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  • Pakistan reports less than 1,000 cases for the first time since February 2021

     For the first time since February 15, Pakistan has reported less than 1,000 cases in the last 24 hours, data released by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) showed. 

    In the last 24 hours, a total of 35,039 tests were conducted across the country out of which 838 people tested positive for the virus, thus putting the coronavirus positivity ratio at 2.39 per cent. 

    Meanwhile, 59 people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, the NCOC stated, adding that a total of 2,611 coronavirus patients from across the country are in critical condition.

  • ‘Jaa tujhay maaf kiya’: Hira Mani on PM Imran Khan’s policy

    ‘Jaa tujhay maaf kiya’: Hira Mani on PM Imran Khan’s policy

    Hira Mani is currently busy shooting for Fahad Mustafa’s next production co-starring Sami Khan and Sumbal Iqbal in Karachi. She even shared a glimpse of it on her Instagram account.

    The Mere Paas Tum Ho actress appeared on Ahsan Khan’s show where she made many interesting statements in jest. On being asked to give a message for the Prime Minister Imran Khan, Hira answered, “Haan waise jaa tujhay maaf kiya”. When the host asked her the reason of this statement she answered that she is forgiving him for his taxation policies. The phrase is from their hit OST of drama serial, Do Bol.

    Hira’s co-star from Do Bol, Affan Waheed suggested these answers to her throughout the segment. The dynamic duo is currently being seen together on HUM TV’s Yun Tu Pyar Hai Bohut.

  • Pakistani aeronautical engineer sets up juice stall after studying from China

    Pakistani aeronautical engineer sets up juice stall after studying from China

     Abdul Malik, a Karachi citizen had done his aeronautical engineering degree from a Chinese university but now he is forced to sell juice in Pakistan as he could not find a suitable job.

    As per details, he had his schooling from the United Arab Emirates. Later on, he did his bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from a Chinese University.

    After coming back to Pakistan he got a chance to intern at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra, followed by a job as a trainee engineer at the Peshawar Flying Club. He also worked as an assistant ramp officer at a private company for a few years.

    But even after having a good qualification and experience, he could neither find a suitable job nor a fair salary. 

    Read More: Engineering graduate from NUST sets up fruit stall during lockdown

    Talking to Geo News, Abdul Malik said that he applied to every aviation-related company for a job but he never got a positive response from anywhere.

    “I think I had to face a setback because there was no one to refer me,” said Abdul Malik, who is also fluent in five languages, including Urdu, English, Chinese, Pushto, and Arabic.

    Finally Abdul Malik decided to sell watermelon juice as he had no other to make ends meet.

    “I stayed jobless for six months before trying to sell juice. But once I started, it became an instant hit and people started loving it,” he said. “I think my career and future have been destroyed.”

    Expressing his disappointment, Abdul Malik said that he would throw away his degrees and certificates because they have been of no use because of the system.

  • Alizeh Shah regrets this decision of hers

    Alizeh Shah regrets this decision of hers

    Alizeh Shah has been embroiled recently in a spree of controversies, while the Ehad-e-wafa actress remains unaffected over social media frenzy regarding her personal and professional antics, she seems to be regretting after cutting her long hair, short.

    Read more – ‘What’s wrong with people?’: Alizeh Shah responds to criticism on new song

    Alizeh turned to her Instagram account and shared a meme expressing her regret on cutting her hair short and shares her realisation that she rather likes her hair longer: “When you cut your hair and realize you liked it better longer.”

    In another Instagram story, Alizeh shared a stucked cat in snow with a caption which reads: “Me trying to get through life.”

    Earlier, Shah had also hit back at trolls making fun of her new hairdo. The Tanaa Banaa star responded to a social media user making a meme out of her one of the posts on Instagram.

    Alizeh has been posting posts with cryptic captions lately.

  • Throwback Video: Anu Malik slaps himself multiple times during bizarre audition

    Throwback Video: Anu Malik slaps himself multiple times during bizarre audition

    Indian music composer, Anu Malik slapped himself multiple times during an audition of the music reality show, Indian Idol 11.

    The video shows Malik slapping himself multiple times expressing his displeasure during an audition. A contestant left Malik and other judges,  Neha Kakkar and Vishal Daldani in shock with his off-key singing.

     While Anu slapped himself, Neha was in splits and Vishal put his hand on his head and gasped. The contestant stopped to drink water as he sang, Bulleya from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil loudly.

    Read More: Throwback to when press claimed Imran Khan and Rekha were getting married

    “Pani piyo! Jaise sur utar aaya hai gale se, pani bhi utrega (Drink water! The way melody disappeared down your throat, the water will too),” Anu told him.

    The contestant continued singing and then Malik began to slap himself hard.

    Several years ago, the music director also slapped himself during Neha’s audition on Indian Idol.

    Neha can be heard saying, “Arre, lag jayegi (You will hurt yourself). He is hitting himself.”

    A decade ago, the music director also slapped himself during Neha’s audition on Indian Idol.

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  • Father’s Day gift ideas within Rs 3,000

    Father’s day is on 20th June, Sunday. While we don’t really need a day to appreciate our fathers but it is that one day when we all can make him feel pampered. We all are planning something special for our fathers even with the ongoing pandemic.

    The Current has listed a few things that you can order online and that are also light on your pockets.

    Perfume:

    You can order GENEROUS fragrance to your father from J.

    Beard Kit

    You can gift this beard kit to your fathers WB by Hemani in 1200.

    Kurta

    This Kurta by Gul Ahmed which you can buy on sale in 2,636 can surely make your father feel special.


    Black Leather Wallet

    You can never go wrong with a black leather wallet, and this one by Uniworth in only Rs 1,516 can be a perfect choice for you to gift your father.

