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  • Pakistani film Gunjal selected for Mumbai’s Indian Cine Film Festival

    Pakistani film Gunjal selected for Mumbai’s Indian Cine Film Festival

    Pakistani cinema continues making waves in global art circles. Shoaib Sultan’s film ‘Gunjal’ has been selected for the 12th Indian Cine Film Festival-24 in Mumbai, India. This script is written by Nirmal Bano, Ali Kazmi, and Shoaib Sultan while the film is directed by Shoaib Sultan.

    Gunjal will be screened in Mumbai on September 15th, another milestone the film and its makers will have achieved. On April 30, Shoaib won the debut director award for Gunjal at the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival in New Delhi, India.

    The film’s cast includes Ahmed Ali Akbar, Resham, Amna Ilyas, Ahmed Ali Butt, and Omair Rana.

    Read more:Director of ‘Gunjal’ wins debut award at India’s Dada Saheb Phalke film festival


    The story revolves around the acquittal of the man accused of murdering teenaged activist Iqbal Masih, as journalist Shahbaz Bhatti identifies glaring loopholes in the verdict, and begins a quest for justice. But each lead he follows contradicts the one before, and the twisted story reveals the ugly truth of child labor in 1990’s Pakistan. The film has an 8.5 rating on IMDB.

  • Can Emaan Fatima fill in Shehnaaz Gill’s shoes?

    Can Emaan Fatima fill in Shehnaaz Gill’s shoes?

    Tamasha Season 3 is currently at its peak, with each contestant giving their all to win. Among them, one participant, Emaan, seems to be emulating Shehnaaz Gill’s style.

    Shehnaaz, a popular contestant from Bigg Boss Season 13, was known for her mischievous antics and won over everyone’s hearts, including Salman Khan’s. Although she wasn’t the season winner, her charm and innocence made her a fan favorite. She was also close to Sidharth Shukla, the eventual winner of that season.

    However, Emaan’s attempts to copy Shehnaaz’s mannerisms seem limited to just her speech, and so far, she hasn’t been able to win over the audience or her fellow contestants. But the season is far from over, and it’s possible that Emaan might still manage to cast her spell on the audience and the show’s host, just like Shehnaaz did. Only time will tell if Emaan can truly replicate Shehnaaz’s magic

  • Punjab govt may refer Imran Khan’s cases to military court if necessary: Law Minister

    Punjab govt may refer Imran Khan’s cases to military court if necessary: Law Minister

    Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that, if necessary, the Punjab government may decide to refer former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s cases to a military court.

    Speaking to journalists at the Presidency, Tarar said, “The prosecution of May 9 cases is being done by the Punjab government and the provincial government will decide to refer the case to a military court.”

    Responding to a journalist’s question regarding the constitutional amendment in parliament, he said that no amendment is under consideration. “Media should avoid speculations and show responsibility.”

    He hinted that the upcoming joint sitting would consider a dozen bills that had been approved by the House of Parliament but not passed by the Senate.

    Commenting on Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa’s retirement, he said, “It is not for me to decide whether the term of chief justice will be extended or not.”

  • Pakistan rejects talks with TTP, says Foreign Office

    Pakistan rejects talks with TTP, says Foreign Office

    Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has said that Pakistan has rejected any suggestion to negotiate with the terrorist organisation Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

    In the FO’s weekly media briefing, Baloch said, “As i said in the past, Pakistan has no plans to engage in any talks with TTP. We believe that such offers are an affront to thousands of victims of TTP, who have been killed in Pakistan.”

    She added, “Pakistan advises Afghan authorities to take action against TTP and other terror groups that continue to threaten Pakistan’s security and who have been involved in the killing of Pakistani nationals in Pakistani territory.”

    She pointed out that Islamabad has strong evidence of Afghanistan soil being used for terrorist activities in Pakistan and expected that the Afghan government will take action against terror groups.

    Regarding India’s participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Pakistan, Baloch remarked, “I can confirm that invitations have been extended to all Heads of Government of SCO member countries, including the prime minister of India.”

  • 400 threats sent to CJP by religious party over Mubarik Sani case verdict, says Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology

    400 threats sent to CJP by religious party over Mubarik Sani case verdict, says Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology

    Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Allama Raghib Hussain Naeemi has revealed that Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa received 400 threatening messages from a religious party over the Mubarak Sani case verdict, The News has reported.

    Naeemi said that there is no concept of lynching in the law, and there are four different punishments for different blasphemy laws.

    He explained that according to section (295-C), death penalty for blasphemy of the Holy Prophet (SAW), life imprisonment for the desecration of the Holy Quran (295-B), three-year imprisonment for violation of the Imtana-e-Qadianiat Ordinance and seven-year imprisonment in case of insulting Sahabah-e-Karaam RA (298-A).

    He added that people needed more time to be ready to listen to another view on religious matters.

