Choreographer and Director, Farah Khan appeared on Neha Dhupia’s podcast on music streaming app, JioSaavn, where she revealed a secret about her friend and mainstream actor, Chunkey Pandey.
During a segment of the show where she had to spill some beans about her industry fellows, she revealed, that Chunky charges a fee to attend funerals. Prolonging the fun segment, Farah mentioned that he charges extra to cry on them.
Chunkey is more famously known for his comic character, Akhri Pasta in Akshay Kumar’s Housefull film franchise.
Everybody wants their marriage proposal to be extra special. Over the years, several food proposals did rounds on social media. People have hidden the rings in drinks, burgers, and even in fruits.
Recently, a man proposed to his girlfriend by hiding a ring in Gol Gappay. A Ph.D. student, Hanan shared the pictures from the proposal on Twitter expressing that she could not say no to Gol Gappay.
She shared the photos with the caption, “I mean,, can’t say no to pani puri.”
I don't know you, but hi , Congratulations!! To the dude, you took a huge risk brother!! Most girls, including my better half , would have swallowed the Pani Puri with glee 😁😁God bless you both
Sarah Khan has advised single girls to get a man like Falak Shabbir in their life. During a Question and Answer session on Instagram a fan asked for an advice for ‘single girls’, to which Sarah replied, “Get you a man like Falak”.
She also shared a video clip of her favorite song sang by husband Falak.
Earlier, this year in an interview withBBC Urdu, Sarah opened up about her personal and professional life and said that she wants more men to be like husband Falak Shabbir.
Talking about Falak gifting her flowers every day, the actor said: “Falak has his own way of expressing love. We always highlight the negative things about men, but there are men out there like Falak who love their wives so much.”
The couple is expecting their first child, and Falak makes sure he keeps Sarah in a good mood during this phase.
A pre-budget seminar was organised by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on June 3 in Islamabad.
The seminar was organised by the Economic Advisory Council of the PML-N on the direction of party president Shehbaz Sharif.
Owing to the fragile policies of #PTIGovernment, our economy is in doldrums and the inflation has reached sky high. #PMLN will be exposing the government’s incompetence in tomorrow’s pre-budget seminar at 3:00pm. pic.twitter.com/Ht6Yx8wZaf
Titled ‘Economy sinking under Imran Khan’s government’, the seminar discussed all the economic issues before the upcoming budget. The main focus was on the economic policies of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government.
Graphs shown during the seminar entailed that Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.8 per cent in PML-N’s last year, the highest in 16 years. In addition, GDP growth consistently remained above 4 per cent in each of PML-N’s 5 years. GDP growth has significantly declined during PTI’s tenure with 2.1 per cent growth in 2019.
🇵🇰’s GDP grew by 5.8% in PMLN’s last year, the highest in 16 years. In addition, GDP growth consistently remained above 4% in each of PMLN’s 5 years. GDP growth has significantly declined during PTI’s tenure with 2.1% growth in 2019 #PMLNPreBudgetSeminar (1/2) pic.twitter.com/rs771fCURb
PTI is claiming 3.9 per cent growth now in 2021, but this claim is being challenged by independent economists. Whereas, GDP has significantly declined during PTI’s tenure with 2.1 per cent growth in 2019.
PTI is claiming 3.9% growth now in 2021 but this claim is being challenged by independent economists. Even if PTI’s claim is to be accepted, average GDP growth under PTI is 1.8% in 3 years, which is below the population growth📈 rate.#PMLNPreBudgetSeminar (2/2) pic.twitter.com/TWfI1hQoSV
Shehbaz Sharif claimed that the government was pushing out wrong statistics and misinforming the public since the start of the its tenure.
“The government’s statistics [regarding the budget] have already become a subject of debate,” Shehbaz said while addressing the seminar virtually.
“Their past is evident and they have been putting forth forged figures,” he said. “This comes on top of the government’s worst performance and major failures.”
Last week, on Sunday, while addressing the nation live, Prime Minister Imran Khan said the Opposition parties were complaining about the government misleading the nation on the economy as they had not expected it to achieve a growth rate of nearly 4 per cent.
“The economic growth rate has baffled political opponents who wanted the government to fail in meeting these challenges left behind by our predecessors,” added Khan.
Veena Malik was a contestant on the hit Indian reality show Bigg Boss. The actress participated in its fourth season and received backlash for her frank antics on the show, including her romantic camaraderie with co-contestant Ashmit Patel. The makers tried getting more Pakistani celebrities on board, we exclusively reveal you these four female celebrities who were offered to be a part of Bigg Boss in the following years.
Meera
Meera in 2011 claimed that she was also approached to be a part of Bigg Boss 4 twice, but she refused it. She was also approached for season 5 hosted by Sanjay Dutt but couldn’t come to a negotiation with the production team. Meera famously lashed out on Veena for being too bold on the controversial show.
Aima Baig
Aima Baig candidly revealed on The Munshi Show , that she was approached to be a part of the Bigg Boss season 13 in 2019 but she rejected the offer as she didn’t know how her fans would react to it.
