The Finance Ministry clarified on Wednesday that the two Chinese engineers killed in the terrorist attack in Karachi on Sunday night were not involved in talks with the government about being independent power producers (IPPs). “These were our brothers, these were those IPP engineers with whom Minister Leghari — Awais Leghari sahab— and I were negotiating in terms of requesting them to reprofile debt for a bit and extend maturities so we can bring a reduction in tariff,” Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said in a televised address the previous day. A massive explosion that occurred late on Sunday night…
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The CIA police detained YouTuber Saad Ur Rehman, better known as Ducky Bhai, and his wife Aroob Jatoi on Tuesday night in Lahore’s Model Town after they displayed a weapon in a social media video. After the content was removed, the couple was released, and no case was filed against them. A statement has not been issued by the YouTube star and his spouse. Ducky Bhai is a well-known YouTube vlogger with more than eight million subscribers. He is also well-known for Ducky Extra, a gaming channel with more than two million subscribers. The vlogger occasionally gets into trouble, like…
In light of reports of violence leading up to the three-day Pashtoon Qaumi Jirga in Khyber district, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday criticized the recently banned Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) for its rhetoric. If done “properly,” he stated, the government would be willing to discuss rights-related issues with anyone. The PTM was banned by the federal government on Sunday because it posed a threat to national security and peace. The three-day Pashtoon Qaumi Jirga, also known as the Pashtun Qaumi Adalat, organized by the PTM, was banned from participating by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government a day ago and a…
LAHORE: On Tuesday, the Punjab cabinet approved the largest program of mass weddings, providing financial support to 3,000 girls from poor families in the province. The 17th meeting of the cabinet was presided over by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. At that meeting, the cabinet approved a Rs100,000 “wed money” (Rs0.1 million) ATM card for a bride. There will be up to 13 gifts, including dinner sets, clothes, and furniture. The CM ordered an expansion of mass marriage. It also approved leasing 100,000 acres of land to farmers without land for three and five years to cultivate temporarily throughout Punjab. 27…
He stated that prior to the country’s hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting on October 15-16, a Saudi Arabian delegation is anticipated in the country. From October 9 to 11, a Saudi delegation led by Investment Minister Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih will travel to Pakistan. It is anticipated that representatives from both government agencies and the private sector will attend, indicating a broadening of the economic partnerships between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. During the meeting of the federal cabinet, the prime minister talked about a number of positive developments, including how Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Pakistan free from the severe eye disease “trachoma” and has provided the government with a certificate to that effect. The ceremony to announce Pakistan’s “trachoma-free” status took place in Islamabad, where the WHO’s country director presented the certificate to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. With this declaration, Pakistan has become the 19th country in the world to be recognized as free from trachoma by the global health organization. Trachoma is an eye disease caused by an infection from the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which, if left untreated, can lead to permanent blindness. Experts explain that…
Amitabh Bachchan, popularly known as “Big B” in Bollywood, and his wife, actress and politician Jaya Bachchan, are considered one of the most successful couples in the film industry. According to Indian media, Amitabh and Jaya got married on June 3, 1973, and this year they celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. Recent reports indicate that film star Aamir Khan appeared as a guest on “Kaun Banega Crorepati” alongside his son, Junaid. During the show, Aamir showcased his admiration for host Amitabh Bachchan by presenting their wedding invitation card as proof of his fandom. The promo for this episode of “Kaun…
Pakistani actress Hira Mani has declared the entertainment industry to be filled with lies. Recently, she appeared as a guest on director and actor Jawad Bashir’s podcast, where she discussed her career, personal life, and family. In response to a question, she stated that everything in showbiz is fake, emphasizing that lies are propagated and showcased for the sake of money. She explained, “That’s our job; we earn money from this. If we don’t glamorize things and exaggerate them, we won’t capture people’s attention.” When asked by the host if she feels suffocated in this false world, Hira replied, “I…
Legendary Indian film actor Rajinikanth has been hospitalized due to health issues. According to Indian media reports, Rajinikanth was admitted for stomach pain, but his condition is improving. He was taken to a private hospital in Chennai on Monday night and is expected to be discharged soon. Meanwhile, news of Rajinikanth’s health has sparked concern among his fans, who are sending their best wishes for his speedy recovery.
The Inspector General of Police (IG) Islamabad stated that over 30 troublemakers have been arrested so far. In a statement from Islamabad, the IG emphasized that no one would be allowed to take the law into their own hands. He mentioned that more than 30 individuals have already been apprehended, and they will act within the framework of the law. Any attempts at causing unrest or damaging property will be met with action. He also noted that since mobile phone services are not fully restored, information is reaching them slowly.
