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  • ‘Hilarious, Who are they to off-air me’: Shoaib Akhtar reacts to PTV taking him off-air

    ‘Hilarious, Who are they to off-air me’: Shoaib Akhtar reacts to PTV taking him off-air

    Shoaib Akhtar has reacted to the news of PTV Sports’ decision to take him and Dr Nauman Niaz off-air after the on-air spat between the two.

    Shoaib Akhtar tweeted: “Well, that’s hilarious. I resigned in front of 220 million Pakistanis & billions across the world. Is PTV crazy or what? Who are they to off-air me?”

    Earlier it was reported that PTV has taken Dr Nauman Niaz off-air after he had a hot exchange of words with Shoaib Akhtar during the live transmission of the Pakistan and New Zealand match, sources have revealed to Geo News.

    Read more- ‘I resign from PTV’: Shoaib Akhtar, Nauman Niaz exchange hot words on air

    The judgement was made based on the recommendations of a PTV inquiry committee set up to look into the issue.

    As per Geo News, the recommendation to take Dr Nauman off air was presented during a meeting of the inquiry committee in which the managing director of the state broadcaster, along with other higher-ups, was present. The inquiry committee had interviewed both Shoaib Akhtar and Dr Nauman.

    The committee was formed after Dr Nauman Niaz and Shoaib Akhtar indulged in a tense and aggressive banter in a live show, after which Shoaib resigned on air.

    Read more- Shoaib Akhtar vs Nauman Niaz: Whose side is Twitter is on?

    Akhtar was giving his opinion on Haris Rauf and mistakenly took Shaheen Shah Afridi’s name. Nauman corrected him and after a heated exchange, Nauman asked the former pacer to leave. Shoaib resigned from the show and later he explained the reason why he did that on social media.

  • ‘Badshah ka royal Jashan’, Shah Rukh Khan hosts an extravagant bash after son Aryan’s bail

    Bollywood superstar hosted a celebratory bash for Son Aryan Khan after his bail. The bash was attended by close friends and family members.

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    Don 2 star’s fans also celebrated the good news outside his house.

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    The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted bail to Aryan Khan and co-accused Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha in plea against rejection of their bail applications by a special NDPS court in the cruise ship drug bust case.

    Opposing Aryan’s bail plea during the HC hearing on Thursday, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) counsel ASG Anil Singh said applicant Aryan Khan is not a first-hand consumer but a regular consumer of drugs for the last two years. He also pointed out that Aryan was found in ‘conscious possession’ of contraband. “There is a case that a person might not have consumed the drug, but if he’s in possession of it, he can be booked under NDPS, accused Aryan was found in conscious possession of contraband,” Singh argued.

    On Wednesday, Senior Advocate Amit Desai, representing co-accused and Aryan’s friend Arbaaz Merchant, argued before the single-judge bench of Justice Nitin W Sambre that the NCB’s arrests in the case were “illegal” because the agency failed to follow procedure under section 41A of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which mandates the investigating officer to issue notice of appearance prior to arrest. Desai also contended that WhatsApp chats were not admissible in court, according to previous High Court judgments and provisions of the Indian Evidence Act.

  • ‘Will not allow facts to be distorted’: TLP asks Sheikh Rasheed to reveal details of negotiations

    Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has asked the Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed to reveal the negotiations [between the government and the banned organisation] saying that they will “not allow the facts to be distorted”, reports Geo News.

    The banned outfit’s spokesman Saddam Bukhari said, “One side of the picture should not be shown regarding negotiations with the government. Our only demand from day one was that the French ambassador be deported.”

    Previously, Rasheed, rejecting this demand stated, “TLP’s demand of expelling the French Embassy and ambassador has a lot of complications attached to it. We are the largest nuclear force in the Islamic world. The world is conspiring to sanction us.”

    According to Bukhari, the rest of the demands were put forward by the group due to a clash with the law enforcement agencies and claimed that the talks between the state and TLP will continue in Islamabad. Moreover, he added that their caravan is on its way to Islamabad.

    A TLP activist claimed that the protests are the beauty of democracy and that ministers should avoid bullying. According to him, they always have been peaceful but the government has always used force.

    Bukhari blamed the government for creating difficulties for the public. He also alleged that militants are those who staged a sit-in in the capital Islamabad for 126 days and attacked the Pakistan Television (PTV) and Parliament buildings.

    As per the media outlet sources, earlier, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan had said that the government “will not allow violence for political purposes.”

    During the meeting, the premier was briefed on the march then the government decided not to allow protesters to march beyond Jhelum.

    Prior to this, the interior minister said that the Rangers were being called in Punjab for 60 days to maintain law and order in the province.

  • PM Imran Khan calls National Security Committee meeting on Friday

    PM Imran Khan calls National Security Committee meeting on Friday

    Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry took to Twitter and announced, “In view of the current situation due to the unlawful activities of the banned party [Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP)], Prime Minister Imran Khan will convene a meeting of the National Security Committee tomorrow, Friday.

