Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial on Thursday adjourned a hearing on a set of petitions against the Supreme Court (Practice & Procedure) Act 2023, aimed at limiting the powers of the head of the apex court.
The hearing was adjourned after Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan told Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial that the government has decided to review the bill as certain provisions within the law exhibit overlapping aspects.
The hearing was conducted by an eight-judge bench comprising the CJP, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Shahid Waheed.
On May 29, during the hearing of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) review petition with regard to elections in Punjab, Mansoor Awan told the apex court that President Arif Alvi has passed the Supreme Court (Review of Judgements and Orders) Bill, 2023.
“The president has signed the Supreme Court (Review of Judgements and Orders) Bill, 2023. Under the new law, a larger bench will hear review petitions,” he told the three judges bench hearing the petition.
The bill has been the center of debate since it was first presented, as it led to speculation that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be able to appeal against his disqualification.
Hollywood legend Al Pacino began trending on social media on Wednesday at incredible speed, making us all think, “Oh no!”
But then we saw why he was trending and were like “Oh no!”
Yup, Al Pacino joined the likes of Mick Jagger and Robert De Niro to announce that he and his 29 year old girlfriend Noor Alfallah, are expecting a child together.
The 83-year-old ‘Godfather’ actor, whose eldest child Julie is older than his current partner, began dating Alfallah in 2021 when the pandemic started. They were both spotted together last April at a diner.
Alfallah, who works as a music producer, previously dated Mick Jagger and Clint Eastwood.
And though the news is strange, it has unleashed a string of hilarious memes.
Following Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan’s arrest on May 9 in connection with a corruption case, the country saw violent protests as his supporters clashed with law-enforcement agencies. The protests also targeted state and military installations, which resulted in a severe crackdown on the party.
Many prominent PTI leaders were arrested including Shireen Mazari, Fawad Chahudry, Asad Umar and Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
The arrests and the criticism of the party led many PTI members to quit. Most of them left the party after holding press conferences or releasing video messages condemeing the events of May 9. At least 100 Members of PTI have left the party.
Here is a list of prominent members of PTI who have until now left the party:
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Babar Awan has expressed concern over a possible ban on airing pictures and names of Party chairman Imran Khan.
“Due to fear of Imran Khan, there is news of banning his name and picture on TV channels,” Babar tweeted on Wednesday.
He further said that the government should file a review appeal against the results of the 1992 World Cup. “if Shehbaz and Maryam will not mention Imran in their speeches what else will they talk about?” his tweet added.
عمران خان کے خوف سے، اُن کا نام اور تصویر، ٹی وی چینلنز پر چلانے پر پابندی کی خبر آرہی ہے۔ پھر تو حکومت کو 1992 ورلڈ کپ کے نتائج کے خلاف نظرِ ثانی اپیل دائر کرنی چاہیے۔ ویسے شہباز اور مریم، عمران خان کا نام نہ لیں تو اُن کی تقریر ہوگی کیا؟
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) PEMRA has urged TV channels to boycott people “damaging peace” and not to promote people “inciting hatred” in relevance to the incidents of May 9 when PTI supporters clashed with law enforcement agencies. However, the media regulatory authority did not specifically mention Imran Khan’s name.
It is being assumed by commentators that the notification was referring to the PTI chairman.
“As per Article 19 of The Constitution of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Every citizen shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression, and there shall be freedom of the press, subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of the glory of Islam or the integrity, security or defence of Pakistan or any part thereof friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, [commission of] or incitement to an offence,” the notification issued by PEMRA read. “It is crucial to strike a balance between protecting freedom of speech and maintaining public order,” the notification added.
Former Pakistan Tehreek–e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, Fawad Chaudhry, Imran Ismail and Mahboob Maulvi held a press conference outside Central Jail Rawalpindi (also known as Adiala Jail) on Wednesday, after meeting Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
Former PTI leader Aamir Kiani was also present in the meeting in which reportedly, the four leaders asked Qureshi to leave the party.
However in the presser, Fawad said that he had a detailed discussion with Qureshi regarding the current political situation, adding that “we” have to find a solution.
The former minister said that many PTI supporters are in jail, and it is their responsibility to get them out.
“We cannot leave open ground for the opposition in present circumstances,” he remarked, adding that the group had also had discussions with Asad Umar, Parvez Khattak, Asad Qaiser, Hammad Azhar and Ali Zaidi.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in a statement has warned all political stakeholders that unless they desist from any further measures that could imperil the country’s fragile democracy, they may find themselves unable to steer the country safely through the multiple crises it is facing.
