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Day: July 7, 2021

BTS: teaser of upcoming track ‘Permission to Dance’ is out now

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BTS Permission to Dance

The Korean boy band BTS has officially released the complete teaser of their upcoming Permission to Dance track.

The song is co-written alongside renowned Hollywood singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran and will be released on July 9th at 1 p.m. KST time.

Check out the teaser below:

The Bangtan boys even posted a collective video to mark the teaser’s release and also announced about featuring in next week’s episode of Fallon Tonight.

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Shahzain Bugti appointed SAPM on reconciliation and harmony in Balochistan

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shahzain bhugti

Prime Minister Imran Khan has appointed MNA Shahzain Bugti as his Special Assistant for Reconciliation and Harmony in Balochistan. The Cabinet Division has delivered notification of the appointment of Jamhoori Watan Party Chief Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti as SAPM. Whereas, MNA Shahzain Bugti has been given the status of the federal minister. “The Prime Minister, in … Read more

From Mughal-e-Azam to Devdas, Have a look at Dilip Kumar’s best films!

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Dilip Kumar's best films

Bollywood cinema’s legendary actor Dilip Kumar breathed his last at the age of 98 on July 7, 2021, at 7.30 am, leaving behind an ocean of fans mourning.

Dr. Jalil Parkar, the pulmonologist treating Dilip Kumar at Mumbai’s PD Hinduja Hospital confirmed the news of his death.

Let’s take a look at some of his best films from the past few decades.

Daag (1952)

Dilip Kumar won the first-ever award in the Best Actor category for his performance in this film. Produced and directed by Amiya Chakravarty, the film featured Dilip Kumar, Nimmi, and Lalita Pawar in lead roles.

Mughal-e-Azam (1960)

A historical drama in which he played the role of Prince Salim and brought a new dimension to the love scenes he enacted with Madhubala who played Anarkali. The iconic piece of cinema was helmed by K Asif and produced by Shapoorji Pallonji. The star cast includes Prithviraj Kapoor, Madhubala, Durga Khote, and Dilip Kumar in lead roles.

Naya Daur (1957)

The BR Chopra’s film got both commercial and critical success. Written by Akhtar Mirza, the film featured Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala, with Ajit Khan and Jeevan in supporting roles.

Madhumati (1958)

The famous film by Bimal Roy starred Dilip Kumar and Vyjayantimala. It was one of the earliest films to deal with reincarnation and had a gothic noir feel to it.

Ganga Jamuna (1961)

This was the only film produced by Dilip Kumar. The story is set around an innocent man who is forced to become a dacoit. Dilip Kumar did perhaps one of his best roles in the film.

Ram Aur Shyam (1967)

After a bad spell at the box office, Dilip Kumar came back with a bang with the hit film Ram Aur Shyam.

Devdas (1955)

Based on the Saratchandra Chattopadhyay novella, the story is about a tragic lover played by Dilip Kumar. This is considered one of his best performances. Devdas was also ranked number 2 film on the University of Iowa’s List of Top 10 Bollywood Films by Corey K. Creekmur.

Shakti (1982)

It was notable for being the first and only film to feature veteran actors Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan together on screen. The film is regarded as director Ramesh Sippy’s best work and is considered as one of the greatest films in the history of cinema.

Mashaal (1984)

Vinod Kumar (Dilip Kumar) played a respected, law-abiding citizen who turns to crime for exacting revenge.

Karma (1986)

The film reunited Subhash Ghai and Dilip Kumar after the success of their last film together Vidhaata (1982). It was the first time Dilip Kumar was paired with Nutan.

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BTS’s record breaking success of ‘Butter’ makes history

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BTS becomes first artist to sell out four shows at SoFi stadium 

BTS song ‘Butter’ has made history on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts yet again and the fandom is in a frenzy over the monumental record-breaking feat.

The song ‘Butter’ carrying the longstanding title on Billboard’s charts and BTS army are ‘hugely’ to be thanked for this success.

Through the power of BTS’s fans, the song has managed to stick it out on every chart for the sixth week in a row, a feat has never before seen in Hot100 history.

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BTS official on Twitter posted a celebratory tweet to rejoice the success and made sure to put ARMY in the forefront.

The tweet read, “Billboard #Hot100 No.1 x 6 We’re making history together with #BTS_Butter HUGE thanks to #BTSARMY We Purple You”. (sic)

They even ended the tweet with an adoring hashtag that read, “#Got_ARMY_Behind_Us”.

