Amid the controversy triggered by Major (retired) Adil Raja's remarks about some A-list Pakistani actresses, many artists have come forward to support the actresses.
The latest person to join the debate is the acclaimed singer-turned-actor, Ali Zafar, who took to Twitter to express his views on the issue and raise awareness about prevention of such things in future.
The Kill Dil actor tweeted, "Unless the defamation laws (specially cyber crime laws on defamation under FIA) are not implemented properly and decisions are made in days rather than years, you will keep seeing slander, mud-slinging and character assassination from all sides, everywhere, everyday."
Unless the defamation laws (specially cyber crime laws on defamation under FIA) are not implemented properly and decisions are made in days rather than years, you will keep seeing slander, mud-slinging and character assassination from all sides, everywhere, everyday. #cybercrime
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) January 3, 2023
Continuing the Twitter thread, Zafar added, "The FIA cyber crime unit should be equipped and empowered with latest technology, enhanced man power to make it more efficient and transparent. Everyone deserves to live in peace with their dignity. Everyone means everyone. Not a particular class."
The FIA cyber crime unit should be equipped and empowered with latest technology, enhanced man power to make it more efficient and transparent.
Everyone deserves to live in peace with their dignity. Everyone means everyone. Not a particular class.
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) January 3, 2023
Talking about how Zafar himself has been a victim of the justice system, the Dear Zindagi star revealed, "I remember in my case, it took 2 years for FIA to investigate & find them guilty of an organised crime. However, the investigating officer was accused of harassment, the one who signed FIR suspended. The culprits got a stay from court with no consequence. Now THAT is privilege."
I remember in my case, it took 2 years for FIA to investigate & find them guilty of an organised crime. However, the investigating officer was accused of harassment, the one who signed FIR suspended. The culprits got a stay from court with no consequence. Now THAT is privilege.
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) January 3, 2023
Emphasizing how rules and regulations are crucial, the Teefa in Trouble star suggested, "Laws were emended to protect one person and the gang with facilitations probably never seen in judicial history. To the extent that the culprit doesn’t even have to come to court for cross examination like ordinary people. Rather allowed to Skype or Zoom from the comfort of home."
Laws were emended to protect one person and the gang with facilitations probably never seen in judicial history.
To the extent that the culprit doesn’t even have to come to court for cross examination like ordinary people. Rather allowed to Skype or Zoom from the comfort of home
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) January 3, 2023
The Total Siyapaa actor revealed the severity of the situation. "Not to forget, the death threats I received mentioning my children. “Take the cases back or we know where your children go”. And for some these individuals are heroes/protectors of human rights. Activists par excellence. Only if they could see their true faces. They will," Zafar tweeted.
Not to forget, the death threats I received mentioning my children. “Take the cases back or we know where your children go”.
And for some these individuals are heroes/protectors of human rights. Activists par excellence. Only if they could see their true faces. They will.
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) January 3, 2023
Twitterati also chimed in to praise Zafar for raising his voice.
On the work front, Zafar's recent songs include Ghabrana Nahi Hai, Dil Karey, Pehli Si Muhabbat, Pareshan Kyun Lage Tu, Hum Tum, Mere Dildar Sanam, and Mein Ura.
The writer is a staff member.
KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on March 31, 2023 (Friday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 283.8 | 286.6 |
Euro | EUR | 306 | 309 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 347.5 | 351 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.2 | 79.9 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.6 | 76.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 187.5 | 189.9 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 753.99 | 761.99 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 206.5 | 208.7 |
China Yuan | CNY | 41.25 | 41.65 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.26 | 41.51 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.11 | 36.46 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.45 | 3.56 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.15 | 2.22 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 925.67 | 934.67 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.85 | 63.45 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 175.57 | 177.58 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.33 | 26.63 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 736.34 | 744.35 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.92 | 78.62 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 209.5 | 211.5 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.5 | 26.8 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 308.25 | 310.75 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.28 | 8.43 |
KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 208,200 on Friday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs178,500.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs163,624 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 190,849.
Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Karachi | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Islamabad | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Peshawar | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Quetta | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Sialkot | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Attock | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Gujranwala | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Jehlum | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Multan | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Gujrat | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Nawabshah | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Chakwal | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Hyderabad | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Nowshehra | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Sargodha | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
Faisalabad | PKR 208,200 | PKR 2,470 |
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