Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, while speaking at the Rehmatul-lil-Alameen conference held in celebrations of 12th Rabiul Awal, said, “When pornography becomes common in a society, the family system breaks down.”
Citing the example of the West, PM Khan talked about growing sexual crimes in the country and said that it has become a “big threat”.
“The family system is slowly breaking down due to sexual crimes in Britain,” he said.
The premier expressed his concern about the youth of the country and how bringing them towards the path of righteousness is challenging.
He said that parents are unable to take away mobile phones from children and cannot block their social media.
“Although there is no compulsion in religion, we can show them the right way. We can, at least, train our children and talk to them about the bad effects of [Western] culture,” he said.
PM Imran Khan promised the nation to establish an exemplary rule of law in the country and said that everyone, irrespective of their status in society, will be equal before the law.
“We will have to make the powerful abide by the laws of this country, otherwise, the system will never be corrected,” said PM.
“We cannot win this war unless the rule of law prevails in the country,” he said.
“You can’t destroy a nation’s principles through bombing,” the premier said, adding that a nation is not poor without resources but it becomes poor without law and justice.
According to the quarterly survey by Pulse Consultants, almost six out of 10 people have no confidence in Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s claim of coming out of the economic crisis, reports The News.
The survey is based on 1,809 respondents’ opinions who were interviewed from October 04, 2021 to October 10, 2021. It covered 60+ cities from all provinces of Pakistan.
According to the survey, the number of people losing faith in PM’s economic policies is around 57 per cent coupled with a drop in those who were confident that the prime minister will be able to turn the tide.
In July, 17 per cent respondents expressed confidence in PM’s policies, which in the current survey has dropped to seven percent. Regarding questions about the direction of the economic policies, 56 per cent respondents in July found them to be in the wrong direction, but three months later it has risen by 19 per cent to 77 per cent. On the contrary, those perceiving them to be on the right track have dropped to 24 per cent from 43 per cent in July.
Anxiety about the wrong direction is high is in the main political battleground provinces Punjab (79 percent) and Sindh (73 percent), as per the survey.
Since November 19, 2018 more than 95 per cent believe that inflation has increased after every three months.
Furthermore, the survey states that 68 per cent of people do not have savings and most of them have reduced their expenditures to make ends meet.
When the respondents were asked about the country’s major concern, 77 per cent complained about inflation whereas 35 per cent found corruption, 25 per cent unemployment, 11 per cent load shedding, while 10 per cent termed inability to meet expenses as their biggest problem.
The Pulse Consultant also asked the respondents about the performance of PM’s Adviser on Finance and Revenues, Shaukat Tarin, which showed that 53 per cent were dissatisfied with him.
The survey was conducted through CATI (Computer assisted telephonic interviews), a state-of-the-art technology where all calls are recorded.
The country is Heading Towards Wrong Economical Direction
Three amongst four Pakistanis believe that country is heading towards a wrong economic direction
In July 2021 there were 56% have that opinion but in October 2021 with an increase of 19%, 75% have that opinion
Anxiety about the wrong direction is high in Punjab (79%) & Sindh (73%) – the main political battleground followed by KP – PTI’s hometown (67%)
PM Claim About Restoration of Country Economic Outlook
In July 2021, 6 out of 10 respondents (62%) had overall belief on PM IK’s claim that “country is out of economic crisis”
Now in October 2021, wave condition is vice versa – almost 6 out of 10 (57%) have opposite opinion and have no belief in PM IK’s narrative (In July 38% had no believe now by the increase of 19% -57% have no belief)
Satisfaction with Shaukat Tarin
Dissatisfaction increased 15% (from 38% to 53%)
Satisfaction decreased 22% (from 35% to just 13%)
Inflation Trend
Almost every Pakistani hit by inflation and 98% are reporting that ‘Inflation increased in past three months’
Price Hike – Major Cause of Dissatisfaction
Like previous wave, in July Y2021 ‘Inflation’ is once again ranked as the gravest issue by (with the increase of 5%) 77% of the respondents.
