Fashion designer Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, a.k.a HSY, appeared on the ‘The Knock Knock Show with Mohib Mirza’ where he was asked about marriage.
When asked who he would marry if forced at gun point, the designer said it would be actress Mehwish Hayat, because friendship is the most important element in building a strong relationship.
The ‘Pehli Si Muhabbat’ actor went on to clarify that he was not in a relationship with Mehish, however, the two friends shared a close bond with each other.
They have previously worked together in the telefilm ‘Ijaazat’.
HSY also opened up about his childhood and how growing up in a poor family, he learned fashion designing by skimming through magazines as a kid when he went with his mother to a grocery store where she worked:
“My mother used to work at a grocery store and I use to go through old magazines over there. I would observe how did people design a look and when I went home, I’d take out my old shirts and try to make them like Calvin Klien or Donna Karan.”
HSY also revealed that one of his fashion inspirations was the late Princess of Wales, Lady Diana, who inspired him to become a fashion designer. As an infant, he had spent some time in London where his mother was looking for a job. During this time, the royal wedding was happening.
“I was on her shoulders watching the wedding and I remember the excitement, and how millions of people were screaming for a carriage, I have never forgotten it…I remember when I got home I got my sister’s dolls, took some tissue papers and started making that dress because I was shocked how that one dress shocked so many people.”
After Seema Haider and Sachin Meena’s romance dominated headlines, yet another cross-border love story has unfolded between Indians and Pakistanis. This time, the roles have been reversed. An Indian woman has travelled all way to Pakistan to meet her Facebook friend who is a Pakistani young man.
35-year-old Ms. Anju has arrived in Upper Dir district to spend time with her 29-year-old Facebook friend, Nasrullah. Ms. Anju, hailing from the Kailor area of Uttar Pradesh, holds valid travel documents to visit Nasrullah’s village, Kulsho, reports Dawn.
An Upper Dir district police officer, Mushtaq Khan, confirmed that her visa is legal, allowing her to stay in the region for a month.
Ms. Anju revealed that she and Nasrullah initially connected on Facebook, and their friendship eventually blossomed into a deep love, leading her to make the decision to travel from India to Pakistan.
Both Ms. Anju and Nasrullah informed the police that they are in love with each other and intend to get married.
Ms. Anju is a divorcee and follows the Christian faith. She arrived in Rawalpindi, from where Nasrullah accompanied her to Dir Upper on July 22. On the other hand, Nasrullah, a permanent resident of the village, holds a BSc degree from Government College, Dir.
Authorities have confirmed that Ms. Anju’s travel documents are in order, and she has been permitted to stay with Nasrullah, with instructions for him to take care of her during her visit.
‘John’ actress Romaisa Khan has slammed fans for approaching her to take selfies while she was in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for her mother’s surgeries. The former Tik Tok star revealed that she had been anxious and praying for her mother’s surgery to go well, when the nurses present at the hospital kept begging her to take selfies with them, not recognising how improper it was to approach someone who is worried about their parent’s illness.
“Some people are so insensitive,” lamented the ‘John’ actress on her Threads account. “I know we are public figures but not public properties, so it’s unethical that my mom is in the ICU screaming in pain almost fighting for her life and where I am crying and praying outside and nurses literally making videos and asking for a selfie.”
Khan reminded her followers that it is alright to approach her at a public event or mall for a picture, but not at all okay to crowd her in a hospital, especially when she is taking care of her parent.
“Events or malls most welcome but in such sensitive situations please learn how to act,” she wrote.
Lets all remember that celebrities are human beings like the rest of us. It’s not at all acceptable to invade someone’s personal space, regardless of whether they are famous or not, especially at a time when they are worried about their loved ones.
A study conducted by the University College London (UCL) has highlighted that men also have a high risk of depression during the transformative period of parenthood. The research, which analyzed medical records of 90,000 men who became fathers within the previous year, focused on the mental health of new fathers and its relation to postnatal depression.
Led by Professor Irene Petersen, the study found that men with a history of depression who had previously used antidepressants were 30 times more likely to be prescribed them again in the first year after their child’s birth. It was emphasized that postnatal depression in fathers was not a risk for all men but rather more likely to affect those already prone to depression.
This study brings attention to the mental well-being of new fathers, an area often overshadowed by the focus on mental health during pregnancy and postpartum for women. It suggests that fathers should consider having a mental health check-up in the first year after becoming a parent.
According to Professor Petersen, some of the men in the study continued their existing treatment for depression, while others experienced a relapse of depression without a recent prescription. It’s possible that these individuals were more aware of the symptoms and sought treatment voluntarily. The study focused on the use of antidepressant treatment rather than making a formal diagnosis. The research showed that paternal post-natal depression is not a risk for all men but primarily affects those who are already prone to depression.
“However, having a child might act as a trigger for depression in some men,” he concluded.
