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  • Hania Aamir hits major milestone on Instagram

    Hania Aamir hits major milestone on Instagram

          

     Hania Aamir’s star keeps rising and now we have numerical proof of her popularity.

    Reaching 17.1 million followers on Instagram, actress Hania Aamir has officially become Pakistan’s most followed celebrity, surpassing Ayeza Khan, Mahira Khan and Iqra Aziz.

     

     

    The Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actress’ hit serials, stunning looks and relatable content make her a huge influence on Instagram. Hania Aamir set trends with her stylish outfits and shares helpful skincare tips, making her a go-to account for beauty and fashion advice.

     

     Hania Aamir’s acting talent has solidified her status as one of Pakistan’ top stars, from her blockbuster hit drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum to her amazing performance in Mere Humsafar and Mujhe Pyaar Huha Tha.

    She has gained international recognition too, earning the title of Pakitan’s top star and securing the 9th on the Top 50 Asian Celebrities, in World list, published by a UK based weekly.

    Hania Aamir has starred in drama such as Tiyli, Phir Wohi Mohabbat, Mujay Jeenay Do, Visaal, Anaa, Meray Dost Meray Yaar, Ishqiya, Dil Ruba, Mere Humsasar, Sang-e- Mah, Mujhe PyaaR Hua Tha, and Siyaah. 

    She also appeared in films such as Janaan Na Mallom Afrrad 2, Band Toh Baje Ga, Parwaaz Hai Junoon, Load Wedding, Superstar, Pyaar Kahani, Dil Ke Chor and Parde Mein Rehne Do.

     

     Earlier, sharing an old clip from her early acting days on Instagram, Hania wrote, “This girl had no idea she would come this far. It makes me so happy to know that I’ve met amazing people, made great memories, discovered more about myself, and found the best online community.”

    With 15 million Instagram followers — the most for any Pakistani celebrity on the platform — Hania often shares short vlogs, reels, and relatable everyday photos.

    She thanked her fans for supporting her, even during tough times when she felt like giving up.

    “We’ve been through so much together. And here we are, enjoying life. I love you all,” she said, thanking her audience again for always standing by her.
    Hania also wished for “many more years of happiness, joy, authenticity, and peace.”

    Earlier this year 2024, the Kabhi Main Kabhi tum actress wrote about mental health struggles, saying there’s “absolutely no shame in talking about mental health or asking for help.”

    Hania Aamir social media presence, along with her acting talent, has made her even more popular with fans around the world. Her Instagram posts are filled with love and admiration from fans in Pakistan, India, and beyond.

  • PCB responds to Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen’s concerns over PSL

    PCB responds to Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen’s concerns over PSL

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has responded to Multan Sultan owner Ali Tareen, addressing his concerns over the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

    Pakistan Super League (PSL) chief executive office (CEO) Salman Naseer recently appeared on Samaa Digital’s show Zor Ka Jor and shared his thoughts about the League and its players. He praised Pakistani players, calling them strong and stars in their own right. He mentioned that each team decides which players to pick based on their strategy. Salman also highlighted the format of the League and said many new things will take place this season.

    When asked about the concerns raised by Multan Sultans’ owner Ali Tareen, Salman replied, “The PCB is like a parent organization, and disagreements can happen, just like between parents and children. However, this does not mean we should make public accusations. I would refrain from commenting further on that. All PSL franchises are important.”

    Salman revealed that 510 players from 19 countries have registered for this season, including 78 from Australia and 76 from the West Indies. He explained, “February has been the ideal time for PSL, but since the Champions Trophy is also scheduled to be played then, we tried to find a suitable time to ensure international players could participate.”

    Salman added, “Many players, including David Warner, Tim Southee, Finn Allen, and Daryl Mitchell, will be playing in the PSL for the first time. Some players couldn’t join for personal reasons, but most of the available players are participating.”

    Lastly, he praised Lahore Qalandars for their hard work on player development and fan engagement, saying, “It’s exciting to support your team on home ground, making the matches more enjoyable for fans.”

    Ali Tareen, the owner of Multan Sultans, has raised several concerns about the PCB in recent interviews. He accused the Board of not fully supporting the PSL, treating it as a burden rather than an asset. 

