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  • ‘Three sugar mills in Sindh were shut down, leading to an increase in the price of sugar to Rs140 per kg’: PM Khan

    ‘Three sugar mills in Sindh were shut down, leading to an increase in the price of sugar to Rs140 per kg’: PM Khan

    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan during an address at a ceremony in Attock on Friday said that Sindh shut down three operational sugar mills, which contributed to an increase in the price of sugar.

    “The price of sugar in Pakistan has hit Rs140 per kg. I inquired why this was so. I learned that three sugar mills in Sindh, which were operational, were shut down,” the prime minister said.

    The prime minister went on to say that he subsequently learnt that due to the reduced supply, the sugar mills in Punjab began to hoard the commodity.

    “I told the chief secretary that our law forbids hoarding and so if the sugar mills are doing so, we must retrieve the stock and bring it out to the market so the price drops.”

    “We found out that since July, the sugar mills have obtained a stay order against the rule. And so our government was unable to do anything,” PM Imran Khan said.

    “This is a gross injustice that the sugar mafia earns billions after having broken the backs of our people. And when the government moves to do something, they obtain stay orders,” he remarked.

    PM Khan claimed that there was uproar in India as well over high petrol prices and Pakistan still had the cheapest petrol prices in the region.

    “In India today, there is uproar as well [over petrol prices] and the petrol price per litre is Rs150 while it is Rs200 in Bangladesh. [On the other hand] it is the lowest in Pakistan at Rs146,” the premier said.

    “The biggest [impact] of what happened was that the oil price first decreased and now in the last three months it has doubled […] when oil becomes expensive, then everything becomes expensive.”

    “When there was inflation in the whole world then obviously Pakistan is in this same world and not in the heavens so we also had to be affected. As a result, we fully tried and are still trying to protect our people from this inflation.”

    The prime minister’s comments come the same day as the government increased petroleum prices by up to Rs8.14 per litre with immediate effect to ensure the revival of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.

  • ‘Made a mistake’: Amir should apologise to Harbhajan Singh, says Saeed Ajmal

    ‘Made a mistake’: Amir should apologise to Harbhajan Singh, says Saeed Ajmal

    Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal wants former Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir to apologise to Harbhajan Singh for “jumping in” between Shoaib Akhtar and the Indian bowler’s Twitter conversation. 

    Speaking to Cricket Pakistan, Ajmal said that players should treat each other well because cricket brings people together. 

    “I think Amir made a mistake by jumping in that conversation [between Shoaib Akhtar and Harbhajan Singh] and he should apologise for it. It was a discussion between two great cricketers and Amir made the wrong choice by getting involved in it,” he said. 

    Amir and Singh indulged in a war of words a couple of days ago when the former taunted the latter after India beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match on October 24. 

    Harbhajan responded to Amir, and the two had a heated exchange, bringing everything into the mix from Amir’s spot-fixing controversy to Shahid Afridi smashing Harbhajan for four consecutive sixes in a 2006 Lahore Test match.  

    During the interview, Ajmal also spoke about the Pakistan cricket team’s performance so far in the World Cup, adding that he was pleasantly surprised by the energy and performance of the team.

  • Watch: Firdous Ashiq Awan’s reply on whether PM is a thief if petrol prices increase

    Watch: Firdous Ashiq Awan’s reply on whether PM is a thief if petrol prices increase

    Anchorperson Waseem Badami, while speaking with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Firdous Ashiq Awan on ARY News programme, ‘Hur Lamha Por Josh’, asked Awan that if the prices of petrol increase, does it mean that the prime minister (PM) is a thief.

    “This is a difficult thing,” replied Awan laughingly.

    “My innocent prime minister [Imran Khan] is saying this that innocent prime minister cannot be a thief.”

    Badami said that since this is a generic question, should he take Awan’s answer as a yes or a no.

    “Take the anwser for this in the middle,” replied Awan.

  • Ali Abbas opens up on competing with Fawad Khan and Tom Cruise

    Ali Abbas opens up on competing with Fawad Khan and Tom Cruise

    Actor Ali Abbas is currently riding high on the success of his latest drama Wafa Be Mol, he recently got candid about him competing with transnational superstars in an interview.

