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  • Influencer announces his own death in emotional farewell video

    Influencer announces his own death in emotional farewell video

    Tanner Martin, an American social media influencer from Utah, US, announced his own death through a heartfelt pre-recorded video shared on his social media account.

    According to media reports, Tanner was from the state of Utah. In 2020, at the age of 25, he was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. Following the diagnosis, he began documenting his daily life and health journey on social media.

    He battled cancer for five years. Following his death, his wife shared a pre-recorded video on his social media account.

    “If you’re watching this video, it means I have passed away,” he says in the video.

    In the emotional message, Tanner reflected on his life and explained why he chose to pre-record the news. “My life was very difficult. I decided to make this video to announce my death because I saw someone else do it a while ago,” he said.

    “I think this is a great opportunity to express my thoughts. Life is an incredible thing. I really enjoyed living it. You should, too. I loved meeting people who lived life to the fullest, and I truly believe there is something beyond this world,” he added.

    Tanner also shared that a GoFundMe campaign had been created to support his wife and their baby daughter, AmyLou. 

    He said the fundraiser would help replace his income, pay for babysitting, school, and even AmyLou’s wedding in the future. “These are all things Shay and I would have done together. If I’m gone, it is going to be very hard for her to manage alone,” he said.

    The fundraiser encourages people to donate whatever they can, whether it is one dollar or more, to help “Tanner’s two greatest loves, Shay and AmyLou, move forward with hope and security.” 

    Since the campaign launched, it has raised more than $505,000, crossing the original goal of $250,000. Due to the overwhelming support, the goal has now been raised by another $400,000.

  • Unidentified gunmen open fire outside YouTuber Rajab Butt’s home

    Unidentified gunmen open fire outside YouTuber Rajab Butt’s home

    Unidentified men opened fire outside the residence of popular YouTuber Rajab Butt, leaving a pet dog dead and sparking security concerns among his fans and followers.

    According to Rajab Butt, the incident occurred two nights ago when four men in a white Suzuki Cultus with Karachi number plates arrived at his house and fired two shots using a pistol fitted with a silencer. One of the bullets struck a dog sitting at the doorstep.

    “I can’t take this lightly,” said Butt during a video interview. “I know I have a massive following, and anyone could be carrying a weapon. No one has ever threatened me directly, but this kind of act cannot be ignored.”

    At the time of the incident, Butt was not at home. However, his mother, sister, and security guard were present on the premises. He received a call from his mother and immediately informed the police. Officers from Chung police station arrived at the scene within seven minutes and collected evidence, including CCTV footage from the area.

    An FIR has been registered against unknown individuals, and an investigation is underway. The YouTuber refrained from naming any suspects but hinted that the motive might be harassment rather than a targeted attempt on his life. “Some people just want to disturb and scare me. Maybe they thought firing in the air would do that,” he added.

    As of now, no arrests have been made. Police are analyzing CCTV footage for leads. The case remains open.

    This isn’t the first time Rajab Butt has been in the news recently.  A few days ago, a video of a street fight on Thokar Niaz Baig Road went viral, with social media users alleging Butt was involved. Viewers claimed the man seen fighting inside and outside a car was Rajab Butt, allegedly accompanied by fellow content creators Shazi, Musa, and Haider. However, Butt later reached a settlement with the affected party, and the matter was resolved peacefully. He was granted bail in the case.

  • Pakistan defeats Saudi Arabia in Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship

    Pakistan defeats Saudi Arabia in Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship

    Pakistan started off in the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship with an impressive 71–15 victory over Saudi Arabia.

    The Pakistani team displayed excellent coordination and skill throughout the game. Players Lia Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Samia Safdar, and Halima stood out with their remarkable performances, helping the team dominate from start to finish.

    The championship is being held in South Korea and includes 11 participating nations, divided into two groups. Pakistan is placed in Group B alongside Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea, the Maldives, and Saudi Arabia. Group A features teams from Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and India.

    Pakistan will face Chinese Taipei in its second group match on June 28, followed by matches against Korea on June 29, Japan on June 30, and the Maldives on July 1.

  • ‘We’ll take that as compliment’; Pakistanis roast Indian actress for attack on Zohran Mamdani

    ‘We’ll take that as compliment’; Pakistanis roast Indian actress for attack on Zohran Mamdani

    Actor-turned-politician and right-wing fanatic Kangana Ranaut’s tweet about Democratic socialist candidate for the New York City (NYC) mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has earned her a lot of roasting from Pakistani accounts.