Sadia Imam
Sadia Imam in an exclusive conversation with Fahad Mustafa on Hum TV’s morning show revealed that she was offered to be in Big Boss season 5 but she rejected the offer because she believes it is a scripted show.
Qandeel Baloch
Late Qandeel Baloch, revealed in her interview with Sohail Wariach that she was offered to appear on the scandalous reality show. Qandeel was keen to be a part of the reality show in 2016 and also began her visa procedure for the same. She claimed in another interview that she was also approached for UK’s Big Brother.
In a landmark judgement, The Lahore High Court has acquitted a Christian couple who was on death row for seven years on the charges of alleged blasphemy.
A 2-member bench of Lahore High Court orders release of a Christian couple of Toba Tek Singh who were sentenced to death by a local court on charges of #Blasphemy in 2014
Mian Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz’s spokesperson Mohammad Zubair denied that Nawaz had anything to do with Shehbaz’s silence on going to London after Anchor Shahzeb Khanzada asked if the older brother had told Shehbaz not to come to London.
Khanzada asked Zubair: “Has Nawaz Sharif accepted that resistance is the only way to reconciliation and there is no need for Shehbaz to travel to London or hold his feet and ask him to return for the sake of national interest?”
کیا شہباز شریف مان گئے ہیں کہ مزاحمت سے ہی مفاہمت کا راستہ نکلے گا؟ دیکھئے
— Shahzeb Khanzada (@shazbkhanzdaGEO) June 2, 2021
Zubair responded that it would be wrong to say that Nawaz and told Shehbaz not to come to London. “The lawyers are reviewing the case of Shehbaz Sharif to remove his name from the Exit Control List (ECL). The matter is being reviewed from both political and legal aspects,” he said, “This has nothing to do with Nawaz Sharif giving a message that you [Shehbaz Sharif] need not come to London.”
Zubair added that Shehbaz travels to London every year for his medical treatment.
In May, the Lahore High Court (LHC) grantedconditional permission to Shehbaz to travel abroad for medical treatment. When his lawyers appeared in court, no reference of his ailment was mentioned.
While talking to Kamran Khan on Dunya News, Shehbaz said, “Reconciliation is still possible; it’s never too late. Nawaz Sharif would be more than willing to do this, I guarantee you.”
He further added, “I am sure he [Nawaz Sharif] will promote national interest if there is a level playing field. Even if I have to hold his feet for national interest, I will do so because it is my national duty. I am a Pakistani first and then anything else.”
Some senior analysts suggest that there is no political rift between the Sharif brothers. However, there are serious concerns within the PML-N that the party may face a split in the future due to the differences between Maryam Nawaz and Shehbaz Sharif.
On Saturday, Maryam Nawaz said that “power talks to power”. She said that if there is muzaahmat (resistance), only then will there be mufaahmat (reconciliation).
پی ڈی ایم مکمل طور پہ خود مختار ہے پیپلزپارٹی اب پی ڈی ایم کا حصہ نہیں ہے اور میرا ہدف بھی نہیں ہے پاور کمزوری سےبات نہیں کرتی جہاں آپ نے کمزوری دکھائی وہاں آپکا دشمن آپ پہ حملہ کرے گا.ٹرے میں رکھ کر کبھی آپکو کوئی چیز نہیں ملتی آپکو اپناحق لڑ کے لینا پڑتا ہے@MaryamNSharifpic.twitter.com/ycElmqE033
Maryam camp believes in taking forward Nawaz Sharif’s narrative while Shehbaz Sharif camp believes in reconciliation and not taking any institution head-on.
Wasim Akram, popularly known as the Sultan of Swing, is a former Pakistan cricket team captain. Born on June 3, 1966, he is regarded as one of the best bowlers to have graced the sport. Today, on his birthday we would like to share five glorious moments of his life that his fans would love to rejoice.
King Of Hat-tricks
Akram has four hat-tricks at the highest level, two in Tests and two in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). His ODI hat-tricks came in 1989 and 1990, both at Sharjah. In 1999, he took two hat-tricks in back-to-back Tests against Sri Lanka and helped Pakistan win the Asian Test Championship.
First Man To Take 500 ODI Wickets
In 2003, Akram became the first man to take 500 ODI wickets. This record was later broken by Sri Lankan spin bowler, Muttiah Muralitharan.
Most Successful Left Arm Bowler
He is ranked amongst the most successful left arm bowlers of all time.
Won 17 Man of the Match Awards In 104 Tests
He has won 17 Man of the Match awards in Test cricket which is the joint-third highest number of awards.
Wasim Akram leading wicket taker in 1992 World Cup and man of the match of 1992 World Cup Final
First bowler to take 400 wickets in ODIs and Tests
He is the first bowler in international cricket to take more than 400 wickets in both ODI and Tests.
The cricketer-turned commentator has represented Pakistan beyond his bowling and batting abilities by having taken up commentary as well and these are not the only achievements he bagged.
Former Pakistani speedster also got lucky in love when he tied the knot with Shaniera Thompson, who now is known as Shaniera Akram, on August 12, 2013.
