Author: Ali Qasim

Hrithik Roshan’s post for Aryan khan engaged two million people on Instagram.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, arrested after a drugs raid on a cruise ship on the weekend, received an emotional note today from actor Hrithik Roshan urging him to “own everything you experience”.

Aryan Khan, 23, was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday along with seven others.

Almost two million people reacted to Hrithik Roshan’s inspirational words within a  few hours that he wrote for Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan who is in the custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau.

The 23-year-old, who along with multiple others, was arrested after found to be in possession of drugs, remains in the custody of the NCB till October 7.

Roshan on Thursday took to Instagram and shared a picture of Khan with a lengthy note.

Here’s what he said:

My dear Aryan .

Life is a strange ride . It’s great because it’s uncertain. It’s great cause it throws you curve balls, but god is kind. He gives only the toughest ones the toughest balls to play. You know you are chosen when amidst the chaos you can feel the pressure to hold your own. And I know you must feel it now. The anger, the confusion, the helplessness. Aaah , the very ingredients that are needed to burn the hero out from inside you. But be wary , those same ingredients could burn away the good stuff… the kindness, the compassion, the love. Allow yourself to burn, but just enough.. Mistakes , failings , victories , success… they’r all the same if you know which parts to keep with you and which parts to throw away from the experience. But know that you can grow better with them all. I’v known you as a kid and i’v known you as a man. Own it. Own everything you experience. They’r your gifts. Trust me. In time when you connect the dots… I promise you , It’s gonna make sense. Only if you have stared the devil in his eyes and kept your calm. Keep calm . Observe. These moments are the makers of your Tom. And Tom is going to have a brilliant sun shining. But for it , you must go thru the dark. Calm , still , owning your own. And trusting the light. Within. It’s always there .Love you man .”

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Man gifts Rs60-million car to wife on birthday in UAE !

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Social media users were left awe-struck after a video of a man presenting his wife a gift worth Rs60 million went viral.

An Indian businessman Amjad Sithara, who is a resident of Dubai, gifted his wife a luxury Rolls-Royce car on her birthday.

Soon after Sithara shared the video of presenting the Rolls Royce Wraith to his wife, Marjana, on his Instagram account, it started making rounds on social media.

According to a report published by Khaleej Times, Sithara is the founder and CEO of the BCC Group. 

Sithara says he was recently blessed with his first child and it was then when he decided to gift a special thing to his wife, Marjana.

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Fan moment of Komal Aziz Khan , Gets clicked with Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt !

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

TV actress Komal Aziz Khan ran into Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt in the US where she’s vacationing with her friends. Taking to her Instagram stories, Komal posted a picture with Dutt who recently recovered from cancer.

Sanjay Dutt, who went to the US for treatment, announced last year that the diagnosis and the treatment were very tough on him and his family, but turned him into a strong soldier. 

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Komal Aziz Khan, meanwhile, continues to treat her fans with pictures from her holidays in the US.

During her trip, the actress has visited several American cities as she explored local restaurants, tourists destination and beaches. 

 

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Pakistan tour cancellation , ECB chief Ian Watmore resigns on raising pressure!

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

England and Wales Cricket Board Chairman Ian Watmore has resigned after increasing pressure since the cancellation of England’s tour to Pakistan.

The 63-year-old is leaving after consultations with the board of directors this week, The Times reported.

Watmore served as the chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board for only 10 months, despite having been appointed for a five-year term.

His resignation will go into effect immediately, the British publication said.

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US dollar touches new record high against rupee.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

The United States (US) dollar continued its surge against the Pakistani rupee in the inter-bank currency market on Thursday. According to forex dealers, the greenback appreciated 4 paisas against the local unit, touching another record high at Rs171.

The US dollar has appreciated Rs18.72 against the rupee in the interbank market over the past five months as it stood at Rs152.28 as of May 7, 2021.

On Wednesday, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) introduced regulatory measures to enhance transparency in the foreign currency transactions by exchange companies and to curb undesirable outflow of cash foreign currency.

According to guidelines shared by the SBP, persons travelling to Afghanistan will be allowed to carry only US$1,000 per person per visit with a maximum annual limit of US$6,000.

Exchange companies will be required to conduct biometric verification for all foreign currency sale transactions equivalent to US$500 and above and outward remittances and it would be applicable with effect from October 22.

The SBP further directed that exchange companies will sell the cash foreign currency and make outward remittances, equivalent to US$10,000 and above, against receipt of funds through cheque or banking channels only.

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Goodbye James Bond: Daniel Craig gets a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Daniel Craig finally got a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on Wednesday, days before his last movie as James Bond opens in the United States.

“No Time to Die” marks Daniel Craig’s fifth and final outing as the suave British secret agent, ending a role that has spanned 15 years.

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The actor’s pink and terrazzo star, the 2,704th on the Walk of Fame at the appropriately numbered 7007 Hollywood Boulevard, was placed next to that of the late Roger Moore, who played Bond in seven movies from 1973 to 1985.

