Television host Mathira recently appeared as a guest on the Good Morning Show, where she shared her experience of having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder.
She believes that parents of children suffering from mental health issues often overlook their concerns and pressure them to focus on their studies, which can result in the development of negative tendencies.
“I was diagnosed with the condition when I was an adult. My doctor prescribed medication, which I took for a while, but then I began to feel dependent on them. That’s when I learned more about ADHD and decided to stop the meds,” she said.
Mathira pointed out that ADHD is neither a rare nor a severe illness, and those suffering from mental health issues should not feel ashamed to seek medical help, as it can be managed with proper care.
“We always focus on the negative aspects of these conditions, but there are positives too. People like us tend to forget things quickly, so it takes us less time to recover from any trauma. We can do things so quickly that it surprises those around us,” Mathira said.
She also advised parents of children with ADHD not to pressure them. Instead of scolding, parents should try to understand their children and channel their energy in positive directions.
She added, “Such children are highly intelligent and talented,”
Information Minister Attaullah Tarrrar yesterday (September 11) spoke on the floor of the house in the National Assembly and claimed that the law was not violated when PTI MNAs were arrested on Monday night.
The minister claimed that video evidence available with the office of the speaker of the National Assembly shows no violation of law, as PTI members of the parliament were arrested outside the parliament’s premises.
“Some videos have come to our notice, and there was evidence proving that no one was arrested from inside the House,” he said, adding that evidence inside the speaker’s office shows that people were arrested from outside the parliament, near a checkpost.
Tarrar kept on stressing that these videos should be examined; either they (the opposition) deny the evidence, or if it turns out to be true, then the government can talk to them about it.
On the contrary, PTI leader Barrister Gohar spoke to the house and asserted that he and other party members were inside the parliament and were dragged out by “masked men” who had the keys to their rooms. The videos, he argued, were made outside the parliament.
“The two of us who were arrested from outside the parliament were actually not arrested outside the parliament. The time I sat in that car, there were others present with the walkie talkies and they were talking about who was taken where. They took me to the gate,” he said, implying that he was taken into custody from inside.
PTI has declared the arrests illegal and barbaric.
We asked renowned journalist Azaz Syed if claims MNAs being arrested from inside the parliament are correct or not. He said, “Some of the leaders were arrested from outside the parliament but two of them, according to my sources, were arrested from inside, one being Nasim Ali Shah.”
Commenting on legality, Azaz replied, “It is not illegal, but a sheer contradiction to traditions as the police entering the premises of the parliament is unheard of and not appreciated at all.”
Lawyer and activist Jibran Nasir posted a detailed note elaborating upon the law rule 106 of the 2007 Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the assembly stating that “No member shall be arrested from within the precincts of the Assembly without the permission of the Speaker.”
He went on to shed light on the precincts of the National Assembly, “which includes the Chamber, lobbies, the galleries, offices attached to the Parliament and parking lots, offices which are in use of the Assembly, the places which are part of the Parliament building and such other places as the Speaker may from time to time specify.”
Nasir opined that all the arrests made today at the parliament are illegal unless the speaker had expressly granted permission for the same.
Lawyer and analyst Reema Omer also posted about Rule 106 and highlighted Rule 103, which delineates that “when a member is arrested, authorities shall immediately inform the speaker indicating reasons for arrest plus place of detention.”
Notably, footage of PTI leader Zubair Khan being dragged by the police from inside the parliament made waves all across the internet, debunking Tarar’s claim that no one was arrested from inside the parliament.
Dawn claims that police had been deployed outside Parliament House for hours before unmarked vehicles arrived on the scene.
Verifying the claims made by netizens, Dawn also confirmed that the electricity of the parliament building was disconnected during the raid.
“Subsequently, MNAs Zain Qureshi, Amir Dogar, Sheikh Waqqas Akram, and Naseem Ali Shah along with others were brought out from Parliament House and handed over to police for legal action,” Dawn reports.
Three of the four vehicles were reported to have left the premises, and the MNAs were bundled into different cars.
After this episode, the power supply was restored, and the ‘under custody’ MNAs were brought out of the building through the Cabinet Division gate, where they were ‘rearrested’ by the police, according to Dawn’s report.
Videos of Zain Qureshi talking to the media inside the court he was presented in also emerged in which he, contrary to Tarrar’s claim, said that he, being a “sitting member” of the parliament, was arrested by the police.
Actress and model Zainab Shabbir, the talented newcomer in the drama industry quickly, has won the hearts of viewers with her versatile performances.
