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  • Teaser of ‘Let’s Try Mohabbat’ starring Mawra Hocane, Danyal Zafar is out

    Teaser of ‘Let’s Try Mohabbat’ starring Mawra Hocane, Danyal Zafar is out

    Green Entertainment is producing an upcoming mini drama series called ‘Let’s Try Mohabbat,’ starring the talented Mawra Hocane. Danyal Zafar, known for his role in Stand up Girl, will also appear in the drama along with talent powerhouse Gohar Rasheed and Shahzad Nawaz.
    This is the first time Mawra and Danyal Zafar are working together on a project. It is directed by Angeline Malik and written by Zeeshan Junaid.

    The teaser showcased the main actors Mawra and Danyal. The melodious OST of the drama played in the background, adding to the teaser’s allure.
    Check out the teaser below:

  • PCB buys entire building near Gaddafi Stadium

    PCB buys entire building near Gaddafi Stadium

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has bought a multi-storied building near Gaddafi Stadium Lahore to solve the long-standing problem of accommodation for local and international cricketers.

    According to details, a multi-storied building was constructed very close to the Gaddafi Stadium. PCB objected to its construction due to security concerns. Legal disputes led to halts in construction work.

    The builder had also taken money from people for the flats when he was stopped after which he offered to sell the building to PCB. There was progress on the project in the recent tenure of Zaka Ashraf as chairman of the board, but sources say that PCB has now officially bought the building for Rs four billion.

    The building is currently in unfinished condition as an apartment complex so they will need to renovate it to turn it into a hotel.
    The project will cost more funds but once it reaches the completion stage, it will solve a major problem of accommodation for foreign and local cricketers.

    At present, the teams stay in local five-star hotels which cost the PCB millions of rupees. However, due to security reasons, the roads leading from the hotel to the stadium are closed due to which the people are facing problems.

  • Change culture of lying, accusations’, Maryam wants speedy trials in defamation cases

    Change culture of lying, accusations’, Maryam wants speedy trials in defamation cases

    The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz presided over the fifth session of the provincial cabinet on April 3.

    The cabinet approved the creation of special speedy trial courts across the province aimed at the expedition of cases related to the physical and sexual assault of children.

    Furthermore, the cabinet was briefed on the proposed amendments to the defamation laws and the establishment of speedy trial courts in defamation cases as well.

    A bill is set to be presented in the Punjab Assembly which would aim to issue decree within ninety days and most importantly completion of trial within 180 days in defamation cases.

    “The culture of lying and accusation will have to be changed,” said Maryam Nawaz in the session.

    It was also observed that the notices in defamation cases could be given through major newspapers, social media, and courier services following the passage of the bill.

  • Pakistan facing 30 percent water shortage for sowing season

    Pakistan facing 30 percent water shortage for sowing season

    Pakistan is facing a 30 percent water shortage at the start of the sowing season for cash crops such as rice and cotton, the country’s water regulator said.

    The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) said the gap is based on lower-than-normal winter snowfall in Pakistan’s northern glacier region, affecting catchment areas of the Indus and Jhelum Rivers that are used for irrigation.

    Kharif crops, or monsoon crops, including rice, maize, sugarcane and cotton are sown in April and require a wet and warm climate with high levels of rainfall.

    “There was less snow than normal as a result of climate change affecting the country’s glaciers,” Muhammad Azam Khan, assistant researcher with IRSA, which regulates the distribution of water resources along the Indus river, told AFP on Wednesday.

    “This will have a direct impact on the availability of water for kharif crops in the summer.”

    The water shortage gap is expected to narrow as the monsoon rains arrive later in the season.

    However, the country’s meteorological department has also forecast higher than normal temperatures during monsoon season, increasing uncertainty.

    Agriculture is the largest sector of Pakistan’s economy, contributing about 24 percent of its GDP.

    But it has been criticized for being water inefficient.

    “What this current water shortfall means for the crops is that authorities will have to better plan on how to utilize the water that is allotted to them,” said IRSA’s Khan.

    Pakistan, the world’s fifth-largest country with a population of more than 250 million, has recently been grappling with the profound impacts of climate change which includes shifting and unpredictable weather patterns.

    Devastating floods in 2022 — which scientists linked to climate change — that affected more than 30 million people also severely impacted Pakistan’s cotton crop that year.

  • Palestinian-US doctor walks out of Biden meeting in Gaza protest

    Palestinian-US doctor walks out of Biden meeting in Gaza protest

    Washington (AFP) – A Palestinian-American doctor said he walked out of a Ramadan event with President Joe Biden at the White House to show solidarity with the people of Gaza against Israel’s offensive.

    Thaer Ahmad, who traveled to Gaza earlier this year, told CNN he left the meeting between Biden and members of the Muslim community on Tuesday in protest at US “rhetoric” supporting Israel.

    “I let him know that I am from a community that’s reeling. We are grieving. Our heart is broken for what’s been taking place over the last six months,” Ahmad, an emergency doctor from Chicago, said he told the president.

    He said he then “let him know that out of respect for my community, out of respect for all of the people who have suffered, who have been killed in the process, I need to walk out of the meeting.”

    Biden “actually said that he understood,” he added.

    The White House said on Wednesday that Biden respected the doctor’s stance.

    “The president respects any American’s right to peacefully protest,” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told a briefing. “He understands that this is a painful moment for many Americans.”

