A domestic worker in Model Town, Gujranwala, was allegedly killed after being subjected to assault.
The victim’s father reported to the authorities that his daughter’s body had visible injury marks.
Further investigation is underway after the owner of the house and his son were arrested.
In another incident, a 23-year-old domestic worker also died after being beaten in Akhtar Town, Hafizabad.
His family have claimed that the suspects were pressuring them to agree to a settlement and delay the autopsy.
According to police, legal action is being taken.
Author: News Desk
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Domestic worker beaten to death in Gujranwala
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Two brothers die under mysterious circumstances in Taunsa, third in hospital
Two minor brothers died under mysterious circumstances at Taunsa Sharif Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ), while their third sibling is under treatment at Nishtar Hospital in Multan.
Khawaja Ghiyasuddin’s three sons reportedly fell ill unexpectedly and were taken to Taunsa THQ. While Ghulam Muhammad (2) and Moeenuddin (4) were transferred to Nishtar Hospital in a severe condition, one-year-old Umar died while receiving treatment.
Ghulam Muhammad also died upon arrival, whereas Moeenuddin’s condition is now said to be stable.
Newly appointed DPO Tariq Wilayat visited the family’s home in Taunsa to offer condolences and collect details about the incident.
He instructed a crime scene unit to gather evidence from the children’s residence to determine the cause of death and met with doctors at the THQ to obtain information about their condition.
The DPO stated that the matter would be investigated from all possible angles.In another incident, a biscuit manufacturing unit in Muzaffargarh was sealed by the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) for using expired ingredients in its products.
The operation was carried out in Ghazi Pur Dasti, Muzaffargarh district where outdated food coloring and cocoa powder were being ground into powder for reuse, along with expired biscuits.The operation was led by PFA Director Operations (South) Shehzad Khan Magsi.
The plant owner was fined Rs300,000, and authorities immediately destroyed 40 liters of other expired products, 90 kg of powder, and 10,000 kg of stale biscuits.
PFA Director General Muhammad Asim Javed urged consumers to choose safe, quality food products and warned that fraudulent practices in the food industry would not be tolerated.
In another incident, a young girl and her father were allegedly shot dead over a land dispute at Basti Jamna Chandiain Gaddai police station limits.
According to police, Khalil and his daughter Rabia were shot at by Jameel, son of Rasheed, and Shafqat, son of Ismail, over a disagreement regarding a 12-marla plan. They both instantly passed away.
Police gathered forensic evidence from the location, and DPO Tariq Wilayat went to the location and told investigators to examine the case from every angle.
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‘Illegal and stupid’: Shaniera Akram slams Hania Aamir over bike stunt
Actress Hania Aamir has landed in hot water after a viral video showed her standing on a moving motorbike while a man drove it. Instead of sitting behind the rider, Hania was seen balancing on her feet, sparking outrage over the dangerous stunt.
Among those criticizing the act was Shaniera Akram, wife of Sultan of Swing Wasim Akram, who took to Instagram to vent.
Sharing the clip on her story, she wrote, “I worked so hard for so many years with hospitals and doctors to try to influence the youth of Pakistan to wear helmets and ride safely. This is like a dagger to my heart! Celebrities have the power to influence millions. It breaks my heart when this is abused.”
Calling the act “terrifying,” Shaniera stressed the responsibility celebrities hold toward their audiences. “When I see content that shows a much-loved celebrity that millions follow and emulate, completely ignoring their social media responsibilities, it is terrifying. For one stupid post there could be thousands of casualties. This does not sit well with me,” she said.
She admitted she does not enjoy calling people out, but felt compelled to speak up. “I don’t like to be the one who calls out someone who has 19 million followers, but if I can influence the influencers not to post such reckless or irresponsible content, then it is worth it. Hate me if you want, but I can’t sit back when so many people have died doing these stunts for popularity on their platforms. There is so much more to life. Please ride safely and wear a helmet, if not for yourself, do it for your loved ones whose lives would be ruined if something ever happened to you.”
Shaniera made it clear she has nothing personal against Hania. “I want you all to know, I have nothing personal against @haniaheheofficial, but she should know better than this. Come on, I shouldn’t have to be pointing it out! It’s not rocket science, it’s illegal and stupid! I’m just a mom, a concerned citizen, and someone who has travelled to universities across Pakistan in my own spare time, begging kids to ride safely and with helmets. I really hope she sees this is not okay and sets it straight with a post that reminds her followers not to copy this kind of behaviour. And thank God nothing happened to her.”
