Prominent politician Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has been elected as the new emir of Jamaat-e-Islami for the next five years on Thursday.
JI Central Information Secretary Qaisar Sharif said that during the recent intra-party polls, almost 45,000 party members cast their votes to elect a new emir.
“Naeem received over 80 percent of the votes and became the sixth emir of the party,” he added.
Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman will remain the party chief till 2029, the party’s information secretary confirmed.
The Indian government has been involved in killing people in Pakistan since its adoption of a recent strategy to eliminate threats to Indian governments on foreign soil.
A report printed in The Guardian revealed that India’s foreign intelligence agency allegedly began killing ‘hostiles’ as part of its new national security strategy in 2019, after the Pulwama attack in India when it was decided in Indian security circles that they needed a pre-emptive strategy.
Recently, intelligence officials in Pakistan claimed almost 20 killings have been committed by Indian government on Pakistani soil. Mostly, people related to the Khalistani movement or Kashmir militant groups, have been targeted.
Indian officials also stated that their new rogue strategy was inspired by the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Turkish soil. “What the Saudis did was very effective. You not only get rid of your enemy but send a chilling message, a warning to the people working against you,” he said.
The killings in Pakistan are carried out by Indian intelligence sleeper cells in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). For instance, in the case of killing of Shahid Latif, the commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed, there were many failed attempts to kill him but ultimately it was an illiterate 20-year-old Pakistani who carried out the assassination in Pakistan in October, allegedly recruited by RAW in the UAE, where he was working for a minimal salary in an Amazon packing warehouse.
Doctor Asim, Bushra Bibi’s physician, has said that she’s not being poisoned, contrary to her recent allegations.
Former First Lady Bushra Bibi had earlier alleged that her food was poisoned due to which she was in poor health.
She is currently incarcerated in a sub-jail at her husband Imran Khan’s Bani Gala residence where she had passed the remarks.
On Wednesday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership demanded that a full medical checkup of Bibi should be conducted. Even Imran Khan, former Prime Minister, told the court that his wife was being poisoned and that she had marks on her skin and tongue.
He also requested in court that Dr Asim Yunus of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre should medically examine Bushra Bibi.
Today, her physician Dr Asim examined her and briefed the media that there were no symptoms of food poisoning at the moment.
He stated that Bushra Bibi’s health was not 100 per cent fine and detailed tests should be done. “If there was anything two months ago, I did not see it but her health is better now,” Dr Asim declared.
Imran Abbas, the beloved Pakistani actor known for his stellar acting, has left fans wondering with a cryptic post on his private Facebook account. Addressing a common issue in the entertainment industry—non-payment by production houses—Imran expressed his frustration indirectly. “Will the Umrah of those be accepted who haven’t cleared payments of others and are posting pictures from Saudi Arabia,” he wrote.
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In the comments section, he stated his intent to take prompt legal action and reveal the names of the production house and individuals involved. While some fans speculated on the identity of the person hinted at, Imran didn’t name anyone. However, many believed it was directed at a well-known producer currently on an Umrah trip, as indicated by their recent social media posts from Saudi Arabia.
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Abdullah Kadwani is currently on an Umrah trip with his family. He posted pictures alongside Haroon Kadwani and his youngest son, along with sharing a heartfelt story from Madina.
Meanwhile, Imran Abbas’s mysterious post on Facebook has left the public speculating. It’s worth noting that Imran Abbas recently starred in the hit drama serial ‘Ehraam E Junoon’ on Geo TV, which gained millions of views.
Sara Chaudhry, a former actress who left showbiz for Islam, shared that people often ask her if TV host Fahad Mustafa fasts after seeing his Iftar pictures and videos on social media.
In a recent podcast appearance, Chaudhry discussed her career, leaving showbiz, and people’s perceptions.
She mentioned, “Before leaving showbiz, I planned to become a singer and started practicing performing on stage in front of thousands.”
Chaudhry expressed her initial attraction to singing due to the large fanbase and thousands attending concerts but acknowledged that things didn’t go as planned.
“Although I had already decided to quit showbiz, I used marriage as a reason to leave the industry,” Chaudhry revealed.
Despite most colleagues being unfazed, a later interview where she termed showbiz as ‘Haram’ surprised many.
In the podcast, she praised fashion designer Maria B and revealed fans’ requests to bring her closer to religion.
Regarding Fahad Mustafa’s Iftar posts, Chaudhry confirmed that when people asked if he fasted, “I told them everyone was fasting.”
Chaudhry emphasized the need for correct Quranic knowledge.
Bilal Abbas is one of the most talented actors in the industry and now that fact has been endorsed by none other than Sajal Aly herself.
Much of his growing popularity is thanks to his outstanding performance in the drama series ‘Ishq Murshid’.
Both fans and celebrities are joining together to applaud the drama’s special storytelling and the diverse cast, which has contributed its own distinct flavor to the show.
The drama ‘Ishq Murshid’, a love story, is currently topping the list of favorite dramas among Pakistani viewers.
Bilal Abbas takes on a dual role, portraying both Shahmeer and Fazal Baksh while Dur-e-Fishan plays the character of Shibra. The audience is loving their on-screen chemistry.
Bilal posted a picture of the 26th episode of the drama on Instagram and asked fans how they liked today’s episode.
