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  • VIDEO: Indian rapper Raftaar criticizes Citizenship Amendment Act during his concert

    VIDEO: Indian rapper Raftaar criticizes Citizenship Amendment Act during his concert

    After the citizenship amendment bill, protests broke out in many cities in India. Police tried to stop the protestors and the brutality of police towards protestors was condemned by major names in India including Mahesh Bhatt and now Indian rapper’s Raftaar criticism over Citizenship Law has won many hearts.

    During one of his concerts in Mumbai, he heavily criticized the law. Giving the example of his loyal Muslim bodyguard and a friend Arshad, he said, ‘He takes care of me to the extent that nobody can even push me. If anyone asks him to leave this country, I am ready to take a bullet for it’

    https://twitter.com/TheDeshBhakt/status/1209405643825676288

    However, Raftaar also apologized for abusing on stage. He took to twitter and wrote ‘Before everyone starts jumping in and fighting on who agrees or disagrees with me. I want to apologize for abusing you on stage. That is something I shouldn’t have done.’

  • ‘Kahin Deep Jalay’ is terribly typical but full of masala

    ‘Kahin Deep Jalay’ is terribly typical but full of masala

    Neelam Muneer and Imran Ashraf’s Kahin Deep Jalay is halfway through and though the drama is problematic at points and follows the typical nand-bhabi jealousy, it is still a fun, masalaydaar watch and works.

    Written by Qaisra Hayat and directed by Saima Waseem, Kahin Deep Jalay is centred on Rida, played by Neelam Muneer, who is the only sister of three brothers. Her brothers and mother, played by Saba Faisal, dot on her and pamper her to no extent. Despite that she is not a spoiled brat. Rida’s brother Fahaam is married to their Khala’s daughter Shamila, played by Nazish Jahangir, who is the main antagonist in the plot. Shamila bhabhi is a materialistic woman and is super jealous of Rida because of the love and attention she receives from her brothers. Let’s just say her middle name is ‘troublemaker’.

    On the other hand, we have the humble Zeeshan, played by Imran Ashraf, an ordinary guy from a middle-class background. He sees Rida at her brother’s wedding and falls head over heels in love with her. Eventually Rida and Zeeshan get married and begin their new life together. The latest episode shows the beginning of their new life and sets the grounds for the troubles that are to come.

    While the plot is typical, the heavy dose of masala and dramatic dialogues coupled with superb acting make it a fun and entertaining watch. The drama is perfect for those times when you feel like watching something that doesn’t require too much attention or brain cells.

    All the lead actors have performed brilliantly and Imran particularly has slipped into his character of a romantic hero with ease. His expressions and the way he shies away everytime he sees Rida are brilliant. Nazish as the spiteful and vengeful Shamila bhabhi is also great – you cannot help but hate her character.

    Fahaam bhai and Shamila bhabi

    Meray Paas Tum Ho may be the drama everyone is talking about these days, but Kahin Deep Jalay is not too far behind either – the drama is usually trending at number four or five on Youtube and has a couple of millions views on each episode. If you’re the sort of person who likes their dramas to be extra, slightly Star-plussy (I just made up that word) and full of masala, you’ll definitely enjoy Kahin Deep Jalay.

    It airs every Thursday at 8pm on Geo Entertainment.

  • Another ‘leaked’ video is here and this time it involves Wasim Akram

    Another ‘leaked’ video is here and this time it involves Wasim Akram

    Looks liked ‘leaked videos’ are the latest marketing trend in town.

    Late Thursday night, a video of Wasim Akram speaking about change and ragra went viral on social media and became the number one trend in Pakistan.

    In the video, the former captain can be heard saying ‘’Soch badalne k liay tareekay badalne partay hain. Thori soch badalni parti hai.”

    When the other person in the video commented, “Yeh ragray khatay rahen gay“, Wasim remarked, “Samajh nahi aati, baatein bari bari aur performance zero.”

