A post on social media revealed the stunning news that actress Madiha Rizvi and her spouse Hasan Noman had separated, which came as a surprise to their respective audiences.
“With much gratitude for our time together, Hasan and I have amicably finalized our divorce. We’ve been working hard for well over a year, some of it together, some of it separated, to see what might have been possible between us. And the final conclusion is to part our ways for the best”, Madiha said in an Instagram post.
Additionally, the actor requested followers to pray for them and hold off on making comments at this delicate time.
The message continues, “However, we are and will always be a family, as we continue to co-parent our two incredibly wonderful girls. Therefore, we ask for their and our space and privacy to be respected at this difficult time. We’ve always conducted our relationship privately, and we hope that as we consciously uncouple and co-parent, we will be able to continue in the same manner”.
In the earlier part of this year, the 34-year-old woman discussed her romantic relationships. She added that she has known Noman and his family for a number of years and that they are her friends. Surprisingly, Madiha said that she had turned down Noman’s marriage proposal on several occasions, despite the fact that he continued to make the offer to her over the course of many years. After some time, in 2013, the couple finally tied the knot.
Fans were taken aback when they learned that numerous entertainment figures, including Imran Ashraf, Feroze Khan, Shahroz Sabzwari and Syra Yousuf, Sanam Baloch and Abdullah Farhatullah, and Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir, had divorced their partners in recent months.
Pakistan secures their spot in the MCG final where they will face either India or England, who will square off tomorrow in the other semifinal.
In their World Cup semifinal match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by seven wickets, hardly making a mistake during the whole match.
They will face either England or India in the World Cup final as their reward on Sunday. If it turns out to be the former, it would put them on pace to follow the example set by their great World Cup run from thirty years ago, when they came back from the brink to defeat the Kiwis in the semifinals and England in the championship game.
Babar Azam lost the toss and had to field first when he’d have preferred to bat, giving them a terrible start to the day. Then, their renowned bowler Shaheen Afridi was smashed for a four on the opening delivery of the over. But after that, it was all about Pakistan.
All aspects of their game, from bowling to fielding to decision-making, were flawless, with the New Zealanders finishing in last place. A target of 153 meant that the out-of-form duo of Babar and Mohammad Rizwan were likely to struggle. Those worries were swiftly allayed as Pakistan’s openers thrashed New Zealand’s pacers.
After struggling throughout the competition, both great openers woke up and struck half-century when it counted most. Although they did not bat in the end, their combined efforts helped the team to victory.
Pakistan’s tribute on Azerbaijan’s Karabakh victory day. At Darbar Sultan Bahoo, thousands of Pakistanis molded themselves into the ‘Victory of Azerbaijan’. The wonderful feat was organized by MUSLIM Institute with reference to the day of the historic victory on Karabakh by Azerbaijan. The atmosphere of Jhang continued to echo with the slogans of “Karabakh is Azerbaijan”.
Azerbaijan liberated Karabakh from Armenia on November 8, 2020. Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan His Excellency Khazar Farhadov took special part in the event. Addressing the ceremony, Chairman MUSLIM Institute Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali said that Pakistan is loved immensely in Azerbaijan and the socio-cultural relations between the two regions are centuries old. Azerbaijan has always supported Pakistan on the Kashmir issue.
It is not a matter of having the flags of Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Turkiye together with this model, but more than that, these flags are also present together on the graves of the martyrs of the second Karabakh movement. On this occasion, Ambassador of Azerbaijan His Excellency Khazar Farhadov said that, “Today I am proud to be in front of these three brotherly flags that became symbols of our liberation of territories from the Armenian occupation.
During Azerbaijan’s Patriotic War, Pakistan and Turkiye were with us and supported the just position of Azerbaijan morally and politically. Today three flags are being waved in Azerbaijan became the symbol of our brotherhood and is already known by the world community. Thank you very much MUSLIM Institute, its Chairman my brother Sahibzada Sultan for organizing such a wonderful and great event to celebrate the second anniversary of Victory Day of Azerbaijan.”
After a cardinal publicly admitted to “reprehensible” conduct with a 14-year-old girl in the 1980s, French prosecutors announced Tuesday that they had launched an investigation into the abuse of children by the cardinal.
In a statement released by the French Catholic Church on Monday, it was revealed that 11 senior clergymen are accused of sexual assault, including retired bishop Jean-Pierre Ricard, who Pope Francis made a cardinal in 2016.
Ricard said that in a message read aloud to a gathering of bishops that “When I was a priest 35 years ago, I treated a 14-year-old girl in a despicable manner. There is no question that my actions had significant and enduring effects on that person.”
The statute of limitations for the most serious sexual offences in France, such as rape, is typically 30 years, although if the victim was a minor at the time of the offence, the deadline to file charges may be extended.
In the southern city of Marseille, where Ricard claimed the abuse occurred, prosecutor Dominique Laurens told AFP that “a preliminary inquiry has been initiated to verify the facts of this discovery.”
The bishop of Nice notified prosecutors on October 24 after Ricard informed him that he had “kissed” a juvenile girl, according to judicial authorities in Marseille.
