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  • Alizeh Shah gets another tattoo, flaunts it for her fans

    Alizeh Shah gets another tattoo, flaunts it for her fans

    Actress Alizeh Shah took to social media to post multiple pictures of herself at an exotic and scenic outdoor location. The Ehad-e-wafa actress flaunted her latest tattoo in the image that consists of flying birds.

    There’s no update yet if the tattoo is temporary or permanent.

    The Tanaa Banaa diva revealed another tattoo for her fans last week.

    Read More: Alizeh Shah flaunts her tattoo in latest pictorial outing

    The Daldal diva created waves with her appearance on the red carpet of 5th Hum Style Awards.

    Alizeh posted pictures from a family photoshoot done post the awards show. She is seen enjoying posing with her mother and brother.

  • Pakistan on FATF grey list because of ‘Narendra Modi’s govt’, Pak to take action

    Pakistan on FATF grey list because of ‘Narendra Modi’s govt’, Pak to take action

    Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar admitted that Pakistan is on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) because of the “efforts of Narendra Modi’s government”.

    Jaishankar, while addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal efforts made on forums like G20 or G7 made nations realise that terrorism is everyone’s problem.”

    “FATF, as all of you know, keep a check on fundings for terrorism and deals with black money supporting terrorism. Due to us, Pakistan is under the lens of FATF and it was kept [on] the grey list. We have been successful in pressurising Pakistan and the fact that Pakistan’s behaviour has changed is because of pressure put by India by various measures. Also terrorists from LeT and Jaish, India’s efforts through UN, have come under sanctions,” Jaishankar reportedly told the BJP leaders, according to The Print.

    The Foreign Office (FO) responded by saying that the Indian foreign minister’s statement that the Modi government had ensured Pakistan remained on the FATF grey list had vindicated Pakistan’s longstanding stance on “India’s negative role” in the global financial watchdog.

    “Pakistan has always been highlighting to the international community the politicisation of FATF and undermining of its processes by India. The recent Indian statement is just further corroboration of its continued efforts to use an important technical forum for its narrow political designs against Pakistan,” read the FO statement.

    “While Pakistan has been sincerely and constructively engaged with FATF during the implementation of the action plan, India has left no stone unturned in casting doubts on Pakistan’s progress through disgraceful means,” said the FO statement.

    “Following the recent confession by [the] Indian government, India’s credentials for assessing Pakistan in FATF as co-chair of the Joint Group or for that matter any other country are subject to questions, which we urge FATF to look into,” the statement said.

    On June 25, FATF President Dr Marcus Pleyer said Pakistan would remain on the grey list till it addresses the single remaining item on the original action plan agreed to in June 2018 as well as all items on a parallel action plan handed out by the watchdog’s regional partner — the Asia Pacific Group (APG) — in 2019.

  • Case registered against thieves for stealing hockey, ball from statue of Samiullah Khan

    Case registered against thieves for stealing hockey, ball from statue of Samiullah Khan

    Bahawalpur Police on Sunday registered a case against unknown thieves who stole a hockey stick and ball from the statue of former hockey player Samiullah Khan.

    As per reports, Bahawalpur Cantt Police Station has initiated the investigation with the help of CCTV footage.

    The administration has put a new hockey stick and ball, restoring the statue to its original condition.

    The theft occurred in less than two weeks after the statue of hockey player Samiullah was set up at a crossing to honour him.

    Read More: ‘I respect all women’: Abdul Razzaq responds to criticism for his comments on Nida Dar

    An investigation is underway and the police have started conducting raids to arrest the suspects.

    Samiullah Khan played for Pakistan between 1973 and 1982. At the FIH World Cups, he was a member of two winning teams: 1978 and 1982. Khan won silver from the 1975 World Cup. He participated only in one Olympics in 1976 where Pakistan won bronze. Khan scored 55 goals in international hockey, including 12 in four World Cup appearances.

  • Minal Khan, Ahsan Mohsin continue their weekend ritual, are inseparable

    Minal Khan, Ahsan Mohsin continue their weekend ritual, are inseparable

    Celebrity couple of Ahsan Mohsin Ikram and Minal Khan continued their weekend ritual of hanging out together and going out for a romantic drive and continental cuisine in Karachi.

