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  • ‘She refused to meet me’: Umar Hayat’s shocking reason for murdering Sana Yousuf

    ‘She refused to meet me’: Umar Hayat’s shocking reason for murdering Sana Yousuf

    Umar Hayat, the man arrested for the murder of 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousuf, has confessed to his crime in court.

    The 22-year-old admitted that he acted out of anger and a desire for revenge after Sana refused to meet him.

    According to media reports, Umar Hayat appeared before Judicial Magistrate Saad Nazir on Tuesday, where he recorded his confessional statement under Section 164 of the Pakistan Penal Code. “I wanted to meet Sana, but her constant refusal drove me to the point of rage,” he told the court. 

    Hayat further revealed that he first went to Sana’s house hoping to meet her and brought a birthday gift as well. “I waited all day, but she didn’t come out to see me and told me to leave. Even the gift I brought for her was rejected,” he stated. 

    According to the statement, on June 2, Sana asked him to come again, but the meeting didn’t go as expected. “I was furious. In a fit of rage, I broke into her house and shot her twice in the chest,” Umar told the court.

    The murder took place inside Sana’s residence in Islamabad’s G-13 sector on June 2. According to the FIR filed by Sana’s mother Farzana Yousaf, the attacker entered their home around 3:15 PM. He was described as medium-built, wearing a black shirt and checkered trousers. He went straight to the room where Sana was sitting and opened fire with clear intent to kill.

    Farzana and a guest at the house, Latifa Shah, were present and witnessed the incident. They rushed Sana to the hospital with the help of neighbors, but she was pronounced dead after receiving critical gunshot wounds to her chest. Sana’s body was later moved to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences for an autopsy. 

    Sana, who hailed from Chitral, was a popular figure on social media. She had over 800,000 followers on TikTok and nearly 500,000 on Instagram. Her videos, which featured lip-syncs, lifestyle clips, and outings with friends, regularly received hundreds of thousands of views. Just hours before her death, Sana had posted her final video showing the teenager celebrating her birthday at a restaurant in Islamabad.

    Police arrested the suspect during a late-night operation in Faisalabad. He had been on the run since the murder. Known by the alias “Kaka” on social media, Umar was traced through CCTV footage and technical tracking. The police have also recovered the weapon used in the crime.

    Initial reports and witness statements suggest that Umar and Sana knew each other personally. Sana’s aunt confirmed this when she told investigators about overhearing their conversation moments before the shooting. She recalled Sana telling him, “You should leave now, there are cameras here. Let me get you some water.”

    Police officials confirmed that the motive was personal. Sana’s repeated rejections and refusal to accept Umar’s gift appear to have triggered a violent response. The murder has caused a wave of grief and outrage on social media, where Sana’s followers continue to demand justice.

    The case remains under investigation as authorities work to uncover more details about Umar Hayat’s background and the events that led to this tragic killing.

  • Waqar Nawaz, brother of Yasir and Danish Nawaz, passes away

    Waqar Nawaz, brother of Yasir and Danish Nawaz, passes away

    Waqar Nawaz, brother of renowned actor-directors Yasir Nawaz and Danish Nawaz, has passed away.

    Yasir Nawaz shared the heartbreaking news early Tuesday morning through his Instagram Stories.

    “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. With deep sorrow, we share that our beloved and caring brother Waqar Nawaz has passed away,” Yasir wrote.

    While he did not disclose the cause of death, Yasir announced that the funeral prayer (Janazah) was to be held on June 24 (today) after Zuhr prayers at 1:30 PM at Rehmania Masjid, Tariq Road, Karachi.

    “May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, grant him the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous, and give patience and strength to his family Ameen,” he added. “We kindly request you to remember him in your duas. Ameen.”

    Waqar Nawaz was one of four siblings, alongside his brothers Yasir, Danish, and Dr. Faraz Nawaz. The family also has a sister, Anzalna. Their father, Fareed Nawaz Baloch, was a respected and veteran actor in Pakistani television.

    Fans and fellow celebrities have extended their condolences and prayers to the Nawaz family during this difficult time.

  • Pakistan hockey captain rejects sports board invite over Rs5,600 travel allowance

    Pakistan hockey captain rejects sports board invite over Rs5,600 travel allowance

    Pakistan hockey team captain Ammad Butt has refused to attend a luncheon hosted by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), citing a lack of proper travel allowance.

    As per the details, the PSB had offered Butt only Rs5,600 for travelling to Islamabad, an amount he said was not enough to cover even basic expenses. “This amount barely covers the toll expenses,” Butt said while turning down the invitation.

