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  • Wasim Akram’s morning routine will put every lazy person to shame

    Wasim Akram’s morning routine will put every lazy person to shame

    Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has shared his morning routine that helps him stay fit and healthy, even after retiring from cricket many years ago. And honestly, it will put every lazy person to shame.

    On Tuesday, the former left-arm pacer posted a video on his X (formerly Twitter) account saying, “”I woke up at 6:30am, had six units of insulin, drank coffee and then went for a morning walk.” Akram, fondly called the Sultan of Swing, was diagnosed with diabetes at a very young age.

    After walking around 8.5 kilometres, he moved on to his breakfast which included low-fat yoghurt coupled with fruits such as Bananas, blueberries, muesli, and “bird food” i.e., raisins and nuts.

    “After this breakfast, I’ll have a lot more energy,” he said, adding that he will head off to the gym right afterwards.

    “People from Pakistan, India might notice me not having nihari and naan (flatbread), I don’t eat that. This is my breakfast and the healthiest one,” he noted.

    The pacer is known for his exceptional bowling skills in cricket. He now leads a healthy and active lifestyle, regularly posting videos and pictures on social media that offer a glimpse into his fitness routine.

  • Is Saudi Arabia going to invest $1billion in Balochistan mines?

    Is Saudi Arabia going to invest $1billion in Balochistan mines?

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said on Tuesday that the current visit of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to Islamabad will mark the beginning of a fresh era of strategic and commercial partnerships between the two long-standing allies.

    The Saudi foreign minister came to Islamabad for a two-day visit to boost economic cooperation between the two countries and advance investment deals that were agreed upon earlier.

    “The visit is the beginning of a new era of strategic and commercial partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia,” Sharif was quoted as saying in a statement from his office after he met Prince Faisal. “Pakistan wants to further promote cooperation in the fields of trade and investment between the two countries.”

    The PM stated that Pakistan is actively promoting foreign investment and making partnerships mutually beneficial for allies. He added that Islamabad appreciates the Saudi leadership for increasing investment.

    In a statement shared with media on Monday, the Pakistan information ministry said the Saudi delegation would consult with Pakistani officials “on the next stages of investment and implementation issues.”

    The ministry announced that they would discuss Saudi Arabia’s planned investment in the Reko Diq gold and copper mining project during the visit. The development comes after the media reported that Saudi Arabia is likely to invest $1 billion in the mine project in Balochistan.
    The investment will reportedly focus on energy, IT, minerals, defence, and agriculture sectors.

  • Singer Anuv Jain fanboys over ‘legend’ Atif Aslam

    Singer Anuv Jain fanboys over ‘legend’ Atif Aslam

    Indian singer Anuv Jain and Pakistani superstar singer Atif Aslam met after performing together in Nepal. They had a spontaneous jam session late at night. Anuv shared a photo taken after the jam on Instagram.

    In the caption, Anuv recounted the night’s events, saying, “What a night! This picture was taken at 3am, right after Atif Aslam Sir and his band turned a simple BBQ dinner into the most amazing 2.5 hour long jam session for about 20 of us.” He expressed awe and appreciation, noting, “Having a legend sitting just a few feet away from me doing his thing was probably one of the craziest things that have ever happened to me. Thank you for a beautiful night, sir, and for inspiring an entire generation.”


    After their performance in Kathmandu, Anuv Jain and Atif Aslam had a small gathering. They were part of a concert lineup that brought singers from India and Pakistan together. Fans of both singers loved the photo.

    In January, Atif, known for his soulful voice, announced his return to Bollywood. He will sing a romantic song for the movie Love Story of 90’s. The news excited fans on both sides of the border.
    The movie, produced by Haresh Sangani and Dharmesh Sangani, is directed by Amit Kasaria. It stars Adhyayan Suman and Divita Rai.

    Expressing their excitement about the momentous collab, the producers shared, “We are very ecstatic as Atif Aslam has sung the very first song in our film LSO90’s. Fans of Atif Aslam will be thrilled. He is making a return in Bollywood through our film.”

  • Shaan Shahid’s daughter ready to make mark in film industry

    Shaan Shahid’s daughter ready to make mark in film industry

    Shaan Shahid is Lollywood’s bonafide superstar, good looking, talented and star of multiple hits. He has a lovely family, including his wife Amna Bandey and four beautiful daughters. Now it seems like his oldest daughter, Bahisht Shahid, is getting ready to work in the entertainment industry.


    In a recent video circulating on YouTube, Shaan talked about how proud he is of his daughter. She recently got into NCA where she is studying film writing, direction, and acting. He believes she’ll bring her talent to the media industry soon. Shaan Shahid expressed his desire to see his daughter succeed and make him proud in the media world.

    He said, “I want my daughter to make the country proud as well,” remarked Shaan. “Actors’ children fall prey to unnecessary criticism regarding nepotism,” he added, stating that his parents were in the same field, so his children should make their way into the industry too. “I would like to see Bahisht in the media industry,” he said.


    Bahisht also shared her thoughts on joining the industry. “I feel nervous because of my elders who were superstars, but I have the guidance of my father and with him, I can conquer the world,” she said confidently. “I will be doing anything that will come my way including acting, direction and writing.”

  • UN agency finds unexploded 1,000-pound bombs in Gaza schools

    UN agency finds unexploded 1,000-pound bombs in Gaza schools

    The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said Tuesday it had found unexploded 1,000-pound bombs inside schools after Israel pulled troops out of southern Gaza’s main city Khan Yunis.

    The Israeli army has carried out relentless air strikes and bombardments in Gaza since October 7 attacks.

