Babar Awan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has reportedly asked the Supreme Court (SC) to remove his name from the criminal proceedings, as reported by ARY News out of ISLAMABAD.
In the reply that Babar Awan submitted in the petition seeking contempt proceedings against the former prime minister Imran Khan over the violation of the May 25 order, in which the PTI’s long march was restricted from entering D-Chowk in Islamabad, Babar Awan stated that Khan’s actions constituted a violation of the order.
In his response before the Supreme Court, the leader of the PTI said that he has been providing assistance to the courts for the last four decades. On the basis of verbal instructions from PTI Secretary General Asad Umar, Babar Awan said that he promised the court that the PTI would adhere to the directives of the court about the demonstration that will take place on May 25.
In his response, Babar Awan said, “I have not intentionally or unintentionally deceived the SC,” and he went on to say that he had aided the court with “good intention.”
The former SAPM placed the blame on the federal government for failing to engage in dialogue with the PTI in accordance with the directives issued by the Supreme Court.
Imran Khan, the head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had already given his statement to the Supreme Court (SC) in a matter involving contempt.
In his answer, the former prime minister said that he was not aware of the statement that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had sent on his behalf, and he requested further time till November 3 in order to provide a comprehensive response.
Khan said in his response that he has respect for the judicial system but that he is unaware of any assurances that have been given by the leadership of the PTI on his behalf to the court.
It should be brought to your attention that the currently ruling government filed a petition with the Supreme Court against Imran Khan for disobeying the Court’s directive about his prior sit-in in Islamabad.
In the Lakki Marwat region of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), an unknown group of gunmen opened fire on a police van on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of at least six members of the police force.
Terrorists opened fire on a police vehicle driven by Chowki Abbasi in Lakki Marwat when it was out on a normal patrol, and the van came under attack.
Chowki Abbasi’s police vehicle, which had been out on a normal patrol when the terrorists opened fire, is where the incident took place, according to the spokesperson for the police department.
ASI Alam Deen and five constables named Parvez, Mahmood, Dil Jan, Ubaidullah Ahmed, and Nawaz were among those who were executed as martyrs.
Following the occurrence, more police officers were sent to the surrounding region.
Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, issued a vehement condemnation of the terrorist assault on the police vehicle. He also paid respect to the officers who had lost their lives in the incident and said that the police had performed a “proud role as the vanguard against terrorism”
“Joyland,” a film from Pakistan that tells the story of a young married man who falls in love with a transgender woman, won a prize at the Cannes Film Festival this year and is set to represent Pakistan at the Academy Awards the following year. “Joyland,” tells the story of a young married man who falls in love with a transgender woman.
However, the censorship certification for the film ‘Joyland’ was revoked by the Pakistani government only one week before the picture was scheduled to make its premiere in Pakistani theatres.
In support of the motion, Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan of the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami party, which is now in the opposition, said that the movie ‘Joyland’ went against Islamic principles. He distributed a statement that was released on Friday by the country’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. According to the statement, the decision was made after the ministry received written complaints alleging that the film “contains highly objectionable material” and violated “decency and morality.” He shared this statement with his audience.
The decision to prohibit the film was quickly met with strong condemnation from both the film’s director and rights advocates in the country. As of Tuesday, the hashtag “ReleaseJoyland” has been used tens of thousands of times on social media.
An aide tweeted late Monday night that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had requested a “high level” inquiry of the ban in response to the widespread uproar that it had sparked. According to Salman Sufi, who is a member of the committee, “the committee will assess the complaints as well as the merits in order to decide on its release in Pakistan.”
The director of “Joyland,” Saim Sadiq, has previously referred to the restriction as a “grave injustice,” in addition to claiming that it was “absolutely unconstitutional and illegal.” In a statement that was released on Sunday, he accused the government of caving in to “pressure from a few extremist factions,” pointing out that the movie had previously been approved for release by the country’s several censorship boards.
“I urge the Pakistan Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to please review this decision and return the right of our citizens to be able to watch the film that has made their country’s cinema proud [all] over the world,” he said. “The film in question has made their country’s cinema proud [all] over the world.”
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan also voiced their disapproval of the ban, stating that the government’s explanation was “not only rabidly transphobic, but also violates the film producers’ right to freedom of expression.”
The transgender community in Pakistan is referred to as khwaja sira or the third gender. In 2018, the Pakistani Parliament passed a law that enshrined fundamental rights for this community, including the recognition of their self-identification and the prohibition of any form of discrimination against them.
In actuality, however, transgender persons in Pakistan have continued to face discrimination and even violence, and Human Rights Watch has accused the government of “failing to provide adequate protection or hold perpetrators accountable.” The country’s legal system treats partnerships between people of the same sexual orientation as a crime.
In the past, Pakistan has used its right to censor a variety of films, including some that were accused of presenting an unfavourable image of either the nation or Muslims, but in some instances, the judgement was subsequently reversed.
The sons of Imran Khan travel from Lahore back to London.
