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  • Prime Minister House to be converted to university in 72 months

    Prime Minister House to be converted to university in 72 months

    The bill seeking the establishment of a university at the Prime Minister (PM) House finally reached the Senate on Tuesday, reports Dawn.

    According to the bill, which has already been passed by the National Assembly (NA), the project once started, will take 72 months to complete.

    Last year, officials from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on the direction of the PM Office, had visited Sir Syed Memorial Society building in G-5. The HEC and CDA had later shared a report with the PM office, stating the building was suitable for starting the university.

    The University of Engineering and Emerging Technology Bill 2022 was tabled in the Senate by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Mohammad Khan on behalf of Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood.

    Chairman Mohammad Sadiq Sanjrani referred the bill to the Senate Standing Committee on Education for consideration.

    In October last year, the NA standing committee had approved the bill and last month the National Assembly passed it along the mini-budget and some other bills.

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has already entered its fourth year in office, implying Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan may not be able to see his dream project completed during his tenure.

  • Josh Hazelwood will not be surprised if some Australian players skip Pak tour

    Josh Hazelwood will not be surprised if some Australian players skip Pak tour

    Australian fast bowler Josh Hazelwood has said on Wednesday he would not be surprised if security fears prompt some players to opt out of the upcoming Pakistan tour, as he eyes a comeback to the national team after recovering from injury.

    A media report last week said many in the Australian camp were apprehensive about whether Pakistan would be safe.

    Hazlewood said Cricket Australia’s reassurances had eased his concern.

    “There’s a lot of things in place and there’s been a lot of work in the background … so the trust is quite high there from the players,” Hazlewood told cricket.com.au.

    “But there’d certainly be some concerns from the players and I wouldn’t be surprised if some of them don’t make the tour.

    “And that’s very fair. People will discuss it with their families … and come up with an answer and everyone respects that.”

    Read More – Australian A-List cricketers to miss Sri Lanka tour to prepare for Pak series

    Hazlewood, 31, part of a 16-man Australian squad for the five-match Twenty20 home series against Sri Lanka starting on Feb 11, is raring to go after missing all but the first Test in the recent Ashes series.

    Sidelined by a side strain after the first Test in Brisbane, he was forced to watch on as his teammates celebrated a 4-0 series shellacking.

    “I’ve certainly had a typical side strain, where you tear your oblique (muscle), you can’t bowl another ball and are out for at least six or seven weeks,” he said.

    “This one was different … the strength came back really quickly, and I could do a lot of things in the gym. It was just bowling, that dynamic movement, that caused a bit of grief. It was an unusual one.”

    Long part of Australia’s three-pronged pace attack with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, Hazlewood has taken 215 test wickets at an average of 25 runs per wicket.

    But he must now wrest his test place back from Scott Boland, who took 18 wickets in three Tests, including an unlikely haul of six wickets for seven in the second innings of his debut.

    Australia are scheduled to play three Tests, three one-day internationals and one Twenty20 starting on March 3 in their first trip to Pakistan in 24 years.

  • Noor Mukadam Case: Adnan Siddiqui lashes out at Pakistan’s judicial system

    Noor Mukadam Case: Adnan Siddiqui lashes out at Pakistan’s judicial system

    Actor Adnan Siddiqui has lashed out at Pakistani Judicial System for delay in justice in Noor Mukadam case. “Why is court dragging its feet when there’s stark evidence against that monster? Such an obnoxious misuse of money, clout and nexus to delay justicem”, Adnan tweeted with the hashtag #noormukadam.

    Read more- Exhibition to honour life and work of Noor Mukadam held in Islamabad

    Noor Mukadam was brutally murdered at a residence in Islamabad’s upscale Sector F-7/4 on July 20. Her death sparked national outrage, including protests and candlelight vigils across the country. The Islamabad police arrested suspect Zahir on the night of July 20 from his house.

  • Pakistan’s first transgender doctor gets job at JPMC

    Pakistan’s first transgender doctor gets job at JPMC

    Pakistan’s first transgender doctor, Sarah Gill, has got a house job at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) in Karachi.