In the comments, viewers of Ishq Murshid showed love, but Sajal Ali’s reaction stood out the most.
“Congratulations Bilal! You’ve been recognized for your talent and effort. Congratulations to the whole drama team,” she wrote.
Bilal Abbas responded to the actor’s comment, saying, “Thank you very much, Sajal.”
Popular actor Osma Khalid Butt has revealed that he’s been in a relationship and would have had three to four children by now if he were married.
In a recent interview with VOA Urdu, the actor shared, “I faced mental problems after working on my popular drama ‘Kaala Doria,’ which kept me away from the screen for some time.”
Butt didn’t specify why he struggled mentally but specified, “The drama seemed easy, but both myself and others faced difficulties.”
Discussing his approach to films, Butt stated, “After my film Balu Mahi, I decided to only act in films when I get unique roles, so I don’t do many films.”
He also highlighted the risks in the film industry, saying, “Films are risky; they often prefer actors who are more visible on screen and show favoritism.”
Responding to questions about performing an item song with Mahira Khan in Superstar, Butt revealed, “I danced with Mahira because I’ve always wanted to be a dancer since childhood. I had performed with her on stage before.”
Besides acting, Butt revealed, “I not only write scripts but also direct stage plays and work as a make-up artist. I plan to direct films and plays in the future.”
Regarding marriage, Butt expressed, “I’m searching for a good spouse. Once I find the right life partner, I’ll marry. My family doesn’t pressure me to marry; I’ll marry when I find the right partner.”
Butt reiterated his desire for a family, stating, “I’ve had such experiences in the past, and if I were married, I’d have three to four children by now.”
In a recent post on Instagram, Aagha Ali talked about something people get wrong about him. He made it clear that he was never engaged to anyone, even though rumors to the effect were going around a few years ago. He thanked his followers for supporting him during a tough time and wanted to make sure everyone knew the truth.
Aagha shared that the relationship he ended in 2018 wasn’t an engagement. “Thanks for your nice messages. Just to make it clear: I was never engaged to anyone, and I didn’t say anything about that.”
Aagha wanted to clear things up after getting lots of support when he talked about a tough time he went through. He felt grateful for all the kindness from his fans. He wanted to make sure everyone knew the truth about his past relationship. He talked about this during a TV show in Ramadan, where he shared how hard things were for him in 2018, the problems he faced and how they changed him.
Looking back at the tough year, Aagha said, “I’m in a place now where I can talk about this. In 2018, I put almost all my money into something, like 80-90 percent of what I had in my bank. I was also in a relationship. But 2018 took all of that away from me.” Facing both money problems and personal struggles, Aagha also had to deal with people saying negative things about him in the entertainment industry. He said, “My reputation in the industry was ruined. Almost everyone talked about me in a bad way. On social media, people made me out to be a bad guy. I gained a lot of weight. I wasn’t taking care of myself at all.”
But even in the tough times, Aagha found peace and a fresh start in a holy place – a trip to Makkah. “In 2018, I went for Umrah. After that, I felt closer to God. That trip changed my life and how I saw things,” he said. He talked about how this spiritual journey changed his outlook and actions, helping him let go of negativity and find a new purpose. “My whole way of living, how I dealt with things, my personality, my anger – all the bad stuff in my life disappeared,” he said.
Thankful for how faith changed him, Aagha said, “I prayed that things would get better because I didn’t mean harm, and only God knew that. During Umrah, I prayed and cried a lot.” He talked about how much he’s changed since then. “If someone looks at a picture of me from 2018 and compares it to now, they’ll see the difference,” he said.
The federal government of Pakistan has officially declared a four-day Eid ul Fitr holiday from April 10 to April 13.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has given his approval for the holiday period which is four days.
The announcement comes as anticipation builds for the sighting of the Shawwal moon, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramazan. If the moon is sighted on April 9, Eidul Fitr will be observed on April 10; otherwise, it will be celebrated on April 11, The Express Tribune reported.
Moon-sighting predictions
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) released predictions indicating that the Shawwal moon is likely to be sighted on Tuesday, April 9, across the country. According to PMD forecasts, the birth of the Shawwal moon is expected on the night of April 8 at 11:21 pm local time.
On April 9, the moon’s age is estimated to range between 19 to 20 hours, with an anticipated duration of moon sighting after sunset exceeding 50 minutes on the horizon. While clear skies are forecasted for most locations across the southern regions, including Karachi, on April 9, northern areas may experience cloudy conditions during the moon sighting.
In the event that the moon is sighted on April 9, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10.
Traditionally, Eid holidays commence a day earlier than the anticipated date so that citizens may prepare for the occasion.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Wednesday that his party- along with allies in opposition- is planning a protest however rather than playing fractious politics, this time his party will be taking the parliamentary route.
Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, the PTI chairman said that the party was in talks with a few parties in the opposition like Jamaat-i-Islami, BNP-Mengal, Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, Majlis Wahdat Muslimeen which would continue after Eidul Fitr break.
When the chairman was asked about his party’s strategy for staging protests, he emphasized that PTI would not go for a sit-in, or a boycott of parliament even though they believe that their mandate has been stolen.
“It is everyone’s demand that elections should never be rigged. The people vote for someone and someone else comes to power, this shouldn’t happen,” he said, explaining the reasons behind the protest movement.
This decision can be seen as a significant shift from past party politics for the last decade.