing Director of the company is Mian Kashif Zameer, who had in January, claimed that Engin will be visiting Pakistan in three days.

    In a statement, the Turkish actor said: “I, Engin Altan Düzyatan, would like to announce that I have renounced the agreement with the Pakistani company, Chaudhry Group of Industries as its brand ambassador.”

    Engin added that he visited Pakistan to discuss and finalize the terms and conditions of the agreement, which both parties agreed on.

    “Despite constant reports in the Pakistani media about this agreement, we adhered to terms and conditions of the agreement and agreed to wait for a month to and give time and opportunity to Chaudhry Group of Industries to clarify its position,” said Engin further. “However, we were deeply saddened by the lies and misinformation given to the media by the company’s MD, Kashif Zameer regarding the agreement.”

    The statement further said that “Kashif Zameer has not fulfilled any of the conditions despite the period given under the agreement” adding, “we have unilaterally cancelled the agreement.”

    The Turkish actor said that the company has not paid even half of the agreed amount.

    “We no longer have any connection with Mian Kashif Zameer, Mohammad Ismail and their company Chaudhry Group of Industries,” stated Engin.

    The statement further said: “Our visit to Pakistan has given us the opportunity to meet the loving people of Pakistan and see the beautiful country. We are determined to further develop Turkish-Pakistani relations and promote friendship and each other’s cultures.”

    VIDEO: Engin Altan says ‘Lahore Lahore Hai’

    Expressing his delight over the love he received in Pakistan, the Turkish actor said: “The deep interest shown by the people of Pakistan in the Turkish dramas has impressed me immensely, and I consider it an honour to again visit Pakistan soon.”

    “I assure you that, InshAllah, I will soon visit Pakistan again with a new and right plan to embrace the people of Pakistan,” concluded Engin.

    “Long live Pakistan-Turkey Friendship.”

    In December 2020, Engin Altan visited Pakistan for a short visit and was hosted by Kashif Zameer. Later, it was reported that Zameer struck a deal of one million dollars with the Turkish actor but paid only half of it.  Zameer, later trashed the rumours saying that Engin had assured him that the deal will not be disbanded.

  • ‘Indian media is run by jokers’: Fawad reacts to absurd claims

    ‘Indian media is run by jokers’: Fawad reacts to absurd claims

    In the wake of months-long protests by the farmers, the Indian media has accused Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry of running an international disinformation campaign against India along with Khalistani leader Bhajan Singh Bhinder (also know as Iqbal Chaudhry) and journalist Pieter Friedrich.

    Friedrich became part of the investigation after his name was mentioned in the toolkit that Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg tweeted on February 4.

    The ‘toolkit’, which had the detailed plan of action for amplifying farmers’ protests and listed a number of social media handles to be followed, is now being probed by Delhi Police in connection with the tractor rally violence on Republic Day. The police had also announced to book Thunberg for conspiring against India.

    But now, the Indian police think that Fawad is the mastermind of this campaign while Friedrich, a critic of the Indian government, is the face of the campaign.

    According to News18, Bhajan Singh Bhinder is the “uncle of Fawad” and the mastermind of the slander campaign against India. It alleged that Fawad is helping the Sikh activists to run a campaign against India.

    The PTI minister, however, tweeted the news clip on his social media account, calling the claims “absurd”.

    Fawad said India doesn’t need foreign actors to sabotage its image, as its prime minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are enough to destroy India’s global standing.

    On Sunday, Delhi police arrested a young climate activist arrested over a farmers’ protest “toolkit” also shared by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. Delhi police confirmed the arrest of Disha Ravi, who is in her early 20s, in a tweet on Sunday that accused her of being a “key conspirator in (the) document’s formulation & dissemination.”

  • ‘Pawri Girl’ Dananeer Mobeen says she had ‘no idea’ her video would become a trend

    Dananeer Mobeen, the girl behind the viral ‘Pawari Ho Rai Hai‘ video says she is overwhelmed with the response her video has gotten.

    In a recent interview with BBC Urdu, Mobeen shared that she was visiting Nathiagali with her friends and was having fun when she decided to film the video.

    “When I uploaded the video, I had no idea it would go viral,” said Dananeer, adding that the only intention behind making the video was to make people “laugh and enjoy it.”

    “Allhamdulliah the response has been so overwhelming,” said Mobeen.

    The nineteen-year-old Instagram influencer further said that she is enjoying all the recreations which she is receiving from every corner of Pakistan, adding that her countrymen are very creative when it comes to memes.

    She also shared that her mother was ‘over the moon’ when celebrities recreated her video.

    “I’m so happy that my video is also being appreciated even across the border, especially at a time when there is a lot of tension and polarization in the world,” stated Mobeen.

    “After such an overwhelming response [on the video], I have realised that people are liking this side of my personality, so I think in the future I will show more of this side of my personality,” concluded Mobeen.

    Meanwhile, Pawri Ho Rai Hai has became a trend on social media with many people including celebrities sharing their own take on it.

  • Buzdar A Hollywood Star?