The sons of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, Qasim and Suleman Khan, departed for London on Tuesday from Zaman Park in Lahore.
Zaman Park, Qasim, and Suleman, who traveled to Pakistan to see their father, Imran Khan, departed for London. At the time of their departure from the home of the PTI Chairman, strict security arrangements were established.
The sons of Imran Khan arrived in Lahore on Thursday. They spent time together with their father. Because his boys had just arrived, Chairman Imran Khan had scaled back on his political activities.
After an attempt was attempted to kill their father during the PTI’s lengthy march to Islamabad, they went to see him.
On Tuesday at midnight, the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team took to Instagram to wish his wife, tennis player Sania Mirza, a happy 36th birthday. Sania Mirza turned 36 on November 15 of this year.
Wishing you a happy birthday, @mirzasaniar. I hope you live a long, healthy, and happy life! Enjoy the day to the fullest,” the host of “The Ultimate Muqabla” said with a heartwarming photo of the couple on Instagram.
Celebrities in the entertainment industry as well as millions of Malik’s followers showered the post on the social media platform with praise. Actors like Ushna Shah, Mariyam Nafees, Dur-e-Fishan Saleem, Kinza Hashmi, and Imran Abbas, among others, could be seen wishing the birthday girl and famous couple well in the comments area.
It is important to mention that Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian star athlete Sania Mirza wed in April 2010. Izhaan, a newborn boy, was born to the couple on October 30, 2018.
After three current University of Virginia football players were shot and killed at the institution a few hours south of the US capital, a former US college football player was detained and charged with murder on Monday.
Four persons were discovered dead in a different event close to the University of Idaho at the same time as the most recent outbreak of gun violence on campus.
US college shooting results in the deaths of three football players.
Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., a 22-year-old UVA student, was detained on suspicion of carrying out the shooting Sunday night and is now being charged with murder, according to police chief Timothy Longo.
Jones was reportedly taken into custody “without incident” on Monday morning in a Richmond suburb, roughly 120 kilometres (75 miles) southeast of the UVA campus in Charlottesville.
Jim Ryan, the president of UVA, claimed that the shooting occurred on a bus while students were returning from a field trip and that all three of those killed were football players for the school.
Ryan reported that two additional students had been hurt, one of whom was in critical condition.
Ryan declared, “This is a terrible, shocking, and devastating day for our UVA community.” For the victims and their families, “my heart is torn.”
For several hours, the campus in Charlottesville, roughly 100 miles (160 kilometres) southwest of Washington, was shut down while police looked for Jones, a former UVA football player listed as a first-year running back on the Cavaliers’ 2018 roster.
US college shooting results in the deaths of three football players.
Longo claimed that following a complaint that Jones was in possession of a gun but that there was no weapon found, Jones had previously come to the notice of the school’s “threat assessment” team.
Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler, and D’Sean Perry, all wide receivers with the Cavaliers, were among the three players who perished.
In addition to expressing sympathy to the families of the victims of the “senseless shooting,” the White House urged Congress to enact tighter gun control regulations.
The White House stated that “too many families throughout America are carrying the terrible weight of gun violence.” To remove military equipment from American streets, an assault weapons prohibition must be implemented.
Tim Kaine, a US senator from Virginia, was “heartbroken” when he heard that gun violence had destroyed yet another neighborhood in Virginia.
When a 23-year-old student opened fire on 32 students and faculty members at Virginia Tech in 2007, it became the site of the worst school massacre in American history before he committed suicide.
US college shooting results in the deaths of three football players.
Police in the Rocky Mountain state of Idaho, more than 2,000 miles to the west, was looking into a different incident in which four students were discovered dead on Sunday in a house close to the University of Idaho campus and were thought to be “victims of homicide.”
Officers responded to a call regarding an unconscious person in the town of Moscow, close to the university.
According to a statement from the police, “four individuals who were deceased were located by authorities upon arrival.”
The reason for death was not disclosed by the authorities, and no one has been detained in connection with the case.
US college shooting results in the deaths of three football players.
University of Idaho president Scott Green released a statement saying, “It is with great regret that I share with you that the university was informed today of the death of four University of Idaho students residing off-campus who were suspected to be victims of homicide.”
As part of a larger wave of gun violence in the U.S., where the number of guns on the market has grown in recent years, school shootings happen all too often.
An 18-year-old gunman opened fire inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 students and two teachers in an act that horrified the country and sparked new calls for gun control.
The highest-grossing movie on the subcontinent is “The Legend of Maula Jatt”
Within just four weeks of its international release, the Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi-starring movie broke the record for highest-grossing Punjabi movie ever, and it’s still breaking records at the international box office.
The lifetime revenues of other well-known Punjabi movies like Saunkan Saunkne, Chal Mera Putt 2, and Carry on Jatta 2 have been eclipsed by the success of TLOMJ, which was directed and produced by Ammara Hikmat. With almost Rs. 1.72 billion in worldwide box office receipts, it stands out.
