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  • Rakhi Sawant ‘moves’ to Pakistan for Hania Aamir, Wasim Akram

    Rakhi Sawant ‘moves’ to Pakistan for Hania Aamir, Wasim Akram

    Bollywood’s favourite drama queen, Rakhi Sawant, has once again taken over social media — this time with a new mission! Just days after declaring that she would move to Pakistan if TikTok was not unbanned in India, she has now jokingly claimed to have “arrived” in Lahore.

    In a now-viral clip, Rakhi is seen surrounded by a mountain of suitcases, dramatically announcing, “Look at this! I have brought so many bags from India to stay in Pakistan. I am standing in Lahore, at Lahore airport. Hania, I have come to meet you and stay with you!”

    “I have left Bollywood and India to work in the Pakistani industry. Hania, clear out your wardrobes because all my bags are now in your house!” she added.

    But that wasn’t all. Expressing her disappointment over the lack of a grand welcome, she hilariously complained, “Oh, people of Lahore, what are you doing? You were supposed to feed me Halwa Puri! No one came to pick me up!”

    Just when the internet thought the excitement was over, another video surfaced of Rakhi, now supposedly near Lahore’s PC Hotel, dramatically stating, “I am in Lahore. People of Pakistan, I am tired! Now, who is coming to pick me up?”

    To add to the theatrics, Rakhi made a fake call to Hania, saying, “Hania, where are you? I waited at the airport for two hours! Now I am at PC Hotel. Are you coming to pick me up? And whoever wants to meet me, come to Lahore. I’m here!”

    And in true Rakhi style, she wasn’t done with her demands: “Where is Wasim Akram? Bring him too! Because Wasim Akram said, ‘Rakhi, whenever you come to Pakistan, we will welcome you.’”

    At this point, Pakistanis on social media were thoroughly entertained, with many jokingly offering to deliver her long-awaited halwa puri.

  • PTI says will replace ‘homeopathic’ leaders with ‘hardliners’; vows to march on Islamabad again

    PTI says will replace ‘homeopathic’ leaders with ‘hardliners’; vows to march on Islamabad again

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) chapter President Junaid Akbar on Tuesday vowed to bring “hardliners” to the party’s key positions, saying that PTI would march again towards Islamabad.

    In a show on a private news channel, the recently appointed Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Junaid Akbar, said, “After the May 8 party reorganization, hardliners will come forward…homeopathic leadership will be sidelined, regardless of whether they hold central or provincial [party] positions.”

    Defining hardliners, Akbar referred to those who had resisted during the May 9, 2023, protest, as well as those who might resist in the future. He added that PTI was deliberating three options for orchestrating protests in February.

    In the same breath, he said, “We’ve finalised the protest at Sawabi on February 8. Another option is to record protests district-wise.”

    Akbar further claimed that the party would bring changes to KP’s provincial cabinet, adding that two new members would be inducted.

    Responding to a question about alleged political victimisation and “conspiracies” being hatched by the federal government, Akbar said attempts were being made to create a forward block in the former ruling party. “We also know who is in contact with whom,” he added.

    Moreover, the PTI provincial president said that he would support the option to close the main roads of KP linked to Gilgit Baltistan, Punjab, and motorways. “Party leadership is deliberating this option,” he sternly said.

    Programme host Hamid Mir asked if PTI was going for a full-fledged war against the incumbent government and whether Imran Khan had no intentions of becoming Prime Minister (PM) again. Akbar quoted Imran Khan as saying, “I have forgotten to become PM again. PTI has to think beyond the government and premiership.”

    When asked if his new position in the party suggested that there would be no negotiations with the government and the matters would be solved on the streets, Akbar replied, “Yes, definitely.”

    The PTI leader further said that they would not engage with anyone when they take to the streets this time.

    Advisor to the PM on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, hours after Junaid’s remarks, responded by cautioning that if PTI violates the law while taking to the roads in the future, the law would take its own course.

    “If they want to solve the problem on the roads, then come… problems can only be solved at the negotiation table in a democratic political system,” Sanaullah emphasised while speaking to a private news channel.

