Year Ender 2024: Celebrity couples who parted ways!

2024 – while it was the year of marital bliss, with a number of local and international celebrities taking the next step in their relationship, this year was also a witness of some of the most shocking celebrity breakups.

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Before it comes to an end, let’s have a look through all the celebrity couples who called it quits in the year 2024.

Sania Mirza-Shoaib Malik

Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza, who tied the knot with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2010, confirmed in January this year, following his third marriage with actor Sana Javed, that she had sought separation from her ex-husband through khula (the right of a Muslim woman to divorce her husband). The ex-couple shares a son, Izhaan.

Esha Deol

After 12 long years of marriage, former Bollywood actor Esha Deol and her husband, Mumbai-based businessman Bharat Takhtani announced separation via a joint statement, in February.

 

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Sacha Baron Cohen-Isla Fisher

English actor-comedian Sacha Baron Cohen and Australian actor-writer Isla Fisher, who had been together for over 20 years and were married for more than 13 years, announced via Instagram stories in April, that they have filed for divorce.

Hardik Pandya-Natasa Stankovic

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and Serbian actor-model Natasa  Stankovic, who had tied the knot in 2020 at a low-key court wedding, before welcoming their baby boy later the same year, confirmed their separation via a joint statement in July. The former couple announced to co-parent their son Agastya.

 

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Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck

Latin pop star Jennifer Lopez and actor-filmmaker Ben Affleck, who got engaged for the second time in April 2022, and exchanged vows in July of the same year, filed for divorce after two years of marriage.

Cardi B-Offset

American rapper Cardi B, who secretly married Offset in September 2017 and welcomed their first child the following year, announced in August that she has once again filed for divorce from him after almost seven years of marriage.

 

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Aruba Mirza

Winner of ‘Tamasha season 2’, Aruba Mirza announced in August that she and her fiance Harris Sulaiman have parted ways, after two years of engagement.

Urmila Matondkar-Mohsin Akhtar Mir

After being married for eight years, former Bollywood diva Urmila Matondkar filed for divorce, from her model-businessman husband Mohsin Akhtar Mir in September.

 

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Jayam Ravi-Aarti

Tamil actor Jayam Ravi announced in September that he is parting ways with his wife Aarti, after 15 years of their marriage.

Malaika Arora-Arjun Kapoor

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who started dating Malaika Arora in 2018, following her divorce from her ex-husband Arbaaz Khan, confirmed the long-standing rumours of their split in October this year, during the promotion of his comeback title ‘Singham Again’.

Zoë Kravitz-Channing Tatum

Hollywood A-listers Channing Tatum, 44, and Zoe Kravitz, 35, called off their engagement in October, after being together for three years, reported foreign media citing multiple sources.

Andrew Garfield

Hollywood heartthrob Andrew Garfield and his girlfriend, author Kate Tomas quietly parted ways after a brief romance, she confirmed on social media in October.

Aagha Ali-Hina Altaf

During a podcast interview in October, actor Aagha Ali gave confirmation of his split from Hina Altaf, after being addressed as a ‘happily divorced man’ by the host. The celebrities tied the knot in May 2020, during the Covid-19 lockdown.

AR Rahman-Saira Banu

In a joint statement released via their lawyer Vandana Shah, Indian music maestro AR Rahman and his wife of 29 years, Saira Banu, announced their separation last month. The former couple shares three kids – daughters Khatija and Raheema, and a son, Ameen.

Megan Fox-Machine Gun Kelly

Just a month after announcing their first pregnancy last month, the four-year-long relationship of Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly ended in yet another split.

Also Read: Year Ender 2024: Celebrities who embraced parenthood this year!

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ECP restores Adil Bazai as MNA from NA-262 Quetta

ISLAMABAD: The election commission has notified Adil Bazai as Member of the National Assembly (MNA), elected from NA-262 constituency of Quetta. He will be an independent member of the house.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in an official notification, stated that in compliance to the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s order, previous November 21 notification has been suspended.

The ECP has declared that Adil Bazai would no longer be affiliated with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and will be an independent member of the lower house.

The electoral body affirmed that its earlier notification of de-seating Bazai would remain suspended until the Supreme Court’s final ruling.

The ECP has also suspended by election in NA-262 after the apex court’s order.

After being elected as an independent, Adil Bazai had first submitted an affidavit of affiliation with the PML-N and later another oath paper about joining the Sunni Ittehad Council.

He was disqualified on a reference filed by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, for allegedly deviating from party policy during votes on budget and the 26th constitutional amendment.

The disqualification was later overturned by the Supreme Court. The apex court suspended the ECP’s decision, and restored Bazai’s NA membership until a final court verdict.

