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  • ‘Our govt said goodbye to IMF, who approached it later?’ — Nawaz Sharif

    ‘Our govt said goodbye to IMF, who approached it later?’ — Nawaz Sharif

    Former Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif claimed during a press conference in Lahore that some judges removed him from office because he refused to accept a salary of 10,000 dirhams from his son, Hassan Nawaz.

    He pointed out that a household’s electricity bill was only 1,600 rupees under his administration, which has now increased to 18,000 rupees. He also noted that the dollar was valued at PKR 104 during his tenure, and that the cost of flour has now surged, affecting the cost of living.

    Sharif mentioned that “Rs 14 per electricity unit will be credited to the August and September bills for consumption ranging from 0 to 500 units. The Punjab government has also introduced solar panel schemes, budgeting Rs 7,000 billion for the middle and lower-middle classes.”

    He added, “I said goodbye to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during my time in office, but who approached the IMF afterward?”

    “The current condition of my country pains me, and we should not forgive those who brought us to this point,” concluded the PML-N supremo

  • Indian actress Dolly Singh’s bold Independence Day video gets support from Hania Aamir

    Indian actress Dolly Singh’s bold Independence Day video gets support from Hania Aamir

    Famous actress Hania Aamir is receiving high praise from Indian social media users.

    Hania recently uploaded a video by renowned Indian content creator and actress Dolly Singh on her instagram account.

    In the caption, the Pakistani star praised the Indian actor for her powerful message.

    Dolly Singh, known for humorous content on social media, addressed women’s protection in her video.

    Singh expressed anger on the gang rape of a 31-year-old female doctor in the Indian state of Kolkata.

    “Women are given a lot of advice to take care of themselves,” began Dolly before emphasizing that when a woman or girl is mistreated, the blame often falls on the victim.

    At the end of the video, a visibly emotional Dolly remarked that no matter how much a woman takes care of herself, something still happens to her in the end.

    On India’s 78th Independence Day, Singh deliberately congratulated only men for their freedom, saying, “Only men are free in our country; women have not been freed yet.”

    After Hania Aamir shared the video on her account, Indian online users have praised her and questioned the silence of their own actresses.
    Viewers have remarked that, in this case, Hania Aamir has spoken up for women’s rights and praised Dolly Singh’s message, while their own actresses keep silent.

  • PTI MNA’s sexist outburst targets female K-Electric employee in National Assembly

    PTI MNA’s sexist outburst targets female K-Electric employee in National Assembly

    In a shocking development, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA, Iqbal Afridi, went on a sexist rant against a female employee of K-Electric during a meeting of the Standing Committee on Energy meeting of the National Assembly on Friday.

    “Mr Chairman, the K-Electric’s female employee’s dress code isn’t appropriate. There should be proper SOPs for dress code in National Assembly,” said the PTI MNA to Chairman Muhammad Idrees.

    Geo News reported that the agenda of the meeting revolved around K-Electric’s performance.

    As the meeting concluded and the team left, the PTI MNA considered it essential to discuss a woman’s attire in the meeting.

    The Chairman of the committee, Muhammad Idrees, apologised in front of journalists, remarking that a woman’s dress code shouldn’t have been discussed in the first place.

    Afridi, however, was undeterred and spoke with journalists, saying, “If this kind of people come into a civilized society, then what will our kids say? You saw the woman who was here; her clothes weren’t appropriate.”

  • ‘My BP did go from 80-200 but it wasn’t a heart attack’, Aima Baig reveals details about her scary run in with exhaustion

    ‘My BP did go from 80-200 but it wasn’t a heart attack’, Aima Baig reveals details about her scary run in with exhaustion

    Renowned singer Aima Baig, who recently said that she had a heart attack, has clarified to her fans that she did not actually have a cardiac problem.

    In her Instagram stories, she updated her followers about her health and thanked her fans and fellow artists for their prayers.

    She wrote, “I had no idea that I have so many fans, so many people praying for me. My respect for all of you has increased.”

    She added, “It was my own fault. For 2-3 weeks, I was continuously traveling, which made it difficult to take care of my health, and as a result, I fell ill. Due to neglecting my health, I became so ill that I had to be admitted to the hospital.”

    She emphasized the importance of taking care of oneself, saying, “We are all human beings and should prioritize our well-being because health is paramount.”

    She further clarified, “I did not suffer from a mini heart attack but was dehydrated due to not drinking enough water and neglecting my diet.”

    She stated, “My blood pressure had risen from 88 to 200, which necessitated emergency hospitalization.”

    Finally, she thanked all of her followers for their prayers and well wishes, and encouraged everyone to take excellent care of their health.

  • Amitabh Bachchan shares advice for married couples amid Abhishek-Aishwarya divorce rumors

    Amitabh Bachchan shares advice for married couples amid Abhishek-Aishwarya divorce rumors

    Amitabh Bachchan, the king of Bollywood, has shared some interesting advice for married couples on how to keep the romance alive.

    For the past year, rumors of a divorce between his son, Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya have been circulating online, as the two have been seen attending events separately. Their silence on the matter also raised concerns.