    Wasim’s words become inaudible following that and when the other person asks him to explain further, he chuckles, “Abhi bataoon ga, abhi dekhtay hain na kya hota hai.”

    Things took a turn when Shoaib Akhtar tweeted in support of the leaked video.

    People had questions.

    https://twitter.com/Shujaatsays/status/1210251528923156486?s=20

    Some people thought he was referring to the current situation of Pakistan’s cricket team.

    While others thought it was an advertisement for the washing powder Akram endorses.

    But most people were of the consensus that the acting was not very convincing.

    https://twitter.com/ablmir2/status/1210255294070218757?s=20

    While netizens were debating over what exactly the deal was, Wasim took to social media to request his fans to not share the video and that he will hold a press conference tomorrow at 8:50 pm to answer all questions.

    https://www.facebook.com/wasimakramliveofficial/posts/2766331500076957?__xts__[0]=68.ARCIu-wqwQdhW9Hkuq6pzVG4dXSWG3pvvnnoiDgBx899vu1-wUApBiv7B0Nx5FHHWvxIpBcQypp8xImRs6lFUySyFKcEIWLPlFjarj8tP_XzIPNfAXV56tIuOPuktHh4FO8dSeh1AJbHOdUqEjgu5o-MRVhl1yRe7ZhYjdAHMeOxTuqXLdMpDy7si6P3nwCK02HKg-Pm1ywhQy1ZQLlpjNAImc26Rq6FIZynC-_KK-FXpnYDqAWNfn_fXVYyx18oHn661mbOx0896pbW3pw37W0C261oaKsy7xi_Y_sXYe9iHBvQotY_Lr5AGX_t33ZCK-kr7jtcnLCeZ9NunSuvBQ&__tn__=-R
  • ‘Even Imran knows it’s a fake case,’ Sanaullah swears innocence on Quran

    ‘Even Imran knows it’s a fake case,’ Sanaullah swears innocence on Quran

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Rana Sanaullah, who was granted bail in the narcotics case against him earlier this week, has sworn his innocence over the Holy Quran, cursing the ones who lodged the “false case against him”.

    According to The News, demanding a judicial inquiry into the drug smuggling allegations against him, Sanaullah on Thursday told a private media outlet that his vehicle was stopped at Ravi Toll Plaza and his gunman was made to leave the vehicle.

    “My vehicle was taken to the ANF [Anti-Narcotics Force] headquarters and no conversation took place during that time,” he said.

    “I asked, what is the matter? I was told that ‘it’s an order from high-ups’,” Sanaullah said. “The next day, I was produced before a court and the court was informed that I was found in possession of drugs.”

    Meanwhile, addressing a press conference in Faisalabad, hours after his release from prison, on Thursday he said, “Almighty Allah is my witness, I have never used heroin.”

    He questioned where the drugs seized from his vehicle were. He said a false and baseless case was lodged against him. “May I suffer the wrath of God, if I ever favoured a drug smuggler,” he added.

    The PML-N leader also cursed the ones who lodged a false case against him. He also said he would repeat the same statements in the National Assembly, holding a copy of the Holy Quran in his hands. “You can’t stop us through such cheap tactics, [I] will not back off. It has become a tradition that a person tells lies and then says he has to return to Almighty Allah,” he said.

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    The PML-N leader said even the prime minister knew the case against him was fake. “All this is being done to subdue the opposition. Before my arrest I was 100 per cent with my party but today be with the 1000 per cent,” he added.

    Sanaullah demanded the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) and the government order a judicial inquiry into the allegations of drug smuggling against him.

    Referring to the trauma that he suffered due to incarceration, he demanded relevant authorities take action against the injustice he was meted out.

    He said that the ANF had secured 15kg heroin from a godown and produced false witnesses to back up their claims against him. “If it was such a large network, why weren’t others [involved in drug trafficking] arrested?” he asked.

    On his arrival at Faisalabad after release on bail, the party workers warmly welcomed him. The workers raised slogans in favour of him and expressed happiness on his presence. “I am also thankful to party leaders for supporting me in a difficult time,” Sanaullah said.

