Six Burnt to Death as House Catches Fire in Quetta

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Tragic incident in Quetta: 6 family members including children, burnt.

Six members of a household, including children, died as a result of a gas leak in Quetta Satellite Town, according to rescue sources.

Rescue personnel claimed that a gas leak was what started the fire. They claimed that the family members were unable to escape the house to escape the raging flames since the fire was so severe.

According to the report,

Locals saw smoke coming from the structure and forced into the front entrance to save the family.

Police arrived at the scene of the incident after it happened.

The family attempted to turn on the heater because it was cold outside, but a gas leak caused the house to blow up, starting the fire.

As per initial reports,

The bodies have been sent to a neighbouring hospital, but the identities have not yet been determined.

Earlier in 2021, a fire that erupted in a Lahore home claimed the lives of two elderly women.

Two ladies died in a house fire that broke out close to Lahore’s College Road Township, as per rescue sources.

 

Government’s Announcement: Current Petrol Products Prices for 15 Days

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Government Maintains Current Petrol Products prices for next 15 Days.

As per Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Finance and Revenue, the government has decided to maintain the current prices of petrol products for the next 15 days in order to assist the general public in the nation and, in particular, to relieve lower-income individuals during the harsh winters.

The minister stated during a news conference that this pricing would be the effective beginning.

The determination to maintain the current prices of petroleum products in the local market, as per him, was made in accordance with special instructions from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in order to provide relief to the general public, particularly the lower income groups, and to ensure that households have access to fuel at reasonable prices to meet their winter needs.

He continued, stating that the cost of diesel would stay the same at its existing price of Rs227.80 per liter, that petrol would cost Rs214.80 per liter, kerosene oil would cost Rs171.83 per liter, and that light diesel would cost Rs169.00 per liter.

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) preferred an increase in kerosene oil prices of Rs 8.76 per liter and light diesel oil prices of Rs 7.73 per liter due to fluctuations in petroleum prices on the international markets, but the government decided against doing so and finally agreed to keep the current prices for other petroleum products.

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Pakistan Aims to Vaccinate 44 Million Children Against Polio in 2023

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ARY: Pakistan anti-polio campaigns aim to immune 44 million children.

The federal government has set a timeline for the campaign for polio that will last until 2023.

Six campaigns will be carried out across the country to banish the polio virus by 2023, with the first one set to begin in January.
The remaining immunization campaigns will take place in March, May, July, October, and December.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two countries where polio has not been eradicated. To formally obliterate the disease, a country must be polio-free for three years in a row. In August 2020, Nigeria was declared free of wild polio.

Polio virus was discovered in sewage from Bannu’s Muslimabad Sokarai area. According to sources, type 1 wild poliovirus has been found in environmental samples in Bannu.

The NPL has detected the Polio virus in Bannu samples for the 11th time this year. Bannu sewage samples were collected last month for polio testing.

Poliovirus was also found in 27 climatic samples this year, according to sources.

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They also stated that poliovirus has been confirmed 10 times in Punjab this year. According to sources, the virus of the crippling disease was discovered in 24 samples in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and one sewage sample each in Sindh and Islamabad.

 

Imran Khan Will Initiate a Confidence Vote Against Shehbaz Sharif

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Imran Khan urged PTI to bring confidence vote against Shehbaz Sharif.

Imran Khan added, “Utterly, we will test him,” when queried if the Prime Minister may be pressed to seek a confidence vote from the National Assembly during a conversation on a private media channel.

Imran claimed that since Shehbaz put the PTI to the test, the party would now turn the tables on the Prime Minister.

As per PTI Chairman, in a party meeting today, we will carry out comprehensive planning for both the trust vote and “other plans to fully put them in a trying position now,” in addition to the trust vote.

It is important to point out that the MQM-P, a significant ally of the ruling coalition PDM, has signaled their intention to resign from the federal cabinet over what they claim are unfulfilled commitments.

Previously, as per MQM-P sources, the party had discussed its options with its leaders and will make an announcement at a workers’ convention.

If Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asks for a “vote of confidence,” President Arif Alvi says he will uphold the Constitution.

Arif Alvi, the president, stated in an interview on a private media channel that “Bas Bohat Hogaya”—the Constitution gives a clear description of how to proceed in such circumstances—is to be followed.

