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  • ‘Target political opponents instead of fighting with the establishment’: Pervaiz Elahi

    ‘Target political opponents instead of fighting with the establishment’: Pervaiz Elahi

    Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) and Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi while giving an interview to Voice of America (VOA) said that the no-confidence motion succeeded against a sitting government and the establishment did nothing about it.

    Commenting on the neutrality of the establishment, Elahi said, “Can there be more neutrality than this? So it is not correct to say that they are not neutral. They [establishment] are neutral so target political opponents instead of fighting with the establishment.”

    Talking about the relations between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and the establishment, Elahi said, “We are also trying to improve the relations between Imran Khan and the establishment. Whenever we went to Khan Sahib, we said that we don’t need to fight.”

    Chaudhry said that during the three-and-a-half-year rule, Khan’s relations with the establishment kept fluctuating on the foreign policy front but issues were resolved, adding that he is ready to play his part in improving relations with the establishment. “While some misunderstandings were created regarding Saudi Arabia and other countries.”

    The Speaker Punjab Assembly questioned the present governemnt and said why the government is looking for anonymity, and why it wants someone else’s intervention? “The government must deliver and lower the prices of goods, let Shehbaz Sharif show his mechanics and solve the problem of electricity.”

    “I have been with Sharifs for 22 years, and the track record of Sharif’s relationship with us was not good, Sharifs have always cheated us and we have always been with them, so we don’t want to repeat the same mistake,” said Elahi.

    When asked if Elahi will take charge as governor after the former governor of Punjab was sacked, he replied that he is still consulting his lawyers and has been advised to wait for the conclusion of the cases pending in courts.

    On early polls, Elahi said that Imran Khan wanted an early election for the national assembly constituencies only.

    “He wants the provincial assemblies to complete their terms,” Elahi told VOA Urdu, “there is no harm in holding polls for the national assembly now and provincial assemblies later.”

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Don’t want to hand over government vehicles and houses to thieves’: Fawad Chaudhry
    
			
    ‘Don’t want to hand over government vehicles and houses to thieves’: Fawad Chaudhry
    
			
    Former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry was recently asked about the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members who resigned but have yet to hand over government vehicles and houses back to the administration.
    

    While talking to the media, Fawad responded, “[We] did not want to hand over government vehicles and houses to thieves.”
    

    Fawad was also asked about the possible arrest of the PTI chairperson Imran Khan, and Chaudhry said that Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah would be mad if he arrested Imran Khan. “Whoever will arrest Imran Khan, it will be difficult for him to stay in Pakistan.”
    

    Former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on Sunday warned that if Imran Khan is arrested, Pakistan will turn into Sri Lanka.
    

    Rasheed said that if Khan is arrested, PTI has already devised a strategy to deal with the situation, adding that the country would plunge into a political crisis and would witness a situation like the one in Sri Lanka. 
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Hyundai Sonata 2.5 will now cost Rs7.85 million
    
			
    Hyundai Sonata 2.5 will now cost Rs7.85 million
    
			
    Like the majority of automakers in Pakistan, Hyundai Nishat has joined the price hike bandwagon by raising the price of its sedan offerings; the Elantra GLS, Sonata 2.0, and Sonata 2.5 variants, due to increased shipping costs and continuous depreciation of the local currency.
    

    The premium category sedan, Hyundai Sonata 2.0 witnessed an increase of Rs140,000 in its earlier rate of Rs6,859,000. After the price hike, the car costs Rs6,999,000. Hyundai Sonata’s top trim will now be sold at Rs7,849,000 after a price increase of Rs100,000 in its previous price of Rs7,749,000.
    

    Hyundai Elantra GLS after getting a price of Rs150,000 will be offered at Rs4,949,000, the exact model was previously sold at Rs4,799,000.
    

    Read more: Pakistani rupee crashes to historic low of Rs194 against US dollar
    

    Almost every local or imported sedan is now out of reach of the masses as the auto industry has been massively affected by the ongoing devaluation of the Pakistani currency against the US dollar, increased freight charges along with the premium culture (own trend) in the country.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Establishment ne tumhara number block keeya hai’: Maryam Nawaz tells IK
    
			
    ‘Establishment ne tumhara number block keeya hai’: Maryam Nawaz tells IK
    
			
    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Sunday took a jibe at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and said that the way Khan was “crying” shows that the “establishment has blocked [his] number”.
    

    “Let me tell you that the number you are trying to call has been changed. Whenever you try to call on that number, you get a message that you do not have access to this facility anymore”, said Maryam.
    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    Maryam’s comments come after Imran Khan’s claim that the establishment is messaging him but he is not ready to talk to them. Khan said that he has blocked their numbers. 
    

    “This liar [Imran Khan] has crossed all limits of dishonesty. Allah Almighty humiliated him and removed him from power.”  
    