At a meeting on Monday in the town of Lourdes, the chairman of the French Bishops’ Conference, Eric de Moulins-Beaufort, told reporters that the 78-year-confession old’s was “like a shock” to his fellow clergy members.
From 2001 until 2019, when he retired, Ricard served as a bishop at Coutances, Montpellier, and most recently in the western city of Bordeaux.
When questioned for her opinion, Martine, 70, a parishioner in Bordeaux, said, “It’s a wonderful thing that he confessed and acknowledged it.”
“It’s a pity that we don’t allow priests, archbishops, and other persons in the Catholic religion to be married,” she remarked.
The actors “Luv, Kartik, Abhishek Pathak, and Kumar Mangat Pathak are eager to rejoin for Pyaar Ka Punchnama 3,” according to the sources. Various concepts have been discussed throughout the years, and Luv will start working on this after the March release of Ranbir and Sharddha’s upcoming film.
For his over five-minute diatribe on relationships in Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Kartik Aaryan gained enormous popularity. Later, he collaborated with Luv once more for the sequel of the movie, which was a huge success. Since that time, Kartik hasn’t stopped and has produced a number of enjoyable movies, like Luka Chuppi, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Pati Patni or Who, Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety, and others.
Kartik Aaryan will next be seen with Kriti Sanon in the movie Shehzada.
All media professionals and journalists may benefit from learning from the strange death of journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya. Although it is the first instance of a Pakistani journalist being killed abroad, his murder was added to the long list of journalists who have been killed here in the past 20 years.
Although it is too soon to draw any conclusions about who killed him and why, one thing is certain: the investigative journalist was slain because of the stories he had been reporting, whether or not we agree with them.
Despite the so-called democratic order being in existence since 2008, the amount of threats facing Pakistani media, from print to digital, is unparalleled due to the recent lack of any safety coverage, such as life insurance. Threats against journalists can originate from a variety of sources, including terror networks, pressure groups, state-controlled organisations, powerful individuals, and even the heads of major political parties.
It is also surprising that former prime minister Imran Khan, who justifiably voiced his concern about threats to media and journalists like anchor Imran Riaz Khan, Sabir Shakir, Sami Ibrahim, or Jamil Farooqi, on the one hand demanded an extensive investigation into the case of investigative journalist Arshad Sharif, has threatened other journalists and publicly identified them on the other.
Additionally, it is a truth that from 2018 to April 2022, when Khan’s administration was overthrown by a vote of no confidence, journalists were kidnapped, attacked, and tortured. A few of these journalists are Matiullah Jan, Asad Toor, and Absar Alam. Additionally, his administration attempted to monopolise the media by modifying the PECA Act of 2016 and the PECA Ordinance of 2020.
But it’s not only limited to Imran or PTI. In 2016, the PML-N government passed PECA and granted FIA hitherto unheard-of authority. The most recent reports indicate that the FIA has once more been “secretly assigned” some extremely contentious powers to target social media activists.
In comparison to other nations, Pakistan has an extremely bad track record when it comes to “crimes against journalists.” In past incidents, judicial commissions or so-called inquiries turned out to be nothing more than a “cover-up,” as in the deaths of journalists Hayatullah and Saleem Shahzad and the assault on veteran anchor and columnist Hamid Mir. Therefore, there is little hope that Arshad Sharif’s case will ultimately result in justice.
In Pakistan, reporting has never been simple, but in recent years, reporters have become more exposed as a result of their prominence on TV screens, making them obvious targets.
A strong democracy requires press freedom as well as the protection of media professionals. Media and democracy in Pakistan require a new beginning. Can we do it? is a concern that demands attention at all levels because, without the protection of journalists, you kill not only the individual but also the voice of opposition.
Although threats still exist, Pakistan has made great strides in mostly eliminating terrorism. However, journalists continue to be targeted, kidnapped, vanished, tortured, and killed. The case of journalist Arshad Sharif only serves to remind people of the risks that remain, making us one of the most hazardous nations for reporting and dissent.
Oil prices fell more than $2 in choppy trading, reflecting growing concerns about fuel demand as COVID-19 outbreaks worsened in top crude importer China, as well as uncertainty about the outcome of the United States’ midterm elections.
Brent futures for January delivery fell $2.56 to $95.36 per barrel, representing a 2.6% drop. Crude oil in the United States fell $2.88, or 3.14%, to $88.91 per barrel.
“The market is entering today with some scepticism regarding the election… It’s a situation where we have to wait and see what happens “Bob Yawger, director of energy futures at Mizuho in New York, concurred.
US stocks shook as market participants waited to see if Capitol Hill would experience a power shift.
Both benchmarks reached their highest levels since August, following reports that Chinese leaders were considering exiting the country’s stringent COVID-19 restrictions.
However, new cases have risen in Guangzhou and other Chinese cities, casting doubt on the prospect of fewer restrictions.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday announced an increase in the electricity rate of the ex-Wapda distribution companies XWDISCOs by Rs0.08 per unit due to a fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for September 2022.
The distribution companies would charge Rs0.0819 per unit in November bills under the FCA, a system under which the price of electricity is modified in response to changes in fuel prices. Also, this will only be valid for one month.