    UN agencies led an “assessment mission” in Khan Yunis after Israeli forces withdrew from the embattled city last week, UNRWA said.

    It found “significant challenges in operating safely due to the presence of unexploded ordnance (UXOs), including 1,000-pound bombs inside schools and on roads”.

    “Thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) require a range of lifesaving assistance, including health, water and sanitation, and food,” it said.

    Earlier this month, the United Nations said it would take “millions of dollars and many years to decontaminate the (Gaza) Strip from unexploded munitions”.

    “We work off the rule of thumb that 10 percent of ordnance doesn’t function as designed,” UN Mine Action Service chief Charles Birch said in a statement earlier this month.

    “We estimate that, to begin the clearance of Gaza, we need around $45 million.”

    Israeli genocide in Gaza since October 7 has killed at least 33,843 people in the besieged strip, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry.

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  • Sanam Jung’s definition of romance is what all women want

    Sanam Jung’s definition of romance is what all women want


    Sanam Jung has moved to the USA with her husband Qassam Jafri, who works there, however the actress has been feeling homesick and missing her homeland a great deal.
    She appeared on Hum TV’s Eid show and explained her idea of romance, expressing that love can take many forms, and her view of love is unique when it comes to her husband Qassam.

    “When he’s cleaning or vacuuming, it brings me immense joy. These little things matter in a marriage, it’s not about saying ‘I love you,’ but rather taking care of each other.”

    We agree wholeheartedly. It’s easier to buy a box of chocolates than to spend time actually helping your wife or partner. More men should be like Qassam.

  • Shazeal Shoukat had to learn Urdu and it wasn’t easy

    Shazeal Shoukat had to learn Urdu and it wasn’t easy

    Shazeal Shoukat is a fresh face in the drama industry, catching the audience’s attention with her performances. Having spent most of her life in Canada, she moved to Pakistan to pursue her passion for acting. With roles in various dramas, her recent one, ‘Adawat,’ received high ratings. Shazeal prefers to stay true to herself, living life on her own terms without pretending to be someone she’s not.

    Talking to BBC Urdu, she opened up about her difficulties with Urdu. “I have a problem speaking in Urdu, and I am currently working on it,” she said, emphasizing that she’s not ashamed of her lack of proficiency in the language and believes in the need to work hard to improve.
    Addressing the challenges young artists encounter in the industry, Shazeal pointed out that she personally hasn’t faced much struggle except for Urdu proficiency. “I will be okay with people who do not know English come and speak to me.”
    This is what she said:

  • Sarah Khan, Falak Shabir share adorable family photos with daughter

    Sarah Khan, Falak Shabir share adorable family photos with daughter

    The latest pictures of Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir, taken on their recent vacation in Dubai are making waves on social media.
    Sarah Khan shared adorable glimpses of their family trip on her Instagram account, treating her 11 million followers to some sweet moments. The ‘Tumhare Hain’ actor captioned the photos with “Dubai” along with a double-heart emoji. She also posted pictures of herself in a stylish outfit for the family photoshoot.

    Meanwhile, Falak Shabir, ‘Vichora’ singer and doting father, shared a series of photos featuring only his two-year-old daughter, Alyana Falak.

    The viral posts garnered love from millions of social media users, who liked and left heartwarming comments for their favorite celebrity couple.

    Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir got married in a private ceremony in July 2020. They welcomed their first child, Alyana Falak, in 2021. Speculations are rife among netizens about the couple expecting their second child.

  • Saba Qamar’s Instagram family grows to six million followers

    Saba Qamar’s Instagram family grows to six million followers

    Actress Saba Qamar is gorgeous and supremely talented. And because she is everyone’s favourite actress, it’s no surprise that she’s hit a huge milestone on Instagram.

    She now has an impressive six million followers on the social media app.

    Qamar thanked her followers, calling them family.
    Saba Qamar’s Instagram journey goes beyond numbers; it’s about building connections and community. Her candid posts and interactions create a sense of closeness with her followers. Her authenticity and relatability have won her millions of fans.

    Here’s to the next six million milestone, which we are sure she will get soon enough.

  • Firing at Salman Khan’s house was ‘just a trailer’, say attackers

    Firing at Salman Khan’s house was ‘just a trailer’, say attackers

    New update

    The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two gunmen, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, for firing outside Salman Khan’s house in Bandra West. They were captured in Gujarat’s Bhuj district after leaving Mumbai following the incident. The police will question them further in Mumbai and present them in court. The shooters fired four shots from a motorcycle but luckily, no one was injured. Salman Khan was at home during the shooting. The suspects then abandoned their motorcycle near a church, traveled by train and autorickshaw to escape. Both are linked to Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of a known criminal. The arrest is a significant step in the investigation to uncover the motive behind the shooting and any connections to criminal networks.

    Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who claimed responsibility for the shooting outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai, has issued another threat to the superstar.


    “Yesterday, outside Salman Khan’s residence, two people wearing helmets on motorbikes opened fire,” said the police. A case has been registered, according to which one of the two suspects who fired is from Gurugram, but the suspects have been arrested.
    According to Indian media reports, “Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother has accepted responsibility of the shooting on social media.” Reports stated that through a Facebook post, Anmol Bishnoi, warned Salman Khan, “We want peace, but if the decision is war, then we agree, Salman Khan! We have done this to show you the trailer so that you understand our capabilities and don’t test us. This is our first and last warning to you, after that bullets will not be fired just at houses.”


    Salman Khan’s father Saleem Khan, talking to Indian media, said that “My family was not harmed during the shooting, the shots fired by unknown persons were an attempt to gain public attention. Yes, the accused only want publicity, so no need to worry.”