    The luncheon was arranged to honour national athletes from different sports. Other than Butt, six members of the hockey team, including Sufyan Khan, Rana Waheed, Abdullah, Muneeb ur Rehman and Hannan Shahid, were invited. Other top athletes like Olympic javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and Commonwealth Games gold-medalist weightlifter Nooh Dastgir Butt were also on the guest list.

    The situation has raised concerns about the treatment of sporting heroes, especially after Pakistan’s spectacular display at the FIH Nations Cup in Malaysia where the team reached the final after defeating giants, but lost 6-2 to a dominant New Zealand side.

    New Zealand scored early and took a 5-0 lead by halftime. Pakistan’s Zikriya Hayat and Sufyan Khan managed to score in the second half but it was not enough to make a comeback.

    Despite the loss, Pakistan’s performance throughout the tournament was seen as a positive step forward for the national hockey team.

  • Fans go into meltdown as Dananeer is spotted with Ahad’s family

    Fans go into meltdown as Dananeer is spotted with Ahad’s family

    Actress Dananeer Mobeen and actor Ahad Raza Mir were recently spotted together at a wedding, once again sparking speculation about their relationship, and sending the internet into a dizzying spiral of rumours. This time, social media users reacted with a mix of excitement, humor, and curiosity.

    The duo, who won hearts with their chemistry in the drama Meem Se Mohabbat, played an on-screen couple who got married in the show. Their convincing emotional bond led fans to believe something might be brewing off-screen as well.

    After the drama’s success, both stars were seen together at various times. Adding more fuel to the rumors, Dananeer has often been spotted with Ahad’s mother, further intensifying fan curiosity.

    At this latest event- believed to be Ahad’s cousin’s wedding- Dananeer appeared with her own family alongside Ahad’s mother. Meanwhile, Ahad was seen performing an energetic bhangra, with fans appreciating his moves.

    As photos and videos from the wedding surfaced online, users began speculating once again. One user wrote, “Ahad Raza Mir likes whichever actress he works with, and then that actress starts appearing with his mother too.”

    Another cheekily added, “It seems Ahad Raza Mir was dancing so enthusiastically only because of the presence of Dananeer!”

    The internet had more to say. One fan asked, “So is the new daughter-in-law confirmed?”


    Another commented, “Where is Ramsha,” and one more wrote, “He likes everyone he works with, and then his mom chooses them to be the next daughter-in-law.”

    While neither Ahad nor Dananeer has commented on the rumors, fans are closely following their appearances, wondering once again if their reel-life romance is turning into real-life love.

  • French tourist raped in India as suspect goes on run

    French tourist raped in India as suspect goes on run

    A 30-year-old French national, who was in Udaipur, India, for an advertisement shoot, has allegedly been raped by a member of an event management firm on Monday night, Indian media has reported.

    Officials said the survivor, two of her female friends who are also tourists, and members of the event management firm which had organised the shoot, went to a restaurant in Tiger Hills in the Badgaon area of Udaipur on Sunday evening.

    NDTV quoted Udaipur Superintendent of Police (SP) Yogesh Goyal as saying, “On Sunday evening, some French tourists were at a restaurant called Greek Farm with some employees of an event management company. They had a meal together and also consumed drinks. The survivor has said that she went in the car with one Siddharth (also known as Pushparaj Ojha), who then took her to his hotel room and sexually assaulted her.”

    “The survivor has undergone a medical examination and an FIR has been registered. The man is on the run. We are going through footage from the restaurant and the hotel,” Goyal added.

    According to media reports, Siddharth asked the survivor to go with him to see the sights of the city. 

    Badgaon police Station House Officer (SHO) Pooran Singh said the woman was being treated at a private hospital, adding, “We will speak to her in detail once she is discharged.” 

    Additionally, Singh said the French tourist told her two friends about the rape, adding, “As she fell sick, they rushed her to a private hospital in the city and also approached the police, who lodged an FIR based on the victim’s primary statement.”

    Meanwhile, the French embassy has been informed about the incident while police interrogates witnesses who were present  at the restaurant that day.

  • Ceasefire: Internet believes US-Iran strikes were ‘pre-planned’

    Ceasefire: Internet believes US-Iran strikes were ‘pre-planned’

    Hours after US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire has been reached between Iran and Israel, a theory surfaced online stating that America’s attack on nuclear sites and Iran’s retaliatory missile attack on the Al Udeid American air base in Qatar were pre-planned.

