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  • PM Shehbaz reduces fares for Lahore Metro Bus Service

    PM Shehbaz reduces fares for Lahore Metro Bus Service

    Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif has announced a fare cut for the Lahore Metro Bus Service. He said that the fares had been lowered in order to provide help to daily commuters in the face of Pakistan’s economic crisis.

    PM Shehbaz revealed this at the Indus Hospital’s opening ceremony. He claimed that due to the “past government’s mismanagement,” the government has no choice but to announce fuel price hikes.

    According to PM Shehbaz, the government would cut public transportation costs. The government believes that by doing so, individuals will be more likely to take public transportation, resulting in fuel savings.

    The Prime Minister declared free metro rides for residents of the twin cities in Ramadan. The move was warmly received and appreciated by commuters on a daily basis.

    Multan, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad all have Metro Bus Service. However, the government has only announced relief for Metro users in Lahore, and it is unclear whether it will extend to other cities.

    The current Metro Bus rate is Rs30, but following Prime Minister Shehbaz’s announcement of a 50 per cent reduction, the ticket would be available for Rs15.

  • ‘I want to go with my husband’: The Minor after court sends her to a shelter

    ‘I want to go with my husband’: The Minor after court sends her to a shelter

    The Minor was produced in the Sindh High Court on Monday. Her husband Zaheer Ahmed was also presented before the court today.

    When the The Minor entered the courtroom today, her mother attempted to embrace her, but was prevented by court officers who said they didn’t have authorization to meet her. The Minor also refused to meet her parents.

    The Minor in the court said that she has married Zaheer Ahmed with her consent. She also said that she is 18 years of age. However, The Minor’s father told the court that his daughter is underage.

    The court has directed the authorities to conduct a medical examination of The Minor. The hearing has been adjourned till June 8 (Wednesday). The court has ordered to sent her to a shelter home.

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    In a joint operation with Punjab Police, Karachi Police yesterday said they have recovered The Minor from Bahawalnagar.

    The Minor went missing on April 16. The same month she was found in Lahore. Three videos of The Minor also surfaced in which the girl can be heard saying that she married out of her own free will, and claimed that she is 18 years of age. However, her father claims that she is not 18.

    The Minor, in a video statement in May, said that her life is in danger.

  • Plan under consideration to increase govt officials’ salaries by 5 to 15 per cent

    Plan under consideration to increase govt officials’ salaries by 5 to 15 per cent

    In an attempt to lessen the impact of inflation, the government is considering raising salaries by 5 to 15 per cent in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, according to The News, following the Pay and Pension Commission’s inability to submit a report ahead of the next budget, which led to the prime minister’s decision to grant another extension.

    The deadline for submitting the Commission’s recommendation is being extended to June 30, 2022, as per a statement released by the Finance Division.

    According to top official sources, the former PTI-led government gave a 15 per cent allowance to officials in grades 1 to 19, effective March 1, 2022.

    The new Shehbaz Sharif-led administration, on the other hand, pledged a 10 per cent rise in the pension and a 25,000-per-month minimum wage.

    A Finance Ministry official stated that in the future budget, pay for grades 1 to 19 may be boosted by another 5-10 per cent as an adhoc allowance. Employees in grades 20 to 22 could see a pay raise of 10 per cent to 15 per cent.

    In addition, due to increased inflationary pressures, the government may boost pensions by 5-10 per cent. The Regulation Wing of the Ministry of Finance has completed its internal work in this regard. It was also resolved to form a Pay and Pension Commission, which would make recommendations.

    The commission was established by the PTI-led government in April 2020, and its chairman was former Secretary of Finance Abdul Wajid Rana. He resigned, however, and former bureaucrat Nargis Sethi was named Chairperson of the Pay and Pension Commission. She later quit as well.

    The Pay and Pension Commission was then chaired by Zafar Ahmed Khan, who was chosen by the government. So far, the commission has requested two extensions but has yet to present its recommendations.

    The text box was included in the Pay and Pension Commission’s terms of reference, which included studying the adequacy of the existing basic pay scale system and evaluating the current salaries of government employees.

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    It also includes making recommendations for streamlining existing classification from BPS 1-22, studying the separation of existing basic pay scales for dedicated departments, occupations/cadres, reviewing special scales such as management grades, management position scales (MP Scales), special professional pay scales (SPPS); project pay scales, and proposing measures for uniformity and improvement, reviewing admissible regular allowances, special incentives, and all other supplementary pay scales.

    The panel was tasked with identifying current shortcomings in the Pension Scheme and making recommendations for a corrective revision along with ensuring the current model’s long-term viability and recommending a system with clear timelines that is more efficient and sustainable given the available resources.  

