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  • Police official transferred after stopping black window car of PML-N MPA

    Police official transferred after stopping black window car of PML-N MPA

    A police officer was transferred on Sunday for stopping the car of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Malik Waheed Awan.

    Sub-inspector Yasir and other officials halted Waheed’s vehicle with tinted windows while the MPA was inside the car.

    A video showing the conversation between the PML-N leader and police personnel surfaced online, where the politician can be heard saying, “I am Malik Waheed, not just an ordinary MPA.”

    Awan demanded an on-camera apology from the policeman. However, Sub-Inspector (SI) Yasir and officials apologised to MPA Malik Waheed. Later, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Ali Nasir Rizvi transferred sub-inspector Yasir to the judicial wing.

    In a video statement, Malik Waheed stated that he had come to thank the trader’s community in the constituency after winning the election, but the police deliberately stopped his vehicle.

    The PML-N leader added that he is a police-friendly person and salutes the police.

  • Aagha Ali breaks silence on rumors of separation from Hina Altaf

    Aagha Ali breaks silence on rumors of separation from Hina Altaf

    Actor and singer Aagha Ali has finally addressed rumors that he and Hina Altaf are separating.

    In a recent interview, the ‘Matam’ actor said, “It’s been a while since I hired a housekeeper. In 2022, I decided I don’t need one anymore because I cooked a delicious beef Liam spaghetti yesterday after a long time.”

    Ali told the interviewer that it’s hard for him to handle both his work and having a housekeeper because “I live alone.”

    He further said, “Once I hired a housekeeper who used to work for me 24 hours, but that also didn’t work out for me as I also would need leaves from house chores.”

    His comments came after he wrote a mysterious caption on one of his recent three-picture posts, which has grabbed the attention of many people on the internet, especially amid rumors of him separating from his wife on social media.
    Tagged with the location stamp of Heraklion, Greece, in a seemingly rhyming fashion the caption said, “Life in blues … main confuseeee yun hokay, phir sochta hoon yar kuin halaat nai ok ! Phir ro kay, haan thoda ro kay dho Kay I get back to ma phone and say Confuse hokay, Chal koi Nai , main kalla nai, is jahan mein sab nay hi tou haan khaye hain Dhokay! It’s ok.”

    His words left netizens wondering if it’s just a funny message or if there’s a hidden meaning behind it.
    Meanwhile, keen-eyed social media users have also noticed that Ali and his wife, Altaf, have unfollowed each other on their official Instagram accounts. However, others were quick to point out that the ‘Matam’ and ‘Arranged Marriage’ actor have always had zero follows on their accounts, despite having 6.7 million and 1.1 million Instagram followers, respectively.

  • Penelope Cruz, Angelina Jolie shed light on famine in Gaza

    Penelope Cruz, Angelina Jolie shed light on famine in Gaza

    Global superstars Penelope Cruz and Angelina Jolie are raising their voice for the starving people of Gaza.

    Cruz, the Spanish actress famous for Vanilla Sky, shared a United Nations Instagram post about the imminent famine in Gaza and how people in the besieged strip are starving to death.

    Cruz has been working with Unicef and she has been among the Spanish actors who have been vocal about demanding a ceasefire in Gaza since December.

    Angelina Jolie also shared a Washington Post article on her Instagram story, stressing that “Famine may already be there in Gaza”.

    Jolie has openly expressed her “disappointment” and called out Israel for deliberately “bombing a trapped population”.

  • Bajwa, Faiz Hameed didn’t violate constitution, says Khaqan Abbasi

    Bajwa, Faiz Hameed didn’t violate constitution, says Khaqan Abbasi

    Former prime minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said on Sunday that he didn’t ever seen former Army Chief General (R) Qamar Javed Bajwa and former Director General (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt. General (R) Faiz Hameed breach the constitution.

    Any wrongdoing should be addressed in a proper way, the former Prime Minister said on Samaa TV’s show “
    Do Tok with Kiran Naz. He also talked about different domestic issues and Pakistan’s relationship with other countries.