    Inspector General of Punjab Police (IGP) Rao Sardar Ali on Wednesday called the situation alarming, saying it was a matter of serious concern that the violent protesters of the banned TLP were armed with weapons and opened straight fire on police.

    Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday in a hard-hitting press conference on TLP’s ongoing protests, said, “No one has the guts to blackmail the state.”

  • Humayun, Ahmad and others call-out Nauman Niaz, support Shoaib Akhtar

    Humayun, Ahmad and others call-out Nauman Niaz, support Shoaib Akhtar

    Celebrities including Humayun Saeed, Ahmad Ali Butt and Ali Zafar have voiced their support for the legendary former speedster Shoaib Akhtar after he was insulted on a PTV show with anchor Dr Nauman Niaz Tuesday night.

    Akhtar resigned on-air and walked off the show later.

    Many came to Akhtar’s defence after the incident:

    The Punjab Nahi Jaoungi star said: “Arguments happen during TV shows but no host tells their guest to leave. That was no way to address any guest, let alone one of the biggest international stars Pakistan has ever produced. What happened, happened; Dr Noman should have at the very least apologised to @shoaib100mph.”

    While Ahmad Ali Butt called out Nauman for not handling the situation well as a host and he also added that “no matter what the excuse is, you can not insult them (the guests).”

    The Jawani Phir Nahi Aani actor also urged Nauman to apologise from Shoaib Akhtar.

    Not only him, but the netizens are also very angry at Nauman for insulting the legend and demand his apology from the former.

  • ‘PM Khan was not aware of government’s agreement with TLP in November 2020’: Faisal Vawda

    ‘PM Khan was not aware of government’s agreement with TLP in November 2020’: Faisal Vawda

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Vawda, while speaking on Samaa News programme, ‘Nadeem Malik Live’, revealed that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan was not aware of the government’s agreement with Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), which was signed in November 2020.

    Faisal Vawda’s comments come in reference to the TLP announcement in November 2020 that the government accepted all its four demands and released a copy of the handwritten agreement carrying signatures of Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Noorul Qadri, then-Interior Minister Ijaz Shah, and Islamabad deputy commissioner.

    Faisal, while speaking to anchorperson Nadeem Malik, said, “PM was not informed. PM’s consent was not in this agreement. I am referring to the first agreement, I don’t know the details of the second one.”

    Malik questioned Vawda, “Why wasn’t he [PM] aware?”

    “If I have been sent for negotiations, I will do as I see fit as per the situation and inform PM later of what happened,” added Vawda.

    “This can only happen if the PM has empowered you, otherwise you can’t,” interjected Malik.

    “No, why did I go to negotiate then? If I am bogus, I cannot do anything, why did I go?” responded Vawda.

    Later, Faisal Vawda took to Twitter and said, “The ministers who went for the negotiations with the TLP should take the responsibility themselves, rather than putting it on the prime minister.”

    However, the PTI leader deleted the tweet after some time.

  • Rangers In Punjab For 60 Days

    Rangers In Punjab For 60 Days









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    Subah Bakhair ,*|MERGE1|*. It’S October 28 and Thursday. Have a productive day! 

    This week feels likes forever, doesn’t it? October was a long month and a lot of ups and downs happened in the past few days. But I guess it is just a phase and this too shall pass. But hey, I am not upset because I am still not over Pakistan’s win against India and New Zealand. 

    Yesterday, Asad Umar announced that Pakistan recorded the lowest Covid positivity ratio. Isn’t this wonderful news? 

    Finally, Covid cases are going down. 

     
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    STORY OF MY LIFE 

    STORIES YOU CAN’T MISS… 

     Rangers in Punjab for 60 days 

    Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said that the Rangers were being called in Punjab for 60 days to maintain law and order in the province. The decision comes after recent clashes with the banned outfit. 

    What happened? TLP rejects any negotiations: Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) leader Syed Sarwar Shah Saifi said, “Sheikh Rasheed lied yesterday that matters have been resolved. He also lied about contact [with us] at 8 pm — from them till now no government official, including Sheikh, has contacted [us].”

    Saifi said the demands would increase if more blood was spilt and the nation would be “rid of this dishonest, lying and hypocritical government”. He said it would be better if the agreement was abided by and TLP chief Saad Hussain Rizvi was released so the group could go back. 

    Previously, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said that the negotiations were going well but he said that the govt cannot expel the French ambassador as demanded by the TLP. 

    Fawad’s statement: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry in a hard-hitting press conference on TLP ongoing protests, said, “No one has the guts to blackmail the state.”

    “TLP will be treated as a militant party and not a political party in Pakistan. Other institutions [in Pakistan] should also realise their role in this matter. It is the duty of all the institutions to fulfil their duty in this regard,” he said.

    He called TLP a terrorist organisation.  

    This situation is getting worse day by day. I hope this matter resolves soon without any bloodshed. 
     

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     After PM Khan’s visit, Saudi Arabia revives $3 billion financial support to Pak

    Saudi Arabia has agreed to revive its financial support to Pakistan, including about $3 billion in safe deposits and $1.2bn to $1.5bn worth of oil supplies on deferred payments. 