  • ‘World should severely reprimand India’: Muslim countries condemn BJP’s derogatory remarks about Holy Prophet (PBUH)

    ‘World should severely reprimand India’: Muslim countries condemn BJP’s derogatory remarks about Holy Prophet (PBUH)

    After hashtags calling for the boycott of Indian products began trending on Twitter in Arab countries over derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal, India’s ruling party suspended Sharma and expelled Jindal. The two also issued public apologies after the reaction from the Arab world. Qatar, Kuwait, and Iran have summoned Indian envoys while Saudi Arabia and  Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have issued statements against the two BJP spokespersons.

    World should take note and severely reprimand India: Shehbaz Sharif

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the derogatory remarks recently made by two leaders of India’s BJP against the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

    PM Sharif wrote: “Have said it repeatedly India under Modi is trampling religious freedoms and persecuting Muslims. The world should take note & severely reprimand India.”

    He added that Muslims’ love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is supreme and that all Muslims can sacrifice their lives for the love and respect of their Prophet (PBUH). 

    Pakistan Armed Forces strongly condemn blasphemous remarks by Indian officials

    The official media wing of the Pakistan army condemned the derogatory remarks of the BJP leaders. “The outrageous act is deeply hurtful and clearly indicates extreme level of hate against Muslims and other religions in India.”

    Indian chargé d’affaires summoned by Pakistan

    Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari took to Twitter and said, “Indian Cd’A summoned to convey Pakistan’s rejection and strong condemnation of the derogatory remarks by BJP officials against Prophet Muhammad PBUH. BJP leadership and GOI must condemn the sacrilegious comments and hold those responsible to account.”

    Pakistan condemns India

    Pakistan has strongly condemned the disrespectful remarks recently made by two senior officials of India’s ruling party BJP, disrespecting the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). 

    “These totally unacceptable remarks have not only deeply hurt the sentiments of the people of Pakistan but of billions of Muslims around the world,” read the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    “BJP’s attempted clarification and belated and perfunctory disciplinary action against these individuals cannot assuage the pain and anguish they have caused to the Muslim world. Muslims residing in India are equally outraged by the completely repugnant comments by the two BJP officials. The ensuing communal violence in Kanpur and in other parts of India bears testimony to this fact.”

    Pakistan urged India to ensure that decisive and demonstrable action is taken against those responsible for making derogatory remarks and attacking the dignity of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). India must also take immediate steps to protect its minorities from human rights violations, ensure their safety, security, and well-being and allow them to profess and practice their faiths in peace.

    “Pakistan once again calls on the international community to take immediate cognisance of the grievously aggravating situation of Islamophobia in India. India must be held accountable for stifling the rights of the minorities, especially Muslims, to practice their faith and religious beliefs,” said the Foreign Office spokesperson.

    Arab world’s condemnation over derogatory remarks

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar summoned the Indian Ambassador and handed over an official note on Qatar’s total rejection and condemnation of the remarks of Sharma and Kumar.

    The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Indian ambassador and handed him an official protest note expressing the State of Kuwait’s rejection and denunciation of the controversial remarks made by an official in the ruling party in India against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Islam, and Muslims.

    Saudi Arabia described the spokesperson’s comments as “insulting” and called for “respect for beliefs and religions”, according to a foreign ministry statement.

    The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) also condemned the remarks, saying they came in a “context of intensifying hatred and abuse towards Islam in India and systematic practices against Muslims”.

  • Pakistan is experiencing another heatwave, will rise this week

    Pakistan is experiencing another heatwave, will rise this week

    The Meteorological Office has issued an alert regarding heatwave in the country. As per the Met office, day temperatures are likely to remain unusually high in most parts of the country during next four to five days.

    “Day temperatures in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Sindh and eastern Balochistan are expected to rise significantly above normal,” the alert read.

    The weather will continue to stay significantly high during the afternoon in much of the country from Sunday to Thursday, according to the Met Department’s weather alert.

     “Occasional dust storm/dust raising winds may also occur in afternoon/evening during the period,” it added.

    However, the heat wave is likely to be followed by a rain spell in upper and central parts of the country.

  • Trouble in Bollywood: Shah Rukh, Katrina, Kartik, Aditya test positive for Covid

    Trouble in Bollywood: Shah Rukh, Katrina, Kartik, Aditya test positive for Covid

    Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan Kartik Aaryan, Katrina Kaif, and Aditya Roy Kapur have tested positive for Covid’19 virus.

    Kaif also tested positive in April 2021. This time she had to skip the IIFA 2022 ceremony on Saturday, where her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal, was awarded the Best Actor Male for Sardar Udham Singh. Katrina and Vicky were spotted together at filmmaker Karan Johar’s birthday party on May 25 alongside Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan at Mumbai’s Yash Raj Films studio.

    With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai, the BMC has issued fresh alerts instructing film studios in K-West ward to not organise parties.

    West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted about it. “Just came to know that our Brand Ambassador Shahrukh Khan has been detected covid positive. Pray fastest recovery for the superstar. Get well Shahrukh! Spring back asap!

    According to News18, the Dhoom 3 diva has completed her quarantine period. When Vicky was asked about Katrina not being with him in Abu Dhabi for the IIFA Awards, he said, “Even I am missing us together as well”.

