What a hot, hot Eid ul Azha most of the country witnessed. But being the resilient country that we are, we didn’t let the weather dampen our celebrations, and that includes our celebrities.
Many actors have shared their pictures, showing off their best outfits for the first day of Eid. Some started celebrating in the evening and posted their pictures later.
Check out some of your favorite celebrities celebrating Eid:
Aiman and Minal’s brother, Maaz Khan, is getting married to Saba Rehman, and photos from the celebrations are now being released on social media. Their first pre-wedding celebration, the first dholki, was a joyful family affair filled with colors and love.
Check out the stunning HD pictures from the event captured by Yasee Photography. Their second dholki took place on Tuesday evening, and the entire family dressed up in black. The bride looked stunning in pink, standing out beautifully in a sea of dark colours. Even little Amal had a great time at her uncle’s dholki. Take a look:
On the occasion of the 76th Independence Day, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has extended a generous gesture to its passengers by announcing a significant discount.
According to ARY News, the national carrier has declared a 14 per cent price reduction on all domestic flights, bringing forth a unique opportunity for citizens to travel within the country at a more affordable cost.
In an official statement released on Thursday via their Twitter handle, the PIA spokesperson elaborated on the offer, stating that travellers would be able to avail themselves of this limited-time promotion on August 14.
This special Independence Day discount is being offered as a token of appreciation to fellow compatriots for their unwavering support and patriotism.
“The discount is a gift from the national carrier to the compatriots for Independence Day,” the spokesperson affirmed, highlighting the airline’s dedication to celebrating the nation’s sovereignty.
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 76th Independence Day, citizens are set to rally around the ideals of the Pakistan Movement. This annual celebration, which falls on August 14, marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s history and provides an occasion for citizens to renew their commitment to building a robust Islamic welfare state.
With the PIA’s gracious discount offer, many citizens are expected to capitalise on the opportunity to explore the diverse landscapes and cultures that Pakistan has to offer, fostering a sense of unity and connectivity as the nation celebrates its journey towards progress and development.
Eid-ul-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims around the world, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset and abstain from food, drink, and vices like gossip and lying. It is a period of self-reflection and a reminder to be charitable to the less fortunate.
Observed first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, Eid-ul-Fitr is a time for Muslims to come together with family and friends to offer prayers, exchange gifts, and share meals. It is also a way for Muslims to show their gratitude to Allah for giving them the strength to fast and to seek forgiveness for any sins committed during the year.
However, in Pakistan, small shops and businesses are struggling to make ends meet during this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The high levels of inflation, which have hit their highest levels in decades, have left many businesses unable to make enough money to cover their monthly expenses, including rent and utility bills.
For many small shops and businesses in Pakistan, the last days of Ramadan or before Eid-ul-Fitr used to be a guaranteed earner—a big-spending week that could match the take from the rest of the year. However, this year, many worry they will not even make enough to pay for their monthly expenses.
A tailor in Canal Bank, Lahore, stated that each year, he was fully booked and had so many orders that he couldn’t take orders after the middle of the month of Ramzan. However, this year, he said, “For the first time, we are accepting orders in the last week of Ramzan as there is not much work.”
Tailors in Lahore who used to charge Rs1,500 are now charging Rs2,500 or Rs2,200. Even well-known brands or shops are charging more, which is leaving consumers with no option but to go for cheap ready-made clothes or clothes that are available on sale.
The South Asian country of more than 220 million people saw year-on-year inflation hit 35.4 per cent in March. Food prices surged more than 47 per cent in 12 months, with transport costs rising by 55 per cent.
Pakistan is deeply in debt and needs to introduce tough reforms to unlock a tranche of a $6.5 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund in order to avoid default. The economy has been wrecked by years of financial mismanagement and political instability—a situation exacerbated by a global energy crisis and devastating floods that left a third of the country under water last year.
An artificial jewelry shop owner in Anarkali, Lahore, Zaryab, said, “There is a significant difference between last year’s sales and this year’s. People come to our stall, see 3-4 necklaces or bangles, ask the price, and then leave.”
The high inflation has significantly reduced the purchasing power of Pakistanis, and people are mostly focusing on fulfilling their essential needs. Noman Khan, an electrical engineer at ACE Pakistan, stated that this Eid, he has not been able to buy clothes for himself as he had to buy clothes for his two kids and wife. He added that “From artificial jewelry to kids’ clothes, everything is so expensive this year that I have no option but to wear old clothes. Although, I made sure that my kids and wife at least get what they want to wear this Eid.”
