Author: Ali Qasim

Instagram to allow users co-author posts and share likes

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Facebook-owned social networking app Instagram is bringing an exciting feature named “Collabs” that allows two users to jointly share ownership of a single feed post or Reel.

Instagram Today, it’s following this up by testing a new way to add a nonprofit fundraiser to a post, and finally, on Thursday, it’s rolling out the ability to create photo and video posts on desktop, as well as launching new music-focused effects for Reels.

The post or Reel will appear jointly to each user’s followers and will share the same comment thread, as well as view and like counts. Collabs are enabled from the tagging screen, after which the second account will have to accept the invite.

The service is also rolling out the ability for users to post photos and videos from desktop browsers on Thursday, following a limited test earlier this year. This might sound like a very basic feature to only now be coming to desktop, but Instagram’s desktop functionality has historically lagged well behind what’s possible on its apps. It only added DMs to the browser last year, for example.

There are also a pair of new music-focused features coming to Reels on Thursday. Superbeat adds effects to a video to the beat of a song, while Dynamic and 3D lyrics offer a more interesting way to display song lyrics during a video.

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Pakistani rupee hits all-time low against US dollar

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The US dollar continued to soar against the Pakistani rupee, reaching a new historic high during intra-day trading in the inter-bank market on Monday.

The Pakistani rupee continued to weaken, shedding an additional 82 paisas against the US dollar, which was being traded at Rs173 in the during intra-day trading in the inter-bank market.

Last week, speaking at the launch of the Kisan Portal, Prime Minister Imran Khan had said that the pressure on the Pakistani rupee is temporary and will be over soon.

Economists say that the main reason for the rise in the value of the dollar and the depreciation of the rupee is Pakistan’s current account deficit and IMF’s demand for further devaluation of the rupee.

Analysts had earlier predicted that the downtrend is expected to end soon as analysts suggest that the successful conclusion of the discussion between the IMF and Pakistan to resume a $6 billion loan programme will stabilise the rupee value at around current levels.

“The rupee volatility will end if policy talks between Pakistan and the IMF conclude successfully during the three days from October 13 to 15,” Pakistan-Kuwait Investment Company Head of Research, Samiullah Tariq, had told Geo.tv.

However, in case the two sides fail to find a middle ground and talks end on an unsuccessful note, the rupee may cross several limits on the downside.

Meanwhile, sources have said that that Prime Minister Imran Khan is having a meeting on inflation and the economic situation in the country.

According to the sources, the premier is expected to make an important announcement regarding public relief in this meeting.

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Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari reveals baby boy’s name !

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Former president Asif Ali Zardari’s daughter Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari announced the name of her newborn son on Monday.

Bakhtawar took to Instagram to let the people know her son’s name.

The caption of Bakhtawar’s post starts with the baby boy’s name, “Mir Hakim Mahmood Chaudhry”.

“Mir Hakim Mahmood Choudhry. Named after my late maternal uncle Mir & my late paternal grandfather Hakim Ali Zardari,” wrote Bakhtawar.

Bakhtawar told her Instagram followers that she has named Mir Hakim after her maternal uncle Mir Murtaza Bhutto and late paternal grandfather Hakim Ali Zardari.

Apart from revealing his name, Bakhtawar also prayed to the Almighty to make the name a blessing for her son and make him a child who fears Him and “is devoted to his parents and religion”.

Bakhtawar gave birth to her firstborn on October 10. 

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Fahad Mustafa reacts to rising petrol prices: ‘Khul ke ghabrayen’

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Actor Fahad Mustafa is asking Pakistanis to brace themselves up amid the ongoing inflation. The actor turned to his Twitter and shared a note referring to the hike in the prices of petrol in the country.

“If he wanted, he could have raised the prices by Rs.20, but for his people, he only increased them by Rs.10.49. An exemplary leader,”  read Fahad’s post in Urdu.

Responding the post, a fan quoted PM Imran Khan’s signature catchphrase “Ghabrana Nahien Hai” and asked the JPNA 2 star if they can finally star to get worried in between the price rise?

“Dear Sir, ab thora sa ghabra leen???(Dear Sir, can we get a little worried now?)” to which Fahad replied, “Thora nahi ab khul ke ghabrayen (Not little, get really worried now)” with a playful emoticon.

Fahad’s post comes after the PTI-led government jacked up the petrol prices on Saturday, October 15.

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Mohammad Hafeez celebrates 41st birthday with family, squad in Dubai

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Pakistan cricket all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez celebrated his 41st birthday in Dubai amid his family and T20 Cricket World Cup squad on Sunday.

The cricketer’s birthday cake had a group photo of his family printed on it, while it was decorated with chocolate, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. 

