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  • Journalists Amir Mir and Imran Shafqat ‘arrested’ by FIA

    Journalists Amir Mir and Imran Shafqat ‘arrested’ by FIA

    Senior journalists Amir Mir and Imran Shafqat went missing on Saturday morning from Lahore.

    Hamid took to Twitter and confirmed the news. “Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crimes Wing Lahore kidnapped journalist Amir Mir in Lahore this morning.”

    “We came to know about his location after 5 hours. FIA snatched his [Amir Mir’s] phone and laptop,” read the tweet. Amir Mir is Hamid Mir’s brother.

    Hamid Mir also wrote about the disappearance of Imran Shafqat, stating that FIA arrested him as well.

    Meanwhile, Imran Shafqat was arrested from his house by use of force. As per reports, around10 people, both men, and women barged into his residence, raided his place, and took him away.

    Talking to BBC, Imran Shafqat’s sister Anum Noor said, “The bell rang at our house in Mughalpura area of Lahore at 12:30pm today. My brother Imran Shafqat opened the door after which 10 people entered our house.”

    Anum Noor said eight of the 10 people were without uniforms and two were wearing “white uniforms”.

    “They said we came from the FIA. Didn’t say more than that. Neither did they show an arrest warrant,” added Noor.

    “They dragged my brother out of the house,” said Noor Anum.

    Journalist Shahid Aslam confirmed that both Amir Mir and Imran Shafqat are in the custody of FIA.

    Director FIA Cyber Crimes Wing Lahore, DIG Babar Bakht is supervising the investigation, as per Shahid Aslam.

    Reportedly Imran Shafqat is accused of doing a Vlog against the “First Lady” whereas the reasons to arrest Amir Mir are still unknown.

    Some say Amir Mir has been arrested for a news story that ran on his YouTube channel, Googly News.

    Twitter reacted to the alleged abduction of both Imran Shafqat and Amir Mir.

    Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) tweeted, “We demand safe return and an immediate inquiry into the circumstances of his disappearance.”

     Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto strongly condemned the arrest of journalists Amir Mir and Imran Shafqat and demanded their release.

    Journalist Raza Rumi tweeted, “I have spent about 18 summers of my life in England. I have seen the British media, they are very open and free. But the Pakistan media, in my opinion, is freer than the British media: PM Imran Khan.”

    Journalist Asma Shirazi questions, “When will the disappearance of journalists stop?”

    Journalist Zebunnia Burki tweeted, ” I’d say unbelievable, but it’s really not.”

  • ‘Yeh kaisi maa banay gi? It’s a propaganda’: Shahroz Sabzwari on feminism

    ‘Yeh kaisi maa banay gi? It’s a propaganda’: Shahroz Sabzwari on feminism

    Actor Shahroz Sabzwari is on an interview giving spree post Sadaf Kanwal’s gendered statement received public backlash. The Nand actor slamed Aurat March and the slogan ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi’.

    Talking on 92 News he said, that feminism a propaganda under the disguise of a ‘strong woman’.

    “What kind of mothers will they become? How will they be able to build a nation,” he questioned.

    The Chain Aye Na star recently reacted to the public’s backlash in another interview with a local media channel by stating that the criticism is only from a 10% segment of the society whereas the vast majority is ‘supporting Sadaf’s statement.’. The Dilruba star questioned the fellow panelist by asking her if she thinks that Vulgarity has become the primary motive of feminism.

    Earlier the Hassad star took to his Instagram stories to express his gratitude on not being a Liberal. He even tagged his wife Sadaf in the post.

    On the work front, Shahroz was last seen in ARY’s telefilm Mr and Mrs Chooza.

  • Sara Ali Khan reveals the reason behind Saif and Amrita’s divorce

    Sara Ali Khan reveals the reason behind Saif and Amrita’s divorce

    Sara Ali Khan recently appeared on Voot‘s chat show, where the Judwaa 2 actress revealed the reason of her parents’, Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s divorce. She stated on the show that her parents weren’t happy together and hence decided to part ways.

    The Kedarnath star stated, “It’s very simple. If you see there are two options, either live in the same house where no one is happy or live separately, where everyone is happy with their own lives and you also get a different kind of love and warmth every time you meet.”

    She continued talking about her relationship with them, saying: “I live with my mother. She’s my best friend and means everything to me. I have a father too who is always available on the phone and I can meet him whenever I want. I don’t think they were happy together ultimately, so I guess separating was the best decision at that time.”

    “They both are happy in their own world and lives, because of that their kids are happy too. All of us are much happier than we would have been for sure. So, everything happens for a reason,” added the Simmba star.

