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  • Separate schools for transgender community to be opened in Punjab

    Education Minister Punjab Murad Raas on Tuesday said that the Punjab government will establish separate schools for the transgender community.

    “We are opening first ever Transgender School in Pakistan. Why would we deny education to anyone in our country? Our first school is opening in Multan tomorrow,” tweeted Murad Raas.

    He further added: “We will open such schools in all Districts of Punjab InshAllah. One step at a time. Education for All.”

    Addressing a ceremony held regarding Insaf Afternoon School Programme (IASP), Raas said that the government decided not to enroll transgenders in regular schools because of some reservations about the behaviour of other students. He added that the attitude of students of regular schools could be insulting towards the transgender community, which was why separate schools were being established for them.

  • Man arrested for blackmailing and assaulting couple in Islamabad

    Man arrested for blackmailing and assaulting couple in Islamabad

    Police arrested Usman Mirza in Islamabad after a disturbing video went viral on social media where he could be seen torturing and assaulting a couple. He was also seen stripping a woman in the video.

    The video sparked outrage across Pakistani Twitter, with #ArrestUsmanMirza appearing in the top trends.

    The incident took place within Golra police station limits at an apartment building in sector E-11/2. The case was registered on the complaint of a sub-inspector.

    “The video of the incident went viral on social media. In the video, five to six men can be seen keeping the victims in custody under gunpoint. The accused also stripped the man and the woman naked while threatening them,” the FIR said, adding that the suspects indulged in “vulgar acts”.

    Islamabad Deputy Commissioner said that the culprit had been arrested after police efforts. “His accomplices are also being arrested. It is once again requested to please delete the videos which show the victims,” he said.

    Later, the deputy commissioner said that all the suspects had been arrested.

    Mirza reportedly threatened the young man and woman when some people tried to stop him.

    Mirza is reportedly a property dealer.

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Maleeka Bokhari tweeted that the Islamabad IG is leading the investigation.

    “I have received numerous messages of women feeling unsafe and angry. The State is here to protect you & will not spare such barbarians,” Bokhari wrote.

    Journalist Reem Khurshid asked people not to post or reshare the video. She tweeted, “The young woman and man were subjected to a horrific assault. “Don’t compound their trauma by circulating images of what is likely one of the worst moments of their lives.”

    https://twitter.com/ReemKhurshid/status/1412506174268846087

    “The fear in eyes of the victim in the video reflects pervasive fear faced by women in our society,” said activist Ammar Ali Jan.

  • Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami spotted at a mall for the shoot of Ishq-e-Laa

    Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami spotted at a mall for the shoot of Ishq-e-Laa

    Co-stars Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami Khan have been spotted at a local mall while shooting for their forthcoming drama, Ishq-e-Laa. The much awaited drama also stars Yumna Zaidi in a parallel role.

    Riding high on the success of his last venture, Dushman E Jaan, director Amin Iqbal has managed to pull off a casting coup by getting on-board a stellar cast in his upcoming biggie. Powerhouse performers Sajal and Yumna are the leading ladies of this ambitious project, penned by the veteran writer, Qaisera Hayat of Alif Allah Aur Insaan fame. It features debutant Azaan as the leading hero, along with Adnan Samad Khan of Ehd-e-Wafa fame.

    The shooting is going on full swing and the drama is expected to release later this year.

  • Grandchildren organise marriage of their 70-year-old grandfather

    Grandchildren organise marriage of their 70-year-old grandfather

    A 70-year-old Professor Gulzar has tied the knot in Islamabad and the marriage was organised by his grandchildren.

    As per reports, the wedding ceremony was organised by both families and a large number of guests attended the ceremony. The grandchildren of Gulzar have also enjoyed the ceremony.

    Gulzar’s son said that he took care of his father after his mother’s death. The family urged the professor to marry again.

    Read More: Marriage called off after groom fumbles with Urdu

    Gulzar said that he has never dreamt of being a groom again, but my children started a movement for my second marriage and they even had prepared a dance for the event.

    The bride, Nuzhat Yasmeen said, “I am the choice of Gulzar’s daughter-in-law, Zainab. I just want you to pray  for my happy life after the marriage.”

  • Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passes away

    Legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar has passed away at the age of 98.

    “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return,” family friend Faisal Farooqui posted from the actor’s Twitter handle.

    The Mughal-e-Azam actor had been in and out of hospitals over the last one month.

    https://twitter.com/TheDilipKumar/status/1412600233062699008

    Known as the tragedy king in Indian cinema, Dilip Kumar acted in over 65 films in his envious career. The Devdas actor made his acting debut in 1944 with Jwar Bhata.

