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  • Top judges get big boost in allowances

    Top judges get big boost in allowances

    The federal government has on Thursday made substantial hikes in the house rent and judicial allowance of both Supreme Court judges and High Court judges. 

    As per a notification issued by the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, house rent of Supreme Court judges has been increased from Rs 68,000 to 350,000 (sixty-eight thousand to three hundred and fifty thousand rupees).

    Likewise, following the approval from Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, judicial allowance of the judges has also been increased from Rs 428,040 to Rs 1,161,163 (four hundred twenty-eight thousand forty rupees to eleven lac sixty-one thousand one hundred sixty-three rupees).

    Similarly, the government has also increased the house rent of High Court judges from 65,000 to 350,000 rupees (sixty-five thousand to three hundred fifty thousand rupees) and judicial allowance from 342,431 to 1,090,000 rupees (three hundred forty-two thousand four hundred thirty-one to ten lac ninety thousand rupees).

  • Was Fahad Mustafa’s father about to start a biryani shop for him?

    Was Fahad Mustafa’s father about to start a biryani shop for him?

    Fahad Mustafa’s father, senior actor Salahuddin Tunio, has made it clear that he had never been planning to set up a biryani stall for his son in the past.

    Fahad Mustafa had mentioned on Mohib Mirza’s show a year ago that if he had not become an actor, he would have been selling biryani at his father’s request.

    He said, “If I had not acted, my father would have opened a biryani restaurant for me.”

    Fahad Mustafa shared that before acting, his father took him to the house of actor Faizan Shaikh, who was already running a biryani restaurant. “Faizan Shaikh and his wife have a biryani business, and our parents already knew each other. They also guided us on how to make a biryani business successful,” he said.

    Salahuddin Tunio has clarified that he was not going to buy his son a biryani stall but a huge franchise. He explained, “Until then, Fahad Mustafa was not an actor, and he was not like he is today. So, I wanted to engage him in the biryani business.”

    “I was not going to open a biryani shop or hotel for my son. I had talked to a very big biryani franchise. I was going to open a biryani franchise for him,” he added.

    On the occasion of the last episode of his son Fahad Mustafa’s popular drama ‘Kabhi Mein Kabhi Tum’ being shown in the cinema, he also expressed his pride in his son’s success. Salahuddin Tunio said, “As a father, it is a place of pride for me; no one else will be as happy as I am.”

    In response to a question, he said, “I have watched all the episodes of ‘Kabhi Mein Kabhi Tum’ and enjoyed watching the drama.”

  • Lahore High Court orders shops to shut down early to combat smog

    Lahore High Court orders shops to shut down early to combat smog

    Lahore High Court (LHC) has imposed a new order to combat smog in Lahore.


    Local markets will be closed by 8 pm in the evening to prevent smog while authorities will crack down on smog-emitting vehicles.


    During a recent hearing on a plea filed against the Punjab government for not taking effective measures to combat smog, the court ordered all private offices to announce a work-from-home policy for two days and ordered markets to close at 8 pm.


    However, the court also ordered the complete closure of markets on Sunday and directed officials to start a crackdown on smog-emitting vehicles.


    LHC  directed traffic police to immediately stop smoke-emitting vehicles and remarked that the dolphin police should also take action along with the traffic police.

    Meanwhile, the Punjab government has issued a notification about the ban of public entry in public and amusement parks. 

  • Shaadi shuda log kaise khush reh sakte hain? Falak Shabbir ke pass hai iska jawab

    Shaadi shuda log kaise khush reh sakte hain? Falak Shabbir ke pass hai iska jawab

    Singer Falak Shabir and his wife, actor Sarah Khan, are one of the star couples in Pakistan’s entertainment industry.

    Recently, Shabir shared some advice on maintaining a happy marriage: “Do what your wife wants.”

    In an Instagram story, the Billo Rani singer humorously wrote, “If you want to stay happy, listen to your heart first, then listen to your head. After that, think about it carefully, and then listen to your wife.”

    He recently surprised Sarah with a beautiful farmhouse.

    “All of this is yours, and now we can spend time here,” he revealed in a vlog the surprise for his wife and daughter.

    Fans loved the glimpse into their happy relationship.

