Tag: Pakistan

  • Umair Jaswal’s mysterious post sparks speculation among fans

    Umair Jaswal’s mysterious post sparks speculation among fans

    Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and actress Sana Javed recently celebrated six months of marriage. Around the same time, singer Umair Jaswal, formerly married to Sana, posted a cryptic quote that caught the attention of many.

    He wrote, “In these six months, either you will have a period where you will offer apologies, or it will be a phase where you will make progress; the decision will be yours.” The mysterious message has led to much speculation about personal growth and relationships on social media.

    Sana and Umair got married in 2020 and separated towards the end of 2023.

    Before marrying Sana, Shoaib was married to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. The couple has a son named Izhaan Mirza Malik, born in 2018.

  • Four nails, kidney missing from Arshad Sharif’s body: Javeria Siddiqui

    Four nails, kidney missing from Arshad Sharif’s body: Javeria Siddiqui

    Javeria Siddique, the widow of slain journalist Arshad Sharif, recently appeared on a podcast of the Naya Pakistan channel, recounting the harrowing details of Arshad’s ordeal before and after he left Pakistan in 2022.

    She stated that Arshad had been threatened in Pakistan with a “gunshot to the head.”

    Arshad Sharif fled the country in August 2022 to avoid arrest after he was slapped with multiple cases, including sedition charges, over an interview with Shahbaz Gill – a close aide of former Prime Minister Imran Khan – during which Gill passed comments that were perceived as provocation to mutiny.

    He was killed by local police in Kenya two months later, with controversies surrounding his cause of death.

    Javeria described the condition of his body, saying, “There were 18-19 wounds, four of his nails and a kidney was absent, ribs were broken.”

    Journalist Husnain asked her whether his kidney was taken in Kenya, to which, she replied with sorrow, “Whether they [Kenyan authorities] or these [Pakistani] authorities did, how would I know?”

    The Current talked with a medical doctor – who wishes to remain anonymous – currently working at CMH Lahore to inquire about the procedures involved in autopsies. He stated, “In criminal autopsies, it is not unusual to take some organs out of the body for further testing, but those organs are usually put back in. If, for some reason, the organ is kept for testing, then the authorities have to explicitly inform the family members of the deceased person.”

  • Pakistan becomes fifth most populous country

    Pakistan becomes fifth most populous country

    Pakistan has become the fifth most populous country in the world with a population of 241,490,000, according to the detailed results of the seventh and first digital census of Pakistan.

    A report released by the Institute of Statistics reveals that Pakistan has the fastest population growth rate in the region, at 2.55 per cent annually. The country has also emerged as one of the top 30 countries globally with rapid population growth, surpassed in growth rate by only 27 other nations.

    The report projects that if current trends persist, Pakistan’s population will double by 2050. It also highlights that 79 per cent of the population is under 40 years old, making Pakistan the country with the largest youth population in the world.

    Pakistan currently stands at fifth place in global population rankings. Balochistan has the highest population growth rate at 3.2 percent, followed by Sindh at 2.57 percent and Punjab at 2.53 percent. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has the lowest growth rate among provinces, with an annual increase of 2.38 percent.

    According to the report, 51.48 percent of population is male and 48.51 percent is female. Rural areas house 61.12 percent of the population, with only 39 percent residing in urban centres.

    In terms of urbanisation within provinces, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has the lowest urban population at 15 percent, while Sindh and Punjab have higher urbanisation rates of 54 percent and 52 percent respectively. About 31 percent of Balochistan’s population is currently living in cities.

    The report also indicates that 96.35 percent of Pakistan’s population is Muslim, with minorities making up 8.7 percent. Hindus constitute 44 percent of the minority population, while Christians account for 37.63 percent.

  • ‘The Clown’ wins the prestigious Satyajit Ray award at the London Indian Film festival

    ‘The Clown’ wins the prestigious Satyajit Ray award at the London Indian Film festival

    The short film ‘The Clown’ has won the prestigious Satyajit Ray Award for Best Short Film at the London Indian Film Festival. Directed by Kamil Chima, it was the only Pakistani entry in the competition, making the win even more special.

    Chima expressed his joy and gratitude on Instagram, saying, “Our little film won a big, big award! The Clown won the Satyajit Ray Award for Best Short Film at the London Indian Film Festival. This was truly a labor of love, and this win is both exciting and humbling. It took a village to make this film.”

    He continued, “I am grateful to the entire crew that helped bring this vision to life and reveal a story about a character that stays hidden in plain sight.”

    Chima also praised his cast: “Muhammad Saeed Cheema and Farheen Raza Jaffry gave stellar debut performances. Sheherzade Peerzada has a magnetic charm, and Adeel Afzal provided a steady hand that helped steer the ship.” He concluded with a heartfelt message, “To all the clowns in my city, more freedom to you!”

  • ‘Barzakh’ leaves Fawad Khan emotionally shaken

    ‘Barzakh’ leaves Fawad Khan emotionally shaken

    How happy are we that superstar Fawad Khan is out and about promoting a new project? Very very happy!