    The Fitrat star stated that over the years he has realized that one should be aware of their strengths and weaknesses. An artist should know that they need to work on their weaknesses and should maintain their strengths.

    He said that he might not be able to compete with Fawad Khan in terms of his looks but he can compete with his acting skills.

    Ali termed the Humsafar hero as ‘very good looking’ and a ‘superstar’.

    The Dour actor added that he can even compete with the Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise when it comes to acting chops.

    The Mere Apnay star stated that Ahmad has given a superlative performance in Parizaad and it makes him happy that underrated actors like him are now getting leading roles in mainstream projects.

    He added that at the time of Ehd-e-Wafa there was noise about him being sidelined in the play which starred bigger names like Ahad Raza Mir and Osman Khalid Butt alongside him.

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  • ‘Govt is only giving takleef’, Opposition slams price hike

    The Opposition slammed Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s government for increasing petroleum prices once again and setting a new record in the country’s history.

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif said, “Government officers are being changed because of incompetence but Imran Khan is still sitting on his seat after the biggest incompetence and corruption,” adding that it had been proved that the incumbent government could “only give takleef (trouble) to people instead of relief”.

    “[PM] Imran Niazi has become a killer of people’s joy,” tweeted Shehbaz.

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari took to Twitter and wrote, “Govt increase petrol in the dead of night by Rs8. Increase of almost 20rs in less than a month.”

    PPP leader Sherry Rehman also slammed the government and tweeted, “Days after announcing a ‘relief package’, PTI govt drops another petrol bomb by hiking petrol prices by a whopping Rs8.14/L. Petrol prices now stand at a record Rs145.8/L. First time in Pakistan’s history that prices of all petroleum products are above Rs110/L.”

    PML-N leader Marriyum Aurangzeb demanded the resignation of PM Khan. “Increasing the price of petrol and sugar under the relief package is only increasing the hardships of the people and making life easier for the mafia and filling their pockets.”

    Earlier today, the Opposition protested against the ‘petrol bomb’ by walking out during Senate proceedings.

    Meanwhile, PPP Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi chose to protest the increase in petrol prices by cycling to Parliament House from Parliament Lodges.

  • ‘It is my fault’: Dr Nauman Niaz apologises to Shoaib Akhtar

    ‘It is my fault’: Dr Nauman Niaz apologises to Shoaib Akhtar

    Pakistanm Televison (PTV) Sports anchor Dr Nauman Niaz has finally apologised to Shoaib Akhtar for his verbal spat during a live TV show.

    There was a strong backlash from Pakistani cricket fans, after Nauman Niaz had told Akhtar to leave the show during a live transmission in the presence of cricket veterans such as Sir Vivian Richards and David Gower. People demanded that Nauman be fired for insulting a cricket legend like this.

    The panel was discussing the Pakistan-New Zealand T20 World Cup match, which Pakistan won by five wickets.

    In a statement on a YouTube channel on Thursday, the TV host said that the reaction to what he did on air was justified and he said, “I apologised thousands of times over my conduct.”

    “Whatever the reason, I had no right to do all this on-air, it was my fault. Shoaib Akhtar is a star and I love his cricket,” Niaz continued to take responsibility for his actions.

    Nauman added: “Shoaib was contracted with us on the basis of exclusivity. People thought I was just a host but they don’t know that I also sign salaries of all employees, including Shoaib. It was an overlapping [on my part] and again there is no justification for it.”

    Niaz also shared how his father was also upset about his behaviour. Akhtar also stated on a programme on Geo News, ‘ Jashn-e-Cricket’ that he has forgiven Dr Niaz for the benefit of the country and state institutions.

    Earlier, PTV also launched an inquiry into the spat and took Dr Niaz and Akhtar off-air until completion of the probe. While reacting to the news, Akhtar said that he resigned on-air.

  • Direct, face-to-face talks between govt and TTP for temporary truce

    Direct, face-to-face talks between govt and TTP for temporary truce

    Pakistani officials have reached a temporary understanding with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to seek a broader peace agreement to end nearly two decades of militancy in the country, reports Dawn.