    Shabir and Khan’s fun-loving approach to family life is appreciated by their fans, showing that a happy marriage might just need a little humour, understanding, and love.

  • Pakistan demolish Australia to win by nine wickets in the second ODI

    Pakistan demolish Australia to win by nine wickets in the second ODI

    Pakistan has defeated Australia by nine wickets in the second ODI match in Adelaide.

    Chasing the Kangaroos’ target of 164 runs in the match being played in Adelaide, national team openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafiq gave Pakistan a 137-run start. Fours were included. Abdullah Shafiq remained unbeaten with 64 runs, and Babar Azam scored 15 runs.

    Australia’s only wicket came to Adam Zampa.

    While batting first, the Australian team was all out by scoring 163 runs in 35 overs. The openers tried to play an aggressive game, but Jack Fraser-McGurk fell victim to Shaheen by scoring 13 runs on a total score of 21; Matthew Short also scored 19 runs. Banakar had returned to the pavilion.

    Australian batters Josh Ingles, 18, and Marinus Labuschagne, 6; Steve Smith, 35; Aaron Hardie, 13; Glenn Maxwell, 16; Pat Cummins, 13; Adam Zampa, 18, and Mitchell Starc were guests for one run.

    On behalf of Pakistan, Haris Rauf took five wickets; Shaheen Afridi took three wickets, while Mohammad Hasnain and Naseem Shah took one wicket each.

    Earlier, national team captain Muhammad Rizwan won the toss and decided to field first against Australia. He said that he would try to win the match and level the series.

    Mohammad Rizwan said that no changes have been made to the team, and they want to give the players a chance.

    On this occasion, Australian team captain Pat Cummins said that they want to ensure victory in the series with the victory in the match. He said that there has been a change in the playing eleven; Josh Hazlewood has returned instead of Sean Abbott.

    Pakistan Squad:

    Captain Muhammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafiq, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Muhammad Hasnain.

    Australia Squad:

    Captain Pat Cummins, Matt Short, Jack Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith, Josh Ingles, Marence Labuchin, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardy, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood.

  • Sidhu Moosewala’s father shares first look at baby Shubhdee

    Sidhu Moosewala’s father shares first look at baby Shubhdee

    Iconic Indian Punjab singer Sidhu Moosewala’s family shared pictures of the late rapper’s younger brother with the world, bringing joy and hope to his grieving legion of fans. 

    On November 7, Sidhu’s parents, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, shared the first pictures of their newborn son Shubhdeep, whom they lovingly named after Sidhu’s real name.

    Balkaur Singh shared his feeling about the new addition to their family, writing on Instagram, “The gaze holds a special depth, understanding every truth of our life. Beyond the innocence of the face and the words, there is a priceless light that always makes us feel that the face we entrusted to Akal Purakh with tearful eyes, we are now witnessing again in His grace, in the form of a small one, with all the prayers of our brothers and sisters.”    

    Sidhu father shared a video in which he is cutting a cake with the medical professionals who helped bring Shubhdeep into the world.

    Earlier this year, he addressed his wife’s pregnancy, clarifying that she conceived through IVF at the age of 58. Balkaur reassured everyone that official updates would always come directly from the family to avoid any misinformation. Shubhdeep, was born on March 17, 2024.

    Sidhu Moosewala was a popular singer, known for composing and producing revolutionary songs.

    Indian media reports confirm that Sidhu Moosewala’s mother is 58 years old and his father is 60 years. On May 29, 2022, assailants shot and killed Sidhu Moosewala while he traveled in his car in the Mansa district of Indian Punjab. He was contesting the Punjab Assembly election on a Congress ticket at that time.

     Fans were excited to see a glimpse of Shubhdeep, showering the family with love. Many shared their heartfelt comments and emoji, sending their best wishes for the little one.   

    Sidhu Moosewala sang songs such as 295, Same BEEF, Old Skool, Goat, Malwa BlOCK, Regret, Levels,Drippy, Sajnu, and before his death, his last song was The Last Ride.

    Here are some comments by the fans under the Instagram posts of Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur.

    Earlier, Tajinder Bagga, contestant of Big Boss 18 and a BJP leader, shared a shocking claim.

    Bagga claimed that an astrologer had warned Sidhu Moosewala before his death and suggested to him that he should leave the country.


