Sheheryar Cheema, the veteran Pakistani actor’s son, has spoken out to dispel rumors that his father, Shafqat Cheema, is ill and that he is in a coma. Sheheryar confirmed that his father’s condition was never that serious, contrary to reports that the Punjabi film star, who has earned the moniker “Pakistan’s favorite villain,” suffered a stroke and fell into a coma. “He only had pneumonia, and Alhamdulillah, he is feeling well, and he is now home,” he told Images. A video of Sheheryar had previously gone viral on the internet, and in it, he called reports about his father’s stroke…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Pakistan: Karachi When Laiba*, a 29-year-old Karachi resident, visited a seasoned and well-respected gynecologist, she was informed, “Your husband is going to leave you,” or “mark my words.” Those words are still fresh in Laiba’s mind, now 34. The choice of words did not have a profound impact; It was her tone, her complete lack of compassion for me, and the shame she intended for me to feel. Laiba relates how she remained frozen and unable to express her worries. “Jo aurat apna basic kam nah ker paye” means “a woman who is unable to fulfill her basic responsibilities.” I…
Pakistan : A high-esteem target was among nine aggressors killed during a knowledge based activity (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur locale, the Between Administrations Advertising (ISPR) said on Thursday. According to a statement released by the ISPR, “[own] troops effectively engaged the khawarij location” was the subject of an IBO carried out by the security forces on the night of Oct. 23/24. “Nine khawarij, including two suicide bombers and a high-value target khariji ring leader Said Muhammad alias Qureshi Ustad were sent to hell after [an] intense fire exchange,” it added. Weapons, ammunition, and explosives that were recovered during an…
INDIA : Ministers said on Thursday that at least 1.1 million people on India’s eastern coast are fleeing to storm shelters inland, just hours before a powerful cyclone is expected to hit the low-lying area. Twister Dana is probably going to stir things up around town of West Bengal and Odisha states — home to around 150m individuals — as a “serious cyclonic tempest” late on Thursday, India’s climate department said. It projects winds of up to 120 kilometers per hour. Overnight, major airports will be closed, including Kolkata, a crucial travel hub where heavy rain was already falling on…
The Guardian newspaper reported on Wednesday that a former model has accused Donald Trump of groping her after the two of them were introduced by sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein in the 1990s. Stacey Williams claimed that the disgraced financier, whom she had dated, introduced her to the Republican presidential candidate in 1992 at a party. Williams was quoted as saying, “It became very clear then that he and Donald were really, really good friends and spent a lot of time together.” Williams spoke about the alleged assault on a call on Monday that was hosted by Survivors for Kamala, a…
UK : A government minister announced on Thursday that single-use e-cigarettes will be banned in Britain beginning next year in an effort to curb environmental harm and rising child use. Health officials have expressed concern regarding the use of e-cigarettes by young adults because of their bright designs and fruity flavors, which make them stand out on grocery store shelves. A survey conducted by the health charity ASH in 2024 found that approximately one in five children aged 11 to 17 reported having tried vaping. It is against the law to sell e-cigarettes containing nicotine to minors or for adults…
Pakistan : According to Reuters, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the country intends to submit a formal request for funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) facility that aids in the management of external shocks. “We have officially mentioned to be considered for this office,” Aurangzeb said in a meeting uninvolved of the IMF/World Bank harvest time gatherings in Washington. The IMF granted Pakistan a bailout last month, but its Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) provides additional funding. Additionally, the nation is in negotiations with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank regarding a credit enhancement for the Panda bond, which is…
Pakistan Lahore : Even though there were several posts on social media claiming that a recent book fair in Lahore only sold 35 books, there was no evidence to support those claims, and the source of the information acknowledged that the information was shared without verification. A post that Startup Karachi, a page that bills itself as a media company, made on October 20 received 1,400 shares and 1,900 reactions on Facebook. “At a recent book fair in Lahore, the spotlight was unexpectedly stolen by delicious food rather than literature,” read the post’s caption. Attendees ate a remarkable 1,200 shawarmas…
The EU rights agency stated on Thursday that Muslims in Europe face “ever more racism and discrimination,” noting a “sharp rise” before the Hamas attack on Israel caused “a spike in anti-Muslim hatred.” According to the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, which then launched a retaliatory offensive on Gaza, several EU nations have reported an increase in anti-Muslim and anti-Semitic acts. Over 42,000 civilians have been killed in Palestine thus far. According to AFP, FRA spokeswoman Nicole Romain, “We are aware of reports from several EU countries highlighting a spike…
KARACHI: As a growing number of risk-averse international investors seek refuge in safe-haven assets, gold prices surged by Rs2,000 per tola to Rs285,400 on Wednesday, an all-time high. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA) provided data indicating that the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs1,714 to Rs244,684. The price of gold in the local market had increased for the seventh time in a row, each time setting a new record. In the worldwide market, gold costs hit record highs as its cost per ounce rose by $20, coming to $2,757 on financial backers’ hesitance…