    On Tuesday, a confirmation letter for a house job at the JPMC was given by the Executive Director Prof Dr Shahid Rasool to Dr Gill.

    Previously, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto gave directions to the Sindh government to arrange a house job for her.

    In response, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah gave directions to the JPMC to issue a confirmation letter to perform her house job at the hospital.

    In September 2021, another transgender lawyer and activist, Nisha Rao, was also granted admission to the MPhil programme to study law.

    She was also the first Pakistani transgender person to have received a law degree from the Sindh Muslim Government Law College in 2020.

  • Justice Umar Ata Bandial becomes 28th Chief Justice of Pakistan, ceremony held in Islamabad

    Justice Umar Ata Bandial becomes 28th Chief Justice of Pakistan, ceremony held in Islamabad

    Justice Umar Ata Bandial took oath as the 28th Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) at a ceremony at Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad today (Wednesday). He was administered the oath of office by President Arif Alvi.

    Justice Bandial will serve in the top judicial office until September 16, 2023. He has previously served as chief justice of the Lahore High Court.

    A day earlier, Justice Bandial while speaking at a full-court reference held in honour of the outgoing chief justice, criticised mainstream and social media alike for resorting to attacking judges rather than criticising their judgements.

    “The differences in judges’ opinions in matters of law arise from our individual perceptions and this diversity brings richness to our understanding,” said Justice Bandial.

  • PM Khan slams SCBA for ‘supporting criminals, fugitives’

    PM Khan slams SCBA for ‘supporting criminals, fugitives’

    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Tuesday slammed the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) over its decision to file a petition against lifelong disqualification.

    PM Khan said that one of the leading lawyers’ bodies in the country has gone to court for a “thief” who ran to London by “lying”.

    PM Khan, without taking the name of former PM Nawaz Sharif, said, “If this is how things are, then what is wrong with stealing?”

    “They [SCBA] are asking the court to give him [Nawaz Sharif] one more chance. SCBA’s next petition should be to open [the doors] of all the jails,” said PM Khan while addressing the launch ceremony of the Sehat Insaf Card in Bahawalpur.

    Referring to the criminals who were behind bars, the premier said: “If you don’t see the evil in it, then why are these poor souls behind bars? First, let them out… The next petition should be to open all jails and free all those people who have been imprisoned for theft.”

    PM Khan further said that only the powerful get away unpunished. “They can do whatever they want. Both his sons are… living in London in properties worth billions of rupees. London is the most expensive city in Europe and their properties are located in the most expensive parts of the city.”

    “Till a nation does not unite to fight [against wrongdoing], the rule of law will not prevail. Our struggle is against bandits,” said PM Imran.

    When asked about PM Khan’s comments about the petition, President SCBA Mohammad Ahsan Bhoon responded by narrating an incident about humans.

    Last week, the SCBA filed a petition against the lifelong disqualification of lawmakers and said that such a law without the right to appeal is unjust.

    It is pertinent to mention here that the result of this petition can affect the outcome of SC verdicts disqualifying Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif, as well as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) disgruntled leader Jahangir Tareen.

  • PSL ‘not far off the IPL’ in terms of quality of cricket, says Michael Vaughan

    PSL ‘not far off the IPL’ in terms of quality of cricket, says Michael Vaughan

    Pakistan is hosting the seventh edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the excitement on social media is something that cannot be missed. Former English captain Michael Vaughan is quite impressed with the PSL and has said that it is the second-best league in the world after the Indian Premier League (IPL).

    “Pakistan Super league is the 2nd best T20 Tournament in the World .. it’s not far off the IPL either .. Outstanding standard of cricket,” Vaughan wrote on Twitter.

    Multan Sultans posted 217 runs, the highest total of PSL history on Tuesday and Shadab Khan’s fighting 91 off 42 balls went in vain for Islamabad United, as Sultans maintained their perfect start to the season by clinching a high-scoring match by 20 runs in Karachi.

