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  • Nausheen Shah vs Umar Sayeed: Here’s what happened

    Nausheen Shah vs Umar Sayeed: Here’s what happened

    Nausheen Shah and designer Umer Sayeed got into an online fight after the former voiced her frustration over being constantly picked on for not getting married and the latter passed insensitive comments on her.

    Read more – VIDEO: Nausheen Shah scolds Dr Aamir Liaquat on live television

    After a picture of Nausheen’s note went viral on social media, Sayeed passed an insensitive comment and taunted Shah on failing to get married after trying multiple times.

    This irked Shah who didn’t keep quiet and publicly responded to Sayeed’s comment saying: “Now you will tell me what to say and when to stop. You sleep with men, Allah maaf keray you are a gay, ap toh shaadi kerne kay qabal he nhi ho.”

    “So please next time think before you speak. Hope I am loud and clear,” she added.

    Shah earlier expressed her annoyance over being constantly berated by her mother for not getting married, saying that it is part of Pakistani culture for mothers to constantly remind a single woman to get married.

    “This happens only in this country. If you are not married your mother will remind you every day. Shaadi kerlo shaadi kerlo nhi kerne shaadi bhai maaf kerdo Jaan chordo (Get married, get married. I don’t want to get married. Let me be),” the actor had written tempestuously.

    Meanwhile, comedian and host Adeal Ajmal aka Aadi also got furious over Shah for using abusive language for Pakistan and Pakistani mothers.

    Criticising Shah for her comments, Aadi said: “Are you sure you want to use this term [expletive word] as a public figure? Maaf kerdo, jaan choro to you Mom? Are you sure to post this on your profile?”

    He also urged the actress to leave this country, if she has so much problem with it.

  • Security guard arrested for posing as qualified doctor, performing surgery

    Security guard arrested for posing as qualified doctor, performing surgery

    Lahore police have arrested a security guard of Mayo Hospital for pretending to be a qualified doctor and performing surgery.

    As per reports, a woman was rushed to the hospital for treatment of her wound in the back. On an emergency basis, the patient was shifted to the surgical building.

    The suspect, Waheed Butt, a security guard, met the patient’s family portraying himself as a doctor and decided to perform surgery on the patient for a few thousand rupees. He operated on the injury with the involvement of an OT (operation theatre) technician.

    Read more – Woman declared dead by hospital returns to life a day later

    The security guard also went to the patient’s home twice for the dressing of the wound, but it worsened with blood and pain and she was again taken to the hospital’s emergency room, where the truth was revealed. The hospital administration handed over the fake doctor to the police while the OT technician was sacked.

  • President Alvi calls for sports to be promoted across Pakistan

    President Alvi calls for sports to be promoted across Pakistan

    President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the need to promote mega sports events in the country to attract young talent and project Pakistan’s soft image in the world.

    President Alvi highlighted the importance of sports while talking to the management of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL), which called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Friday.

    The president praised the upcoming league and said it would provide a quality platform to Kashmiri youth to display their cricket talent, besides promoting Kashmir’s beautiful landscapes and culture at a global level.

    Read more – President Alvi shares his list of 10 must-read books

    President Alvi assured the delegation that his office will extend all possible support for highlighting the event at national and international levels.

    Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Affairs Shehryar Afridi, President KPL Arif Malik, CEO KPL Chaudhary Shahzad Akhtar, members of senior management of KPL, franchise owners and senior officials of the government were among those who attended the meeting.

  • VIDEO: Pet lion cub attacks boy in Karachi

    VIDEO: Pet lion cub attacks boy in Karachi

    A pet lion cub attacked a 10-year-old boy in Karachi’s residential area.

    A video that is widely circulating on social media shows a lion suddenly attacking a young kid as he walks by, despite having a leash tied around its neck.

    The boy was taken to a nearby hospital where he has been declared to be out of danger.

    The police have arrested a security guard and a man identified as Saad. The lion’s owner has allegedly escaped and has been identified as Usama. The police are conducting raids to arrest him. A case will be registered after police arrest the owner.

    Read more – Kashif Zameer beats pet lion

    Talking to Samaa, the investigating officer said: “Usama is involved in the illegal trade of wild animals,” the investigating officer said. The suspect’s brother was taking the animal to his friend’s house when the incident took place.

    “Usama has escaped along with the lion,” the officer added.

