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  • FIA to probe hacking of SC Justice Faez Isa’s cell phone

    FIA to probe hacking of SC Justice Faez Isa’s cell phone

    The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will trace the suspects responsible for hacking the phone of senior Supreme Court judge Qazi Faez Isa.

    The News reported that the FIA team would comprise forensic and cyber exports who would identify the hackers and their motives for targetting the judge. It will also probe the potential theft of the judge’s phone data, email and messages, during the hacking attempt. It hasn’t been decided as to who would head the FIA team to probe the cyber attack.

    On Tuesday, Supreme Court Registrar Khawaja Daud Ahmad requested FIA Director General Wajid Zia to form a team of experts to probe this phone hacking issue.

    “I am directed to state that the personal cell phone of Justice Qazi Faez Isa, judge of this court, was hacked on Jan 29, 2021 (Saturday) and his lordship learnt of this early Sunday morning. I am therefore directed to request you [Wajid Zia] to depute a technical team to assess his lordship’s cell phone in respect of hacking status and apprise about the same at the earliest,” stated Registrar Supreme Court’s letter quoted by Geo News.

    The SC had also issued an official statement to inform the public that the personal cell phone of Justice Qazi Faez Isa was hacked.

    “There is suspicion that misleading communication can be made from his lordship’s number to anyone with ulterior motives,” read the SCP’s official statement. “Therefore, the communication purportedly made from his lordship’s cell phone, which his lordship had not sent, may be treated as fake and false,” the official statement added.

    IT expert Dr Umar Saif, while talking about the hacking of the judge’s phone, said there were two ways to hack a cell phone: one is to take over other person’s Whatsapp by stealing the confirmation code, while the second, more sophisticated one, is to hack the entire operating system of the cell phone.

    Both techniques are being used to hack phones in Pakistan, he said, adding that an Israeli cybersecurity firm built a software named Pegasus to hack the phones in 2016.

    Pegasus malware is spyware that can hack any device and steal a variety of data from the infected device, including text messages, emails, key logs, audio and information from installed applications, such as Facebook or Instagram. The spyware can record conversations and video as well as snap pictures from the device’s camera.

    The malware was created by NSO Group, an Israeli cybersecurity firm founded in 2010, and has been around since at least the summer of 2016.

  • Kangana Ranaut has a meltdown after Rihanna tweets about Indian farmers

    Just as expected, Kangana Ranaut had a meltdown after Rihanna extended her support for the ongoing farmers’ protest in India. Sharing an article which reported on the internet shut down in several districts of Haryana amid violent clashes between police and farmers over the weekend, the multi-Grammy award-winning singer said: “Why aren’t we talking about this?”

    Soon after Rihanna’s tweet, Kangana, who has been actively slamming those participating in the protests, reacted to the singer’s tweet calling her a “fool” and referring to the farmers as “terrorists”.

    “No one is talking about it because they are not farmers they are terrorists who are trying to divide India so that China can take over our vulnerable broken nation and make it a Chinese colony much like the USA,” wrote an agitated Kangana.

    “Sit down you fool, we are not selling our nation like you dummies,” she added.

    https://twitter.com/KanganaTeam/status/1356640083546406913

    When Twitter user brought up an old tweet of Kangana’s in which she had said: “Alexa play Diamonds by Rihanna”, the actor lashed out saying: “I took over my account in August last year. Before that, it was a team fan page.”

    “Mujhe na pop music samajh aata hai, na hee main English gaane zyaada sunti hoon,” she added.

    Kangana then launched into a full blown attack against Rihanna, calling her a porn star and saying that there is nothing special about her.

    Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has appreciated Rihanna’s gesture of support for the farmers.

    “You have earned the respect of every farmer of the world and particularly of Punjabis all around the world,” said Chaudhry in a tweet. “You have shown your heart is in the right place.”

    “Loads of respect,” he added.

    Farmer’s Protest

    Thousands of farmers have gathered at Delhi’s gateways to demand a repeal of the Centre’s three new farm laws. The protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana as well as Uttar Pradesh, are worried the new laws will eliminate the safety cushion of a Minimum Support Price and procurement system while rendering ineffective the mandi system that ensures earnings for various stakeholders in the farm sector.

  • PTI takes ‘U-turn’ after Imran offers open hearing of foreign funding case

    PTI takes ‘U-turn’ after Imran offers open hearing of foreign funding case

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) doesn’t agree with Prime Minister Imran Khan over the open hearing of the foreign funding case against the party.

    On Jan 20, Imran addressed a ceremony in Waziristan, wherein he had called for the open hearing of the foreign funding cases against all political parties, including the PTI, to come clean.

