Jannat Mirza schools Aiman Khan for commenting on her makeup: ‘You have no right’

Posted on by Ali Qasim

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Jannat Mirza is getting back at Aiman Khan for calling out her beauty regimen.

Turning to her Instagram on Tuesday, the famous TikToker shared a video of herself, responding to Aiman’s advice on her makeup.

“When someone w alot of makeup and surgeries on her face tells you not to put makeup,” she captioned her post taking a jibe at the mother-of-one.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CYjZqpWlSZr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

In a recent interview, Aiman Khan was asked by host Wajahat Rauf to give a piece of advice to a list of celebrities that aso featured Mirza’s name. “Please wear less makeup,” Aiman sent a message to the TikToker at the time.

***********

Imran Abbas has a befitting reply to why Ahad Raza Mir skipped Saboor Aly’s wedding

Posted on by Ali Qasim

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Actor Imran Abbas on Tuesday gave a befitting reply to nosy fans who have relentlessly been inquiring about why Sajal Aly’s husband Ahad Raza Mir chose to skip his sister-in-law Saboor Aly’s wedding festivities.

Taking to his Instagram stories, Imran shared a question sticker that asked, “Do you know why Ahad Raza Mir did not attend Saboor Aly’s wedding?”

To this, the Khuda Aur Mohabbat actor retorted, “Kia aap jantay hain ke aap apne kaam se kaam kyun nahi rakhtay? (Do you know why you can’t mind your own business?)”.

“Jitna aap logon ki zindagi ke baaray mein sochtay hain ager apne baaray mein sochain to kaheen se kaheen pohunch jaayain (If you think about yourself as much as you think about others, you would be somewhere better),” added Imran.

The reply comes hot on the heels of fevered interest in Ahad and Sajal’s marriage after the former was notably missing at Sajal’s sister’s wedding. Sajal has since uploaded a picture with her husband, only to delete it moments later. 

**********

Pakistan records highest daily COVID-19 cases in more than three months

Posted on by Ali Qasim

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Pakistan has recorded the highest number of coronavirus infections — 2,074 — in the last 24 hours since September 24, 2021, more than three months ago, the National Command and Operations Centre’s (NCOC) data showed Wednesday morning.

Following the detection of new cases, the positivity ratio has reached 4.70% and overall infections have jumped past 1.309 million, while the recovery ratio stands at 96.2% as 1.26 million people have recovered from the virus.

Pakistan also registered 13 deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest since December 15, 2021, pushing the death toll to 28,987, official figures showed.

The country’s partial vaccinations, as of Tuesday, moved up to 163.65 million after 811,901 more people received the jab, according to the NCOC.

Meanwhile, in the last 24 hours, Karachi’s coronavirus positivity ratio has moved past 20.22%, with the Sindh Health Department mulling over a 14-day “special vaccination programme” in several cities of Sindh.

Despite rising cases, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said a day earlier Pakistan would not go another lockdown and dismissed reports of schools’ closure.

The information minister, addressing a post-cabinet press conference, said the federal cabinet was informed that the COVID-19 positivity ratio had doubled in the country.

“But despite this, it is our resolve that we absolutely not impose a lockdown in Pakistan. Our economy cannot bear the burden [of another lockdown],” he said.

The information minister said “an excellent” vaccination campaign was underway and the government had invested $2 billion into the vaccines.

“Pakistan has a success story of dealing with coronavirus. We will not impose a lockdown. We will, however, monitor the situation. We urge everyone to wear masks,” he said.

**********

50 students of Government College University will do internship under Punjab Police Internship Program. IG Punjab

Posted on by Ali Qasim

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has said that Punjab Police is working with educational institutions to eradicate intolerance in the society and promote community policing.  Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Punjab Police and Government College University Lahore was signed by IG Punjab and Vice Chancellor Government College University. Under the MOU, 50 students of Government College University will do internship in Punjab Police Internship Program.  Rao Sardar Ali Khan said that in 10-week internship program, students would be attached in various branches including investigation, operations, legal so that they could complete their research work as well as secure practical experience about police working.  