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Zahoor Ahmed Agha appointed as the new governor of Balochistan by President Arif Alvi

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President Arif Alvi on Wednesday appointed Zahoor Ahmed Agha as the new governor of Balochistan after the former governor Amanullah Khan Yasinzai presented his resignation. A notification issued from President Alvi’s office said that he has accepted Yasinzai’s resignation and employed Agha as his replacement. According to sources, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Balochistan wanted to bring its … Read more

Governor Balochistan Amanullah Yasinzai resigns

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governor balochistan

Earlier today, the former chief justice of the Balochistan high court sent his resignation to President Alvi. Yasinzai, who was selected as Governor of Balochistan by President Alvi in October 2018, was asked to step down by Prime Minister Imran Khan in a letter after which the retired judge decided to resign. ‘Would never give … Read more

Why Did Shehroz Sabzwari Choose Sadaf Kanwal For Second Marriage?

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Shehroz Sabzwari

In the recent interview Pakistani actor Shehroz Sabzwari clarified why he opted to marry Sadaf Kanwal as early as possible, after the divorce.

He said, “First of all, I had the pure intention of marrying, because the phase I was going through was difficult and as a religious man I had to marry after break up because our religion doesn’t allow many things which I also try to avoid but as a human, we are helpless but if you marry, things get beautiful”

He further said, “Sadaf was in my mind, we were friends but I clearly said to her that there would be no drama, I want to marry, I told her all my situation, I told her that I would not want to live a bachelor life because I am a working man, I work with a lot of women and in such an environment it’s really difficult for a bachelor to stay on a right path, you can fall for any bad, am I right?”, he asked the host too. To his logical reply show host also praised him and appreciated him for such a mature reply.

Meanwhile, when the host asked him about Sadaf he said that Sadaf was the girl with pure intentions, she respected his family and embraced his family. He further said that Allah paves way for the person whom he/she is destined to marry and the same happened in his case.

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‘Thank you for the movies, language and dignity’ says Shabana Azmi for Dilip Kumar

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'Thank you for the movies, for the language, for the dignity,' Shabana Azmi says of Dilip Kumar

Shabana Azmi, mourning the death of cinema star Dilip Kumar on Wednesday, said that she had been an ardent student of his. Dilip, 98, died following a prolonged illness on Wednesday morning. He was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Hinduja Hospital, a non-Covid-19 facility, last week. Took to Twitter, Shabana pens … Read more

Pakistan’s financial system shows resilience amid Covid-19: SBP

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SBP

KARACHI: The central bank on Wednesday said that the financial system of the country has shown resilience to the adverse conditions during the pandemic. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued its flagship annual publication, the Financial Stability Review (FSR) for CY20. The review presents performance and risk assessment of various stakeholders in the … Read more

Exams of classes 10, 12 to start from July 10 in KP

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kp education minister

Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education (E&SE) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahram Khan Tarakai announced that the exams of classes 10 and 12 will start on Saturday. Addressing a press conference Tarakai said the government has confirmed all the necessary preparations for holding examinations under firm surveillance of SOPs against COVID. He further stated that the examinations … Read more

Abad rejects exorbitant hike in steel prices

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Abad rejects exorbitant hike in steel prices

KARACHI: The Association of Builders and Developers (Abad) on Wednesday criticised the price hike of steel bars and said such a move will hit the objectives of the Naya Pakistan Housing Programme, a statement said. Abad chairman Fayyaz Ilyas vehemently rejected Rs11,000/tonne price hike in steel bars within a span of 15 days and demanded … Read more

Pakistan bourse continues bearish trend amid deteriorating economic indicators

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Equities

KARACHI: The equity market continued with the bearish trend on Wednesday, as the absence of triggers, amid deteriorating economic indicators, kept the investors’ at bay, dealers said. Ahsan Mehanti at Arif Habib Corp said the stocks closed lower, amid global equity selloff and investors’ concerns over the economic uncertainty. “Mid-session support remained in banking, cement … Read more

Police must use technology to curb crime rate: IG Sindh

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Police must use technology to curb crime rate: IG Sindh

Inspector General of Police Sindh Mushtaq Ahmed Maher said on Wednesday that the increasing incidents of street crime across the province could be reduced with the help of technology. Addressing members of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry, he said that technology must be used with cooperation of stakeholders and the business community. “Kashmore has … Read more

Kriti Sanon requests media to not cover funeral after Dilip Kumar’s death

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Kriti Sanon

Indian actor Kriti Sanon has made a ‘humble request’ to the media and the paparazzi who are sharing visuals from Dilip Kumar‘s funeral.