If we read it with the answer “Expenses Not Meet” (اخراجات پورے نہیں ہوتے),of 10% – then it will reach to 87% – Ever highest in past three years
This is followed by & ‘Corruption’ (35%) & ‘Unemployment’ (25%), in this wave ‘Corruption’ – overtake the ‘Unemployment’
Expenses
We asked the same questions about “Monthly Expenses Management” back in July 2020, in July 2020, 41% had the opinion that – their monthly expenses are according to their income – but with the decline of 9% , now 32% have the same opinion
Jul-20 Oct-21Monthly Expenses Meet 41% 32%
Monthly Expenses Not Meet 59% 68%
Punjab & KPK – where #PTI is holding the provincial Govt. unrest increase significantly – specially in KP
If we compare the results of July 2020 & October 2021 (after 13 months) – Upper Socio Economic Class is also complaining that their monthly expenses are not meeting
Those who claimed that – their monthly income meet expenses – 31% amongst them claimed that they save any money
On the other hand – those who complained that their household expenses are not meet – 37% amongst them reduced their expenses, 30% borrow money and 30% do some extra job/work other than regular
Pakistan Navy has once again thwarted an attempt by an Indian submarine to enter into Pakistani waters.
The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the incident took place on October 16, adding that the Indian naval submarine has been prematurely detected and tracked by the PN Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
“During the prevailing security milieu, a strict monitoring watch has been kept by Pakistan Navy to safeguard maritime frontiers of Pakistan,” says the ISPR statement.
The ISPR pointed out that this is the third incident of its kind wherein an Indian submarine has been “prematurely detected and tracked by PN Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft”.
“The recent incident reflects the deplorable Indian machinations vis-à-vis the commitment and resolve of the Pakistan Navy to defend maritime frontiers of the motherland,” said the ISPR.
'Pakistan Navy with its unremitting vigilance and professional competence has once again detected and blocked the Indian submarine on 16 Oct 21 from entering into Pakistani waters.' – ISPR pic.twitter.com/bA5HYiL5rN
Hiba Bukhari despite being a private person opened up about her relationship status in a recent Instagram ‘Question and Answer’ session with her fans. The Haara Dil star promised fans to reveal the identity of her fiancé soon.
Although she dropped hints that he is a known figure and is approximately 6 feet tall.
Later on, the Fitoor star received multiple questions regarding her fiance and she replied to most of the questions. According to her, fans already know about her fiance but she will disclose it before getting married.
Netizens are speculating that the Deewangi diva might be engaged to her friend and co-star Arez Ahmed.
Pakistan’s pop singer Ali Azmat recently appeared on Ahmad Pansota’s show and talked about Pakistani Music and Arts. He also talked about the veteran singer Noor Jehan, a musical legend who is celebrated transnationally.
While Talking about the music industry of Pakistan’s transition over the years, the Jazba Junoon singer mentioned: “In my childhood, Noor Jehan used to sing on a show draped in Saari with big earrings and extra makeup on. We used to hate that woman.”
https://youtu.be/JTsl7IbOLFU
Passing ageist comments, he said: “Looked like a meatball, she was an old age woman at that time and we used to think that it’s not necessary for us to watch it.”
“This was the time when we accepted the other culture and it became a norm later on,” he added.
While mentioning the American society, he said that they are also not very fond of the sensationalism and forbid their children to do drugs and adopt it.
He also said that he is entitled to reject that. “I’m not a person that if Madonna is appearing on screen and I will stick my tongue out,” said Azmat while sticking his tongue out, adding, “Yes it happened but after few minutes someone said to close it, otherwise a fly will enter in your mouth.”
Meanwhile, the said remarks were strongly opposed by Ahmad Pansota.
According to sources, a meeting was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan to review the rising inflation and the overall economic situation in the country. The impact of the rising prices of petroleum products was also discussed in the meeting.
During the meeting, PM Khan issued orders to the federal ministers to take steps for the implementation of Price Control Committees.
The premier also directed the ministers to keep an eye on the artificial price hike in their constituencies and to take strict measures against hoarders
Addressing a news conference on Monday, Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said the government had decided to reduce GST rate and customs duty by half to 8.5 per cent and would abolish 2 per cent additional customs duty to cut cooking oil prices by Rs45 per kilo.
Actor Ayeza Khan is currently basking in the glory of her successful serial, Laapata. An interview of the Meray Paas Tum Ho diva is resurfacing on the web in which she is spilling the beans on her favourite male co-stars.
When the host asks her about her favourite co-star, the Chupke Chupke star stated that when she started off in the industry, she was very fond of Fahad Mustafa whom she collaborated with in ARY’s Pul Sirat.
She added that currently Imran Abbas is her best co-star to work with and tops the list of her favourite colleagues, “Imran ke saath bohat maza aata hai, pura saal me uske saath kaam kar sakti hoon. Koi bhi project dedo mujhe Imran ke saath.”
The Koi Chaand Rakh duo has worked together in four successful dramas so far and recently hinted at reuniting for another drama serial.