“HRCP has closely monitored the ongoing political crisis and notes with great alarm that civilian supremacy has emerged as the greatest casualty. The government’s inability—or unwillingness—to safeguard civilian supremacy or to preserve the dignity of Parliament has proven tremendously disappointing. At the same time, the political opposition’s history of hostile politics and contempt for the rule of law has played no small part in triggering the wanton destruction of property during 9–10 May. These were not peaceful protests. The evidence points to acts of arson, rioting, looting, vandalism and trespass onto state and private property,” the statement issued by the human rights watchdog of Pakistan read. HRCP also expressed its disappointment in the judiciary. “HRCP regrets that the failure of the judiciary to credibly maintain its independence and impartiality has exacerbated the rule-of-law crisis in the country.”
HRCP also demanded an independent investigation of the allegations of violence against PTI workers.
HRCP reminded authorities that torture or any form of degrading treatment of persons in custody are serious violations of human rights. The disappearance of at least two journalists must also be investigated in a transparent manner, the findings made public and the perpetrators held strictly to account. The human rights organization also expressed concern for conducting military trials of civilians. “While those responsible for the destruction of public and private property must undoubtedly be held accountable, there is ample provision in civilian laws for this. Any government seriously committed to upholding civilian supremacy would strongly consider repealing Article 2(1)(d) of the Act, which allows civilians to be tried in military courts, thereby denying them their constitutional right to a fair trial. HRCP also objects to the arbitrary manner in which certain cases are selected to be tried by military courts, thereby violating the principle of equality before the law and equal protection of the law,” read the statement
Nadia Jamil took to Twitter to share how her parents, famous businessman Abdul Jalil Jamil and Nusrat Jamil, met and came to fall in love.
The powerhouse actress, who lost her father after a long illness in May, wrote down her parents’ love story for her followers.
Ami was 16 & Abu was 18 when he saw walking up a path in Nathiagali. He was sitting under a pine tree. It was 1964. Years later we all went to visit the famous tree & he asked Ami to walk up the path again as he sat under the tree with us. And she did, giggling like a little girl pic.twitter.com/gpooc1qJeB
“And then they married…4 years after they met. Ma raised in an army family, Abu an old Delhi Saudagran Business family man. Ami down to Earth,practical, political, an activist who loves 2 dance. Abu a poet,philosopher,Sufi lover of Allah & nature! Both avid lovers of literature.”
And then they married…4 years after they met. Ma raised in an army family, Abu an old Delhi Saudagran Business family man. Ami down 2 Earth,practical,political,an activist who loves 2 dance,Abu a poet,philosopher,Sufi lover of Allah & nature! Both avid lovers of literature❤️ pic.twitter.com/MGZWaVbeWl
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan has denied reports of cutting off contacts with President Dr Arif Avli. When asked by Geo News reporter Haider Sherazi, Imran Khan said, ”Arif Alvi kia kisi se naraz hoskta ha? (Can Arif Alvi be angry at anyone?)”
عمران خان نےجیو نیوز سےگفتگو کرتےہوئےعارف علوی سےناراضگی کی خبرکی تردید کردی میں نےپوچھا عارف علوی سےآپ ناراض ہیں بولےعارف علوی کبھی ناراض ہوگا مجھ سےکیا ۔۔؟ پوچھا عارف علوی نےجو بل پردستخط کئے وہ آپ کےنوٹس میں تھا ؟ بولےہاں میرےنوٹس میں تھا پوچھایعنی آپ کےمشورےسے ہوایہ سب pic.twitter.com/kQIwPl45c6
On Tuesday, a reporter of We News claimed that Imran Khan is leaving President Alvi’s messages on seen, suggesting that the former PM has cut off ties with the President. The reporter also said that both were last in contact on May 24.
He further said that two days after the last contact, on May 26, President Arif Alvi signed the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023.
چیئرمین تحریک انصاف عمران خان اور صدر عارف علوی کے درمیان آخری رابطہ ایک ہفتے قبل 24 مئی کو ہوا تھا، جس کے بعد عمران خان صدر مملکت کے میسجز کا جواب نہیں دے رہے۔ وی نیوز کے خصوصی سلسلے وی ٹاک میں وسیم عباسی اور محمد زبیر کی گفتگو@Wabbasi007@ZubairAlikhanUN#WENews#ImranKhan… pic.twitter.com/vtYRnFuOzT
The coming-of-age film ‘Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani’ was released on screens 10 years ago. The cult classic became a momunental part of the changing Bollywood industry. The film revolves around four friends, and shifts between their time as young graduates to ten years later when they become adults Ranbir Kapoor starred as the energetic and lively Kabir, who always dreamed of a career in journalism and flying around the world, while Deepika Padukone played the studious and quiet Naina, who has a secret crush on Kabir but fears telling him so.
