Tag: Pakistan

  • ‘An umpire has recently given a no-ball’; Imran Khan slams Supreme Court decision

    ‘An umpire has recently given a no-ball’; Imran Khan slams Supreme Court decision

    Imran Khan, former Prime Minister and Founder Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), engaged in an informal conversation with media representatives during the Toshakhana case hearing in Adiala Jail on Monday.

    He voiced concerns over the political and legal developments, particularly critiquing the Supreme Court’s decision regarding PTI’s electoral symbol, referring to the decision as an “umpire giving a no-ball”.

    Khan suggested that the Supreme Court should have formed a five-member bench rather than a three-member one, to address controversies surrounding PTI’s electoral symbol. These remarks were made amidst the Toshakhana case proceedings.

    He again reiterated his belief that the current situation in Pakistan is part of what he referred to as the “London Plan”, alleging that elements of this plan include his imprisonment before elections, the perceived decline of PTI, and the exoneration of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

    Imran Khan further highlighted the alleged misuse of state resources, asserting that Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz, and PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari had obtained bulletproof vehicles from the ToshaKhana without being held accountable.

    “Something very bad is going to happen to them,” he predicted.
    He demanded that an open trial of the cipher case should be conducted so that the people know the facts. “They ask me why did I not keep the cipher secret.”

    He alleged that the expose of former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and U.S. State Department official Donald Lu is responsible for what is happening with PTI now, adding that his party is the only one that has consistently struggled for 27 years to attain its current position.

    Imran Khan remarked that recent decisions by decision-makers fail to accurately gauge public sentiment.

    He predicted significant repercussions for those involved and emphasized the power of social media in bringing transparency to such issues.

    Talking about the upcoming elections, Imran Khan claimed that PTI candidates are not being allowed to run their campaign properly, but he anticipates that the people’s dissatisfaction will become evident on February 8th.

    Despite facing various challenges, Imran Khan stated that PTI has not been entirely eradicated as the people continue to support the party. However, he voiced concerns about the electoral process, stating that PTI intended to give tickets to 850 candidates for the national and provincial assemblies in the general elections but were allegedly not allowed to consult with registered members in jail.

    In response to a question, Imran Khan ruled out the possibility of an electoral alliance with Bilawal Bhutto’s party.

    He also reiterated his claims about biased umpires in the political arena, asserting that Nawaz Sharif has never played a match without favoritism.

    In a related development, PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi announced that the party’s candidates would contest the upcoming elections as independent candidates. Qureshi, while referring to the SC verdict, commented on the perceived lack of a level playing field for the PTI and criticized the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for its stance on intra-party elections.

    He further said that his daughter’s nomination papers were snatched when she went for scrutiny. She was compelled to leave her native city, Qureshi added.
    “We accept the court’s verdict. History will certainly write its judgment on the SC’s verdict [on PTI election symbol]”

    Jail Trials Challenged

    Former Prime Minister and Founder Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has taken legal action by challenging the jail trial notifications related to the Toshakhana and Al-Qadir Trust cases at the Islamabad High Court.

    Both notifications, about the jail trial, have been contested by Imran Khan in the Islamabad High Court.

    Notably, the notification for the jail trial in the Al-Qadir Trust case was issued on November 14, while in the Toshakhana case, it was issued on November 28, as per the petitions filed on behalf of the PTI leader.

    The legal challenges assert that the notifications for the jail trial are deemed illegal and are allegedly motivated by malice.

    Imran Khan’s legal team has requested the court to declare the jail trial notifications null and void.

    Additionally, they seek a halt in the proceedings of the trial court until a resolution is reached on this matter.

    Imran Khan has named Chairman NAB (National Accountability Bureau) and others as respondents in both petitions, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal saga surrounding the Toshakhana and Al-Qadir Trust cases.

  • Nauman Ejaz’s adorable dance at family wedding has fans in rapture

    Nauman Ejaz’s adorable dance at family wedding has fans in rapture

    In a happy celebration of love and family, famous Pakistani actor Nauman Ejaz recently caught everyone’s attention and won hearts by dancing at a family wedding.
    Known for his great acting, Nauman Ejaz showed a different side of himself as he danced with his wife and family. His charm and lively spirit made everyone amazed at his unexpected dancing skills. Take a look!

