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  • Sehar Mirza addresses criticism of her wedding without groom

    Sehar Mirza addresses criticism of her wedding without groom

    Sehar Mirza, sister of famous Pakistani TikToker Jannat Mirza, has responded to criticism about her wedding celebrations and nikah without a groom present there.

    TikToker and social media star Sehar Mirza said in an Instagram post and story that those who criticized the ‘virtual wedding’ should find happiness in others’ joy.
    Sehar Mirza wrote in her story, “This message is for those asking where the groom is and saying these ceremonies were a waste of money. The groom will come soon.”
    “These events were for me, not for the boys. After getting married, I had to leave for my husband’s house. I didn’t want to stay.”
    “When my husband arrives we will have bigger celebrations,” the TikToker wrote.

  • Indian Sikh woman marries Sialkot man after embracing Islam

    Indian Sikh woman marries Sialkot man after embracing Islam


    Jaspreet Kaur, a Sikh woman of Indian origin currently residing in Germany, has married a man from Sialkot, Pakistan, after embracing Islam on the hands of senior parliamentarian Hafiz Sahibzada Hamid Raza at Jamia Hanfia in Sialkot.

    Kaur was given the Muslim name Zainab after she married Ali Arsalan.

    The administrators of Jamia Hanfia said the bride’s parents were Indian nationals but they lived in Germany. Zainab also resides in Munich.
    Her father’s name is Singara Singh, a resident of Ludhiana.

    The woman came to Pakistan on January 16 for a pilgrimage. She has been issued a single-entry visa valid till April 15, reported the Express Tribune.
    She holds an Indian passport obtained in Germany. She married Ali, a resident of Sialkot, after falling in love abroad.

    Express Tribune has reported that Ali had invited her to Pakistan.

    The administrators said more than 200 non-Muslims have embraced Islam at the hands of Sahibzada Hamid Raza and his father.

  • Indian actress Rakul Preet Singh marries Jackky Bhagnani

    Indian actress Rakul Preet Singh marries Jackky Bhagnani

    Bollywood stars Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani have gotten married in a glittering ceremony in Goa, with family and close friends present at the ceremony.

    The bride and groom looked happy in love in their coordinating wedding outfits in the photos shared on social media.


    Rakul Preet Singh posted pictures with her husband on her Instagram account, captioning them ‘Now and Forever Mine.’

    Besides Rakul Preet, actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra, as well as Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal, also joined the celebration. Bhumi Pednekar even shared the picture with the couple and wished them luck.

  • More than half of world’s population could face measles outbreak by end of 2024: WHO

    More than half of world’s population could face measles outbreak by end of 2024: WHO

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that if urgent measures are not taken, more than half of the world’s countries may face a measles outbreak by the end of the year.


    During a press conference in Geneva, WHO said that many countries have not been vaccinating against measles this year.“What we are worried about is this year, 2024, we’ve got these big gaps in our immunisation programmes and if we don’t fill them really quickly with the vaccine, measles will just jump into that gap,” stated Natasha Crowcroft, a senior technical adviser on Measles and Rubella.


    She called for urgent action to protect children, saying there was a “lack of commitment” by governments given competing issues like economic crises and conflict.


    According to data from the World Health Organization, last year measles cases worldwide increased by 79 percent.


    Death rates are higher in poorer countries due to weaker health systems, Crowcroft said, adding that outbreaks and deaths were also a risk for middle and high-income countries.

  • Gold rate increases to Rs215,200 per tola

    Gold rate increases to Rs215,200 per tola

    In Wednesday’s market update, the price of 24-karat gold exhibited an upward trend, surging by Rs750 per tola and reaching Rs215,200 per tola.

    The Karachi Sarafa Association noted a marginal gain in the price of 10-gramme 24-karat gold, which stood at Rs184,500, marking an increase of Rs644 from the previous session. Similarly, the price of 10-gramme 22-karat gold experienced an uptick, reaching Rs169,124.

    Global traders are currently anticipating the release of the US Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes on January 30 and 31. This event is expected to provide valuable insights into the economic outlook and potential policy shifts.

    Contrastingly, silver prices remained stable, with 24-karat silver maintaining a selling price of Rs2,580 per tola, and 10-gramme silver being traded at Rs2,211.93.