    Tajinder said, “Sidhu had listened to the astrologer and had planned to leave the country, but eight days after the prediction, Sidhu Moosewala was killed.”

    “I too informed Sidhu about the threat, after this incident, we contacted the astrologer again and asked for advice”, Tajinder added.
    and Charan Kaur.

  • PTI leaders troll govt for past criticism of Donald Trump while celebrating his win

    PTI leaders troll govt for past criticism of Donald Trump while celebrating his win

    As the Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump swept the polls in the United States on Wednesday, messages of congratulations poured in from across the world. However, unbeknownst to the American public and the President-elect himself, it also created a storm of memes, taunts, and jokes within the Pakistani political sphere, with PTI leaders trolling government leaders for their past critical remarks on Donald Trump.

    PTI leaders and supporters claimed that Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal deleted his past tweets critical of the next President of the United States. It should be noted that Ahsan Iqbal has not deleted his old tweets criticising Trump. However, the official page of the ruling party PML-N has indeed deleted its post from 2021 in which Maryam Nawaz compared Trump and Khan.

    It must be emphasised that PTI blamed the US for conspiring against its government when Imran Khan was ousted from power through a no-confidence motion in 2022. Founder PTI Imran Khan, in an infamous rally, waved a page in front of a charged crowd, which was allegedly the cypher sent to Islamabad by Pakistan’s ambassador in Washington.

    The Intercept, a US-based news website, in August 2023 published what it claimed to be the “cypher” that hinted the US administration wanted to remove Khan from power. 

    However, later, Khan and his party changed their narratives multiple times while the American-Pakistani community continuously lobbied among US politicians for pressurising Pakistan government to release Imran Khan. 

    PTI leader Hammad Azhar, who has been in hiding for over a year, posted on X, “Congratulations to @realDonaldTrumpfor winning the US election. Donald was falsely framed, victimised and survived an assassination attempt. It’s the same story as Imran Khan in Pakistan only difference is that our mandate was brazenly stolen. But IK will also be successful soon IA as the people’s power cannot be suppressed for long.”

    He also tweeted, “PMLN leaders including Maryam Nawaz, Ahsan Iqbal & others went public in their hate remarks for @realDonaldTrump. Now they are on a delete spree. Unfortunately the ,establishment of Pakistan imposed puppets on us that are not trained in the basics of diplomacy or intl relations.”

    French Statesman Charles de Gaulle once said: “Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.” 


    Since Pakistani politics or its players never cease to amaze, one social media user pointed out Hammad’s tweet from 2016 in which he criticised the former US President himself writing, “Rise of Trump like politicians, protectionist barriers, UK leaving EU, radical Islam; peoples of the world are moving away from each other.”

    Another PTI leader, Ali Muhammad Khan, held a press conference saying, “It is hoped that the new US President Donald Trump will realise the mistake that it was wrong to expel Imran Khan on behalf of the Joe Biden government.”

    However, the former deputy speaker and another prominent PTI leader who is currently in the United States, Qasim Khan Suri, took to X to blame the Democratic Party for Khan’s fall from power instead of blaming the United States.

    Suri posted his speech from 2022 when he was the deputy assembly speaker, in which he blamed the United States for conspiring against Khan due to his alleged “independent foreign policy, economy and the sanctity of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).” Yet, the caption Suri wrote was in clear contrast with the contents of the video, writing, “The crushing defeat of the US Democratic Party, which played an important role in bringing down the government of Imran Khan, in the US presidential election made local facilitators sleepless, many of them immediately issued statements to change their father.”

    Suri also took to X to post a viral clip of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif criticising and comparing Khan with Trump while tagging Trump family members as if complaining.

    Meanwhile, Imran Khan’s official account also posted a congratulatory message to Donald Trump for his landslide victory in the US elections.

    Former President Arif Alvi also took to X to congratulate Trump while comparing his political struggles with Khan, including the assassination attempt on both leaders. “On behalf of the people of my country, and as the 13th President of Pakistan, I would like to congratulate you on your resounding victory to ‘Make America Great Again’. We look forward to continued cooperation as democratic nations. Indeed, your victory must have sent shivers down the spine of dictators and aspiring dictators of the world,” wrote Alvi.