Before reaching this milestone, the blockbuster movie previously set a number of milestones, including Most Watched South Asian Film in Norway, Second Highest Grossing South Asian Film in the UK for 2022, and Highest Grossing Pakistani Film.
One of the biggest albums ever to come out of Pakistan is TLOMJ. On October 13, it was made available on more than 500 screens across 25 different countries, including France.
The blockbuster keeps raising the bar for Pakistani filmmaking. Last week, it crossed the Rs. 1.5 billion threshold.
Wasim Akram becomes irate after a fan inquires about Shaheen Afridi
When England defeated Australia in the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) final on Sunday, Pakistan’s chances of winning the T20 World Cup for a second time were destroyed.
Jos Buttler and company claimed the prized title after England’s 138-run chase was guided by Ben Stokes. Shaheen hurt his knee while talking a catch to get rid of Harry Brook, which changed the course of the game. Iftikhar Ahmed was therefore unable to bowl his complete overs, and Stokes and Moeen Ali took advantage of him.
After the game, Wasim Akram discussed Pakistan’s defeat, and it was during this time that a fan inquired about Shaheen Afridi that the former Pakistan captain lost his cool. Despite not having read the question, Akram gave a suitable answer.
Akram reacted angrily, saying, “I wish you were in front of me. This guy, the question you have asked is just misbehaving. If you do not have any respect, you are misbehaving with your player. You are not ashamed; see what he has said about Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Shaheen Afridi’s injury after he landed awkwardly on his knee while taking a catch to eliminate Harry Brook was the turning point in the game. In England’s fifteenth over, this compelled him to end his spell.
Imran Khan was quoted by Dawn.com as saying, “I used to advise my team to fight to the last bowl. Try your best. But when the outcome comes, and you have given your best, it is God’s will. But what is not in your hands, the way Shaheen Afridi was injured, no one can do anything about that.”
I am not suggesting that we could have won, but it was at a point when the game could have been altered, and sadly it happened when the match was at a crucial stage, and Shaheen could have made a difference, he continued.
137 was vigorously defended by Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen, and Mohammad Wasim Jr. Particularly when he removed Phil Salt and Jos Buttler during the powerplay, Rauf gave England a scare.
Ben Stokes, however, made sure that the team finished.
JERUSALEM: Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated on Monday that Israel would not participate with any outside probe into the murder of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.According to media reports, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has opened an investigation into the shooting death of the American-Palestinian journalist who was killed in May while documenting an Israeli operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin while wearing a press helmet and vest.
Gantz issued a statement saying, “The US Justice Ministry’s decision to look into the untimely death of Shireen Abu Akleh is a terrible mistake.The FBI and the US Justice Department failed to respond to the reports.There is still a lot of disagreement on how Abu Akleh was killed.In September, the Israeli military stated that she was most likely unintentionally shot by an Israeli soldier, though Palestinian fire was also a possibility.
KARACHI: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari criticised PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday for engaging in “unnecessary politics” on the choice of the next army chief, claiming that this has been the focus of his politics from the start.He said this at a ceremony held by Dow University of Health Sciences at its Ojha campus to commemorate 75 liver transplants.
The foreign minister stated that given the current economic climate, none of our allies or anybody else should bring up such topics in public gatherings.He insisted that the coalition government was taking action to help the nation overcome its economic problems. He continued, “Pakistan is no longer the default threat.”In his remarks, Bilawal congratulated Dow University of Health Sciences on the successful launch of liver transplant services in the area and sent it his best wishes.
ECP is reserving judgement in the case of the delayed LG elections in Karachi.
After hearing the complaints about the local government elections in Karachi, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) deferred its decision on Tuesday.
The case was heard by a five-member court presided over by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja.
The ECP issued a statement that read, “The election commission made every attempt to organise local government elections in Karachi, but there are also some ground realities.”
The election authority stated in its statement that the commission will soon make its reserved judgement, which may become effective.
Muhammad Ramzan Malik, Joint Secretary of the Interior Government, had earlier informed the CEC-led ECP panel that the ministry was unable to supply civil armed troops because of the current circumstances.
CEC Sikandar commanded, “Explain in a phrase what you wish to express.” An official from the interior ministry stated, “Forces are busy; they could not be provided for the election.”
The government of Sindh stated that it is now unable to organise elections. Elections must be held; you have deprived us of this authority, the CEC said. Ikramullah Khan of the ECP questioned “under which rule you have changed the local government law.”
According to CEC, provincial governments do not plan to hold local government elections. The elections in Punjab and Sindh must be held because they cannot be based on what you are saying, the CEC remarked.
The first round of local elections in Sindh has concluded, according to the administrator of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, “while in Karachi we are ready to hold elections in two stages.”
Elections for local governments have twice been postponed because of flooding, according to Wahab. He stated that there was still floodwater in a 25 to 30 percent area. The CEC remarked, “Yesterday you declared that you are ready to organise elections.” The administrator said, “Sindh government is prepared to host local government elections, but security is required.” “We don’t want claims that the government manipulated the results of surveys. The local council elections would be postponed for 90 days by the Sindh government, he said.
