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  • After Farhan, Usman and Ali’s rejection, ‘Kala Doriya’ gets leading hero in Osman Khalid Butt

    After Farhan, Usman and Ali’s rejection, ‘Kala Doriya’ gets leading hero in Osman Khalid Butt

    Actor Osman Khalid Butt has replaced contemporary Ali Rehman Khan for the leading role in Saima Akram Chaudhry’s Kala Doriya alongside Sana Javed.

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    HUM TV’s drama serial Kala Doriya has been marred with delays for quite some time. Actress Sana Javed is onboard since day one as the leading lady.

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    Originally, Farhan Saeed was the first choice but he opted out twice from the drama. His replacement was Usman Mukhtar who also left the project citing his mother’s health. Later Farhan came back onboard. however, he left again and then Ali Rehman Khan landed the role. Soon he also stepped out of the drama and now has been replaced with the Ehd-e-Wafa star Osman Khalid Butt.

    The Danish Nawaz directorial is written by Suno Chanda fame Saima Akram Chaudhry.

  • Pakistani rupee falls to Rs233 per US dollar in the interbank market

    Pakistani rupee falls to Rs233 per US dollar in the interbank market

    The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued to fall on Tuesday as the country’s political turmoil worsened, trading at Rs233 to the dollar in the interbank market.

    Today, the US dollar gained Rs3.12 versus the local currency, compared to the previous day’s finish of Rs229.88, which was an all-time high at the time.

    The local currency has been under pressure for the past week due to increased political tensions in the country following the July 17 by-elections in Punjab, which the PTI easily won. Also, the rupee has been one of the world’s worst performers, falling 30.2 per cent since the beginning of 2022.

    PKR had its worst week in more than two decades, ending on July 22, highlighting investor fear that a $1.2 billion loan tranche from the IMF approved last week could not be enough to alleviate the balance of payment crisis.

    Fears of Pakistan defaulting on its foreign repayments remain in the market, despite the central bank’s guarantee that the country would comfortably cover its funding obligations as long as an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme remained in place.

    The rupee fell by nearly 8 per cent last week, the most in a single week since October 1998.

  • Pakistan’s Armughan Muqeem becomes youngest international bodybuilding judge

    Pakistan’s Armughan Muqeem becomes youngest international bodybuilding judge

    Vice president of the Pakistan Body Building Federation, Armughan Muqeem, has been named the youngest judge for the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2022, which will be held in the Maldives.

    Muqeem will now serve as a judge in Asian bodybuilding championship contests after being granted a license by the Asian Body Building Federation (ABF) in recognition of his skills and abilities.

    He will also be a judge at the upcoming 13th World Championship.

    The 33-year-old hailed the moment as a proud one, saying that his years of hard work had finally paid off.

    “It was a proud moment for myself and my family to honour my Nation with this great opportunity and be a sign of pride for my county,” said Muqeem.

  • Heavy rains, flash flooding in Balochistan kills at least 102 people

    Heavy rains, flash flooding in Balochistan kills at least 102 people

    At least 102 people have died due to the torrential rains and flash floods in Balochistan.

    “Thirty-two children and 28 women are among the dead so far,” said Naseer Ahmed Nasar, the director-general of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

    Nasar further added that most of the children drowned in flash floods that were triggered by heavy rainfall in different parts of the province.

    The spokesperson of the Balochistan government, Farah Azeem Shah, said that the rains have damaged 580 kilometres of roads, 11 bridges and five dams in the province. Besides, 706 cattle have also died due to floods.

    “Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo released an amount of 92.4 million rupees for the families of rain victims and deceased persons,”she added.

    The Balochistan government imposed Section 144 in the province amid forecasts of more heavy rain.

  • China’s population expected to start reducing before 2025

    China’s population expected to start reducing before 2025

    China’s population is expected to start to shrink before 2025 as the country’s birth data showed that the number of new births in 2021 was the lowest in decades in several provinces. Currently, China is the most populous country with nearly 1.4 billion residents.

    The head of population and family affairs at the National Health Commission said that China’s population is expected to start to shrink in 2021-2025.

    In recent years, the population of the country has slowed significantly. According to the state-backed Global Times, the number of births in central Hunan province fell below 500,000 for the first time in nearly 60 years.

    The change in China’s laws last year that allowed women to have three children has not helped the country in any way. Many Chinese women have argued that the change comes too late and they are facing problems like insufficient job security and gender equality.

    According to a United Nations (UN) report, India will become the world’s most populous country next year, i.e 2023, beating China.

  • ‘Main chahti hoon, The Minor or Zaheer kabhi alag na hon’: Hira Mani reveals her shocking prayer

    ‘Main chahti hoon, The Minor or Zaheer kabhi alag na hon’: Hira Mani reveals her shocking prayer

    Actor Hira Mani took to her Instagram stories to reveal her prayers amidst the ongoing The Minor case. The Kashf star said that she is praying that The Minor and her husband Zaheer Ahmed never get separated. She is confident that the almighty will fulfill her wish.

