Category: Entertainment

The 13th death anniversary of legendary artist, comedian, actor and host Moin Akhtar was observed on Monday.

He was born on 24th December, 1950 in Karachi.

Moin Akhtar made his television debut on 6th September, 1966. He performed several roles in television stage shows, dramas, films and talk shows. His best dramas were Eid Train, Studio Dhai, Bakra Qistoon Per, Fifty-Fifty, Loose Talk and many others.

He was fluent in several languages, including English, Bengali, Sindhi, Punjabi, Memon, Pashto, Gujarati and Urdu.

Moin Akhtar was awarded the Pride of Performance in 1996 and Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2011 on his outstanding performance.

He passed away on this day in 2011 in Karachi after suffering a heart attack.

Source: Radio Pakistan

The 13th death anniversary of renowned comedian and actor of stage, television and film industry, Ayub Akhtar, popularly known as Babu Baral was observed on Tuesday.

Babu Baral began his professional career as comedian from Gujranwala in 1982. After sometime, he started work at Open Air Theater in Bagh e Jinnah, Lahore.

He was awarded “Tamgha-e-Imtiaz” and “Sitara-e-Imtiaz” for his services.

He passed away on this day in 2011 in Lahore.

Source: Radio Pakistan

On the directive of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Khawaja Imran Nazir visited the residence of renowned singer Ghulam Abbas and presented him a cheque worth one million rupees.

He also prayed for the early recovery of ailing singer Ghulam Abbas and conveyed a message of best wishes from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

On this occasion, the singer thanked the Punjab Chief Minister for the financial assistance.

Source: Radio Pakistan

The 15th death anniversary of Pashto poet and writer Professor Pareshan Khattak was observed on Tuesday.

He was born on December 10, 1931 in Karak.

His book, Pashtun Kon, is a worthy contribution to Pashto literature, which has clearly mentioned with evidence the origin of Pathans and is mentioned as a reference book all over the world.

He was awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz and Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his literary and national services.

Professor Pareshan died on this day in 2009 in Peshawar.

Source: Radio Pakistan

19th death anniversary of renowned music composer of Pakistan film industry Amjad Bobby was observed on Monday.

Amjad Bobby composed music for a number of blockbuster films including Ik Nagina, Bobby, Lazawaal, Sangam, Ghunghat, Koi Tujh Sa Kahan, Inteha and ‘Yeh Dil Aap Ka Hua.

In recognition of his music compositions, he received Nigar Award twice in 1983 and 1997 and Bolan Award in 1999.

Amjad Bobby died of cardiac arrest at the age of 63 on this day in 2005 in Lahore.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Security Forces killed two terrorists in an intelligence based operation in South Waziristan today.

According to ISPR, during conduct of the operation weapons along with a large quantity of explosives were also recovered from killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area as Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced to expand the network of Danish School System.

He was addressing a ceremony held in connection with inspection of the construction site of Danish School in Islamabad today.

He said Danish schools will also be established in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.

The Prime Minister said being the Chief Minister of Punjab, he laid foundation of Danish Schools in the province to impart quality education to the students particularly in remote and backward areas.

He said thousands of students are now rendering their services in different fields and promoting the country’s image after completing their education from these schools.

Shehbaz Sharif expressed his regret that thousands of children are out of schools today. However, he expressed the government’s resolve to get these children enrolled into schools.

He said the government will also provide and ensure complete funding for construction of Danish Schools in other provinces
, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Prime Minister assured making all out efforts on emergency basis for promotion of education in the country particularly in far flung areas.

He announced that Danish School in Islamabad will be constructed on thirty acres of land and will be equipped with all modern equipment and facilities.

The Prime Minister also directed the Secretary Education to complete this project within six months instead of two years.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Education Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that progress without education is not possible.

He said the government is working to expend the scope of Danish School system across the country.

The Minister said the government will also play proactive role for improvement of education sector in the country with an aim of creating job opportunities for the youth.

Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui appealed all segments of society to come forward and play their due role and work for the bright future of our coming generations.

Source: R
adio Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today held a telephonic conversation with President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to convey greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul Fitr.

Both leaders exchanged Eid greetings and sincere wishes for peace, prosperity and unity for the people of Pakistan and Turkiye.

Underscoring deeply-rooted and historical relations between the two countries, the Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across all sectors of mutual interest.

The two leaders reaffirmed that they will continue to firmly and resolutely support each other on their core national interests.

They also called for peace in Palestine.

The Prime Minister reiterated his invitation to President Erdogan to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience.

The visit would provide the opportunity to convene the 7th session of High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council scheduled to be held in the near future.

Source: Radio Pakistan