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  • Karachi Jirga orders killing of couple for marrying of their free will

    Karachi Jirga orders killing of couple for marrying of their free will

    A Jirga in the Manghopir area of Karachi ordered the killing of a young couple who married of their own free will, ARY News has said.

    Police sources told ARY News that the couple- identified as Saira (20) and Adil (22)- was found dead inside their home in Manghopir on Monday, and the parents of both the husband and wife gave their consent to the murder.


    “Initially, both parties refused to register the murder case,” informed the police.


    The woman identified as Saira. Her mother and maternal aunt played a key role in the dual murder.


    “The slain woman’s mother called the killers to the home. They entered the house and opened fire and also used knives in the gruesome dual murder crime,” says the police sources.


    Four 30-bore spent bullets, two coins and other things were recovered from the crime scene.


    However, Dawn reported that the victims were residents of Husain D’Silva Town in North Nazimabad. After tying the knot on their free will, they went into hiding and started living in Manghopir because the girl’s parents were against their marriage.


    Area SHO Bashir Ahmed said that it appeared that her relatives traced the couple.


    Initial investigations suggest that the couple originally hailed from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the SHO revealed.


    The bodies were shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital to fulfil medical and legal formalities.

  • Pakistani films struggle after Maula Jatt’s success

    Pakistani films struggle after Maula Jatt’s success

    The Pakistani filmà industry, which once thrived with creative storytelling and captivated audiences, is now facing tough times. It is struggling to recreate the magic of its golden era.


    Since the release of ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt,’ which earned over 121 crore at the box office and worldwide, it has earned 400 crore.


    There are some films like Money Back Guarantee, Daghabaaz Dil, and the recent releases Umro Ayyar, Na Baligh Afraad, and Abhi that have all made attempts to capture the audience’s attention and achieve similar financial success.


    However, none of these films have been able to surpass the 15-crore business locally.
    Films are usually released in Pakistan on Eid, when audiences are oomore inclined to visit cinemas. During theseotimes of high demand, producers and directors want to make the most money possible.


    The future of Pakistani cinema holds promise, but it requires continuous effort and innovation to achieve the same level of success.Fans are eagerly waiting for the next big hit that will break records and captivate audiences nationwide.

  • What is the story behind the recent WhatsApp disruption in Pakistan?

    What is the story behind the recent WhatsApp disruption in Pakistan?

    Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has downplayed the ongoing issues with WhatsApp services being faced by users in Pakistan, attributing it to a possible “technical glitch”, Geo News has reported.

    Problems arose a few days ago when users reported difficulty in sending and receiving media files, such as voice notes, photos, and videos, on WhatsApp using their mobile networks.

    Complaints included media files either taking too long to download or not downloading at all, with some users receiving the following message from WhatsApp: “Couldn’t download document. Try again. If the problem keeps happening, try connecting to Wi-Fi.”

    In the last 24 hours, Downdetector, a global platform that monitors problems with websites and online applications, has continued to receive reports regarding WhatsApp’s outages in Pakistan.

    Telecom companies confirmed the issue to Geo News but did not comment further on the reasons behind it.

    Interestingly, Usama Khilji, the director of Bolo Bhi, an advocacy forum for digital rights in Pakistan, suggested that the WhatsApp disruptions could be linked to the recent installation of the government firewall.

    Khilji added that the complete lack of transparency regarding the firewall system being installed was “criminal.”

    PTA spokesperson Malahat Obaid denied any issues with WhatsApp, saying, “There is no issue with WhatsApp or any social media apps currently. In case anyone has experienced any such issue lately, it may be due to some technical glitch.”

  • Players unhappy on the use of cardboard beds in Paris Olympics

    Players unhappy on the use of cardboard beds in Paris Olympics

    Cardboard beds used for the first time during the Tokyo Olympics 2021 are back at the Paris Olympics.

    According to Express reports, the organizers say that cardboard beds have been introduced to prevent closeness between players.

    The players reacted strongly to the beds, stating that they compromised on comfort.

    Australian tennis stars Daria Saville and Ellen Perez shared videos of the cardboard bed on Instagram with the caption, “Testing out the cardboard beds at the Olympic Village.” In the videos, they can be seen practicing volleyball games and squat jumps.

    Players from other countries participating in the Olympics also uploaded videos and pictures that go viral on social media.

  • How to apply for the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif program online

    How to apply for the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif program online

    The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Taleemi Wazaif program helps poor children stay in school by providing financial aid. You can register at the BISP office or apply online to start receiving this aid.

    In 2024, the Ehsaas Kafalat Program will start offering education scholarships for girls in the Benazir Kafalat program. New Benazir Education Scholarships will also be available through HBL ATMs, with payments made every three months.

    How to Register Online for Benazir Taleemi Wazaif?

    Step 1: Go to the Benazir Income Support Programme’s official website at https://www.bisp.gov.pk
    Step 2: Click on the Potral tab and click “Beneficiary Information” tab.
    Step 3: Type your CNIC number in the search box and click “Search.”
    Step 4: If you’re eligible, you’ll be taken to a registration page. Fill out the required information there.
    Step 5: Upload the necessary documents as requested.
    Step 6: After completing the form and uploading the documents, submit your application.

    Apart from this you can check your payment on the given link:

    Check payment here

    If you want to register offline, follow these steps:

    Step 1: Contact your nearest Benazir Income Support Program office with your child’s NADRA Bay Form for identity verification.
    Step 2: Send an SMS to 8171 to check if you qualify. You can also visit the official website to confirm eligibility.
    Step 3: If you qualify, BISP will give you financial help, including educational scholarships and stipends.

