Popular actor-singer Farhan Saeed showed his affection for his wife Urwa Hocane by leaving a sweet comment on her recent Instagram pictures. The couple’s cute interaction in the comments section has once again charmed fans, showcasing their strong bond.
Hocane, who recently starred in ‘Neeli Zinda Hai’, posted new pictures on her account, showing her Eid outfit inspiration for the summer. “Already feeling those Eid vibes! All dressed up in this summer-friendly hot pink outfit,” she wrote in the caption. The three-picture gallery featured her in a fuchsia pink ensemble with white detail, styled with minimalistic accessories like small hoops and fresh makeup.
Thousands of her followers, including her husband, showed their love for the now-viral post by liking and commenting on it. In reaction to the stunning pictures, Saeed expressed his affection with a comment, writing, “You pretty pretty girl,” followed by a love emoji.
The sweet comment has caught the eye of social media users, who can’t help but gush over the lovely couple.
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa addressed a climate change conference hosted by the Supreme Court on June 8, calling for adopting environment-friendly measures and a healthy lifestyle to cope with climate change.
“[Justice] Mansoor Ali Shah talked about hybrid vehicles here, but we must walk. Bicycles can be provided to all judges if they want,” said the CJP.
Justice Isa pointed out the lack of a solid mechanism to dispose of plastic products worldwide.
“We failed to understand nature and we need to rebuild the values for environmental protection from our homes. The natural environment can be saved from further destruction by avoiding wastage of resources,” said CJP Isa.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Manzoor Wassan predicted on Sunday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will dissolve the National Assembly (NA) within the next three months, Geo News reported.
The PPP leader stated that the next “trimester is extremely crucial” as far as the political situation in the country goes. “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may dissolve the National Assembly within the next three months.”
Wassan also dismissed the claim that President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif will become the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
The former member of the Sindh Assembly further stated that the political environment is not favorable for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), adding that “Reliefs are given and taken back, so Imran Khan shouldn’t be living in his imaginary world.”
Wassan’s statement came about after it was rumoured that PPP has not been consulted on the upcoming federal budget for the year 2024-2025.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has stated that there has been an increase in the issuance of fake notices among the public.
FIA has categorically warned citizens to be aware of fake notices including emails and WhatsApp, adding that receivers of fake notices must never contact the sender either.
The notices include fake details of involvement in criminal activities, threats of legal action, and fake profiled trying to obtain personal information under the pretext of verification or compliance.
FIA has also clarified that they never ask for sensitive information.
Seven army officials including a captain embraced martyrdom after an improvised explosive device (IED) targeted their vehicle in Shahab Khel area of district Lakki Marwat on Sunday.
A statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) read, “An improvised explosive device exploded on the vehicle of security forces in Lakki Marwat District.”
Officials said the vehicle was on its way to the Kaichi Kamar area when it came under attack near Sultankhel village, an area bordering Punjab’s Mianwali district.
ISPR’s statement revealed that 26-year-old Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas, a resident of Kasur, along with 50-year-old Subedar Major Muhammad Nazir from Skardu, 34-year-old Lance Naik Muhammad Anwar from Ghanchi, 36-year-old Lance Naik Hussain Ali from Ghizer, 33-year-old Sepoy Asadullah from Multan, 27-year-old Sepoy Manzoor Hussain from Gilgit, and 31-year-old Sepoy Rashid Mehmood from district Rawalpindi embraced martyrdom.
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur strongly condemned the cowardly attack on security officials.
Fast bowler Naseem Shah got teary-eyed on Sunday after Pakistan’s shocking loss to India in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup.
For the first time in the T20 World Cup, the Pakistani team was able to all out the Indian batsmen, but despite the excellent performance of the bowlers, the team could not win the match, scoring 113 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs. India won by six runs. Naseem Shah was on the wicket for the last ball, scoring 10 runs off four balls while he also took three wickets for 21 runs in four overs.
