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  • ‘Ehsaas ho tou kuch sharm ho naa’; Ahmed Ali Butt lashes out at Babar Azam’s video

    ‘Ehsaas ho tou kuch sharm ho naa’; Ahmed Ali Butt lashes out at Babar Azam’s video

    Television host and actor Ahmed Ali Butt exploded in anger on Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam’s fitness video.

    The captain shared a video of himself training in the gym two days ago.

    After the cricketer’s video went viral, the actor recalled the team’s performance in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup and vented his anger on his Instagram story.

    Ahmad wrote, “You owe your country an explanation and an apology for your performance, not in the gym but on the field. Ehsas ho to kuch sharam ho na.”

    The actor wrote #NotMyCaptain in his story.

    In the T20 World Cup, Pakistan got out in the first round of the event following two back-to-back defeats against the USA and India.

  • Social media is like a strict ‘Desi Mom’: Zhalay Sarhadi

    Social media is like a strict ‘Desi Mom’: Zhalay Sarhadi

    Pakistani actress Zhalay Sarhadi recently likened social media to a “strict desi mom”.

    The statement came after she received criticism over her participation in a campaign promoting Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

    The campaign, which has been running for several days, celebrates Maryam Nawaz’s achievements and features many social media influencers and famous Pakistani celebrities such as Urwa Hocane, Sanam Saeed, Saba Qamar, Zhalay Sarhadi, and singer Aima Baig.

    Disappointed members of the public, however, condemned the campaign and called for a boycott of the participating artists.

    In response to the criticism, Zhalay Sarhadi shared a light-hearted message on her Instagram, comparing social media users to a strict “desi mom.”

    “Social media is just like a desi mom. After a whole day of work, if you leave a glass on the table, you’ll hear, ‘Useless! You don’t do anything,’” she wrote.

  • No WhatsApp call; court rejects Imran Khan’s petition to talk to his sons

    No WhatsApp call; court rejects Imran Khan’s petition to talk to his sons

    A Rawalpindi court has rejected incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s petition for weekly WhatsApp call with his sons, as reported by ARY News on Monday.

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan had submitted a plea to talk with his sons on WhatsApp once a week.

    However, jail authorities didn’t allow Khan to talk to his sons, explaining that they can’t allow prisoners to speak with their relatives via WhatsApp.

    A court, established under the Official Secret Act, had previously allowed former Prime Minister to talk to his sons on the phone twice a month.

  • ‘I was harassed by a famous director, but I won’t name him yet’: Nadia Jamil’s shocking revelation

    ‘I was harassed by a famous director, but I won’t name him yet’: Nadia Jamil’s shocking revelation

    Nadia Jamil, a veteran actress in the entertainment industry, has revealed that she faced harassment from a prominent Pakistani director. Her brave choice to share her story is likely to encourage others to come forward and seek support.
     
    Recently, Nadia Jamil appeared on Iffat Omar’s show ‘Say It All With Iffat Omar.’ During the interview, she talked about being harassed by a well-known director.
     
    Nadia Jamil said, “I’m very careful about the projects I take on and the people I work with. I’ve been harassed by a famous director in the past, and I’m not willing to put myself in a situation that could be dangerous or uncomfortable. Recently, Naumaan Ijaz (Nomi Bhai) approached me about working on a project, but when I found out that ‘that guy’ was involved, I immediately said no. I just didn’t think it was worth the risk.”

    She went on to say, “I haven’t revealed his name yet, but I believe many girls must have experienced harassment from him. I’m waiting for the right time because I want my sons to grow older. Right now, they’re still too young to handle a situation like this wisely because they’re just angry young boys.”

    During the show, Iffat Omar also shared her perspective on the difficulty of addressing such situations. She said, “I can’t talk about such situations even if they happen for real because they send me court notices.”
     
    Nadia Jamil worked in drama serials such as ‘Jo Bichar Gaey’, ‘Durre Shehwar’, and ‘Damsa, Meray Paas Paas’. Nadia is currently starring in ‘Khushbo Mein Basay Khat.’

  • Father buries 15-day-old daughter alive in Naushahro Feroze

    Father buries 15-day-old daughter alive in Naushahro Feroze

    A 15-day-old ailing girl was buried alive by her father in Naushahro Feroze because he had no money for her treatment.

    The incident took place in the Tharu Shah area of Naushahro Feroze , where a father killed the 15-day-old girl by burying her alive.

    He has been arrested, and a case was registered against him, as per the police.

    The police informed The News that the girl’s body was exhumed on the father’s identification.

    The girl has been suffering from anaemia since birth, and the doctors had advised her to take her to Hyderabad.

    The girl’s father, in his statement, said that they did not have enough money to treat the girl in Hyderabad.

  • Government to block passports of over 2,000 ‘beggars’

    Government to block passports of over 2,000 ‘beggars’

    The federal government has decided to block the passports of more than 2,000 Pakistani beggars operating in foreign countries.

    The Director General (DG) of Immigration and Passports has requested details from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding these beggars. The Ministry will obtain lists of these beggars from its missions worldwide.

    Passports of Pakistanis engaged in begging in foreign countries will be blocked for seven years.

    The government has also decided to block the passports of agents who facilitate the movement of beggars abroad.

    Most beggars travel to Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq for Umrah and pilgrimage purposes.

    Data on individuals travelling abroad for begging purposes has been compiled.

    The Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are developing a coordinated policy.

  • Army to be deployed across country during Muharram

    Army to be deployed across country during Muharram

    The federal government has approved the deployment of Pakistan Army across the country due to the sensitive security situation in Muharram.

    According to the notification issued by the federal government, the Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces have been approved for deployment in Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The armed forces have deployed indefinitely.

    Ashura holds significant religious importance for Muslims, marking the day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at the Battle of Karbala.

  • Court orders removal of Parvez Elahi’s name from no-fly list

    Court orders removal of Parvez Elahi’s name from no-fly list

    The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted significant relief to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi by directing the removal of his name from the Passport Control List (PCL), as reported by ARY News on Monday.

    Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza of the LHC issued the verdict in response to a filed petition. Justice Mirza also instructed the removal of the names of Elahi’s son, Rasikh Elahi, and daughter-in-law, Zara Elahi, from the PCL.

    Earlier, Parvez Elahi had submitted a plea requesting the removal of his name from the PCL to facilitate his international travel.

    On May 21, Parvez Elahi was released from jail after spending a year behind bars.

    Following his release, the veteran politician stated, “I am thankful to Allah for giving me the courage to remain steadfast. I am also grateful to the judges who upheld the truth and supported me.”

  • Pakistani scientist Dr. Mehmood Khan receives Saudi citizenship under Vision 2030

    Pakistani scientist Dr. Mehmood Khan receives Saudi citizenship under Vision 2030

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted Saudi citizenship to Pakistani scientist Dr. Mehmood Khan. A royal decree was issued under Vision 2030 to confer nationality upon scientists, medical doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and distinguished talents with unique expertise and specialization in their respective fields.

    Dr. Khan currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Hevolution Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing aging-related treatments, accelerating drug development timelines, and improving access to therapeutics that extend human lifespans.

    Saudi Arabia initiated Vision 2030 to attract and retain exceptional global talent, thereby enhancing the country’s economic and social development.

  • Mushtaq Ahmed takes over coaching role in England

    Mushtaq Ahmed takes over coaching role in England

    Former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has assumed coaching duties in England.

    He arrived in England two days ago and began coaching yesterday. He has joined the England Under-19 coaching panel.

    The former leg-spinner will also mentor young bowlers in the England team, leveraging his prior experience with the England cricket team.