    It seems that the PTI legal team doesn’t consider it as a good idea. According to a statement filed by PTI lawyer Shah Khawar in the Election Commission of Pakistan, the PTI has no plans to make its financial statement accessible and the statement of the PTI chairman was “misconstrued”.

    “The statement of party Chairman has been wrongly construed which is not tantamount to provide [sic] documents furnished by the answering respondents (PTI) and material collected by this scrutiny committee,” Dawn reported the lawyer as saying.

    The statement was filed in response to a plea submitted by PTI founding member Akbar S Babar — the petitioner in the foreign funding case. Babar had urged the ECP to make public the records of the PTI in the wake of the statement by the PM.

    Speaking to media, Babar said that PM Imran attempted to mislead the public by his statement. “The PTI has a poor record when it comes to transparency in the case,” he told reporters. Babar said that he and his lawyers would decide their future course of action after the committee’s order on Feb 9.

    The foreign funding against the ruling party case was filed by its founding member Akbar S Babar in 2014. The ECP had started fresh scrutiny of the PTI accounts — a process going on since March 2018.

    The PTI had admitted last month that its agents in the US might have been involved in the illegal funding without the knowledge of the party chief, Imran Khan.

  • ‘End of season sales’ to avail this winter

    ‘End of season sales’ to avail this winter

    Winters may not be ending anytime soon, end of season sales are here. The Current has tried to make your shopping drill easier by compiling a list of brands that are offering discounts. Don’t miss out on these sales for a chance to grab some steals.

    Gul Ahmed

    Gul Ahmed is offering up to 70% off on in-stores and online. You can avail discount on pret, unstitched, sweaters and on bed sets.

    Website: https://www.gulahmedshop.com/

    Sana Safinaz

    Sana Safinaz is offering discount on pret, unstitched and shoes.

    Website: https://www.sanasafinaz.com/pk/

    J.

    Website: https://www.junaidjamshed.com/sale

    BTW – By The Way

    By The Way is offering discount of 30 to 70% on in-stores and online shopping.

    BeechTree

    Beechtree has a sale on pret, unstitched and footwear.

    Website: https://www.beechtree.pk/pk/

    Ego

    Website: https://wearego.com/pk/

    Limelight

    Website: https://www.limelight.pk/

    Limelight is offering up to 40% discount in different articles.

  • Naumaan Ijaz says artists nowadays are forced to work like donkeys

    Naumaan Ijaz is not one to mince words. In a recent interview with filmmaker Rafay Rashdi, the actor candidly discussed and shed light on issues and problems faced by actors and producers of the entertainment industry.

    Responding to a question about the issue of pending payments in the entertainment industry, Naumaan said: “There is no actor or producer in the industry who does not have pending payments.”

    “My [own] payments are also pending,” stated the actor. “One channel owes me almost five crores, while another owes me around two and a half crores. They all are big channels and they are not paying. If they [artists] are not going to get paid on time then how will they deliver?”

    Ijaz, however, clarified that the delay in payments is the broadcaster’s fault, not the producers.

    “What is happening in Pakistan? Which ethics? Which morals? Which professionalism? Which contract? Which law? Who will listen to them? This all rubbish,” remarked Naumaan angrily.

    “No law provides them [people working in the entertainment industry] safety,” asserted the actor. “No law stands behind them. No one raises their voice for them.”

    He added: “There is no unity among us.”

    Naumaan further sarcastically remarked: “We do not need an outsider to drown us, Alhamdulillah we are self-sufficient in this regard.”

    “Artists these days, I apologise for my words, are all donkeys. We work like donkeys,” stated Naumaan. “If they are not going to get paid on time, then how will they deliver?”

    Further talking about working in tough COVID-19 times, Naumaan said: “During the COVID-19 pandemic, the broadcasters blackmailed the producers to provide content, so the producers went to artists and warned them that if they won’t work, they will be blacklisted.”

    “Artists are forced to work by placing a gun on their head,” claimed Naumaan, clarifying that he did not mean it in the literal sense. The actor added that if something happens to anybody, no one is willing to take the responsibility of covering the financial burden.

    Read more – Naumaan Ijaz slams Pakistani dramas for spreading negativity

    Ijaz further said that private TV channels have ruined the essence of Pakistani dramas.

    “Dramas used to educate people. What are dramas giving to society nowadays?” questioned the actor. “You [private TV channels] have ruined the mindset of people.”