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Fireworks banned in Lahore on New Year’s eve

LAHORE: The Lahore administration has imposed a complete ban on fireworks and aerial displays on New Year’s night, citing the alarming levels of air pollution in the city.

The Environment Protection Department issued a notification on Wednesday, announcing the ban on all types of fireworks and aerial displays.

Deputy Commissioner Lahore warned that strict action would be taken against anyone found violating the ban.

“We are working to control smog and reduce air pollution in the city, and we urge citizens to cooperate with us in this effort,” the deputy commissioner said.

The city administration has cited health and environment protection as top priorities, and the ban aims to reduce air pollution and protect public health, especially during the winter season when smog levels tend to peak.

Earlier, ahead of New Year’s Eve, AIG Karachi Javed Alam Odho has issued a warning for the people of the port city, planning aerial firing in celebration of year 2025.

The police will register cases under the attempted murder section for aerial firing incidents that occurred on New Year’s Eve, AIG Odho warned Karachiites.

Read More: Karachi traffic police sets clear guidelines for ‘New Year’s Eve’

Odho observed that last year, 31 individuals were injured due to aerial firing on New Year’s Eve in Karachi for which several people were booked.

AIG Karachi urged citizens to report any such incidents to the police as they are ready to assist if any issues arise.

He also advised people to refrain from aerial firing and celebrate the New Year in a peaceful and responsible manner.

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Pakistan to launch five-yearly national economic plan today

LAHORE: Pakistan needs not a political, but an economic long march said federal minister Ahsan Iqbal in a ceremony over the National Economic Plan for the next five years that will be launched today.

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal was addressing a ceremony in Lahore.

The Minister said the ‘Udan Pakistan’ transformation plan will help achieve the sustainable economic development in the country.

He said earlier PML-N governments also tried to transform the country into a sovereign nation. “Again, we are laying foundation of the economic development with this five-year plan”.

He stressed on promotion of exports, e-commerce, human resource development, technological advancement, modernization of agriculture sector and energy efficient system for attaining sustainable development goals.

Ahsan Iqbal also underlined the importance of peace, political stability and continuity of policies for durable progress in the country.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that this economic plan will lead the country to a place which makes the current IMF program as the country’s last loan package from the global lender.

He vowed to complete economic reforms with persistence adding that the private sector will lead the country.

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Hareem Farooq bids a heartfelt farewell to ‘Bismil’

Film and TV actor Hareem Farooq reflected on her journey as Masooma, as she bid a heartfelt farewell to her superhit serial, following the epic finale of ‘Bismil’.

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Basking on the success of her latest TV drama ‘Bismil’, Hareem Farooq, aka Masooma, turned to her Instagram handle over the weekend, to bid farewell to her on-screen character.

In a heartfelt farewell note, with a collage depicting Masooma’s journey, Farooq began to pen, “Oh, what a journey this has been!”

“Masooma—a character that felt so wrong on paper but so right in my gut. I took a leap of faith, diving blindly into this project to learn from legendary actors, a brilliant director, and a wonderful production house,” she added. “I thought it would be a great learning experience, but little did I know it would be met with such immense love—or should I say ‘hate’, the best kind of love!”

 

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After a series of acknowledgements to her A-list co-stars, director and makers of the project, the actor expressed her gratitude towards her fans for all the love towards her work, and for making the project a massive hit.

“As I bid farewell to Masooma, I carry immense gratitude for the love and support she’s received. Thank you for making her so special,” she concluded.

Also Read: Hareem Farooq embraces body positivity for ‘Bismil’

Notably, besides Farooq, the star-studded cast of ‘Bismil’ included Nauman Ijaz, Savera Nadeem and Saad Qureshi, along with Behroz Sabzwari, Shaheen Khan and Asad Siddiqui among others.

Seasoned actor-director Aehsun Talish helmed the direction of the script written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah.

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MWM should protest before KP’s CM, says Murtaza Wahab

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab has advised the Majlis-e-Wahdatul-Muslimeen (MWM) to stage protest in front of the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Karachi’s Mayor was commenting over roadblocks by the MWM at key thoroughfares of the port city in ARY News talk show ‘Aitraz Hai’.

“Karachiites are suffering from the situation not related to them,” Wahab said. ” Protesting MWM has been an ally of the PTI, which has government in KP province,” he commented.

He said, “We are trying to resolve the issue with talks”. He said the people going to offices and workplaces facing difficulties.

Multiple key roads in Karachi have been closed owing to ongoing protest sit-ins the MWM, against unrest in Kurram district of KP, causing significant traffic disruptions throughout the city.

Karachi Traffic Police has said that M.A. Jinnah Road, Numaish Chowrangi, Kamran Chowrangi are completely blocked from all directions due to protests.

