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  • NAB Amendment Ordinance 2021 promulgated

    NAB Amendment Ordinance 2021 promulgated

    President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday signed an ordinance that sharply reduces the jurisdiction of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and enables the president to reappoint the incumbent NAB chairman or extend his tenure, reports Dawn.

    Federal Law Minister Barrister Dr Farogh Naseem and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain earlier held a press conference and explained that the law would enable NAB to focus on mega corruption cases.

    The salient features of the ordinance, as reported by Dawn, are: the National Acco­untability Second Ame­n­dment Ordinance 2021 has amplified the Opposition’s role in the appointment of the NAB chairman.

    “All matters pertaining to Federal, Provincial or Local taxation, other levies or imposts, including refunds, or loss of exchequer pertaining to taxation will be dealt with in accordance with the revenue or banking laws and will be transferred from the accountability courts to the courts of competent jurisdiction.”

    “NAB cannot proceed against any person or entity who, or transaction in relation thereto, which are not directly or indirectly connected with the holder of a public office…procedural lapses in any public or governmental work, project or scheme, unless it is shown that a holder of public office or any other person has been conferred or has received any monetary or another material benefit from that particular public or governmental work.”

    “The ordinance has amended Sub-section (b) of Section (6) of the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) to grant extension in the tenure of the NAB chairman by excluding the word non-extendable from the statute.”

    “However, it has retained the proviso that makes consultation between the Opposition leader and the leader of the house in the National Assembly on the appointment of NAB chairman but states that the president would consult both of them.”

    “The ordinance has increased the role of the Opposition and enhanced the parliamentary oversight as it has provided a forum of a 12-member parliamentary committee in case the consultation between the Prime Minister and the Opposition leader proves futile.”

    “The ordinance has enhanced the authority of prosecutor general of NAB empowering him to play a crucial role in advising the chairman to file or withdraw any reference from the court. It has also allowed the accountability court to grant bail to any accused.”

  • Alizeh Shah reacts to comments on viral shoot with Muneeb Butt

    Alizeh Shah reacts to comments on viral shoot with Muneeb Butt

    Actor Alizeh Shah took to Instagram to share a hilarious response from her fan on her latest shoot. The netizen mistakenly thought that Alizeh and Muneeb Butt have actually gotten married and extended his best wishes to the pair.

    The Ehd-e-Wafa diva had a hilarious reaction to the situation.

    The Daldal duo did a photoshoot for a designer’s bridal collection.

    Alizeh has worked with Muneeb in drama serial Daldal, she also played Aiman’s sister in Ishq Tamasha.

    Earlier the Tanaa Banaa star issued a clarification regarding wedding rumours with her Jo Tu Chahay co-star Imran Abbas.

    ”We are not married and it’s a big rumour, I don’t know why people come up with these kinds of ideas.”

    Alizeh Shah Biography - Age, Family, Education, Dramas- Alizeh Shah Wiki - Showbiz Hut

    Muneeb is married to actress Aiman Khan and has an adorable daughter, Amal.

    Aiman Khan opens up about her chemistry with Muneeb Butt

    On the work front, Alizeh will be seen next in Lekin opposite Ali Rehman Khan whereas Muneeb is currently featuring in Baddua co-starring Amar Khan.

  • ‘Human rights activist’ yells at restaurant chef who asked for her vaccination certificate

    A woman at Okra Test Kitchen in Karachi yelled at a chef who reportedly asked her for her Covid vaccination certificate.

    The video shows the woman, who was not even wearing a mask, filming the chef and arguing with him. The woman can be heard saying, “Who are you to ask me about my medical record?” She also accused the chef of being in violation of the Constitution of Pakistan because he was asking for her medical records.

    The woman called herself a “human rights activist” while exiting the venue.

    Twitterati were quick enough to call out the woman for misbehaving with the chef.

