After sharing a post-workout photo of his gleaming abs, famous rapper Drake has shut down rumors of undergoing plastic surgery. The Passionfruit rapper addressed the speculations during a recent appearance on the podcast, Not This Again. Bobbi Althoff asked Drake, “People think you got…[a] procedure done. Did you do that?” referring to a rumored “ab” procedure called abdominal etching. “No. People also say that I got a BBL, right?” the rapper responded. “They call me BBL Drizzy.” The 38-year-old asked, “I don’t know if my like wagon looked crazy when I walked in here, but did it?” Bobbi continued to…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The devastating impact of the Punjab floods has reached Sindh, not as floodwaters but as skyrocketing inflation, as disrupted supply chains from Punjab have caused vegetable prices to surge. According to SAMAA’s reporter Imtiaz Khawer, the supply of tomatoes from Punjab to Hyderabad has been suspended, causing the price to double from Rs100 per kilogram to Rs200. Similarly, onions that were previously available for Rs60 per kilogram are now selling for Rs120. Shopkeepers stated that due to the heavy rains in Punjab, they are procuring vegetables at higher rates. SAMAA’s reporter Jameel Mughal added that vegetable prices in Sukkur have…
According to details that emerged on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed authorities to ensure the swift completion of rescue and relief preparations. The Prime Minister, speaking from Beijing, was briefed on the prevailing flood situation by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik during a telephone call. The Prime Minister was informed of the rising water levels in the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers, as well as the ongoing relief efforts. In light of the escalating flood levels, he has also directed that the public in affected areas be informed in advance about the…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser stated on Wednesday that the party seeks a national dialogue that includes all relevant stakeholders, not just political parties or the current government. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Qaiser called for the declaration of a state of emergency to address the construction of dams, especially small-scale dams. He said all provinces and the federal government must prepare a comprehensive plan for water resource development. He said the PTI is open to talks on the economy, border security, and other national issues but emphasized that the conversation should go beyond political actors and…
The Sindh government has announced two public holidays across the province on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). According to an official notification, all public offices and educational institutions will remain closed on September 5 and 6. The provincial government has stated that all government departments, schools, and colleges will observe these holidays to commemorate the religious occasion.
The internal details of the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) full court meeting have come to light, revealing that the judges approved the Practice and Procedure Rules and the Establishment Rules by a razor-thin majority vote. According to sources, both sets of rules were passed with a 6-5 majority. Those who voted in favour of the rules included Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, Justice Azam Khan, Justice Muhammad Asif, and Justice Inam Amin Minhas. Sources stated that the judges who opposed the approval were Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Babar…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited a flood relief camp in Multan and assured the affected people of her government’s full support. According to details that emerged on Wednesday, the Chief Minister reviewed the health, rescue, and other service counters at the camp during her visit. She expressed satisfaction with the overall arrangements, including the cleanliness. CM Maryam visited the Bela relief camp, where she met with women and children, listened to their problems, and promised that action would be taken to restore their homes. She spoke with the children, gave them chocolates and biscuits, and personally helped them put…
Federal Minister Rana Sanaullah has stated that under the existing law, Field Marshal Asim Munir will continue to serve as Chief of Army Staff until November 2027. Speaking to the media, Sanaullah clarified that following amendments to the law, no new notification is required for the Air Chief or other service chiefs regarding their tenure. He added, “The day the Air Chief completes his five-year term, he will automatically retire.” Commenting on the Army Chief’s performance, Sanaullah said, “The successes achieved under Field Marshal Asim Munir’s leadership make him the most deserving of this extension. The law provides for extensions,…
Irfan Ali Kathia, the Director General of PDMA Punjab, has warned that Punjab is confronting one of the biggest floods in its history as water levels in major rivers continue to rise, posing serious risks to downstream regions. According to Irfan Ali Kathia, water from the Chenab at Qadirabad is expected to re-enter already affected areas, and the situation in Jhang will worsen as the floodwaters advance. Water inflows are increasing at Head Trimmu, while the Sutlej River has been in a state of high flood for the past two months. At Ganda Singh, flows of over 319,000 cusecs are…
Punjab is confronting one of the most devastating floods in its history, as surging waters from the Chenab and Sutlej rivers have resulted in at least 46 deaths and the displacement of millions. Officials have issued warnings that Multan city and critical infrastructure, including the Sher Shah Bridge, are under severe pressure as water inflows continue to rise. The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has reported that Tarbela Dam has reached its 100% capacity at 1,549.87 feet, while Mangla Dam is 87% full at 1,228.55 feet. Smaller reservoirs like Khanpur, Rawal, and Simli dams are also nearing their maximum levels, which…