On being asked about working with Hamza Ali Abbasi by the host, the Laapata diva mentioned that, “Haan maine Hamza ke saath bhi kaam kia magar Hamza ke saath kaam karna bohat mushkil hai, wo bohat hansta hai, to uske saath jitne bhi serious scenes thay jinme gussa aana tha or wo saaray emotions to wo hansta rehta tha.”
“Yes I have worked with Hamza but its really difficult to work with him, he laughs a lot, so whenever there is a serious scene with him which requires certain emotions, he keeps on laughing.”
She added, “I once asked him kya kar rahay ho? Tum nahi dogay mujhe acting cues, tum bilkul na dena mujhe, Nadeem Bhai (director) dengien cues. So Nadeem Baig used to give me my acting cues and hence I started referring to him as Pyarey Nadeem and that’s how I did the entire serial.
Hamza and Ayeza later on reunited for a television commercial.
In the recent years, Ayeza’s on-screen chemistry has been appreciated with Humayun Saeed and Osman Khalid Butt.
A matric student from Swat has invented “smart shoes” for visually impaired people that warn them with a sound or vibration about any obstacle on their path within a radius of 120 centimeters.
The 17-year-old told Arab Newshe had an interest in repairing and fixing damaged battery-operated toys and this is how he entered the world of innovation.
“Visually impaired people will no longer need walking sticks or guides after smart shoes acquire popularity,” Wasiullah said.
“The shoes are fixed with ultrasonic sensor and Arduino board to keep blind people safe while they are walking. Such individuals can get prior notification of any looming hindrance.”
Physics teacher Muhammad Farooq said Wasiullah was his most bright student and that he had planned to design a new type of wheelchair to help visually impaired people navigate their surroundings, but he could not afford its financial constraints.
Financial problems did not hold him back and he came up with “vibrating shoes” instead.
“I still believe he has the potential to emerge as a leading scientist if he gets proper coaching and opportunity,” Farooq said.
“Smart shoes for visually impaired people are available in foreign countries,” Farooq said. “But their prices are beyond the reach for many in Pakistan. The government should own the project because the shoes Wasiullah has made are comparatively cheaper and more affordable.”
Mian Sayed, a social activist from Swat, has seen Wasiullah’s smart shoes and is positive that they could even become an export product.
Wasiullah said the price of a pair of his smart shoes can be fixed at Rs4,500 ($26), but he would not be able to manage production himself as he also needs to finance his studies himself.
An opportunity may come from the local government.
Sajid Shah, head of the provincial directorate general of science, told Arab News the shoes will soon be evaluated by experts.
“After evaluation by our scientists,” he said, “our department will promote the project of smart shoes invented by Wasiullah for commercial purposes.”
Actor and vlogger Zoya Nasir celebrated her birthday with close friends including singer-actor Farhan Saeed. The Zebaish star took to her Instagram to share glimpses from her intimate yet fancy event.
The actor thanked all those who made her birthday special adding, “After three days it’s finally (hopefully) a wrap.”
A private channel New Vision TV, the broadcaster of ARY UK, has issued an apology on air to the former finance minister Ishaq Dar, who is currently residing in London.
In an apology aired by ARY UK, the channel said, “We unconditionally apologise to Ishaq Dar for the significant distress, upset and embarrassment which these broadcasts have caused him.”
“Dar never managed the Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU), never impeded its work, nor did he do anything to protect anybody in any case including the alleged Chaudhry Sugar Mills case”.
According to Dawn, the defamatory remarks were made in two news shows which were aired in 2019. A transcript of the Special Minister Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Shahzad Akbar’s claims on the show that Dar did not allow the FMU to function. It was also alleged that Dar had taken these steps to protect individuals involved in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills money laundering case.
Sources told Dawn that Dar issued proceedings against the channel in July 2020 and later served a claim in the UK High Court. In 2021, ARY UK made an offer for amends — a procedure in which a defendant in an action for defamation may make a written offer to publish an apology and pay damages. Acceptance of such an offer terminates defamation proceedings and parties settle the matter between themselves.
Dar along with a restriction and an apology had claimed damages for libel of around 200,000 pounds.
In a statement shared with Dawn, the former minister said, “I have never been involved in corruption or any unlawful activity and never used any influence against any institution. The allegations made by the pro-government media house and Shahzad Akbar were aimed at damaging my reputation but Allah SWT has been most kind and the TV channel has accepted in the UK judicial process that the allegations were fabricated, false and untrue. The TV channel has accepted that I was maligned and nothing wrong has been done by me.”
