Sanam Jung is a famous actress and TV host from Pakistan. She started her career as a TV presenter and then became an actress. You might know her from shows like “Dil E Muztar” and “Mere Humdam Mere Dost”.
Recently, Sanam Jung moved to Houston with her family because of her husband’s job. She’s enjoying time with her family there, but she really misses her home, parents, and country. She shared a touching video where she talks about being far from home and how hard it is to go back. It’s clear she’s feeling emotional about it. You can watch the video here:
Author: News Desk
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Video: What does Sanam Jung miss most about home?
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Why Sonya Hussyn isn’t interested in tying the knot
Sonya Hussyn has been in a lot of TV shows and movies and people love her acting.
The ‘Tich Button’ actress is currently starring in a show called ‘Akhara’ with Feroze Khan, and fans are loving the series.
But even though she’s doing so well in her career, Sonya doesn’t want to get married. She recently talked about marriage on a TV show hosted by Nadia Khan. “Everyone asks about my marriage. They say, ‘You’ve finished studying, you’re really successful, you even have your own house. So why aren’t you married?’ I feel like I don’t fit in with this generation. People don’t have good manners or respect for each other. They don’t know how to talk to girls or treat women well. They also don’t know how to respect older people. I can’t accept these things because I come from a different background. Now, I only feel inspired by people who have good qualities and treat others nicely.”
Sonya used to be married to gym owner Wasif Muhammad, but their marriage didn’t last long. Now that she’s flying high, we say she deserves all the time she wants before deciding upon marriage. -
Zardari might be our next president; Bilawal wants Murad as CM Sindh
In a recent development reported by Geo News, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the chief of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has expressed his preference for Murad Ali Shah to serve as the Chief Minister of Sindh for the third consecutive term.
Sources revealed that alongside Shah, other names under consideration for the Sindh CM post include Faryal Talpur, Nasir Hussain Shah, and Sharjeel Memon.
It’s noted that some leaders within the PPP advocate for Faryal Talpur to potentially become Sindh’s first woman chief minister, adding an intriguing dynamic to the selection process.
Furthermore, amidst political alliances forming in the country, a six-party coalition consisting of PML-N, PPP, MQMP, PML-Q, IPP, and BAP has been announced.
This alliance, reminiscent of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), aims to form the next government at the federal level.
Notably, Asif Ali Zardari, the former president, is expected to lead the country for the second time, pending the coalition’s success.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari affirmed PPP’s support for PML-N in electing its prime minister, though without direct involvement in the federal government.
However, discussions surrounding key constitutional posts, including the National Assembly speaker, Senate chairman, and president, have ensued. Bilawal expressed his desire for Asif Ali Zardari to assume the presidency, citing the need for experienced leadership in addressing the country’s challenges.
In addition to the presidency, PPP is reportedly eyeing the post of Balochistan chief minister, with Sarfraz Bugti briefing the party on the province’s political landscape.
Sources suggest that PML-N leadership has agreed to support Zardari for the presidency in exchange for PPP’s backing of Shehbaz Sharif for the prime minister’s post, potentially shaping the future political landscape with a PML-N prime minister and a PPP president.
Meanwhile, PML-N senior leader Rana Sanaullah said PPP did not not demand the top constitutional post of president.
In a statement, Sanaullah said that Shehbaz had experience of working with allies, while Asif Ali Zardari has the political acumen to take prudent decisions.He said that neither the PPP demanded the position of the president nor did they make any commitment. “We hope that [JUI-F chief] Fazlur Rehman will become part of the government,” he added.
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Candidates awarded better grades in 2022 than in 2023, reports Geo
It has been revealed that there is a clear difference in grading of the first year (Inter) 2023 and 2022 examinations under Higher Secondary Education Board Karachi.
More A1, A, and B grades were awarded to candidates in 2022 than in 2023.
According to details reported by Geo, the percentage of success of A1 and A1 grade candidates in science pre-medical, pre-engineering, and general science last year was high, with 1539 in pre-medical results in the 2020 exams. Candidates succeeded in A-1, 3712 with an A grade, and 4573 with a B grade.
However, in the 2023 examinations, 654 candidates passed with an A1 grade, 2418 with an A grade, and 3753 secured a B grade.
In the 2020 pre-engineering results, 1125 candidates passed with A 1, 2468 with an A grade and 3304 with a B grade while in the 2023 exams, 461 candidates passed with A 1, 1566 with an A grade and 2479 with a B grade.
In the science general result of the 2020 examinations, 216 candidates succeeded with an A grade, while 918 candidates secured an A grade and 1573 candidates with a B grade.
In the 2023 examinations, 178 candidates passed with an A1 grade and 853 candidates passed with an A grade.
Background
The results for the first-year (Part-I) examination announced by the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) on January 24 raised concerns as more than 50 per cent of the students failed.
According to the Inter board spokesperson, 72 per cent of the candidates failed in arts first year (private) and 80 per cent in arts (regular).
In this context, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) also announced a sit-in outside the Board of Intermediate Education office in Karachi (BIEK) following the announcement of inter results which revealed that about 80 per cent Arts students had failed. -
‘PTI can talk to all parties to solve country’s problems’; Ali Muhammad Khan offers olive branch
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-supported independent candidates are currently leading in numbers after the recent general elections. However, the party’s leadership seems unsure about their stance on discussions with other political parties in the context of forming a government in Islamabad.
A day earlier, former Prime Minister Imran Khan said that his party will not talk to mainstream parties, including, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P).