    It’s noteworthy that domestic gold concluded the previous week in the red zone, influenced by a downturn in international prices. Speaking of global trends, international spot gold hovered around $2,028, showing a 0.2 per cent change compared to the preceding session.

    Market participants are keenly awaiting the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January policy meeting, scheduled for release on Wednesday, which are anticipated to provide valuable insights into the central bank’s stance and potential future monetary policy adjustments.

  • Fake social media profile pretending to be Vidya Balan caught trying to take money

    Fake social media profile pretending to be Vidya Balan caught trying to take money

    How gullible do you have to be to believe a famous Bollywood actress will try to swindle you for money?

    According to Indian media reports, a fake account surfaced on Instagram under the name of Vidya Balan, offering jobs to people but demanding money in return.
     
    Mumbai police have filed an FIR against the unknown person behind the fake account.

    Balan, who has a large number of followers on social media, was concerned when the account popped up.
     
    Indian media reports state that police have initiated investigations into the fake social media account.

    Maybe the next time people will send money to a fake Salman Khan account offering them bodybuilding tips.

  • Actress Bushra Ansari doesn’t like new TV show names

    Actress Bushra Ansari doesn’t like new TV show names

    Senior actress Bushra Ansari isn’t happy with the names of today’s TV dramas. A video of her sharing her dislike for the titles is doing the rounds on the internet.

    @galaxylollywood Bushra Ansari talks about the lack of thought and effort that’s put into naming dramas in today’s age, as compared to the olden days. #BushraAnsari #GalaxyLollywood #foryou #fyp ♬ original sound – Galaxy Lollywood

    “When shows were doing well, names mattered a lot. They chose titles carefully, thinking about the characters and the mood of the show,” she said.
    Ansari then opines that show titles nowadays are weird and don’t match the stories, citing ‘Kalmohi’ and ‘Badnaseeb’ as examples.

    “The names of dramas don’t seem to have anything to do with the story,” she commented.

  • If decision made on merit, Imran Khan will be PM of Pakistan: Asad Qaiser

    If decision made on merit, Imran Khan will be PM of Pakistan: Asad Qaiser

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser said on Wednesday that if the decision is made on merit, party founder Imran Khan will be the prime minister of Pakistan.

    While speaking to the media outside of Adiala jail, Rawalpinid, Qaiser said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has conducted the worst polls in the country’s history.

    “We still have hopes from the judicial system of Pakistan,” he remarked, adding that the party will continue its “legal struggle” against the people in power.

    The former speaker of the National Assembly (NA) also said that the Islamabad High Court (IHC) gave him permission to meet Imran Khan, but jail authorities didn’t allow him to do so, instead asking him to come tomorrow.

  • Leave abusive partners: Ainy Jaffri’s empowering advice

    Leave abusive partners: Ainy Jaffri’s empowering advice

    Pakistani actor Ainy Jaffri has talked openly about bad relationships, offering valuable advice to women. She said that it’s not a woman’s job to change a violent man. In a recent podcast, she talked about recognizing and leaving bad relationships quickly.


    Ainy was clear about how serious abuse is in relationships. She said women shouldn’t have to put up with abuse or feel like they have to change their partner.
    “If your husband, boyfriend, or anyone beats you, that’s it – it’s over. He won’t change.” She continued, “If he hit you before, he’ll do it again. And if he doesn’t, great, but it’s not your problem.”


    Ainy emphasized that a problematic man is not like a woman’s child that she has to fix. “You have the right to marry someone who’s already good. You don’t need to be his mother. That was his mother’s job.”


    She passionately stated that every woman deserves to marry a good partner.


    As a public figure, Ainy’s honest talk about this issue helps raise awareness about healthy relationships. Her message reminds everyone that good relationships are built on trust, compassion, and shared responsibility.

  • Punjab, KP governors will be from PPP

    Punjab, KP governors will be from PPP

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) representative Faisal Karim Kundi has confirmed that the party will not be part of the federal government at present, and former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has all rights to form a federal cabinet.

    The PPP leader also said that the governors of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) will be from the PPP, while those of Sindh and Balochistan will be from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

    He further said that PPP will vote for prime minister and speaker of the National Assembly, adding that PPP will support government legislation.

    The former member of the National Assembly (NA) also confirmed that PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif will be the Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, adding that the PPP has nothing to do with cabinet formation. 

    “Shehbaz Sharif has to lead, and we hope he will lead in a better way,” he remarked.