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  • Aag lagi basti mein, Khan apni masti mein; Imran wants dumbbells in jail

    Aag lagi basti mein, Khan apni masti mein; Imran wants dumbbells in jail

    Founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has submitted two applications in court, including one for the provision of dumbbells for exercise in jail on August 23.

    Khan’s legal counsel, Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, submitted the petitions during the 190 million pound graft case hearing.

    The second petition was regarding Khan’s signature on an official letter to his bank for an account statement.

    The court directed the jail authorities to act according to the rules, upon which the authorities refused to implement either request, citing jail manuals, Geo News reported.

  • BTS’ Suga ‘reflecting’ on disappointing fans with drunk e-scooter incident

    BTS’ Suga ‘reflecting’ on disappointing fans with drunk e-scooter incident

    A member of K-pop mega group BTS arrived at a South Korean police station Friday for questioning, telling reporters he was “very sorry” for driving an electric scooter while drunk.

    Suga, 31, was found by police lying on the ground next to his e-scooter late at night on August 6, with a blood alcohol level well over the legal limit.

    Wearing a black suit, Suga bowed in front of journalists outside the police station in Seoul’s fashionable Yongsan district.

    “I’m sorry, I’m very sorry. I sincerely reflect on the fact I caused disappointment to many fans and people. I will cooperate fully with the investigation. I am sorry again,” he said before entering the station.

    He did not answer reporters’ questions on the details of the case.

    The singer, currently performing mandatory military duties as a social service agent, has already revoked his driving licence and been fined.

    But he still needs to answer police questions as officers said he was too drunk to respond at the time of the incident.

    Suga has admitted to driving drunk and apologised to fans on social media.

    Experts said the punishment would depend on what kind of e-scooter he was driving.

    If he was riding a sophisticated e-scooter rather than a simple kick-board, Suga “could be punished for violating the Road Traffic Act”, lawyer Cha Hong-soon said.

  • Pishin blast leaves two children dead, 14 injured

    Pishin blast leaves two children dead, 14 injured

    A blast in Surkhab Chowk in Pishin, Balochistan has left two children dead and fourteen people injured, including two policemen and two women, the medical Superintendent of Pishin Civil Hospital, Dr Wakeel Sherani, told Dawn News.

    Pishin Station House Officer (SHO) Mujibur Rehman has confirmed the causalities.

    He also confirmed that the injured have been shifted to Pishin Civil Hospital.

    Two policemen were in critical condition, and doctors recommended transferring them to Quetta Hospital.

    “Apparently, explosive material was planted in a motorcycle,” SHO Rehman claims.

    He added, “Three vehicles were damaged after the bomb explosion”.

    Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said, “Terrorists are targeting innocent and innocent people to achieve their nefarious goals.”

    “Anti-society and anti-state elements do not deserve any concession,” Rind concluded.

  • Saba Qamar has an ‘odd habit’ and it will make you laugh

    Saba Qamar has an ‘odd habit’ and it will make you laugh

    Renowned actress Saba Qamar has a wicked sense of humour which surfaces up from time to time.

    She recently shared why she’s reluctant to wear expensive designer clothes.

    In an interview on a morning show, Saba Qamar talked about a unique habit that affects her fashion choices.

    “I have a strange habit of smelling people. Whenever someone passes by, I instinctively sniff them. I know it’s odd, but I have a susceptible nose,” she said.

    Saba explained that her strong focus on cleanliness is why she avoids costly designer outfits.

    She said, “I am very clean; I don’t compromise on cleanliness. I don’t like to wear designer clothes if I smell them.”

    She added, “Many people wear designer clothes on set, but I can leave things worth crores because of dirt.”

    “If I smell something unpleasant, I immediately refuse to wear the expensive designer clothes,” she said.

    Saba Qamar is best known for her roles in popular dramas like Baaghi, where she played Qandeel Baloch and Cheekh.

  • Which is Hina Dilpazir’s favourite role in ‘Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah’

    Which is Hina Dilpazir’s favourite role in ‘Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah’

    Veteran actress Hina Dilpazir has left an indelible mark in the entertainment drama industry with her remarkable talent and versatility.

    Recently Dilpazir appeared as a guest on ‘Hasna Mana Hai.’

    The host Tabish Hashmi asked, “Bulbulay has become your identity, but I feel that it shouldn’t be seen as just a small part. Personally, you deserve more recognition beyond Momo in ‘Bulbulay.”

    Hina Dilpazir replied, “No, no, I enjoy Bulbulay a lot.”

    Talking about the characters in Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah, Hina said, “There were 23 proper characters, and with all the small glimpses and appearances, they collectively add up to about 25.”

    Taking about her favourite character from Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah, she said, “My favorite role was Rooh Afza, I really enjoyed playing that character.”

    The drama Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah, written by Faseeh Bari Khan and directed by Mazhar Moin, aired on ARY Digital in 2012.

    In 2013 Hina Dilpazir was nominated for Lux Style awards for Best TV actress.

    Here some pictures of Hina Dilapzir playing different characters:

  • Main suspect in rocket launcher attack on Police killed

    Main suspect in rocket launcher attack on Police killed

    Punjab police have announced that the main culprit behind the lethal ambush against police that left 12 cops dead in the riverine area of Rahim Yar Khan was killed on Friday.

