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  • 5 celebrities who started their careers with theatre

    5 celebrities who started their careers with theatre

    Not many people might know this but before making it big, popular actors like Hamza Ali Abbasi and Osman Khalid Butt used to take part in theatre plays. Their plays used to be immensely popular and attracted large number of audiences. Here are some of the celebrities who began their careers with theatre.

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28-1uRC0eK0

    Hamza Ali Abbasi was part of several popular plays in Islamabad including Bombay Dreams, Phantom of the Opera and Home is Where Your Clothes Are before hitting it big.

    Sanam Saeed did several popular plays including Chicago, Mamma Mia and Carnage.

    Gohar Rasheed was a sought-after actor in Lahore’s theatres. He has been part of Tom Dick and Harry, Moulin Rogue and Half Plate.

    Osman Khalid Butt was a popular theatre artist in Islamabad and has appeared in Beauty and The Beast, You Only Marry Twice and Flight 420.

    Yasir Hussain has done Aangan Terha, Pawney 14 August and Sawa 14 August.

  • How to go green in Pakistan

    How to go green in Pakistan

    Did you know a single person uses almost 365 plastic bags a year? Multiply that with billions of people worldwide and the number is too high to even register. While countries around the world are taking active measures to reduce plastic waste, Pakistan has still not tackled the problem head on. However, as citizens of this planet, it is our civic duty to take care of our surroundings and play an active role in preserving our mother Earth.

    Sasha Alamgir from the Green Gang Pakistan shares some easy tips on how to eliminate plastic from our lives.

    1. Always carry a reusable cloth bag in your bag so you don’t have to turn to plastic bags.
    2. Carry stainless steel cutlery and bottles/mugs in your bag.
    3. Take your own boxes to the grocers, meat shop.
    4. Store food/water in glass containers/bottles.
    5. Line dustbins with newspapers instead of plastic bags. Cut out any religious and Quranic references.
    6. Recycle items such as egg cartoons, tissue boxes, cans and aluminium foils.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RwYYmDEnuw

  • “Netflix and Chill” Originals

    At the end of the day, all one wants to do is sit in front of their TV or laptop screen and binge-watch. Here are 5 new releases that will keep you happy and chill.

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    After Life

    IMDb: 8.6/10

    An honest, sympathetic and somewhat comic handling of a very real subject matter; dealing with loss and whatever comes in life next.

    Delhi Crime

    IMDb: 8.9/10

    The series which documents the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang rape gives a brutal reality check and is not for the faint-hearted.

    The Umbrella Academy

    IMDb: 8.2/10

    Keeps you hooked but you wish they had better super powers.

    Russian Doll

    IMDb: 8/10

    Not everyone’s cup of tea but if you love it, you love it.

    Working Moms

    IMDb: 6.4/10

    Might not have a high rating but every working mom will definitely relate.

  • PM’s special assistant’s not so special moments

    PM’s special assistant’s not so special moments

  • From Panama to Adiala

    From Panama to Adiala

  • Street dumps

    Street dumps

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxhANiyVL1s

  • 5 Pakistani films to watch on YouTube with your family

    Let’s be real. Mehngayi is hitting us hard and it’s becoming almost impossible to step out of the house for a night out. So, we decided to put together a list of films easily available on YouTube so you can plan the perfect movie night in with your family.

    Punjab Nahi Jaungi – A Punjabi man vows to win over a city girl with his love

    YouTube views: 19M

    IMDb: 7.5/10

    Load Wedding – A man tries to arrange dowry for his sister so he can get married.

    YouTube views: 6.9M

    IMDb: 7.8/10

    Lahore Se Aagay – A foolish lad runs into a free-spirited rockstar on his way to Swat from Lahore

    YouTube views: 10M

    IMDb: 6/10

    Main Hoon Shahid Afridi – Pakistan’s first sports film explores the journey of a young boy who dreams to be the next Shahid Afridi

    YouTube views: 3.1M

    IMDb: 7.6/10

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpzyjLFsTIU
  • 5 essentials for everyone’s bag and where to find them.

    5 essentials for everyone’s bag and where to find them.

    Some things you can’t live without. And it doesn’t matter if you’re a guy or a girl, they should be in your bag, car, backpack.

    5. First Aid Kit:

    Remember when you had that killer headache and you were dying for a panadol?

    Make your own first aid kit with a stash of band-aids, panadol and alcohol pads. A zipper pouch is easy- to-use and compact.

    Available at OLX

    4. Hand Sanitiser:

    You’re out to eat and can’t wash your hands?  Hand sanitiser to the rescue.

    Available at ishopping

    3. Earphones:

    Want to listen to music but don’t want your driver to know what you’re listening to? Need to make a few phone calls but hate having the phone stuck to your ear all the time? DO NOT leave your home without earphones.

    Available at Telemart

    2. Power Bank:

    Is your phone always dying on you? Are your WhatsApp groups draining your battery? Don’t leave your house without a power bank.

    Available at Shophive

    1. Water Bottle:

    Remember: You can survive two weeks without food but only three days without water. 8 glasses a day are essential. Find water bottles that cater to your needs.

    Available at Homeshopping

  • 33 ‘criminals’ in Punjab Assembly

    33 ‘criminals’ in Punjab Assembly

    With the democratic process continuing in the country for the third consecutive tenure, revelations are being made about the national and provincial assemblies’ lawmakers who are currently representing the people of their respective constituencies.

    As per these revelations, as many as 33 Punjab Assembly members of three political parties are facing criminal proceedings in different courts across the country, while the assembly also houses four billionaires. The case in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan assemblies is quite similar as well.

    According to Free & Fair Election Network’s (FAFEN) “Parliament Monitor”, here is all you need to know about your provincial representatives.

