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  • Barrister Gohar asked Army Chief for one thing, Muneeb Farooq reveals

    Barrister Gohar asked Army Chief for one thing, Muneeb Farooq reveals

    Political analyst and TV host Muneeb Farooq has revealed details of the recent meeting between Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Khan and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir. 

    Appearing on a private news outlet, Farooq stated that following the formal meeting between the army chief, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur, Barrister Gohar Khan, and other provincial political leaders in Peshawar Corps Commander House, Gohar and Gandapur, requested General Asim Munir for a separate meeting.

    The political analyst revealed that the PTI chairman, in a brief meeting, presented a single-point agenda, asking the army chief to facilitate the release of incarcerated party founder Imran Khan.

    “We do not want any kind of confrontation with the military,” Muneeb quoted Gohar as saying. He further revealed that Gohar informed the army chief that many people were eager to see a rift between the PTI and the army.

    “During the brief meeting, the army chief did not comment on Imran Khan’s release and the plight of PTI. However, he discussed the security challenges facing Pakistan,” the TV host said.

    Fearing that the PTI Chairman would be trolled, Gohar requested two to three times that pictures of the meeting with the army chief should not be released. Gohar’s picture was not made public. 

    He went on to further reveal that Chairman PTI did not discuss the February 8 elections and the judicial commission regarding the riots of May 9, 2023, and November 26, 2024 events; the latter is the key demand of the former ruling party that has been submitted to the government negotiation committee on the third round of meetings. 

    Earlier, the PTI Chairman denied media reports of his meeting with the army chief. However, taking a U-turn in his statement, Gohar, while speaking to the media in the Adiala Jail courtroom on Thursday, confirmed that, indeed, he had held a meeting with General Syed Asim Munir.

    Explaining what had transpired during their rare talk with the COAS, the PTI chairman said that all matters and demands of the party were presented directly to General Asim Munir.

    He termed direct negotiations with the establishment as a positive step towards resolving the ongoing issues. Barrister Gohar further said: “Ali Amin Gandapur and I held a meeting with COAS, during which we outlined all of PTI’s concerns and priorities.”

    Imran Khan confirmed to reporters that Gohar had met the army chief in Peshawar on Thursday. Khan mentioned that his party had long been trying to get the other side on the negotiation table.

  • Sana Javed, Shoaib Malik celebrate anniversary with wedding throwback

    Sana Javed, Shoaib Malik celebrate anniversary with wedding throwback

    Pakistani actress Sana Javed and cricketer Shoaib Malik recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary. Sana shared beautiful unseen photos to mark the occasion, and Shoaib posted a video of their wedding.


    In the video, the couple can be seen in high spirits, enjoying their special day. The photos also reveal that the couple had a mehndi ceremony.


    “Happy anniversary my love ,” Sana captioned her post, adding: “Life is beautiful with you love you hero ♥️ .”


    Similarly, Shoaib shared a video filled with memorable moments, writing, “Many more beautiful days and memories together 🙂 Happy anniversary I love you bestie “


    On January 20 last year, the couple surprised their fans in Pakistan and India by sharing their wedding pictures on Instagram.


    Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik have faced divorce rumors since late 2022. The couple, who married in April 2010, had not confirmed or denied the rumors by then. 


    Sana Javed and her ex-husband, singer Umair Jaswal, got married quietly in October 2020 during Covid. They divorced in November 2023.

    Umair later announced his second marriage on Instagram in October last year, sharing a photo of himself in a cream sherwani and turban.

  • Mumbai police release image of suspect in Saif Ali Khan attack

    Mumbai police release image of suspect in Saif Ali Khan attack

    In an unexpected turn of events, Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan was hospitalised early Thursday morning after being stabbed six times by an intruder in his Mumbai home.

    Mumbai police have released a CCTV image of the suspect in the shocking knife attack on Saif Ali Khan.

    The attack took place early this morning at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai, during an attempted robbery. The footage shows the suspect fleeing the scene after attacking Saif.

    Police reports state that the attacker entered Saif Ali Khan’s apartment in the Bandra area and demanded one crore rupees. During the attack, the suspect also injured the children’s nanny.