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‘Self-amusement’: Chinese expert rubbishes Indian claim of downing Pakistani jets
Senior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute, Prof. Cheng Xizhong, on Sunday, termed Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s claim that India had shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one large aircraft during the conflict in early May “self-amusement.”
In a statement, Xizhong said, “The remarks by the Indian air chief marshal are comical, implausible, and unconvincing. We may call it self-amusement.”
Cheng stated New Delhi’s allegations lacked strong evidence and have been “widely questioned by the international community, being considered groundless.”
“It is thus evident that no Pakistani fighter jet was hit or destroyed by the Indian side. On the contrary, the Pakistani side shot down six Indian fighter jets and destroyed S-400 air defence positions, among other achievements, which is an indisputable fact,” he added.
Speaking at an event in Bengaluru on Saturday, the Indian air chief marshal had claimed: “We have at least five fighters confirmed killed, and one large aircraft,” adding that the large aircraft, which could be a surveillance plane, was shot down at a distance of 300 kilometres.
He alleged that India’s Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile system was responsible for downing most of the Pakistani aircraft, citing electronic tracking data as evidence of the strikes.
Without detailing the type of fighter jets that were downed, he claimed that airstrikes also hit an additional surveillance plane and “a few F-16” fighters that were parked in hangars at two air bases in Sindh and Punjab. “This is actually the largest ever recorded surface-to-air kill,” he added.
Singh’s remarks came three months after the neighbouring countries’ severe military conflict in May. The statement raises eyebrows about the timing, and he did not present any evidence, such as photos of the fighter jet’s wreckage and radar monitoring data.
Pakistan said it downed five Indian planes in air-to-air combat on the night of May 6-7, later stating that the figure had climbed up to six. India’s highest-ranking General has also acknowledged that its forces “suffered losses” in the air, and their air force was grounded for two days; however, he denied losing six aircraft.
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Fawad Khan’s Bollywood venture ‘Abir Gulaal’ set for August release, but not in India
Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan’s film ‘Abir Gulaal’ is set to release on August 29, 2025, under the new title ‘Aabeer Gulal’, according to Indian media reports.
The film was originally scheduled to release on May 12, but was postponed following the attack on tourists in the Pahalgam area of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir in late April, which left several people dead.
India blamed Pakistan for the Pahalgam attack, a claim Pakistan has strongly denied. Following the incident, India imposed restrictions on Pakistani artists and YouTube channels.
Since Fawad Khan played the lead role in Abir Gulaal, the film faced an indefinite ban.
Recently, The Times of India reported that the film will now be released on August 29 and that “its name has been changed to ‘Aabeer Gulal’.”
The movie will not have an official release in India. Instead, it will follow the distribution model of the Indian Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3, meaning it will be released worldwide but not in India.
Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani superstar Hania Aamir starred in Sardaar Ji 3, which was also not released in India. Despite the ban, the film broke several records, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film in Pakistan.
According to media reports, the film, made on a budget of around Rs 48 crore, collected approximately Rs 480 crore at the global box office.
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IPL-winning cricketer banned from playing after rape allegations
Indian cricketer and fast bowler Yash Dayal has been banned from participating in domestic cricket after a woman accused him of raping her.
Dayal will not be part of the third edition of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League, which is scheduled to begin on August 17. He was set to play for Gorakhpur Lions, but his contract is halted, for now.
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has confirmed the ban, stating that Dayal will not be seen in action in the upcoming tournament.
On June 21, a woman lodged a complaint against the RCB fast bowler, alleging that he cheated on her in a relationship that lasted five years. She claimed he promised to marry her but later backed out, causing her both emotional and physical harm. She also accused him of sexual assault and registered a police report against the 27-year-old.
In a separate incident, another FIR was filed in Jaipur by a 17-year-old girl who alleged that she was sexually abused by the cricketer when she was a minor. She claimed the abuse continued for two years and that she was emotionally blackmailed with promises of help in starting her cricket career.
A local court has denied the player interim protection, with Justice Sudesh Bansal setting the next hearing for August 22.
