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  • Suzuki Pakistan increases bike prices by up to Rs15,000

    Suzuki Pakistan has announced a massive price increase for its entire motorcycle lineup, following Yamaha and Honda. The new prices are effective from Friday, April 1, 2022.

    The biggest price increase has been announced for the 150cc GR-150 variant, which is now priced at Rs330,000 after getting a massive hike of Rs15,000 in its previous cost of Rs315,000. Considering the size of its engine, this is unquestionably a significant and unjustified increase.

    Suzuki GS-150, one of the most prominent bike in Suzuki’s lineup witnessed a hike of Rs10,000 for both variants (GS-150 and GS-150SE). The base GS-150 costs Rs225,000 after the hike and the upper variant GS-150SE is now priced at Rs242,000, as compared to their earlier prices of Rs215,000 and Rs232,000.

    Moreover, the 110cc variant, Suzuki GD-110s which was previously sold at Rs199,000 will now be offered at Rs207,000, after getting a hike of Rs8,000.

    The motorcycle manufacturer raised the prices of its motorcycles four times in 2021, and this is the first price rise of 2022. Suzuki motorcycle prices were increased by up to Rs28,000 between January and December 2021.

    Read more: Honda Atlas to increase prices for all motorcycles from April 1

    Bike manufacturers’ pricing hikes have pushed two-wheelers out of reach for most of the country’s population. Despite the fact that the matter has been raised numerous times in the media, the government has yet to take a step in this regard and maintain pricing consistency.

  • Umar Gul appointed Afghanistan’s bowling coach

    Umar Gul appointed Afghanistan’s bowling coach

    Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed Umar Gul as a coach for a short period.

    He will join Afghanistan camp in Dubai from April 4. He will work with the newly appointed Head Coach Graham Thorpe.

    Gul is a former pacer who has previously been associated with Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Quetta Gladiators as a bowling coach.

    He has also worked in Kashmir Premier League (KPL) and in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) with Galle Gladiators.

    He is appointed for a short period but it will be extended after his performance.

  • Twitter announces introduction of ‘edit button’ on April 1, Twitterati say it’s a prank

    The social microblogging site, Twitter, has announced that it is planning to update the new feature of the edit button on April 1.

    It stated, “We are working on an edit button.” When someone asked if the platform is fooling around, Twitter said in a statement, “We cannot confirm or deny but we may edit our statement later,” reports The Express Tribune.

    https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1509951255388504066

    Many users believed that Twitter is playing pranks as the announcement was posted on April Fool’s Day.

    Many netizens reacted to it jokingly. One user said, ” I got fooled by too many things today.”

    https://twitter.com/n0tz03/status/1510137743891841028

    One user said that it is the best April Fool joke made by Twitter.

    https://twitter.com/AnandShastri/status/1510128460546527237

    The social microblogging site, Twitter, has announced that it is planning to update the new feature of the edit button on April 1.

    https://twitter.com/713kook/status/1510137574412918785
  • PKR closed at 184.09 against USD, the lowest level in history

    PKR closed at 184.09 against USD, the lowest level in history

    A substantial decline in foreign exchange reserves, persistent political instability, and hefty petroleum costs dragged Pakistan’s currency (PKR) to new lows on Friday, with the rupee closing over the 184 level for the first time against the US dollar following a 0.33 per cent drop in the interbank market. 

    After a day-on-day devaluation of 61 paisas, the PKR closed at 184.09, its lowest level recorded, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

    Since its most recent peak in May of last year, the PKR has lost over 17 per cent, while the local currency has devalued by over 14 per cent in the fiscal year to date (FYTD).

    The last time the PKR rose versus the US dollar (during its most recent weakening run) was on March 11. It has dropped in 13 sessions since that while staying stable in the remaining.

    Moreover, the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) reserves also fell by $2.915 billion, to $12.05 billion, according to figures issued by the central bank on Thursday.

  • ‘Giranay ki koshish? Har ghar se Imran Khan niklega’: Aiman, Farhan and Zara are team PTI

    ‘Giranay ki koshish? Har ghar se Imran Khan niklega’: Aiman, Farhan and Zara are team PTI

    After the opposition submitted the no-trust motion against the PM on March 8, many of the premier’s celebrity supporters professed their loyalty towards him.

    You can get exclusive details in our new show, Maslay Aur Masala:

    While most took to Instagram and Twitter to share their views, others like actors Haroon Shahid and Ahmed Ali Butt showed their support on-ground at Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI) mega rally that was held in Islamabad on March 27.

