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  • Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as Pakistan’s 24th PM

    Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as Pakistan’s 24th PM

    Shehbaz Sharif has taken oath as the 24th prime minister of Pakistan today (Monday) at President’s House in Islamabad.

    President Dr Arif Alvi administered the oath to the newly-elected premier. The oath-taking ceremony began with a holy recitation.

    The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president was elected the 24th prime minister of the country on Sunday, after completed his previous 16-month tenure from April 2022 to August 2023.

    It will be the second time that Shehbaz Sharif will serve the nation as prime minister. The PML-N president got 201 votes against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) opponent Omar Ayub Khan, who got 92 votes in the National Assembly (NA) on Sunday.

    Shehbaz’s victory was expected, as he enjoyed the support of seven other parties apart from the PML-N. The PM-elect is backed by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), Pakistan Muslim League-Zia (PML-Z), Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), and the National Party (NP).

    The sources of Geo News claimed that caretaker prime minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will welcome Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House.

  • PPP agrees on Dar as finance minister

    PPP agrees on Dar as finance minister

    The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has agreed to the appointment of Ishaq Dar as the finance minister, as per The News on Monday. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and PPP are ready to form a coalition government in the centre after the February 8 polls nationwide.

    The development comes in the backdrop of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto’s tirade during election campaign in the run-up to the February 8 polls, wherein he had time and again criticised Dar for mismanaging the economy during the PML-N-led Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government.

    In January, Bilawal Bhutto told Geo News that his party will see  “anyone but Dar” as the country’s finance minister because of the poor economic situation in Pakistan.

    The PML-N leader refrained from responding to his comment and said, “He [Bilawal] is like my child. I don’t want to comment on what he said.” 

    “This is the same Bilawal who on the floor [of the parliament] a few months back used to say that for him I’m Dar uncle,” he added.

  • Trailers for Hum TV’s upcoming Ramzan dramas are out

    Trailers for Hum TV’s upcoming Ramzan dramas are out

    Ramzan is a special time for television lovers in Pakistan. It’s when we get to enjoy a lot of new shows, especially after Iftar. This year, Hum TV is bringing not just one but two exciting dramas for Ramzan: “Dil Pe Dastak” and “Very Filmy.”


    “Dil Pe Dastak,” directed by Ali Masud Saeed and written by Hassan Imam, promises to be a fun-filled watch for the whole family. The teaser for the drama has already been released, giving us a glimpse of what to expect. Produced by Momina Duraid, the drama boasts a talented cast, including Aena Khan, Khaqan Shahnawaz, Taimoori, Parishae Adnan, Arjumand Rahim, Saman Ansari, Behroze Sabzwari, Agha, Uzma Beg, and Hassaan Imam.Alongside “Dil Pe Dastak,” Hum TV is also presenting “Very Filmy,” another Ramzan treat for viewers. Although details about “Very Filmy” are currently scarce, we can anticipate it to be a lighthearted and entertaining drama perfect for the festive Ramzan season. So, get ready to laugh and enjoy the heartwarming stories of “Dil Pe Dastak” and “Very Filmy” as you break your fast this Ramzan.

  • Saboor Aly celebrates her birthday in Dubai

    Saboor Aly celebrates her birthday in Dubai

    Saboor Aly is making waves for all the right reasons. Despite being the sister of superstar Sajal Aly, she has carved her own identity in the industry.

    Recently, Saboor celebrated her birthday in Dubai with her husband Ali Ansari and their friends. While many Pakistanis were there for the AP Dhillon concert, Saboor opted for a fancy restaurant to celebrate her special day. Here are some fun moments from Saboor’s Dubai birthday bash.

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  • Woman accidentally swallows pistol bullet in Karachi

    Woman accidentally swallows pistol bullet in Karachi

    A woman accidentally swallowed a pistol bullet in Shah Latif Town area of Karachi.


    She was shifted to Jinnah Hospital after complaining of severe stomachache, Geo News has reported.

    The woman’s husband has told the police that the bullets were kept in the open while the pistol was being cleaned. His wife put the bullet in her mouth jokingly, but it slipped inside.


    The wife then underwent an X-ray in which the bullet can be seen clearly.

  • Fawad Khan and wife host sparkling celebration in Lahore

    Fawad Khan and wife host sparkling celebration in Lahore

    Fawad Khan and wife host sparkling celebration in Lahore

    Superstar Fawad Khan rarely lets his fans have a glimpse into his private life, choosing to keep most of his family activities under wrap. However, he and his wife Sadaf recently held a sparkling event and we are here to share all the details.

