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  • Did Kumar Sanu sing a song for Imran Khan?

    Did Kumar Sanu sing a song for Imran Khan?

    Bollywood singer Kumar Sanu, who has worked his magic in countless films in the past, has refused to sing for Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    The Indian singer released an explanatory statement on Instagram, in which he denied singing a song for Imran Khan. Sanu shared a screenshot of a news article published in Indian media that had a fact check and stated that he did not sing for Khan.

    “I want to clarify that I have never sung any song for the former Prime Minister of Pakistan,” he wrote. “The audio circulating on Facebook is not mine but is generated with the help of AI (artificial intelligence). Some people are trying to defame me, so I want to tell my fans this. The news (song) is fake; it is a lie.”

    He requested that the Government of India take immediate steps to stop the misuse of AI and the use of fake technology. On July 26, a user shared a video on Facebook in which Kumar Sanu was singing a song at a concert for the release of former Prime Minister Imran.

  • Pakistan Army arrests former spy master Faiz Hameed in Top City Case

    Pakistan Army arrests former spy master Faiz Hameed in Top City Case

    The Pakistan Army has arrested former spy master Lt General Faiz Hameed (Retd) in the Top City Case.

    He has been accused of abuse of power by the owner of Top City Housing Society, Mueez Ahmad Khan.
    The army has issued a statement that an inquiry was conducted into the complaints in compliance with the order of Pakistan’s Supreme Court (SC).

    The military’s media wing stated that appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated after the investigation into Faiz Hameed, the former Chief of Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI).

    ISPR said that, ”several incidents of violation of the Army Act have also come to light after Faiz Hameed’s retirement and the process of Field General Court Martial has also been started”.

  • Resham breaks silence: ‘Syed Noor destroyed my career’

    Resham breaks silence: ‘Syed Noor destroyed my career’

    Renowned actress Resham has leveled serious allegations against director Syed Noor, saying that he ruined her film career.

    Resham, a well-known name in Pakistani cinema, started her acting career on TV and starred in popular films like ‘Jeeva’ and ‘Sangam.’ Although she was successful early on, Resham stepped back from acting in recent years to focus more on charity work.

    During an appearance on ‘Excuse Me’ podcast with Ahmed Ali Butt Resham talked about her career and Pakistani cinema, saying, “I recently heard Syed Noor say that I was an unfortunate actress because I ruined myself by working in low-budget films.”

    Resham defended her choices, saying that every actor does both good and bad projects. “Show me any actor who has only done good work. We all have ups and downs, but everyone thinks only Resham made bad films,” she said.

    She also accused Noor of betraying her professionally, especially after he fell in love with actress Saima, whom he then cast repeatedly in his movies. “Syed Noor was the only director who understood my acting, but he stopped giving me roles because of his feelings for Saima Ji,” she explained.

    She strongly stated, “By God, Syed Noor ruined my career. He insulted me on set, asking who would cast me in their films.”

  • Regime change ‘America’ ki sazish hai, Shiekh Hasina

    Regime change ‘America’ ki sazish hai, Shiekh Hasina

    Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister (PM) Shiekh Hasina has accused the US of being involved in the regime change in Bangladesh.
    According to NDTV, before leaving the country, Hasina wanted to address the nation but couldn’t because protestors stormed her official residence.

    Hasina shared details of her undelivered speech with close associates in India.
    A letter accessed by NDTV reveals, “I resigned so that I did not have to see the procession of dead bodies. They wanted to come to power over the dead bodies of students, but I did not allow it’’.
    Hasina wrote that she could have remained in power if she had “surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal.”

    “I beseech the people of my land, please do not be manipulated by radicals.”

    It also further added: “Maybe if I had stayed in the country, more lives would have been lost. I have removed myself. You were my strength and did not want me, so I left. I have lost, but the people of Bangladesh have won, the people for whom my father and my family died’’.

  • Audit report reveals illegal hiring in PTA causing over Rs45 million loss

    Audit report reveals illegal hiring in PTA causing over Rs45 million loss

    The Auditor General of Pakistan’s annual audit report for 2023-2024 has revealed significant irregularities in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), leading to a loss of over Rs 45million, Samaa reported.

    The report stated that illegal recruitment in the PTA during financial year 2022-23, including two assistant directors and one IT officer, took place without the presence of any relevant job posts.

    Generally, government job vacancies appear as advertisements in the newspapers but most recruitments in the PTA did not adhere to established criteria.

    The audit report highlighted that the PTA has paid Rs 45.9 million in salaries and perks to these alleged illegal recruitments.

  • Students ‘inciting violence’ can face cancellation of their identity cards, passports

    Students ‘inciting violence’ can face cancellation of their identity cards, passports

    The Interior Ministry has announced that strict measures will be taken against students involved in or promoting violent activities, including their names being added to the Fourth Schedule.

    According to Section 11EE of the ATA, the Fourth Schedule is to include “any person who is an activist, office-bearer or an associate of an organisation kept under observation … or proscribed … or … affiliated with any group or organisation suspected to be involved in terrorism or sectarianism.”

