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  • Farhan Saeed opts out of ‘Meri Pyari Diana’ starring Urwa Hocane

    Farhan Saeed opts out of ‘Meri Pyari Diana’ starring Urwa Hocane

    Farhan Saeed & Urwa Hocane were signed on to star together in HUM TV’s  Meri Shehzadi Diana. While the nature of this relationship on-screen remained a mystery, fans were overjoyed to hear that the two would star together soon.

    The forthcoming Qasim Ali Mureed directorial was going to feature Farhan Saeed, Imran Abbas, and Urwa Hocane for the first time together.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvbWy3x3Xcw&t=17s

    However now Saeed will no longer be seen opposite his Udaari costar Urwa Hocane in Meri Shehzadi Diana as he has opted out of the serial. Farhan has been replaced with Ali Rehman Khan and the shooting is expected to wrap up by the year-end.

    Urwa Hocane and Ali Rehman Khan Spotted At Jeeto Pakistan- JPL | Reviewit.pk

    According to media reports, even Imran Abbas is double-minded about the project.

  • Wife of Gill’s driver granted bail

    Wife of Gill’s driver granted bail

    A judicial magistrate in Islamabad on Friday granted bail to Gill’s driver Izhar’s wife, Mehreen, who had been arrested under charges of rioting, assaulting a police party and theft during a raid on the house she was staying in.

    Speaking on Geo News’ programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’ on Thursday, PML-N’s Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said the police was wrong to a arrest a woman. “Rana Sanaullah should take notice of the incident and dispose of the issue by arranging a bail for the woman.”

    PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz said that she has spoken to Rana Sanaullah that the woman should be released.

    She tweeted: “She should also be released. I have spoken to Rana Sahab. No one should be abused — not even our abusers.”

    Wife of Shahbaz Gill’s driver arrested, Khan condemns ‘fascist illegal abductions’

    The Islamabad Police on Thursday raided the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Shahbaz Gill’s driver, Izhar, to recover Gill’s mobile phone. A sedition case was filed against Gill.

    During Gill’s interrogation, he revealed that he had given his mobile phone to his driver/assistant, Izhar. His mobile phone has material related to the case against him

    Read More: Shahbaz Gill behind bars: CCTV footage contradicts claims of torture

    A first information report (FIR) has been filed against Izhar. He was with Gill at the time of his arrest and claimed he had been subjected to violence during Gill’s arrest. The FIR said Gill told the police that Izhar still had his mobile.

    What’s in the FIR?

    “The man identified himself as Izharullah while the woman identified herself as his wife, Mehreen,” reports Dawn.

    The FIR said both Izhar and his wife created a lot of fuss after seeing the police party and called five to six more people from inside the house.

    “All of them attacked the police party, put up resistance, began creating a hue and cry, and threatened the police party. As a result, more people gathered at the scene,” says the FIR.

    According to the FIR, while the suspects were putting up resistance, some of the suspects tore the shirt of a constable, Sajjad Shahid. They also tore buttons off his shirt and snatched his mobile phone and wallet, which contained his ATM card, service card, and Rs15,000 cash.

    Audio of Gill’s driver:

    In an audio clip posted on PTI’s official Twitter account, a man who identified himself as Gill’s assistant said: “The police have raided my house, harassed my wife and family members, and taken away our mobile phones.”

    “They are repeatedly asking me to bring Shahbaz Gill’s belongings. I don’t have anything,” he said.

    Fascist illegal abductions in shadows of late night: Imran Khan

    PTI Chairman Imran Khan “strongly” condemned the arrests, describing them as “fascist illegal abductions in shadows of late night”.

    Raid and arrests were legal: Islamabad Police

    Islamabad police said in a statement on Twitter that the raid and arrests were “legal”.

    “Wherever legal action is needed, the police will do their job.”

    Read More: Shahbaz Gill behind bars: Court approves two-day physical remand

    Gill, who is PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s chief of staff, was taken into custody on August 9 from Bani Gala Chowk for inciting the public against state institutions.

  • Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan reunite for Nadeem Baig’s forthcoming biggie

    Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan reunite for Nadeem Baig’s forthcoming biggie

    After being a fan favourite couple, the reel pair of Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan are set to reunite in ARY Digital’s forthcoming drama.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em4MqlrtmsA&t=24s

    The popular ‘O Rangreza’, and Khel Khel Mein duo is all set to share the screen yet again in an upcoming drama serial of ARY Digital. Directed by ace filmmaker Nadeem Baig of London Nahin Jaunga’fame, who also has super hit dramas like ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ and ‘Sinf e Aahan’ to his credit, the project is written by veteran actor and celebrated script writer Mohammed Ahmed.

    Kashaf: Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Reunite in Upcoming Drama Serial - Lens

    The upcoming drama is tentatively titled Kashaf and is being produced under the banner of Six Sigma Plus Productions of Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib. The currently on-air blockbuster show Mere Humsafar and Habs are also from the same production. According to the reports, ‘Kashaf’ will be a unique story that will touch viewers’ hearts in an impactful manner.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WpUQ_QvNjc&t=784s

    The shoot is already underway and an adorable BTS picture was also released on social media.

  • Crown prince of Dubai goes unnoticed while travelling on London tube

    Crown prince of Dubai goes unnoticed while travelling on London tube

    Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum recently went on vacation with his family and friends in London. Sheikh Hamdan is also known as Fazza.

    During his trip, the Crown Prince and his close friend Badr Ateej had a ride on the London tube.

    He shared the pictures on his official Instagram.

    “We’ve got a long way to go and Badr is already bored,” he said in the caption.

    None of the fellow passengers appeared to recognise the prince.

    Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also joined Hamdan on vacation in London. Hamdan on his Instagram shared a picture with his father and his two children.

  • Pakistan receives Letter of Intent from IMF, moving closer to $1.17 billion tranche

    Pakistan receives Letter of Intent from IMF, moving closer to $1.17 billion tranche

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sent Pakistan the Letter of Intent (LoI), bringing the disbursement of the $1.17 tranche for the combined seventh and eighth review closer.

    Pakistan will approve the Lol and return it to the IMF. The Extended Fund Facility will now be revived right after IMF board’s approval.

    The IMF team and the Pakistani government came to a staff-level agreement (SLA) in July for the conclusion of the combined seventh and eighth tranche.

    The international lender estimates that after the Executive Board approves it, around $1,177 million will become accessible, bringing the program’s total payouts to almost $4.2 billion.

    But according to a report from last month, before the multilateral lender provides Pakistan with new funding, it was also looking to determine the level of commitment from other sources.

    The Washington-based lender wants to make sure that Pakistan won’t experience a funding shortfall following the IMF loan.

    For Pakistan, which is desperately seeking dollar inflows in the face of declining foreign exchange reserves, the IMF support is essential in addition to other forms of finance.

  • ‘Fear and panic’: TTP sets up ‘check-post’ in Swat

    ‘Fear and panic’: TTP sets up ‘check-post’ in Swat

    Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has established a check-post on the Balasoor Top, reports The News.

    According to the news outlet, the militants have established a check-post on the Balasoor Top in Matta tehsil, the hometown of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, while also roaming in other areas of the district.

    Local residents of the area have said that the number of Taliban militants was increasing in the mountainous areas of Matta tehsil with each passing day, which had created panic and fear among the inhabitants.

    Meanwhile, during Geo News programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’, it was revealed that at least 200-250 TTP militants are in the area and have stated that they are in Pakistan based on a peace agreement.

  • Hamza Shehbaz files petition to review SC’s verdict declaring Elahi as CM

    Hamza Shehbaz files petition to review SC’s verdict declaring Elahi as CM

    Former Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Hamza Shehbaz has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court (SC) against the apex court’s July 26 verdict, which declared Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi as the Punjab CM.

    Hamza filed the petition through his lawyer Mansoor Awan in which it has been requested that the SC should review the decision of declaring Pervaiz Elahi as the CM of Punjab and the ruling of former Punjab Assembly (PA) Deputy Speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari should be declared constitutional.

    The review petition stated that the court in its order had “failed” to appreciate that when a justice signs a judgement, then to the extent that judgement is not expressly controverted in the separate opinion, that justice remains bound by the judgement he has put a signature to, whereas the order makes the inverse and counter-intuitive inference because other aspects were covered in the separately rendered decision.

    The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader further demanded that a full court be constituted to decide the matters involving the interpretation and application of Article 63-A of the Constitution in this regard.

    Earlier, a three-member bench of the SC declared Mazari’s ruling in the Punjab Chief Minister election “illegal” and ruled that Pervaiz Elahi will be the new CM of the province.

  • ’Great honour, deep-rooted ties’: COAS Bajwa addresses the passing out parade at Sandhurst

    ’Great honour, deep-rooted ties’: COAS Bajwa addresses the passing out parade at Sandhurst

    Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed the hope that relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom would reach “historic heights” in the future. He was addressing the passing-out parade at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, on Friday (August 12). General Bajwa is the first Pakistani dignitary who was invited as the chief guest at the military academy.

    Pakistan’s army chief began his address by saying that it was a “great honour and privilege” for him to be present during today’s ceremony.

    He congratulated the cadets and their families on successfully completing their training at the academy.

    “You are part of the finest militaries in the world that has produced great military leaders.”

    “Two Pakistani cadets will also be graduating with you today and let me say that I am as proud of you as I am of them,” General Bajwa told the graduating officers and congratulated them and their families.

    COAS Bajwa has become the first Pakistani ever to be the representative of the Queen during the sovereign’s parade at the Military Academy Sandhurst.

    “Your alma matter is, without a doubt, one of the finest military institutions in the world which have produced some of the great military leaders that this world has seen,” he said, adding that graduating from Sandhurst is a great honour and pride.

    “My presence here is a testimony of the deep-rooted relationship that exists between Pakistan and the United Kingdom based on mutual respect and shared values which have been carefully nurtured by both the nations over many decades.”

    COAS Bajwa arrives in UK on official visit

    Chief of Army Staff arrived in the United Kingdom (UK) on an official visit on early Thursday, August 11.

    A day before leaving for the UK, COAS Bajwa had a meeting with Commander Iraqi Navy Lieutenant General Ahmed Jasim Maarij Abdullah Al Zayid on Wednesday, August 10.

    ISPR said that matters of mutual interest, regional security issues, and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration were discussed during the meeting.

  • ‘Absolutely no truth,’ PTI denies Imran Khan had a video call with US envoy

    ‘Absolutely no truth,’ PTI denies Imran Khan had a video call with US envoy

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan allegedly contacted United States (US) Ambassador Donald Blome via a video call. The alleged video call took place on August 4 (Thursday) around 1:45 pm to 2:15 pm, reports Muhammad Saleh Zaafir for The News.

    However, Shireen Mazari denied these reports and said this is “part of vilification campaign” planned against Imran Khan.

    During the alleged conversation between the US envoy and PTI chief, Khan expressed reservations about the US policy against his then-government in the Centre, reports Khalid Azim Chaudhry for Samaa News. In response, the ambassador said that he has been in the office for only two months. However, he assured Khan that he would convey the message to the Biden administration.

    The video call allegedly took place after the meeting between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Mahmood Khan and Donald Blome last week in Peshawar. Blome visited the provincial capital to hand over ambulances to the government. Mahmood Khan reportedly arranged a call between his party chief and the US official.

    Absolutely no truth: Shireen Mazari

    Former federal minister and PTI leader Shireen Mazari denied that there has been any contact between Khan and Blome.

    “There is absolutely no truth in Imran Khan having had any conversation on cell/video link with US envoy Blome. It is part of a vilification campaign planned against IK by an Imported govt terrified of IK politically. We expect more such fake claims and evidence will follow,” tweeted Shireen Mazari.

    “We do not comment on what transpires during private diplomatic meetings like the one between Ambassador Blome and the KP chief minister,” said US Embassy spokesman Nick Hersh.

    Khan blamed the US for his ouster and accused the Biden administration for the success of the vote of no-confidence against him.

  • SBP’s foreign exchange reserves dropped to $7.83 billion

    SBP’s foreign exchange reserves dropped to $7.83 billion

    Owing to debt payments, the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves fell to $7.83 billion as of August 5 from $8.385 billion in the last week.

    It is worth noting that this is the lowest level in over three years, according to figures released by the SBP.

    Pakistan’s overall foreign exchange reserves were $27.067 billion as of August 2021 but fell to $13.561 billion as of August 5, 2022.

    The most recent figures on the country’s foreign exchange holdings came when the reserves were quickly running out due to a $6 billion IMF programme that was stalled and the country was experiencing a lack of external funding.

    Due to debt payments and a lack of external finance, the central bank’s foreign reserves decreased by $555 million or 6.6 per cent every week.

    To reach $13.561 billion, Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves decreased by $648 million, or 4.6 per cent, and its commercial banks’ holdings fell by $5.730 billion, or 1.6 per cent.

    The SBP’s reserves are sufficient to cover imports for just over a month, according to The News. The reverse decline was brought on by paying off foreign debt.

    According to the central bank, debt repayments may slow down over the following three weeks of this month.

    On the other hand, the Pakistani rupee continued its upward trend against the US dollar for the ninth day, adding Rs3.38 to trade at Rs215.50 in intraday trade on Friday. The KSE-100 index likewise witnessed an increase of 386 points.