Meera Challenges Priyanka Chopra For Competition

Actress Resham distributes zakat (charity) every year in month of Ramadan but sadly, this year the zakat distribution event faced big brawls among aged women and men who came to receive some charity.

Filmstar Resham is always very concerned for the people belonging to Pakistan’ film industry who are living hand to mouth and therefore donates them some money each year to make their Ramadan far better. Recently, as soon the actress Resham arrived at the studio, a big crowd of old women and men rushed to her to grab some zakat money. The mismanagement at the event resulted into a great fight turning the studio into a battlefield.

However, Resham managed a safe escape, and fled in her car while many junior artists kept waiting for her to be back and give them some zakat money as well.

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Resham’s Zakat Distribution Event Turns Into Big Brawl

Actress Resham distributes zakat (charity) every year in month of Ramadan but sadly, this year the zakat distribution event faced big brawls among aged women and men who came to receive some charity.

Filmstar Resham is always very concerned for the people belonging to Pakistan’ film industry who are living hand to mouth and therefore donates them some money each year to make their Ramadan far better. Recently, as soon the actress Resham arrived at the studio, a big crowd of old women and men rushed to her to grab some zakat money. The mismanagement at the event resulted into a great fight turning the studio into a battlefield.

However, Resham managed a safe escape, and fled in her car while many junior artists kept waiting for her to be back and give them some zakat money as well.

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Hot Mathira Stars In New Condom Ad

The hot and peppy Mathira, who is known for her bold photoshoots and sexually ridden talks, now stars in a new condom advertisement of condom in which she plays a seductive wife.

You may have never seen Mathira in such an obedient and faithful wife avatar that she plays in her new advertisement. Appearing as a traditional wife, Mathira also maintains her sultry appeal, looking raunchy and glamorous who is concerned for her husband.

You will definitely be interested in Mathira who has appeared more ravishing than the product on which the ad is based.

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Actress Deedar Got Married In A Secret Ceremony

Actress Deedar, who is well known for her seductive stage dance, has tied knot to a Hamza Bhatti named man in a secret wedding ceremony and reportedly, she has left stage dramas as well.

Though details are not known, but it is being considered that Deedar got married to one of his two close friends, Hamza Bhatti. Deedar and Hamza had good friendship and know they have turned husband and wife, keeping their nikah secret. Their reception date will be announced very soon.

Deedar has a great man following and rules on millions of hearts with her exceptional dance on stage and in films.

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Junaid Jamshed & Waseem Badami To Host Shan e Ramazan on ARY Digital

Famous celebrity Junaid Jamshed and Waseem Badami will host Ramazan transmission “Shan-e-Ramazan” on ARY Digital. The transmission will be aired live during Sehar and Iftar. Fans of Junaid Jamshed are very excited about this transmission and are eagerly waiting to see Junaid Jamshed during Ramazan on ARY Digital

Last year Maya Khan (who is now hosting Ramazan transmission on Express Entertainment) and Dr. Shahid Masood hosted Ramazan transmission “Faizan-e-Ramazan” on ARY Digital. The show was successful but it was not as successful as the producers wanted. However because of Junaid Jamshed hosting this time ARY Digital management is hoping that it will get a reasonable viewership.

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Sindh Govt Issues “Respect Ramadan” Ordinance

Government of Sindh has issued “Respect Ramadan” ordinance. According to this ordinance during fasting (Roza) at public places eating, drinking,smoking is prohibited. No one will be allowed to eat or drink at public places during day time in Ramadan.

All hotels, restaurants, cinemas and theaters will also be closed during fasting and no food restaurants will be allowed to do their business during fasting time. However cinemas located in Saddar area and in Clifton is showing movies during fasting also. Movies are scheduled to start at 2:45 PM and 3:00 PM which means that the cinemas are not following the ordinance of Sindh Government.
Meanwhile Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has banned eating or drinking at the public places during fasting at the public places. If anyone is found in this activity he/she will has to face three-month imprisonment or a fine of Rs 50,000 as a punishment. However patients, passengers are allowed to eat and drink at public places like airport, bus stops, markets, hospital and other public places.

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Azad Jammu and Kashmir University Declares Burqa as Compulsory

Muzaffarabad: University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has announced Burqa as mandatory. A circulation has been issued from University in which AJKU asked female students to wear Abaya. Female Students without Abaya wouldn’t able to enter in University, circulation ordered.  This is unique order from any prominent educational institute of Pakistan.

AJK University also bound Male Students with couple of suggestions and restrictions. University Administration has proposed male students to ear decent and simple dresses. AJK University has also directed male students to avoid cartoon and types of picture t-shirts and jeans. And instead of wearing these dresses, use dress shirts, university administration added.
University has imposed this notification instantly without any delay. On other hand, different opinions have been observed across the university. The use of Abaya will increase modesty, a group feels. Other group observes that it will create problem for foreigners and broad mind students.

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India to Deploy Women Security Officers at Pakistan Border

New Delhi: India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to deploy women officers on Pakistan and Bangladesh borders. Indian Defence Ministry is finalizing recruitment process details. Till end of this year, 110 new security officers will be appointed and most of them will be women. Interestingly, most of appointed women officers will be maximum 25 years old, Indian Defence ministry said.

Reason Behind Recruitment:
Indian hasn’t given any solid reason behind this recruitment. Indian Defence Ministry claimed that this recruitment will proof that Women are not behind men in any field. The other reason can be shortage of men staff on Border as big number of men soldiers are on duty in Kashmir.