    The Minor was reported as kidnapped in April but later found to have purportedly ‘eloped’ in Punjab was brought back to her hometown on Sunday, her father’s counsel confirmed.

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    A day ago, a judicial magistrate in Lahore had allowed the Sindh police to take The Minor custody from Darul Aman and safely produce her before a Karachi trial court.

    Magistrate Rizwan Ahmad passed the order after hearing the contention of a police official from Sindh and a counsel of the girl’s father.

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    Earlier in October 2021, Hira celebrated the bail of Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan. Hira took to her Instagram stories and wrote, ‘Mera Piyara sa bacha bahar aagya Allah apka laakh laakh shukar, Mubarak.”

    The Bombay HC had granted bail to Aryan, 25 days after he was arrested during a drugs raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast on its way to Goa. He was released today.

  • Rawalpindi Express: Shoaib Akhtar announces biopic, shares teaser

    Rawalpindi Express: Shoaib Akhtar announces biopic, shares teaser

    Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has announced the launch of his biopic titled, “Rawalpindi Express – Running against the odds”. He made the announcement on social media.

    “Beginning of this beautiful journey. Announcing the launch of my story, my life, my Biopic, ‘RAWALPINDI EXPRESS – Running against the odds’,” tweeted Shoaib.

    “You’re in for a ride you’ve never taken before. A first foreign film about a Pakistani Sportsman,” he added.

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    The film is directed by Faraz Qaiser under the banner of Q Film productions. It will be released on November 16, 2023. Details about actors have not yet been revealed.

  • Asif Zardari will celebrate his 67th birthday in Dubai with his 9-month-old grandson: Bakhtawar Bhutto

    Asif Zardari will celebrate his 67th birthday in Dubai with his 9-month-old grandson: Bakhtawar Bhutto

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari left for Dubai, which led to some questions about why he had gone abroad at a crucial time for the coalition government.

    Taking to Twitter, Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari clarified why her father is in Dubai.

    “My father will be spending his 67th birthday (& first as a grandfather) with his 9 month old grandson,” tweeted Bakhtawar.

    Asif Zardari will celebrate his 67th birthday tomorrow (July 26).

    In an earlier tweet, Bakhtawar said that Zardari did not run away for “11+ YEARS of jail” so why would he now.

    “[Zardari] faced courts under every regime including our wannabe dictator Select but never ran. 1st bday as a grandfather he’s here to spend with his grandson (who due to a medical procedure last month could not fly himself).”

    Bakhtawar Bhutto gave birth to a baby boy, Mir Hakim Mahmood Choudhry, on October 10, 2021.

  • Pressure on Pakistani rupee may decrease in August

    Pressure on Pakistani rupee may decrease in August

    Finance Minister Miftah Ismail expressed his continued faith in Pakistani rupee’s (PKR) ability to withstand pressure despite the PKR continuing to hit historic lows versus the US dollar and suffering its biggest weekly slide in more than 20 years.

    The finance minister stated in an interview with Radio Pakistan that the political climate and the fact that import payments are being made for shipments beginning in June are both contributing factors to the pressure on the PKR.

    “Import of $80 billion were made during the last fiscal year. We are still making payments for energy commodities purchased last month. Therefore, the rupee is under pressure. However, as we are importing less in July, its effect would be reflected from next month or, I should say, next week.”

    “The rupee’s fall is connected to the political situation as well. Before July 17, the situation wasn’t like this,” he added.

    Miftah also spoke about Pakistan’s economic issues, stating that the poor export base continues to be a matter of concern.

    The local currency has continued to depreciate against the US dollar, losing 7.6 per cent last week, more than what businesses typically account for in terms of annual currency depreciation, as the inter-bank market experienced a turbulent five sessions due to renewed political uncertainty and increased worries about Pakistan’s external financing needs.

    He also revealed that one friendly country is ready for an instant investment in Pakistan.

    It is worth noting that Pakistan anticipates receiving the next International Monetary Fund (IMF) tranche before the end of the following month following the board meeting.

  • New CM Punjab: Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi

    New CM Punjab: Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi

    Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi is now the chief minister (CM) of Punjab as per the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Punjab CM election case.

    The apex court has directed Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman to administer oath to Pervaiz Elahi by 11:30pm tonight.

    Punjab CM election: Supreme Court to announce verdict in a while

    In a plea filed by PML-Q’s Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, the Supreme Court (SC) heard the case regarding Chief Minister (CM) Punjab election and reserved its decision.

    The plea was filed against the Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker’s ruling on the day of the Punjab Chief Minister (CM) election (July 22).

    The top court will announce the final verdict at 5:45pm today.

    A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial was hearing the case.

    Punjab CM election: PPP and Mazari’s lawyers excuse themselves from SC hearing

    Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Dost Mohammad Mazari and Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) lawyers have declined to participate in the Supreme Court (SC) proceedings as they had demanded a full court bench in the case pertaining to the Punjab Chief Minister (CM) election.

