Rehman Malik criticizes Taliban

 

KARACHI: Former interior minister Rehman Malik has said that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan is a terrorist organization and how can it be transformed into a political party.

Speaking to media at the Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport here on Friday, he said though Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s intention should not be doubted, the Taliban had earlier broken agreements with the government. He also questioned Taliban’s sources who were providing them heavy weapons.

The former minister said that Pakistan should not enter an agreement that could vilify the country.

He termed Pakistan People’s Party’s talks with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement.

Veena Malik says anti-India tweets were from fake account

A daily reported that actress Veena Malik, of 'Bigg Boss' fame, had tweeted anti-India remarks.

Former actress and model Veena Malik cleared the airs about the recent anti-India tweet which raked a storm in the media over the weekend.
A daily reported that actress Veena Malik, of ‘Bigg Boss’ fame, had tweeted anti-India remarks. However, the handle used for that tweet was a fake account.
The actress, who has changed her name to ‘Veena A Khan Khattak’, after her marriage to a Dubai-based businessman in December last year, retweeted her clarification, which first appeared in an Arab daily.
After her marriage, Veena Malik had changed her twitter handle formMeanwhile, the fake tweet attracted a lot of negative attention for the media and the Twitter world alike. There were also reports that Veena Malik had blamed one of her ex-boyfriends for hacking into her Twitter account. Veen Malik rose to fame after her stay in the controversial reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss’ and her relationship with Ashmit Patel.

I learnt acting through car accidents: Veena Malik

Veena Malik

Veena Malik has been involved in a lot of car accidents till date. Here, she reveals the shaitaan behind the calm, composed Veena. "The people who look calm and cool when they grow up are usually involved in a lot of badmashi in their childhood. I am one such case. I got my independence when I was 14. My first film was a blockbuster, so I got fame, money and success at a very early age. I bought my first car — a Range Rover — when I was 15. So, though maine bahut si gadiyan todi hai, I feel the worst for that car."

She added that initially she was involved in a lot of accidents. "Maybe that is how I became an expert in acting — all these accidents required me to tell so much lies! There was this black colour car which I damaged so badly in a huge accident that it couldn't get repaired beyond a point. But all this has made me so experienced that I can drive any car, anywhere, anytime." She also revealed that she would take out her dad's four- wheeler stealthily and take a drive in it. "I am a big fan of SUVs. I also love driving Land Cruisers, Range Rovers and jeeps," she added.

Veena Malik to enter politics, joins PTI

 

LONDON: Veena Malik has announced that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will be her party of preference when she joins practical politics in Pakistan.
The actress and commentator, who is in London these days with her husband Asad Khan Khattak, said this during a meet the press here organised by the leading organisation of Pakistani newsmen in Britain- Pakistan Journalists Association (PJA).

She was all the praise for Imran Khan’s party and said that she believes efforts should be made to get Pakistan rid of corruption and the PTI has that programme against corruption. PJA’s President Wajahat Ali Khan moderated the question and answer session in which a large number of leading Pakistani community figures also participated.

One of the reasons why Veena Malik has fondness for the PTI is the fact that her hubby is a long-standing PTI supporter. “Asad has always been part of the PTI family and I now I am also part of the same extended family. This is the platform for us. I come from a military background but my father always wanted me to enter politics. My father-in-law is also of the same view, he is a supporter of Imran Khan too. So the whole family is basically the PTI family.”

She announced that she would be travelling to Pakistan in the end of March and the couple would meet the veteran Rawalpindi politician Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed for tea. “Sheikh Rasheed sb is also part of the PTI family so it will be good to have tea with him.”

Asad Khattak quipped that since Sheikh Rasheed had extended invitation to Veena Malik for tea several years ago — which the actress had then reportedly turned down — meeting the fiery politician will make his wish come true.

When questioned about wearing Pakistan’s traditional scarf — Dupatta style — Veena Malik said that she had decided to take scarf out of her personal choice and nobody had forced her into it. “Those who know me know that Veena Malik cannot be forced or coerced into doing things against her will. This is a personal decision and it doesn’t mean that I am making a political statement or want to send out a message. It’s true that my family and friends have supported me in many decisions that I have made in my life. Now I am married and living a happy life. I am a Pakistani Muslim and I am proud of my identity. I have always supported Pakistan whether in India or elsewhere and I will always do that.”

She revealed that it’s her desire to masters in Islamic studies. “I have told Asad that I want to do Masters in Islamic studies and that he should help me get admission so that I could do my Masters degree.”