These new women officers will be appointed on Assistant Commandants post. Later they can be promoted to Commandants and deputy Commandants posts.
It’s worth mentioning here that Indian Security force started recruitment of women in 2009 but now they have started recruiting women as officers for the first time.

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Indian Govt Involved in Mumbai Attack: Former Indian Officer

New Delhi: A Former Home Ministry Officer R V S Mani has claimed that Parliament and 26/11 Mumbai Attacks were setup Indian Government. Former Indian Governments did this for strengthening the counter-terror legislation, Mani said.

Mani clarified his claimed by giving some more details. He said that Notorious Law Pota (Prevention of Terrorist Activities Act) was designed after 2001 attack. After 2008 Mumbai attacks, we saw UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act), he added.
It’s worth mentioning here that unknown terrorists attacked on Indian Parliament in 2001. Around one dozen people killed in this attack. Indian government blamed that Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba plotted this attack. On other hand both Jihadi Organizations refused Indian government claims. Recently, an accused of this attack Afzal Guru was sentenced to death.

Later in 2008, 12 attacks were coordinated in different areas of Mumbai. At least 166 people killed and over 300 injured in these attacks. Once again, Indian government accused and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

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Amir not allowed to play domestic cricket: ICC

Karachi, July 14: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has dismissed media reports in Pakistan that banned left arm pacer, Mohammad Amir had been allowed to resume playing domestic cricket by them.
Reports were circulating in the Pakistan media since yesterday that the ICC four-member committee formed to look into his ban and case had allowed him to play domestic cricket.
But a ICC spokesman said first of all no permission had been given to Amir to play domestic cricket or any cricket of any sort and secondly that any decision relating to his case could only be taken by the ICC Executive Board.
"Any decision to give any sort of relaxation to Amir will only be made by the ICC Board. The four-man committee comprising Giles Clarke, Wally Edwards, Imran Khawaja and Keith Oliver will present its recommendations to the ICC Board, which will review these before making any decision. Until such time, Amir will remain suspended from all cricket activities," the spokesman said.
According to media reports, ICC four-member committee headed by Clarke had recommended that Amir be allowed to play domestic cricket after PCB Chairman, Najam Sethi pleaded Amir's case at the last ICC meetings in London.
But the spokesman said any reports about the ICC even allowing Amir to use PCB facilities is incorrect.
The next ICC Board meeting is scheduled in October but it is not necessary any decision on Amir will be made at the meeting.
Sources in the PCB say that Sethi had pleaded with the ICC Board members to take Amir's age, his confession to spot fixing and that he had already served two and half years of his five year ban and also spent time in jail, into consideration while reviewing his case.
"The PCB's main thrust is that Amir be allowed to start using PCB facilities so that he can start training under proper supervision and also be put on a one year watch and rehabilitation program before his ban ends in 2015," one source said.
Amir alongwith Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif was banned for a minimum of five years by an anti-corruption panel of the ICC in early 2011 for spot fixing in the fourth test against England at Lords in 2010.

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Amir allowed to play domestic cricket

LAHORE - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has allowed Muhammad Amir to play domestic cricket with some conditions lifting the ban imposed on the tainted bowlers for spot-fixing.

It has been learnt that the ICC has officially informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about permitting Amir to play domestic cricket.

Amir has been allowed to play domestic cricket for one year and after that, the ICC will assess his performance and attitude to decide his future.

The Pakistan bowler had been considered a great addition in the team it was expected that he would shine more with passage of time but suddenly everything changed with spot-fixing swindle.

A British court awarded jail to three top Pakistani cricketers including Salman Butt, Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Amir in spot-fixing case.

Later on, the court showed generosity to Amir and sent him to rehabilitation jail for being youngster and new in the cricket.

Asif and Salman Butt completed their jail term and filed petitions against their bans from the ICC but failed to get any relaxation.

Being young and immature at time of scam, Muhammad Amir had been punished less and all veteran cricketers and PCB showed sympathy for him and his career.

Now luck has smiled towards him again briefly and he has got permission to play cricket domestically by the ICC.

It is expected that after completion of this one year, Muhammad Amir will be allowed to play international cricket again.

Earlier last month, a five-member ICC sub-committee, which was set up after the 2013 annual conference to review the anti-corruption code, was formed to look into relaxing certain conditions of the five-year ban imposed on Amir after the spot-fixing scandal of 2010.

However, The PCB has already allowed Amir to use its facilities for training and now on the reque4st of the PCB the ICC five-member committee has recommended lifting of the ban from Amir allowing him play the domestic cricket.

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PHF to decide fate of team management next week

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) will hold an important meeting on July 15 to decide whether to go with the same team management for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Pakistan still stand a chance in the shape of winning the upcoming Asia Cup to qualify for the 2014 showpiece event of hockey.
The team lost the first chance to qualify for the mega event after finishing poor seventh in the World Hockey League.
Top three teams had to qualify for 2014 World Cup through the World Hockey League which was utilised by Argentina, Germany and England booking berths in the 2014 World Cup.
No Asian team could qualify for the mega event.
It needs to be mentioned that winner of the Asia Cup will also get a place in the mega event but Pakistan position seems more flimsy in presence of Korea, Malaysia and even China vying for the same spot.
Now the PHF may hire two other coaches — Manzoor-ul-Hasan Senior and Tahir Zaman — to take over the charge from Akhtar Rasool.
However, it will be a tough challenge for both of them to make recovery in such a short period as the Asia Cup will be held in September this year in Malaysia.—Sports Reporter

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Pakistan victorious in close fought tour opener

Pakistan came out of their first tour match in the Caribbean victorious against the Guyana side, in a closely fought contest at Bourda. 

