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  • LHC extends winter vacations for Lahore’s schools and colleges due to smog

    LHC extends winter vacations for Lahore’s schools and colleges due to smog

    Due to rising smog, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday ordered the government to extend the winter break for all schools and colleges in the capital of Punjab by one week.

    The order was given by the high court as it heard a petition calling for action to reduce smog in the city. It stated that the government was in charge of implementing preventative measures after the smog.

    The Provincial Disaster Management Authority’s (PDMA) director general has also been called before the LHC for the next hearing.

    The change occurs while Lahore consistently ranks first among the top 10 most polluted cities in the world.

    All public and private schools in the province will be closed from December 24 to December 31 due to the earlier announcement made by the Punjab School Education Department. The reopening day for the schools was January 2, 2023. Now, on January 9, schools and universities will reopen.

    As low-grade diesel emissions, smoke from seasonal agricultural burnoff, and colder winter temperatures combine to form stagnant clouds of smog, air pollution has gotten worse in Pakistan recently.

  • University in Ireland announces award named after journalist Arshad Sharif

    University in Ireland announces award named after journalist Arshad Sharif

    Ulster University in Ireland has announced the launch of an award named after the slain Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, who was assassinated in Kenya on 23rd October.
    Dr Colm Murphy penned a letter to the late journalist’s wife, Somiya Arshad, and requested her permission for the “Best Investigative Journalist Award” to be named after Arshad Sharif.
    The letter had explained that the Arshad Sharif award would be given to students for the best articles produced each year. In doing so, this award will honor Sharif’s legacy to fight for the truth and become a beacon of hope for the next generation’s journalists.
    Dr Murphy further expressed his condolences to Sharif’s family for their loss, and also noted that Arshad was an important alumni of the university, since he had graduated 17 years ago after completing his MA in Media Studies from the University.

  • Court frees rapist after he marries survivor

    Court frees rapist after he marries survivor

    The Peshawar High Court has acquitted a rape convict after he married the woman he violated, Rehan Piracha has reported for voice.pk. The man was acquitted after he reached a compromise with the twenty-year-old woman and married her. The rape survivor has hearing and speech disabilities.


    A bench in Mingora, consisting of Justice Mohammad Naeem Anwar and Justice Mohammad Ijaz Khan, accepted an appeal filed by the convict, Dawlat Khan, a resident of Buner district. His case was dismissed on the basis of compromise.
    A gender-based violence court in Buner had convicted the man on May 17, 2022, sentencing him to life imprisonment with a fine of Rs100,000 in default of which he had to undergo six months more imprisonment.


    The victim’s mother filed a report, and on August 24, 2020, the Doggar police station launched a case against him under section 376 (rape) of the Pakistan Penal Code.

    After the lady gave birth to a son and a DNA paternity test established that the guy was the boy’s biological father, the man was found guilty by the trial court.


    The case against him was registered under section 376 (rape) of the Pakistan Penal Code on August 24, 2020, in Doggar police station on the complaint of the victim’s mother.

  • Landa Bazar traders threaten to close shops due to increased taxes on imported products

    Landa Bazar traders threaten to close shops due to increased taxes on imported products

    Shop owners at Landa Bazaar Karachi have threatened to close their shops in protest of the hike in import tariffs.

    Muhammad Usman, secretary general of the Pakistan Second Hand Clothing Merchant Association, urged that the government remove the increased levies placed on imported cotton clothing at a news conference while threatening to close their stores.

    The spokesperson pointed out that the price of imported used clothing had increased due to government action. With the value of the dollar rising steadily, it is getting harder for people to satisfy their necessities. The authorities have raised the valuation on imported goods in such circumstances, he said.

    It was previously reported on December 23 that the government increased the tax on imported items from Rs81 to Rs225 per kg, forcing the dealers to increase the cost of normally inexpensive shirts, blankets, and other warm clothing.

    In the country’s numerous “Landa Bazars,” shoppers shopping for affordable winter clothing will have to contend with inflationary pressure.

    According to the announcement made in this respect, in addition to the sales tax and customs duty of 5 per cent, which are levied on imported used products, there is also a regulatory charge of 10 per cent and an income tax of 5.5 per cent.

    The price of imported used goods, such as warm clothing, sweaters, blankets, jackets, and shoes, as well as children’s toys, would increase as a result of the tax rate increase.

