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  • Driver who stopped train to get yogurt suspended

    An assistant driver of a train, who stopped the locomotive to fetch yogurt, has been suspended.

    Federal Minister for Railways Azam Swati took notice of the incident and immediately suspended train driver Rana Muhammad Shahzad and assistant driver Iftikhar Hussain, Ministry of Railways announced.

    The minister tweeted, “Such incidents will not be tolerated in future,” he said while warning that strict action would be initiated against anyone found involved in such activity in the future.

    In a viral video, the assistant driver can be seen carrying yogurt back to the train which was stopped for him to get off and get it.

    The train stopped near the Kahna Kacha railway station in Lahore division according to ARY News.

  • Broadcast rights of Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal wedding sold to Amazon Prime in Rs 186 Crore

    Bollywood’s hot couple, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal sold the coverage of their wedding to Amazon Prime for more than 186 Crore Pakistani Rupees. The couple is ensuring secrecy of their wedding functions set for this week at a Rajasthan fort.

    The couple finalised the deal with a giant streaming platform, Amazon Prime where they will showcase their four-day wedding functions held at Rajasthan. The wedding functions will reportedly premiere on the digital streaming site in early 2022.

    A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDAs) was also signed by the guests, to prevent leakage of any footage of their wedding ceremony before it is streamed on Amazon.

    Guests arrived to the venue on December 6 at Fort Barwara in Sawai Madhopur. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal warmly welcomed them with a special note.

    “We request you to please leave your mobile phones in your respective rooms and refrain from posting pictures or using social media for any of the ceremonies and events.”

    The bride and groom have also got secret codes in place for their 120 guests.

    The couple finalised the deal with a giant streaming platform, Amazon Prime where they will showcase their four-day wedding functions held at Rajasthan. The wedding functions will reportedly premiere on the digital streaming site in early 2022.

    A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDAs) was also signed by the guests, to prevent leakage of any footage of their wedding ceremony before it is streamed on Amazon.

    Guests arrived to the venue on December 6 at Fort Barwara in Sawai Madhopur. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal warmly welcomed them with a special note.

    “We request you to please leave your mobile phones in your respective rooms and refrain from posting pictures or using social media for any of the ceremonies and events.”

    The bride and groom have also got secret codes in place for their 120 guests.

  • Shah Rukh Khan themed dholak in Pakistan receives mixed responses

    Shah Rukh Khan themed dholak in Pakistan receives mixed responses

    A Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan (SRK)-themed dholak for a soon-to-be-married couple was arranged in Pakistan.

    The dholak is getting a lot of public attention after pictures from the event went viral on social media.

    The pictures and videos of the unique event show the guests wearing cut-outs of SRK and dancing to his songs.

    The masks were images from SRK’s various characters from his movies such as Devdas, Raees, Don, and many more.

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    This unique Shah Rukh Khan-themed dholak received mixed responses. Some people found it cute but it also received backlash for using Indian actor as a theme for a Pakistani wedding function. After the event went viral, videos of the event have been deleted by the user on Instagram.

    Here’s a look at the responses by the public given to this themed wedding function.

  • ‘Those who are unhappy with their wife opt for second marriage’: Capt Safdar

    ‘Those who are unhappy with their wife opt for second marriage’: Capt Safdar

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Captain (R) Safdar said that the men who are unhappy with their wives opt to get married again, adding that there is peace in his house.

    “Our grandmothers used to sing old folk songs like ‘Desan da Raja‘, what happened if Maryam [Nawaz] sang a song as well,” asked Captain Safdar while talking to the media outside the Supreme Court.

    Praising his wife Maryam as a great leader, Safdar said, “Leaders are leaders. They sing songs and anthems.”

    Talking about his son Junaid Safdar’s wedding, he said that he will sing songs and dance at his son’s wedding festivities. He revealed that the song ‘Vote ko izzat do‘ will also be played at the wedding.

    Safdar further revealed that close family, relatives and friends are invited to the wedding.

    When asked whether Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Asif Ali Zardari will be among the attendees at Junaid’s wedding or not, Safdar replied, “It is okay if Asif Zardari and Bilawal do not come to the wedding. Asif Zardari is in my heart and I will go to Bilawal’s wedding even if not invited.”

  • Indian army helicopter with Defence General Bipin Rawat on board crashes

    An Indian Army helicopter with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and other senior Indian defence officials on board crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on Wednesday.

    “An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu,” confirmed the Indian Air Force official Twitter account.

    Indian news agency ANI tweeted about the crash, saying that 14 people in total were on board the chopper, including the Indian defence assistant, IAF pilots and security commandos. 

    The latest visuals shared from the place of the crash clearly show the amount of damage done to the crash.

  • ‘Until actresses aren’t married, they are normal’, Faysal Quraishi reveals reasons for working with younger actresses

    ‘Until actresses aren’t married, they are normal’, Faysal Quraishi reveals reasons for working with younger actresses

    Actor Faisal Quraishi has said that the industry has taken a turn where the age gap between co-stars has become an issue. “Most actresses get married and are investing time in bringing up their children and some actresses working on sets are keeping a check on their kids. It is always difficult for girls because they have more responsibilities. We think that we run homes but actually the ladies do this job, they can keep home and work at the same time,” said Faysal.

