Actress and model Sonya Hussyn has captivated audiences with her talent and beauty, but her journey to stardom was not without its challenges.
During an interview with ‘Zarbardast’, Sonya Hussyn was asked by the host, Wasi Shah, “Any regrets in life?”
Talking about her hard childhood and her strained relationship with her father, Sonya Hussyn said, “I didn’t realize the impact of my parents’ troubled marriage on my relationship with my dad until much later. Growing up, their problems affected my bond with him, and our relationship was always rocky. It wasn’t until I got into a relationship years later that my ex pointed out that I was seeking the protection and comfort that a girl typically finds in her father. It was a psychological phenomenon that I didn’t understand at the time, but it’s very common. I had to seek help to work through it.”
“I decided to tell my father I loved him as an adult, and it was a really touching moment for both of us. He cried a lot, and I could see the depth of his feelings.” Hussyn added.
Talking about her reconciliation with her father, Sonya said that since then, she has been trying to make up for lost time and strengthen the bond as much as possible. “Although my father isn’t very expressive, he shows his pride and support for me and my accomplishments in his own ways, and that means the world to me.”
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How did therapy help Sonya Hussyn heal her bond with her father?
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Time for nation to stand against ‘digital terrorists’, says DG ISPR
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) addressed a press conference today, stating that the entire nation needs to stand up against “digital terrorists.”
“Digital terrorism is being carried out on social media. The army is standing up against terrorists and digital terrorists. The time has come for the entire nation to stand up against them,” he stated.
He underscored that critical national issues were being politicized in the country, referring to Azm-e-Istehkam as an example.
“Azm-e-Istehkam is a comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism campaign, not a military operation per se as it is being presented,” the DG ISPR said during a press conference in Rawalpindi.
He further said, “Azm-e-Istehkam is not a military operation. Why is Azm-e-Istehkam being made controversial? There’s a strong lobby which wants the objectives of Azm-e-Istehkam not to be fulfilled. It is being politicized.”
Meanwhile, the military spokesman also dismissed rumours that the establishment had no role in the recent Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) protest: “There’s so much fake news that people keep saying whatever they want to. Since the protesters cleared the area peacefully, it was being claimed that there’s ‘someone’s hand’ behind it.”
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi’s seven day physical remand approved in new Toshakhana case
An accountability court has approved a seven-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, in the newly filed Toshakhana reference.
Previously, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had sought a fourteen-day remand; however, the court turned down this request while ordering NAB to produce them in court on July 29.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been imprisoned for almost a year now in many cases, including the cipher, Toshakhana, and Iddat cases.
However, a court suspended his sentence in the Toshakhana case, while other courts overturned his convictions in the cipher and iddat cases, respectively.
Chances grew that Khan would be out of jail but all hopes dwindled when NAB charged him and his wife on fresh charges related to the sale of state gifts.
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Tram for Lahore approved, routes and dates announced
The Punjab government has approved launching a tram service in Lahore, ARY reported.
The project was approved by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif during her recent visit to the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) headquarters.
The project will spread around 11 kilometers and include 10 stops, approximately 1 to 1.5 kilometers apart. The LDA has been asked to draw inspiration from modern tram models in Finland and China, with an estimated cost of Rs27 billion for the project.The tram route will include prominent localities such as Main Boulevard from Kalma Chowk, Liberty, Main Market, Mini Market, and Hali Road.
With Maryam Nawaz’s approval, MM Alam Road is expected to be converted into a one-way street to accommodate the tram route, as part of the re-modeling.
The tram service will also have a special stop within Gaddafi Stadium, making it a convenient option for sports enthusiasts and even-goers.
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Was the Lux Style Awards proposal pre-planned? Yasir Hussain clears the air
Actor, host, and director Yasir Hussain has addressed the rumors about the infamous Lux Style Awards proposal.
During a talk on ‘Excuse Me with Ahmad Ali Butt’ ,
Yasir Hussain was asked “Was the proposal stunt really necessary? Did something big happen on that Lux Style Awards proposal?”Replying, the actor stated: “Frieha Altaf wanted to create a viral moment for the Lux Style Awards, so she planned a fake proposal stunt with me. She knew I was already engaged to Iqra and that Iqra had once mentioned her dream of a romantic proposal. I agreed to go along with the plan because I wanted to make Iqra’s dream come true. But here’s the thing. I had already proposed to Iqra in private and our families had already discussed our marriage. The only one who didn’t know about the proposal stunt was Iqra herself.”
He went on to detail that he was given a script by Fifi Haroon, but they all made it seem natural. “During the award, Frieha gave me a hint and asked as to if I was afraid. After a time, I told Saba Qamar, who was also actually shocked that I was returning after asking Iqra to marry me.” Hussain added.
Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain tied the knot on December 28, 2019.
Yasir Hussain has worked in dramas like Badshah Begum, Baandi, and Baaghi. He also worked in films like Karachi say Lahore, Taxali, and Rabbit. -
Afghan miscreants vandalise Pakistan consulate in Germany; Foreign Office demands action
After videos emerged of several individuals, allegedly Afghan nationals, vandalising the Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt, Islamabad urged Germany to take immediate measures to investigate the security lapse and hold those responsible for it accountable to the law.
The incident happened on July 20, when a “gang of extremists” attacked the consulate and “endangered” the lives of the consular staff on the premises, says the statement from the Pakistani mission.
