Tag: Pakistan

  • After conspiracy allegations, PPP says no hand in dictatorship-style defamation law

    After conspiracy allegations, PPP says no hand in dictatorship-style defamation law

    A day after the highly controversial Punjab defamation bill became law, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Governor Saleem Haider tried to dissociate the party from the legislation, saying the PPP is against the defamation law.

    “I tried to stop the [passage] of the defamation bill as Governor,” he stated while speaking to media in Dubai.

    Interim Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan signed the bill into law in the absence of Haider while journalists called the move deceiving.

    The Governor, who is currently on leave also added, “I did not sign the bill. However, it will become law automatically after the passing of 15 days.”

    The bill has invited strong criticism from journalists, human rights organisations, and the opposition calling it a “black law.”

    The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) also expressed grave concern over the defamation bill.

  • PPP’s Syed Khursheed Shah raises concerns over federal budget

    PPP’s Syed Khursheed Shah raises concerns over federal budget

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Syed Khursheed Shah has raised concerns on Sunday over the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) strategy for preparing the federal budget.

    Shah voiced concern that PML-N didn’t invite PPP for engagement and dialogue on the budget.
    “What kind of proposals? What kind of budget? The government did not say anything, nor did they take PPP into confidence,” said the senior politician.
    Shah was also unaware of the allocation of resources to the provinces, and demanded transparency in the privatization process.

    “I don’t know which province is getting what share in giving relief to the people,” he said.

    The former opposition leader stressed that, “PPP has shared the entire burden of the government and was also worried about the accountability the party will face due to the federal budget.

    “The public will ask us what has been done, what we will answer,” Khursheed Shah questioned.

  • Bollywood dreams: Sonya Hussyn discusses Bollywood offers, fantasy co-stars

    Bollywood dreams: Sonya Hussyn discusses Bollywood offers, fantasy co-stars

    Its not unusual for talented Pakistani actors to get noticed by Indian filmmakers. One such actor is Sonya Hussyn, who recently shared that she was offered projects from India.

    In an interview with ‘Independent Urdu,’ Sonya talked about her career and who she would like to work with. She mentioned Ali Zafar as her favorite on-screen hero, saying he has a special charm.

    “I never really thought about it, but when it comes to movies, I find Ali Zafar very charming. He has that charisma of a movie hero. There are many good actors, like Fawad Khan, who also have charm, but when it comes to acting, I would choose Ali Zafar,” she said.

    But things got interesting when Sonya talked about her experiences with offers from the Indian film industry. She revealed that she was approached for three different projects. “I have received three film offers from India. One was a Shakespeare screen adaptation of Measure for Measure. The other was a sequel to some old Santosh Kumar film – I can’t recall its name,” she noted.

    One offer, in particular, caught her attention—a film with the famous Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi. “For that one, I even had a meeting with the relevant people but then the exchange with India stopped altogether,” she explained, referring to the stop in collaborations between India and Pakistan after the Uri attack and the subsequent ban on Pakistani artists working in India.

  • Naseem Shah has yet another high-profile admirer

    Naseem Shah has yet another high-profile admirer

    Cricketer Naseem Shah is uniquely a cricket fan favourite and a celebrity favourite. Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela has again and again hinted at having a crush on him. She even hinted that she might prefer to marry Naseem Shah over her ‘boyfriend’ Rishabh Pant.

    During Asia Cup 2023, Naseem Shah caught the eye of not only Urvashi but also another Indian actress, Isha Shah.
    As the T20 World Cup 2024 keeps fans around the world hooked, Pakistani actress Kubra Khan has revealed her favorite player and it’s none other than Naseem.

    Even though Pakistan recently lost unexpectedly to the USA team, Kubra still managed to grab attention with her honest comments during a World Cup Transmission on ‘Hasna Mana Hai’ show.

    When asked about her interest in cricket, she said, “I do like cricket, especially when Pakistan plays, but I haven’t been following the T20 World Cup closely.”

    Things got interesting when she was asked about her favorite cricketer. Without hesitating, she said, “I think Naseem Shah is a great player.”
    Kubra explained that even though she doesn’t watch cricket a lot, she enjoys seeing the bowler play.

    We don’t blame Urvashi, Isha or Kubra. Naseem’s enduring dedication and phenomenal talent coupled with his good looks and humble demeanour is an irresistible combination.

  • ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ teaser shows glimpse into 90s

    ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ teaser shows glimpse into 90s

    Ever since whispers of ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ release started circulating, fans of ‘Na Maloom Afraad’ tried to guess what the new movie would be about. They wondered if it would be as funny as the first one or if it would be different. The makers hinted that the new movie might be geared more towards adults in their first post, which got fans talking. And when the teaser finally came out, it didn’t disappoint.

    The movie seems to be set in the 90s, a time when people were thinking a lot about growing up. It sounds like it will be fun! Back then, people didn’t really understand what it meant to be an adult until they became one themselves. It looks like the movie will be all about the journey to adulthood.

    Aashir Wajahat and Samar Abbas are popular with young fans, and seeing them together on screen will be exciting. Samar looks very different in his new look, and along with their funny conversations, Aashir is sure to make even more fans happy.

    And let’s not forget about Aadi Adeal Amjad, who is really good at making people laugh.

