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  • Why did PTI’s Sher Afzal Marwat slap a private guard?

    Why did PTI’s Sher Afzal Marwat slap a private guard?

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat can be seen in a video slapping a man at a political rally in Peshawar.

    As per the details of Geo News, Marwat slapped his personal guard in anger as he got stuck in the midst of a crowd of PTI supporters.

    “In view of terrorism, my guard was telling me to sit in the car,” the politician said, adding that he was pushing the workers away and restricting them from coming near him.

    “I forbade the guard not to pull me,” Marwat said.

    Whatever the reason for the slap, violence in any form is reprehensible, especially when it’s unleashed by a powerful individual against a weaker one.

  • Riyadh set for fourth Gulf Cinema festival

    Riyadh set for fourth Gulf Cinema festival

    Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is getting ready to host the fourth Gulf Cinema Festival (GCF) from April 14 to 18. The festival is organized by the Film Commission with support from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and is backed by Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud. The goal of the festival is to strengthen relationships among GCC countries and promote the growing Gulf cinema industry.

    It will showcase 29 films from all GCC countries and honor experienced actors for their contributions to Gulf cinema, as state by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Alongside film screenings, three training workshops and six educational seminars to encourage discussions about art and the social impact of movies will also take place. Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector is growing rapidly, reflecting the country’s efforts to diversify its economy and attract visitors from around the world.

    The decision to lift the cinema ban in 2017, part of the Vision 2030 reform agenda led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has played a significant role in this growth. Since then, the Saudi cinema industry has expanded, with 627 screens in 69 theaters catering to a population of 32.2 million people.

  • Transgenders to be allotted separate rooms in KP hospitals

    Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur has decided to allocate separate rooms for transgenders in all the district headquarter hospitals of the province, reports Geo.

    Governor Ghulam Ali and Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur had a meeting in which the problems faced by transgenders were discussed. It was decided in the meeting that a separate cemetery will be allocated for their burials. Separate rooms for transgenders will be allocated in each district headquarters hospital .

    Gandapur said that further steps will also be taken to solve all other problems faced by transgenders.

  • ‘Crime is part of life’; Astonishing statement by Sindh home minister

    ‘Crime is part of life’; Astonishing statement by Sindh home minister

    Sindh Home Minister Zia ul Hasan Lanjar has said that Karachi’s law and order situation is being “exaggerated”. In a press briefing held on Sunday, he said “Street crime exists in Karachi, however, it has been exaggerated in media.”

    On March 13, the provincial cabinet was informed that nearly 16,000 street crimes had been recorded in Karachi since January 2024. He termed street crime as “part of daily life.” Since January, 49 citizens have been killed resisting street crimes.

    The Minister showed sympathy with the families of those who lost their lives, stating that measures were being taken to end the wave in Karachi, including action against the station house officer (SHO) where crime would occur.

    Furthermore, he said that around 1,000 policemen would be sent to Kashmore District for an operation against the criminals in that area.

  • Will Shaheen be rested against New Zealand?

    The selection committee will begin consultations with captain Babar Azam today in Kakul to select the national team for the home series against New Zealand.

    According to the Geo News sources, today the captain will meet with Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi to decided on a rotation policy against New Zealand.

    The national selection committee will start the consultation process today with Babar Azam. The selectors will also meet Naqvi and give feedback on the fitness camp.

    Sources say that 17 to 18 players will be announced soon for the five-match series, out of which the team for the T20 World Cup will be announced.

    The deadline for announcing the squads for the T20 World Cup is May 1. Squads can be changed by May 25 after which permission from the ICC will be required.

    A rotation policy will be adopted in the series against New Zealand so that maximum number of players can be tested and especially the fast bowlers can be given rest.

    Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will played under the rotation policy.

    This month the New Zealand cricket team is arriving in Pakistan for a series of five T20 matches, beginning  from April 18.

  • Which actors were considered for lead roles in ‘Ishq Murshid’?

    Which actors were considered for lead roles in ‘Ishq Murshid’?

