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KYA BOLA? (Aug 10): ‘Sir, NAB k khilaaf nahi bolna’ to Bilawal getting a Peshawar BRT card

Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on August 10, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for.

‘Sir, NAB K Khilaaf Nahi Bolna’

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It has been reported by Daily Jang that Punjab Information Minister Fayazul Hasan Chohan was spotted telling his boss, Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar, to not speak against the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in response to a journalist’s question during a press conference.

“NAB k khilaaf nahi bolna,” he was quoted as saying.

‘Pakistan Ki Shanaakht Tabah Ho Rahi Hai’

Daily Jang has quoted Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman as saying that the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is ruining Pakistan’s image. “Hukmaraan Pakistan ki shandar shanaakht tabah kr rahay hain,” he reportedly said.

Bilawal Gets Peshawar BRT Card

It has been reported by Daily Dunya that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Transport Minister Shah Muhammad Wazir has sent a travel card for Peshawar metro to Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari over his criticism against the delays that the project faced amid rising costs. “Umeed hai Sindh hakoomat bhi Green Bus ka aik card mujhe bheje gi,” the minister said further.

August 10, 2020
KYA BOLA? (Aug 6): ‘Martial law se behtar Angrezo ki hukoomat hai’ to ‘substandard’ construction work of Peshawar BRT

Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on August 6, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for.

‘Martial Law Se Behtar Angrezo Ki Hukoomat Hai’

It has been reported by Daily Dunya that Supreme Court’s Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who is known for being a critic of certain quarters, has taken notice of irregularities in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and remarked “Marshal law se behtar hai hukoomat Angrezo ko de di jaaye.”

‘Kashmir Aik Namukamal Agenda Hai’

Daily Jang has quoted Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar as saying “Kashmir, Taqseeme Hind ka namukammal agenda hai. Aaj maqbooza Kashmir Pakistan k naqshay mein shaamil hua hai, kal yeh Pakistan ka hissa hoga.”

Buzdar was referring to Pakistan’s new political map approved by Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Tuesday. It shows the troubled valley as a part of Pakistan.

‘Substandard’ Construction Work of Peshawar BRT

According to Daily Dunya, Asian Development Bank (ADB), which is assisting the construction of Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, has identified “substandard” construction work.

The Peshawar BRT is rather infamous for its incompletion as the authorities concerned have failed to meet deadlines time and again. The government has now issued yet another deadline for completion of the much-delayed project, the cost of which has also swollen over the years.

August 6, 2020
KYA BOLA? (Aug 5): ‘Hukoomat k sath ab kabhi nahi baithoonga’ to Fayazul Hasan Chohan’s cameo in Independence Day song

Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on August 5, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for.

‘Hukoomat K Sath Ab Kabhi Nahi Baithoonga’

It has been reported by Daily Jang that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former prime minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has distanced himself and his party from any proposals to amend National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws, saying, “Hukoomat k sath ab kabhi nahi baithoonga. Hukoomat jhoot bolnay pr awaam se maafi maangay. Jahaan wazire azam aur wuzra assembly k floor pr jhoot boltay hon, unn se kya baat karein?”

‘PPP Ki 12 Saala Karkardagi‘

Daily Jang has quoted Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill as saying, “People’s Party walay ehal hotay to NDMA ko Karachi naa bhejna parrta… jin ki 12 saala karkardagi ka pol chand millimeter baarish ne khol dia, unn se bughz kaisa?

Fayazul Hasan Chohan’s Cameo

According to Daily Jang, Punjab Information Minister Fayazul Hasan Chohan will be making a cameo appearance in the Independence Day song to be released later this month ahead of August 14 celebrations.

Chohan, a popular member of the Punjab government, is rather infamous for his “reckless” statements, one of which was against members of the Hindu community and had cost him his job.

August 5, 2020
KYA BOLA? (Aug 4): ‘Wazire Aala Pervaiz Elahi’ to ‘Murad Ali Shah ko Usman Buzdar se seekhna chaheye’

Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on August 4, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for.

‘Wazire Aala Pervaiz Elahi’

It has been reported by Daily Jang that the participants of a meeting chaired by Pakistan Muslim League (PML) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, believe, ” Agar Usman Buzdar ko hataya gya to Pervaiz Elahi ko umeedwar hona chaheye.”

‘Imran Khan Ki Walida Ka Khat‘

Senior journalist and analyst Suhail Warraich, in his column for Daily Jang, has cited a fictitious letter by the mother of Prime Minister Imran Khan, wherein she told her son, “Tumharay siyaasi hareefon k ghar khushiyan manai jaa rahi hain. Dono khandaan khush hain k Imran Khan ne 2 saal se koi siyaasat nahi ki.”

