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  • Mawra Hocane’s bridal dress was designed by THIS famous name

    Mawra Hocane’s bridal dress was designed by THIS famous name

    Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani have been the talk of the town ever since their stunning nikkah pictures and videos surfaced, capturing everyone’s attention on social media.

    They made a surprise announcement revealing their wedding.

    The event was shot at the Royal Fort of Lahore, and now more details have emerged.

    According to a post shared by the actress on social media, her wedding outfit was from the renowned Lahore-based designers, Rano’s Heirlooms.

    The groom wore an outfit by Pakistani designer Muneeb Nawaz.

    The event decorations were managed by Amahle Events by Amna.

  • What makes Pakistani dramas stand out? Indian actor Hiten Tejwani shares his views

    What makes Pakistani dramas stand out? Indian actor Hiten Tejwani shares his views


    Pakistani dramas have  gained a strong  following worldwide, especially in India where their realistic storytelling, good scripts and relatable characters make them audience favourites. 

    Appearing as a guest on Digital Commentary, Indian actor Hiten Tejwani shared his insight on why Pakistani dramas are so popular, sharing his unique perspective on their success.
     


     
    “I believe it’s their stories that connect with people the most,” he said, highlighting how the realistic portrayal of emotions and relationships resonates with audiences. 
      

     
    The Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor acknowledges the appeal of Pakistani dramas and notes that their authentic, straightforward  storytelling is what sets them apart.  


     

    “Their stories are very mature, narrated in a simple manner, and not over the top,” Hiten Tejwani explained. 

    Tejwani shared his perspective on why both Pakistani and Indian dramas appeal to different audiences.


     
     “I am sure people in Pakistan love our dramas because of all the masala in them, just like our audience enjoys their shows,” he said.

  • Girl who ran away from home found dead after returning back

    Girl who ran away from home found dead after returning back

    A girl who ran away from her home was found dead soon after her parents brought her back to their house in Rawalpindi. 

    A police official posted at the Jatli police station in the garrison city reported that a 17-year-old college student had been reported missing from her home in Syed Kasran. Her father and uncles eventually found her at Syed Adda and brought her back home. 

    Reports of the girl being killed by her family spread in the area when the girl was found dead at home and quickly buried around 2 pm on the same day. 

    A senior police official confirmed to DAWN that the matter is being investigated while a request will be filed in court to attain permission for the exhumation of the body. Legal proceedings will be initiated once an autopsy report has been filed. 

    One week ago, police exhumed the body of a 21-year-old girl that bore signs of sexual assault and poisoning. Four people were arrested in the case where police suspect that the orphaned girl’s brother-in-law had been raping her for a long time.

  • Rakhi Sawant’s bold reply to Mufti Qavi’s marriage proposal leaves everyone laughing

    Rakhi Sawant’s bold reply to Mufti Qavi’s marriage proposal leaves everyone laughing

    Bollywood star Rakhi Sawant gave a dramatic and flirtatious response to Mufti Qavi’s unexpected marriage proposal, sparking laughter everywhere.

    Mufti Qavi, known for multiple past controversies, appeared on Muneezay Moeen’s podcast where he expressed his desire to marry Rakhi. He praised her for performing Umrah and called her a “respectable woman.”

    Addressing Rakhi’s rumored interest in marrying a Pakistani scholar, he said, “I am ready, but I will ask my mother first. If she allows, then you must ask me before marrying anyone else.”

    Reacting playfully in a recent interview, Rakhi quipped, “Oh, I’m dying to marry a Maulana!” She then flirtatiously added, “Qavi Sahab, write a poem for me.”

    Adding to the humor, Rakhi admitted she had never met Mufti Qavi but found his name intriguing.

    Meanwhile, she is also making headlines for her cross-border relationship with Pakistani actor Dodi Khan, who recently declined to marry her.

  • Police arrest stalker who used 70 sims to harass girl

    Police arrest stalker who used 70 sims to harass girl

    Lahore police have arrested a male employee of the transport department for stalking a girl since seven months. 

