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  • Five men accused of stripping woman found dead in DI Khan

    Five men accused of stripping woman found dead in DI Khan

    Local police have found the bodies of five men accused of stripping and parading a woman in 2017 in district Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.


    “The bodies are of those five persons who were accused of stripping a woman’s clothes off in Garahmat village of Daraban town in Dera Ismail Khan district in October 2017 when she was fetching water from a local pond. It is an honour killing issue,” said the police as reported by The Khorasan Diary.


    According to Saeedullah Marwat, reporter Geo News, all bodies were found near the canal area. The killers are unknown as of now. The five men were accused of stripping Sharifan Bibi, and then parading her in town. At the time, complaints were lodged against the men who were arrested. Consequently, a peace agreement was also signed.


    The suspects have gone into hiding post the discovery of the bodies while the corpses have been shifted to a nearby hospital.

  • Aymen Saleem’s wedding pictures continue to go viral

    Aymen Saleem’s wedding pictures continue to go viral

    Aymen Saleem’s wedding ceremonies are underway in Karachi with pictures from the events regularly being shared on social media.

    Pictures and videos from Aymen Saleem’s mehndi had social media in raptures. Netizens loved the vibe, decor and theme as the bride and groom, Kamran Malik grooved to hit songs.

    In the viral photos and videos shared on social media, Aymen can be seen wearing a unique silver dress for her mehndi ceremony.

    She delighted wedding guests with a special dance performance during the mehndi ceremony.

  • 60-year-old woman raped and killed in Bihar, India

    60-year-old woman raped and killed in Bihar, India

    An elderly woman in the Indian state of Bihar was found dead by the police after being raped and murdered.


    According to Indian media, the woman was killed after being gang-raped in Nawada district of Bihar.


    The report said that the incident came to light when the mutilated body was found by the police on December 26.


    Local police took action and arrested four persons suspected of involvement in the rape and murder.


    The police said that three of the suspects have confessed to raping and killing her by slitting her throat, while one man is still on the run.


    Talking about the incident, a police officer said that the woman and her husband, originally from Gaya, had gone to the city on December 25 to meet their relatives.


    He said that the old couple had to take a rickshaw from the railway station to reach their destination. However, as soon as only the old lady sat in the rickshaw, the driver started the rickshaw and took her away.


    Police apprehended the suspect with the help of CCTV footage.


    According to the police, during the investigation, the blood of the woman was found on the clothes of the suspects, while the weapon used to kill her has also been recovered.

  • I’m not part of PML-N decision-making anymore, says Muhammad Zubair

    I’m not part of PML-N decision-making anymore, says Muhammad Zubair

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Muhammad Zubair revealed on Sunday that his role in the party is limited now as the party doesn’t consult him while taking decisions.

    Acknowledging that country is heading towards the much-awaited general election, set to take place on February 8, 2024, Zubair said that he is in PML-N, “just like Abbasi.”

    The quote was in reference to former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi who is also at odds with the party. Ex-federal minister Miftah Ismail has also been sidelined.

    Muhammad Zubair said while speaking on the Geo News programme “Naya Pakistan” on Sunday, “I think, I am in the PML-N. I am in [the party] just like Abbasi is,” he added, as Abbasi had stepped down from the party office soon after the appointment of Maryam Nawaz as senior vice president and chief organiser.

    The PML-N leader also said that he supported the party with full energy from 2013 to 2018. “I stood firm with the party when a difficult time came in 2017 after the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif.”

  • Indian singer B Praak stunned by Farhan Saeed cover of his song

    Indian singer B Praak stunned by Farhan Saeed cover of his song

    Indian singer B. Praak was left amazed after hearing a song in the voice of Pakistani singer Farhan Saeed.

    A recent concert held in Dubai starred artists from both India and Pakistan. Various videos of the event have gone viral on social media.
    Singer B. Praak’s captivating performance kept the audience entertained for hours. Pakistani singer Farhan Saeed also joined B. Praak on stage, expressing happiness at seeing Pakistani celebrities at the concert. When Farhan sang a couple of verses from Praak’s hit, the Indian singer lit up with a beaming smile.
    Farhan Saeed, Mehwish Hayat, Salman Iqbal, Sana Shahnawaz, Samina Humayun, and Humayun Saeed attended the event. Indian celebrities like Vivek Oberoi were also present. Farhan Saeed said, “Today, we are not here for singing but to enjoy your songs.”

    Here are some beautiful pictures:

    Farhan Saeed

    Farhan Saeed

    Farhan Saeed

    Farhan Saeed

  • Gold prices in Pakistan kick off 2024 with decline, hitting Rs219,700 per tola

    Gold prices in Pakistan kick off 2024 with decline, hitting Rs219,700 per tola

    On the inaugural day of 2024, gold prices experienced a downturn in Pakistan.

