The meteorological department has predicted rain in different cities today.
Rain may occur in some parts of Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Gujarat, Faisalabad, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today, as per the weather department.
Battered with heat, Karachi is expected to receive rain this evening. Drizzling is expected in other areas of Sindh, such as Umarkot, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Mithi, Sanghar, Thatta, Badin, and Sjawal are also likely.
The Meteorological Department reported that the highest rainfall was recorded yesterday (Sunday)at Old Airport, around 20 mm, while 11 mm was recorded at Sarjani Town and 9.4 mm at Jinnah Terminal. Ten mm of rain was recorded on University Road, 7 mm on Shaara Faisal, 6.5 mm on Hassan Square, 2.5 mm on PAF Base Masrur, and 0.8 mm on North Karachi.
Rain is also likely to descend in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir today.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has predicted the fourth spell of monsoon to start in Punjab from today, while south Punjab is likely to experience cloudy skies from tomorrow.
Faisalabad’s Chak Jhumra police on Monday arrested a so-called faith healer who allegedly raped the 16-year-old daughter of his disciple. The girl was reportedly working at his residence.
A city police spokesperson said a police team arrested the suspect in a raid on a place in Faisalabad where he was hiding.
Police say that the girl, the daughter of a follower of the suspect, was left at his house to work as a house-help.
The victim told the police that the suspect had been raping her for the last four months.
Her medical examination also revealed that she was pregnant.
Dawn reports that Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) chairperson Hina Pervez Butt visited the survivor on behalf of the chief minister.
Flour mills in different cities have stopped grinding wheat and supplying flour across the country today, leading to fears of a shortage.
1500 mill owners have gone on strike along with flour dealers, the Flour Mills Association has said.
Chairman Flour Mills Association Asim Raza said, “We will not collect withholding tax. The price of a bag of flour will rise by Rs 200 after imposing withholding tax.”
Today, 73 flour mills in Gujranwala district are completely closed, and more than 60 flour mills in Multan are also shut down. Meanwhile, all 100 flour mills are closed in the four districts of the division.
A spokesperson of the Flour Mills Association stated that after the closure of flour mills in Faisalabad, the supply of 200,000 bags of flour per day has stopped. In contrast, all ten flour mills in Kamalia city and four in Khushab district are closed.
A strike is also taking place in Peshawar on the appeal of the Flour Mills Association, while in Quetta, a strike is being carried out on the call of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association.
Chairman Flour Mills Association (South Zone) Aamir Abdullah told Geo News that flour mills in Sindh have also stopped the supply of flour. “Tax collection is the job of FBR; we should not be made tax agents. Until our demands are approved, the supply of wheat products will remain closed.”
A few days ago, flour mill owners announced a strike while holding a press conference and said that they had tried to negotiate. They stressed that they have conveyed demands to the government that tax collection is not their job.
At least two people have died, and seven others suffered burns after a house in the Shareef Pura neighbourhood of Faisalabad caught fire when a laptop battery exploded on Wednesday.
The house caught fire while the laptop was charging, reported Geo News.
Rescue teams put out the fire and shifted at least nine members of the family, including five children and two women, to the nearby Allied Hospital.
Meanwhile, hospital sources told Geo News that two siblings, a brother and sister, could not survive their injuries, while seven others are receiving treatment.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed regret over the death of the children, extending condolences to the bereaved family.
According to the provincial government’s statement, she has ordered the provision of the best treatment for those injured in the fire.
Last week, a terrifying blaze at the Sahiwal Teaching Hospital took the lives of at least 11 infants.
Famous actor Khushhal Khan, known for his roles in movies like ‘Midsummer Chaos’ and ‘Poppay Di Wedding,’ recently shared some exciting news on Instagram. He posted the first poster of his upcoming movie called ‘Crossroads,’ where he stars alongside Mamya Shajaffar.
Directed by Fahad Noor and written by Eric Berg, ‘Crossroads’ is expected to bring something fresh to Pakistan’s film industry. Khan teased fans with bits about the story in his Instagram caption, saying, “Love has no limits, and neither does our tale.”
He added, “Brace yourself for a groundbreaking cinematic experience as we proudly unveil Pakistan’s first vertically shot film series. Immerse yourself in the whirlwind of emotions as Burak and Haya navigate the unpredictable twists and turns of love. With dialogues available in over 20 languages, this is a tale that transcends borders and proves some emotions never die. Stay tuned for a journey like never before.”