The power regulatory body has ordered all XWDISCOs to independently display the aforementioned modification on customers’ November bills.
All consumer groups will be affected by this, with the exception of lifeline customers and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) of all XWDISCOs.
With GST included, the Rs0.08 hike will cost customers more than Rs1 billion.
The notification published in this regard stated that “when implementing the fuel adjustment charges, the concerned XWDISCOs shall keep in view and firmly comply with the orders of the courts notwithstanding this order.”
The participants of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march will be protected from Wazirabad to Rawalpindi by measures made by Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi.
While presiding over a meeting, he said that the safety of the PTI leadership and the attendees would not be compromised, and that a bulletproof rostrum and glass should be used on the vehicle leading the march.
He advised creating a fresh container made of bulletproof material. According to him, the Punjabi government would offer all kind of assistance in this area.
In a meeting with PTI and Pakistan Muslim League-Q leaders, including Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Asad Umar, Moonis Elahi, Umar Ayub, and Hussain Elahi, a planned security plan for the lengthy march was given by police officials.
The participants went over the march’s security plans in great detail for when it resumed on Thursday.
The CM gave directions on how to make sure that there are perfect security measures for the marchers in every city from Wazirabad to Rawalpindi.
Snipers, according to him, ought to be stationed on the rooftops of the structures in the area.
In accordance with the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, almost 3,000 pilgrims are taking part in celebrations of Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary in numerous Pakistani cities from November 6 to November 15.
A number of jathas of Sikh pilgrims travelled across the Attari-Wagah border to visit Nankana Sahib in Pakistan’s Punjab region.
The highly respected Gurdwara Janam Asthan, also known as Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, is located at the location of Guru Nanak’s birth.
In Pakistan’s Punjab province, in the city of Nankana Sahib, close to Lahore, is where you can find the shrine. 429 Indian citizens and four OCI cardholders were among the pilgrims who went to the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara. After offering their prayers, every pilgrim has returned.
According to Guinness World Records, a man from the United States set the record for the fastest time to eat the hottest peppers, the Carolina Reaper chillies.
Gregory Foster, a California resident, ate all of the chillies in 33.15 seconds. Surprisingly, the man broke his own record of eating three Carolina Reapers in 8.72 seconds set nine months ago.
Foster set the record on September 17, according to GWR. According to the outlet’s website, the Reapers are known for being the hottest chilli peppers in the world. They outnumber all others, including ghost peppers and jalapenos.
Experts use Scoville Heat Units to determine how spicy a pepper is. They measure the concentration of certain chemical compounds in chillies that are responsible for hot sensations.
According to GWR, the Carolina Reapers have 1,641,183 Scoville Heat Units.
Foster is a chilli expert who also owns a hot sauce company. His farms are where he grows his chillies. “I guess it’s the passion for pain,” he told GWR.
The record-breaker compared the experience to eating charcoal “as quickly as possible.”
“This is the one part of the job that I despise,” he said, according to the record-keeping outlet. “However, it’s the one aspect of the job that everyone else enjoys.”
Foster advised contestants to keep ice cream and milk on hand while practising or performing the stunt.
Many individuals think that aliens routinely come to Earth. In recent years, there has been a steady rise in the number of persons reporting sightings of UFOs and those who believe in Unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
Whatever your beliefs, there is one critical issue: What would happen if and when mankind made contact with extraterrestrial beings?
At the University of St. Andrews, a brand-new global research hub has been created to address this query. Researchers from all across the world will collaborate to determine how society should react in such a situation.
The Center for Exoplanet Science and the Centre for Global Law and Governance of the organisation are the hosts of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Post-Detection Hub. It will provide as a focal point for coordinated efforts to develop protocols, processes, and agreements. Designing a proper response to alien contact is their only objective.
According to a university press release, science fiction is replete of scenarios where humans interact with extraterrestrial intelligence. Dr. John Elliott, an honorary research fellow at the University of St. Andrews’ School of Computer Science, claimed as much.
According to him, science fiction is “overflowing with investigations of the influence on human society following the discovery of, and even interactions with, life or intelligence elsewhere.”
He said that mankind must “move beyond thinking about the impact on humanity,” though.
He argued that gatherings of people were necessary to analyse the evidence for extraterrestrial life and to take into account “the human social response.”
“As our understanding develops and what we know and don’t know is shared, we need to… consider the human social response. And this is the right moment to act.
It’s shocking that humanity hasn’t revised its contact policy in 30 years. A “long-time policy gap” exists because the laws that were in place 30 years ago are still in effect. The SETI Post-Detection Hub will fill this gap in the system. It is now imperative to intervene because authorities have paid the issue very little attention.
The T20 World Cup’s knockout rounds are where Pakistan’s under-fire captain Babar Azam is expected to provide “something exceptional,” according to squad coach Matthew Hayden. Babar, the fourth-highest run-scorer in T20Is since the last World Cup, has struggled in the current tournament; his best performance in the previous five games was a 33-ball 25 against Bangladesh.
In the pre-game news conference prior to Wednesday’s semifinal match against New Zealand, Hayden stated, “…don’t be surprised in the slightest if you don’t see any pyrotechnics because extremely special players don’t generally remain down for long.”