    Buzdar A Hollywood Star?









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    Happy Monday!

     

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    Our Sunday editorial is about the only Pakistani mountaineer to have climbed eight of the 14 highest mountains in the world but he didn’t get the recognition that he deserved.

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    CM buzadar a hollywood star?

    On Friday, CM Usman Buzdar made a dhamakedar entry in Cholistan via a helicopter and with a 10 plus vehicle motorcade.
     

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    Imran Ashraf’s ‘dream’ Mushk came to a close Saturday night with a perfect fairytale ending giving all us hopeless romantics just what we wanted on Valentine’s Day eve.

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    Paisy ya pyaar?

    This Valentine’s, we bring you a short and interesting film. Dekhiye aur khud decide karey ke which one would you choose.
     

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    Dilip Kumar wanted to gift his property?

    Dilip Kumar’s nephew Fuad Ishaque, who is based in Peshawar, has claimed that Dilip Kumar wanted to gift his property in Peshawar to the people of the city.

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  • Indian police join #PawriHoRahiHai trend, ask citizens to report late night parties

    Indian police join #PawriHoRahiHai trend, ask citizens to report late night parties

    The Indian Police has joined the #PawriHoRahiHai trend by asking people to report their noisy neighbours having late-night parties. 

    As per details, the police in Uttar Pradesh has urged citizens to dial 112 to report loud late-night ‘Pawri Ho Rahi Hai‘.

    “Late night Pawri Ho Rahi Hai aur aap disturb ho rahe toh call karein 112,” tweeted the official account of the UP Police.

    Read more – Saba Qamar recreates the viral ‘Yeh Humari Party Ho Rahi Hai’ video

    The ‘Pawri Ho Rahe Hai’ trend started after a video of a girl vacationing in Northern Pakistan while saying “Yeh humari party ho rahi hai” went viral on social media.

    Many social media users including celebrities have recreated the same video.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwX2JwcOWp4
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK9NQmhRSKY
    https://twitter.com/Ibraheeeem92/status/1359494491439267841?s=20

  • Ahsan Khan receives praise from across the border for performance in ‘Qayamat’

    Ahsan Khan receives praise from across the border for performance in ‘Qayamat’

    Ahsan Khan has been creating waves with his performance as Rashid in Qayamat. The renowned actor has been winning praise for his portrayal of a spoilt and abusive husband. In fact, the actor has even received love from across the border for his role in the drama serial.

    Veteran Bollywood actress Zarina Wahab, in a Whatsapp message sent to the actor, praised him, writing: “As Rashid, you are too much… Excellent work.”

    Written by Sarwat Nazir and directed by Ali Faizan, Qayamat features Neelam Muneer, Haroon Shahid, Saba Faisal, Shabbir Jan and Amar Khan besides Khan.

    VIDEO: The Current Life with Ahsan Khan

    Meanwhile, Khan in a recent social media post opened up on the challenges that come with being an actor.

    “Actors do go through intense practice specifically so you can’t tell how hard they’re working, so you can’t see the years and years of hard work that got them to this point,” said the actor. “There is a disguised virtuosity in the complex craft of acting that doesn’t show itself in skilled acting.”

    “Good quality, complex acting must always come down to an invisible naturalism that makes the challenging components of it far less apparent than every other art form,” he added.

    On the other hand, the actors of the drama serial have been celebrating the success of Qayamat on social media. Amar recently shared a video of herself and Ahsan, dancing and enjoying.

    “In the meanwhile, yeh hai Rashid aur Samra, or off set in dono ki pawri ho rai hai,” she wrote in the caption.

  • ‘I won’t fall in love… will marry as per my parents’ choice’: Video of oath at girls college goes viral

    About 40 students at a girls college have pledged to desist from love marriage besides giving or receiving dowry, a 2020 video going viral a day after Valentine’s Day has revealed.

    As per the details, the video was recorded at Mahila Kala Vanijya Mahavidyalaya in the Indian state of Maharashtra

    The oath was administered by teachers during a National Service Scheme (NSS) camp, which was attended by 100 students.

    The college is run by an educational organisation, Vidarbha Youth Welfare Society, founded by late Ram Meghe, Congress leader and former state Education Minister. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts and commerce.

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    The oath administered to the students was, “I take the oath that I have complete faith in my parents. So, considering the incidents happening around, I will not get entangled in love and will not do love marriage. Also, I wouldn’t marry anyone demanding dowry. If my parents marry me off by giving dowry due to some social compulsions, as a future mother, I will not take dowry from the parents of my would-be daughter-in-law and will not give dowry for my daughter’s marriage. I am taking this oath for a strong and healthy India.”

    Indian media reported that the oath was optional.

  • Javed Afridi responds to ‘MG Motors mega under-invoicing scam’ rumours

    Javed Afridi, who brought Morris Garages (MG) into Pakistani market has hit out at the automobile giants in the country after the federal investigation launched to probe the import pricing of complete built-up (CBU) units of MG. 

