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  • China’s tourist attraction allows visitors to fly across the river

    A tourist attraction in China now allows visitors a chance to walk or fly over a river. 

    The Xiatianxia Tourist Area is a popular tourist spot in Fujian Province where people can wear different traditional costumes and enjoy an experience walking and flying across a river. 

    A video shared by South China Morning Post shows people flying in the air over a river and attempting stunts often seen in movies.

    As per details, tourists are lifted in the air using wires attached to their waists. They can either fly across the water, use prop weapons or even run on water. The wire is 600 meters long and 20 meters off the ground.

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    The experience costs 128 yuan (Rs3,186), which includes costume, props, make-up and hairstyling. 

  • Pakistan’s coronavirus positivity rate back up at 3 per cent

    Pakistan’s coronavirus positivity rate passed the three per cent mark Wednesday morning for the first time in the last 20 days. 

    The country recorded a positivity rate of 3.27 per cent. The last time the positivity rate was 3 per cent was in June.

    According to the latest statistics by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 46,287 Covid-19 tests were conducted across the country in the last 24 hours, out of which 1,517 people tested positive for the virus.

    The NCOC had warned of strict restrictions as it has observed violation of coronavirus SOPs in several sectors following the relaxation of curbs.

  • Shah Rukh Khan consoles a devastated Saira Bano at Dilip Kumar’s residence

    Shah Rukh Khan consoles a devastated Saira Bano at Dilip Kumar’s residence

    Legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar has passed away at the age of 98. His family friend Faisal Farooqui announced the same on Twitter, “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return”.

    Many Bollywood celebrities have arrived at Late Dilip Kumar’s residence to express their grief, Jab Tak Hai Jaan actor Shah Rukh Khan came to the funeral and also consoled a crying and devastated Saira Bano.

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    Dilip Kumar Demise: Saira Banu, family and friends leave hospital with actor's mortal remains; PHOTOS

    Dilip Kumar’s last on-screen appearance was in 1998 in the Umesh Mehra directorial Qila.

  • #ArrestUsmanMirza: Twitter reacts to disturbing viral video

    #ArrestUsmanMirza: Twitter reacts to disturbing viral video

    A video went viral on social media last night where a man, Usman Mirza, was seen torturing, harassing, and assaulting a young couple in Islamabad along with his accomplices. Mirza was arrested after the video went viral in which he can also be seen stripping a woman. His accomplices have also been arrested.

    Pakistani Twitter was outraged at the horrific video. One Twitter user pointed out that it took the video to go viral on social media for the man to be arrested months after the incident.

    Another Twitter user said that “absolutely nothing offers women safety”.

    Daanika Kamal said it does not matter where you are or who you are with. “Imagine living with an underlying sense of threat or fear all the time.”

    https://twitter.com/daanistan/status/1412509786537668608

    One Twitter user asked: “Why does the victims trauma need to be trended before they even blink in that direction?”

    Journalist Absa Komal asked when will we understand that rape is a “crime of power”.

    Lawyer Benazir Jatoi said that she can say with confidence that “EVERY Pakistani woman has faced some form of sexual harassment &/or violence”.

    Women’s rights activist Nayab Jan tweeted that all enablers should feel ashamed. “Those who question victims, their clothing, timing, character, morality.”

  • Separate schools for transgender community to be opened in Punjab

    Education Minister Punjab Murad Raas on Tuesday said that the Punjab government will establish separate schools for the transgender community.

    “We are opening first ever Transgender School in Pakistan. Why would we deny education to anyone in our country? Our first school is opening in Multan tomorrow,” tweeted Murad Raas.

    He further added: “We will open such schools in all Districts of Punjab InshAllah. One step at a time. Education for All.”

    Addressing a ceremony held regarding Insaf Afternoon School Programme (IASP), Raas said that the government decided not to enroll transgenders in regular schools because of some reservations about the behaviour of other students. He added that the attitude of students of regular schools could be insulting towards the transgender community, which was why separate schools were being established for them.

