Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’s popular song ‘Bado Badi’ went insanely viral, trending internationally with 28 million views before YouTube took down the video. With the release of a music video on ‘Bado Badi’ by Aoora, a well-known rapper, singer, and musician from Korea, the craze has now spread to the Asian country.
In recent video, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan hinted at a sequel, ‘Bado Badi 2,’ further fueling the excitement. Many celebrities, including Guru Randhawa, Diljit Dosanjh, B Praak, and international social media stars, have joined the trend, followed by millions of social media users worldwide.
Pakistani cricketer Ahmed Shehzad called Babar Azam a “fake king” while commenting on his performance as the head of the team.
During the Geo News program ‘Harna Mana Hai‘ on Wednesday, host Tabish Hashmi showed Ahmed Shahzad his statistics against Babar Azam and asked him for his opinion.
On this, the cricketer said, “Babar Azam is being compared to my eight-year-old stats on social media, while the situation was completely different at that time. We used to get 2.5 to three lakh rupees, but now we get 50 lakh rupees per month. He has every opportunity, but still, he is behind in the world in modern cricket.”
The former opener batsman went on to say, “The strongest captain in Pakistan was held accountable after two to three series but no one held Babar accountable. In five years of captaincy, he could not win a single trophy. Babar ignored domestic cricketers to accommodate his friends and disrupted the system of domestic cricket.”
The 32-year-old added, “I believe I could have improved my stats, but Babar’s stats are worse than mine, but if you are a king, then you are a fake king. You have made people crazy on social media, now you should raise your hands and admit that you are responsible.”
National players, including captain Babar Azam, are under severe criticism for the worst defeat in the first two matches of the T20 World Cup.
Fourteen sets of twins and one set of triplets graduated from Cooper City High School in Cooper City, Florida, on June 5.
The group comprised about 6 percent of the 543 graduates.
The school’s principal took the momentous occasion to state, “It was very special as they would come across the stage; I would shake their hand and give one a diploma, and then the second one would come over to do the same thing.”
“It kind of just symbolized they’re their own person, but also, they have been together all these years as twins,” she adds.
Gabrielle and Jocelyn Reed are one such set of identical twins.
The sisters have attended school together since pre-K. Come August, they will go their separate ways for college.
Gabrielle is headed to Cornell University, while Jocelyn will attend Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
“Everywhere I go, I’m lumped together with her and not really seen as my own person, so I’m really excited to be able to have my own experiences,” Gabrielle told TODAY.com.
Broward County Public Schools believes the graduates have set a county record as most sets of twins to simultaneously graduate from one school.
Students even created a slogan to remember their unique graduating class: “Twice as nice and triple the fun.”
Did you know, Faran Tahir replaced Bollywood superstar in ‘The Jungle Book’
Hollywood actor Faran Tahir, star of such smash hits as ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Star Trek’ is in Pakistan to promote his latest venture, ‘Umro Ayyar.
Faran and Usman Mukhtar appeared as guests on the FHM Podcast.
Among other things, the Hollywood actor discussed the industry’s obsession with Bollywood
“I was initially selected for a role in the 1994 Hollywood film ‘The Jungle Book’, but the producers later opted for Sanjay Dutt instead. However, when Sanjay got entangled in his personal issues, I was called back to replace him and fill in the role,” he revealed.
“We can draw inspiration from Bollywood and Hollywood, but we must also bring our own unique ideas to the table. We don’t need to compare our industry to our neighbors’; just as we don’t compare ourselves to China and Japan. We should focus on building our own strengths and identity in the film industry.” Faran added.
His film is coming to cinemas on this Eid Ul Azha, June 17.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Qamar Zaman Kaira has denied media reports that his party will join a coalition government, terming them “baseless.”
Rumors about PPP joining the treasury benches emerged after Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal’s meetings with Kaira and Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti.
Kaira claimed while talking to Geo News that he met with Ahsan Iqbal and discussed his constituency’s developmental projects.
“I did not discuss anything about joining the government with Ahsan Iqbal,” Kaira said.
The federal government on Wednesday allocated Rs 2.12 trillion for the armed forces in the upcoming fiscal year 2024-2025, a substantial increase of 17.6 percent compared to last year’s budget.
This is the second-largest hike in the defence budget in six years and marks the second consecutive year of increased funding for the armed forces.
Last year, there was a 15 percent increase in defence budget – different from the traditional 11 percent annual increase which took place over the last decade.