‘Murad Ali Shah Ko Usman Buzdar Se Seekhna Chaheye’

Daily Dunya has quoted Punjab Information Minister Fayazul Hasan Chohan as saying, “Baat baat pr tanqeed karnay walay Bilawal aur Murad Ali Shah, Usman Buzdar sr governance k gurr seekhein. Safai k behtareen intezaamat pr hazaaro logo ne Usman Buzdar aur Punjab intezaamia ki tareef ki.”

August 4, 2020
KYA BOLA? (Jul 30): ‘Sciencedaan Fawad Chaudhry’ to ‘Imran Khan k aglay 6 maah ki ahmeeyat’

Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on July 30, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for.

‘Sciencedaan Fawad Chaudhry’

It was reported by Daily Jang that Ruete Hilal [Moon-Sighting] Committee Chairman Mufti Muneebur Rehman has said, “Fawad Chaudhry ko calendar banaa kr denay walay humaray members hain. Hum 25 saal se Ruet chalaa rahay hain, Fawad Chaudhary kahaan se sciencedaan aa gaye?”

The statement comes days after yet another war of words erupted between the cleric and the science and technology minister over moon-sighting, this time for the Islamic month of Zil Hajj.

‘Tania Aidrus aur Zafar Mirza’

According to Daily Jang, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said, “Wazire Azam shayad Zafar Mirza k kaam say mutmayin nahi thay. Dono isteefo’n ka dual nationality se koi taaluq nahi tha.”

A day earlier, special assistant to the prime minister on health, Dr Zafar Mirza, and on digital Pakistan, Tania Aidrus, had announced having submitted their resignations, saying it was over criticism following the assets and dual nationality report of PM’s aides. Pundits had, however, hinted at possible trouble in Islamabad and said that there was more to the resignations.

‘Imran Khan k aglay 6 maah ki ahmeeyat’

Senior journalist and analyst Hamid Mir, in his column for Daily Jang, has said,“Imran Khan ne 2 saal tou jaisay taisay mukamal kr liye lekin Eid k bad inka asal imtehaan shuru honay wala hai. Agly 6 maah in k liye aham hain aur buhat mushkil bhi… yeh 6 maah nikal gaye to Imran Khan k liye paanch saal mukammal krna asaan hojayega.”

July 30, 2020
KYA BOLA? (Jul 29): ‘Bilawal k jawaan kandhay’ to ‘Coronavirus k khilaf Allah ki ghayebi maddad’

Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on July 29, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for.

‘Bilawal k jawaan kandhay’

It has been reported by Daily Jang that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, in a press conference with opposition bigwig Shehbaz Sharif, said,“Ab Shehbaz Sharif tandrust hain aur hukoomat mukhalif tehreek ki inqalabi qiyadat krnay k liye tayaar hain.” Shehbaz, in response to this, said, “Bilawal k jawaan kandho par zimadari dali hai… yeh humein lead karein ge.”

While opposition alliance is once again gearing to get rid of the government, many believe this attempt too wouldn’t be successful for the PPP and the Pakistan Muslims League-Nawaz (PML-N) won’t be able to work together.

‘Ab kya gul khilayga?’

According to Daily Jang, Punjab Information Minister Punjab Fayazul Hasan Chohan has termed the meeting between Shehbaz and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazulur Rehman as the between “political orphans”. “Sindh mein Maulana ki Asif Ali Zardari aur Bilawal se mulaqaat ka chand Ziaur Rehman ki bataur deputy commissioner tayinaati ki surat mein charrha tha… ab dekhein Maulana ki Shehbaz se maulaqaat kia gul khilati hai.”

Fazl’s brother had been appointed the deputy commissioner of Karachi’s District Central despite not being a qualified CSS officer. Amid severe backlash and criticism, the federal government on Monday approved a letter by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government requesting the repatriation of his services back to the province.

‘Coronavirus k khilaf Allah ki ghayebi maddad’

Daily Dunya has quoted the Corona Expert Advisory Group as saying that, “Corona cases aur amwaat mein kami Allah ki ghayebi maddad hai kyun k kami ki hatmi waja samnay nahi aa saki.”

The statement comes as both COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pakistan continue to drop over the past three weeks. While some are praising the government for its efforts aimed at curbing the outbreak, others believe lower testing and people choosing to stay back home is the actual reason.

July 29, 2020
KYA BOLA? (Jul 28): ‘Sindh k barsaati maindak’ to ‘Aglay aath dino ki ehmiyat’

Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on July 28, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for.

‘Sindh k barsaati maindak’

It has been reported by Daily Jang that Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari has thanked the Sindh government for its hard work in draining out rainwater from different areas of Karachi.“Saari raat sarrko’n ki nigraani krnay pr Sindh government ka shukriya adaa krti hun. Sab saaf hogya lekin badqismati se hum barsaati maindako’n k masaail hal nahi kr saktay jo baarish hotay he nikal aatay hain.”

Daughter of the late former prime minister (PM) Benazir Bhutto and former president Asif Ali Zardari was taking a dig at the critics of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) led Sindh government who had been raising their voices after Karachi was flooded following heavy moonsoon rains.