    Deputy Speaker Mazari’s counsel Irfan Qadir told the bench that his client had told him not to be part of the proceedings. PPP lawyer Farooq H. Naek also came to the rostrum and informed Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial that he would not be part of the proceedings.

    At this, the CJP told him that he “is not a party in the case”.

    Coalition govt to boycott court proceedings if full bench not constituted

    All political parties in the coalition announced that they will boycott court proceedings till a full bench is constituted.

    Announcing the decision, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that since the coalition government’s request for the formation of a full court bench was rejected, they have also rejected this decision of the court.

    “We will not appear before this bench and will boycott it.”

    Punjab CM case: Full court bench rejected

    The Supreme Court has rejected the request for a full court bench.

    Earlier today, the coalition government had demanded the formation of a full court bench in the case pertaining to Punjab chief minister election.

    The three-member SC bench will resume hearing the deputy speaker Punjab Assembly case tomorrow (July 26) at 11am.

    More legal clarification needed, CJP Bandial on the formation of full court bench

    Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has said that the court will decide whether to form a full court bench or not after listening to more legal clarification.

    The top court has also said it is uncertain whether the decision on the formation of a full bench will be made today or not.

    CJP also remarked that if the situation gets out of hand will we make full bench court.

    Full court bench can only be formed in September

    During today’s hearing, CJP Bandial remarked that the full court bench can only be formed in September, questioning that should all work be stopped till then?

    ‘If there is no full court bench, we will boycott the proceedings’: Rana Sanaullah

    Prior to the SC’s decision on the formation of full court bench, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that “if the Supreme Court does not form a full court bench, we will boycott the proceedings.” He added that if the full court is not formed then Hamza Shehbaz will not become a party in this case.

    Rana Sanaullah gave a reference, he said that in 2015 eight judges had given a decision regarding the party chief.

    Along with Rana, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said the way the constitution has been interpreted, it is beyond understanding.

    Supreme Court reserves verdict on formation of full court bench

    After a joint press conference by the members of the ruling coalition and requests made by SCBA and lawyers, the top court has reportedly reserved its verdict on the formation of a full court bench. The hearing has been adjourned till 5:30pm.

    PTI’s leader Fawad Chaudhry said that the top court will announce whether they are hearing the petition or a full court bench. Taking a jibe at the government and its coalition partners’ lawyers, Chaudhry said that they didn’t have any solid arguments.

    The Supreme Court (SC) has resumed its hearing on a plea filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi’s petition challenging Punjab Assembly (PA) Deputy Speaker Dost Mohammad Mazari’s decision in the Chief Minister (CM) run-off election on July 22.

    SC resumes the hearing

    A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial along with Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Munib Akhtar, is holding the hearing at SC’s Room 1.

    On Saturday, the top court said that Hamza Shehbaz would work as trustee CM till Monday and adjourned the hearing.

    Petition on Article 63-A should be heard: Ahsan Bhoon

    Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Ahsan Bhoon requested the Supreme Court on Sunday to take up the Bar’s already filed review petition against the “short judgment passed by the apex court” on May 17 in the presidential reference over the interpretation of Article 63-A.

    Bhoon underlined that it was the right time for the apex court to take up the SCBA petition and decide the matter once and for all “so that no one dares to point finger towards the apex court”.

    “What’s the hurry Bhoon Sahab, let us hear this case first,” said CJP Bandial during today’s proceedings.

    The bench called former SCBA head Advocate Latif Afridi who said that the country’s current political situation is “very complicated” at the moment and requested a full court bench.

    Elahi’s lawyer Barrister Ali Zafar said the Bar presidents should not be involved in such matters.

    The deputy speaker’s lawyer, Irfan Qadir, also requested the court to constitute a full bench. At this, the CJP asked him the grounds on which a full court bench should be constituted.

    Qadir requested the bench to read paragraphs one and two of its decision on the presidential reference seeking interpretation of Article 63-A, stating that everything would then be clarified.

    Law minister Azam Nazeer Tarar informed the court that he has received some important information. At this, the top court asked him to sit. The court also directed Hamza’s lawyer Mansoor Awan not to take directions from Tarar.

    SC shouldn’t be blackmailed: Fawad Chaudhry

    While talking to the media, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry said that PTI has no issue with a full court bench.

    “The party has reservations that SC shouldn’t be blackmailed. Otherwise, it is up to the chief justice to make a full court bench,” said Chaudhry.

    SC hearing on Punjab CM election: Political leaders banned to enter court

    Before the hearing, all the political leaders were banned from entering SC for the hearing on the matter of the election of the Punjab CM. Strict security arrangements were also being made

    An official of the Islamabad police said only leaders of respondent parties would be allowed to enter the court premises with the permission of the SC administration. He added that political parties had provided lists of leaders in this regard.

    “No rally, procession, or gathering will be allowed in the Red Zone, including around the Supreme Court”, he said.*