    The girl, a student at a local university, blocked 70 numbers that the man, a motor vehicle examiner at the transport department, used to call her from. 

    She filed a case in Misri Shah against the harassment and black mailing. DIG Operations Faisal Kamran then formed a task force which immediately swung into action and arrested the stalker. 

    The student had alleged that the man was well-connected and had no fear of the law. Police have reportedly attained enough evidence to verify that the girls’ claims are true. 

    DIG Operations Faisal Kamran told the police that the case was immediately attended to under Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s zero-tolerance policy of crime against women. 

    He pointed out that trained units had been established in educational institutions to combat harassment while women can also complain instantly through emergency helplines and Women Safety App.

  • Posters in Srinagar thank Gen Asim Munir for supporting Kashmiris

    Posters in Srinagar thank Gen Asim Munir for supporting Kashmiris

    As Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day against Indian occupying forces’ atrocities in held Kashmir, posters commending army chief Gen Asim Munir have allegedly popped up in the troubled valley.

    According to the details, posts on social media showed flyers bearing a photograph of Gen Munir, thanking him for his support for Kashmiris.

    “Thank you Pakistan Army Chief Syed Asim Munir. We are grateful to you for sticking to your national stand regarding the occupied state of Jammu and Kashmir and supporting Kashmiris. Jammu Kashmir Democratic Youth Forum [sic],” the posters read.

    Another clip showed one such flyer stuck to what was claimed to be a signboard at the Srinagar Railway Station.

    While the posts have gone viral over the internet, Indian law enforcement has rubbished the reports. “Some handles on X and other platforms are falsely claiming anti-national posters in Kashmir. These baseless claims are being amplified without any verification. @cyberpolicekmr is monitoring, and necessary legal action is being taken,” read an official statement on X.

    Meanwhile, renowned journalist Hamid Mir has also taken to X to compare the claim to a similar one from three years ago when posters of former prime minister Imran Khan and then-Pakistani army chief Gen Bajwa appeared in the occupied territory.

    It may be noted that the posts come as Pakistan marks Kashmir Solidarity Day (KSD) on February 5 to express the country’s support and unity with the people of the troubled valley. Addressing a gathering to mark the day, Gen Munir on Wednesday said that Pakistan was ready to fight 10 wars if needed for Kashmir.

    “Pakistan has already fought three wars for Kashmir, and if 10 more wars are required, Pakistan will fight them,” the army chief said, adding that the country would not be intimidated by Indian military’s strength or advanced technological capabilities.

    “Kashmir is Pakistan’s jugular vein. If the jugular vein is severed, death occurs. Kashmir is our life,” he emphasised. “Without any doubt, Kashmir will be free one day and become part of Pakistan – the destiny of the people of Kashmir.”

    Separately, in his message on KSD, reported by state-run Radio Pakistan on Wednesday, President Asif Ali Zardari said that this day reminds the international community of its responsibility towards the oppressed Kashmiri people.


    The President added that the United Nations (UN) should honour the promises made to the Kashmiris 78 years ago and support their struggle for their right to self-determination.

    The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Wednesday issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) quoting PM Shehbaz Sharif as saying, “The right to self-determination is a fundamental principle of international law. Every year, the UN General Assembly adopts a resolution that stresses the legal right of people to decide their own destiny”.

    “Today, the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) remains one of the most militarized zones in the world. Kashmiris are living in an environment of fear and intimidation.” 

  • Imran Khan did not write letter to anyone, reveals Adiala Jail superintendent

    Imran Khan did not write letter to anyone, reveals Adiala Jail superintendent

    Adiala Jail superintendent Abdul Ghafoor Anjum has revealed that Imran Khan, the incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has not written a letter from jail to any one. 

    Speaking to Jang newspaper, Anjum stressed that if any detainee or convict writes a letter from jail, the prison administration reviews its contents. Imran Khan did not send any letter from jail to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir or the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, he said.

    On Monday, Imran Khan’s lawyer Faisal Chaudhry claimed that the jailed former prime minister (PM) had written a six-point letter to General Syed Asim Munir.