    Benazir Taleemi Wazaif Details:

    For Girls

    Primary: PKR 2000/-
    Secondary/Matric: PKR 3000/-
    Higher Secondary/Intermediate: PKR 4000/-

    For Boys

    Primary: PKR 1500/-
    Secondary/Matric: PKR 2500/-
    Higher Secondary/Intermediate: PKR 3500/-

    Age criteria for enrollment in the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif program is here:

    For Primary Education: 4-12 years of age
    For Secondary Education: 8-18 years of age
    For Higher Secondary Education: 13-22 years of age

    Since the program began, BISP has given out Rs.63.34 billion in the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif program.

  • CJP in quite a hurry to review reserved seats verdict: Imran Khan

    CJP in quite a hurry to review reserved seats verdict: Imran Khan

    Founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has hit out at the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa, for what he called ‘being in a hurry’ to fix the review of a judgement regarding reserved seats, emphasising that the PTI’s petition against human rights violations had been pending for months.

    Khan talked with journalists in Adiala jail, expressing concerns that the CJP should rescue himself from all PTI-related petitions due to an alleged conflict of interest arising from CJP’s wife’s statements against the PTI leadership.

    The former Prime Minister stated that the PTI workers are being tried in military courts and feared that he might also face the same situation concerning the May 9 cases.

    As rumours abound in the country’s political sphere that there might be a technocratic set-up in the new future, however, Khan dismissed the idea, stressing that it would be better to impose a ‘martial law’ once and for all.

    The former premier said that those who think a technocrat set-up would bring Pakistan out of the crisis “live in a fool’s paradise.”

  • Single and ready to mingle; Which province has the highest number of unmarried people?

    Single and ready to mingle; Which province has the highest number of unmarried people?

    The recent digital census report includes interesting facts about the number of bachleors in the country. It states that the number of unmarried people in the country has gone up to 42.5 million, increasing by about 5.2 million in the last 6 years since 2017. The number of unmarried people was 37.3 million last time the census was carried out.

    The Institute of Statistics reported that the number of unmarried people is the highest in Punjab with 236 lacs, Sindh stands second with 95 lac 86 thousand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is third in the list with 66 lac 72 thousand and Balochistan ranks fourth with 21 lac 81 thousand.


    However, the number of unmarried people in Islamabad is 4 lac 86 thousand.

    The report reveals that the number of married people in the country is 94.5 million and the number has increased by 1.42 million in six years.

    There has been a decrease in the number of divorced and widowed women in the recent census, which shows that the number of divorced women in the country is 4 lac 99 thousand.


    While in 2017, the number of divorced women was 5 lac 15 thousand.

    The report is compiled based on data of people aged 15 years and above.

  • Bannu Aman jirga demands end to ‘Good Taliban’

    Bannu Aman jirga demands end to ‘Good Taliban’

    As the Bannu Aman (Peace) Jirga, a traditional assembly of elders, concluded their meeting at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s house, the issue of ‘good Taliban’ – the militants who have surrendered to the security forces – came to the forefront.

    One of the jirga’s key demands was the “elimination of both the good and bad Taliban and their centres.”

    The Jirga also sought to end the Good Taliban’s patrols and pickets in the area. Dawn News reported that the presence of these militants and the Jirga’s demand to end them will be challenging for both the provincial and federal governments.

    On Sunday, CM Gandapur issued a video message on social media stating that he had pointed out at the first meeting of the apex committee that “some armed men—posing as government officials or claiming to represent government agencies—were roaming the area and interfering in government affairs.”

    Gandapur said that he has ordered the police to arrest such individuals immediately.

  • Did Rahat Fateh Ali Khan really get arrested in Dubai?

    Did Rahat Fateh Ali Khan really get arrested in Dubai?

    Renowned singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Dubai trip took an unexpected turn, sparking rumors of his arrest.
    The singer’s detention has been making headlines on social media. Details reveal that Khan was detained at the airport in Dubai following charges made against him by his former promoter and manager Salman Ahmed. Mainstream media also broadcast the news of his detention.

    Reports suggest that singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was detained at Burj Dubai police station during his visit to the UAE. He was in Dubai to perform at various musical events.
    After separating with his previous manager Salman Ahmed, who filed a lawsuit against Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in Dubai and other locations, the qawwal has been embroiled in an ongoing legal crisis.

    Khan posted a video message on Instagram to clear rumors that he had been arrested.

    Khan said, “I have come to Dubai to record my songs. All the work on my songs is going great. Everything is fine here.”

    “I’m just asking my followers to not believe any rumors. I am now working on several songs and will return shortly with a global smash hit tune. I’m asking everyone not to believe the rumors that have been spreading about me.”

  • Fawad Khan to play British chef in new film with Vaani Kapoor

    Fawad Khan to play British chef in new film with Vaani Kapoor

    Superstar Fawad Khan will star with Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor in a new film. While the film’s title hasn’t been announced yet, some details about Khan’s role and the shooting schedule have been shared.


    Reports say Khan will play a British chef in the film, which will be his first Bollywood role since 2016. The movie, directed by Aarti Bagdi, will be filmed in London and Dubai.


    Pre-production is almost done, and filming is expected to start soon. Fans are excited to see Khan and Kapoor together on screen.


    Khan first made waves in Bollywood with his 2014 film ‘Khoobsurat,’ where he starred with Sonam Kapoor. His star continued to rise with roles in ‘Kapoor & Sons’ and ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.’


    His return to Bollywood is generating a lot of buzz, and fans are eagerly waiting for more details about the film.