Mahira then, temporarily deactivated her Twitter account, and Twitterati believe it is because of the massive backlash she was facing from twitter trolls about her positive stance on Aurat March.
Congratulations to all the activists who trolled Mahira Khan. You got what you wanted. She has deactivated her Twitter account. Hope you count it as a win. Idiots.
This makes me so upset honestly. Mahira Khan is probably the only person from the industry who is so vocal about every topic and she has never been harsh towards anyone. You guys don't deserve her.
Mahira Khan deactivated her account because people can’t respect an opinion here anymore. You all campaign for free speech but you start schooling instead of a respectful discourse. Good luck with recruiting for a cause with this sort of mental rigidity.
Mahira had beautifully stated why she was speaking up on behalf of Pakistani women and why there is a need for Pakistani women to be given a voice and a platform.
I’m sure those who have been organizing the Aurat March are experienced, have been working for years for the cause of women..they have a better idea of what should and should not be done. I write out of pure observation. #WhyIMarchpic.twitter.com/D3AUQYM3Re
Following Khalil ur Rehman Qamar’s abusive behaviour towards social activist and journalist Marvi Sirmed on live television, Geo Entertainment and 7th Sky Entertainment on Thursday announced that they had suspended their contract with the writer.
The television channel made the announcement on social media. The official statement by the channel said that the contract would remain suspended until Qamar apologises for his actions. It added that the company had entered into a non-exclusive agreement with the writer, similar to the ones he has with other TV channels. According to the contract, Qamar was to write four dramas and a movie for the channel.
“Geo believes in exchange of ideas and promoting the culture of Live and Let Live (Geo our Jeenay do) we believe that everyone has the right to express their opinions and the culture of healthy debate should be encouraged,” read the statement.
Following Geo’s announcement, Qamar responded by saying that he will not apologise for his comments and assured his followers that he will “not work with this institution for my life to come.”
Meanwhile, celebrities, politicians and other members of the civil society lauded Geo for taking this step.
Good action by Geo. No matter who the woman is, no one has the right to abuse and use filthy language against her especially on TV. It should never be acceptable & never be tolerated. https://t.co/QTrJizyXXG
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has approved certain amendments to Section 10 of the Members of Parliament (Salaries and Allowances) Act, 1974, to ensure privileges for the members of parliament, including 25 business class air tickets for themselves and their families.
According to reports, the federal cabinet during a meeting on February 25 approved the amendments to ensure perks to 446 lawmakers, which would cost taxpayers Rs300 million.
The lawmakers will be able to avail 25 business class air tickets from the respective constituency to Islamabad or vouchers worth over Rs0.8m that could also be used by their family members for travel. These amendments would be presented in parliament for approval later on.
They said that these amendments were proposed by the Parliamentary Affairs Division through a summary to the federal cabinet following the demands of some parliamentarians.
The cabinet considered the summary titled ‘The Members of Parliament (Salaries and Allowances) (Amendment) Bill, 2020′ dated February 7, and approved the proposal given in the summary, the report said.
Meanwhile, Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry has differed on the claims made by the media report.
Not true only amendment is that flight vouchers can be used from any airport,this was done on request of MNA’s travelling from Quetta and Kar for example if Quetta MNA is in Kar he had to go back to Quetta and take flt for Isld now he can use Kar airport,cost is remains unchanged https://t.co/cQ34Ols2oB
TikTok has claimed another life in India as a young man was killed while recording a video on the railway tracks. Vikas died on the spot after he was electrocuted by the tracks.
According to reports, the incident took place in Haryana. The 25-year-old was making a video with his friends at 4 am when he climbed up the electrical pole for a better shot. He continued to climb higher and accidentally touched one of the high voltage wires overhead. He was the only casualty in the incident.
When he died, his friends ran away. The body was there on the wire for almost two hours. Some passersby saw the body and informed the police.
Government Railway Police (GRP) shut off the power and took down the body. The deceased was sent to a hospital.
Meanwhile, the police have seized his mobile phone for investigation. They suspect that Vikas and his friends had been drunk when they attempted to make the TikTok video that sadly took his life.