    Ranaut said in a tweet that “Mamdani is the son of Mehmood Mamdani (of Gujarati origin), a celebrated author; and Mira Nair, one of our best filmmakers, Padmashri, a beloved and celebrated daughter born and raised in great Bharat based in New York.”

    “Whatever happened to his Hindu identity or bloodline, and now he is ready to wipe out Hinduism, wow!! It’s the same story everywhere. On a different note, [I] met Mira ji on a couple of occasions. Congratulations to the parents”.

    Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democrat who is known for his critique of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), pulled off a stunning victory in the Democratic party’s primary on Tuesday, defeating his main rival, political veteran Andrew Cuomo who previously served as state governor.

    Speaking at the May 15th New York Focus/HellGate NY mayoral forum, Mamdani said that Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is a “war criminal,” citing his alleged involvement in the anti-Muslim violence in Gujarat in 2002, where more than 750 Muslims were killed.

    “Indian PM helped orchestrate what was the mass slaughter of Muslims in Gujarat,” he said, adding that the pogrom was severe enough that “we don’t even believe that there are Gujarati Muslims anymore.”

    The NYC mayor’s candidate said that when he tells people that he hails from Gujarat, and that he’s a Muslim, it’s a “shock” to them.

    BJP Member of Parliament (MP) Ranaut’s remark drew plenty of attention on the internet, particularly in Pakistan. While she apparently intended to criticise Mamdani, Pakistani netizens accepted her jab at them as a “compliment”, highlighting Zohran’s charming personality.

    “We’ll take that as a compliment, Kangana,” one users responded on X. Another said, “Yeah, he definitely does. Thanks for the compliment.”

    “Hum ne to isay tareef samajh ke accept kar liya (We accepted it as praise),” a user said. The fourth user wrote, “That’s probably the best compliment man’s ever received (sic).”

    Meanwhile, some questioned the basis of the politician’s absurd post. “BTW, how does one sound like a nation? Also, what percentage of him sounds Indian and what percentage Pakistani,” a tweep asked.

    “Just because Zohran Mamdani belongs to a Muslim family, she portrays him as sounding Pakistani,” said a netizen.

  • Over 3,150 Indians evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu

    Over 3,150 Indians evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu

    India has repatriated over 3,150 citizens from Iran under Operation Sindhu, launched in response to rising tensions following Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites earlier this month.

    The Ministry of External Affairs announced that a special flight carrying 296 Indian nationals, along with four  Nepalese, arrived in New Delhi from Mashhad on June 25. The total number of Indians evacuated since the operation’s commencement is now at 3,154.

    The evacuation operation was announced by the Indian government on June 18, following the escalation between Iran and Israel after Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple nuclear and military sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

    The initial group of evacuees consisted of 110 Indian students who made the journey by road to Armenia. They were flown from Yerevan and arrived in New Delhi on June 19. Indian authorities have also arranged flights from main Iranian cities such as Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan, collaborating with local organisations.

    Evacuees include students, professionals, and travellers who found themselves in Iran during the escalation. Citizens from Nepal stuck in Iran have also been catered to through this operation as part of regional collaboration.

    The repatriation has taken place amidst a 12-day military confrontation between Iran and Israel that began on June 13 and led to widespread missile and drone attacks. While both countries claimed success after the exchange, early assessments by US intelligence suggest that Iran’s nuclear programme suffered temporary disruptions rather than long-term setbacks.

    A ceasefire was established with the involvement of the US, which came into effect on June 24. Israel has removed airspace restrictions, and both nations have shown a willingness to maintain the truce, despite some isolated claims of violations emerging from each side.

    Operation Sindhu is ongoing as a preventive measure amidst fears that the current pause in hostilities might not endure for long. Indian authorities continue to closely monitor the situation.

  • ‘See You’; Sardaar Ji 3 hits cinemas across Pakistan

    ‘See You’; Sardaar Ji 3 hits cinemas across Pakistan

    Punjabi heartthrob Diljit Dosanjh and everyone’s favourite Hania Aamir are all set to bedazzle the screen in Sardar 3, with the film getting officially cleared for release by all three censor boards in Pakistan Sindh, Punjab, and federal territories.