  • New Toshakhana case: Imran Khan claims judge’s brother is prosecutor in May 9 case

    New Toshakhana case: Imran Khan claims judge’s brother is prosecutor in May 9 case

    Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle has lashed out at the government while expressing reservations about Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Raja Minhas who was appointed to hear the appeal of the new Toshakhana case.

    “I have serious reservations about Judge Raja Minhas being assigned to my Toshakhana 2 Case appeal in the Islamabad High Court. Arshad Minhas, his brother, is both a lawyer and prosecutor against me in the May 9th cases and the GHQ attack case,” stated Khan’s official X account’s lengthy post this morning.

    The post also highlighted that Justice Raja Minhas was appointed as the IHC judge only under the controversial 26th Constitutional Amendment – a law that the PTI has rejected and challenged in the Supreme Court.

    “Raja Minhas’s ad-hoc appointment after the 26th Amendment and his dependence on the government for confirmation of his position reflects a conflict of interest, so he must recuse himself from the case,” read the post.

    The official account also strongly condemned the government for failing to constitute a judicial commission to investigate the events of May 9, 2023 and November 26, 2024 – the primary condition set by the PTI in the negotiations between them and the government.

    “This government is avoiding the formation of a judicial commission because it has something to hide. We cannot move forward (with negotiations) without accountability for the incidents of May 9th (2023) and November 26th (2024),” it announced.

    The account also claimed that the government has spent Rs. 500 million on prosecution to pursue cases against Imran Khan.

    It also opined on the Al-Qadir Trust case in which Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were recently convicted and punished. 

    “The decision of the London court is clear in the Al-Qadir Trust case: the funds were to go into the Supreme Court’s account, not to the government. On April 21st, 2020, NAB constituted an inquiry committee comprising the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Prosecutor, and Additional Prosecutor, who unanimously decided to close this case due to the lack of any merit to proceed. The reopening of this inquiry was malicious,” claimed the long post.

    “The current NAB Chairman is being dishonest to his position by continuing with the case despite this, merely to increase pressure on me. NAB amendments were made solely to exonerate cases against Nawaz Sharif and his entire family,” stated the X post.

  • Srha Asghar reveals newborn daughter’s strikingly beautiful name

    Srha Asghar reveals newborn daughter’s strikingly beautiful name

    Actress Srha Asghar has finally introduced her baby girl to the world, and we must say, the wait was definitely worth it.

    The Meer Abru actress and her husband Umer Murtaza shared the first adorable pictures of their newborn daughter Illiyeen Murtaza on Instagram.

    The heartwarming post showed a series of family portraits and sweet solo shots of little Illiyeen.

    In the caption they wrote, “And we are happy to announce the name of our little princess

    Illiyeen Murtaza.”

    The name seems to be have been picked from the Holy Quran where the word refers to exalted places above Jannah and close to Allah.

    Fans and fellow celebrities’ flooded the comment section with love and prayers.

    Actor Faizan Sheikh commented,”MashaAllah Allah SWT naseeb achay karain..Aameen.”

    Actress Zhalay Sarhadi also sent her blessing, commenting, “Mashallah ❤❤❤.”

    Earlier, the Meer Abru star introduced her daughter to the world through a heartfelt Instagram story, writing, “Our little pattotie is here Alhamdulillah.”

    Srha also posted a touching video capturing her pregnancy journey and the joyous moments of welcoming the newest member of her family. She captioned the video, “How it started! She is finally here.”

    The news sparked a wave of love and blessings from fans and fellow celebrities, who flooded her post with heartfelt prayers and congratulations.

    One fan commented,” Mashaallah Mubarak.”

    Another added,”MashaAllah MashaAllah such a blessing! May Allah bless you and the little one ❤.”

    Actress Hina Afrdi also responded to the news,” MashaAllah MashaAllah.”

    Srha Asghar tied the knot with Umer Murtaza in January 2021.

  • Rakhi Sawant is getting married to this Pakistani actor

    Rakhi Sawant is getting married to this Pakistani actor

    Bollywood actress Rakhi Sawant has announced that she is getting married to Pakistani actor Dodi Khan, who proposed to her, and she has accepted his proposal.

    On the YouTube channel hosted by Ambreen Fatima, Rakhi’s audio message was shared, where she said, “I have received many proposals from Pakistan, but I have chosen Dodi Khan. I want a man with the qualities of a religious scholar, and Pakistani men pray five times a day.”

