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A tough contest is expected among candidates of major political parties contesting the by-election in Karachi, polling for which is going to be held today.? (Faisal Vawda’s old seat, which he left to become a Senator).
It will be sunny in major cities with gusty winds in Quetta!
Laila-The Current
MORNING MEME
PM’s meeting with pro-Tareen MPs: Hit or miss? ?
A group of lawmakers supporting disgruntled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Tareen have met Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and expressed their concerns regarding all action against Tareen.
Speaking to reporters after their meeting in Islamabad, PTI MNA from Faisalabad Raja Riaz said it was held in a “very cordial” atmosphere and that the premier had assured them that justice will be done “in every condition”.
He said the prime minister has sought time to look into their concerns that Tareen was being victimised, promising that “all requirements of justice will be met”.
What was really interesting is that Tareen wasn’t there (or invited?) hmmm…
‘Absolute rubbish’ – Govt reacts to ex-FIA chief’s accusations
Federal Minister for Law and Justice Farogh Naseem and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar have denied serious allegations levelled by ex-FIA director general (DG) Bashir Memon.
Reacting to Memon’s statement, wherein he had accused PM Imran among others of framing Justice Qazi Faez Isa and major political player, the premier’s adviser on accountability Akbar vehemently rejected the same.
He said Memon had committed “slander” and said he had directed his lawyers to initiate legal action against the former head of the FIA.
We did a live with cool shool women of Aurat Card in which they disscused: Kya waqaee ‘Plan to get rid of Faez Esa’ Imran Khan ka ‘brainchild’ tha, Education minister ki resignation chahte hain students!!! (Jaiz or not Jaiz), aur lockdown mai bored: Reema ki top bollywood movies jo aapne nahi deekhi hoongi.
It was a fun session…check it out! Someone asked a question if Harry ko Royal Family se nikalwana aik saazish thi (LOL!)
If there’s one thing that can steal the thunder of history’s deadliest pandemic, it is none other than the fashion politics surrounding the 93rd Annual Academy Awards.
Given that we’ve mostly seen stars in their pyjamas and lounge wear most of last year, we were expecting some bold style statements. However, turns out we couldn’t agree more with The New York Times definition of Oscars 2021: ‘A lot of Style, Little Substance‘.
Check out The Current’s picks for the Best and Worst Dressed Celebs during the world’s most glamourous award ceremony.
Bollywood stars step in to support India’s battle against COVID
Bollywood bigwigs including Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Sunil Shetty among others have stepped in to support India in the battle against COVID-19, donating money and collecting resources, and urging citizens to get themselves vaccinated as soon as possible.
Check the list of those who have offered help in the story
On this day, the world celebrates dance. This day was created to allow the world to recognise dance as a professional art form. It is a tribute to millions of people across generations who have dedicated their lives to this craft of enchantment.
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