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  • Girls prefer wealth over love: Agha Ali

    Girls prefer wealth over love: Agha Ali

    Rejoice ladies, Agha Ali understands us better than we do ourselves. The actor recently came up with the gem that women prioritize wealth and luxury over love and loyalty.

    Aren’t we lucky that he understands us so thoroughly?

    In a recent TV appearance, Agha Ali reflected on past mistakes, admitting to saying things in interviews that he shouldn’t have and leaving out important details.
    “I’ve learned from my mistakes and am working on rebuilding myself after feeling broken,” he said, emphasizing his commitment to honesty in interviews, aiming to show his true self to the public.
    And then he did, with the misogynistic comments about women.

    Addressing rumors about his character, he clarified, “I’m not a playboy anymore.”
    Speaking on modern relationships, Ali remarked that many women today prioritize financial security and a luxurious lifestyle over love and loyalty.
    “Money can get you anything in this world, even a partner,” he observed.
    Ali’s advice to men was straightforward: “First, earn money, buy a house and a car, then think about love and relationships.”

    On a serious note, while his advice to men about being financially secure is pertinent, the rest of his comments about women are quite problematic.

    In a society dominated by men, it is not a bad thing for women to think about their financial future neither should they be shamed for doing so.

  • Moammar Rana calls archival Shaan Shahid the ‘King of Action’

    Moammar Rana calls archival Shaan Shahid the ‘King of Action’

    In Pakistani cinema, the relationship between Moammar Rana and Shaan Shahid has always interested fans. Recently, Moammar appeared as a guest on ‘Daisbook’, hosted by Junaid Saleem, and talked about his rivalry with Shaan.

    The co-host asked, “Can you tell us why you don’t get along with Shaan and why you both avoid working together in films?”

     Moammar Rana said, “I respect Shaan as my senior, but I think he’s the one who should explain our differences. We were both action heroes, just like Shatrugan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan. Shaan was the action king, always doing daring stunts, while I focused on acting. It’s like the difference between Shatrugan Sinha’s action-oriented approach and Amitabh Bachchan’s focus on acting.”

    Both superstars have worked together in several films including ‘Guns and Roses’, ‘Ik Junoon’, and ‘Chupan Chupai.’ Moammar is known for romantic roles in numerous hit films like ‘Kuriyon Ko Daalay Daana,’ ‘Chooriyian,’ and ‘Jhoomar.’

  • NADRA’s appeal against restoration of Hafiz Hamdullah’s identity card scheduled for hearing

    NADRA’s appeal against restoration of Hafiz Hamdullah’s identity card scheduled for hearing

    The Supreme Court of Pakistan has scheduled the hearing of NADRA’s appeal against the restoration of the identity card of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam leader Hafiz Hamdullah.

    A two-member bench headed by Justice Muneeb Akhtar of the Supreme Court will hear the case on July 10.

    NADRA had cancelled the identity card on grounds of Hamdullah being a foreigner.

    The Islamabad High Court declared the cancellation of Hafiz Hamdullah’s identity card null and void and ordered its restoration.

    NADRA has now filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the decision of the Islamabad High Court.

  • Twitter going to war over Fawad’s Bollywood project

    Twitter going to war over Fawad’s Bollywood project

    Fawad Khan, the acclaimed Pakistani actor, is rarely involved in controversies but recently became the center of one following the recent announcement of his return to Bollywood after an eight-year hiatus.

    Known for his roles in films like Khoobsurat and Kapoor & Sons, Khan’s decision to work alongside actress Vaani Kapoor has sparked heated discussions across social media platforms.

    The news of Khan’s comeback, first reported yesterday, has drawn a barrage of reactions, with many expressing disappointment and frustration. Critics on Twitter and other forums have voiced concerns over Khan’s choice to resume his Bollywood career, citing ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan as a backdrop to their discontent. While many Indians are thrilled about his return, Pakistanis have been more critical, leading to mixed reactions overall.

    Writer Sadaf Haider shared her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) about Fawad Khan’s Bollywood comeback. She wrote:

    “Fawad Khan: I love him, I hate him, I love him, I hate him. He has everything except Humayun’s confidence. But Fawad, I always fail at hating you. Okay, go ahead and work with a C-grader. We’ll endure it – we have no choice.”

    Here are more tweets below:

  • Season 2024-25: PCB to host tri-series after 21 years

    Season 2024-25: PCB to host tri-series after 21 years

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the details of Pakistan’s 2024-25 home/ international season, which includes hosting a tri-series against New Zealand and South Africa, an event the country will host after 21 years.

    According to the press release from PCB, the season will prove to be quite busy for the national cricket team, with two Test matches against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi and Karachi from August 21 to September 3 this year.

    In October of the same year, England’s cricket team will visit Pakistan to play three Test matches from October 7 to 28.

    The West Indies team will come to Pakistan to play two Tests in January 2025 in Karachi and Multan.

