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Waar (film)
''Waar'' (Urdu: ; , ) is a 2013 Pakistani action-thriller film directed by Bilal Lashari (in his feature directorial debut), written by Hassan Rana, and produced by Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi, it stars Shaan Shahid as Major Mujtaba Rizvi, a retired Pakistan Army Officer, Meesha Shafi, Ali Azmat, Shamoon Abbasi, Ayesha Khan, and Kamran Lashari. The film follows Major Mujtaba Rizvi (Shahid), an officer, who returns from his retirement to save Pakistan from a major terrorist attack. It is a stylized depiction of events surrounding Pakistan's efforts to conduct a War in North-West Pakistan, war on terror on state-sponsored terror groups, which resulted in warfare among tribal units in North-West Pakistan. One incident included a terrorist 2009 Lahore police academy attacks, attack on a Police Academy at Lahore in 2009. The film opened to positive reviews, and was Pakistan's highest anticipated film at that time. It is considered to be Pakistan's List of highest-grossing Pakistani film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bilal Lashari
Bilal Lashari is a Pakistani filmmaker, cinematographer, screenwriter and occasional actor. He made his directorial debut with ''Waar'' (2013), which at the time of release became Pakistan's List of highest-grossing Pakistani films, highest-grossing film (currently 11th highest). His next project titled ''The Legend of Maula Jatt'' (2022) was a remake of the 1979 film Maula Jatt. The film broke box office records and became List of highest-grossing Pakistani films, Pakistan's highest grossing film. Lashari won awards in four categories at the ARY Film Awards 2014 for his directorial debut. Early life Bilal Lashari was born into a Baloch people in Punjab, Punjabi Baloch family. His father, Kamran Lashari, is a retired senior Pakistani bureaucrat who served as a Federal Secretary and did a lot in cultural preservation in Lahore, while his paternal grandfather was a landlord, lawyer and poet. His younger brother, Rohail Lashari, an MBA graduate from HEC Paris, was the lead vocalis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lahore
Lahore ( ; pnb, ; ur, ) is the second most populous city in Pakistan after Karachi and 26th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is the capital of the province of Punjab where it is the largest city. Lahore is one of Pakistan's major industrial and economic hubs, with an estimated GDP ( PPP) of $84 billion as of 2019. It is the largest city as well as the historic capital and cultural centre of the wider Punjab region,Lahore Cantonment globalsecurity.org and is one of Pakistan's most , progressiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naseer & Shahab
Naseer & Shahab ( ur, نصیر اور شہاب) is a Pakistani soft alternative rock band from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Formed in 2010, the band rose to stardom with their debut single "Za Pukhtoon Yam". The band is a duo of Naseer Afridi, who is a lead vocalist, musician and songwriter, and Shahab Qamar, a producer, director and web designer. Naseer & Shahab release singles independently, in mainly Pashtu language, propelled to international success by social media, Naseer & Shahab's four singles "''Za Pukhtoon Yam"'' (2012), "Za Sta Pashan Na Yam" (2012), "Meray Yaar" (2012) and " Ghalti Mein Shta" (2014), topped many charts and made them most influential and first Pashto rock band of Pakistan. For their work, they received a nomination of Best Radio Rock Band at Radio 91 Awards, and the Best Emerging Band at 12th Lux Style Awards. For "Ghalti Mein Shta" duo received two nominations including Best Music Video and Best Music Single, with the former winning for Shahab. History 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waseem Badami
Waseem Badami ( ur, ) is a Pakistani television host and news anchor who currently hosts a political talk show ''11th Hour'' on ARY News. Early life and education Waseem was born in Karachi, Pakistan on 7 February 1985. He graduated with MBA degree in Marketing from Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology. Career Badami started his career by giving traffic updates on radio during that he was studying at SZABIST. After that he joined Business Plus channel as a researcher. Later his sheer hard work gave him reward and out of thousands of people he got selected for ARY News in 2006 and there he started his career as a journalist and an anchor person. Later, he left the channel in October 2014 and subsequently joined BOL Network as an Executive Vice President and Senior Anchorperson. In April 2015, he resigned from BOL Network and rejoined ARY News. He is currently hosting the popular talk show "11th Hour" on ARY News He also hosts '' Shan-e-Ramazan' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzma Khan
Uzma Khan (; born 28 February 1987) is a Pakistani film actress. She started her career with the movie ''The Dusk'' (2011) and later appeared in the film '' Waar'' (2013) and ''Yalghaar'' (2015). She played the role of the character Mujtuba's wife in '' Waar''. Controversy On 28 May 2020, a video of Khan was leaked where she was seen physically assaulted by Amna Malik, Amber Malik and Pashmina Malik. The reports for this assault was over retaliation of her extra marital affair with the husband of Amna Malik named Usman Malik. Amber Malik and Pashmina Malik who are the daughters of Pakistan's real estate developer Malik Riaz, and their guards stormed into Khan's house, harassed Khan along with beating her and throwing decorative items made of glass at Khan and her sister. The leaked viral video revealed Malik Riaz daughter entered the house of actress Uzma khan with her guards and sexually threatened her, In addition, the woman is heard instigating the guards that came with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islamabad
Islamabad (; ur, , ) is the capital city of Pakistan. It is the country's ninth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million people, and is federally administered by the Pakistani government as part of the Islamabad Capital Territory. Built as a planned city in the 1960s, it replaced Rawalpindi as Pakistan's national capital. The city is notable for its high standards of living, safety, cleanliness, and abundant greenery. Greek architect Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis developed Islamabad's master plan, in which he divided it into eight zones; administrative, diplomatic enclave, residential areas, educational and industrial sectors, commercial areas, as well as rural and green areas administered by the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation with support from the Capital Development Authority. Islamabad is known for the presence of several parks and forests, including the Margalla Hills National Park and the Shakarparian. It is home to several landmarks, includin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jinnah Convention Centre