    PM Khan’s gratitude Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman for supporting Pakistan with the deposit in the State Bank of Pakistan extending the oil facility on deferred payment.

    The news came after PM Khan’s three visit to Saudi Arabia, where he went to attend the launch ceremony of the Middle East Green Initiative Summit in Riyadh.

    How would this help? The facility is expected to help Pakistan convince the International Monetary Fund  (IMF) about its financing plan.

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       Indian college suspends 3 Kashmiri students for praising Pakistan players on WhatsApp

    Three students of occupied Kashmir have been suspended by an Indian college in Agra for posting a WhatsApp status celebrating Pakistan’s win against India in the T20 World Cup on Sunday. 

    Details: The students — Arsheed Yousef, Inayat Altaf Sheikh, Showkat Ahmed Ganai — from Raja Balwant Singh Engineering Technical Campus in Bichpuri, were suspended by the college. 

    The college referred to it as an act of “indiscipline” to praise Pakistani players following the victory. 

    Other cases: In another incident, several Kashmiri students were beaten up by students of UP and Bihar in Punjab’s Sangrur. The attackers claimed the Kashmiris were supporting the Pakistan team.

    And a couple of days ago, two cases under the tough anti-terror law were filed against medical students in Srinagar who celebrated India’s defeat. 

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    The Punjab Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to include ‘finality of Prophethood’ in the Nikkahnama ( Marriage Certificate), reports Geo News.

    Ghana Ali breaks silence on why she tied the knot with a married man

    Actor Ghana Ali has replied back to a fan who asked her that why did she marry an already married man.

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     1.#PakvsNz

     Pakistan beat Kiwis on Tuesday by 5 wickets. 

    2. #ShoaibAkhtar

    The former cricketer was trending after he resigned on air from PTV due to a heated argument with anchor Dr Nauman Niaz.

    3.#PakvsNewzealand

    It seems like Pakistanis are still celebrating this victory.

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  • ‘Regressive, copied’: Abrar-ul-Haq criticised for song with Saba Qamar

    ‘Regressive, copied’: Abrar-ul-Haq criticised for song with Saba Qamar

    Singer turned politician Abrar Ul Haq has released his new song ‘Begum Shak Karti Ha’, which features actor Saba Qamar. The song has been receiving criticism over his song with people calling it the copy of rhyme ‘Baby Baby Shark’, which the singer earlier criticised. Netizens have also slammed the lyrics of the song for being sexist and regressive.

    The Billo crooner has dedicated the song to the people, “who are too much married!”

    People on social media are calling the song problematic.

    Have a look at some of the reactions:

    In August, the singer criticised young mothers for giving gadgets in children’s hands and ignoring their nurturing while singing Baby Shark at a convention to mark Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) three years performance.

  • Female martial artist beats passenger ‘after he sexually harassed, rubbed himself against her’

    Female martial artist beats passenger ‘after he sexually harassed, rubbed himself against her’

    A martial artist in Brazil beat a man and put him in a chokehold in a bus after he allegedly sexually harassed her.

    As per reports, the woman was going back to her home from the gym on October 20 when she was allegedly harassed in the city of Belem.

    A video recorded by another passenger on the bus showed the alleged victim, who practices Muay Thai and capoeira, placing the man in a rear chokehold. She can be seen grabbing the man around the neck from behind.  

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    Read More: Student in US harrased for highlighting Palestinians, Uighurs in her graduation speech

    A police report stated that the man had allegedly tried to take advantage of the busy bus to rub his genitals against the woman from behind.

    He even allegedly unzipped his trousers while committing the act, according to the report.

  • ‘Will take the knee’: Quinton de Kock apologises after ignoring team directives

    ‘Will take the knee’: Quinton de Kock apologises after ignoring team directives

    South African wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock has apologised to his teammates and fans for the “hurt, confusion, and anger” he caused by refusing to follow a CSA directive to take the knee at the T20 World Cup and sitting out the game against the West Indies, reported ESPN Cricinfo.

    In a statement released on Thursday morning, de Kock explained that his decision not to take the knee on Tuesday was a response to feeling “like my rights were taken away when I was told what we had to do in the way that we were told” by the CSA board. However, after an “emotional” conversation between the board and the players last night, he has a “better understanding of their intentions” and “will love nothing more than to play cricket for my country again”.

    It means de Kock has made himself available for selection for the rest of the tournament, which for South Africa, resumes on Saturday against Sri Lanka.

    He recognised that he has dominated the cricket conversation in the last 48 hours, although he said that was unintentional. “I never ever wanted to make this a Quinton issue,” de Kock’s statement read. “I understand the importance of standing against racism, and I also understand the responsibility of us as players to set an example. If me taking a knee helps to educate others, and makes the lives of others better, I am more than happy to do so.”

    De Kock was the only player in the South African squad who had previously chosen not to make any gesture in support of anti-racism and said that that was because he “didn’t understand why I had to prove it (his feelings on antiracism) with a gesture, when I live and learn and love people from all walks of life every day,” he said.