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  • Murad Saeed is not contesting elections this year

    Murad Saeed is not contesting elections this year

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Murad Saeed withdrew from the general elections 2024 on Thursday.

    During the hearing of the petition filed against his nomination papers in the Peshawar High Court (PHC), Murad Saeed’s lawyer told the court that he had returned the ticket and he was not participating in the elections.

    The Peshawar High Court bench, comprising Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, Justice Aijaz Anwar, and Justice Sahibzada Asadullah, entertained a plea regarding the rejection of Murad Saeed’s nomination papers and subsequently rendered its decision.

    However, it was revealed during the proceedings that the petitioner had withdrawn the application, informing the court that the ticket had been voluntarily returned.

    On Wednesday, the bench reserved its decision on the petition against the rejection of the PTI leader’s nomination papers.

    Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim remarked in yesterday’s hearing regarding what the law says when a person is declared a fugitive and does not surrender before the law.

    When a person does not appear in front of the law, how can the papers be approved, he will be elected again and legislate, he asked.

    The Advocate General said in his arguments that when a person becomes a fugitive, he loses some basic rights and he has no right to vote or contest election.

    The court stated in its remarks that, “It will then be used as a weapon to prevent anyone from the election”.

    While reserving the decision on Murad Saeed’s appeal, the court declared the documents of Shehram Tarkai and Atif Khan to be correct in this regard.

    A three-member bench of PHC upheld the decision of the Election Tribunal and rejected the petitions against the approval of Shahram Tarkai and Atif Khan’s papers.

  • Faysal Quraishi wants Pakistani women to cook this dish on Feb 8

    Faysal Quraishi wants Pakistani women to cook this dish on Feb 8

    Faysal Quraishi has a special request for Pakistani women and it involves the one dish we all love. In an Instagram story discussing the upcoming 2024 elections, he asked women to cook biryani on February 8, the day the country goes to vote.

    “I have a humble request to Pakistani mothers and sisters to definitely cook biryani at home on February 8 so that your husband, brother, son do not stake the future of future generations on a plate of biryani.”
    The actor added a joined-hands emoji and used the hashtag ‘Silent Message.’
    The Insta story shared by the actor took social media by storm, generating equal amounts of praise and revulsion.

    According to some users, the actor has spoken very well, while some users say that those who vote for a plate of biryani are so depressed that they cannot afford even a plate of biryani in their daily life.

  • Watch: An iPhone stealing monkey in India

    Watch: An iPhone stealing monkey in India

    A video of a monkey snatching an iPhone and running away has gone viral in India.

    Human encounters with monkeys incidents are common in India as a large number of the primates roam free in many states. While most incidents are peaceful, sometimes they bite humans or run away after snatching things from them.

    According to Indian media, a similar incident took place outside a temple in the city of Vrindavan in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the video of which is also going viral on social media.

    In the viral video, it can be seen that two monkeys are sitting in the temple premises and one of them is holding an iPhone stolen from a person who came to the temple. A group of people can be seen trying to take the iPhone from the monkey, throwing things at the it so that it throws the phone away.

    The hard work of the people paid off and the monkey threw away the iPhone, on which the people clapped.

  • Fawad Chaudhry sent to Adiala jail on judicial remand

    Fawad Chaudhry sent to Adiala jail on judicial remand

    An accountability court on Thursday sent former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry to Adiala jail on judicial remand in a case related to corruption in construction projects, Geo has reported.

    Islamabad Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Basheer heard the case. During the hearing, Chaudhry asked Judge Muhammad Basheer about his health.

    In response to Fawad’s question, the judge said that “I am completely fine.”

    Fawad’s council requested the court to keep the former federal minister in the B-class category in jail.

    Meanwhile, a bail application was also filed on behalf of Fawad Chaudhry.

  • Sania Mirza shares yet another cryptic post about divorce

    Sania Mirza shares yet another cryptic post about divorce

    Indian tennis ace and wife of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, has posted yet another message about divorce on her Instagram, prompting rumors of a breakup. “Divorce is hard,” the post said, making some wonder if there are problems in the marriage. Sania and Shoaib got married in 2010 and have a son named Izhaan.

    In her post, Sania talked about life being tough and how we can choose our challenges. “Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in dept is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard.Communication is hard. Not communicating is hard. Choose your hard. Life will never be easy.It will always be hard. But we can choose your hard. Pick wisely.”

    On January 8, Sania shared another post, saying, ‘When something disturbs the peace of your heart, let it go.” Interestingly, she removed many pictures with Shoaib from her Instagram account.
    People started talking about Sania and Shoaib’s possible separation in November 2022. Even though things seemed okay after they appeared together on ‘The Mirza Malik Show,’ rumors sprang up again in 2023. Shoaib changed his Instagram bio, taking out the part about being the ‘Husband to a Superwoman @mirzasaniar.’

    Despite all the talk about them splitting up, the couple recently celebrated their son Izhaan’s success in a swimming competition.

  • Nawaz Sharif will decide the next Chief Minister of Punjab, says Shehbaz Sharif

    Nawaz Sharif will decide the next Chief Minister of Punjab, says Shehbaz Sharif

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif has said that PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif will decide who will be the next Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab.

    In a meeting with senior journalists in Lahore, Shahbaz Sharif said that if PML-N comes to power, it will reduce unemployment, inflation, and electricity prices on an emergency basis.

    He said that Nawaz Sharif was overthrown by the former chief justice Saqib Nisar, adding that his party has never been pampered. “The credit goes to 13 parties for saving Pakistan from bankruptcy and restoring diplomatic relations.”