Matthew Hayden’s Warning To Pakistan’s Enemies: “About To See Something Very Special From Babar Azam”
Without a doubt, Babar has experienced some hardship. He’ll become not just a better player as a result of it… You can’t keep pounding out hundreds, fifty, and strike rates of 140 or more.
There must be lulls in the action from time to time. And as is common knowledge regarding the weather, a storm frequently follows a pause. So be on the lookout, rest of the world, because I believe Babar is about to show you something extremely extraordinary.
After losing to India and Zimbabwe, Pakistan was on the verge of being eliminated, but the Netherlands’ unexpected victory over South Africa opened a door, and they overcame Bangladesh in their final Super 12 game to secure the semifinal position.
The last World Cup, we entered the semifinals undefeated, and Australia beat us, so it has been a rollercoaster, but Hayden wouldn’t have it any other way. So, yes, this tournament has its ups and downs, but I firmly feel that we still have our best game, which poses a serious threat to our opponents.
“Those fast bowlers, man, there’s four of them and they come at terrific pace,” said the fast bowler, “and the way the middle order has stepped up to the plate has been excellent.” Hayden was impressed by the middle order’s contribution to the team’s success despite Babar and Mohammad Rizwan’s struggles at the top.
The former Australian starting pitcher picked out Mohammad Haris, who scored 59 runs in just two innings, for praise.
“While the batting hasn’t gone quite according to plan, it has forced our middle order guys to step up, and young Haris has been one of them.
“Great narrative, one of the most important World Cup stories ever. He’s not even on the team, but he’s now playing as he should have been from the beginning. Hayden believes Haris’ net practise against the pacers was beneficial.
“Seeing how he came in and played so wonderfully is no surprise. He has excellent technique on our quick, bouncey pitches. He exudes freshness, the man said.
“As an outsider entering this tournament, one of the things is that with the amount of programming, pretty much the entire cricketing community is exhausted to some extent. Therefore, it has been a beautiful expression for him personally as well as for team Pakistan to have a youthful, fresh face with nothing to lose and truly nothing to gain but just play with great freedom. In reference to their semi-final opponents, Hayden stated that Pakistan will face numerous threats from New Zealand.
“I believe New Zealand had some pretty destructive players, and using the bat may be stressful…”
Additionally, they have an excellent and well-balanced bowling attack. Good blend of experience, according to the 51-year-old.
“I even faced Tim Southee in a game; that just goes to show how much experience that team has… With his outstanding speed and extensive T20 cricket expertise, Lockie Ferguson presents a number of threats. Additionally, they are skilled in off-pace bowling.
“I believe that New Zealand sports generally punch much above their weight. They have the ability to succeed in their belief that they can win this competition. There are definitely a lot of threats to our camp.
A man in Tamil Nadu, India, is accused of killing his wife because she spent too much time creating reels for social media.
Amirthalingam, 38, choked his wife to death with her scarf on Sunday evening. He beat his wife and is accused of murdering her after becoming enraged by her social media highlights.
The suspect, who hails from Dindugal, was taken into custody in the Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu.While his wife, Chithra, worked in a clothing factory, Amirthalingam was a daily wage labourer at the neighbourhood vegetable market.
Although the man from Moosa passed away five months ago, he is still making headlines today. The Punjabi rapper and composer Sidhu Moose Wala, who was killed, achieved global fame with a few solo tunes back in 2017. Sidhu’s universally appealing lyrics began to be heard a lot, both inside and outside of India, as is the case with numerous renowned poets of the genre who write about society.
When the song “Vaar” by Sidhu Moose Wala is released on YouTube, it sparks shockwaves of tributes and emotions on various platforms.
Sidhu was on his way to being a change agent in Punjabi music, but he wasn’t a revolutionary. The UK Singles Chart once featured his song “47.” He rose to position 66 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, and The Guardian even included him in their list of the top 50 up-and-coming musicians. When he was fatally shot in his car on May 29, 2022, in Jawaharke village, Mansa district, he had already achieved cult status. The 28-year-death old’s was attributed to a gangster with a base in Canada. According to the police, the incident was simply a case of classic rap inter-gag rivalry.
This ignited a spark that sparked a blazing inferno of condolences around the world. Rappers from all over the world, as well as regular men, women, children, college students, and office workers, wore his t-shirts as a sign of respect.
He was not only considered as one of the most important Punjabi musicians of his time but also a significant player in the introduction of Punjabi music into the mainstream.
Fans of the late artist have been sharing inspirational words from his earlier albums for almost five months. They have something fresh to listen to, discuss, and admire today.
On the occasion of Gurupurab, Sidhu Moose Wala’s new song “Vaar” was posted on YouTube and sparked shockwaves of tributes and emotions throughout digital media, garnering over 4 million views in just a few hours.
Gold Media Entertainment and Snappy worked together to produce and market the 2-minute, 17-second song. It was published under the “Sidhu Moose Wala” label. The song is currently accessible on YouTube Music, JioSaavan, Resso, Spotify, and iTunes.
Until lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter, he wrote in the caption of the song that he posted on Instagram.
