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  • ‘Let the country function,’ Maryam Nawaz stern advice to Supreme Court judges

    ‘Let the country function,’ Maryam Nawaz stern advice to Supreme Court judges

    Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz has lashed out at the Supreme Court of Pakistan for its recent verdict in the reserved seats case, saying, “I would like to ask the SC judges to let the country function.”

    Last week, the Supreme Court of Pakistan declared the PTI a constitutional party and annulled the ECP’s and the Peshawar High Court’s decisions regarding the reserved seats case.⁠

    She also accused the SC judges of “rewriting the constitution to bring one person back to mainstream politics.”

    The CM Punjab exclaimed, “It doesn’t make sense at all that a party that didn’t even ask for anything was given everything on a platter.”

    Maryam Nawaz further warned, “We will not let this be a cakewalk for you. This government will complete its five-year tenure. If anyone tries to create political instability, they will be dealt with iron hands,”

  • Hackers target Indian comedian Bharti Singh’s YouTube channel

    Hackers target Indian comedian Bharti Singh’s YouTube channel

    Indian comedian Bharti Singh and her husband, Harsh, are dealing with a setback after their popular YouTube channel, ‘Bharti TV Network,’ was hacked.

    In a video, Harsh expressed sadness and frustration about the hack. The hackers not only took over their channel but also changed its name.

    This hack disrupted their plan to upload a new podcast. Bharti and Harsh are now asking YouTube India for help to regain control and stop further damage.

    Harsh also asked their followers for any information or support to help recover the channel quickly.

  • Zard Patton Ka Bunn episode 10 reveals challenges for doctors in remote areas

    Zard Patton Ka Bunn episode 10 reveals challenges for doctors in remote areas

    Episode 10 of Zard Patton Ka Bunn showed the harsh reality of rural Pakistan, where children are forced into labour and violence with no support from parents, or even the law. It highlighted the poor situation of medical facilities in villages. People living outside big cities struggle to access basic healthcare facilities.


    It bravely portrayed the violence these children endure. Dr. Nofil’s character sheds light on the difficulties faced by medical professionals working in villages.

    They confront numerous challenges, from limited resources to societal pressures.
    Despite tackling heavy issues like overpopulation, women’s education, reproductive health, and child labour, the drama balances it out with comedy and light-hearted moments. Zard Patton Ka Bunn wants us to be entertained and think about these issues.

    Talking about things like healthcare, children’s rights, and doctors’ challenges makes us see our problems more clearly. It’s a mirror for our culture, showing us the realities we often ignore. The drama has a talented cast, including Sajal Aly, Hamza Sohail, Ali Tahir, Samiya Mumtaz, and Rehan Sheikh. It is written by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Saife Hasan.

  • Osama bin Laden’s close ally arrested by CTD Punjab

    Osama bin Laden’s close ally arrested by CTD Punjab

    The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has stated on Friday that it has arrested Amin al Haq, a close aide of Osama bin Laden – founder of terrorist organisation Al-Qaeda – in Gujrat district.

    “The terrorist was apprehended during an intelligence-based operation,” DIG CTD Usman Akram Gonadal said, adding that he was taken into custody from Sarai Alamgir, a town in the Gujrat district.

    According to CTD, Amin al Haq was among the top fighters of the extremist group, involved in several terrorist activities, and associated with bin Laden since 1996.

    “He was seen in Afghanistan in 2021. He also has Pakistan’s ID Card, on which Lahore and Haripur’s addresses have been provided,” the CTD officer added.

  • Indian man thown out of mall for wearing ‘dhoti’

    Indian man thown out of mall for wearing ‘dhoti’

    An Indian man from a rural area dressed in a ‘dhoti’ was stopped by a security official from entering a mall. 

    In a Brut. India report, a video shows 70-year-old farmer Fakirappa being stopped from entering a mall in Bengaluru, Karnataka, for wearing a dhoti and kurta.

    Reports indicate that the elderly farmer had come to the mall with his son to watch a film.

    Despite the fact that the son explained to the authorities that they had travelled a long distance and couldn’t change clothes, the mall supervisor allegedly insisted that these were strict managerial instructions.

    Fakirappa’s son, seen speaking in the video, also alleged that the security personnel demanded that the man change into pants to enter.

    Brut’s report states that a similar incident happened in Bengalaru metro station where an elderly man was not allowed to sit in a train because he was wearing “dirty clothes” even though he had  a valid ticket. 

  • Sarah Khan celebrates four years of marriage with heartwarming memories

    Sarah Khan celebrates four years of marriage with heartwarming memories

    Today marks a special day for actress Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir as they celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary. Sarah has been lighting up Instagram with stunning photos, taking us all on a nostalgic trip down memory lane.