‘Churrailo’n ne Pakistan k dou tukrray kiye’

Prominent senior journalist and analyst Suhail Warraich, in his column for Daily Jang, has written, “Yeh churrailei’n he theen jinho’n ne Mashraqi aur Maghrabi Pakistan mein ghalat fehmiya’n paida ki aur humein judaa kr dia. Agar churrailei’n larraayi naa krwatee’n to Ziaul Haq 90 din mein election krwa kr chalay jatay.”

‘Aglay aath dino ki ehmiyat’

According to Daily Dunya, Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said, “Agly aath [8] din buhat eham hain. Agar halaat theek rahay to tamaam cheezei’n khol di jayein gi.”

The minister’s statement comes as the Punjab government imposes a province-wide smart lockdown ahead of Eidul Azha. It will remain in place until August 5.

July 28, 2020
KYA BOLA? (Jul 23): Bilawal gifting mangoes to Maryam Nawaz to ‘Siyasi Wali’ Fayazul Hasan Chohan

Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on July 23, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for.

Bilawal gifts mangoes to Maryam Nawaz

It has been reported by Daily Dunya that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has gifted mangoes to former prime minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif’s daughter, Maryam Nawaz

The mango delivery comes at a time when the two largest opposition parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and PPP, are in talks to work out a strategy and take entire opposition on board to get rid of the current government. Maryam is one of PML-N’s vice presidents.

‘Mein apni he sarzameen pr marna chahta hun’

In his column for Daily Jang, renowned senior journalist and analyst Saleem Safi has narrated his experience of being abducted from Afghanistan by Taliban in 1999. After his release, he was offered political asylum in the United States (US) and Norway but he said,“Mein apni he sarzameen pr rehna aur marna chahta hun.”

‘Mujhe siyasi wali tasleem kr lein’

Daily Dunya has quoted Punjab Information Minister Punjab Fayazul Hasan Chohan as saying that, “Meri paishgoiyan sach saabit honay pr opposition mujhe siyasi wali tasleem kr le.”

Fayaz had predicted that the PML-N and PPP would not be able to work together as seen in the past as well, and the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) believes that the opposition’s latest alliance for the ouster of the government has turned out to be futile amid differences between leadership of both the parties.

July 23, 2020
KYA BOLA? (Jul 22): ‘Noon League pr aitebaar nahi’ to ‘Baadal mein chaand nahi’

Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on July 22, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for.

‘Noon League pr aitebaar nahi’

It was reported by Daily Jang senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Aitzaz Ahsan has said, “Noon League pr aitebaar nahi, apni party ko bhi raaye doonga k in se bach kr rahein.”

The statement comes at a time when the two largest opposition parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and PPP, are in talks to work out a strategy and take entire opposition on board to get rid of the current government.

‘Lagta hai NDMA khatam krna parrayga‘

According to Daily Jang, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed, while hearing the coronavirus suo motu case, has said,“NDMA arbon rupay kaisay kharch kr raha hai? Lagta hai idaara khatam karna paray ga.”

The Supreme Court (SC) was criticising the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) failure to ensure transparency in expenditures pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic and locust control.

‘Baadal aur chaand’

It has been reported by Daily Dunya that Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad chaudhary has said, “Baadal hain tou chaand kaisay nazar aaye ga? Ruet App pr dekhein, chaand nazar ayega.”

His statement came as the tussle between the Science & Tech Ministry and the Ruete Hilal Committee, which is now witnessed at least twice every year over moon-sighting methods, began on Tuesday. Zilhaj moon was not sighted and Eidul Azha is to be celebrated on August 1 in Pakistan.

July 22, 2020
KYA BOLA? (Jul 21): Foreign Ministry’s $25,000 for bathroom decor to ‘Peeth mein chura ghonpnay wala Shehbaz’

Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on July 21, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for.

Foreign Ministry’s approval of $25,000 for bathroom decor

It has been reported by Daily Jang that the Foreign Ministry has approved $25,000 for the decor of bathroom of Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN). An amount of $50,000 has already been spent on the renovation of the official’s residence.

‘Judges ko phone kr k marzi k faislay lenay walay‘

Daily Jang has quoted Federal Minister for Communication Murad Saeed as saying,“Judges ko phone kr k marzi k faislay lenay walay humein jamhooriyat ka dars de rahay hain.”

‘Peeth mein chura ghonpnay wala Shehbaz’

According to Daily Jang, Punjab Information Minister Fayazul Hasan Chohan has said, “Barray bhai aur bhateeji ki peeth mein chura ghonpney walay Shehbaz Sharif pr Bilawal aitebaar krnay se hichkacha rahay hain.”

His statement came as PML-N President and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday spoke to each other over the phone and discussed the prevailing political situation and the possibility of holding an All Parties Conference (APC) after Eid.

July 21, 2020