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  • Fears of possible Congo fever spread before Eid ul Azha

    Fears of possible Congo fever spread before Eid ul Azha

    The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an alert about the possible spread of the Congo virus ahead of Eid ul Azha, in part due to the close proximity of sacrificial animals on Eid.


    101 cases of the Congo virus were reported across the country in the past year, reports Samaa News.

    NIH has alerted concerned departments to be on high alert and take necessary precautions.


    The advisory states that increased contact between people and sacrificial animals may facilitate the spread of the Congo virus.


    “People should wear light-colored clothes so that ticks on clothes can be easily detected,” the advisory stresses.

  • Here’s why Ricky Ponting turned down offer for head coach of Indian cricket team

    Here’s why Ricky Ponting turned down offer for head coach of Indian cricket team

    Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has refused to coach the Indian cricket team, one of the most lucrative position in the game.

    The Indian Cricket Board, currently looking for a new coach, approached Ricky Ponting for coaching during the IPL.

    The former Australian cricketer confirmed the Indian cricket board’s contacts and said, “During the Indian Premier League (IPL), there have been small conversations about this, I would love to coach the national team but there is more to life.”

    “I want to spend time at home with my family. If you are the coach of the Indian team, then you cannot be a coach in the IPL. Being the coach of the national team means a job spanning 10 or 11 months a year.”

    “It doesn’t suit my lifestyle right now, there is still much to enjoy in life, I know the names of Justin Langer, Stephen Fleming and Gautam Gambhir have also come up to coach the Indian team” said Ponting.

    Talking about India’s culture he said, “My family likes the cricket culture in India but at the moment, full-time coaching does not fit into my lifestyle.”

    Australia won the 2003 and 2007 cricket World Cups and 2006 and 2009 Champions Trophies under his captaincy. He was also a member of the 1999 World Cup winning team.

  • IMF says bijli aur gas mazeed mehngi karu

    IMF says bijli aur gas mazeed mehngi karu

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told the Pakistani authorities of its plan to release the next bailout package under specific conditions which Pakistan would have to fulfil like increasing revenue and curtailing government expenditure.

    “The government will have to hike electricity and gas tariffs in coming July and August 2024 to strike a deal with the IMF,” Geo news reported.

    If approved, the fresh bailout package through climate finance would range from $6 to $8 billion.

    The government would also have to present an aligned budget and secure its approval from the parliament.

    The IMF has asked the government to raise the power tariff by jacking up fuel price adjustments and quarterly tariff adjustments. The tariff on gas will also be increased.

    On solar net metering, the government has decided to hire a Chinese consultant and others to study it independently because the net metering system is reportedly causing harm to distribution grids.

  • Hammad Azhar reappears in public after months, escapes police arrest

    Hammad Azhar reappears in public after months, escapes police arrest

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar reappeared in public on Wednesday after almost a year in hiding following a crackdown on PTI workers after the May 9 riots.

    “Yesterday, I received a message from Imran Khan that it’s time to come out of hiding,” said Azhar as he visited the PTI’s Central Secretariat office in Islamabad.

    The senior PTI leader said that he will go to Peshawar to get pre-arrest bail as he has multiple charges pending against him in connection with the May 9 violent protests that erupted last year after Imran Khan’s arrest in a corruption case.

    “All leaders, including Murad Saeed, will come out of hiding,” he added.

    After knowing about Azhar’s whereabouts, Islamabad police quickly encircled the party’s secretariat in the capital city to arrest him.

    However, the PTI leader managed to escape the party’s office before the police’s arrival.

  • PPP distances itself from PML-N’s defamation bill 2024

    PPP distances itself from PML-N’s defamation bill 2024

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday decided to distance itself from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on the defamation bill 2024, SAMAA has reported.

    PPP leader Ali Haider Gillani has said that “The PPP was not taken on board over the defamation bill. The PPP has never wanted to become a part of the defamation bill.”

    Gilani said that party lawmakers were absent during the bill’s approval.

    “It was the directive of the party leadership for the lawmakers to remain absent during the bill’s approval,” said Gilani.

    Earlier, a few days ago, the Punjab government had proposed the defamation bill 2024 in the Punjab Assembly, which was criticised by masses across the country.

    Punjab Information Minister, Azma Bukhari, said on Wednesday, while addressing a press conference, that “Now, nobody will be allowed to insult others on social media. The affected person can file an application through the tribunal. The defamation case will have to wrap up within 180 days.”

    “Three proceedings will be held in 21 days,” she said.

    She said, “There is a dire need to end the process of hurling allegations against each other.”

  • Adnan Sami’s posts birthday message for son Azaan

    Adnan Sami’s posts birthday message for son Azaan

    Singer Adnan Sami Khan recently shared a heartfelt birthday wish for his son, Azaan Sami Khan, on Instagram. The post featured a touching photo of the father-son duo sitting on the iconic steps of Abbey Road Studios. Adnan’s message expressed his deep love and pride, celebrating their special bond and Azaan’s achievements.


    In his post, Adnan wrote, “My dearest beloved son Azaan, many people don’t have a clue about our beautiful relationship and bond but that’s their problem! However, the truth is that I cannot begin to express how much I love you! I’m incredibly proud of you and all your accomplishments, which I know that you have worked very hard to achieve.”