The protesters have blocked both roads from Johar Mor to Johar Chowrangi as well as
Professor Ghufran Ahmad Road between Block 19 and Block 20 in Gulistan-e-Johar has also been closed.

The road near Noor-e-Elahi Hotel at Safoora Chowrangi, and the route to Rim-Jhim tower are blocked by the MWM protesters by setting up tents on the main road.

Abu Al-Hasan Isfahani Road and Super Highway near Abbas Town are also blocked.

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FIR registered over damaging historic site in Peshawar

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against individuals responsible for damaging the centuries-old city sites in Peshawar, ARY News reported.

According to details, an FIR has been registered by Archaeology Department under the Archaeology Intellectual Property Act of 2016.

The accused allegedly caused harm to the historic wall at the Sarki Gate location, where they also constructed shops by breaking down parts of the structure.

The Archaeology Department emphasized that legislation was enacted in 2016 to protect the wall, with the Director of Archaeology stating that damaging the historic structure is a serious crime under the law.

It is to be noted that Peshawar’s city wall features 16 gates and is home to three significant sites, which include the Bala Hissar Fort, Tehsil, and Gor Khatri.

READ: KP minister wants PSL-10 matches in Peshawar

In 2022, United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres visited the UNESCO world heritage archeological site Mohenjo Daro that was badly damaged due to floods and heavy rains.

Sindh Minister for Culture and Tourism Syed Sardar Shah briefed him about the preservation work of the Mohenjo Daro sites. The minister told Guterres that the archeological site had received 943milimetres of rain in the past two months.

Talking to the media, the UNSG reiterated that Pakistan had no capacity to rebuilding and reconstruction and urged the global community to play its role in this regard.

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PM offers sympathies for loss of lives in South Korea plane crash

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif On Sunday conveyed his profound sorrow regarding the tragic loss of numerous lives in a plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea.

“In this moment of mourning, our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families, as well as with the citizens and the Government of the Republic of Korea,” the Prime Minister stated on his X account.

As reported by international media, Jeju Air Flight 2216 met with disaster at Muan International Airport on Sunday morning, leading to a minimum of 85 fatalities.

The Boeing 737-8AS, which had taken off from Bangkok with a total of 181 individuals on board, comprising 175 passengers and six crew members, crashed during its landing attempt.

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23-year-old’s 210000000 scam leaves authorities stunned

In a startling scam case that emerged from India, a 23-year-old computer operator is charged with embezzling over INR 210 million from the account of a state-run sports department, local media reported.

Harshal Kumar Kshirsagar, has been charged by Maharashtra Police with making fabricated documents to transfer millions of rupees from bank account of the governmental sports department

According to police, Harshal Kumar Kshirsagar lived a luxurious lifestyle for several months, buying expensive stuff such as a four-bedroom condominium and fancy cars using the stolen money.

According to media reports, the 23-year-old computer operator was a contract employee worker and was receiving 13,000 rupees a month, carefully planned the scam. He allegedly sent a bogus email to the bank asking for a change in the email address linked to the department’s account using an outdated letterhead from the sports facility.

With just one letter separating them, his new email address was almost exactly the same as the old one.

Following the modification, Harshal Kumar Kshirsagar was able to get important financial information, such as OTPs. As a result, between July 1 and December 7, 2023, he was able to activate online banking and deposit Rs 21.6 crore into 13 distinct bank accounts.

According to the investigation the suspect astonished authorities by living a lavish lifestyle with the stolen funds.

His purchases included INR 1.2 crore BMW automobile, a INR1.3 crore SUV, a INR32 lakh BMW bike, a lavish four-bedroom apartment close to the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar airport for his girl friend, and diamond-encrusted spectacles.

Two of his alleged accomplices Yashoda Shetty and BK Jeevan, have also been arrested by the police on suspicion of aiding the plot. BK Jeevan is charged with using a portion of the pilfered money to purchase an upscale SUV valued at Rs 35 lakh, which has not yet been paid for.

According to authorities, Yashoda Shetty and BK Jeevan assisted in creating fake paperwork that let Harshal Kumar Kshirsagar move money into their personal accounts. The police are examining bank paperwork connected to the fraudulent transactions and have confiscated a number of expensive cars that were bought with the stolen funds.

In addition to recovering any items bought with the stolen money, the authorities are trying to ascertain whether additional people were engaged in the scheme.

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Gold rates in Saudi Arabia; December 27, 2024

The rate of 24-karat gold in Saudi Arabia stands at 3,672 Saudi Riyals (SAR) per tola on Friday, December 27, 2024.