On the other hand, PTI leader Ali Muhammad Khan said in an interview with Geo News programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’ that PTI can talk with all political parties to solve the country’s problems, offering an olive branch as opposed to his party’s hard-line stance.
“We have no personal fight with these parties,” Ali said pointedly, adding that PTI is ready to sit with other political stakeholders, as soon as “tomorrow morning”.
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Gold price plummets by Rs3,500 to Rs210,800 per tola in Pakistan
In a significant market development, the price of 24-karat gold in the local bullion market took a sharp nosedive, plummeting by Rs3,500 to Rs210,800 per tola.
This dramatic downturn comes in the wake of hotter-than-expected US inflation data, which has sparked speculation that the Federal Reserve may delay anticipated rate cuts.
According to the Karachi Sarafa Association, the price of 10-gramme 24-karat gold saw a notable decline, settling at Rs180,727, marking a loss of Rs3,001 compared to the previous session. Similarly, the price of 10-gramme 22-karat gold fell to Rs165,666.
The downward trend extended to silver prices as well, with 24-karat silver being sold at Rs2,580 per tola, showing a decrease of Rs20 day-over-day. The 10-gramme silver price also experienced a dip, dropping by Rs17.15 to Rs2,211.93.
On the global stage, international spot gold slipped below $2,000 for the first time in two months, experiencing a 1.34 per cent decline or $27.
This shift follows the release of American Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which disappointed investors after a recent downturn in price pressures had fostered expectations for rate cuts this year, as reported by Bloomberg.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s cautious stance, echoed by other Fed speakers, gained credence in light of the CPI figures.
Swap contracts referencing Fed policy meetings, which previously indicated a high likelihood of a rate cut in May and substantial easing by year-end, were significantly affected.
The odds of a May cut dropped to about 32 per cent from 64 per cent prior to the inflation data, with expectations for fewer than 90 basis points of easing this year.
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Atif Aslam wants forgiveness from God for problematic verses
Atif Aslam has sung many a hit song and does not regret any of them except for some prose. The superstar recently shared in an interview that he has apologized to Allah for singing inappropriate poetry by mistake. Clips from his interview have gone viral on social media, where people have praised him for the sincere and meaningful conversation.
Atif Aslam said, “If I have ever accidentally sung any inappropriate poetry which is considered as blasphemy in the glory of Allah, then I later realized that I have also apologized for it.” He also talked about his values and how he always stands up against wrong things and seeks forgiveness from God.
Discussing his career, Atif Aslam mentioned, “It’s not that there was no auto-tuner technology in our time, auto-tuner was there then but now it has become a support for new singers because now everyone just wants to be famous quickly.” He added, “In today’s age, no one wants to work hard, everyone wants to get fame in a short period of time.”
He also said, “Sudden fame does not last long.” Although Atif Aslam didn’t mention any specific songs in the interview, he admitted to past mistakes.
Both Atif Aslam and Qawwali singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have faced criticism on social media for some of their songs and poetry in the past. -
Pakistan may enter fresh IMF loan programme, stricter conditions expected
In the wake of the completion of its current loan programme, Pakistan is poised to sign a new loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reports indicate.
The forthcoming Extended Fund Facility programme, anticipated to span three years, will see Islamabad share budget proposals for FY 2024–25 with the IMF.
Sources suggest that before finalising the agreement, Pakistan will provide assurances to the IMF regarding further increases in electricity and gas prices, as well as a commitment to reduce subsidies.
Finance ministry sources have disclosed that the conditions for the new loan programme are expected to be more stringent compared to the current Standby Agreement (SBA) programme.
Earlier discussions hinted at Pakistan securing another loan package from the IMF following the conclusion of the ongoing standby agreement.
The caretaker government has commenced consultations for the upcoming IMF programme, with talks expected to commence this month.
Officials from the finance ministry have indicated that the measures initiated by the caretaker government will be continued by the elected government in discussions with the IMF.
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Sudden demise of budding tennis player shocks fraternity
Young tennis player Zainab Ali Naqvi passed away on Monday, leaving the sports fraternity in shock.
17-year-old Zainab from Karachi was in Islamabad to compete at the ITF Junior Tennis Championship.
She had reportedly gone to take a shower after her match on Monday and was then found dead in the restroom.
After not returning for a long while and not answering her grandmother’s calls, the staff broke into her room where she was lying unconscious. She was taken to Kulsum International Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
“Zainab’s body was then shifted to the PolyClinic for autopsy before it was flown to Karachi. The real cause of death will be determined in the autopsy report but it apparently seems that it was a heart failure due to showering immediately after a hectic practice session.”, quotes Dawn.com
“Zainab Ali Naqvi, a young tennis player who had come to Islamabad from Karachi to participate in the ITF Juniors Tournaments, passed away last night on 12th February 2024 in Islamabad,” stated the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF).
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PPP likely to join federal government
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is likely to join the federal cabinet despite publically stating on Tuesday that the party will only support Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate for prime minister, Geo has reported on Wednesday.
A day earlier, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto said that his party will only support PML-N in government formation and will not take ministries.
In a press conference following the two-day Central Executive Committee meeting of the PPP, Bilawal stated that the party is open to offering support on specific issues and crucial votes for the Prime Minister candidate of Pakistan, aiming to facilitate government formation and restore political stability.
“The PPP has decided that while we are not in a position to join the federal government ourselves, nor will we be interested in taking ministries in such a set-up, we also do not want to see political chaos in the country. We do not want to see perpetual crisis in the country,” he said.
Asif Ali Zardari, the co-chairman of PPP, announced in a press conference later the same night, the formation of a six-party alliance for the next coalition government. He stated that they had decided to form the government together.