Television host Iqrar ul Hassan is known for his show Sar E Aam and having three wives.
During a recent appearance on Wasi Shah’s show, Iqrar and Qurutulain opened up about their relationship and feelings. Qurutulain expressed her confidence in their bond, stating, “I am not an insecure person. I’ve always believed that Iqrar’s love for me will never fade.” She emphasized her trust in him, adding, “I don’t feel the need to check up on Iqrar. Some wives are always trying to check their husbands’ phones, but that’s not something I relate to.”
When questioned about his deepest romantic affections, excluding familial ties, Iqrar responded with certainty, saying, “Everyone knows that I love Annie the most.” He elaborated, “She is my first love, and no one can ever replace her. This is common knowledge among all my relationships.”
Sahibzada Hamid Raza, Chairman of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), issued a stern warning to leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), cautioning them against airing internal grievances publicly.
Raza’s remarks came in response to PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat’s statement, where he criticized the decision to ally with the SIC, attributing it to the loss of 80 seats.
Marwat said the first major mistake was committed when party founder Imran Khan gave instructions for a political alliance with the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Sherani and the second major mistake was the announcement of the inclusion into the Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen, adding that some people gave a sectarian colour to the issue and gave threatening messages to the PTI leadership.
Expressing strong disapproval of Marwat’s comments, Raza advised PTI to resolve its internal issues internally, underscoring that the decision to collaborate with the SIC was endorsed by PTI founder Imran Khan.
Raza wrote on X (former Twitter), ” It is better that PTI friends resolve the matters internally and Imran Khan made the decision of Sunni Ittehad Council, I didn’t make any request. From electoral symbol to reserve seats I have so much to tell that if I say something in a talk show then these people won’t be able to show their faces.”
In a statement made during the Geo News talk show ‘Naya Pakistan with Shahzad Iqbal Kay Sath,’ PTI leader Senator Barrister Ali Zafar shed light on the decision-making process regarding alliances for reserved seats.
Zafar revealed that initially, the plan was to merge with Majlis Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM), but it was later altered in favor of the SIC following discussions with Imran Khan.
Expressing his astonishment on the development, Zafar said: “When I asked Imran Khan about this, he said he had not changed the decision.”
Ali Zafar, however, emphasised: “The decision will have to be revised no matter how it was taken; it was our mistake; as to where and how this miscommunication was committed.”
He conceded that Sher Afzal Marwat was right.
“At first, a decision was made to join the MWM. Prior to that, a decision was also made to unite with Maulana Sheerani’s party as Sheerani’s group also participated in the election and had also given a list of reserved seats.”
Zafar emphasized the need for clarity in decision-making, noting discrepancies in interpreting constitutional provisions and the Elections Act.
He indicated that the matter may need adjudication by the Supreme Court to resolve conflicting opinions.
The Supreme Court has to decide whether our interpretation is correct or the verdict of the ECP or the Peshawar High Court.
“We also referred to the Election Commission’s decision to give specific seats to the BAP party in the court. To which, the ECP said that they do not know why they gave reserved seats to the BAP, so this decision cannot be used as an example here,” he said.
In a recent podcast chat with Ghazal Siddique, Ali Gul Mallah, a well-known figure in Sindhi entertainment for over 27 years, revealed a side of himself few had seen before. Mallah, who became famous for his role in the drama ‘Ishq Murshid,’ talked openly about his life’s ups and downs.
While actors like Bilal Abbas Khan and Durefishan were already famous, Mallah’s character quickly won hearts in ‘Ishq Murshid,’ making him a new favorite among fans. But beyond his on-screen success, Mallah’s life has its share of struggles and dreams.
During the podcast, Mallah expressed gratitude for his achievements, saying they were blessings from Allah. He also shared a heartfelt wish to go on a pilgrimage to Umrah with his family, showing his strong faith and devotion.
But Mallah’s heart also goes out to those facing hard times. He talked about feeling sad when he sees people who were once well-off but are now struggling.
“I also broke into tears when I talked about my village and extended family. If I ever get a lot of money, I would like to help my family who have faced the worst ever conditions financially.” With emotion evident in his voice, he shared his dream, saying, “I would also like to make a village where people will have all the fundamental rights.”
The Lahore Family Court has sentenced a man for marrying for the second time without the permission of his first wife.
Judge Adnan Liaquat of the Family Court Lahore delivered the verdict on the petition, sentencing the accused to seven months imprisonment and imposing a fine of five lakhs.
According to the court, the husband married the second wife without the written permission of the first wife, a legal requirement for the second marriage – which the husband did not fulfil.
Under the law, the accused violated Section 6 of the Muslim Family Law Ordinance. If the accused fails to pay the fine of five lakh rupees, he will face an additional month in prison.
