A Pakistani model, Roma Michael, has created a big stir after walking the ramp in a bikini at Miss Grand International 2024.
The model’s confident appearance was first shared in a video by Roma Michael on Instagram, quickly catching the attention of many. While some praised her for breaking barriers and showing courage, other reacted negatively, reflecting the deep-rooted cultural belief about women’s attire in the country.
However, the backlash was, however, strong, and much of it sounded cruel and was very respectful, which made Roma Michael to hide the video from her Instagram account.
The incident has started a bigger conversation about women’s empowerment in Pakistan, where old beliefs often conflict with new ideas. Many people believe that the model’s participation in an international event is a step forward in accepting different ways for women to express themselves.
For those who don’t know who Roma Michael is:
Roma Michael belongs to a Christian family from Lahore and holds a Bachelor’s degree in BTech from the University of South Asia.
On August 22 this year, Roma Michael crowned herself as Miss Grand Pakistan in Karachi.
Roma has represented Pakistan on international stages, such as at the Cannes Fashion Week and the Dubai Fashion Show.
Michael built a career as a professional model and actress, collaborating well known with fashion designers, including HSY, Maria B, and Khaadi.
She has starred in dramas such as Tu Zindagi Hai and Pyari Nimmo.
She has also worked with brands such as Gul Ahmad, Sana Safinaz, Bareeze and L’Oréal Paris.
On her Instagram, Roma has over 77,5K followers and 540 posts.
Here are some puictures from her instagram account:
In the decisive test match between Pakistan and England, half of England’s team returned to the pavilion for 110 runs before lunch.
Spinner Sajid Khan dismissed three, while Noman Ali dismissed two players.
TOSS:
England won the toss and decided to bat.
Speaking on the occasion of the toss, Pakistani captain Shan Masood said that the toss sometimes goes according to plan, sometimes not, and we have to play good cricket.
Shan said that we had prepared and would play accordingly; playing against England would be a good experience.
No changes have been made to the Pakistan team for the third test match.
In the Rawalpindi Test, the national team fielded three spinners, Nauman Ali, Zahid Mahmood and Sajid Khan, while Saeem Ayub and Abdullah Shafiq opened.
The playing XI also includes Shaan Masood, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha and Aamir Jamal.
In the first test of the 3-test series between Pakistan and England, England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs, and in the second match, Pakistan defeated England by 152 runs.
The post-mortem report of Dr Shah Nawaz Kunbhar, the blasphemy suspect killed in a fake police encounter in Mirpurkhas, has been made public.
It reveals that the slain doctor suffered torture as four of his ribs and the shoulder bone were broken.
The front part of the body, the skin of the face and the head were found burnt as well.
The report was presented in the Sindh High Court, which reveals that the nails of both hands and feet of Dr. Shah Nawaz were partially burnt as well.
The court was informed that the final report would be submitted after the results of samples of other parts of the body were received from laboratories in Islamabad and Karachi.
On October 14, the Sindh government ordered to exhume the body of Dr Shah Nawaz Kunbhar under a special medical board supervised by Umerkot Judicial Magistrate Aamir Rajput in his native village, Jainro to take samples of 13 parts of the slain doctor’s body.
Police officials who have not been arrested
The News reported that the judges at the division bench of the Sindh High Court’s Mirpurkhas chapter, Justice Amjad Bohiyo and Justice Khadim Hussain, expressed anger at the failure of police officers to record statements.
The judges asked how the statements of suspended DIG Javed Jaskani, suspended Mirpurkhas and Umerkot SSPs, and CIA in-charge Inayat Zardari would be recorded when they had not been arrested.
However, the petitioner, Ali Palh, claimed before the court that the police officers were not arrested because of their influence.
The High Court, thus, expressed a lack of confidence in the Mirpurkhas police and handed over the investigations of the case to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
Palh told the media that under the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act 2022, even the FIA would be supervised by the National Commission for Human Rights – a neutral body.
He noted that it was the first time that police were accused in a torture case, and it was a victory for the people that fake encounters with the police have been identified.
Background
On the night of September 18, 2024, the Sindhri Police claimed the death of Dr Shah Nawaz, a resident of Umarkot, in an alleged encounter.
Later, the murder case of Dr Shah Nawaz was registered at Sindhri police station as it was claimed that he was killed in Mirpurkhas on the alleged charge of blasphemy, in which the provisions of murder and anti-terrorism were also added.
While giving a press conference in Karachi on September 26, 2024, the Sindh Interior Minister admitted that the encounter was “fake”.
DIG Mirpurkhas, SSP Mirpurkhas and SSP Umarkot were suspended after the report of the Inquiry Committee of the Sindh Government was revealed.
