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  • Nadia Jamil pays touching tribute to late father

    Nadia Jamil pays touching tribute to late father

    Nadia Jamil has penned down a touching tribute to her father Abdul Jalil Jamil one day after his death in Lahore.

    Jamil passed away in a private hospital on Wednesday after suffering a massive heart attack.

    Calling her father an angel, the veteran actress wrote on Twitter that she and her family were grateful to have had him for as long as they did.

    “Abu has transitioned.Please pray 4 his peaceful transition & 4 my family & me.We celebrate his life & are in the deepest gratitude that we had an Angel like him w us 4 as long as we did.We miss him,bt he lives on in his lessons 2 is,in the blood in our cells,in beautiful memories”.

    Nadia Jamil also wrote that her father, who was a cancer survivor, was ready since a while to “move beyond this world.”

    Jalil, who was buried on Wednesday, is survived by his wife Nuscie, daughter Nadia Jamil, son Omar Jamil and three siblings.

    Abdul Jalil Jamil was one of Lahore’s most renowned businessmen.

    ead Nadia’s tweets here:

  • Supreme court will take action if govt and PTI don’t reach consensus: Chief Justice

    During today’s proceedings, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial said that the Supreme Court (SC) would not “sit idle” on its order on holding elections in Punjab on May 14 if the talks between the government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) failed.

    A three-member bench headed by CJ Bandial, comprising Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, heard the case

    In the hearing, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) lawyer Farooq H Naek said that while the ruling alliance had agreed to dissolve the National Assembly in August, “more time is needed for negotiations.”

    CJP remarked that the court is not interested in the PTI-government dialogue, however, the court has left the matter to the political parties.

    Farooq H Naik assured the apex court that problems will be solved.

    After conducting a hearing that lasted nearly two hours, the proceeding was adjourned, with the CJP saying that an appropriate order will be issued.

    Post the negotiations, the PTI submitted a report to the court stating that no resolution was reached and requested that the court enforce its April 4 order regarding elections in Punjab.

    Earlier, rounds of talks took place between the ruling alliance and the PTI, with both sides agreeing on having elections on the same date. However, the date itself became a bone of contention.

  • Meta blocks over 1,000 malicious URLs disguised as ChatGPT and AI tools

    Meta blocks over 1,000 malicious URLs disguised as ChatGPT and AI tools

    The internet is becoming more hazardous as the number of scams on the internet increases. Social media giants are now alerting users to fraudulent ChatGPT apps that are circulating on the internet. It is essential for users to be vigilant and only download ChatGPT apps from reliable sources.

    Meta has identified scammers exploiting people’s interest in ChatGPT by enticing users to download harmful apps and browser extensions. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of people’s curiosity and trust in ChatGPT to launch attacks, using tactics similar to those used in cryptocurrency scams.

    Meta has discovered about ten malware families that pose as ChatGPT and other similar tools. These malware strains are used to compromise accounts across the internet. Once a user downloads the malware, the malicious actors can launch an attack and keep updating their methods to bypass security protocols.

    Meta’s Q3 2023 security report states, “Over the past several months, we’ve investigated and taken action against malware strains taking advantage of people’s interest in OpenAI’s ChatGPT to trick them into installing malware pretending to provide AI functionality.” The company has detected and blocked over 1,000 unique malicious URLs from being shared on their apps, protecting unsuspecting users from falling prey to these cyberattacks.

    Furthermore, Meta has reported these malicious URLs to their industry peers at file-sharing services where malware is hosted, enabling them to take appropriate action to protect their users and networks. Meta has taken significant steps to combat the threat posed by malware strains posing as ChatGPT and similar tools.

    Cybercriminals are also using other websites such as LinkedIn, Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox to deceive people. Meta has taken action against nine groups worldwide who are attempting to influence people secretly and steal information.

    Meta advises people to be cautious and ensure that the things they download are safe. They recommend that people only download things from trusted sources.

  • Modi influence: BJP leader Amit Shah forces son Jay Shah to exclude Pakistan from Asia Cup

    Modi influence: BJP leader Amit Shah forces son Jay Shah to exclude Pakistan from Asia Cup

    The controversy surrounding the upcoming Asia Cup has taken yet another bad turn as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders intervene into the stand-off between Pakistan and India.