    The incident took place aroubd 2:30 am when a person tried to burglarize Saif and Kareena Kapoor’s residence. Saif, on discovering the intruder, was stabbed by the perpetrator before he left the house. Saif received six stab injuries, including two deep cuts behind his back. One of these was very close to his spinal cord, and one minor injury occurred in his neck.

    Mumbai police are actively investigating the burglary and assault. Senior office Gedem Dixit confirmed that Saif is out of danger, but the investigation continues. Multiple police teams are questioning Saif’s household staff and others who were present at the time of the incident.

                                                                                                                                                                       

    Earlier, Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times by an intruder in his Mumbai home early Thursday morning. Following a surgery at Lelavati Hospital in Mumbai, many of his close friends and family rushed to be by his side.

    Saif’s wife Kareena Kapoor’s cousin Ranbir Kapoor and his wife Alia Bhatt arrived at Lilavati Hospital to offer support.

    Along with them, Karisma Kapoor, Saif’s sister-in-law, also visited the hospital. Saif’s children from his previous marriage, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan were spotted at the hospital, keeping in close proximity with their father.

    Director Siddharth Anand also arrived at the hospital in the morning.

    While Saif’s surgery was a success, he is still under observation, with doctors closely monitoring his recovery. Saif’s fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with messages wishing him a speedy recovery.

    His son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, stepped up in a life-or-death situation to get his father the help he urgently needed.

    Ibrahim realised that there was no car available to transport his injured father to the hospital. Showing a very smart presence of mind, he immediately hailed an auto rickshaw and got his father to Lilavati Hospital, just two kilometres from their Bandra house.

  • Saim Ayub to miss Champions Trophy? Shahid Afridi has updates

    Saim Ayub to miss Champions Trophy? Shahid Afridi has updates

    Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has confirmed that opener Saim Ayub will not play in the upcoming Champions Trophy as he recovers from an injury.

    In a podcast interview with a private TV channel, Afridi revealed that he spoke to Saim over the phone to check on his condition. Saim shared, “I will need another three weeks to recover, after which my rehabilitation will begin.”

    Afridi advised Saim, saying, “As a senior cricketer and elder brother, I advise you not to rush your recovery. Fully heal before returning to the team to avoid worsening the injury.”

    Afridi expressed that Saim’s injury is a setback for Pakistan, “especially given his excellent form, but we lack a ready backup for him.” He added, “We need match-winning players, and I hope the team will perform well in the tournament.”

    Saim Ayub was previously included in the preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still awaiting his medical reports before making a final decision about his participation.

    With Saim’s absence, there is a strong chance that openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq will return to the squad. Both players played crucial roles in Pakistan’s victories during the 2023 World Cup.

    Saim Ayub sustained an ankle injury while fielding on the first day of the Cape Town Test against South Africa. The initial diagnosis recommended six weeks of rest.

  • Pak Vs West Indies Test delayed for unique reason

    Pak Vs West Indies Test delayed for unique reason

    In light of foggy conditions, the first Test match of the two-match series between Pakistan and West Indies has been delayed. The game was scheduled to start at 9:30 AM Pakistan time.

    So far, the pitch inspection has not been possible, and the toss is yet to take place because of the foggy conditions.

    The West Indies cricket team is currently on a tour of Pakistan to play a two-match Test series. Shan Masood will lead Pakistan, while Kraigg Brathwaite will captain the West Indies.

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squad for the first Test. The team includes three spinners—Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, and Abrar Ahmed—and fast bowler Khurram Shahzad.

    The Pakistani squad for the match is as follows:

    Shan Masood (Captain)
    Mohammad Rizwan
    Muhammad Huraira
    Babar Azam
    Kamran Ghulam
    Saud Shakeel
    Salman Ali Agha
    Sajid Khan
    Nauman Ali
    Abrar Ahmed
    Khurram Shahzad

    West Indies is playing a Test series in Pakistan after 19 years. This series is part of the ICC Test Championship. The second and final Test match will be held in Multan from January 25 to 29.