As reported by Forex.pk, the price for 10 grams of 24-karat gold in Saudi Arabia is SAR 3,151. Furthermore, the price for an ounce of gold is noted at SAR 9,802.

It is crucial to recognize that gold prices are influenced by global fluctuations, including those occurring within Saudi Arabia, and the figures provided were last updated at 09:58 am on December 27, 2024.

GOLD RATES IN PAKISTAN

Gold, recognized as a highly esteemed precious metal, has held significant value for centuries and is integral to the global economy. Its worth is derived from its rarity, resilience, and universal attraction. Often viewed as a safe-haven asset, gold is utilized to safeguard wealth during periods of economic uncertainty.

Central banks and investors hold gold reserves to enhance the diversity of their investment portfolios and to shield against inflation and fluctuations in currency value.

The intrinsic appeal and finite supply of gold make it a highly desired material for jewellery and luxury goods. The demand for gold jewellery fosters economic activity across the mining, manufacturing, and retail industries.

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Deepika Padukone to have a cameo in Ranbir, Alia’s ‘Love & War’

Bollywood A-lister Deepika Padukone is reportedly all set to reunite with seasoned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, for a cameo appearance in his star-studded ‘Love & War’.

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As reported by Indian media, Deepika Padukone, who has collaborated with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on blockbusters like ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela’, ‘Bajirao Mastani’ and ‘Padmaavat’, is all set to reunite with the veteran filmmaker after six years, making a cameo appearance in his next project, ‘Love & War’, headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.

More details about her role are yet to revealed.

Reports also suggest that Indian socialite and a close friend of all Bollywood celebrities, Orhan Awatramani aka Orry has also joined the ensemble cast, to essay a homosexual character, who shares a close bond with Bhatt’s cabaret dancer.

“While currently Orry’s involvement in the project is being kept under wraps, he has already shot for his segment in Love And War. It is likely that the makers want him to be a surprise element that will appeal to the masses,” revealed a source close to the production.

Also Read: Ranbir, Alia, Vicky’s ‘Love & War’ is a remake of ‘Sangam’?

Touted as a non-period love story, ‘Love & War’ was first announced earlier this year, with real-life couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor along with Bollywood A-lister Vicky Kaushal as the lead cast.

Previously, there were rumours that the makers are in talks with megastar Shah Rukh Khan for a special role in the second half of the film, however, there has been no solid announcement regarding the same.

After being postponed from the initial release slate of Christmas 2025, the movie now aims to hit theatres in March 2026.

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Trump’s incoming envoy calls for PTI founder’s release

Richard Grenell, who has been picked by United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump as presidential envoy for special missions, said he would like to see Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan out of jail.

Speaking to a US news outlet, Richard Grenell said, “There are a lot of the same allegations just like President Trump, where the ruling party put him in prison and created some sort of corruption allegations and false allegations.”

“I would like to see Imran Khan be released from jail,” Richard Grenell told NEWSMAX.

The special envoy of President-elect Donald Trump was of the view that the people of Pakistan should decide if Imran Khan wants to run for office.

“[The US] had a much better relationship with Pakistan during the Trump administration when Imran Khan was the leader because [he] was an outsider. He [Imran Khan] was a former cricket player, he wasn’t a politician and he spoke in very common sense language, and he and Donald Trump had a very good relationship.”

Read More: US lawmakers write another letter to Biden over PTI founder’s detention

Earlier in November, the US Congress members once again wrote a letter to President Joe Biden, expressing grave concern over the detention of Imran Khan and the human rights situation in Pakistan.

At least 54 members of the US House of Representatives wrote outgoing US president Joe Biden, asking him to advocate for the immediate release of incarcerated PTI founder.

While terming Imran Khan’s arrest as ‘unlawful’ the US Congress members called on the Biden administration to advocate for release of other political prisoners.

“A focal point of our concern is the unlawful detention of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, widely perceived to be Pakistan’s most popular political figure. We urgently call on the U.S. government to advocate for the immediate release of former Prime Minister Khan and all political prisoners, and to ensure their safety in line with the findings of the UN Working Group report,” the letter read.

The US Congress members also demanded immediate action on the resolution of the House of Representatives on the human rights situation in Pakistan.

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Justice Mansoor Ali Shah rescues from performing administrative judge duties

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s (SC) Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has rescued himself from continuing to perform his duties as administrative judge, ARY News reported citing sources.

Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah was assigned duties of administrative judge by then Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faiz Esa. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah was sent administrative files, which he refused to sign.

The judge returned the files, stating that he has stepped down as the administrative judge.

Earlier, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah in another letter to the Judicial Commission has given his overall opinion over the rules with regard to appointment of judges.