  • Suzuki to halt car and bike production in January 2023 due to parts shortage

    Suzuki to halt car and bike production in January 2023 due to parts shortage

    Following in the footsteps of Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC), Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has said that its production facility will be totally shut down from January 2 to 6, as a result of a ban on the import of auto parts.

    The automaker, in a notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), said that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a mechanism for prior approval for import under “HS code 8703 category (including completely knocked down – CKDs) vide circular No.09 of 2022 dated May 20, 2022”.

    “Restrictions had adversely impacted clearance of import consignment which resultantly affected the inventory levels.”

    “Therefore, due to shortage of inventory level, the management of the company has decided to shut down its plant for the automobile as well as a motorcycle for the period from January 2 to January 6, 2023,” PSMC said.

    It is important to note that this is not the first time that Suzuki, one of the country’s top-selling automakers, has closed a production facility. Several shutdowns have already been announced in 2022 by some well-known automakers, including Honda and Toyota.

    PSMC is involved in the assembly, progressive manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of Suzuki vehicles, pickup trucks, vans, 4x4s, motorcycles, and associated spare parts.

    According to Geo, due to the central bank’s limits on the opening of letters of credit (LCs) as a result of a severe liquidity crunch, Pakistan’s car sector, which is heavily dependent on imports, is currently experiencing serious difficulties.

  • Amber Khan’s daughter Alizeh reveals how she lost 35 kgs in a few months

    Amber Khan’s daughter Alizeh reveals how she lost 35 kgs in a few months

    Senior actor Amber Khan’s daughter Alizeh is currently trending on social media for her weight loss transformation. The youngster has shed 36 kgs in a span of six months.

    Alizeh has revealed in a recent vlog that she has done lots of exercises and dieting to maintain to lose the unwanted weight.

    Amber Khan's Daughter Loses 36 Kg Weight- Shares Routine

    Alizeh shared that she has been doing intermittent fasting in order to lose weight. She used to fast for 18 hours between meals and she had left bread and rice completely. She also added that sometimes she would eat junk food but then she will compensate for the later meals. She also kept working out which helped her achieve her goal.

    Earlier this year, Alizeh received some mean comments from netizens for her appearance on Nida Yasir’s morning show.

    Amber Khan Appears With Her Daughter On Good Morning Pakistan Set – Health Fashion
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=votNCjjDXxI&t=253s

  • ‘Not a fixer like you’: Fahad Mustafa slams Danish Kaneria for insulting Shahid Afridi

    ‘Not a fixer like you’: Fahad Mustafa slams Danish Kaneria for insulting Shahid Afridi

    Actor Fahad Mustafa took to his Twitter handle to hit back at Danish Kaneria for his defamatory post about veteran cricketer Shahid Afridi. On December 24th, Afridi was named the interim chief selector of the Pakistani cricket team by the newly appointed PCB Chairman, Najam Sethi. His term is set to last until the end of the New Zealand series.

    While reacting to the news, Danish posted an unpleasant picture of Afridi and made a jibe at Shahid’s selection. Fahad was quick to respond to his post, by saying that “And clearly he is not a fixer like you.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=votNCjjDXxI&t=253s

    A year ago, Fahad hit back at Indian cricket commentator Harsha Bhosle on Twitter after he targeted Waqar Younis for his religious statement.

    Harsha tweeted, “For a person of Waqar Younis’ stature to say that watching Rizwan offering namaz in front of Hindus was very special to him, is one of the most disappointing things I have heard. A lot of us try hard to play such things down and talk up the sport and to hear this is terrible.”

    However, Mustafa took to Twitter and responded to the commentator, “It’s equally hard to see Muslims being portrayed as terrorists in almost every Bollywood movie for the longest. I can’t imagine how difficult and embarrassing it must be for Muslims in India to watch themselves being ridiculed like that.#stophypocrisy.”

    On the work front, the Jawani Phir Nahi Aani star was last seen in Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad opposite Mahira Khan.

    Mahira Khan & Fahad Mustafa wrap up Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad with a picture worth a thousand words
  • Shocking developments emerge in Bollywood star Tunisha Sharma’s suicide case

    Shocking developments emerge in Bollywood star Tunisha Sharma’s suicide case

    Popular Indian actor Tunisha Sharma passed away by suicide on December 24 in Mumbai. Sharma committed suicide by hanging herself on the set of a TV serial, Ali Baba. She was taken to a hospital where she was declared brought dead.”