A case was also registered against 45 other people, including police personnel and a cleric. On October 11, the Sindh Human Rights Commission submitted a report to the Sindh government on the killing of Dr Shahnawaz on the charge of blasphemy, in which it was stated that the SSPs and DIGs of Mirpurkhas and Umarkot also denied the arrest of the doctor. However, they admitted that the accused was arrested from Karachi.
The report said technical assistance was not taken from the FIA after the trial, while the post-mortem report of the victim was not done for 2 days as the Medical Officer went on leave.
The report also demanded the formation of a Joint Investigation Team to identify those responsible for Dr Shahnawaz’s murder.
On October 15, the Sindh Home Department wrote a letter to the Registrar of the Sindh High Court and requested an inquiry from the serving judge of the Judicial High Court regarding the death of Dr. Shahnawaz.
This resulted in the hearing that was held on October 21 by the circuit bench of Sindh High Court’s Mirpurkhas chapter in which the investigation of the case was given to FIA.
Two survivors of a deadly 2017 suicide attack on an Ariana Grande concert in northern England in 2017 won a harassment claim on Wednesday against a former television producer who claims the attack was a hoax.
Martin Hibbert and his daughter Eve sued Richard Hall for harassment and data protection breaches over his assertions in several videos and a book that the attack at the Manchester Arena, which killed 22 people, was staged.
The pair suffered life-changing injuries in the attack, carried out by an Islamist extremist in May 2017, which also left some 100 others injured.
Martin Hibbert was paralysed from the waist down while his daughter Eve, who was aged 14 at the time, suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Hall has claimed his actions — which have included an incident of filming Eve Hibbert outside her home — were in the public interest and that “millions of people have bought a lie” about the attack.
Described as an independent journalist and broadcaster, the High Court in London noted he had claimed “elements within the state and involving ordinary citizens (including the claimants)” participated in the “deception”.
He has maintained they performed as “crisis actors” and that “no one was injured or died”, the court said.
In a 63-page judgment, judge Karen Steyn ruled Hall had harassed the Hibberts with his “false narrative” but opted not to decide the data protection claim at this stage.
Steyn said Hall had “abused media freedom” to make his claims for “commercial gain… sufficient to enable him to continue his work”.
“Over a period of years, he has repeatedly published false allegations, based on the flimsiest of analytical techniques, and dismissing the obvious, tragic reality to which so many ordinary people have attested,” the judge wrote.
“All of this conduct has a natural tendency to cause serious distress, especially when those targeted are vulnerable.”
She will invite lawyers from both sides to make “further submissions” before deciding on appropriate “relief”, as well as on the data protection claim.
The suicide attack, as concert-goers were leaving the show at the Manchester Arena in northwest England, was carried out by 22-year-old Salman Abedi, who was from Manchester but of Libyan descent.
Inspired by the Islamic State group, he used a homemade shrapnel bomb to target crowds of mostly young people who had been attending the concert by the US pop star, as well as parents who had come to pick up their children.
Bushra Bibi is a controversial and widely recognized name that makes sense of Pakistan’s socio-political framework. She is now a prominent public figure married to former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Pakistanis view her as a wife and an agent of change in society. This article focuses on Bushra’s biography: her age, her first husband, and what sort of person she is.
Early Life
Bushra Bibi was born in the Punjab Province of Pakistan on December 22, 1970. She was born into a religiously conservative family, which helped quicken her development as a dependable and efficient woman. Her father was a traditional religious, influencing how Bushra saw the world. Since childhood, Bushra has focused on matters of the spirit, studying, and practicing religion. The surroundings in which she lived shaped her the most.
Bushra Bibi Age
Bushra Bibi age is 54. She shares these years with her followers in terms of maturity and wisdom. Even though she married Imran Khan, Bushra managed to conceal certain aspects of her life, letting her actions and words fulfill that purpose. Moreover, she can also be considered a source of inspiration for countless young women in Pakistan.
First Marriage: Bushra Bibi First Husband
Bushra Bibi first husband was Khawar Maneka. Later, she separated from him due to some conflicts. Their marriage lasted for two years, and they had two daughters together. Reports indicate that the bushra bibi first husband and her still retained mutual respect and would amicably co-parent.
For many women, Bushra’s first marriage was quite successful. She grasped certain aspects of family life, the various responsibilities of marriage, and the many roles, such as being a mother. Having such knowledge would be beneficial for her in her current marriage. She has been in the limelight for most of the time due to her children and her family forming the primary basis of the ideas that she focuses on.
Bushra Bibi and Imran Khan
2018 marked the most significant point in Bushra’s life as she worked on her marriage with Imran Khan. Imran Khan, turning from sportsman to politician, has been a vital figure in Pakistan’s politics. There was a deep spiritual bond between the two. Bushra can also be called Khan’s spiritual embodiment in their relationship, where passion is mutually appreciated.
