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  • Hadiqa Kiani pays touching tribute to late mom

    Hadiqa Kiani pays touching tribute to late mom

    Hadiqa Kiani is a busy busy woman. Between singing, acting and philanthropy, our favourite superstar stays busy all the time.
    But not busy enough to not pay tribute to her late mother.
    Today is her mom’s birthday, but since her mom was born on February 29, so it’s a special day.

    Kiani took to Instagram to share photos of her mom.
    “Words cannot describe how much I miss my mother. Today we would have been celebrating her leap year birthday.”

    In the pictures, the singer can be seen hugging her mom in bed, posing alongside her when she was younger and celebrating a previous birthday.

    We hope her mother’s memory remains a source if comfort for Hadiqa forever.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo banned for two matches after making inappropriate gestures

    Portugal’s star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has banned for two matches and fined after making inappropriate gestures during a match against Al-Shabaab.

    According to foreign media reports, Cristiano Ronaldo, who represents Al-Nasr Club in the Saudi Football League, is facing a ban for making inappropriate gestures at the fans during the game against Al-Shabaab.

    During the match, fans chanted “Messi Messi”, referring to Argentinian star player Lionel Messi, angering Ronaldo. However, after scoring a goal, he made inappropriate gestures towards the fans. A video went viral on social media.

    Later, the Saudi football body announced an investigation into the video and banned and fined the player. Ronaldo’s team won the match 3-2.

    However, now after the ban, the star footballer has been ruled out of today’s match against Al Hazm and is expected to be absent from the AFC Champions League quarter-final match as well.

  • Youngest YouTuber from Pakistan gets silver play button

    Youngest YouTuber from Pakistan gets silver play button

    Shiraz, a young YouTuber from a village in Pakistan, makes videos about climate change. Recently, he got a special award from YouTube called the Silver Play Button.

    Shiraz lives in Gilgit Baltistan. He tells interesting stories about his life in the village. He’s playful and kind-hearted, and his laughter makes people happy. In his videos, you can also see his little sister Muskan.
    Shiraz and Muskan like doing simple things like playing with goats and climbing hills. Their videos remind us that happiness can be found in small moments. Shiraz also talks about the problems in his village, like not having enough basic things.
    Shiraz really cares about Muskan. Some people think she’s talented too and should have her own YouTube channel.

    Lots of people are excited to see what Shiraz does next.

  • Iran Launches Imaging Satellite From Russia

    Iran Launches Imaging Satellite From Russia

    Iran announced on Thursday the launch of a remote sensing and imaging satellite into orbit from Russia, according to state media.

    The launch of “Pars-I” with the Russian Soyuz-2.1b launcher was broadcast live by state television in Iran.

    The satellite was launched “from Russia’s Vostochny launch base”, some 8,000 kilometres (5,000 miles) east of Moscow, according to the official IRNA news agency.

    Iran’s telecommunications minister Issa Zareppur said “Pars-I” was “fully domestically developed” in Iran, which he said carried out a dozen satellite launches over the past two years.

    In January, Iran said it simultaneously launched three satellites into orbit, nearly a week after the launch of a research satellite by its Revolutionary Guards.

    Western governments including the United States have repeatedly warned Iran against such launches, saying the same technology can be used for ballistic missiles, including ones designed to deliver a nuclear warhead.

    Iran has countered that it is not seeking nuclear weapons and that its satellite and rocket launches are for civil or defence purposes only.

    In August 2022, Russia launched Iran’s remote-sensing Khayyam satellite into orbit from Kazakhstan amid controversy that Moscow might use it to boost its surveillance of military targets in its war in Ukraine.

    Moscow has sought to strengthen its alliances with other countries ostracised by the West, including Iran, which has been accused of supplying Moscow with armed drones for its offensive in Ukraine.

    This month, the United States said it would soon impose new sanctions on Iran over its backing for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

    Tehran denies the allegations.

  • Newly-elected MNAs take oath

    Newly-elected MNAs take oath

    Newly elected members of the National Assembly (NA) swore their oaths today during the first meeting of the 16th National Assembly.

    Speaker Raja Parvez Ashraf presided over the session and administered the oath to newly-elected members.

    Earlier, MNAs elected on February 8 arrived at the lower house for their oath taking around 10 am. Former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif were also present in the session.

    Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), joined by independent candidates from PTI, began chanting slogans during the inaugural ceremony.

    The session is being held today under Article 91(2) of the Constitution, with President Arif Alvi refusing to sign an earlier summary for summoning the session on the reported grounds of non-allocation of reserved seats to SIC.

  • Shadi karo aur bahir chalay jao; 17 countries that give citizenship after marriage

    Shadi karo aur bahir chalay jao; 17 countries that give citizenship after marriage

    Immigration is an important topic in Pakistan, especially with a looming economic crisis and rising inflation making the standard of living quite poor for most people.

    Many Pakistanis are eager to get the citizenship of another country through matrimony. There are a total of 17 countries where saying “I do” can pave the way to acquiring citizenship.

    Geo News took a closer look at the policies of each of these countries and how a couple can seek citizenship.

    Uruguay

    Uruguay, with its stable economy, grants citizenship after three years of marriage to a Uruguayan national.

    Dominica

    Dominica, a Caribbean gem, extends the opportunity for citizenship through marriage, beckoning individuals to a life of financial incentives and natural beauty after three years of union.

    Sweden

    Sweden opens its doors to couples married to Swedish nationals or those in registered partnerships, requiring three years of cohabitation.

    Germany

    Germany, a highly developed European nation, offers a short three-year timeframe for spouses of registered same-sex partners of German nationals.

    USA

    The United States, known for its diverse opportunities, requires three years of legal permanent residency and cohabitation for citizenship through marriage.

