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Monthly Archives: August 2018

Media barred from Al-Azizia hearing

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ISLAMABAD: Members of the media were not allowed on Monday to enter in an accountability court when the jailed ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif was produced before the court from jail to face Al-Azizia reference for the first time since his conviction in the Avenfield Apartments reference. Videos and images of the three-time form PM being […]


Tree plantation drive launched in Mohmand

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GHALLANAI: The administration on Monday launched the tree planation campaign in Mohmand district. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Wasif Saeed inaugurated the planation drive at a ceremony. Additional Deputy Commissioner Irfanullah Wazir, Divisional Forest Officer Farhatullah Khan and local elders attended the ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Wasif Saeed underscored the need for planting trees to offset […]


Kyun Nikala premieres in Karachi tonight

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Anwar Maqsood and Dawar Mehmood have come together after a gap of three years for their latest collaboration, titled Kyun Nikala. The play, with a political backdrop, is scheduled to premiere at the Karachi Arts Council tonight (August 14) after the media night that took place on the eve of Independence Day (yesterday). Kyun Nikala […]


Is Batti Gul Meter Chalu inspired by Actor In Law?

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Though it has become a norm to compare Pakistani films to not one but multiple Bollywood films that have released in recent memory, it’s the opposite this time around. The recently released trailer of upcoming Indian film, Batti Gul Meter Chalu, which stars Shahid Kapoor in the lead role, is being compared to Nabeel Qureshi […]


‘City needs urban forestry at par with international standards’

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Karachi Commissioner Muhammad Sualeh Ahmad Faruqui has stressed on the need for planting trees across the city to curb the effects of global warming and to make Karachi greener. He expressed these views in a meeting held at his office on Sunday to review the progress of tree plantation drives that he had initiated. He […]


Coke Studio launches first episode of Season 11

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LAHORE-Following the announcement of its eleventh consecutive season with ‘Hum Dekhenge’, Coca-Cola Pakistan proudly launched the first episode of Coke Studio Season 11, featuring over 70 diverse artistes in this landmark season. Spearheaded by producers Ali Hamza and Zohaib Kazi, this season intends to bring back a musical fusion of exciting elements and diverse influences, […]


Call to tackle plastic pollution

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KARACHI – The Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan (RB) has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) under their pledge for ‘Hoga Saaf Pakistan,’ to help beat plastic pollution in the country. The two organizations are calling out people to bring in empty plastic bottles to Dolmen Mall, Clifton from 10th to 14th August. Waste Busters has joined […]


Atif Aslam responds to Independence Day parade controversy

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Yesterday, attendees of a Pakistani Independence Day parade in New York called out local singing sensation Atif Aslam for performing Indian songs at the event. While some criticised the Aadat singer for his act, many of Atif’s loyal fans were quick to stand up for him. After the much-heated debate on Twitter, Atif has finally released his […]


SC issues contempt notice to PTI’s Amir Liaquat

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ISLAMABAD  –  The Supreme Court on Friday issued a contempt of court notice to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Amir Liaquat Hussain for violating the undertaking he had given to the top court. Hussain in his undertaking had assured the top court that he would not incite viewers and spread hatred among general public by propaganda against […]


APNS felicitates Imran, PTI on poll success

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KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has congratulated Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chairman Imran Khan and his party on their success in emerging as the single largest party in parliament in the July 25 elections. “We hope that a new representative and responsible government formed through a democratic process will overcome the deficit of governance that […]


On Twitter: Zaid Ali’s recent tweet burns social media all over!

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Something that is topping the news these days is Zaid Ali’s and Reham Khan’s grappling over Social media. It all started when Zaid Ali who is Pakistani-Canadian comedian took it to Twitter and posted that he wishes to never wake up next to a woman like Reham Khan. To which, Reham had a very legit […]


PPF condemns attacks on journalists in Nepal

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), in a letter to Khadga Prasad Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal has expressed concern over the physical attacks on journalists in Nepal. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali urged the Nepali government to investigate this incident and take steps to ensure the safety of journalists. According to the International Federation of […]


Fancy and imagination

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KARACHI: In literary criticism, fancy is considered inferior to imagination, because imagination is the domain of creative people, whereas fancy only “combines all those things that are perceived by human beings into shapes”. Interestingly, a group show that’s under way at the Chawkandi Art Gallery encourages the five participating artists to use their fancy. The […]


PPF condemns fine imposed on opposition aligned Raajje TV

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) raised concerns over the fine imposed on opposition aligned broadcaster Raajje TV, on August 8. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali in his letter to Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, President of Maldives on August 10, 2018, demands immediate withdrawal of the fine against Raajje TV and urges authorities to stop targeting […]