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Two Japanese boxers die from head injuries in Tokyo matches
Two Japanese boxers have died after suffering head injuries during a boxing event in Tokyo.
On August 2, 28-year-old Hiromasa Urakawa was knocked out in the eighth round of his fight against Yuji Saito. He was taken to hospital with a head injury but passed away on Saturday.
A day earlier, on Friday, 28-year-old Shigetoshi Kotari also died from a head injury sustained in a match on the same day.
Both boxers were taken to hospital after their fights and underwent emergency surgery to treat bleeding in the brain but could not survive.
The World Boxing Organization expressed its condolences over their deaths. Following the incident, the Japan Boxing Commission announced that all Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation title fights will now be reduced from 12 rounds to 10 rounds.
According to media reports, the commission has launched an investigation and will hold a special meeting in September to discuss the matter further.
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‘I am ashamed of my words’: Saheefa Jabbar issues public apology for past remarks
Actress and model Saheefa Jabbar has apologised to her family, friends, and social media users for what she described as her “harsh” and “inappropriate” remarks made during past interviews and online appearances.
In an Instagram post, Saheefa admitted: “I have used harsh and inappropriate words in TV programs and some podcasts that were not only harmful to myself but also hurt others.”
Expressing deep regret, she wrote: “I am ashamed of my choice of words used during interviews. I did not act wisely.”
She acknowledged speaking without thinking, saying: “I spoke without caring about anyone. I did not realize the impact of my words on others, my loved ones, and even myself.”
Reflecting on the importance of mindful communication, Saheefa added: “Whether we are talking on TV shows, podcasts, or on the street, we should think. Every word has value, we should choose our words wisely, present ourselves with respect, and learn manners.”
While noting that no one can be perfect, she emphasised: “We are only human and can neither be perfect in our words nor in our emotions, but we can always try.”
Saheefa ended her message with an apology to all those she may have hurt: “If my words have ever hurt anyone, I am ashamed of it and I seek forgiveness.” She added that recent events and the way she has been portrayed online have made her reflect on her actions and reminded her to keep learning.
Saheefa has openly spoken about her battle with depression in several interviews, often addressing social issues, people’s attitudes, family, friends, the entertainment industry, and religion. Some of these remarks have previously drawn criticism, which she has now addressed in her apology, without referring to any specific incident.
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Urwa Hocane says meeting Saima Noor is a ‘fan moment for the books’
Actress Urwa Hocane has shared a heartfelt moment with her followers, revealing her admiration for Lollywood icon Saima Noor in a touching Instagram post.
Urwa described the encounter as a dream come true, recalling how she had grown up watching Saima’s films.
“A fan moment for the books! From watching Saima jee in Choorian countless times to meeting her today and chatting with her, it is one whoa moment for me!” Urwa wrote.
She went on to praise Saima Noor for her kindness and elegance. “Such beauty and grace inside out,” she added, calling the veteran her “forever silver-screen heroine inspiration.”
Saima Noor, celebrated for her prolific career in Punjabi cinema and her iconic role in Choorian, remains a beloved figure in the industry. Known for her charisma and humility, she continues to inspire a new generation of actors, including Urwa Hocane, who was clearly left in awe after their meeting.
Saima is currently starring in the drama serial Main Manto Nahin Hon alongside Sajal Aly, Humayun Saeed, Babar Ali, Asif Raza Mir and Sanam Saeed.
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Can you guess which diploma Shadab Khan has just gotten?
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has added another achievement to his growing list of accomplishments by receiving his Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OTHM) Level 3 Diploma in Business Management from Inspire London College.
Sharing a picture with his diploma on X, Shadab wrote, “Striving to do more and learn more. Received my diploma yesterday.”
Striving to do more and learn more. Received my diploma yesterday. pic.twitter.com/iRQc1HN1mu
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) August 9, 2025The regulated qualification is recognised under the European Qualifications Framework, opening doors for further educational and professional pursuits in the United Kingdom. It also makes Shadab eligible to pursue undergraduate and higher-level programmes in the UK.
While known for his sharp leg-spin, electric fielding and leadership skills, this academic milestone highlights Shadab’s commitment to building skills beyond cricket.
In his international career so far, Shadab has taken 85 wickets in ODIs, 14 in Tests and 112 in T20Is.