The couple’s marriage quickly extends the passing images of similar marriages in Khan’s politics, but also because of Bushra’s Salafi ilk. They always discuss spirituality and self-improvement. Moreover, many people in the country look up to them as role models. There is respect for one another, as seen in their joint events.
Bushra Bibi Photos: A View of Her Life
You can see Bushra Bibi photos on various social media platforms. However, she tends to favor unique clothes, including a burka and a niqab that cover her face. She maintains such a mode of dressing because of her beliefs regarding society. Many who support her stand for her beliefs regard her as modest and respectful. Bushra has chosen not to show her face, which she considers superficial publicly, and instead concentrates on her spirituality.
The burka’s civilian aspect may explain why Bushra Bibi photos of face mostly resonate in a limited number. However, as the Bushra Bibi photos appear, they mostly show her giving to charity or with her husband at social gatherings. These images portray a loving and fiercely strong woman actively involved in many charitable causes. When Bushra is out in public, she remains fully covered, inviting enthusiasm from people while still practicing her faith.
Her Public Image
She presents herself as a person of graceful modesty, seeking to foster a well-appreciated public image. She is particularly noted for participating in charitable causes that reflect her life purpose. Her character and virtue are such that she leaves no stone unturned to serve the different sections of society.
Bushra is regarded as a woman of fortitude and courage. Her faith and spiritual life nurture all her public hats, making her a more interesting person. She has participated in and initiated many charity projects in education, health, and women’s empowerment. Such activism strengthens her already positive image.
The Impact of Social Media
Social media is one of the most essential tools in the modern world, and it can profoundly shape a person’s public image. Bushra has reached out to people through her Instagram and Twitter accounts. Most of her followers share and support her messages of inspiration, love for the Creator, and kindness.
Bushra has been a contact person for kind people. This social media activity benefits her professional image, as it creates an avenue for her to share her views with her fans. Appreciating her creativity, those who live the life of social networks are simply in awe of her.
Bushra Bibi is more than an ordinary woman; her life is an encouraging story for many people to date. She releases inner strength, determination, steadfastness, and kindness wherever you place her. Her evolution as a person and a spiritually searching individual has potential teachings for many people in Pakistan and overseas. In this article, we discussed everything about Bushra Bibi. Additionally, we discussed Bushra Bibi photos and her first husband.
Meta has announced that it will replace the contact-saving system on WhatsApp.
In general, WhatsApp stores the same contacts as your primary phone, and it is not possible to save WhatsApp contacts to other linked devices. If the phone is lost or damaged, then these contacts have to be saved again on WhatsApp.
Now, however, the contact manager feature will be introduced in WhatsApp, under which all contacts will be saved directly in the App, and the user will not need to save them again if they lose or change the phone.
This feature will be rolled out first to WhatsApp Web and its Windows app in the next few weeks, followed by an eventual possibility to save contacts to other linked devices as well.
The new technology, Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), will be used to bring about this change. Under this technology, the names and numbers stored in WhatsApp will be encrypted, and you will have access only to them.
1. Social media apps are still interrupted from time to time, while the internet remains slow and yet, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reported that incidents of WhatsApp hacking are rapidly increasing in Pakistan.
1,426 complaints have been received in the last four months. The FIA, so far, has recovered 549 hacked accounts, but 877 complaints remain under investigation.
This increase also calls for users to strengthen their online security through strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and caution with suspicious links.
Hacking tactics include creating fake WhatsApp profiles using stolen photos of victims’ friends and family. They then send messages to gain the victims’ trust and ask for personal information or verification codes to access their accounts.
2. India is likely to support Pakistan’s bid to join the BRICS bloc, an alliance that challenges the economic monopoly of the West, Indian media has reported. Indian media has speculated that following Russia’s influence on India, News Delhi may vote in favour of Pakistan joining the BRICS.
“One of the key takeaways of the summit is likely to be India’s green signal to Pakistan’s long-pending bid for membership in the bloc,” ABP Live reported.
Pakistan applied for membership in BRICS in August 2023; following this, other countries, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, and Malaysia, also formally applied to become members of the bloc.
3. The Council of Islamic Ideology has recommended that the government make the practice of giving three talaqs at once punishable. In a meeting chaired by Dr. Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naimi, the Council also suggested increasing the punishment for violating the Dowry Act from six months to one year and adjusting marriage expenses to equalise costs. They decided to send a previously prepared draft on this subject to the federal government.