    In February 2025, the national team will play a tri-nation ODI series against South Africa and New Zealand from February 8 to 14 in Multan.

  • Fixed electricity rates increased for industrial, commercial, agricultural consumers

    Fixed electricity rates increased for industrial, commercial, agricultural consumers

    The government has further increased the price of electricity by five rupees 72 paise per unit, starting July 1.

    Fixed charges will apply to electricity consumers. For non-protected consumers, the new rates are as follows: Up to 100 units, the rate is Rs. 23.73; for 201 to 300 units, the rate is Rs. 32.98 per unit.

    Monthly fixed charges for industrial electricity consumers have risen by 184 per cent, and fixed charges for commercial electricity consumers have increased by 150 per cent.

    Agricultural tubewell customers will see a 100 per cent increase in monthly fixed charges.

    The federal cabinet has approved the increase in fixed electricity charges, as per sources.

    Industrial customers’ monthly fixed charges have reportedly increased from Rs. 440 to Rs. 1250.

    Fixed charges for commercial users have risen from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1250, while fixed charges for agricultural tubewell users have increased from Rs. 200 to Rs. 400, sources report.

  • Brazilian tourist dies while paragliding without permit in Gilgit Baltistan

    Brazilian tourist dies while paragliding without permit in Gilgit Baltistan

    A Brazilian citizen fell and died while paragliding in the Shigar district of Gilgit Baltistan on Thursday.


    Shigar DC Waliullah Falahi told Dawn that the tourist, identified as Raineri Rodrigo Chaddad, started the adventure from a mountain in Askoli Shigar.
    Raineri didn’t have a permit for the activity, and he died on the spot after the fall.


    DC asserted that action will be taken against the managing director of the victim’s tour operator who allowed him to take part in the activity without the requisite permit. An autopsy will be carried out shortly.

    While Pakistan’s dangerous adventure sports are generally considered safe, the weather can turn quite fast. Three Japanese climbers have been declared dead in less than a month while descending one of the highest mountains in northern Pakistan.

  • Bilal Abbas, Sabeena Farooq, give a glimpse of upcoming drama ‘Mann Jogi’

    Bilal Abbas, Sabeena Farooq, give a glimpse of upcoming drama ‘Mann Jogi’

    Get ready to be captivated by the upcoming Hum TV drama ‘Mann Jogi,’ a story of love, passion, and deceit. Produced by Sultana Siddiqui, it features a talented cast bringing its captivating narrative to life.
    The drama is written by Zafar Merj, directed by Kashif Nisar, while the cast includes Bilal Abbas Khan, Sabeena Farooq, and Gohar Rasheed in leading roles. The drama is nearing completion and will soon premiere on Hum TV.
    The first looks of the characters, released by Hum TV, reveal Goher Rasheed in a negative role, while Bilal Abbas and Sabeena Farooq play love interests.
    Here is the first look:

    The last drama Zafar Meraj had written was the smash hit ‘Kaabli Pulao,’ while Kashif Nisar directed ‘Mr. and Mrs. Shameem’ and ‘Jeevan Nagar’.

  • If Babar Azam was in Australia, we would not criticize but support him: Shanon Young

    If Babar Azam was in Australia, we would not criticize but support him: Shanon Young

    Australian power-hitting coach Shannon Young has said that Babar Azam gets less support and more criticism in Pakistan. “If a player like Babar Azam was in Australia, we would not criticize but support him.”

    Talking to the media in Lahore, the power hitter called Babar a “world-class player”. He then went on to say, “The expectations of Pakistani people are also high. In Lahore, I expected to meet a captain. I met two captains, Azhar Ali and Babar Azam. Azhar Ali has created a wonderful academy.”

    Young said that he had visited India many times with cricketers in the past. “I always wanted to come to Pakistan and now I am getting the opportunity. Australian cricketers love Pakistan; I am hopeful for a couple of cricket tours.”

    He further said that power-hitting is moving towards coaching due to modern-day cricket and T20 cricket.

    Yesterday, Babar Azam met him in Lahore, where he discussed his power-hitting.

  • Imran Khan refused to meet Fawad Chaudhry, says Rauf Hassan

    Imran Khan refused to meet Fawad Chaudhry, says Rauf Hassan

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Rauf Hassan has said that incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan refused to meet former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry in Adiala jail.

    During an interview on ARY News’ programme ‘Off The Record’, Hassan said that party head Imran Khan refused to meet Fawad despite the latter’s request.

    The PTI spokesperson also confirmed that no one in the party contacted the former federal minister and asked him to stop speaking against PTI.
    “We are not afraid of anyone’s return, but the agenda (for the move) is important,” Rauf Hassan stated.

    “Fawad Chaudhry currently has no place in the party. Imran Khan will decide on the return of those who left the party after his release,” the PTI spokesperson confirmed.