  • Man arrested for blackmailing and assaulting couple in Islamabad

    Man arrested for blackmailing and assaulting couple in Islamabad

    Police arrested Usman Mirza in Islamabad after a disturbing video went viral on social media where he could be seen torturing and assaulting a couple. He was also seen stripping a woman in the video.

    The video sparked outrage across Pakistani Twitter, with #ArrestUsmanMirza appearing in the top trends.

    The incident took place within Golra police station limits at an apartment building in sector E-11/2. The case was registered on the complaint of a sub-inspector.

    “The video of the incident went viral on social media. In the video, five to six men can be seen keeping the victims in custody under gunpoint. The accused also stripped the man and the woman naked while threatening them,” the FIR said, adding that the suspects indulged in “vulgar acts”.

    Islamabad Deputy Commissioner said that the culprit had been arrested after police efforts. “His accomplices are also being arrested. It is once again requested to please delete the videos which show the victims,” he said.

    Later, the deputy commissioner said that all the suspects had been arrested.

    Mirza reportedly threatened the young man and woman when some people tried to stop him.

    Mirza is reportedly a property dealer.

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Maleeka Bokhari tweeted that the Islamabad IG is leading the investigation.

    “I have received numerous messages of women feeling unsafe and angry. The State is here to protect you & will not spare such barbarians,” Bokhari wrote.

    Journalist Reem Khurshid asked people not to post or reshare the video. She tweeted, “The young woman and man were subjected to a horrific assault. “Don’t compound their trauma by circulating images of what is likely one of the worst moments of their lives.”

    https://twitter.com/ReemKhurshid/status/1412506174268846087

    “The fear in eyes of the victim in the video reflects pervasive fear faced by women in our society,” said activist Ammar Ali Jan.

  • Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami spotted at a mall for the shoot of Ishq-e-Laa

    Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami spotted at a mall for the shoot of Ishq-e-Laa

    Co-stars Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami Khan have been spotted at a local mall while shooting for their forthcoming drama, Ishq-e-Laa. The much awaited drama also stars Yumna Zaidi in a parallel role.

    Riding high on the success of his last venture, Dushman E Jaan, director Amin Iqbal has managed to pull off a casting coup by getting on-board a stellar cast in his upcoming biggie. Powerhouse performers Sajal and Yumna are the leading ladies of this ambitious project, penned by the veteran writer, Qaisera Hayat of Alif Allah Aur Insaan fame. It features debutant Azaan as the leading hero, along with Adnan Samad Khan of Ehd-e-Wafa fame.

    The shooting is going on full swing and the drama is expected to release later this year.

  • Grandchildren organise marriage of their 70-year-old grandfather

    Grandchildren organise marriage of their 70-year-old grandfather

    A 70-year-old Professor Gulzar has tied the knot in Islamabad and the marriage was organised by his grandchildren.

    As per reports, the wedding ceremony was organised by both families and a large number of guests attended the ceremony. The grandchildren of Gulzar have also enjoyed the ceremony.

    Gulzar’s son said that he took care of his father after his mother’s death. The family urged the professor to marry again.

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    Gulzar said that he has never dreamt of being a groom again, but my children started a movement for my second marriage and they even had prepared a dance for the event.

    The bride, Nuzhat Yasmeen said, “I am the choice of Gulzar’s daughter-in-law, Zainab. I just want you to pray  for my happy life after the marriage.”

  • Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passes away

    Legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar has passed away at the age of 98.

    “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return,” family friend Faisal Farooqui posted from the actor’s Twitter handle.

    The Mughal-e-Azam actor had been in and out of hospitals over the last one month.

    https://twitter.com/TheDilipKumar/status/1412600233062699008

    Known as the tragedy king in Indian cinema, Dilip Kumar acted in over 65 films in his envious career. The Devdas actor made his acting debut in 1944 with Jwar Bhata.

  • Alizeh Shah reveals her proud family members post her appearance at the Hum Style Awards

    Alizeh Shah reveals her proud family members post her appearance at the Hum Style Awards

    Alizeh Shah 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.

    On the work front Alizeh was last seen in Ramadan special play Tanaa Banaa directed by Saife Hassan.