In one of the viral videos, it can be seen that protesters carrying placards gathered outside the consulate.
The videos show three men — one of whom is seen clutching an Afghan flag — climbing a flagpole to remove the Pakistani flag.
However, some reports also indicated the protesters pelted the consulate building with stones.Protest outside consulate
German media outlet DW reported that Saturday’s demonstration was arranged to “highlight complaints against Pakistan’s military and intelligence services, which organisers accused of killing critics and political opponents”.
DW quoted police as saying that about 400 people carrying Afghanistan flags took part in the demonstration outside the consulate.
Netizens on X also speculated that the people who vandalised the Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt belonged to the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement headed by Manzoor Pashteen.
However, Manzoor posted an official denial on X condemning the violence in Frankfurt. “Local authorities should take action against the perpetrator. Trained people are doing such acts on planning to create negative propaganda against people’s protests,” he asserted.
Pakistan’s reaction
The Foreign Office in Pakistan called out the German authorities for failing to protect the “sanctity and security of the premises of its consular mission” under the Vienna Conventions on Consular Relations, 1963.
“We are in contact with the German authorities to ensure such a situation doesn’t arise again and the miscreants face legal consequences,” the Pakistani embassy in Germany posted on its official X handle.
Information Minister Atta Tarar, in a press conference, revealed that NADRA is asked to analyse the footage of the incident in Frankfurt to ascertain whether any Pakistanis were involved.
Though the Foreign Office did not point to the nationality of the miscreants, some of them were draped in the tri-colour Afghanistan flag. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, however, lashed out at the Afghan nationals, saying Islamabad needed to rethink its hospitality towards Afghan citizens in the wake of this incident.
“There’s a limit to hospitality. They swore at us; they swore at Pakistan. They talk against the integrity of Pakistan. They carry out proper rallies [against Pakistan]. They burn our flags,” he told Geo News, claiming that Pakistan fought wars for Kabul. “I think Pakistan needs to rethink their hospitality,” he said.
Pakistan hosts over three million Afghan refugees and recently launched a deportation drive to expel those who were residing in the country without documents.
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Govt reverses decision on passport suspension for asylum seekers abroad
The federal government has decided to withdraw a circular suspending the passports of asylum seekers abroad.
According to details, a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar discussed various issues related to the welfare of overseas Pakistanis. The Foreign Secretary, Home Secretary, DG Immigration and Passport, and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the meeting.
The participants were briefed about the timely issuance of passports to Pakistanis living abroad.
It was decided to immediately withdraw the circular suspending the passports of Pakistanis seeking asylum abroad.
The Deputy Prime Minister was informed by the concerned authorities that passports for overseas Pakistanis will be issued within 60 days.
Previously, on June 11, the Federal Ministry of Interior had decided not to issue passports to Pakistanis seeking asylum abroad.
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Ameer JI warns against new military operation
Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rahman on Sunday warned the government against starting a new military operation, saying it would push the country towards a blind war.
Rahman said that the establishment, rulers, and the bureaucracy should confess their failure and mend their ways.
The JI Chief pointed out the historical reasons for prevalence of terrorism in Pakistan, saying, “The country has always suffered the consequences of its love for the US.”
“The situation of peace in the country has worsened, and the country is passing through a paradox where nobody knows who stands with whom,” the JI chief remarked.
He said the country’s sensitive air bases, logistic support, and intelligence network were handed over to the US.“General Musharraf had said that the country would get dollars in return for the war. They got the dollars, but nothing was given to the people,” he added.
He said that the JI would stage a sit-in in Islamabad on July 26 for which all-out arrangements have been made.
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Old video of KRQ asking women to kidnap him to show equality has internet in fits
An old video of controversial writer Khalil-Ur-Rehman has gone viral on social media after he was abducted and held for ransom by a woman.In the video, he talks about equality, challenging women to abduct a man and assault him.
Qamar said, “I’ve never heard of a case where five girls together kidnapped a man. So, if you want to achieve equality, then do it and show us.”
The host asked, “Alright, how about you kidnap someone?”
Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar responded, “Kidnap me, then I’ll find out if you’re really achieving equality.”Qamar has lodged an FIR stating that a woman named Amna contacted him, inviting him to her home late in the night to “discuss a drama project.” When he arrived, armed men assaulted him and held him for ransom.
Social media is abuzz with reactions to the news, and many could not resist taking a dig at Qamar’s earlier statement. Here are some of the funniest reactions:
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Monsoon spells to be unleashed all over country
The meteorological department has predicted rain in different cities today.
Rain may occur in some parts of Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Gujarat, Faisalabad, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today, as per the weather department.Battered with heat, Karachi is expected to receive rain this evening. Drizzling is expected in other areas of Sindh, such as Umarkot, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Mithi, Sanghar, Thatta, Badin, and Sjawal are also likely.
The Meteorological Department reported that the highest rainfall was recorded yesterday (Sunday)at Old Airport, around 20 mm, while 11 mm was recorded at Sarjani Town and 9.4 mm at Jinnah Terminal. Ten mm of rain was recorded on University Road, 7 mm on Shaara Faisal, 6.5 mm on Hassan Square, 2.5 mm on PAF Base Masrur, and 0.8 mm on North Karachi.Rain is also likely to descend in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir today.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has predicted the fourth spell of monsoon to start in Punjab from today, while south Punjab is likely to experience cloudy skies from tomorrow.