“It’s an absolute honor to be walked all over in Hollywood,” said Craig. “Me being on this pavement surrounded by all of these legends makes me a very, very, very happy man.”

Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, along with Rami Malek who plays villain Safin in “No Time to Die,” were on hand for the dedication ceremony.

Malek called Craig, 53, “old school and classy,” adding, “I can’t wait to see where (your career) takes you next.”

After three delays because of the coronavirus pandemic “No Time to Die” took in a bumper $121 million at the box office on its opening weekend in Britain and international movie theaters.

Daniel Craig’s next act will be playing Shakespeare’s Macbeth on Broadway next March.

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USAID organized one day training workshop for women entrepreneurs.

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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) USAID organized training on Starting and scaling online businesses for women entrepreneurs on 6th October at Avari hotel Lahore. The objectives of the training were to help SMEs develop strategies to overcome their challenges and benefit from the emerging e-commerce opportunities using appropriate tools and strategies. The training was goal focused and trainers made sure the training was effective, engaging, informative and interactive.

Speaker highlighted the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and further shared their story on how they have tackled those challenges. One of the key objectives of workshop was to help women entrepreneurs understand how industries are being transformed under these technological advancements and how they can discover hidden value and potential in the market.

Faiza Nabeel Director Jahangir Sons, Hooria Abbas, and other Women Entrepreneurs of different sectors had attended this training. While talking about the workshop, Faiza Nabeel said that one day training workshop covered a range of topics including, understanding the customer, segmentation and advertising. It also touched on the logistics of scaling up and the opportunities that can be availed in the market today. She added that It was a well delivered, interactive training and thoroughly appreciated by the participants.

Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum appointed as DG ISI

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Lieutenant general Nadeem Anjum, an erstwhile Karachi Corps Commander, has on Wednesday been posted as 25th Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief after his predecessor Lt Gen Faiz Hameed was posted Peshawar Corps Commander,

Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed has now been appointed as the new Corps Commander Peshawar, the Inter-Services Public Relations (SIPR) announced Wednesday. 

The ISPR also confirmed the following appointments:

Lt Gen Muhammad Amir — Commander Gujranwala Corps 

Lt Gen Asim Munir  — Quartermaster General

Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed — Commander Karachi Corps

Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood — President Defence University

Major Gen Asim Malik has been promoted to the rank of Lt Gen. He has also been appointed the army’s adjutant general.

The newly posted ISI chief has also served as Balochistan IG and originally belongs to the Punjab Regiment of Pakistan Army.

The public relations wing of the armed forces has announced earlier today more postings and transfers wherein Lt. Gen. Muhammad Amir has been posted as the Commander Gujranwala Corps and Lt Gen Asim Munir has been posted as the Quartermaster General.

These appointments and transfers have taken place today and reportedly there will be more in the days to come as some of the top generals reach their end of term shortly.

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Govt to launch STEM pilot project today

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

The government is all set to launch the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) programme today (Wednesday) which will be inaugurated by President Arif Alvi.

Confirming the news, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz took to his official handle to say: “Excited to be leading the STEM pilot project by @MinistryofST.”

He added that the step is being taken to enhance problem-based learning along with self-directed learning in schools. In a short video message, the minister said: “Four subjects — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — have gained importance worldwide.”

Sharing the details of the project, Faraz said that under this it — which was initiated in 2020 on Prime Minister Imran Khan’s directions — the project will be implemented in 50 schools during the first phase.  The minister clarified that the selection of these schools was based on merit and not on political basis. “Special laboratories will be established in these schools and teachers will be provided trainings,” he added.

Regarding the expectations from this project, Faraz said: “We hope that because of these STEM schools, we will move towards a new phase of development through which we can produce internationally-competitive youngsters.”

The programme is based on three parts including fab labs, teacher trainings and STEM modules.Meanwhile, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhary  wrote on Twitter: “Pakistan Science Foundation is going to launch a programme today which will be a game-changer.”

In a series of tweets, the minister said he had designed the project to convert 450 government schools into STEM schools because “the country cannot change unless government schools are modernised.”

He added that after the first phase — which includes 450 schools — more schools will follow this model.
Chaudhry said universities have been asked to take schools under their wing and improve the quality of science education at the school level.

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Usman Buzdar removes spokesperson Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar has removed Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan from the post of Punjab government spokesperson. The Punjab government has appointed Hasaan Khawar as the spokesperson in place of Chohan.

Khawar will now hold the position of official spokesperson of the Punjab government along with managing the post of the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information and Special Initiatives.

Chohan had been appointed as the spokesperson of the Punjab government in August.

Chohan was previously serving as Minister of Prisons for Punjab since August 2018. He had also served as the provincial minister for information.

The Punjab government has appointed spokespersons to help streamline the information dissemination process, defend its stance, and notify the public of its policies. 

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