Tag: Eid

  • ‘Abhi’ and ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ get positive response on Eid

    ‘Abhi’ and ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ get positive response on Eid

    During this year’s Eid-ul-Azha , Pakistani cinema enthusiasts celebrated as ‘Abhi’ and ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ emerged as standout hits, capturing the hearts of audiences across the country. With the much-anticipated release of five Pakistani films, which included ‘Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning’ and ‘Bhediya’, there was an overwhelming feeling of excitement and expectation throughout the movie industry. The following films were released to excited audiences, but ‘Manju Maria’ unfortunately had a setback with the Censor Board.

    Leading the charge, ‘Umro Ayyar’ dominated the box office, marking a promising start to the Eid weekend for local filmmakers and actors.

    Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning
    ‘Umro Ayyar: Ayyar: A New Beginning’ topped the box office over the Eid holidays.Box office experts estimate that during a period of seven days, the movie earned over eight crore rupess. After exceeding the lifetime sales of ‘Money Back Guarantee’ (2023), the Usman Mukhtar film is anticipated to earn more over the next few weeks.

    ‘Abhi’ & ‘Na Baligh Afraad’

    The official pages of ‘Abhi’ and ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ have posted their collections. The Kubra Khan and Goher Mumtaz starrer ‘Abhi’ has collected 4.2 crore PKR while Nabeel Qureshi and Fizza Ali Meerza’s film ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ has collected 3 crore PKR over the seven days period.

  • How many tourists visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during Eid?

    How many tourists visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during Eid?

    Pakistanis celebrated Eid-ul-Azha from June 17 to 19. During this extended break, more than 400,000 tourists reportedly visited various tourist spots in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

    Over 174,000 tourists visited Naran Kaghan, 162,000 tourists traveled to Galiyat, 46,000 visited Malam Jabba, and 23,000 explored Upper Dir.

    According to the tourism department, 2,920 tourists visited Upper Dir, 1,830 visited Lower Chitral, and 570 explored Upper Chitral during this period.

  • Maryam Nawaz to award prizes to cleaning staff on Eid: Azma Bukhari

    Provincial Information Minister of Punjab, Azma Bukhari, has said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is personally overseeing the cleaning campaign in Punjab and has instructed officials to award cleaners.

    She added that the ‘Saaf Suthra Punjab’ campaign was successfully conducted throughout the province. Litter was promptly cleared within one hour from all sacrificial sites, and waste management staff were provided with food for Eid ul Azha.

    The provincial Information Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, criticized the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for focusing on threats rather than cleanliness. She expressed disappointment that he continued to spread hatred even on Eid day. She invited him to Lahore, asserting that they would demonstrate effective garbage removal methods.

  • How many animals were sacrificed on Eid in Pakistan this year?

    Despite rising inflation, substantial sales of sacrificial animals have been registered this year.

    Livestock markets of Punjab saw traders bringing in more than 1.8 lakh animals. Seven lakh and 72 thousand animals were sold in Lahore alone.

    The Department of Local Government has released data for nine divisions. According to the data, more than 18 lakh animals came to the livestock markets of Punjab.

    216,000 animals came to Faisalabad, 124,000 thousand to Gujranwala, 146,000 to Multan’s cattle market, 76,000 to Sahiwal, 94,000 to Rawalpindi, and more than 103,000 to Sargodha.

    The largest cattle market of the twin cities was established in Bhata Chowk, between Rawalpindi and Islamabad, where about 90 percent of the animals were sold.

    According to Punjab Local Government Secretary Shakeel Ahmed Mian, best facilities were provided to the animals and traders in the markets. The local government and district administration took action against illegal sale points.

    On the other hand, most of the animals were sold in the country’s largest cattle market on the Northern Bypass in Karachi. About two lakh animals were brought to the Northern Bypass cattle market this time, including 150,000 cows, 40,000 goats, and hundreds of camels. According to the market’s management staff, most of the animals have been sold.

  • Zain Qureshi hopeful for father’s release after Eid

    Zain Qureshi hopeful for father’s release after Eid

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and son of former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Zain Qureshi, said on Monday that he hopes his father will be released from jail after Eid ul Azha, Geo News has reported.

    A close aide to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been in jail since last year.

    “This is my second Eid without my father. He has given the ultimate sacrifice. I’m hoping that he’ll be out of jail after Eid,” Zain Qureshi told journalists after offering Eid prayers in Multan.

    Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi are facing multiple cases. They were initially arrested in the cypher case and cases related to vandalism on May 9.

    Zain Qureshi also that his party is always ready for dialogue.

  • Six exciting films to hit cinemas this Eid ul Azha!

    Six exciting films to hit cinemas this Eid ul Azha!

    This Eid ul Azha exciting Lollywood and Hollywoood films are set to hit cinemas.

    Many people eagerly wait for Eid to enjoy a day out with family and friends at the movies. There are four Lollywood and two Hollywood coming this Eid Ul Azha.

    UmroAyyar – A New Beginning

    This upcoming Pakistani fantasy film is about Umro, a character from the classic fantasy Urdu novel.

    Cast: Ali Kazmi, Farhan Tahir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Manzar Sehbai, Sana Fakhar, Sanam Saeed, Simi Raheal, Usman Mukhtar.

    The sci-fi movie is directed by Azfar Jafri and produced by VR Chili Production.

    Abhi

    Humza, a young Kashmiri boy, flees to AJK with his brother after their father’s death and pursues his passion for music in Muzaffarabad, but struggles with haunting childhood memories.

    A chance encounter with a Lahori tourist, Zara, encourages him to move to Lahore to chase his dreams and overcome his past.

