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‘90pc work done’: PML-N’s Siddiqui says constitutional package to be presented tomorrow in Senate

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PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui announced on Thursday that major parties had reached a consensus on “90 per cent” of the points in the much-touted constitutional package, adding that it would be presented in the Senate tomorrow. The much-talked-about Consti­tutional Package is legislation proposing a set of constitutional amendments, including the extension of the top judge’s term. Three separate drafts of the constitutional package were being prepared — one by the government, the second by the PPP, and the third by the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F). A committee, led by PPP’s Khursheed Shah, has the representation of all parties, including the PTI. It was formed by the National Assembly speaker for reconciliation among lawmakers, particularly between the PTI and the government, after a raid by plainclothesmen to round up the PTI men from the Parliament House. In a meeting at the residence of the Sharif family in Lahore, the ruling parties on Wednesday virtually succeeded in winning
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Gigi Hadid opens up on relationship with Bradley Cooper

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Supermodel Gigi Hadid broke her silence over her relationship with Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Ahead of the runway for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, the US model of Palestinian origin revealed that the actor will not be in the live audience and will cheer her on from home as he watches his daughter, Lea. “He [Cooper] is watching from home tonight,’ Gigi Hadid said, adding that the Hollywood star is on “dad duty” for the night. Hadid further continued, “But [he is] so supportive. And I have friends coming! So many friends.” It is to be noted that Bradley Cooper shares his daughter with ex Irina Shayk who also walked during the fashion show. When asked about her close friend Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s potential stop at the runway show, Gigi said that the two might share valuable time before the latter departs for Kansas City. “That’s just my guess. But she will also be supporting. I can feel
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PTI vows opposing constitutional amendments

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reiterated its stance against the proposed constitutional amendments, terming them unlawful and unjust. In a statement, PTI leader Salman Akram Raja said that the the PTI will continue to protest across the country, as it is ‘our fundamental right’. He said that the PTI will hold a nationwide protest on Friday, saying that the party will oppose the constitutional amendments. Salman Akram Raja turned down the impression of grouping in the party ranks, adding that differences of opinion within any party are natural. The PTI leader said that this parliament lacks the authority to make constitutional amendments. “The way constitutional amendments are being passed is flawed,” he added. Salman Akram Raja also praised Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, stating that PTI agreed with his proposed draft. “The PTI will oppose any attempts to create Supreme Court benches or divisions based on favourtism,” Raja warned. Rea
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Rakul Preet Singh shares update on her injury

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Bollywood star Rakul Preet Singh has updated her fans on the back injury she suffered during a workout at the gym. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Taking to her Instagram stories, the “De De Pyaar De” star shared a video message in which she revealed that she has been bedridden for the past six days and would take another week to recover from the injury. The Bollywood star suffered a back injury while performing an 80 kg deadlift without a back brace on October 5. According to reports, Rakul Preet Singh continued her workout despite suffering a back spasm which worsened her condition. She also continued to work on her upcoming projects including the sequel to ‘De De Pyaar De.’ However, her condition deteriorated on October 10 which led doctors to place her on strict bed rest. In her Instagram story, the Bollywood actress said, “I did something very stupid, I didn’t listen to my body. I had a spasm; kept pushing it and it turned into a major injury. I’ve been in be
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JUI-F, PPP chiefs discuss constitutional amendment with Sharif brothers

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LAHORE: The bigwigs of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) are holding a detailed discussion on the proposed 26th constitutional amendment, ARY News reported. The meeting is being held at the Jati Umra, the Sharif brothers’ residence in Lahore, attended by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and others. During the meeting, three different drafts of the constitutional amendments—each presented by three parties—. PPP’s Khursheed Shah, who heads the parliament’s special committee on the constitutional amendment, also presented the recommendations. The federal government is intending to present the constitutional amendments in the National Assembly on Thursday for which the lower house session has already been called. PM Shehbaz will also hold a luncheon for
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Petroleum prices announced for next fortnight

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government announced on Tuesday to maintain the petrol price across Pakistan, ARY News reported. As per the notification, the price of petrol remains unchanged at Rs247.03 per liter. However, the price of High-speed diesel jacked up by Rs5 per liter to reach Rs251.29 per liter. The prices of light diesel and Kerosene oil also remain unchanged. Reports had earlier said that petroleum prices were set to increase in Pakistan in line with the upward trend in the global market. Sources had said that the cost of major petroleum products, including petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), was likely to rise by around Rs5.50 and Rs13 per litre, respectively, starting October 16. Moreover, the federal government of Pakistan was also expected to increase the profit margin for oil companies by Rs1.35, raising it to Rs9.22 per litre. For petrol dealers, the proposed increase was Rs1.40, bringing their margin to Rs10.04 per litre. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/FLYeci1 htt
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Baba Siddique killing: Fourth suspect arrested in the case

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The Mumbai Police has claimed to have arrested the fourth suspect in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. According to Indian media outlets, the suspect identified as Harishkumar Balakram was arrested from Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich and was charged with conspiracy, providing money and logistical support to the shooters of the politician. Balakram became the fourth individual to be arrested after Gurmail Baljit Singh and Dharm Rajesh Kashyap were arrested on October 11, the day Siddique was shot dead while Shiv Kumar Gautam , who fired shots at the NCP leader, escaped after the shooting. Reports had said that Gautam, in the past, had been proudly flaunting his ‘gangster’ status on social site Instagram. In an Instagram post by Shiv Kumar Gautam, from July 24, which sees the murder suspect standing by a motorcycle, he had captioned, “Yaar tera gangster hai jaani (your friend is a gangster),” whereas, in a post before, shared on 8th of the same month, “Sharif baap hai, hum nahin (my
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