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  • Visa-free entry in Pakistan for Bangladeshi citizens? No, not quite

    Visa-free entry in Pakistan for Bangladeshi citizens? No, not quite

    Geo Fact Check has debunked social media posts that claimed that Bangladeshi citizens have been granted visa-free entry to Pakistan after Sheikh Hasina’s government was toppled.

    Geo reported that officials from the Interior Ministry and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting confirmed that Bangladeshi citizens could not enter Pakistan visa-free.

    The Interior Ministry’s Director General of Media, Qadir Yar Tiwana, clarified that Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has announced a new visa policy for many countries.

    The revised policy states that only citizens of Gulf countries will be granted visa-free entry and will require only a passport to arrive at Pakistan.

    Tiwana said, “Bangladeshi citizens will now need to apply for a visa on arrival and will receive an electronic visa within 24 hours.”

  • Pakistan will ‘definitely invite’ Modi to SCO summit, confirms Khawaja Asif

    Pakistan will ‘definitely invite’ Modi to SCO summit, confirms Khawaja Asif

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said on August 27 that Pakistan will invite Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad.

    Commenting on the invitation to the Indian Premier, the Defence Minister said, “Yes, certainly there should be no doubt about it.”

    Asif said that the host country has no right to choose which country’s head of state to invite, and SCO does not allow such moves.

    He said, “Ministry External Affairs (MEA) hasn’t commented on Indian media speculation of Modi refusing to attend the regional summit.”

    The SCO is a strategic partner of the United Nations (UN) on political affairs, peace, and security issues.

    Commenting on Iran’s final notice to Pakistan on the gas pipeline delay project, Asif remarked, “The project should be completed; it suits Pakistan economically.”

    “Iran is our neighbour country, and if we need oil, gas or other mineral resources, then the neighbourly countries are economically beneficial,” he concluded

  • Aamir Khan’s candid confession: Owning up to Laal Singh Chaddha’s failure

    Aamir Khan’s candid confession: Owning up to Laal Singh Chaddha’s failure

     

    In a recent podcast appearance with Reha Chakraborty, Indian actor Aamir Khan, known for perfectionism, made a surprising admission. He acknowledged that his performance in the movie Laal Singh Chaddha was subpar, which contributed to the film’s failure.

    The anchor was taken aback by his honesty, remarking that no actor or star ever admits to their own performance being the reason for a film’s poor reception.

    Khan responded by saying, “Yes, my performance was not up to the mark, and I have a lot to learn from it. But I’m confident that my next movie will showcase a better performance.”

    Interestingly, Aamir Khan also mentioned that Laal Singh Chaddha is one of his favorite films, despite his own performance not meeting expectations. He attributed the film’s failure to the audience’s inability to connect with it.

    On a positive note, Aamir Khan also spoke about his upcoming film, Sitaray, which he claims is an excellent movie that he thoroughly enjoyed working on. His candid confession and willingness to learn from his mistakes have earned him praise from fans and critics alike.

  • ‘They can be dealt with by an SHO,’ Mohsin Naqvi on Baloch militants

    ‘They can be dealt with by an SHO,’ Mohsin Naqvi on Baloch militants

    Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi has claimed that extensive operations are not required to fight against militants and that they can be dealt with by a Station House Officer (SHO).

    Later, however, when a journalist questioned his statement, he clarified that it was “symbolic.

    Responding to the inquiry of militants challenging the state, Naqvi said, “Militants assaulted secretly and conspiringly.”

    He asserted that there is no science required to counter these militants; “they are terrorists, and our civil armed forces, armed forces, and police know how to combat them”.

    “Balochistan incident is unbearable, and our hearts are aggrieved,” he added.

    Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti remarked, “Terrorists find an inch of the road out of four thousand kilometre road and kill innocents.”

    “Militants attack the softest target after finding the weakest place,” he stated.

  • PM Shehbaz Sharif calls for unity against enemies

    PM Shehbaz Sharif calls for unity against enemies

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for national unity and a firm stance against terrorism, emphasising the need to recognise and confront the nation’s enemies.

    During a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, he stressed that there is no room for weakness in addressing terrorism.

    Sharif expressed the government’s willingness to engage with individuals in Balochistan who respect Pakistan’s constitution and flag, but warned that those who act as enemies while pretending to be allies will face no leniency.

    He described recent terrorist attacks as deeply troubling and underscored the government’s resolve to overcome these challenges.

    The Prime Minister highlighted that terrorist groups aim to disrupt the country’s progress and sabotage the development of Balochistan. He called for decisive action to eliminate these threats and ensure the security and stability of the nation.

  • Why were Geo News, Dawn News shut down in 2018? Shocking details revealed

    Why were Geo News, Dawn News shut down in 2018? Shocking details revealed

    Veteran journalist Azaz Syed has revealed why Geo News and Dawn News were shut down in 2018, a tale full of revelations about what happened at the time.

    Speaking on Absar Alam’s talk show, Mere Sawal, Syed said that he, along with other journalists, was briefed on the situation regarding the Geo News shutdown.