    The dance floor came alive with a mix of both classic and modern music, creating an exciting buzz. Nauman’s dance made everyone smile, turning the dance into a heartwarming show of love and togetherness.

    Nauman Ejaz’s son also took to the dance floor, shaking a leg with his cousins. The dance floor sparkled with their moves, turning the family gathering into a joyful and lively affair.

  • Ahsan Khan reveals why he got a tattoo

    Ahsan Khan reveals why he got a tattoo

    Ahsan Khan has a tattoo and fans are super curious as to why the actor got one. Well, wonder no more, Khan himself has explained the reason he got inked.

    The actor recently talked about why he got a tattoo on the side of his neck on Hafiz Ahmed’s podcast. At first, when asked about it, Khan tried to give a vague answer.

    “Yes, I have a tattoo on my neck, and I got it because I really wanted to. The tattoo can be taken off. I got it because of a character in one of my TV shows. They were putting on a fake tattoo on me every day, and it was bothering me. So, I decided to get a real one that can also be removed. And I got this tattoo before the drama series ‘Fraud.’”

    This isn’t the first time he has discussed his tattoo. When asked a similar question on Hassan Choudary’s show, Ahsan gave a similar response. He mentioned that the alphabet inked on his neck doesn’t have a specific meaning, and he doesn’t expect the audience to understand it either.

  • Greta Thunberg supports Palestine again in coolest way possible

    Greta Thunberg supports Palestine again in coolest way possible

    Renowned climate justice activist Greta Thunberg recently took to Instagram and posted a recaptcha privacy which needs the user to testify that they stand with Palestine to be recognised as human.

    True to her no-holds-barred attitude, she captioned the image, “Verify that you’re a human”.

    Greta is an advocate for human rights along with the climate justice campaign. Since Israel started genocide in the Gaza Strip, Thunberg has voiced her support for Palestine multiple times.

    The cause is now regularly a part of her protests and strikes.

    To read more : Greta Thunberg calls for ceasefire in Gaza, freedom for Palestine

  • A complete list of women taking part in elections on February 8

    A complete list of women taking part in elections on February 8

    The 2024 elections are approaching in Pakistan, and political parties have nominated candidates from different constituencies to contest the polls. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has allotted election symbols to all the candidates. Female candidates are also taking part in the elections set to take place on February 8, 2024, SAMAA has reported.

    After the 2018 general elections, there were 11.74 million more women than men on the voter rolls, bringing the overall number of registered voters in the country to 127 million from the previous 106 million.

    Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) has approved six general seat tickets for female candidates, including PML-N chief organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Saira Afzal Tarar, Nosheen Iftikhar, Shazra Mansab Ali, Tehmina Doultana, and Syeda Shehrbanu Bukhari.

    On the other hand, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) allotted its ticket to Shazia Marri, Dr Sawera Prakash for PK-25 in Buner, Sajida Tabassum for PK-39 in Mansehra, Shaista Raza for PK-48 in Haripur, Dr Ghazala Atta for PK-49 in Swabi-I, Aneela Shahzad for PK-54 in Mardan. The PPP candidate Shazia Tehmas for NA-24 in Charsadda, Mehr Sultana for NA-38 in Karak, and Farzana Shireen for NA-39 in Bannu to contest the election for a National Assembly (NA) seat.

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) allotted tickets to 21 women to take part in the upcoming general election.

    In Punjab, former MNA Iman Tahir Sadiq from Attock, former MPA Seemabia Tahir from Rawalpindi, former adviser to Prime Minister Usman Dar from Sialkot Rehana Imtiaz Dar, former MNA from Lahore Alia Hamza Malik, former provincial minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Sidra Faisal from Kasur, Mehr Bano Qureshi daughter of Shah Mahmood Qureshi from Multan, Ayesha Nazir Jatt daughter of former MNA Nazir Jatt from Vahari, Mrs. Talat Basra wife of Shaukat Basra from Bahawalnagar, and former MNA Kanwal Shuzab from Bahawalpur will contest.