    Actor Adnan Siddiqui took to Twitter to call Khan a “mass leader”, saying that people’s love for him was proof of this. He also requested those playing “dirty politics” to let Khan complete his term before writing him off.

    Actor Mahira Khan tweeted in favour of the present PM.

    Actor Humayun Saeed shared he has been a fan of Khan since his cricketing days and he still “admires his leadership”. Like Siddiqui, Saeed too wants Khan to have the chance to complete his tenure.

    “He made one call and they came running and this is not even 1 per cent of the turn out. You cannot dispute the trust, love and faith this nation has for Imran Khan,” wrote pop singer Annie Khalid.

    Actor Saba Qamar also tweeted in support of PM Imran and said that “this is not about one person, this is about Pakistan”.

    Lollywood star Shaan Shahid shared a throwback photo with the premier and wrote, “Pakistan has spoken. [T]hey want only one leader to lead them to a brighter future of Pakistan,” referencing those who attended the Islamabad rally in support of Khan.

    Earlier Aiman shared photo of the PM on Instagram and wrote “we stand with you” with the hashtag “say no to corruption”.

    Actor Muneeb Butt reshared his wife Aiman’s post on Instagram.

    Actor and host Samina Peerzada also showed support for the PM and wrote, “Kuch bhi na kaha aur keh bhi gaye,” referencing Madam Noor Jehan’s song of the same title.

  • ‘Mai, mera, mujhe’: How many times did PM Khan talk about himself in his hour-long speech?

    ‘Mai, mera, mujhe’: How many times did PM Khan talk about himself in his hour-long speech?

    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan addressed the nation on Thursday. During his live speech, the premier talked about the war on terror, criticised the Opposition, and the threatening memo.

    In an apparent slip of the tongue during the live speech, he named the United States but quickly moved on and stated that “a foreign country” had sent a threatening memo, which was against the Pakistani nation.

    During the live speech, the premier referred to himself about 143 times. This makes it three times on average per minute, reports Geo News.

    His speech had repetitive references to the “Mai (me)”, “Mujhe (me)”, “Meri (my)”, “Mera” (my), and “Imran Khan”.

    The most used word PM Imran Khan used in his speech was “Mai” (me), which was about 88 times.

    The second most used word was “Mujhe” (me), which was used 17 times.

    The premier used his name “Imran Khan” about 14 times.

    He used “meri” (my) 13 times in the speech and “mera” (my) about 11 times.

  • ‘Make-up kam kia karo’: Aiman Khan schools TikToker Jannat Mirza in viral video

    ‘Make-up kam kia karo’: Aiman Khan schools TikToker Jannat Mirza in viral video

    Actor Aiman Khan appeared on Wajahat Rauf’s digital show, on being asked to give an advice to her fellow celebrities, the Ishq Tamasha star got candid.

    When the host asked her to advice something to TikTok star Jannat Mirza, Aiman said that she should use less make-up.

    The Baandi diva also mentioned that she is planning to launch a salon soon.

    Aiman Khan Surprised Fiance Muneeb Butt With a Surprised Birthday

    Earlier in June Jannat Mirza blasted veteran actress, Bushra Ansari for calling her ‘Jahil’, after a post of hers disrespecting the Christianity symbol circulated on the web.

    Jannat uploaded a video where she was wearing an accessory that she received in a PR package. According to Jannat, the package consisted of a piece that had a cross sign and butterflies on it. According to her, when she shot her videos, she didn’t notice it. However, once she uploaded the video, she found out about it through the comment section.

    This incident was noticed by senior actress Bushra Ansari who expressed her opinion regarding the entire issue, saying: “Aik dur fitty mun to banta hay in jahil stars par. Afsos Islam ka pata na kisi aur religion ka.“

    As soon as she realised the seriousness of the matter, she removed the videos and apologised for her unintentional mistake on her Instagram handle.

    “To my Christian fans & friends, I am really sorry i didn’t notice the chain at all. I heartedly apologise to all of you. Please accept it,” said Jannat in her Instagram story.

  • Ramzan Relief Package: Utility Stores Corp announces discount on 1,500 items at 4,000 outlets

    Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USC) will sell various food items at prices cheaper than the open market through its country-wide retail outlets as a part of its Ramzan Relief Package.

    The state-owned enterprise is offering discounted prices for 19 food items besides 1,500 total items that will be available at 4,000 stores throughout the holy month of Ramzan.

    Consumers will pay Rs950 for a 20-kilogram wheat flour bag under the package, instead of its original price of Rs1100-1350. Similarly, one kilogramme (kg) of sugar would be offered at Rs85 instead of Rs86-93. One kg of subsidized ghee costs Rs260 at USC, whereas edible ghee costs Rs470 on the open market.

