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  • Pakistan to review trade ties with India, says FM Dar

    Pakistan to review trade ties with India, says FM Dar

    Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that Pakistan will think about re-establishing trade relations with India, suspended since August 2019, when the Narendra Modi-led government ended the special status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

    “Pakistani businessmen want trade with India to resume,” the foreign minister said while addressing the media at the Pakistan High Commission in London at the end of his visit to the UK and Europe on Saturday.

    In August 2019, the Modi-led government unilaterally changed the special status of the occupied valley, causing Pakistan to downgrade its ties with India.

    In February 2021, despite the strained relationship between the two neighbours, Pakistan and India both agreed to renew the 2003 ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC). Pakistan has connected its choice to improve relations with India to the reinstatement of the special status of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

    Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on becoming of prime minister of Pakistan.

    “Congratulations to [Shehbaz Sharif] on being sworn in as the prime minister of Pakistan,” Modi wrote in a brief message on X, formerly Twitter.

  • PTI denied permission for protest on March 30

    PTI denied permission for protest on March 30

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been denied permission by district authorities to hold a protest on March 30 in Islamabad. The party had reached out to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to get permission for holding a rally on March 30 after the district administration of Islamabad did not respond to the party’s request. However, the capital’s administration on Sunday finally refused to allow PTI to hold a public rally against alleged poll rigging in 2024 general elections, citing security concerns.

    The reply from the administration came after the deadline given to them by the IHC to take a decision on PTI’s request to stage a protest in the capital city.

    PTI’s regional president Aaamir Masood Mughal opined that his party would again approach the courts. “If you can’t provide security even in the capital, then you have no right to stay in the government,” he added.

    PTI also planned to hold a press briefing about the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) package, its consequences on the public and the economy on March 25.

  • PTI decides to march against alleged poll rigging

    PTI decides to march against alleged poll rigging

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to stage a protest against the alleged rigging in the 2024 general elections. The incarcerated founder of the party Imran Khan believes that the mandate was stolen from people and post-poll rigging was rampant.

    According to them, election results were changed in the Form 47s compared to Form 45s to benefit the current ruling party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
    PTI member and the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) also said “The incumbent government at the Centre has been formed after stealing PTI’s 180 seats.”

    Previously, the party had sought permission from the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad to lawfully stage a protest in the capital city but received no reply. After this, they reached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to be allowed to hold a rally. It is believed that they wanted to stage the protest on Pakistan Day but later decided against it and set the date to March 30.

    Imran Khan’s party is also set to hold a press briefing on the impacts of upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) package on the general public on March 25.

  • Court wants Imran Khan, Qureshi presented before judge

    Court wants Imran Khan, Qureshi presented before judge

    A district and sessions court approved a request on Friday to bring Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and party leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi to court. The court directed authorities to make sure that the politicians appear in court on April 20th.

    Judicial Magistrate Mureed Abbas heard the petition for the production of evidence in the Parliament attack case involving Imran Khan and others. During the hearing, Naeem Panjotha, the lawyer representing the former prime minister, presented his arguments.

    The lawyer argued that the Superintendent of Adiala jail does not obey the order of any court. He insisted the court ensure that jail officials adhere to the orders and produce Khan.

    He also said that jail authorities come up with excuses and don’t even arrange for a video link hearing for the PTI founder.

    The judicial magistrate, following Panjotha’s arguments, said Khan is in Adiala jail and the situation is different, and while the option of video link is there, the attendance takes place in the e-court.

  • Drama stirs up as Khan’s presence in  Punjab Assembly takes stage

    Drama stirs up as Khan’s presence in  Punjab Assembly takes stage

    Imran Khan, incarcerated founder of PTI, caused chaos in the Punjab Assembly on Thursday as a portrait of the former prime minister was placed on the opposition leader’s seat, leading to disorder in the house. Members of the treasury walked out after the chair refused to take any action.

    During Thursday’s budget session, which resumed after a two-day break, Deputy Speaker Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar chaired the session. PML-N lawmakers Malik Waheed and Bilal Yameen protested when they saw Mr. Khan’s portrait on opposition leader Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachhar’s seat.

    On a point of order, they demanded the chair remove the portrait of a person “who has been convicted by a court of law and is still behind bars.” They claimed that bringing the picture of a convict into the house was against assembly rules.

    The chair advised the protesters to join the budget session instead of raising objections. However, the two PML-N members kept protesting, interrupting the session. They then left when the deputy speaker didn’t make a decision about the portrait.

  • Azfar and Mani speak out: Reasons behind ending support for Imran Khan

    Azfar and Mani speak out: Reasons behind ending support for Imran Khan

    Comedians and actors Azfar and Mani have talked to The Independent Urdu about why why they were disappointed with former Prime Minister Imran Khan on their popular show, ‘The Azfar Mani Show’.
    “We liked Imran Khan since we were kids, so we talked about why we changed,” Azfar said.
    “I’ve been supporting PTI for 8 to 9 years,” said Mani.