In his letter to the Secretary Judicial Commission, the apex court judge has opposed getting report from the intelligence agency in judges’ appointment. “The role to the intelligence agency in appointment of judges can be misused,” Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah wrote.

“Already the executive enjoying majority in the judicial commission. I have already clarified my position with regard to the 26th Amendment,” he said.

He suggested constitution of the full court to review the 26th Amendment. There must be a mechanism of appointment of judges for the constitutional bench, senior supreme court judge said.

“A judge has made how many decisions of interpretation of the constitution, can be one of the parameters for posting in the constitutional bench,” he suggested.

Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) rules-making committee Justice Jamal Mandokhail, responding to previous letter of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, said that the Judicial Commission was reconstituted after the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

He stated that the commission authorized the Chief Justice to form a committee for framing rules. Consequently, a committee was formed under Justice Mandokhail’s chairmanship to draft the rules.

Justice Mandokhail informed Justice Shah that the committee has already held deliberations. He also stated that the suggestions proposed by Justice Shah have already been incorporated into the draft.

Furthermore, Justice Mandokhail mentioned that he had shared the proposed draft with Justice Shah prior to receiving his letter.

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PTI seeks PTI founder, others’ release in talks: Asad Qaiser

ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Asad Qaiser has said that the PTI negotiating team has put three points before the government in the first round of political talks between the sides, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

Talking to media, former NA speaker said that the PTI has demanded end of unlawful measures, release of the PTI’s founder, other leaders and party workers along with judicial inquiry of May 09 and November 26 incidents by the senior judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

“We want to remove the country of hardships, thus suggested a way-out,” Asad Qaiser said. “We will see, the government is how much serious,” he observed.

“We didn’t demand any guarantee and will act according to the Parliament,” he added.

The government sought a charter of demands from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the maiden round of talks between the sides concluded in the National Assembly.

Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq presided over the meeting in which the representatives of the government and PTI discussed headways over by the current political situation.

The government committee comprised of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Irfan Siddiqui, Aleem Khan, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Naveed Qamar, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Farooq Sattar.

The opposition committee included Asad Qaiser, Hamid Raza, and Raja Nasir Abbas.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur could not attend the first round of negotiations due to his engagement in a cabinet meeting.

Opposition leader Omar Ayub was also not able to participate in the talks due to his court appearance.

The next meeting will be held on January 2.

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Is Mehwish Hayat ready to step into politics?

Pakistan’s A-list film star Mehwish Hayat opened up on her grand career aspirations, hinting that politics might be the next stop for her.

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In an interview with a private news channel, the leading female star of Pakistan Mehwish Hayat spoke about her interest in politics and shared that she has started studying the subject for some time.

Hayat, who started her career as a child actor, mentioned that she completed her degree in arts before starting her full-fledged acting career, as she believes that education is important before pursuing any career. Therefore, she has also started studying politics as a subject.

When asked if she would pursue a second career in the same, Hayat confirmed the probability of it. “The intention is to help bring a positive change in the country. Time will better tell whether that happens by entering parliament or by forming my own political party,” added the ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani’ actor.

 

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“If a cricketer can become prime minister then surely an actress can also become one as well,” she stated.

Also Read: Mehwish Hayat breaks silence on her marriage plans

On the acting front, Hayat made a TV comeback earlier this year, starring in ARY Digital’s telefilm ‘Ijazat’, with her close friend and ace couturier of Pakistan, HSY (Hassan Sheheryar Yasin). She was recently featured in a music video for Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh’s ‘Jatt Mehkma’.

Moreover, she also hinted at featuring in season 5 of the Netflix hit series ‘Emily In Paris’.

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Property dispute claims three lives in Mardan

A woman and two other members of the same family were gunned down over a property dispute in district Mardan’s Takht-i-Bahi area, ARY News reported.

According to police, three members of the same family were shot dead over a property dispute.

The bodies of two victims including father and son have been shifted to hospital.

The police in an initial statement said that the accused and victims are relatives. Further investigation was underway in the case.

Read also: Son murders father over property dispute in Karachi

Earlier, at least four dead in clashes over a property dispute in Bannu city of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

As per details, the police officials stated that the incident occurred in Landhi Jalandhar area of Bannu where two groups opened fire at each other and killed four.

In a separate incident this year, at least five people killed in Chamkani area of Peshawar over a property dispute.

The police officials said that the incident occurred in Peshawar where two groups opened fire and killed five over a property dispute between two groups.

Police have registered an FIR stating the dispute was ongoing between the two groups for a long time.

It is important to mention here that incidents of violence over personal enmity or land dispute have occurred previously.

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PM Shehbaz condemns attack on security checkpost

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a security checkpost carried out by the Fitna al kahwarij in South Waziristan.

