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  • Old video of KRQ asking women to kidnap him to show equality has internet in fits

    Old video of KRQ asking women to kidnap him to show equality has internet in fits

     
    An old video of controversial writer Khalil-Ur-Rehman has gone viral on social media after he was abducted and held for ransom by a woman.

    In the video, he talks about equality, challenging women to abduct a man and assault him.

    Qamar said, “I’ve never heard of a case where five girls together kidnapped a man. So, if you want to achieve equality, then do it and show us.”
    The host asked, “Alright, how about you kidnap someone?”
    Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar responded, “Kidnap me, then I’ll find out if you’re really achieving equality.”

    Qamar has lodged an FIR stating that a woman named Amna contacted him, inviting him to her home late in the night to “discuss a drama project.” When he arrived, armed men assaulted him and held him for ransom.

     Social media is abuzz with reactions to the news, and many could not resist taking a dig at Qamar’s earlier statement. Here are some of the funniest reactions:

  • Elon Musk congratulates Modi for most followers; social media says he’s wrong

    Elon Musk congratulates Modi for most followers; social media says he’s wrong

    Elon Musk, the controversial CEO of Tesla and social networking site X (formerly known as Twitter), recently congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the most followed world leader.

    Modi has 100.2 million followers on X, which are far less than Musk himself, who has 190.2 million.

    While Modi’s followers along with Indian Media celebrated the tweet as an honour, many netizens reminded Musk of Barack Obama, former American President, who is far ahead of Modi with his 131.7 million followers on X.

    National President of Indian Youth Congress, Srinivas tagged Elon Musk and wrote, “Is Barack Obama from another planet?”

  • Govt determined to ban X, a threat to ‘national security’

    Govt determined to ban X, a threat to ‘national security’

    The federal Interior Ministry has categorically stated that X (formerly Twitter) cannot be restored due to “national security” reasons, keeping it suspended indefinitely.

    The ministry said in a written response submitted to the Sindh High Court that there was content on the social media platform that targeted national institutions, which undermined the national security of Pakistan.

    It has also doubled down in its defence of banning the social media platform saying, “The job of the Ministry of Interior is to protect the rights of the people of Pakistan.”

    According to the ministry, the ban on X does not violate Article 19 of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and expression.

  • Twitter going to war over Fawad’s Bollywood project

    Twitter going to war over Fawad’s Bollywood project

    Fawad Khan, the acclaimed Pakistani actor, is rarely involved in controversies but recently became the center of one following the recent announcement of his return to Bollywood after an eight-year hiatus.

    Known for his roles in films like Khoobsurat and Kapoor & Sons, Khan’s decision to work alongside actress Vaani Kapoor has sparked heated discussions across social media platforms.

    The news of Khan’s comeback, first reported yesterday, has drawn a barrage of reactions, with many expressing disappointment and frustration. Critics on Twitter and other forums have voiced concerns over Khan’s choice to resume his Bollywood career, citing ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan as a backdrop to their discontent. While many Indians are thrilled about his return, Pakistanis have been more critical, leading to mixed reactions overall.

    Writer Sadaf Haider shared her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) about Fawad Khan’s Bollywood comeback. She wrote:

    “Fawad Khan: I love him, I hate him, I love him, I hate him. He has everything except Humayun’s confidence. But Fawad, I always fail at hating you. Okay, go ahead and work with a C-grader. We’ll endure it – we have no choice.”

    Here are more tweets below:

  • Ali Abbas wants 18+ age limit, ID verification for social media

    Ali Abbas wants 18+ age limit, ID verification for social media

    Pakistan is going through huge regulations, with Twitter/X banned by the government and talks of a firewall underway in the country. 
    Recently, actor Ali Abbas appeared as a guest on the ‘FHM Podcast’ where he talked about the urgent need for regulations on social media.
    Ali Abbas said, “There should be an age limit of 18 years enforced and monitored, with users required to verify their identity using an ID card or passport before opening an account. The younger generation is losing their way, influenced by inappropriate content they encounter online.”

  • Shehzad Roy urges government to reverse sales tax on books

    Shehzad Roy urges government to reverse sales tax on books

    Singer and social activist Shehzad Royal has requested the government to undo the book sales tax it has recently imposed, and restore teacher salary rebates.

    Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the singer said that he also requested the Prime Minister and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to reinstate the 25 percent tax rebate for teachers.
    Shehzad Roy tweeted, “I have spoken with the Prime Minister @CMShehbaz & planning Minister Ahsan iqbal @betterpakistan sahab & requested to reverse the 10 percent sales tax on books and reinstate the 25 percent tax rebate for teachers. They both reassured me that they will reconsider this decision with a favorable outcome.”

