A Jeddah-bound Hajj flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) made an emergency landing at Riyadh Airport after high temperature warning.
The Hajj flight had departed from Karachi for Jeddah at 10 pm on Friday night.
Geo News reports that a passenger on PK 839 said that an explosion was heard in the plane during the journey, after which the plane was diverted from Jeddah and landed at Riyadh airport.
Following an aircraft check, high temperature warning mechanism was found to be faulty, and the flight was then flown to its original destination.
Young star Hamza Sohail has recently revealed his favorite female actor in Pakistan.
In a recent interview with ‘Fuschia’, Hamza revealed that Sajal Aly is his favorite female actor, not just in Pakistan but in the whole region.
“I’m a huge fan of Sajal Aly. I’m not just saying this; I’ve been a fan for a long time. She is one of the finest artists in this entire region,” he said. “When she came on set, I stood up out of respect, but she was so warm and kind.”
Continuing in the same vein, he stated, “She khows how an artist should be when they become successful. Her behavior on set, her movements, and her work ethic are amazing. I was blown away and thought this is what everyone should aim for,” he added
On the work front, Hamza Sohail is currently starring in the popular drama series ‘Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet’ alongside Iqra Aziz.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) agriculture minister Major (ret) Sajjad Khattak has said that the provincial government has imposed a tax on tobacco used in Naswar, adding that the usage of Naswar is neither a sin nor a reward.
The provincial agriculture minister told the provincial assembly that Naswar is the drug of the poor and it is not even forbidden in Sharia.
Opposition members of the KP assembly, including Sobia Shahid and Ahmad Kundi, tabled a bill demanding more tax on Naswar and cigarettes, as they are luxuries, and that the tax on private schools should be abolished.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Sobia Shahid said that the tax on tobacco exports should be increased, and that it should be abolished in schools and colleges.
Pakistani film ‘Nayab’ has won the ‘Best Foreign Film’ award at World Film Festival in Cannes. The film, directed by Umair Nasir Ali, also won the Best First Time Film Maker award in the feature film category. The film is written by Basit Naqvi, Ali Abbas Naqvi
The story of the film is centered around a young woman determined to break stereotypes by playing cricket for Pakistan’s national team. Her brother, who was once a rising star himself, struggles with his past.
The director posted a picture on Instagram with the caption, “Happy to share our film “Nayab” won Best Foreign Film and Best First Time Filmmaker (Feature) at the World Film Festival in Cannes – Remember the Future! April 2024 -Despite limited festival opportunities after commercial theatrical release locally and globally, these awards bring us great joy. Thanks to the entire Nayab Team for making “Nayab” possible! Specially @rumina_umair @aliabbasnaqvi88 & @m.basit.naqvi for being there since the inception of the idea which we started in 2019.”
Yumna Zaidi who played the character of Nayab also posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Nayab” my real star ”
Note: The prestigious Cannes Film Festival ended on May 25. Don’t confuse it with the World Film Festival in Cannes, a separate monthly competition held in the same city.
Pakistan has been ranked 101 out of 119 countries, classified as a lower-middle-income economy and is part of the Asia-Pacific regional group.
The top 30 countries in the TTDI accounted for over 75 percent of the travel and tourism industry GDP in 2022, and 70 percent of GDP growth between 2020 and 2022.
However, the lower half of the list consisted of African countries.
Ranking among South Asia
In South-East Asia, Pakistan ranks slightly above Nepal (105) and Bangladesh (109), but far below India (39) and Sri Lanka (76).
Ranking among Middle Eastern Countries
Within the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates topped the rankings at 18, followed by Saudi Arabia (41), Qatar, (53) and Bahrain (18). The United States topped the overall list, followed by Spain, Japan, and France. The remainder of the top ten list comprised Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, China, Italy, and Switzerland.
WEF report highlighted challenges being faced within the industry. Global inflation, global conflict, and environmental issues such as wildfires in tourist destinations, have generated additional pressure.
However, the report predicts that in the coming years, the travel and tourism industry will bear the brunt of geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic uncertainty, and possible challenges brought on by artificial intelligence.
Whilst developing economies like Pakistan have shown improvement in TTDI scores, many areas still need investment in enabling tourism conditions.
PTI in confusion: Who is running Khan’s social media?
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member Makhdoomzada Muhammad Zain Hussain Qureshi recently gave an interview to journalist Asma Shirazi on Hum News where he backtracked from his party’s recent narrative and clarified that Khan’s social media account is, indeed, not being operated from abroad.
Qureshi stated, “There is no such thing as [someone] from outside the country handling Khan’s social media but is being operated according to Imran Khan’s instructions and party policy.”
Zain clarified, “It is obvious that he [Imran Khan] can’t use his own account because he is imprisoned so the party has the responsibility and it is done on his instructions.”
