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  • Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ breaks records with new spotify milestone

    Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ breaks records with new spotify milestone

    Jungkook has reached a big milestone with his solo album, ‘GOLDEN,’ on Spotify. The latest chart (July 19-25) shows that ‘GOLDEN’ is now at number 23 on the ‘Weekly Top Albums Global’ chart, moving up six places from last week.


    ‘GOLDEN’ has made history as the first and longest-charting album by an Asian solo artist, staying on the chart for 38 weeks in a row.
    Jungkook’s solo songs are also doing well. ‘Seven’ is at number 48, and ‘Standing Next to You’ is at number 92 on the ‘Weekly Top Songs Global’ chart.


    The album has set several records, including being the first Asian solo album to stay on the Spotify Global Album Chart for 38 weeks. It also had the highest weekly debut for an Asian solo artist with 195.3 million streams.


    Jungkook is the first K-pop solo artist to have multiple songs, ‘Left and Right’ and ‘Seven,’ on the Spotify ‘Daily Top Songs Global’ chart for 300 days.


    ‘GOLDEN’ has also reached over 4 billion streams on Spotify, making it the fastest album by an Asian artist to hit this number. Additionally, it’s the fastest Asian album to have seven tracks each with over 100 million streams.

  • Council of Islamic Ideology deems declaring anyone wajib-ul-qatl as ‘illegal’

    Council of Islamic Ideology deems declaring anyone wajib-ul-qatl as ‘illegal’

    Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, has stated that declaring a person liable for death (wajib-ul-qatl) is unlawful and unjust.

    Dr. Naeemi declared in a statement that such emotional actions undermine the purpose of protecting Prophethood. No individual, group, or organisation is permitted to execute anyone through a judicial process, issue fatwas, or give orders.

    A statement from the office of the Chairman of CII emphasised that Pakistan, as an Islamic state, maintains a legal system with permanent penalties for all types of crimes, administered by courts following prescribed procedures.

    The Council has repeatedly stressed that incitement, issuing fatwas of takfir, and making threats against government officials, the state, or ordinary citizens contradict the clear teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.

    The statement further asserts that in a unified declaration by Pakistan’s esteemed scholars and muftis from all schools, it is affirmed that religious scholars and muftis have an official duty to impart religious knowledge and address moral issues, providing Shariah-based solutions. However, the determination of whether someone has committed blasphemy or uttered blasphemous statements falls within the jurisdiction of the state, its government, and the judiciary.

    The recent Supreme Court ruling is also said to permit scholarly discourse in case of disagreements. The Islamic Ideological Council itself has expressed its dissent in a scholarly and reasoned manner regarding this issue. Additionally, no individual is authorised to pass judgement on others’ faith or issue fatwas based on arbitrary interpretations.

  • Aamina Sheikh took a break from acting for these reasons

    Aamina Sheikh took a break from acting for these reasons

    Aamina Sheikh, known for her exceptional acting talent, is not only celebrated for her compelling performances but also for her unwavering commitment to promoting arts and culture.
    During an interview with MomKast, Aamina Sheikh talked about that she planned to put her career on hold and focus only on her children.

    Aamina said, “I would shoot a scene and I would nurse my daughter in between then I would go back to shooting, Nursing is such a big commitment on your body, so I wasn’t getting any break by feeding in between scenes, I was basically running a double shift.”

    “After that, obviously her schooling and her routine became a priority. I also had to face some other challenges in life due to which I had to put my work aside and figure out the way forward, for myself and for my child, hence my move to Dubai.” Sheikh added.
    Recalling the difficult decision she had to make as a working mother, Aamina Sheikh shares,
    “And for a while, I had to choose what takes priority here? My child, and her future, or my passion? And I chose her. I took that break. I had to really redesign things and reestablish my family, my ground. I put work on the back burner and Alhumdulliah I could, monetarily speaking, because many women don’t have that option or support in their marriage, or are financially challenged. Well, I had that support from my parents and having worked so much and been so financially mindful all my life.”


    After a long break, Aamina Sheikh is making a return to the spotlight with an exciting new project. She will soon be seen in Netflix’s upcoming series Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo.


    Aamina Sheikh tied the knot with actor Mohib Mirza, in 2005, and they announced their divorced in 2018. The couple has daughter, named Meissa, in their 13-year marriage.
    She re-married businessman and entrepreneur, Omer Farooqi, in August 2020, and the couple had a son, named Issa, in 2021.

  • Mahira Khan dazzles with old-school dance moves in a throwback video

    Mahira Khan dazzles with old-school dance moves in a throwback video

    Famous actress Mahira Khan, known for her talent and beauty, recently delighted fans with a throwback dance video. The video, taken on the set of the movie ‘Neelofer,’ shows Mahira’s graceful dance moves, charming her followers.


    In the video, Mahira is dancing with joy, showing her love for music. ‘Neelofer,’ a touching story about a writer and a blind woman falling in love, stars Mahira alongside Fawad Khan. Directed by Ammar Rassol, the film was released earlier this year.


    Mahira shared her thoughts on music, saying, “I realized recently that nothing helps me escape as quickly as music does.” She mentioned that while looking through old videos, she remembered how dancing always makes her happy, even during tough times. “Even on days when my heart is breaking or I’m feeling sad… a song can take me somewhere else and make me happy for that moment,” she revealed.


    She also said that her spontaneous dance moments are sometimes recorded by her makeup artist, friends, or husband because they find it sweet or funny.