IG Punjab said that under the MoU, children of police martyrs would be admitted in Government College University on priority basis.  Rao Sardar Ali Khan said that Government College University is my alma mater, a culture of research is being promoted in police with collaboration of educational institutions.  In this regard, opportunity of internship in police offices is being given to students of different universities and educational institutions.   IG Punjab said that earlier, students from LUMS, NUST and Punjab Universities have completed police internship program.  Punjab Police is undertaking MoUs with all major universities of the province in phases.  Students of educational institutions will also be given the opportunity of internship in police offices.  He expressed these views while talking at the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Internship between Punjab Police and Government College University at Central Police here today.   IG Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan and Vice Chancellor Government College University Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi signed the MoU.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Government College University Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi appreciated the sacrifices and services of the Punjab Police.  He said that police officers and officials who protect lives and properties of people are revered by all nation.   Vice Chancellor GC University said that all possible facilities would be provided to the children of Martyred Police in Government College University.  The ceremony was attended by Additional IG Training, DIG Research and Development and AIG Training and R&D while faculty members of Government College University were also present on the occasion.

***************

Pakistan cricketer Yasir Shah cleared in rape case

Posted on by Ali Qasim

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Pakistan test cricketer Yasir Shah has been declared innocent in a rape case registered at Islamabad’s Shalimar police station.

According to the police, the cricketer’s name has been dropped from the first information report (FIR) after the complainant admitted that his name was wrongly included in it.

The victim woman said test cricketer Yasir Shah’s name was added to the FIR due to misstatement.

The SHO Shalimar police station said that the cricketer has nothing to do with the assault case.

In December last year, the Islamabad police registered the case against Yasir for his alleged involvement in aiding the rape and harassment of a 14-year-old girl. The complainant alleged that Yasir’s friend, Farhan, raped her at gunpoint and also filmed her obscene video.

“The national cricketer and his friend also threatened her to share the video on social media,” the FIR said.

She claimed that Yasir also warned of embroiling her in a case if she approached the police. The FIR further stated that Yasir also used his influence to coerce the minor to marry his friend, Farhan.

**********

Aiman Khan stirs controversy with her ‘marriage’ comment

Posted on by Ali Qasim

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Actor Aiman Khan has dropped a rather questionable statement while advocating early marriages in her recent interview.

Prominent actor of Pakistan’s drama industry, Aiman Khan has been in the news for the past week over her blunt statements in the latest interview.

After her Internet war with TikToker Jannat Mirza, another statement of Aiman Khan is creating headlines, where the host asked Aiman to comment on “whether all actresses should get married early because of a lack of eligible guys”, to which she replied, “Yes, they should get married. When it is time, get married”.

Aiman further added, “I think the longer you take to get married, it just doesn’t happen then. I mean, there are so many actresses who are still unmarried”.

Earlier this week, a clip from the recent appearance of the ‘Baydardi’ actor on a digital show went viral on social media, which sees the actor voicing a few words of wisdom for the fellow celebs. Though what came as a shocker for the audience was her unapologetic statement for TikTok star, Jannat Mirza to ‘wear less makeup’.

*************

Pakistani short film “The Painterist” wins the Buddha International Film Festival Award

Posted on by Ali Qasim

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Pakistan’s short film “The Painterist” was awarded “The Best Experimental Short Film” from the fifth annual Buddha International Film Festival, held in Pune, India. The festival commemorates the universal principles of Gautama Buddha, whose humanitarian message is wisdom, kindness, patience, generosity and compassion.
The film stars Adnan Bashir Khan, Kainat Munir and Aliza Javed. The story of The Painterist is about a poor artist whose paintings being sold by the curator of an art gallery, under a different name. This short film deals with reality of credit-stealing from an artist. The Story is written by Zahid Rai. The Painterist has been produced by Azim Ahmed and directed by Khalid Hasan Khan.

The Painterist is a short experimental film dealing with a concept, which is an unfortunate reality in today’s world; of depriving an author, artist or broadly speaking, the creator from his or her credit and compensation or both, by stealing his or her work. This fictional biopic story is about the life of a fine artist, whose name was Shahid. Being an unknown painter, he had been selling his artwork to a dilettante lady, Tanya, for a fistful of money. One day he comes to know, he was selling his soul! Intellectual piracy is motif of this micro-short film. “The Painterist” acknowledges and appreciates the artistic ardor of those creators who have been ripped off by art-stealing pirates, credit-hijackers in this bandit territory, but their passion is unpoachable.

Khalid Hasan Khan, the filmmaker of The Painterist told that “he coined the word “Painterist” by blending painter with artist; an award from the Buddha International Film Festival is an honor for the Pakistani nation. Our country is the cradle of thousands of years old Buddhist art and culture. The ancient icons of the Gandhara civilization in Peshawar, Swat, and Taxila are part of our glorious cultural legacy”.

***********

Gamers Galaxy: Pakistan’s Biggest Esports Festival Ends on a High Note

Posted on by Ali Qasim

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Gamers Galaxy, Pakistan’s biggest esports festival with a grand prize pool of 20,000,000 Pakistani Rupees, presented by Mountain Dew and organized by Galaxy Racer, concluded after two days of activities, tournaments, meet & greets and panels with the country’s most popular content creators, entertainment and much more.

