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  • Shehzad Roy corrects Anupam Kher over video claim

    Shehzad Roy corrects Anupam Kher over video claim

    Singer and social activist Shehzad Roy corrected Bollywood actor Anupam Kher on Friday over a viral video claim.

    Roy had earlier shared the same video on August 11, which was shared by the Bollywood actor. Kher wrongly claimed that video was from an Indian village; the video is actually from Hunza, Pakistan.

    On Friday, Roy re-tweeted Kher’s post, thanking him for his concern and appreciation for the talent.

    “Thanks for sharing the video I shared a few days back. You say that these talented kids are from Bharat, a humble correction, these kids are in fact from Hunza, Pakistan. I am in touch with them and have sent them all the musical instruments they need,” Teri Soorat singer tweeted.

    Kher responded to Roy’s tweet and admitted he stands corrected.

    “Dear @ShehzadRoy ! I stand corrected my friend. I loved the video. Keep up the great work you are doing with these kids!! Love and prayers always!!”

    Shehzad Roy thanked Anupam Kher and said he will keep him “updated about these lovely group of kids and their music”.

  • Taliban will not let Afghan soil be used against any other country: DG ISPR

    Taliban will not let Afghan soil be used against any other country: DG ISPR

    Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj-Gen Babar Iftikhar on Friday, during a press conference in Rawalpindi, said that the Taliban have said they will not let Afghan soil be used against any other country and “we have to take them at their word”.

    The military spokesperson said Pakistan had already taken the necessary measures to guard the border and ensure security in the country, as the situation in war-torn Afghanistan moves at a rapid pace.

    Maj-Gen Iftikhar elaborated that Pakistan had reached out to Afghanistan on multiple occasions to formalise border mechanisms, as it was felt that was the answer to the instability existing along the Pak-Afghan border.

    “The political and military leadership in Pakistan had the foresight that something like this (Taliban takeover in Afghanistan) could happen. So, despite whatever has happened on that side (Afghanistan), the situation on the Pak-Afghan border is normal and under control.”

    “This does not mean nothing can happen but we are prepared and won’t be caught unaware,” he added.

    Pakistan had apprehensions that the situation would unfold in the way that it did and there could be a “spillover”, which is why it took the steps it did, he elaborated.

    So far, 113 flights — both military and commercial — have landed in Pakistan from Afghanistan, he added.

    “While we were involved in this war on terror during the last two decades, we have had three major escalations on the eastern border. At the peak of this period, there were more than 90 terrorist incidents taking place in a year in Pakistan.”

    “After two decades, we can say we have fought off the menace of terrorism very well with the whole-of-nation approach. All these operations are the epitome of insurmountable spirit and supreme sacrifice of the whole nation’s efforts.”

    Responding to another question, DG ISPR said there was no military-to-military contact with other countries for now. However, reports of India using wild animals to attack and conduct surveillance along the Line of Control (LoC) were “concerning”, he said.

    “I hope the world holds them responsible for stooping so low. We are aware of those surveillance means and taking our measures to counter that.”

    Replying to another question, he said that while there was “always a fear of a civil war” taking place in Afghanistan, the situation is volatile and nothing can be said about it as of now.

    “However, right now, there is no civil war in Afghanistan,” he said.

    He said that Pakistan is “hoping for the best” in terms of normalisation of the situation in Afghanistan but would not like to “speculate anything”.

  • ‘We will hunt you down and make you pay’: Biden reacts to 85 killed in Kabul blasts

    ‘We will hunt you down and make you pay’: Biden reacts to 85 killed in Kabul blasts

    Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans at Kabul’s airport, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror for those fleeing the Taliban takeover.

    At least 85 people were killed and dozens of others were wounded in the blasts on Thursday.

    Among the dead were 72 civilians and 13 United States (US) service members.

    One of the bombers struck Afghans standing knee-deep in a wastewater canal, throwing bodies into the fetid water.

    The second blast was at or near Baron Hotel, where many people, including Afghans, Britons, and Americans, were told to gather in recent days before heading to the airport for evacuation.

    The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL /ISIS) group, has claimed responsibility for the attack, the group’s Amaq News Agency said on its Telegram channel.

    US President Joe Biden vowed to retaliate against Thursday’s attack in Kabul, saying that he will hunt down those responsible and make them pay.

    Biden confirmed in a speech from the White House that the bombings were carried out by the Islamic State in Khorasan Province, ISKP (ISIS-K), ISIL’s affiliate in Afghanistan.

    “To those who carried out this attack, as well as anyone who wishes America harm, know this: We will not forgive; we will not forget,” Biden said.

    “We will hunt you down and make you pay. I will defend our interests in our people with every measure at my command.”

    Biden added that the US will continue the evacuations of American citizens and US allies despite the attack. “We will not be deterred by terrorists; we will not let them stop our mission. We will continue the evacuations,” he said.

  • Video: Nadia Hussain makes blasting revelations about Mehwish, Hania and Humayun’s botox-fillers

    Model and actor Nadia Hussain is known for her blunt nature, she recently grabbed headlines for her statement on gender roles in marriage. In the same interview the Jalan star made some startling revelations on celebrities and politicians, in context to the surgical treatment they have had to look better or younger.