    He praised Azaan for his dedication to his craft, saying, “Your continued dedication towards your craft makes my heart swell with joy since it assures me that you are not someone who rests on his past laurels! As a father, I love it when people tell me that they love you which makes me love them more!”


    Adnan extended his blessings for Azaan’s new year, wishing him good health, happiness, peace, success, and prosperity. He concluded with heartfelt words, “May your star shine bright and illuminate every person’s heart with the goodness that it touches! May you always be in the Divine Protection of Allah SWT! Happy Birthday, son! Lots of love and duas always! Baba.”


    Azaan responded to the message with gratitude, commenting, “Ameen. Love you so much, Baba. Thank you so much.” The Sami family’s close bond and support for each other are evident through their affectionate messages and pride in each other’s accomplishments.

  • Temperature to reach 50 degrees, glaciers start melting

    Temperature to reach 50 degrees, glaciers start melting

    Pakistan is on high alert after the Meteorological Department predicted an intense ongoing heatwave in the country, possibly causing glaciers to melt.

    Samaa’s Omar Asif has reported that Mahr Sahibzad Khan, the director of the Meteorological Department, has predicted that temperature is likely to rise further in Sindh, Punjab, and Islamabad. In specific regions, such as Mohenjodaro, Jacobabad, Thatta, Benazirabad, and Nawabshah, the mercury level could soar to an unprecedented 50 degrees Celsius.

    Similarly, areas in Punjab currently experiencing 46-degree temperatures may see an increase to 48-49 degrees. Islamabad, which is presently at 41 degrees, may climb to 43-44 degrees.


    Heatwave in Karachi, Sindh could extend till June.


    An increased rate of glacier melting is observed in the northern areas of the country, as per the Indus River System Authority (IRSA).


    The melting of the glaciers has significantly boosted water flow in the country’s rivers, with the current total flow reaching 284,000 cusecs. Meanwhile, the country’s dam reservoirs are holding a combined water storage of 4.9 million acre-feet, Express Tribune quoted IRSA.


    A day ago, residents of Gilgit-Baltistan were warned about potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) and flash floods this week.

  • Veena Malik’s scary mishap will leave you terrified

    Veena Malik’s scary mishap will leave you terrified

    Veena Malik’s scary mishap on a hanging bridge has sent shockwaves through social media, with a recent video capturing her nerve-wracking experience. In the footage, Malik can be seen crossing a treacherous bridge in the northern regions of Pakistan, commonly used by locals for their daily activities. The bridge, notorious for its perilous conditions, has become a popular subject for vloggers and travelers seeking adrenaline-pumping content. During the crossing, Malik encountered a heart-stopping moment as she stumbled precariously, narrowly avoiding a potentially fatal plunge into the deep waters below.


    See images below:


    The video has sparked criticism for Veena Malik’s exaggerated acting to garner views. Many believe that while the bridge is indeed dangerous, it can be crossed safely with focus. Veena Malik has been criticized for overacting. Social media users have labeled her a drama queen and accused her of making the video solely for views.


    Check out the clip from Discover Pakistan’s travelogue:

  • Passports to have box for former husband’s name: DG Passports

    Passports to have box for former husband’s name: DG Passports

    Directorate General of Immigration & Passports Mustafa Jamal has recently revealed that a married woman must have her husband’s name on her passport as per law. He revealed that modifications will be made in the passports, with an addition to a section to insert a former husband’s name.

    While talking on Geo Pakistan, Jamal also said that there has been an issue with the machinery used in making passports, and the department has ordered new printers.

    According to the DG, the backlog of passports will be cleared soon, and 75,000 passports are processed on a daily basis.

    He also said that running 24 hours shifts seven days a week, we have a daily passport print capacity of 25 thousand.

  • Javed Sheikh was going to star with Rekha in famous blockbuster

    Javed Sheikh was going to star with Rekha in famous blockbuster

    Veteran Lollywood star Javed Sheikh has seen many ups and downs in the industry. He is now opening up about some of his struggles.

    Recently, he was invited as a guest on Metro Live TV’s chit chat session on YouTube. Sheikh talked about the tough times he had seen, including losing a lot of money because of his divorce from Salma Agha and missing out on a big Bollywood movie role.


    “I was already divorced when I married Salma Agha, but our marriage only lasted three years. It’s a complicated story that I’ll share another time. After our divorce, there was a lot of conflict and drama. I was supposed to work on a film in India called Khoon Bhari Maang with Rekha, but I was forced to drop out. Similarly, in Pakistan, I was replaced in the film Bangkok Kay Chor by Izhar Qazi, and in India, Kabir Bedi took my place in Khoon Bhari Maang alongside Rekha. I didn’t want Pakistan’s reputation to be damaged in Bollywood, so I didn’t pursue the matter further. If I were a greedy person, I would have left Salma Agha immediately after the film.”


    Javed Sheikh also said, “Salma used to take me to India and wouldn’t let me join my sets in Pakistan. As a result, many films went to other actors. She looked down on Pakistani films and didn’t let me go back to Pakistan, which led to film producers replacing me with other actors.”