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  • Actor Jamal Shah created the Dr Abdus Salam sculpture in Vienna

    Actor Jamal Shah created the Dr Abdus Salam sculpture in Vienna

    Veteran Actor and Sculptor, Jamal Shah took to his Twitter to reveal that he is the mastermind behind the creation of the sculpture of the first Pakistan’s Nobel Laureate, Dr Abdus Salam. The bust is placed at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria.

    The sculpture of Dr Abdus Salam was unveiled at the IAEA to mark his 60th birth anniversary in September 2017.

    While talking to The Express Tribune, he revealed, “At IAEA’s headquarter of the atomic energy commission, there were almost all scientists sculptures but not of Dr Abdus Salam so I decided to make a sculpture of him. I handed over this sculpture to them and now it is present there. It is in bronze and it was specifically made to give a tribute to him. I usually don’t make portraits as my sense and style of sculpture making is different but this type of sculpture is just for him.”

  • PPP’s Kaira reveals why Imran Khan is no longer his favourite cricketer

    PPP’s Kaira reveals why Imran Khan is no longer his favourite cricketer

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that Imran Khan was his favorite cricketer but when Khan got involved in politics, Khan broke all his dreams.

    The PPP leader was invited to the Geo News programme ‘Jashan-e-Cricket’ with actor Eshal Fayyaz and talked about several things.

    Kaira added that the young cricketers are doing real good and that Babar Azam is leading the team really well. In his opinion, wicket-keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is a great batter as well and Shaheen Shah is doing really well.

    PPP leader Kaira further said that PPP needs to do a lot in Punjab.

    On another question about PPP’s stake in Lahore, he said that 25-30% of the people would think that Lahore’s government could belong to PPP.

  • ‘Mushkil, museebat se bachaye’: Hareem Shah meets Altaf Hussain in London

    ‘Mushkil, museebat se bachaye’: Hareem Shah meets Altaf Hussain in London

    TikTok Star Hareem Shah has met MQM founder Altaf Hussain in London. Hareem, while talking to Geo News said that “Altaf Hussain is a respected elder for me, and his prayers mean a lot,” she told Geo News. “I also pray for his acquittal [in the hate-speech trial].”

    “I have only learned about him through the media, and we shouldn’t blindly trust everything [projected on the media],” but the way he treated me, he earned my respect,” she said.

    “But Altaf Hussain stood up from his chair and told the guard not to stop me. He then talked to me for a long time and prayed to God to ease my difficulties,” she added.

    Altaf Hussain prayed for Hareem Shah’s prosperous future and gave her blessings. “Allah apko Har mushkil, har masly, har musbeet aur paresshani say Bache,” said Altaf to Hareem. “May God bless you and may God give you a prosperous future,” he continued.

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    Hareem Shah, recently made to news after she landed in a legal mess after her latest snack video released on the platform in which she can be seen sitting down with two stacks of British pounds. Showing the money, the social media star said that this was the first time she had carried a “heavy amount” from Pakistan to London.

  • IMF approves one billion dollar loan tranche for Pakistan

    IMF approves one billion dollar loan tranche for Pakistan

    The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board has approved the $1 billion loan tranche of their programme for Pakistan.

    Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin taking to Twitter confirmed the news.

    “I am pleased to announce that IMF Board has approved 6th tranche of their programme for Pakistan,” he wrote.

    https://twitter.com/shaukat_tarin/status/1488928059562545159

    The sixth review was scheduled for January 12, 2022, and later January 28, but was postponed twice on Pakistan’s request, to attain more time for implementing IMF conditions.

    In order to meet another condition of the IMF, the government had successfully managed to get the State Bank of Pakistan (Amendment) Bill, 2021, cleared from the Upper House of Parliament — which was the last stumbling block in reviving the stalled programme.

  • Ahmad Ali Akbar overwhelmed after receiving praise from Indian superstar for ‘Parizaad’

    Ahmad Ali Akbar overwhelmed after receiving praise from Indian superstar for ‘Parizaad’

    The blockbuster drama serial Parizaad finally concluded after the grand release of its last episode in theatres, which garnered a lot of fame not only in Pakistan but also across the border.

