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  • How Syed Noor’s first wife Rukhsana allowed him to marry Saima  

    How Syed Noor’s first wife Rukhsana allowed him to marry Saima  


     
     
    Renowned director Syed Noor is not just a master of storytelling but also is also a romantic at heart.


    Recently, Syed Noor appeared as a guest on ‘Coffee with Samaa’ hosted by Naeem Hanif and Bushra Khan.


    During the conversation, Noor said, “I went to pick Saima up from her home for a shoot, and we were chatting when I held her hand. As soon as I did, she looked at me and said, ‘Now that you’ve held my hand, never let it go.’ I knew right then that I wanted to spend the rest of my life making her happy.”
     
    The two tied the knot in July 2005, choosing to keep the relationship secret for several years.
     
    “My first wife, Rukhsana, was a very brave woman. She was quite worried after I told her about my decision to marry Saima, but later she realized that I was true in my love. She gave me permission to marry Saima and allowed her to have all legal rights as my wife. I patiently waited to announce my second marriage until I had Rukhsana’s permission,” Noor added.


     
    When it comes to his children’s reactions to his second marriage, Noor said, “After Rukhsana’s death, my elder daughters married early and left the country; they did not accept Saima. My son Shazil was very young, and Saima took care of him. After that, my children developed love for Saima because my daughters realized how attached she is to me, my son, and my family.”
     
    Syed Noor tied the knot with Rukhsana in 1984. She passed away on 12 January 2017.

  • Senior police officer suspended after PML-N, PTI supporters clash in Murree

    Senior police officer suspended after PML-N, PTI supporters clash in Murree

    The City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi, Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani, has suspended Station House Officer (SHO) Murree following an inquiry into the disorder on August 14.

    A crowd in Murree chanted slogans in support of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Independence Day and targeted a poster of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, which was plastered on a hotel, by throwing shoes at it.

    In response, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supporters threw firecrackers from the hotel rooftop, which intensified the situation. The police then resorted to a baton charge to control the crowd.

    Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz held an emergency meeting and issued strict directives to prevent similar incidents in the future, according to Express News.

    The CPO Rawalpindi has also issued a charge sheet against the SHO.

    The police have registered a terrorism case in light of the destruction caused by party supporters.

  • US remains top export destination for Pakistan in July 2024

    US remains top export destination for Pakistan in July 2024

    In July 2024, the United States emerged as Pakistan’s leading export destination, with shipments totalling $476.02 million, marking an 8.2 per cent increase compared to the $439.89 million recorded in the same month last year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.

    The United Kingdom followed as the second-largest market for Pakistani goods, with exports reaching $183.3 million. This represents a 6.1 per cent rise from the $172.72 million exported to the UK in July 2023.

    The United Arab Emirates, specifically Dubai, ranked third, with export revenue amounting to $176.18 million—a significant 41.1 per cent surge from the $124.82 million earned during the same period last year.

    China stood as the fourth-largest export destination for Pakistan, with goods worth $160.1 million shipped, reflecting a 5.8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth.

    Germany also saw an increase in Pakistani exports, with shipments totalling $135.46 million, a 9.5 per cent YoY rise. Similarly, exports to the Netherlands grew by 15.9 per cent YoY, reaching $124.55 million.

    However, not all markets saw growth. Exports to Spain decreased by 14.4 per cent YoY, with revenue standing at $106.71 million.

    On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, exports to the United States saw a 7.3 per cent increase compared to June 2024, while exports to the UK rose by 20.9 per cent MoM. Exports to Dubai also saw a MoM increase of 6.9 per cent.

  • Gen. Faiz, former Chief Justice Saqib Nasir were in contact with each other in the past, claims Ansar Abbasi

    Gen. Faiz, former Chief Justice Saqib Nasir were in contact with each other in the past, claims Ansar Abbasi

    Journalist Ansar Abbasi has claimed in his op-ed today that official investigations have confirmed that former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar and ex-ISI Chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed were in contact with each other, however, the nature of the connection is unclear.

    Ansar revealed that authorities have gathered some evidence against the former CJP, but contrary to social media rumours, his sources did not indicate that he would be arrested.

    Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar addressed a press conference on Saturday, in which he stated, “Whether it is Saqib or Nisar, the scope of the investigation will be widened due to what has come out after General Faiz’s arrest.”

    Recently, social media was abuzz with speculation that former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar had fled to London and may be arrested in connection with the wider inquiry.

    However, earlier, Saqib Nisar dismissed all rumours that he left the country due to Faiz’s recent arrest and confirmed that he is in London on a planned leave.