    Zain Wali of Wali Films, one of the film’s producers and its distributor in Pakistan, confirmed the big news.

    Adding to the excitement, Hania Aamir took to Instagram and posted the film’s poster with a short and sweet message: “See you :)” The poster listed major cinemas across Pakistan including Cinepax, Nueplex Cinemas in Karachi, Cue Cinemas in Lahore, and Centaurus Cineplex in Islamabad.

    And yes, the screenings are already rolling out.

    Universal Cinemas in Lahore confirmed that their first show of Sardaar Ji 3 will kick off at 11:45 AM tomorrow. Meanwhile, Centaurus Cineplex in Islamabad said they’ll announce their showtimes by 7 or 8 PM tonight. Both cinema chains shared the poster on their official social media pages.

    However, things are still a bit uncertain in Karachi. Nueplex Cinemas said, “The ban on Indian films is still very much in place. If we get an official notice to screen Sardaar Ji 3, we’ll announce it accordingly.”

    Interestingly, even though the film is made in India, it’s technically not classified as a Bollywood movie. That’s because its production company, White Hill Studios, is based in Vancouver, Canada making it easier to bypass the ban on Indian content in Pakistan.

    But the twist doesn’t end there.

    The film is already stirring controversy across the border. Indian film bodies have called for a ban on both Dosanjh and the film because of Hania Aamir, especially after the recent military tensions in May. Diljit, however, stood firm, defending the decision to release the movie outside India and even praised Hania.

    Amid all this, Yasir Hussain jumped in with some playful support.

    Sharing a story on Instagram, he wrote, “Instead of going to India, this girl has brought Gulshan Grover, Neeru Bajwa and Diljit Dosanjh to Pakistan.”

    He also added, “Let’s welcome the neighbors in Pakistani style.”

    Yasir even called Sardaar Ji 3 a “historic” release.

    Now, Sardaar Ji 3 seems to be making its way to Pakistani cinemas, controversy and all.

    And for fans of Hania and Diljit? It’s time to grab that popcorn.

  • Elon Musk calls hashtags ‘esthetic nightmare,’ removes them from ads

    Elon Musk calls hashtags ‘esthetic nightmare,’ removes them from ads

    Hashtags will no longer be allowed in paid advertisements on X (formerly known as Twitter), Elon Musk said on Thursday.

    In an early Thursday post, Musk labeled hashtags in ads as an “esthetic nightmare” and declared they would be banned, continuing his attempts to transform the platform since acquiring it in 2022.

    Musk has previously voiced his disapproval of hashtags in December 2024, he encouraged users to refrain from using them, asserting that the platform had evolved beyond the necessity of manual tagging. At that time, he mentioned that features like Grok, an AI chatbot from his company xAI, could now categorize and recommend content without relying on hashtags.

    The new ruling pertains exclusively to paid advertisements. Regular users will still retain the ability to utilize hashtags in their posts. However, advertisers must now exclude hashtags from their promotional content.

    Since its introduction in 2007, the hashtag has been an essential element on the platform, enabling users to organize discussions and monitor trends. Over time, it has become a fundamental aspect of digital marketing, frequently employed by advertisers to enhance visibility and engagement.

    Musk’s approach appears to be driven by a shift in how content is discovered on the platform. Under his direction, X is moving away from user-initiated tagging toward algorithm-driven content discovery. This includes advancing posts through automated systems instead of leaning on trending hashtags.

    It is still uncertain how the ban on hashtags in advertisements will affect advertisers. Some marketing experts have leveraged them to connect with larger audiences, particularly during events or trending discussions. 

    The decision is part of a broader series of changes Musk has implemented as part of the rebranding of X. Since taking control, he has significantly restructured integral components of the platform’s identity and functionality, steering it away from its previous form towards a more AI-integrated and visually cohesive product.

  • Elderly man brutally beaten over dispute in horrifying video

    Elderly man brutally beaten over dispute in horrifying video

    A elderly man was brutally attacked by several men in broad daylight over a financial dispute in Bahawalpur, leaving him unconscious and sparking outrage after footage of the assault surfaced online.

    Locals reported that the victim, identified as 70-year-old Hafeez Sajid of Fordwah, Bahawalpur, had an ongoing dispute tied to his son Waqar’s dealings with Shahroz Arshad, who worked with him abroad.