Took to Instagram, she shared a story in which she urged the media to avoid covering celebrity funerals for it’s disturbing to see ‘videos of such a sensitive event with photographers talking casually in the background’.

“Is it necessary for media and paparazzi to cover someone’s funeral? A funeral is a very personal affair and media should let people mourn in peace without a camera flashing in their faces! It’s disturbing to see videos of such a sensitive event with photographers talking casually in the background.” Kriti stated.

“I urge the media to please not cover funerals and give the family and closed ones their privacy. Would you like such a personal loss being flashed all over? Lets change things a bit.. Lets put humanity before profession.” she further wrote.

On the work front, Kriti Sanon was last seen in Panipat in 2019. She has a number of projects in the pipeline, including Bachchan Pandey, Bhediya, and Adipurush.

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Singapore is considering to resume sports, conferences, and concerts for its immunized citizens

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Singapore is considering sports, conferences, and concerts for its immunized citizens

By the end of the month, Singapore anticipates more than half of its people to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, allowing for larger gatherings for conferences, live music, sports, weddings, and religious activities. The plan was introduced after the government announced on Wednesday that it will lift some coronavirus restrictions from next week, allowing … Read more

Court extends bail of cleric’s sons in sexual abuse case

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Mufti Aziz Ur Rehman sons granted bail

A session’s court on Wednesday extended the bail of Mufti Aziz ur Rehman’s three sons in a sexual abuse case. The court proclaimed the decision after hearing arguments from the prosecution and defense sides. A police report offered to the court said the cleric’s sons, recognized as Latifur Rehman, Wasimur Rehman, and Wasiur Rehman, were … Read more

PIA starts flight on Faisalabad to Skardu route

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PIA cancels today's flight operations for Kabul

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has started flights from Faisalabad to Skardu, a statement said. The first flight took off from Faisalabad on Wednesday. A simple cake cutting ceremony was held at the Faisalabad Airport. The passengers were seen off by the PIA officials. PIA is now operating flights for Skardu from Karachi, Lahore, … Read more

Banks earn 50% interest from government securities: State Bank

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State Bank of Pakistan

KARACHI: The banks are earning 50 per cent of interest from the investments in the government securities such as treasury bills and investment bonds. In its Financial Stability Review – 2020, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said that the analysis reveals that in the last 14 years, the government’s reliance on the banking sector … Read more

Minister reviews progress on entities privatisation

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Minister reviews progress on entities privatisation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatisation Mohammedmian Soomro chaired a meeting to review the current status and progress on the privatisation of entities in the active privatisation list. The latest report regarding the progress made so far in the transaction of the state-owned entities (SOEs) was presented and various issues were discussed in detail. The meeting … Read more

Competition Commission of Pakistan launches probe against Foodpanda

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Competition Commission of Pakistan launches probe against Foodpanda

KARACHI: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has launched an inquiry against the online food delivery service platform/aggregator, Foodpanda, for its alleged abuse of dominant position and possible violation of the prevailing laws in the market of online food delivery platforms, a statement said on Wednesday. The inquiry committee will also review and place before … Read more

Rupee weakens further against dollar

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KARACHI: The rupee extended losses against the dollar on Wednesday, owing to the higher demand for import payments, dealers said. The exchange rate closed at Rs158.92 against the greenback, compared with the previous day’s closing of Rs158.37 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The currency dealers said improved economic indicators had escalated the demand for … Read more

Crypto.com and UFC Signs a $175 Million Sponsorship Deal

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crypto

The crypto company has become UFC’s official fight kit partner.

The major mixed martial arts organization, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has signed a multi-million dollar sponsorship contract with Crypto.com.

The deal involved a $175 million payment carried out over ten years, according to CNBC.

The Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency firm became the first official fight kit sponsor of the UFC on Wednesday.

Whereas, Crypto.com’s branding will appear on fight kit items used throughout the UFC, including athletes’ attire, as part of the multi-year partnership.

“This is a partnership between two companies that are the best at what they do,” UFC President Dana White said. “No company has done more to grow the popularity of combat sports than UFC, and now we’re one of the biggest sports brands on the planet. We can help Crypto.com reach more people around the world through the strength of our brand.”