Pakistan’s batting woes continued to worry them as late contributions pushed them to 246 before Mohammad Irfan and Saeed Ajmal halted the Guyanese chase 7 runs short.
After being sent into bat by the hosts in overcast conditions, Pakistan eased to 12 for no loss in three overs before rain interrupted play briefly. After resumption of play, the opening pair of Nasir Jamshed and Ahmed Shehzad put on 62 at a scoring rate of just under 4 an over before Jamshed was bowled by the left arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul. The same bowler claimed Mohammad Hafeez’s scalp six overs later to leave Pakistan at 86-2. With captain Misbah-ul-Haq at the other end, Shehzad reached his half century in 58 balls before eventually getting stumped on 68 off the bowling of Devendra Bishoo.
The Pakistan skipper was first of three quick wickets to fall to spin, followed by the young pair of Umar Akmal, who is making a comeback in this series, and Asad Shafiq to leave Pakistan at 160-6. However, Shahid Afridi making yet another comeback to the national side, rescued Pakistan along with Wahab Riaz. Afridi hit 31 runs in his trademark aggressive fashion scoring sixes off Steven Jacobs and Keon Joseph but was soon caught while trying to clear the long-off boundary.
Umar Amin, however, provided some late momentum with a couple boundaries to carry his side to 246-9, scoring an unbeaten 17 in the process. The pick of the local bowlers was Permaul who finished the innings with overall figures of 10-3-27-3.
Guyana’s chase started poorly with the 7-foot tall pacer Mohammad Irfan claiming the wickets of both openers Trevon Griffith and Anthony Bramble within the first five overs. Windies veteran Ramnaresh Sarwan put on 54 runs for the third wicket partnership with Leon Johnson. Sarwan lost his wicket to left arm spinner Abdur Rehman, edging the delivery through to keeper Umar Akmal who is filling the spot vacated by elder brother Kamran.
Leon Johnson led the recovery by the hosts hitting Afridi for two fours in one over and then pulling Abdur Rehman for six over mid-wicket to take Guyana to 138. At this point, Pakistan spin wizard Saeed Ajmal put the brakes on the innings, dismissing Johnson and then Fudadin. Left arm batsman Narsingh Deonarine put up resistance to the Pakistan bowling attack hitting five fours and two sixes before being bowled by Ajmal on 55, leaving the hosts with 77 to get from the final 10 overs. The Guyanese batting tail showed resilience, adding 41 for the 9th wicket but Ajmal claimed his 5th wicket, trapping Steven Jacobs in front of his wicket before rookie pacer Asad Ali dismissed Bishoo for his first wicket of the day, handing Pakistan a 7 run win.
Pakistan play the West Indies in the first of five ODI’s on Sunday in Providence (18:00 PST), followed by two T20 internationals.

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‘No load shedding during Sehar, Iftar and Taraveeh’

KARACHI :  Karachi Electric Supply Company has decided not to carry out load shedding during Sehar, Iftar and Taraveeh timings during the holy month of Ramzan-ul-Mubarak, after assurances by Gas Company to provide adequate gas and from the government to pay part of outstanding dues.
During the Holy month of Ramadan, there will be no load shedding in residential and commercial areas from 06:00 PM to 11:00 PM to facilitate the citizens during Iftar and Taraveeh, and then from 02:00 AM to 07:00 AM during Sehar.
The decision has been taken in view of the supply of 220 MMCFD of natural gas from SSGC to KESC’s power generating plants and a commitment from the gas company that it would continue to provide the same volume of gas during Ramzan on regular basis. The current peak demand of electricity in the City has touched highest mark of 2750 megawatts and 220 MMCFD at required pressure is the minimum volume of gas that KESC would need to maintain the present load shedding schedule.
Government entities have also assured the power utility about payment of outstanding dues. It may be recalled here that KESC had recently appealed to Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to pay at least Rs. 10 billion of the total outstanding amount of Rs. 77 billion so as to enable the power entity to exempt residential and commercial consumers during Sehar, Iftar and
Taraveeh timing.

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Meesha Shafi Makes Her Bollywood Debut With Farhan Akhtar

Pakistani model, singer and actress Meesha Shafi, who made her movie debut in Mira Nair’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist, will now be seen in her first Bollywood venture.

The actress is playing a character named Perizaad, best friend to Farhan Akhtar’s Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

Excited about her upcoming movie, Meesha says, “Our cultural heritage and stories are so deeply rooted that it is only natural to relate to the cinema being made here. Art is definitely a universal language and just as Bollywood has a huge audience in Pakistan, Pakistani music has a vast listenership in India.”

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and ROMP Pictures, releases July .

NOTE : This Movie Is Banned In Pakistan!

