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  • Deepal S07 electric SUV launched in Pakistan with a price tag of Rs16.5 million

    Deepal S07 electric SUV launched in Pakistan with a price tag of Rs16.5 million

    Master Changan Motors Limited has launched its electric vehicle (EV) brand in Pakistan, unveiling the Deepal L07 sedan and Deepal S07 SUV at an event held at Dolmen Mall Clifton in Karachi on Friday.

    The company has opened pre-bookings for the vehicles, with prices starting at Rs15.5 million for the Deepal L07 and Rs16.5 million for the Deepal S07.

    In a significant move, Master Changan Motors announced plans to invest $50 million across the entire EV value chain in Pakistan. This investment will include the development of EV charging infrastructure nationwide.

    The company is also gearing up to begin completely knocked down (CKD) manufacturing of these vehicles within the next eight to 10 months.

    Both the Deepal L07 and S07 models boast an impressive range of approximately 500 kilometres on a full charge, with charging times estimated to be around four hours.

    “Deepal is a collaboration between Huawei, battery manufacturer CATL, and Changan,” said Master Changan CEO Danial Malik. “Over the next two years, we will be investing $50 million across the EV value chain and launching four new models in various segments.”

    Speaking on the broader impact of electric vehicles, Shabiruddin, the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing, highlighted the potential benefits for Pakistan. “Currently, 59 per cent of Pakistan’s energy consumption is derived from fossil fuels. EVs can address three key issues: reducing pollution, lowering oil imports, and supporting climate change initiatives.”

  • Why did Jemima Khan block all emails from Pakistanis?

    Why did Jemima Khan block all emails from Pakistanis?

    Social activist and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s ex-wife Jemima Khan has revealed that she had to block emails from Pakistan due to cyber-harassment.

    Jemima posted a statement on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), blaming Imran Khan’s opponents for allegedly harassing her.

    She wrote, “To friends in Pakistan legitimately trying to contact me. I have had to block all emails from Pakistan thanks to a cyber harassment operation, no doubt instigated by PTI’s desperate opponents. As Twitter/ X is banned in Pakistan by said desperate opponents, only those with VPNs will see this.”

    “Pakistani politics… the gift that keeps giving, even after leaving the country 20 years ago.”

    Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supporters have staged protests outside Jemima Goldsmith’s mother’s house in the preceding few years as PTI supporters staged daily protests outside Nawaz Sharif’s home.

    PML-N supporters said it was retaliation for the PTI’s frequent protests outside Avenfield House, where Nawaz Sharif resided.

    Jemima and Imran are parents to two sons, Sulaiman Isa Khan and Kasim Khan.

  • Punjab to reward star students, teachers in a big way

    Punjab to reward star students, teachers in a big way

    Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved awarding prizes to position holders of all the boards in Punjab, and the teachers of the students will also be rewarded.

    CM Punjab approved the students’ scholarship, according to which the Punjab government will pay all the educational expenses of 25 thousand students, which will cost more than Rs. 120 billion annually.

    A transport program for female students is also being started. In the first phase, buses will be given to 60 girls’ colleges.

    The Chief Minister also approved the establishment of IT hubs in all districts and ordered immediate steps. Maryam Nawaz presided over the special meeting and directed necessary steps for the laptop scheme.

    The decisions were taken in a meeting chaired by Maryam Nawaz, in which Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Principal Secretary Sajid Zafar Dal and Secretary Higher Education Doctor Farrukh Naveed were also present.

  • Justice still pending as Jaranwala incident marks one year

    Justice still pending as Jaranwala incident marks one year

    The Christian community in Jaranwala is still awaiting justice one year after the mob attack on their community. The government of Pakistan had promised to provide justice to the victims of the vandalized Christian community and to punish those involved in the violence, but their efforts appear to have been ineffective.

    On August 16, 2023, two Christian residents were allegedly accused of blasphemy, a charge that was later disproved. Despite this, a large mob went on to vandalize 20 churches and around 80 Christian homes.

    Amnesty International has reported that more than 40 percent of the affected Christian families are still awaiting government compensation.

    Out of the 5,213 suspects, 380 were arrested, but 305 individuals were released on court orders.

    Only 85 out of 146 families have received compensation so far, while 61 are still waiting for their due.

    ‘’We saw our houses in complete shambles as the building would soon collapse. To date, we have received no support. My husband is unemployed for a year because no one hires him (due to stigma). Many people received the promised compensation of 2 million rupees (US$7,200), but we did not receive it’’ said Jaranwala resident Christian Khalida Bano.

    The apex court disapproved the police report on the Jaranwala incident in February 2024, stating that it lacked the required information.

    One year later, trials against the culprits have yet to commence.

  • ‘Our govt said goodbye to IMF, who approached it later?’ — Nawaz Sharif

    ‘Our govt said goodbye to IMF, who approached it later?’ — Nawaz Sharif

    Former Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif claimed during a press conference in Lahore that some judges removed him from office because he refused to accept a salary of 10,000 dirhams from his son, Hassan Nawaz.

    He pointed out that a household’s electricity bill was only 1,600 rupees under his administration, which has now increased to 18,000 rupees. He also noted that the dollar was valued at PKR 104 during his tenure, and that the cost of flour has now surged, affecting the cost of living.

    Sharif mentioned that “Rs 14 per electricity unit will be credited to the August and September bills for consumption ranging from 0 to 500 units. The Punjab government has also introduced solar panel schemes, budgeting Rs 7,000 billion for the middle and lower-middle classes.”

    He added, “I said goodbye to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during my time in office, but who approached the IMF afterward?”