    The price of one liter of cooking oil at USC is Rs407, while the open market is offering the same at Rs500.

    Likewise, one kg of daal channa costs Rs162 at USC, while it is being sold at Rs180-190 on the open market. Similarly, a kg of dal moong (washed) costs Rs170, and the open market sells it for Rs180-200 per kg. Washed daal mash costs Rs268 at USC, as compared to its price of Rs280-320 on the open market.

    Furthermore, one kg of daal masoor costs Rs215 at USC, instead of Rs250-280 in the open market. Sella rice will cost Rs165 per kg, basmati rice Rs155 per kg, and tota rice Rs85 per kg.

    The dates will cost Rs140 per kg, whereas dates on the general market will continue selling for Rs200 and Rs240. The 950gm tea pack costs Rs1,042 at USC, in contrast to its price of Rs1,250 in the open market.

    Read more: FBR records 29.1% growth during July 2021 to March 2022

    Ultra-high temperature (UHT) or pasteurized milk at USC is offered at USC for Rs142, and costs Rs165 in the general market. Squashes are sold for Rs250 instead of Rs290, and squashes and syrups (1,500 ml) are available for Rs437, compared to the original price of Rs495 in the open market.

  • FBR records 29.1% growth during July 2021 to March 2022, despite providing ‘massive tax relief’

    The provisional revenue collection data for the months of July 2021 to March 2022 of the current financial year 2021-22 have been announced by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

    The net collection was Rs575 billion for the month of March 2022, up 20.5 per cent from Rs477 billion in March 2021.

    Conversely, the gross revenues, rose by 28.9 per cent in the current financial year, from Rs3,577 billion in July 2020 to March 2021 to Rs4,611 billion in July 2021 to March 2022. Furthermore, the amount of reimbursements granted in March 2022 was Rs31.9 billion, compared to Rs26.3 billion in March 2021, showing a 21.3 per cent upsurge.

    Then again, refunds of Rs229 billion were paid from July 2021 to March 2022, a 25 per cent increase over the Rs183 billion paid the previous year.

    Read more: Petrol, Diesel prices to remain unchanged till April 15

    It is worth noting that the continuous remarkable growth in revenue collection has been achieved despite the government providing ‘massive tax relief’ to the general public on a variety of vital commodities.

    For the first time in Pakistan’s history, the sales tax on all petroleum products was abolished, costing the FBR Rs45 billion in the past month.

  • ‘It wasn’t Nick Jonas’: Miley Cyrus reveals why she lied about her virginity to ex-husband Liam Hemsworth

    ‘It wasn’t Nick Jonas’: Miley Cyrus reveals why she lied about her virginity to ex-husband Liam Hemsworth

    American singer-actor Miley Cyrus gained worldwide fame as a child actor with Disney’s Hannah Montana, is someone who holds nothing back while giving interviews or interacting with fans.

    From sharing her views on why she wears what she wears to her personal and sexual life, nothing much is hidden from the public.

    In a resurfaced video from a 2020 podcast of hers, Miley spilled some beans that grabbed the headlines as she opened up on losing her virginity when she was a teen and lying about it to then-later, but now ex-husband Liam Hemsworth.

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    During an interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast in August 2020, she opened up about losing her v*rginity and lying about it to Liam Hemsworth. The Midnight Sky singer said, “I was 16. It wasn’t Nick Jonas (who I lost my virginity to).” She added, “But I ended up marrying the guy, so that’s pretty crazy.” In other words, the Disney alum revealed that she lost her V-Card to Hemsworth.

    Nick Jonas and Miley Cyrus Relationship Timeline | POPSUGAR Celebrity

    Talking about why she lied to Liam Hemsworth about losing her innocence and implying that she had already had s*x, Miley Cyrus said, “I lied and said that he wasn’t the first so I didn’t seem like a loser.” She added, “He said, ‘Oh, who have you had sex with?’ And I couldn’t think of anyone, so I just made somebody up that I knew but we had never actually had sex before.”

    Miley Cyrus's Mom Addresses Those Liam Hemsworth Wedding Rumors | Vanity Fair

    The actress-singer then revealed that years later she found herself caught in the lie and had to confess the truth. She said, “[Liam’s] friend ended up marrying him, and then it was like, ‘Oh now my friend is marrying someone you’ve hooked up with?’So then when I was, like, 24, I had to say that I lied when I was 16. It was a lie that I held onto for, like, 10 years.”