This is a rumour, but I’ll ask PM Shehbaz to call a vote of confidence, as they (PTI) will request, he stated. The route forward will be dictated by what the Constitution says.

He stated that if the president believes that the senate lacks faith in the government, he can call for a confidence vote.

 

8,000 Polling Stations in Karachi and Hyderabad Have Been Sensitive

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3.4M exercise voting rights in 2nd phase of Sindh LG polls in Karachi.

In nine districts in the Hyderabad division and seven districts in Karachi, elections are holding. To ensure fair and transparent elections in both divisions, stringent security measures have been put in place.

In 16 districts of Karachi and Hyderabad, about 8,000 polling places has  designated as “sensitive” or “very sensitive.”

There are 3,415 sensitive polling places in Karachi, 1,496 highly sensitive, and 79 standard polling places.

1,270 are sensitive, 779 are highly sensitive, and 625 are normal out of 2,674 polling places in the Hyderabad division.

All 1,008 polling places in Thatta and Sujawal have been designating sensitive, with 185 of those being highly sensitive.

Security measures:

The duties of around 43,605 law enforcement officers and professionals are carrying out in accordance with the defense policy create by the government of Sindh.

The official states that 200 members of the Frontier Constabulary and 500 members of the rangers have also been dispatch for election duty in addition to the law enforcement agency.

As per the spokesperson, every effort is form to protect the lives and property of the public.

On election day, more than 43,605 Karachi police officers are on duty, 17,588 of whom are station in the East zone.

Officers, employees, and other personnel totaling 6,533, 4,837, and 6,218 have been deploying in the District East, Malir, and Korangi, consecutively.

The spokesperson further states that there are troops assign to the South Zone, District South, District Central, and Keamari, respectively, in the following numbers: 11,627, 2,155, 4558, and 4914.

In the West Zone, District Central, and District West, respectively, there were 14,390, 9,672, and 4,718 officers, servicemen, and staff members deployed.

However, about 3,800 traffic police officers have been carrying out their responsibilities.

 

Qasim Ali Shah Aspires to Run For Election on the PTI Ticket

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Motivational speaker Syed Qasim announce candidacy with PTI elections.

The Gulshan Ravi district of Lahore is where Qasim Ali Shah grew up, and he declared his intention to run for office there.

Yesterday, a video of Qasim Ali Shah pleading with Imran Khan to get him a ticket quickly went popular on social media.

In the video, Imran Khan consents to give Qasim a PTI ticket to run in the elections. He said that he is seeking for good people who can lead.

While others are questioning Qasim Ali Shah’s body language. Some were concerned he might fall over from the sofa because he was sitting right on the edge.

People debated on Twitter over whether Qasim was deserving of a PTI ticket. Imran Khan was cautioned by a Twitter user to be aware of the motivational speaker since he might not be a “real” contender.

In his letter, he said that Qasim Ali “had never supported IK and PTI during difficult times and it looks like he is a supporter of neutrals.” Saying “no” to such people

While some question Qasim Ali Shah’s nonverbal cues. He was sitting so close to the edge of the sofa that some people were afraid he would slip off.

 

 

Muslims are Consistently Depicted as the Enemy in Indian Films: Sanam

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Fans criticize Mission Majnu trailer for inaccurate Muslims portrayal.

“Of course, we constantly make fun of exactly how Muslims are portrayed in Indian films with the Kajal and namaz cap, and also the green in the back somewhere, Sanam Saeed said.

This is how exactly we are shown that this is certainly a Muslim individual or it’s a residential area that is Muslim. And this gets too political nevertheless they have always been highlighted as the enemy,” expressed the Cake star.

She then opened up that in the real world, the relationships between Pakistani and artists are Indian quite wholesome.

“I don’t think I’ve seen projects which can be many the two nations are friends and collaborating together, unlike in reality where collaborations are happening at every degree.”

In the three-minute clip, Saeed revealed she was disappointed once the Uri attack of 2016 triggered Pakistani artists to be banned from India.

“We were baffled, I think at the time it ended up being a shock. As soon as the trade that cross-border happening it absolutely was exciting and about time, and it felt actually exhilarating, liberating and finally completely why these two hubs of culture and creativity and art had been collaborating for greater stuff. And when the ban happened suddenly it was a little of an awakening that is rude” stated the Zindagi Gulzar Hai actor.

Despite the challenges, Saeed then went on to emphasize how artists from both countries are nevertheless attempting to collaborate.

“Why mix art with culture and politics? It is tragic but I think all of us have now gotten over this. It is what it is. You can’t fight it. You can’t really do any such thing about it except for stuff like this interview. Despite the ban, we think we all are still attempting to make our work and way around it.”

Upon being asked about Mahira Khan’s doubt to star again in Indian films, Saeed emphasized how difficult the ban in India ended up being for The Legend of Maula Jatt stars.

Sanam Saeed said, “At the right time of the ban, Fawad and Mahira got the brunt of it, so I’m sure they are nervous and frightened because of how they were addressed. I completely realize why Mahira would be stressed for them. because it was a tough exit”

 

 

Temperature Falls Below 0°C in Sindh For the First Time in Years

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Post-wet spell, severe cold wave hit Pak, causing drastic temperature.

According to Pak Weather, the largest automated network of weather stations in Pakistan, Sindh experienced its first below-freezing night in a number of years last night. Last night, Moro, a city in Naushahro Feroze, registered a temperature of -2.7°C.

The lowest Temperature ever recorded in Sindh

Owais Hyder, a weather analyst and the CEO of Pak Weather, stated in an interview with ProPakistani that although this isn’t the lowest temperature ever recorded in Sindh, it is still seen as a noteworthy low for the province because temperatures haven’t been this low in a number of years. The 2006 Mohen-Jo-Daro temperature of -5.4°C is the lowest ever recorded for Sindh.

To be clear, he continued, the Gorakh Hills in Sindh are referred to as the “Murree of Sindh” since the hill station experiences subzero temperatures and snowfall during the winter.

Authorities, however, have not kept track of its temperatures over time because a meteorological observatory is not present there.

As a result, Owais stated, Mohen-Jo-temperature Daro’s of -5.4°C is regarded as the lowest in the province.

Meanwhile, the extreme cold wave is also affecting other regions of the province.

Additionally, Karachi is experiencing its coldest winter in decades. The provincial capital has frequently seen temperature records throughout this season.

After experiencing the coldest night of the winter on Saturday, Karachi awoke. claimed that last night, the temperature in Malir Cantt fell to 1.4°C.

Please be aware that this winter’s temperatures in Karachi are the only ones to break records. In Karachi, 0°C was the lowest temperature ever recorded in 1934.

 

What are the Seven Most-Awaited Bollywood Films of 2023?

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Bollywood faced challenges in 2022 with boycott trends and box office.

Bollywood filmmakers and producers are anticipating a successful year at the box office in India and around the world in 2023 with the release of three of Shah Rukh Khan’s flicks.

There are several films starring Bollywood superstars in the works for the coming year, even as titles like Brahmastra and Ponnin Selvan I, among others, continue to earn respectable box office returns.

These are the seven Bollywood movies we most anticipate seeing in 2023.

Pathaan

Shah Rukh Khan’s significant cinematic comeback comes first. In the Siddharth Anand-directed film Pathaan, key parts are played by John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, and Khan.

According to the film’s director Siddharth Anand, according to The Indian Express

Pathaan is “intended to be the biggest action spectacular from the Hindi cinema industry.”

Kisi Ka Bhai… Kisi Ki Jaan

Salman Khan, a Bollywood actor, has set trends in a variety of ways, but his 2003 hairdo for Tere Naam tops the list.

The Dabangg star presented his first look at his forthcoming movie, Kisi Ka Bhai…Kisi Ki Jaan, to celebrate his 34 years in Indian cinema.

Although Khan had previously hinted that the movie was in production, nobody anticipated that he would resurrect his notorious middle part and black sunglasses after so many years!

Although the specifics are being kept a secret, we cannot wait to see the movie!

Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

One of the most eagerly awaited movies of the next year is Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and for good reason. The movie features a memorable plot and numerous well-known on-screen couples return.