    Sources are saying that Asia Cup will be canceled and India is planning instead to play a five- nation Asian cricket cup in India excluding Pakistan.


    Media speculations are rife that BJP leader Amit Shah has influenced his son Jay Shah, who is the president of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and also the secretary of Board of control for cricket in India (BCCI), to exclude Pakistan from Asia Cup 2023.

    The same, as yet unconfirmed, reports have said that Amit Shah is also forcing his son not to send the Indian team to Pakistan. Reportedly, these decisions were debated overnight at the behest of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    Pakistan is likely to boycott World Cup 2023 if India axes Asia Cup 2023, with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi stating loud and clear that we will not back off from hosting the tournament as no team has security concerns. “We have hosted many international teams, so it’s clear that there is no security threats in Pakistan for Indian team.


    If India will not want to play their matches in Pakistan we will provide them hybrid model but it’s we who decide where Indian Team will play, not them, because we are the host,” he said.

    Asia Cup without Pakistan will not be the same because the revenue India and Pakistan matches produce is unmatchable.

  • Pakistan to pay for Russian oil in Chinese yuan, shipping expected in June

    Pakistan to pay for Russian oil in Chinese yuan, shipping expected in June

    According to a senior official from Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy, the country is expected to pay for a test cargo of 750,000 barrels of Russian oil in Chinese Yuan. The cargo is set to dock in Pakistan in June, with a possibility of arrival by the end of May.

    It has been suggested that the Bank of China will play a role in the transactions. However, the exact mode of payment and discount offered have not been made public to avoid backlash from other countries purchasing Russian oil directly from Moscow.

    The test cargo will likely contain URAL crude, which will be refined by Pakistan Refinery Limited. Commercial analysis of Russian crude has been conducted in favour of Pakistan’s economy, but will be further assessed after refining. The estimated shipping cost of the Russian oil is around $15 per barrel, which will be confirmed upon arrival at the Pakistani port.

    Pakistan has reportedly settled on a per barrel price of $50-52, lower than the cap price of G7 countries at $60 per barrel. Pakistani refineries currently import 80 per cent of crude under long-term agreements with ADNOC and Saudi Aramco. However, the remaining 20 per cent provides a cushion to purchase Russian oil under GtG on a long-term agreement to some extent. The government plans to keep some cushion for purchasing crude from the international market, as crude prices can fluctuate.

    Pakistan had initially hoped to obtain Russian crude at a discount close to $50 per barrel, $10 per barrel below the cap price imposed by G7 countries in response to the Ukraine conflict. However, a top official from the coalition government has expressed concern that importing Russian crude at a 30 per cent discount under the GtG agreement may not provide sufficient relief.

  • Here is what Bilawal Bhutto said in his address at SCO Foreign Ministers meeting in India

    Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Minis­ters (CFM) in India, Goa on Friday.


    During his address, the young minister who is leading Pakistan’s delegation, talked about climate change, importance of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, poverty alleviation and Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism among other things.

    Bhutto started his address by reiterating Pakistan’s strong commitment to SCO saying,“There couldn’t be a more powerful indication of the importance that Pakistan attaches to the SCO than my presence here in Goa for this CFM”.

    Bilawal also talked about eradicating the menace of terrorism. “Let’s not get caught up in weaponising terrorism for diplomatic point scoring.”

    Bilawal reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism for maintaining international peace and harmony.

    “A peaceful and stable Afghanistan is a key not only to regional integration and economic cooperation but also to global peace and stability,” said Bilawal while talking about the importance of peaceful and stable Afghanistan.

  • Japanese car companies consider establishing hybrid vehicle plants in Pakistan

    Japanese car companies consider establishing hybrid vehicle plants in Pakistan

    Japan has urged Pakistan to allow the import of manufacturing equipment for vehicles due to the shortage of dollars, which has affected the issuance of letters of credit to Japanese companies operating in the country.

    Japanese firms are considering the establishment of hybrid vehicle plants in Pakistan, with plans to export the vehicles from the country in the future.

