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  • Sonam Kapoor shares sweet ‘Khoobsurat’ memories with Fawad Khan

    Sonam Kapoor shares sweet ‘Khoobsurat’ memories with Fawad Khan

    Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor often reminisces about the 2014 movie ‘Khoobsurat’, as do we. The actress took a trip down memory lane and shared some fond memories from their time on set with her co-star, Pakistani heart throb Fawad Khan.


    She posted a bunch of pictures, showing scenes from the movie and some behind-the-scenes moments on Facebook. Fans loved this nostalgic post, as it brought back wonderful memories of the film and the special bond between Sonam and Fawad.

    Sonam played Mili in the film, a lively physiotherapist, while Fawad portrayed Vikram, the charming prince. Their performances left a lasting mark on viewers, immersing them in a romantic and enchanting world.


    Fans rushed to the comments section to share their own thoughts. One fan wrote enthusiastically, “Sonam Kapoor, you are lucky that you are with Fawad Khan, the great.” Another fan confessed, “I loved this movie and your pairing with Fawad Khan… both of you rocked.”


    The star of ‘Veere Di Wedding’ has talked before about how Fawad was cast in the role in the 2014 movie. In an interview with Filmfare, Sonam said, “Do you know how much effort it took to make Khoobsurat? No hero wanted to work with me because it was called Khoobsurat. I had to get Fawad Khan from Pakistan. And look what happened. Fawad became a huge star. He had the confidence.”

  • PM vows to uphold 18th Amendment

    PM vows to uphold 18th Amendment

    Agreeing with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s remarks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed to transfer all relevant ministries and departments back to provinces – which are constitutionally under the purview of provinces.

    The Prime Minister stated that the federation will strengthen the provinces by devolving all relevant ministries under the 18th Amendment and national expenditures will be minimized to cut loss.

    During the campaign for the general elections, Bilawal suggested that if his party were elected, then the federation would eliminate 17 federal ministries to save the taxpayers’ Rs.300 billion.

    Similarly, the former foreign minister has suggested that 17 federal ministries should be devolved to provincial authorities.

    The 18th Amendment, passed on April 8, 2010, was a landmark bill that gave provinces autonomy. It devolved multiple federal ministries and powers to provinces. It divested the president of all his executive authority and made him a ceremonial head of the state.

  • Pakistan says no to talks with Taliban

    Pakistan says no to talks with Taliban

    Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has said that Pakistan is not engaged in peace talks with the proscribed group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), emphasising that neither does it plan to hold such talks in future.

    She remarked in a press briefing, “I will reiterate what we have said in the past. Pakistan is not holding any talks with the terrorist organisation, the TTP. We have no plans to hold these talks with TTP.”

    Recently, a video gained traction on social media showing the Afghan deputy interior minister advising Pakistan to resolve issues with TTP through talks because Pakistani military could not win this war. He also underscored that TTP does not enjoy public support at all that is why they should mediate with Pakistani authorities too.

    When asked about the Afghan minister’s comments, Baloch replied, “Islamabad expects the Afghan authorities to take action against these terror groups and their leadership for the crimes they are committing and terrorist attacks for which they are responsible in Pakistan.”

    The strong statement came after a terror attack in Shangla targeted Chinese nationals. CTD’s investigation hints that the attack was planned in Afghanistan.

  • Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman elected as new emir of Jamaat-e-Islami

    Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman elected as new emir of Jamaat-e-Islami

    Prominent politician Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has been elected as the new emir of Jamaat-e-Islami for the next five years on Thursday.

    JI Central Information Secretary Qaisar Sharif said that during the recent intra-party polls, almost 45,000 party members cast their votes to elect a new emir.

    “Naeem received over 80 percent of the votes and became the sixth emir of the party,” he added.

    Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman will remain the party chief till 2029, the party’s information secretary confirmed.

  • Indian government involved in killing of Pakistani nationals

    Indian government involved in killing of Pakistani nationals

    The Indian government has been involved in killing people in Pakistan since its adoption of a recent strategy to eliminate threats to Indian governments on foreign soil.

    A report printed in The Guardian revealed that India’s foreign intelligence agency allegedly began killing ‘hostiles’ as part of its new national security strategy in 2019, after the Pulwama attack in India when it was decided in Indian security circles that they needed a pre-emptive strategy.

    Recently, intelligence officials in Pakistan claimed almost 20 killings have been committed by Indian government on Pakistani soil. Mostly, people related to the Khalistani movement or Kashmir militant groups, have been targeted.

    Indian officials also stated that their new rogue strategy was inspired by the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Turkish soil. “What the Saudis did was very effective. You not only get rid of your enemy but send a chilling message, a warning to the people working against you,” he said.

    The killings in Pakistan are carried out by Indian intelligence sleeper cells in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). For instance, in the case of killing of Shahid Latif, the commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed, there were many failed attempts to kill him but ultimately it was an illiterate 20-year-old Pakistani who carried out the assassination in Pakistan in October, allegedly recruited by RAW in the UAE, where he was working for a minimal salary in an Amazon packing warehouse.

  • Kakar out, Gillani in; PPP takes final decision

    Kakar out, Gillani in; PPP takes final decision

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has nominated former prime minister and party loyalist Yousaf Raza Gillani as its candidate for the slot of Senate Chairman on Thursday.

    Jamil Soomro, political secretary of PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, issued a notification on Thursday, putting to rest all speculation that the party will nominate another former Prime Minister, Anwaar Kakar, for the covered post.