Since Sidhu’s lyrics mostly focused on opposing religious institutions, they frequently sparked strong reactions among his followers as well as controversies. Sidhu was involved in a legal dispute over some phrases that were purported to promote gun culture. Additionally, he was charged with penning phrases in his songs that were provoking and inflammatory. Prior to Vaar, Sidhu’s posthumously released song “SYL” peaked at number 27 on the Canadian Hot 100.
Umar Ata Bandial, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, has suggested installing a screen to broadcast the highly anticipated T20 World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and New Zealand.The entire nation is electrified as Pakistan prepares to face New Zealand in the semifinal after the Green Shirts surprise advanced by eliminating Bangladesh.
Tuesday’s hearing of a case involving the NAB Ordinance 1999 amendments at the Supreme Court included discussion of the match.The attorneys argued against postponing the court’s sessions until Wednesday because Pakistan’s semifinal game must be played on that day.Attorney Makhdoom Ali Khan asked the court not to postpone the hearing until the game, which would begin at 1pm.
In September 2022, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received 15,177 complaints from consumers over various cellular and telecom companies, of which 14,797 (97 percent) were handled.
Throughout the month of September, complaints were received against a number of telecom companies, including cellular mobile operators (CMOs), Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL), long-distance international (LDI), wireless local loop (WLL), and internet service providers (ISPs).
A sizable portion of the total telecom subscriber base is made up of cellular mobile subscribers. The most complaints are therefore related to this group. By September, there had been 14,279 complaints made against CMOs, of which 13,997 (98%) had been resolved.
While recently visiting Mumbai, Priyanka Chopra provided an update on Farhan Akhtar’s film Jee Le Zaraa, which also stars Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif in the key roles.
In an earlier interview with PTI, Priyanka also discussed how she approached Alia and Katrina to discuss the concept because she wanted to make a Hindi movie about the “terms of women.”
She went on to say that the actresses in her generation had done a great job of paving the way for future generations of performers. “So I really wanted to gather my pals together and say, “Let’s make a movie that will be ours and do well at the box office.” Then the stars lined up, and we made the decision.”
MUMBAI: India’s urban population is expected to skyrocket in the coming decades, but its cities are already struggling to keep up, and climate change will make life even more difficult.
The population of Mumbai, one of India’s largest cities, has increased by over eight million during the past 30 years, or roughly the same as the entire city of New York, and is expected to rise by another seven million by the year 2035.
With almost 40% of the population living in slums, Mumbai’s housing, transportation, water, and waste management infrastructure has not kept up with neighbouring Indian megacities.
These dense clusters of run-down structures, which are located next to some of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in India, frequently lack regular power, water, or appropriate sanitation.
India’s anticipated urban development is putting pressure on cities.
It is a condition that is present all throughout the world as the global population approaches eight billion, with the majority living in developing nations.
Many commuters from Mumbai’s outskirts hang out in open spaces on crowded trains for hours, and others travel by car or motorcycle on congested, pothole-filled roads that flood during the monsoon season.
Mohammed Sartaj Khan, who is from a small town in Uttar Pradesh, moved to the largest slum, Dharavi, of “Slumdog Millionaire” renown, as a youngster and now works in a tannery, where a million people reside.
“In the village, I had a fantastic upbringing. Unlike the crowds here, it has a calm atmosphere “In the maze of lanes in Dharavi, Khan, now 35, spoke to AFP.
He said, “When I got here, I observed people running around like ants.” “The manner that ants continue to move in their lanes in the presence of people Nobody is concerned with others.”
However, he continued, “people don’t have money” in his village.
He used to make 6,000 rupees ($70) a month in Mumbai, but now he runs a machine and earns four times that amount. He transfers the majority of this money to his wife and kids, whom he rarely has the means to visit.
Untimely deaths
According to UN estimates, India’s population will increase from its current 1.4 billion people to surpass China’s and reach a peak of 1.7 billion in the 2060s before declining to 1.5 billion at the beginning of the next century.
According to the International Energy Agency, 270 million additional people would reside in Indian cities by 2040, increasing carbon emissions from power generation, transportation, and the construction of steel and concrete to house them.
In India’s megacities, crowded living conditions, poor infrastructure, and severe air, water, and noise pollution are commonplace.
According to a government assessment from last year, over 70% of the daily billions of litres of sewage produced in urban centres remains untreated.
Every winter, the 20 million-person metropolis of New Delhi is engulfed in deadly air pollution that, according to a Lancet research, resulted in about 17,500 preventable deaths in 2019.
Floods and droughts
Cities in India are home to millions of people who depend on truck or railway delivery for their daily supply of running water.
As groundwater levels fall, people in Delhi and other places are digging deeper and deeper wells.
In the summer of 2019, Chennai, in southeast India, ran out of water. This catastrophe was attributed to both low rains and urban development over historic wetlands.
Urban flooding is also happening more frequently.
The worst traffic congestion in India is found in Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore. In September, flooding was attributed to unauthorised development.
As the planet’s temperature warms and the weather becomes more unpredictable, it is predicted that natural disasters would bring India’s cities ever greater agony.
Scientists think that the annual monsoon rainy season, which increases both flooding and droughts, is growing more irregular and intense.