    The couple hosted a big party in their home town Lahore to celebrate Sadaf’s luxury clothing line, Siraa Online. They invited close friends like Ahmed Ali Butt, Mehwish Hayat, Uzma Khan, Mariyam Nafees. Fawad and Sadaf also organized Ghazal music. Fatima Khan and Ammara Hikmat shared pictures and stories from the event on Instagram.

  • Qamar Zaman Kaira to be next Governor of Punjab?

    Qamar Zaman Kaira to be next Governor of Punjab?

    The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has nominated stalwart loyalist Qamar Zaman Kaira and two other party leaders for the post of governor of Punjab as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has agreed to form a coalition government with the PPP, The News has reported on Monday.

    Sources have told The News that the names of Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood and Chaudhry Riaz are also in consideration for the post of Governor.

    However, the PPP is currently holding consultations for the post of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governor, as the party will announce the names of their candidates for both positions after the presidential elections, which are going to be held on March 9.

    The development comes after both parties reached an agreement to form a coalition government in the centre, wherein the PPP, with its 54 National Assembly seats, agreed to support the PML-N in government formation after none of the parties managed to secure a simple majority in the lower house in the February 8 general elections.

  • Electronic goods including solar panels getting expensive as summer approaches

    Electronic goods including solar panels getting expensive as summer approaches

    In the latest price fluctuation to hit the market, an increase in electricity cost has been followed by a rise in prices of solar panels and other electronic goods.

    Within a span of one week alone, prices for electronics in the markets have increased by 20 per cent.

    It has been reported that electronic equipment have become more expensive in link with the increase in electricity prices i.e. by Rs 7.05 per unit.

    Likewise, the prices of solar plates have also increased by 20 per cent.

  • Shehbaz Sharif elected as 24th prime minister of Pakistan

    Shehbaz Sharif elected as 24th prime minister of Pakistan

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif has been elected the 24th prime minister of Pakistan on Sunday.

    “Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has been elected prime minister with 201 votes. [While] Omar Ayub obtained 92 votes,” announced Speaker Ayaz Sadiq during the session of the national assembly.

    The speaker then invited Shehbaz, the only politician to be elected as the PM for the second consecutive time, to sit in the prime minister’s seat and asked him to address the house.

    As soon as the result was announced, SIC lawmakers started causing a commotion and chanted slogans to disrupt Shehbaz’s speech after a victory that was expected as he enjoyed the support of seven other parties apart from the PML-N.

    The PM-elect has the support of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), Pakistan Muslim League-Zia (PML-Z), Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) and National Party (NP).

  • Juggun Kazim all praise for ASP Sheharbano; kisses her hand

    Juggun Kazim all praise for ASP Sheharbano; kisses her hand


    ASP Sheharbano Naqvi recently appeared in a morning show on Pakistan Television Network where the program host Juggun Kazim appreciated her for her courage and kissed her hand.

    Naqvi is being feted continuously since she personally saved a woman from a charged mob in Ichra Bazar, Lahore, at risk to her own safety.

    Juggan’s gesture has been getting a lot of reactions. Some think it was a bit too much while other think that the step was taken so that it could go viral.


    Sheharbano is making waves for all the right reasons, all across national and international media. Juggun also posted a picture with the ASP and captioned it, “I met my hero today.” In the live show she said that because of Naqvi, she now feels safe in the country, adding that in the future her daughter will feel secure too.

    During the course of the interview, the ASP lightheartedly explained the kind of upbringing she has had and what really happened that day. She said that she got to know about the call through her assistant about a religious offence. She emphasized that she immediately stood up to leave. “My mother is so used to me being on duty all the time that she said, have tea first,” Sheharbano related, to which she rolled her eyes like “seriously”.


    Naqvi also recorded a session for Juggun’s YouTube Channel where she was again showered with praise but was asked about her future aspirations and the clauses that are helpful in women’s protection.

    In the clip, she admitted to a desire to become a published writer in the future.

    “Seek help. If you are stuck in a mob, do not argue and just make a call on 15,” she said while explaining that a similar incident had happened in the same market weeks before the Ichra Mob case and that woman out of fear changed her clothes. This provoked these people to force this woman. “Given the strong woman she was, she refused to change her clothes and this lead to that mob gathering around her.”


    Speaking to the women of the country, Naqvi emphasised that, “If someone coerces you, for your dressing, views or the person you are with, then please call 15 or seek help from women police officers in the nearby police station.”