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  • Zaheer Iqbal surprises Sonakshi Sinha with unique wedding gift

    Zaheer Iqbal surprises Sonakshi Sinha with unique wedding gift

    Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha received an expensive BMW i7 as a gift from her husband Zaheer Iqbal right after their nuptials.

    The pair got married on June 23 and registered their marriage under the Special Marriage Act on the same day.


    After a private wedding ceremony, they held a large reception at Bastion in Mumbai, attended by family, friends, and Bollywood celebrities.
    They arrived at the reception in a white BMW i7, sparking speculation in Indian media that Zaheer had given the car, valued at around 20 million INR, to his bride.


    The couple has faced criticism from Hindu extremists for Sonakshi, who is Hindu, marrying a Muslim actor.
    In response, Sonakshi’s father, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, defended his daughter, saying, “My daughter has not done anything illegal or unconstitutional. People who criticize Sonakshi on social media have too much free time.”

  • Nida Yasir, Yasir Nawaz fire back at trolls after returning from Hajj

    Nida Yasir, Yasir Nawaz fire back at trolls after returning from Hajj

    Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz have recently performed Hajj, but the duo is no mood to be trolled by social media ogres.

    The husband and wife found themselves in the spotlight not just for their pilgrimage but for actively updating social media during the trip. Some netizens criticized the couple, saying they should have spent more time in worship. Nida and Yasir addressed the trolls, sharing their experiences in a recent video on their YouTube channel.

    Yasir,off-camera, asked Nida and other guests about their thoughts on the trolls. “I will pray for their guidance, what else I can say,” replied Nida. “Those who are trolling should learn something from our pictures and, instead of focusing on unnecessary things, perform this important religious duty (Hajj).”


    Yasir then said: “The good deeds and worship we performed during Hajj are known only to us and our God. Everyone there took pictures and videos; it’s a common practice.”

  • Who was the man lynched in Swat? His friend describes him

    Who was the man lynched in Swat? His friend describes him

    Suleiman Qamar, the Punjabi tourist who was burnt alive by a mob in Swat over the allegations of desecration of the Holy Quran, has been talked about on social media since the video of his mother condemning him was released. One of his friends, Jawad Mir Advocate wrote an obituary about him in a blog for Pakistan 24.

    Here are some of the details:

    Originally from Sialkot, Suleiman belonged to a humble family, according to his childhood friend Jawad. After his father’s death, he struggled a lot for financial stability, eventually going abroad after clearing Intermediate exams.


    His friend reflects that the victim was fond of poetry and used to quote distinguished poets like Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Mir Taqi Mir. Accompanying the essay are pictures Suleiman took at the graves of famous poets and writers.

    Suleiman was “lively”, writes his friend. He wanted to study the Quran in depth. Domestic disputes and problems regarding property distribution had made him bitter lately. “Due to current domestic quarrels, he was quite depressed, but all our friends have witnessed that from his childhood to his last days. We did not see any religious bigotry in him, nor did he engage in religious discussions. Neither did he have any habit of religious hatred, nor did he ever make fun of Islamic rites or any member of the religious community,” Jawad recounted.


    Suleiman had distanced himself from many friends recently, but the friends he met have testified that it was because of domestic disputes. They did not see him utter a single word against Islam. He used to listen to Jawed Ahmed Ghamidi’s lectures and was an avid reader of Moulana Rumi.


    “These aspects of Sulaiman’s life are important to present to all of you because of how easy it is to make serious accusations and kill someone in the worst possible way without investigation,” the friend asserted in the blog.


    Jawad pointed out that people should have shown restraint and let the police deal with the matter lawfully.


    An independent judicial investigation might bring forth something completely different from what is presented already. Jawad requested higher authorities to provide security to victim Suleiman’s family and get the perpetrators behind bars.

  • Govt may freeze non-filers’ bank accounts for not responding to tax notices

    Govt may freeze non-filers’ bank accounts for not responding to tax notices

    The government is contemplating new measures to enforce tax compliance and amend taxation policies as part of the amended Finance Bill 2024.