The PM honoured the sacrifice of the 16 security personnel who lost their lives while bravely confronting the attackers at the checkpoint. He also commended the security forces for successfully neutralizing eight terrorists during the encounter.

Shehbaz Sharif offered prayers for the martyrs, wishing them the highest places in Jannah (Heaven), and extended his condolences to the grieving families.

He emphasized that the armed forces serve as a formidable barrier in safeguarding the nation against terrorism and threats to state security, asserting that the nation pays heartfelt tribute to the fallen heroes.

Read more: Sepoy martyred, four khwarij killed in foiled Pak-Afghan border infiltration

At least 16 security personnel martyred in Khawarij’s attack on a check post in Makeen area of South Waziristan.

According to ISPR, on night 20-21 December 2024, a group of Khwarij attempted to attack a Security Forces Check Post in general area Makeen, South Waziristan District.

The attempt was effectively thwarted by troops and in ensuing fire exchange, eight khwarij were gunned down. However, during intense fire exchange, sixteen personnel embraced martyrdom.

Sanitization operation is being conducted in the area and the perpetrators of the heinous act will be brought to justice. Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve.

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Justice Mansoor opposes role of intel agencies in judges’ appointment

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Mansoor Ali Shah in another letter to the Judicial Commission has given his overall opinion over the rules with regard to appointment of judges, ARY News reported on Saturday.

Justice Shah in his letter to the Secretary Judicial Commission has opposed getting report from the intelligence agency in judges’ appointment. “The role to the intelligence agency in appointment of judges can be misused,” Justice Mansoor Ali Shah writes.

“Already the executive enjoying majority in the judicial commission. I have already clarified my position with regard to the 26th Amendment,” Justice Shah said.

He suggested constitution of the full court to review the 26th Amendment. There must be a mechanism of appointment of judges for the constitutional bench, senior supreme court judge said.

“A judge has made how many decisions of interpretation of the constitution, can be one of the parameters for posting in the constitutional bench,” he suggested.

He also proposed mechanism to decide the number of judges in the constitutional bench.

Justice Shah has written that the Commission has constituted constitutional benches in the Supreme Court and the Sindh High Court without setting parameters. “My opinion has been conditioned with deciding constitutional position of the amendment and the commission,” Justice Shah said.

“A judge takes oath of protection and defence of the constitution. The rules of judges’ appointment must reflect it,” letter read.

It is to be mentioned here that the Judicial Commission meets today with an agenda of extension in the term of the constitutional bench. The constitutional bench’s term will expire on January 04 in the next year.

Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) rules-making committee Justice Jamal Mandokhail, responding to previous letter of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, said that the Judicial Commission was reconstituted after the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

He stated that the commission authorized the Chief Justice to form a committee for framing rules. Consequently, a committee was formed under Justice Mandokhail’s chairmanship to draft the rules.

Justice Mandokhail informed Justice Shah that the committee has already held deliberations. He also stated that the suggestions proposed by Justice Shah have already been incorporated into the draft.

Furthermore, Justice Mandokhail mentioned that he had shared the proposed draft with Justice Shah prior to receiving his letter.

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Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee; 20 Dec 2024

KARACHI: The buying rate for the Omani Rial to Pakistan Rupee (PKR) stands at Rs 719.3, while the selling rate was noted at Rs 727.8 in the open market on Friday, December 20, 2024.

The information provided on the currency website indicated that the Omani Rial experienced a rise of 26 paisas in relation to the Pakistani rupee within the open market.

The Omani Rial denoted as OMR, serves as the official currency of Oman and is subdivided into 1,000 smaller units called baisa.

Conversion of 500 and 1000 OMR to PKR

On December 20, the prevailing exchange rate suggests that 500 Rial is equivalent to Rs.359,650 whereas 1,000 OMR amounts to Rs.719,300 in Pakistani currency.

It is also important to highlight that the exchange rate of Rs 719.3 per OMR in the open market holds considerable significance for the large Pakistani expatriate population living in Oman, which is estimated to number approximately 250,000 individuals involved in various employment or business ventures.

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This substantial community of Pakistani expatriates contributes significantly to both the Omani economy and the economy of Pakistan through their various professional engagements, ranging from skilled labor to entrepreneurial activities.

The conversion rate between the Omani Rial and the Pakistani Rupee plays a crucial role in financial dealings, especially concerning remittance transfers and the conversion of income into Pakistani Rupees.

In addition to remittances, the exchange rate also influences the expatriates’ ability to engage in business ventures, invest in property, or save for future needs. As many Pakistani expatriates seek to establish a financial foothold in both Oman and Pakistan, understanding and navigating the complexities of the exchange rate becomes essential for effective financial planning and investment strategies.