    

    


    

    

    

    “This inflation-monger Khan is saying today that inflation has gone up. In fact, when he says that inflation has increased, he is presenting a charge sheet against himself. When he says that the dollar has gone up, he presents a charge sheet against himself as [this is his government’s fault],” she said.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    “If you have a video, don’t wait for any accident. You will see that Nawaz Sharif will provide you more security than even Shehbaz Sharif,” said Maryam to Khan.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Pakistani rupee crashes to historic low of Rs194 against US dollar
    
			
    Pakistani rupee crashes to historic low of Rs194 against US dollar
    
			
    During the trading session on Monday, the Pakistani rupee (PKR) maintained its declining trend, touching Rs194, its worst rate versus the US dollar. At the interbank, the greenback strengthened by Rs1.47 during the trading hours.
    

    The General Secretary of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan, Zafar Paracha said that the greenback climbed by Rs11.07 since the new government took government, while debt has increased by Rs1,400 billion due to the disparity.
    

    Pakistani currency lost 3.1 per cent of its value against the US dollar in the previous week in the interbank market, with Pakistan’s currency hitting new record lows to end the week at Rs192.53, its worst closing in history.
    

    Read more: Pakistani Rupee crashes to a record low against US dollar 
    

    The local currency fell in value across the board as concerns about the economy, declining foreign currency reserves, and worsening trade imbalance intensified. Concerns over the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme have also caused fear and speculation in the market.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    PM Shehbaz directs Interior Ministry to provide tight security to Imran
    
			
    PM Shehbaz directs Interior Ministry to provide tight security to Imran
    
			
    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Interior Ministry to provide water-tight security to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan at his home in Islamabad and during political rallies.
    

    A statement given by a spokesperson of the Interior Ministry said that the police and other law enforcement agencies have been directed to ensure the complete deployment of security personnel assigned to the former PM. 
    

    

    


    

    

    

    94 security personnel of police and FC have been deployed for the security of Khan’s Bani Gala House. In addition, 36 personnel of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and six personnel of Gilgit-Baltistan Police have also been deployed by their governments for Khan’s security.
    

    35 personnel of two security companies are also deployed for the security of Bani Gala House.
    

    During the movement of Imran Khan outside Islamabad, four vehicles and 23 personnel of Islamabad Police while one vehicle and five personnel of FC always accompany him.
    

    Under the supervision of the Interior Ministry, the threat assessment company is constantly reviewing matters pertaining to the security of Imran Khan.
    

    ‘I will tell you about poison added to food that causes heart attack’: Khan
    

     Imran Khan on Sunday said that if anything happened to him, the Pakistani nation will seek justice on his behalf. 
    

    Addressing a jalsa in Faisalabad, Khan said that the Supreme Court (SC) must take suo motu on the heart attack of Dr Rizwan, former director of the Federal Investigating Agency (FIA), who died of a heart attack. Dr Rizwan was an investigating officer in PM Shehbaz’s money laundering case. 
    

    “I want the SC to take suo motu on the heart attack of Dr Rizwan. I will also tell you about the poison that causes a heart attack when mixed with food.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

     Khan claimed that he had recorded a video of the characters behind the “conspiracy” against his government, and if something happens to him, it will be released. 
    

    “If anything happens to me, the Pakistani nation will seek justice on my behalf,” said Khan.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Criticising Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Khan said that since he is now going to meet United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken, he will “beg him for money” so that “Imran Khan could not come back into power,” adding that the US never helps any country without seeing its own interest.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    “The US will tell Pakistan to stop talking about Palestine,” he said, adding that the US cannot dare to dictate India because it is a free country. 
    

    “The US has made Pakistan a slave without having to invade it,” Khan said. “The people of Pakistan will never accept this imported government.”
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Flat of 26 crores, Audi worth 1.5 crore, diamond jewelry’: Wedding gifts of Ranbir-Alia revealed
    
			
    ‘Flat of 26 crores, Audi worth 1.5 crore, diamond jewelry’: Wedding gifts of Ranbir-Alia revealed
    
			
    On 14th April 2022, the Brahmastra pair got married in the presence of their family and close friends in Mumbai. As many celebrities were not seen at the magnum-opus wedding events, they decided to show their love and wishes in their own ways.
    

    Ranbir’s ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif sent her former best friend Alia Bhatt a platinum bracelet worth a whopping 14.5 lakh.
    

    Baywatch star Priyanka Chopra gifted the new bride a diamond necklace costing Rs. 9 lakh. 
    

    Kapoor’s mother Neetu Singh gifted a mammoth 6 BHK flat to the couple worth Rs. 26 crores in a plush area of Mumbai. 
    