    He said, “Former spymaster Faiz Hameed and former Director General Inter Service Public Relation DG (ISPR) Asif Ghafoor made four demands from the Geo News administration, one of which was to call former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif a thief.”

    “The second demand was to highlight founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s campaign, and the third demand was not to criticise any remarks made by the judiciary,” he added.

    Syed stated, “The fourth demand was to either expel some journalists from Geo News or bar them from saying anything critical.”

    Former Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Absar Alam said Geo News and Dawn News were shut down to “capture the policy.”

    Responding to halt the distribution of The News and Jang Newspaper, Alam claimed, “These newspaper distributions were barred in the Cantonment and Defence Housing Society (DHA).”

  • PTI postponed rally out of ‘fear of rejection’, says Khawaja Asif

    PTI postponed rally out of ‘fear of rejection’, says Khawaja Asif

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) postponed its August 22 rally in Islamabad due to “fear of rejection” by the people.

    Khawaja Asif claimed that former Prime Minister Imran Khan would not have cancelled the rally if it was going to be successful. And to protect the image of its popularity, PTI is building a “false narrative.” 

    Khawaja Asif pointed out apparent differences between the PTI leadership regarding the August 22 rally and said that they have no “real intention” of getting Imran Khan freed from jail.

    Responding to Imran’s meeting with Azam Swati, Khawaja said, “Meetings or conversations in jail cannot remain a secret; your every movement is recorded.”

    He called Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Ali Amin Gandapur “Buzdar 2” and remarked, “A blame game is underway in the PTI-led province as his [Gandapur] cabinet members are calling him [a] thief.”

  • Modi’s plane flies over Pakistan for 46 minutes

    Modi’s plane flies over Pakistan for 46 minutes

    The aircraft of the Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi, has used Pakistani airspace while coming back home from Poland, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sources have disclosed, as reported by Geo News.

    A CAA source said that the aircraft carrying Modi entered Pakistani airspace at 10:15 AM and left at 11:01 AM, a total of 46 minutes, en route to New Delhi.

    CAA sources said that the Indian PM plane entered Pakistan from around Chitral and went through the Islamabad and Lahore air control areas.

    CAA source further said that the Indian PM plane entered Amritsar after leaving Lahore.

    In 2021, Narendra Modi flew over Pakistan while travelling to Italy for the G20 Summit. The aircraft had used Pakistani airspace after getting formal permission from Islamabad.

  • Aleema Khan, Rouf Hassan’s leak chats open a new Pandora’s box

    Aleema Khan, Rouf Hassan’s leak chats open a new Pandora’s box

    A WhatsApp chat between Aleema Khan, sister of founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, and party spokesperson, Rauf Hassan, concerning a statement by Bushra Bibi, has been leaked.

    On June 23, 2023, Aleema Khan sent a message to Rauf Hassan, claiming that Bibi’s claim of meeting Khan in jail and crying is fake.

    Earlier, narrating the meeting, Bushra Bibi had said, “He (Imran Khan) knows that there is pressure on the jailer to kill him. If he gets killed, the public would not spare the jailer.”

    “He (Imran Khan) knows that Army Chief General Asim Munir is listening to his conversation right now.” Bushra Bibi added.

    Aleema Khan told Rauf Hassan that Bushra Bibi’s message was not true and her disinformation cell is inciting people.

    Aleema Khan advised Rauf Hassan not to publicise this message.

  • Salman Khan reveals his dream remakes: You won’t believe which films he chose

    Salman Khan reveals his dream remakes: You won’t believe which films he chose

    After the premiere of the documentary series ‘Angry Young Men’ which celebrates the legendary screenwriting duo of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, Salman Khan revealed his unexpected desire to remake the loved classic Sholay. He also wants to play not just one, not two, but all three of the most famous characters in the film.

    A Prime Video India roundtable conversation with filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan as host, featured Salman Khan, son of Salim Khan, and the children of Javed Akhtar, actor-director Farhan Akhtar and filmmaker Zoya Akhtar.

    Where the host asked, “Salman, if you were to do a remake of any of their movies?”

    The Tiger 3 actor replied, “I can play Veeru and Jai both. I can also play Gabbar.”

    For those who don’t know, Sholay was written by Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar and directed by Ramesh Sippy. Veeru was played by Dharmendra, Jai was played by Amitabh Bachchan, and Gabbar Singh was played by the late Amjad Khan. The film was released in 1975. Sholay is a classic film that changed Bollywood with its epic story and memorable characters and still resonates with the audience after 49 years.

    Angry Young Men was released on Prime Video India on August 20. The three-episode series is produced by Excel Media and Entertainment, Salman Khan Films, and Tiger Baby.

    Salim Khan went on to say that every male actor in Sholay wanted to be Gabbar. Danny Denzongpa played Gabbar in the movie Sholay at first, but Amjad Khan was later added to the cast to portray the antagonist.

    Salim Khan “Every single actor in the film’s star cast had personally approached Ramesh Sippy to say, I want to play this role.”
    Javed Akhtar also said, “Both Sanjeev Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan also wanted to play the role of Gabbar. Amitabh even said, ‘Please give me this role.’ Meanwhile, Dharmendra was happy to play the role of Veeru.”