  • Kashmala’s husband in custody after ‘reckless’ driving kills four in Islamabad

    Kashmala’s husband in custody after ‘reckless’ driving kills four in Islamabad

    Four people were killed while another was injured after a vehicle reportedly driven by the son of Federal Ombudsperson Kashmala Tariq rammed into a Mehran car on Kashmir Highway after it jumped a red light.

    According to report, Kashmala’s son Azlaan was also in the vehicle, but he fled the scene; however, her husband Waqas Khan was taken into custody and transferred to Ramna police station by the cops.

    Geo News reported that five speeding vehicles, part of Kashmala’s protocol, broke a traffic signal in G-11 and crashed into two vehicles. It also claimed that one of the vehicles had a government number plate. The ombudsperson’s son and husband were travelling with their protocol when the incident happened. The report said that Waqas, the husband, is in police custody.

    However, the FIR named Kashmala’s son as the driver of the vehicle that rammed into the car.

    The first information report said that five men, who came from Mansehra to Islamabad to take an exam for the Anti-Narcotics Force, were travelling in a Mehran which was hit by a Lexus at the G-11 traffic signal. The FIR alleged that the vehicle was driven by the son of the ombudsperson. A bike was also hit and the rider was taken to the hospital by the people who gathered at the site of the accident.

    The complainant, who was the only one to survive the crash, said when he was rescued, people who had gathered at the site were naming Tariq’s son as the driver of the car that hit them.

    Islamabad Police confirmed the accident but did not name the suspect. In a tweet, the police said a “tragic accident” took place at a signal in G-11 which resulted in the death of four people.

  • Newsletter- 2nd February 2021, Monday

    Newsletter- 2nd February 2021, Monday









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    Hey, Good morning *|MERGE1|*. It’s Laila from The Current. It’s the 2nd of February. Today is Tuesday and you have the whole week ahead of you so it is very normal to feel overwhelmed today. One thing you can do to overcome this feeling is making decisions based on your needs, and shift focus from reacting to whatever the world is throwing at you to how to be productive. It will be sunny and pleasant in all major cities other than Quetta and Peshawar where rain is expected. 

    Morning Meme

    Fawad Ch disqualification case: IHC chief justice wants people to be the judge

    Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah has said that the judiciary has faith in decisions made by the people, who are responsible even if they elect to power the wrong representatives.
     

    Read on

    Faisalabad man refuses to marry daughter into family that praised PM Imran

    According to a report, a man from Mamu Kanjan town in Tandlianwala lost his temper when his potential son-in-law’s family praised the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and PM Imran. 
     

    Read on

    ICC falls in love with ‘picturesque’ Gwadar stadium

    In a tweet, the ICC shared a photo of the Gwadar cricket stadium, asking people if they have seen “a more picturesque sports venue”.

    Read On

    ‘All in the details’: Bakhtawar shares closeup of mehndi outfit

    Do you know Bakhtawar’s dupatta was embroidered with the poem, ‘Woh larki laal qalandar’ and Bakhtawar also held a pouch with an embroidered portrait of Benazir on it.
     

    Read On

    VIDEO: Robbers steal 12kgs of ‘Sohan Halwa’ after finding cash insufficient

    Robbers in Multan robbed a shop renowned for its Sohan Halwa. What made this loot unique is that the robbers ran off with 12 kilograms of Sohan Halwa after they felt the cash to be inadequate. 

    Read On

    IN PICTURES: Nida Yasir’s star-studded birthday
     

    Popular morning show host Nida Yasir ki birthday thi and she threw a birthday party but no one was wearing a mask at the party.
     

    Read On

    Current Baba’s prediction

    Today you’re going to think about how you need to get a present for Valentine’s Day and will somehow find the money to afford it. Love wins!

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    Morning Meme

    Fawad Ch disqualification case: IHC chief justice wants people to be the judge

    Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah has said that the judiciary has faith in decisions made by the people, who are responsible even if they elect to power the wrong representatives.
     

    Read on

    Faisalabad man refuses to marry daughter into family that praised PM Imran

    According to a report, a man from Mamu Kanjan town in Tandlianwala lost his temper when his potential son-in-law’s family praised the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and PM Imran. 
     

    Read on

    ICC falls in love with ‘picturesque’ Gwadar stadium

    In a tweet, the ICC shared a photo of the Gwadar cricket stadium, asking people if they have seen “a more picturesque sports venue”.

    Read On

    ‘All in the details’: Bakhtawar shares closeup of mehndi outfit

    Do you know Bakhtawar’s dupatta was embroidered with the poem, ‘Woh larki laal qalandar’ and Bakhtawar also held a pouch with an embroidered portrait of Benazir on it.
     