    The former rock star and now famous actor is always in the spotlight. His new supernatural web series, ‘Barzakh,’ will be released online on July 19. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Fawad discussed his latest project and the special appeal of Pakistani dramas.

    Fawad said he knew ‘Barzakh’ was a great project after reading the script. “When I read the script, I was sold,” he shared. “The script, the team, and especially the director, Asim Abbasi, were amazing. I’ve seen his earlier work, and he is a fantastic director.”

    Fawad recalled shooting for his role and laughed about how “unhinged” his character, Sheheryar the psychiatrist, becomes as the show goes on. “He’s a candidate for therapy himself! I’m laughing about it now, but shooting it was emotionally disturbing on many levels.”

    After their successful show ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai,’ Fawad was excited to work with Sanam Saeed again. “She is an incredible actor,” he said warmly. “I feel very comfortable working with her. As actors, our job is about reacting to each other, and she makes it so much easier.”

  • Students panic as HEC’s degree verification system malfunctions

    Students panic as HEC’s degree verification system malfunctions

    The Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) degree verification system in Lahore has been faulty since the past 10 days.

    According to HEC sources, the malfunction has resulted in the suspension of degree verification for hundreds of students, causing serious issues for those intending to pursue higher education abroad.

    Students have expressed frustration over their futile visits to the HEC office and lack of response. Despite submitting online applications, they have yet to receive the issued challans.

    In response, the HEC administration has indicated that the system’s malfunction originated in Islamabad. They have stated that once the system is repaired, students will receive their challans and appointment dates.

  • How a murderer stole Daniyal Raheal’s phone

    How a murderer stole Daniyal Raheal’s phone

    In an interview with The Current, Daniyal Raheal revealed that a director involved in a murder once stole his phone.
    The host asked, “And a murderer stole your phone? What’s the story behind that?”

    Daniyal replies, “The story is that one film director, who made a movie a long time ago, was later implicated in a murder case. He came to my house with two or four friends, and when he left, my phone was missing. He came to my house with a few of his friends. And when he left, my phone was missing. I tracked him down to the point where he asked me to tell him the phone’s serial number, and he’d help me locate it,” he added.

    Daniyal Raheal is the son of the renowned Simi Raheal. Both starred in Umro Ayyar: The Beginning.
    As an actor, Daniyal Raheal has appeared in films such as O21 and Motorcycle Girl. He has also starred in dramas like Momin Aur Dua and Serial Killer

  • Sanam Javaid’s ‘inappropriate’ language shocks IHC judge

    Sanam Javaid’s ‘inappropriate’ language shocks IHC judge

    Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb on Thursday emphasised the “inappropriate language” used by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) activist Sanam Javaid.

    “[I] saw [Sanam] Javaid using inappropriate language on the internet,” Justice Aurangzeb stated while hearing the PTI activist’s plea seeking her release.

    During the plea hearing against her arrest today, the PTI activist’s lawyer assured the court that his client would not indulge in improper use of language in future.

    The authorities had imprisoned Sanam Javaid in multiple cases related to May 9 violence – triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan last year.

    She currently faces twelve cases, out of which she’s been acquitted in four while successfully getting bail in the remaining eight cases, Geo News reported.

    On Monday, she secured significant relief after the high court ordered her release and prevented the police and other law enforcement agencies from arresting her till Thursday (today).

    The Court has disposed the plea and declared her recent arrest “illegal”.

  • Muharram 2024: Pakistani celebrities honor Imam Hussain’s sacrifice with powerful quotes

    Muharram 2024: Pakistani celebrities honor Imam Hussain’s sacrifice with powerful quotes

    The Islamic calendar’s first month, Muharram, has great religious importance. During this holy month, Muslims all across the world observe mourning for the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain R.A., as well as the deaths of his family and friends who bravely battled without compromising their principles.

    This year, many Pakistani celebrities are sharing inspiring messages of courage, resilience, and patience They’re quoting beautiful words that honor Imam Hussain’s bravery and his companions’ courageous stand.The celebrities believe that the sacrifice of Imam Hussain unites Muslims worldwide and reminds us to fear only Allah, not anyone else.

    Here are the posts:

  • Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza says if Imran Khan gets out, there would be no stability in the country

    Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza says if Imran Khan gets out, there would be no stability in the country

    Renowned Islamic scholar and YouTuber Muhammad Ali Mirza has stated that if former Prime Minister Imran Khan were to get out of prison, “there would be no stability in the country.”
    Talking on a podcast with Talha Ahad on his YouTube channel, Mirza said, “The army knows about this and wants a guarantee for his behaviour, but there is nobody to do that.”

    Mirza is known for lectures on his interpretation of the Quran, religious debates, and focus on sectarianism within Islam. He commands a wide following within the country.

    “For them [Army], they know things will be uncontrollable if he gets out of prison or goes abroad because he can create such instability sitting in the prison,” said Mirza.