Pakistani model, singer and actress Meesha Shafi, who made her movie debut in Mira Nair’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist, will now be seen in her first Bollywood venture.
The actress is playing a character named Perizaad, best friend to Farhan Akhtar’s Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
Excited about her upcoming movie, Meesha says, “Our cultural heritage and stories are so deeply rooted that it is only natural to relate to the cinema being made here. Art is definitely a universal language and just as Bollywood has a huge audience in Pakistan, Pakistani music has a vast listenership in India.”
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and ROMP Pictures, releases July . NOTE : This Movie Is Banned In Pakistan!
- See more at: http://www.pmm.net.pk/2013/07/meesha-shafi-makes-her-bollywood-debut-with-farhan-akhtar/#sthash.eDuuoV1K.dpuf

Pakistani model, singer and actress Meesha Shafi, who made her movie debut in Mira Nair’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist, will now be seen in her first Bollywood venture.
The actress is playing a character named Perizaad, best friend to Farhan Akhtar’s Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
Excited about her upcoming movie, Meesha says, “Our cultural heritage and stories are so deeply rooted that it is only natural to relate to the cinema being made here. Art is definitely a universal language and just as Bollywood has a huge audience in Pakistan, Pakistani music has a vast listenership in India.”
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and ROMP Pictures, releases July . NOTE : This Movie Is Banned In Pakistan!
- See more at: http://www.pmm.net.pk/2013/07/meesha-shafi-makes-her-bollywood-debut-with-farhan-akhtar/#sthash.eDuuoV1K.dpuf

Pakistani model, singer and actress Meesha Shafi, who made her movie debut in Mira Nair’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist, will now be seen in her first Bollywood venture.
The actress is playing a character named Perizaad, best friend to Farhan Akhtar’s Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
Excited about her upcoming movie, Meesha says, “Our cultural heritage and stories are so deeply rooted that it is only natural to relate to the cinema being made here. Art is definitely a universal language and just as Bollywood has a huge audience in Pakistan, Pakistani music has a vast listenership in India.”
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and ROMP Pictures, releases July . NOTE : This Movie Is Banned In Pakistan!
- See more at: http://www.pmm.net.pk/2013/07/meesha-shafi-makes-her-bollywood-debut-with-farhan-akhtar/#sthash.eDuuoV1K.dpuf

Pakistani model, singer and actress Meesha Shafi, who made her movie debut in Mira Nair’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist, will now be seen in her first Bollywood venture.
The actress is playing a character named Perizaad, best friend to Farhan Akhtar’s Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
Excited about her upcoming movie, Meesha says, “Our cultural heritage and stories are so deeply rooted that it is only natural to relate to the cinema being made here. Art is definitely a universal language and just as Bollywood has a huge audience in Pakistan, Pakistani music has a vast listenership in India.”
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and ROMP Pictures, releases July . NOTE : This Movie Is Banned In Pakistan!
- See more at: http://www.pmm.net.pk/2013/07/meesha-shafi-makes-her-bollywood-debut-with-farhan-akhtar/#sthash.eDuuoV1K.dpuf

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Haters Gonna Hate Said : Ayesha Omar

Ayesha Omar says , “I am extremely thrilled to have won,” she tells us via Facebook, as she is currently not in Pakistan. “I worked extremely hard on this album and I guess all the hard work paid off.”

While she is travelling and has not come across the Twitter posts and articles lambasting the LSA platform for awarding her the trophy, she does add, “Haters will always hate and obviously jealousy will always exist! People who lose will always be sore.”Ayesha also said, “The critics don’t always understand the way the minds of the masses work. Anything can appeal to them. Even something that is not technically great. Another huge music project is coming out right after Eid… you will see me performing in that as well. So the critics should wait and check that out.”

“I never expected to win,” she admits. “I don’t even come close to their experience and skill but this was a voting category and I guess music listeners and fans out there did like something about my album. The criticisers have a right to state their views.”

According to the official results  Ayesha bagged 18,377 votes, while the lowest number was earned by Dynoman for Naubahar. It is clear that she bagged the most votes owing to her popularity from Bulbulay. It is possible that people who voted for her even didn’t even know that she could sing. Unfortunately, this is what happens when you leave an important award that does not have as much mass appeal for the public to decide. Music categories should only be awarded according to their genres, like they were with the Indus Music and The Music Aawards.

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Drone Strikes Was Done With Pakistan’s Permission: Shuja Pasha

Former DG Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Ahmed Shuja Pasha has said that drone strikes in Pakistan were done after getting permission from Pakistan. Shuja Pasha also admitted that drone strikes were somehow useful but it voiltes Pakistan’s sovereignty.

According to media reports in the recently leaked Abbottabad Commission report it was stated that Shuja Pasha said that there was no written agreement between US and Pakistan regarding drone strikes. However there was a political understanding between Pakistan and United States on drone issue.
“They were legal according to American law but illegal according to international law,” the report quoted the ISI chief as saying.
On many occasions Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan has said that drone attacks were carried out with the permission of the Pakistan government. Imran has said that the government conducts drone attacks through the US and then condemns the same.

This recent statement of Former DG ISI Ahmed Shuja Pasha tells that Pakistan’s previous governments have lied to people of Pakistan when they say that government have not given permission to US for drone strikes.

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Imran Khan Going Abroad For Medical Checkup

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan is going to UK on a personal visit where he will also have a medical checkup. Imran Khan will also not attend a meeting which is called by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to formulate a national security policy.

Dr Shireen Mazari, the spokesperson for the party said about Imran Khan visit: “The PTI chairman has an appointment for medical check-up which can’t be deferred,” Imran suffered back injury when he fell from lift during election campaign. There are reports that his recovery is slow therefore he will meet doctor in UK to take advice. Imran Khan will spend time with his sons and will stay in UK for 14 days.
A political analyst criticized Imran Khan on his UK personal visit and said that it is true that Imran Khan is going to UK on his personal expense and will meet doctor there on his own but a leader who claims that he cares for poor people should not go to aboard from treatment. It is not good for his followers as his followers will think that medical treatment in Pakistan is not good and for good medical treatment one has to travel abroad.

However many PTI supporters said that there is nothing wrong in going abroad for medical appointment until it is on personal expense.

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Ansari Abbasi Declares Caliphate as Real Solution

Islamabad: Prominent Pakistani Journalist, Columnist and political analyst Ansar Abbasi has declared Caliphate as best Political system for Muslim Ummah. In a Recent column, Ansar Abbasi wrote that all countries remained silent on Military Coup in Egypt against Ikhwan ul Muslimoon government.  These secular countries did same in Afghanistan and other countries where Islam was growing.

They are using resources of Muslim countries and suppressing them by power, Ansar said. The Investigation editor of English News paper “The News” said that America and Europe has designed this Drama.

Recent Egypt issue proved that every slogan including Democracy is nothing but a cheat and bluff

The Solution of current Muslims’ Disgrace is only unity, Islam and Caliphate, Ansar Abbasi Emphasized. Ansar Abbasi also accounted rulers of Muslim countries. All leaders in Muslim countries are trying to save themselves but America is gradually destroying these countries.

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Dr. Aaamir Liaquat Hussain Will Host Amaan Ramazan On Geo TV

 

Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain will host Ramadan tranismission “Amaan Ramazan” on Geo TV from 1st of Ramadan. The transmission will be on air during Sehar and Iftar. Islamic scholars, Naat Khawans, and many other people will be present during this transmission.

It is ecpedted that this year “Amaan Ramazan” will broke all the records of preibious year and it will attract millions of viewers. A beatufil set has been placed for this transmission whereas Amaan Ramazan Kalam is recorded in Dubai and it will be aired soon.
Last year Aamir Liaquat left ARY Digital just before Ramadan and hosted Pehchan Ramazan transmission on Geo TV. The transmission achieved the highest TRP and Geo TV attracted most number of viewers.

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I Have No Interest In Indian Films: Saba Qamar

Pakistani model and actress Saba Qamar has said that she is not interested in doing work in Indian films. She said our artists are given “C grade” work in the industry. Directors and producers in India never gave “A grade” work to Pakistani actors, said Saba. She said that Pakistani film industry is reviving and in the coming months we will see good Pakistani films.

Saba Qamar who became famous after hosting Geo TV network show “Hum Sub Umeed Say Hain” said that she has never got any threat from any political party or politician. Sabar Qamar is now only doing TV commercials and is not taking part in fashion shows. Saba said that if she is offered good film in Pakistan than she will surely act in the film.
Few months back Ayesha Omar rejected Indian drama offers which was widely appreciated by many Pakistanis on social media. However Pakistani actor Ali Zafar recently praised Bollywood industry and said that people in India are very loving and caring. Actress Meera has also praised Bollywood industry on many occasions.

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Shaan and Nargis Movie Banned By Censor Board due to Bluff

Lahore: The Central Board of Film Censors in Pakistan has banned Lollywood Movie “Sher e Punjab”. Earlier, Censor Board cleared the movie and it was scheduled to release soon. Later, Board received couple of complaints against this movie which shocked Board officials. According to media reports, film industry workers protested and complaint against this movie which forced board to take step. The film producer tried to cheat not only board but also audience by using cheap tactics, a media reporter told AwamiWeb.

The Producer of film edited old movie “Lado Rani” and tried to get censor certificate as “Sher e Punjab”.  Producer added some scenes in to give new look of movie while he also stole some scenes from other movies. The “Lado Rani” was released in 2010 and Shahid Malik was producer of this movie.
The film was starring Shaan Shahid, Nargis, Saima Khan and Sila Hussain. It hasn’t been cleared that either artist were aware from this bluff or not.  Pakistani Electronic media is also not trying to expose this story.

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Overload’s Farhad Humayun Chosen by Porsche

Porsche Pakistan chose Overload’s Farhad Humayun to participate in a recent photo shoot done by the brand to celebrate fifty years of the iconic Porsche 911.

In the words of the Marketing Manager Porsche Pakistan, Ansa Hasan: “In celebration of this renowned car and its performance, style and design over the years Porsche Pakistan collaborated with well-known photographer Faisal Farooqui and Hello! Magazine to put together a series of six shoots called the Porsche Style Diaries. Starting from July 2013 this series will be featured in six different issues of Hello! Pakistan. The concept behind the shoot was to work with six top professionally trained and qualified stylists in the country styling six different personalities who were selected on the basis of the heights they have reached in their respective fields. The criteria for this selection was based on talent, achievements, the precision in the quality of their work and lastly and most importantly-their style.“

Porsche Pakistan has showcased six different 911 models from six different years to recognize and associate their brand name with six different personalities that Porsche feels have excelled in their respective fields, Farhad Humayun being one of them. They have placed the Porsche mark of excellence and intelligent performance on these people and their achievements via this series of shoots.

Farhad comments regarding his experience working with Porsche: “It’s always tricky working with brands because you have to be on the same wavelength in terms of taste and sensibility. With Porsche I had no such concerns. I knew it would be cool and I would appear as myself, not as an actor or model. It’s great when a brand like that respects your contribution to good energy in the world.“

According to Ansa, Porsche Pakistan’s reason for specifically choosing Farhad for the Hello! Pakistan July issue photo shoot is that he has consistently throughout his life remained focused on his music career. He started off as a session player and in college he was undoubtedly the best drummer ever heard in Pakistan. As time went on, he did more with his music and his career, taking it to places where the youth followed. He was unique, his talent was incredible and he had style.

In regards to having Farhad Humayun as part of this shoot, Ansa (Marketing Manager, Porsche Pakistan) further states: “Farhad has just gotten better with time, and for Porsche it’s important to identify with someone who fits right in with our slogan – “Porsche Intelligent Performance.” As a brand, we identify more with superior performance.”

The Porsche model featured with Farhad in the shoot was the 1994 911 Turbo in Speed Yellow. So stay tuned to the Porsche Pakistan page for images from what promises to be an exciting and very chic project.

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Wasim Akram clean bowled by Melbourne beauty

Melbourne: Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram is engaged to marry Melbourne-based Shaniera Thompson. The former left-arm fast bowler proposed to Thompson in traditional fashion by going down on one knee.
"It was the romantic moment of my life because it was so genuine," said Thompson as reported by The Australian. The 30-year-old Thompson is a former public relations consultant from Brighton. She has decided to call Pakistan her new home after having converted to Islam.
She also said Akram was nervous about proposing in the traditional way. "He was really sweet about it. He asked me what my dream proposal would be and I said I'm not the type of woman that likes a big scene. I would want it to be at home or somewhere private. Then I came into the lounge room and he was on his knee and asked me if I'd marry him."


The pair met in Melbourne in 2011 and Akram said he was happy he had found love. "I never thought I would get married again, but I am lucky and very happy to find love again," he said.
"It just goes to show that life can give you a second chance."
Wasim's first wife, Huma, died due to cancer on October 25, 2009 at Apollo Hospital in Chennai. They got married in 1995, and had a son, Taimoor, in 1996 and another son, Akbar, in 2000. Huma died 15 years after marriage.

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Google AdSense Payments From Western Union Blocked In Pakistan

According to reports Google AdSense payments from Western Union have been blocked in Pakistan and for undisclosed time period. Various Western Union branches were contacted by this correspondent who confirmed that they have been directed not issue payments of Google AdSense.

However some bloggers on social media said that payments can be collected through Banks. It is pertinent to mention here that few months back Ravi exchange blocked Google payments.
The other procedure of receiving payment from Google AdSense is of Check. There are two options of Check, Standard Delivery and Secured Express Delivery. Standard Delivery are received by regular mails i.e. by Pakistan Post and it arrives within 20 days of the maligning date. Secured Express Delivery Checks are more secured and fast and are received with one week via courier service. However $25 is charged as processing fee of Secured Express Delivery.

Update: Some Western Union Franchises are not making any Google Adsense Payment transaction amounting more than 2000 US Dollar without approval of Head Office.

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Cricketer Mohammad Asif Once Again In Fraud???

Pakistan banned fast bowler Mohammad Asif has stated that he was robbed on his way from Lahore Airport at Ghazi Road. Robber took away cash money (Rs. 90,000), luggage and gadgets.

Howver Police has denied any mugging/robbery incident with cricketer Mohammad Asif. The police said that Mohammad Asif faked the mugging incident which was advised by his lawyer, to trap a restaurant owner with whom he had a fight. Restaurant owner Saif Dogar has filed application in police station against Mohammad Asif.
The 30-year-old Mohammad Asif along with fellow cricketer Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir were banned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for deliberate bowling no-balls during the Lord’s Test between Pakistan and England in August 2010. Asif has played 23 Test matches and 38 One Day Internationals (ODIs) in which he has taken 106 and 46 wickets respectively.

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Cigarette & Shisha Smoking Trend in Pakistani Youth

Days have gone, when smoking cigarette in Pakistan is a man’s hobby, it’s now girls who joins the race of inhaling toxins through Shisha Smoking, Also known as narghile, shisha and goza, a hookah is a water pipe with a smoke chamber, a bowl, a pipe and a hose.

Trend of `shisha’ smoking has Increased in mass Pakistani Rural Youth. A survey of 450 students of aged between 16-30 found that 64.% of males and 37.9 % of females had smoked a `shisha’ at least once in their lifetime; 77.3 percent of males and 33.3 percent of females smoked a `shisha’ regularly.
Tobacco is responsible for 100,000 deaths annually in Pakistan. The number of female smokers in their teens and twenties has increased rapidly. This itself is been alarming that youngsters & especially females of well off background has been adapting it as a fashion, on the other hand, unawareness of parents is also playing a vital role in enhancing “Shisha smoking”. Since having “Shisha” becomes fashionable… it is very hard to change the trend. Peer pressure and the need of the young to do something new all play a part of deliberately accepting “Shisha Smoking”.

It’s has been falsely assume that, tobacco is no less toxic in a hookah pipe, and the water in the hookah does not filter out the toxic ingredients in the tobacco smoke, Hookah smoke contains high levels of toxic compounds including tar, carbon monoxide, heavy metals and cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens, same as cigarettes, In fact, hookah smokers are exposed to more carbon monoxide and smoke than are cigarette smokers.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Pakistan’s population of 200 million includes 22-25 million tobacco smokers; 40 percent of adult males and 11 percent of adult females smoke. About 70,000 people die annually from tobacco-related diseases in the country.
Since “Shisha Smoking” is been penetrating rapidly in Pakistani Social Circles & been termed as Safe Tobacco, it is interesting to mention that there is no safe level of exposure to tobacco. Any exposure to tobacco smoke weather in Shisha – even an occasional cigarette or exposure to second-hand smoke – is harmful and that damage from tobacco smoke is immediate.
It is now necessary to adopt Appropriate and efficient measures to prohibit “Shisha smoking” and it been the responsibility of Parents & government to take appropriate measures against “Shisha Smoking” as this will not only prevent deaths but also curtail heavy expenditure incurred on diseases caused due to consumption of tobacco and its bi-products.

