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  • Mathira’s struggles: How society judges single mothers

    Mathira’s struggles: How society judges single mothers

    In a recent interview with Samaa, television host Mathira talked about her difficulties as a single parent after her 2018 divorce, sharing details of how her children have been her biggest source of strength.


    Mathira said that her three sons have been her main support, and she had to take on both roles of a mother and father while raising them. “When the father is no longer around, the mother has to take on his role. It’s not a woman’s job to be a man, but when she does, she becomes stronger than a man,” she said.


    The host pointed out unfairness in society, noting differences in how single mothers and fathers are treated. “When a single mother does something, people wonder who helped her instead of praising her. When a man does something good, we appreciate him, but when a woman runs a household, she faces many accusations,” Mathira lamented. She added that it gets very tough, and then she can’t be a good mother or take on the role of a father.

    The television star spoke about the severe depression she went through after her third pregnancy, a struggle that society mostly ignores, sometimes shames and dismisses as unimportant. “I think now people are learning that depression, including postpartum depression and hormonal changes, is real,” she noted, stressing the need for better understanding of mental health issues.

  • “Change begins now,” Labour’s Keir Starmer on winning UK elections

    “Change begins now,” Labour’s Keir Starmer on winning UK elections

    Keir Starmer from Britain’s Labour has pledged to change UK as the next Prime Minister after his party won big in parliamentary elections on Friday, putting an end to 14 years of Conservative rule in the country.


    “The Labour Party has won this general election, and I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory,” a sombre-looking Rishi Sunak said in his speech after the results came out.


    Rishi called the results “sobering” as he took responsibility for the defeat.


    “Change begins now,” Starmer said in a victory speech.


    “We said we would end the chaos, and we will, we said we would turn the page, and we have. Today, we start the next chapter, begin the work of change, the mission of national renewal and start to rebuild our country.”


    At a triumphant party rally in central London, Starmer, 61, cautioned that change would not come overnight, even as Labour snatched a great number of Tory seats around the country, including from nine Cabinet members, and former prime minister Liz Truss. Truss lost in her rural constituency by a slim margin of 630 votes.


    How did the elections go?

    Labour raced past the 326 seats needed to secure an overall majority in the 650-seat parliament.


    An exit poll for UK broadcasters published after polls closed on Thursday put Labour on course for a return to power for the first time since 2010, with 410 seats and a 170-seat majority.


    The Tories will get only 131 seats in the House of Commons—a record low—with the right-wing vote apparently spliced by Nigel Farage’s anti-immigration Reform UK party.

    Esteemed journalist in an article for his platform Zeteo wrote, “Goodbye to the party that helped unleash shameful levels of racism and hate against both migrants and minorities, with not just Brexit but “Go Home” vans and the Rwanda plan; bigoted rhetoric about “swarms” of migrants and citizens of nowhere.”


    What will happen to the government?


    Sunak will tender his resignation to head of state King Charles III, with the monarch then asking Starmer, as the leader of the largest party in parliament, to form a government.


    To-do list for next government


    Starmer took over the party post-Brexit in 2020 and had aimed to bring it to the centre again.


    Starmer is facing a daunting to-do list, with economic growth anaemic, public services overstretched and underfunded due to swinging cuts, and households squeezed financially.


    When it comes to Gaza, he is on the same page as Rishi Sunak, emphasising support for Israel’s right to defend itself while maintaining the recognition of a two-state solution. However, Starmer has said he would review arms sales to Israel but has also not made a pledge to suspend any.


    Additionally, Starmer has shown its determination to scrap the UK’s Controversial Rwanda Bill for asylum seekers that was introduced to deport illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda.

  • Multiple PTI workers indicted in vandalism case 

    Multiple PTI workers indicted in vandalism case 

    Multiple leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been indicted in a vandalism case registered against them at the New Town police station Karachi, ARY News reported on Friday.

    PTI members, including Raja Azhar, Fahim Khan, Shah Nawaz Jadoon, and others, confessed to the crime.

    Earlier, Islamabad police arrested PTI Islamabad chapter president Amir Mughal just before the upcoming PTI’s public rally in the capital city on July 6.

  • Girls prefer wealth over love: Agha Ali

    Girls prefer wealth over love: Agha Ali

    Rejoice ladies, Agha Ali understands us better than we do ourselves. The actor recently came up with the gem that women prioritize wealth and luxury over love and loyalty.

    Aren’t we lucky that he understands us so thoroughly?

    In a recent TV appearance, Agha Ali reflected on past mistakes, admitting to saying things in interviews that he shouldn’t have and leaving out important details.
    “I’ve learned from my mistakes and am working on rebuilding myself after feeling broken,” he said, emphasizing his commitment to honesty in interviews, aiming to show his true self to the public.
    And then he did, with the misogynistic comments about women.

    Addressing rumors about his character, he clarified, “I’m not a playboy anymore.”
    Speaking on modern relationships, Ali remarked that many women today prioritize financial security and a luxurious lifestyle over love and loyalty.
    “Money can get you anything in this world, even a partner,” he observed.
    Ali’s advice to men was straightforward: “First, earn money, buy a house and a car, then think about love and relationships.”

    On a serious note, while his advice to men about being financially secure is pertinent, the rest of his comments about women are quite problematic.

    In a society dominated by men, it is not a bad thing for women to think about their financial future neither should they be shamed for doing so.

  • Moammar Rana calls archival Shaan Shahid the ‘King of Action’

    Moammar Rana calls archival Shaan Shahid the ‘King of Action’

    In Pakistani cinema, the relationship between Moammar Rana and Shaan Shahid has always interested fans. Recently, Moammar appeared as a guest on ‘Daisbook’, hosted by Junaid Saleem, and talked about his rivalry with Shaan.