    Tensions arose after Shahroz returned to Pakistan and abducted Hafeez Sajid in Chak 19 Fordwah with his brothers Asif and Adeel.


    Witnesses said the attackers stopped the victim in Qaimpur, hurled abuses, punched and  kicked him, tore his clothes, and demanded his car’s papers during the assault, humiliating him publicly.


    They forced him into an outhouse, where they continued the assault while filming. 


    The attackers made a video call to Waqar in Malaysia, showing him his what was being done to the elderly man, even as he pleaded desperately for his father’s release.


    After hearing the victim’s cries, locals gathered at the spot and were able to help, but the attackers threatened to kill Hafeez Sajid if he reported the assault.

    Qaimpur Police filed a case under sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 342 (wrongful detention), 506 (criminal intimidation), 355 (assault to dishonor), 148 (rioting with lethal weapons), and 149 (unlawful assembly) after the video went viral on social media. 


    SHO Ayub Gujar confirmed the suspects have been arrested, and legal proceedings are underway.

  • Shahbaz Sharif, US Secretary of State emphasize promoting ‘durable’ peace between Iran, Israel

    Shahbaz Sharif, US Secretary of State emphasize promoting ‘durable’ peace between Iran, Israel

    United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister (PM) Shahbaz Sharif about the recent Iran-Israel conflict.


    US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, “Secretary Rubio emphasised that Iran can never develop or acquire a nuclear weapon.”

    “The two leaders [Sharif and Rubio] acknowledged the importance of working together to promote a durable peace between Israel and Iran to maintain regional stability,” Bruce said, describing the telephonic conversation in a statement.

    The call might point to the growing significance of cooperation and communications between Pakistan and the US, prompted by the conflict between Israel and Iran, the latter of which is Pakistan’s neighbour, giving Washington DC all the more reason to turn their attention to Islamabad to understand and potentially quell tensions in the Middle East.

    Rubio’s statement during the call about not allowing Iran to develop and use nuclear weapons highlights the importance of Pakistan’s role. 

    President Trump had also recently praised Pakistan’s knowledge of neighbouring Iran. “The Pakistanis know Iran very well, better than most,” Trump said in White House after lunch with Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Asim Muneir.

    Trump’s praise for Field Marshal Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir at The Hague after the NATO conference as ‘very impressive’ and his detailing his cooperation in reducing various global tensions, especially the war scare between India and Pakistan—all point towards the US President’s willingness to continue cooperation with Pakistan. 

    The call brings a spotlight to the United States’ growing interest in Pakistan as well as Pakistan’s significant international standing given the context of the conflict in the Middle East.

  • Game changer: New powerplay rules for reduced T20 matches

    Game changer: New powerplay rules for reduced T20 matches

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a key change in the rules for men’s T20 international matches, specifically focusing on how the powerplay is calculated when the number of overs in an innings is reduced.

    According to ESPNcricinfo, under the new rule, the powerplay duration in shortened matches will now be calculated based on the nearest ball instead of the nearest over. This marks a shift from the earlier system, which often led to imbalances during shortened games.

    Currently, in a full 20-over innings, the first six overs are designated as the powerplay, during which only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle. However, under the revised rule, which will come into effect from July 2025, the powerplay will be adjusted more precisely in proportion to the reduced number of overs.

    For example:

    In an 8-over innings, the powerplay will consist of 2.2 overs (13 balls)
    In a 9-over innings, it will be 2.4 overs (14 balls)

    This adjustment ensures that the powerplay remains close to 30 percent of the total overs, maintaining a fair balance between bat and ball, even in shortened formats. The ICC believes this change will make the game more consistent and transparent in reduced-over situations.

    The council has informed member nations that ending the powerplay partway through an over is not a new or difficult process. In fact, this approach has already been successfully used in England’s T20 Blast tournament for several years.

    In its official statement, the ICC clarified, “This method has never posed any difficulty for players or umpires.”

    The ICC Men’s Cricket Committee has approved this proposal and has officially recognized it as the preferred method for determining powerplay duration in reduced T20 matches.

    For clarity, the ICC explained that if an innings is cut to 8 overs, the umpire will signal the end of the powerplay after the second ball of the third over. From that point on, three additional fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle.