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  • Eid-ul-Azha: This is how you can wish your loved ones

    Eid-ul-Azha: This is how you can wish your loved ones

    We often get confused how to wish our loved ones on Eid, and don’t find the right words. Here are some heartfelt and cool Eid greetings and messages that you can share with your family and friends to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha.

    Eid-ul-Azha Mubarak.

    May the magic of this Eid bring more happiness in your life and may you enjoy it with all your close friends and may it fill your heart with surprises. Eid Mubarak!

    May the plate of your life always be full of juicy kababs and tikas, loaded with delicious sauce. Happy Eid!

    Be a reason someone smiles today. Eid Mubarak.

    Best day of the year has arrived, it’s meat time, let your mouths be filled with juicy kababs today. Eid Mubarak!

    Chaanp, Raan, Kababs, and Barbeque are here to announce Eid-ul-Azha. Adorn your most favourite attire and get ready to eat meat. Eid Mubarak!

    May Allah accept all your sacrifices on the occasion of Bakra Eid and may Allah accept all your prayers. Happy Eid-ul-Azha!

    May the sacrifice and abundance of food this Eid remind us to practice gratitude.

    May Allah sends His blessings of our feast on every family with goodness, compassion, and tolerance.

  • PM Shehbaz Sharif was about to resign on May 27: report

    PM Shehbaz Sharif was about to resign on May 27: report

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif decided to resign from his position on May 27 due to the tough conditions set up by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reports Noor Aftab for The News.

    “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was not ready to fulfill conditions of the IMF that was mounting pressure on the government to increase prices of the petroleum products to an unprecedented level.”

    It has been reported that at the time PM Shehbaz and the former finance minister Ishaq Dar were supporting the proposal to dissolve the National Assembly and hold fresh elections instead of accepting IMF’s demands.

    However, later Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) realised that if PM Shehbaz resigned, it would be a loss for the PML-N. The party then decided that the coalition government would continue to work and they also needed a finance minister to deal with the economic issues.

    Shahid Khaqan says Dar isn’t coming back

    Former PM and PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that Dar is not coming back to Pakistan “in the near future”.

    “I don’t think former finance minister Ishaq Dar will return to Pakistan in near future. All decisions are taken by the party leadership in consultation with the senior party members”, said Shahid Khaqan, adding that Finance Minister Miftah Ismail would continue his work in the future as he has been doing exceptional work to restore Pakistan’s fractured economy.

    The debate about Miftah’s replacement escalated soon after speculations about Dar’s return and him confirming the same to BBC Urdu.

    Now, the development has sparked a debate that whether PML-N leaders are divided into two groups over the selection of a finance minister.

    Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique showed his support to Dar while Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Abbasi are in favour of Miftah Ismail.

    Meanwhile, according to The Express Tribune, Miftah said that though he has support from the federal cabinet and the PML-N, there are a few party members who are criticising and opposing him.

  • Nida Yasir reveals her secret fitness formula, skincare regime

    Nida Yasir reveals her secret fitness formula, skincare regime

    Morning show host Nida Yasir recently revealed her fitness on Good Morning Pakistan. The veteran presenter consumes a special vegetable soup on a regular basis to stay fit and lose weight.

    The Nadaniyaan diva also responded to a netizen on Instagram in which she revealed her latest diet regime.

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    Nida also stated that when asked on Momina’s Mixed Plate that her complexion looked different as in old photos she did not use sunblock and had a lot of sun exposure.

    She also never took care of skin and looks. Now, she has started taking care of herself and she has also taken glutathione injections which have improved her skin.

    has commented in regards to some recent media coverage by various portals, she stated that her statements have been taken out of context.

    The Nadaaniyaan diva commented under actor Muneeb Butt’s post who issued a clarification regarding a viral video.

    The Kathputli star recently opened up about the ‘Formula 1’ parody video made by her husband Yasir Nawaz. Actors Junaid Khan and Hiba Bukhari appeared on the show to promote their forthcoming drama Berukhi, while discussing social media, Junaid asked Nida about her response to the parody video.

    He also asked, ‘Yasir ko apne kuch kaha to nahi?” The Nadaniyaan diva revealed that more members of the family, including her own children were involved in the process and they helped him record the parody video which she wasn’t very happy about.

  • Video: Ahsan Iqbal harassed by PTI supporters in restaurant

    Video: Ahsan Iqbal harassed by PTI supporters in restaurant

    Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal was harassed by a group of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters on Friday when he went to a restaurant.

    Video of the incident took social media by storm where a pro-PTI family could be seen hurling ‘chor chor’ at Iqbal.

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    Taking to Twitter, Iqbal wrote: “Today, a family — who apparently considered themselves elites and supported PTI — clashed with me.”

    “Instead of holding a dialogue with me they started chanting slogans,” he wrote, adding that other people present at the restaurant also started chanting slogans against the PTI.

    Criticising the PTI Chairman Imran Khan for instilling hatred, Iqbal wrote: “Just like their ignorant leader, his supporters are following suit.”

    Responding to the video, PTI senior leader Fawad Chaudhry negated Iqbal’s claims that other people present at the restaurant chanted slogans against the PTI.

    “Sir, in this video, only your disrespect could be seen. Stop lying,” he wrote on Twitter, advising Iqbal to “go in public wearing a burqa”.

    Twitterati reacted to the incident and called out the pro-PTI family’s behaviour.

  • Twitter to sue Elon Musk for backing out from $44 billion deal

    Twitter to sue Elon Musk for backing out from $44 billion deal

    Twitter has decided to sue Elon Musk after he wrote a letter to the company saying that he wants to cancel his $44 billion bid to purchase Twitter.

    In response to the letter by Musk’s lawyer, the chair of Twitter’s board, Bret Taylor, tweeted that the board is “committed to closing the transaction on the price and terms agreed upon” with Musk and “plans to pursue legal action to enforce the merger agreement. We are confident we will prevail in the Delaware Court of Chancery.”

    According to a letter by a lawyer on behalf of billionaire Elon Musk addressed to Twitter’s top legal officer on Friday, Musk notified the company that he wants to cancel his $44 billion bid to purchase Twitter.

    “Mr Musk is terminating the merger agreement because Twitter is in material breach of multiple provisions of that agreement, appears to have made false and misleading representations upon which Mr Musk relied when entering into the Merger Agreement, and is likely to suffer a Company Material Adverse Effect.”

    He also claimed Twitter breached its obligations under the agreement to get Musk’s consent before changing its ordinary course of business, pointing to recent layoffs at the company.

    Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, agreed to buy Twitter in April. Then in June, Twitter’s board of directors agreed on a $44 billion deal with Musk.

  • Two minors allegedly raped in Rawalpindi

    Two minors allegedly raped in Rawalpindi

    Two minor girls were allegedly raped in separate incidents in Rawalpindi areas, Naseerabad and Kallar Syedan. One of them is a seven-year-old girl.

    The seven-year-old girl was playing with her brother on the rooftop of her house when a neighbour took her to his house where he raped her, the survivor’s father told the police.

    According to the Investigating Officer (IO), after the incident, the girl was taken to the hospital where her condition worsened as a result of trauma.

    A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered and the search for the suspect is underway.

    In the second incident, a young girl was allegedly raped by a member of her own family who had come to stay at her house. Following the incident, her mother informed the police and a case was registered.

  • Eid looks inspired by Pakistan’s PML-N, PTI and PPP politicians

    Eid looks inspired by Pakistan’s PML-N, PTI and PPP politicians

    Eid is just around the corner and if you have not decided what to wear this Eid, you can take some inspiration from our politicians. While politicians are often busy with different things, some of them take their style very seriously and make sure to level up their dressing game before stepping out in public. 

    The Current has compiled a list of politicians who we think are great inspirations for your Eid look.

    Maryam Nawaz

    Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s looks at her son Junaid Safdar’s wedding were the talk of the town for an entire week. This one specific look of Maryam from 2020, when she met Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at the All Parties Conference (APC), can be a perfect summer eid look. The shoes she is wearing are complimenting the solid green dress and will be heavy on our pockets, but similar copies of them are easily available in local markets.

    Muhammad Jibran Nasir

    You must be wondering why Jibran made our list of politicians? Well, Jibran is a politician and he contested the 2018 general elections from Karachi as an independent candidate. Jibran is usually seen wearing a simple Shalwar Kurta. However, his eid look from last year is a total inspiration. A black waistcoat paired with a white shalwar kameez, is the safest choice. 

    Sharmila Saheba Faruqui

    PPP’s Sharmila Faruqi always makes sure to put effort into the way she looks and because of her unique sense of style.

    She recently posted a photo of herself from a Ramzan transmission, and her black embroidered dress is giving us all Eid vibes, and it can be a perfect option for your Eid.

    Usman Buzdar

    Our favourite Usman Buzdar, former Chief Minister of Punjab’s look in Sindhi Ajrak is so stylish, it is making us want to advise him to choose modeling as an alternative career option. Pairing an Ajrak with a shalwar kurta of your choice will make you stand out on Eid. Our diloun Kay Wazir-e-Ala is a total style icon!

    Hina Pervaiz Butt

    PML-N’s Hina Pervaiz Butt is also a style icon in Punjab. They say orange is the new black, but we think green is the new orange, and we love this green minimalistic dress Hina is wearing. If you are looking to wear something simple with a touch of glitter, you can consider wearing something similar.

    Zulfi Bukhari

    You can never go wrong with a gray waistcoat over a white shalwar kurta.

    Sherry Rehman

    Sherry is elegantly flawless, and there is no doubt about it. She is often seen carrying a minimalistic look. This sky blue dress of hers, paired with silver ethnic earrings, can be a perfect choice for a summer Eid look.

    Moonis Elahi:

    When in doubt, wear black. If you are still not sure what to wear this Eid, you can take some style inspiration from PMLQ’S Moonis Elahi, and go for a black shalwar kurta.

    Hina Rabbani Khar

    Hina Rabbani Khar, is mostly seen in straight cuts and in plain clothes. Hina pairs her plain dresses almost always with pearl jewellery. As the temperature is going to be really high this Eid, you can go for a minimal look like Hina and can pair your solid colour Eid dress with statement pearl earrings.

    Zartaj Gul

    Pink, in any shade promises to brighten your day, and what better occasion to wear bright clothes other than Eid? PTI’s Zartaj Gul, who gives happy go lucky vibes, is often spotted wearing bright shades.

  • Met predicts more heavy rains during Eid days

    Met predicts more heavy rains during Eid days

    For Eid-ul-Azha on Sunday, July 10, the Met department has predicted a nationwide rainy spell, warning the relevant authorities to be alert during the religious occasion.

    The Met Office advised tourists and travellers to exercise extra precautions during the forecasted period.

    The weekend of July 9–10, Saturday, and Sunday, is when the monsoon system is predicted to strengthen and bring widespread rains. In Pakistan, Eid-ul-Azha will be observed on July 10 with the possibility of rain interfering with the festival’s rituals, which include prayers and animal sacrifice.

    According to the forecast, additional rain-windstorms with thundershowers are predicted for Islamabad, Kashmir, Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Kohat, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, M. B Din, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sahiwal, and Okara, intermittently between July 9 and July 12.

    On July 9 through Sunday, there is also a chance of significant rainfall in the following locations: Kashmir, Murree, Galiyat, Peshawar, Mardan, Kurram, Dir, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Islamabad, Potohar region, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sargodha.

    In Mirpurkhas, Dadu, Karachi, and Hyderabad, it’s expected to rain, wind, and thundershowers with sporadic heavy falls. The following cities will be affected on July 8 and July 9: Thatta, Badin, Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, Loralai, Bolan, Kohlu, Quetta, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Naseerabad, Sibbi, Panjgur, and Turbat.

    From July 9, heavy rains could cause urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Lahore, Gujranwala, and Sialkot.

    During the predicted period, flash floods could occur in the local nullahs of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Kashmir, Bolan, Kalat, Khuzdar, and Lasbella. In Kashmir, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, and Skardu, rainfall may cause landslides.

  • Pakistan Railways employee returns lost bag carrying Rs20,000 cash to passenger

    Pakistan Railways employee returns lost bag carrying Rs20,000 cash to passenger

    A Pakistan Railways employee, Sadaqat Malik, helped a passenger who had lost his suitcase on the track retrieve it. Malik recorded a video of the bag containing Rs20,000 in cash and posted it on social media to track down the owner.

    The owner of the bag got in touch with Sadaqat Malik after the video went viral on social media.

    Malik said that the customer called him after he saw his social media video, and he was pleased to safely return the customer’s cash.

    A Pakistani cab driver recently set an example of honesty in Saudi Arabia by giving back Rs 41,000 to a Hajj pilgrim. The Hajj pilgrim was a Pakistani. The taxi driver took the cash to the Pakistani Hajj Mission in Makkah.

  • Eid-ul-Azha: Last-minute shopping ideas

    Eid-ul-Azha: Last-minute shopping ideas

    Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated a bit differently from Eid-ul-Fitr, and most people don’t focus on shopping on this ‘Barri Eid’ as compared to ‘Choti Eid’. However, it is still nice to get things for yourself or for your loved ones. If you are still confused about where to shop for Eid, you don’t need to worry. We have compiled a list of brands you can check out:

    Beechtree:

    Solids are in fashion these days and Beechtree has some really nice solids in their Eid collection. This can be your last-minute shopping stop if you are looking for a chic look this Eid.

    Check Here.

    J. Junaid Jamshed

    If you are looking for kurtas, then you can visit J. Junaid Jamshed. They have included some different colours this time in their Eid collection. You definitely need to check them out.

    Check Here.

    Ethnic by Outfitters

    If you want to go extra with your look Eid look, then Ethnic by Outfitters is the right stop for you. They have traditional and colourful dresses in their Eid collection. You can check them out here.

    Conatural

    It is also important to keep your skin hydrated this Eid, because humidity can really affect your skin. To keep your skin hydrated, you can try organic Hydrating Mists from Conatural.

    Check out Here.

    Limelight:

    If you are thinking of making a ‘royal statement’ this Eid, then Limelight’s Eid collection is for you.

    Check Here.

    Royal Tag

    They are also offering flat 20 to 30 per cent on their Eid Collection.

    Check out Here.

    LAMA

    LAMA is famous for its clothing but their shoe collection is also great. They have a wide variety of shoes for both men and women.

    Check out Here.

    Happy Shopping!