Vikas lived alone with his mother. His elder brother is currently serving a prison sentence while his father has passed away.
TikTok related deaths are not uncommon in the sub-continent. Recently a teenager in Sialkot accidentally shot himself while making a TikTok video.
While most people are freaking out about the coronavirus outbreak, Prince William appears to be unfazed with the matter as he joked about the matter with healthcare workers on his recent visit to Ireland.
According to CNN, the Duke of Cambridge joked about the virus on Tuesday while meeting emergency workers at a reception in Dublin hosted by Britain’s ambassador to Ireland.
Speaking to an advance paramedic with the National Ambulance Service, William commented: “I bet everyone’s like ‘I’ve got coronavirus, I’m dying,’ and you’re like ‘no, you’ve just got a cough.’”
The Prince further questioned whether the media blew the matter out of proportion.
“It does seem quite dramatic about coronavirus at the moment. Is it being a little hyped up, do you think, by the media?” he remarked.
William also joked in mock horror to the paramedic: “Does it seem quite dramatic about #Coronavirus at the moment? Is it being a little bit hyped up in the media? By the way, the Duke and Duchess are spreading Coronavirus!” (To be clear, it was a joke …)
In another video clip from the event the duke was heard saying: “By the way, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are spreading coronavirus, Sorry. We’re keeping an eye on that, so do tell us if we need to stop.”
According to the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 16,659 people have been tested for the coronavirus in the UK, of whom 85 have been confirmed as positive.
William’s remarks came after it emerged that he and the duchess are following guidance from Public Health England on the coronavirus threat and that meant “business as usual” for now. The royal couple shook hands with dozens of people on the first day of their tour.
Prince William’s comments irked many who commented that the virus was not a matter to joke about.
Meanwhile, the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles also passed a light comment on the matter.
‘I’m self-isolating’ laughs the Duchess of Cornwall as she steps into a one person air raid shelter at the @ltmuseumpic.twitter.com/xwouBH64bK
Meanwhile, it is being reported that Wahab Riaz will now be captaining the team.
Darren Sammy has been named as new head coach of Peshawar Zalmi. Akram promoted as director cricket with additional role of the bowling coach. Sammy will also be available for selection as a player. Wahab Riaz takes over the role as new captain. pic.twitter.com/651IP6wWl9
Sammy was rested in the Zalmi’s last game against Karachi Kings on Monday. The decision was allegedly taken after Sammy’s struggled for form and fitness because of which Zalmi have descended to the fifth position on the PSL 2020 points table. Former Zalmi head coach Mohammad Akram had held a press conference in which he explained that resting players is nothing new, adding that Sammy was given a break to “work on his form and fitness.”
With the Aurat March scheduled to take place this weekend, things are heating up with the controversy surrounding it keeps getting bigger. So far, a petition has been filed and dismissed in the Lahore High Court, an acclaimed writer verbally abused a social activist on live television and posters and murals of the march have been torn down in different cities.
Amidst all the debate, singer Quratulain Balouch, popularly known as, QB posted a controversial statement on Twitter. QB gained popularity after she sang the title track – Woh Humsafar Tha – for Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan’s super hit drama Humsafar.
The singer’s comment sparked outrage, following which women, including Senator Anny Marri and model Eman Suleman, took to social media to school her.
No. Just NO. And also, it’s not “her” rights she shouts for. It’s yours. And the “real feminist” will continue to shout for you and others like you – even though really, you don’t deserve it. https://t.co/hiRMXc4xzA
If real feminists had not shouted for OUR rights you would not be enjoying the privilege of using YOUR voice to sing. And today you would not have this platform and that blue tick. ♀️ https://t.co/WUtze6qNPo
Real feminists dont put down other women who vocalize their demands. Dont paint our struggle as hysterical by using words like “shouting”. If you dont have the moral courage to stand with us, the least you can do is not stand in our way because of your internalized misogyny. https://t.co/lgbCCIwlLp
— Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir (@ImaanZHazir) March 5, 2020
A real feminist not only shouts for her rights but everyone else’s too. Including yours. Be grateful to the women who came before you and fought for your right to speak. Stop making ignorant statements. Stop telling women to suffer quietly. https://t.co/tBNX7xDWYo
realme has gone on to become one of the most popular smartphone makers in Pakistan, primarily owing to its incredible value offerings. In a downhill battle with competitors to win the market, the manufacturer has introduced some of the best entry-level to mid-range smartphones.
