Randeep Hooda and Ileana D’Cruz to pair for the first time for Unfair and Lovely

Randeep Hooda and Ileana D’Cruz to pair for the first time for Unfair and Lovely

Bollywood actors Ileana D'Cruz and Randeep Hooda will be talking about colour bias in their next project titled Unfair and Lovely. The film set in Haryana is the story of a dusky girl battling deep-rooted societal prejudices. Ileana will be seen playing the titular role of Lovely. This is the first time that Randeep and Ileana will be seen paired opposite each other. Even in 2020, the obsession around fair skin has not reduced in the country and people have only slowly started addressing this topic. Talking about the film, Ileana said that it is a very relatable character and is very different from all her earlier work. Randeep Hooda who often portrays intense characters onscreen said that he does have a lighter side to him and was instantly hooked to the story when he first heard it. The film marks the directorial debut of Balwinder Singh Janjua, the screenplay writer of Saand Ki Aankh and Anees Bazmee's romcom, Mubarakan, which had also featured Ileana. Also Read: Ileana D..

Kuwait Just Changed the Words of Azaan Because of Coronavirus

Amid the increasing threat of Covid-19, Kuwait has made some tweaks in Azaan asking people to perform prayers at home. The measure was part of precautionary actions to keep its citizens safe from the viral infection. Muezzins there have replaced ‘hayya alas-salah’ with ‘Al-salatu fi Buyutikum,’ urging people to offer prayers at homes. When asked, the country’s health spokesperson, Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, said that the step has helped them prevent local transmission. In the past 24 hours, the country reported 12 more cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the total tally to 112. He said that the majority of patients had an international travel history. The rest of the infected came into contact with those who had a travel history. ALSO READ Peshawar Will No Longer Issue Driving Licenses Gatherings for Friday prayers were canceled across the Middle East amid fear of coronavirus. Countries, including Iran, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine, called for the cancellation of Friday gath..

LESCO to Install Millions of Internet-Connected Smart Meters

To curb power theft and address billing issues, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has decided to install 1.7 million modern meters based on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). The total cost of the initiative will be around $300 million. Not only will the move help in saving traditional meter reading expenses, but it will also eliminate line losses. Since, AMI based meters continuously transmit information to a central control room, incidents of transformers and meters catching fire will also decline significantly across the provincial capital. Moreover, LESCO consumers will be able to check their electric load, voltage, and bill at any time. Project Details Of the total project cost, ADB will pay almost 78.5% while LESCO will fund the remaining expenses. Under the project, 1,474,532 single-phase and 213,120 three-phase AMI based meters will be installed in LESCO’s south and central circles. 28,753 old industrial and..

Peshawar Will No Longer Issue Driving Licenses

The Peshawar traffic police announced on Sunday that it will be halting the issuance of driving licenses for two weeks from today in as a preventive measure against coronavirus (COVID-19). The measure could be extended if the viral outbreak is not controlled. This step was taken after the orders by the federal and provincial governments that directed all public places including school, colleges, universities, marquees; parks and other such places to be closed down, said the traffic police. ALSO READ Asian Airports Dominate Rankings for Best Customer Service in 2019 [Images] The officers said that due to this, even the two driving schools managed by the City Traffic Police in the city have been shut down until further notice. The officials and other personnel at the City Traffic Police have been ordered to follow the precautionary steps laid out by the government and doctors. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
Exclusive Pictures of Saleem Sheikh with His Family

Exclusive Pictures of Saleem Sheikh with His Family

Saleem Sheikh has been known as one of the most handsome and heroic actors of the 90s and his role of Safeer still brings up the childhood memories where all that a child wanted to be was – an Army Officer. Saleem Sheikh is the part of the entertainment industry for more than twice a decade now. Though he is not much seen on screen these days, his origins from the Sheikh Family keeps him in the limelight. Saleem Sheikh is often seen with his nieces and nephews on their Instagram pages, indicating his love for the kids in the family. Not only that, but Saleem also loves to go out on vacations with his wife and adorable daughters. Saleem has proved himself as their best friend and often cook for them too. Here are some unseen and delightful pictures of the Saleem family. Top Trending Right Now:

PIA Gets Approval to Bring Back Stranded Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has allowed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to bring back passengers and Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia till March 17. The national carrier can send its aircraft to Jeddah and Madina only for the purpose of bringing back those stranded in Saudi Arabia. A circular issued by the Saudi authorities said flight operation of Saudi Airlines from Jeddah and Medina to Pakistan will continue till March 19. CAA had written a letter addressed to President General Authority of Civil Aviation Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the suspension on entry into kingdom of Saudi Arabia (circular dated March 12. 2020). The spokesman of PIA, Abdullah Hafeez said the national flag carrier had operated 65 flights from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia from March 13 to March 15 and brought back 17,184 passengers. He said PIA had been granted special permission by the Saudi authorities to operate its flights to Jeddah and Madina till March 17. “We hope our flight operation will be ..
COVID-19 Cases in Sindh Alone Jump to 76; Pakistan Tally Now Reaches 94

COVID-19 Cases in Sindh Alone Jump to 76; Pakistan Tally Now Reaches 94

The COVID-19 spread in Pakistan continues to see a rapid spike with the national tally reaching 94. Sindh alone has reported 76 cases with two recoveries to date. Adviser to Chief Minister of Sindh on Law, Anti-Corruption Establishment, and information Murtaza Wahab has announced in a Tweet that the number of COVID-19 cases has reached 76 in the province. The center and provincial governments are taking strong measures to curb the spread. The Sindh government has ordered all parks and public recreational facilities across the province to be shut. Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar also issued similar instructions for recreational facilities falling under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC). Hostels of varsities across Punjab have also been converted into quarantine centers. Punjab has prohibited hoarding of sanitizers, public gatherings under Section 144. Pakistan International Airlines has also suspended flight operations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The country had already b..

Trading Halted at the PSX Yet Again

For the fourth time in six working days, the trading was halted at the Pakistan Stock Exchange after the KSE-30 index fell down by 5%. On Monday, the KSE-100 index dropped down by nearly 4.58% to 34,409 points amid coronavirus fears. The panic-induced selling caused the index to nosedive over 1,651 points in early trading, which led to a halt to trading activity for nearly 45 minutes as per the new PSX rules. External shocks due to breakout of coronavirus infections are pushing Pakistani stocks into a bear market. Upon imposition of market halt, all equity and equity-based derivative markets got suspended. The ‘market halt’ had been introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in PSX regulations in December 2019. It comes into action when the KSE-30 index moves 4% either way and remains there for five consecutive minutes. A.A.H Soomro, managing director at Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Securities Pvt said, “The fear is spreading faster than the virus. Investo..
Female Celebrities who Love Horses

Female Celebrities who Love Horses

Horses are adorable, and so are the people who love horses. It has been witnessed that people who are generally kind towards animals are people with kind hearts. Many of our celebrities are fond of pets and have one for themselves but here are five of your favorite female celebrities who are often seen posing and posting pictures with horses. Have a look and share who is your favorite. Mehwish Hayat Zarnish Khan Maya Ali Naimal Khawar Saba Qamar Top Trending Right Now: