Tag: Pakistan

  • Usman Buzdar is ahead of all Chief Ministers in performance: survey

    Usman Buzdar is ahead of all Chief Ministers in performance: survey

    The Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) in its recent survey has found Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar is leading in satisfaction level for developmental works in comparison to other chief ministers, reports The News.

    As per the survey, Buzdar is ahead as 51 per cent of respondents from Punjab are satisfied with him. CM KPK Mahmood Khan ranked second by securing a 48 per cent satisfaction rating. CM Balochistan Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo secured 43 percent while CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah got only a 38 per cent rating.

    The research center surveyed from December 22, 2021, to January 9, 2022, in which they ask the opinion of 3,700 respondents from different provinces.

    About the improvement in the performance of provincial health departments, 72 per cent are satisfied with Buzdar while CM Shah is at last with a 53 per cent rating.

    Similarly, in the education sector 86 per cent of people have shown their satisfaction with CM Punjab and KPK education department drew the appreciation of 80 per cent of respondents.

    In all the sectors, Pakistan People’s Pakistan (PPP) CM Sindh is behind among all the other CMs.

  • PTI spokesperson slammed after implying reduced prices of ‘Shoop Noodles’ shows less inflation

    PTI spokesperson slammed after implying reduced prices of ‘Shoop Noodles’ shows less inflation

    Spokesperson to the Finance Minister, Muzzammil Aslam has shared a screenshot of a message he received from a departmental store. In the message, the supermarket offered reduced prices of a few local commodities.

    Muzzammil while sharing the tweet wrote, “Everyone is talking about inflation but on the other hand, the prices of local commodities are continuously decreasing. Isn’t this an open contradiction?”

    He shared some prices of local products which lowered their prices.

    Netizens slammed the spokesperson for sharing reduced prices of ‘Shoop Noodles’ on Twitter which shows less inflation in Pakistan.

    A netizen replied in the same manner, “Everyone is talking about that the country has no gas but on the other hand, we are doing so much gaslighting every day. Isn’t this an open contradiction?” 

    

    

    
https://twitter.com/AliMaken/status/1483705646503579655

    

    

    Another user added, “It is a Simple Demand-Supply Crisis.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Another netizen questioned the intelligence of the person who appointed him as a spokesperson.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Some users have expressed extreme disappointment with the government’s spokesperson.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    

    


    

    

    

    

    

    


    

    

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’m going to fight it out with this woman’, Sharmila Faruqi slams Nadia Khan for trolling her mother
    
			
    EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’m going to fight it out with this woman’, Sharmila Faruqi slams Nadia Khan for trolling her mother
    
			
    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Sharmila Faruqi has slammed Nadia Khan for making a video with Sharmila’s mother, in which the morning show host can be seen mocking Sharmila’s mother while sarcastically praising her makeup. 
    

    Nadia Khan can be seen praising Sharmila’s mother, Anisa for her makeup, jewelry, and clothing.  Nadia asks Anisa where she has learned to do her makeup to which Anisa replied, “Sharmila” referring to her daughter. 
    

    The Current reached out to Sharmila to ask her what happened and what legal action is she going to take against Nadia Khan. 
    

    Sharmila Faruqi, while talking exclusively with The Current expressed her anger saying, “I inboxed [Nadia] and said it is very shameless of you to do this.”
    

    To which Nadia, as per Sharmila, replied, “There is nothing wrong in this. I have not asked anything wrong and I have not done anything wrong. Stop using harsh words with me.”
    

    Sharmila continued by saying, “She is shameless and heartless and it’s very very unfortunate,” adding, “I have a lot of respect for people in showbiz, they work really hard.”
    

    She then said that her mother is a very “simple woman.” She said that she lost her father and her mother lost her husband three months ago. My mother was at Saboor Aly’s wedding.”
    

    “She [Anisa] is trying to survive without her husband,” she said adding, “You [Nadia] don’t have anything else to do so you want to get publicity and ratings by making such videos,” said Sharmila.
    

    Sharmila further said, “Even if there was someone else in place of my mother, I would have taken action.” The PPP leader added that it is very unfortunate that we have stopped respecting our elders in society.”
    

    Sharmila also shared details about what legal steps she is taking. “I’m taking this to the head of cyber crime. I’m going to write them officially today and I’m going to take it to every forum. This is not how things are done.”
    

