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  • ‘Regressive, copied’: Abrar-ul-Haq criticised for song with Saba Qamar

    ‘Regressive, copied’: Abrar-ul-Haq criticised for song with Saba Qamar

    Singer turned politician Abrar Ul Haq has released his new song ‘Begum Shak Karti Ha’, which features actor Saba Qamar. The song has been receiving criticism over his song with people calling it the copy of rhyme ‘Baby Baby Shark’, which the singer earlier criticised. Netizens have also slammed the lyrics of the song for being sexist and regressive.

    The Billo crooner has dedicated the song to the people, “who are too much married!”

    People on social media are calling the song problematic.

    Have a look at some of the reactions:

    In August, the singer criticised young mothers for giving gadgets in children’s hands and ignoring their nurturing while singing Baby Shark at a convention to mark Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) three years performance.

  • Female martial artist beats passenger ‘after he sexually harassed, rubbed himself against her’

    Female martial artist beats passenger ‘after he sexually harassed, rubbed himself against her’

    A martial artist in Brazil beat a man and put him in a chokehold in a bus after he allegedly sexually harassed her.

    As per reports, the woman was going back to her home from the gym on October 20 when she was allegedly harassed in the city of Belem.

    A video recorded by another passenger on the bus showed the alleged victim, who practices Muay Thai and capoeira, placing the man in a rear chokehold. She can be seen grabbing the man around the neck from behind.  

    https://youtu.be/-7RRO8repDQ

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    A police report stated that the man had allegedly tried to take advantage of the busy bus to rub his genitals against the woman from behind.

    He even allegedly unzipped his trousers while committing the act, according to the report.

  • ‘Will take the knee’: Quinton de Kock apologises after ignoring team directives

    ‘Will take the knee’: Quinton de Kock apologises after ignoring team directives

    South African wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock has apologised to his teammates and fans for the “hurt, confusion, and anger” he caused by refusing to follow a CSA directive to take the knee at the T20 World Cup and sitting out the game against the West Indies, reported ESPN Cricinfo.

    In a statement released on Thursday morning, de Kock explained that his decision not to take the knee on Tuesday was a response to feeling “like my rights were taken away when I was told what we had to do in the way that we were told” by the CSA board. However, after an “emotional” conversation between the board and the players last night, he has a “better understanding of their intentions” and “will love nothing more than to play cricket for my country again”.

    It means de Kock has made himself available for selection for the rest of the tournament, which for South Africa, resumes on Saturday against Sri Lanka.

    He recognised that he has dominated the cricket conversation in the last 48 hours, although he said that was unintentional. “I never ever wanted to make this a Quinton issue,” de Kock’s statement read. “I understand the importance of standing against racism, and I also understand the responsibility of us as players to set an example. If me taking a knee helps to educate others, and makes the lives of others better, I am more than happy to do so.”

    De Kock was the only player in the South African squad who had previously chosen not to make any gesture in support of anti-racism and said that that was because he “didn’t understand why I had to prove it (his feelings on antiracism) with a gesture, when I live and learn and love people from all walks of life every day,” he said.

  • US issues its first passport with ‘X’ gender marker

    US issues its first passport with ‘X’ gender marker

    According to a statement from the United States (US) State Department, the first American passport with an “X” gender marking was issued on Wednesday, aiming to allow non-binary, intersex, and gender-nonconforming people to mark themselves other than male or female on their travel document, Reuters has reported.

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in June that the X marker would be offered as an option on passports, following other countries, including Canada, Germany, Australia and India, which already offer a third gender on documents.

    US Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement that the US was moving toward adding the “X” gender marker as an option for those applying for US passports or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.

  • ‘I wrote a letter to PM Khan about women’s rights in Afghanistan, have not received any response’: Malala Yousafzai

    ‘I wrote a letter to PM Khan about women’s rights in Afghanistan, have not received any response’: Malala Yousafzai

    Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai, during a conversation with Dawn News programme, ‘Live with Adil Shahzeb’, said, “I wrote a letter to the prime minister about women’s rights in Afghanistan but so far have not received any response.”

    Anchorperson Adil Shahzeb questioned Malala on girls’ education, a cause she has been advocating and supporting for years. Malala expressed her worry over the situation in Afghanistan.

    “The current temporary restriction on girls’ education [in Afghanistan] shouldn’t turn out to be as long as in their (Taliban’s) first tenure [in the government], when the ban stretched for five years,” she said, adding that she feared something similar. “We don’t want a repeat of their previous rule.”

    When asked about Pakistan’s role for girls’ education in Afghanistan, she said “I am very much hopeful that Prime Minister Imran Khan would … champion [the cause],” she said, urging him to push the Taliban to ensure female education and women’s rights in Afghanistan.

    Speaking about the Taliban in general, the Nobel laureate said, “One should not differentiate between the good and bad [Taliban] as their thinking is the same — of repression [and] forcing their own laws,” further adding, “I do not see any justice system in their governance, but Islam is based on [the principles of] justice,” she said.