    He also criticized the PCB for mishandling player injuries, specifically pointing out a poorly conducted surgery on fast bowler Ihsanullah, which he claims has jeopardized the player’s career. He expressed disappointment over the decision to change the PSL draft venue from Gwadar to Lahore, blaming poor planning and lack of commitment.

    The PSL draft was scheduled to be held in Gawadar on January 11, but it has now been shifted to Lahore due to logistical reasons.

    The 2025 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is scheduled to take place from April 8 to May 19, 2025.

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  • Eight Atomic Energy Commission officials rescued from militants

    Eight Atomic Energy Commission officials rescued from militants

    Eight out of 17 officials from the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) have been rescued from the custody of militant groups, Dawn reports, citing sources.

    Earlier, it was reported that at least 16 private workers of the PAEC, along with their driver, were allegedly kidnapped by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Thursday in the southern Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

    The local police say that the incident took place on Thursday morning in the area of Qabul Khel, known to have a huge collection of uranium mines operated under the Atomic Energy Commission.

    However, a recent report suggests that a senior police official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, revealed that a rescue operation was immediately launched after the partially successful incident. “Eight workers have been recovered so far, including one who was injured,” the official said.

    Another official claimed that three workers had been injured and were transferred to the district headquarters hospital.

    The kidnapped PAEC workers were on their way to a project site in the Qaboolkhel area of Lakki Marwat when their van was intercepted by armed militants near Wanda Painda Khan.

    The kidnappers took the hostages to an unknown location and set the van on fire in a forested area along the Kurram River.

    A few hours after the kidnapping, videos allegedly showing the kidnapped employees surfaced online. In these videos, the workers stated that they were in a safe place with the Taliban and appealed to the government to accept the kidnappers’ demands for their release.

    However, the BBC reports that they have not been able to verify the videos independently.

    The banned militant outfit, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), issued a threat last week to target Pakistan’s military-economic projects.

    The situation in Lakki Marwat has been tense for the past year and a half, with repeated attacks on law enforcement officials.

    Separately, the police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed three terrorists from the Teepu Gull group, an affiliate of the TTP, during a joint operation in the Malang Adda area of Lakki Marwat on Thursday.

    The operation was intelligence-based, and the killed terrorists were reportedly involved in attacks on law enforcement personnel, bombings, and other acts of terrorism.

  • Saim Ayub shares important update on his injury

    Saim Ayub shares important update on his injury

    Saim Ayub, who suffered an ankle injury against South Africa on January 3, has shared an update on his condition.

    The batsman is currently in London with Assistant Coach Azhar Mahmood for treatment. Recently, he had a consultation with a renowned sports orthopaedic doctor, Dr Lucky Jaiselan.

    After reviewing Ayub’s tests and reports, Dr Jaiselan confirmed that the injury did not cause significant damage to his ankle. While speaking with Geo news reporter Murtaza Ali Shah in London on Thursday, Saim said, “According to the doctors, my ankle hasn’t suffered major damage, and the situation is now under control.”

    He also mentioned that the doctor has allowed him to put weight on his injured foot.

    Despite the positive outlook, Dr Jaiselan has advised Saim Ayub to rest completely for six months. A panel of doctors will continue to monitor his condition, review his reports, X-rays, and other factors, and make further decisions about his recovery and future.

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  • Qatar Airways rejects fake news claiming closure of airline offices in Pakistan

    Qatar Airways rejects fake news claiming closure of airline offices in Pakistan

    Qatar Airways issued a press release on January 8 clarifying that the airline has not shut down its offices in Pakistan after YouTuber Imran Riaz and many other accounts falsely claimed that the airline had closed their offices in Pakistan.

    A digital news platform, Raftar, took to X (previously Twitter) on January 6 to post: “Qatar Airways has shut down all city offices in Pakistan. Local Call centre operations are also suspended. However flights continue to operate.”

    Many Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporting accounts claimed similar false news, expressing disappointment in Pakistan’s political and economic situation. Many PTI-affiliated accounts shared a Siasat.pk news template as well alleging the closure of Qatar Airways offices in Pakistan.

    YouTuber Imran Riaz also falsely claimed the same in his recent YouTube video on January 8, saying: “Qatar Airways has shut down their offices in Pakistan, and it seems big companies are leaving Pakistan every day.”