Qureshi’s contrasting statement clashes with PTI leader Raoof Hasan’s claim that Imran Khan’s social media accounts were being handled from America.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Rauf Hassan revealed on Thursday to Kashif Abbasi on ARY News, that PTI founder Imran Khan’s official X (formerly Twitter) account was being handled from abroad. The head of PTI’s official social media team is based in the USA, Hassan confirmed.
Rauf Hassan also stated that he will investigate who uploaded the video about former Bangladesh president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the PTI founder’s official X account. PTI workers shared the video from Khan’s account in their personnel capacity, Rauf Hassan added.
The PTI spokesperson also said that he didn’t even see the video.
The development came when the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) started an investigation into the circulation of the video.
However, sources in Adiala jail confirmed to Aaj News that the former prime minister refused to meet the FIA team in Adiala jail.
Get ready for a summer filled with compelling storytelling, as Pakistani dramas cover family dynamics, politics, mental health, and education. These themes deeply resonate with viewers, drawing them into the characters’ experiences.
Let’s find out what exciting new stories these upcoming dramas have for us!
Danish Taimoor and Laiba Khurram Star in ‘Teri Chhaon Mein’
Danish Taimoor and Laiba Khurram team up for ‘Teri Chhaon Mein.’ Despite its old-fashioned title, the characters are fresh. Danish plays a soft, loving boy, while Laiba plays a family-oriented girl who lacks confidence and independence. The teasers suggest their relationship will face challenges, adding suspense. Danish’s character might show unexpected traits, keeping viewers curious. Let’s see how their story unfolds in this new drama.
Written by Radain Shah and directed by Abdullah Badini, ‘Teri Chhaon Mein’ is produced by Momina Duraid Productions.
Asad Siddiqui, Nawal Saeed, Yashma Gill, and Aagha Ali star in a new drama
Asad Siddiqui, Nawal Saeed, Yashma Gill, and Aagha Ali come together for the first time in this star-studded drama. The teasers suggest a love triangle involving two brothers. Aagha Ali plays the controlling brother, while Asad Siddiqui is the innocent one overshadowed by his sibling. Nawal Saeed plays a character focused on wealth, a departure from her previous roles. Yashma Gill’s character remains a mystery, adding intrigue.
Written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and directed by Aabis Raza, this drama is produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under 7th Sky Entertainment.
‘Ishq Hua’: A Love Story featuring Haroon Kadwani and Komal Meer
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as Haroon Kadwani and Komal Meer star in ‘Ishq Hua,’ an intense love story. With cutting-edge visuals and a gripping plot, this drama promises more than just romance. It explores the extreme consequences of passionate love, with every moment full of emotion. The cast also includes Sahar Hashmi, Fazila Qazi, and Sohail Sameer.
Written by Nooran Makhdoom and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain, ‘Ishq Hua’ is produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under 7th Sky Entertainment.
Social media was full of speculations after an alleged notification from the Punjab Health Department went viral, with many claiming that the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology in Lahore had been renamed the “Maryam Nawaz Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Lahore.”
Multiple accounts on X (previously Twitter) posted viral tweets with the notification and severely criticised the Punjab government for changing the name of the under-construction project.
Most of the accounts that were spreading fake news were handled by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers.
According to the viral notification, the name of the under-construction building of Jinnah Institute of Cardiology will be changed to honour Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, but later on, the Punjab government clarified that the issued notification was not real.
In a rapid move, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bohhari clarified in a post on X that the notification was fake and there were no intentions to change the name of the under-construction building.
Bokhari further confirmed that no hospital’s name was being changed.
Who are Firdous Jamal’s favourite actresses? The answers may surprise you
Veteran actor Firdous Jamal was recently invited as a guest in ‘Mazaq Raat’, hosted by Imran Ashraf. The hosed asked, “My question is, in the last 50 years, which face has been the most charming and consistently number one in the industry?”
Firdous Jamal said, “I believe that in the Pakistan film industry, there hasn’t been a woman as beautiful as Zeba Begum, who is the wife of the late Muhammad Ali, nor an actress as talented as Shamim Ara”
The actor was on a hiatus from work, undergoing cancer treatment. Now, he is doing well now after surgery and chemotherapy.
We thought Jamal would name his co-stars from 80s dramas as his favourites but its good to know that he chose to honour his seniors instead.
Residents of a city in Zhejiang province, China, were shocked to see the night sky turn blood-red last week. The phenomenon invoked the local meteorological department to investigate the reason.
The shocking spectacle occurred around 8 pm. Chinese social media went abuzz with videos and pictures of the red sky, with some claiming it to be supernatural. However, researchers rejected the claims.
It has been revealed that the red sky was caused by a fishing boat testing its lights before going out to the sea.
Rayleigh Scattering
The scientists said the boat’s red light underwent a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering as it encountered particles in the atmosphere, reported Yahoo News. The particles were much smaller than the wavelength of light, scattering illumination in different directions.
It’s not the first time that something like this has happened as similar events reportedly occurred in the city’s Putuo district on May 7, 2022, and in Fuzhou, Fujian province, on May 10, 2022.