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  • PM Khan, CM Buzdar, Babar Azam and others extend prayers after powerful quake jolts Balochistan

    PM Khan, CM Buzdar, Babar Azam and others extend prayers after powerful quake jolts Balochistan

    Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar, captain of Pakistan cricket team Babar Azam along with other cricketers and politicians have extended their prayers after a powerful earthquake of 5.9-magnitude hit several cities of Balochistan early Thursday morning.

    Taking to Twitter, PM Khan directed all federal departments to fully assist the Balochistan government in provision of relief to the earthquake victims.

    Prime Minister said the federal government will extend all possible assistance to Balochistan government in this difficult hour.

    CM Buzdar said that he is saddened by the loss of life and property caused by the earthquake in Balochistan.

    “In this hour of sorrow, we stand with our brothers and are ready to assist the Balochistan government in every possible way in rescue activities,” he said in a tweet.

    “Terrible to wake up to this sad news. Prayers with the lovely and brave people of Balochistan. I hope and pray that the situation remains under control with immediate rescue efforts. Stay safe and strong, Balochistan,” said Babar while extending his prayers on Twitter.

    Other cricketers also extended their prayers and wishes on Twitter.

    President Dr Arif Alvi expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in Harnai, Balochistan.

    In a tweet, he condoled with the bereaved families and prayed for the departed souls.

    A strong earthquake in different parts of Balochistan killed at least 20 people and injured more than 300 others.

    According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), most of the deceased are children.

    The quake affected Quetta, Sibi, Harnai, Pishin, Qila Saifullah, Chaman, Ziarat and Zhob in Balochistan. The magnitude of the quake was measured at 5.9 on the Richter scale.

    Meanwhile, Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan shared a helpline number on Twitter for complaints and assistance.

    He also shared the pictures of the rescue mission by the government departments and Pakistan Army.

  • Video: BJP minister’s son crushes protesting farmers with his car in India

    Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Union Minister of State Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish has been named in the police complaint for running over protesting farmers and locals with his car, reports The Hindustan Times

    The incident took place in Uttar Pradesh’s (UP) Lakhimpur Kher, which resulted in eight people’s death.

    A longer version of the video that emerged on social media on Tuesday shows an SUV mowing down people. According to farm groups, a Mahindra Thar owned by Mishra knocked down them.

    Farm leader Rakesh Tikai, while demanding the resignation of the minister, said, “The government has to dismiss the minister, arrest his son and fulfill its promises timely.”

    “It all happened in front of me. My father was knocked down by the vehicle from behind. I tried to hold him but couldn’t do anything,” said 14-year-old Rajdeep Singh, whose father Daljeet was one of the victims.

    However, the minister told NDTV that the vehicle which ran over the farmers was his but neither he nor his son was present at the spot when the incident happened.

    In his interview, the minister stated, “As far as the vehicle is concerned, I was clear that my driver was killed, two workers were killed. One worker escaped, three workers are injured, and after that, the car stopped there.”

    With the video being widely shared on different social media platforms, people are enraged and demanding strict action

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    The incident happened when a group of protesting farmers tried to block Mishra and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya from visiting Tikonia area of Kheri as they were reportedly upset over a recent speech by the Union Minister.

  • ‘Took off lehenga on road, unprofessional and careless’: Mohsin Naveed Ranjha blasts Sadaf Kanwal

    ‘Took off lehenga on road, unprofessional and careless’: Mohsin Naveed Ranjha blasts Sadaf Kanwal

    Popular designer Mohsin Naveed Ranjha recently opened up in an interview about the unprofessional behaviour of Pakistani celebrities. He cited an experience with supermodel and actor Sadaf Kanwal after one of his shows in Sri Lanka.

    Mohsin Naveed Ranjha Spills The Tea on Sadaf Kanwal and Her 'Unprofessional' Attitude - Lens

    He said, “Once, we were shooting in Sri Lanka with two Indian models and two Pakistani models Aimal Khan and Sadaf Kanwal. Sadaf took off my lehenga in the middle of the road and left it there after completing her work.”