    Waist Coat

    This pocket friendly waist coat can be a special gift for your father, which you can order online from Zellbury in 2,490 only.

  • PM admires injured traffic cop for his dedication

    PM admires injured traffic cop for his dedication

    Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday appreciated an Islamabad traffic police officer, Qaiser Shakeel, for performing his duties despite sustaining injuries.

    The police officer, according to the Prime Minister Office (PMO), had sustained injuries on June 9 but he reported to work on June 11, after taking only two days off.  

    “Such actions uplift the image of the police when one man decides to serve the people with dedication, and that is why I especially called you to the PM Office,” the premier said as he spoke to Shakeel.

    Shakeel said he performs his duty with dedication and vowed that to continue performing his duties for the masses. 

    “If my prime minister can work for the people 24/7, then why can’t I,” he said. 

  • 10 Glorious Years of Mahira Khan: 8 best performances of the reigning queen

    Mahira Khan is the numero-uno female superstar of Pakistan with international projects, endorsements and awards in her kitty. The actress has given some impeccable performances in the mediums of films and television. The actress debuted in June 2011 with Bol, followed by her television debut with Neeyat in the same month. Mahira completes ten years in the industry this month.

    Here’s a look at Mahira’s best acting performances over the years:

    BOL:

    The movie was directed by Shoaib Mansoor, and Mahira played the role of a young girl Ayesha Khan, hailing from an ultra conservative family from walled city of Lahore, trying to fulfil her dream of being a singer.

    Shehr-e-Zaat

    Shehr-e-Zaat is Mahira’s finest television performance till date, penned by Umera Ahmad, it revolved around the concept of love and spirituality. Mahira played the role of Falak, with great ease and emoted perfectly.

    Humsafar

    Humsafar is the drama which rose Mahira Khan to superstardom. Mahira played the role of Khirad opposite Fawad Khan, and their chemistry still remains amongst the finest we have seen in local television ever since.

    Bin Roye

    Bin Roye was released in 2015, The movie was later adapted into the television series with the same name. Mahira in the movie proved herself successful and versatile performer. She performed a certain breakdown scene with maturity.

    Raees

    Mahira made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan, with movie Raees in 2017, she played the role of Shah’s onscreen wife. The movie was a crime thriller, she showed her range as a diverse actress.

    Verna

    Mahira played the role of a rape survivor with sheer brilliance, despite the film’s mixed reviews, the actress got rave reviews for her performance in this Shoaib Mansoor directorial.

    Sadqay Tumharay

    Written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, Mahira essayed the role of Shano with effortless charm, giving her layered character the required balance of expressions.

    Superstar

    Mahira didn’t just perform well in this film, she danced like never before and proved why she is the reigning queen of Pakistani cinema.

  • ‘We do not use the Sindh card’: PPP responds to Fawad Chaudhry

    ‘We do not use the Sindh card’: PPP responds to Fawad Chaudhry

    In a hard-hitting press conference at the Governor House in Karachi, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry took a jibe at the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and the Sindh cabinet, blaming them for stealing Sindh’s water.

     Fawad said Punjab was not stealing Sindh’s water but Bilawal and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and the provincial cabinet were guilty of the crime. 

    “The water never runs short when it comes to Zardari and his sister’s lands,” added Chaudhry. He said the Centre had increased the share for provinces in the federal budget and that Sindh would receive more than Rs750bn according to the National Finance Commission (NFC) award. 

    “If so much money is coming in (each year), where is it going?” he asked. “They [Sindh government] were unable to create a [competent] police force in the city. They have to seek help from the Sindh Rangers every time,” added the minister. 

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    Turning his guns towards the PPP leadership, Chaudhry accused Zardari of limiting the chief minister and provincial assembly’s role. 

    “All decisions are taken by the Zardari family,” he said. “They appoint one person as a rubberstamp chief minister. The Zardari family runs the chief minister in accordance with their wishes,” added Chaudhry. 

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    Sindh Minister for Information Nasir Hussain Shah responded at length to the allegations by Fawad Chaudhry against the Sindh government.

    Shah claimed that Chaudhry used to conspire against Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar and now he is making statements against Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah based on “utter lies”.

    “Murad Ali Shah has never done the kind of politics that he has been accused of. We do not use the Sindh card, rather we advocate for the Pakistan card,” Nasir said.

    Nasir Hussain Shah added it was rather unfortunate that Chaudhry spoke out against the Sindh police, who have made countless sacrifices in ensuring law and order.

    “Who do you think thwarted the attack on the stock exchange which had foreign intervention?” he asked. “We have a lot of respect for the Rangers and they have supported us a lot but the sacrifices made by Sindh Police have ensured our success.”

    Shah said this propaganda that Sindh is not delivering is baseless. The reality, he said, is that the Sindh government is a thorn in the government’s side. “They themselves say that Sindh is not theirs. And they cannot digest the fact that the chief minister is performing.”

  • Man beats wife for spending money without permission

    Man beats wife for spending money without permission

    A Gujranwala resident, identified as Usman Arshad cruelly beat his wife for spending money without his permission, in front of his children and maid who tried to stop him but he continued beating her.

    A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against him by his wife and it stated that the incident took place on June 10 in Gujranwala’s DC Colony area, reported Geo News.

    While the suspect has been under arrest on the charges of domestic violence.

    Further reports reveal that CCTV footage has also been found by the Polic that can be used as an important evidence against the accused. The man is also suspected to have an affair.

    Read More– Helplines for women facing violence during the the COVID crisis.

    Domestic violence cases are increasing gradually in the country. Last year, Government officials reported a 25% increase in domestic violence incidents during the lockdown across the eastern Punjab province.

    Meanwhile, the federal government has launched the app ‘Helpline 1099’ to report domestic violence or one can simply call at 1099.