The depressed bowler was comforted not only by fellow cricketer Shaheen Afridi, but Indian cricketers too, who kept patting his shoulder while shaking hands with him.
Many social media users also praised Naseem Shah’s performance, some even said that he is the full Pakistani team for them.
Most were furious that the hardworking Naseem bears the brunt for the team’s failures. Here are some social media reactions:
NEW DELHI: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in on Sunday for a third term after worse-than-expected election results left him reliant on coalition partners to govern.
His office said he would appoint a 71-member cabinet, including 11 National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ally ministers.
Modi’s Hindu-nationalist BJP ruled outright for the past decade but failed to repeat its previous two landslide wins this time around, defying exit polls. He was instead forced into quick-fire talks with the 15-member coalition NDA, which guaranteed him the parliamentary numbers to govern.
Flanked by top BJP officials and party leaders of his coalition, Modi vowed in a ceremony marking his formal assumption of power to “bear true allegiance to the constitution of India”.
South Asian leaders from neighbouring Bangladesh, the Maldives and Sri Lanka attended the ceremony, but China and Pakistan did not.
The crowd also included adoring BJP loyalists, as well as celebrities such as Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and billionaire tycoons Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, key Modi allies.
But with Modi yet to announce details of his cabinet, the line of lawmakers also taking the oath of office was keenly watched as an indication of who will be in government.
Larger coalition parties have demanded hefty concessions in exchange for their support. Other coalition leaders to take the oath included Ram Mohan Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party, the largest BJP ally with 16 seats, and which media reports has extracted four cabinet seats.
Rajiv Ranjan Singh also took the oath, from the BJP’s next biggest ally the Janata Dal (United) with 12 seats, which has reportedly two minister posts.
Indian media reported widely that the top jobs including the four most powerful posts of the interior, foreign, finance and defence would remain in BJP’s control. The Hindustan Times described days of “hectic talks”, while the Times of India said the BJP had sought to “pare down” their partners’ demands.
Modi’s previous cabinet had 81 ministers.
‘More consultation’
But analysts said that the coalition would shift parliamentary politics and force Modi’s once domineering BJP into a somewhat more conciliatory approach.
“In the past, the BJP has had confidence because of its sheer majority,” said Sajjan Kumar, head of the Delhi-based political research group PRACCIS. “The coalition will now force the BJP to engage in more consultation.”
Political analyst Zoya Hasan of Jawaharlal Nehru University said Modi faced potential challenges ahead, warning he may be “meeting his match” in the “crafty politicians” of the TDP’s Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)’s Nitish Kumar.
Chairman of Pakistan Cricket (PCB) Board Mohsin Naqvi has said that the national team needs not a small but a big surgery, adding that it is time to give opportunities to the talent sitting on the sidelines.
Expressing disappointment over the defeat of the national team against India, a match Pakistan could have won, Naqvi told journalists, “Today’s defeat was disappointing in all respects, Pakistani cricket is at its lowest level at this time. It seemed that the cricket team would be fine with a minor surgery, but after today’s very poor performance, it is certain that a major surgery is needed.”
Promising a “big change” soon, Naqvi went on to point out, “Our biggest challenge is to improve the performance of the team. We have to prepare a team for the Champions Trophy and it is time to sit outside and give a chance to new talent. The nation does not expect such a disappointing performance from the cricket team.”
The carelessness and irresponsibility of batsmen in the T20 World Cup made Pakistan lose a match they had almost won.
Pakistani batsmen could not achieve the easy target of 120 runs against India. Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim tried to hit long when they had to score singles and scored singles when they had to score big.
India won the match by six runs and made Pakistan’s access to the Super Eight almost impossible.
The upcoming iOS 18 is anticipated to introduce a new security feature that allows users to lock individual apps, according to several sources familiar with the development.
This feature is set to provide users with the ability to lock native iPhone apps such as Mail, Messages, Notes, Phone, Photos, Safari, and Settings, among others, thereby offering an additional layer of privacy and security.