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has greenlighted Senate election candidates from Sindh.
As per details, Kazim Shah, Ashraf Jatoi, and Masroor Ahsan will be the party candidates for the general seats. Meanwhile, Nadeem Bhutto, Sarfraz Rajar, and Dost Ali will also be candidates for general seats.
Anny Marri and Rubina Qaimkhani will be candidates for female seats.
Barrister Zamir Ghumro and Sarmad Ali will be the candidates for the technocrat seats.
However, the PPP and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) will help each other in senate polls. As per the report of SAMAA, PPP will support JUI-F in Balochistan,Bilawal Bhutto approves names of candidates from Sindh for senate polls
Saudi national taekwondo team member Donia Abu Talib has officially become the first Saudi female athlete to qualify for the Paris Olympics after winning the Asian qualifying rounds.
According to media reports, Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in youth sports in recent years under Vision 2030, with a special emphasis on women.
The British newspaper Telegraph has said that there are 330,000 registered female athletes in Saudi Arabia, while the number of female athletes in Saudi Arabia has increased by 195% since 2021.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s steadfast support for Pakistan during a congratulatory phone call with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who assumed office earlier this month.
The crown prince congratulated the prime minister on his re-election, a PM Office press release said. Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked the Saudi crown prince for the telephone call as well as the warm message of greetings he had sent immediately after he had assumed office. The prime minister also conveyed his sincerest wishes and prayers for the health and well-being of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
Highlighting the historic and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, PM Shehbaz praised the Saudi government’s unwavering commitment and support for Pakistan. He also extended blessings for the month of Ramadan to the Saudi leadership and people, praying for peace and prosperity for Muslims worldwide.
Furthermore, PM Shehbaz extended an official invitation to the crown prince to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience, expressing the anticipation of a warm welcome from the people of Pakistan.
The invitation was well received by MBS, who acknowledged the “kind sentiments” and the eagerness of the Pakistani people.
Former Pakistani fast bowler Aqib Javed has been appointed as the bowling coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team.
According to Sri Lanka Cricket, the former Pakistani pacer has been hired and appointed as the bowling coach for the T20 World Cup. Aqib will join Sri Lanka Cricket immediately and will coach the team in T20 World Cup, initially conducting a fast bowling camp.
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Sirajul Haq has warned against the privatisation of state institutions on Friday, as per SAMMA.
Sirajul Huq criticised the newly-elected government by saying that “the government is holding talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on more slavery rather than securing the next tranche.”
“The privatisation of state institutions is unfair to the masses. The country’s economy cannot afford the privatisation,” Haq said.
He also called on the global community to play a role in the Gaza ceasefire. “No strategy has been formulated in the assembly for the protection of the people of Gaza.”
“I was of the view that Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif would do something to save the people of Gaza.”
Hamas has proposed a new six-week truce in Gaza and an exchange of several dozen Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an official from the militant group told AFP on Friday.
“The agreement is for a six-week ceasefire and a prisoner exchange,” the official said after weeks of so far fruitless mediation efforts, adding that the group would want this to lead to “a complete (Israeli) withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and a permanent ceasefire”.
During the proposed truce, Gaza militants would release about 42 hostages seized during the October 7 attack that triggered the war in Gaza, the official said, requesting anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.
The official said that between 20 and 50 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails would be released per hostage — down from a previous proposal of a roughly 100-to-one ratio, according to a Hamas source in late February.
Under the new proposal, the initial exchange could include women, children, elderly and ill hostages, the official said.
During the October 7 attack, militants seized about 250 Israeli and foreign hostages, dozens of whom were released during a week-long truce in November. Israel believes about 130 captives remain in Gaza including 32 presumed dead.
The latest proposal appears to be a shift for Hamas, whose armed wing said earlier this month there would be “no compromise” on its demand that Israel withdraw from Gaza before any more hostages are freed.
Now the militants are saying that, during a six-week truce, Israeli forces would need to withdraw from “all cities and populated areas in the Gaza Strip” and allow for the return of displaced Gazans “without restrictions”, the official said.
The Hamas proposal also calls to ramp up the flow of humanitarian aid, the official added.
The terms of an eventual ceasefire would see Israel’s “complete military withdrawal from the Gaza Strip” and a comprehensive hostage-for-prisoner exchange involving the release of all hostages for “an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners”, according to the official.
“Egypt and Qatar, along with the United States, are responsible for following up and ensuring the implementation of the agreement,” the official said.
Israel’s retaliatory military campaign after October 7 has disproportionately killed at least 31,490 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said late Thursday that Hamas “is continuing to hold unrealistic demands” but that an update on truce talks would be submitted to Israel’s war cabinet on Friday.