Punjab police have proposed making domestic violence a non-bailable offence and amending the Punjab Protection of Women against Violence Act (PPWVA-2016) to include a Rs 1 million fine for offenders. IG Police Dr. Usman Anwar submitted this proposal to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, citing concerns that most domestic violence suspects escape legal action. Currently, only 6% of incidents result in FIRs due to a lack of clear legal definitions. The proposed changes aim to strengthen protections for women and ensure better enforcement against domestic violence in Punjab.
4. The IMF forecasts that global economic growth will stabilise at 3.2% in 2025 and rise to about 3.3% by 2026. This outlook comes amid ongoing inflation and geopolitical uncertainties that are slowing recovery in major economies. In its World Economic Outlook report, the IMF cautioned that persistent inflation, rising energy costs, and geopolitical conflicts could disrupt global trade and investment, affecting some regions more than others.
5. Chinese military drills have been exercised around Taiwan for the past five years, but now, the practice has intensified since Taiwanese polls in April that elected President William Lai Ching-te, whom Beijing has labelled a “dangerous separatist”.
On October 14, Beijing launched large-scale military drills, which included the army, navy, air force and rocket force, after which Taiwan’s defence chief cautioned that a Chinese blockade would be considered an act of war and could have a severe impact on international trade.
These drills came soon after Lai delivered his National Day speech on October 10 and were issued as a “stern warning to the separatist acts of ‘Taiwan Independence’ forces”.
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AUR the band, including Ahad, Usama and Raffey, are behind the beautiful song ‘Chal Diye Tum Kahan from the drama serial Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, and they have shared insights about the deeper meaning of their hit OST.
The band recently appeared as a guest on Fuchsia Magazine, where Usama, a member of the band, explained that many people might not fully understand the song’s story.
“One thing I want to discuss about the song is the concept behind it, m. Many people haven’t fully grasped that part yet,” he said.
“From the beginning to the end, it’s a continuous narrative. Initially, even Ahad Bhai wasn’t aware of this concept. He brought in some different elements, and then we worked together to refine them and write the final version,” he added.
Usama elaborated on how the song features a back-and-forth dialogue between the boy and girl characters. For instance, the boy expresses his longing with the lines:
Ek umeed tujhse thi judi, aur aaya tu nahin,
To which the girl respond: Ek umeed teri mujhse, thi judi ye maan li
The dialogue in the lyrics continues, revealing their emotional depth as the boy says, “Khawaab tha mera tou fir mujhe jagaya kyun nhi”, which is met with the girl’s reply, “Jaagi khwaab se to, Haqeeqat ne meri jaan li.”
Usama urges fan to listen closely to the song, highlighting that it is not just about memorable lines but about the powerful dialogue and the raw emptions exchanged between the characters.
The OST of Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is sung and written by Ahad Khan and Usama Ali and composed by Raffey Anwar. The drama is written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood.
In Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, Fahad Mustafa plays the character of Mustafa, and Hania Aamir plays the character of Sharjeena. The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM on ARY Digital.
Gold price in Pakistan resumed its record high run on Wednesday and surpassed the Rs285,000 per tola mark for the first time in history.
According to All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the latest increase comes after the 24-karat gold price witnessed a single-day gain of Rs2,000, bigger than the increase it witnessed on the previous trading day, closing Tuesday’s session at Rs285,400 per tola.
The price of ten-gramme gold was also seen up by Rs1,714, clocking in at Rs244,684.
Internationally, the yellow metal’s rate surged by $20 to $2,757 per ounce. This price also includes a premium of $20.
Experts say that the latest surge in global and local bullion markets is due to conflicts in the Middle East and confusion regarding the upcoming elections in the US.
In such circumstances, gold is seen as a hedge against economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
The price of gold in Pakistan is currently Rs65,700 per tola up since the start of this calendar year. For those unaware, the price of gold, according to APGJSA, on the first trading day of 2024 was recorded at Rs219,700 per tola.
England’s off-spinner Shoaib Bashir recounted an interesting moment with Muhammad Rizwan during the second Test between Pakistan and England in Multan.
Speaking to the BBC ahead of the decider in Rawalpindi, the 21-year-old revealed a tactic of Pakistani wicketkeeper.
He was asked if he helped his side understand Pakistan’s strategy because he speaks Urdu; Shoaib said, “I do as much as possible, but Rizwan has already. When I came to the crease, he started speaking Pashto to communicate with his teammates. I couldn’t understand what he was saying.”
Rizwan is known for his moves behind the stumps and will likely need to employ more such tactics with the Pakistan captaincy on the horizon.
On the other hand, the English spinner has given excellent performances to England since making his debut this year. Despite averaging 51 with the ball after 2 Test matches against Pakistan, the team will continue to depend on him for the final game, as the Pindi pitches are being prepared spin-friendly.
