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  • Three times Punjab Assembly passed rather ‘interesting’ resolutions

    Three times Punjab Assembly passed rather ‘interesting’ resolutions

    A resolution seeking ban on celebrities hosting Ramzan transmissions has been accepted by the Punjab Assembly.

    The resolution, tabled by a Pakistan Rahe Haq Party lawmaker, states the “unfortunate practice afflicts the spirits of millions of Muslims every year”.

    While the internet is divided over the proposed ban, many believe the Punjab Assembly is only keeping up with its tradition of discussing resolutions that “do not even affect the people”.

    Here’s a list of some other interesting provincial house resolutions that don’t really make much sense.

    SUMMONING GOOGLE CEO:

    A resolution filed in December 2018 called for summoning Google Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sundar Pichai for showing Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s photo under “bhikari” (beggar) search.

    APPOINTING ISHAQ DAR IN ASAD UMAR’S PLACE:

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmakers in April submitted a resolution calling for the reinstatement of Ishaq Dar as minister of finance “on contract”.

    The resolution, reportedly tabled by PML-N MPA Hina Pervez Butt, stated that then Finance Minister Asad Umar was “incompetent to resolve economic issues of the country” and urged the government to accept the “golden chance”.

    It is also mentioned that Dar had recovered the
    value of Pakistani Rupee (PKR) from Rs111 to Rs98 against the United States Dollar (USD) during the tenure of the PML-N.

    ALEEMA KHAN’S ‘SEWING MACHINES’ FOR WOMEN:

    Another resolution submitted in January this year called on the government to “benefit from Aleema Khan’s advice” and provide women across the country with sewing machines.

    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s sister Aleema, who is named as the owner of properties in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), had claimed that she bought properties from the money she earned through sewing machines.

    The resolution was tabled by PML-N lawmaker Azma Bokhari.

  • Meesha Shafi wants judge in the Ali Zafar defamation case to be changed

    Meesha Shafi wants judge in the Ali Zafar defamation case to be changed

    In the latest turn of events, Meesha Shafi on Saturday filed an application of no confidence in the judge who is hearing the defamation case filed by Ali Zafar. Additional session judge Shakeel Ahmed is hearing the defamation case for the past six months.

    Meesha in her petition said that she has no confidence in the judge hearing the defamation case against her and has claimed that the judge is biased, adding that he reprimanded her lawyers for no reason. She requested the case to be transferred to another court.

    Her petition read, “Judge Ahmad has shown a clear and obvious bias in favour of the plaintiff which is apparent from the mode and manner in which he has so far conducted the proceedings.”

    Meesha’s lawyers said that they felt the bias from the first day but their intuition was confirmed by the judge’s conduct during the cross examination of the first witness of the plaintiff.

    The sessions judge will now hear Meesha’s plea seeking a new judge.

    Meanwhile, Meesha’s lawyers have also filed a separate petition in the Supreme Court appealing that the court was “not giving a right to a fair trial to Meesha.” The hearing for the case has been scheduled for May 9. Meesha’s lawyer, Nighat Dad said that the trial court had not permitted delaying the cross-examination of witnesses and that sufficient time was needed to cross-examine the witnesses.

  • ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ faces another twist

    ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ faces another twist

    Ever since the teaser for The Legend of Maula Jatt was dropped, the film has had to face some issue or another. The film, which was initially scheduled to be released on Eid-ul-Fitr this year, has now been postponed and a new release date has not yet been announced.

    The film was mired in controversy when Sarwar Bhatti came forward and claimed that Maula Jatt was his property. He then filed an application for a stay order to prevent the director from using the character, name and dialogues and asked for the film to be banned from releasing. However, the Lahore High Court, after listening to the hearing, forwarded the case to the Censorboard and asked them to determine whether copyright issues exist or not.

    In the latest turn of events, it has emerged that the Punjabi classic was reportedly produced by six partners that made up the Bahu Films Corporation, of which Chaudhry Jamil and Sarwar Bhatti were the main investors. This means that Sarwar Bhatti does not solely own the copyrights to the film. Chaudhry Jamil’s son has come forward with the claim and accused Sarwar Bhatti of misrepresenting facts and concealing important information.

    Meanwhile, Sarwar Bhatti has rubbished the claims saying that he separated his business from Chaudhry Jameel in 1984, ten years before he was murdered. He also accused the film’s director, Bilal Lashari, and producer Ammara Hikmat of using “cheap tricks to corner him.”

