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Meera faces intense backlash for wearing bold dress at IPPA awards

Meera faces intense backlash for wearing bold dress at IPPA awards

Lollywood actress Meera is once again in the headlines, ranging from rumors of a secret marriage to risqué films.

The Baaji actress has gained the title of ageless diva due to her attractive character and adaptability.

Despite being in her 40s, she continues to defy expectations as one of the most versatile actresses.

Meera made news again after her stunning photographs from the IPPA awards in Istanbul, Turkey, went viral.

Meera’s picture position raised a lot of eyebrows because it appeared like she is showing her baby bump.

The keyboard warriors wasted no time in responding to the image with amusing reactions.

The majority were questioning and wondered if the Lollywood diva is expecting. While others said that it was a PR hoax.

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Air Canada boss in hot water over lack of French proficiency

MONTREAL – The chief executive of Canada’s flagship airline, Air Canada, apologized Thursday for his lack of French proficiency after the revelation landed him in hot water in Quebec — a staunch defender of the language of Moliere. Michael Rousseau pledged he would work on improving his French as he apologized for causing offense by … Read more

Sudan army chief orders release of four ministers: TV

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KHARTOUM – Sudan’s General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Thursday ordered the release of four ministers detained since he led a military power grab last week, state-run television said. The releases came as the army said the formation of a new government was “imminent”. “The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces has ordered the release of Hashem … Read more

Hungary used Pegasus phone spyware: ruling party official

BUDAPEST – Hungary used the invasive Pegasus spy software, a senior ruling party official said Thursday, but insisted the government had not spied on citizens illegally. In July Hungary was the only EU country listed by an investigative journalism consortium as a potential user of the spyware, with hundreds of targets including journalists, lawyers and other … Read more

Actor Iffat Omar mocks Imran khan for his statement

Actor Iffat Omar mocks Imran khan for his statement

Pakistani model and actor Iffat Omar has hilariously mocked PM Imran Khan for his recent statement.

Taking to Twitter the Noor ul Ain actor shared PM’s statement and wrote in Punjabi and Urdu that read, “For God’s sake, someone listens to him, For God’s sake give him something, Oh, how oppressed, innocent, helpless, weak man. He is a God’s cow. He doesn’t have any authority. Alas, listen to the oppressed of the world. O corrupt people, take pity on him and return the money yourself. This poor man is very poor.”

Twitter users have started sharing their opinions over her tweet!

Have a look:

On the work front, the bold and blunt actress is currently working on the drama serial Berukhi. She had worked in a number of Pakistani dramas and also hosts a Pakistani web television talk show Say It All with Iffat Omer.

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Gal Gadot to play the Evil Queen in ‘Snow White’

Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot is reportedly in final talks with Disney to play the evil queen in the studio’s planned live-action remake of Snow White. The Wonder Woman actor, Gal Gadot will be pitted against Rachel Zegler, who was cast as the ‘fairest’ princess earlier this month. According to Deadline, the company plans to revive Snow White … Read more

Moderna sees fewer 2021 vaccine deliveries, shares drop

Moderna

NEW YORK – Moderna cut its 2021 forecast for Covid-19 vaccine deliveries on Thursday, pushing back some doses to next year and sending shares sharply lower. The biotech company, which has soared to prominence this year on the success of its coronavirus vaccine, cited longer delivery times for international shipments. Other factors concern “temporary” impacts associated … Read more

Top oil producers stick with modest output boost despite pressure

LONDON- Major oil producers on Thursday agreed to continue raising output moderately despite pressure from the United States and other big consumer nations to open up the taps much more decisively amid soaring prices. The 13 members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and their 10 allies said in a statement that they reconfirmed “the … Read more

Vienna tightens coronavirus restrictions

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VIENNA – Austrian capital Vienna said Thursday it would tighten coronavirus restrictions to only allow those vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19 to enter restaurants, go to hairdressers and attend bigger gatherings. The new rules come as the daily surge in cases nationwide hit a record high for 2021, at almost 8,600 infections. “The situation in all … Read more

Japan ‘backs to wall’ for must-win World Cup qualifiers

Japan 'backs to wall' for must-win World Cup qualifiers

TOKYO, Nov 4, 2021 (AFP) – Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said his team have their “backs to the wall” in their bid to qualify for the 2022 World Cup as he named his squad Thursday for two must-win matches. The Asian heavyweights took only three points from their opening three fixtures in Group B, but gave … Read more

Priyanka Chopra is dolled up for festive attire with much gratitude for Diwali

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra celebrates Diwali with festive attire. The actress, who is present is at her home in California, treated her fans to some stunning pictures of herself from her photoshoot. The actress donned up with a sand floral tiered print skirt and floral mirror blouse set in the pictures. In the pictures, Priyanka Chopra can … Read more