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, the Gully Boy movie’s famous real-life couple, appear in the movie alongside renowned actors Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Shabana Azmi. In the past, Dharmendra and Jaya have been together onscreen in a number of popular songs, including Sholay, Guddi, and Chupke Chupke, to name a few.

Animal

Fans of Ranbir Kapoor, we have some exciting news for you. It concerns the upcoming film he would be directing alongside Kabir Singh.

The 11th of August 2023 will see the release of Ranbir’s Animal, according to influencer and film critic Taran Adarsh. This is the Bollywood actor and the director’s first time working together, according to the tweet that broke the news.

Sandeep is also well-known for helming the Vijay Deverakonda-starring Telugu movie Arjun Reddy.”

Ranbir Kapoor – Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal arrives on August 11, 2023,” the announcement stated.

Animal, the first collaboration between Ranbir Kapoor and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga [Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh], will be released in theatres on August 11, 2023, during the Fourth of July weekend.

Tiger 3

Ali Abbas Zafar is aware of how bankable Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are because he has already finalized the story and script for the third entry in his Tiger franchise.

He has already spoken about the plot with the cast and producer Aditya Chopra, according to the same article.

The soon-to-be trilogy started in 2012 with the box office success Ek Tha Tiger. Tiger Zinda Hai, its 2017 prequel, too succeeded in breaking box office records.

Dunki

The ideal trio has arrived! On Tuesday, Shah Rukh, seasoned performer Taapsee Pannu, and renowned director Rajkumar Hirani revealed their first feature-length collaboration, Dunki, which is scheduled for a December 22, 2023, theatre opening.

Two years after online rumors about him working with the director of Munna Bhai MBBS first surfaced, the actor posted a video and the title of the movie’s release date on Twitter.

The actor, who referred to Hirani as his Santa Claus, expressed his gratitude and excitement about working with the director on his upcoming Christmas weekend release.

Jawan

Fans of Shah Rukh will have a treat next year!

King Khan of Bollywood, who took a break from acting after Zero, is preparing to rule the big screen with a number of films.

Khan has now formally revealed his most ambitious project to date with South filmmaker and director Atlee Kumar, in addition to Pathaan and Dunki.

The movie, which Gauri Khan produced, will release in theatres around the world in five different languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

“When Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee come together, it’s certain to blow your mind,” read the caption Red Chillies used to release the teaser on their official Instagram account.

Get ready for the action comedy Jawan, which debuts in theatres on June 2, 2023!

 

What made Shaheen Afridi Decide Against Participating in Ongoing BPL?

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Shaheen Afridi decide to skip BPL, focusing on rehabilitation at NHPC.

According to the sources, the left-arm bowler is fast and meant to be a part of the BPL and play two to three games as a component of their data recovery on Saturday.

They claimed that the bowler later decided to not participate in the competition and would carry on his data recovery rather in Pakistan.

According to the reports, the speedster would fly into Lahore this week after completing its treatment during the NHPC.

The speedster missed the home show against England and New Zealand as a result of a knee injury he suffered on 12 while playing in the T20 World Cup final in Australia, in November.

Despite the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) claim that there is “no sign of injury,” Shaheen has been out for more than two months.

Getting ready to return

While exercising with the team that is in national preparation for the one-day international (ODI) series against New Zealand, Shaheen said he was feeling better and was prepared to return very soon.

Shaheen shared a video clip from the PCB in which he discussed their rehab and recuperation, writing in a Tweet, “we have always been prepared.”

Cliffe Deacon, the group’s physiotherapist, received praise from Shaheen for his rehab efforts and claimed it had been beneficial for him to become by the relative side throughout the procedure.

The pacer added that the administration for the PCB has provided him with a week-by-week schedule for his return to play.

“This week, which finished today, I bowled about 19 overs. We’ll be bowling about 25 overs the following week disclosed to Geo News.

The fast bowler, “I missed this all so much; it’s great to be back on the ground, and I also have always been grateful to the Almighty for this.”

Shaheen acknowledged that being away from the field had been really difficult for choosing him, but his family and buddies kept him. But a lot more than anything, he was able to remain composed at that moment as a result of his passion to once play for Pakistan.

The Pakistani side greatly missed the services of a quality pacer during the present home season, as evidenced by its 3-0 Test series loss to England and 1-2 ODI series loss to New Zealand at the home.