    Following an agreement between the PPP and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on certain positions, like the post of president, Senate chairman, and governorship of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, were given to the PPP. However, the posts of Senate deputy chairman, National Assembly speaker, and governorship of Sindh and Balochistan were provided to PML-N.

    The former prime minister has the support of a total 54 senators, including 24 from the PPP, 19 from PML-N, four from the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), three from the Awami National Party (ANP), three independents, and one from the National Party.

    However, if he gets the support of three MQM-P and five JUI-F senators, this number will become 64, which means Yousaf Raza Gillani will be in a comfortable position to get elected to the seat of Senate Chairman.

    On the other hand, the PTI has the support of 20 senators and one each from the BNP and PML-Q, taking the tally to 22.

  • Doctor refutes allegations of poisoning Bushra Bibi

    Doctor refutes allegations of poisoning Bushra Bibi

    Doctor Asim, Bushra Bibi’s physician, has said that she’s not being poisoned, contrary to her recent allegations.

    Former First Lady Bushra Bibi had earlier alleged that her food was poisoned due to which she was in poor health.
    She is currently incarcerated in a sub-jail at her husband Imran Khan’s Bani Gala residence where she had passed the remarks.

    On Wednesday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership demanded that a full medical checkup of Bibi should be conducted. Even Imran Khan, former Prime Minister, told the court that his wife was being poisoned and that she had marks on her skin and tongue.

    He also requested in court that Dr Asim Yunus of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre should medically examine Bushra Bibi.

    Today, her physician Dr Asim examined her and briefed the media that there were no symptoms of food poisoning at the moment.

    He stated that Bushra Bibi’s health was not 100 per cent fine and detailed tests should be done. “If there was anything two months ago, I did not see it but her health is better now,” Dr Asim declared.

  • Don’t take Imran Abbas’ money and go for Umrah

    Don’t take Imran Abbas’ money and go for Umrah

    Imran Abbas, the beloved Pakistani actor known for his stellar acting, has left fans wondering with a cryptic post on his private Facebook account. Addressing a common issue in the entertainment industry—non-payment by production houses—Imran expressed his frustration indirectly. “Will the Umrah of those be accepted who haven’t cleared payments of others and are posting pictures from Saudi Arabia,” he wrote.

    Read the post:


    In the comments section, he stated his intent to take prompt legal action and reveal the names of the production house and individuals involved. While some fans speculated on the identity of the person hinted at, Imran didn’t name anyone. However, many believed it was directed at a well-known producer currently on an Umrah trip, as indicated by their recent social media posts from Saudi Arabia.


    Read the comments:

    Abdullah Kadwani is currently on an Umrah trip with his family. He posted pictures alongside Haroon Kadwani and his youngest son, along with sharing a heartfelt story from Madina.


    Meanwhile, Imran Abbas’s mysterious post on Facebook has left the public speculating. It’s worth noting that Imran Abbas recently starred in the hit drama serial ‘Ehraam E Junoon’ on Geo TV, which gained millions of views.

  • People ask Sarah Chaudhry whether Fahad Mustafa fasts

    People ask Sarah Chaudhry whether Fahad Mustafa fasts

    Sara Chaudhry, a former actress who left showbiz for Islam, shared that people often ask her if TV host Fahad Mustafa fasts after seeing his Iftar pictures and videos on social media.


    In a recent podcast appearance, Chaudhry discussed her career, leaving showbiz, and people’s perceptions.
    She mentioned, “Before leaving showbiz, I planned to become a singer and started practicing performing on stage in front of thousands.”


    Chaudhry expressed her initial attraction to singing due to the large fanbase and thousands attending concerts but acknowledged that things didn’t go as planned.


    “Although I had already decided to quit showbiz, I used marriage as a reason to leave the industry,” Chaudhry revealed.


    Despite most colleagues being unfazed, a later interview where she termed showbiz as ‘Haram’ surprised many.


    In the podcast, she praised fashion designer Maria B and revealed fans’ requests to bring her closer to religion.


    Regarding Fahad Mustafa’s Iftar posts, Chaudhry confirmed that when people asked if he fasted, “I told them everyone was fasting.”
    Chaudhry emphasized the need for correct Quranic knowledge.

  • Sajal Ali is a fan of Bilal Abbas’ performance in ‘Ishq Murshid’

    Sajal Ali is a fan of Bilal Abbas’ performance in ‘Ishq Murshid’

    Bilal Abbas is one of the most talented actors in the industry and now that fact has been endorsed by none other than Sajal Aly herself.

    Much of his growing popularity is thanks to his outstanding performance in the drama series ‘Ishq Murshid’.
    Both fans and celebrities are joining together to applaud the drama’s special storytelling and the diverse cast, which has contributed its own distinct flavor to the show.

    The drama ‘Ishq Murshid’, a love story, is currently topping the list of favorite dramas among Pakistani viewers.

    Bilal Abbas takes on a dual role, portraying both Shahmeer and Fazal Baksh while Dur-e-Fishan plays the character of Shibra. The audience is loving their on-screen chemistry.

    Bilal posted a picture of the 26th episode of the drama on Instagram and asked fans how they liked today’s episode.
    In the comments, viewers of Ishq Murshid showed love, but Sajal Ali’s reaction stood out the most.

    “Congratulations Bilal! You’ve been recognized for your talent and effort. Congratulations to the whole drama team,” she wrote.
    Bilal Abbas responded to the actor’s comment, saying, “Thank you very much, Sajal.”