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Al-Azizia reference: IHC decides to hear Nawaz Sharif’s appeal

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday rejected the NAB request for remanding back the Al-Azizia Steel Mills reference to the accountability court, and decided to hear the appeal of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif on merit. The bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, which heard the PML-N leader’s appeal his conviction in the reference sought arguments from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on next date of hearing. The former prime minister appeared before the court along with his legal team. At the outset of the hearing, Nawaz Sharif’s counsel Amjad Pervaiz said that NAB had filed graft references on the directions of the top court. Separate references were filed with similar allegations against the former prime minister, he said, adding that they had requested only one reference should be prepared against one allegation. The lawyer said that NAB had withdrawn its appeal in the Flagship refe...

Michael Vaughan reacts to Mushfiqur Rahim getting out for obstructing field

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Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan on Wednesday reacted to Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim getting dismissed for obstructing the field in the second Test against New Zealand at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv   Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladesh and 11th player overall in the format to get out in that fashion. The right-handed batter pushed the ball back away with his gloves after defending it despite it being away from the stumps. Full HD Video of the incident… Courtesy: @TheRabbitHole84 pic.twitter.com/AJKRyDo4Xw — Salman Mahfooz (@crpian05) December 6, 2023 The umpires discussed the matter and referred it to the third umpire for ‘obstructing the field’. The third umpire was satisfied that Mushfiqur Rahim stopped the ball deliberately with his hand and was given out. Michael Vaughan, who has been dismissed out in the past, responded to the dismissal in a cheeky manner. He welcomed the Bangl...

Sania Mirza’s latest pictures go viral

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The latest pictures of former India tennis star Sania Mirza are going viral on the social media application Instagram. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv   Sania Mirza, winner of six Grand Slam titles, shared her latest pictures on her account. The visuals showed her in a dashing western attire.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sania Mirza (@mirzasaniar) The 37-year-old’s latest Instagram post received over 60,000 likes from users. Instagrammers complimented the pictures and her looks with heartwarming comments. Sania Mirza has a devoted fan base on Instagram with 12.4 million users. She updates her admirers by sharing pictures and videos of her personal and professional happenings. Here are some of her captivating posts.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sania Mirza (@mirzasaniar)   View this post on Instagram ...

‘Animal’: Ranbir Kapoor’s film lambasted over representation of women

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India lyricist, writer and actor Swanand Kirkire has criticized the Bollywood film ‘Animal’ over its representation of women. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv ‘ Animal ‘ tells the story of Rannvijay Singh (Ranbir Kapoor) undergoing a remarkable transformation as the bond with his father Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor) begins to fracture, and he becomes consumed by a quest for vengeance. The film is being praised for its acting but is under criticism for its glorifying “toxic masculinity” and “misogyny”.   Swanand Kirkire said he felt pity for the women of today’s generation as the Bollywood industry is preparing a new breed of “scary men” through the film. He feared that females would be disrespected, subdued and suppressed as men would feel proud of doing these things after watching films like ‘ Animal ‘. Related – India cricketer lambasts Ranbir Kapoor’s film ‘ Animal ‘, deletes post He lamented on female audiences clapping when Rashmika Mandanna’s character was ...

Former lawmakers, PML-N leaders meet Shehbaz Sharif

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LAHORE: Several party leaders and former lawmakers held separate meetings with the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif, ARY News reported on Sunday. PML-Sindh President Bashir Memon met Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today. The meeting was also attended by Khawaja Saad Rafique, Ayaz Sadiq, Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attaullah Tarar. Sharif congratulated Memon on the Sindh Culture Day celebrations. During the meeting, they held discussions on the organisational matters and preparations for the general elections. Related: Key PML-N leader all set to join PPP The politicians also mulled over options related to seat adjustment with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) and other political parties. The PML-N president also held separate meetings with Sheikh Rohail Asghar, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi and Khawaja Salman Rafique. The leaders apprised Sharif about preparations for the upcoming general elections in their constituencies. During the meeting, Sharif said und...

‘Animal’: Ranbir Kapoor film lands in fresh controversy

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Bollywood film ‘ Animal ‘ – starring A-listers Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna in leading roles – has found itself in the news for the wrong reasons. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv ‘ Animal ‘, which follows a fractured father-son relationship, is doing well at the box office and is considered as one of the year’s top films. Despite its hype, the flick is being called out for its over-the-top violence, abusive language and toxic themes. The critics and fans have shared their views about the film’s extremist ideology. Shubhra Gupta (The Indian Express): “We get a quick tour of rural Punjab, which is just an excuse for a dozen burly ‘puttars’ to jump in: more boys, more toys, more risible jokes featuring the male nether regions. A kinetic sequence featuring a gigantic bazooka, and Ranbir Kapoor pumping hundreds of bullets into hundreds of bodies is the kind of gleeful comic-book action which is fun while it lasts. But then comes the end...

Action packed trailer of ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ released

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The trailer of the upcoming Hollywood film titled ‘ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ‘ starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth has been released. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv ‘ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ‘ is the prequel of ‘ Mad Max: Fury Road ‘ and it will tell the origins of the renegade warrior Imperator Furiosa. It is pertinent to mention that Imperator Furiosa was introduced in the ‘ Mad Max ‘ film franchise’s fourth feature ‘ Fury Road ‘. The character, played by Charlize Theron, teams up with Mad Max to take down the antagonist Immortan Joe and his henchman. Furiosa received positive reviews and is considered one of the most standout female action heroes.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by @madmaxmovie As far as the cast was concerned, Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth play Furiosa and Dementus respectively. Daniel Webber, Nathan Jones, Tom Burke, Angus Sampson, Goran D. Kleut, Lachy Hulme, ...