    “You can not use women or anyone else or even men to ridicule them, just for the sake of your own publicity, and free publicity,” she stated, “I as a woman, as a mother as a daughter will not tolerate this.”
    

    “I’m going to fight it out with this woman.”  She added that even if she has to file a petition in court, she will do it. 
    

    “This is not what we are, this is not what we are taught and this is not our upbringing,” she concluded. 
    

    We have out to Nadia Khan for her comment to which she said that she will post her reply soon.
    

    Watch what Nadia did here. 
    

    

    


    

    

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Twitter lauds ‘Referee’ Canadian High Commissioner in girls’ ice hockey match in Hunza
    
			
    Twitter lauds ‘Referee’ Canadian High Commissioner in girls’ ice hockey match in Hunza
    
			
    Several pictures and videos of an ice hockey match played by young girls in Hunza’s Altit are circulating on Twitter and one thing that caught most Twitterati’s attention was Canadian High Commissioner Wendy Gilmour refereeing the match. The pictures have led to praise for the Canadian diplomat for encouraging winter sports in Pakistan and advocating for female athletes.
    

    Pamir Times, a community news portal of Gilgit and the surrounding mountain areas, shared pictures and videos of the ice hockey match on Twitter, making note of the high commissioner refereeing the match.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Taking to Twitter, Gilmore called it “an amazing match”. She congratulated Altit’s Sports Club And Rising Federation for organising the fourth Winterlude festival. Addressing the young players from Hunza and Chitral she said “my colleagues and I had a blast!”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Pakistani Twitter was flooding the post with love and praise. They were thankful to the High Commisioner for coming and promoting winter sports, especially for girls.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    

    


    

    

    

    

    


    

    

    

    

    
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    As per Radio Pakistan, Gilgit Baltistan Minister for Tourism and Culture Raja Nasir Ali Khan, while addressing the inaugural ceremony of ice hockey and ice skating competitions in Hunza, had said the government is focusing on promoting winter sports in the area.
    

    The minister assured that strenuous efforts are being made for the inclusion of Hunza ice hockey teams in international competitions.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Several people killed in Yemen capital by a Saudi Arabia led airstrike
    
			
    Several people killed in Yemen capital by a Saudi Arabia led airstrike
    
			
    

    Saudi Arabia launched an airstrike in the capital city of Yemen, Sanaa which killed about 14 people in a residential building in a response to an attack on Abu Dhabi on Monday. 
    

    

    Saudi Arabia state media said that the coalition has begun airstrikes against strongholds and camps in the capital city belonging to the Houthi rebel group.
    

    The strike targeted the home of a former military official which killed him, his wife and son, other family members, and some unknown casualties.  
    

    

    

    

    

    

    On the other side, the deputy minister for the Houthi administration tweeted that the coalition strikes killed a total of 20 people. 
    

    

    

    

    

    

    According to the Houthi media channel, the airstrike attack damaged the building, killed at least a dozen people, and several people were wounded as well.  
    

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is backing Saudi Arabia in a war with Yemen that has been going on for the last seven years.
    

    On Monday, three petrol tanks blew up near a storage facility of an oil giant company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in Abu Dhabi. A fire also erupted in a construction area at the Abu Dhabi airport. 
    

    These attacks have been claimed by the Iran-backed rebel group, Houthi in Yemen.
    

    Pakistan also condemned the attacks on the UAE by saying, “violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the UAE and pose a grave threat to the regional peace and security”. 
    

    The statement issued on Monday by the Foreign Office called for an immediate end to these attacks. It also offered condolences to the families of the victims of the attack including one Pakistani.   
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Islamabad on alert’ as interior minister warns of more terror incidents
    
			
    ‘Islamabad on alert’ as interior minister warns of more terror incidents
    
			
    Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed has warned of more terrorism-related incidents in Islamabad and said that the capital’s police and other forces are on alert.
    

    The warning has come forward after a gun battle, in which militants [who were shot dead] opened fire on a police check-point in the vicinity of the Karachi Company police station, G 9 Markaz Islamabad. The incident resulted in a policeman’s death and two injuries.
    

    The martyred police official has been identified as Head Constable Munawwar.
    