    Rakhi shared that she will marry in Pakistan according to Islamic traditions. However, she plans to have her honeymoon in Switzerland and will continue residing in Dubai. She also mentioned inviting the Pakistani media to cover her wedding.

    Regarding future children, she said she has not yet decided whether they will be born in Pakistan or India.

    Rakhi expressed her admiration for former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying, “I want to meet Imran Khan. I support him and want to help get him out of jail.”

    On the other hand, actor Dodi Khan also posted a video on his Instagram account addressing Rakhi Sawant. In the video, he said, “Assalamu Alaikum Rakhi Ji, first of all, congratulations on your Umrah, and secondly, a heartfelt welcome to Pakistan.” He then playfully asked, “Tell me, should I bring the wedding procession to India or Dubai?” He also expressed his love for Rakhi, saying, “Love you.”

    Dodi Khan is known for his roles in popular Pakistani dramas such as Aye Ishq Junoon, Khayi, Akhara, and Meri Hamnashin.  

    Rakhi Sawant has been married twice before, with both marriages ending unsuccessfully. Her first marriage to businessman Ritesh lasted only a few months. Later, she converted to Islam and married Adil Durrani.  

    Previously, Rakhi mentioned that she would keep marrying until she finds the right life partner.

  • AB de Villiers is coming back to cricket

    AB de Villiers is coming back to cricket

    Former South African captain AB de Villiers, who retired from all formats of cricket four years ago, has announced his return to the game.

    On Tuesday, de Villiers confirmed that cricket fans will once again see him on the field.

    He retired from international cricket in 2018 but continued playing franchise cricket until 2021 before stepping away entirely. His last match was in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

    Now, de Villiers has announced his participation in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends this year. He will not only represent the South Africa Champions team but also lead them as captain.

    Explaining his decision to return, de Villiers said, “Four years ago, I retired from all formats of cricket because I no longer had the desire to play. But time has passed, and now my son has started playing cricket too.”

    “It feels like my passion for cricket is coming back,” he added. “That’s why I am returning to the gym and net practice. I am getting ready to play in the World Championship of Legends in July.”

    Cricket fans are thrilled with his comeback and are eagerly waiting to see the versatile batter in action once again.

    Amandeep Singh, co-owner and founder of the South Africa Champions team, expressed his excitement. “It is an honour for us to witness the incredible skills of legendary cricketers in the World Championship of Legends.”

    The team’s other co-owner, Harry Singh, also shared his thoughts. “AB de Villiers is not just a player; he is an icon who has inspired millions around the world. His decision to lead our team is proof of his love for the game.”

    The World Championship of Legends is a T20 tournament featuring retired and unsigned cricket legends.  

    The second edition is set to take place in July this year.  

    In the first season’s final, Pakistan and India faced off in an exciting match, with the Indian team emerging victorious.

  • Rohit Sharma files complaint against Sunil Gavaskar for ‘undue criticism’: reports

    Rohit Sharma files complaint against Sunil Gavaskar for ‘undue criticism’: reports

    Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has reportedly filed a complaint with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) against former legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar.

    During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Sharma struggled with both his batting and captaincy. He managed to score a mere 31 runs in the three Test matches of the series. Under his leadership, India lost the series 3-1 and was eliminated from the race for the World Test Championship final.

    Due to this disappointing performance, Gavaskar strongly criticised Sharma’s batting and captaincy. He also raised concerns about Sharma’s future in red-ball cricket. Gavaskar went on to suggest that it was time for the captain to hand over reins to someone else for the betterment of the Indian team.

    According to Indian media reports, Sharma was unhappy with the “unnecessary” criticism and has now filed a complaint against Gavaskar.

    Sharma also believed the former cricketer’s criticism was too harsh, reports said, adding that it was what prompted him to file the complaint.

  • Pregnant woman beaten to death in exorcism

    Pregnant woman beaten to death in exorcism

    A pregnant woman was beaten to death over five days during an exorcism in the Badin area of Sindh.

    The incident occurred in Khuda Bakhsh, Hisbani village near Malkani Sharif town, and was reported on Monday. However, a case has yet to be registered against the accused.