    Biden had downsized the traditional event to mark the Muslim holy month of Ramadan amid growing domestic anger over his support for Israel’s offensive in Gaza following October 7 attacks.

    Muslim leaders met the president but asked for there to be no fast-breaking dinner, with Biden holding only a small meal separately with Muslim White House staff.

    Tensions over Gaza soared further this week after an Israeli air strike killed seven employees of a US-based charity, World Central Kitchen, on Monday.

    Biden said on Tuesday he was “outraged” and accused Israel of not doing enough to protect aid workers or civilians, in one of his strongest statements since the war started.

    “I think you can sense the frustration in that statement yesterday,” US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters.

    But the White House said that Biden continued to support Israel’s “right to defend itself” and there were no plans to curb arms deliveries to the key US ally.

  • Ihsanullah’s injury misdiagnosed which led to failed surgery: Ali Tareen

    Ihsanullah’s injury misdiagnosed which led to failed surgery: Ali Tareen

    Ali Tareen, owner of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans, has said that their star fast bowler Ihsanullah’s elbow injury was misdiagnosed, which led to a botched surgery.

    He said that Multan Sultans retained Ihsanullah in PSL 9 despite the elbow injury with the aim of working with Multan Sultans physio, strength conditioning coach.

    He said that Ihsanullah is being sent to England this month, where a specialist surgeon will examine him, adding that PCB has given them permission for Ihsanullah’s treatment in England.

    Ihsanullah was a key-performing bowler from Multan Sultans in the previous season of Pakistan Super League.

  • Gold rates in Pakistan edge closer to historic high

    Gold rates in Pakistan edge closer to historic high

    The price of domestic gold is swiftly climbing, inching closer to its historic peak, with 24-karat gold now standing at Rs238,900 per tola, marking an increase of Rs1,800 in a single day.

    Back in June 2023, the pinnacle of gold prices saw 24-karat gold reaching Rs240,000, making the current rate just Rs1,100 short of that milestone.

    March witnessed a notable surge in the price of gold, with the precious metal gaining a significant Rs19,100, mirroring the upward trend in international gold rates.

    According to the Karachi Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold stands at Rs204,818 per 10 grams, marking an increase of Rs1,543 from the previous session. Meanwhile, 22-karat gold is quoted at Rs187,750 per 10 grams.

    International gold rates are on the rise, fueled by escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing expectations for an imminent rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

    In yesterday’s trading session, spot gold closed at an unprecedented high of $2,280.82. Daniel Ghali, commodity strategist at TD Securities, attributed this surge to the inflow of safe-haven demand triggered by Israeli strikes on Iran’s embassy in Syria, as reported by Reuters.

    Ghali further noted that the recent spike in gold prices may also be influenced by short covering activities among family offices and proprietary trading shops.

  • PSX hits new high amid optimistic economic trends

    PSX hits new high amid optimistic economic trends

    The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to yet another record high on Wednesday, buoyed by positive economic indicators.

    A decrease in inflation sparked expectations of monetary easing, seen as a significant boost to commercial activity and, consequently, corporate earnings.

    Closing at 67,756.03 points, the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by a substantial 869.77 points or 1.30 per cent.

    Investors were particularly drawn to the cyclical sector, with significant investments flowing into cement and steel companies.

    This interest was largely fueled by reports indicating a rise in both local and international cement dispatches for March.

    However, sectors such as transport, technology, communication, and commercial banking also garnered attention from investors.

    Additionally, the government’s privatisation initiatives, particularly the proposed sale of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), injected optimism into the market.

    There’s a prevailing belief that these companies could experience improved profitability and efficiency under private ownership.

    Notably, on Tuesday, the Privatisation Commission initiated the process of selling off Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) from potential buyers.

  • Director’s first choice for ‘Raj’ in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was Tom Cruise

    Director’s first choice for ‘Raj’ in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was Tom Cruise

    Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Aditya Chopra wanted to cast Hollywood star Tom Cruise for the main role of Raj Malhotra in his debut movie ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.’
    Indian media reports revealed that Chopra had planned to on casting the Hollywood superstar for the role eventually immortalised by Shah Rukh Khan.

    The project aimed to be unique, with the heroine portrayed in a traditional Indian style and the hero in a Western style, which is why Aditya considered Tom Cruise for the part.

    However, according to Indian media, Cruise demanded a large sum of money, which the production house couldn’t afford at that time.
    As a result, Chopra’s father, renowned filmmaker Yash Chopra, suggested a change in the story to focus on a Hindu family settling abroad.
    Following this advice, the blockbuster movie ended up starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role.
    Released in 1995, “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” became one of the most successful films of Yash Raj Films and Bollywood, featuring Shah Rukh Khan alongside Kajol.

  • Atif Aslam’s heartfelt Naat captivates audiences

    Atif Aslam’s heartfelt Naat captivates audiences

    Atif Aslam, one of the biggest stars in the country, has captured hearts once again with his latest naat. His talent extends beyond mainstream music, as seen in his memorable rendition of ‘Tajdar e Haram’ for Coke Studio, which resonated deeply with audiences, especially the younger generation.

    Atif Aslam has been delving into his spiritual side more deeply. He has expressed that the kalaams (spiritual poetry) he recites are the legacy he wishes to leave for his children. His latest naat, ‘Main Sadqay Ya Rasool Allah,’ reflects this commitment and has been praised for its beauty and serenity.

    Watch the video:

    The heartfelt naat has touched many, with listeners expressing their admiration and sharing their love for it.

    Check the comments below: