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  • ‘World should not repeat the mistake of disengaging with Afghanistan’: Shah Mahmood to Antony Blinken

    ‘World should not repeat the mistake of disengaging with Afghanistan’: Shah Mahmood to Antony Blinken

    Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a meeting with the United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York.

    This is the first meeting between the two top diplomats. Their meeting focused on Afghanistan.

    FM Qureshi said that a new political reality had emerged in Afghanistan, and that “while the Taliban should be held to their commitments, the international community has a moral obligation to help the Afghan people deal with the growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.”

    He hoped that the world would not repeat the mistake of disengaging with Afghanistan as it did in the 1990s.

    Secretary Blinken appreciated Pakistan’s support for the evacuation of US citizens and other nationals from Afghanistan and its continued efforts for peace in the region.

    He added: “Pakistan has long desired high-level contacts with the US leadership, particularly after the collapse of the US-backed government in Kabul.”

  • PM Imran Khan to address UNGA on Kashmir, Afghanistan issues today

    Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today. His speech is going to focus on raising his voice against Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir and speak about the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

    The prime minister will speak at 1:30am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on September 25 [4:30 pm, September 24, Eastern Standard Time]. As per reports, the prime minister is seventh on the list of speakers to address the UNGA today in the afternoon session.

    The premier’s policy address will serve to enhance Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and engagement with its international partners and key institutions.

  • ‘Much needed’: Pak cricketers motivated after meeting PM ahead of T20 World Cup

    ‘Much needed’: Pak cricketers motivated after meeting PM ahead of T20 World Cup

    Pakistan T20 World Cup team met Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday. The cricketers were motivated after having a pep-talk with the premier.

    Taking to their social media, Pakistani cricketers expressed their joy at meeting Imran Khan.

    “Had a great meeting with the PM. Always a pleasure to learn from legend of the game himself,” wrote the captain of Pakistan cricket team Babar Azam on Twitter.

    Mohammad Hafeez took to his Twitter and wrote: “Always inspirational to meet my Hero & PM of our country @ImranKhanPTI. Pakistan Zindabad.”

    “An absolute pleasure to have attended a meeting with Prime Minister,” wrote pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi.

    Hassan Ali wrote: “A great and much needed meeting with Pakistan’s greatest cricket hero of all-times. Thank you honourable prime minister @ImranKhanPTI for your time and the words of motivation. Pleasure meeting you always.”

    While the PM also took to Instagram to share a picture of their meeting.

  • Nawaz Sharif in London receives first dose of Sinovac in Lahore

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in London for medical treatment, has received first dose of Sinovac vaccine in Lahore as per the data uploaded on National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) portal. As per reports, this false information was entered using Nawaz Sharif’s CNIC at Government Kot Khawaja Saeed Hospital.

    As As per the official information available on NADRA portal, Nawaz Sharif was administered the first dose of Sinovac on Wednesday, September 22 and he is due to receive the second dose next month.  

    The Punjab health department has taken the notice of this fake entry.

    Nawaz has been living in London since November 2019 after he was allowed to leave the country for medical treatment.

  • Fifth-lowest growth rate in South Asia as inflation continues to rise in Pakistan: Asian Development Bank

    Fifth-lowest growth rate in South Asia as inflation continues to rise in Pakistan: Asian Development Bank

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday projected that inflation in Pakistan would remain the highest in the region at 7.5 per cent, and the economy would grow by 4 per cent – the fifth-lowest growth rate among seven South Asian nations, contradicting the government’s claim of lowest prices in the country, reported Shahbaz Rana for The Express Tribune.

    Pakistan’s “economy is expected to continue recovering in the fiscal year 2021-22, with real GDP projected to rise by 4 per cent”, according to the ADB report.

    It was the fifth-lowest economic growth rate in the region as the economic growth rate in the Maldives (15 per cent) and India (7.5 per cent) remain the highest in the region. Bangladesh is projected to grow at 6.8 per cent and Nepal at 4.1 per cent in 2022, according to the ADB.

    The ADB said that the 4 per cent growth rate was contingent on the resumption of structural reforms later in the year in an ongoing programme under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility.

    “The economic outlook is clouded, however, by high uncertainty because it is closely tied to the course of the pandemic in Pakistan and globally.”

    The ADB has also cautioned about a further increase in prices in Pakistan, provided the Pakistan-IMF deal collapses.

    “Risk of inflation higher than forecast derives from any unusual increase in oil prices or from potential currency depreciation in the wake of any early winding down of the ongoing IMF programme,” said the ADB.

  • ‘I love my wife’: Muneeb Butt issues a clarification on viral video, calls out media portals

    ‘I love my wife’: Muneeb Butt issues a clarification on viral video, calls out media portals

    Actor Muneeb Butt has opened up on a viral video clip, which he believes is being presented out of context by media publications.

    The Daldal star can be seen joking about a man’s right of second marriage and how a woman should pamper her spouse to keep him intact.

