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  • Is Sania Mirza going to contest India’s Lok Sabha elections?

    Is Sania Mirza going to contest India’s Lok Sabha elections?

    Indian media has reported that Indian National Congress party is thinking about pitting famous tennis player Sania Mirza against All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi from Hyderabad in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The proposal came from former Indian cricket captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin.

    During a meeting held on Wednesday, the Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) discussed candidates for various states including Goa, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Daman and Diu. It is believed that Sania Mirza’s name was also discussed in this meeting.

    Experts suggest that Congress wants to use Sania Mirza’s popularity and fame to regain support in Hyderabad’s elections.
    The last time Congress won in Hyderabad was in 1980 with K S Narayan as the MP.

    Mohammed Azharuddin proposed Sania Mirza’s name for candidature, as there’s a close family connection between the two. Mohammed Asaddudin, the cricketer’s son, married Sania Mirza’s sister, Anam Mirza, in 2019.

    Azharuddin competed in the recent Telangana legislative assembly elections but lost to Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s (BRS) Maganti Gopinath from the Jubilee Hills constituency by more than 16,000 votes.

    For this Lok Sabha election, BJP has chosen Madhavi Latha as its candidate, and BRS has put forward Gaddam Srinivas Yadav.
    The elections for the 543 parliamentary constituencies will happen in seven phases, starting on April 19 and ending on June 1.

  • TikTok star Hareem Shah plans to join UK politics, become member of Parliament

    TikTok star Hareem Shah plans to join UK politics, become member of Parliament

    Social media star Hareem Shah has announced that she is going to take part in UK politics. She wants to be a member of the British Parliament later on. Hareem shared that she joined a major UK political group after being asked to by one of its leaders.

    “There are three big parties in the UK: Labour, Tories, and Liberal Democrats. I can’t say yet which one I joined, but I joined one of them,” she explained.

    She also said that a “senior leader” from one of the parties asked her to join. “I want to run for elections and be a part of UK parliament in the future. You’ll see me there. These parties want young and famous people like me. They came to me because I’m one of the top searches on Google. I’m famous, and I’m one of the most searched people in the world.”
    The TikTok star, infamous for multiple scandals, stated that is lucky to be approached to join a party. “I’ll win elections fairly. I’ll speak up for Pakistan. I’m already working for human rights.”

    Hareem left Pakistan more than a year ago and hasn’t been back since. She now lives in London permanently.

  • Revenge is blind and Zamda proved it

    Revenge is blind and Zamda proved it

    The story of ‘Khaie’ by Saqlain Abbas has reached its conclusion with its 29th episode. Departing from the usual Saas Bahu and love triangle sagas, ‘Khaie’ brought a fresh flavor to television with its unique plot, outstanding acting, and excellent execution.

    Zamda fulfills her promise to her mother by seeking revenge against all her enemies, with the last target being Chanaar Khan.

    After the murder of Duraab Khan, Zamda’s path towards targeting Chanaar was cleared. Khan is grieving the loss of his son and now has to bury his father. Despite Chanaar’s grief, he blindly trusts Zamda, unaware of her ulterior motives. Zamda offers Chanaar intoxicated tea and convinces him to accompany her to her father and brother’s graves. However, Chanaar is shocked to find a freshly dug grave at the cemetery, realizing too late that he has been a victim of revenge all along.

    People tend to think of women as weak and unintelligent. Chanar also fell prey to the trope by undermining her at first and then trusting her blindly while an educated, self-empowered woman like Zamda is an example that women are much more capable of what they seem to be.

    Faysal Quraishi delivers a captivating performance as Chanaar Khan, effectively portraying his emotions, especially in the pivotal moment when he realizes Zamda’s true intentions. Zamda proceeds to fulfill her revenge by killing Chanaar and sparing his innocent son from her wrath, showing a glimpse of her humanity amidst her thirst for vengeance. The story concludes with a flash-forward showing Chanaar’s son Aizaz as a teenager, with Zamda revealing her reasons for sparing him and starting a new life in Karachi.

    Overall, the ending of ‘Khaie’ is satisfying, with Zamda achieving her revenge but also facing the consequences of her actions. However, the possibility of a second season remains uncertain, as one survivor from Duraab Khan’s clan still remains.

  • Former caretaker PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar becomes senator again

    Former caretaker PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar becomes senator again

    Former caretaker prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar was elected a senator again on Thursday.

    According to the details, the unopposed election phase for seven senators from Balochistan has concluded. Following this, the returning officer has issued notifications to the successful senators who won without any opposition.

    Ahmad Khan Ghilzai (JUI-F), Aimal Wali Khan (ANP) were also elected as senators.

  • PTI to stage protest on Sunday in solidarity with judges

    PTI to stage protest on Sunday in solidarity with judges

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Thursday that it will stage a protest on Sunday in solidarity with judges and for the release of PTI founder Imran Khan.

    “The PTI is going to stage a rally for the freedom of the judiciary on the directives issued by the founder of the PTI,” party Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said while talking to the media after a meeting with Imran Khan.

    Earlier, Adiala jail authorities gave permission to 11 PTI leaders and the PTI’s legal team to visit Imran Khan in prison, including Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Shoaib Shaheen, Sher Afzal Marwat, Faisal Javaid, Zartaj Gul and Amir Niazi.

    “We will soon write a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan on behalf of the founder of PTI, while Imran Khan, in his message from the jail, has expressed complete solidarity with the cause of the judiciary’s freedom,” Barrister Gohar said.