    Read On

    VIDEO: Robbers steal 12kgs of ‘Sohan Halwa’ after finding cash insufficient

    Robbers in Multan robbed a shop renowned for its Sohan Halwa. What made this loot unique is that the robbers ran off with 12 kilograms of Sohan Halwa after they felt the cash to be inadequate. 

    Read On

    IN PICTURES: Nida Yasir’s star-studded birthday
     

    Popular morning show host Nida Yasir ki birthday thi and she threw a birthday party but no one was wearing a mask at the party.
     

    Read On

    Current Baba’s prediction

    Today you’re going to think about how you need to get a present for Valentine’s Day and will somehow find the money to afford it. Love wins!

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    Morning Meme

    Fawad Ch disqualification case: IHC chief justice wants people to be the judge

    Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah has said that the judiciary has faith in decisions made by the people, who are responsible even if they elect to power the wrong representatives.
     

    Read on

    Faisalabad man refuses to marry daughter into family that praised PM Imran

    According to a report, a man from Mamu Kanjan town in Tandlianwala lost his temper when his potential son-in-law’s family praised the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and PM Imran. 
     

    Read on

    ICC falls in love with ‘picturesque’ Gwadar stadium

    In a tweet, the ICC shared a photo of the Gwadar cricket stadium, asking people if they have seen “a more picturesque sports venue”.

    Read On

    ‘All in the details’: Bakhtawar shares closeup of mehndi outfit

    Do you know Bakhtawar’s dupatta was embroidered with the poem, ‘Woh larki laal qalandar’ and Bakhtawar also held a pouch with an embroidered portrait of Benazir on it.
     

    Read On

    VIDEO: Robbers steal 12kgs of ‘Sohan Halwa’ after finding cash insufficient

    Robbers in Multan robbed a shop renowned for its Sohan Halwa. What made this loot unique is that the robbers ran off with 12 kilograms of Sohan Halwa after they felt the cash to be inadequate. 

    Read On

    IN PICTURES: Nida Yasir’s star-studded birthday
     

    Popular morning show host Nida Yasir ki birthday thi and she threw a birthday party but no one was wearing a mask at the party.
     

    Read On

    Current Baba’s prediction

    Today you’re going to think about how you need to get a present for Valentine’s Day and will somehow find the money to afford it. Love wins!

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    Morning Meme

    Fawad Ch disqualification case: IHC chief justice wants people to be the judge

    Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah has said that the judiciary has faith in decisions made by the people, who are responsible even if they elect to power the wrong representatives.
     

    Read on

    Faisalabad man refuses to marry daughter into family that praised PM Imran

    According to a report, a man from Mamu Kanjan town in Tandlianwala lost his temper when his potential son-in-law’s family praised the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and PM Imran. 
     

    Read on

    ICC falls in love with ‘picturesque’ Gwadar stadium

    In a tweet, the ICC shared a photo of the Gwadar cricket stadium, asking people if they have seen “a more picturesque sports venue”.

    Read On

    ‘All in the details’: Bakhtawar shares closeup of mehndi outfit

    Do you know Bakhtawar’s dupatta was embroidered with the poem, ‘Woh larki laal qalandar’ and Bakhtawar also held a pouch with an embroidered portrait of Benazir on it.
     

    Read On

    VIDEO: Robbers steal 12kgs of ‘Sohan Halwa’ after finding cash insufficient

    Robbers in Multan robbed a shop renowned for its Sohan Halwa. What made this loot unique is that the robbers ran off with 12 kilograms of Sohan Halwa after they felt the cash to be inadequate. 

    Read On

    IN PICTURES: Nida Yasir’s star-studded birthday
     

    Popular morning show host Nida Yasir ki birthday thi and she threw a birthday party but no one was wearing a mask at the party.
     

    Read On

    Current Baba’s prediction

    Today you’re going to think about how you need to get a present for Valentine’s Day and will somehow find the money to afford it. Love wins!

    HEY, WAIT A SECOND PLEASE. 
     
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  • Iqra Aziz calls ‘Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3’ director Wajahat Hussain ‘Sanjay Leela Bhansali of Pakistan’

    Iqra Aziz calls ‘Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3’ director Wajahat Hussain ‘Sanjay Leela Bhansali of Pakistan’

    Iqra Aziz has penned down a heartfelt note for the team of Khuda aur Mohabbat 3, weeks before it is expected to go on-air.

    Sharing a picture of the team including Feroze Khan, director Wajahat Hussain and producers Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, Iqra said: “Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 has been a long yet the most beautiful journey.”

