Tag: Pakistan

  • Maryam Nawaz set to become Punjab’s First female CM today

    Maryam Nawaz set to become Punjab’s First female CM today

    The Punjab Assembly will likely elect new a chief minister of the province today (Monday). Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz is expected become CM Punjab as her party has the majority in provincial assembly after February 8 elections.
    Maryam Nawaz will be the first female chief minister of the province in history.
    The session has been summoned to meet at 11am and will be presided by newly-elected Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan.
    The PML-N has support of 224 MPAs in the provincial assembly.

    The candidate fielded by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), Aftab Ahmad Khan, who is a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has the support of 103 MPAs. Maryam will face him as her opponent.
    Aftab has served as a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MPA thrice in the Punjab Assembly in 1988, 1993 and 2002. He joined PTI in 2013 and is now serving his fourth term.

  • FIA grills Asad Toor for hours in probe into anti-judiciary campaign

    FIA grills Asad Toor for hours in probe into anti-judiciary campaign

    The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) interrogated vlogger Asad Ali Toor for hours about a social media campaign that criticized the superior judiciary. This happened after the Supreme Court (SC) made a decision regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ‘bat’ symbol, as reported by The News on Saturday.
    A five-member joint investigation team (JIT) of the FIA has been conducting an inquiry to ascertain the facts behind an ongoing “malicious” campaign against the honourable judges of the apex court.

    JIT sources said on Friday that two bloggers, Asad Ali Toor and Imran Riaz, were found to be trolling judges of the top court, particularly Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa.

    “Asad Toor was rounded up for investigation on Friday and his statement was recorded about his motives behind the malicious campaign against the judges,” the sources said, adding that the journalist remained with the JIT at the FIA (Cybercrime Wing), along with his counsel and human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir.

    Imaan Mazari posted on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, saying that Toor and his legal team left the FIA Friday evening after his detention the same morning at 10:50am.

  • Know all about the lunch menu for members of Sindh Assembly

    Know all about the lunch menu for members of Sindh Assembly

    Newly elected members of the Sindh Assembly took oath today (Saturday) with a lavish lunch, reports Geo.

    The dishes include fish, chicken boti, BBQ, puri paratha, chicken korma, roghani naan, tea, and cold drinks.

    Apart from this, Kehwa was served to the members after the meal.

    @timesofkarachi Various dishes have been prepared for the food and drink of the newly elected members of the Sindh Assembly. Fish, chicken korma for lunch. Mutton Kadhi. Naan and cold drinks are included in the menu. Coffee, tea, coffee will also be served after the meal. #TOKAlert #SindhAssembly #Karachi ♬ original sound – Times of Karachi

    However, the session started with a delay of 40 minutes under the chairmanship of Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani, with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by Naat and an oath-taking ceremony.

    Agha Siraj Durrani administered oath to the newly elected members of the Sindh Assembly. Among those who took the oath were the nominated Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah, Faryal Talpur, Sharjeel Memon, Nasir Hussain Shah, and others. Members of the Sindh Assembly took oath in Urdu, English, and Sindhi.

    Out of 168 members of the Sindh Assembly, 114 belong to the Pakistan Peoples Party while 36 members belong to MQM-Pakistan.

  • Kiran Rao did something unusual when she divorced Aamir Khan

    Kiran Rao did something unusual when she divorced Aamir Khan

    Even though they got divorced, Aamir Khan is often seen in public with his ex-wife, Kiran Rao. Kiran was a big part of their daughter Ira Khan’s wedding. Recently, Kiran talked about her divorce with Aamir Khan for the first time.

    “Marriage can be tough for anyone,” said Kiran Rao, “We’ve had our disagreements, but we’ve never had big fights. It’s strange, but Aamir and I never really fought.” Kiran also mentioned that Aamir Khan Productions supported her latest film.

    From Kiran’s words, it’s clear that she still lives in the same building as the famous actor. Speaking to India TV, Kiran said that explaining things to the family was tough because society didn’t understand, and their opinions couldn’t be changed.

    Kiran explained that divorce is seen as a bad thing in society, but their situation was different. People usually think divorce means completely separating, but for them, it’s a different kind of divorce. It might take some time for society to understand and accept it.

  • Rambo got scared by one thing before he married Sahiba

    Rambo got scared by one thing before he married Sahiba

    Rambo and Sahiba are one of Lollywood’s power couples. The two have been married since decades, entertaining us throughout their marriage. And even though the two have always appeared happily in love, Jan Rambo developed cold feet just before the wedding.

    In a recent interview, he revealed that Sahiba was so humble that she didn’t even wear her own shoes on set. He admitted feeling scared about their future together at first, but Rambo noted, “Sahiba changed a lot over time.”

    Rambo confessed, “Sahiba helped me become a better person, steering me away from past mistakes.”
    Rambo shared that Sahiba’s early movies weren’t doing well, so she was searching for a good co-star. “As we spent more time together for work, I got to know her better, especially admiring her respectful behavior towards women.”

    He confessed he first saw Sahiba’s picture in a newspaper interview and immediately fell in love with her. Convincing Sahiba’s mother, former superstar Nisho, took six years. They agreed after four years, with the condition to work for two more years before tying the knot.

    Rambo admitted his initial worries about whether Sahiba could adjust to his family’s lifestyle, given her celebrity background. He recalled, “Sahiba used to come to the set before our marriage, accompanied by her manager, a security guard, a driver, and a female servant who helped her with her shoes.”