Indian summers are becoming more and more sweltering due to rising temperatures, especially in metropolitan areas where the heat is trapped by concrete. India saw its warmest March on record this year.
And even though Covid-19 did not have the negative effects on India’s slums as some had anticipated, their congestion makes them vulnerable to future outbreaks.
More rural economic investment, according to Poonam Muttreja of the Population Foundation of India, could reduce urban migration, whereas new financial incentives
Whether it be weather changes, flooding, jobs, or a lack of infrastructure, poor people, particularly migrants in cities, are most at risk from climate change, Muttreja told AFP.
“India has to change its perspective. And we need to stop whining and start acting instead.”
LAHORE: Ali Zafar, one of Pakistan’s most popular actors and singers, needs no introduction. His younger brother Danyal Zafar, who recently entered the field and is quite a sensation among the younger generation, is also pretty well-known. He is a singer with a distinctive musical taste. Danyal Zafar made his acting debut alongside Alizeh Shah in the Ramadan drama “Tana Bana.” With “Barwaan Khiladi,” a Mahira Khan production, he also made his digital debut.
Although Danyal Zafar looks a lot like his famous brother Ali Zafar, he has his own distinctive flair. Danyal Zafar has consistently worn her hair long and experimented with contemporary, edgy, and informal hairstyles. However, he has expanded his experimentation and coloured his hair. Through his Instagram, Danyal Zafar introduced the world to his new look. However, online users have sharply criticised his appearance.
According to the Ministry of Interior’s letter dated November 5, the concerned Station House officer (SHO) or Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Punjab, as the complainant, must immediately register the FIR of the aforementioned case based on the facts of the incident and not on conjectures or speculative allegations as required by Section 154 of the CrPC,1898 because the delay is flagrantly illegal and has resulted in irreparable harm.
Punjab is asked to file a FIR on “merit” by the centre.
According to the letter, “The undersigned is directed to refer to the tragic incident of firing on the PTI convoy at Wazirabad on November 3, 2022 and to convey the federal government’s grave concerns on the mishandling of the high-profile case, which is evident from the fact that the FIR of the said case, ordinarily required to be registered within 24 hours of any incident, has not been registered even after the passage of more than 36 hours.
According to the letter, the province government’s lacklustre response to the regrettable incident can be seen in the FIR’s failure to be filed despite the fact that provincial police officers were there when the incident occurred.
According to the report, the provincial government has shown a complete unwillingness to offer any kind of justification for the unfortunate incident, including its failure to give the former prime minister adequate security and the obvious disregard for standard operating security procedures with regard to the convoy.
The federal administration has also emphasised that the former prime minister’s medico-legal assessment has not yet been completed. Concerningly, the provincial government has not provided any information regarding the crime’s weapon or if it has undergone forensic examination.
Additionally, the crime scene wasn’t secured for several hours after the incident, which is another another infraction of the protocol. Furthermore, no official details about the victims or the severity of their injuries have been made public. Finally, the disclosure of the suspected offender’s “confessional” footage reveals grave flaws in the investigation process.
It claims that the provincial government’s and its employees’ shortcomings in the aforementioned areas are evident indications of their improper handling of the situation and constitute criminal negligence.
FAISALABAD: During a robbery attempt in Faisalabad, a robber was apprehended by bystanders.
Details indicate that three thieves entered a home in Faisalabad’s Batala Colony. Two of the claimed robber’s accomplices managed to escape while the putative robber was tortured by the family members present in the home.
The suspect was then turned over to the police, and the hunt for the eluded bandits has also begun.
The Crown actor Humayun Saeed is scheduled to attend the premiere of the newest season.Prior to the show’s opening night, one of the sources claimed that Saeed was preparing to attend the important event.
Social media users have been sharing a photo of an actor enjoying the ideal yet nutritious breakfast in a restaurant. On the table, he has a plate of fruit and a bowl of oats.
The Punjab Nahi Jaungi actor was posing for the camera while sporting a stylish pair of sunglasses and a black jacket.By playing Diana’s Mr. Wonderful Dr. Hasnat Khan in season five of The Crown, Humayun Saeed is representing Pakistan abroad.
On November 9, Netflix will begin streaming The Crown season 5, which stars Elizabeth Debicki, Jonathan Pryce, Imelda Staunton, Jonny Lee Miller, and many others.
Big screen installation is mandated by CJP for the semifinal between Pakistan and New Zealand.
A large screen will be installed outside the Supreme Court so that people may watch the exciting semifinal between Pakistan and New Zealand, per an order from Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial on Tuesday.
The case against the NAB changes was heard by a three-member bench led by CJP Umar Ata Bandial, who had presided over the semi-final uproar in the highest court. The attorneys asked the SC to delay the hearing on the NAB amendment issue due to the match.
Due to Pakistan’s semifinal, attorney Makhdoom Ali Khan pleaded with the CJP to postpone the hearing scheduled for tomorrow at 1:00 pm. “I didn’t even know about the semifinal,” CJP admitted. Why don’t we hear the case today?” the CJP asked the attorneys.