  • Gender Roles in Pakistan’s Media Industry

    Gender Roles in Pakistan’s Media Industry

  • Interpol arrests Qandeel Baloch’s brother in Saudi Arabia

    Interpol arrests Qandeel Baloch’s brother in Saudi Arabia

    Qandeel Baloch, who was brutally murdered by her brother and cousins in July 2016, may finally get the justice she deserves.

    According to lawyer and human rights activist, Nighat Dad, Qandeel’s elder brother Arif, who was nominated in the FIR under Section 109 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) for abetting and encouraging his brother to murder Qandeel has been arrested by the Interpol on Thursday night.

    Arif has been living in Saudi Arabia for the last three years, avoiding arrest.

    Qandeel’s other brother, the main accused, Waseem is under arrest and his bail has been cancelled by the High Court twice. However, Mufti Qavi, Haq Nawaz (cousin), Abdul Basit (relative) Zafar, (a relative of Haq Nawaz) and Aslam (brother) are all out on bail.

    Parents can’t pardon any of their sons under Section 311 of the PPC, added on the request of the Prosecutor General after the amendment. Under this, the court may punish an offender against whom the right of Qisas has been waived. Under this amendment, relatives of the victim would only be able to pardon the killer if he is sentenced to capital punishment. However, the culprit would still face a mandatory life sentence of twelve-and-a-half years.

    Qandeel was murdered by her family members for bringing “dishonour.”

  • ‘Keto Diet’ in a nutshell

    ‘Keto Diet’ in a nutshell

    Ramzan is almost here and we all begin the holy month with the resolution that we will steer clear of unhealthy food and maintain a balanced diet. The Keto diet has gained momentum in the past year and people are swearing by it. In fact, most restaurants have also introduced keto menus. However, a handful of us are still confused over the specifics of the keto diet and how it works. The Current decided to research on this and here’s what we found.

    What is the ‘keto diet’?

    The keto diet aims to provide the body with energy and calories mostly from protein and fat and less from carbohydrates.

    The ratios depend on the individual’s body mass and activity level, but the average ranges include:

    60–75 % of calories from fat;

    15–30% of calories from protein;

    5–10% of calories from carbohydrates.

    What does the keto diet do?

    Ketogenic diets are very effective for diabetes control, lowering blood sugar levels and reducing weight without feeling hungry.

    How does keto diet work?

    When the body receives very little amount of carbohydrates, it will run out of its preferred fuel source that is glucose and this usually happens about 3 to 4 days after the beginning of the diet. At this point, the body will start to break down protein and fat to get energy. This metabolic process is called ketosis.

    What are the side effects of the keto diet?

    With every change in the diet comes an adaptation period. With a keto diet, the adaption is significant as the body has to switch its fuel source from glucose to fat. When this happens, it is not uncommon to experience a collection of side effects called ‘keto-flu’. However, this usually goes away in about four weeks.

    What can a “cheat day in keto diet” do?

    A ‘cheat day’ in the keto diet is a big no-no because it can undo the benefits of the diet and damage blood vessels. The damage to blood vessels is due to the body’s own metabolic response to spikes in blood sugar levels, which may lead to the death of blood vessel cells.

    DISCLAIMER: It always important to understand your body before following any diet because everyone’s body is different. Exercising regularly is also essential for healthy weight loss.

  • Waqar Younis was a ‘mediocre captain and terrible coach’, writes Afridi

    Waqar Younis was a ‘mediocre captain and terrible coach’, writes Afridi

    Former cricketing stalwart Shahid Afridi has noted that his colleague Waqar Younis was a “mediocre captain and terrible coach” who couldn’t hold the team together.

    “Waqar and I had a history, dating all the way back to his tiff with Wasim [Akram] over the captaincy crown. He was a mediocre captain but a terrible coach, always micromanaging and getting in the way, trying to tell the captain – me – what to do… It was a natural clash and it was bound to happen,” Afridi said in his memoir “Game Changer”, co-written with journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan.

    The former skipper also revealed some other never-shared-before details about his personal and cricketing life.

    AFRIDI’S REAL AGE:

    The former captain revealed that he was 19 years old when he debuted for Pakistan, however, his documented age was 16.

    “I was just nineteen, and not sixteen like they claim. I was born in 1975. So, yes, the authorities stated my age incorrectly.”