    According to wildlife conservator Javed Mahar, the case has been taken up by the Sindh Wildlife Department. An inquiry is in progress and legal action will be taken.

    As per reports, police have received information that the owner of the lion and the boy have reached a compromise and that the owner of the lion did not have a permit to keep the animal. 

  • Minor spotted driving vehicle loaded with milk drums in Karachi

    Minor spotted driving vehicle loaded with milk drums in Karachi

     An underage boy has been seen driving a milk-laden vehicle in Karachi.

    According to details, the boy was spotted driving a vehicle without a number plate at Malir National Highway. The vehicle was loaded with milk drums.

    A sleeping man can be seen sitting beside the boy in the vehicle in the video. The driving of untrained and underage drivers can result in traffic accidents in the city and the traffic police should ensure implementation of the rules.

    Also Read: Buzdar’s driving skills on Cholistan Jeep Rally track go viral

    Earlier this year, a video clip showing a minor boy driving a ​sport utility vehicle (SUV) on a busy Multan road did rounds on social media.

  • Pakistan to send coronavirus relief assistance to Palestine

    Pakistan to send coronavirus relief assistance to Palestine

    Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Tuesday that Pakistan would send coronavirus and medical emergency relief assistance to Palestine on humanitarian grounds.

    This decision was taken during the cabinet meeting held on Tuesday. Fawad said the cabinet thoroughly discussed the prevailing situation in Palestine and expressed indignation over the unfortunate situation of Palestinians.

    “Pakistan was the first country that took a strong, clear, and unflinching stance on Palestine,” said Chaudhry.

    Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi went on an official visit to Turkey, where he held a meeting with his Turkish counterpart on the Palestine issue.

    Foreign ministers of different Islamic countries including Pakistan, Turkey, Sudan, and Palestine will leave for New York in a group form to attend the special session of the United Nations General Assembly on Palestine, he said.

  • When Shoaib Akhtar gave Sachin Tendulkar a broken rib

    When Shoaib Akhtar gave Sachin Tendulkar a broken rib

    Record-breaking Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has opened up about the time when a delivery by Shoaib Akhtar gave him a broken rib.

    Speaking during a session on Unacademy, Tendulkar recalled that the injury happened during Pakistan’s India tour of 2007.

    “I got hit in my rib cage in 2007,” shared Tendulkar. “We were playing Pakistan in India and in the first over itself I got hit in the rib cage off a Shoaib Akhtar ball. It was quite painful. For a month and a half or two months, I was not able to cough or sleep on my tummy.”

    Interestingly, the cricketer continued to play despite considerable pain as he had no idea that he had fractured his rib.

    “I continued playing like that and had designed my own chest guard. I played the remaining four ODIs and the Test series. Before going to Australia as well, I played whatever cricket there was,” said Sachin.

    After hosting Pakistan for three Tests and a five-match ODI series in 2007, India then toured Australia for four Tests and VB tri-series also featuring Sri Lanka. Tendulkar was part of both the tours.

    In Australia, he suffered a groin injury following which he underwent a full-body scan after returning home. It was then the doctor told Tendulkar he may also have a broken rib.

    “When I went to Australia, I played the whole series – we played the VB series and towards the end of it, I had a groin injury. I came back to India and we did a full body scan. At that time, it was the doctor who told me about it,” Tendulkar recalled.

    “I did not ask him about my rib, I was worried about my groin injury because the Indian Premier League (IPL) was going to start. But I couldn’t get fit in time and missed the first seven matches. But the doctor told me that there was a hotspot. You must have broken your rib at some stage. It troubled me for two months,” he added.

    Meanwhile, the former captain of the Indian cricket team also revealed that he struggled with anxiety for much of his career, often suffering sleepless nights before a game.

    The ‘Little Master,’ who accumulated more Test and one-day runs than any other player, said he would shadow bat, watch TV and play video games in the small hours when he was unable to sleep.

    “In my mind the match started long before I entered the ground. The anxiety levels were very high,” said Tendulkar.

    “I felt anxiety for 10 to 12 years, and had many sleepless nights before a game. Later on I started accepting that it was part of my preparation.

    “Then I made peace with the times I was not able to sleep at night. I would start doing something to keep my mind comfortable.” Mental health has become a key consideration among athletes, including cricketers and especially during the pandemic when many are spending long periods in bio-secure “bubbles”.

    Tendulkar, who played 200 Tests and 463 ODIs during a 24-year international career, said it was vital to accept first that there is a problem.

