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  • Ex-Bestie’s wish: PTI requests Tareen group not to take extreme steps

    Ex-Bestie’s wish: PTI requests Tareen group not to take extreme steps

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) disgruntled Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT) group leader Aun Chaudhry claimed that Defense Minister Pervez Khattak contacted him last night (Friday) and urged Chaudhry not to take decisions immediately as the government will soon update them regarding the latest developments.

    According to Geo News, Tareen group leaders announced that they wouldn’t meet the ruling party’s members after which Governor Sindh Imran Ismail tried to contact Jahangir Tareen but he was unable to get in touch with him.

    However, the disgruntled group is holding meetings with the Opposition.

    Recently, Minister for Water Resources and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q)’s leader Moonis Elahi went to London, where both Tareen and Nawaz Sharif are currently residing.

    Earlier this month, Tareen was discharged from a private clinic. To convey his best wishes, Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif sent him a bouquet.

    Previously, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s old friend Aleem Khan joined the JKT group. Later, he visited Tareen and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif.

  • CJP Bandial to hear petition seeking SC’s involvement to prevent ‘anarchic situation’ ahead of no-trust vote

    CJP Bandial to hear petition seeking SC’s involvement to prevent ‘anarchic situation’ ahead of no-trust vote

    The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) will shortly begin hearing a petition filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), urging the court to direct a peaceful execution of proceedings for the no-confidence vote in the National Assembly against Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan.

    A two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Munib Akhtar are scheduled to start hearing the petition at 1pm on Saturday.

    The plea filed by SCBA with the Supreme Court on Thursday said that circumstances involving a confrontation between the government and the opposition could trigger an “anarchic situation” in the country.

    “It is evident from the political history of our country that preventing the constitutional process from taking its course has produced dire consequence for democracy and rule of law,”said the petition.

    The SCBA sought the court’s directions for all state functionaries “to act strictly in accordance with the Constitution and the law and they be restrained from acting in any manner detrimental to and unwarranted by the Constitution and the law”.

  • Mother kills 22-day-old daughter because newborn’s crying was disturbing her, husband

    Mother kills 22-day-old daughter because newborn’s crying was disturbing her, husband

    A woman has allegedly murdered her own 22-day-old newborn in Karachi. After investigation, she confessed to the police, reports ARY News.

    According to the police, she was arrested from Liaquatabad, Karachi. They also recovered the weapon used to murder the baby girl. The body of the infant was also found in the house.

    According to the mother’s initial statement, she covered up the incident with a robbery. She also fainted when the police reached the crime scene. She further added that a boy barged into the house from the roof and pushed her, after which she hit her head on the refrigerator and passed out.

    She added that after gaining consciousness she found her daughter with her throat slit.

    The mother later confessed that she murdered her newborn because the baby’s crying interrupted her and her husband’s sleep, which caused fights and issues between the couple.

    The father of the baby has filed a case against his wife under section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).

  • World Happiness Report: Pakistan is happier than India

    World Happiness Report: Pakistan is happier than India

    Pakistan has ranked 121 out of 146 countries on the list of World Happiness Report published by United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. released on Friday. India stands on 136, which makes Pakistan a happier country than India.

    The list is topped by Finland as the happiest country in the world and Afghanistan is the least happiest country and stands on 146.

    Here is the list of top ten most happiest countries:

    1.Finland

    2. Denmark

    3. Iceland

    4. Switzerland

    5. Netherlands

    6. Luxembourg

    7. Sweden

    8. Norway

    9. Israel

    10. New Zealand

    The report stated that, “The World Happiness Report 2022 reveals a bright light in dark times. The pandemic brought not only pain and suffering but also an increase in social support and benevolence. As we battle the ills of disease and war, it is essential to remember the universal desire for happiness and the capacity of individuals to rally to each other’s support in times of great need.”

    The World Happiness Report ranks countries based on several factors such as real GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity and perceptions of corruption.

  • Imran Khan’s horoscope is spot on today

    Imran Khan’s horoscope is spot on today

    The recent political episodes have put the ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in a tight position and it seems like stars aren’t really in favour of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan.

    PM Khan has always done the unusual and it is no surprise that he has two birth dates. According to several websites, Khan was born on November 25, 1952, which makes him a Sagittarius. While some reports suggest that he was born on October 05, 1952, which makes Khan a Libra.

    According to The Current’s newsletter, all Libras should “take control now”. Point people in the right direction, and let them go, it states.

    Meanwhile, Sags have been warned of a struggle and distractions.

    Since the government is in trouble, the horoscopes fit exactly on PM Khan’s situation.

    But the question remains: What is Khan’s right birth date? Simply, one can never know for sure, but many say it’s the one in November.

  • 44% say Khan should resign before no-confidence motion: survey

    44% say Khan should resign before no-confidence motion: survey

    According to a survey conducted by Ipsos, 44 per cent of respondents are of the view that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan should resign ahead of the no-confidence motion while 33 per cent think he should fight it, reports Geo News.