To mark the occasion, fans from around the world, especially the cast and crew, celebrated by sharing hilarious anecdotes and heart warming messages for fans.
Director Ayan Mukerjee shared a video clip of memorable moments, and also sent out a heartfelt message for fans who had supported the film since its release:
“YJHD – My second child, a piece of my heart and soul – 10 years old today! ❤️
I think after all these years, I can confidently say that… Making this movie was one of the greatest joys of my life! And what we achieved with it – with all its perfections and imperfections – is a source of great eternal pride for me!
Strangely, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani fully from beginning to end, since the day it released … (Always pushing towards the next milestone, and not looking back enough…!)
But when I’m older and wiser – I think I will watch the movie atleast once a year – because a big part of who I was and how I looked at life – is forever captured in this movie !
In the recent months, I have often had people recognise me and come up to me… and I’m thinking they will say something about Brahmāstra, and then they started talking about YJHD !
So, putting out a whole lot of gratitude for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani… and all the many people who connected deeply with the movie over the years ! ❤️
Also sharing a Director’s Note I had written at the time, in my story which someone special from my team shared with me a few days ago… and it brought back all kinds of memories for me !”
He even shared the director’s note on his Instagram stories where he had described the film as:
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is a cocktail of all these encounters and obsessions… It is a story of the exhilarating and terrifying journey of four characters as they navigate through their youth; from their carefree laughter as they set off on a holiday together in their colleges days, until their bittersweet tears as they watch the first of their bunch get married. It is an effort to somehow capture the spirit of their lives, wrestle with it and give it to our audience in a bottle. So that it might make them feel happy and joyful and sad and nostalgic. And like the characters in the film, it might make them seek for what it is, in all of the above, that truly gives our lives meaning.”
Mukerjee also posted never before seen pictures with Padukone and Kapoor:
Actors like Padukone, and Kalki Kanmani celebrated the anniversary of the film with the ‘Bajirao Mastani’ actress taking to Instagram to share the trailer of the film with the caption: ‘A piece of my heart’
While Kanmani, who played the outgoing and rough Aditi, recalled her experience by writing about how memorable working with the cast was:
“How we’ve all grown and learnt since then and yet some things I can’t imagine any different, like @deepikapadukone will always be teaching us a dance step we can’t follow, @adityaroykapur will always be our big Lebowski, Ranbir will always play a prank that makes us squeal and @ayan_mukerji will always ask us uncomfortably personal questions that lead to the best conversations loved the memories we collected here, happy 10 years guys “
Fans on social media have celebrated the occasion by sharing their favorite scenes from the film:
happy 10 years to yjhd and deepika padukone as naina talwar. her most quintessential bollywood heroine moment. a role etched out in the hearts of a whole generation, to whom so many girls relate to. iconic, impactful and unparalleled 💞#10YearsOfYJHDhttps://t.co/PwkTNixeMT
Fans of the film even shared some of their favorite dialogues, like the scene between Naina and Kabir when she tells him to learn to take life as it is rather than keep chasing the next best thing.
10 years of yjhd ♡ A movie that I love a lil more every time I rewatch <3
A video has gone viral on social media, in which family members of a child who died at the Children’s Hospital in Lahore, can be seen beating up a doctor at the facility.
The Young Doctors organization at the Children’s Hospital immediately ceased all indoor and outdoor medical services in response to the event. Five suspects have been nominated in the First Information Report (FIR), which states that family members of the deceased child attempted to murder medical professionals.
In addition to physically abusing the physicians, the accused specifically singled out female nurses and doctors and swore at them.
All five suspects were swiftly taken into custody by the police for further investigation and legal proceedings.
چلڈرن ہسپتال لاہورمیں ڈاکٹرز پرتشدد کا معاملہ نصیر آباد پولیس نے کارروائی کرتے ہوئے تشددمیں ملوث 05 ملزمان کو گرفتارکرلیا ملزمان کیخلاف مقدمہ درج کرکے دیگرملزمان کی تلاش شروع کردی گئی ہے قانون شکن عناصر کے خلاف زیرو ٹالرنس پالیسی پر عمل پیرا ہیںسی سی پی او لاہور بلال صدیق کمیانہ pic.twitter.com/5PCRH3fd5u
— Capital City Police Lahore (@ccpolahore) May 31, 2023
Following the incident, the doctors staged a protest at Ferozepur Road.