    Earlier the Baandi actor voiced his opinion on the slap scene showcased in the drama serial Laapata. In the video, husband (Danyal) slaps wife (Falak) and she slaps him back with a warning to break his hands if he’ll think of doing that again.

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  • Azaan Sami Khan hits back at troll for referring to father Adnan Sami as ‘Ghadaar baap’

    Azaan Sami Khan hits back at troll for referring to father Adnan Sami as ‘Ghadaar baap’

    Musician and actor Azaan Sami Khan has responded to a troll for referring to his father as ‘Ghadaar’ under his Instagram post. The Superstar fame composer replied back with a dignified response to the netizen.

    In July 2021, supermodel Sabeeka Imam questioned Azaan’s casting in drama serial Ishq-e-Laa co-starring Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi.

    Sabeeka Imam questions Azaan Sami's casting in Sajal-Yumna starrer despite 'zero acting experience'

    “So it seems like you need zero onscreen acting experience and you could also debut with both the AMAZING Yumna and Sajal,” she wrote.

    “Mujhe bhi itni hi achi LUCK chahiye where I don’t have to earn it or prove myself first & it just gets handed to me on a plate,” she added.

    Earlier actor Muneeb Butt also claimed that he thinks, the Tu singer is a product of nepotism.

    Muneeb Butt thinks that Azaan Sami Khan is a product of Nepotism - The Current

    It is pertinent to mention here that Azaan will make his acting debut alongside Yumna Zaidi and Sajal Aly in Ishq-E-Laa. Directed by Amin Iqbal, the script is penned by the veteran writer, Qaisera Hayat of Alif Allah Aur Insaan fame.

  • T20 World Cup squad meets premier Imran Khan at PM House

    T20 World Cup squad meets premier Imran Khan at PM House

    The national squad for the T20 World Cup met premier Imran Khan at Prime Minister (PM) House.

    The meeting started with the introduction of the national cricket team. PM Khan also gave cricket tips to the players and shared his experience as a sportsman with the players.

    “The path to success is the path of truth and honesty, one way is of honour and the other is of wealth. You have to break the idol of wealth,” advised PM Khan.

    “You have to play for the team and your nation. The eyes of the nation are on you and we want to see you succeed,” said the premier.

    Prime Minister Imran with T20 World Cup squad

    PM Khan reaffirmed that the Pakistani cricket team is extremely talented and the whole world recognises the talent of Pakistan.

    “When you step on the field, play with confidence and a winning spirit, because a team which avoids defeats never really wins,” said PM Khan, adding, “Play aggressively, a team that plays with a defensive approach never wins.”

    The prime minister said, “Be a strong and hard-working team. The entire nation is banking on you.”

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Nida Yasir reveals her two biggest fears in life
    
			
    Nida Yasir reveals her two biggest fears in life
    
			
    Morning show host and actress Nida Yasir revealed her two biggest fears on an episode of Good Morning Pakistan. 
    

    The Nadaaniyaan diva mentioned that her biggest fear is that one day her husband might do second marriage.
    

    She also confessed that her second biggest fear is of becoming fat.
    

    Travel Diaries: Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz Take a Trip To Turkey - Lens
    

    The Kathputli actor also stated her husband Yasir Nawaz’s phobia of heights and shared that once they were supposed to enjoy a hot-air balloon ride in a foreign country but Yasir ditched her on the spot. 
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Mujhe afsos hai, England’s tour not cancelled over security’: British High Commissioner
    
			
    ‘Mujhe afsos hai, England’s tour not cancelled over security’: British High Commissioner
    
			
    British High Commissioner to Pakistan Christian Turner on Tuesday termed Pakistan as a safe country, saying that the England cricket team’s tour was not cancelled over security concerns.
    

    Speaking on ARY News programme, ‘Off The Record’, with Kashif Abbasi, the British High Commissioner dispelled an impression that the tour of the England team was cancelled over security concerns.
    

    Turner assured that the England team would tour Pakistan next year as they only had three matches scheduled for the now-cancelled tour in 2021. “Our players had been playing PSL and other leagues in Pakistan,” he said while once again reiterating that security was not the reason behind the cancellation of the tour.
    

    While appreciating Pakistan cricket team’s recent tour to England, he lauded the national team’s players for being a true and passionate ambassador of the game of cricket.
    

    Earlier, Turner also took to Twitter and released a video in which he expressed his sadness, saying that he is upset that the English board, “which is independent of the British government”, called off men and women’s tour of Pakistan in October.
    

    “The British High Commission supported the tour, did not advise against it on security grounds; and our travel advice for Pakistan has not changed,” he said.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    While talking to Muneeb Farooq, on Geo News‘ programme ‘Capital Talk’, the British High Commissioner said that from day one of his appointment, he is working for building the image of Pakistan and he has also changed the travel advisory for the country. 
    

    “Not only with PCB, but I am also working with the ECB [England and Wales Cricket Board] for this day,” he added.
    

    He also said that this is not the story of people taking Pakistan down or any security issue, it is about the ECB and the players taking decision, and we must all work hard to change those perceptions and return to that day when cricket will return to Pakistan.