    The Ladies Park diva commented on Mehwish Hayat and Hania Aamir’s fillers.

    She advised superstar Humayun Saeed to cut down on his fillers consumption.

    Nadia concluded by suggesting Prime Minister Imran Khan to get a skin tightening treatment.

    She also gave tips to Ayeza Khan, Maya Ali and Aima Baig on cosmetic treatments that they should get.

  • Olympian Neeraj Chopra disappointed with ‘vested interest’ of Indian Media

    Olympian Neeraj Chopra disappointed with ‘vested interest’ of Indian Media

    Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has come out in defence of his fellow javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem saying that there was nothing wrong in what Nadeem did on the field.

    He slammed netizens and Indian media for spreading propaganda.

    Chopra tweeted a video with the caption:”I would request everyone to please not use me and my comments as a medium to further your vested interests and propaganda. Sports teaches us to be together and united. I’m extremely disappointed to see some of the reactions from the public on my recent comments.”

    In the video, Neeraj says, “I want to say that one issue has come up about something I said in an interview; that I took the javelin from Arshad Nadeem, the Pakistani javelin thrower. So, a huge controversy is being created around this statement.

    “It’s a very simple thing. We (javelin throwers) keep our personal javelins at the field and everyone and anyone can use that javelin. It is a rule. So, there’s nothing wrong in it. He was just preparing for his throw with that javelin and then I asked for the javelin back.

    “So it is not such a big thing, and I am very sad that some people are using my name to create a big issue about it. I request you to not do it. Sports teaches all of us to walk together.”

    Neeraj also requested people not to use his name as a medium to further their vested interests and propagandas. “I would request everyone to please not use me and my comments as a medium to further your vested interests and propaganda. Sports teaches us to be together and united. I’m extremely disappointed to see some of the reactions from the public on my recent comments.”

    “All of us javelin throwers share a lot of love. We all have good conversations. So please refrain from saying things that will hurt us,” Neeraj concluded.

    The 23-year-old athlete is the first Gold medal winner after the 2008 Beijing Olympics for India. Abhinav Bindra was the last person to win a Gold medal for India, while Arshad stood fifth in the contest.

  • Ehsan Mani resigns, Ramiz Raja will reportedly be the new PCB Chairman

    Ehsan Mani resigns, Ramiz Raja will reportedly be the new PCB Chairman

    Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ehsan Mani has resigned from the post according to reports and the new Chairman will be former cricketer Ramiz Raja.

    As per reports, Mani has told Prime Minister and PCB Patron-in-chief Imran Khan to appoint someone else as he cannot work anymore.

    It must be noted that PM Khan was satisfied with Mani’s performance and insisted that he continues as chairman. They both met for two consecutive days — Monday and Tuesday.

    Ramiz also met the premier on Monday where the two former cricketers discussed the possible candidate for chairmanship and options to improve Pakistan’s cricket.

    As per latest updates, Raja has been given an important post, but there is no official announcement from the board or Raja yet.

  • PTI presents three years’ performance charter

    PTI presents three years’ performance charter

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) released the party’s performance since it came into power three years ago. The party under its manifesto of ‘Justice, humanity, and selflessness’ claims to have served the people of Pakistan.

    Diplomacy:

    From prioritising economic diplomacy to highlighting Kashmir’s cause on all international forums, Pakistan witnessed an increase in its global and regional relevance in the past three years.

    PTI in its past three years has been countering Islamophobia. The party has been a long-term facilitator of the peace process in Afghanistan.

    The party claims to be aggressively active in exposing the Hindutva Agenda.

    Ehsaas programme:

    The Ehsaas programme has emerged as the largest social protection programme in history by benefiting almost half of the country’s population. ‘Ehsaas Emergency Cash’ has been declared as the third largest social protection programme in the world.

    The World Bank has listed the Ehsaas Emergency Cash programme among the top four social protection interventions globally in terms of the number of people covered. The programme distributed cash among 15 million underprivileged families after they suffered financially due to Covid-19 related lockdowns.

    Education:

    As per PTI’s claims, the government has done revolutionary initiatives for the education sector.

    A uniform education system has been introduced in the country under the Prime Minister’s auspices. The Single National Curriculum (SNC) has been approved and made functional in the country for students from Grade 1 through 5. One system of Education for all, in terms of curriculum, medium of instruction, and a common platform of assessment so that all children have fair and equal opportunities when it comes to receiving a high-quality education.

    Climate Change:

    In the climate change battle, Pakistan has emerged as an inspiration to the world over the course of the last three years. Pakistan has devised peculiar strategies to deal with environmental challenges.

    Under the supervision of the Ministry of Climate Change, the PTI government has been devoted to protecting the environment. From working on ‘Pakistan Clean Air Program’ to ‘Sustainable Forest Management’, PTI praised itself for the work it has done in this department.

    Pakistan launched a number of initiatives including a landmark “10-Billion Tree Tsunami” project that earned global acclaim.