    On Wednesday, the Indian Punjabi star Sonam Bajwa praised Ahmed Ali Akbar’s performance and shared how ‘phenomenal‘ Akbar played his character.

    Turning to Instagram, Sonam shared the last scene from the drama and wrote, “Phenomenal Ahmed Ali Akbar”.

    The Ho Mann Jahan star expressed his overwhelmed feelings after receiving praise from the Rakh Honsla diva.

    Following the screening of the drama’s last episode, the complete star cast attended a press conference, where directors, producers, and lead characters expressed their gratitude at the press conference.

    Earlier in December 2021, multiple Bollywood actors including Vikram Kapadia of Bazaar fame, Darshan Jariwala of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani fame and Namit Das of Wake Up Sid indulged in an online chat about the drama, when the Kapoor & Sons star posted an appreciation note for the drama and it’s star Ahmed Ali Akbar.

    In November 2021, Indian designer Manish Malhotra used the OST of the hit drama for his promotional video proving that Parizaad is not only loved in Pakistan but has a strong following across the border as well.

    This is what the video looks like when you open the Reels

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  • Dr Mashoor Gulati a.k.a Sunil Grover hospitalised for heart surgery in Mumbai, celebrities express shock

    Dr Mashoor Gulati a.k.a Sunil Grover hospitalised for heart surgery in Mumbai, celebrities express shock

    Indian comedian Sunil Grover has been diagnosed with a heart ailment for which he has had heart surgery and is now admitted in a Mumbai hospital, reports Bollywood Life.

    A source close to Grover, who rose to fame on Comedy Nights with Kapil, revealed that he is currently admitted at the Asian Heart Institute in Bandra, Mumbai where he is recuperating from the surgery.

    According to News18, Grover, who had been shooting for a web show, was forced to undergo the important procedure after doctors detected a blockage in his heart.

    Grover, 44, became a household name thanks to his comedy stints as Gutthi and Dr Mashoor Gulati on the hit Indian TV shows Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show. 

    Senior actress Simi Garewal also took to her Twitter handle and wrote, “Am shocked that @WhoSunilGrover has had heart surgery. Filling our hearts with laughter & joy..at the cost of his own… I pray he recovers fast.. He has a formidable talent..& I’m a huge fan!!”

    As reported by News18, the actor has been diagnosed with blockages in his heart. The actor was filming for his upcoming series in Pune before he left for his surgery. 

  • Taliban deny reports of involvement in Kazakhstan unrest

    Taliban deny reports of involvement in Kazakhstan unrest

    A spokesperson for the Afghan Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid, has rejected all media reports of their involvement in fuelling the unrest in the Central Asia country, Kazakhstan, reports The Express Tribune.

    “We strongly reject such allegations and reports,” Mujahid claimed.

    He further added, “We have reiterated many times that the Afghan soil wouldn’t be used against any country, and we believe in zero interference in the affairs of other countries.”

    The Taliban spokesman also demanded a peaceful solution to the unrest in the country.

    “We believe in and demand a peaceful solution to the unrest of Kazakhstan and assure that we will not pose any threat or danger to the peaceful environment of the neighbourhood.”

    In January, several people were killed in the clash with security forces during a protest over a high price of the Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Almaty city, Kazakhstan.

    Initially, the protest began in the western region of Mangystau province and spread to other parts of the country.

    President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev imposed a state of emergency in the Almaty city and hydrocarbon-rich western region of Mangystau effective from January 5 until January 19.

  • ‘Yeh zanana kaam’: Behroze, Shahroz Sabzwari share why they don’t help their wives in domestic chores

    ‘Yeh zanana kaam’: Behroze, Shahroz Sabzwari share why they don’t help their wives in domestic chores

    The father-son duo of Shahroz Sabzwari and Behroze Sabzwari appeared together on Nida Yasir’s morning show.