    The actor then thanked the producers Kadwani and Qureshi for their efforts, before going on to praise director Hussain, referring to him as the ‘Sanjay Leela Bhansali of Pakistan’.

    “Wajahat Hussain, you [are the] Sanjay Leela Bhansali of Pakistan,” wrote the actor. “The best part about you as a director is that you’re fantastic at creating moments. You know what you want and you know how to make it happen.”

    Writing about her co-star Feroze, Aziz said: “Feroze, it was a delight to work with you and I hope and wish this project creates a benchmark for all projects in the future.”

    The actor also recalled fun moments on set, saying: “And who all are not in this picture, I’m so happy to work with you all and would never forget all the off-screen moments, jokes, late-night Bahawalpur ki sardi aur Multan ki tapti garmi wali shoots, and whatnot.”

    Read more – Iqra Aziz, Naumaan Ijaz’s ‘Raqeeb Se’ an unconventional love story

    Beside Iqra and Feroze, the cast of Khuda aur Mohabbat 3 includes Zain Baig, Sunita Marshall, Junaid Khan, Tooba Siddiqui, Momina Iqbal, Asma Abbas, Usman Peerzada, Rubina Ashraf, Javed Sheikh, Hina Khawaja, Meher Bano, Sohail Sameer and Noor-ul-Hassan. The drama has been written by Hashim Nadeem.

    While a release date for Khuda aur Mohabbat 3 has not been announced, it is being speculated that the drama will air on Geo Entertainment in the upcoming weeks. The OST of the drama was recently released and was an instant hit with the audience.

  • Sonic the Hedgehog will save the multiverse in new Netflix series

    Sonic the Hedgehog will save the multiverse in new Netflix series

    A new Sonic the Hedgehog series is in the works at Netflix.

    Read more – Netflix to release a new movie every week in 2021

    Sonic Prime, a family-friendly, 24-episode animated series starring the popular video game character, is set to premiere on the streamer in 2022, Netflix, Sega of America and Wildbrain announced Monday.

    According to the announcement, the show will focus on Sonic’s race to save the multiverse. The “high-octane adventure” will also be “a journey of self-discovery and redemption” for the hero. Man of Action Entertainment — known for creating Ben 10 and the characters of Big Hero 6 — will serve as showrunners and executive producers. The series will be animated by Wildbrain.

    “Sonic is a beloved character and holds a special place in everyone’s heart including my own,” said Dominique Bazay, Netflix’s director of original animation, in a statement. “I spent many hours with the blue blur as a kid and it’s a privilege to be able to bring this character everyone knows and loves on a brand-new adventure with Netflix — one that a generation of loyal fans and brand-new fans around the world can enjoy.”

    Since debuting in Sega’s 1991 video game Sonic the Hedgehog, the critter has been the face of a media franchise that has grown to include TV shows, comic books and movies.

    Meanwhile, the beloved video game is completing it’s 30th anniversary this year.

    The beloved blue speedster was seen most recently in the 2020 movie Sonic the Hedgehog, starring Ben Schwartz, James Marsden and Jim Carrey. The film grossed almost $320 million worldwide.

  • Pakistan’s Diana Baig shortlisted for ICC award

    Pakistan’s Diana Baig shortlisted for ICC award

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) has nominated 25-year-old Pakistani fast bowler Diana Baig for January’s Performance of the Month award.

    Baig played three ODIs and two T20Is against South Africa last month and bagged nine wickets. According to ICC, the Pakistani pacer, among others, has been shortlisted on the basis of “their performance and laurels from Jan 1 to 31”.

    The 25-year-old has been nominated alongside South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail and Marizanne Kapp, according to the ICC statement.

    In men’s category, the cricket council has nominated Rishabh Pant, Joe Root, and Paul Stirling. Pant scored 97 and 89 against Australia in the Test match at Sydney and Brisbane, respectively. He helped India clinched the series against the Aussies.

    England captain Joe Root, who scored 228 and 186 to lead his side to a 2-0 sweep against Sri Lanka, is also nominated for the award alongside Ireland’s Paul Stirling who scored three centuries from five international fixtures.

    The ICC said that the players were shortlisted on the basis of their performances. “The list is then voted on by the independent ICC Voting Academy and fans around the world,” the statement read, adding: “The ICC Voting Academy comprising prominent members of the cricket family including senior journalists, former players, and broadcasters and some members of the ICC Hall of Fame.”

    The votes will be submitted by the academy through email.

    “Additionally, fans registered with the ICC will be able to vote via the ICC website once the shortlisted players are announced and will have a 10% share of the vote. Winners will be announced every second Monday of the month on the ICC’s digital channels,” ICC stated.