    Punjab Assembly:

    Nearly one-third (123) legislators in the Punjab Assembly have declared that they possess assets of a cumulative worth between Rs11 million to Rs50 million, while 18 per cent own assets ranging between one million rupees to Rs10 million. The worth of around 16 per cent legislators’ assets ranges from Rs101 million to Rs500 million while 12 per cent legislators have assets of worth between Rs51 million to 100 million rupees.

    There are four billionaires in the Punjab Assembly with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Sheikh Allauddin being the richest with assets worth more than Rs1 billion. On the other hand, six and three legislators belonging to PML-N and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), respectively, have assets worth less than a million.

    Moreover, as many as 33 (9%) incoming legislators of Punjab have mentioned in their affidavits that they have criminal cases pending against them.

    18 of these lawmakers belong to PTI, 14 to PML-N and one to Pakistan Rah-e-Haq.

    Sindh Assembly:

    As many as 59 legislators have declared that they possess assets of cumulative worth between Rs11 million to Rs50 million. 30 per cent have assets that range from Rs1 million to Rs10 million. The worth of around 15 per cent legislators’ assets ranges from Rs101 million to Rs500 million, while 11 per cent legislators have assets between Rs51 million to 100 million.

    The richest declared legislator in the Sindh Assembly is Pakistan People’s Party (PPP leader) Mukesh Kumar Chawla, who owns assets worth Rs550 million while four legislators – two of PTI, one each of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) – have assets worth less than a million rupees.

    Meanwhile, 20 (12%) legislators have criminal cases pending against them. Half of these lawmakers with pending criminal cases belong to PPP, four to Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), three to PTI and two to MQM-P while one is an independent lawmaker.

    KP Assembly:

    One-third (45) lawmakers have declared that they possess assets of cumulative worth between Rs11 million to Rs50 million while 20 per cent have assets of worth ranging from one to Rs10 million. The worth of around 9 per cent legislators’ assets ranges from Rs101 million to Rs500 million.

    As many as two PTI legislators own declared assets worth more than a billion including the incumbent Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, who is the richest among provincial legislators with assets more than Rs2.5 billion. In addition, four legislators have assets of worth less than a million.

    Out of the total number of incoming legislators, eight (6%) mentioned in their affidavits that they have criminal cases pending against them. Five of these belong to PTI while three to Awami National Party (ANP).

    Balochistan Assembly:

    At least 22 legislators have declared the cumulative worth of their assets between Rs11 million to Rs50 million, while 21 per cent have assets of worth ranging between one to Rs10 million. The worth of around 8 per cent legislators’ assets ranges between Rs101 million to Rs500 million and as many as three Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and two independent legislators own declared assets worth more than Rs100 million.

    Nawabzada Tariq Magsi is the richest legislator of the Balochistan Assembly, with assets more than Rs324 million. Two legislators have assets of worth less than a million rupees.

    As for the criminal cases, 10 (15%) legislators have criminal proceedings pending against them. At least three of these legislators belong to BAP, two to ANP, and one each to PTI and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP). Three alleged criminals are independent legislators.

  • Five ways you can defend PML-N

    Five ways you can defend PML-N

    Generally considered a conservative political party that supports free market capitalism, democratic ideals and is anti-censorship, the Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is among the few major political entities that shaped Pakistan as it is today.

    While the party’s popularity has taken massive blows in recent years owing to the alleged involvement of its leadership, especially former party chief and thrice-elected prime minister Nawaz Sharif, in corrupt practices, here are five reasons you have to love PML-N for, nonetheless.

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    5. Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence Bill:

    The Shehbaz administration passed in the provincial assembly the Protection of Women Against Violence Bill 2015, granting sweeping powers to women, particularly in their marital life.

    While the bill invited strong criticism from religious circles that termed some of the clauses of the new law “repugnant to the basic canons of Islam”, it was finally passed by the Punjab Assembly in February 2016, providing comprehensive protection to women against a range of crimes.

    4. 126 days of patience:

    Among other achievements of the PML-N during its last tenure were the 126 days of patience while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan continued his Azadi march and subsequent sit-in in the federal capital from August 14 to December 17, 2014.

    The patience that the then ruling party resorted to – without launching a rigorous crackdown and later accepting the protesters’ demands – calls for accepting it as a reason to love the PML-N.

    3. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor:

    PML-N supremo Nawaz is credited for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project which has brought $46 billion investment to Pakistan.

    The project is a collection of infrastructure projects that are currently under construction throughout the country, the value of which was worth $62 billion as of 2017.

    Officials predict that CPEC will result in the creation of over 2 million jobs by the year 2030 and will add 2 to 2.5 percent points to the country’s annual economic growth.

    2. Dealing with the energy crisis:

    The PML-N government launched several power plants in Sahiwal, Port Qasim, Jamshoro, Faisalabad, Mianwali and DG Khan besides a solar park in Bahawalpur and wind farms in Sindh to overcome the once “uncontrollable” power shortage.

    Its pre-2013 polls promise to bring about US$20 billion for the energy sector was also fulfilled which positively impacted the lives of the people, at least until 2018.

    1. War on terror:

    The then premier Nawaz launched the Karachi operation in 2013 as part of which hundreds of criminals, gangs and terrorist were held and sentenced.

    Zarbe Azab was also one of the biggest and most successful anti-terrorism operations ever, which was launched by the Nawaz government. The operation launch was followed by the formation of the National Action Plan later in 2015 to crack down on terrorism and supplement the anti-terrorist offensives.

    It was considered as a major coordinated state retaliation following the deadly APS Peshawar attack and received unprecedented levels of support and co-operation across the country’s political spectrum.