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  • Bollywood couple Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor end their relationship

    Bollywood couple Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor end their relationship

    Bollywood couple Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor have ended their relationship, choosing to keep the details of the breakup private and move on quietly. Despite rumors of their marriage surfacing in 2018, the couple has decided to part ways. According to ‘Pinkvilla’, they will always hold a special place in each other’s hearts.

    The couple reportedly parted ways without getting into arguments or making allegations against one another, ‘Pinkvilla’ has reported.The couple reportedly decided not to allow their relationship to become a news story and instead decided to part ways while keeping quiet about it.

  • USAID contractor resigns, alleging work on Palestine was censored

    Alexander Smith, a contractor for the US Agency for International Development (USAID), resigned from his private sector position, saying he could no longer perform contract work for the Biden administration after a presentation he was preparing on Gaza’s humanitarian crisis was cancelled.

    Smith claimed that USAID gave him a choice between resigning or dismissal after he attempted to give a presentation on maternal and child mortality among Palestinians, says a report published by The Guardian.

    “I cannot do my job in an environment in which specific people cannot be acknowledged as fully human, or where gender and human rights principles apply to some, but not to others, depending on their race,” Smith wrote in his resignation letter quoted by The Guardian.

    Smith’s resignation adds to a small but growing list of officials working inside or for the US government who have resigned in protest against the Biden administration’s support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

    On Tuesday, Stacy Gilbert, a career official in the US State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), told staff she was resigning because she felt the State Department had wrongly concluded that Israel was not preventing the entry of aid into Gaza.

    Earlier this month, Lilly Greenberg Call became the first Jewish-American political official to resign. Call worked in the Department of Interior, but there have been a number of high-profile resignations from officials working on the Middle East and defence.

    Major Harrison Mann tendered his resignation from the Department of Defence Intelligence Agency in May, citing Washington’s support for the war on Gaza.

  • PTI legal team charged under anti-terrorism law for attacking Khawar Maneka

    PTI legal team charged under anti-terrorism law for attacking Khawar Maneka

    The Police on Thursday filed an anti-terror case along with other charges against a group of lawyers who allegedly attacked Khawar Maneka, ex-husband of former First Lady Bushra Bibi, on court premises as he was leaving the site after appearing in the Iddat case, Dawn reported.

    However, an FIR was not lodged by the victim but an inspector of the capital police, Imtiaz Ahmed. The FIR nominated six lawyers and 20 to 25 unknown people, including women.

    As per the FIR, a lawyer threatened and attacked Maneka when he came outside of the courtroom along with other lawyers and as a result he fell down on the ground.

    Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Amir Masood Mughal said the registration of a “false terrorism case” against Imran Khan’s legal team was a conspiracy hatched by the “illegitimate” government.

    He said that police had registered an anti-terror case against the PTI legal team because an “unknown person” slapped Khawar Maneka.

  • PIA Hajj flight makes emergency landing in Riyadh after technical fault

    PIA Hajj flight makes emergency landing in Riyadh after technical fault

    A Jeddah-bound Hajj flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) made an emergency landing at Riyadh Airport after high temperature warning.

    The Hajj flight had departed from Karachi for Jeddah at 10 pm on Friday night.

    Geo News reports that a passenger on PK 839 said that an explosion was heard in the plane during the journey, after which the plane was diverted from Jeddah and landed at Riyadh airport.

    Following an aircraft check, high temperature warning mechanism was found to be faulty, and the flight was then flown to its original destination.

  • Clarification issued: Petrol price reduced by Rs4.74 per litre, not Rs15.39

    Clarification issued: Petrol price reduced by Rs4.74 per litre, not Rs15.39

    The Ministry of Finance has announced a reduction in fuel prices, decreasing petrol by Rs4.74 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.86 per litre. This announcement followed initial confusion regarding the extent of the cuts.

    The confusion arose after PTV reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had directed a more substantial reduction of Rs15.4 per litre for petrol and Rs7.9 per litre for diesel for the upcoming fortnight.

    This premature report was posted on PTV’s official X account but was later retracted.

    The Prime Minister’s Office soon issued a clarification, stating that the figures reported by PTV were outdated and pertained to the previous month’s adjustments. Following this clarification, the Finance Ministry released its fortnightly notification confirming the new, more modest reductions.

    PTV had claimed that the government’s “people-friendly policies” had brought economic stability and achieved a noticeable reduction in inflation.

    Initially, it was expected that the prices of petrol and HSD would decrease by approximately Rs6.5 to Rs7.5 per litre on May 31, despite a slight exchange rate loss due to a bearish trend in the international market.

  • ‘Iqra is the famous star, I’m just an actor’: Yasir Hussain on wife’s fame

    ‘Iqra is the famous star, I’m just an actor’: Yasir Hussain on wife’s fame

    Actor Yasir Hussain is all praise for his wife Iqra Aziz, and we are here for the public display of admiration. Talking on the Ahmad Ali Butt Show, Yasir talked about his fame and his wife’s, both popular actors in Pakistani dramas. Even though they work in the same industry, Yasir said their relationship is easy. He thinks Iqra is the real star, while he sees himself as just an actor.