    “For decades, Pakistani automobile consumers have been exploited by cartels that cornered them with low quality, boring models at exorbitant prices. Plus, buyers had to pay billions of rupees to get delivery of the very vehicles the price of which they had already paid,” the KP-based businessman said in a post on his social media accounts.

    “As new entrants bring in exciting new models at far lower prices, instead of competition, we expect maligning campaigns and baseless rumours. While we know that competition is an unfamiliar phenomenon in Pakistan’s automobile industry, we invite everyone to join in a fair competition to serve Pakistani consumers with a bigger and better variety of vehicles at lower prices,” he added.

    The statement of Javed Afridi came after a local newspaper claimed that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was reportedly investigating a mega under-invoicing scam showing the involvement of Afridi company. 

    According to media reports, the company have imported over 500 complete built-up (CBU) units from Shanghai China, predominantly MG GS Model, their highest specification model. 

    The declared customs value of $11,632 which is too low. This same model is being sold at a price above $27,000 in other countries. 

    “The under-invoicing evidence has also been shared with other line Ministries and agencies for a thorough probe as this is inflicting billions of rupees financial loss the national exchequer,” the report said. 

    With over 400 CBU units already imported, the company has allegedly evaded over Rs1 billion in duty and taxes so far. 

    Just last month, MG Pakistan launched two more cars, MG ZS and MG ZS EV following a positive response from the local consumer market.

    Over the weekend, Afridi had teased the fans by standing next to the MG 5 sedan. However, it is yet to be confirmed if the car will be coming to Pakistan’s market any time soon.

  • VIDEO: ‘Please keep your personal matters to yourself,’ journalist tells Gill after being called ‘second wife’

    Journalist Shahzad Iqbal has told Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s aide Dr Shahbaz Gill to “keep personal matters to himself” after the latter called Iqbal his “second wife” on live TV.

    As per the details, Gill, along with Dr Munir Baloch of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) besides businessman and ruling party loyalist Abdul Qadir, was talking to Iqbal on Geo News’ “Naya Pakistan” show when the premier’s aide was asked a question regarding Senate tickets.

    “Babar Yousafzai of your own party has accused Baloch of peddling money to be awarded a Senate ticket,” Iqbal said, to which Gill responded by saying it was a baseless allegation in absence of evidence.

    The anchor went on to say it would’ve been different had it been someone from the opposition leveling the accusations.

    “It is his [Yousafzai] right,” Gill said and accused Iqbal of being biased against the government, mentioning instances when the journalist hadn’t conducted shows on internal rifts during the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) regimes.

    This was followed by Iqbal taking Gill head-on and warning him against leveling accusations. “Just say you don’t want to answer if you don’t like the question. But don’t assume what I did or didn’t do.”

    “You fight and shout a lot…”

    “Because this isn’t the right behaviour…”

    “It feels like you’re my second wife who is upset with me for prioritising my first wife,” Gill said.

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    “Please keep your personal matters to yourself,” Iqbal hit back.

    The two then went on to cut each other off.

    It merits a mention that PTI central parliamentary board, headed by PM Imran, has withdrawn the party ticket awarded to business tycoon Abdul Qadir in Balochistan for the Senate election after strong opposition from the PTI provincial leadership and zonal heads.

  • Kaira leaves TV show after host calls Maryam, Bilawal ‘immature’

    Kaira leaves TV show after host calls Maryam, Bilawal ‘immature’

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Qamaruz Zaman Kaira walked out of a TV show after a minor argument with the show host Ehtesham Amiruddin and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry over their criticism of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz.

    During the show, Fawad termed the politics of Maryam and Bilawal “immature” and called them “kids” who were playing politics. “They have no idea of the Pakistani politics,” he said, adding both political parties have no future in the country.

    At this, Kaira, who had joined the show via telephone, clapped back at Fawad, saying he’s calling Maryam a “kid” when she is older than him. At this, Fawad said he meant that Maryam was not an experienced politician.

    Kaira responded that she might have more experience in politics than Fawad Chaudhry. Kaira also criticised the PTI for being a party of trolls. He said they resort to trolling in response to criticism against their party or to damage the stature of the opposition leaders.

    Fawad rebutted Maryam and Bilawal have no political standing and it was unfortunate that people like Kaira have to defend them. “Don’t worry, they are very good politicians,” Kaira responded.

    At this, the TV host tried to clarify, saying that what Fawad wanted to say was that both the PPP chairman and PML-N vice president were “politically immature”.

    Irked by the interjection, Kaira told the host that he didn’t need him to speak for Fawad as he knew very well what the PTI leader meant. “I understood what he meant… more than you,” Kaira told the host.

    The host then went on to say that he too agrees with Fawad that statements by Maryam and Bilawal that criticise the army were a sing of “political immaturity”.

    Kaira responded that the anchorpersons are supposed to moderate the shows, not give their “judgements”. At this, the host said it was not fair that his opinion was being considered as judgement, while Kaira can give his opinion without any problem.

    However, the things continue to go south and Kaira eventually left the show by disconnecting the telephone call.