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  • Gold price drops by Rs4,000 in two days to Rs271,700 per tola in Pakistan

    Gold price drops by Rs4,000 in two days to Rs271,700 per tola in Pakistan

    Gold prices seem to be going down after touching the highest ever peak of Rs277,000 per tola in the previous month.

    On Wednesday, the price for 24-karat gold in Pakistan dropped by a whopping Rs3,000 per tola unexpectedly and was recorded at Rs271,700 in the local bullion market.

    This means the price is now Rs5,300 per tola down from the all-time high level seen in September 2024. So, is it a good time to buy gold in Pakistan? Maybe… or maybe not as the price may drop even further in the coming weeks.

    Along with the per tola, ten-gramme gold rates are also down by Rs2,572 as the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) reported the price for ten-gramme to be at Rs232,939.

    Since the start of this week, gold rates have declined Rs4,000 per tola within two days.

    In the previous week, the total loss gold suffered was of Rs500 per tola only.

    The international rate of gold was also seen down, according to the APGJSA, the price was recorded at $2,617 per ounce, including a premium of $20, and down by $30.

    Not surprisingly, the price of silver remained unchanged at Rs3,050 per tola in the local market.

  • Did Barrister Saif slap Imran Riaz Khan?

    Did Barrister Saif slap Imran Riaz Khan?

    Rumours have been spreading on social media that Advisor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Barrister Muhammad Saif slapped YouTuber Imran Riaz Khan over his misconduct with Chief Minister (CM) KP Ali Amin Gandapur.

    Netizens claimed that Imran Riaz Khan met with CM Ali Amin Gandapur in Peshawar and misbehaved with him.

    Journalist Murtaza Solangi claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that when Ali Amin Gandapur reached CM House, YouTuber Imran Riaz Khan was also present there with the provincial cabinet.

    Imran misbehaved with Ali Amin Gandapur, upon which Barrister Saif slapped Riaz twice and pushed him out from there, Solangi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) without taking names.

    Veteran journalist Umar Cheema, on his Youtube channel, claimed that Barrister Saif denied the allegation of slapping Imran Riaz Khan over his misbehaviour with Ali Amin Gandapur.

    “Advisor KP acted like an illiterate person during the incident,” Cheema stated.

    However. Imran Riaz informed Umar Cheema that there was a confrontation with Barrister Saif regarding Saif’s recent statement about inviting Indian External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to address the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Islamabad and clarified that they were not involved in a physical altercation.

    Cheema concluded by saying that later, CM KP mediated between Barrister Saif and Imran Riaz Khan.

  • Ayaz Samoo welcomes baby girl

    Ayaz Samoo welcomes baby girl

    Actor and television host Ayaz Samoo has become a father once again with the birth of his daughter.

    He announced the news by posting a picture of his daughter on his Instagram account with the caption, “ALHAMDULILLAH! I am really happy to announce the arrival of our little princess & M.Amaz’s younger sister. May ALLAH bless her with all the health, good luck, joy and happiness. Aameen.”

    A number of fellow actors and fans have sent him their congratulatory wishes.

    Ayaz tied the knot with his wife, Amna, in December 2017 in Karachi. The couple was blessed with their first child, Amaz Samoo, in May 2019

    Ayaz last starred in the reality show Tamasha in season 3.

  • Bushra Ansari defends Firdous Jamal over controversial statements

    Bushra Ansari defends Firdous Jamal over controversial statements

    Senior actress Bushra Ansari recently shared that a few weeks back, Firdous Jamal was asked about past statements on a TV show.

    The actress appeared on the comedy show ‘Gup Shab,’ where she discussed various issues.

    During the program, she also expressed her frustration, saying she often has to deal with negative comments related to her age, particularly when using social media. Bushra Ansari remarked that because her acting and career have been remarkable, “people resort to age-related taunts when they cannot criticise anything else.”

    She condemned such behaviour, saying, “No one should be insulted for their age, height, complexion, or clothing.”
    “Perhaps those who taunt me about my age think I will either hide from their comments or somehow be young again,” she pointed out.