Pakistan Cricket Board shared a video of Hafeez’s birthday celebrations that showed Pakistan captain Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and other squad members wishing the cricketer a happy birthday.

Earlier, the Pakistani team celebrated star skipper Babar Azam’s birthday 36,000ft in the air, as the squad is en route to Dubai for the ICC Men’s World Cup.

Sports journalist Saj Sajid, taking to Twitter, reminded cricket fans that on October 17, 1980, Mohammad Hafeez was born in Sargodha. The player, better known as “Professor”, has 386 international appearances, while he has scored 12,695 runs and has taken 252 wickets throughout his career. 

Hafeez was also a member of the 2017 Champions Trophy-winning team, the journalist wrote.  

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‘Ertugrul’ star Esra Bilgic celebrates 29th birthday

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Turkish superstar Esra Bilgic, who essays the role of Halime Sultan in historical drama serial Dirilis: Ertugrul, extended gratitude to her millions of fans for sweet wishes as she celebrated her 29th birthday on Thursday.

Esra aka Halime Sultan took to Instagram and thanked her fans for their love.

The Turkish actress also shared a sneak peek into her birthday celebrations.

Esra shared her sweet photos with two minor girls and said “With Fatma and Gulizar. Thank you for all your birthday wishes. Good luck to you” followed by a heart emoji.

On Twitter, Esra also thanked her fans in Turkish which reads: “You have made me very happy. I thank you with all my heart. Good luck to you. Glad you’re with me” followed by a heart emoticon.

She also retweeted some birthday posts, her fans shared with her. 


 

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai turns 23: Karan Johar celebrates ‘pyaar, dosti and a bunch of memories’

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One of the most iconic Bollywood movies Kuch Kuch Hota Hai has turned 23!

Celebrating the legacy of the film that redefined love and friendship for generations to come, Karan Johar congratulated all the actors, including Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukharjee, who were a part of the experience.

“23 years of pyaar, dosti and a bunch of memories! This was my first time behind the camera and it ignited an unparalleled love for the cinema in me that continues to drive me till today. Gratitude to the best cast, crew & the audience who continues to pour in the love for this story 23 years on! Thank you,” wrote Karan Johar alongside a video montage of the memorable moments from the movie.

The director also tagged Shah Rukh, Kajol and Rani in the caption.

 

 

 

Sara Bharwana takes over Atif Aslam’s Instagram: ‘happy birthday to me’

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Singer Atif Aslam’s wife, Sara Bharwana is celebrating her birthday in the most amusing way.

Bharwana took over husband’s Instagram on Friday to pen herself a sweet birthday note on behalf of the singer.

“You are undoubtedly the most funniest, cutest , hardworking , smartest , wittiest , beautiful person I have ever known,” began Sara in the hilarious post.

She quipped, “The other person in this picture is my Husband Marrying me was the best decision of your life – I love you Oh wait … happy birthday to me,” adding partying face emojis.

Sara’s post invited birthday wishes from Atif’s fans in only a few hours.

 

 

Imran Ashraf, collaborates with Sadia Khan for new ‘Soch’ single

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Fan-favourite actor Imran Ashraf is collaborating with Khuda Aur Mohabbat star Sadia Khan for a romantic new song.

The track, which is sung by none other than Soch the Band, is all set to hit fans’ YouTube screens next week. 

While the song promises a heart-felt love story for the audiences, it is also a first-time collaboration between Ashraf and Khan.

“Save the date – 21.10.201 as #TeraDeewana by #Soch starring #ImranAshraf and #SadiaKhan rolls out to warm your hearts. An exclusive presentation by #BilalSaeed and #OneTwoRecords — TEASER COMING SOON,” captioned the official page of the band alongside snippets from the song.

 

Bilal Ashraf to play Mahira Khan’s husband in ‘Ek Hai Nigar’.

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Superstar Mahira Khan’s much-awaited telefilm, Ek Hai Nigar, is only a few days away from its premiere. The film, which is officially releasing on October 23, is Mahira Khan’s tribute to female Army officer General Nigar Johar.

While the actor’s upcoming project mainly sheds light on women empowerment, the film also discusses Gen Nigar’s personal life, a huge part of which is her husband- Johar Ali Khan.

On Thursday, the Verna star turned to her Instagram to officially unveil Bilal’s character as Sir Johar aise a dapper photo of the actor in the army uniform. 

“If you ask Gen Nigar Johar about Sir Johar, she will always reply with a smile on her face and tears in her eyes. The man behind this legend of a woman – Johar Ali Khan,” Mahira shared an anecdote from Gen Nigar’s life.

She continued, “#BilalAshraf in his first ever TV appearance as Johar Ali Khan, in the much awaited telefilm #AikNaiNigar.”

The official trailer of Ek Hai Nigar will drop on Friday, October 15.