Another researcher and PhD candidate involved in the study emphasized the intricacy of the connection between depression and fatherhood. They noted that previous antidepressant treatment played a significant role in determining whether antidepressants were used in the year after becoming a parent. This could be attributed to some men continuing the treatment they were on before becoming fathers, while others might be more susceptible to experiencing depressive feelings again, which may be exacerbated by the challenges of parenthood.
The study also revealed that fathers living in the most deprived areas had an 18 percent higher risk of being prescribed antidepressants compared to fathers in the least deprived areas.
According to media reports, the Petroleum dealers are scheduled to hold a meeting today with Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, in an effort to reach an agreement on increasing profit margins.
In response to their demands, the Petroleum dealers have been engaged in protests and have issued threats of a countrywide shutdown of stations if their requests are not met.
However, following a meeting between officials of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) and the Minister on Friday, the strike has been temporarily postponed, pending a resolution regarding the increment of the dealers’ profit margin.
A spokesperson from the PPDA clarified that no petrol stations will be closed until after the meeting, and any further course of action will be determined based on the outcome of the meeting.
Currently, the profit margin for dealers stands at 2.4 per cent or Rs6 per liter, and they are seeking a revision to 5 per cent, which amounts to nearly double the current margin.
According to Mettis Global, the PPDA Chairman, Abdul Sami Khan, pointed out that the consumer price index has escalated by 38 per cent, while electricity and other utility rates have also spiked, primarily due to the increase in the Kibor rate.
He further highlighted that a decision was made in 1999, stating that dealers would receive a 5 per cent margin on oil products. However, the government fixed the margin at Rs6 per liter, resulting in a mere 2.4 per cent profit for dealers, which has left them dissatisfied.
PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif wants to see his loyalist Ishaq Dar as the interim prime minister, multiple media reports have said. On the other hand, the second largest party in the ruling coalition, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), has as yet not agreed on Dar’s nomination.
According to sources within the PPP, a “man from the Sharif family” is not suitable for the caretaker setup, Dawn has reported.
On Sunday, PML-N initiated efforts to take all stakeholders on board, including the military establishment, and assuage the concerns of the PPP leadership.
Both the major political parties, PML-N and PPP, in the ruling alliance agree that the caretaker prime minister should be a politician. The ruling party will announce a name for caretaker prime minister after consulting all the stakeholders.
On the other hand, PPP Information Secretary and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Faisal Karim Kundi, said no meeting was held between the two parties on Sunday. In a statement to ARY News, the PPP denied agreeing on Ishaq Dar becoming the caretaker prime minister, stating that no such agreement had been reached between the two parties.
On Sunday, Elon Musk announced that Twitter’s distinctive blue bird logo would be replaced with its new logo: an ‘X’. The decision is the latest in a series of controversial changes to the social media platform post Musk’s purchase, such as introducing a limit on how many tweets a user can view.
“X.com now points to twitter.com,” the CEO of Tesla tweeted on Sunday afternoon. “Interim X logo goes live later today.”
He tweeted: “And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds”.
Musk posted an image of a flickering “X”, and later in a Twitter Spaces audio chat replied “Yes” when asked if the Twitter logo will change, adding that “it should have been done a long time ago”.
Many users have found Musk’s recent decisions regarding the platform contentious, to say the least. Some of his decisions were scrapped within days of its announcement, including scrapping the verified account “blue ticks”, while still allowing others to pay for verification. Or his plan to change the “for you” timeline to only show paid-for accounts.
The amount of criticism and backlash the billionaire’s stewardship of Twitter has received would make anyone second guess their decision. But not Musk. His decision to buy the social media platform last October, for an entire $44 billion, was spurred by his vision of creating a “super app”.
When Musk bought Twitter, he changed the company’s official name in April to X Holdings Corp, after his early venture X.com. Musk has a vision to create ‘X, the everything app’, an application that performs social media and payment functions, similar to China’s WeChat.
When he bought Twitter last October, he said the decision was “an accelerant” to creating ‘X’. Musk’s rocket company, Space Exploration Technologies Corp, is commonly known as SpaceX. And in 1999, Musk founded a startup called X.com, an online financial services company now known as PayPal.
there’s probably a bit of brand value in the fact that a significant % of the world’s population knows what a “tweet” is
As a predictable consequence of another one of his many controversial Twitter-related decisions, users are irked. As one user pointed out “there’s probably a bit of brand value in the fact that a significant % of the world’s population knows what a “tweet” is.”
Another one pleaded Musk to “leave Twitter alone”, referring to a poll the CEO himself published in December 2022, asking the public if he should step down as the head of Twitter. 57% of the poll voted ‘Yes’, but it seems Musk has no intention to abide.
In the world of batteries, Osaka stands tall as the largest battery manufacturer in Pakistan, boasting a sprawling manufacturing plant spread over 35 acres of land. This distinction alone speaks volumes about the brand’s dominance in the market. But what sets Osaka apart and positions it as the leading battery brand in Pakistan?