    Pained by her daughter’s demise, Tunisha’s mother Vanita Sharma registered a case to probe the matter. The Maharashtra Police are investigating the matter and no suicide note has been recovered from the spot. So far, the post-mortem report of the actor claims that the case is of alleged suicidal hanging. The Police probe is underway.

    Sheezan Khan Arrested

    Tunisha Sharma's mother blames co-star Sheezan Khan for death. Police investigating both murder, suicide - India Today

    On Sunday, Police arrested Tunisha’s co-star and ex-boyfriend, Sheezan Khan, on charges of abetment of suicide. They both were related to the show Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul. Khan was arrested after Tunisha’s mother accused him of the matter. In the FIR, Vanita, as reported by The Indian Express, alleged that Sharma was earlier in a relationship with Khan and was upset for the past 15 days over their breakup.

    “ Khan was produced before a court in Vasai, which sent him to police custody for four days,” said a police officer, as reported by the English daily.

    Tunisha Sharma Funeral

    As per the latest reports, the funeral of the young actress will be held on 27 December. The family is waiting for Tunisha’s maasi (aunt) who is in USA and she will be flying to India today for the funeral. 

    Tunisha Sharma’s breakup

    As per the recent reports, the actress has broken up with boyfriend Sheezan Khan 15 days ago and she was quite upset for the past few days. Sheezan Khan was Tunisha’s co-star for the show Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul. He was arrested after Tunisha’s mother accused him for Tunisha’s demise.

    About Tunisha Sharma

    Born in Chandigarh, Sharma rose to fame during her childhood days. As a child, she was featured in Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap. She is best known for her roles as Rajkumari Ahankara in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Zara/Babli in Ishq Subhan Allah, and Aadhya Verma in Internet Wala Love.

    Apart from her works in the television industry, she also featured in Bollywood movies like Baar Baar Dekho and Fitoor (as the young Katrina Kaif).

  • Ushna Shah breaks silence on her morphed viral video, requests netizens to report it

    Ushna Shah breaks silence on her morphed viral video, requests netizens to report it

    Actor Ushna Shah called out a YouTube channel on her Instagram handle for uploading a fake video of her. The video’s thumbnail projected that Shah emotionally discussed her Habs co-star Feroze Khan and his ex-wife Aliza Sultan’s domestic violence case.

    The Parizad star shared a screenshot of a YouTube video titled, ‘Feroze’s best friend, Ushna Shah breaks silence on Aliza’s [alleged] abuse’. With a warning sign, the Cheekh actor requested everyone to report the aforementioned clip as it was fabricated and spreading misinformation on the internet.

    Ushna Shah faces backlash for her silence on domestic abuse by co-star, Feroze Khan - Showbiz Pakistan


    Shah also captioned the post with a note explaining her action. She wrote, “Normally I ignore such nonsense, but the video is spreading like wildfire. Half a million views!”

    She then proceeded to highlight the origin of the footage used in the clip. “Please report this. They have used a clip of me crying about a dog being brutally shot from two years ago and edited it,” clarified the Habs actor.

    Although the video now seems to be removed, the detrimental usage of social media is still a poignant cause of concern.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=votNCjjDXxI&t=253s
  • BJP legislator calls for ‘killing Muslims’, urges people to keep knives at home

    BJP legislator calls for ‘killing Muslims’, urges people to keep knives at home

    BJP Member of Indian Parliament Pragya Singh Thakur, while addressing a public gathering has urged her followers to sharpen the knives they have at home. The MP, representing Bhopal Parliamentary segment in Madhya Pradesh, told the community to at least keep the knives in their homes sharp, as everyone has the right to protect themselves.


    “Keep weapons in your homes. At least keep the knives you use to cut vegetables sharp. Don’t know what situation will arise when. Everyone has the right to protect themselves. If someone infiltrates our house and attacks us, it is our right to respond to them. Just like how knives cut vegetables, it will also chop mouths and heads,” she said in the video.

    Although it is not clear who she was referring to as enemies, Twitter users are pointing out that she is referring to Muslims as enemies.

    “Terror case-accused @BJP4India MP from Bhopal Pragya Singh Thakur calls for killing of Muslims during her speech in Karnataka on Sunday during Hindu Jagarana Vedike’s event, Indian journalist Anusha Ravi Sood wrote in a tweet.

    https://twitter.com/ashoswai/status/1607327871030157313