    If an individual’s name is added to the Fourth Schedule, many of his/her constitutional rights are suspended, such as the cancellation of the identity cards and passports, prohibition from leaving their city, and denial of character certificates from any educational institution.

    The notification issued by the Interior Ministry emphasised that departments should be ready for action against potential troublemakers, The News reported.

    Last week, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced that it would launch a movement for the restoration of the Constitution and revival of the student unions in the country.

  • Pakistan will get $500 million from Islamic Bank to purchase crude oil

    Pakistan will get $500 million from Islamic Bank to purchase crude oil

    Pakistan has secured a $500 million loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to purchase crude oil from the international market. The loan will be provided in installments throughout the fiscal year 2024-25.

    The Nation has reported that Pakistan will receive $100 million from the IDB in the first quarter of FY2024-25, followed by $150 million in the second quarter. The remaining $25 million will be distributed equally in the third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year.

    It may be recalled that Pakistan was assured of $3.6 billion by the IDB at the Geneva Donor Conference held last year.

    Meanwhile, oil prices rose for a fifth consecutive session on Monday, extending gains from last week’s more than 3 percent rise, as US recession fears eased while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East supported prices.

    Brent crude futures climbed 28 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $79.94 a barrel by 0635 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 42 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $77.26.

    IG Markets analyst Tony Sycamore said that the rise in oil prices to improve US economic data from last week, which raised concerns about a potential US recession. Additionally, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have contributed to the rising pressure on oil prices.

  • UAE ka visa nahin lag raha? Your social media activism might be why you’re unable to go to Dubai

    UAE ka visa nahin lag raha? Your social media activism might be why you’re unable to go to Dubai

    There were rumours that getting a visa to Dubai was become harder and its possible that it’s true. What’s more shocking is that it might also include your comments on social media.

    Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Al Remeithi, the Consul General of the UAE in Karachi, explained why some Pakistanis might have trouble getting visas to the Gulf country.

    In an interview on Geo News’ program “Geo Pakistan,” he said, “Anything shared or liked on social media in Pakistan or the UAE can affect your visa application. Even if you share or like something positive or negative, it could lead to your visa being denied or your application being banned.”

    “The Gulf nation has warned Pakistani expats living there not to spread negative information about the country, its institutions, or its politicians. Many Pakistanis have been arrested, and five of them have been sentenced to 14 to 15 years in prison,” said Dr. Bakheet.

    He said, “The UAE government wants people to leave their home country’s issues and politics behind when they come to the UAE. They’ve been trying to make the Pakistani community aware of this. The UAE checks visa applicants’ social media activity and advises people to be careful about what they post online, as it can affect their visa chances.”

    When asked if social media accounts like Instagram, Facebook, and X could affect visa approvals, he confirmed they could. He warned people not to speak negatively about their home country or discuss topics that might cause trouble in the UAE.

    When asked about a set number of visas, the consul general said, “There wasn’t a fixed quota. The Gulf country had given out 70,000 work visas to Pakistanis in the past year and a half.”

    He also mentioned that the Pakistani business community is getting support in the UAE. He praised the work of Pakistani expats in construction and encouraged Pakistani youth to focus on IT and AI, as there are many job opportunities in these areas in the UAE.

    Last month, Secretary Overseas Pakistanis, Dr Arshad told the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis that many countries have issues with Pakistanis. He highlighted that the Pakistani community is known for having a poor work ethic and that they are linked to 50 per cent of all crime in the UAE.

  • Heartbroken Indian Fans Pay Tribute to Haniya Aslam

    Heartbroken Indian Fans Pay Tribute to Haniya Aslam

    Indian fans are expressing deep sorrow and paying heartfelt tributes to renowned musician Haniya Aslam, who recently passed away. The news of her death has resonated deeply across borders, touching the hearts of many in India who admired her work.

    Aslam, best known for her role in the iconic duo Zeb-Haniya, had a significant impact on music lovers worldwide. In India, her unique blend of traditional and contemporary sounds won her many admirers. Fans have taken to social media to share their condolences and celebrate her remarkable contributions to music.

    Messages from Indian fans highlight their grief and admiration, reflecting the profound influence Haniya had on the music scene. Her legacy continues to inspire, and her loss is felt deeply by those who followed her career and cherished her artistry.

    Check the tweet below:

  • Is WhatsApp dead in Pakistan?

    Is WhatsApp dead in Pakistan?

    Have you been experiencing difficulties using social media platforms, especially WhatsApp, over the past several days?

    Social media users across Pakistan have been struggling with slow internet speeds, affecting video calls, downloads, and messaging.

    According to Downdetector.pk, a real-time monitoring service for internet and social media outages, there have been reports of slow service for WhatsApp and Instagram since last Friday in cities including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Faisalabad.

    In July, users also faced issues with Instagram and WhatsApp. One possible reason for these disruptions is the testing of a new firewall intended to block certain content on various social media platforms.