    On being asked by the host that who amongst the two helps their wife while she’s doing the house chores, Behroze was quick to add that, “Zanana kaam koi hai hi nahi humaray pass. (We don’t take any feminine work).”

    He added, “Hum haath hila dete hain, haath btatay nahi.”

    When Nida asked if the Wafa Bemol star gets angry about cleanliness at home, he answered that that’s his wife’s department to take care of.

    Shahroz mentioned, “Me to nahi (I don’t).”

    He later added that however, if the women of their home ask them for help, they’ll do it.

    Later when Nida asked that who amongst the two is a more expressive husband, Behroze mentioned that he doesn’t believe in being expressive in public and finds expressive couples to be fake.

    Whereas the Nand star added that he doesn’t like public displays of affection and he can’t do it. He also mentioned that it is indeed ‘fake love’ that couples express in public.

    The Teri Rah Mein star added that he finds it ‘weird’ when couples sit very close to each other and feels that it is just a pretense. He said he can even challenge this.

    “I can challenge, its fake, yeh 2 number miyan-biwi hain, isko 2 numbri kehte hai.”

    “Dikhaway ke liye kartay hain.”

    On the work front, the duo is currently featuring in ARY’s Teri Rah Mein.

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  • ‘Made zero sense to me’: Alex Hales on England cancelling Pakistan tour

    ‘Made zero sense to me’: Alex Hales on England cancelling Pakistan tour

    England’s opening batter Alex Hales has criticised the English Cricket Board for cancelling their scheduled tour to Pakistan last year, saying that the cancellation made zero sense to him.

    Hales, who last represented England in 2019, is currently playing for Islamabad United in the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He said that Pakistan helped England in challenging times during the pandemic but the ECB did not reciprocate.

    “Pakistan came to England during Covid, helped out the ECB massively, so for them to cancel that tour made absolutely zero sense to me whatsoever,” he said.

    Hales, who has toured the country numerous times, said ‘it’s a great place to come and play cricket’, and also lauded the hospitality and passion of the people.

    “I have been here four or five times now and get looked after really well,” he said.

    “Every time we come here, the people are very hospitable and the cricket is always really good. The fans here are crazy for it. So it’s a great place to come and play cricket,” he added.

    It is should be noted that both England’s men’s and women’s sides were set to play two T20Is, with the latter staying on for three ODIs in September 2021.

    The ECB cited protecting ‘the mental and physical well-being’ of its players and staff as well as “increasing concerns about travelling to the region” as reasons for opting out in a statement explaining the cancellation.

    Earlier, it was announced that England will play two additional Twenty20s during their tour to Pakistan this year. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Tom Harrison promised in his tour to Pakistan.

  • If PML-N has support within NA from PTI, it should bring motion of no-confidence against PM Khan: BBZ

    If PML-N has support within NA from PTI, it should bring motion of no-confidence against PM Khan: BBZ

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari took a jibe at Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), saying that if they have [PML-N] the support of 34 members of the National Assembly (NA) from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), then they should bring a motion of no-confidence against Prime Minister (PM) Imran khan.

    Previously, PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had claimed that he knows “22 members of the NA who don’t want to remain part of the incumbent government anymore and PTI would lose majority in Lower House if those 22 people step aside.”

    Bilawal said his party “always” acts for the betterment of the Parliament and democracy in the country, saying that the party would opt for a no-confidence motion against PM Khan and not besiege the Parliament.

    Further, the Chairperson said he believes that an extreme step from political parties against the government could lead to a crisis in Pakistan. “In our agreement with the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), a no-confidence motion was the last option.”

    “We will not hold prolonged sit-ins and attack the institutions; we will conduct political business in the Parliament. If we wish to remove the government, then we will do it in line with the Constitution.”

    Talking about the party’s relation with the establishment, Bilawal said: “We have never been interested in forging relations with the establishment, and we never will be,” adding that relations with the establishment are based on media speculation.

    PPP is set for a long march from Karachi to Islamabad on February 27 while PDM had announced its March on Pakistan Day.