    Qatar Airways’ official X account posted a clarification on January 8: “QatarAirways flights to and from #Pakistan are operating as usual, and our offices remain open.  Recent published reports claiming that Qatar Airways has closed offices in Pakistan are incorrect. For assistance, please contact our dedicated customer care line +92 21 38790002.”


    Social media user Dr Shama Junejo also took to X to write: “PTI accounts and websites again ran a heinous propaganda of Qatar Airways closing the operation in Pakistan. It is good that @qatarairways has clarified that their flight operations are running as usual, but they must take action against these fake news accounts and websites.”

    Another social media user wrote: “PTI’s fake news factory now creating issues even for international airlines. FIA should take action against those who started this fake news.”

    The digital platform, Raftar, that initially falsely claimed the news, replied to the Qatar Airways post, writing, “Our story clearly mentions closure of all “city” offices and we stand by our story. Secondly, the helpline has been made operational after our story. Thirdly we never mentioned any disruption of the flights. Best regards.”

    Social media users expressed anger over the fake news with one user calling out the digital page Raftar for its post, writing: “Bull**. My family member contacted the Qatar Airways helpline a day before your factually wrong tweet. This city offices thing is also misleading.”

  • Imran Khan’s ouster: Details of infamous cipher revealed

    Imran Khan’s ouster: Details of infamous cipher revealed

    The eleven points of the cipher, which former prime minister (PM) Imran Khan claimed proves the United States’ (US) involvement in toppling of his government three years ago, have been revealed.

    On March 27, 2022, less than a month before the no-confidence vote against Khan, he waved a letter before a huge crowd at a public rally. He claimed it was a cipher from a foreign nation that had conspired with his political rivals to overthrow the government.

    He did not reveal the contents of the letter or mentioned the country it came from. However, a few days later, he accused the US of conspiring against him and alleged that Donald Lu had sought his removal.

    The News quoted sources as saying that one of the points of the cipher pertained to US State Department official Donald Lu complaining that then-PM Khan openly assailed the US administration and supported the Taliban.

    “Pakistan’s ambassador informed Donald Lu about his transfer to Belgium and mentioned that Lu could not arrange a meeting between Pakistan’s prime minister [Imran Khan] and US President Joe Biden. In response, Donald Lu complained that Pakistan’s PM openly criticised the US administration and supported the Taliban,” the report quoted sources as saying.

    They further quoted Lu as saying that the same had “damaged relations between the two countries, and reviving these ties would take time.”

    “We need to work together to revive relations and normalise ties between the two countries, both now and after the vote of no-confidence,” the source quoted him as saying.

    The conversation points were reportedly recorded when Donald Lu attended a farewell lunch at Pakistan’s embassy in Washington. Three US officials and four Pakistani officials sat at the same table, the report said.

    According to the report, Pakistan’s ambassador, during said discussion, talked about the relationship between the Pakistani and the US administrations. After the event, the ambassador sent a cipher to the Foreign Office summarising an 11-point discussion with Lu, the source was quoted as saying.

    Other points focused on trade and illegal immigration, the report said. For instance, it added, one point mentioned Lu discussing the reasons behind Pakistan’s low rice export volume to the US that year.

  • 16 Atomic Energy Commission officials kidnapped

    16 Atomic Energy Commission officials kidnapped

    Unidentified armed men have kidnapped 16 employees of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission accompanied by a driver in the southern Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.


    The local police say that the incident took place on Thursday morning in the area of Qabul Khel, known to have a huge collection of uranium mines operated under the Atomic Energy Commission.


    The security official further said that all the employees were traveling in a van when armed men stopped their vehicle near Painda Khan area, took the employees with them and set their vehicle on fire.
    Locals told BBC that the employees were kidnapped from Lakki Marwat en route to Mianwali, located on the border of Punjab province.


    It is not yet known where the kidnappers have taken the employees. 


    However, security forces and police officials have cordoned off the area and a search operation is underway to recover them with help from the local peace committee. 


    Reportedly, a few hours after the kidnapping, alleged videos of the kidnapped employees have emerged online, in which they are seen saying that they are in a safe place with the Taliban. The hostages appealed to the government to accept the kidnappers’ demands and rescue them. 


    However, BBC reports that they have not been able to independently verify the videos.


    The banned militant outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) threatened to target the Pakistani military’s economic projects in a statement last week.


    The situation in Lakki Marwat has been tense for the past year and a half, with repeated attacks on law enforcement officials. 