    The film is directed by Asad Mumtaz and produced by Ali Chaudhry, Gohar Mumtaz, and Muhammad Waleed Abbas. The screenplay is written by Shoiab Rabbani.

    Cast:

    Gohar Mumtaz, Hareem Farooq, Hina Bayat, Kubra Khan, Mahmood Aslam, Shahzad Nawaz, Usman Peerzada

    Na Baligh Afraad

    Nabeel Qureshi is back with ‘Na Baligh Afraad’, a comedy set in the 90s. The trailer shows a VCR playing a key role. With lots of laughs, get ready for a fun time at the movies. The film is directed by Nabeel Qureshi and produced by Fizza Ali.Meera ,Nabeel Qureshi.

    Cast: Samar Jafri, Aashir Wajahat, Adi Adeel Amjad, Salim Miraaj, Ehteshamuddin

    Bhediya: A scientist’s theory

    The film suggests that humans evolved from animals, but today’s humans quickly revert to animalistic behavior, forgetting their values. ‘Bhediya’ tells the story of one such person who seeks revenge, blurring the lines between humans and animals.

    This individual’s quest for inner satisfaction transforms them into a ‘Bhediya’, losing their human identity.

    It is directed by Shahzad Billa and the screenplay is written by Tofiqe Shah, produced by Mukhtar Ahmad Khawaja. The gernre of the film is action and adventure.

    Cast: Ali Khan, Baba Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Shafqat Cheema, Shahzad Billa, Sidra Noor, Sumaira Saghir, Syed Ama

    Inside Out 2

    The film Inside Out 2 is about Riley navigating her teenage years, experiencing new emotions and adventures. The film is directed by Kelsey Mann and written by Dave Holstein, Meg LeFavue.

    Cast: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Tony Hale

    Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die

    The dynamic duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence returns as Miami’s finest, but this time they’re on the wrong side of the law. Expect high-octane action, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a thrilling twist as they go from being the hunters to the hunted.

    It is directed by Adil El Arabi, Bilall Fallah and written by Chris Bremer, Will Beall and George Gallo.

    Cast: Will smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens

  • More time to shop as Eid-ul-Adha around the corner: LHC

    More time to shop as Eid-ul-Adha around the corner: LHC

    Lahore High Court (LHC) has extended the hours of markets on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. Shops will now remain open till 12 midnight and 1 am on the weekends.

    The order came during a hearing on the petitions filed for countering smog.

    During the hearing, Punjab Food Authority also submitted a report on the dead chickens case in the court, detailing 46 thousand 670 kg of dead chickens were disposed off from Tollington market.

    94 cases have also been registered against meat sellers while raids are being conducted on a daily basis to keep meat in check.

  • Aftab Iqbal tells fans to stop trolling legend Sohail Ahmed

    Aftab Iqbal tells fans to stop trolling legend Sohail Ahmed

    Legendary actor Sohail Ahmed’s criticism of Aftab Iqbal has been in the news since the past week. The spat started when Sohail Ahmed took Aftab Iqbal to task during Ahmed Ali Butt’s Eid Special Podcast. In the podcast, Butt asked Sohail Ahmed about Aftab Iqbal’s opinion on him and Aman Ullah. This led to a conflict between their fans, with Aftab’s fans criticizing Sohail Ahmed and vice versa.
    While this social media trolling was still going on, Aftab Iqbal published another video in which he requested his fans and followers to immediately stop trolling Sohail Ahmed.

    He said, “The issues between Sohail Ahmed and me are personal matters, like brothers might have disagreements. However, trolling anyone over this is not acceptable, especially someone like Sohail Ahmed. Do you not recognize his talent? Criticizing Sohail Ahmed is akin to criticizing Qavi Khan! These veterans have contributed greatly to Pakistan through their skills for many years. They should be appreciated and respected.”

    He further said, “People have used derogatory language and gone below the belt in expressing their opinions, which is unacceptable. I am hurt by Sohail Ahmed’s trolling, and it should stop immediately. I also call out the YouTubers who crossed the line. Iwas somehow instrumental in initiating this debate after posting my response.”

  • Salman, Shah Rukh or Aamir; Which Bollywood Khan would Mehwish Hayat work with?

    Salman, Shah Rukh or Aamir; Which Bollywood Khan would Mehwish Hayat work with?

    Mehwish Hayat, a leading name in the film industry, is promoting her latest movie ‘Daghabaaz Dil’, out in cinemas now.
    As a guest on Vasay Chaudhary’s Gup Shup, the ‘Ms Marvel’ star was askedby an audience member about which Bollywood Khan she would prefer to work with.

    Mehwish Hayat said, “They are all phenomenal actors,” referring to Salman, Aamir, and Shahrukh. “I am confused between Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, but I end up choosing Aamir Khan as the one I would like to work with.”

  • PTI-JUI-F dosti on the cards?

    PTI-JUI-F dosti on the cards?

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) have decided to increase their contacts on a party level. The former ruling party has launched a movement against rigging in recent general elections.

    Asad Qaiser, a PTI central leader, also confirmed that he talked on phone with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and wished him a happy Eid ul Fitr.

    “We exchanged views on the current political situation and the process of forming a government in our telephonic conversation,” Qaiser said in a statement, adding that both sides agreed on increasing party-level contacts.

    The former National Assembly (NA) speaker also spoke about his party’s concerns regarding Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) coalition government with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) after the February 8 polls, calling for an organised public movement, calling it essential.

    The senior politician said that the PTI and the JUI-F have “ideological coordination” regarding the public movement.