    Among the key proposals is the potential blocking of bank accounts for non-filers of tax returns, and changes to the sales tax on mobile phone imports.

    According to informed sources, the proposal to freeze bank accounts of non-filers was initially included in the original Finance Bill 2024 but was not passed. Under the new plan, if non-filers do not respond to tax notices, their bank accounts may be blocked until they are listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).

    Non-filers would still be able to deposit money into their accounts but would be prohibited from withdrawing funds until they comply with filing requirements and their names appear on the ATL.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will issue an income tax general order (ITGO) listing the names of non-filers whose accounts are to be blocked if this proposal is incorporated into the amended Finance Bill 2024.

    Additionally, the amended Finance Bill 2024 proposes replacing the current 18 percent sales tax on imported mobile phones with a fixed sales tax amount, which will vary depending on the brand of the imported phones.

    The government is also revising the policy on disallowance of sales promotion and advertising expenses. In the 2024-25 budget, 25 percent of these expenses under royalty arrangements were disallowed. The government is now considering three options to amend this policy.

    Firstly, the FBR may reduce the disallowance rate from 25 percent to 20 percent, subject to specific conditions being met. Secondly, the FBR could restore the original status of the law prior to the Finance Bill 2024, which would grant the FBR the authority to create rules for handling such cases.

    Lastly, the government might permit a certain percentage of sales promotion and advertising expenses to be allowed.

    These proposed changes aim to improve tax compliance and adjust tax policies to better suit economic conditions and business needs. The final decisions will be confirmed once the amended Finance Bill 2024 is formally presented and approved.

  • ‘Marriage changed everything,’ says Feroze Khan

    ‘Marriage changed everything,’ says Feroze Khan

    Actor Feroze Khan has publicly discussed how his life has changed after his second marriage to Zainab, calling it a “great feeling.”

    At a recent movie premiere, Feroze Khan shared details of his life since getting married again earlier this month. “I feel excellent, Alhamdulillah. It is a great feeling,” he told reporters.


    “My life has changed completely after marriage,” Khan added.


    Feroze Khan announced his second marriage to Dr. Zainab earlier this month.


    Just hours after photos and videos from their private wedding appeared on social media, the ‘Habs’ star posted the first picture of the couple on his Instagram on June 1. He captioned it, “- welcome to my life; gorgeous,” followed by emojis and the hashtag, ‘Nothing can stop us, we are up’.

    In 2022, Feroze and Alizeh Sultan announced their separation amid serious allegations. Alizeh claimed Feroze was a toxic and violent husband. After two years of legal battles, Feroze and Alizeh have agreed to settle the case.

  • I’m very sorry, says Faisal Vawda to court

    I’m very sorry, says Faisal Vawda to court

    Senator Faisal Vawda has tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a contempt case.

    In his reply to the show cause notice issued by the Supreme Court, Vawda said, “In light of Islamic teachings, I apologise sincerely and unconditionally [and] leave myself at the mercy of the court.”

    Last month, the Supreme Court took suo-moto notice of the senator’s critical press conference against judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

    “Stop targeting the institutions, enough is enough. If there is any interference by institutions, then provide evidence and we will stand together [against it] […] give evidence and we will stand beside you,” exclaimed the Senator in the presser, addressing IHC judges.

    Vawda was referring to the infamous letter written by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) alleging blatant interference of spy agencies in judicial affairs.

    The court had also issued a show-cause notice to Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Deputy Convener Mustafa Kamal.

    During the last hearing on June 5, the court rejected Kamal’s request to accept his apology in the contempt suo motu case, whereas Vawda had refused to apologise for his remarks against judges altogether.

  • Khan was wrong, should’ve kept in touch with the military: Fawad Chaudhry

    Khan was wrong, should’ve kept in touch with the military: Fawad Chaudhry

    In an interview with VOA Urdu on Wednesday, Former Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry stated that he made the “mistake of cutting ties with the establishment on Imran Khan’s advice.”