    Abbasi criticised the debate about Muhammad Aurangzeb’s selection as Finance Minister in the federal cabinet, emphasising the significance of competence rather than just party membership.

    Shahid Khaqan Abbasi also advocated for accountability and said that the establishment of a truth commission is necessary to keep the facts transparent.

    Abbasi also emphasised that the Prime Minister should chair the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) to ensure quick and effective decision-making in economic affairs.

  • Four Pashto films to dazzle cinemas on Eid-ul-Fitr, revive regional film industry

    Four Pashto films to dazzle cinemas on Eid-ul-Fitr, revive regional film industry

    The screening of four Pashto films on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr is all set to dazzle the cinemas with hopes to revive the ailing regional film industry through providing a spice of entertainment and a blend of emotions to the cinegoers.

    “The much anticipated movies with quality production, dialogues, casts, locations and soulful music will mesmerise the audience, multiplying their joy of the festive occasion”, renowned film director and film star Arbaaz Khan said. The film directors and producers have pinned hopes on the production quality, dialogues delivery, casts, locations and strength of music of the films.

    The movies to be screened included Yaar Dushman, which is directed by Arbaaz while the film cast comprises of the actor himself, Ajab Gull, Jahangir Jaani, Asif Khan and Jameel Babar. Talking to APP, Arbaaz said that Pashto films had high-profit potential. He hoped that the release of new movies will help revive the film industry on this Eid-ul-Fitr.

    He further said that Pashto film producers and artists remained resilient and kept cinema houses functional even in the most difficult times to provide entertainment to people.

    Another movie which was ready for release on Eid-ul-Fitr was Bandiwan, directed by Shahid Usman, for which the cast includes Arbaaz, Shahid Khan and Jahangir Jani. Pekhawar Zama De is another Pashto offering whose release coincides with Eid-ul-Fitr, directed by Shanzeb Khan and starring Arbaaz, Asghar Cheema and Mehek Noor. Charta Khaney Charta Faqeeray, helmed by Arshad Khan, is the fourth Pashto film that is slated for an Eid release, sporting Shahid Khan and Jahangir Jaani among its cast.

  • Faisal Kapadia’s ‘Zindagi Jahaan Le Jaaye’ is finally here

    Faisal Kapadia’s ‘Zindagi Jahaan Le Jaaye’ is finally here

    Breaking away from the usual single songs and EPs, Faisal Kapadia has chosen to release a complete album, showing a big change in how he expresses his art.
    His album, ‘Zindagi Jahaan Le Jaaye,’ is out on his own record label, Twenty Nine Records. It’s like a summary of Faisal Kapadia’s ideas and how he’s grown since Strings ended. The album has eight songs, each made with a lot of care to make people feel different emotions and connect with them deeply.

    Yaadein
    One of the special songs on the album is ‘Yaadein,’ which is all about remembering happy times from the past. It’s a song that makes people feel emotional and reminds them of how time passes and memories stay with us.

    Jaadu
    Meanwhile, the song ‘Jaadu’ captures people’s hearts with its beautiful mix of heartfelt singing and captivating music. Faisal Kapadia worked with well-known artists like Zoha Zuberi on songs like ‘Dheema Dheema’ and ‘Kabhi’.
    Faisal Kapadia also posted a heartfelt video on his Instagram account, expressing how happy thankful he is for the album’s release. He invited fans to join him on the musical journey and stressed how important it is to listen to the whole album in order. He encouraged everyone to listen to each song in order for a more complete and enjoyable experience.

    Ankh Mori
    ‘Ankh Mori’ is a special song from Faisal Kapadia’s first solo album, ‘Zindagi Jahaan Le Jaaye.’ It mixes eastern and western music styles smoothly. Faisal Kapadia’s heartfelt singing is matched perfectly with Amna Rai’s captivating chorus and Zohan’s lively rap part. The song is produced skillfully by Ahsan Pervaiz Mehdi. This mix of different music styles makes the song really interesting to listen to. It shows how Faisal Kapadia can adapt and bring new ideas as a solo artist in today’s music world.