    Shadab’s high-octane innings, in which he cracked five fours and nine sixes, tried to keep his side floating in the massive chase but the Sherus kept on losing wickets at regular intervals.

    Earlier, Tim David and Rilee Rossouw set Sultans up for a huge total by adding 110 for the fourth wicket in less than eight overs. David hammered 71 from only 29 balls on his way to smashing six fours and sixes each, while Rossouw hit an unbeaten 67 off 35 deliveries with four fours and six maximums.

    PSL and IPL are two of the biggest cricket leagues in the world with big names playing in the leagues. The quality of cricket that is played is also something to look out for.

  • ‘Aiman ko btana hoga’: Amna Ilyas jokes about Muneeb Butt’s ‘libido’

    ‘Aiman ko btana hoga’: Amna Ilyas jokes about Muneeb Butt’s ‘libido’

    Actor and model Amna Ilyas appeared on Wajahat Rauf’s digital chat show, on which she spilled the beans about her colleagues and fashion choices.

    The host Wajahat Rauf asked her if her libido is similar to that of Muneeb Butt, because his libido is very high.

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    The Tum Mere Pass Ho diva was quick to comment that “Aiman ko batana hoga.”

    She clarified further that her libido is not very high. Amna also revealed that doesn’t take trolling on her bold dressing very seriously because is her body and hence, her choice.

    Last year the Baaji diva appeared on Faizan Sheikh and Aadi Adeal Amjad’s chat show, The Mazedaar Show. During the ‘This or That’ segment of the show the Zinda Bhaag star was asked that what does she do when she see a girl who is short.

    The host asked if she laughs at them or tells them that they can get taller.

    Amna said that “I laugh at them, I am not a racist but I laugh.”

    She also stated that she would choose a tall man for herself who is poor rather than preferring a man who is rich but short, any day.

  • Humayun Saeed set to produce a project on plight of female doctors in Pakistan

    Humayun Saeed set to produce a project on plight of female doctors in Pakistan

    Actor Humayun Saeed is currently gearing up for his Hollywood debut with season 5 of ‘The Crown‘. The Meray Paas Tum Ho star and owner of Six Sigma Productions turned to his twitter on Monday to talk about the plight of female doctors who do not take on their professional roles after getting married.

    He said that there is a need to highlight the issue in order to have more females participate in the working economy and discussed the likes of a project on this issue.

    “Disappointed to find out that only 1 out of 4 female doctors practice after graduation in Pakistan because of family pressure. Thinking of a new project, maybe to highlight this issue. Let’s encourage women to pursue their dreams. #DoctorBahu,” he wrote.

    Humayun himself his essaying the role of heart surgeon Dr Hasnat Khan in The Crown.

    The Crown' to feature Pakistani actor Humayun Saeed as Princess Diana's companion Dr Hasnat Khan - The Economic Times
  • New Zealand allows pregnant journalist to return home

    New Zealand allows pregnant journalist to return home

    The New Zealand government has allowed pregnant journalist, Charlotte Bellis to return back to her home country after her application was rejected due to strict Covid protocols.

    While giving a press briefing related to Covid, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister, Grant Robertson said, “There is a place in managed isolation and quarantine for Ms Bellis and I urge her to take it up.”

    He also denied that she was being allowed entry after the outrage caused by the media reporting. He said the staff had to daily with deal with emergency applications.

    He continued, “They always try to make contact with people and try to make arrangements work.”

    Read More: New Zealand denies re-entry of pregnant national, Taliban offers refuge

    Bellis was reporting for Al Jazeera in Afghanistan and came to know about her pregnancy on her return to Doha, Qatar. She left her job in October after she found out because a pregnancy out of wedlock is illegal in Qatar. She went to Belgium, the home country of her partner, Jim Huylebroek. As Bellis is not a resident of the country, she could not stay there for a longer period.

    The Taliban offered her refuge when she had no option except to travel back to Afghanistan with her partner as both had visas.