    The federal government, through the Finance Bill 2024, removed tax rebates for full-time teachers and researchers which created panic in the education sector. The proposal was aimed at teachers at both private and public education institutions.
    The Finance Bill proposes a 10 percent sales tax on books, with the condition that any refund of excess input tax would not be allowed. When the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants Pakistan to tax stationery products, which include books, pens, paper, sticky notes, and similar material, it is uncertain if the government would remove this tax rate.

  • Ahsan Iqbal was imprisoned in the same cell as Imran Khan

    Ahsan Iqbal was imprisoned in the same cell as Imran Khan

    An interesting revelation popped up on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday night when journalist Shama Junejo posted an old image of Federal Minister of Planning & Development Ahsan Iqbal behind bars with the caption, “Neither did he cry, nor was he afraid. Ahsan Iqbal also stayed in the same jail and cell but see the satisfaction.”

    Ahsan was imprisoned by the Imran Khan-led PTI govt in cases that he was later cleared off.

    A user commented under the post, “This is not a jail or a cell, it is a reference to the police station. No one in this outfit is jailed, but the politicians get ready from home and go out to protest and call the policeman to arrest them quickly so that the photo session can be done and they don’t have to endure too much heat and cold on the streets. This photo is also from that time. Get your record straight.”

    However, the senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader himself quoted the reply on Friday morning and said, “This is the same cell of Adiala Jail in which the captain [Imran Khan] is currently residing.”

    The cell looks very different from what it is today. While it is now equipped with an air cooler, racks and a table plus chair for Imran Khan, it looks like a dark and empty cell when Ahsan Iqbal was incarcerated there.

  • My 9:00 pm news is my Nikkah: News anchor Junaid Zafar’s hilarious marriage announcement

    My 9:00 pm news is my Nikkah: News anchor Junaid Zafar’s hilarious marriage announcement

    News anchor and marathon runner Muhammad Junaid, one of the most recognizable faces on prime time television, got nikkahfied to Aamina.

    Junaid Zafar has been associated with Geo News since many years, one of the channel’s most recognizable faces.
    He shared the news on his X (Twitter) handle, posting the pictures with the caption, “My today’s 9:00 pm news is that I had my Nikkah. Alhamdulillah” Muhammad Junaid and his wife Aamina’s families have shared some lovely moments from their close nikkah ceremony.

    Here the pictures:

  • Pakistani news channel’s hilarious mistake skewered on social media

    Pakistani news channel’s hilarious mistake skewered on social media

    Private news channel GTV made a hilarious mistake as they shared a tweet as a statement from a Hezbollah leader’s son; whereas the tweet was actually from a common netizen on Twitter.

    GTV mistook netizen Hadi Nasrallah as the son of Hezbollah leader Syed Hassan Narallah and this has unleashed a laughing riot on Twitter.

    It was even retweeted by Indians.

    Azeem Sabzwari tweeted the video to which Hadi replied, “Making my dad proud all the way to Pakistan.”

    People quipped if he really is the son and he jokingly replied, “I mean…no point to hide it now.”

  • Reham Khan, husband Mirza Bilal have cutest disagreement on Twitter

    Reham Khan, husband Mirza Bilal have cutest disagreement on Twitter

    British-Pakistani journalist Reham Khan had the cutest disagreement on Twitter with her husband Mirza Bilal.
    Reham posted a picture on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption “Guess who”.

    In the picture it was written, “Whose mood improves with a book, a poem , a song or cup of coffee is not defeated by anyone: even life loses with her.”
    Reham asked her followers to guess who the message was about, hinting at her husband, Bilal. This led to a fun chat between the couple.

    In response to Reham’s post, her husband joked, “Hamara mood tou baghair poem k hi theek ho jata hei”, to which Reham jokingly asked, “What about the cigarette & gym?? Coffee bhi non stop”

    Mirza Bilal replied, “Have to quit cigarettes. Twitter waley koi techniques bataein.”
    Reham recommended self hypnosis. “The gums & patches can help some but it’s me only will power.”
    Their conversation wasn’t just fun; it also sparked discussion on quitting smoking and the value of willpower.
    Reham Khan and Mizra Bilal’s lighthearted conversation highlighted the transition to a healthy lifestyle while also providing us with a glimpse inside their life.