“Happy birthday to the love of my life. A man that proves age just really is a number”, Shaniera wrote on social media.
She then took to her Instagram to write a lovely birthday love note to her husband, who is celebrating 55 years of success and health, along with an adorable photo of the two.
The social media activist said: “Heroes come and go but legends are forever! You truly are an inspiration to not only our little family but to the world. You prove that age is only a number and that it’s possible to keep getting better with time. I feel you are younger than when we first met but wiser than ever before, and they are the ingredients to life we all strive for!”
“I’m so proud of the person you were before we met and the man you have since become. A true trailblazer, a stand-alone asset to this world and a truly remarkable man in and out of the public eye. You make me want to be a better human and teach me that the real meaning of happiness is by living in the moment and making every bit of those moments count. I know we are not together today for your birthday but you have made it seem as though we have never even been apart for a minute,” added Shaniera.
Extending further prayers to Akram, the Shaniera added: “I wish you a long life, a happy one, and the more we keep laughing the faster the time will go till we are back in each other’s arms. You’re are and always will be the best thing that has happened to me. I love you now and for always.”
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), his contemporaries and juniors have wished the former cricketer on his birthday. Here are a few wishes from the social media:
☝️ 916 international wickets 🏏 6,615 runs 🎩 Four hat-tricks in international cricket 🏆 1992 @cricketworldcup champion
He was silent for a bit, while I held my breath, then finally said he didn't normally accept those kinds of sums, he'd rather do it for free. He came to India, dazzled on both shows and within a year of retirement joined ESPN Star Sports. Happy birthday @wasimakramlive, legend!
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) June 3, 2021
Most international wickets by a left-arm bowler (916) Most sixes in a Test innings & highest score by a No.8 in Tests (257, v Zimbabwe, 1996) Most ODI wickets by a pace bowler (502)
I still remember a nets session at @KKRiders when Wasim bhai bowled many yorkers at me and broke my bat into two. A lot of memories working with him at @IPL. Wishing sultan of swing @wasimakramlive a very happy birthday. pic.twitter.com/ZfaNCdoiG6
Happy birthday @wasimakramlive Bhai – those memories of your playing days I can never forget. To me you were that dream cricketer we all aspired to be. Allah aapko lambi sehatmand zindagi de, Ameen. pic.twitter.com/OSEZSedJKt
Pakistan’s Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai has made it to British Vogue‘s July cover. The interview covered her life after academic graduation from Oxford University, her big plans for her future, love and marriage.
During the interview, Malala raised her concerns about the institution of marriage saying, “I still don’t understand why people have to get married. If you want to have a person in your life, why do you have to sign marriage papers, why can’t it just be a partnership?”
Veena Malik and Mathira have took to social media to express their opinion on Malala’s comments.
"نکاح کرنے کی کیا ضرورت ھے جب زنا کی سہولت موجود ھے۔۔۔ ملالہ "
Mathira shared a news story about Malala’s comments on marriage and wrote, ” If you think having someone as a partner in your life is great then [it is also great] getting your future blessed in a halal way wonderful.”
In another Instagram story Mathira said, “My vote is for nikkah”.
“No matter how modern I am, I will always teach my kids to go for nikkah,” she wrote.
She continued further by stating that despite being divorced she still believes in the institution of marriage.
The Global System for Mobile Communication’s innovation Fund has announced three Pakistani startups as winners out of 597 applications.
These startups are working on the inclusion of Mobile, Internet and Digital technologies in Pakistan. The winning startups Vceela and Orenda Pakistan will get a grant of £668,000 (Rs146 million).
The head of Asia Pacific GSMA, Julian Gorman, said that digital technologies would transform how people work and live in Pakistan. By 2023 the economic contribution of the mobile industry in Pakistan will reach $24 billion that is 6.6 per cent of the expected Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Pakistan has also moved forward with significant mobile services tax reforms. “As we saw in the GSMA 2020 Digital Societies Report, which tracks the progress of 11 focus countries in the Asia Pacific, Pakistan is advancing its societal, economic and digital ambition, as outlined in Digital Pakistan Vision,” Mr Gorman said.
Pakistan has achieved one of the highest scores overall as per the GSMA report on the digital society index.
Federal Minister for Information Technology (IT) Syed Aminul Haq said that the Ministry of IT & Telecom (MOITT) lauded the efforts of the GSMA for its endeavours to bring revolutionary changes in the field of telecommunication in Pakistan.
He added that the reforms taken by the incumbent government in the telecommunication sector have made it possible for investors in the broadband and communication sector to facilitate the investors’ sentiment.
He said the “right way of policy” has been implemented by the government, which was one of the demands of the telephony and internet service providers for the last 24 years.
Haque has also said that the government was taking steps to provided 3G and 4G services all across Pakistan, but the COVID pandemic has changed the landscape. However, the Telecommunication sector strategy has not changed because of high demand and technological relevance.
Not just GSMA, even World Economic Forums (WEF) has ranked Pakistan as one of the best countries in terms of affordability of ICT services.