    From the excitement of wedding preparations to the intricate details of her breathtaking wedding dress, Sarah is sharing it all. She’s giving fans an inside look at the beautiful decorations and unforgettable venues that made their big day so special. And, of course, she’s posting the best pictures from their wedding events.


    Check out these gorgeous clicks and join in the celebration!

  • Special children of prison officers, officials to get scholarships

    Special children of prison officers, officials to get scholarships

    Scholarships have been approved for special children of officers and officials of the Prisons Department of Punjab.

    The initiative has been approved by Punjab Home Department, on the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. Each child will receive a scholarship of Rs 72,000.

    The scholarship will be awarded annually by the Punjab Prisons Foundation.

    Special children will be eligible for the scholarship once a year until they reach the age of eighteen years.

    It will require a physical disability certificate and enrollment in a special education institution.

    The Prisons Department has also been instructed to submit the cases of all eligible candidates to the Prisons Foundation by August 14.

  • Female DC fights with salon staff over hair dye, owner opens fire

    Female DC fights with salon staff over hair dye, owner opens fire

    A fight broke out between a female Deputy Commissioner from the Revenue Department and the staff of a beauty salon in Defence, for not showing the packaging of hair dye.

    The security guard of the brother of DC Sania Sheikh got injured by the firing of the owner of the beauty parlour, Bilal Siddiqui.

    A case was registered in the Derakhshan police station on the complaint DC, after which the owner of the beauty parlour was arrested, Geo News


    Police say the incident happened three days ago when the Deputy Commissioner came to the beauty parlour to get her hair dyed. She asked the beauty parlour staff to show the packaging of the colour they were using to dye her hair. A bitter conversation followed, which turned into a physical brawl as the staff member did not show her the packaging.

    The FIR states that the Deputy Commissioner said, “I had a verbal fight with the lady staff in the beauty parlour, after which the owner of the parlour came and told them to push out. This prompted me to call the police on 15.”


    The police asked both the parties to go to the police station. The DC’s sisters also joined her in the parlour. The brother told the police to throw the men out of the salon.

    Sania Sheikh, in her complaint, said, “My brother Farhan Sheikh only came inside with two of his guards to see us sisters. Seeing this, the beauty parlor owner shot and injured the security guard.”


    However, the security guard is undergoing treatment in a private hospital.

  • Khawaja Asif says Fitch report has credibility; ‘People ready to join technocrat govt’

    Khawaja Asif says Fitch report has credibility; ‘People ready to join technocrat govt’

    Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has disclosed that there are rumours of suspending the elections in the country, and the government would defend such a situation if it arises.

    Speaking to Geo News, Asif stated, “There is an uncertain environment in the country, in which the politicians as well the judiciary are responsible.”

    He also stated that there is a danger of constitutional meltdown in the country and agreed with the recent Fitch report about the collapse of the current government in 18 months. He said, “People are ready to join the technocratic government now.”

    Interestingly, he also admitted that the ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was premature because consultation with allies is necessary.

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    BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has forecast an unstable economic-political situation in Pakistan with its prediction that Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is unlikely to get out of prison soon.

    “We expect that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led government will remain in power over the coming 18 months and will succeed in pushing through with International Monetary Fund (IMF) mandated fiscal reforms,” predicted BMI, in its Pakistan Country Risk Report for the fourth quarter of the calendar year 2024.

  • Fawad Khan talks about why Pakistani dramas are winning hearts in India

    Fawad Khan talks about why Pakistani dramas are winning hearts in India

    Pakistan’s TV dramas are well-known for telling powerful and realistic stories. They’re loved not just domestically but across the border in India too.

    Fawad Khan, one of the biggest stars in the industry, has a fair idea of why Pakistani dramas are as popular as they are. During an interview with Pinkvilla India, the superstar was asked by the host, “What do you think is the USP of Pakistan dramas that are hitting the right cord over here for the Indian audience?”

    Fawad replied, “We Pakistanis have always used drama as a medium to tell our stories, and that’s taught us the art of storytelling. We’ve learned how to weave a narrative, how to develop characters, and how to engage our audience. It’s a craft we’ve honed over the years, and we’re proud of our expertise in this field.”

    He continued to explain: “When we give something time, and the audience appreciates it, it means we are doing something right, just like Bollywood does in India.”

    The Barzakh actor said, “Indian writers are skilled at presenting their stories in an engaging way through films, owing to their experience in longer narrative formats. This preference for soaps over dramas on television has led to a decline in audience interest compared to previous times.”