    “Imran Khan, as party supremo and former premier, has written a six-point letter to the army chief, expressing solidarity with the military in its fight against terrorism, and acknowledging the sacrifices made by our soldiers,” Chaudhry had said while speaking to media outside Adiala Jail Rawalpindi.


    Chaudhry said Khan’s letter maintained that the entire nation was standing with its armed forces and also highlighted the issue of “fraudulent elections”, the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and 26th amendments besides the Al-Qadir Trust case verdict against him.

    Security sources on Tuesday had confirmed that the army chief didn’t receive any letter, Geo News reported.

    The jail superintendent explained that if any detainee wishes to write a letter, he/she must obtain pen and paper from the prison administration. The letter will then be submitted to the prison superintendent, who, under jail rules section 565, will read it to ensure that it does not contain any message related to incitement, terrorism, public disorder, or harm to anyone. Only then is the letter permitted to be sent to the recipient.

    Anjum stated that convicted detainees are allowed two meetings per week; however, if they write one letter a week, then prisoners are allowed only one meeting. Imran Khan, however, is granted three meetings per week. 

    Likewise, if a letter arrives for any detainee from outside the prison, it is also the responsibility of the prison superintendent to review and censor its contents, he further explained.

    The jail superintendent dismissed the claims that former First Lady Bushra Bibi was put in solitary confinement, noting that a prisoner was only sent to solitary confinement following the court orders.

  • PCB to make one change in Pakistan’s Squad for Champions Trophy

    PCB to make one change in Pakistan’s Squad for Champions Trophy

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering a potential change in Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 

    According to media reports, middle-order batter Tayyab Tahir could be replaced by spinner Sufyan Maqeem in the national squad for the tournament. The PCB has called Sufyan Maqeem for a fitness test as part of the selection process.

    PCB selection committee has faced criticism for including only one frontline spinner in the squad for the Champions Trophy. The squad for the tournament, which will be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, 2025, can be modified until February 11, 2025.

    PCB announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on January 31, which includes Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakil, Tayyab Tahir, Afeem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

    The PCB has until February 11 to make any changes to the squad. After this deadline, replacement players can only be included on medical grounds, subject to approval from the ICC Event Technical Committee.

  • Which song did Atif Aslam sing for his wife during concert?

    Which song did Atif Aslam sing for his wife during concert?

    When legendary singer Atif Aslam sings, the world listens, but this time his song was just for his wife.

    Fans witnessed a heartwarming moment when Atif Aslam sang Tere Sang Yara for his wife, Sara Bharwana, during a live concert.

    A video of this special moment has gone viral on social media.

    The camera captured Sarah’s reaction, showing her smiling as the Aadat singer performed for her.

    Fans are loving the video, calling it the perfect example of love and admiration.

  • No Indian official included in Champions Trophy

    No Indian official included in Champions Trophy

    The Champions Trophy 2025 will not have Indian match officials, as two top candidates have excused themselves from officiating in Pakistan.

    According to Indian media, Javagal Srinath, a respected match referee, and Nitin Menon, an elite ICC umpire, both withdrew owing to personal reasons.

    Reports claim that Menon declined to travel to Pakistan, and since he couldn’t officiate in India’s matches in Dubai, he was left out of the tournament.

    Meanwhile, Srinath confirmed that he requested leave after already spending a long time away from home in November, December, and January.

    Both are the only Indians in the ICC Elite Panel, and their absence was confirmed when the ICC announced the official match officials for the tournament.

    The 12-member umpire panel includes Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Michael Gough, Paul Reiffel, Chris Gaffaney, and Kumar Dharmasena, while Ahsan Raza is the only Pakistani umpire on the list.

    The match referees for the tournament will be David Boon, Ranjan Madugalle, and Andrew Pycroft.

    Earlier, the Indian team refused to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. The PCB agreed to a hybrid model for Indian matches.

    As per the hybrid model, all India matches, including the semi-final and final if they qualify, will be played in Dubai. Similarly, if Pakistan participates in an ICC event in India, they will play at neutral venues.