Interestingly, according to budget figures presented to the NA by the government, it has been revealed the armed forces exceeded last year’s allocated budget of Rs 1.8 trillion, in reality spending Rs 1.83 trillion.
The significant hike in defence spending highlights Pakistan’s priorities in a region marred by geopolitical tensions.
The finals of the PUBG Mobile Super League (PMSL) Central and South Asia (CSA) are starting today, with a prize pool of USD 200,000 (approximately 55 million PKR).
The PMSL league stage ended on June 9 with twenty teams participating, including four Pakistani teams, AgAsi8, 52 Esports, R3G, and GG Esports. 4MV from Mongolia topped the league stage with 654 points.
The top 16 teams from the league stage have advanced to the finals. From Pakistan, GG Esports could not qualify for the finals. On the basis of three weeks league stage, each team gets bonus points to start their journey in the finals.
The finals will span across three days, starting from June 13 and ending on June 15. Pakistan Pubg Mobile Official channel will live streamed the PMSL final on YouTube.
The Finance Bill 2024 has ushered in a significant overhaul of income tax slabs affecting salaried individuals, resulting in a marked increase in taxation across various income brackets.
The revised slabs, delineated in the amended bill, indicate substantial alterations compared to the previous structure.
Outlined below are the revised income tax slabs juxtaposed with their previous counterparts:
Taxable Income
Tax per cent
Taxable Income (yearly)
≤600,000
0
less than 600,000
600,001-1,200,000
5 per cent of amount exceeding Rs600,000
600,001-1,200,000
1,200,001-2,200,000
Rs30,000 + 15 per cent of amount exceeding Rs1,200,000
1,200,001-2,400,000
2,200,001-3,200,000
Rs180,000 + 25 per cent of amount exceeding Rs2,200,000
2,400,001-3,600,000
3,200,001-4,100,000
Rs430,000 + 30 per cent of amount exceeding Rs3,200,000
3,600,001-6,000,000
>4,100,000
Rs700,000 + 35 per cent of amount exceeding Rs4,100,000
>6,000,000
While the income tax exemption for the initial slab, encompassing annual salaries up to Rs600,000, remains unaltered, adjustments have been made to other income brackets. Notably, the maximum income tax slab has been notably reduced from Rs6 million to Rs4.1 million.
Under the revised regime, individuals earning below Rs600,000 annually (equivalent to Rs50,000 per month) will continue to be exempt from income tax. However, for those falling within the range of Rs600,001 to Rs1,200,000 per year (Rs50,000 to Rs100,000 per month), the tax rate has been increased to 5 per cent from the previous 2.5 per cent on the amount exceeding Rs600,000.
Moreover, individuals earning between Rs1,200,001 to Rs2,200,000 annually (equivalent to Rs100,000 to Rs183,333 per month) will now be subject to a tax of Rs30,000 plus 15 per cent of the amount exceeding Rs1.2 million.
For those earning within the bracket of Rs2,200,001 to Rs3,200,000 per year (Rs183,333 to Rs266,667 per month), the revised tax stands at Rs180,000 plus 25 per cent of the amount exceeding Rs2.2 million.
Likewise, individuals earning between Rs3,200,001 to Rs4,100,000 annually (Rs266,667 to Rs341,667 per month) will face a tax liability of Rs430,000 plus 30 per cent of the amount exceeding Rs3.2 million.
Finally, for individuals with annual earnings surpassing Rs4,100,000 (more than Rs341,667 per month), the revised tax obligation stands at Rs700,000 plus 35 per cent of the amount exceeding Rs4.1 million.
These revisions underscore a significant shift in the taxation landscape, potentially impacting the financial planning and obligations of salaried individuals across the board.
Prepare for a pinch in your pocket as the cost of imported mobile phones is set to rise in Pakistan.
The Finance Bill 2024 has introduced a hefty 25 per cent sales tax on smartphone imports, along with IMEI registration, as part of the 2024-25 budget.
This tax applies to phones valued above PKR 139,312 ($500), which includes most high-end and premium models.
Popular flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S series and upcoming iPhones such as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 are among those affected. With their prices already soaring above Rs139,000, this tax increase will hit consumers hard.
But there’s a twist: the 25 per cent tax only applies to fully assembled phones priced above $500. Phones in various stages of assembly, as well as locally manufactured ones, will still be taxed at 18 per cent, regardless of their value.
For phones priced below $500, a flat 18 per cent tax rate will be applied, whether they’re fully assembled, partially assembled, or not assembled at all.
This move is expected to boost government revenue by around Rs33 billion. So, brace yourselves for higher phone bills in the near future.