    Hum TV’s drama serial ‘Ishq Murshid’ has become immensely popular with its unique storyline and excellent casting. Fans are loving the chemistry between Durefishan Saleem and Bilal Abbas. Farooq Rind directs the drama, which is written by Abdul Khaliq Khan.

    The writer recently appeared on Something Haute’s show Haute Talk, hosted by Hassan Choudhary where he revealed the names of male actors he was considering for Shahmeer’s character.

    “I had several names in mind because we aimed to cast popular actors for the 8:00 pm slot to attract fans’ attention. We considered Ahad Raza Mir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Wahaj Ali, and Bilal Abbas for the lead role. Ahad Raza Mir requested the complete script, which wasn’t feasible. Hamza Ali Abbasi was occupied with Jaan E Jahan, although I envisioned him as Fazal Baksh and politician Shahmeer. Wahaj Ali was already committed to Tere Bin, so we didn’t pursue him much, although we did approach him. All four were approached, but fortunately, Bilal Abbas had a better grasp of our script. He read the initial episodes and understood the character well, which greatly helped us.”
    What are your thoughts on the writer’s top four picks for Shahmir Sikandar’s character? Share your opinion!

  • Guess which superstar was supposed to play Pyare Afzal?

    Guess which superstar was supposed to play Pyare Afzal?

    Nadeem Baig has made many TV shows and movies. He’s been focusing more on making films lately, but he’s also made hit TV dramas in the past. Some of his popular dramas include ‘Pyare Afzal’ and ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho’.
    Baig was a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast where he disclosed the name of the actor who was initially supposed to play the lead role in Pyare Afzal.

    The host asked him if the cast had ever been compromised. He said, “I never compromised on the script, but there are times when you have to give a chance to a new actor, even if you’ve already decided on someone else. You know that the actor you want will also excel in that specific role. Well, Humayun [Saeed] was supposed to play the character of Afzal in Pyare Afzal, but I told him, ‘This role isn’t for you.’ He accepted it, and that’s how it went to Hamza Ali Abbasi.”

  • PCB stops Shaheen Afridi from issuing any statement

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stopped former T20 captain Shaheen Afridi from issuing any statement, says Jang.

    Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi will visit the national team camp in Kakul today where he will meet Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi to discuss future plans.

    Sources say that Afridi had written a detailed tweet, but later he was stopped at the last moment from posting it. The bowler will put forward his reservations on the statement, allegedly issued without consultation.

    Mohsin Naqvi will also take Iftaar with the players in the camp.

  • Lawyers call upon the SC to use suo moto powers to probe IHC judges letter

    More than 300 lawyers across the country have urged the Supreme Court to initiate proceedings under Article 184(3) on the Islamabad High Court Judges’ letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan alleging “interference” by the executive in judicial matters.

    On March 26, six IHC judges — Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, and Justice Saman Fafat Imtiaz — wrote a letter to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), demanding a judicial convention over the alleged meddling of spy agencies in legal matters.

    Last week, the CJP met with the Prime Minister to discuss this matter and it was mutually agreed to make an inquiry commission chaired by a retired judge to investigate the allegations.

    “We further call upon the Supreme Court of Pakistan to take cognisance of the matter in its jurisdiction under Article 184(3) of the Constitution as this issue eminently relates to the public interest and to the enforcement of fundamental rights,” the lawyers’ statement came after the commission was approved by the federal cabinet.

  • PTI alleges widespread rigging, boycotts Sindh Senate elections

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will not take part in Senate polls in Sindh on April 2, citing alleged widespread rigging.

    “Senate elections are being won through rigging,” PTI leader Haleem Adil Sheikh said while addressing a press conference in Karachi on Sunday.

    He said that the people who won elections according to Form 45 are not members of the Sindh Assembly. Pointing out that six candidates supported by PTI were participating in the Senate elections in Sindh, he said they have decided to boycott the upcoming polls.

    “The incumbent government is going to be buried in a mass grave. We won elections on 180 seats in the general elections, but most of them were taken away,” he alleged.

    On Wednesday, 14 candidates decided to withdraw their nomination papers for the Senate elections in the province. Following this, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is expected to secure one of the two Senate seats reserved for women without facing any competition.