    Earlier, the Apex court ‘corrected’ its retrospective verdict mistake by expunging the paragraph that gave permission to the Ahmadiya community to preach their beliefs.

  • Foreign Office responds to arrest of ex-PTI MNA in Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Office responds to arrest of ex-PTI MNA in Saudi Arabia

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has stated that citizens must follow the rules of the country they visit, following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ex-Member of National Assembly (MNA) Faheem Khan in Saudi Arabia.

    When a journalist asked whether Saudi Arabia had released Khan, she responded, “You are a journalist; confirm his arrest or release.”

    Earlier, PTI revealed that Saudi Arabia had arrested their former MNA. PTI Karachi alleged that the Pakistani incumbent government was involved in his arrest.

    Some claims suggest that Khan was filming a video near the Holy Kaaba on May 9, which may have led to his arrest.

    Sindh PTI President Haleem Adil Sheikh said the party is constantly in contact with Khan’s family in efforts to secure his release.

  • Visa-free entry in Pakistan for Bangladeshi citizens? No, not quite

    Visa-free entry in Pakistan for Bangladeshi citizens? No, not quite

    Geo Fact Check has debunked social media posts that claimed that Bangladeshi citizens have been granted visa-free entry to Pakistan after Sheikh Hasina’s government was toppled.

    Geo reported that officials from the Interior Ministry and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting confirmed that Bangladeshi citizens could not enter Pakistan visa-free.

    The Interior Ministry’s Director General of Media, Qadir Yar Tiwana, clarified that Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has announced a new visa policy for many countries.

    The revised policy states that only citizens of Gulf countries will be granted visa-free entry and will require only a passport to arrive at Pakistan.

    Tiwana said, “Bangladeshi citizens will now need to apply for a visa on arrival and will receive an electronic visa within 24 hours.”

  • Pakistan will ‘definitely invite’ Modi to SCO summit, confirms Khawaja Asif

    Pakistan will ‘definitely invite’ Modi to SCO summit, confirms Khawaja Asif

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said on August 27 that Pakistan will invite Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad.

    Commenting on the invitation to the Indian Premier, the Defence Minister said, “Yes, certainly there should be no doubt about it.”

    Asif said that the host country has no right to choose which country’s head of state to invite, and SCO does not allow such moves.

    He said, “Ministry External Affairs (MEA) hasn’t commented on Indian media speculation of Modi refusing to attend the regional summit.”

    The SCO is a strategic partner of the United Nations (UN) on political affairs, peace, and security issues.

    Commenting on Iran’s final notice to Pakistan on the gas pipeline delay project, Asif remarked, “The project should be completed; it suits Pakistan economically.”

    “Iran is our neighbour country, and if we need oil, gas or other mineral resources, then the neighbourly countries are economically beneficial,” he concluded

  • Aamir Khan’s candid confession: Owning up to Laal Singh Chaddha’s failure

    Aamir Khan’s candid confession: Owning up to Laal Singh Chaddha’s failure

    In a recent podcast appearance with Reha Chakraborty, Indian actor Aamir Khan, known for perfectionism, made a surprising admission. He acknowledged that his performance in the movie Laal Singh Chaddha was subpar, which contributed to the film’s failure.

    The anchor was taken aback by his honesty, remarking that no actor or star ever admits to their own performance being the reason for a film’s poor reception.


    Khan responded by saying, “Yes, my performance was not up to the mark, and I have a lot to learn from it. But I’m confident that my next movie will showcase a better performance.”

    Interestingly, Amir Khan also mentioned that Laal Singh Chaddha is one of his favorite films, despite his own performance not meeting expectations. He attributed the film’s failure to the audience’s inability to connect with it.

    On a positive note, Aamir Khan also spoke about his upcoming film, Sitaray, which he claims is an excellent movie that he thoroughly enjoyed working on. His candid confession and willingness to learn from his mistakes have earned him praise from fans and critics alike.

  • ‘They can be dealt with by an SHO,’ Mohsin Naqvi on Baloch militants

    ‘They can be dealt with by an SHO,’ Mohsin Naqvi on Baloch militants

    Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi has claimed that extensive operations are not required to fight against militants and that they can be dealt with by a Station House Officer (SHO).

    Later, however, when a journalist questioned his statement, he clarified that it was “symbolic.

    Responding to the inquiry of militants challenging the state, Naqvi said, “Militants assaulted secretly and conspiringly.”

    He asserted that there is no science required to counter these militants; “they are terrorists, and our civil armed forces, armed forces, and police know how to combat them”.

    “Balochistan incident is unbearable, and our hearts are aggrieved,” he added.

    Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti remarked, “Terrorists find an inch of the road out of four thousand kilometre road and kill innocents.”

    “Militants attack the softest target after finding the weakest place,” he stated.