Held at Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad from Saturday, 8th of January, the all-inclusive esports festival was inaugurated by His Highness, Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum of United Arab Emirates (UAE). President Dr. Arif Alvi also virtually graced the occasion with his presence.

The esports festival featured Valorant, HER Galaxy Valorant Spike Rush 2v2, FIFA 22, and Tekken tournaments finals, apart from a spectacular performance by singer Shamoon Ismail.

Organized by Galaxy Racer Pakistan, the festival was supported by Special Technology Zones Authority, as a part of its strategy to drive the development of esports industry in the country.

Mountain Dew Gamers Galaxy Finals commenced on the second day and excited fans gathered to catch Pakistan’s best esports action. Team Exploit Storm took the title of Mountain Dew’s Valorant champion with 2,500,000 Pakistani Rupees, while Salman Haider Syed and Arslan Ash were crowned FIFA 22 and Tekken champions. The former won a cash prize of 500,000 Pakistani Rupees while the later walked away with 600,000 Pakistani Rupees.

16 teams of PUBG Mobile Gamers Galaxy were awarded with 200,000 Pakistani Rupees each for their participation. The finals will be announced next week where the winning team will walk away with a cash prize of 5,000,000 Pakistani Rupees.

Thrilling esports action was on display in the HER Galaxy Valorant Spike Rush 2v2 tournament. Team Joon-He took home Pakistan’s first-ever female esports tournament champion title with a cash prize of 250,000 Pakistani Rupees.

Mountain Dew Gamers Galaxy also welcomed an incredible line-up of popular influencers such as Taimoor “Mooroo” Salauddin, Khaqan Shanawaz, Junaid Akram “Ganjiswag” and gaming star Brownlad who discussed the Path of Content Creation during a panel discussion moderated by Haroon Tahir. While industry experts including Abdul Haseeb Khan aka HSB (Professional Esports Athlete), Khawar Naeem (Country Head Pakistan for Tencent Games), Walid Singer (Chief of Staff for Galaxy Racer) and Hina Nasir (Head of Marketing and PR for Special Technology Zones Authority) discussed the Evolution of Esports. The panel discussions attracted considerable interest from the visitors eager to learn about the future of content creation and esports in Pakistan.

On top of a wide array of activities and open tournaments, the world-renowned toy manufacturer L.O.L. Surprise! was at the festival for its first-ever appearance in Pakistan. Mountain Dew Gamers Galaxy’s closing day was topped off by a spectacular headline performance by singer Shamoon Ismail.

Following the conclusion of Mountain Dew Gamers Galaxy,  Fakhr-e-Alam, Galaxy Racer’s Country CEO and Partner, said: “I am speechless about the huge turnout. I have never witnessed a gaming tournament of this level in Pakistan. The passion of the gamers was exceptional and we wish to continue hosting such events in the future.”

Following the success of Mountain Dew Gamers Galaxy, Galaxy Racer is launching Pakistan’s first professional esports league titled ‘Supreme Galactic League’ which will comprise of 8 teams out of which two were already committed, as announced by Fakhr-e-Alam. He also announced a nationwide inter school and collegiate esports championship titled ‘ Scholars Galaxy’. 

The event was televised in partnership with Ten Sports for the first time in the country’s history and live streamed on https://www.youtube.com/c/GalaxyRacer.

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter to know more.

*********

Star studded line up back Global Soccer Ventures

Posted on by admin

An Awesome Foursome Star studded line up back Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) to promote a football revolution in Pakistan

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) has enlisted star-studded glitz and glamour in full throttle to revolutionize football in Pakistan. The move comes after Michael Owen unveiled the national talent hunt drive, it was announced last week following a global virtual conference which includes plans for the flagship soccer city in Karachi with NED University in collaboration with Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive under Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Usman Dar.

The awesome foursome line up includes Mahira Khan, Ahad Raza Mir, Bilal Ashraf, and Mushk Kaleem. The celebrity prowess has come together to become Pakistan football’s official mouthpiece for the largest private commercial enterprise GSV and with a collective mission to re-ignite football all over Pakistan.

