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  • Petrol price to be raised Rs1.71 per litre on Aug 1

    Petrol price to be raised Rs1.71 per litre on Aug 1

    Prime Minister Imran Khan’s aide on political communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill, announced that the government has raised the price of petrol by Rs1.71 per litre, starting August 1.

    According to Gill, the decision was made as per the recommendation of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). Petrol will consequently cost Rs119.80 per litre.

    Gill said that it was decided that the rate of high-speed diesel be kept constant, as a hike in this commodity impacts the “common man and farmers more”. Thus, diesel will continue to be priced at Rs117.53 per litre.

    Similarly, no change has been made to the price of light diesel oil.

    Meanwhile, Kerosene, starting August 1, will cost Rs0.35 dearer, at Rs85.75 per litre.

    It was rumoured that OGRA recommended a Rs1.71 per litre increase in the price of petrol and a Rs2.27 per litre increase in the price of diesel.

    Gill asked the nation to “bear in mind” that the majority of the 27 countries that have petrol prices lower than the rate in Pakistan are “self-sufficient in petroleum products”.

    “At this time, the government is collecting a nearly zero per cent tax on petroleum products,” Gill said, adding: “Right now, the whole world is in the grip of inflation due to corona.”

  • ‘Ready with my boat’: President Alvi eager to save Islamabad after floods

    ‘Ready with my boat’: President Alvi eager to save Islamabad after floods

    After the heavy downpour in the capital leading to urban flooding, President Arif Alvi extended his concern for the people of Islamabad.

    Taking to Twitter, Alvi tweeted, “I am confident that Islamabad’s administration are doing their job well but if need be, I am ready with my boat.”

    He was responding to a tweet where Alvi can be seen rowing a boat in Karachi in 2017 when he was an MNA.

    Twitterati extended support to the president.

    A Twitter user wrote, “He is following the steps of Ex-Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab.

    Our President is also a ‘memer’.

    Following two deaths and widespread flooding in the federal capital, Islamabad Commissioner Amir Ahmed has ordered a probe in this regard.

    Meanwhile, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) said all officers and employees have been asked to remain on high alert for the next week in light of the heavy downpour.

  • Yumna Zaidi trends on twitter for her superlative performance in the finale episode of DNUTN

    Yumna Zaidi trends on twitter for her superlative performance in the finale episode of DNUTN

    Star actress Yumna Zaidi trended on Twitter for her impressive performance in the finale episode of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi.

    Featuring Yumna Zaidi, Yasra Rizvi, Wahaj Ali, Nadia Afgan, Naumaan Ijaz, Samiya Mumtaz, and Omair Rana in the lead, Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi is a harrowing tale of child abuse and human trafficking in Pakistan. Although drama is critically acclaimed, it’s television ratings are considerably low.

    Directed by Kashif Nisar, the script is written by Amna Mufti of Jahez fame.

    Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi: Yumna Zaidi and Wahaj Ali's Performance Will Give You Goosebumps! - TV - HIP

    Apart from the Pyar Ke Sadqay star’s performance, her chemistry with co-star Wahaj Ali was also appreciated.

    Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahin Episode 2: Yumna Zaidi and Omair Rana Share Crackling Chemistry! | The Brown Identity

    She played a challenging character of a sex worker in the play and even enacted scenes where she had to emote as a drug addict.

    Why Yumna Zaidi's 'Dil Na Umeed Tou Nahi' Not Airing On TV? - Lens

    On the work front, Yumna will be seen next in Ishq-e-Laa opposite Azaan Sami Khan and Sajal Aly.

  • ‘You have your ex to blame’: Maryam Nawaz responds to Jemima

    ‘You have your ex to blame’: Maryam Nawaz responds to Jemima

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz responded to Jemima Goldsmith’s tweet where she called out Maryam for her anti-semitic comments regarding her sons.

    “I have absolutely no interest in you [Jemima], your sons, or your personal lives.”

    “I [Maryam] have better things to do and say, but if your ex [Imran Khan] drags in families of others out of spite, others will have nastier things to say,” responded Maryam Nawaz.

    She further wrote, “You have only your ex to blame.”

    Jemima Khan on Tuesday had lashed out against Maryam Nawaz for saying that her [Jemima’s] children were “being raised in the lap of the Jews”. She said that she left Pakistan 17 years ago, “after a decade of antisemitic attacks by the media and politicians (and weekly death threats and protests outside my house). But still it continues.”

    Maryam Nawaz made the following statement after PM Imran Khan took a jibe at her son, Junaid Safdar.

  • ‘Must not be a TikToker, feminist’: Twitter is losing it over this problematic matrimonial ad

    A twitter user shared a screenshot of a problematic matrimonial advertisement. Among other requirements, it was listed that the girl “must not be TikToker” and “must not be feminist”.

    Other requirements included that the girl should “love and respect parents, “should be mature and graduate”, and “maximum age should be 21”.