  • Alizeh Shah reveals her proud family members post her appearance at the Hum Style Awards

    Alizeh Shah reveals her proud family members post her appearance at the Hum Style Awards

    Alizeh Shah created waves with her appearance on the red carpet of 5th Hum Style Awards. Alizeh posted pictures from a family photoshoot done post the awards show. She is seen enjoying posing with her mother and brother.

    On the work front Alizeh was last seen in Ramadan special play Tanaa Banaa directed by Saife Hassan.

  • Sajal Aly shares an intense still with Azaan Sami from ‘Ishq-e-Laa’ sets

    Sajal Aly shares an intense still with Azaan Sami from ‘Ishq-e-Laa’ sets

    Azaan Sami Khan is set to debut as an actor with Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi in HUM TV’s Ishq-e-Laa. He shared an intense BTS moment with co-star Sajal.

    Riding high on the success of his last venture, Dushman E Jaan, director Amin Iqbal has managed to pull off a casting coup by getting on-board a stellar cast in his upcoming biggie.

    Powerhouse performers Sajal and Yumna are the leading ladies of this ambitious project, penned by the veteran writer, Qaisera Hayat of Alif Allah Aur Insaan fame. It features debutant Azaan as the leading hero, along with Adnan Samad Khan of Ehd-e-Wafa fame.

    The shooting is going on full swing and the drama is expected to release later this year.

  • ‘It is not required in Islam’: Mansha Pasha on not changing surname after marriage

    ‘It is not required in Islam’: Mansha Pasha on not changing surname after marriage

    Mansha Pasha has said that changing a name after marriage is not required in Islam and hence she didn’t feel the need of doing it post her lavish wedding with Jibran Nasir.

    Recently, a fan made an observation about the Aangan star’s surname and asked under her comment section on Instagram that why she hasn’t changed her surname post marriage. To which Mansha answered: “Yes, because it is not it’s not required in Islam”.

    Mansha tied the knot with Jibran Nasir in an intimate ceremony earlier this year. On the work front, the actress was last seen in Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida co-starring Zahid Ahmed.

  • ‘Do I look like a terrorist to you,’ Nadeem Malik responds to FIA

    ‘Do I look like a terrorist to you,’ Nadeem Malik responds to FIA

    The Counter-Terrorism Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned SAMAA TV’s senior anchorperson Nadeem Malik and asked him to disclose his sources in the Judge Arshad Malik video leak scandal case.

    Nadeem Malik has said that he will not appear. “The notice has been issued by the terrorism wing. Do I look like a terrorist to you?”

    The notice demands that Malik reveal his sources. “There is no law across the globe that can force a journalist to quote their sources,” the anchorperson said.

    On April 28, Nadeem Malik during his show ‘Nadeem Malik Live’ said that he had a chance to meet with two members of the FIA team that was investigating the video leak scandal against late accountability court judge Arshad Malik.

    “It could be perceived from what they [members of the FIA team] told me that there was a video of Judge Arshad Malik. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was banking on Judge Malik granting bail to Nawaz Sharif. He had contacts with the PML-N, so there were assurances,” the anchorperson said.

    “The other party, which I would not name, as many people can understand, they got their hands on that 30-year-old video of Judge Malik. It was an objectionable video that was recorded 30 years ago when Judge Malik was posted in Multan. There were other people too and the whole video is there.”

    According to the anchorperson, the late judge was called to a place at Constitution Avenue and was told that the video would be made public if a ‘favourable’ verdict was not given in cases against Nawaz Sharif.

    The judge gave the verdict and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif was disqualified.

    “The PML-N got their hands on the same video and Judge Arshad Malik came to meet Nawaz Sharif and apologised, saying he couldn’t do anything as they had his video,” Nadeem Malik said.

    “They [PML-N leaders] told him that they have the same video too, and, while Judge Malik was narrating the events, he was recorded once again. It was recorded by Nasir Sahib who has gone to London.”

    The FIA is handling the case through its Counter-Terrorism Wing at its headquarters in Islamabad. It had told Nadeem Malik to appear on June 6, along with documents and evidence to support what he said on his show.

    “Please refer to your Nadeem Malik Live Programme on SAMAA NEWS dated 28-04-2021 revealed that you have important information which can be relevant for the agency to further investigate the above mentioned and to link some relevant persons with this case,” the notice says.

    Civil society and journalists condemned the notice.

  • Ahsan Mohsin takes ladylove Minal Khan on a romantic drive

    Ahsan Mohsin takes ladylove Minal Khan on a romantic drive

    Ahsan Mohsin Ikram and Minal Khan got engaged on June 11 in a star-studded ceremony in Karachi. The duo are open to the idea of expressing their PDA moments on social media with their fans and followers.

    Ahsan recently posted about his drive date with fiancé Minal on his Instagram handle.

    Minal is currently featuring in ARY Digital’s Ishq Hai co-starring Danish Taimoor.