  • IN PICTURES: Iqra and Yasir’s colourful mehndi

    IN PICTURES: Iqra and Yasir’s colourful mehndi

    Though Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz had a full-blown public proposal, their wedding events have been pretty low-key in comparison. The couple’s wedding festivities began with a bright, yellow mayun followed by an intimate mehndi. The nikkah is on December 28, according to a card shared by the two on their social media.

    Here is the radiant couple on their mehndi

    Their pictures are full of love

    Iqra looked lovely in a pale, yellow outfit by Faiza Saqlain

    Yasir was the ultimate cool cat in a plain, white shalwar kameez paired with a bottle-green velvet shawl

    The couple did not shy away from enjoying their mehndi and took to the dance floor to express their happiness

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B6i_J9ZFnb8/

    All of the couple’s celebrity friends were in attendance including Nomi Ansari, Zara Noor Abbas, Asad Siddiqui, Hania Aamir, Asim Azhar, Muneeb Butt, Aiman Khan, Minal Khan, Gohar Rasheed, Kubra Khan and Saheefa Jabbar Khattak. They all made sure it was a night to remember.

    There were qulfis also!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B6i_X-LlD4Z/
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B6i-OyNFnk1/
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B6i9pJwF05b/

    Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly also made an appearance

    Rounding off the night with a grand selfie

    Picture credits – SS Photography by Saba Sahar

  • Weekend events in your city

    Weekend events in your city

    Lahore:

    Soul Food Fest

    Date and Time: Dec 27 at 1 PM – Dec 29 at 11 PM

    Venue: Lake City Lahore13-KM, Main Raiwind Road, Lahore.

    The Rythm Circle

    Date: 28th Dec

    Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

    Venue: Faiz Ghar126-F, Model Town, Lahore.

    Islamabad:

    Winter Fest

    Date and Time: Dec 27 at 12 PM – Dec 29 at 11 PM

    Venue: Arts and Craft Village, ShakarparianLok Virsa, Garden Avenue, Shakar Parian National Park.

    Comedy Night

    Date: 28th Dec.

    Time: 6:30 PM – 9 PMTomorrow

    Venue: 33 – Buland Markaz, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad

    Karachi

    Karachi Tum Say Hay

    Date: 28th Dec

    Time: 6 PM – 12 AM

    Venue: Sports Club – Moin Khan Cricket Academy, DHA Phase 8.

    Fries Festival

    Date: 27th Dec

    Time: 6 PM – 11:55 PM

    Venue: Koyla ChaiD2, Block 2, Clifton Next to Shell Pump, Bilawal Chowrangi.

  • Danish Kaneria faced ‘discrimination’ for being a Hindu: Akhtar

    Former cricketing star Shoaib Akhtar has claimed that his teammate Danish Kaneria faced discrimination at the hands of a few Pakistani cricketers, who were reluctant to even eat with him because he is a Hindu.

    According to The News, Kaneria, who is only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan after his maternal uncle Anil Dalpat, took 261 wickets in 61 Tests at an average of 34.79, and also played 18 ODIs.

    Akhtar made the revelation during a show ‘Game on Hai‘ aired on PTV Sports, foreign media reported on Thursday. “In my career I fought with two three (in the team) when they started talking on regionalism. Things like ‘who is from Karachi, Punjab or Peshawar’, that used to infuriate.

    “So what if someone is a Hindu, he is doing well for the team. They used to say ‘sir ye yaaha se khaana kaise le raha ha‘ (how is he taking food from this place)?’” said the 44-year-old, who played 46 Tests and 163 ODIs. “The same Hindu won the Test for us against England. If he is taking a bagful of wickets for Pakistan, he should play. We could not have won the series without Kaneria’s effort. But not many gave him credit for that,” said Akhtar.

    When contacted, Kaneria supported Akhtar’s claims.