    Following the US attacks on Iran’s three nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, Tehran had vowed to avenge the strikes, launching missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base.

    Describing the attack as “a very weak response” US President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social earlier in the day, thanked the country’s leadership for providing “early notice” of the retaliatory attack.

    The US president also announced a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran, set to be phased out over the next 24 hours after a frenetic day of conflict in the region.

    “I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done,” Trump said.

    Qatar has confirmed that a total of 19 missiles were fired from Iran, adding that only one of those hit Al Udeid Air Base but caused no casualties.

    The US president suddenly announcing the ceasefire and Qatar’s confirmation that Iran’s missiles claimed no lives, stemmed speculations that the assault on the US base was pre-planned and scripted.

    Former central banker Kathleen Tyson took to X, writing, “[The] US moved all the aircraft off the airbase last week. This little tit for tat was scripted and agreed between Washington and Tehran.”

    The New York Times’ war correspondent Farnaz Fassihi quoted three Iranian officials as stating that Tehran gave advanced notice to Qatar before launching attacks as a way to minimise casualties at the US base.

    “Iran symbolically needed to strike back at the U.S. but at the same time carry it out in a way that allowed all sides an exit ramp, as it did in 2020,” she said, alluding to the Iranian response when it allegedly gave Iraq a heads up before firing ballistics missiles on US base in Iraq following the assassination of its top general Qasem Soleimani in a US strike on Baghdad.

    According to the New York Times, Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar is the biggest U.S. base in the Middle East and serves as the regional headquarters for the U.S. Central Command. About 10,000 troops are stationed there.

    The base is heavily fortified by an array of air defences. The U.S. military has been using Al Udeid since the days after the Sept. 11 attacks, when it positioned planes there to target the Taliban and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan. Two years later, Al Udeid became the main U.S. air operations hub in the region.

  • Pakistan shines at Al Bareh Sailing Regatta with gold and bronze medals

    Pakistan shines at Al Bareh Sailing Regatta with gold and bronze medals

    Pakistan’s sailing team won one gold and one bronze medal at the 31st Al Bareh Sailing Regatta in Bahrain after a strong performance.

    Muzammil Hassan won the gold medal in the ILCA 7 class, one of the top Olympic-level sailing events. He performed consistently throughout the races and finished ahead of many experienced competitors from the region.

    Hamza Ejaz added to Pakistan’s success by securing a bronze medal in the same category, helping the national team end the event on a high note.

    Young sailor Muhammad Suleman finished in fourth place in the under-15 Optimist class. He competed well under pressure and just missed out on a podium finish.

    Another young sailor, Muzammil Hussain, finished sixth in the ILCA 4 category, showing promise for the future. Both junior sailors are part of Pakistan’s training program focused on preparing young talent for major competitions.

    The Al Bareh Regatta is one of the top sailing events in the region, organised by the Bahrain Maritime Sports Association. It is known for its tough winds and race conditions.

  • Here’s how Pakistan can play in Pro Hockey League

    Here’s how Pakistan can play in Pro Hockey League

    Despite a loss to New Zealand in the final of the Nations Cup, Pakistan’s chances of qualifying for the FIH Pro Hockey League have brightened once again.

    The Pakistani national hockey team, which made a dramatic run to the final of the Nations Cup, had to face defeat at the hands of hosts New Zealand. However, after defeating a much stronger French team in the semi-final, the morale of the Green Shirts remains high.

    Although New Zealand emerged as champions of the Nations Cup, their participation in the upcoming Pro Hockey League appears unlikely due to a severe financial crisis. In New Zealand, hockey is largely considered an amateur sport, and the national federation continues to struggle under financial pressure. Last year, the team missed out on the Pro League despite winning the Nations Cup.

    A crucial meeting is scheduled next month between New Zealand hockey officials and government representatives. The outcome of the meeting is expected to decide whether the team will participate in the 2025–26 Pro League.

    If New Zealand officially withdraws from the league, Pakistan may qualify in their place. As per FIH rules, if the winning team withdraws, the runner-up team holds the right to take their spot in the competition.

    Pakistan’s next confirmed international assignment is the Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in India between August and September this year. However, simmering tensions between the two arch-rivals makes Pakistan’s participation in the tournament remains uncertain.

    The Pakistan Hockey Federation is reportedly making efforts to have the Asia Cup shifted to a neutral venue. This would help ensure Pakistan’s participation in the important qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in February 2026.