    However, Rambo’s fears vanished after seeing Sahiba adapt after marriage. He praised Sahiba’s mother for raising her daughters well despite her own fame in the entertainment industry.

    Rambo concluded by saying, “My family now admires Sahiba, considering her a wonderful wife, and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better.”

  • Labourer’s stunning transformation at Kashees goes viral on social media

    Labourer’s stunning transformation at Kashees goes viral on social media

    Kashif, a stylist at Kashees Salon, works wonders by transforming laborers into stunning models, giving them a whole new look that boosts their confidence and reveals their inner beauty.
    Each makeover shows Kashif’s commitment to celebrating diversity and challenging stereotypes about beauty. His work reminds us that everyone has their own kind of beauty, waiting to be discovered.
    With every transformation, Kashif not only changes their appearance but also inspires others to feel good about themselves. Through his skills, Kashif spreads positivity and empowerment, making the world a more beautiful place, one makeover at a time.

  • Imran Khan confirms writing letter to IMF

    Imran Khan confirms writing letter to IMF

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has said on Friday that he has written a letter to International Monetary Fund (IMF), asking to look at the matter of poll rigging in Pakistan.

    “The letter to the IMF has been written and will be dispatched today. If the country gets a loan in such a situation, then who will return it,” Khan asked the media during a hearing of the £190 million reference at Adiala Jail.

    The former prime minister warned that taking the loan would cause more poverty, adding that unless the country invests in itself, its loans will continue to rise. 

    Khan’s update about the letter comes a day after PTI senator Ali Zafar announced that the party founder had decided to write a letter to the global lender, urging it to call for an audit of the February 8 election before it continues talks with Islamabad for a new loan programme.

    IMF has previously never commented on rigging allegations, nor is probing rigging part of its mandate. The Fund has reportedly said on Friday that it looks forward to working with the new government.

  • Putin wants Biden to become President despite son of b** comment

    Putin wants Biden to become President despite son of b** comment

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a meaningful response to US President Joe Biden’s rude remark calling him a son of a b***h.

    While addressing an event in California, Biden lashed out at Putin, calling him a “crazy SOB” in a sentence about threats to the world – including “that guy Putin and others”, the risk of nuclear conflict, and the existential threat to humanity from climate change.

    When a journalist asked Russian President Putin about the slur, he calmly replied that based on what Biden spoke, it can be said that his opinion about the American president was correct because Biden cannot say that Vladimir, you have done a great job, you have helped us.

    Putin added that he can understand the internal politics in America at the moment, and that’s why he wants Biden to become the president again.

  • Barrister Gohar Khan “removed” as PTI chairman over unsatisfactory performance

    Barrister Gohar Khan “removed” as PTI chairman over unsatisfactory performance

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat said on Friday that Barrister Gohar is not the chairman of PTI anymore as his performance was not satisfactory.

    Marwat announced the party’s decision a day after Barrister Gohar announced that the next party chairman will be Barrister Ali Zafar. However, PTI’s intraparty elections are scheduled to take place on March 3.

    The former ruling party’s top post had been lying vacant for more than a month after not only the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), but the Supreme Court also declared its intra-party elections unlawful and stripped the party of its iconic bat symbol. 

    Talking to Geo News, Marwat said: “Incompetence and poor performance are the reasons behind Gohar’s removal as chairman. Barrister Gohar is a gentleman, but his performance was not satisfactory.”

    The PTI leader also said that Barrister Gohar failed to meet the expectations of party workers.

  • Inflation edges higher as weekly SPI indicates increase in prices

    Inflation edges higher as weekly SPI indicates increase in prices

    According to the Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the Combined Group’s SPI increased by 0.04 per cent during the week ending February 22, 2024.

    Additionally, the SPI surged by 30.68 per cent YoY compared to the same period last year.

    As of February 22, 2024, the Combined Index stood at 315.31, a slight uptick from 315.18 on February 15, 2024. A year ago, on February 23, 2023, the index was significantly lower at 241.29.

    Analysing the data for 51 items, it was found that the average prices of 23 items increased, 8 items decreased, and 20 items remained stable.

    Notable increases during the week were observed in the prices of tomatoes (22.71 per cent), bananas (7.40 per cent), diesel (3.02 per cent), chicken (1.22 per cent), and petrol (1.00 per cent).

    Conversely, onions (14.42 per cent), eggs (11.19 per cent), LPG (1.82 per cent), cooking oil (5 litres) (0.75 per cent), and wheat flour (0.36 per cent) experienced significant decreases.

    Breaking down the SPI percentage change by income groups, it was noted that SPI decreased across all 3 quantiles while increasing across 2 quantiles. The lowest-income group saw a weekly decline of -0.08 per cent, while the highest-income group recorded a rise of 0.09 per cent.

    On a yearly basis, the SPI change across different income segments revealed an increase ranging between 25.53 per cent and 35.39 per cent. The lowest-income group witnessed a 25.53 per cent increase, while the highest-income group recorded a 28.22 per cent rise.

    Specifically, the average price of Sona urea reached Rs4,928 per 50 kg bag, reflecting a 9.19 per cent increase from the previous week and a substantial 69.14 per cent surge compared to the same period last year.

    The surge in prices, especially for essential items, poses a challenge for the general populace, particularly those in lower-income groups.

    Authorities and policymakers are likely to face increasing pressure to address and mitigate the impact of inflation on the economy and the daily lives of people.