    2010 SPOT-FIXING SCANDAL:

    Regarding the 2010 spot-fixing scandal, Afridi revealed he already knew it was going to happen. Despite informing the Manager Yawar Saeed, no action was taken. Team management was either non-serious or worried and this prompted him to give up the captaincy.

    Salman Butt was appointed in his place.

    ABOUT JAVED MIANDAD:

    Boom Boom called Miandad a legend but a “small man”. He said that Miandad hated his batting style. After scoring a test century in India, he was asked to praise Miandad at the presentation ceremony, Afridi claims.

    Moreover, he wasn’t allowed to practice with the team ahead of the match in Chennai as Miandad wanted to field Asif Mujtaba.

    GAUTAM GAMBHIR:

    The book has also made its way to Indian press owing to certain comments regarding cricketers of the neighbouring country.

    Slamming former India opener Gautam Gambhir, Afridi termed him as someone who has no personality and has a lot of attitude.

    “Some rivalries were personal, some professional. First the curious case of Gambhir. Oh, poor Gautam. He and his attitude problem. He has no personality. He who is barely a character in the great scheme of cricket. He who has no great records just a lot of attitude,” Afridi said.

  • Minister says people will buy fuel ‘even for Rs200 per litre’

    Minister says people will buy fuel ‘even for Rs200 per litre’

    Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda has said that people would buy petrol “even if fuel prices soar to Rs200 per litre”.

    Addressing the ground-breaking ceremony of Mohmand Dam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Thursday, the minister said the people of Pakistan have voted Imran Khan to power so that the corrupt are held accountable.

    “The public will buy petrol at Rs200 per litre and will cut their expenses, but they won’t compromise on accountability of the corrupt,” he added.

    This, however, wasn’t the first time that Vawda made a rather uncalculated statement as last month he had stirred controversy with the claim of “two billion jobs within a month”.

    He had said the government would announce one billion jobs within the next two weeks and another billion within April.

  • Ayesha Gulalai offers Bilawal to merge his ‘small party’ with PTI-G

    Ayesha Gulalai offers Bilawal to merge his ‘small party’ with PTI-G

    Disgruntled former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA and PTI-Gulalai (PTI-G) Chairperson Ayesha Gulalai has advised Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari “to merge his small party with PTI-G”.

    “I would suggest you merge your small party [PPP], which is now limited to Sindh, with PTI-G,” she said in a video message making rounds on the internet.

    WATCH VIDEO:

    Gulalai further said her message was a “free and very sincere advice” to Bilawal.

    The PPP leadership is yet to respond to Gulalai’s offer.

  • Medicated vs non-medicated face wash: which one is better?

    Medicated vs non-medicated face wash: which one is better?

    Finding the perfect facewash is never easy. A million questions pop up in our head when we think about buying a facewash. Will it suit my skin type? Medicated or non-medicated? Which brand is the best? In most situations, we end up buying the one that storekeeper recommends us or the one with nicer packaging. And the results can either be a hit or a miss.

    As per our research, the most common question regarding facewashes is whether one should opt for a medicated facewash or a non-medicated one.

    If you have oily/combination and acne prone skin, “Airol-N,” a medicated facewash, is for you. It has been tried and tested. It prevents pimples and helps reduce the appearance of skin breakouts.

    In the beginning, you may feel that your skin feels dry but after a couple of weeks, you will begin to notice the difference.

    However, it is important to consult a dermatologist before you experiment with your skin because something that works for us may not work for you. We are simply sharing our experience. But if your dermatologist also suggests this then HIGH FIVE!

    Price: Rs 540

    On the other hand, non- medicated face washes are only good for cleansing. They remove the dirt from your face but they don’t play any part in reducing your pimples or scars.

    I have tried plenty of non-medicated face washes, who give out high claims. For example, using a particular face wash will give you an instant glow in just one wash. And not just glow but ‘parlour wala‘ instant glow. Matlab HOW??

    Neem face washes claim to reduce pimples but even after using them for a few weeks, I didn’t see any difference in my pimples.

    The only benefit of non-medicated facewashes is that they are cheaper compared to medicated ones.

    But as someone who has struggled with teenage acne and pimples, I believe it is important to invest in your skin. How you take care of your skin now is how it will look a few decades down the road.

    If you have tried any medicated or non-medicated face wash that has worked for your skin type, do share with us.

    DISCLAIMER: This review is not sponsored. The Current has done its own independent research for this review.