    “Shoaib has been a legend of the game. His words are also as blunt as his bowling. When I was playing I did not have the courage to speak on these matters but after Shoaib bhai’s comments, I do. He has always supported me and also Inzy bhai (Inzaman-ul-Haq), Mohammad Yusuf and Younis bhai (Younish bhai),” Kaneria told a news agency over phone from Karachi.

    “Those who did not support me, I will make their names public soon. Having said that, I feel fortunate and honoured that I got to play for Pakistan,” added Kaneria.

    Kaneria, now 39, was found guilty of spot-fixing alongside Mervyn Westfield while playing for Essex against Durham in 2009.

    The leg-spinner was found to have convinced Westfield to concede 12 runs during the one-day game. Westfield was handed a four-month prison sentence and ECB banned him for five years.

    Kaneria admitted to spot-fixing in 2018 after six years of denial.

  • Can you go to Seaview this new year?

    The Sindh government has imposed a ban on aerial firing, fireworks, one-wheeling and riding motorcycles without silencers on the New Year’s eve.

    Each year, hundreds of thousands of rounds of bullets are shot up into the air by celebrators to celebrate the beginning of New Year, which has taken many lives in the past year. Many citizens have also been injured from stray bullets after aerial firing.

    Sea View and Five Star Chowrangi in North Nazimabad are the two popular spots for the youth to celebrate the new year in Karachi. Commissioner Karachi Iftikhar Shalwani appealed to the citizens to celebrate the occasion with decency and keeping in view their civic duties. K-Electric (KE) has also been advised to refrain from unnecessary power outages on the occasion.

  • Egg-standing test goes viral as eclipse crosses Asia

    Egg-standing test goes viral as eclipse crosses Asia

    According to a popular scientific theory, an egg will support itself that way when the moon obscures the sun and during the spring equinox, due to increased gravity.

    While the theory has been debunked, Reuters reported that this did not stop Malaysian and Indonesian social media users from putting it to the test on Thursday, as thousands of sky watchers gathered across parts of Asia to witness a rare annular solar eclipse.

    Videos shared online showed dozens of users succeeding in getting eggs to balance on different surfaces including on gravel, a window pane, and a plate during the ‘ring-of-fire’ eclipse.

    IN PICTURES: ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse enthralls observers in Asia

    However, Dr Chong Hon Yew, a retired physicist from the Malaysian Science University, said there was no evidence to back up the theory.

    “You can do the same experiment tomorrow, before or after eclipse – it’s easy to do it,” Chong said. “But it’s a fun trick to do (during an eclipse) to get young kids interested in science and astronomy.”

    Thursday’s annular eclipse – which occurs when the moon covers the sun’s center but leaves its outer edges visible to form a ring – was also visible in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

    In most years, two solar eclipses are visible from somewhere on Earth. The maximum number per year is five.

  • Is marriage easier or running the government? Here’s what Asad Umar has to say

    Is marriage easier or running the government? Here’s what Asad Umar has to say

    Minister for Planning and Development and PTI stalwart Asad Umar recently set the dance floor on his son’s wedding and internet on fire with his bhangra on Abrarul Haq’s Billo. The clip of him dancing was widely shared and people absolutely loved his swag.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B6fUzrxh72z/

    In a recent interview, when the minister was asked if compromising in marriage was easier or when in government with “razor-thin” majority, Asad said, “There is a actually strong analogous behaviour in both.”

    “Just like in a marriage, if you’ve married the person for who he or she is and what they stand for, then you’ll go through the highs and lows, the ups and downs, the difficulties which will come – you’ll make compromises because you’re clear of why you are with that particular person in this big wide universe and not with somebody else.”

    He continued, “The same is true with being in government. If you have clarity, if you have conviction of what you want, what you stand for, what you want to achieve, then you know where you want to compromise and where compromise is actually taking you away from what you stand for and why you’re in that government. It also helps you give clarity of when you should stay to continue to be in government and when you should say there are options which are better.”