    Brahmastra’s director and Ranbir’s BFF, Ayan Mukherji went all out when it came to showering the newlyweds with high-budgeted gifts, as he bought an Audi Q8 for his bestie. Can you believe that? He also sent them branded chocolates.
    

    The Bajirao Mastani star Deepika Padukone who was Ranbir’s first girlfriend in Bollywood, picked Chopard watches worth Rs 15 lakh for the duo.
    

    Deepika’s superstar husband Ranveer Singh gifted a Kawasaki Ninja H2 R to the groom valued at 80 Lakh.
    

    Alia’s ex-flame Sidharth Malhotra picked an expensive handbag from Italian luxury fashion company Versace costing Rs 3 lakh for his former ladylove.
    

    RK’s cousin Kareena Kapoor welcomed Alia to the Kapoor family with a diamond set reportedly worth Rs 3.1 lakh.
    

    Raazi star’s close friend and special co-star, Varun Dhawan gifted the bride a pair of stunning shoes from Gucci. The heels cost around Rs 4 lakh.
    

    Alia’s mentor Karan Johar gifted them an expensive champagne worth a lakh and designer outfits costing over 5 lakh. 
    

    Anushka Sharma gifted Alia a dress designed by celebrity favourite fashion designer Manish Malhotra, Arjun Kapoor opted for a Gucci jacket for his friend Ranbir. Both these gifts cost almost Rs 1.5 lakh. 
    

    RaLia’s wedding seems to surpass the list of lucrative gifts that Katrina and Vicky Kaushal received in December 2021. 
    

    Their wedding gift list included a 3 crore Range Rover by Kat’s former lover and colleague Salman Khan, a diamond necklace worth 2.7 crore by Ranbir, painting valued at 1.5 lakh rupees by Shah Rukh Khan and a BMW G310 R bike worth 3 lakh rupees by Hrithik Roshan.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Pasoori’: What do the lyrics of the Coke Studio song mean?
    
			
    Pasoori’: What do the lyrics of the Coke Studio song mean?
    
			
    If there’s one thing you need to see on the internet, it’s Coke Studio’s season 14’s song ‘Pasoori’.  The song has over 113 million views on YouTube since its release three months ago and is playing on the radio everywhere, from the United Arab Emirates to Canada. All seem fully captivated by song sung by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill. 
    

    Before we dwell on the magical journey of the Punjabi lyrical composition, let’s first understand what the word ‘pasoori’ means.
    

    ‘Pasoori’ is a Punjabi word loosely translated in two ways in Urdu as ‘kashmakash‘ and ‘jaldbazi/teezi’ meaning difficulty/conflict and impatience/hasty.
    

    Punjabi speakers casually use this word as “Enu bari pasoori pai hoi ay [This person is facing some difficult situation or this person is very impatient]”
    

    Majestic words written by Ali Sethi and Fazal Abbas, definitely have taken everyone on a listening spree. ‘Pasoori’ turns all angst into art, with its lyrics signifying the need to celebrate artistic self-expression.
    

    Here is what the lyrics of Pasoori mean.
    

    [Verse 1: Ali Sethi]
    Agg lavan majboori nu
    Set fire to your worries
    

    Aan jaan di pasoori nu
    To waiting and to hurries
    

    Zehar bane haan teri
    If your love is poison
    

    Pee jaavan main poori nu
    I will drink it in a flurry
    

    Aana si o nai aaya
    He said he’d come, he never did
    

    Dil baang baang mera takraya
    My heart lurched and slid
    

    Kaga bol ke dus jaavein
    Let the crow tell me why
    

    Paavan gheyo dee choori nu
    And feast on sweet supply
    

    

    [Pre-Chorus: Ali Sethi]
    Raawaan ch baawan ch o nu lukawaan
    I will hide him and bide him in loving embraces
    

    Koi mainu naa roke
    No one makes me stop
    

    

    [Chorus: Ali Sethi]
    Mere dhol judaiyaan di, tenu khabar kivein hove
    My love how can you know what happens when we part
    

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart
    

    Haan baniyan banaiyaan di, gal baat kivein hove
    How will the willing, communicate
    

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart
    

    

    [Verse 2: Shae Gill]
    Bhul gayi majboori nu
    I forgot about my chains
    

    Duniya di dastoori nu
    and people refrain
    

    Saath tera hai bathera
    You are enough for me
    

    Poora kar zaroori nu
    Fulfil my destiny
    

    Aana si o nai aaya
    He said he will come but he never did
    

    Raasta na dikhlaaya
    I could not see the way was hidden
    

    Dil humara de sahara
    My heart gives solace
    

    Khaahishaat adhoori nu
    to wishes unfulfilled
    

    

    [Pre-Chorus: Shae Gill]
    Waari main jaavan, main tenu bulavaan
    I dote on you, I call out you name
    

    Gal saari taan hove
    Let’s have it out, for shame
    

    

    [Chorus: Shae Gill]
    Mere dhol judaiyaan di, tenu khabar kivein hove
    My love, how can you know what happens when we part
    

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart
    

    Haan baniyan banaiyaan di, gal baat kivein hove
    How will the willing communicate?
    