    Saif and Amrita tied the knot in 1991 and officially parted ways in 2004. The ex-flames have two children together Sara and Ibrahim.

    On the work front, Sara will be seen next in Anand L Rai’s Atrangi Re opposite Akshay Kumar.

  • Sarah Khan slams troll for referring to her baby as ‘Najaiz Aulaad’

    Sarah Khan slams troll for referring to her baby as ‘Najaiz Aulaad’

    In the age of social media, the communication barriers between a celebrity and a fan have reduced significantly. Apart from fans even naysayers can comment on celebrity’s posts. There has been an increase in the cyber trolling over the last few years especially in regards to popular personalities.

    Recently the Raqs-e-Bismil star posted her pictures in which she was flaunting her baby bump. A netizen posted a mean remark to which Sarah gave a befitting reply,

    Falak Shabir and Sarah recently went shopping for their baby that’s due later this year, in Karachi. The Zindagi duo captured this special moment in a video which the Roag singer posted on his Instagram story.

    Read More: Video: Sarah Khan, Falak Shabir spotted buying luxury clothes for their baby

    The Sabaat diva revealed recently that she got to know about her pregnancy amidst Laapata‘s shooting spell.

  • ‘Nigeria chota ghareeb sa mulk’, Twitterati reacts to Faisal Vawda’s comment

    ‘Nigeria chota ghareeb sa mulk’, Twitterati reacts to Faisal Vawda’s comment

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Vawda, on live television, called Nigeria a ‘chota ghareeb sa mulk’ [a small poor country].

    Twitterati immediately started drawing comparisons between Pakistan and Nigeria, trying to school the senator with facts.

    A Twitter user wrote, “Imagine the embarrassment for the Foreign Office (FO) if the Nigerian Ambassador lodges a formal protest with them tomorrow.”

    https://twitter.com/BuffetKh0r/status/1423321667292602369

    Sports journalist Faizan Lakhani reacted to the comments by posting a video of Prime Minister Imran Khan face-palming himself.

    Journalist Shiraz Hassan wrote, “I don’t know in what context he said that but we know that Nigeria has already won two medals in #Tokyo2020 – both by women athletes.”

    Another Twitter user wrote, “Pakistan 2020 GDP: $263.6B, Nigeria 2020 GDP: $432B. How Mr. Vawda came to the conclusion that Nigeria is ‘small and poor’ really escapes me.”

  • British authorities turn down Nawaz Sharif’s request for extension of visit visa

    British authorities turn down Nawaz Sharif’s request for extension of visit visa

    Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo, Nawaz Sharif’s request for an extension in his visit visa has been turned down by British authorities, reported Geo News.

    Nawaz’s six-month visit visa has expired, after which he had put in a request with the United Kingdom (UK) Home Office to grant him an extension on health grounds.

    The request, however, was denied by the immigration department.

    PML-N leader has two ways to go about this recent development in relevance to his stay: to appeal the decision with the department, and in the event, it is turned down, he can approach British courts.

    Meanwhile, Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed said, “Nawaz cannot travel anywhere with his expired Pakistani passport.”

    Rasheed further added that Nawaz’s visa had expired on February 16 and that he is “no longer a citizen of Pakistan”.

    PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb took to Twitter and tweeted that the British home department in their response has stated that Nawaz can appeal the decision with an immigration tribunal.

    She said Nawaz’s lawyers had therefore filed an appeal with the tribunal, his medical records will be included in it as well.

    “Nawaz Sharif can legally reside in Britain until the decision,” she said.

    The PML-N spokesperson while talking to Geo News said that Nawaz “has not and will never seek political asylum”.

    “These people [government] have nothing better than to do than to speak lies about Nawaz Sharif every day,” she said.

  • ‘Not a software update, a special chip has been inserted’: Faisal Vawda on Tareen group’s split

    ‘Not a software update, a special chip has been inserted’: Faisal Vawda on Tareen group’s split

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Vawda, while taking at a jibe at the recent split in the Pro-Tareen group, took to Twitter and tweeted, “This is not a software update, but a special chip has been created and inserted to a specific section.”

    https://twitter.com/FaisalVawdaPTI/status/1423224794116509698

    Faisal also hit upon PTI MNA Raja Riaz, who is also a member of the PTI faction saying, “Another such chip is ready for Raja Ji [Raja Riaz] as well. It just needs to be installed.”

    Faisal’s comment’s come as a reply to PTI’s MNA Amir Dogar, who while speaking on Geo News programme, ‘Capital Talk’ said that there has been a “group-wide software update” and that Nazir Chohan has “found his way back”.

    Yesterday, Punjab MPA Nazir Chohan, a loyalist of PTI stalwart Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT), quit Tareen’s PTI faction, saying “Jahangir Tareen used him.”