    The 30-year-old victim, Sangita Kolhi, was handed over to Bachu Kolhi and Harsan Kolhi, known locally as bhopas (witch-doctors), by her husband Haresh Kolhi’s family, who believed she was possessed by an evil spirit.

    The two suspects carried out what they called the “prescribed procedure” for Sangita’s exorcism in a temple opposite her house. The media reports suggest the “procedure” involved torturous methods, including hair-pulling and beatings with fists and sticks, which continued for five days and nights.

    According to the victim’s family, Sangita succumbed to the violence on Sunday night. The family members and neighbours rushed to the temple upon hearing her screams, but reportedly, the bhopas did not relent until the police were called. Police officers arrived at the scene and immediately arrested the suspects.

    Sangita’s father, Vishram, her brother Ashok, and her mother told the police that she was in good health before being taken to the bhopas. They stated that when they came from Jhuddo to visit her, the bhopas refused to let them meet her, claiming it would disturb the exorcism. They were told they could see her in the morning.

    Neighbours told the media they had been hearing Sangita’s screams for five consecutive night because of which they could not sleep. Believing she was possessed, they assumed the bhopas were trying to rid her of the spirit.

    Sangita had been married for six years but had no children but was pregnant at the time of her death.

    The victim’s body was sent for a post-mortem before being handed over to her family, who took it back to their village in Jhuddo.

    Assistant Sub-Inspector Paras Ali Memon of Pangrio police station confirmed the suspects’ arrest. Another police official stated that a post-mortem was conducted, and the case will be registered once the family lodges an official complaint, which they have not yet done.

  • Tired of alcoholic husbands, two Indian women marry each other

    Tired of alcoholic husbands, two Indian women marry each other

    Two Indian women from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, have tied the knot after becoming fed up with their alcoholic and abusive husbands.

    The two women named Kavita and Gunja, left their homes and married each other in a temple in Deoria, it has emerged. 


    Indian media reports suggest that the two women first connected with each other on Instagram, and their friendship grew as they kept in touch for six years. Tired of the abuse they had to suffer at the hands of their husbands, who also happened to be alcoholics, Kavita and Gunja decided to elope and get married. 


    While performing the Hindu marriage rituals, Gunja took on the role of the groom and put vermillion (sindoor) on Kavita’s forehead. They also performed other wedding rituals, including exchanging garlands and performing the seven vows commonly known as pheras.


    While talking to the media, one woman said that her husband was an alcoholic, and she left him because he used to assault her daily. She has four children, all of them girls. She wanted to return to her parents’ house after enduring repeated violence but then she decided to marry her Instagram friend. 


    The other woman told the reporters that her husband was also a drunkard and used to accuse her of infidelity. 


    “We were tormented by our husbands’ drinking and abusive behaviour. This pushed us to choose a life of peace and love. We have decided to live in Gorakhpur as a couple and work hard to sustain ourselves,” Gunja asserted in her interaction with the media.


    Kavita and Gunja also stressed that they are determined to live together and would not let anyone separate them. As for their future plans, they said that they currently do not have a permanent home. However, they will rent a place to live in Gorakhpur.

  • Alisha Chinai sings Nazia Hassan’s iconic hit as tribute

    Alisha Chinai sings Nazia Hassan’s iconic hit as tribute

    We can safely say that we have never met a South Asian who has heard Nazia Hassan’s songs and not turned into a fan. 

    Decades after its release, the late singer’s monster hit Aap Jaisa Koi still has the power to captivate audiences, as was seen in Indian singer Alisha Chinai’s latest concert in London.

    A viral video from the event shows Alisha, dressed in elegant silk attire, singing the iconic song Aap Jaisa Koi with vibrant energy.

    She added lively dance moves to her performance and encouraged the crowd to join in the celebration of this nostalgic hit. The audience cheered enthusiastically, filling the venue with joy.
    The video sparked a lot of reactions online. Many people praised Alisha for honoring Nazia Hassan with her heartfelt performance, while others compared it to the original and shared their mixed opinions in the comments.
    Despite differing views, the tribute highlights how Nazia Hassan’s music continues to untie fans across borders, keeping her legacy alive.