There is already a pending case, according to Khawaja Haris, the PTI’s attorney. Justice Mansoor replied to Haris’ assertion by saying, “Mr. Khawaja Haris, skip tomorrow’s hearing for the semi-final as you are also a cricket fan. If it’s okay with you, Khawaja Haris, we’ll continue to watch the game while you continue to argue.
We will erect a giant screen to view the Pakistan-New Zealand match, CJP Umar Ata Bandial offered an intriguing suggestion. The CJP prayed for Pakistan to defeat New Zealand as well. He also hoped that the apex would quickly wrap up the case tomorrow. “Until then, the match’s condition will be exciting.”
Center won’t let Punjab IGP Faisal Shahkar leave his position
On Tuesday, the federal government steadfastly refused to terminate Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Faisal Shahkar’s employment.
The centre also gave t the go-ahead to remain the IGP for Punjab.
In this regard, the establishment division stated that no matter about IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar’s resignation from his position is being considered, adding that Faisal Shahkar had written to the federal government to inform them of his desire to resign from his position.
It is important to note that on November 6, Faisal Shahkar made the decision to resign and informed the federal government in writing that he would not be continuing in his position.
In a letter, Faisal Shahkar claimed that “personal issues” made it impossible for him to carry out his current tasks.
Therefore, he wrote, “I kindly request that my services be withdrawn with immediate effect from the government of Punjab and made available to the federal government.” According to sources familiar with the situation, there were disagreements between the IG and the Punjab government on the filing of the FIR for the Wazirabad incident.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi, vice chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had earlier sought the resignation of IG Punjab if a FIR of the event could not be filed.
Liaquat Ali alias Shaheen, a terrorist commander, was killed by security troops in Kurram.
Tuesday, the security forces carried out a joint intelligence-based operation in Tribal District Kurram and killed a terrorist commander named Liaquat Ali alias Shaheen.
The ISPR claims that the terrorist who was slain left behind a sizable cache of guns and ammunition that was also found.
The terrorist continued to engage in violent acts against security personnel, assassinations of targets, and extortion.
Sepoy Saleem Khan embraced shahadat during a heated firefight. To get rid of any remaining terrorists, the area is being sanitised.
According to the ISPR, the Pakistani Army is committed to putting an end to the threat of terrorism, and such sacrifices from our valiant warriors only enhance our determination.
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has declared November 9 (Wednesday) a national holiday in observance of “Iqbal Day,” the 145th birthday celebration of Dr. Allama Mohammad Iqbal.
The development was reported to the government on Tuesday.
An official announcement stated, “The Prime Minister has been pleased to demand that November 9 (Iqbal Day) shall… be honoured as a Public Holiday.”
Iqbal Day: The government declares a holiday for November 9
Iqbal Day will be observed as a bank holiday, according to the national bank.
Due to Allama Iqbal Day being a public holiday on November 9, 2022, the State Bank of Pakistan announced that it would be closed on that day.
On Iqbal Day, the stock market would also be closed.
An announcement from Pakistan Stock Exchange stated, “All TRE Certificate Holders, Staff and Concerned are hereby advised that Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited would stay closed on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 on account of Allama Iqbal Day.”
In addition, the Balochistani government proclaimed a public holiday in the region.
“It is notified for general information that 9th November 2022 (Wednesday) shall be observed as a public holiday in Balochistan Province on the occasion of Allah Iqbal Day,” the Balochistan government stated in an official handout. “In continuation of Government of Pakistan, Cabinet Secretariate, Cabinet Division, Islamabad’s Press Release No.10/01/2022-Min-II dated 08th November 2022.
The government of Sindh followed following with the Center after Balochistan.
“In honour of Iqbal Day, the government of Sindh has declared Wednesday, November 9, 2022, a public holiday for all government and autonomous body offices in the province of Sindh. Companies under the administrative supervision of the Government of Sindh, excluding those providing critical services, as well as the divisions and offices tasked with COVID-19 prevention and control, and obligations related to rain emergencies “a notice from the provincial government was read.
Millions of Muslims throughout the subcontinent were greatly influenced by Dr. Iqbal in their quest for a free-practicing homeland for Islam.
The day would begin with special prayers offered at mosques for Pakistan’s development and prosperity.
Dr. Iqbal was born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877, and is frequently referred to as the “Poet of the East” in Pakistan and other areas of the world.
Iqbal was a well-known poet and thinker. He is recognised with creating poetry and using his political clout to call for the establishment of a Muslim homeland apart from other nations.
His speech at Allahabad in 1930 marked a turning point in pre-partition politics.
In his speech, Allama Iqbal gave Muslims on the subcontinent a defined goal and distinct identity: Pakistan.
At his tomb in Lahore, a ceremony to change the guard will also take place.
After Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan will begin filming the Salman Khan-starring movie Tiger 3
With his notion of the espionage universe, which will be an action spectacle for audiences, Aditya Chopra, the head of India’s largest production company Yash Raj Films, is creating the largest Indian franchise.
This spy world, which is shaping up to be a theatrical experience unlike any other, is made up of three key components: Pathaan, Tiger, and War, in which Hrithik Roshan plays the part of Kabir. While Salman Khan’s portrayal of Tiger in Pathaan is confirmed, we now have reliable knowledge that Shah Rukh Khan will feature in Tiger 3 for an incredible moment!