    Earlier in May,  Faisal Vawda downplayed the significance of the leaders who supported JKT, saying they can be handled by a station house officer (SHO) alone.

    Faisal Vawda criticised Jahangir Tareen on a talk show on ARY News, ‘Off The Record’, saying, “There is no doubt that Jahangir Khan Tareen is an intelligent and successful person. But he is not Imran Khan, for sure.”

  • Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir: Pakistan highlights Indian oppression in IOK

    Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir: Pakistan highlights Indian oppression in IOK

    Pakistan is observing Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir today to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir, as August 5 marks two years of Indian Occupied Kashmir’s (IOK) military siege by the Modi regime in India.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a series of tweets, said: “Today marks two years since India’s unilateral and illegal actions of 5 Aug 2019 in IIOJK. In these two years, the world has witnessed unprecedented oppression in IIOJK (Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir) by Indian Occupation forces. It is also witnessing Indian efforts to force demographic change and destroy Kashmiri identity.”

    PM Khan further said that the government and the people of Pakistan salute their Kashmiri brothers and sisters for their “sacrifices in their determined & legitimate struggle” for their inalienable rights.

    The Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR), the military’s media wing, quoted Cheif of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa as saying that the “continuation of an inhuman military siege, machinations to bring demographic changes and gross violations of human rights and international laws are perpetuating humanitarian and security crises in IIOJ&K” that imperil regional security.

    Speaking to a rally arranged to salute the bravery and courage of Kashmiri brothers and sisters in Islamabad, President Arif Alvi said no Pakistani will rest until occupied Kashmir, under Indian military siege is liberated. 

    “Pakistan will liberate occupied Kashmir,” he said. “Let me warn India that Pakistan is a strong nation.”

    President Arif Alvi addressing a rally in Islamabad. -Radio Pakistan

    Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan will continue to support oppressed Kashmiris. 

    Events have been arranged in order to call out India’s unilateral, illegal actions against the Kashmiri people. Solidarity walks of one mile have been planned in all the main cities, including the federal capital. 

     A one-minute silence was observed across the country while traffic was also halted for a minute, and sirens were sounded.

    Two years ago, on August 5, 2019, the Narendra Modi government revoked the special status of the people of Kasmir. The Indian government rushed through a presidential decree and abolished Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which gave a measure of autonomy to the Muslim-majority Occupied Kashmir.

  • Hindu temple vandalised in Rahim Yar Khan

    Hindu temple vandalised in Rahim Yar Khan

    A video clip of a mob attacking a Hindu temple in Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) is doing the rounds on social media. People are urging Prime Minister Imran Khan to take action against the mob.

    Hundreds of people reportedly vandalised a Hindu temple in Bhong town and blocked the Sukkur-Multan Motorway (M-5) after a nine-year-old Hindu boy, who allegedly urinated in a local seminary, was granted bail by a local court on Wednesday.

    Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill, said in a tweet that the PM Office had taken notice of the sad and unfortunate incident.

    He said that the prime minister had directed the district administration to probe the matter and take strict action against the culprits.

    Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed has also taken notice of the attack on the Hindu temple in Rahim Yar Khan and has set a hearing in relevance to the matter tomorrow.

    Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari tweeted, “The act was a violation of the Constitution and the basic human rights of Pakistanis. Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) is in touch with RYK police since yesterday to ensure action against perpetrators – got a report – following up – our Parl Secy going to visit today.”

    There are reports of some old monetary dispute between Hindu and Muslim groups in the area, which was stated to be the actual cause of the unrest.

    A small town close to the River Indus and Sindh-Punjab border, Bhong houses a number of gold traders who originally hail from Ghotki and Dehrki (Sindh).

  • Sajal Aly reveals her favourite scene from Ahad’s ‘Ehad-e-Wafa’

    Sajal Aly reveals her favourite scene from Ahad’s ‘Ehad-e-Wafa’

    Drama serial Ehad-e-Wafa is amongst the biggest television blockbusters of recent times. Featuring A-list stars like Ahad Raza Mir, Osman Khalid Butt, Wahaj Ali, Ahmad Ali Akbar, Zara Noor Abbas and Alizeh Shah, it was based on the lives of four friends with a military backdrop.

    Superstar Sajal Aly took to her Instagram stories to reveal her favourite scene from the drama, she added that this scene is amongst her favourites from local television ventures.

    The scene features actor Ahmad Ali Akbar, his character informs his parents that he has passed his CSS exams.

    The Yeh Dil Mera star has previously worked with Ahmad in Mera Yaar Miladay.

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    The Mom diva was last seen in Atif Aslam’s song Rafta Rafta.