The government’s decision to postpone local government elections was supported by IG Sindh Police as well. We are short 17,000 employees, so any unfortunate thing might occur, he added. The poll can be held per the election commission’s directive, but there would be security concerns, according to IG Sindh. According to LG Polls, there were 30 injuries and 17 fatalities due to violent crime in 2015.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, publicly fired an engineer who had been employed by the social media network for years after he explained why Musk’s evaluation was incorrect.
The billionaire apologised on Twitter for the app’s sluggish performance in many nations. He claimed that “>1000 badly batched RPCs were being executed by the microblogging platform only to generate timelines.”
Eric Frohnhoefer, a developer who has spent years working on Twitter for Android, claimed on Twitter that Musk’s analysis was incorrect. The Tesla CEO responded by asking Frohnhoefer what the accurate numbers were and what actions the engineers had taken to address the problems.
KARACHI: Stocks declined on Tuesday, driven down by late profit-taking as investors remained firmly in their comfort zones in the face of elusive buying triggers, loud political clamour, and a dearth of foreign capital, according to dealers.The KSE-100 Share Index, the top index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange, lost 53.98 points, or 0.13%, to close at 42,796.85 after swinging between an intraday low of 42,748.71 points and a high of 43,035.78 points.
Investors continued to be wary, according to Darson Research, as Pakistan’s five-year credit default swaps widened to 64.19% as default chances increased.Lack of progress on the next International Monetary Fund (IMF) assessment and the absence of encouraging triggers, the brokerage continued, “further hurt sentiment.”Analysts added that the rupee’s current downward trend is not encouraging for investors in the nation’s capital markets.
The news of actor Krishna Ghattamaneni‘s passing shocked PM Modi, who expressed his sympathies after learning the awful news, and the entire Indian country on November 15.
The Telugu film star received a heartfelt message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his twitter account. Krishna Garu, a legendary superstar, captured the hearts of the public with his versatile acting and vivacious persona, the author wrote. His passing leaves the film and entertainment industries with an enormous loss. My thoughts are with @urstrulyMahesh and his entire family at this difficult time.
Imran Khan, a former prime minister and head of the PTI, claimed that the current administration was damaging the nation’s economy and that the economy was “on the verge of default amid mounting default risk.”
“Given the increased default risk, foreign investors will be apprehensive of making investments in Pakistan… I question those who devised conspiracy: who is to blame for this mess?
Imran cautions that only early elections can save the impending economic disaster.
The five-year currency default swap (CDS) index, used to quantify Pakistan’s risk of default, surged 4.2 percentage points to a new high of 64.2%, signalling that the nation lacked the means to cover the rising import payments and foreign debt repayments on schedule.
Pakistan is expected to pay back $1 billion in relation to a five-year Sukuk (a bond that complies with Shariah) that would mature on December 5, 2022.
According to the current administration, “the country may be unable to pay off its external debts.”
Imran said that inflation has doubled since the PML-N-led coalition government took office and that all economic indices, such as exports, remittances, and tax collections, are falling.
Imran said, citing the Pakistan Economic Survey, that the economy experienced unprecedented development under his nearly four-year presidency.
He continued by claiming that the economy began to deteriorate after the country’s current authorities were “forced” on it through “conspiracy”.
The PTI chief reiterated his call for early elections and claimed that there was no other option to help the nation out of its current predicament.
“As exports and remittances have decreased, our income has decreased. We need to find a way to make money to pay off our debts. Elections are the only way to resolve this situation.
Imran claimed that in the event of default, Pakistan will be required to give up its “most vital national security aspect” in order to receive a bailout from foreign nations.
There is no free lunch, as they say in America.
The PTI leader claimed that the “law of the jungle” and lack of rule of law in society are the core causes of all problems. “Until our judicial system is strengthened, we can never succeed.”
In three historic incidents, including the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif, the alleged torture of PTI Senator Azam Swati over a critical tweet, and the aborted assassination attempt on the PTI leader’s life, he also asked Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial to ensure justice. Police officers refused to file a FIR because they were under pressure from “extremely influential” individuals.
Sikander Sultan Raja, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), has once more been called a “henchman” of the PML-N, according to the PTI chairman.
The ousted premier further criticised the leader of the PML-N for making crucial choices for the nation while seated in London. “How can a convicted felon and fugitive make crucial decisions, especially the most crucial choice affecting our national security?”
He acknowledged that the new army chief will be chosen by Shehbaz Sharif in accordance with the constitution, but added that Sharif lacked the “moral authority” to make such a crucial decision “on the whims of his brother” Nawaz.
He continued, “Nawaz does not want elections because he knows he would lose.
Shahid Afridi, a former captain of the Pakistani national team, stated on Tuesday that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) must now treat star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi with extreme caution due to the necessity for rest for his knee ailment.The senior Afridi told a private news outlet that Shaheen “is presently resting because he once again had his knee damaged in the same spot.”