Mahira Khan, the queen of Pakistan’s silver screen is no stranger to breaking new boundaries having starred in Bollywood blockbuster Raees with Shahrukh Khan in 2017. Mahira now turns her attention to pushing all boundaries to make way for football

Mahira Khan said, “It is a great privilege to be part of a whole new sports legacy with football. The football landscape is literally being constructed by GSV and it is a testament to their persistence and resilience to making it a success for Pakistan. Football needs attention as a matter of priority in Men’s and Women’s football in Pakistan being my area of greater interest. I am part of this vision and fully vested in GSV’s BIG idea. I look forward to contributing towards its success so I call on all budding football players to sign up now for the trials”.

Ahad Raza Mir, the powerhouse Actor. This critically acclaimed actor’s performances have won him awards across the globe, in film, television, and theatre, making him one of the most recognizable faces of our industry.

Having a strong affinity for football and its power of connecting people, Ahad Raza Mir joins the formidable lineup. Ahad is taking the reins of football in Pakistan to unravel a new legacy with football in Pakistan with GSV.

Ahad Raza Mir, said, “I believe in the power of the youth, and being part of this initiative gives me a strong sense of pride. Now I wish to create a new legacy for the youth through football in Pakistan. GSV has the vision and the strategy to take Pakistan’s football to new heights. I sincerely look forward to being part of creating history in Pakistan with football – so make sure you register for the trials and secure your future in Europe”.

Mushk Kaleem, Pakistan’s fashion sensation stunned Italy in Milan Fashion Week (MFW) on the catwalk and now GSV has installed Kaleem to promote its football strategy in Pakistan. Kaleem will inject new dynamics into football with football at the heart of her assertive and vocal opinions.

Kaleem said, “Football is a glamorous sport so I connected instantly with GSV’s vision designed to rejuvenate football in Pakistan. For me it’s more than just football, it’s about the entire nation being empowered to get involved with the forgotten sport and regardless of what you do and where you come from so, Pakistan embraces yourself”.

Bilal Ashraf, film actor and director, a superstar sensation with several blockbusters like Superstar, Janaan, and Rangreza to his name is fanatical about football. Bilal wants the world’s most popular game to succeed in Pakistan and visited Chelsea FC to discuss the future of football in Pakistan.

Bilal Ashraf said, “This is a huge step in the right direction for Pakistan. My sole energy and passion scream out to develop football in Pakistan so we have nothing less to shout about other than #FootballHoga, register, go, and trial to showcase your talent at the UEFA-inspired program being delivered nationwide for the first time ever in Pakistan”.

Yasir Mahmood, Group Chairman of GSV said, “I feel football has just come alive with the world of glamour, film, and sports coming forward to take control of the football.  This is the penultimate art of collaboration in Pakistan’s football”.

Zabe Khan, CEO of GSV said, “I am really excited by the level of support from the film and television celebrities turning their attention to football. GSV has added a new dimension to football with the tinsel town of Pakistan carrying the beacon of light offering a bright future for football in Pakistan”.

Pakistan your time has come so let’s football and register at your nearest trial center here www.globalsoccerventures.com/#/players/register

Essentials of Modern Marketing’ by Philip Kotler

Posted on by admin

The Essentials of Modern Marketing’ by Philip Kotler featuring BankIslami’s Case Study launched in the local market

Lahore (Nut Desk) BankIslami, Pakistan’s leading Islamic finance institution, is now part of one of the pioneering marketing texts acknowledged globally. Philip Kotler’s new book ‘The Essentials of Modern Marketing’ is being launched simultaneously in the international as well as local markets. Considered the pinnacle of marketing guides used in educational institutions around the world, the book features a case study on BankIslami’s One Touch Banking solutions and how the solution has redefined digital banking in Pakistan.

Philip Kotler is widely regarded as the father of modern marketing and his book, ‘The Essentials of Modern Marketing’ has been a cornerstone for marketing courses taught in various educational institutions globally. The book is jointly published by Kotler Impact and Naqeebz. BankIslami’s case study is featured in the international as well as local versions of the book. Both versions are available as Ebooks while the local edition is also available in hardcopy across bookstores in Pakistan. Syed Fahad bin Tariq, Head of Marketing and AasimSalim, Head of Distribution Central, BankIslami attended the book launch event held at Bukhari Auditorium, GCU Lahore. Commenting on the development, Syed Fahad bin Tariq, Head of Marketing, stated: “BankIslami, under its progressive leadership, has always aspired to tap into the new avenues that allow the global village to come closer. We have been fervently fighting from the frontline as BankIslami believes in serving its purpose of saving humanity from RIBA. Our vision to make the organization technologically advanced, empowered our dynamic team to design the first biometric and card-less ATM introducing the first cashless and cheque-less branch banking known as One Touch Banking- where your thumb is your bank! BankIslami is honored to have our One Touch Banking case study featured in Essentials of Modern Marketing”.