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  • Why did Kubra Khan find the first 15 minutes of ‘Noor Jahan’ annoying?

    Why did Kubra Khan find the first 15 minutes of ‘Noor Jahan’ annoying?

    Actress Kubra Khan recently appeared on Gloss Etc by Maliha Rehman, where she shared her thoughts on the popular drama ‘Noor Jahan’. While many viewers are relating to the controlling mother-in-law character, Kubra revealed that she was actually annoyed by the first 15 minutes of the drama.

    Kubra Khan said, “To be honest, I was annoyed with the very first 15 minutes of the drama. The way Musaddiq has shot the sequence where a wife thinks her husband is planning her birthday, but it turns out to be an event for his mom, was super annoying. And what’s even more frustrating is that this is how people generally live here, and many were able to relate to it.”

    The story of the drama revolves around Saba Hamid’s Noor Jahan, a wealthy and dominant mother of three sons. She controls every aspect of their lives, but her strict rules and plans lead to unexpected challenges that test the family’s bond and shape their futures.
    The drama is written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and directed by Musaddiq Malik. It airs on Friday and Saturday at 08:00 PM on ARY Digital.

  • Pakistanis seeking asylum in foreign countries will not receive passports

    Pakistanis seeking asylum in foreign countries will not receive passports

    The federal Ministry of Interior has decided on Tuesday not to issue passports to Pakistanis who have requested asylum or are already living on asylum in foreign countries, citing security concerns.

    The ministry sent a letter to relevant authorities asking them not to issue travel documents to asylum seekers.

    According to the ministry’s notification, previously issued passports will be suspended and not renewed.

    The Director General Passports issued the notification on Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s directions.

    The Foreign Ministry and other relevant authorities have also received copies of the notification.

    According to data issued by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),  almost 40,618 Pakistanis applied for asylum in 2022.

    Most Pakistani asylum seekers are currently based in Italy, Austria, and Canada.

    Some of them are in the United States of America, as almost 1477 individuals fled away from Pakistan to the USA in 2022.

    Pakistan was the fifth most represented country, with 5342 immigrants arriving in Europe; however, the number of Pakistani asylum seekers in Greece didn’t increase from 2022 to 2023.

  • Umar Akmal’s shirtless photos get trolled by social media

    Umar Akmal’s shirtless photos get trolled by social media

    Pakistan’s former middle order batsman Umar Akmal has taken to Twitter to inform the world about his fitness. And he’s done so in a rather weird way.

    The middle-order batsman took to X (formerly Twitter) o announce: “Attention please! This is for those who think I am not fit.” Accompanying the post were shirtless pictures. The purpose of the bold move is to remind the management of the Pakistan Cricket Team that he is ready to step up if needed.

    The timing of Umar Akmal’s post is no coincidence. The team’s struggle in Pakistan’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign and the weakness of their middle order are obvious to everyone.

    The tweet went viral as fans took to trolling him. Here are some reactions to Umar Akmal’s pictures:

  • Khan ready for talks with government, says Barrister Gohar

    Khan ready for talks with government, says Barrister Gohar

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar has told journalists on Tuesday outside Adiala Jail that Imran Khan has given a green signal for talks with the government.

    “We told the PTI founder that dialogue is necessary, as distances are widening. He agreed with us [on this],” said Gohar.

    Barrister Gohar said that Imran Khan is ready to forgive what has happened to him for the sake of the country.

    Gohar emphasised that it would be PTI’s own decision to negotiate when asked if the negotiations would take place with the help of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

    He also mentioned that the party will begin negotiations after talking to Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai.

    “We have never refused to negotiate. The ice is breaking. We want things to improve,” said Gohar.

    PTI founder’s decision to change his rigid stance comes after his interaction with Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa during a hearing in the NAB amendments case a few days ago.

    CJP told Khan to go to the parliament as the “country needs to move forward.”

  • Here is Pakistan’s probable playing XI against Canada

    Here is Pakistan’s probable playing XI against Canada

    Pakistan is gearing up for a crucial match against Canada on June 11 at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York. After the disappointing loss to India, the situation is dire for Pakistan, who are currently at the bottom of the points table with two defeats in two matches in Group A.

    Pakistan is expected to go with four fast bowlers on the challenging New York pitch. Although Imad Wasim returned from injury against India, he struggled with runs while batting. In case of Imad Wasim’s unavailability, Pakistan can opt for Abrar Ahmed as their only specialist spinner.

    The match, which is scheduled for 7:30 PM (Pakistan time), promises to be a thrilling contest between bat and ball as both teams look for a crucial win in their T20 World Cup campaign.

    Pakistan’s Probable Playing XI:

    Saim Ayub, Muhammad Rizwan (wicket keeper), Babar Azam (captain), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim or Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah

  • Fans in shock as ‘Tere Bin’ season 2 faces cancellation rumors

    Fans in shock as ‘Tere Bin’ season 2 faces cancellation rumors

    Geo TV’s popular drama serial ‘Tere Bin’ garnered immense global success and fame. Produced by 7th Sky Entertainment, it broke records in popularity and ratings among Pakistani shows. Starring Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidi, the drama has amassed over three billion views on YouTube. Additionally, it has been well-received in India and is one of the most-viewed dramas there. Its captivating storyline and compelling performances have earned it a loyal fanbase across borders.

    In December 2024, the team behind ‘Tere Bin’ officially announced that Season 2 was on the cards, sharing pictures of Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidi. However, fans felt let down because they were hoping for a teaser or trailer for the new drama series.
    Take a look at the announcement and pictures:

    ‘Tere Bin’ fans have eagerly awaited news about Season 2, but there have been no updates so far. Wahaj Ali is occupied with shooting his upcoming Geo TV drama alongside Maya Ali, while Yumna Zaidi’s ‘Gentleman’ is currently airing on Green Entertainment, with plans for a new Hum TV drama with Usama Khan.