    See how Twitter reacted to the ad:

    https://twitter.com/pandafluencer/status/1414291351982718979
    https://twitter.com/Fuvckyourchicks/status/1414251464386617344
    https://twitter.com/BJ_Socialist/status/1414112577530040321

  • ‘I will sort you out’: PML-N’s Attaullah Tarar threatens PTI’s Shahbaz Gill

    ‘I will sort you out’: PML-N’s Attaullah Tarar threatens PTI’s Shahbaz Gill

    Twitter witnessed another political spat as Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan Dr Shahbaz Gill said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto are using derogatory language against Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    “Now they [Oppostion] will be paid back in the same coin”, tweeted Gill.

    The Deputy Secretary-General of PMLN, Attaullah Tarar, threatened PM’s aide in response and said, “Enough is enough.”

    Taking a jibe at Gill, Tarar added, “You are doing politics today thanks to flattery and abuse.” And in a rather threatening tone wrote, “I will sort you.”

  • Court directs judicial officers to avoid using social media

    Court directs judicial officers to avoid using social media

    The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a code of conduct for judicial officers across Punjab, directing them to avoid using social media, reports Dawn.

    The instructions come days after Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti took oath as the 51st LHC chief justice.

    The court has taken notice of those displaying misconduct and asked officials to adhere to the given instructions.

    “A judicial officer is supposed to lead a reserved social life, therefore, he should avoid using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and such other social media applications,” the order said.

    It also barred judicial officers from being included in “unofficial WhatsApp groups” and other “social media modes”, along with sharing of “privileged” information. The use of mobile phones during court hours, apart from during intervals, was also prohibited.

    “Keeping and displaying a blue light on an official or private vehicle of any judicial officer, or putting green plates on private vehicles shall also amount to misconduct and shall be strictly dealt with.”

    It added that judicial officers were bound to strictly observe punctuality and wear an official uniform.

    The court warned that if a judicial officer is found violating the instructions issued, strict disciplinary action will be taken and the misconduct would also be added to their personal file, which will be considered during the time of their promotion.

  • #ArrestUsmanMirza: Twitter reacts to disturbing viral video

    #ArrestUsmanMirza: Twitter reacts to disturbing viral video

    A video went viral on social media last night where a man, Usman Mirza, was seen torturing, harassing, and assaulting a young couple in Islamabad along with his accomplices. Mirza was arrested after the video went viral in which he can also be seen stripping a woman. His accomplices have also been arrested.

    Pakistani Twitter was outraged at the horrific video. One Twitter user pointed out that it took the video to go viral on social media for the man to be arrested months after the incident.

    Another Twitter user said that “absolutely nothing offers women safety”.

    Daanika Kamal said it does not matter where you are or who you are with. “Imagine living with an underlying sense of threat or fear all the time.”

    https://twitter.com/daanistan/status/1412509786537668608

    One Twitter user asked: “Why does the victims trauma need to be trended before they even blink in that direction?”

    Journalist Absa Komal asked when will we understand that rape is a “crime of power”.

    Lawyer Benazir Jatoi said that she can say with confidence that “EVERY Pakistani woman has faced some form of sexual harassment &/or violence”.

    Women’s rights activist Nayab Jan tweeted that all enablers should feel ashamed. “Those who question victims, their clothing, timing, character, morality.”

  • VIDEO: American singer Jason Derulo makes Jalebi

    VIDEO: American singer Jason Derulo makes Jalebi

    American singer Jason Derulo recently posted a TikTok video where he can be seen making jalebi while his remix of the Bollywood song ‘Jalebi Baby‘ plays in the background. The video has over 600,000 likes and almost 12,000 shares.

    https://twitter.com/gurleennn/status/1407486558958067713?s=20

    Social media users praised the singer for making the perfect jalebis.

    https://twitter.com/snowberali/status/1407637521140494339?s=20

    Read More: UAE eatery launches world’s most expensive biryani with 23-karat gold

    https://twitter.com/shrnkr_/status/1407545193654521857?s=20

    Someone suggested that this is a very ‘cool way’ to promote his version of Jalebi Baby.

    While some people did not see this coming.

    https://twitter.com/notraveeoli/status/1407524250991353857?s=20

  • Prankster arrested for harassing women for not wearing dupatta

    Prankster arrested for harassing women for not wearing dupatta

    A Gujranwala YouTuber, Khan Ali, has been arrested after posting videos of pulling a prank on women by giving them money and asking them to buy dupatta for themselves.

    A social media user, Sadaf Alvi, shared a video of the YouTuber requesting police officer Amna Baig to take action against him.

    Amna Baig tagged CPO Gujranwala to look into the matter after which he was arrested by the Gujranwala Police.

    According to CPO Gujranwala, Sarfaraz Ahmed Falki, the YouTube prankster was arrested by a team of Gakhar Mandi police led by SP Saddar Abdul Wahab for harassing and humiliating women in the name of prank videos.

    He said that an FIR has been filed against Khan Ali under relevant laws and an inquiry is underway, adding that protecting the dignity of citizens is the top priority of Gujranwala Police.

    The YouTuber apologised for his actions in a video message.

    The prankster runs a YouTube channel, ‘Velle Loog Khan Ali’, with 323,000 subscribers.