    Meanwhile, on Saturday Shah Rukh revealed the first poster of his upcoming film Jawan, and said ‘inevitable issues’ led to its delay. He had announced the film with a teaser on Friday.

    The news of Shah Rukh and Katrina testing positive for the virus, comes a day after actor Kartik Aaryan confirmed he had Covid-19. Actor Aditya Roy Kapur also tested positive for Covid-19, according to reports.

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    In May, actor Akshay Kumar could not travel to Cannes Film Festival 2022, after he tested positive for Covid-19.

  • Is Britney Spears hooked to Pasoori? Celebrities react

    Is Britney Spears hooked to Pasoori? Celebrities react

    Singer Britney Spears took to Instagram and shared a reel of a button-dosa preparation with the song Pasoori playing in the background. 

    Celebrated singer Britney Spears made Desi followers blissful when she shared an Instagram reel of a button dosa preparation made by an influencer. The video had the favored music Pasoori within the background. Followers have been overjoyed to see the put up and flooded the video with feedback, saying that it was ‘satisfying to observe’. The music Pasoori has been sung by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill.

    Zulfiqar Jabbar a.k.a Xulfi expressed his gratitude on the transnational popularity of his song as he is heading the coke studio 14 this year.

    Indian Comedian Varun Grover took to Instagram and shared the video on his Tales with the caption, “Britney Spears making Button dosa to the music of Pasoori is the type of international citizen liberals need.”

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K8FJ6o2QGw&t=206s
  • Alleged audio leak: 5-carat diamond ring for Bushra Bibi from Malik Riaz

    Alleged audio leak: 5-carat diamond ring for Bushra Bibi from Malik Riaz

    Two alleged phone calls between business tycoon Malik Riaz and his daughter Amber have been leaked in which the two can be heard talking about gifting a diamond ring to former First Lady Bushra Bibi in return for a favour that Khan is doing for them.

    Initially, the conversation revolves around Amber talking to her father about Bushra Bibi’s friend Farah Khan — who allegedly acted as a bridge between Amber and Bibi. Amber tells her father that Farah has demanded a five-carat diamond ring for Bibi.

    As per the alleged audio leak, Amber says to her father that she inquired from Farah about a letter and asked, “When will the locks be opened”?

    https://youtu.be/CZ0PyDYcmbY

    In the alleged audio leak, it is revealed that Bushra Bibi did not like the ring. According to Farah Khan, the ring is quite ordinary for a First Lady and asked that it be returned and a new one be given.

    When Amber told her father, Malik can be heard saying, “Buy whatever she wants.” Farah also promised Amber that Khan has said that the letter would be given to them tomorrow.

    https://youtu.be/NEsCw5nmKUs

    The conversation is believed to have taken place when Imran Khan was still the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Moreover, the ring is reportedly from Harry Winston.

    Here are some of pictures of Harry Winston rings along with their prices.

    Note: these pictures and prices are for reference only. It is not known what ring was given at what price, only that it was allegedly a Harry Winston ring.

    However, the business tycoon has rejected the claims.

  • Foreigners’ security cell to be established in Islamabad

    Foreigners’ security cell to be established in Islamabad

    Islamabad police is establishing a foreigners’ security cell in the Central Police Office (CPO), with the required personnel and logistics.

    Under the supervision of DIG Operations, the District Foreign Security Cell (DFSC) will be led by Additional Superintendent Operations.

    It was decided at a meeting in the Central Police Office presided over by Inspector General of Police Dr Akbar Nasir Khan. Senior police officers from Islamabad were in attendance. On the pattern of CPEC Security, it was decided to apply all standard operating procedures for non-China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) security projects.

    Correspondingly, the Special Branch, Counter-Terrorism Department, and Security Division will conduct regular audits of the security measures. Islamabad police will employ Chinese-speaking early age Pakistani men and women to aid Chinese residents working on non-CPEC projects and for other private companies.

    The session was notified that efforts are being made to protect foreign nationals in compliance with Ministry of Interior directives. The Foreign Office and other law enforcement agencies will be consulted as needed. While the National Database Registration Authority will assist DFSC in data integration.

  • Police recovers The Minor and husband, will be brought back to Karachi

    Police recovers The Minor and husband, will be brought back to Karachi

    Karachi Police, in a joint operation with Punjab Police, have recovered The Minor from Bahawalnagar.

    The Minor and her husband Zaheer Ahmed have been placed into protective custody, according to SSP Zubair Nazir Sheikh of the Anti-Violent Crime Cell. They both are being shifted to Karachi.

    The Minor will be presented before the High Court on Friday.

    The Karachi police have also taken the family members of Zaheer Ahmed into custody.

    The Minor went missing on April 16. The same month, she was found in Lahore.
    Three videos of The Minor also surfaced in which the girl can be heard saying that she married out of her own free will, and claimed that she is 18 years of age. However, her father claims that she is not 18.

    The Minor, in a video statement in May, said that her life is in danger.