The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has agreed to the appointment of Ishaq Dar as the finance minister, as per The News on Monday. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and PPP are ready to form a coalition government in the centre after the February 8 polls nationwide.
The development comes in the backdrop of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto’s tirade during election campaign in the run-up to the February 8 polls, wherein he had time and again criticised Dar for mismanaging the economy during the PML-N-led Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government.
In January, Bilawal Bhutto told Geo News that his party will see “anyone but Dar” as the country’s finance minister because of the poor economic situation in Pakistan.
The PML-N leader refrained from responding to his comment and said, “He [Bilawal] is like my child. I don’t want to comment on what he said.”
“This is the same Bilawal who on the floor [of the parliament] a few months back used to say that for him I’m Dar uncle,” he added.
Spanish tourists identified as Vicente and Fernanda, having a total of 240 thousand followers on Instagram were attacked by a group of seven men in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
The couple had stopped their motorbikes and set up a tent to pass the night in the state’s Dumka district when the group found them. They repeatedly hit the man and gang-raped the woman.
“They had beaten us and robbed us, although not many things [were taken] because what they wanted was to rape me,” the 28-year-old woman said in an Instagram post while showing her bruised face.
SPANISH TOURIST RAPED BY 7 MEN IN INDIA
“They beat us. They put a knife to my neck and told me they were going to kill me.”
“Something has happened to us that we would not wish on anyone. Seven men have raped me. They have beaten us and robbed us, although not many things,… pic.twitter.com/1Zgcsy7j3x
“They raped me, they took turns while some watched and they stayed like that for about two hours”, Fernanda, who has joint Brazilian-Spanish nationality, said in an interview.
In another post, her male partner said he was hit several times in the head with a helmet and that his “mouth is destroyed”.
A patrol car rescued the duo late on Friday night after the assault and escorted them to a local hospital.
The local police has said that they have identified everyone involved and arrested four men who have confessed to rape.
However, three of them have appeared in court after the gang rape of a Spanish tourist on a motorbike trip with her husband, with police hunting four other suspects, reports said Monday. “We have formed a team to hunt the remaining suspects,” senior local police officer Pitamber Singh Kherwar told AFP.
On Sunday, three accused were seen being escorted into court with sacks on their heads by police officers holding ropes tied around their waists. The three were later remanded in custody.
The Spanish woman and her husband were also in court.
“We have to ensure strict punishment,” Kherwar said, the Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency reported Monday.
Kherwar said a special team including forensic officers had been formed to scour the scene of the attack, while another team was hunting more suspects.
“They are constantly raiding places,” Kherwar said in PTI’s report. “We will soon arrest the remaining accused.”
On average, in 2022, nearly 90 rapes were reported in India every day, meaning one woman is raped every 18 minutes according to the National Crime Records Bureau, which recorded 31,516 rape cases that year.
Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh states recorded the highest number of cases.
Saboor Aly is making waves for all the right reasons. Despite being the sister of superstar Sajal Aly, she has carved her own identity in the industry.
Recently, Saboor celebrated her birthday in Dubai with her husband Ali Ansari and their friends. While many Pakistanis were there for the AP Dhillon concert, Saboor opted for a fancy restaurant to celebrate her special day. Here are some fun moments from Saboor’s Dubai birthday bash.
The number of people killed in rain-related accidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has increased to 27, including 18 children, on Sunday, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported.
Apart from the fatalities, at least 38 people, including 20 children, have been injured.
PDMA has issued a report on accidents in the province during the last five days, highlighting that 346 houses were partially destroyed while 46 houses were completely destroyed. Additionally, 76 cattle too, have died.
Goods were distributed among the victims of Charsadda, Dir Lower, Dir Bala, Bajaur, Khyber Nowshera, Peshawar by PDMA.
More rains are reportedly expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
A woman accidentally swallowed a pistol bullet in Shah Latif Town area of Karachi.
She was shifted to Jinnah Hospital after complaining of severe stomachache, Geo News has reported.
The woman’s husband has told the police that the bullets were kept in the open while the pistol was being cleaned. His wife put the bullet in her mouth jokingly, but it slipped inside.
The wife then underwent an X-ray in which the bullet can be seen clearly.
Fawad Khan and wife host sparkling celebration in Lahore
Superstar Fawad Khan rarely lets his fans have a glimpse into his private life, choosing to keep most of his family activities under wrap. However, he and his wife Sadaf recently held a sparkling event and we are here to share all the details.
The couple hosted a big party in their home town Lahore to celebrate Sadaf’s luxury clothing line, Siraa Online. They invited close friends like Ahmed Ali Butt, Mehwish Hayat, Uzma Khan, Mariyam Nafees. Fawad and Sadaf also organized Ghazal music. Fatima Khan and Ammara Hikmat shared pictures and stories from the event on Instagram.
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has nominated stalwart loyalist Qamar Zaman Kaira and two other party leaders for the post of governor of Punjab as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has agreed to form a coalition government with the PPP, The News has reported on Monday.
Sources have told The News that the names of Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood and Chaudhry Riaz are also in consideration for the post of Governor.
However, the PPP is currently holding consultations for the post of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governor, as the party will announce the names of their candidates for both positions after the presidential elections, which are going to be held on March 9.
The development comes after both parties reached an agreement to form a coalition government in the centre, wherein the PPP, with its 54 National Assembly seats, agreed to support the PML-N in government formation after none of the parties managed to secure a simple majority in the lower house in the February 8 general elections.
In the latest price fluctuation to hit the market, an increase in electricity cost has been followed by a rise in prices of solar panels and other electronic goods.
Within a span of one week alone, prices for electronics in the markets have increased by 20 per cent.
It has been reported that electronic equipment have become more expensive in link with the increase in electricity prices i.e. by Rs 7.05 per unit.
Likewise, the prices of solar plates have also increased by 20 per cent.
A video of Indian female wrestler Sangeeta Phogat lifting Indian cricket team spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on her shoulders is going viral on the internet.
In the video released on X (Twitter), female wrestler Sangeeta Phogat is walking around carrying compatriot spinner Chahal on her shoulders during a private party, while the Indian cricketer looks troubled.
When Sangeeta takes her off her shoulder, signs of panic are clearly visible on Chahal’s face. At one point, Chahal also requested the female wrestler to stop.
Sangeeta Phogat is an award-winning wrestler with awards in several international competitions.
Apple is set to make significant announcements this week, as confirmed by a reliable source familiar with the matter, shared with MacRumors.
While the specific products remain undisclosed, speculations hint at new iPads, Macs, and accessories. Notably, Beats Solo 4 headphones are also on Apple’s agenda.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the tech giant plans to unveil new iPad Pro, iPad Air, and MacBook Air models, accompanied by fresh Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories.
Gurman suggests that Apple will forgo a traditional event, opting to announce these innovations on its website through a series of online videos and marketing campaigns, expected in March or April.
Anticipated releases include two iPad Pro models featuring the M3 chip, OLED displays, a thinner build, a landscape-oriented front camera, a redesigned rear camera bump, and the possibility of MagSafe wireless charging. Additionally, two new iPad Air models with the M2 chip, including a 12.9-inch variant, are expected.
A revamped Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro with a larger trackpad and other design enhancements is in the pipeline, along with new MacBook Air models sporting the M3 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 support.
Further potential announcements encompass a new colour option for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, new colour choices for iPhone cases, and Apple Watch bands.
While rumours circulate about a new Apple TV and a screen-equipped HomePod in early 2024, their readiness remains uncertain.
Speculations about a fourth-generation iPhone SE are also afoot, with a rumoured release timeframe of 2025.