    The news report reveals that the “direct, face-to-face” talks between the two sides being held in Afghanistan’s south-western Khost province for nearly two weeks had resulted in a tentative understanding to declare a countrywide truce, conditional to the release of some TTP foot soldiers as part of confidence-building measures.

    It was not confirmed as to how many militants in Pakistan’s custody would be allowed to go free, but sources said the number was not more than two dozen people. “These are foot soldiers, not senior or mid-level commanders,” the sources said. “We are testing the ground. We are cautious,” they added.

    “The truce will come into effect once the prisoners are released,” these sources said.

    “The tentative month-long truce shall be extendable, depending on how these negotiations go forward,” a source said.

  • Petroleum prices increased by up to Rs8.14 per litre

    Petroleum prices increased by up to Rs8.14 per litre

    The government increased the petroleum prices again by up to Rs 8.14 per litre early in the morning on Friday.

    For the first time in the country’s history, the prices of all the petroleum products are above Rs110 per litre, reported Dawn.

    The announcement was made by the Ministry of Finance on Friday with immediate effect to ensure the revival of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.

    The government increased the price of petrol and high speed diesel by Rs 8.03 and Rs 8.14 per litre, respectively. Similarly, the prices of kerosene and light diesel oil were increased by Rs 6.27 and Rs 5.72 per litre, respectively.

    Under the notification, the new price of petrol is Rs145.82 per litre The price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) is now Rs142.62 per litre.

    The price of kerosene is set at Rs116.53 per litre. Likewise, the rate of light diesel oil (LDO) has increased to Rs114.07.

    The news came forward after Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s announcement of the “biggest” relief package worth Rs120 billion. However, he cautioned that there will be an increase in fuel prices in the coming days.

  • PCB announces schedule of West Indies tour of Pakistan

    PCB announces schedule of West Indies tour of Pakistan

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced the schedule of the upcoming West Indies tour of Pakistan.

    As per the schedule, the Windies will arrive in Karachi on December 9 to play three T20Is and an equal number of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches in Pakistan.

    The series will kickstart from December 13 and will last till December 22, as per the cricket board.

    The December ODIs will form part of Pakistan’s fourth series in the Super League, which will see the top seven sides and the event host India qualify directly for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 with the remaining two sides progressing from the qualifying event.

    “After missing out on home internationals in September and October, the West Indies tour will formally kick-off of an exciting and entertaining season of men’s international cricket in Pakistan with HBL Pakistan Super League 2022 and Australia’s first full series to follow,” said PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja.

    “The West Indies have always remained one of Pakistan cricket fans’ favourite sides. I am hopeful that the NCOC will support this series by allowing maximum crowds so that the fans can watch live in action their favourite players and back both the sides,” he added.

    Schedule:

    Dec 9 – West Indies arrival in Karachi

    Dec 13 – 1st T20I, Karachi

    Dec 14 – 2nd T20I, Karachi

    Dec 16 – 3rd T20I, Karachi

    Dec 18 – 1st ODI, Karachi

    Dec 20 – 2nd ODI, Karachi

    Dec 22 – 3rd ODI, Karachi

    Dec 23 – Departure

  • Naumaan Ijaz speaks about brief screen time in ‘Parizaad’

    Naumaan Ijaz speaks about brief screen time in ‘Parizaad’

    Actor Naumaan Ijaz interacted with fans on his latest Instagram picture’s comment section. The Raqeeb Se star was questioned by multiple fans about his character Behroz’s brief screen timing in the Ahmed Ali Akbar, Saboor Aly and Urwa Hocane starrer Parizaad.

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    Nauman replied to his fans that it is not his fault that his role was winded up in the screenplay so early, he blamed the writer Hashim Nadeem of Khuda Aur Mohabbat fame for his limited screen time in the hit serial.

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    The Dobara star was appreciated by fans for his performance in the play.

    The Mera Saaien hero confirmed that he will be sharing the screen space for the first time with his son Zaviyar in forthcoming drama, Sang-e-Mah co-starring Atif Aslam, Kubra Khan and Hania Amir.

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