    La Takhoun
    ‘La Takhoun’ is a special song created by Faisal Kapadia and Arab singer Krystel Dib. It’s one of the best songs in Faisal Kapadia’s solo collection. In this song, Faisal Kapadia shows how he can easily adapt and bring new ideas to different kinds of music. Krystel Dib’s beautiful singing in Arabic adds something magical to the song. Her voice mixes perfectly with Faisal Kapadia’s unique voice. What makes ‘La Takhoun’ different is its interesting music chords. Instead of the usual four-chord pattern, it takes inspiration from modern Arabic pop music. This mix of music styles makes the song really catchy and unforgettable. It stands out as one of the best songs on Faisal Kapadia’s first solo album, ‘Zindagi Jahaan Le Jaaye.’

  • Six-day long Eid holiday may be on the cards

    Six-day long Eid holiday may be on the cards

    A longer Eid holiday this year across Pakistan may just be on the cards. As per meteorological forecasts, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to fall on Wednesday, April 10th..

    Ramadan is set to comprise 29 days, as per the predictions of the Meteorological Department. Consequently, the celebration of Eid is expected on April 10th, leading possibly to six holidays.

    Traditionally, Eid holidays start a day earlier to the actual celebration, allowing for a period of preparation and festivity. In light of Eid falling on a Wednesday, the government has announced a four-day holiday, extending from Tuesday till Friday. Adding the ensuing weekend, it will turn out to be a six-day long break.

  • Government planning to start second phase of Afghan repatriation

    Government planning to start second phase of Afghan repatriation

    The government of Pakistan has started preparing the second phase of a controversial repatriation drive, sending Afghans back to their homeland. District and police authorities have been tasked to map and collect all the relevant data of their locations across the country.

    Dawn has reported that authorities have been advised to expedite the mapping of Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders. “We have already started the mapping process,” said Abid Majeed, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s additional chief secretary.
    “It will pick up pace after Ramazan and we hope to complete the survey before April 30,” he said.

    As of yet no date has been formally announced, however, an official told Dawn that it could begin in early to mid-summer, following approval from the federal government.

    Amnesty International has called on Pakistan to immediately stop and reverse its decision of sending back Afghan people back to their country.

    Pakistan began the repatriation process of “undocumented aliens” in November last year. The repatriation of Afghan refugees, which was part of the National Action Plan, has also now found its way into Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s 100-day working plan.

  • Pakistan to review trade ties with India, says FM Dar

    Pakistan to review trade ties with India, says FM Dar

    Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that Pakistan will think about re-establishing trade relations with India, suspended since August 2019, when the Narendra Modi-led government ended the special status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

    “Pakistani businessmen want trade with India to resume,” the foreign minister said while addressing the media at the Pakistan High Commission in London at the end of his visit to the UK and Europe on Saturday.

    In August 2019, the Modi-led government unilaterally changed the special status of the occupied valley, causing Pakistan to downgrade its ties with India.

    In February 2021, despite the strained relationship between the two neighbours, Pakistan and India both agreed to renew the 2003 ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC). Pakistan has connected its choice to improve relations with India to the reinstatement of the special status of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

    Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on becoming of prime minister of Pakistan.

    “Congratulations to [Shehbaz Sharif] on being sworn in as the prime minister of Pakistan,” Modi wrote in a brief message on X, formerly Twitter.

  • PTI denied permission for protest on March 30

    PTI denied permission for protest on March 30

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been denied permission by district authorities to hold a protest on March 30 in Islamabad. The party had reached out to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to get permission for holding a rally on March 30 after the district administration of Islamabad did not respond to the party’s request. However, the capital’s administration on Sunday finally refused to allow PTI to hold a public rally against alleged poll rigging in 2024 general elections, citing security concerns.

    The reply from the administration came after the deadline given to them by the IHC to take a decision on PTI’s request to stage a protest in the capital city.

    PTI’s regional president Aaamir Masood Mughal opined that his party would again approach the courts. “If you can’t provide security even in the capital, then you have no right to stay in the government,” he added.

    PTI also planned to hold a press briefing about the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) package, its consequences on the public and the economy on March 25.