    “I was recently working with Sunita Marshall and I always found her worried about her kids on the set. When I was working with Shaista, she also shared that she had a hard time focusing on her job since her kids were always on her mind, ” added Faysal.

    Faysal added that Iqra Aziz stopped working because she recently welcomed her son and she does not want to compromise on raising her child. “Until actresses aren’t married, they are normal. Take Iqra Aziz for instance. Iqra is an excellent actress but she stopped working after she had a child. I asked her what the issue is. And she said what can I do? And Yasir [Iqra’s husband] is constantly acting.”

    In the interview, Faysal also highlights that some people are very obsessed with social media. “Some actresses upload almost half the drama on Snapchat”.

  • ‘Is marrying for love a privilege?’ Armeena Khan asks Twitter

    ‘Is marrying for love a privilege?’ Armeena Khan asks Twitter

    Actor Armeena Khan took to Twitter to ask her followers a thought provoking question.

    “Is marrying for love a privilege? (This is not a statement but something the husband and I were discussing). What do you guys think?,” wrote the The Janaan actor in her tweet.

    https://twitter.com/ArmeenaRK/status/1467788227767640064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1467788227767640064%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftribune.com.pk%2Fstory%2F2332839%2Fpassion-and-privilege-armeena-asks-twitter-whether-love-marriages-are-a-luxury-few-can-afford

    Twitter users took time out to answer the question. Here are some of the answers Armeena received:

    “It is free will,” wrote actor Jamal Shah while giving his opinion.

    https://twitter.com/RiazAla02541406/status/1467802930845831169

    Armeena Khan, in February 2020, announced her marriage with Fesl Khan. The duo got engaged back in 2017.

  • PDM determined to hold long march three months from now

    PDM determined to hold long march three months from now

    Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is determined to hold a long march on Pakistan Day.

    The Opposition alliance on Tuesday pledged to reach Islamabad on March 23 and warned the authorities against any attempt to use force to prevent the marchers from entering the federal capital.

    “So far, we have decided to reach Islamabad. The duration of the stay will be decided [by the leadership] after reaching the capital,” said PDM spokesman Hafiz Hamdullah.

    “We will come. Stop us Asad Umar, if you can,” said Hamdullah, referring to Asad Umar’s statement where the latter said if PDM staged a long march to Islamabad to topple the government, “the people gathered in the public meeting will thrash you“.

    Meanwhile, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed had called out the PDM for announcing a long march on Pakistan Day as an “extremely irresponsible and immoral” move.

  • Pak vs Ban: Sajid Khan shines with an eight-wicket haul

    Pak vs Ban: Sajid Khan shines with an eight-wicket haul

    Pakistan’s off-spinner Sajid Khan has successfully put Pakistan in a position to win the second Test match against Bangladesh after he took eight wickets for 42 runs in one innings in a match that has largely been affected by rain. Pakistan enforced a follow-on after Bangladesh were bowled out for just 87 runs in their first innings and can manage a victory if the visitors bowl out the hosts today. Pakistan declared their first innings at 300.

    Sajid, Pakistan’s star bowler, has the fourth best bowling figures by a Pakistan bowler in a Test innings. The other three are: Abdul Qadir (9-56), Sarfaraz Nawaz (9-86) and Yasir Shah (8-41). Cricket statistician, Mazher Arshad, tweeted: “Sajid Khan’s 8-42 – the best bowling figures by an off-spinner in Tests since Muttiah Muralitharan’s 9-51 vs Zimbabwe in Kandy in 2002.”

    Pakistan lead the two-Test series 1-0 after winning the first Test against the hosts.

    Praise for Sajid Khan:

  • Afghan women make up half of BBC’s 100 women list for 2021

    The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has listed its 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2021.

    This year’s theme – ‘women who are hitting “reset”, playing their part to reinvent our world after the global pandemic has forced so many of us to reassess the way we live.’

    This list is devoted to half of the women from one country – Afghanistan. As recent episodes in the country have made headlines and left millions of Afghans questioning their future, rights groups have spoken up in fear that women freedom could be eroded for the foreseeable future under the Taliban.

    From women who work for girls’ education in Afghanistan to the women who portrayed Afghan women in the movies. The list includes:

    Some of the Afghan women on the list are anonymous.

    From women who work for girls’ education in Afghanistan to the women who portrayed Afghan women in the movies. The list includes:

    Pashtana Durrani- a teacher dedicated to innovation in education with a focus on girls’ rights. She has established schools in Kandahar.

    Razia Barakzai- since the Taliban she has been actively involved in marches in Kabul.

    Leena Alam- is renowned for her appearances in feminist television shows in Afghanistan.

    Sahar Fetrat- feminist activist Sahar Fetrat was a young refugee.

    Basira Paigham- working for LGBTQ+ rights in Afghanistan.

    Roya Sadat- first female director to emerge from the Taliban era in Afghanistan.