    The precious metal, colloquially referred to as the yellow metal, was valued at Rs219,700 per tola following a decline of Rs300 in Pakistani gold market on Monday. 

    In terms of 10 grammes, gold was traded at Rs188,357, reflecting a decrease of Rs258, as reported by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). 

    Notably, this came after a Rs900 per tola decrease in gold prices on the preceding Saturday.

    Concurrently, the global gold rate exhibited stability at $2,082 per ounce on Monday, with an additional $20 premium per ounce, according to APGJSA. 

    In the realm of silver, rates held steady at Rs2,680 per tola in Pakistan.

  • ‘It’s my great honour to be called Daughter of Buner’: Dr. Sawera Prakash on Indian TV

    ‘It’s my great honour to be called Daughter of Buner’: Dr. Sawera Prakash on Indian TV

    Dr. Sawera Prakash, the first Hindu woman to contest general elections from Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recently appeared on a talk show on an Indian TV channel and amazed the host with her honesty and confidence.


    She was asked by host Sudhir Chaudhary of Aaj Tak TV about whether Muslim voters in Pakistan will ever vote for a Hindu woman to which Miss Prakash replied that she fully believes that. “The positive response I have been receiving has exceeded my expectations.” She asserted that she has never felt discriminated against, neither as a minority nor as a woman, during her campaign. Upon this the interviewer told her that it feels like she has embraced Pakistan like no other, even though she is a Hindu. Sawera promptly reminded him she was born in Pakistan and being a citizen, she is a patriot. She especially mentioned that she has been given the title of “Daughter of Buner” and this makes her responsible towards not just her district but her country as well.

    Sudhir Chaudhary however kept on trying to rattle the calm Dr. Prakash, asking her about the situation of minorities in Pakistan. He quoted disgraced former cricketer Danesh Kanaria who has said that he could not flourish because of his minority status. Miss Prakash vehemently denied that by saying that she is getting support from people of her district, an area which is traditionally conservative yet they own her. Punjab and Sindh must be more open towards minorities, she implied.


    Towards the end, the interviewer asked her about Ram Mandir which is about to be opened in Ayodhya, India, built on the site of Babri Masjid, and whether she would come to visit. Dr. Sawera answered that she has never thought about it.

  • PSX starts 2024 with 1,554 points surge in KSE-100 index

    PSX starts 2024 with 1,554 points surge in KSE-100 index

    The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) commenced the year 2024 on a positive note, witnessing a noteworthy surge in its key benchmark, the KSE-100 index.

    The index exhibited a robust increase of 1,554.63 points, or 2.49 per cent, reaching 63,839.67 during the morning trading session.

    This promising start follows a remarkable performance in 2023, where the KSE-100 index recorded a substantial gain of 54.5 per cent, marking the highest yearly return since 2009.

    Concluding the previous year at 62,451 points, the index gained 21,632 points and earned the distinction of being the fourth best-performing stock market in 2023.

    During Monday’s session, the KSE-100 index found support from key sectors, with oil and gas exploration companies contributing 398.36 points, commercial banks adding 395.29 points, the fertiliser sector contributing 130.32 points, oil and gas marketing companies with 109.21 points, and power generation and distribution contributing 109.02 points.

    Noteworthy companies driving the index upwards include PPL with 172.23 points, OGDC with 162.5 points, HUBC with 84.59 points, UBL with 82.81 points, and MCB with 77.46 points.

    In the broader market context, the All-Share index is trading at 42,803.03, reflecting a net gain of 886.75 points.

    It’s important to note that this information is based on an intraday update, capturing the current dynamics of the market.

  • Faisal Qureshi wants Indian films screened in Pakistan

    Faisal Qureshi wants Indian films screened in Pakistan

    Actor Faysal Quraishi wants to restore the splendor of Pakistani cinema but has an unusual plan to do so.

    In an interview the veteran performer gave to Independent Urdu, he talked about the film industry in Pakistan and how it can be revived.
    “I am a very patriotic person,” he said. However, he emphasized that to make Pakistani cinema thrive, it’s crucial to screen Bollywood films in theaters. “I know that our people want to watch Bollywood movies in Pakistan, so we cannot impose our will on them.”

    The actor mused about building good relationships with India, stating that, “We got a great opportunity to work in India. However, due to political tensions and conflicts, those paths closed, and we often shut down routes that bring money to our country.”

  • Indian women athletes return medals to govt in protest against sexual harassment

    Indian women athletes return medals to govt in protest against sexual harassment

    A number of female athletes, including female wrestlers, have returned their medals to the Indian government in protest against sexual harassment.

    India’s famous female wrestler Vinesh Phogat left two valuable awards on the roadside after not being allowed to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    Phogat and several other female wrestlers have accused former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually harassing female wrestlers for years. Vinesh Phogat won medals in the World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games.

    Photo: Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan

    A large number of athletes, including female wrestlers, also protested, but they were lathi-charged by the police and several people were arrested.