To unlock a locked app, users will need to authenticate via Face ID, and it is expected that Touch ID or an iPhone’s passcode will also be compatible with this feature.
It remains unconfirmed whether this functionality will extend to third-party apps from the App Store.
Currently, Apple permits certain content to be secured behind Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, such as notes in the Notes app and photos in the “Recently Deleted” and “Hidden” albums within the Photos app.
The upcoming iOS 18 feature will expand this capability, allowing for entire apps to be locked, even when the iPhone itself is unlocked.
iPhone users have previously resorted to using Screen Time or Shortcuts to lock apps, but these methods will become obsolete with the new iOS 18 functionality.
Apple is set to unveil iOS 18 during its WWDC keynote on Monday. The initial iOS 18 beta is expected to be available to Apple Developer Program members immediately following the keynote, with a public release anticipated in September.
Two members of the Ahmadi community were shot dead by a teenager in Mandi Bahauddin on Saturday. The primary suspect was arrested soon after, along with the alleged murder weapon.
The victims were a 50-year-old man and a 25-year-old man, as per Dawn. While the former was on his way back from offering prayers, the latter was on his way to the market when they were shot dead in the Saddullapur area of Phalia Police Circle.
District Police Officer (DPO) of Mandi Bahauddin confirmed to Dawn that the main killer who was involved in both shootings was arrested along with the weapon used in the murder from Saadullahpur.
Social media users are condemning the incident and asking the government to put an end to violence against minorities in Pakistan.
Journalist Bilal Farooqi posted, “Two Ahmadis, Ghulam Sarwar, 62, & Rahat Ahmad Bajwa, 30, shot dead in Saadullah Pur, Mandi Bahauddin. The alleged killer, a madrassa student, was arrested and confessed he killed them because of their faith. When will this madness end? Please stop!”
Two #Ahmadis, Ghulam Sarwar, 62, & Rahat Ahmad Bajwa, 30, shot dead in Saadullah Pur, Mandi Bahauddin. The alleged killer, a madrassa student, arrested & confesses he killed them because of their faith. When will this madness end? Please stop! Pics & report via @IamAmirMahmoodpic.twitter.com/z6K8OB7Xc3
Netizen Rehana Khan posted the details with the caption, “A moment of shame for Pakistan.”
A moment of shame for Pakistan
Amidst anti-Ahmadi protests in Punjab and Karachi calling to prevent Ahmadis from celebrating Eid, 2 Ahmadi men, Ghulam Sarwar & Rahat Ahmad Bajwa were murdered by a 16-year-old madrassa kid, Syed Ali Raza, in Saadullah Pur, Mandi Bahauddin. pic.twitter.com/ycWydeLVeU
Sabookh Syed posted a thread on X, showing video proofs of local TLP leadership threatening the Ahmadi community to not carry out Qurbani on Eid like Muslims or they will bear the consequences. “This horrific incident is further alarming given the public incitement by TLP leaders, who have openly called for violence against Ahmadis.”
In a disturbing act of violence, two Ahmadis, Ghulam Sarwar (62) and Rahat Bajwa (30), were brutally murdered in broad daylight in Mandi Bahauddin, solely because of their faith. The attackers, including a 17-year-old seminary student, 1/3 https://t.co/AXFjlYLozv
— Sabookh Syed | Journalist (@SaboohSyed) June 8, 2024
Meanwhile, Inspector General Punjab Usman Anwar pledged to bring all culprits before law. “Ensuring justice for the bereaved families will be a priority,” he said.
Over the last few decades, Pakistan’s minority communities have borne the brunt of mob brutality, bomb attacks, arsons, lynchings and other forms of violence.
Earlier this year, the president of the Ahmadiyya community in Bahawalpur’s Hasilpur district was shot dead by unknown assailants last month.
In March, police said they had arrested two suspected killers of a man belonging to the Ahmadiyya community.