“I believe Shaheen needs to take at least two to three months off to recover and should be cautious when fielding.”The young pacer was warned by the former master-blaster not to land on his feet in a way that would put too much stress on his knee joint and send him back to rehabilitation.Shahid said, “He has to play very carefully right now, and PCB will have to make sure.
The United Nations warned that greater misery was in store for regions already experiencing resource constraint due to climate change as the world population surpassed 8 billion people on Tuesday.According to UN estimates, there will be less of everything to go around by the 2080s as the world’s population is expected to grow by another 2.4 billion people. This includes food, water, batteries, and gasoline.
According to Stephanie Feldstein of the Center for Biological Diversity, who oversees population and sustainability, “every single person needs fuel, wood, water, and a place to call home.”Experts predict that resource pressure will be particularly difficult in African countries where population growth is anticipated. These are also some of the nations that need climate finance the most and are most susceptible to the effects of the climate.
KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) on Tuesday agreed to grant grace marks to applicants who took the Medical and Dental College Admission Test after errors were found (MDCAT).According to Dr. Noshad Ahmad Shaikh, the president of the Pakistan Medical Commission, candidate complaints were examined at a meeting of the PMC, where it was decided to award grace marks for incorrect as well as incorrectly answered questions.
Vice chancellors of all the participating universities have received the instructions from the PMC.In a week, the commission will make the full MDCAT findings public.The PMC said that more than 0.204 million applicants took the MDCAT exam the day before at federal and provincial public colleges.Dr. Noshad reports that 204,253 young people took the test, including 203,791 in locations around the nation and 461 in locations in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
During his brief visit to Hawaii, Prince Harry is showing his appreciation for the men and women who serve in the military.
While the rest of the Royal Family observed Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph in Westminster, London, Prince Harry’s younger brother, the Duke of Sussex, flew to Honolulu to pay his respects at the USS Arizona Memorial.
Images taken that day show Harry speaking with the families of the dead servicemen while wearing a casual blue suit. He is shown in these photos.
This comes as a result of he and Meghan Markle releasing a joint statement on the website of the Archwell Foundation in order to show their appreciation for the armed forces.
The following is an excerpt from their statement: “We honor servicemembers throughout the globe. These courageous men and women, together with their families, have made significant sacrifices and are excellent examples of responsibility and service.
At the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) 2022 on Tuesday, BTS put on a great show and won a trophy.
The European Music Awards took held in Dusseldorf, Germany, on November 13, and included a wide variety of spectacular performances and red-carpet appearances.
At the famous yearly event known as the Europe Music Awards, which included many prominent figures from the music business such as Harry Styles, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift, the attention was stolen by the K-pop bands.
At the 2022 MTV EMAs, the well-known K-pop seven-member group BTS triumphed over many other internationally renowned artists to take home the trophy for ‘Biggest Fans,’ placing them in first place.
BLACKPINK, who are also members of the other K-pop group, earned the prize for “Best Metaverse Performance” for their PUBG Mobile in-game concert titled “The Virtual.”
At the same time, Tomorrow X Together was able to walk away with the accolade for “Best Asia Act” at the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).
The release of “Joyland” was scheduled for November 18th, 2022, however, the film’s release was canceled by the Pakistan Censorship Board.
Premier Shehbaz Sharif has appointed a committee to review the ban on the film Joyland, and the news was made by the Director of PM’s Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi.
In a tweet dated November 14, 2022, Sufi said that the premier had “constituted a high-level committee to assess” the “complaints as well as the merits to decide on its release in Pakistan.”
Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of Information, received praise from Sufi as well.
Previously, Sufi had tweeted that he did not support the ban on films, expressing his own personal opinions on the matter. I don’t think it’s right to restrict movies because they bring attention to problems experienced by underrepresented groups in society. It is important to give people the freedom to view and form their own opinions.
Saim Sadiq’s Joyland, produced by ALL CAPS and Sarmad Khoosat Films, and directed by Sadiq, was scheduled for release in Pakistan on November 18th, 2022, however, the Pakistan Censorship Board banned its screenings.
After taking home the prize at the renowned Cannes Film Festival for a film with a feminist message, Joyland earned widespread acclaim.
Pakistan’s first official Oscar submission, the film depicts the challenges of transgender people. To be eligible, though, it had to debut in theatres throughout the nation no later than the week of November 23, 2022.
Sadiq claims that in August of 2022, the three censor bodies in Pakistan gave the film their okay.
After the man’s identity became public, there was a backlash against the movie’s prohibition on social media. Pakistani celebrities such as Sarwat Gillani, Osman Khalid Butt, Adnan Malik, and Sanam Saeed spoke out. Actress Alexandra Daddario has also vouched for the movie.
Other prominent figures, like author Fatima Bhutto and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, have also spoken out against the ban.
BTS: At the Seoul airport, Jungkook faked a goal and celebrated in style. In response to his action, BTS ARMY erupted in screams. Play the video.