Khushhal himself has views on relationships that are just as romantic as the characters he plays. While appearing on a ‘Mazqrat’ show hosted by Imran Ashraf, the young actor shared interesting insights about love, marriage, and his current relationship status.
When asked about one-sided love, Khushhal took a very romantic stance. “It’s a beautiful thing,” he declared. Because you have all the power in that,” he explained. “You create your perception about how that person is. It’s in your mind as a beautiful image. It’s not dependent on the response from the other end. You’re at peace in your mind.”
Intrigued by his perspective on one-sided love, the interviewer asked if Khushhal had ever experienced it himself, either falling for someone or having someone fall for him. His answer surprised some: “No,” he admitted, “I am just in love with my work.” It seems his dedication to his craft currently takes the place of romantic relationships.
‘Gentleman’ is the latest hit drama starring Humayun Saeed, marking his return to television after four years. In the show, he plays Iqbal Munna, a local from Korangi with an unexpected innocence. Fans can’t help but compare his character to the beloved Munna Bhai from the 2003 Bollywood film ‘Munna Bhai MBBS,’ portrayed by Sanjay Dutt.
In a recent chat with his co-star Yumna Zaidi, Humayun revealed that his role was like Munna Bhai. He said Khalilur Rehman wrote it that way. Yumna added some mystery, saying, “Maybe,” suggesting surprises in the story.
The actor also talked about the idea that Ahmad Ali Butt’s character, Dilbar, Munna’s faithful buddy, is like Circuit from Munna Bhai MBBS. He hinted, “Wait for the fifth episode; you’ll get the answer then. You gotta watch it.”
Yumna assured fans that things would get clearer as the story goes on. She said, “I think it’ll make more sense after the next episode. And as the show goes on, I believe people will stop comparing and noticing these similarities. We’ve already moved past it ourselves.”
Facing criticism for its portrayal of “gundagardi” in Korangi, Humayun defended the show, saying, “There aren’t real gangsters like we’ve shown in Korangi. It’s all make-believe. We tried to make it as real as possible in this fantasy world. We even thought about setting it in a made-up place, not Korangi. But we went with Korangi, and even then, it’s harmless.”
Businessmen from Faisalabad have sent a notice of 10 billion rupees to Dr. Affan Qaiser against his statement about injecting watermelons.
A request has also been made by Faisalabad engine traders to register a case against Dr. Affan in Ghulam Muhammad police station.
According to the petition, Dr. Affan’s statement spread fear and panic and caused billions of rupees loss to businessmen and landlords.
The YouTuber doctor was also sent a legal notice for damages of ten billion rupees.
Background:
In one of his latest videos, he raised the issue of “adulterated watermelons” i.e. injecting watermelons with chemicals in order to give them the red colour that consumers accept as a sign of the fruit being sweet.
A couple days later, Dr. Qaiser released another video, justifying his claims with online articles while also pointing that he never put the blame on farmers.
A video of Qari Abubakar Muawiyah’s lawyer has emerged online where he is claiming that his client was drugged by the police in Shahdra. He alleged that the police then forcefully took his sperm while Qari Muawiyah was unconscious.
The lawyer further added that his detained client is being tricked into another case in Shahdra where it is being said that he molested a child, taking him to a graveyard. However, he asserted that Qari Muawiyah has never been to the place.
A cleric, arrested for allegedly trying to molest child in Faisalabad, is now free because of the intervention of religious cleric, Ibtisam Elahi Zaheer.
Cleric Abubakar Muawiyah was accused of child molestation, when a video of him being lambasted by the police officer for allegedly molesting a child went viral. In the video, Muawiyah is seen offering an explanation that the child was just ‘massaging his feet’.
Mowlana Abubakar Muawiyah from Deoband school of thought and active member of banned outfit Sipah e Sahaba caught red handed while rapping a 12 year boy from his own Madrasa, during the holy month of Ramzan Punjab police will further investigate and present evidence in the court. pic.twitter.com/xNXpU2xv9p
But many are not accepting his explanation. According to social activist Syed Zaighum Kazmi, “Mowlana Abubakar Muawiyah from Deoband school of thought and active member of banned outfit Sipah e Sahaba caught red handed while rapping a 12 year boy from his own Madrasa.”