    “We did many interviews with Imran Khan and visited him in Bani Gala. We thought he was great,” said Azfar. “But when he changed, we decided to change too,” he added. “When he became the PM, we were shocked by how quickly he changed. That’s when we decided to make the episode, which was quite long,” explained Azfar.

    The duo said they didn’t criticize PTI but only talked about how Imran Khan had changed. After the episode aired, they received a lot of criticism. When they saw how many people watched the episode, they decided to start the show.
    Mani explained why he stopped supporting Imran Khan in the interview:

    “In 2011, I joined PTI and was very involved at that time, especially when elections were delayed. I began making videos criticizing MQM, especially Altaf Hussain. I faced a lot of online abuse on Facebook, but Mustafa Kamal encouraged me to continue,” Mani shared.

    Mani mentioned that during the 2013 elections, he was very active and vocal, campaigning in Karachi. He recalled a time when the former prime minister lost, and his wife Hira protested against it. “But there came a point when I realised that Imran Khan is not the right fit for Karachi,” recalled the ‘Teri Meri Kahaniyaan’ actor.

  • PPP did not join federal cabinet as government will not last long, says Imran Khan

    PPP did not join federal cabinet as government will not last long, says Imran Khan

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) did not join the federal government because it will not last long.

    The former prime minister spoke to journalists in Adiala jail on Wednesday, stating that the “establishment, caretaker government, and the Election Commission are all one, and everything is based on lies.”

    Terming Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja a “liar,” Khan said the CEC is still occupying the office despite five reports issued by election watchdogs on election irregularities.

    The founder of PTI also claimed that the new government will not last more than five to six months. However, inflation will increase in the country after signing a new deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    Imran Khan, who is currently in Adiala jail, stated that he is mentally ready to stay incarcerated.

    Regarding strain ties with the establishment, he responded to a question, saying: “Attempts are under way to create differences between us and the army.”

  • Indian actor fasts for sixth straight Ramzan

    Indian actor fasts for sixth straight Ramzan

    Indian TV actor Vivian Dsena, who announced his conversion to Islam in 2019, has explained why Ramazan is important to him, narrating that he’s been fasting for the entire month for six years now.

    The actor said, “Ramadan is very special to me because I embraced Islam during this month. This year is my sixth Ramadan, and by God’s grace, I’ve been fasting every year. Fasting for the whole month is important in Islam, it’s one of the five main things we do. I fast for 30 days unless I have a reason like being sick, then I can skip a day.” he explained.

    Dsena added, “At first, I was really worried about fasting, especially since water and coffee are important for me. Even my family and friends wondered how I could go without water or caffeine for 13 or 14 hours. But God has been kind to me, and fasting has been going quite smoothly.”
    The actor spends Ramazan with his family in Bahrain where he enjoys Iftar meals, especially the ones his wife cooks at home. His favorite Middle Eastern desserts are Basbousa and Kunafa.
    Vivian Dsena had confirmed his marriage to Nouran Aly when he announced he accepted Islam. They have a daughter who is one year old.

  • ‘Crack open the heads of the officers who ask for bribe,’ Ali Amin Gandapur

    ‘Crack open the heads of the officers who ask for bribe,’ Ali Amin Gandapur

    In a recent address in Syed Alian village, Dera Ismail Khan, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has stirred controversy with an unconventional and violent proposal on dealing with corruption within bureaucratic ranks.

    Speaking to attendees, Gandapur said, “Crack open the head of the officers who ask for a bribe with a brick and then come to me instead of complaining about the bribe taker.”

    Gandapur told the attendees to “announce that Ali Amin asked me to do so,” after the violent act.

    He further went and said, “Tell the offspring of that officer that you have saved their father from hell.”

    Gandapur’s remarks, delivered in a no-nonsense tone, urged citizens not to lodge complaints about bribery but instead to take direct action against the perpetrators.

    CM KP emphasized that both the bribe-taker and the giver will be going to hell so the people should neither become hellish nor let him be.

  • Amal or Miral? Who is Muneeb Butt closer to?

    Amal or Miral? Who is Muneeb Butt closer to?

    Pakistan’s famous TV actor Muneeb Butt, who has two daughters, talked about which of his off-spring he feels closer to, Amal or Miral.


    Muneeb Butt had a talk with Nida Yasir on ARY Digital’s Ramadan show ‘Shan e Suhoor’, where he talked openly about his life, family, daughters, and career.
    Reacting to a fan comment on a recent picture of the family, from their Malaysia trip, Butt shared, “Although both the daughters are very dear to me, Miral is quite young right now, so she is more attached with her mama at the moment. Amal on the other hand, because she is a grown-up, and is a bit spoilt with all the love she gets from me, so my attachment to her is more.”


    The ‘Sar-e-Rah’ star also disclosed that both he and his wife, Aiman Khan, named their daughters. “Miral means ray of hope and Amal means light,” Butt explained.
    In November 2018, A-list actor Muneeb Butt married co-star Aiman Khan. They welcomed their first daughter, Amal, the next year, followed by their second daughter, Miral, born in August the following year.