    The Pyar Ke Sadqay actor took to social media to share his ladylove’s pictures from the outing. The Jalan diva flaunted fun vibes and even posed for his man’s Instagram stories. She also posted Ahsan’s glimpse from their Saturday dinner.

    The couple recently received backlash for driving without wearing seatbelts by activist and Wasim Akram’s wife, Shaniera Akram.

    Read More: ‘The song won’t be cute if she sings it in hospital’: Shaniera Akram schools Minal Khan and Ahsan Moshin

    On the work front, Minal can be seen currently in Ishq Hai co-starring Danish Taimoor and Azekah Daniel.

  • Court temporarily restricts Careem from calling its drivers ‘captains’

    Court temporarily restricts Careem from calling its drivers ‘captains’

    A civil court in Rawalpindi has restricted Careem, a private ride-hailing service, from calling its drivers ‘Captains’ after an airline pilot filed a petition against it, reports Dawn.

    Labeeb Ahmed, a pilot by profession who filed the complaint, says he has faced “humiliation and disgrace” over sharing his job title with the ride-hailing company’s staff.

    Furthermore, he stated that due to this, he felt intimidated and argued that the title of captain should either be reserved for a pilot or an officer of the armed forces.

    In his defence, he added that due to this use of the term “captain” for Careem drivers, he has to bear the jokes as people often confuse his job title with Careem captains. This has shattered his confidence very much.

    Civil Judge Rawalpindi Rao Ejaz Ahmed Awan restricted Careem for not using this word until the next hearing and ordered the company to submit its response by July 31.

  • ‘Syra is like a daughter because she is Nooreh’s mother’: Behroz Sabzwari breaks his silence

    ‘Syra is like a daughter because she is Nooreh’s mother’: Behroz Sabzwari breaks his silence

    Veteran actor Behroz Sabzwari has finally opened up on the difficult phase that his family went through because of his son’s split with actress Syra Yousuf. The Diyar-e-dil star confessed that 2020 was indeed a difficult time for his family as so much was happening on the personal front.

    He revealed that Syra is like a daughter to them as she is the mother of Nooreh, his granddaughter. He also feels blessed as God give him another daughter in Sadaf Kanwal.

    The legendary actor mentioned that his wife found the criticism more difficult to handle but over time things have improved and they are in a happy space now.

    Read More: Shahroz Sabzwari is proud of his ladylove Sadaf Kanwal and here’s why

    The Ghar Kay Na Ghat Kay duo appeared on Nida Yasir’s morning show on July 7, this was their first appearance as a married couple on any morning show.

    During the show’s conclusion Nida highlighted how post his marriage with Sadaf he got a blockbuster project in Nand. To which the Dilruba star responded saying that yes she has indeed brought luck to his life and even his parents are very happy with her.

    Real-life siblings Shahzad Sheikh and Momal Sheikh, who are also Shahroz’s first cousins, have recently opened up about the controversy that followed after the Nand star’s split with Syra Yousuf and his marriage to Sadaf stating that they are proud of the way the newly weds have dealt with the controversy.

  • Afghanistan calls back ambassador, others after abduction of ambassador’s daughter

    Afghanistan on Sunday called back its ambassador and all senior diplomats from Islamabad following the abduction of Ambassador Alikhel’s daughter.

    “Following the abduction of the Afghan Ambassador’s daughter in Pakistan, the Leadership of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan called back Afghanistan’s Ambassador and senior diplomats from Pakistan until all security threats are addressed including the arrest and trial of the perpetrators of abduction,” the statement said.

    “An Afghan delegation will visit Pakistan soon to assess and follow up on the case and all related issues; subsequent actions will follow based on the findings.”

    Pakistan’s Foreign Office reacted to Afghanistan’s decision: “The decision by the Government of Afghanistan to recall its Ambassador and senior diplomats from Pakistan is unfortunate and regrettable,” said the FO.

    “The reported abduction and assault of Afghan Ambassador’s daughter are being investigated and followed-up at the highest level on the instructions of PM,” the statement added further.

    Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed has claimed that the Afghan ambassador’s daughter was not abducted and that it is an Indian conspiracy. He was speaking on Geo News’ programme ‘Naya Pakistan’.