    “Sadaf was trying to prove that she was better than the rest of the people out there,” he added.

    “She was wearing leggings underneath, but she did not need to be so carefree with my clothes. I think Sadaf was trying to prove that she was better than the rest of the people out there. All the other models took off their clothes after the shoot, hung them in zippered bags, and returned them to me”, he concluded.

    He praised Bollywood star Ranveer Singh for his professionalism.

    Mohsin Naveed Ranjha talks about working with Ranveer Singh - Fashion - Edition
  • Komal Aziz meets Bollywood’s Sanjay Dutt in America

    Komal Aziz meets Bollywood’s Sanjay Dutt in America

    Actor Komal Aziz Khan ran into Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt in the US where she’s vacationing with her friends.

    Taking to her Instagram stories, the Raaz-e-Ulfat diva posted a picture with Vastaav actor who recently recovered from cancer.

    Sanjay was in US for his treatment.

    Meanwhile Komal continues to treat her fans with pictures from her holidays in the US.

    During her trip, the actress has visited several American cities as she explored local restaurants, tourists destination and beaches. 

  • ‘Reduce intake of sugar and bread,’ Ali Amin Gandapur’s response to rising inflation

    ‘Reduce intake of sugar and bread,’ Ali Amin Gandapur’s response to rising inflation

    Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur, while addressing a gathering in Azad Kashmir said, “Today we say that sugar has become expensive. Can’t we sacrifice a little and reduce the quantity of sugar in our tea and eat less bread?”

    He was referring to the rising inflation in the country.

    “Have we become so selfish that we can not sacrifice a little for our nation? If there is nine per cent inflation, I eat 100 bites of bread, can’t I eat nine fewer bites of the bread and give this sacrifice for my nation?”

    “Now we need to make a decision. Whether we want freedom and a tax-free nation for our children, not the kind where we worry that we have to pay back to America and not be fearful of drone attacks,” said Gandapur.

  • ‘I miss you’: Sanam Jung shares how husband Qasam contacted her during social media outage

    ‘I miss you’: Sanam Jung shares how husband Qasam contacted her during social media outage

    Actor and morning show host Sanam Jung has shared her conversation with husband Qasam amidst the social outage on Monday. The Alvida star revealed that Qasam contacted her via email.

    Taking to Instagram stories, the Dil e Muztar diva shared an email sent by Qasam in which he was saying that they have to communicate in an old school ways.

    “I just got to LA (Los Angelis). What’s going on? Where are you? I miss you,” he wrote in the mail.

    While the Qarar star captioned that she is only a flight away.

    “And that’s how he managed to connect with me,” she wrote.

    On the work front, Jung was last seen in Hum TV’s Eid Telefilm Hona Tha Pyar, opposite Arslan Naseer.

  • WHO approves world’s first Malaria vaccine

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed the widespread rollout of the first malaria vaccine with the experts hoping that it could save tens of thousands of children’s lives each year across Africa.

    Hailing it as “an historic day”, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that after a successful pilot programme in three African countries, the RTS,S vaccine should be made available more widely.

    The WHO recommendation is for RTS,S – or Mosquirix – a vaccine developed by British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline.

    “This is a vaccine developed in Africa by African scientists and we’re very proud,” said Ghebreyesus.

    According to European Medicines Agency, Mosquirix is a vaccine that can be administered to children aged 6 weeks to 17 months to help protect against malaria.

     It also helps protect against infection of the liver with the hepatitis B virus, but European Medicines Agency warns that the vaccine should not be used only for this purpose.

    The vaccine was developed by GlaxoSmithKline in 1987. However, it does face challenges: Mosquirix requires up to four doses, and its protection fades after several months.

    Still, scientists hope that the vaccine could have a major impact against malaria in Africa.

    Since 2019, 2.3 million doses of Mosquirix have been administered to infants in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi in a large-scale pilot programme coordinated by WHO.