    Two days ago, unidentified assailants shot and killed two police officers in the Ghaznikhel area of Lakki Marwat, after which the local peace committee and police personnel chased the armed attackers and killed one of the gunmen in a clash.

  • Shae Gill’s real name will surprise you

    Shae Gill’s real name will surprise you

    Shae Gill shared that her actual name is  Anushae, from which her nickname ‘Shae’ was derived. It was given to her by university friends who compared her to a character from the Game of Thrones series. The name stuck and eventually became her stage name.

    Shae also spoke about her journey to unexpected stardom. Initially dreaming of a corporate career, she studied commerce and planned to become an entrepreneur.

    “I never thought about becoming a singer,” she admitted. But life took a different turn during her university years. With encouragement from her friend Iman, she began posting singing videos on Instagram, which led to her breakthrough performance on Coke Studio.

    “It happened by accident, but I am grateful to God for this fame,” she said.

    Working with the legendary Ali Sethi was a career highlight for Shae Gill.

    “I was in awe of him. His knowledge, especially from his Harvard education, is truly inspiring,” she admitted.

    Shae Gill also talked about her dream collaboration, expressing excitement about working with singer and comedian Chahat Fateh Ali Khan.

    “If I get the chance, I would love to work with Chahat Fateh Ali Khan,” she shared enthusiastically.

    Shae Gill even picked Chahat over Rahat Fateh Ali Khan as her preferred collaborator.

    When asked about her fitness routine, Shae laughed, admitting she doesn’t follow one. “I stay in shape because of my hectic schedule,” she explained.

    Earlier, Shae Gill became the breakout star of 2022 after Pasoori, her debut duo with Ali Sethi on Coke Studio, dazzled listeners across the globe. She is now singing at international concerts and has become an Equal Ambassador for Spotify.

    So what’s next for the singing sensation? We have seen Pakistani singers making their way to the big screen or television, like Atif Aslam, who had starred in the film ‘Bol’ and then ‘Sang-e-Mah’. Will Gill be following in on their footsteps?

    In an interview with Aamna Haider Isani, Gill revealed that she did receive offers to act in dramas and play the role of asinger, but she rejected it.

    “If the script would have been nice then I would have been ok..” she admitted.

    Later on in the interview, Gill agreed that a lot of Pakistani singers have decided to perform as actors, but she will only do so if she finds a good script:

    “My generation doesn’t really watch dramas all that much. We do, but very few. I’ve seen Udaari, I’ve seen Humsafar, a little bit of Bhaagi…they were outstanding..But if a good script comes along, then I could try.”

  • Burials in Karachi will be on govt rates from now onwards

    Burials in Karachi will be on govt rates from now onwards

    The Mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, has set government rates for burials in all registered graveyards of the space-strapped city. 

    The official rate as per the new rules will be Rs 14,300, Wahab confirmed, adding that banners stating the rate have also been put up in all graveyards.

    He warned graveyard staff that anyone found charging a higher rate would have to face strict action. Citizens have been instructed not to pay more than Rs 14,300 while also having the facility to complain about anyone overcharging them on 1339. 

    “We have initiated action against the mafia that demolishes graves,” Murtaza Wahab said on the occasion. He also stated that staff not registered with the Municipal Corporation will not be allowed to work in graveyards. 

    Like other major cities in Pakistan, Karachi faces an acute shortage of burial space. A burgeoning population and lack of space have led to astronomical burial charges, with many graveyards demanding upwards of Rs 40,000. In select graveyards this rate can go up to Rs 100,000.

  • Key Australian player set to miss Champions Trophy

    Key Australian player set to miss Champions Trophy

    Australia has faced a major setback with the loss of a key player ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

    Australian chief selector George Bailey revealed that captain Pat Cummins suffered an ankle injury during the fifth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite being scanned after the match.

    In a press conference, Bailey confirmed, “Cummins is currently on parental leave but did not provide a definitive answer on whether he will be part of the Champions Trophy squad.”

    Cummins missed the first Test of the series as he and his wife welcomed their second child. His injury has now raised doubts about his inclusion in the Champions Trophy squad.

    Meanwhile, Pakistan cricket team opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out for six weeks after sustaining a right ankle fracture while fielding on the first day of the Cape Town Test against South Africa on January 3.