  • ‘We will not bow down and let TLP play havoc’: Punjab IGP

    ‘We will not bow down and let TLP play havoc’: Punjab IGP

    Inspector General of Punjab Police (IGP) Rao Sardar Ali on Wednesday called the situation alarming, saying it was a matter of serious concern that the violent protesters of the banned Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) were armed with weapons and opened straight fire on police, reports Dawn.

    “We will not bow down and let the proscribed organisation play havoc,” said Sardar Rao.

    “A banned organisation is dictating the government to devise the country’s foreign policy as per its (TLP) wishes forgetting that it was the sole domain of state authorities,” the IGP said.

    “The TLP is a proscribed organisation and its armed men fired straight shots at police besides carrying out violent attacks,” he said.

    Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday in a hard-hitting press conference on TLP’s ongoing protests, said, “No one has the guts to blackmail the state.”

    “TLP will be treated as a militant party and not a political party in Pakistan. Other institutions [in Pakistan] should also realise their role in this matter. It is the duty of all the institutions to fulfil their duty in this regard,” said Fawad.

    “Just like we dealt with all terrorist organisations, TLP shall be dealt in the same manner,” said the minister.

    Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said on Wednesday that the Rangers were being called in Punjab for 60 days to maintain law and order in the province.

  • Groom reaches bride’s home despite TLP protests

    Groom reaches bride’s home despite TLP protests

    Blocked roads and violent protests could not stop a groom in Punjab from going to his bride’s house. The groom crossed the River Jhelum on the shoulders of his relatives to reach the wedding venue, ARY News reported.

    The groom left to attend his wedding ceremony but had to stop at River Jhelum bridge owing to its closure due to the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan’s (TLP) ongoing protests in the province.

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    The groom crossed the River Jhelum on the shoulders of his relatives. The wedding guests were able to reach the bride’s home after covering the distance on foot.

    Various roads, including the GT Road, are blocked to stop the violent protesters from marching towards Islamabad.

  • Twitter calls out Harbhajan Singh for abusing Pakistani woman journalist

    Twitter calls out Harbhajan Singh for abusing Pakistani woman journalist

    Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh triggered anger, disgust and outrage after he abused a Pakistani woman journalist on Twitter.

    Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Amir have been engaging in a Twitter spat, hurling abuses at one another after the latter took a dig at the former in a couple of tweets.

    The Pakistani woman journalist tagged Harbhajan Singh in a video from the Lahore Test match that was played between India and Pakistan in 2006.

    One of the most memorable events from the match was former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi dismantling Harbhajan in an over, hitting him for four consecutive sixes in an over.

    “For your reference, highly educated cricketer,” tweeted the woman journalist.

    Harbhajan Singh shot back with a very rude response.

    After his brutal reply, Twitterati called out the former cricketer.

    Here are a few reactions:

    https://twitter.com/Nimrrraa/status/1453608031183310849?s=20

    In another video that he uploaded on Twitter to clarify the Mohammad Amir controversy, Harbhajan Singh took aim at Pakistani journalists as well.

    “You [Mohammad Amir] sold the country and these [Pakistani] journalists are supporting him,” he said in the video.

    “Well done,” he said, clapping. “It shows what you are.”

    “Learn something from Dhoni and Dravid on how to be a gentleman,” tweeted another Indian woman.

    He also misbehaved with another journalist after she said that the whole Sikh community would feel ashamed of him for his “dirty comments”.

  • ‘Blown away by Ayeza’: Ali Rehman Khan opens up on Ayeza, Alizeh and Sarah

    ‘Blown away by Ayeza’: Ali Rehman Khan opens up on Ayeza, Alizeh and Sarah

    Actor Ali Rehman Khan praised his Laapata costars Ayeza Khan and Sarah Khan in a recent interview. The Diyar-e-Dil star stated that the Chupke Chupke diva is the most well prepared actress he has ever worked with. From her clothes to her lines, everything is locked before the shoot.

    “I was blown away by Ayeza, their is no one in the industry who prepares like her, its on a different level. She takes charge of everything, for her its joy. I was very impressed by her.”

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    He shared his comfort level with both the divas, “I have worked with Sarah earlier in a telefilm but this is the first time working with Ayeza, I never felt intimidated, it was a sigh of relief that I have good actors working with me. They have patience and regards for colleagues.”

    Earlier the Pyaray Afzal star revealed that when the director and writer of Laapata, Khizer Idrees approached her for the play, he gave her an open choice to select either of the two parallel female lead characters from the drama. When she read the script she only wanted to do Geeti and didn’t even consider the other role.

    On the work front, Ali will be seen next in feature film Parde Mein Rehne Do opposite Hania Amir and drama Bebasi co-starring Alizeh Shah.

    Alizeh Shah and Ali Rehman on Set of Lekin | Lekin Bts | Khushhal Khan Alizeh Shah Nousheen Shah - YouTube

    On his Bebasi co-star, the Parchi hero stated that she is a talented girl who has much to learn as she is a newcomer.

    Alizeh Shah's latest pic with cryptic caption takes the internet by storm

  • Azaan Sami Khan finally finds true love in Maheen Khan

    Musician Azaan Sami Khan has made his relationship with actor Maheen Khan official on Instagram, with cryptic social media posts.