Jinnah Convention Centre (also known as National Convention Centre) is an exhibition and convention centre based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Currently managed by the Capital Development Authority, it has a seating capacity of 2,200 people, and a parking facility of more than 1,000 cars spread over three parking lots. It is mainly used by the Government of Pakistan to host national ceremonies, and by universities for convocations. History The convention centre was inaugurated in 1997 to host the First Extraordinary Summit of OIC. Privatization In July 2020, the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) approved transaction structures for the privatization of Jinnah Convention Centre. Exhibitions These are the exhibitions and festivals held in convention centre. * Annual Technical and Oil Show * Education Expo * HVACR * PTV Awards PTV National Awards () was an awards ceremony annually held by the Pakistan Television Corporation. The aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taliban
The Taliban (; ps, طالبان, ṭālibān, lit=students or 'seekers'), which also refers to itself by its state (polity), state name, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a Deobandi Islamic fundamentalism, Islamic fundamentalist, militant Islamism, Islamist, Jihadism, jihadist, and Pashtun nationalism, Pashtun nationalist political movement in Afghanistan. It ruled approximately three-quarters of the country Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (1996–2001), from 1996 to 2001, before being overthrown following the United States invasion of Afghanistan, United States invasion. It Fall of Kabul (2021), recaptured Kabul on 15 August 2021 after nearly 20 years of Taliban insurgency, insurgency, and currently controls all of the country, although its government has Recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, not yet been recognized by any country. The Taliban government has been criticized for restricting human rights in Afghanistan, including the right of women in Afgh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Research And Analysis Wing
The Research and Analysis Wing (abbreviated R&AW; hi, ) is the foreign intelligence agency of India. The agency's primary function is gathering foreign intelligence, counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation, advising Indian policymakers, and advancing India's foreign strategic interests. It is also involved in the security of India's nuclear programme. During the nine-year tenure of its first Secretary, Rameshwar Nath Kao, R&AW quickly came to prominence in the global intelligence community, playing a role in major events such as accession of the state of Sikkim to India. Headquartered in New Delhi, R&AW's current chief is Samant Goel. The head of R&AW is designated as the Secretary (Research) in the Cabinet Secretariat, and is under the authority of the Prime Minister of India without parliamentary oversight. On an administrative basis, the Director reports to the Cabinet Secretary, who reports to the Prime Minister. History Background (1923–69) Prior to the inceptio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamza Ali Abbasi
Hamza Ali Abbasi (Urdu/ pa, ; born 23 June 1984) is a Pakistani film and television actor and director. He is known for his roles as Afzal in the drama serial ''Pyarey Afzal'', and as Salahuddin in the drama serial ''Mann Mayal''. In 2013, he appeared in two feature films, ''Main Hoon Shahid Afridi'' and '' Waar'', for which he received the Best Star Debut Male and Best Supporting Actor awards at the 1st ARY Film Awards. Family Abbasi was born into a Punjabi family of civil servants to Major (Retd) Mazhar Ali Abbasi, an army officer, and Begum Nasim Akhtar Chaudhry, a politician affiliated with the Pakistan Peoples Party. Education He gained his Bachelor's in International Relations from the United States and his Master's in the same subject from the Quaid-e-Azam University."Hamza Ali Abbasi: From Police t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Federally Administered Tribal Areas
, conventional_long_name = Federally Administered Tribal Areas , nation = Pakistan , subdivision = Autonomous territory , image_flag = Flag of FATA.svg , image_coat = File:Coat of arms of FATA.svg , image_map = Federally Administered Tribal Areas in Pakistan (claims hatched).svg , image_map_caption = Former Location of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas , event_start = Established , year_start = 1947 , date_start = 14 August , year_end = 2018 , date_end = 31 May , event_end = Merged into Khyber Pakthunkhwa , s1 = Newly Merged Tribal Districts , stat_year1 = 2017 , stat_area1 = 27,220 , stat_pop1 = , today = Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan , demonym = , area_km2 = , area_rank = , GDP_PPP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Counter-terrorism
Counterterrorism (also spelled counter-terrorism), also known as anti-terrorism, incorporates the practices, military tactics, techniques, and strategies that governments, law enforcement, business, and intelligence agencies use to combat or eliminate terrorism. Counterterrorism strategies are a government's motivation to use the instruments of national power to defeat terrorists, the organizations they maintain, and the networks they contain. If definitions of terrorism are part of a broader insurgency, counterterrorism may employ counterinsurgency measures. The United States Armed Forces uses the term foreign internal defense for programs that support other countries' attempts to suppress insurgency, lawlessness, or subversion, or to reduce the conditions under which threats to national security may develop. History The first counter-terrorism body formed was the Special Irish Branch of the Metropolitan Police, later renamed the Special Branch after it expanded its scope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