    Ireland

    Ireland presents a solid option, enabling citizenship through naturalization after three years of marriage or civil partnership.

    United Kingdom

    The United Kingdom stands out as a fast-track route, allowing citizenship by naturalization for couples residing for at least three years.

    Netherlands

    The Netherlands grants citizenship after three years of marriage or registered partnership, emphasizing cohabitation.

    Slovenia

    Slovenia provides a quicker path through marriage, reducing the usual 10-year naturalization period to just three years.

    Chile

    Chile prioritizes family reunification, granting citizenship after two years of marriage and cohabitation.

    Grenada

    Grenada, an enchanting Caribbean destination, allows spouses married after February 6, 1974, to become eligible for citizenship after two years.

    Bolivia

    Bolivia, although not offering many direct citizenship programs, presents marriage as a streamlined option, shortening the typical residency requirement to two years.

    Peru

    Peru simplifies the process further, allowing citizenship after two years of marriage.

    Argentina

    Argentina, with its rich culture and affordability, offers citizenship after two years of marriage, providing numerous benefits.

    Spain

    Spain, a treat for culture lovers, facilitates citizenship after one year of legal marriage, boasting a high quality of life and a moderate living cost.

    Belize

    Belize, a tropical haven, offers citizenship after one year of marriage to a Belizean national, combining a great climate with low living costs.

    Luxembourg

    Luxembourg stands out with a unique approach, requiring passing the Living Together in Luxembourg course or test and a Luxembourg language test for citizenship after three years of marriage. Known for providing a high quality of life, Luxembourg offers couples a distinctive route to acquiring citizenship.

    As we delve into the complex pathways of global citizenship through marriage, these 17 countries stand as diverse options, each with its own set of opportunities and advantages for couples embarking on this extraordinary journey together.

  • You’ll never guess where Reema is taking a vacation

    You’ll never guess where Reema is taking a vacation

    Our very own talent powerhouse Reema Khan is taking a much-needed vacation but in rather an unusual spot.

    The Lollywood actress has been sharing lovely photos from a recent trip to Australia. She’s having a great time enjoying the beaches and the awesome weather. After attending a fundraiser event for Shaukat Khanum, she’s been posting pictures and videos of her adventures with friends. She even got to feed kangaroos and birds. Check out these beautiful snapshots from her trip:

  • BCCI dropped Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from central contract

    BCCI dropped Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from central contract

    The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dropped wicketkeepers Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from its central contract for year 2023-24, while Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have also been left out of the contract.

    Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer both have recently distanced themselves from playing domestic cricket.

    Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are in the Grade A Plus category while Ravi Chandran Ashwin, Muhammad Shami, Muhammad Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya are in the Grade A category. Surya Kumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Akshar Patel and Yashwi Jaiswal are in the Grade B.

    15 players have been included in Grade C including Rinku Singh, Tilak Verma, Rituraj Gaikwad, Shardal Thakur, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Sanju Samson, Arshad Singh, KS Bharat, Prasad. Krishna, Aveesh Khan and Rajat Patidar are included.

    Ishan Kishan left the South Africa tour last year and returned home. Since then he has been absent from competitive cricket. He was not selected in the squad for the home T20 series against Afghanistan and the Test series against England. Team India head coach Rahul Dravid said that Ishan will have to play domestic cricket to return to Team India, but he stayed away from the Ranji Trophy.

  • Pakistan will come out of difficult situation in two years, says Nawaz Sharif

    Pakistan will come out of difficult situation in two years, says Nawaz Sharif

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has said on Wednesday that Pakistan will come out of its current difficult situations in the next two years by taking tough decisions.

    The former prime minister said that his party is in a position to form a coalition government in the federal.

    “I believe the next one and a half or two years will be difficult, but we have to stay united [during the difficult times] and face our opponents,” he said while addressing a parliamentary party meeting on Wednesday.

    The former Prime Minister identified inflation as the biggest problem in Pakistan, but stated that his party will provide relief to Pakistanis and control rising prices.

    The PML-N supremo also heaped praise on his younger brother and party president, Shehbaz Sharif, the party’s candidate for Prime Minister, saying that he dealt with immense challenges during his brief stint in power.

  • Fawad Khan’s ‘Beat’ teaser leaves fans asking for more

    Fawad Khan’s ‘Beat’ teaser leaves fans asking for more

    Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, known for his stellar performances in TV and film, and his former role as a vocalist in the band EP, has released a teaser for his latest project, ‘Beat’. Fans, already buzzing with excitement for his upcoming movie ‘Neelofar’, were surprised by the unexpected teaser drop. Here’s what we know so far about this intriguing new venture.

    Fawad Khan, celebrated for his memorable roles in both television and film, including the iconic series “Humsafar,” has once again captured the attention of his fans with the teaser release of his upcoming project, “Beat.”

    In the teaser shared on his official Instagram account, Fawad Khan offers a glimpse into the world of “Beat,” a project that promises to delve into the essence of every heartbeat. Produced by Zero Productions in collaboration with Z-Quantum Studios, Wave Images, and Pulse Fonts, the teaser hints at a compelling narrative awaiting viewers.

    “Beat” boasts an ensemble cast featuring Fawad Khan alongside Daniyal Naeem, Irfan Junejo, Shahveer Jaffery, and Junaid Akram. Notably, Irfan Junejo, Junaid Akram, and Shahveer Jafry bring their expertise as social media influencers and content creators to the project, adding an intriguing dynamic to the film.

    Scheduled for streaming on March 1st, “Beat” has stirred anticipation among fans, eager to witness Fawad Khan’s brilliance in yet another captivating role. However, some fans, initially anticipating the teaser for ‘Neelofar’, expressed curiosity about the project’s details and the involvement of Irfan Junejo.

    We can’t wait for the release!