With an aim to break the notion of just being a smartphone player, realme, which entered Pakistan last year, now aspires to be a young, tech and fashion brand, as it forays into Internet of Things (IoT) products.
realme is especially focusing on introducing IoT-based products in the coming year, which will include audio and wearables; and has already launched in Pakistan a number of other products like wireless ear-buds and power banks.
It is known for the best quality products at affordable prices, and is anticipated to soon launch a fitness band, smart TV, smart-watches and several other products. In line with the outlook of being a young brand targeting millennials, with its own software experience, the realme UI, it will transform into a young tech and fashion ecosystem.
“For us, 2020 will be about mobile phones and accessories. Ultimately, we want to become a lifestyle products company. Devices will be the major business for us, but we are building realme for the youth. A smartphone is not the only thing the youth wants. There are multiple other things. We want to cater to those demands of the younger generations as well,” realme Pakistan Country Manager Harvey He has said.
Since entering the Pakistani market, realme has already launched 11 products across different price segments – from premium flagships to trendy mid-rangers like the recently-launched realme 5i and C3 the key selling points of which have been designed particularly for the youth.
They are also gearing up for the launch of their latest additions to the classic realme series this month, and is proving its plans for an even steeper growth trajectory than its parent company, through a targeted focus on youngsters.
Almost 800,000 people commit suicide every year, which makes a fatality rate higher than wars, cancer or homicide, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
In view of the aforementioned staggering figures, Reddit — an American social news aggregation website — has announced a new tool for suicide prevention by teaming up with Crisis Text Line — a global not-for-profit organisation providing free confidential crisis intervention.
According to the details of the service that will be effective from March 10 this year, it will allow users to report those, who they believe are at risk, so that Reddit can provide them with prevention resources.
The reported user will get a private message with suicide prevention resources and a recommendation to text ‘CHAT’ to 741741 — the number for the Crisis Text Line.
Once the Reddit user has reached out to the text line, a trained crisis counselor will be available for support.
This is not the first time a social media platform has offered to provide suicide prevention help. as Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat also have pages listing global suicide prevention resources.
An intermediate student has been found dead in the washroom of a Unique Group of Institutions (UGI) academy on Wahdat Road in Lahore.
The body was recovered by the police, following which protests by students erupted as the deceased’s family alleged murder.
As per reports, 22-year old Mohammad Naeem was found dead with his nose bleeding. Naeem had gone to the academy on Monday but not returned home. His family called him on his mobile phone, but when nobody answered, they visited the academy where the staff didn’t allow them to enter the premises, claiming that Naeem had already left.
Khurram, a relative of the deceased has told the media that on failing to contact him, Naeem’s family once again went to the institute where his class fellows told them that his motorbike and bag were still there. However, the staff refused to let them enter the building.
The family then reported the matter to the police.
Police officials, along with the family, later went to the academy and after searching, found the boy‘s dead body in a washroom. The family insisted that Naeem was murdered, demanding registration of a case and arrest of his killer(s).
Refuting the family’s claims, media manager of UGI, Zunair Chaudhry, told The Current that the body was found in a toilet stall that was locked from the inside. “The family kept on going to the wrong campus where the guard also told them that it wasn’t the one their son attended.”
The body was recovered after eight to nine hours and initial post-mortem reports have declared that the cause of his death was a brain haemorrhage, he added.
Superintendent of Police Capt (r) Mohammad Ajmal has also rejected the family’s claims of Naeem being murdered, saying the washroom was locked from inside when the police found the dead body.
The SP said the blood from the nose of the deceased suggested that either he consumed drugs or was suffering from some serious disease that caused his death. He added that the doctors who examined the body were also, as of yet, not certain about the cause of death.
“The actual cause of death will be figured out in the light of the postmortem examination report that is still awaited.”
Meanwhile, students of the institution on Wednesday took to roads, seeking justice for their fellow.