Let’s explore the superiority points that make Osaka shine.
Osaka manufactures batteries for both industrial and residential usage, catering to a wide range of customer needs. Whether it’s powering heavy machinery in factories or providing reliable energy storage for homes, Osaka has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality batteries.
Not only does Osaka excel in the domestic market, but it has also earned the reputation of being Pakistan’s leading battery exporter. With a presence in over 20 countries across South East Asia, the Far East, Middle East, and Africa, Osaka has successfully captured international markets, showcasing its commitment to global excellence.
To ensure the highest quality and reliability, Osaka adheres to international product standards such as the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), Deutsches Institute Fur Normung (DIN), and the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC).
This compliance not only demonstrates Osaka’s dedication to delivering top-notch products but also assures customers of their superior quality and performance. Additionally, Osaka proudly meets the standards set by the Pakistan Standard Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), further solidifying its commitment to excellence within the domestic market.
The accolades garnered by Osaka speak volumes about its commitment to industrial standards and marketing excellence. The brand has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, further cementing its position as an industry leader in Pakistan.
One of Osaka’s significant strengths lies in its extensive dealer network, which is the largest in Pakistan. With nine regional offices and customer care centers spanning the nation, as well as over 600 mega clients and countless sub-dealers, Osaka ensures easy access to its products and efficient customer support services. This expansive network showcases the brand’s dedication to serving customers nationwide, solidifying its position as a market leader.
In addition to their battery manufacturing prowess, Osaka also pioneers cost-effective and sustainable solar energy solutions. Their recently launched #SoorajBabaReturns campaign highlights the transformative impact of their solar batteries on small businesses and communities. Real-life success stories of entrepreneurs, including fruit sellers, salon owners, tailors, and farmers, demonstrate how Osaka’s solar energy solutions have propelled their businesses to new heights of growth and profitability. The campaign also emphasizes how middle-class families have escaped the burden of high electricity bills, embracing luxuries like air conditioners with newfound freedom.
As the battery industry experiences rapid growth driven by increasing demands, Osaka aims to meet this demand head-on. The brand is committed to setting new industry standards, playing a prominent role in the economic growth of Pakistan, and ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for the nation.
With its expansive manufacturing capabilities, adherence to international standards, industry accolades, nationwide dealer network, and commitment to sustainable energy solutions, Osaka continues to power Pakistan’s future as the leading battery brand.
In a nail-biting final at the World Junior Squash Championship, Pakistan’s rising star, Hamza Khan, secured a sensational victory against Egypt’s Mohamed Zakaria in Melbourne on Sunday.
The epic battle witnessed Hamza’s remarkable tenacity as he staged a sensational comeback after losing the first game. The scoreboard read 10-12, 14-12, 11-3, and 11-6 in favor of Hamza, making him the first player from Pakistan to achieve this triumph since Jansher Khan’s victory 37 years ago.
Throughout the tournament, Hamza’s skills shone brightly, conquering formidable opponents to reach the pinnacle of the event. His semi-final clash against French player Melvil Scianimanico left spectators in awe, as Hamza defied the odds to secure a thrilling win.
With this historic triumph, Hamza Khan’s name is now etched in the illustrious history of the World Junior Squash Championship.
In a significant corruption case, helicopter spare parts worth Rs7 billion were illegally cleared from the air freight units (AFUs) through a nexus involving Customs officials and clearing agents.
The Customs Collector Islamabad has responded to the exposure of the nexus by forming a new two-member committee to investigate the illegal clearance of the helicopter spare parts. The committee includes an additional collector headquarters and a deputy controller preventive, who will initiate a thorough investigation into the matter.
Prior to this, a previous probe committee had already exonerated the Customs officials, including a superintendent who had admitted to being on duty at the Royal Shade during the time of the alleged illegal clearance. However, with the emergence of new evidence, a fresh inquiry has become necessary to ensure transparency and accountability.
Separately, a Customs officer named Imran was suspended after a video of him demanding a bribe from a passenger at the Lahore airport went viral. In the video, the officer can be seen soliciting $100 from a Canada-bound passenger who was carrying $9,500, and he threatened to seize all the money if the passenger did not comply. According to Customs law, passengers are not allowed to carry $9,500 in currency abroad to prevent illicit transactions and money laundering.
Following the circulation of the video, the deputy collector customs took swift action by suspending the officer and directing him to report to headquarters, demonstrating the commitment to address misconduct and uphold integrity within the Customs department.
The exposure of the helicopter spare parts corruption case and the subsequent investigation by the newly-formed committee signify a strong stance against corruption and malpractices within the Customs department. As the inquiry progresses, it is expected that appropriate measures will be taken to hold those involved in the illegal clearance of the helicopter spare parts accountable.
The disciplinary actions taken against the Customs officer involved in bribery further emphasise the department’s dedication to ethical conduct in its operations.