Shah Rukh Khan will begin filming Tiger 3 as soon as Pathaan is out, thereby reiterating his involvement with the Tiger series. The paths of SRK, Salman, and Hrithik will frequently cross in Aditya Chopra’s spy universe as the espionage universe’s great finale approaches.
Shah Rukh Khan will now also appear in Tiger 3 alongside Salman, and an extensive shooting schedule is being prepared to film this thrilling scene as soon as Pathaan opens on January 25, 2023! reveals a leading source in the field.
The source continues, “Pathan and Tiger will come together for a pivotal part in this massively mounted combat sequence. The public will adore this as a significant cinematic moment.
The spy world is proving to be delectably exhilarating as it puts the biggest stars together in tense, edge-of-your-seat scenes that are crucial to the plot’s development. Now, everyone is waiting to see when Hrithik Roshan will join the spy world!
Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis are dissatisfied that PCB released dressing room videos.
Compared to other cricket teams, the Pakistan men’s squad has one of the most active social media presences.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) makes an effort to show supporters what their favourite players do when there isn’t action going on. A few examples are birthdays, gyms, and changing room films.
The PCB posted a video of Babar Azam’s remarks following the T20 World Cup match loss to India. They also released Babar’s video and mentor Matthew Hayden’s motivational speech yesterday after they advanced to the semifinals.
Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, two of Pakistan’s greatest cricketers, disagree with these videos.
Whatever occurs in a changing room should be kept private and not made public, according to the Sultan of Swing.
“If I were Babar, I would contact the person filming the video. Some things are sometimes private. I support social media, player engagement with fans, and everything else. But in this World Cup, I have not seen any other team do it? So, refrain from the impulse to gain more followers or likes. This is excessive “A regional sports channel, claimed Akram.
“Every moment, recordings are being made. Imagine giving a message to my team while sitting down without realising someone is recording. Simply say to him, “Guys, unwind for two days.” Do it elsewhere, not in the dressing room.”
After watching a clip from the film in which Babar is seen telling batter Mohammad Haris to leave the game early for his team, the 56-year-old voiced his opinion. Haris was out on the penultimate delivery of the 17th over with Pakistan just seven runs shy of Bangladesh’s 128-run goal while batting on 31 off 18 balls.
“Haris, you played exceptionally well. However, these little things will boost your self-assurance. For instance, your level will change as you finish a game. Make sure you don’t lose a wicket when you have the game in your hands. Wherever you play, our seniors informed me that when you win a game, your confidence level rises “In the video, Babar added.
Waqar, who up until last year served as the team’s bowling coach, asserted that such team discussions and get-togethers ought to be public knowledge.
According to him, Pakistan has a history of information leaks, player fights, and other such occurrences.
“I completely concur with you. Anything that occurs in the dressing room should remain there. People used to yell, dispute, and fight because of this issue, which existed before as well when a lot of information was released to the media. And now that you have captured it and are broadcasting it to the globe, “Waqar made reference.
Imran Khan will contest the FIR filed in connection with the attempted murder in Wazirabad.
Imran Khan, a former prime minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), declared on Tuesday that he will contest the First Information Report (FIR) of the assassination attempt filed by the Wazirabad police.
The PTI leader claimed that he knew he would be shot and that a video had been taken of him naming those responsible for the attack. He also claimed that a plot had been devised to kill him in a similar manner to how Punjab Governor Salman Taseer was slain by using religious extremism.
Imran Khan continued by asserting that the allegations in accused Naveed’s testimony were untrue and that accused Naveed had no communication with Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leader Saad Rizivi.
Imran continued, “I have no problems with the army; our only disagreement is the accountability procedure.
In response to a different query, he stated that a coalition government should never be established since blackmail would then always be possible. Imran Khan declared, “If there is a two-thirds majority, the prime minister is strong and can work better.
In the past, a police report detailing an assault on Imran Khan during the long march was filed in Wazirabad.
Details indicate that sub-inspector Aamir Shahzad filed the FIR on Monday night. Only Naveed, the individual who was immediately apprehended, has been listed as an accused in the shooting case that resulted in the death of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The complaint was registered under the rules of murder, attempted murder, and anti-terrorism.
According to the FIR, Imran Khan was travelling by container from Allah wala chowk to Wazirabad at around 4 pm when the suspect, Naveed, started shooting with a handgun. Muazzam, a PTI member who participated in the march, passed away from bullet wounds, and the PTI chairman was hurt on the container. The FIR also listed 11 known injuries and a few unknown ones.
A PTI employee allegedly sought to apprehend the accused Naveed, preventing him from firing any further while he was being detained by the employee. Imran Khan travelled for Lahore for better treatment following the unfortunate occurrence after receiving medical attention.
The Long March attack, on the other hand, happened at Wazirabad, which is a part of Gujarat division. Wazirabad had been declared a district and added to Gujarat Division via a notification from the Chief Minister of Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi.
Imran Khan and other leaders were shot during the long march, according to the police’s FIR, which was recorded in Gujranwala.
In this regard, the sources said that the change in district may have an impact on the investigation; however, the police dismissed this as a clerical error and promised to fix it.