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Saudi Arabia recognised for tackling labour-market issues

Saudi Arabia has demonstrated exceptional performance in tackling labour-market issues and promoted initiatives to improve skills, according to the first annual report published by the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC).

The progress in addressing labour-market challenges is in line with ongoing efforts to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which center on improving workforce requalification, developing national competencies, and lowering unemployment rates.

The GLMC report, which was prepared with the participation of 14,000 people from 14 countries worldwide, solidifies the Kingdom’s position as a leading force capable of effectively addressing both local and global challenges.

The report emphasised the significant changes that are occurring in labour markets throughout the world, including demographic transitions, economic globalisation, and the quick development of technology.

The GLMC report highlighted how crucial skill development and ongoing education are to adjusting to these changes. By emphasising economic diversification, generating new employment possibilities, and raising the Saudi workforce’s level of global competitiveness, the report also demonstrated the Kingdom’s dedication to workforce development in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030. These initiatives help create a flexible and sustainable labor market that can adapt to quick changes and achieve long-term economic success.

According to the report, job markets in many nations are at risk due to growing automation. The impact of demographic shifts has been more noticeable in some countries, even if it has increased awareness of the value of skill development worldwide.

According to some participants of the GLMC conference, initiatives to improve skills are mostly motivated by an aging population. In other nations, however, the impact of population aging on the motivation of skill development programs was less noticeable.

Read More: WHO lauds Saudi Arabia for reducing healthcare-associated risks

The report highlighted the importance of cognitive, managerial, social, and emotional skills, along with skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for success in technology-driven labor markets.

The first GLMC conference was organised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development late last year. The second annual conference will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 29 and 30.

It will gather over 5,000 participants from around the world, including more than 200 prominent speakers, such as labor ministers from 40 countries, chief executives, international experts, and public-sector leaders from over 50 countries to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the global labor market.

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Punjab revises schools winter vacations

LAHORE: The Punjab Education Department released a revised notification, announcing that all schools in the province will observe winter vacations from December 23 instead of December 20, ARY News reported.

The break will last until January 10, 2025, applying to both public and private schools.

The winter vacation schedule has been revised to ensure a uniform break for all students and teachers across the province.

However, the school will reopen on 13th January due to weekly offs of Saturday and Sunday on January 11 and 12.

Earlier, the Punjab government had announced 22-day winter vacations in schools across the province from December 20 to January 10.

In a separate development on Tuesday, the Sindh government announced a major relief for school students and their parents across the province, relaxing the dress code for the winter season.

Read More: Winter vacations announced for schools

On directives of Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah, the Directorate of Private Institutions issued a letter to schools management, directing them to allow students to wear any warm clothing during the winter season.

The letter permitted the students to wear private winter apparel as earlier, they were only allowed to don warm clothing in accordance with the dress code established by the school administration.

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Three food officials dismissed over corruption worth millions

KARACHI: Three food officials have been dismissed after wheat valued at Rs 810 million went missing from warehouses in Sindh in mysterious circumstances, ARY News reported.

The officials were fired after corruption accusations were proven against them, including two Food Supervisors and an Assistant Food Controller.

According to reports, Assistant Food Controller Muhammad Aqil was dismissed for ‘embezzling’ over Rs 220.28, while Food Inspector, Zulfiqar Ali Lakhair, was also dismissed for ‘embezzling’ Rs 570 million.

Another Food Inspector Fahim Azhar was fired for ‘corruption’ worth over Rs 17 million.

Earlier a report by an inspection team formed by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah revealed that Rs 3.22 billion worth of wheat ‘disappeared’ after floods in 2022.

According to the details, a 205-page report has been leaked which revealed that following the terrible floods of 2022, the officials of the Sindh Food Department mixed 379,000 sacks of substandard wheat with dirt. This resulted in an astounding loss of almost Rs3. 22 billion to the public treasury.

The report held concerned officials responsible for the negligence that led to Rs 3.22 billion worth of wheat damage. The inquiry committee examined wheat storage facilities in 14 districts across Sindh province.

As per the report, a total of Rs93 million was lost in Jamshoro, Rs569.3 million in Dadu, Rs48.1 million in Ghotki, Rs16.2 million in Sukkur, Rs16.44 million in Khairpur Mirs, Rs131.4 million in Jacobabad, Rs15 million in Larkana, Rs386.3 million in Qamber Shahdadkot, Rs19.8 million in Naushahro Feroze, Rs9.1 million in Sanghar, Rs9.8 million in Benazirabad, and an astounding Rs1,075.4 million was lost in Malir.

