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In a message on Twitter, PM Imran’s Special Assistant for Political Affairs Naeemul Haque had announced that the eight buffaloes along with four unused helicopters would be sold. Photo: File

ISLAMABAD: An auction to sell eight buffaloes, allegedly bought to cater to the ‘gastronomic requirements’ of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, is under way at the PM House on Thursday.

In the first phase of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s austerity drive, 61 out of 102 vehicles put up for sale were sold earlier this month.

The government had later decided to also auction four helicopters under the use of the Cabinet Division.
61 cars sold during auction of PM House vehicles

In a message on Twitter, PM Imran’s Special Assistant for Political Affairs Naeemul Haque said the surplus helicopters to be sold are not being used by the Cabinet Division. He further said the eight buffaloes will be auctioned as well.

PM Imran, in his first address to the nation, had emphasized on cost-cutting for the government expenditure and as a measure had announced the auction of surplus PM House vehicles.

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has expressed his disappointment at the national side after the green shirts crashed out of Asia Cup on Wednesday.

Afridi took to Twitter and said, “Congratulations Bangladesh. Disappointed by Pakistani team’s overall performance. Lacked attacking play of cricket in all fields. It is a young side who performed well in the last tournaments and set expectations high.”

“More focus on practice is needed for a stronger comeback,” Afridi added.

Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 37 runs in an all-important game in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday night with Mushfiqur Rahim’s scoring 99 to guide Bangladesh into the Asia Cup final.

The former skipper missed out on a century but still lifted Bangladesh from a precarious 12-3 to 239 all out in 49.5 overs before they kept Pakistan down to 202-9 in 50 overs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

Mashrafe Mortaza’s team will now face defending champions India in the final in Dubai on Friday, with an opportunity to win the continental title for the first time.

KARACHI: A case was registered against workers of the FixIt campaign on Sunday for attempting to lift roadblocks placed for the president’s convoy and instigating other citizens to do so.

The First Investigation Report (FIR) further said that the FixIt workers had tried to “intervene” in the operation of the state.

According to the police, on September 16, citizens wearing shirts inscribed with ‘FixIt’ suddenly appeared near the Nursery Bus Stop on Shahrah-e-Faisal road. The individuals then tried to release traffic that was stopped by the police.
VIP protocol: President Alvi says registering case against protester ridiculous

On Sunday, another case was registered against an unnamed person for obstructing the president’s security protocol on Shahrah-e-Faisal on Saturday night.

However, President Arif Alvi had said registering a first information report (FIR) against the person protesting the VIP protocol was ridiculous.

President Alvi took to Twitter and posted, “FIR against the person protesting against security is ridiculous. When people are inconvenienced they do react.”

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan recently took to Twitter to reminisce about her son Azlan’s infancy.

The Humsafar star posted an adorable picture of her child and wrote: “My one and my only, the centre of my universe.. make a little prayer for my baby azzu today. Here’s wishing and praying for all children to be happy, healthy and protected from any kind of evil inshAllah. Miss carrying him in my arms.”

Soon after Mahira posted the picture, love started pouring in from all across the globe. Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who is expecting her first child Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, also commented on the picture.

Commenting on Mahira’s post, Sania wrote: “Too cute!”

Mahira was quick to reciprocate the love with a sweet message: “Sania! Sending you so much love and a kiss on your belly for baby.”

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Awn Chaudry has been appointed as adviser to Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar.

The Punjab government has issued a notification regarding Awn’s appointment.

Awn also took to Twitter to announce the news and thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan and the PTI.

“I want to thank my Prime Minister Imran Khan and my party for their continued trust in me,” he said.

The PTI leader also vowed to try his best to serve with sincerity and honesty.

“My life and services are all devoted for Pakistan and I pledge to do my best in this new position with sincerity and honesty. Truly humbled and honoured by this appointment!” he said.

KARACHI/OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday met Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, he said on his official Twitter account.

“Great to catch up with @malala today in Ottawa,” he wrote, alongside a picture of the two conversing during their meeting.

Trudeau and Yousafzai “talked about the important work of the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council and our commitment to making sure more women & girls around the world get to go to school”.

In response, the Pakistani rights activist thanked the Canadian premier “for your time and your commitment to education for every child”.