  • Public holiday announced in Lahore

    Public holiday announced in Lahore

    On August 26, the High Court declared a holiday for courts on the occasion of the annual Urs of Data Ganj Bakhsh.


    The notification was issued following the approval of Acting Chief Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh.


    Both session courts and civil courts in Lahore will also remain closed on August 26, says the official notification.


    The event draws thousands of devotees to Lahore each year as they gather to pay tribute to the saint, widely known for his spiritual influence and teachings.

    On the occasion of annual Urs of Data Ganj Bakhsh, the High Court has declared a holiday for courts on August 26.


    The notification was issued following the approval of Acting Chief Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh.


    Both session courts and civil courts in Lahore will also remain closed on August 26, says the official notification.


    The event draws thousands of devotees to Lahore each year as they gather to pay tribute to the saint, widely known for his spiritual influence and teachings.

  • PCB invites Arshad Nadeem to Pak dressing room during Bangladesh series

    PCB invites Arshad Nadeem to Pak dressing room during Bangladesh series

    Pakistan cricket team management has decided to invite Arshad Nadeem to the Pakistan cricket team’s dressing room during the Bangladesh Test series. The date of the call will be decided based on the athlete’s availability.

    The Rawalpindi Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh will start on August 21.

    Arshad Nadeem won a gold medal for Pakistan after 40 years in the final of the men’s javelin throw event, setting a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters and becoming the first athlete from Pakistan to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics.

    The Olympic gold medalist will be awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz for his outstanding performance.

  • Aun Ali Khosa returns home

    Aun Ali Khosa returns home

    Aun Ali Khosa, a comedy skit YouTuber who was allegedly abducted on August 15, has returned home, his lawyer Khadija Siddiqui has confirmed.

    Khosa’s wife Binish Iqbal had filed a petition at the Lahore High Court (LHC) stating that her husband was ‘’in the unlawful and illegal custody of the law enforcement authorities”.

    “Digital content creator, a writer, and a dignified comedian/artist having a massive following of 137,000 subscribers on YouTube”, the petition read
    It further stated that men with masked faces in plain clothes entered an apartment after breaking the front door and confiscated Aun’s phone, camera and laptop.

  • Police reject abduction claims, say Nimra Khan was harassed

    Police reject abduction claims, say Nimra Khan was harassed

    The case of actress Nimra Khan’s alleged abduction in Karachi has been dropped.

    SDPO Darakshan Manisha Rupita revealed in a video statement that the model was not kidnapped but harassed.


    After the actress’s video statement, DIG South and SSP South took notice of the incident and ordered an investigation, which was subsequently carried out by DSP Darakshan.


    Police officer Manisha Rupita stated that the investigation revealed the accused was alone on the motorcycle, and no one else was with him.


    She said, “It was not a case of abduction but harassment. Two incidents of harassment of women have come to light in recent days, and the accused in both incidents have been arrested.”


    According to Manisha, a route map of the accused in the Nimra Khan case has been prepared, and a search is going on. The police will apprehend the accused soon.


    Khan said, “I am very satisfied with the performance of the police. The police worked day and night to investigate and collect evidence.”


    Earlier this month, a video of the actress went viral, in which she claimed she stopped an attempted kidnapping.


    The incident reportedly happened on the evening of August 11, while she was waiting for her family outside a hotel in Karachi’s Defence area.

  • Maryam Nawaz invites British institutions to invest in Nawaz Sharif IT City

    Maryam Nawaz invites British institutions to invest in Nawaz Sharif IT City

    Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz invited British institutions to invest in Nawaz Sharif Information Technology (IT) City.

    British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif in Murree where the three discussed education, health, climate change, and the government’s initiatives for Digital Punjab. They also reviewed the issue of increasing opportunities for higher education in British universities for Punjabi students.

    Meanwhile, CM Punjab informed the British High Commissioner about the government’s measures to eliminate environmental pollution and invited British institutions to invest in Nawaz Sharif IT City.

  • Khan’s government was the first to recommend a firewall in 2020

    Khan’s government was the first to recommend a firewall in 2020

    The decision to implement a firewall system was taken by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government in a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on October 22, 2020, Samaa has reported.

    A letter to the Secretary of Information Technology (IT) revealed that the government was preparing to install a national firewall system and make a new chat application like ‘We Chat’ based on the Prime Minister’s decision.

    A letter to the Ministry of Information advised to send the case to the relevant authority to approve national firewall installation.


    ‘’Submit a timeline and progress report on the order of the Prime Minister, and recommendation of other parties should also be presented for its implementation’’ the letter stated.