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Anupam Kher believes Muslim genocide is ‘Kashmir solution’?
With tensions mounting in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) as the government revokes special status granted to the valley, calls in additional troops and orders tourists to evacuate the region, a statement by veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has left people stunned.
Prominent Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani had on Saturday taken to Twitter to urge the global Muslim community to help “save their souls” from “the biggest genocide” India is about to launch in held Kashmir.
With the situation in the Himalayan territory worsening as Indian armed forces martyr at least 10 Kashmiri youth within the last three days and the government announcing its decision to scrap Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, actor Anupam Kher believes that “Kashmir solution has begun”.
Kher, a Kashmiri Pandit, has been seen supporting Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on several occasions. His wife Kirron Kher is also a lawmaker of the hardliner ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The veteran actor had earlier said that “all the issues in the valley will be resolved if Article 370, which provides special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir is abolished”.
ARTICLE 370:
Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is a “temporary provision” that grants special autonomous status to occupied Kashmir. All the provisions of the constitution that are applicable to other states are not applicable to the disputed territory.
According to this article, except for defence, foreign affairs, finance and communications, the Indian Parliament needs the state government’s approval for applying all other laws.
The residents of occupied Kashmir, therefore, live under a separate set of laws as compared to Indian citizens elsewhere in the country, including those related to citizenship, ownership of property, and fundamental rights.
As a result, Indian citizens from other states cannot purchase land or property in occupied Kashmir. With the government moving to revoke the article, fate of IoK’s 13 million population hangs in balance.
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WATCH: President Trump says he has ‘good chemistry’ with PM Imran
It has been a few days since Prime Minister Imran Khan returned from his first official visit to the United States and it appears that he left quite an impact on the US President, who continues to shower praises on him.
President Donald Trump, in a recent media interaction, said that he has a lot of respect for PM Khan with whom he had developed “good chemistry.”
“We’re doing very well, as you know, with Pakistan,” Trump said, “I met a gentleman who I liked a lot — as you know — last week, from Pakistan. I have a lot of respect for him. We have a good friendship — a good feeling, good chemistry. I think Pakistan will help us, and I think others will get involved.”
The two world leaders met late last month when PM Imran visited the US on Trump’s invitation. During their meeting, while talking to the media, the President had described PM Khan as “one of the greatest athlete and a very popular PM”, and said that he would help him get re-elected.
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BBC clarifies Channel 5 misreporting on Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik
Amid fear that grips Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) ever since the government called in additional troops and ordered tourists to evacuate the region, Channel 5 reported that Hurriyat leader Mohammad Yasin Malik is dead as reported by BBC.
The reports came a day after the Kashmiri separatist leader’s wife, Mushaal Hussein Mullick, demanded notice of her husband’s fast deteriorating health in the notorious Tihar Jail for raising voice against atrocities unleashed by Indian occupying forces.
She said that Yasin was in solitary confinement for the past four months, strengthening the perception that unspoken orders to inflict miseries had been given to the jail authorities so that the Hurriyat leader may die a slow and painful death.
The statement was followed by reports citing BBC as claiming the separatist leader’s death in confinement.
WATCH VIDEO:
With the video report taking over the internet by storm, it wasn’t later that BBC took to Twitter and issued a clarification.
“The claim circulating on social media that the BBC has reported the death of Yasin Malik is fake,” it tweeted, urging the people to verify stories they see on social media by visiting its official news website.
While the reports regarding his death have been rejected, it is pertinent to note that incarcerated Yasin is being tortured and denied basic health facilities by the Indian government for being a political adversary.
According to his wife, being a heart patient, the separatist leader suffers from certain serious ailments related to vital organs of his body and needs certain life-saving drugs, which he was not allowed to take in jail.
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Six new Pakistani songs to add your playlist ASAP
With three big Eid releases hitting the cinemas next week, the Pakistani movie and music scene is pretty lit these days. Here are some of the songs from the upcoming films that we truly enjoyed.
Bekha Na – Parey Hut Love
Sung by Ali Tariq and Harshdeep Kaur, Bekha Na is the romantic ballad of the year. The soft, soulful melody is a treat to the ears and you can truly feel the song. The music has been done by Azaan Sami Khan while Asim Raza has penned the lyrics.
Ik Pal – Parey Hut Love
This song has ‘Shaadi anthem of the Year’ written all over it. After Shakar Wanda Re, Asim Raza has presented with yet another song we can all groove to on all the mehndis to come. The video of the song is also a fun watch. It’s colourful and features the evergreen Meera. What more can a Lollywood fan ask for?
The song has been sung by Hadiqa Kiani and Harshdeep Kaur. Azaan Sami Khan has composed the music while Shakeel Sohail has penned the lyrics.