    PTI allotted National Assembly tickets to Mrs. Qamar Javed Waraich from Rahim Yar Khan (RYK), Mrs. Humira Ahmad Khan from Muzaffargarh, Mrs. Anbar Majeed Niazi, wife of ex-MNA Majeed Niazi from Layyah, and former minister Zartaj Gul Wazir from Dera Ghazi Khan (D.I. Khan).

    PTI also approved National Assembly tickets for Umbreen Malik from Khairpur, Hamida Masood Shah from Sanghar, Maherul Nasa Baloch from Tharparkar, Nazish Fatima Bhatti from Matiari, Rozeena Bhutto from Tando Ulyar, Shabana Nawab Bajarani from Dadu, and former MNA Shandana Gulzar from Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa NA-30 Peshawar.

  • Teacher checking assignments on death bed goes viral

    Teacher checking assignments on death bed goes viral

    A picture circulating on social media in recent days shows a teacher’s hard work and honesty towards his profession, as he awards marks to his students while admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

    A woman named Sandra Venegas took the photo of her father working on a hospital bed and shared it on social media to let people know the sacrifices a teacher makes and how dedicated he is to his profession.

    Despite serious health issues, the said teacher took the time to pack his laptop and charger, knowing that he was going to the emergency room, and on his deathbed, he graded all his students’ assignments.The next day when the teacher died, his daughter posted this picture on social media with the caption that teachers take time out of their work hours for children in their private lives but no one appreciates them.

    “Teachers put in so many extra hours, hours that many don’t realize. Even during a pandemic, even during a health crisis, teachers worry about completing their duties,” Venegas wrote in the caption of the post.

    This post has gone viral with a large number of users appreciating the services of the teacher, with some also condoling the death of her father.

  • Pakistan’s key industries report 3.63% output increase

    Pakistan’s key industries report 3.63% output increase

    In November 2023, Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) experienced a notable monthly growth of 3.63 per cent, reaching a production index of 114.85, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).  

    This marks an increase from the October 2023 figure of 110.83. 

    On an annual basis, LSMI output demonstrated a year-on-year rise of 1.59 per cent, contrasting with the November 2022 recorded index of 113.05. 

    However, when considering the cumulative data for the first five months of Fiscal Year 2024 (5MFY24), LSMI exhibited a marginal decline of 0.8 per cent when compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. 

    Various sectors played a significant role in contributing to this overall decline of -0.80 per cent. Notable contributors to the growth include food (0.53), garments (3.18), petroleum products (0.43), chemicals (0.32), pharmaceuticals (1.56), and cement (0.17).  

    Conversely, sectors such as tobacco (-0.80), textiles (-2.48), paper and board (-0.11), iron and steel products (-0.09), electrical equipment (-0.45), automobiles (-1.70), and furniture (-1.65) experienced contractions. 

    The provisional quantum indices of LSMI for November 2023, based on the 2015-16 reference year, have been formulated using the latest data provided by the relevant source agencies. 

  • ‘Paani mai doobi shimla mirch’, Sushant Singh’s girlfriend Rhea reveals what happened to her in Indian jail

    ‘Paani mai doobi shimla mirch’, Sushant Singh’s girlfriend Rhea reveals what happened to her in Indian jail

    Late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s girlfriend, actress Rhea Chakraborty, has shared details about the harrowing time she spent in jail after a media witch-hunt, following the heartthrob’s suicide.

    In a recent interview, Rhea revealed that her time in jail was the toughest, as she was kept alone in a room for 14 days because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “The food provided had to be eaten; they would ask if I was hungry and served dry rotis with water-soaked bell peppers.”

    The actress said she found her source of being positive in her fellow inmates. “I started feeling grateful when I saw that many prisoners don’t have family support. Or they don’t have Rs. 5,000 or Rs. 10,000 for their bail. At least, I have my family and friends. I told myself, ‘You will get justice. You will get bail. You have not done anything wrong. I have so much to learn from these women while I am here. Why am I wasting my time sulking about what is not in my control?’” she said.

