Balochistan beggar turns out rich
Reported in Dunya (May 4, 2014), a beggar (malang) died of a heart attack in Balochistan. When Levies checked his bag, they found Rs 95,960 in it.
Jamshed Dasti sells pickup truck to sustain free buses
Reported in Dunya (May 2, 2014), lawmaker Jamshed Dasti has sold his pickup truck for Rs 2.3 million. He will use the money to settle the outstanding fuel costs of the five free buses he runs in Muzaffargarh.
Customs officers scuffle over ‘tribute’
Express reports (May 6, 2014) that two Customs officers began to scuffle (gutham gutha) over the distribution of tribute (nazrana) collected during the custom duty amnesty scheme for vehicles in Lahore. Senior officials ran to the scene (dorrain lag gai) and arranged a settlement behind closed doors.
Former Sindh chief minister short on attendance
Reported in Jang (May 6, 2014), former Sindh chief minister Arbab Ghulam Rahim’s application for leave from the provincial assembly was rejected, and he was told to submit his passport to the Sindh Assembly. Deputy speaker Shehla Raza said he was absent for 99 of the 100 days the Sindh Assembly met.
Sheikh Rashid rejects Veena Malik’s invitation to tea
According to Nawa-e-Waqt (May 6, 2014) famous politician Sheikh Rashid rejected actress and model Veena Malik’s invitation to tea, saying he was busy preparing for the May 11 protest. He invited Veena Malik to participate in the demonstrations.
Eloped couple’s families fight in court
Reported in Express (May 7, 2014), families of a couple facing a court case for love marriage began to fight each other when they arrived for the hearing. The basement of the new Lahore High Court building became a war zone (maidan-e-jang ki shakal ikhtiyar kar gai). Security officers arrived at the scene and controlled the situation.
Amendment to ban liquor for non-Muslims
Reported in Jang (May 7, 2014), a minority legislator from the JUI-F has proposed a constitutional amendment in the National Assembly to extend the prohibition of liquor to non-Muslims. The amendment was presented by Muslim and non-Muslim lawmakers with consensus. Non-Muslim members said drinking was forbidden in all religions.
Two rival groups of PTI lawyers wing emerge in Lahore
According to Waqt (May 4, 2014), two rival wings of Pakistan Tehike-e-Insaf Lawyers Forum have surfaced recently. While the Fayyaz Meher group was celebrating PTI’s foundation day at the Lahore High Court, the Shadab Jaffery group sent them a text message saying their foundation day celebrations had no legal status.
Five boys arrested for smoking Sheesha
Reported in Dunya (May 5, 2014), police raided a café in Baghbanpura to arrest five boys for smoking Sheesha. Four hookahs and paraphernalia were seized.
Famous Egyptian anchor gets live scolding by boss
Reported in Qaumi Akhbar (May 3, 2014), a famous Egyptian television anchor hosting a live show about politics was scolded and taken off air by the owner of the channel.
Man eats 50 kebabs to win bet
Reported in Dunya (May 3, 2014), a man ate 50 kebabs and 75 rotis to win a bet in Sargodha. A large number of neighborhood elders witnessed the event.
Salma Agha quarrels with daughter over love affair
According to daily Aaj (May 4, 2012), veteran actress Salma Agha’s daughter Sasha Agha quarreled with her mother (talkh jumlon ka tabadla) over a Hindu musician. Salma Agha was in a police station to complain that musician Sachin Gupta was enticing her daughter (warghala raha hai) when Sasha arrived, and the two quarreled. The police realized the sensitivity of the situation (muamlay ki nazakat ko samajhtay hue) and sent them home.