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Restrictions on X causing minimal impact as less than 2% Pakistanis use it, claims IT minister

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja Wednesday clarified that the decision to restrict social media platform X (Twitter) was made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under the directives of the Ministry of Interior, ARY News reported.

“PTA is an autonomous body responsible for regulations,” said Shaza Fatima while responding to queries about slow internet and restrictions on X in the National Assembly.

The minister rejected the impression of relating X restrictions to freedom of expression, adding that only 2% of Pakistan’s population uses X, making the impact minimal.

Shaza Fatima Khawaja said according to PTA report, internet speed has improved by 28% since last year, and mobile internet users have grown by 24%.

November saw a 25% growth in IT exports, with fibre optic infrastructure being the primary focus for future expansion.

The minister acknowledged the challenges posed by the recent high-security environment during the SCO summit but assured that immediate steps were taken to minimize disruptions. “Our response was swift, with teams working overnight to address connectivity issues,” she stated.

Read more: Mobile internet speed records 28% increase in Pakistan, claims PTA

Shaza Fatima also reiterated the government’s commitment to improving digital infrastructure while ensuring national security priorities are met.

Earlier, a report by the World Population Review said that Pakistan ranks 198th globally in internet speed rankings.

According to the report, Pakistan ranks below Palestine, Bhutan, Ghana, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, and Libya in internet speed.

The average mobile internet download speed in Pakistan is 19.59 Mbps, while broadband internet averages 15.52 Mbps.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leads globally in both mobile and broadband internet speed, followed by Singapore in mobile internet and Qatar in broadband speed.

Hong Kong and Chile rank third and fourth in mobile internet speed, respectively.

The report anticipates improvements in internet speed with advancements in technology.

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CTD apprehends 16 terrorists in IBOs across Punjab

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) executed 118 intelligence-based operations across Punjab, resulting in the apprehension of 16 terrorists, ARY News reported.

According to the CTD spokesperson, the operations were carried out in Lahore, Bahawalpur, Mandi Bahauddin, and Mianwali.

The arrested individuals affiliated with Fitna al Khawarij” were identified as Tufail, Siddique, and Shabbir ul Haq.

Additionally, CTD disclosed the arrest of a notorious terrorist from North Waziristan, identified as Umar.

Arms and other explosive materials have been recovered from arrested terrorist.

According to CTD Punjab, weapons were recovered from the aforementioned terrorist.

Read also: CTD arrests three ‘TTP operatives’ involved in Karachi cop killing

Earlier, in November, three terrorists killed in an exchange of fire with CTD personnel near Chakri in Rawalpindi, a spokesperson of CTD said.

“Two of their accomplices escaped from the scene”.

“The CTD conducted an intelligence-based operation for arrest of terrorists. The terrorists opened fire at the CTD team,”.

According to spokesman, three terrorists were killed in firing of their accomplices during the encounter.

A suicide jacket, safety fuse wire, rifles, bullets and explosive material recovered from deceased terrorists.

CTD Punjab has stated that the terrorists killed in Rawalpindi encounter, have been identified as Abdullah, Abdul Rehman and Anas. “They were affiliated with Fitna al Khawarij”.

These terrorists were involved in attack on police and extortion, according to CTD statement.

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‘Baby John’ actor Keerthy Suresh ties the knot!

South-Indian starlet Keerthy Suresh has tied the knot with Dubai-based businessman Antony Thattil in Goa, she announced with the first pictures of both ceremonies on social media.

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Taking to their respective Instagram accounts earlier this week, the newlyweds Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil made a joint post, sharing the first pictures of themselves from their intimate South-Indian wedding ceremony in Goa.

 

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The ‘Dasara’ actor simply added their wedding hashtag ‘For The Love Of Nyke’ and a red heart emoji in the caption of the eight-picture gallery.

On Sunday, Suresh also dropped stunning visuals from the white wedding of the couple.

 

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Thousands of social users including the entertainment fraternity liked the posts while a number of them flocked to the comments section to extend their heartfelt wishes for the newlyweds for this new phase of life.

Notably, Suresh, 32, first met Thattil in 2008, when she was still in school while her beau was about to start his undergraduate college. After dating for over 15 years, the A-list actor and the Dubai-based businessman, who owns a chain of resorts in his hometown of Kochi, India, decided to take the next step in their relationship.

Meanwhile, on the work front, National, SIIMA and Filmfare Award-wining actor Keerthy Suresh is all set for her Bollywood debut in Atlee’s ‘Baby John’, co-starring Varun Dhawan, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff and Rajpal Yadav.

Also Read: Varun Dhawan speaks up on Salman Khan’s role in ‘Baby John’

The Kalees directorial is scheduled for theatrical release on December 25.

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