THE FIR
In the FIR, the child’s father Mudassar, stated that his child went missing after prayer and when he went out to find him, he heard his son’s cries from an adjacent house. As he barged in the cleric Muawiyah was naked, holding a gun and trying to rape Mudassar’s son. According to Mudassar, when Muawiyah saw that people had discovere him, he ran away from the location threatening them with a gun.
INTERVENTION
Upon the intervention of an esteemed scholar Allama Ibtisam Elahi Zaheer, Muawiyah has been forgiven by the father of the child for “Allah ki Raza”.
After Molvi Abdul Aziz from Madrasa Daril uloom Deoband Karachi, now Molvi Abubakar Mauwiya is also being released from custody because things being settled down between rapist and family of the victim and they don’t want to take any legal action. Don’t you think it’s the… pic.twitter.com/Nm1bS35E2p
Anchor Shahzad Iqbal programme on Geo ‘Naya Pakistan’ Allama Zaheer said because the child was not raped, ‘a margin should be given to the alleged convict’. Zaheer said that he has talked to the parent of the child and clarified that this was due to a ‘misunderstanding and things are sorted’.
Journalist Shehzad Iqbal highlighted that this is against the law since the FIR is already registered and the matter should be investigated.
Muawiyah, upon his release, was seen saying that he is grateful to Allah because he is exonerated ‘with respect’.
مجاہد ملت قاری ابوبکر معاویہ آف فیصل آباد رمضان المبارک میں مسجد کے حجرے میں معصوم بچے سے بدفعلی میں گرفتار ہوئے تھے اب علماء کرائم کی کوششوں سے بچے کے والد مدعی مقدمہ پر دباو ڈال صلح کرکے جیل سے رہائی بعد گفتگو فرما رہے ہیں کہ وہ اس معرکہ حق و باطل میں سرخرو ہوکر نکلے ہیں اور… pic.twitter.com/fPzUg1I9qh
Meanwhile, human rights activist Nadia Jamil has requested Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz to take notice. “We must put an end to this. Begging you to take stern notice and make an example of this perverted criminal and allow this young boy and his family to access mental health support to help over come the trauma he has been through,” pleaded Nadia.
Please do something about this @MaryamNSharif@CMShehbaz This is insanity. We must put an end to this. Begging you to take stern notice and make an example of this perverted criminal and allow this young boy and his family to access mental health support to help over come… https://t.co/lwvUZNdPGL
During a recent Ramadan show, Pakistani actress Hina Dilpazeer, famous for playing the beloved character of Mumtaz, also known as Momo, in the popular sitcom ‘Bulbulay,’ revealed something surprising. She said she’s not allowed to play the ditzy Momo anywhere else. This includes not just on TV or in movies, but also at events or award shows. It’s part of her contract.
Momo’s character is an older lady who’s sweet but forgetful. She often forgets names, even of her own family and everyday things around the house. Her mix-ups and funny mistakes are loved by viewers. When she messes up, she says “oof” and puts her hand on her forehead, which has become a famous reaction on the show.
Talking about her situation, Dilpazeer said, “I have it written down that I can’t play this character (Momo) anywhere else. Yes, I did a commercial where I was asked if I could play Momo, and they said yes, but it was only for the commercial.”
Apart from Dilpazeer, the main cast of Bulbulay includes Nabeel, Ayesha Omar, and Mehmood Aslam. The show debuted in 2009 and has become one of Pakistan’s most successful TV series. It holds the record for being the longest-running TV show in the country. Momo’s character has gained a big fanbase over time, becoming one of Pakistan’s most loved and well-known TV characters. Her funny timing and actions have made her popular with viewers of all ages, making Dilpazeer’s role a key part of Bulbulay’s success.
Talking about Momo, she praised the writer Ali Rehman for creating such a great character and her funny chemistry with on-screen son Nabeel. Since they had worked together before, it was a lot of fun. “A lot of times, we had to do multiple takes,” reminisced Dilpazeer, “which would often irritate Khoobsurat (Ayesha Omar) because Nabeel, Mehmood, and I would constantly laugh at each other’s gestures and cues.”
Two women pretending to be customers tricked a shopkeeper in the Samundri area of Faisalabad.
According to details, the women entered the clothes shop on the pretext of shopping, asked the shopkeeper to show them various valuable suits and kept looking for more.
Later, when the shopkeeper found that the suits were missing, he went through the CCTV footage after which he came to know about the women’s trickery who stole the clothes.
The total value of the clothes was more than 40 thousand rupees.