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“Rat fever” and other diseases have killed 14 people in the southern Indian state of Kerala after the worst floods in almost a century, authorities said Tuesday.
The separate death toll from the monsoon floods that forced more than a million people from their homes in Kerala last month has meanwhile risen to 486, the government said.

“We had anticipated leptospirosis (rat fever) due to contaminated water and are taking all measures to distribute preventive drugs in camps,” Kerala health director Sarita R L told AFP.
Leptospirosis, transmitted in water containing urine from rodents and other animals, has killed six people and infected more than 100 while other diseases have left eight dead.
Cases of malaria, dengue fever and chicken pox have also been reported.
More than 5,100 people have acute diarrhoea, authorities said.
The floodwaters have now receded and fewer than 10,000 people remain in temporary camps, down from 1.4 million at the height of the crisis.
The monsoon, which lasts from June to September, causes widespread death and destruction across South Asia each year.
The death toll in India this year currently stands at 1,400 across 10 states, and heavy rainfall is forecast in several areas in the coming days.
In the north-eastern state of Nagaland, 11 people have died and 50,000 others are stranded across some 530 villages, with roads including the national highway into the state cut.
Nagaland’s chief minister Neiphiu Rio took to Twitter to appeal for donations, posting photos of widespread damage and saying that 10 relief camps have been opened.
In the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand around 270 people have perished.

LAHORE: A young and up-and-coming model was found dead Saturday evening under mysterious circumstances in a house here in the city’s Defence neighbourhood.

The body of Anam Tanoli, 26, was found hanging inside a room in the Defence-B Area house, police said, in what is being considered a suicide. It was later moved to Jinnah Hospital.

Tanoli, who was also a fashion designer and one of the rising stars in the new generation of models in the Pakistani fashion industry, had returned from Italy around two months back, police said, adding that they were investigating whether there was any foul play involved.

A statement from the deceased’s mother was also recorded, police noted. Citing the statement, a local media outlet reported that Tanoli was “under mental stress” and “had an appointment scheduled for the same day with a therapist”.

Tanoli’s death comes as a big shock to both her fans and her fellow artists, with many people reviving the conversation about mental health and the prevention of suicide.

“She was a lovely person,” an acquaintance wrote. “When would we take depression seriously,” asked another.

Numerous fans talked about how painful it was to come to the realisation that the late model was “going through so much” despite her “perfect” life on social media.

“Even though you didn’t find peace in this world, i hope you are at peace now,” a comment on Twitter read.

KARACHI: Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla who was visiting Karachi departed for Dubai on Saturday morning.

Speaking to reporters at Karachi airport, the actor said, “I only come to Pakistan on short visits to meet my family.”

Chawla, who during her stay watched Jawani Phir Nahin Ani, also appreciated Pakistani talent.

I got the chance to watch a Pakistani film and really liked it, she said.

Chawla, who was one of Bollywood’s leading actors in the 90s, also shared her love for Pakistani food.

A day earlier, the actor took to Twitter to share a photo of herself with family friends while out for lunch in the city.

“In Karachi, out for lunch to the Boat Club with family friends… and then to the movies …a delightful Pakistani romcom ‘Jawani Phir Nahin Ani’ … which coincidentally had a full Indian girl/ Pakistani boy love story,” she tweeted.

The actor also visited Karachi in 2013 and 2016 to attend family weddings.

India put Twitter on fire as cricket star Navjot Singh Sidhu attended Imran Khan’s oath taking ceremony when he was invited by the elected prime minister after his win along with other cricketers like Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar who declined the invitation because of their prior engagements.

However, being an advocate of peace for both nations Sidhu claimed that he is here as an “Ambassador of goodwill” and wants to boast friendly terms between both neighbors by following gestures like these.

“These moments of democratic change in Pakistan are very important. I feel lucky that Imran Khan, being a friend, invited me. It is an honor for me. I am going to Pakistan as a goodwill ambassador. I am going there with the hope that relations between our two nations will improve,” former Indian cricketer told media.

But on the contrary, India fumes on Twitter while expressing their rage and fret over cricketer turned politician for attending the ceremony. Moreover, Twitteratis questioned his credibility while blowing out at him for exchanging pleasantries with Bajwa.

Few linked this to the recent terrorist attack in Sopor while questioning on his priorities as an Indian politician or as Imran Khan’s friend.