  • Muhammad Rizwan equals record for most catches in a match

    Muhammad Rizwan equals record for most catches in a match

    Pakistan cricket team captain Muhammad Rizwan has equalled the record for most catches in a match.

    During the second ODI match against Australia, Rizwan took six catches, coming tantalising close to a world record if he had not dropped the catch of Adam Zampa.

    Adam Gilchrist, Mark Boucher, Alec Stewart, Matt Prior, Jos Buttler, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Quinton D Cook, and Matthew Cross have six catches in a match.

    The second match of the three-match ODI series is being played in Adelaide, where Australia has set Pakistan a target of 164 runs to win.

    Australia defeated Pakistan by two wickets in the first match of the series.

  • ‘America ki sifarish par release hona hai tou behtar hai sulah karlain,’ says Rana Sanaullah

    ‘America ki sifarish par release hona hai tou behtar hai sulah karlain,’ says Rana Sanaullah

    Prime Minister’s Advisor for Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, made a witty jab at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after some party leaders suggested that incarcerated party founder Imran Khan would be released once newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump takes office.

    Rana Sanaullah, speaking on the 365 News ‘HEAD ON’ talk show, said that “it’s better for the party to make peace with the government”’ if they are relying on the U.S. for the release of Khan.

    PM Advisor also asserted that there would be “no direct dealing” between PTI and the establishment.

    “PTI has only one way of dealing, and that is through parliament, political parties, and political leadership,” he said, adding, “The sooner PTI understands this, the better it will be for the party and the country’s politics.”

    When asked about PTI’s recent attempts to hold direct talks with the establishment, Rana Sanaullah said that ISPR clarified in a press conference on May 8 that dialogue could only be done through political parties.

    Earlier, PTI’s spokesperson, Raoof Hassan, declared that the party wanted to engage in negotiations with the establishment and political parties through direct negotiations.

    “It has been PTI’s policy that we want to engage with the establishment, and I will go a step ahead to say that dialogue between my party and the establishment is inevitable for this state, and we must not delay this,” Hassan claimed in October during an interview on a private news channel.

  • Chinese loan negotiations may give Pakistani businesses a reality check

    Chinese loan negotiations may give Pakistani businesses a reality check

    As Pakistan and Chinese officials discuss the terms of the loan for the ML-I railway project, local businesses grow worried. While there are many supposed benefits on the surface of the loan deal, there are many ominous conditions that may soon reveal themselves. 

    As for the benefits, the construction of the Karachi-Hyderabad segment of ML-I will help reduce transport times and fuel costs for businesses in the long run. As a result, businesses will be able to reduce the costs of their goods and services, resulting in greater demand for these products. This is likely to increase the profit margins of many businesses, especially those transporting goods around Karachi and Hyderabad.

    Hyderabad, known for its export of textiles and agricultural produce, will benefit from the construction of the railway, which will allow goods to flow freely to the port city of Karachi. This will allow for exporters to guarantee shorter delivery times to international buyers along with lower costs thanks to the railway.

    However, local construction companies should not be delighted as they may not even get the contracts to work on the railway to begin with. Historically, Chinese loans often come with clauses to employ Chinese companies or the contract is already pre-awarded to a Chinese firm.

    So, while on paper, the influx of a billion dollars looks great, the reality of the matter is that the loan only employs Chinese firms that bring in its nationals to work on the projects. While these Chinese employees may spend part of their earnings here in Pakistan, the majority of the proceeds of projects are repatriated back to China. 

    Moreover, the materials to be utilised are also often sourced from China. As a result, Pakistani businesses do not benefit meaningfully from these loans. An example of such loans can be seen primarily in Africa and Eastern Europe, which rely on Chinese loans.

    Moreover, Chinese officials are trying to get Pakistan to sign the loan agreement at an interest rate of 2.3 per cent, while the Pakistani side is making huge efforts for the interest rate to be 1 per cent. If Chinese loan conditions are agreed upon, the government will have to foot higher interest payments on the loan – A loan where their own companies and businesses are not the primary beneficiaries.

    While Pakistan relies on loans to finance the majority of its large-scale projects, it might not sound like a great deal to secure them at unfavourable terms. However, the loan deal will most probably be secured by Pakistan regardless. Will this be a gift to the economy or a curse? Time shall tell.