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  • Chahat Fateh Ali Khan harassed in Sheikhupura

    Chahat Fateh Ali Khan harassed in Sheikhupura

    Singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan had a harrowing experience in Sheikhupura while meeting his fans after announcing a foray into politics by running in the 2024 national elections.

    In a video that went viral, Chahat is seen walking down the street while people in the crowd appear to be laughing at him.

    Despite him trying to make them stop, the teasing didn’t end, and Chahat ended up shouting at the crowd. Lots of people online slammed the crowd’s rudeness.
    To add to his troubles, his nomination papers for the general elections were rejected because of his dual nationality. However, Chahat remains determined in his political ambitions and plans to continue seeking approval for his nomination papers.

    The incident has sparked discussions on social media about how public figures entering politics are treated.

  • Financial crunch in KP: Textbook size to be cut down

    Financial crunch in KP: Textbook size to be cut down

    The caretaker setup in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has come up with a new plan to make do with the scarcity of funds. According to Dawn, the provincial government did not release the funds required by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textbook Board to publish course books due to the financial crisis in the last three years.

    In the meantime, the government provided books to students free of charge.

    The caretaker government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided in the last cabinet meeting to reduce the size of textbooks and provide half of schoolchildren with old course books hoping this will save over three billion rupees for printing books.

    The printing of books in the upcoming academic year 2023-24 was estimated to cost Rs8.528 billion but the amount will go down to Rs5.247 billion by cutting the size of textbooks and providing 50 percent of schoolchildren with the books that were collected from the students after their promotion to next grades.


    As per the report, the government is on a saving spree, and for that, 6-12 graders will be given 50 percent of old books to be collected by schools from students promoted to the next grades. The government says that only the books in good condition will be given away to students with the move saving the government Rs1.8 billion, according to the documents.


    The students of grades 4-5 will use 20 percent of the old books saving the government Rs334 million.


    Reducing the textbook size from nursery-grade 12 will save the government Rs. 1.1 billion.


    Dawn’s Muhammad Ashfaq talked to officials in the Education department of the province who stated that downsizing of textbooks and distribution of old books to school children came “under compulsion” as the finance department didn’t release funds for printing textbooks to the board on time. They said that even the total payment of Rs 10 billion to printing companies for the previous year was done in piecemeal. This time around, printing companies have shown no interest although the bid was announced multiple times.


    The officials feared a two-month learning loss for schoolchildren in the next academic year saying the publishers won’t be able to deliver orders by the end of May.

  • Fashion guru Asim Jofa’s daughter passes away in London

    Tragedy has struck the family of designer Asim Jofa.
    The fashion guru has taken to his Facebook page to share the heart-wrenching news of the passing of his youngest daughter from a sudden brain hemorrhage in London. Jofa requested prayers for his daughter.

    Adcave Pk also conveyed the sad news, extending heartfelt condolences to Asim Jofa on the loss of his youngest daughter. The post urged everyone to keep the departed soul in their prayers.

    Jofa, a standout Pakistani fashion designer known for his distinctive designs, high-quality clothing, modern cuts, and innovative marketing, has been a stalwart in the fashion industry for many years.

  • Sydney Test; Aamir Jamal’s sparkling 82 leads Pakistan to 313

    Sydney Test; Aamir Jamal’s sparkling 82 leads Pakistan to 313

    Pakistan team has scored 313 runs in the first innings of the third Test against Australia, thanks to a brilliant knock by Aamir Jamal.

    Abdullah Shafiq, opening the innings for Pakistan, and Saim Ayub, who made his debut in international Test cricket, returned to the pavilion without scoring any runs.

    After playing two balls, Abdullah Shafiq was caught out by Smith for no runs off Starc’s ball. After playing only two balls, Saim Ayub returned to the pavilion after being dismissed by Hazlewood.

    Shan Masood put up 35 runs, Babar Azam was dismissed for 26 runs while Pakistan suffered their fifth loss in the form of Saud Shakeel who scored 5 runs. On a total of 190, Rizwan got out after playing an innings of 88 runs.

    Salman Ali Agha scored 53 while Sajid Khan scored 15 runs. Aamir Jamal came scored 82 runs with the help of 4 sixes and 9 fours, and lead Pakistan to the total of 313 runs in first inning.

    From Australia’s side, Pat Cummins took five wickets from Australia’s side.

    Australia has scored 6 runs without any loss at the end of the first day.

    It should be noted that in the series of three Test matches between Pakistan and Australia, the host team has a decisive advantage of two-zero.

  • Canada to provide remote work visa for freelancers

    Canada to provide remote work visa for freelancers

    The Canadian government intends to give remote work visas for freelancers and digital nomads in 2024, to adapt to the changing nature of the labour market, reports Samaa.

    The program is aimed at drawing international talent by enabling people to live temporarily in the country while working remotely.

    According to the policy, a specific visa will be issued to freelancers, who are working remotely in Canada.


    Digital nomads were previously permitted a maximum of six months of stay on tourist visas in Canada.


    The government is now developing a comprehensive “tech talent strategy” to attract foreign workers in an effort to increase the size of its workforce.
    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada spokesman Isabelle Dubois emphasized the expected advantages, stating, “We anticipate that some digital nomads will opt to stay in Canada, contributing their skills to employers here.”


    In an attempt to draw in highly qualified IT professionals who thrive in remote work, plans are in motion to establish a framework that would allow entrepreneurs to apply for extended work licenses, which might last up to three years.