  • TLP’s Pir Zaheerul Hasan Shah arrested for inciting violence against CJP Isa

    TLP’s Pir Zaheerul Hasan Shah arrested for inciting violence against CJP Isa

    Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Vice Emir Pir Zaheerul Hasan Shah was arrested on Monday for inciting violence against the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, Geo News reported.

    His arrest came after a case was filed against him for an inflammatory speech targeting the CJP outside the Lahore Press Club during a protest against the SC verdict in the Mubarak Sani case.

    In February 2024, in the Mubarak Sani case the Supreme Court ruled that Ahmadis, while declared non-Muslims, retain the right to profess and proliferate their religion.

    TLP, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S), Mili Yakjehti Council Pakistan (MYC) and Wafaqul Madaris-ul-Arabiya (WMA) voiced severe opposition to the court’s verdict in this case.

    Pir Zaheerul Hasan Shah had gone in hiding in Okara but he was arrested, while his FIR includes provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act amongst others.

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated, “The state will not allow anyone to issue a fatwa calling for someone’s murder.”

    “There has been malicious propaganda about the chief justice and he has been targeted for a long time,” said the federal minister.

  • Lies? Shafqat Mahmood says the ‘US conspiracy’ against Khan was ‘politics, not true’

    Lies? Shafqat Mahmood says the ‘US conspiracy’ against Khan was ‘politics, not true’

    Former Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood recently appeared on senior journalist Mansoor Ali Khan’s podcast where Mahmood stated that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) narrative about US conspiracy in Khan’s ouster from power in 2022 was “not true at all.”

    Khan asked the PTI leader whether the US was behind PTI’s removal from government, to which Mahmood replied, “They didn’t do anything at all. In politics, you have to make a lot of narratives; not all of them are hundred per cent true.”

    Shocked at his reply, the journalist said, “Sir, this is a lie you told.” Shafqat Mahmood replied, “You can call it a lie or it’s just politics.”

    In 2022, the founder of PTI, Imran Khan, alleged that the US conspired against his government in the infamous “cipher”, which, according to Khan, was the evidence of the conspiracy.

  • These roads in Karachi will be closed off for bus project

    These roads in Karachi will be closed off for bus project

    Karachi traffic police announced on Monday that two tracks of the main University Road will remain closed for traffic from Safura to Samama. As a result, traffic police have provided alternative routes for commuters.


    Geo’s Suleiman Saadat reported that traffic will be diverted from NIPA onto the Dow University (Ojha Campus) turning, directed on to Safura via Sachal.

    However, traffic from Safura is being diverted onto the Jauhar Chowrangi, and traffic from Samama is being directed to NIPA.


    Notably, to ensure the flow of traffic and guide travellers, police are present at the location.


    The closure of these roads comes amid the development of the Karachi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service.

  • Do Fans Like Anil Kapoor as Bigg Boss Host? Surprising reaction to evergreen star

    Do Fans Like Anil Kapoor as Bigg Boss Host? Surprising reaction to evergreen star

    Fans of Bigg Boss have shown mixed feelings about Anil Kapoor taking over as the host from Salman Khan. The recent switch has sparked a flurry of reactions, particularly on social media platforms like Reddit.


    On May 31, JioCinema announced that Anil Kapoor would replace Salman Khan as the host of Bigg Boss OTT 3.


    However, the fan response to Kapoor’s new role has been far from positive. On Reddit, many users have expressed dissatisfaction with Kapoor’s performance. Comments have been harsh, with some users calling him the “worst ever host.” They criticized his presentation style, including his perceived fake laugh and overall personality.


    Others agreed, saying Kapoor was not suited for hosting Bigg Boss. Comments included, “Fake anger on point” and “MAKE HIM STOP.”


    The reaction highlights the challenges of replacing a popular host like Salman Khan, who has been a staple of the show for many seasons. As the show continues, it will be interesting to see if Kapoor can win over the fans or if the criticism will persist.

  • Sheheryar Munawar talks about why men turn violent

    Sheheryar Munawar talks about why men turn violent

    Sheheryar Munawar, known for his powerful performances in dramas like Pehli Si Muhabbat and Kuch Ankahi, talked about domestic violence and the man-angle.
    During an interview with Fuchsia Magazine,
    Sheheryar said, “Parents teach children to be brave, not to cry, and never to show weakness. But after marriage, wives often don’t let husbands express their emotions. They say things like, If you lose your job, just start another business quickly. When men are told not to feel pain or cry, they become very harsh, leading to domestic violence.”
     


    Talking about the psychological effects of societal pressure on men
    Radd actor said, “When men are burdened with numerous responsibilities and aren’t given the chance to express their emotions, it leads to issues in their personalities. In our society, there are many women who inflict forms of oppression on men that we can’t even imagine.”
    Sheheryar Munwar is currently starring in Radd, which comes on  ARY Digital.

  • 65-year-old woman commits suicide after receiving high electricity bill

    65-year-old woman commits suicide after receiving high electricity bill

    A 65-year-old woman, Razia Bibi, suffering from a hernia, jumped into a drain after her family received a high electricity bill.

    CCTV footage shows Razia Bibi jumping into a sewage drain. ARY News reported that her children had saved money for her surgery, but the money was used to pay the Rs 10,000 electricity bill.

    Footage shows that Razia Bibi’s daughter tries to stop her but cannot succeed. Her son told the media, “My mother was suffering a lot of pain, and the apprehension of not getting surgery was taking a toll on her, and that is why she jumped.”

    Previously, a man killed his brother during a fight over their electricity bill in Gujranwala.