    Reformation:

    Completing its three years in power, PTI claims to have done tremendous work for the restoration of green belts of ICT, Anti-Encroachment Drive, enhanced capacity of Panah Gahs, online token tax payment, and claim that they are some of the major achievements of the Interior Ministry.

    Digital Pakistan:

    Taking credit for the digital transformation of state media project, initiated by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, in view of the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan for a Digital Pakistan, PTI states to have done landmark work towards the digitalisation and modernisation of state media.

    Electoral reforms:

    Electoral reforms, electronic voting, and the voting process for overseas Pakistanis have been major projects spearheaded by PTI. The party has successfully launched electronic voting to aid the process of having smooth and transparent elections.

    To promote transparency and prevent fraud in the elections, the government has developed a model of the electronic voting machine and submitted it for testing.

    The government states that it has done historic work to address the problems of overseas Pakistanis.

    Covid-19:

    Shining through its three years, PTI’s Ministry of Science and Technology helped manufacturing of agricultural and police drones, locally manufactured ventilators, PPAs, sanitisers, diagnostic kits, and biomedical equipment for Covid-19 protection.

    National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) led by Federal Planning Minister Asad Umar did a commendable job combating the deadly virus. Covid-19 exposed the terrible state of the health sector but NCOC managed to prop up systems on a war-footing to cope with the emergency.

  • Areeba, Mathira shun Bilal Maqsood for slamming Junaid Safdar’s wedding, Ghana supports him

    Areeba, Mathira shun Bilal Maqsood for slamming Junaid Safdar’s wedding, Ghana supports him

    PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, and Captain Muhammad Safdar Awan’s son Junaid Safdar married Ayesha Saif Khan in London on Sunday in a lavish ceremony. The duo tied the knot at The Lanesborough, a 5-star hotel in Knightsbridge.

    Although they hired a professional singer, Navin Kundra, who enthralled the audience with his songs, he asked Junaid to sing a song.

    Junaid impressed the guests with his singing skills, especially his wife Ayesha by crooning the chartbuster song, Kya Hua Tera Waada from the hit Bollywood film Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi starring Rishi Kapoor.

    Singer Bilal Maqsood was quick to comment on social media that the decoration at Junaid Safdar’s wedding is from his tax money.

    Taking to Instagram stories, the Dhaani singer wrote: “Some of the flowers in the background might be from my tax money. But I have to give this guy full marks for his singing.”

    Female stars, Areeba Habib and Mathira were quick to condemn this statement citing that it’s a moment of happiness for Junaid’s family and it shouldn’t be dampened.

    They also appreciated his singing skills with multiple comments.

    Sun Yaara star Ghana Ali supported Bilal amidst the backlash and mentioned that ‘usko sub jaiz hai’.

  • Hina Altaf defends husband Aagha Ali amidst public backlash, pens an extensive note

    Hina Altaf defends husband Aagha Ali amidst public backlash, pens an extensive note

    A-list actor and Aagha Ali’s wife, Hina Altaf took to Instagram to clarify that the statement had been misreported by various publications. “He said ‘most of the girls I met in my life were fake’, ” she posted on her Instagram stories.

    “He never used the words ‘women in the industry’. These are entirely two different statements that hold different meanings,” the Dour star wrote.

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    In his interview with Urdu News, the actor was asked why he chose fellow actor Hina Altaf as his life partner. “I met a lot of women while working, I made friends with a few but many of them were very artificial,” he had said. “I mean, they weren’t what they presented themselves to be. While working with Hina I realised she’s a very real person and didn’t have those fake traits. She speaks the truth and minds her own business.”

    Soon after the interview, the Mere Meherbaan star received backlash as many netizens commented under various media outlet’s posts that he indirectly slammed his ex flame Sarah Khan.

    He also took to his Instagram and called out publications for not reconfirming the factual statement from him.

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  • ‘I am disappointed, sad’: Aagha Ali slams publications for twisting his words

    ‘I am disappointed, sad’: Aagha Ali slams publications for twisting his words

    Actor Aagha Ali has slammed local publications for twisting his words in context to a statement that he made about the women with whom he has worked with in the entertainment industry in a recent interview.

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    Taking to Instagram stories, Mere Meherbaan star wrote: “Really sad to see how your words can be twisted to sound so negative just so these media pages can get some attention and likes,” Ali wrote on his Instagram Stories. “I’m so disappointed. I will soon address all the nonsense these pages are posting and will take legal action if required. Till then believe in ‘what you see me saying’ rather than what you read.”

    “Sadly the journalism I see nowadays is just irresponsible,” he continued. “They don’t care how the person they are writing about would feel about it. No one reconfirmed my statement!”

    In his interview with Urdu News, the actor was asked that why has he chose former co-star Hina Altaf as his life partner. “I met a lot of women while working, I made friends with a few but many of them were very artificial,” he had said. “I mean, they weren’t what they presented themselves to be. While working with Hina I realised she’s a very real person and didn’t have those fake traits. She speaks the truth and minds her own business.”