In Dinon – Superstar
In Dinon is the Atif Aslam song we’ve been waiting for, for a long time. The soft, romantic tune is classic Atif and we couldn’t be happier.
Noori – Superstar
Noori may remind us of Madhuri Dixit’s Ghagra and Aaja Nachle, but it has a unique tune to it which is quite catchy. More than the music or song, it’s Mahira Khan’s dance that gets you hooked to it.
Kuch Toh Hua Ha – Heer Maan Ja
One thing is for sure. The Eid releases have nailed their romantic ballads. Aima Baig and Rameez Khalid are a winning combination and it shows in the song, which has a lovely, feel-good touch to it.
Badlan – Baaji
Zeb Bangash is a gifted vocalist. Absolutely love the way she has presented this tappa. The traditional tune mixed with her melodious voice is beautiful.
On an ending note, I’d just like to give a special round of applause to Azaan Sami Khan for his brilliantly composed music. Though he’s worked on both Superstar and Parey Hut Love, the music of both the films is different and there’s no repetition in it. He is without a doubt a star of the season.
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Petition to ban Tik Tok filed in Lahore High Court
We all know one or two friends in our social circle who make videos on Tik Tok or we enjoy watching Tik Tok videos for some entertainment and time pass. But now we may not watch those videos as a petition to ban youngsters’ popular mobile app Tik Tok has been filed in Lahore High Court.
As per details, petitioner Advocate Nadeem Sarwar said that Tik Tok was spoiling the young generation as they were wasting their time in making the videos. The app was promoting vulgarity and giving rise to blackmailing and harassment in society.
The
federal government, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Pakistan
Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) were made parties to the petition
calling for a ban on the Tik Tok.The
petition requested the court to instruct the PTA to ban Tik Tok in the country The
court should stop the PEMRA from airing Tik Tok videos, the petition read. -
Eid Collections: Which ones take the lead?
Eid ul Azha is just around the corner and everyone is gearing up for the four days of festivities. Which means that us ladies will be needing plenty of clothes for all the meaty dawaats. Most of the brands and leading outlets have released their Eid collections and The Current has viewed most of them and here are the ones we liked.
DISCLAIMER: This article is not sponsored. It is based on our own research and experience.
Lulusar
Lulusar‘s collection is dominated by lively colours and fusional cuts. If you’re someone who prefers western wear and is looking for some trendy outfits, Lulusar should be your first choice.
Zaha
Zaha is for the girl who likes her desi clothing for their comfort. Those who want to be fashionable, yet don’t want to compromise on their comfort, head over to Zaha for loose shirts, choori daars, shalwars, and pyjamas.
BTW – By the Way
BTW has a bright and lovely collection of semi-formals, which are perfect for the evening dinner parties. Also, BTW is offering up to 50% off as it is also our Azaadi month.
Sana Safinaz
If you are sure that your tailor can stitch your Eid jora within a week, then you can opt for a Sana Safinaz outfit. Their unstitched three-piece collection has some pretty patterns, motifs and block printing.
Sapphire
Sapphire has a variety of colors and styles in shirts, embroidered dupattas, shalwars, scraves and pyjamas. You can style as you want within your comfort zone.
Ethnic by Outfitters
For those who like to be extra on Eid, Ethnic’s collection is for you.
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New Zealand’s Neesham responds to Pakistani fan’s biryani invitation
New Zealand’s cricketing stalwart Jimmy Neesham has responded to a Pakistani’s biryani invitation, which has made his fans in Pakistan love him even more.
As per the details, Jimmy had last weak turned to Twitter to ask for recommendations for a good place to have dinner in Toronto where he is currently playing the Global T20 League.
Being one of the most popular cricketers on Twitter, it wasn’t later that the micro-blogging network started flooding with suggestions for Neesham.
Among the many responses attracted by his tweet, was that of a Pakistani fan who invited him for the “best dish in the world”, biryani.
It wasn’t later that the 28-year-old batsman responded with:
“Probably a bit too far to go for dinner tonight mate [sic],” he wrote.
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India using toy bombs to target children in Neelum Valley: report
Cluster toy bombs, which are being traced back to India, have been recovered from near the Line of Control (LoC) in Neelum Valley, ARY News reported Saturday.
According to reports, the toy bombs were placed in the peripheries of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), near the Working Boundary (WB) of the two countries. WB is the line where Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) meets Pakistan’s border.
The bombs, reports said, have so far killed three, including a four-year-old child, besides injuring 11 others.
Cluster bombs have been banned under the Geneva Convention, which India is a signatory of.
Shaped like harmless toys, they can be devastating after detonation — exploding into millions of razor-sharp blades that pierce through whatever stands within its range.