Leipzig boss Marsch targets referee after draw with PSG

Leipzig boss Marsch targets referee after draw with PSG

LEIPZIG, Germany, Nov 4, 2021 (AFP) – RB Leizpig coach Jesse Marsch has accused the referee of showing Paris Saint-Germain’s superstars too much respect — and his players not enough — during their 2-2 draw at home in the Champions League. A last-gasp penalty by Leipzig substitute Dominik Szoboszlai sealed a 2-2 draw with PSG after … Read more

Watch: Netizens once criticized Maya Ali for her poor English

Maya Ali

Maya Ali was over the moon after the success of her film ‘Teefa In Trouble,’ which has become one of Pakistani cinema’s highest grossing movies. Despite the cloud of scandal surrounding Ali Zafar’s sexual harassment allegations. Fans have criticized the actress’s accent in an exceedingly demeaning string of remarks after she took to Instagram to … Read more

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson vows no more real guns in his films

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson vows no more real guns in his films

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson pledged to never again use real guns in his films after friend and fellow actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer on a set last month.

Johnson said he was “heartbroken” to learn of the death of Halyna Hutchins on Baldwin’s film “Rust,” and that the tragedy made him reassess the use of firearms during the making of films through his company Seven Bucks Productions.

“We lost a life,” the popular 49-year-old actor said late Wednesday at the premier of his new Netflix film, the comedy caper “Red Notice,” according to Variety magazine.

“I can’t speak for anyone else, but I can tell you, without an absence of clarity here, that any movie that we have moving forward with Seven Bucks Productions — any movie, any television show, or anything we do or produce — we won’t use real guns at all,” Johnson added.

His production company will switch over to rubber guns and add all necessary firearm effects in post-production.

“We won’t worry about what it costs,” he said.

Hutchins died last month on a New Mexico movie set when the prop gun Baldwin was handling went off, striking her and director Joel Souza, who was hospitalized and released.

Baldwin was handed a firearm marked “cold gun,” industry speak for a prop that was deemed cleared and safe to use.

Johnson, a long-time Baldwin friend, said he believed it was time for changes in the industry.

“As we move forward, I think that there are new protocols and new safety measures that we should take, especially in the wake of what happened,” he said.

“It just sucks that it had to happen like this for us… to wake up.”

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Kante and Coman return as France look to clinch World Cup berth

Kante and Coman return as France look to clinch World Cup berth

PARIS, Nov 4, 2021 (AFP) – N’Golo Kante and Kingsley Coman were recalled to the France squad by coach Didier Deschamps as the World Cup holders aim to secure their place at the 2022 finals in Qatar in qualifying matches against Kazakhstan and Finland this month. Chelsea midfielder Kante, who has won 50 caps, did not … Read more

UK accused of ‘staggering hypocrisy’ as political row stalks COP26

LONDON – “Shameless.” “Sleazy.” “Guilty.” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced damning headlines on Thursday that cast his government in a dismal light just as he browbeats world powers to show moral leadership over climate change. The government tore up the rulebook on how parliament polices ethical lapses by its members Wednesday, after an excoriating cross-party … Read more

Dortmund to appeal to UEFA after Hummels’ red card

Dortmund to appeal to UEFA after Hummels' red card

DORTMUND, Germany, Nov 4, 2021 (AFP) – Borussia Dortmund officials said on Thursday they will appeal to European football’s governing body UEFA against the red card handed to Mats Hummels in this week’s Champions League defeat to Ajax. Hummels, 32, was sent off just 29 minutes into Dortmund’s home defeat on Wednesday after a clumsy tackle … Read more

PPDA call off strike after talks with govt

KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has called off the countrywide strike, a statement said on Thursday. The PPDA called for a countrywide strike for November 5 against the inability of the government to increase their margins for two years. In this regard, PPDA representatives held a meeting with the government team led by … Read more

OGDCL injects four wells in production gathering system

OGDCL

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has injected four operated wells, producing 69,770 barrels crude oil and 184 million cubic feet gas, in its production gathering system during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. “In line with its production strategy to boost oil and gas production, the company injected wells … Read more

Karachi, Lahore remain polluted, troubled cities

KARACHI: As the international community observed World Cities Day on October 31, the predicament of certain major cities, in developing countries, including Karachi and Lahore, is crystal clear to all. The day aims to push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing the challenges of urbanisation around the world. But things were not … Read more