    Rhea Chakraborty described the jail routine, stating, “Breakfast at 6 am, lunch at 11 am, and dinner at 2 pm were provided. Some would save lunch for later, but I thought if the food isn’t good, it shouldn’t be eaten cold, so I stuck to my routine.”

    Regarding the investigations into Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide, Rhea Chakraborty has faced allegations from Sushant’s family, which she vehemently denies. She continues to demand a transparent investigation into Sushant’s death from Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

  • ‘A terrorist group could not be given a political party’s electoral symbol’: Maryam Nawaz

    ‘A terrorist group could not be given a political party’s electoral symbol’: Maryam Nawaz

    In the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) inaugural rally for the upcoming general elections in Okara, the party’s Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz strongly criticized political rivals Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) without naming it, calling it a “terrorist party” and questioning the allocation of an electoral symbol to such an entity.

    The PML-N, which had faced delays in launching its campaign, is now gearing up for the February 8 polls and is set to reveal its manifesto.

    The delay in the campaign kick-off was attributed to the PML-N’s extensive deliberations on ticket distribution and seat adjustments with the Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q).

    Party leader Nawaz Sharif, concerned about his party being labeled the ‘favorite’ of the establishment, aims to dispel the impression during the election campaign, according to insider sources.

    During her address to party supporters, Maryam Nawaz, without explicitly naming the PTI, asserted that a “terrorist party” should not be assigned an election symbol like other political entities.

    She hurled an array of criticism at Imran Khan during the address and blamed him for orchestrating and carrying out the May 9 violent attacks.

    She mocked Khan for snatching of his electoral symbol, saying that his election symbol should not be a bat but a “baton”.

    The PML-N chief organizer also dubbed Imran Khan’s party a group of terrorists. “A terrorist group could not be given a political party’s electoral symbol,” she said.

    “Your electoral symbol should be the watch that you stole or the petrol bomb that you hurled on police officials,” she said, adding “what goes around comes around”.

    “Your electoral symbol was not bat but baton with which you attacked military installments. The baton has been snatched from your hand,” she maintained.

    Maryam Nawaz emphasized that the PTI’s current situation is a consequence of its own actions and warned that the nation would not tolerate a political party manipulating its internal elections without consequences.

    Referring to Imran Khan without explicitly mentioning his name, Maryam stated, “He was used to getting bails […] he was used to facilitation. But neither the facilitation nor the facilitators remain.”

    She asserted that now only the law and the nation would determine the outcomes.

    Maryam assured supporters that if the PML-N emerged victorious in the upcoming polls, it would prioritize issues such as good education, cheap electricity, women empowerment, and an improved living standard. She stressed that the PML-N did not seek revenge and believed in facing challenges truthfully and honestly.

    The PML-N leader also highlighted that Nawaz Sharif’s “real umpire” was the public, expressing confidence that the people would bring him back to power.

  • Passenger slaps pilot for delay in flight

    Passenger slaps pilot for delay in flight

    In a video that has gone viral, a passenger rose in fury from his seat to slap a pilot who was announcing a delay in the flight.

    The incident took place on IndiGo’s 6E2175 service from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dabolim in Goa. The plane was scheduled to take off at 7:40 am but, according to flight tracking website FlightAware, departed at 5:33 pm, after prolonged delays, including heavy fog limited visibility, and an enforced change of crew due to flight duty time limitations.

    The disturbing video of the assault – widely shared online – also shows the IndiGo crew rushing to help the pilot and members of the cabin crew hysterically remonstrating with the passenger identified as Sahil Kataria, telling him (in Hindi), “You can’t do this… you can’t do this!”. To which he responded, “Why can’t I do this? Why can’t I?”

    Addressing the passenger, the air hostess said that what he did was very wrong. The other passengers also blamed Indigo for delaying flights.
    The passenger, later taken into custody by the security staff.

    The plane pilot lodged a complaint against the passenger with Delhi Police, based on which an FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway.
    In a lengthy post on X, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the “unprecedented fog” had led to, at times, “zero visibility” and this had forced authorities to shut down operations on the Delhi airport’s runways.