    Asserting Canada’s dedication to allowing remote workers, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Office promised further information in the coming months.


    The number of US citizens who work as digital nomads soared to 17.3 million, moving up by 2 percent in 2023.


    Apply for a Canada visa from Pakistan


    Pakistanis can also apply for a Canada Visit, via a temporary resident visa that allows South Asians to travel for tourism, business meetings, or to visit family members, according to Pakistan Observer.


    For Pakistanis, the Canada Visitor Visa offers multiple entries over 10 years, allowing stays of 180 days per entry. To apply for a visa, applicants must be without criminal or immigration convictions.


    The financial statement should prove the job, own residence, or family, to demonstrate a temporary visit intention. Adequate funds for the stay is also a pre-requisite.


    Required documents include a valid passport, national ID, and possibly additional documents like bank statements. The application process involves the submission of forms, checking the accuracy, and uploading supporting documents, followed by an appointment at the local visa center.


    Visa and biometric fees need to be paid at the center, and tracking information is shared.

  • Government permits PCB to sell broadcasting rights of PSL 9

    Government permits PCB to sell broadcasting rights of PSL 9

    The government of Pakistan has permitted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to sell broadcasting rights of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 9, Geo News has reported.


    Sources have said that, “the government had stopped the PCB from making decisions in financial matters without permission, but now after the government’s permission, PCB has started working on the broadcasting rights of PSL.”

    Technical bids for PSL broadcast rights have been completed, and financial bids will be decided on Tuesday. Bids for the digital rights of PSL will also be opened this week.

  • Pakistan’s exports to China surge to $1223.5 million

    Pakistan’s exports to China surge to $1223.5 million

    In a noteworthy development, Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China experienced a substantial increase of 39.44 per cent during the initial five months of the current fiscal year (2023–24), as reported by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

    According to the latest SBP data, the overall exports to China reached $1223.532 million from July to November (2023–24), marking a significant rise compared to the $877.444 million recorded during the same period last fiscal year.

    On a year-to-year basis, the exports to China showed a remarkable growth of 36.29 per cent, rising from $199.058 million in November 2022 to $271.316 million in November 2023.

    However, on a month-on-month basis, there was a slight decline in exports to China during November 2023, registering a decrease of 14.90 per cent compared to the exports of $318.842 million in October 2023, as per the SBP data.

    Meanwhile, Pakistan’s overall exports to other countries exhibited a commendable increase of 4.99 per cent in the first five months, surging from US $11.915 billion to US $12.510 billion, according to the SBP data.

    In contrast, the imports from China into Pakistan during the reviewed months amounted to US $4741.099 million, reflecting a decline of 6.03 per cent compared to the corresponding period last year (2022–23).

    On a year-on-year basis, imports from China saw a notable increase of 10.71 per cent, rising from US $906.128 million in November 2022 to US $1003.248 million in November 2023.

    On a month-on-month basis, the imports from China recorded a marginal uptick of 0.99 per cent in November 2023 compared to the imports of US $993.401 million in October 2023, according to the data.

    The overall imports into Pakistan witnessed a significant decrease of 16.02 per cent, declining from $25.341 billion to US $21.281 billion, as reported by the data.

  • Gold price in Pakistan goes up by Rs1,600 per tola

    Gold price in Pakistan goes up by Rs1,600 per tola

    On Tuesday, gold prices in Pakistan experienced a notable surge, aligning with the upward trend in the global market.

    The precious metal reached a valuation of Rs221,300 per tola in the domestic market, marking a substantial gain of Rs1,600 throughout the day.

    As reported by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the 10-gramme gold was traded at Rs189,729 after witnessing an increase of Rs1,372. This movement follows a Rs300 decrease per tola in gold prices on the preceding Monday.

    In the international arena, gold exhibited a rise of $12 on Tuesday, reaching $2,094 per ounce with an additional premium of $20, as communicated by APGJSA.

    Conversely, silver maintained stability at Rs2,680 per tola in the local market amidst these fluctuations in gold prices.

  • Exclusive: Are Sidra Niazi and Khaqan Shahnawaz related?

    Exclusive: Are Sidra Niazi and Khaqan Shahnawaz related?

    Two new stars from the Pakistan showbiz industry, Sidra Niazi and Khaqan Shahnawaz, recently addressed rumors about being related to each other in an interview.

    Exclusive story:

    In an interview with The Current, Sidra Niazi told us that she is not related to Khaqan Shahnawaz. “No, we are not siblings, but many people ask this question when they see us.”
    The interview will be out on Sunday.

    Here is a clip from the interview:

    During their appearance on a morning show, both Sidra and Khaqan discussed their roles as siblings in a drama serial.
    When the host inquired about their off-screen relation, both artists shared a laugh and explained that the director, Sirajul Haque had cast them as siblings in the drama. Sidra Niazi emphasized that they are not siblings and have no familial connection.

  • Video: Mother saves child from getting crushed by train

    Video: Mother saves child from getting crushed by train

    A mother in India risked her life to save her child from getting hit by a train. The video of the incident has gone viral.

    According to Indian media, the incident happened in the state of Bihar where the mother risked her life to save her infant last week.

    On Saturday, the woman and her children reached Bihar’s Barh Railway Station to board the Vikramshila Express to Delhi along with their family. A large group began to board the train and in a rush to get on, all three were pushed off the platform and fell on the tracks.

    In the video, it can be seen that the mother is lying on the track on top of the child and the train passed over her, luckily not hitting her.

    After the train passed, people picked up the woman and the child and made them sit on the platform.