The Punjab government has mandated Durood Sharif recitation during school assembly hours. Punjab’s chief secretary issued a circular on Tuesday informing schools about the decision following instructions from provincial CM Usman Buzdar. CM Buzdar stated in the circular that reciting Durood Sharif during school assembly hours would also benefit the new generation by its virtue and blessings.
UAE announced on Saturday that it would overhaul its Islamic personal laws. Their policies include allowing unmarried couples to live together, loosening alcohol restrictions, and criminalizing ‘honor killings.’ It reflects the changing image of a country trying to pitch itself as a skyscraper-studded tourist destination. However, its legal system is based upon a strict interpretation of Islamic law.
The Twitter CEO will step away from his post as chief executive of the social media platform, the company announced Monday. Former chief technology officer Parag Agrawal was appointed CEO effective immediately. “I’ve decided to leave Twitter because I believe the company is ready to move on from its founders,” Dorsey explained.
Paris Saint-Germain’s striker Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record seventh time. Alexia Putellas of Barcelona won the women’s Ballon d’Or on Tuesday. Messi led Argentina to the Copa America championship in July after losing in four major international finals. The Argentine also praised Robert Lewandowski for his outstanding performance.
In the upcoming home series, Muhammad Yousuf and Umar Gul may be appointed interim coaches. Interim coaches will be appointed for the series against the West Indies. Muhammad Yousuf is likely to be appointed as interim batting coach, while Umar Gul is likely to be named bowling coach. The contracts with interim batting coach Matthew Hayden and bowling consultant Vernon Flanders have expired.
Pakistan cricket team left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi bowled sensationally during the second innings of the first Test match against Bangladesh. After taking three wickets in one burst on Day 3, Shahid Afridi completed his fifer on Monday. Afridi’s performance has put Pakistan on the verge of winning the first Test. He also claimed his fourth five-wicket haul.
In the past few years, Pakistani actress Iffat Omar has been in the headlines for good or bad reasons. During an interview with fellow actor Naumaan Ijaz, Iffat Omar made headlines for saying that Salahuddin Ayyub is “not our hero”. Ijaz then discussed the government’s efforts to promote Islamic history in Pakistan by bringing the Turkish show Ertugrul to the country.
Fawad Chaudhry, the minister of information, and Sikhs have condemned the shooting of a clothing commercial at Kartarpur Gurdwara. Several faithful Sikhs say it hurts their religious feelings. A model took bareheaded shots for a ladies’ clothing brand in Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur. The brand was criticized by many notable personalities for hurting Sikh followers’ emotions with the shoot.
PUBG MOBILE has announced a collaboration with the Turkish star Engin Altan Düzyatan aka Ertugrul Ghazi. He became famous for his lead role in the popular series Dirilis Ertugrul. Turkish TV show Dirilis Ertugrul with Ertugrul Ghazi as the lead actor broke viewership records in Pakistan. PUBG MOBILE is featuring the Heroic Warrior Set, Heroic Warrior Cover, and Warrior Avatar Frame.
The Punjab government has extended the Waseela Taleem Program to provide a stipend of Rs 3,000 for girls and Rs 2,500 for boys studying in public high schools. The Punjab government has also granted permission for the Department of School Education to enter into an agreement with Benazir Income Support Program (BISP).