As he left Seoul on Tuesday to participate in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Jungkook, the group’s youngest member, faked to score a goal and celebrate. The BTS ARMY uploaded many videos and photos of Jungkook online.
He was filmed when he arrived at the airport and stepped out of his vehicle. The musician wore all black, including his T-shirt, jacket, and pants. He donned shoes, covered his face with a mask, and slung a backpack over his shoulder. The video shows him bowing to the crowd of onlookers and photographers.
Then, he set his bag down and acted like he was about to make a goal. He claimed to have scored a goal after making contact with the phantom ball. Just like everyone else, Jungkook created a heart with his hands and waved to the audience before entering the terminal. He grinned, gave the peace sign, and bowed to the onlookers.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will include an appearance by Golden Maknae in the opening ceremony. BTS confirmed Jungkook’s participation in the World Cup’s official music and opening ceremony on November 12.
Does anybody know whether Kim Taehyung, nicknamed V, from BTS will be joining Jungkook in Qatar for the FIFA World Cup in 2022? The fans have no idea whether he is going to Qatar, Paris, or Mexico.
The BTS ARMY has reached the highest of highs. Kim Taehyung, nicknamed BTS V, seems to have sprung a surprise on his listeners. He was last spotted leaving Incheon Airport, Korea, for unknown purposes. It seems that he will be accompanying Jungkook onstage for the latter’s solo performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His whereabouts were unknown for a while, but it turns out that there are no planes departing from Seoul to Paris today.
Those of his fans who checked his travel itinerary and realized that he wasn’t heading to Mexico share that opinion. We all know he’s supposed to be filming the program Youn’s Kitchen with the Wooga Squad. Some have speculated that a flight to Abu Dhabi may be a transit point for passengers en route to or from Qatar.
Kim Taehyung told the press that he was meant to be with Jungkook. From Gimpo Airport, the BTS Golden Maknae flew in a private jet. However, it is unclear whether he is really going to Qatar or not. The style of the airport was spot on. He wore jeans, a t-shirt, and a bulky leather jacket. Kim Taehyung, also known as BTS V, smiled widely. ARMY can’t get over how adorable he looks at the airport.
Shehbaz Sharif, the current Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been found to be infected with the Covid-19 virus, according to Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday.
Shehbaz Sharif had just returned from a trip to London, where he had gone to see his brother Nawaz Sharif, who served as prime minister in the past.
The minister claimed in a statement that was sent out from his official Twitter account that the prime minister had been feeling ill for the last two days and that he had taken a Covid-19 test today on the advice of the doctor.
She made a plea to the people of the country as well as the party workers to pray for a rapid recovery for the prime minister.
The prime minister has tested positive for the virus three times already. He had already contracted Covid-19 in January and June of this year.
After spending five days in London on a private visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif returned to Islamabad on Monday. Sharif traveled from Heathrow Airport in the UK to Pakistan on a private airplane.
The premier met with Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), several times while he was in London, during which time important political issues were discussed.
Real-time collaboration has been transformed thanks to technology.
One good thing to come out of the epidemic was the increased emphasis on technology by businesses. The entire business landscape is shifting as a result of the digital revolution, from product creation to growth and innovation.
However, the most crucial aspect of this is how it is facilitating enhanced cooperation, both within corporations and through mergers and partnerships. In the wake of a merger or acquisition (M&A), it has facilitated real-time collaboration between previously isolated staff and helped businesses combine previously distinct company cultures.
Global technology firm Altair presented a panel at the recent Fast Company Creation Festival to address how data and software are enabling businesses to be more humane and data-driven in their approaches to collaboration and innovation.
Here are three key takeaways from the event.
1. TECHNOLOGY IS BROADENING COLLABORATION.
In fact, businesses have been able to increase efficiency and foster more collaboration among stakeholders because of the widespread adoption of technological solutions. Good videoconferencing, whiteboarding, and other tools can make collaboration more possible for a distant workforce, but in-person meetings and personal interaction are always crucial. According to IBM’s VP of corporate strategy and M&A, Tejasvi Chugh, “when you have people that are spread out across geographies, you don’t necessarily need to take a day to fly six hours just to have a half-hour meeting and then fly back.”
Stephanie Buckner, Altair’s chief operating officer, has noted that the company’s greater use of technology has made it easier to engage with people from other firms during due diligence and to hear their new ideas early on in the acquisition process. Even before we met in person, it helped us communicate and advance quickly in those kinds of encounters and technology. At Altair, we believe that innovation comes from everywhere, not just within our organization but truly from a global standpoint. Because of this, we are able to contact more people than ever before thanks to modern communications tools
Principal M&A consultant at Deloitte Consulting Stephanie Dolan has stated that virtual technology has made it simpler to involve more stakeholders in conversations around possible acquisition targets. Since then, there have been more people contributing to these high-level discussions. “You’re able to pull people from different parts of the organization, so it’s actually increasing the diversity in the room,” she explained. There are many more women and people of color participating in the target screening process and joining transaction teams, as well. And because of all those fresh perspectives, there’s a newfound spirit of the invention, and that’s incredibly wonderful.