    The former prime minister said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has poisoned society, and it is a big challenge to end this hatred in a couple of years.

    He further said that Nawaz Sharif will decide who will be the next chief minister of Punjab.

    He also said that Nawaz Sharif is of the firm opinion that Pakistan should be taken forward through consultation.

  • Saboor’s sweet surprise for sister Sajal Aly’s birthday

    Saboor’s sweet surprise for sister Sajal Aly’s birthday

    Sajal Aly and Saboor Aly, who started their careers in the entertainment industry at a young age, have achieved tremendous success in their respective fields. Recently, Sajal Aly celebrated her birthday after her sister Saboor planned a lovely surprise for her.

    The birthday celebration took place during a dinner, where Saboor arranged a beautiful cake for Sajal. The joy and happiness on Sajal’s face during the celebration were evident. Here are some delightful moments captured from the surprise birthday celebration:

  • We have plan C for February 8 elections, says Imran Khan

    We have plan C for February 8 elections, says Imran Khan

    The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has said that a plan C has been prepared for the upcoming general elections, set to take place on February 8, 2024.

    While talking to the media in Adiala Jail, the former Prime Minister said that democracy is being trampled under the “London Plan”, pointing out that people affiliated with PTI are being picked up despite the start of the election campaign, stressing that women and children were imprisoned for the May 9 incidents.   

    The former prime minister said, “Our plan C is prepared. They will be shocked on February 8.”

    On the question regarding PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat, Imran Khan called the lawyer emotional, but added that he is playing from the front.

    “I told [former army chief Gen (r) Qamar Javed] Bajwa that free and fair election is the only solution,” he claimed.

    He demanded that the jail trial in cipher case be shown live, saying, “I want the nation to know what is happening.”

  • Doped out! Eight billion rupees ki chars pakri gai

    Doped out! Eight billion rupees ki chars pakri gai

    In a significant operation conducted by the Pakistan Coast Guard, a staggering amount of narcotics, valued at over 8 billion rupees, was seized in the Pasni district of Balochistan.

    As per Geo news, the spokesperson for the Pakistan Coast Guards said that more than 1700 kilograms of narcotics were confiscated from the mountainous region of Kulanch, a sub-tehsil of Pasni, Gwadar District.

    The estimated international market value of the seized narcotics is approximately 29.28 million dollars, equivalent to over 8 billion rupees in Pakistani currency.

    The government’s intensified nationwide anti-drug campaign continues to reap results, with the authorities seizing over 3,929 kilograms of narcotics and apprehending 26 suspects in just a week (December 31 to January 7).

    According to official data, most of the seized drugs, 3,369kg, were confiscated from Balochistan, a province long considered a key drug trafficking hub.

    Another 303kg were recovered from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), followed by 17kg from Gilgit-Baltistan, 18kg from Punjab, and 220kg from Sindh.

    The breakdown of individual drug types reveals a significant quantity of heroin (412kg) and 2,956kg of hashish seized from Balochistan, while from KP, 295kg of hashish and 8kg of heroin were seized.

    Additionally, 12kg of methamphetamine was confiscated in Punjab, 220kg of hashish in Sindh, and 12kg from Gilgit.

    These successes build upon the progress achieved since the national anti-narcotics operation began on September 1, 2023. To date, a staggering 819,388kg of drugs have been recovered from across Pakistan, and 716 criminals have been apprehended.

  • What is going on in PTI as leaders clash publicly?

    What is going on in PTI as leaders clash publicly?

    In a surprising turn of events within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), party founding chief Imran Khan has reportedly instructed senior vice chairman Sher Afzal Marwat to suspend all political activities in Sindh.

    Disagreements between Marwat and other party leaders, including Raoof Hasan and Barrister Hamid Khan, have escalated, leading to a temporary halt in political engagements.

    Hamid Khan endorsed the statements of Raoof Hasan.

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    The directive from Imran Khan came a day after Marwat initially announced the suspension of the election campaign in Sindh, citing an alleged “attack” by party leaders Raoof Hasan and Hamid Khan.

    “Keeping in view the statements against me by sick-minded people like Hamid Khan and Rauf Hassan, I am calling off my campaign in Sindh,” said Marwat.

    However, conflicting statements emerged later after Marwat declared his intention to continue the polls campaign.

    “Workers are right and I will continue campaigning for PTI in Sindh. I will not be distracted,” wrote Marwat.

    In a social media post, he expressed his determination to continue campaigning for PTI in Sindh, urging party activists to confront what he referred to as “satanic forces” independently.

    The internal strife unfolded after Marwat launched the PTI’s election drive in Sindh but later called it off due to statements against him by party leaders.

    The controversy intensified as Marwat accused President Arif Alvi of being a “wrong number” and alleged a conspiracy against the party.

    In response, Hasan and Hamid disowned Marwat’s statements, asserting that he did not represent the party’s position and had no official post within PTI.

    Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, chairman of PTI, addressed the media, emphasizing the party’s commitment to democratic values and calling for unity among party members. Despite internal disagreements, he expressed confidence in Marwat’s candidacy for the upcoming elections from Lakki Marwat.

    The ongoing disputes raise questions about Marwat’s purported meetings with Imran Khan in jail, with conflicting statements from PTI leaders.

    While Hasan claimed no political leader was allowed to meet Imran, Gohar Ali Khan affirmed Marwat’s continued affiliation with the party.

    As PTI works towards finalizing its candidate list for the February 8 elections, the internal conflicts underscore the challenges inherent in the democratic process. PTI members are urged to set aside personal differences for the party’s success in the upcoming polls.