    Earlier on Sunday, while addressing a press conference, Sheikh Rasheed said that the case will be resolved soon adding, “Afghanistan’s ambassador’s daughter took a cab to Khadda Market for shopping.”

    “We also have footage of her getting out of a taxi at a Rawalpindi shopping mall,” he added. The interior minister further said that a first information report has been registered.

    Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says he has scheduled a phone call with the Afghan foreign minister tomorrow and hopes the Afghan government will review its stance.

    On July 17, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan released a statement stating: “On July 16, the daughter of the Afghan Ambassador to Islamabad, Ms Silsila Alikhil, was ‘abducted’ for several hours and ‘severely tortured’ by unknown individuals on her way home.”

    Prime Minister Imran Khan had ordered an inquiry into the incident.

  • Mahira Khan gets trolled online, Ayesha Omar comes to her defense

    Mahira Khan gets trolled online, Ayesha Omar comes to her defense

    Actor Zahid Ahmed posted a behind the scenes image from the wrap up day of his short film with Mahira Khan. Soon digital portals circulated the picture, which gained backlash for the Raees diva as some netizens passed agiest remarks, looking her in a de-glam avatar.

    Bulbulay star Ayesha Omar was quick to defend her colleague against the ageist trolls. Ayesha dropped multiple comments on the post.

    Sheheryar Munawar is donning the director’s cap for his upcoming directorial debut. This venture is a short film for the streaming platform See Prime. The Parey Hut Love star has roped in Mahira and Zahid as his film’s lead pair.

    This is the first time that Humsafar’s Mahira and Daldal‘s Zahid are teaming up together.

    On the work front, Mahira will be seen next in HUM TV’s Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay co-starring Usman Mukhtar and Kubra Khan.

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  • افغانستان پر گھبرا جائیے

    افغانستان پر گھبرا جائیے

    اخبار کسی بھی گھر میں ایک کٹرعقیدے کی طرح ہوتا ہے کسی دن اگر معمول سے ہٹ کر باقاعدگی سے آنے والے اخبار کی جگہ ہاکر کوئی دوسرا اخبار پھینک جائے تو تمام دن طبیعت مکدر رہتی ہے۔ ہمارے گھر میں بھی اردو اخبار کے ساتھ کچھ ایسا ہی معاملہ تھا اور اس زمانے میں دو ہی اخبار بڑے سمجھے جاتے تھے۔ ہمسایہ ملک افغانستان اور وہاں بے امنی کی اماوس  کی رات سے پہلا تعارف اخبارات سے ہی ہوا۔ ایک مرتبہ ہاکر غلطی سے دوسرا اخبار پھینک گیا جس کی پیشانی پر ‘افغان باقی کہسار باقی الحکم للہ الملک للہ’ تحریر تھا اور ساتھ میں سعودی اسامہ بن لادن کی انگلی اٹھائے تصویر تھی بعد میں پتا چلا کہ نہ اسامہ افغانی تھا اور جو انگلی اٹھائی ہوئی تھی وہ دراصل دنیا بالخصوص سادہ لوح مسلمانوں کو نچانے کے لئے تھی۔ اگرچہ وزیراعظم صاحب تو اس دہشتگرد کے لئے اب بھی ہمدردی کا جذبہ رکھتے ہیں اورکچھ وزرا بھی اس حوالے سے اپنے نیک خیالات کا اظہار کر چکے ہیں کہنے کا مقصد یہ ہے کہ شاید ریاست آگے جانے کے بجائے الٹے قدم چلنا شروع ہو گئی ہے۔ غضب ہے کہ 2021 میں بھی ہم ایسی الجھن کا شکار ہیں۔ خیر بات ہو رہی تھی افغانستان کی اسی پر واپس چلتے ہیں۔ 