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart
    

    

    [Bridge: Shae Gill & Ali Sethi]
    Mere dhol judaiyaan di, sardaari na hove
    My love, don’t let this distance reign
    

    Mere dhol judaiyaan di
    My love, what of this distance
    

    Ahhhhaaaaaaa
    

    Mere dhol judaiyaan di, sardaari na hove
    My love, don’t let this distance reign
    

    Dildaaran di, sab yaaaran di, aazaari na hove
    Don’t let these lovers be in pain
    

    Dildaaran di, sab yaaaran di, aazaari na hove
    Don’t let these lovers be in pain
    

    Aa chalein le ke tujhe
    Come let’s go away
    

    Hai jahaan silsilay
    where all the lovers meet
    

    Tu hai wahi, hai teri kami
    You are the one, it’s you I need
    

    Bana de, saza de, panah de hume
    Give me life, give me love, take me in your arms
    

    Bana de, saza de, panah de hume
    Give me life, give me love, take me in your arms
    

    Agg lavan majboori nu
    Set fire to your worries
    

    Aan jaan di pasoori nu
    To waiting and to hurries
    

    Zehar bane haan teri
    If your love is poison
    

    Pee jaavan main poori nu
    I will drink it in a flurry
    

    

    [Chorus: Ali Sethi & Shae Gill]
    Mere dhol judaiyaan di, tenu khabar kivein hove
    My love, how can you know what happens when we part
    

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart
    

    Haan baniyan banaiyaan di, gal baat kivein hove
    How will the willing communicate
    

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart
    

    

    [Outro: Shae Gill & Ali Sethi]
    Poora vi na hove
    I hope it breaks your heart
    

    Poora vi na hove
    I hope it breaks your heart
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Cricket fraternity mourns the death of former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds
    
			
    Cricket fraternity mourns the death of former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds
    
			
    Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds died in a car crash in Queensland today (May 15) at the age of 46. 
    

    “We are shocked and saddened by the loss of the loveable Queenslander, who has tragically passed away at the age of 46,” Cricket Australia announced his death in a poignant message.
    

    The all-rounder played 26 Tests, 198 One-Day internationals and 14 Twenty20s for Australia between 1998 and 2009.
    

    

    

    


    

    

    

    Cricketers expressed their shock and paid glowing tributes to Symonds. 
    

    Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said he was devastated to hear the news. “We shared a great relationship on & off the field.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting said, “If Roy shook your hand you had his word, that’s the sort of bloke he was and that’s why I always wanted him on my team.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar tweeted: “Not only was he a brilliant all-rounder, but also a live-wire on the field.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    

    


    

    

    

    

    
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    Symonds’ death has shocked the cricketing world. His tragic demise follows the death of former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne, who died at the age of 52 earlier this year in March.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Why give Aamir Liaquat so much attention?
    
			
    Why give Aamir Liaquat so much attention?
    
			
    Aamir Liaquat is a public personality known for being in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. The man, nearing his 50s, is revered by one segment of Pakistani society and utterly despised by the other. Liaquat has recently been a hot topic of discussion for his third possible divorce with Dania Malik, who allegedly leaked two videos of Liaquat: one, where he can be seen roaming stark naked around in his room, and another where he is allegedly taking drugs. The two viral videos surfaced days after Aamir’s allegedly underage wife, Dania Shah, claimed that the televangelist takes illegal substances. The recent turn of events has clearly sparked a debate around a society glorifying child-and-adult unions. Dania claims she is 15, and Aamir knew it but still forged documents to get married. There can be no defence for a predatory act that takes advantage of class difference, age gap, and fame to trap a young teenage girl from a small city. Similarly, there can be no defence against revenge porn, even when it is against a person who has repeatedly aggravated public sentiment with impunity while disrespecting the institution of marriage, and religion.
    

    Liaquat has announced to leave Pakistan for good, but what still remains a question is why Liaquat or men like him are given so much limelight or attention. Where are we heading as a society? What examples are we setting for younger boys? We can expect no less in a country where misogyny is peddled as soon as children are born, and underage marriage is glorified as some invaluable social norm. This is the sad reality of Pakistani discourse.
    

    We can only hope that our society learns for the better and rather than giving so much limelight to people who are habitual of committing such acts with no remorse. We need to make people aware of the legal age of marriage, the exploitation of impressionable young girls, of the absence of justice, law, and order, which have led to a glorification of such vile acts of abuse in our society.