During an appearance on Mazaq Raat she told host Imran Ashraf about the inspiration behind her journey in the entertainment industry.
During the interview the host asked, “In your life now, by the grace of Allah, you haven’t experienced hunger closely?” The Fareb actress said, “Allah has always been there for us, and my mother did her best to raise us well, but yes, we have seen hard times, seen bad days.” The host asked, “Was there a moment when you decided that no matter what happens, you will change the fate of your family?”
Zainab Shabbir replied, “Yes, there was a very difficult day. You know, I had never seen my mother cry before. She was always such a strong woman, never expressing that she was sad or going through any trouble. Even today, she remains the same. But on that day, I saw tears in my mother’s eyes, and I thought to myself, no, this isn’t right. I have to do something about this. That day, I realized it was time to take action. And from then on, Allah has been with me.”
Zainab Shabbir starred in dramas such as Maa Sadqay, Sanwari, Yaar Na Bichray, Muskhil and Nikah.
A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been charged for allegedly plotting to kill a US official in retaliation for the assassination of Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Asif Raza Merchant, 46, allegedly sought to hire a hitman to assassinate a politician or a US government official in the United States, the Justice Department and prosecutors said in a statement.
“As these terrorism and murder for hire charges against Asif Merchant demonstrate, we will continue to hold accountable those who would seek to carry out Iran’s lethal plotting against Americans,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike in Baghdad in January 2020.
“As alleged, Merchant orchestrated a plot to assassinate US politicians and government officials. Today’s indictment is a message to terrorists here and abroad,” US Attorney Breon Peace added.
The intended victim was not identified, but the attorney general has previously said no evidence has emerged to link Merchant with the July 13 murder attempt against former president Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
FBI Director Christopher Wray has said the Pakistani national had “close ties to Iran” and that the alleged murder-for-hire plot was “straight out of the Iranian playbook”. Another FBI official said the assassins Merchant allegedly tried to hire were undercover FBI agents.
“After spending time in Iran, Merchant arrived in the US from Pakistan and contacted a person he believed could assist him with the scheme to kill a politician or government official,” the Justice Department said.
“That person reported Merchant’s conduct to law enforcement and became a confidential source.”
Merchant was arrested on July 12 as he planned to leave the country.
Iran’s mission to the United Nations said in August it had “not received any report on this from the American government”.
“But it is clear that this method is contrary to the Iranian government’s policy of pursuing Soleimani’s killer,” the mission said in a statement carried by Iran’s official IRNA news agency.
In 2022, the US charged a Revolutionary Guards member with plotting to assassinate former US National Security Adviser John Bolton. The Justice Department said Shahram Poursafi, who remains at large, had offered to pay an individual in the United States $300,000 to kill Bolton.
The incumbent government led by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif intends to extend the judge’s tenure as soon as it secures enough votes in the Upper House.
The incumbent government is only three votes short in the Senate to amend the tenure of Supreme Court and High Court judges, a government source told Geo News.
Government sources further revealed that the incumbent government has achieved a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly (NA). Once the Senate’s majority is secured, Parliament will pass constitutional amendments.
After constitutional amendments, the tenure of Supreme Court judges will be extended to sixty-eight years of age, and that of High Court judges will be extended to sixty-five years of age.
Earlier, Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar had remarked that suggestions for extending the judge’s tenure could be considered. Meanwhile, Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa had vehemently rejected the extension offer.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has introduced the world’s first triple-foldable phone, Mate XT.
For the past few months, there have been reports that Huawei will introduce the world’s first triple-foldable phone, but the company has not given any explanation. Now, the company has surprised everyone by introducing the world’s first triple-foldable phone just hours after Apple introduced the iPhone 16.
According to Reuters, Huawei’s world-first triple-foldable phone also has artificial intelligence (AI) features and tools. The phone has AI video, photo, and voice-adding features, while it also has the best and most powerful camera technology.
The phone’s back has three cameras: the main 50-megapixel camera and the other two 12-megapixel cameras. The front has an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
The phone packs a 5600 mAh battery with a 56-watt fast charger and a 50-watt wireless charger, 16GB of RAM, and different memory modules, including 128, 256, and 512GB modules.
The phone’s highlight is its unique design, which looks like the English letter Z when opened. This phone has one more screen than conventional phones of today.
The phone is designed so that the screen is less than 7 inches when used like a traditional phone, but it becomes 10 inches when fully opened and can also be used as a tablet.
The phone’s price starts at $2800 (about 8 lakh Pakistani rupees), while the highest memory module costs $3300 (more than 9 lakh Pakistani rupees).