    42 per cent of respondents are of the opinion that the no-trust motion would succeed against PM Khan while 26 per cent say the government would successfully defeat the motion and 31 per cent say that they are unsure about the outcome.

    To a question that if the no-confidence motion becomes successful, 27 per cent think Leader of the Opposition and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif should be the PM until new elections, 17 per cent say PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto and 6 per cent prefer PML-N’s Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as the new premier.

    However, after the general elections, 18 per cent want PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif to become PM, 16 per cent voted for Imran Khan, and 14 per cent for Shehbaz Sharif.

    According to the survey, a significant number of 48 per cent think that PTI’s allies should support the party’s rival, while only 27 per cent of the respondents said that the PTI coalition partners should come back to Khan.

  • PM refuses to accept ‘minus Imran Khan’ policy

    PM refuses to accept ‘minus Imran Khan’ policy

    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Friday refused to accept the “minus Imran Khan” policy proposed by Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), reports Geo News.

    “This cannot happen in any scenario,” said the PM according to media reports.

    Chairing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) political committee, PM Khan said that the parties think this “minus one” formula will save the PTI-led government from falling. 

    “Fortunately, they are requesting […] this will boost our morale,” the premier was quoted.

    Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad said that there was a rumour circulating that “everything is okay but Imran Khan. Everything can be saved if we go towards minus one.”

    The minister declared that there is “no room for minus one” in the PTI, adding that if anyone had any misunderstanding, they should remove it.

    MQM-P Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, during an interview in Geo News’ programme “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath“, said, in the light of current developments, he thinks there was no chance for PM Imran Khan to stay in the office any longer.

    “After today’s events, PTI government can survive but the prime minister’s survival is unlikely,” Siddiqui said.

    Speaking on the same show after Maqbool, PML-Q leader and Federal Minister for Housing and Works Tariq Bashir Cheema agreed with the MQM-P leader’s views.

    “Instead of opting for a new adventure, the prime minister should select a member from within the PTI who will be acceptable to all,” said the PML-Q leader — whose party is an ally in Punjab and the Centre.

    “He has time till the [National Assembly votes on the] no-confidence motion,” Cheema said.

  • Shoaib Malik reveals his favourite actress, preferred on-screen lover and his ‘good friend’

    Shoaib Malik reveals his favourite actress, preferred on-screen lover and his ‘good friend’

    Celebrity couple of Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza appeared together on Aagha Ali and Hina Altaf’s chat show, The Couple Show.

    During the rapid fire round of the show, Aagha asked Shaoib about his favourite actress, to which the former captain asnwered that in Bollywood, it is Kareena Kapoor, and in Pakistan its Hania Aamir. He added that she is very young though.

    After creating a stir with a sizzling photoshoot alongside Ayesha Omer, Malik recently paired up with the Dilruba diva.

    Hania Aamir and Shoaib Malik shoot for advertisement. See BTS pics - Showbiz Pakistan
    Shoaib Malik is back with another sizzling photoshoot with Hania Amir

    As a follow up question when the host asked him about an actress he would like to romance on-screen, he said that he would prefer Ushna Shah and mentioned that she is his good friend.

    Earlier Shoaib was praised for his reel chemistry with the Bulbulay diva.

  • Sarah-Falak, Noor Zafar ooze style on sister Aisha Khan’s wedding

    Sarah-Falak, Noor Zafar ooze style on sister Aisha Khan’s wedding

    Actor sisters Sarah Khan and Noor Zafar donned up in regal traditional wears, looking stunning at the Nikkah ceremony of their sister on Thursday in an intimate ceremony.

    An emotional moment was witnessed by sisters when Islamic scholar solemnized the Nikkah.

    The celebrity couple, Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir looked elegant and posed romantically together at the event.

    Sabaat star was wearing an ensemble, green lehenga by meeras.ns and makeup was done by Akif Ilyas. She wore matching jewelry with the green emerald necklace and teeka .

    Falak Shabir was wearing a skin colour stylish Kurta and trouser outfit designed by Humayun Alamgir.

    Noor Zafar Khan was wearing an elegant pink Gharara in her sister’s Nikkah event.

    More pictures from the Nikkah event.

  • Political Situation: Remaining Pak vs Aus matches shifted from Rawalpindi to Lahore

    Political Situation: Remaining Pak vs Aus matches shifted from Rawalpindi to Lahore

    All T20I and ODI matches between Australia and Pakistan scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi have been relocated to Lahore, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed announced on Friday.

    The decision was taken amid rising political tensions in the Federal Capital. The Australian team will be provided with Presidental level security.

    “We are providing the Australian team with Presidential levels of security. All remaining matches have been moved to Lahore due to the prevalent political situation in the country. We are extremely grateful for the Australian team and they are our esteemed guests,” said Ahmed.

    The last Test match is scheduled to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from March 21-25. The first ODI is scheduled to be played on March 29.