    “This was not an incident of dacoity or theft. Terrorists opened fire on police officials. This is a signal for us that terror incidents have started taking place in Islamabad,” the minister added.
    

    However, Rasheed revealed the authorities had tracked down the “sleeper cell” of the terrorists.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Punjab education minister wants private schools to make hijab, caps compulsory for students
    
			
    Punjab education minister wants private schools to make hijab, caps compulsory for students
    
			
    Punjab Minister for Education Murad Raas has requested private schools to make scarves/dupattas and caps compulsory for female and male students respectively. Murad made the request while talking about compulsory Quran classes in schools. 
    

    “I have seen in private schools that they are requesting students to brings scarfs and caps [for Quran classes] from home.” 
    

    He continued by saying that most private and public schools have scarves/duppatas included in their uniforms. He then requested all private schools make scarves part of their uniform. 
    

    

    

    


    

    

    

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    Last month, Chief Minister  Pubjab  approved the appointment of 70,000 Arabic teachers for compulsory teaching of the Holy Quran in all schools of Punjab. 
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Haseebullah’s century, Awais Ali’s six-fer help Pakistan outclass Zimbabwe in U19 CWC
    
			
    Haseebullah’s century, Awais Ali’s six-fer help Pakistan outclass Zimbabwe in U19 CWC
    
			
    Pakistan Under 19 Cricket team has started it’s World Cup series with an extensive win over Zimbabwe, beating the opposition with a 115-run margin at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex in Trinidad and Tobago.
    

    Wicket-keeper-batter Haseebullah Khan set the tone of the win by scoring an impressive 135. In his 155-ball innings, he smacked four sixes and ten fours.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Irfan Khan was the other prominent batter, scoring 75 off just 73 balls. He stroked six fours and a maximum.
    

    The Boys in Green posted a gigantic score of 315/9 after Zeeshan Zameer hit three sixes and remained not out on six-ball 21.
    

    Right-arm medium pacer Alex Falao bagged fifer for Zimbabwe. He conceded 58 runs in his nine overs. Mcgine Dube took three for 68 in his 10 overs.
    

    In reply, Pakistan pacers took wickets at regular intervals and didn’t allow Zimbabwe batters to form partnerships. Zimbabwe was bowled out for 200 in 42.4 overs.
    

    Awais Ali’s magnificent six wicket-haul was the cherry on the top.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    The Green Shirts will now face Afghanistan in their next clash of the U19 World Cup at the Brian Lara Cricket Ground.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Acceptable for a girl, boy to be in a relationship? Zahir’s lawyer to Noor’s father in courtroom
    
			
    Acceptable for a girl, boy to be in a relationship? Zahir’s lawyer to Noor’s father in courtroom
    
			
    Lawyer of Zahir Jaffer, the prime suspect in Noor Mukadam’s case in a hearing today questioned Shaukat Ali Mukadam in the courtroom about late Noor Mukadam and Zahir Jaffer’s relationship.
    

    As per Journalist Saqib Bashir, Zahir Jaffer’s lawyer, Saleem during cross- examination asked Noor’s father: “Keeping that in mind that you have been an ambassador to this country, tell me is it acceptable for a guy and a girl to have such a relation in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan?”
    

    After the cross-examination he apologised Noor’s father for his “hard questions”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Zahir was presented in court on a chair today. As per lawyers his mental condition has gotten unstable.
    

    


    

     
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    The smashing Punjabi hit: What do the lyrics of ‘Tu Jhoom’ mean?
    
			
    The smashing Punjabi hit: What do the lyrics of ‘Tu Jhoom’ mean?
    
			
    The song that has taken the country by storm. Coke Studio’s Tu Jhoom is a smashing success but not everyone understands the Punjabi lyrics. Here is what they mean.
    

    Verse 1: Naseebo Lal
    

    

    Peeda nu mai seene laavan
    

    [I will] accept pain
    

    Te mai hasdi jaavan
    

    then laughing all the way
    

    Oooh, peeda nu mai seene laavan
    

    [I will] accept pain
    

    Te mai hasdi jaavan
    

    then laughing all the way
    

    Dhuppan de naal lad-lad ke ve labhiya apniyan chaavan
    

    Fighting with sunlight, I found my shade
    

    Dukh v apne, sukh v apne, mai te bas eh jaana..
    