    She also noted that a senior actor like Firdous Jamal was confronted with past remarks during a recent TV program. Without mentioning Firdous Jamal’s name directly, she said, “He is a very talented and senior actor who has done great work, but old things were brought up against him in the program.”

    She explained, “Even if Firdous Jamal had made a mistake in the past, it was unnecessary to revisit those remarks,” adding that “the controversy surrounding him resurfaced intentionally to create a stir and gain attention.”

    Previously, Firdous Jamal openly criticised Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed in a TV program when asked by the host.

    He commented that Khan had grown older, and while some might still find her beautiful, it was not her fault. He suggested that she should no longer play main roles but rather take on other characters. Similarly, when asked about Humayun Saeed, he referred to the actor as someone who “blocks the way for new talent by using his resources.”

    When Jamal was told that Saeed is one of the highest-paid actors, he controversially replied, “Even prostitutes make money.”

  • Next target is Shehbaz Sharif’s bedroom if Khan allows: Ali Amin Gandapur

    Next target is Shehbaz Sharif’s bedroom if Khan allows: Ali Amin Gandapur

    Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur addressed lawmakers in the KP Assembly yesterday, claiming, “If Imran Khan allows, we will reach Shehbaz Sharif’s bedroom next time.”

    Gandapur has recently come under fire from his party members and supporters for his mysterious role in last week’s PTI rally when he disappeared on October 5 in Islamabad, only to resurface in the KP Assembly a day later.

    “However, Imran Khan has ordered us to remain peaceful and follow the law, and we proved that last week in our protest,” said Gandapur told the KP Assembly.

    Meanwhile, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Talal Chaudhry, while speaking on Geo News, stated: “This isn’t a Bani Gala bedroom where anyone can enter and exit. We know how to protect our state institutions, our leaders and most of all our country.”

  • Why a picture of Zainab Abbas and Amir Sohail being criticised?

    Why a picture of Zainab Abbas and Amir Sohail being criticised?

    Former Test captains Amir Sohail and English cricketer Nasser Hussain are commentators in the ongoing Test series between Pakistan and England, with Zainab Abbas serving as the presenter; but both Pakistanis are facing criticism for a viral picture.

    A picture of both is circulating on social media, in which Nasser is sitting and holding an umbrella to avoid the hot sun while the helpers are lifting the umbrellas of Amir Sohail and Zainab Abbas.

    When this picture went viral on social media, users started criticizing it.

    A user wrote that it is a shame that a British man, Nasir Hussain, can hold his umbrella, but these two Pakistanis need help.

    Here are some other reactions.

    In the first match of the Test series between the teams of Pakistan and England, the third day’s play is going on, and three players of England have completed half-centuries. The first match of the 3-match Test series is being played in Multan; on the second day, the entire Pakistan team was bowled out for 556 runs.

  • What warning did Sidhu Moosewala ignore days before his death?

    What warning did Sidhu Moosewala ignore days before his death?

    The sudden murder of Indian Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in 2022 on May 29 shocked his fans all over the world.

    Recently, Tajinder Bagga, contestant of Big Boss 18 and a BJP leader, shared a shocking claim.

    Bagga claimed that an astrologer had warned Sidhu Moosewala before his death and suggested to him that he should leave the country.

    Tajinder said, “Sidhu had listened to the astrologer and had planned to leave the country, but eight days after the prediction, Sidhu Moosewala was killed.”

    “I too informed Sidhu about the threat, after this incident, we contacted the astrologer again and asked for advice”, Tajinder added.

    On May 29, 2022, Sidhu Moose Wala was brutally murdered by gunfire in Jawaharke village of Mansa district on May 29, 2022. Over 30 bullets were fired at him.

    Lawrence Bishnoi, a renowned mobster, was later identified as the murder’s facilitator. The singer, a political activist who ran for office in the last election from Mansa on a Congress ticket but was unsuccessful, was the target of the attackers’ long-standing anger.