Jennifer Garner discusses drinking ‘the right amount’ of alcohol

Jennifer Garner

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jennifer Garner chronicles her journey to limit alcohol intake. In an Instagram Live session with pal Judy Greer, the two discussed their various drinking habits. Jennifer Garner admitted to drinking “almost every night,” while Greer prefers to drink only on weekends. After welcoming twins Violet, 15, and Seraphina, 12; and son … Read more

Zaha considers Ivory Coast future after asking to miss qualifiers

Zaha considers Ivory Coast future after asking to miss qualifiers

ABIDJAN, Nov 4, 2021 (AFP) – Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha is considering his international future after the Crystal Palace star asked to be left out of his country’s forthcoming World Cup qualifiers. Zaha was missing from the squad to face Mozambique and Cameroon, with Ivory Coast boss Patrice Beaumelle revealing on Thursday the 28-year-old was … Read more

Rupee edges down against dollar

KARACHI: The rupee lost four paisas against the dollar in the interbank market on Thursday, dealers said. The exchange rate ended at Rs170.01 against the dollar from the previous day’s closing of Rs169.97 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The rupee fell to the historic low of Rs175.27 on October 26, 2021. The local currency … Read more

5 times Ayeza Khan shows us how to display lehengas in wedding season

5 times Ayeza Khan shows us how to display lehengas in wedding season

Lehengas are the first pick of every girl when wedding seasons are super active. Whatever it is, it will accompany you there, providing you all of its charms while ensuring that you cannot think of a better attire, and to prove this here are some of the embellished looks of Pakistan’s leading actress Ayeza Khan in stunning lehengas.

Starting with the actress’s recent lehenga look that made all the buzz, the diva looked the ultimate show-stopper in a red Mughal lehenga choli set that featured a full sleeveless blouse with heavily gold-embroidery, matching red dupatta details with gold borders. She accessorized her look with bangles, rings, a necklace, maang tikka, and heavy earrings. Her matt-skin, smokey eyes with a little winged dramatic kajal sealed the outfit in an exquisite bride.

Ayeza KhanIn her next lehenga look the Mere Pas Tum ho actress looked more glamourous in a red and gold voluminous semi-pleated lehenga, dupatta that looked equally pleasing with a touch of green, and embellished blouse. She undoubtedly robbed the heart of her fans.

Jump into her another bridal look this diva nailed the lehenga look as she turned into a Rajasthani bride this time. The actress donned a regal heavily embellished lehenga set featured with red dupatta with broad hand-embroidered border with motifs all over. Along with traditional jewelry, subtle makeup and bold lips.

In this look, the millennial style icon, looked like a true diva in this tail lehenga as she picked a sheer number adorned with golden embroidery. Gracing her bridal wear, even more, is the sheer red dupatta in golden scattered all over and heavy embroidery work which turns her into a showstopper of many hearts accessorized with a heavy maang tikka, neck, and earpiece. Hair tied into a long braid wrapped with Gajras around it.

Volumise with multi colors the mommy-of-two has shown us how the simplest of stories can still be very grand gestures of love by wearing this bridal lehenga that speaks colors with a combination of green, orange, pink, and purple and topped off her look with the traditional jewelry which is perfect for Mehendi brides.

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Sancho dropped as Rashford returns to England squad

Sancho dropped as Rashford returns to England squad

LONDON, Nov 4, 2021 (AFP) – Jadon Sancho has been dropped for England’s decisive World Cup qualifiers as Marcus Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to the squad on Thursday. Gareth Southgate’s side host Albania on November 12 and travel to San Marino three days later as they look to guarantee their place at next year’s World … Read more

Chand to be first Indian male to play in Australia’s T20 BBL

Chand to be first Indian male to play in Australia's T20 BBL

SYDNEY, Nov 4, 2021 (AFP) – Unmukt Chand is to be the first Indian male cricketer to play in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) after the batter signed for the 2021-2022 season which begins next month. The 28-year-old former Indian Premier League player will join the Melbourne Renegades for the Twenty20 competition, the club announced Thursday. “It’s … Read more

Vatican urges peace talks as Abbas meets Pope

VATICAN CITY – Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas held a private audience with Pope Francis Thursday and met with top Vatican officials, who emphasised the importance of resuming peace talks with Israel. Abbas, who has met the pontiff several times before, held talks with Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and de facto foreign minister Paul Gallagher … Read more

UK car sales skid on global chip shortage

LONDON: Sales of new cars in Britain sank nearly a quarter in October, as the vehicles production worldwide was slammed by a shortage of semiconductors, industry data showed on Thursday. The UK auto sector suffered its worst October sales in 30 years, also as a result of surging inflation, tax rises and weaker consumer confidence, … Read more