In conclusion, the struggle for small businesses in Pakistan during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations is a stark reminder of the country’s economic challenges. While many Pakistanis are still managing to celebrate the holiday, the high levels of inflation have made it difficult for many to enjoy the festivities.
To maintain law and order on new year’s night and to guarantee the safety of lives and property, the Lahore Police has devised a comprehensive security strategy.
Lahore’s Additional IG, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Ghulam Mahmood Dogar, said that more than 6,000 police officers and officials, including 6 SPs, 35 DSPs, 83 SHOs, 400 upper-level subordinates, members of the Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit, Elite Force, Anti-Rights Force, and lady police officers, would be stationed on streets, squares, and public areas.
He declared that security would be strictly enforced. At all costs, hooliganism, aerial gunfire, fireworks, and one-wheeling would not be permitted.
CCPO Lahore said that the respect of the citizens was above all and that anyone involved in aerial firing, mob violence, fireworks, or one-wheeling will face punishment.
According to The News, teams from the Dolphins squad, PRU, Elite Force, and police stations, according to CCPO Lahore, will make sure that sensitive and major locations are continuously patrolled on New Year’s Eve. Additionally, security would be enhanced at the city’s entry and exit points. Police should be informed right away by those who see any suspicious people or activity.
TikToker-couple Kanwal Aftab and Zulqarnain Sikandar are grabbing headlines for multiple reasons, be it their very recent baby shower or an unfortunate robbery at their house earlier this month.
The duo went out to do flood relief work for two days in Sindh and came back home to find their house broken into, and everything from cash to jewelry stolen. Revealing the news through their YouTube channel, they said that everything got stolen, primarily jewelry and cash from their house. Even watchmen were unaware of the theft, they added.
In the vlog, they shared that the police investigation was underway.
Earlier, the couple collected money, made packages and dispatched them to flood-affected areas, not only this, the couple also visited the flood-stricken areas to meet and help the victims there.
Post the robbery tragedy, the couple had their stellar baby shower ceremony in Lahore.
On this auspicious occasion, the couple held a baby shower ceremony (godh bharai) and shared the event’s photos and videos on social media. The clip and photos went viral soon after they uploaded it.
The couple had their wedding ceremony in January this year. The pictures and videos of the couple from their special day went viral on social media.
The bride looked elegant in an Ali Xeeshan ensemble.
Have a look at the pictures:
Have a look at the pictures from their Mayun, Mehndi and Milad also:
Former cricketer turned analyst Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his displeasure with the way the Australian team celebrated after their T20 World Cup win.
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Akhtar took to his social media accounts to react to the viral video of Aussie stars Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis chugging beer from a shoe. The former cricketer reckoned it was a ‘disgusting way of celebrating’ their most recent accomplishment.
He wrote: “A little disgusting way of celebrating no??”
The Australian men’s cricket made history on Sunday, November 14, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium by clinching their maiden T20 World Cup title.
The Aussie batters showcased exemplary batsmanship against a formidable Kiwi bowling attack to chase down a stiff total of 172 in the final clash.
Mitchell Marsh starred with the bat for Australia with his unbeaten 77 and David Warner’s 53 off 38 balls helped the team down the Black Caps’ 173-run target. Marsh bagged Player of the Match award while Warner was awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’ award.
The Rawalpindi Express was also present at the Dubai International Stadium to witness the final between the Aussies and Kiwis.
Cricketer Asif Ali clinched the match for Pakistani cricket team on October 29th, beating Afghanistan with five wickets.
After Pakistan’s victory celebrities took to Twitter to congratulate the team and to praise the performance of the players.
Have a look at some of the celebrities who extended their wishes to the national team:
A guest on Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin Ikram’s Valima mistakenly considered Aiman as the bride and congratulated her for the wedding.
A video is circulating on social media, in which a woman can be seen congratulating Aiman by confusing her with twin sister Minal.
“I’m not the bride, I’m bride’s sister,” said the Baandhi star while pointing at Minal.
The Ishq Tamasha diva donned a tea pink attire embellished with fine silver embroidery. The look was all about rosy pink hues. She complimented her exquisite look with heavy earrings and a beautiful hairstyle.
The twin sister duo had hilarious reactions to the video.
The Parchayee pair tied the knot in a star-studded event on Saturday, September 10.
Actors, Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin Ikram are set to tie the knot this week. The couple started their celebrations with a fancy dholki.
Minal Khan donned a beautiful orange outfit while Ahsan Mohsin opted for a white shalwar kameez and a waistcoat with a rather ‘familiar’ print.
Social media users started sharing pictures, showing where they have seen the print before.