By Altamash Jawaid

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Rahat Fateh Ali khan Praises Ali Zafar’s Voice

Lahore: Famous Pakistani Singer Rahat Fateh Ali khan has appreciated Ali Zafar’s work as singer. Rahat not only praised Ali Zafar but he also gave him superiority as compare to Atif Aslam. In a recent Interview with Pakistani Newspaper, 38 years old Singer said that many famous singers didn’t take proper trainings of singing before entering in Music Industry.

Ali Zafar vs Atif Aslam 

 

 

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan boldly said that Ali Zafar has command and understanding on Tone as compare to Atif Aslam. Ali Zafar’s has produced quality composition, Rahat Added. Though both singers have almost same fans following across the world, I prefer Ali due to his tone understanding, Rahat said.
Rahat Also criticized unprofessional artists in Pakistani Entertainment World. Showbiz industry gives money and fame but only few people have proper knowledge of work, Rahat argued.

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Humaima in Emraan's next

The Pakistani actress bags a film opposite Emraan Hashmi

Pakistani actress, Humaima Malick who was last seen in 2011 in Shoaib Mansoor's Bol is finally set to star opposite Emraan Hashmi. Humaima was all set for Bollywood for long time now, her name was attached to Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Chitthiyan and Sanjay Dutt-starrer Sher. Both her films heading nowhere, she has been signed for a Kunal Deshmukh film. The film stars Emraan and the actress is thrilled to work with him as he is quite popular in Pakistan too.

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Ayesha Farooq Becomes First Pakistani Female War-Ready Fighter Pilot

Sargodha: 26 years old Ayesha Farooq is now ready for war against enemies of Pakistan. She is the only War ready Female fighter in Pakistan, Media reports said. She is one of 19 female who achieved pilot post from Pakistan Air Force in last decade. Though there are 5 other female fighter pilots, they need to pass final test. The women numbers are growing in Armed forces during last few years.

Ayesha Farooq accepted that most girls in our society don’t think to join this field. In our Male dominating society, it’s very difficult for women to take part in this.

Ayesha Farooq belongs from Punjab’s historic City Bahawalpur 

 

Ayesha said she doesn’t feel any difference. We do the same activities and give equal performance; Ayesha said this at Mushaf base in Sargodha. Refereeing towards unrest situation in country, she said it’s very necessary for us to stand bravely. Due to our geographical location and terrorism, we should remain aware, she added. Ayesha has soft and polite speaking style but she is loyal in her profession.

Statistics says that approximately 4000 women are serving in armed forces. Most of them are assigned for Desk and Medical related work.

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Altaf Hussain & 5 Other Leaders Not Allowed To Leave UK: Media Reports

An Urdu newspaper (Nai Baat) has claimed that Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain and five others associated with MQM are not allowed to leave United Kingdom. The others who are not allowed to leave UK are Saleem Shahzad, Mohammad Anwar, Tariq Mir, Raza Haroon’s wife Bushra.

The newspaper further stated that this step was taken by UK authorities after interrogating 52-year-old Iftikar Hussain in accordance with murder of MQM leader Dr. Imran Farooq. Saleem Shahzad and Raza Haroon’s wife Bushra has also been investigated. Investigation of this case has been widened to Pakistan and South Africa.
Authorities investigating Imran Farooq murder in London also met Imran Farooq widow’s Shumaila Imran and asked her some questions, security of Shumaila Imran has also been tightened further.

However MQM leaders have denied this media report and stated that this report is a story of lies and nothing is true in this report. MQM supporter while responding on this news story said that media should not fabricate false stories and should only publish true and authentic news.
Snapshot of this news from “Nai Baat” newspaper:

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Veena malik gets hurt in Thailand

Veena Malik got injured during the shooting of her upcoming south indian film Silk Sakkath Hot Maga.

Recently, Veena Malik got injured in Thailand while shooting for the movie Silk Sakkath Hot Maga. Her toe nail got torn and started bleeding. Immediately, the doctor was called (who was present on the set already). The filming got postponed for some hours and the crew asked Veena to take some rest. It wasn’t a new thing for Veena as she said:

“Being injured is not a new thing for me but this one was little bit tough for me because the song needs a romantic feeling and getting injured while filming the song it was really painful and difficult. Thailand is a very beautiful place I love it.”

This shows that Veena wants to leave no stone unturned as she is making sure that the movie turns out to be a hit on the box office. Apart from this movie, Veena is also working on other projects which include Supermodel, The City That Never Sleeps, and Pakistani movie Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara.

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Two Sexiest Girls of Pakistan On Xpoze Magazine Cover

Two of the SEXIEST, most hard working and charming beauties of Pakistan have been featured together on the cover of Fashion Magazine XPOZE.