    Watch the trailer here:

  • World’s first AI pageant’s top ten contenders revealed

    World’s first AI pageant’s top ten contenders revealed

    A Miss AI beauty pageant will soon be held by Fanvue, a platform of AI-generated creators. This pageant is set to redefine the understanding of beauty and technology.

    The panel of judges will have two AI models and real-world influential personalities.

    Ten AI digital women have been selected as finalists for this competition.

    1500 AI-generated models were submitted for the contest, which was scrutinised. Ten participants from several countries were finalised for the competition.

    The winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize, mentorship from Imagine Education, and extensive PR support, solidifying their place as a trailblazer in the burgeoning field of AI-generated content.

    The following are the ten finalists selected for this competition.

    Zara Shatavari is India’s digital health advocate, mostly informing her followers on PCOS and depression.

    Kenza Layli is from Morocco, and she is a social media sensation.

    Olivia C is a virtual globetrotter from Portugal and is known for taking her followers on virtual journeys across the globe.

    Anne Kerdi is a French fashionista passionate about fashion, art, and culture.

    Aiyana Rainbow is from Greece and is a famous queer advocate.

    Lalina is from France and is known for eclectic interests.

    Seren Ay is named Turkey’s first AI brand ambassador who travels around the world digitally and advocates for sustainability and eco-friendly living.

    Asena Ilik is a Turkish cultural storyteller showcasing her rich heritage in a digital world.

    Eliza Khan is from Bangladesh and made it to the list for using her platform as a cultural ambassador.

    Last is Ailya Lou from Brazil, the only South American who made it to the list and she has a great taste in music and dancing.

  • Wazir e Azam Humayun Saeed? Anzela Abbassi thinks he would be ‘great politician’

    Wazir e Azam Humayun Saeed? Anzela Abbassi thinks he would be ‘great politician’

    Wazir e Azam Humayun Saeed? Anzela Abbassi thinks he would be ‘great politician’

    Actors and politics have a long history. Ronald Reagan was a Hollywood actor before he became the American President. Amitabh Bachchan was once member of Congress.
    Sunil Dutt was not just a respected star but also a respected politician.

    And one day, could we have our very own Humayun Saeed as the Prime Minister?
    Actress Anzela Abbasi certainly thinks there’s potential in the superstar.

    She was recently invited as a guest on ‘The Night Show with Ayaz Samoo.’

    The host conducted a fun round asking what would actors do if they were not acting.

    Anzela replied, “Humayun Saeed would make a great politician due to his, clean and attractive personality which could make him a good leader.”

    She thought Fahad Mustafa has the potential to be a successful stand-up comedian because of his sense of humor.

    While talking about Adnan Siddiqui and Danish Taimoor she suggested that the former could have been a business tycoon while the latter would be a professional cricketer.

  • Farhan Saeed shows love for Urwa Hocane’s gorgeous photos

    Farhan Saeed shows love for Urwa Hocane’s gorgeous photos

    Popular actor-singer Farhan Saeed showed his affection for his wife Urwa Hocane by leaving a sweet comment on her recent Instagram pictures.
    The couple’s cute interaction in the comments section has once again charmed fans, showcasing their strong bond.

    Hocane, who recently starred in ‘Neeli Zinda Hai’, posted new pictures on her account, showing her Eid outfit inspiration for the summer. “Already feeling those Eid vibes! All dressed up in this summer-friendly hot pink outfit,” she wrote in the caption. The three-picture gallery featured her in a fuchsia pink ensemble with white detail, styled with minimalistic accessories like small hoops and fresh makeup.

    Thousands of her followers, including her husband, showed their love for the now-viral post by liking and commenting on it. In reaction to the stunning pictures, Saeed expressed his affection with a comment, writing, “You pretty pretty girl,” followed by a love emoji.

    The sweet comment has caught the eye of social media users, who can’t help but gush over the lovely couple.

  • Chief Justice Faez Isa wants judges to ride bicycles

    Chief Justice Faez Isa wants judges to ride bicycles

    Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa addressed a climate change conference hosted by the Supreme Court on June 8, calling for adopting environment-friendly measures and a healthy lifestyle to cope with climate change.

    “[Justice] Mansoor Ali Shah talked about hybrid vehicles here, but we must walk. Bicycles can be provided to all judges if they want,” said the CJP.

    Justice Isa pointed out the lack of a solid mechanism to dispose of plastic products worldwide.

    “We failed to understand nature and we need to rebuild the values for environmental protection from our homes. The natural environment can be saved from further destruction by avoiding wastage of resources,” said CJP Isa.

  • PPP’s Manzoor Wassan predicts PM Shehbaz will dissolve NA within next three months

    PPP’s Manzoor Wassan predicts PM Shehbaz will dissolve NA within next three months

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Manzoor Wassan predicted on Sunday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will dissolve the National Assembly (NA) within the next three months, Geo News reported.

    The PPP leader stated that the next “trimester is extremely crucial” as far as the political situation in the country goes.  “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may dissolve the National Assembly within the next three months.”

    Wassan also dismissed the claim that President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif will become the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

    The former member of the Sindh Assembly further stated that the political environment is not favorable for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), adding that “Reliefs are given and taken back, so Imran Khan shouldn’t be living in his imaginary world.”

    Wassan’s statement came about after it was rumoured that PPP has not been consulted on the upcoming federal budget for the year 2024-2025.