2. Don’t get bogged down in big data.
Data is becoming increasingly important to the success of businesses, from complex algorithms used to expedite production to information gathered about employees to maximize their potential. But in the midst of this data deluge, businesses must ask themselves, “What data is really useful?”
Buckner believes the solution at Altair isn’t to collect as much information as possible, but rather to pinpoint the issue at hand and then choose and choose the information that would best help you make a judgment. She emphasized the need of having “the right data, not just big data.”
Data is becoming increasingly important to the success of businesses, from complex algorithms used to expedite production to information gathered about employees to maximize their potential. But in the midst of this data deluge, businesses must ask themselves, “What data is really useful in technology?”
Buckner believes the solution at Altair isn’t to collect as much information as possible, but rather to pinpoint the issue at hand and then choose and choose the information that would best help you make a judgment. She emphasized the need of having “the right data, not just big data.”
3. Don’t forget the human connection.
Despite the importance of implementing cutting-edge technologies and refining data processes, organizations must never lose sight of the value of their employees. That’s especially true when a merger or acquisition requires bringing together two different business cultures. Dolan said Deloitte pulls in plenty of data to assess a company’s culture and measure employee engagement. The collected information will eventually be used to map out a course of action for these workers to follow as their organizations merge.
She explained that they were using the information and technology to create a path for their staff. To determine which interventions or activities would have the greatest impact on employees, we use human-centred design to consider key points in the employee experience. The goal is to give people what they need at just the right time.”
Buckner pointed out that Altair relies on individual feedback to help draw a bead on what makes a particular company tick. Altair seeks input from people throughout the company, not just within the corporate development team, to help paint a more complete picture of that company’s culture. “The fact is that cultural insights can come from a developer or a sales individual or from anywhere within the organization,” she said. “After all, they are the boots on the ground.”
The head of the CIA had a conversation with the head of Putin’s espionage agency about nuclear weapons and detainees.
LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – During their meeting on Monday, the head of the CIA in the United States, William Burns, was expected to caution President Vladimir Putin’s spy chief about the consequences of any use of nuclear weapons, and he was also expected to bring up the issue of American prisoners in Russia, according to an official from the White House.
Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, confirmed to Russian news agencies that a meeting between the United States and Russia had taken place in the capital city of Turkey, Ankara; however, he declined to provide specifics about the participants or the topics that were addressed at the meeting.
Burns is scheduled to meet with Sergei Naryshkin, who is the head of Russia’s SVR foreign intelligence service, according to a spokesperson for the White House who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, this was the first known face-to-face encounter between high-level United States and Russian officials.
“He is not participating in any form of negotiation at this time. He is not going to talk about ending the war in Ukraine at this time “a representative of the company stated.
“He is delivering a message regarding the repercussions that would result from the use of nuclear weapons by Russia, as well as the dangers that would be posed to the strategic balance of power… He will also bring up the situations of United States individuals who have been jailed without due cause.”
Burns, a former ambassador for the United States to Russia, was dispatched by President Joe Biden to Moscow in the latter half of 2021 in order to warn Vladimir Putin about the buildup of troops in the area surrounding Ukraine.
“We provided Ukraine with an update on his travel before he left. We will not budge from our core belief that there should be no discussion of Ukraine unless Ukraine is involved “a representative of the company stated. Putin has stated on multiple occasions that, in the event of an attack, Russia will defend its territory using any and all methods at its disposal, including nuclear weapons. According to him, Russia is the victim of nuclear blackmail on the part of the West.
MANY OUTSTANDING ISSUES
After Moscow announced in September that it had annexed four Ukrainian regions that its forces partly control, the words sparked special worry in the West. The Russian publication Kommersant was the one that broke the news that the United States and Russia had been in contact with one another in Turkey. A request for comment from the SVR was not met with a response.
Beyond the conflict itself, Russia and the United States still have a number of unresolved matters to talk about. These concerns range from the renewal of a nuclear arms reduction treaty and a Black Sea grain agreement to the possibility of a prisoner swap and the civil war in Syria.
When asked about the conference in Turkey during a summit of the Group of 20 (G20) leading economies that took place in Indonesia, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the United Nations was not involved in the event.
This month, Vice President Biden expressed his hope that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be willing to discuss seriously the possibility of making a trade in order to secure the release of American basketball star Brittney Griner, who is currently serving a sentence of nine years in a Russian penal colony for drug charges.
Paul Whelan, a former United States Marine who currently possesses passports from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland, was found guilty of spying in 2020 and sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison, despite his denial of the charge.
It has been suggested that Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer currently detained in the United States, could be the prisoner who is exchanged for Griner and Whelan in the event that a prisoner swap takes place.
PIMS provides additional information regarding Arshad Sharif’s autopsy in the report.
The PIMS report details the journalist’s numerous injuries and scars. Hospital says the report’s details have been shared with police and family. A day before the post-mortem report of slain journalist Arshad Sharif would be submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC), more details surrounding the report surfaced on Monday.