    The co-host asked, “Can you tell us why you don’t get along with Shaan and why you both avoid working together in films?”

     Moammar Rana said, “I respect Shaan as my senior, but I think he’s the one who should explain our differences. We were both action heroes, just like Shatrugan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan. Shaan was the action king, always doing daring stunts, while I focused on acting. It’s like the difference between Shatrugan Sinha’s action-oriented approach and Amitabh Bachchan’s focus on acting.”

    Both superstars have worked together in several films including ‘Guns and Roses’, ‘Ik Junoon’, and ‘Chupan Chupai.’ Moammar is known for romantic roles in numerous hit films like ‘Kuriyon Ko Daalay Daana,’ ‘Chooriyian,’ and ‘Jhoomar.’

  • Twitter going to war over Fawad’s Bollywood project

    Twitter going to war over Fawad’s Bollywood project

    Fawad Khan, the acclaimed Pakistani actor, is rarely involved in controversies but recently became the center of one following the recent announcement of his return to Bollywood after an eight-year hiatus.

    Known for his roles in films like Khoobsurat and Kapoor & Sons, Khan’s decision to work alongside actress Vaani Kapoor has sparked heated discussions across social media platforms.

    The news of Khan’s comeback, first reported yesterday, has drawn a barrage of reactions, with many expressing disappointment and frustration. Critics on Twitter and other forums have voiced concerns over Khan’s choice to resume his Bollywood career, citing ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan as a backdrop to their discontent. While many Indians are thrilled about his return, Pakistanis have been more critical, leading to mixed reactions overall.

    Writer Sadaf Haider shared her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) about Fawad Khan’s Bollywood comeback. She wrote:

    “Fawad Khan: I love him, I hate him, I love him, I hate him. He has everything except Humayun’s confidence. But Fawad, I always fail at hating you. Okay, go ahead and work with a C-grader. We’ll endure it – we have no choice.”

    Here are more tweets below:

  • Fixed electricity rates increased for industrial, commercial, agricultural consumers

    Fixed electricity rates increased for industrial, commercial, agricultural consumers

    The government has further increased the price of electricity by five rupees 72 paise per unit, starting July 1.

    Fixed charges will apply to electricity consumers. For non-protected consumers, the new rates are as follows: Up to 100 units, the rate is Rs. 23.73; for 201 to 300 units, the rate is Rs. 32.98 per unit.

    Monthly fixed charges for industrial electricity consumers have risen by 184 per cent, and fixed charges for commercial electricity consumers have increased by 150 per cent.

    Agricultural tubewell customers will see a 100 per cent increase in monthly fixed charges.

    The federal cabinet has approved the increase in fixed electricity charges, as per sources.

    Industrial customers’ monthly fixed charges have reportedly increased from Rs. 440 to Rs. 1250.

    Fixed charges for commercial users have risen from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1250, while fixed charges for agricultural tubewell users have increased from Rs. 200 to Rs. 400, sources report.

  • Brazilian tourist dies while paragliding without permit in Gilgit Baltistan

    Brazilian tourist dies while paragliding without permit in Gilgit Baltistan

    A Brazilian citizen fell and died while paragliding in the Shigar district of Gilgit Baltistan on Thursday.


    Shigar DC Waliullah Falahi told Dawn that the tourist, identified as Raineri Rodrigo Chaddad, started the adventure from a mountain in Askoli Shigar.
    Raineri didn’t have a permit for the activity, and he died on the spot after the fall.


    DC asserted that action will be taken against the managing director of the victim’s tour operator who allowed him to take part in the activity without the requisite permit. An autopsy will be carried out shortly.

    While Pakistan’s dangerous adventure sports are generally considered safe, the weather can turn quite fast. Three Japanese climbers have been declared dead in less than a month while descending one of the highest mountains in northern Pakistan.

  • Bilal Abbas, Sabeena Farooq, give a glimpse of upcoming drama ‘Mann Jogi’

    Bilal Abbas, Sabeena Farooq, give a glimpse of upcoming drama ‘Mann Jogi’

    Get ready to be captivated by the upcoming Hum TV drama ‘Mann Jogi,’ a story of love, passion, and deceit. Produced by Sultana Siddiqui, it features a talented cast bringing its captivating narrative to life.
    The drama is written by Zafar Merj, directed by Kashif Nisar, while the cast includes Bilal Abbas Khan, Sabeena Farooq, and Gohar Rasheed in leading roles. The drama is nearing completion and will soon premiere on Hum TV.
    The first looks of the characters, released by Hum TV, reveal Goher Rasheed in a negative role, while Bilal Abbas and Sabeena Farooq play love interests.
    Here is the first look:

    The last drama Zafar Meraj had written was the smash hit ‘Kaabli Pulao,’ while Kashif Nisar directed ‘Mr. and Mrs. Shameem’ and ‘Jeevan Nagar’.

  • Imran Khan refused to meet Fawad Chaudhry, says Rauf Hassan

    Imran Khan refused to meet Fawad Chaudhry, says Rauf Hassan

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Rauf Hassan has said that incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan refused to meet former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry in Adiala jail.

    During an interview on ARY News’ programme ‘Off The Record’, Hassan said that party head Imran Khan refused to meet Fawad despite the latter’s request.

    The PTI spokesperson also confirmed that no one in the party contacted the former federal minister and asked him to stop speaking against PTI.
    “We are not afraid of anyone’s return, but the agenda (for the move) is important,” Rauf Hassan stated.

    “Fawad Chaudhry currently has no place in the party. Imran Khan will decide on the return of those who left the party after his release,” the PTI spokesperson confirmed.