    “When there is an injury, physios and doctors examine you and diagnose what is wrong with you. Same is the case with mental health,” he said.

    “It is normal for anyone to go through ups and downs and when you hit those lows you need people around.

    “Acceptability is the key here. Not just for the player, for people around him also. Once you have accepted you start looking for solutions. “

  • Political leaders laud Shehroze Kashif for becoming youngest person to summit Mount Everest

    Political leaders laud Shehroze Kashif for becoming youngest person to summit Mount Everest

    Shehroze Kashif on Tuesday became the youngest person to summit the world’s highest mountain above sea level, Mount Everest. As per details, 19-year-old Kashif climbed Mount Everest at 5:05 am on May 11 and hoisted the Pakistani flag on an 8,849-metre high mountain peak.

    Following his feat, several political leaders including Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry lauded the young man and congratulated him on his achievement.

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also celebrated Kashif’s big win.

    Hailing from Lahore, Kashif is also the youngest Pakistani to have climbed Broad Peak (8,047m) at the age of 17, earning him the title “The Broad Boy”.

    Kashif reportedly developed an interest in trekking at a young age after he went with his father on an outdoor trip. His first climb was at the age of 11 when he trekked to Makra Peak (3,885m) followed by Musa Ka Musalla (4,080m).

    Meanwhile, Samina Baig was earlier the first Pakistani woman on Everest, was also the youngest Pakistani, at the age of 23, to reach the summit of the tallest 8,000er in the world.

  • 19-year-old becomes youngest Pakistani to summit Mount Everest

    19-year-old becomes youngest Pakistani to summit Mount Everest

    A 19-year-old Pakistani, Shehroze Kashif has become the youngest person to summit the world’s highest mountain above sea level, Mount Everest.

    As per reports, Kashif hoisted the Pakistani flag on an 8,849-metre high mountain peak. He climbed Mount Everest at 5:05 am this morning.

    Kashif is the fifth Pakistani to summit the peak and has also won the title of the world’s youngest climber.

    Earlier, Kashif has also climbed Broad Peak before which is the world’s 12th highest mountain with 8,051 metre high.

    People including celebrities on social media are celebrating his achievement.

  • Crown Prince MBS coming to Pakistan after Eid

    Crown Prince MBS coming to Pakistan after Eid

    Prime Minister Imran Khan was warmly welcomed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his three-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Crown Prince is expected to visit Pakistan after Eid.

    In a joint statement issued by Riyadh and Islamabad, the two leaders reaffirmed the importance of the ties between the two countries. All facets of bilateral cooperation, regional and international issues of mutual interest were discussed by the two. Matters of strengthening and enhancing the economy and trade in light of the Kingdom’s 2030 vision and Pakistan’s development priorities emanating from a shift from geo-politics to geo-economics were also highlighted.

    Issues pertaining to the Islamic world were also discussed. The two leaders stressed the need for concerted efforts by the Muslim countries to confront extremism and violence, reject sectarianism, and strive to achieve international peace and security.

    The two sides reaffirmed their full support for all the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, especially, their right to self-determination and establishment of their independent state, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant UN resolutions

    PM praised the role of Saudi Arabia for the resolution of crisis in Yemen, which aims at achieving peace and security in Yemen as it will result in prosperity and development of the region and its people.

    The Crown Prince acknowledged Pakistan’s facilitative role in the Afghan peace process. The two leaders agreed to continue mutual consultations on the Afghan peace process.

    The recent understanding reached between the military authorities of Pakistan and India regarding ceasefire at the Line of Control (LoC) was welcomed by the Crown Prince. The two sides emphasised the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve issues, especially Jammu and Kashmir dispute, to ensure peace and stability in the region.

    Premier congratulated the Saudi government for successfully organising and holding the G20 summit meetings and the positive decisions that resulted from it in economic, developmental, environmental, health, energy and other fields.

    Acknowledging the leading role of the Kingdom in addressing international issues, in particular the challenge posed by climate change, the two leaders welcomed each other’s efforts towards the cause.

    PM Imran appreciated the efforts of the Kingdom and its leadership in serving the Two Holy Mosques, their pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors despite the challenges posed by the Corona pandemic. He expressed gratitude and offered his best wishes. The Saudi Crown Prince warmly reciprocated with best wishes for health and wellbeing of the Prime Minister, and prayers for the progress and prosperity of the brotherly people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.