    When asked whether he was still in contact with the army, he replied laughing, “They beat us senselessly, what contacts are going to exist now?”

    The former federal minister further stated, “We made a big mistake acting on Khan’s advice to cut all contacts with them [establishment]; if we had continued our correspondence, then there would have been no miscommunications.”

    Chaudhry then elaborated, “There was someone who was telling Imran Khan that they [establishment] are going to kill him. Likewise, there was someone telling them [establishment] they Imran Khan is going to end you.”

    Fawad Chaudhry stated that, “When people like us stopped the contact with establishment; our misunderstandings increased.”

  • 24 karat gold rate drops by Rs900 per tola to Rs240,600

    24 karat gold rate drops by Rs900 per tola to Rs240,600

    On Wednesday, gold prices in Pakistan experienced a slight decrease. The price of 24 karat gold dropped by Rs900 per tola, bringing the new rate to Rs240,600 per tola.

    According to the Karachi Sarafa Association, the price of 24 karat gold per 10 grammes fell by Rs771, settling at Rs206,276. Additionally, the price of 22 karat gold was reported at Rs189,086 per 10 grammes, reflecting a decrease.

    This decline is attributed to a reduction in purchasing power, leading to the price being set Rs1,500 below its actual cost.

    In contrast, silver prices remained stable. The price of 24 karat silver stood at Rs2,850 per tola and Rs2,443 per 10 grammes.

    On the international market, spot gold traded near $2,316 an ounce, down by $14.4 or 0.62 per cent from the previous session.

    This trend highlights the ongoing fluctuations in precious metal prices, influenced by both local and global economic factors.

  • ‘Abhi’ and ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ get positive response on Eid

    ‘Abhi’ and ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ get positive response on Eid

    During this year’s Eid-ul-Azha , Pakistani cinema enthusiasts celebrated as ‘Abhi’ and ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ emerged as standout hits, capturing the hearts of audiences across the country. With the much-anticipated release of five Pakistani films, which included ‘Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning’ and ‘Bhediya’, there was an overwhelming feeling of excitement and expectation throughout the movie industry. The following films were released to excited audiences, but ‘Manju Maria’ unfortunately had a setback with the Censor Board.


    Leading the charge, ‘Umro Ayyar’ dominated the box office, marking a promising start to the Eid weekend for local filmmakers and actors.

    Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning
    ‘Umro Ayyar: Ayyar: A New Beginning’ topped the box office over the Eid holidays.Box office experts estimate that during a period of seven days, the movie earned over eight crore rupess. After exceeding the lifetime sales of ‘Money Back Guarantee’ (2023), the Usman Mukhtar film is anticipated to earn more over the next few weeks.

    ‘Abhi’ & ‘Na Baligh Afraad’

    The official pages of ‘Abhi’ and ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ have posted their collections. The Kubra Khan and Goher Mumtaz starrer ‘Abhi’ has collected 4.2 crore PKR while Nabeel Qureshi and Fizza Ali Meerza’s film ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ has collected 3 crore PKR over the seven days period.

  • Inzamam-ul-Haq accuses India of ball-tampering against Australia

    Inzamam-ul-Haq accuses India of ball-tampering against Australia

    Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has accused India of ball-tampering during the Super Eight match against Australia.

    During a talk show on Samaa News on Monday, Inzamam said, “Arshdeep Singh was getting reverse swing in the 15th over. It doesn’t make sense to me because he doesn’t have the pace and bowling action that Bumrah has. I think the ball was being tampered with before the 15th over.”

    Sitting with Inzamam on the talk show, former Test cricketer Salim Malik agreed with the allegations. “Such allegations if proven, could tarnish the integrity of the game. This is a serious matter that needs a thorough investigation. The ICC should not allow these things to slip under its radar,” he remarked.

    Inzamam urged the ICC to open its eyes and investigate the alleged misconduct. He expressed dismay at the lack of vigilance on the part of cricket’s governing body, stressing the need for strict scrutiny and fairness in the game.

    India defeated Australia by 24 runs in the match.