The phone will be sold worldwide, including in China, on September 20, the same day the iPhone 16 will be sold worldwide.
As Pakistan upgrades its stadiums and facilities for Champions Trophy 2025, speculation has been rife that hosting rights may be taken away from the country.
However, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Geoff Allardice has confirmed now that there are no plans to move the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 from Pakistan, Geo News has reported.
Addressing a media briefing held for the Women’s T20 World Cup, Geoff expressed his satisfaction with the tournament venue and said that the ICC is making regular visits to its member countries, including Pakistan, to ensure the successful hosting of events.
He said, “No team has hesitated to play in the tournament. All teams are committed to playing in Pakistan. Despite previous challenges, all participating teams are determined to play in Pakistan.”
The ICC Champions Trophy will host eight elite teams based on their performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup: India, Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
Pakistan is currently the defending champion of the Champions Trophy. The Pakistan cricket team, led by former captain Sarfraz Ahmed, won the Trophy in England in 2017, defeating India in the final.
Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum continues to captivate audiences with its gripping storyline.
The latest twist in episode 20 has left viewers eager to know what happens next as Mustafa and Sharjeena face their toughest challenge yet.
In a heartbreaking moment, Mustafa once again finds himself betrayed by those closest to him. His parents, who should have stood by him, sided with Rubab in her false allegations against the couple.
Accused of stealing money, Mustafa’s father even slaps him, leaving him feeling disrespected and heartbroken.
In a moment of strength, however, Mustafa stands up for his dignity and decides to leave his home, with Sharjeena faithfully by his side as they both counter the emotional storm together.
Fahad Mustafa and Hania Aamir do just to their role with their exceptional acting.
Now, the fans wait to see whether Mustafa and Sharjeena’s love will win against all, or will the coming problems break them apart.
Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood.
Discussion at the National Assembly (NA) turned heated following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers from the Parliament premises. At the same time, chairman PTI Barrister Gohar Khan announced a boycott of the NA proceeding.
Commenting on the First Information Report (FIR) registered against PTI lawmakers based on a new Public Order Act, Barrister Gohar said that no other country has a law to register complaints against the delay of a rally.
He cleared that complaints had been lodged against him for carrying a gun and pistols alongside him, raising the question of FIR authenticity.
He stated that the rally was delayed amid road blockages, which prevented the Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Ali Amin Gandapur, from reaching the Sangjani area for the rally.
Recording a party protest, Barrister stressed, “Except nine to ten PTI lawmakers, no other MNA would attend the NA proceedings until the September 10 inquiry.”
Responding to Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto’s concerns about the PTI’s lawmaker resignation from Parliament, Gohar clarified: “Under no circumstance would the PTI resign from the parliament or any assembly, nor have we announced as such.”
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Atta Tarar has claimed that CCTV footage evidence shows no Member National Assembly (MNA) were arrested from parliament premises by federal capital police, which the opposition vehemently rejected.
Responding to the MNA’s arrest from parliament premises, Bilawal said, “If the government functions only to plan who to arrest today, don’t be happy; we (all lawmakers) are next in the queue.”
“Opposition shining his politics by the harsh language against journalists and judges,” he said.
He said the PTI’s leadership can fight the case for Imran Khan but, in parliament, serve the people of Pakistan.
“Constructively criticise the incumbent government instead of abusing,” he further advised.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif remarked, “No MNA would have been apprehended if CM KP Gandapur hadn’t used controversial language.”
“Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leaders have been imprisoned in the past to save democracy, but why is there so much drama on Khan’s arrest?” he concluded.
Actress and television host Maya Khan, known for her candid opinions, recently appeared as a guest on the 365 Podcast hosted by Adnan Faisal.
During the interview, the host asked, “Divorce rates are increasing rapidly. In your opinion, what are the reasons behind this? What does your experience say? Why is it increasing so much?”
Maya Khan replied, “Too many comparisons and too many expectations from both sides. You can’t expect somebody to be nice to you unless you are nice. And this doesn’t just happen in marriages, it happens everywhere, even in the workplace. Women feel comfortable where they are respected. Money will come as destined, but respect and care are essential. A woman needs kindness. A man can bear it, but a woman cannot to the same extent. Maybe she can bear the burden of bringing money home, but she is dying inside. And the man is dying inside too, when he doesn’t get the promotion he deserves while someone else, a woman, gets it for some other reason. And with all due respect to everybody, our women suffer a lot because they are not ready to compromise where they should.”
Currently, Maya Khan is starring in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, which is written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood.