Arshad was slain by the Kenyan Police in a case of “mistaken identity” on October 24. However, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah claims that the journalist was slain in a “targeted attack”.
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) confirmed that Arshad had 12 lesions on his body. To the left of his eyes was a deep black spot. The journalist was injured on the right side of his body, specifically his neck and chest. One of his back’s upper sides bore the telltale sign of an earlier injury.
Dark black marks were noted around the wound on Arshad’s back, as stated in the autopsy report. His right hand was missing four nails, and his right ankle bore signs of friction. The left side of the skull was devoid of bone, and the afflicted area of the brain was similarly located on the left side of the head. The journalist suffered a broken third rib and damage to his left lung.
The report also noted that two of Arshad’s fingers on his left hand had blood clots in their nails. The journalist’s brain and lungs were hit by the bullet. The index finger of his left hand was injured as well.
PIMS insiders said they were given the Kenyan autopsy report after they finished their own investigation. According to the report that had arrived from Kenya, blood and liver samples had been taken from Arshad.
Sources at PIMS said the autopsy was revised to include the results of the journalist’s X-rays and CT scan, and that the police and Arshad’s family had been informed of the changes. The post-mortem report comes with an additional report of its own, this one seven pages long.
Sharif’s postmortem report, written by doctors at PIMS, was reportedly given to his family in Islamabad by FIA (Federal Investigation Agency) Senior Director Ather Waheed.
Pakistan has banned the official Oscar submission, ” Joyland”
The film, which portrays a love affair between a man and a transgender woman, has won global accolades on film festival circuits, including at Cannes earlier this year
The film Joyland, which was Pakistan’s official submission for consideration at the Academy Awards, has been banned by the Pakistani government on the grounds that it contains “highly objectionable material.” This controversy has sparked discussion on the topic of censorship across various social media platforms.
The movie, which tells the story of a romantic relationship between a man and a transgender woman, has been hailed with praise all over the world at various film festivals, including Cannes earlier this year. The 18th of November had been designated as the day for its launch in Pakistan.
The movie, which was praised all around the world for how it portrayed a love connection between two transgender people, has been banned because it contains “highly objectionable material.”
The verdict in the case of the terrorist attack in Dasu underlines Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the fight against terrorism: FO
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, a spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO), stated on Monday that the “proactive investigation, prosecution, and verdict” in the case of the terrorist attack on Chinese engineers working on the Dasu hydropower project last year “have once again demonstrated Pakistan’s abiding commitment to counterterrorism.”
In answer to a question on the verdict, Baloch stated that “We have noted the verdict passed by the relevant Court and details released by the local police,” He went on to say that specific questions regarding the matter “may be directed to the relevant authorities.”
She noted that “we again extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and remain committed to the safety and security of Chinese workers, projects, and institutions in Pakistan.” “We remain committed to the safety and security of Chinese workers, projects, and institutions in Pakistan,” she said.
The statement that the “Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership will never be undermined by hostile forces.” was repeated by the spokesperson.
On Friday, a Pakistani anti-terrorism court handed down death sentences to two militants for their roles in a terrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of nine Chinese nationals working on the Dasu hydropower project.
At least 13 persons were killed when a bomb was detonated on purpose in the vicinity of a hydropower plant site in the remote upper Kohistan region in the month of July 2021. Nine of the victims were Chinese nationals.
In addition to the tragic loss of life, there were a total of 26 Chinese nationals were injured as a result of the incident. Of these, 12 Chinese workers received critical injuries, while the remaining 14 Chinese workers were hurt less severely.
As a direct result of this, the rate at which the project was being implemented slowed significantly.
In the wake of the accident, the Chinese contractor withdrew their workforce from the location and made a number of demands as preconditions for resuming work. One of these demands was the payment of $37 million as compensation for the Chinese workers who had been killed or injured in the accident.
This project is Pakistan’s flagship project, and once it’s finished, it will increase the country’s generation capacity by 4,320 megawatts (MW).
The Qanun-e-Shahadat amendment bill is passed by the National Assembly.
The amendment in Qanun-e-Shahadat 1984 and the publication of the Holy Quran (Elimination of Printing and Recording Errors) Act, 1973 were both approved by the National Assembly (NA) on Monday. Both bills dealt with the correction of errors in the printing and recording of the Quran.
On behalf of Minister for Law and Justice Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Javed Murtaza Abbassi presented the bill to the national assembly and asked for permission to further amend the Qanun-e-Shahadat, 1984 [The Qanun-e-Shahadat (Amendment) Bill, 2022]. The national assembly granted permission for the bill to be passed.
Another bill was presented by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Mufti Abdul Shakoor to further amend the publication of the Holy Quran (Elimination of Printing and Recording Errors) Act,1973 to the extent of the Islamabad Capital Territory [The Publication of the Holy Quran (Elimination of Printing and Recording Errors) (Amendment) Bill, 2022].
Both the bills were passed by the speaker after taking the will of the House which voted in favor of the amendments.