Aamina Sheikh, the promising model cum actress, and Humaima Malik , the new rising female star of Pakistan and a brilliant actress, both gave an exclusive shot to the fashion mag Xpoze monthly. If you do not know it already, both Amina and Humaima are the new faces of the brand LUX and they are more likely to give an Exclusive performances at the upcoming Lux Style Awards in Lahore
So without further ado, presenting you both the gorgeous beauties on the cover of Xpoze! (all credits to Mag team)

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Misbah critical of Pakistan batting failure (Cricinfo.com)

Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan Test and ODI captain, has demanded that his underperforming batsmen step up and take responsibility after his team crashed out of the Champions Trophy in England following three successive defeats.

"I think our batsmen must understand their game, the conditions which they are facing and then apply themselves," Misbah said on his return from England. "It's the responsibility of the batsmen. It's not that we were short on practice. We did prepare well for the tour but conditions in England were tough and our batsmen couldn't handle them. I suppose that's been the one area where we've lacked - scoring consistent runs. We had these same batting problems on the South Africa tour so we now have to try to sort them."

Pakistan were sorely let down by their batsmen in the Champions Trophy. They failed to cross 200 - bowled out for 170 against West Indies, 167 against South Africa and 165 in a rain-affected match against India to get eliminated from the group stage. Only Misbah, the fifth-leading run-getter in ODIs this year with 548 runs, hit two half-centuries. The other senior batsmen Mohammad Hafeez, Imran Farhat, Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal performed poorly. Pakistan's batting was also found wanting on their tour of South Africa earlier this year, where they lost all three Tests and the one-day series 3-2.

Misbah insisted batting is a serious weakness Pakistan have to overcome as they look to build for the 2015 World Cup. "The simple thing is that batsmen aren't able to handle themselves. There are technical faults and we need to address them. Whenever we go abroad we will face such problems so we have to address them sooner or later. If we don't improve, don't learn, then such things will go on.

"We will have meetings in the next two-three days to finalise the team (for the West Indies tour). Changes are necessary and we have to sit down and discuss, make changes and plan who are the players to be groomed for the future. We can rebuild the team in the next two years by grooming players who are good enough.

"It's not like we are picking the wrong players. We always try to select players who are good for the team, players who can win us games. These are the same set of players who have won us games. But now that they have not performed, you are saying they were sifarshi [unmerited recommendation] players. This is not the issue, they have done well in the past as well."

Pakistan play five ODIs against West Indies starting July 14, the first two in Guyana and the remaining three in St Lucia. The ODIs will be followed by two Twenty20 internationals in St Vincent. Misbah was wary about the challenge in West Indies and believed the onus would be on his batsmen again.

"We will face slow pitches on the West Indies tour and need to graft our innings," Misbah said. "If the batsmen give the bowlers a total of more than 250 then they can win us matches. I think it will again be a test of our batting in the West Indies."

Umar Farooq is ESPNcricinfo's Pakistan correspondent. He tweets here

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Amir could be allowed PCB training facilities (Cricinfo.com)

Mohammad Amir after the spot-fixing scandal of 2010. While the most stringent stipulations of the ban will still remain, the PCB has requested the ICC to consider a few concessions, especially with regard to Amir using the board's facilities for training.

A five-member ICC sub-committee, which was set up after the 2013 annual conference to review the anti-corruption code, will also look into relaxing certain conditions of the five-year ban imposed on Pakistan fast bowler

A PCB spokesman told ESPNcricinfo: "The ICC, during the annual conference week, constituted a five-member committee that will review and recommend amendments to the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, and on recommendation from the PCB, will also provide its suggestions to the ICC board on the ban related to Mohammad Amir." The ICC was unwilling to the reveal who would comprise the sub-committee.

Regardless of the recommendation from the committee, Amir will not be able to play any kind of club, domestic, or international cricket and will not train with the national team. The only significant allowance that could be made is that he regain access to the training facilities offered by the PCB.

ESPNcricinfo understands that the PCB made the request to the ICC only because Amir had complied with conditions of the ban: not committing any further breach of the anti-corruption code and undergoing the ICC's educational and rehabilitation programme. Amir will be available for national selection from September 3, 2015, and the PCB sought the relaxation of some terms so that he could be ready to play as soon as his ban ends, rather than spend more months in training.

Amir had not been aware of the PCB's request but seemed content with anything that would help him return to cricket. He hasn't been doing full-fledged training but has kept himself in good shape. By the time he completes his ban he will be 23. "I will come hard despite the five-year in-activeness," Amir had told ESPNcricinfo last year. "I want to come back with my head held high, with a new spirit and as a role model."

Salman Butt, the Pakistan captain who was banned for ten years by the ICC on charges of spot-fixing during the Lord's Test in 2010, had made a similar request in a personal capacity two days before the ICC's annual conference. His case, however, was not accepted as it was believed that Butt had not fully complied with the ICC's conditions.

Butt had recently taken the first step in his rehabilitation by publicly admitting to and apologising for his part in the spot-fixing scandal. He also indicated his willingness to participate in the PCB and ICC's rehabilitation programmes. Five out of Butt's ten-year ban from any cricketing activities were to be a suspended sentence on condition that he would commit no further breach of the anti-corruption code and participate in a PCB-controlled anti-corruption education programme.

Of the three players banned by the ICC before the criminal trial began in London - fast bowler Mohammad Asif being the third - only Amir had pleaded guilty to the charges at the Southwark Crown Court. Both Butt and Asif had pleaded not guilty and appealed their bans at the Court of Arbitration in Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Umar Farooq is ESPNcricinfo's Pakistan correspondent. He tweets here

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