  • Diljit, Hania are romance goals in ‘Sohni Lagdi’

    Diljit, Hania are romance goals in ‘Sohni Lagdi’

    With just a few days left before its global release, the highly anticipated Sardaar Ji 3 is hogging all the spotlight thanks to the release of superstar Diljit Dosanjh’s new music video ‘Sohni Lagdi’, featuring Pakistani heartthrob Hania Aamir in the lead role  

    The video, shot across stunning locations in the United Kingdom, shows Hania donning various elegant saris, each one more striking than the last, as Dosanjh follows through mountaintops, castles and gorgeous landscapes. 

    The song begins with Diljit reciting poetry, setting a soulful tone before launching into a chorus that fans are calling “catchy, memorable, and classic Diljit.” The lyrics are penned by Zafar Sandhu, with music composed by Mix Singh.

    The visual chemistry between Diljit and Hania has captured the hearts of fans, many of whom are now even more eager to see Hania’s full role in the movie. In the video, she is seen in a traditional saree, while Dosanjh complements her look in classic Punjabi attire together, they paint a vibrant, romantic picture.

    Netizens flooded the internet with admiration for the pair, with comments such as, “Hania and Diljit <3 Dil hi jeet liya <3”


    “Hania and Diljit ❤ Beyond the boundaries. Beyond the hatred.”

    Even celebrities couldn’t hold back their love. Actress Yashma Gill commented, “I love you. Tenu jina jina dekhai uni sohni lagdi,” while Mehwish Hayat praised Hania saying, “Ay hui na gal.”

    The release of ‘Sohni Lagdi’ is being seen by many as a bold statement. Despite rising online criticism and FWICE’s call for a boycott due to Hania’s involvement, Dosanjh and the filmmakers have stood firm, showing clear support for the Pakistani actress.

    While the film has faced backlash from some Indian netizens, many fans from both India and Pakistan have applauded the film’s message of artistic unity and cultural collaboration, with Hania Aamir becoming a symbol of that stance.

    With only three days left until the film’s release on June 27, excitement is building, and fans can’t wait to see this dynamic duo light up the screen.

  • ‘Do you like him?’: Sameer’s gentle question to Amal wins the internet

    ‘Do you like him?’: Sameer’s gentle question to Amal wins the internet

    ARY Digital’s hit drama Parwarish continues to captivate viewers and the latest episode has taken the internet by storm thanks to a powerful moment between siblings Amal and Sameer.

    In a standout scene towards the end of the episode, Amal finally opens up to her brother about her feelings for Wali. Sameer, already observant of her behavior, gently asks, “Do you like him?”

    This small but heartfelt exchange left fans emotional, praising the show for portraying a supportive brother instead of the usual angry and aggressive sibling trope often seen in Pakistani dramas.

    Sameer’s witty personality further won audiences over when he became a much-needed comic relief during tense scenes. His humorous interaction with Wali, especially checking up on him after he ran away from home, was both hilarious and heartwarming.

    Meanwhile, Amal’s character is also breaking stereotypes. Instead of being portrayed as manipulative or negative for having one-sided feelings, she’s shown as sincere and emotionally aware. 

    Viewers appreciated that writers gave her depth and dignity. In one touching scene, she says: “He only remembers me when he has some new problem. I still like him. I still protect him. I still find answers to his problems.”

    One fan’s comment summed up the audience’s response perfectly, “Amal has one-sided feelings, yes, but she was never toxic about it. And I love that the show let her realize Wali isn’t right for her, without making it all about competition. Girls aren’t rehab centers. She deserves someone who chooses her without needing to be ‘fixed’. This kind of maturity is so rare in dramas.”

    As for Wali, his storyline took another unexpected twist. He accepts an invitation from a mysterious stranger who oddly had been sleeping on the street despite owning a house. The man’s cryptic words left fans questioning what’s really going on as Wali enters a strange new environment.

    The drama also delivered an uplifting moment through Maya, who confidently tells her parents she will return to university and sit her exams. When her father hesitantly expresses concern about what others might say, she replies, “That’s what’s happening at home already.”

    Her father can’t help but laugh at her boldness a subtle, heartwarming scene that left a smile on viewers’ faces.

    In contrast, the show also paints a more realistic picture of dysfunctional family dynamics. A tense scene between Sameer and Amal’s parents shows their father disrespecting their mother and claiming he alone knows what’s best. This realistic depiction of varying family dynamics is another reason Parwarish resonates so strongly with audiences.

    With growing suspense, depth, and powerful emotional beats, Parvarish is not just winning hearts in Pakistan but has now gripped fans across India and Bangladesh as well.