    The announcement came a day after the riverine bandits attacked a stranded police van with a rocket launcher in the Machka area of RYK district, leaving 12 dead and six injured.

    In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, the Punjab police said that bandit Bashir Shah had been killed in the action. At the same time, his accomplices, including Sanaullah Shar, Gada Ali, Kamlu Shar, Ramzan Shar and Gadi, were wounded.

    “The operation will continue until the perpetrators are eliminated,” the police statement said.

  • Shaheen Shah Afridi welcomes his first child

    Shaheen Shah Afridi welcomes his first child

    National team fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and his wife, Ansha Afridi, have welcomed their first child, a son.

    Pakistan team players, management, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are congratulating Shaheen on the new addition to his family.

    Shaheen married Ansha, the daughter of former captain Shahid Afridi, on February 3, 2023.

    He will leave for Karachi tomorrow night to join the team before the second Test match, after playing in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.

    The second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 3 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

  • PCB broadcast rights sold for almost half of allotted amount

    PCB broadcast rights sold for almost half of allotted amount

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sold its broadcast rights for matches to be played in Pakistan from August 2024 to December 2026 for just one billion and sixty crores, against an allocation of three billion and twenty crores, one billion and 48 crores less than the allocated price.

    According to Dawn News, PCB announced last week that it would give the broadcasting rights of all its home international cricket matches to the consortium of ARY and Tower Sports for 28 months.

    During this time, Pakistan will host a total of 11 Test matches, including seven Test matches to be played in the 2024-25 season.

    In addition, the Pakistani team will play 26 ODIs, 24 T20 International matches, and a tri-lateral ODI series during the same period.

    Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) has also profited as it later acquired the broadcasting rights by sub-licensing from the consortium for 50 crores.

    The Consortium and PTV remained profitable, while the cricket board failed to capitalize on the prosperous cricket season.

    The board could cancel the bidding process and issue another tender if it receives an offer lower than its desired amount to get the minimum allocated price, but the board settled on the consortium’s offer.

    Reportedly federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar used his influence to obtain PTV broadcast rights. Despite this, PCB’s bid committee awarded the broadcast rights to the highest bidder.

    Dawn said, “When contacted, the cricket board declined to provide details of the amount, saying that due to confidentiality. We cannot confirm the amount allocated or the individual bids; however, we can confirm that the broadcasting rights have been sold at double price compared to previous years (FTP 2021 to 2024).”

    However, according to Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) rules and regulations, such information can be shared with the public.

  • Syed Noor and Resham’s controversy takes a new turn

    Syed Noor and Resham’s controversy takes a new turn

    The long-standing feud between Pakistani filmmaker Syed Noor and actress Resham has taken a new turn, with both parties engaging in a heated exchange of words. The controversy began when Syed Noor labelled Resham a “bad luck artist” in a podcast, prompting a strong response from the actress.

    Resham denied the claim, stating that Syed Noor had offered her lead roles, only to withdraw them later. She also accused Syed Noor of sabotaging her career and claimed that it was not Rusksana Noor, Syed Noor’s wife, who introduced her to the industry but rather her talent and hard work.

    The situation escalated when Syed Noor appeared on Suno TV’s podcast, claiming that Resham had approached him at an award show, requesting film roles. However, Resham denied the claim, stating that she never asked Syed Noor for work.

    The controversy has sparked a heated debate in the Pakistani entertainment industry, with fans and industry insiders alike weighing in on the issue. The question on everyone’s mind is: what’s next for Syed Noor and Resham? Will they resolve their differences, or will the controversy continue to make headlines?

    As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is certain – this controversy has brought to light the complexities and challenges of the Pakistani film industry. With both parties refusing to back down, it remains to be seen how this will end. Will Resham respond to Syed Noor’s latest claims, or will she choose to ignore them? Only time will tell.

  • ‘Sticking to Pakistan made me a superstar’, says Fahad Mustafa

    ‘Sticking to Pakistan made me a superstar’, says Fahad Mustafa

    Renowned actor Fahad Mustafa believes he became a superstar only because other actors went to India to work in Bollywood.

    In a recent interview, Fahad Mustafa shared the secret behind his success and the advice he received from his mentor, Humayun Saeed.

    “I consider Humayun bhai my mentor. He taught me years ago that Indian projects are temporary. In the end, our industry is what matters,” Fahad said. “And he was right.”

    The ‘Jeeto Pakistan’ host added, “Indian and Turkish series will come and go, but Humayun Saeed and I have been here, and we’ll stay here.”

    He joked, “Everyone else went to India; I stayed and became a superstar because there was no one here to compete with. Now, everyone is going to Turkey, but I’m still here. Insha Allah, He will make me a megastar.”

    We think Fahad is wrong. With that much talent at his disposal, he would have become a superstar even if the competition had not gone to India for work.

    Fahad Mustafa also shared some advice: “You just need to have faith in your audience. Believe in your people and help them grow.”

    On the work front, Fahad Mustafa has made his acting comeback after nine years with the popular serial ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum,’ co-starring Hania Aamir and Emmad Irfani.