    یہ بتانے کی شاید ضرورت نہیں کہ کس طرح ہاتھوں سے لگائے کانٹے ہمیں پلکوں سے چننے پڑے تھے اور کیسے ہم دو تین دہائیوں تک افغانستان کے اندر اپنے ایڈوینچر کا مزہ چکھتے رہے۔ اب پھر ہم دیکھ رہے ہیں کہ افغانستان کے اندر حالات نئی کروٹ لے رہے ہیں پاکستان میں بھی اس حوالے سے بے چینی ہے اور عوام کے اندر وہی پرانی کنفیوژن۔ طالبان اچھے ہیں یا نہیں، پاکستان کا مفاد کس میں ہے وغیرہ وغیرہ۔ افسوس سے کہنا پڑ رہا ہے کہ پورا ملک ہی افغان امور کا ماہر بن چکا ہے چینلز پر بھی ادھ پکے ادھ کچے تجزیوں کے ساتھ ہر کسی نے اپنی اپنی دکان سجائی ہوئی ہے جنہوں نے کبھی کوئٹہ تک کا سفر نہیں کیا وہ اسپن بولدک پر ہونے طالبان قبضے پر خیال کے گھوڑے دوڑا رہے ہیں۔ پاکستان نے اپنی ریستی پالیسی کا بھی کھلم کھلا اظہار کر دیا ہوا ہے وہ یہ کہ پاکستان افغانستان کے اندر کسی بھی گروپ کا حمایتی یا مددگار نہیں ہے لیکن شاید دنیا اس پر یقین کرنے کو تیار نہیں۔ یہاں بھی ہماری پالیسی کچھ کنفیوژن کا شکار نظر آ رہی ہے ہم افغان طالبان کو مذاکرات کی میز پر لانے میں اپنے کردار کی اہمیت بھی جتاتے ہیں اور ساتھ ہی یہ بھی کہتے ہیں کہ افغان طالبان پر ہمارا کوئی کنٹرول نہیں اور اب جب طالبان کو افغانستان میں اپنی فتح واضح نظر آ رہی ہے تو وہ کیوں مذاکرات کی میز پر آئیں گے۔ پچھلے دنوں افغانستان پر اسلام آباد میں ایک کانفرنس بھی ہونے والی تھی جو چند وجوہات کی بنا پر عید کے بعد منعقد کی جائے گی اس میں میں افغانستان کے گروپس اور حکومت کس تو بلایا گیا مگر طاللبان کے نمایندے کو نہیں اس سے یہ سوال تو بنتا ہی ہے کظکیا طالبان کا موقف پاکستان نے میز پر رکھنا تھا؟

    افغانستان پر ہماری پالیسی ایسا لگ رہا ہے کہ بہت سے مفروضوں پر قائم ہے جو کہ بذات خود ایک خطرناک بات ہے کیوں کہ یہ طالبان 90 کی دہائی والے طالبان نہیں ہیں اور پاکستان میں بھی پلوں کے نیچے سے کافی پانی بہہ چکا ہے۔ وقت کا تقاضا یہی ہے کہ پاکستان کی ریاست اپنے تشخص کو واضح کرے اپنے اہداف کا تعین کرے اور ان اہداف سے پیدا ہونے والے ممکنہ مسائل کی پیش بندی کرے کیونکہ طالبان کی جانب سے یہ کہہ تو دیا گیا ہے کہ وہ اپنی سرزمین کسی بھی ملک کے خلاف استعمال ہونے کی اجازت نہیں دیں گے لیکن کیا افغانستان میں طالبان کی حکومت قائم ہونے پر یہاں پاکستان میں مذہبی شدت پسندوں پر اسکا کوئی اثر نہیں پڑے گا؟ کیا ہمارے پشتون علاقوں میں جنم لیے جانے والے نئے زمینی حقائق کو بھی مد نظر رکھا گیا ہے؟ سوالات کی ایک لمبی فہرست ہے اور ان میں سے کئی کو تو پوچھنے سے پہلے بھی ہزار دفعہ سوچنا پڑے۔  لیکن آخر میں ایک بات تو کہی جا ہی سکتی ہے کہ ہماری حکومت جو کبھی اس ملک میں قائم سیاسی نظام پر ہی سوال اٹھاتی رہتی ہے یا اسے کبھی ترکی تو کبھی چین کا ماڈل اچھا لگنے لگتا ہے مزید برآں ریاست مدینہ کو سیاسی دکان چمکانے کے لئے استعمال کرنے والوں کے ذہنی ہیجان اور فکری خلجان کے دور میں افغانستان کی بدلتی صورتحال پر واقعی گھبرانے کی ضرورت ہے۔