    These updates have left fans wondering about the fate of ‘Tere Bin’ Season 2. Many are concerned about its cancellation. Pakistani Drama Updates shared a post on this topic, sparking discussions about ‘Tere Bin’ Season 2.

    Some fans asserted that the cancellation of ‘Tere Bin’ is unlikely since the producers have already made an official announcement regarding it.

    Read the comments here:

  • Abh ChatGPT hua Apple ka? Apple is now integrating the famous AI app

    Abh ChatGPT hua Apple ka? Apple is now integrating the famous AI app

    With growing demand for artificial intelligence, Apple has made its voice assistant Siri and operating system compatible with artificial intelligence (AI) so that it too, can get ahead in the artificial intelligence race. Apple is integrating OpenAI’s artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT feature with Siri in iPhones.

    Apple announced a makeover of Siri along with several other new features at its annual developers show Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at the company’s headquarters in California on Monday. Apple has named this AI system ‘Apple Intelligence’ and it aims to give users a way to easily navigate Apple devices.

    It has partnered with OpenAi, the Developer of ChatGPT, under which its iPhone and Mac operating systems will have access to ChatGPT.

    ChatGPT can also be used to augment the capabilities of other tools, including tasks such as text and content generation. Its experimental or test version will be available by fall.

    Opening the WWDC, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said, “The move will take my company’s products to ‘new heights.”

    When Apple’s rival companies started adopting artificial intelligence technology, Apple was also forced to adopt this technology.

    In January, Microsoft won the title of the world’s most valuable company, and in early June, Nvidia takes over Apple again.

    Elon Musk warns Apple

    Elon Musk, the owner of car maker Tesla and social media platform X, has threatened to ban iPhones from his companies, citing ‘data security’. He wrote on X “Apple has no clue what’s actually going on once they hand your data over to OpenAi. They’re selling you down the river.”

  • Ceasefire agreement in Gaza coming close at hand?

    Ceasefire agreement in Gaza coming close at hand?

    The UN Security Council gave a green signal to a US-proposed ceasefire plan on Monday aimed at ending the Israeli attacks in Gaza.

    The proposition consists of a three-stage ceasefire and captive-release proposal laid out on May 31 by President Biden, prompting the “parties to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition”.⁠
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    As per the plan, Israel will withdraw its military forces from Gaza’s populated areas, Hamas will release the remaining captives and humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza “at scale”.⁠

    A temporary ceasefire will be in effect for six weeks at first, with the possibility of extension as negotiators work towards a permanent cessation of hostilities.

    As per the resolution, Israel has agreed to the plan and urged Hamas to also agree to it as well.

    However, Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, have recently vowed to continue the operations until Hamas is completely eradicated, raising doubts about their commitment to the ceasefire agreement.

    Hamas has expressed approval of the resolution and signalled readiness to engage in indirect talks regarding the implementation of the agreement’s principles.

  • UK earned £5.3 million from rejected Pakistani visa applications

    UK earned £5.3 million from rejected Pakistani visa applications

    According to research by Lago Collective, the United Kingdom and Schengen countries earned millions of pounds and euros by collecting fees from rejected visa applications from Global South countries including Pakistan.

    The report revealed that Pakistanis spent £5.3 million on rejected UK visa applications with almost 40 percent of rejected applications in 2023 alone.

    In the same year, around 50 percent of Schengen visas from Pakistan were also rejected, with €3.344m spent on applications.

    Marta Foresti, co-researcher of the Lago Collective research paper, highlighted, “Visa inequality has very tangible consequences and the world’s poorest pay the price. You can think of the costs of rejected visas as ‘reverse remittances’, money flowing from poor to rich countries.”

    According to Foresti, “Visa regimes are not equal or reciprocal,” emphasizing that while European citizens can easily obtain a visa to a third-world country; the situation isn’t similar when any poor country’s citizen tries to obtain a visa to Europe.

    Meanwhile, visa application fees are increasing which means an extra burden on those trying to move towards better opportunities abroad.

  • World Food Program suspends aid in Gaza after Israel killed 274 Palestinians

    World Food Program suspends aid in Gaza after Israel killed 274 Palestinians

    The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has suspended the delivery of aid through a temporary US port established in the Gaza Strip after an operation was conducted by the Israeli army to recover hostages from the port, killing 274 Palestinians.

    WFP Director Cindy McCain announced the suspension of aid activities on June 10, stating that rockets were fired at two warehouses of the WFP during the operation, resulting in one staff member being injured.

    The statement further said that work has been stopped for now to assess the safety of aid workers.

    The temporary port was established by the USA in May and operated for a week before closing for two weeks due to a hurricane.

    After the sea crossing was repaired, it was reopened on June 8, but on the same day, the Israeli army attacked Gaza using the port.

    Nusseirat massacre.

    Four Israeli hostages who were held by Hamas since eight months were released, however, 274 Palestinians were killed at the Nusseirat refugee camp.


    Aid suspended

    The director of the World Food Program said that “After the Israeli action, we are now concerned about the safety of our staff”.

    “Right now we are pulling back for a while to ensure the safe delivery of aid before resuming relief operations, but work will continue in other parts of Gaza,” she added.

    On the other hand, the Israeli media claimed in a report that there is a fear of a Hamas attack on the American port, due to which security measures have been tightened there.

    US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in the Middle East today to push for a ceasefire deal in Gaza.