  • ‘Pakistan to have two Chief Justices after new constitutional court,’ says Farooq H. Naek

    ‘Pakistan to have two Chief Justices after new constitutional court,’ says Farooq H. Naek

    Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), renowned lawyer Farooq Hamid Naek said on Wednesday that there will be two Chief Justices in Pakistan after the formation of the new Federal Constitutional Court (FCC).

    Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council from Islamabad claimed that one Chief Justice will head the Federal Constitutional Court while the other will lead the Supreme Court of Pakistan, ARY News reported.

    He further stated that constitutional court judges’ performance will be recorded, and they could be removed through the Judicial Commission based on recommendations, adding that the Committee will propose names for the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.

    Naek further said that the Federal Constitutional Court will have representation from all four provinces of Pakistan.

    Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto, has been campaigning to win the confidence of lawyers nationwide for the formation of a Constitutional Court.

    Addressing the Balochistan High Court Bar Association, the PPP Chairman stated, “If you don’t accept the constitutional courts, you should leave the practice.”

    Meanwhile, some lawyers have rejected the formation of a new constitutional court.

    Speaking at the All Pakistan Lawyers Convention (APLC) organised by the Islamabad Bar Council (IBC) on Monday, lawyers condemned the judicial package and declared it a tactic by anti-democratic forces to control the independence of the judiciary.

  • Find out which song inspired Atif Aslam to collaborate with Mai Dhai

    Find out which song inspired Atif Aslam to collaborate with Mai Dhai

    An international cultural fair is currently going on in Karachi in collaboration with the Arts Council, Geo, and Jang, featuring participation from both local and international artists.

    Mai Dhai from Umarkot was part of the World Cultural Festival. Geo Digital had the opportunity to hold a special conversation with her.

    Mai Dhai came to Karachi with her grandsons and mentioned that she sings alongside her children, ‘with one leading and the other responsible for playing the musical instruments.’

    In an exclusive interview with Geo Digital, she shared, “I belong to a family of traditional (“Jadi Pashti”) singers and musicians. My mother, Khand Mai, also used to sing, and I have been singing since childhood.”

    She added, ‘While performing in various households, former Provincial Culture Minister Sindh, Sardar Shah, who lived in my neighborhood, heard me sing. This opened the doors for me to perform at various venues.’

    She further stated, “I received significant support from Sardar Shah, which helped me perform at both national and international levels.”

    Mai Dhai recalled, ‘I went to America to perform in 2014, and I’ve also had the opportunity to perform in Egypt, London, and many other countries.’

    In Coke Studio Season 8, Mai Dhai and Atif Aslam’s Rajasthani song, Kadi Awa Na Rasila, became quite popular. However, this was not her first appearance in Coke Studio. She had previously performed Ankhar Le Phaduki with singer Karam Abbas in the same season, which was also well-received.

    She mentioned, “When Atif Aslam heard ‘Ankhar Le Phaduki’ in Coke Studio Season 8, he expressed his desire to sing with me.”
    She said, “When I arrived at Coke Studio, Atif Aslam heard me sing and expressed that he would like to sing with me. He was very happy.”

  • Which cricketer is wearing a hat reading ‘804’ in PAK-ENG Test?

    Which cricketer is wearing a hat reading ‘804’ in PAK-ENG Test?

    Pakistan’s cricket team is currently playing a Test match against England in Multan, and one Pakistani player is wearing a hat with ‘804’ written on it, referencing the prisoner number of incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    A video of Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Aamir Jamal is going viral on social media, where he can be seen wearing a hat with 804 written on it on the ground. When this video went viral, a series of comments started from pro-PTI users that Aamir Jamal also supports Imran Khan and is crazy about him.

    A user wrote that it is now time to remove Aamir Jamal from the team.

    Here are some other reactions.

    After former Prime Minister Imran Khan went to jail, the term ‘Prisoner No. 804’ became common among Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) workers and supporters because of their love for him. Shirts, caps, and other goods of the same number are also available on the market, while songs on prisoner number 804 by PTI workers are also coming out.