With an estimated fan base of over 625 million, UFC fights do indeed get a lot of attention throughout the world.

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Emirati entrepreneurs launch first wildlife satellite in UAE

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Emirati entrepreneurs launch first wildlife satellite in UAE

ABU DHABI: A team of young Emirati entrepreneurs have launched the first satellite, Ghalib, to track wildlife in the UAE. Developed by an Emirati Company Marshall Intech, the satellite was successfully launched on SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Florida, Emirati official news agency WAM reported. The satellite entered its orbit, 550km … Read more

Pakistani Celebrities pays heart touching tribute to late Dilip Kumar

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Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar passed away today morning at the age of 98 in Hinduja Hospital Mumbai. He was suffering from prolonged illness. As per the doctor Jalil Parkar, who was treating him, said, “He passed away due to prolonged illness at 7.30 am.”

Pakistani showbiz celebrities expressed their deep grief and sorrow over the demise of veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, who passed away at the age of 98.

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Adnan Siddiqui took to his Twitter handle and wrote, “Dilip sahib was an institution in himself. Legend would be an understatement. Thespians don’t die. They live on in their work #dilipkumar”

Shahid Afridi wrote in his Instgarm, “Indeed to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return.
A huge loss for Yousuf Khan sahib’s fans from KPK to Mumbai and across the globe. He lives on in our hearts. Deepest condolences to Saira Banu sahiba.”

 

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Imran Abbas shares a throwback picture of him with the late Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu and wrote, “I still remember the day you spoke to me and my parents on phone from Mumbai and then invited me to your place and the Eid I spent with you .i was literally awed and spellbound with your presence. I can’t comprehend my feelings of losing an institution ,a legend , the epitome of stardom yet kindness and undoubtedly the biggest star Subcontinent could ever produce , someone who ruled hearts of 3 generations for over more than 7 decades and set the premise of “acting” for generation to come. “KHUDA NIGEHBAAN HO TUMHARA” … Inna Lillahe Wa Ina Elehe Rajeoon. RIP Dilip Sahab.”

Other celebrities also shared their grief on Dilip Kumar’s death.

 

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OIC Secretary General underscores principled stance on IIOJK: FO

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OIC Secretary General underscores principled stance on IIOJK

Foreign Office spokesperson said on Wednesday that during a recent meeting between Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General and the Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the former had underscored the organisation’s principled position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Responding to media queries regarding a meeting between the OIC Secretary General and the Indian … Read more

US Military withdrawal: Taliban attacked Afghan provincial capital  

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The Taliban launched a major attack on a provincial capital in Afghanistan on Wednesday. The first since the United States military began its final withdrawal of troops from the country. Ferocious fighting exploded in the western city of Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis, with the revolutionaries grabbing police headquarters and offices of the country’s spy … Read more

Dilip Kumar laid to rest in Mumbai cemetery with full state honours

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Dilip Kumar

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar on Wednesday was buried with full state honours at Juhu Qabarastan in Mumbai, marking the end of an illustrious career as one of Indian cinema’s most loved icons.

The 98-year-old actor, who passed away following prolonged illness, was laid to rest around 4:45 PM in the presence of family, including actor wife Saira Banu.

He was honoured with a draping ceremony of the Indian flag during his funeral.

Dilip Kumar was given a gun salute, following which the police band paid him a tribute at the Juhu Qabrastan in Santacruz Mumbai.

While not more than 25-30 people were allowed inside the Qabrastan, the venue was packed with media and fans of the late star. The crowd, of nearly 100 people, was being controlled by the police.

As per the state funeral protocols, Kumar’s body was draped with the tricolor at his Pali Hill residence, before being moved to the burial ground.

More than 60 policemen were present at his residence. Adequate security measures were taken by the police to prevent people to enter the lane leading to Kumar’s house.

The actor had been battling ill health for the last few years, including advanced-stage prostate cancer and lung disease, and had been in and out of the hospital.

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Pakistan, Azerbaijan can benefit from huge business potential: official

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-Azerbaijan Economic Cooperation Chamber president Khurram Bhatti has said that both countries have huge potential for further enhancing the bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of agriculture, industry, information technology and tourism, a statement received here from Baku said on Wednesday. Ambassador of Pakistan to Azerbaijan Bilal Hayee on Wednesday joined the senior officials … Read more

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