    This development comes after six judges of the IHC — Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz — wrote to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to convene a judicial convention over the matter of the alleged interference of members of the executive, including operatives of intelligence agencies, in judicial affairs.

  • Chinese military offers help to Pakistan in fight against terrorism

    Chinese military offers help to Pakistan in fight against terrorism

    After the recent terrorist attack targeting Chinese nationals near Besham in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Chinese military has offered assistance to Pakistan in dealing with various security challenges including terrorism.

    Five Chinese and one Pakistani were killed in the attack in Shangla on Tuesday.

    China’s Ministry of National Defence spokesperson Colonel Wu Qian said: “The Chinese military is willing to work with Pakistani side to continuously enhance our capability of tackling various security risks and challenges especially our ability to responding to terrorist attacks and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.”

    Pakistan and China are all-weather strategic partners and have supported each other through thick and thin, he said. Both are “iron-clad brothers,” he responded to a question regarding PLA participation of the PLA tri-services contingent in the Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad on March 23.

    Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir reacted to the Shangla terrorist attack by stating that the military “shall not leave any stone unturned to ensure that every foreign citizen, especially the Chinese nationals — contributing to the prosperity of Pakistan — is safe and secure in the country”.

  • CJP throws weight behind commission to probe Judges’ letter

    CJP throws weight behind commission to probe Judges’ letter

    Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Thursday said that any “interference by the Executive in the affairs and judicial workings of Judges will not be tolerated”.

    The statement came through a widely anticipated press release by the Supreme Court after the CJP met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif yesterday regarding the six judges’ letter alleging meddling by spy agencies in judicial matters.

    The press release stated “under no circumstances can independence of judiciary be allowed to compromise,” adding that the CJP and the Senior Puisne Judge believed that an independent judiciary is a “foundational pillar which upholds the rule of law” and fosters a strong democracy.

    It added that a proposal was made to constitute an inquiry commission under the Pakistan Commissions of Inquiry Act, 2017 and it would be headed by a retired judge of “impeccable integrity” to probe into the allegations.

    The PM will undertake a Federal Cabinet meeting today to seek approval for the constitution of the said commission. The PM also assured the judges that his office will be taking strong measures to ensure judiciary’s independence.

  • Two public holidays around the corner in Sindh

    Two public holidays around the corner in Sindh

    The Sindh government has announced two public holidays in the coming month. One is on April 1 and the second is on April 4.

    The Sindh government has declared April 1st as a public holiday for members of the Christian community for the “Day After Easter” for all public and private offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, and corporations under the administrative control of the provincial government.

    Additionally, the Sindh government on Thursday announced a public holiday on April 4 on the occasion of the death anniversary of former prime minister and late Pakistan Peoples Party founder (PPP) founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

    In a notification, the provincial authorities said: “The Government of Sindh has been pleased to declare 4th April, 2024 (Thursday) as Public Holiday on the occasion of 45th Martyrdom anniversary of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Ex-Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan throughout the Province of Sindh.”

    This is applicable for all government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils under the administrative control of the provincial government except those engaged in essential services will remain closed.

  • Stray dog helpline restored, app to be launched in Karachi

    Stray dog helpline restored, app to be launched in Karachi

    The Project Director of the Anti-Rabies Control Program has said that an app has been developed for the complaint of stray dogs in Karachi which will be launched after Ramzan. A helpline related to the same issue has been restored for the city.

    Geo’s Amin Anwar reports that a hearing was held in the Sindh High Court on action against stray dogs and non-supply of vaccines in the coastal city. The Project Director filed a reply in the court stating that the helpline 1093 for reporting dog bite incidents has been reinstated by the Anti-Rabies Control Program.

    The reply submitted in the court also stated that from January 2022 to March 2024, more than 19,000 dogs were vaccinated, rabies control centers were set up in four districts, and rules were made to control the growing population of stray dogs in the city.

    The program has aimed in the reply that dog population control centers will be established in every district of the province and a notification regarding that has already been issued on February 29.

    The project director of anti-rabies control program also said that a mobile app has been created for the complaint of stray dogs and bite incidents. This app will be launched for the public after Ramzan.

    Citizens can file complaints about stray dogs with photo and address through the app. Stray dogs will be vaccinated after that.

    The court adjourned till May 4.

  • Full Court meeting called after Shehbaz-Isa meeting

    Full Court meeting called after Shehbaz-Isa meeting

    The Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif met the Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa on Thursday against the backdrop of the bombshell letter written by the six judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC). The meeting lasted about an hour and twenty minutes.

    The letter went into details on what it called ‘interference’ of spy agencies in judicial matters. The PM was accompanied the by Attorney General Pakistan Mansoor Usman and Law Minister Nazir Tarar, while in the chamber, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah accompanied the CJP.

    “PM Shehbaz assured CJP Isa that no compromise will be made on the judiciary’s independence,” said Tarar in a press conference today. After the high-level meeting today, the PM decided to constitute a commission to investigate the allegations levelled by the six judges.

    Tarar further stated “The federal government considered the content of the judges’ letter an extremely serious matter as no one should be allowed to meddle in any institutions’ affairs, and it should be probed.”

    The PM will also take up the matter during a cabinet meeting tomorrow.

    Yesterday, the bar associations of the country and senior legal experts called for a thorough investigation into the contents of the letter and the CJP conducted a full court meeting to discuss the matters at hand.