    Sadness is mine, Happiness is mine, that’s all I know
    


    Sab nu samajh ke ki karna aye
    

    What will I do by understanding everyone?
    

    Dil nu eh samjhavan
    

    That’s what I keep explaining to my heart
    

    [Chorus: Naseebo Lal]
    

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    

    Just swirl, swirl, swirl, swirl x2
    

    Verse 2: Abida Parveen
    

    Mai deewani, kuch na jaana
    

    I love deeply, I know nothing
    

    Mast hoke gaavan
    

    I sing with extreme passion
    

    Duniya raaji karke kamle
    

    You can spend time making the world happy
    

    Phir v chain nai aauna
    

    But you will still never find peace
    

    Saari khushiyan mil ja mann te
    

    If I attain every form of happiness
    

    Picche ki reh jaana
    

    What will remain? 
    

    Saari khushiyan mil ja mann te
    

    If I attain every form of happiness
    

    Picche ki reh jaana
    

    What will remain?
    

    Tere bas me kuch v nahi eh
    

    Nothing is in your control
    

    Dil nu eh samjhavan
    

    I keep trying to tell my heart
    

    

    Chorus: Abida Parveen & Background Singers
    

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    

    Just swirl, swirl, swirl, swirl
    


    Oohoo, tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Tuu jhooom, jhoom
    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom     x3
    Oohhooo, tu jhoom
    

    Verse 3: Naseebo Lal & Abida Parveen
    

    Mai raazi apni zaat toh
    

    I am satisfied with myself
    

    Mai utte apni aukaat toh
    

    I am higher than what I can accomplish
    

    Eh duniya meri fikar nahi..
    

    This world is of no concern to me 
    


    Mai samajh gayi har baat nu
    

    I understand every single thing
    

    Ki karna eh unchiya shaana nu
    

    Why do we need the highest status?
    

    Ki khatrana aasmana nu
    

    Why do we to touch the sky? [reach new heights]
    

    Mai hasdi-hasdi hai jeena
    

    I want to live my life laughing away [happy, without any sadness]
    

    Mei nikal gayi gumaana toh
    

    Ive stopped thinking about things 
    

    Mai te mere wargiyan ki
    

    I reflect my inner self
    

    Khud kulon kyuin sharmana
    

    Why should I be shy of myself (be underconfident)
    

    Duniya raazi kar v layi eh
    

    Even if you make the whole world happy
    

    Phir v chain nahi aauna
    

    You still won’t find any peace
    

    Jo hai tera labh jaayega, karke koi bahana
    

    Whatever is yours will find you, one way or the other 
    

    Tere bass me kuch v nahi hai, dil nu eh samjhavan
    

    Nothing is on your control, I explain to my heart
    

    Chorus: Abida Parveen, Naseebo Lal & Background Singers
    

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    

    Just swirl, swirl, swirl, swirl
    

    Tuu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    

    Outro: Abida Parveen & Naseebo Lal
    

    Mai deewani kuch na jaana
    

    I’m enraptured, I don’t know anything
    


    Mei deewani, mai deewani
    

    I’m enraptured, I’m enraptured 
    

    Mai.. deewaani..
    

    I’m enraptured
    

    O, mai deewani kuch na jaana
    

    I’m enraptured, I don’t know anything
    

    Mai mastani kuch na jaana
    

    I’m carefree, I know nothing
    

    Mai mastani kuch na jaana
    I’m carefree, I know nothing
    

    Kuch na jaana
    

    I know nothing
    

    Tu jhoom, tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    

    Just swirl x4
    

    Mai raazi apni jaat toh
    

    I am satisfied with myself
    

    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Just swirl x3
    

    Ahha, nighaye.., nighaye..
    

    Eyes, Eyes
    Ooohooo..
    

    Nighaye yaar jis aashna raaz kare
    

    Lover’s eyes that share secrets
    

    Wo apni khubi, wo apni khubi, kismat pe kyun na naaz kare
    

    Why shouldn’t he take pride in his destiny and good qualities
    

    Wo apni khubi, kismat pe kyun na naaz kare, naaz kare
    

    Why shouldn’t he take pride in his destiny and good qualities
    

    O, tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    

    Just swirl x3
    Tu jhoom, tu jhoom, tu jhoom tu
    Tuu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom
    Tu jhoom, jhoom, jhoom, jhoom