    “The current condition of my country pains me, and we should not forgive those who brought us to this point,” concluded the PML-N supremo

  • Indian actress Dolly Singh’s bold Independence Day video gets support from Hania Aamir

    Indian actress Dolly Singh’s bold Independence Day video gets support from Hania Aamir

    Famous actress Hania Aamir is receiving high praise from Indian social media users.


    Hania recently uploaded a video by renowned Indian content creator and actress Dolly Singh on her instagram account.


    In the caption, the Pakistani star praised the Indian actor for her powerful message.


    Dolly Singh, known for humorous content on social media, addressed women’s protection in her video.


    Singh expressed anger on the gang rape of a 31-year-old female doctor in the Indian state of Kolkata.


    “Women are given a lot of advice to take care of themselves,” began Dolly before emphasizing that when a woman or girl is mistreated, the blame often falls on the victim.


    At the end of the video, a visibly emotional Dolly remarked that no matter how much a woman takes care of herself, something still happens to her in the end.


    On India’s 78th Independence Day, Singh deliberately congratulated only men for their freedom, saying, “Only men are free in our country; women have not been freed yet.”


    After Hania Aamir shared the video on her account, Indian online users have praised her and questioned the silence of their own actresses.
    Viewers have remarked that, in this case, Hania Aamir has spoken up for women’s rights and praised Dolly Singh’s message, while their own actresses keep silent.

  • PTI MNA’s sexist outburst targets female K-Electric employee in National Assembly

    PTI MNA’s sexist outburst targets female K-Electric employee in National Assembly

    In a shocking development, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA, Iqbal Afridi, went on a sexist rant against a female employee of K-Electric during a meeting of the Standing Committee on Energy meeting of the National Assembly on Friday.

    “Mr Chairman, the K-Electric’s female employee’s dress code isn’t appropriate. There should be proper SOPs for dress code in National Assembly,” said the PTI MNA to Chairman Muhammad Idrees.

    Geo News reported that the agenda of the meeting revolved around K-Electric’s performance.

    As the meeting concluded and the team left, the PTI MNA considered it essential to discuss a woman’s attire in the meeting.

    The Chairman of the committee, Muhammad Idrees, apologised in front of journalists, remarking that a woman’s dress code shouldn’t have been discussed in the first place.

    Afridi, however, was undeterred and spoke with journalists, saying, “If this kind of people come into a civilized society, then what will our kids say? You saw the woman who was here; her clothes weren’t appropriate.”

  • ‘My BP did go from 80-200 but it wasn’t a heart attack’, Aima Baig reveals details about her scary run in with exhaustion

    ‘My BP did go from 80-200 but it wasn’t a heart attack’, Aima Baig reveals details about her scary run in with exhaustion

    Renowned singer Aima Baig, who recently said that she had a heart attack, has clarified to her fans that she did not actually have a cardiac problem.


    In her Instagram stories, she updated her followers about her health and thanked her fans and fellow artists for their prayers.


    She wrote, “I had no idea that I have so many fans, so many people praying for me. My respect for all of you has increased.”


    She added, “It was my own fault. For 2-3 weeks, I was continuously traveling, which made it difficult to take care of my health, and as a result, I fell ill. Due to neglecting my health, I became so ill that I had to be admitted to the hospital.”


    She emphasized the importance of taking care of oneself, saying, “We are all human beings and should prioritize our well-being because health is paramount.”


    She further clarified, “I did not suffer from a mini heart attack but was dehydrated due to not drinking enough water and neglecting my diet.”


    She stated, “My blood pressure had risen from 88 to 200, which necessitated emergency hospitalization.”


    Finally, she thanked all of her followers for their prayers and well wishes, and encouraged everyone to take excellent care of their health.

  • Salman Shahid thinks life is like a hotel stay  

    Salman Shahid thinks life is like a hotel stay  


     

    Veteran actor Salman Shahid, with over 50 years of experience in theatre, cinema, and television, recently appeared as a guest on ‘Zabardast.’

    During the interview, host Wasi Shah asked the thespian, “How did you balance your private life when you started your career? What did you learn from it?” 

    The Barzakh actor replied, “When you check into a new hotel, you spend time learning how the windows, door and shower work. But by the time we get the hang of it, it’s time to leave. It’s the same with life, our opportunities come and go before we can even understand what to do with them.”

    Shahid played the central role, Jafar, in Barzakh, a man who wants to marry his true love although she is deceased.

  • Amitabh Bachchan shares advice for married couples amid Abhishek-Aishwarya divorce rumors

    Amitabh Bachchan shares advice for married couples amid Abhishek-Aishwarya divorce rumors

    Amitabh Bachchan, the king of Bollywood, has shared some interesting advice for married couples on how to keep the romance alive.

    For the past year, rumors of a divorce between his son, Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya have been circulating online, as the two have been seen attending events separately. Their silence on the matter also raised concerns.

    However, a few days ago, a Times of India report claimed that Abhishek Bachchan gave an interview to Bollywood UK media, where he was asked about the persistent divorce rumors.

    Abhishek responded, “I don’t have much to say in this regard. You guys just give a different spin to the news, which I understand.”

    He then showed off his wedding ring and added, “See, I’m still married.”

    On his show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati,’ Amitabh offered advice to husbands and wives around the world for a happy married life.

    A couple on the show mentioned that they had been married for 25 years and still loved each other deeply. They shared that they make short videos (reels) wherever they go.

    Bachchan responded, “You’ve given a very good idea. I also suggest that to keep the romance alive, husbands and wives should make videos wherever they go. Whether it’s a walk or a trip, make it a point to create a video together.”