    However, a few days ago, a Times of India report claimed that Abhishek Bachchan gave an interview to Bollywood UK media, where he was asked about the persistent divorce rumors.

    Abhishek responded, “I don’t have much to say in this regard. You guys just give a different spin to the news, which I understand.”

    He then showed off his wedding ring and added, “See, I’m still married.”

    On his show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati,’ Amitabh offered advice to husbands and wives around the world for a happy married life.

    A couple on the show mentioned that they had been married for 25 years and still loved each other deeply. They shared that they make short videos (reels) wherever they go.

    Bachchan responded, “You’ve given a very good idea. I also suggest that to keep the romance alive, husbands and wives should make videos wherever they go. Whether it’s a walk or a trip, make it a point to create a video together.”

  • Evidence discovered of collaboration between Raoof Hasan and Ryan Grim: ARY News

    ARY News has reported that the law enforcement agencies have discovered alleged evidence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including its secretary information Raoof Hasan, contacts with international journalists.

    The alleged evidences were discovered after authorities raided the PTI secretariat office on July 22.

    A Whatsapp chat conversations purportedly between Raoof Hasan and American journalist Ryan Grim, who has extensively reported on Imran Khan since his ouster from power, have been discovered.

    ARY News also reported that the first contact between Hasan and Grim occurred in January 2024.

    In 2023, The Intercept published an article titled “Secret Pakistan Cable Documents U.S. Pressure to Remove Imran Khan,” authored by Ryan Grim and Murtaza Hussain. The article blamed the state institution of Pakistan for the removal of former prime minister Imran Khan.

  • 220 posts eliminated in the National Assembly Secretariat

    220 posts eliminated in the National Assembly Secretariat

    The National Assembly Secretariat has abolished 220 positions from grades 1 to 19 by implementing an austerity plan approved by the Senate finance committee.
    The plan, authorised by Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, will be implemented in three phases, two of which have already been completed, saving PKR 56 crore. The first phase resulted in savings of PKR 25 crores, while the second recorded PKR 31 crore savings annually.

    The plan aims to save Rs 1 billion annually.
    By implementing the third phase, 40 crore additional savings would be possible.
    A press release stated that the Finance Committee has also barred further appointments in the National Assembly.

  • Mawra Hocane’s has selected a wedding venue, but who’s the groom?

    Mawra Hocane’s has selected a wedding venue, but who’s the groom?

    Renowned actress Mawra Hocane, 31, has finalized a gorgeous location in Australia as her wedding venue but hold on a minute….who is the groom?

    Hocane shared on Instgram that she has found the perfect wedding venue but joked that she still needs to find a groom. The story featured a photo of ‘The Grounds of Alexandria,’ a popular wedding venue in Sydney, Australia.

    “I do, I do, I do! Wedding venue confirmed,” Hocane wrote, adding humorously, “We’re all set… Just need to find the groom now.”
    Mawra stated earlier this year that she will not marry in 2024. She wrote on Instagram, “NOOOO it’s not my wedding…”Not now, next week, next month, or this year.”

  • Noor Bukhari is angry at Independence Day posts

    Noor Bukhari is angry at Independence Day posts

    Former actress Noor Bukhari shared a message on social media on the occasion of Independence Day and landed in trouble.

    It’s almost impossible for a festival or an important event to happen in Pakistan without Pakistanis making memes about it.

    Given the current political and economic situation of the country, even on Independence Day, memers kept the meme game going, often poking fun at themselves and their circumstances.

    Noor Bukhari, however, isn’t amused by this, and she took the meme-makers to task.

    The former actress, who left the entertainment industry for religious reasons, shared an Instagram story yesterday.

    Expressing her anger in the story, she wrote that since morning, she had seen many videos where people were making fun of Pakistan. “This country is our mother; it’s not something to laugh about, it’s something to mourn.”

    In her video, Noor Bukhari sent a message to the memers, saying, “Value this country, or this blessing will be taken away. If it weren’t for this country, you wouldn’t exist either.”

  • Hammad Azhar remains adamant about quitting PTI even after Omar Ayub rejects resignation

    Hammad Azhar remains adamant about quitting PTI even after Omar Ayub rejects resignation

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar yesterday resigned from his party position—president of PTI’s Punjab chapter—due to “lack of access” to Imran Khan. The party’s Secretary General, Omar Ayub, rejected Azhar’s resignation.

    “Hammad Azhar, you have worked tirelessly for the party and PM (sic) Imran Khan, sahib. Resignation not accepted,” Ayub wrote on X.

    However, Hammad remained adamant in his initial decision, quoting Ayub’s tweet, writing, “I am humbled by your confidence in me. But it is my firm decision not to continue under circumstances where I have zero authority but complete responsibility.”

    Hammad yesterday expressed his grievances, including not being consulted in decisions taken within PTI’s Punjab organisation. He said, “most of these decisions were based on lobbying” instead of merit.

    He recalled Chaudhry Asghar’s removal as PTI’s Lahore president as an example of “lobbying”, saying that the lobbyists succeeded by giving Khan the “wrong facts.”