    “Everywhere we go, like America, Canada, or the Middle East, she has fans there, from all over the world. That’s what being a superstar means – when lots of people around the world know how talented you are.”

    He also talked about a drama they worked on together called Aik Thi Laila. He said, “They wanted to cast both Iqra and me. It was a short project, just six episodes, so I said yes.” The project was special because it brought together their personal and professional lives in a unique way.

    When Yasir was asked about his experience directing his wife, he had only good things to say about her. He praised her for being very professional and relaxed on set. “She’s easy to work with. Unlike other actresses, she doesn’t throw tantrums or spend a lot of time in makeup. She understands directions quickly and follows them well,” he observed. Yasir’s praise showed how talented Iqra is and how much they respect each other in their relationship.

  • ‘I’m a big fan…’; Hamza Sohail reveals favourite actor

    ‘I’m a big fan…’; Hamza Sohail reveals favourite actor

    Young star Hamza Sohail has recently revealed his favorite female actor in Pakistan.

    In a recent interview with ‘Fuschia’, Hamza revealed that Sajal Aly is his favorite female actor, not just in Pakistan but in the whole region.

    “I’m a huge fan of Sajal Aly. I’m not just saying this; I’ve been a fan for a long time. She is one of the finest artists in this entire region,” he said. “When she came on set, I stood up out of respect, but she was so warm and kind.”

    Continuing in the same vein, he stated, “She khows how an artist should be when they become successful. Her behavior on set, her movements, and her work ethic are amazing. I was blown away and thought this is what everyone should aim for,” he added

    On the work front, Hamza Sohail is currently starring in the popular drama series ‘Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet’ alongside Iqra Aziz.

  • Tomato and onion price hikes push weekly inflation up

    Tomato and onion price hikes push weekly inflation up

    In a significant shift, weekly inflation in Pakistan has increased after seven weeks of consecutive declines.

    The Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group saw a 0.11 per cent week-on-week rise for the week ending May 30, 2024.

    This comes as a 21.4 per cent year-on-year increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

    The Combined Index stood at 308.52, slightly up from 308.19 the previous week, and significantly higher than the 254.13 recorded a year ago.

    Out of the 51 items monitored, prices for 14 items (27.45 per cent) increased, 14 items (27.45 per cent) decreased, and 23 items (45.10 per cent) remained unchanged.

    Inflation drivers

    Notable price increases during the week were observed in tomatoes (11.25 per cent), onions (3.62 per cent), pulse mash (2.00 per cent), bananas (1.78 per cent), and potatoes (1.23 per cent).

    Conversely, significant price decreases were seen in eggs (6.14 per cent), chili powder (5.73 per cent), LPG (5.40 per cent), garlic (4.02 per cent), and rice IRRI (2.93 per cent).

    The SPI percentage change by income groups revealed increases across all segments, ranging from 0.08 per cent to 0.15 per cent. The lowest income group experienced a 0.09 per cent rise, while the highest income group saw a 0.08 per cent increase.

    On an annual basis, SPI changes showed increases between 14.68 per cent and 24.67 per cent across different income segments, with the lowest income group seeing a 14.68 per cent rise and the highest income group a 19.24 per cent increase.

    The average price of Sona urea was recorded at Rs4,796 per 50 kg bag, reflecting a 0.16 per cent decrease from the previous week but a 55.19 per cent increase from last year.

    Meanwhile, the average price of cement rose to Rs1,237 per 50 kg bag, up 0.30 per cent from the previous week and 9.80 per cent higher than the previous year.

  • Ariana Grande calls for donations for Palestine after Rafah Massacre

    Ariana Grande calls for donations for Palestine after Rafah Massacre

    American singer Ariana Grande has recently shown support for Palestine by sharing a donation link to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund on her Instagram story.

    She has also signed the #artists4ceasefire call and has been actively supporting Palestinian content on her social media platforms, including Instagram posts that condemn the events in Gaza as genocide.
    Some of her fans were disappointed at by her because they thought she should use her position to draw more attention to the injustices happening place in Palestine.

  • Mamya Shajaffar talks about the reasons behind getting married at 25

    Mamya Shajaffar talks about the reasons behind getting married at 25

    Actress and model Mamya Shajaffar, also known as Maham Shahid, has disclosed details about her marriage. She was invited as a guest in Fuchsia magazine, hosted by Rabia Mughni. She also revealed the reason she got married at the age of 25.

    “I got married at 25, which I think was the right time. We’d been together for three years already, so it wasn’t a sudden decision. My mom was strict and wanted me home by 10pm, which I didn’t like. So, she suggested I get married, and I agreed! I called Gul, and we got married just 10 days later in a simple ceremony. We had a wonderful reception at Fairy Meadows, but we’re still thinking about having a bigger wedding.”

    She made appearances in ‘College Gat’e and ‘Jhok Sarkar’ as well. Recently Mamya is working ‘Jaan SE Pyara Juni’ drama. Mamya Shajaffar is got married to Farooq Gul, who is a creative director, designer, and photographer.