    During a meeting between Ambassador Wada Mitsuhiro and Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar at the Finance Division, the Ministry of Finance issued an official statement. The Vice Chairman of Toyota, Shinji Yanagi, SAPM on Finance Tariq Bajwa, finance secretary, and senior officers were also in attendance.

    The finance minister briefed the envoy on the economic challenges and priorities of the government and emphasized that Japan is one of its major development partners. The cooperation between the two countries will strengthen in multiple fields for mutual benefit. The finance minister also welcomed the investment plans of Japanese companies in Pakistan.

    Ambassador Mitsuhiro praised the government’s pragmatic policies and actions and expressed confidence in the country’s economic policies. Meanwhile, a World Bank delegation led by Mamta Murthi, Vice President of the World Bank for Human Development, met with Dar at the Finance Division.

    Murthi emphasized the importance of investing in human capital, particularly in education, health and nutrition, social protection, population control, and women’s development. She also highlighted the importance of local ownership and community participation in implementing development projects.

    The finance minister briefed Murthi on the government’s policies and programs related to key areas of human development to uplift the masses and eliminate poverty in the country. He expressed the government’s commitment to work with the World Bank to achieve their shared goals of sustainable development in Pakistan.

  • Historic high: Gold price in Pakistan soars to record-breaking Rs225,300 per tola

    Historic high: Gold price in Pakistan soars to record-breaking Rs225,300 per tola

    Pakistan’s economic turmoil and an increase in international gold rates have led to a new high in the value of the precious metal in the country.

    According to data provided by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the rate of gold (24 carats) surged by Rs2,600 per tola and Rs2,229 per 10 grams to reach Rs225,300 and Rs193,158, respectively.

    The price of gold in the international market also rose by $29 to settle at $2,044 per ounce. In Pakistan, the rising gold rate is a consequence of weakened economic fundamentals, rupee depreciation, and record-high inflation.

    During such times, people prefer to buy gold as a hedge against inflation and currency depreciation. Furthermore, the delay in an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a much-needed economic bailout has led to increased demand for gold as it negatively impacts the currency market.

    The APSGJA also revealed that the price of gold is Rs2,500 per tola “undercost” in Pakistan as compared to the Dubai market, indicating that the Pakistani gold market is currently cheaper than the global market.

    Finally, the rate of silver also increased to a new high in the country, with the rate of silver rising by Rs120 per tola and Rs102.88 per 10 grams to settle at Rs2,870 and Rs2,357.68, respectively.

  • Islamabad High Court provides relief to Khan, extends bail

    Islamabad High Court provides relief to Khan, extends bail

    The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday approved an extension in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s bail in nine different cases.

    The former Prime Minister appeared before the court after travelling from Lahore to Islamabad amid tight security as a warning from the court of bail revocation over his continuous absence loomed ahead.

    Khan entered the court in a wheelchair. On the previous day, his doctors had advised him to bed rest, citing insufficient healing of his injured leg.

    Earlier in the day, the PTI chief revealed in a video message that he was the target of a second murder attempt on March 18 in the judicial complex in Islamabad.

    In a video message, the former Prime Minister said, “If anything happenes to me, I believe Dirty Harry and his gang will be responsible,” adding that he is not under threat by an outside enemy.

  • Wes Anderson in DI Khan? Believe it (or not)

    It’s true that there are a lot of reasons to be miserable in Pakistan right now: inflation, political instability, religious conflicts, the list keeps going.

    But it’s heartwarming to witness how talented Pakistani people are that they keep blowing us away with their creativity and sense of humor, such as a new trend that is re-imagining what Wes Anderson films would look like if instead of the West, they were shot in Pakistan.

    A social media user reimagined how Anderson’s film would look like in a village in Dera Ismail Khan.

    The result: mindblowing.

    Another video that kick started the trend was when a man decided to re-imagine how the iconic Hollywood director’s film would be shot if he landed in Chitral-and seriously we would love to pitch these ideas ourselves to Anderson.

    Twitter users are blown away by the creativity and honestly we agree with all of them. Let’s start calling directors like Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino to Pakistan!

    https://twitter.com/percyakr21/status/1653496868134088704?s=20