  • Lahore doctor arrested for firing at school buses

    Lahore doctor arrested for firing at school buses

    A grade-19 doctor accused of opening fire on two school buses in Lahore’s Cantonment area was arrested on Thursday morning.

    The police say that at the time of the incident, one of the buses was carrying students.

    The accused doctor has been identified as Dr Zulqernain Butt, who is reportedly serving as a senior consultant in the anaesthesia department of Services Hospital.

    The initial investigation suggests that after the firing incident, the suspect picked up his children from home, dropped them at their school, and went straight to a private hospital located on Ferozepur Road, where he was doing a part-time job.

    Initially, it was reported by a private media outlet that bullets were fired at a school bus in Lahore. However, no casualty or injury was reported as the students were not on board the vehicle.

    The same report stated that shots were fired by a car rider who got annoyed at the school bus driver for blocking his way.

    He fired two bullets at the bus in the South Garrison area of Lahore.

    The police report also said that the incident was a result of a tiff between the two drivers.

    A police team started conducting raids and successfully traced the suspect. The team recovered a 9mm pistol used in the shooting from a locker in the private hospital. It was reported that the suspect allegedly has a reputation for aggressive behaviour and unprovoked violence over minor inconveniences.

    According to the First Information Report (FIR), a case has been registered against Dr. Butt under charges of anti-terrorism and attempted murder.

    As per the details, the school buses were driving down Waqas Market on Bedian Road to pick up children. Meanwhile, a bus driver slowed down to take a U-turn while the suspect was repeatedly trying to overtake. This caused a collision between the car and the bus.

    The driver, upset, took out a pistol and fired indiscriminately.

    One of the bullets struck a bus tyre, and when the bus driver tried to confront him, the suspect allegedly fled the scene.

    The driver informed the school administration, who then alerted law enforcement agencies (LEAs).

    Only a few hours later, the police located and arrested the suspect.

  • Over 40 Pakistanis among 50 drowned in Spain bound boat

    Over 40 Pakistanis among 50 drowned in Spain bound boat


    A boat carrying as many as 50 migrants attempting to reach Spain from West Africa has drowned, it emerged Thursday.

    Migrant rights group Walking Borders reported that the tragic boat capsized, leading to fears that missing migrants have died. 

    Notably, Moroccan authorities on Wednesday rescued 36 people from a boat that had departed from Mauritania on January 2 while carrying 86 migrants, including 66 Pakistanis.

    The rights group based in Madrid and Navarra said it had already alerted authorities from all countries involved almost six days ago about the missing boat.

    Another NGO, Alarm Phone, which provides an emergency phone line for migrants lost at sea, also reported that it had alerted Spain’s maritime rescue service on January 12 but made it a point to mention that it had no information about the boat.


    Canary Islands’ regional leader Fernando Clavijo in a post on X (formerly Twitter) expressed sorrow for the victims and urged Spain and Europe to act to prevent further tragedies.


    “The Atlantic cannot continue to be the graveyard of Africa,” Clavijo said on X while adding, “They cannot continue to turn their backs on this humanitarian drama.”


    Walking Borders CEO Helena Maleno said in a post on X that 44 of those who drowned were from Pakistan.


    “They spent 13 days of anguish on the crossing without anyone coming to rescue them,” she said.


    It merits mention that a record 10,457 migrants, or 30 people a day, died trying to reach Spain in 2024, most of them trying to cross the Atlantic route from West African countries such as Mauritania and Senegal to the Canary Islands.

    Last month, a boat capsize incident in Greece consumed 40 lives as rescue efforts by authorities to find survivors ended without any success.


    Officially, Pakistan’s government has confirmed the death of five people belonging to the Sialkot, Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, and Narowal districts. 

    Among the five confirmed victims, two belonged to Pasrur, a tehsil of Sialkot, while one each hailed from Gujrat, Narowal, and Mandi Bahauddin. The fifth victim was identified as Muhammad Shabeer of Gakharkey village of Narowal.


    Additionally, locals in Heelan village of Mandi Bahauddin also claimed that five youngsters from their village were also among the missing. The family of another victim named Awais of Uddu Fateh village of Pasrur told the media that he was also missing.

    An earlier report suggested that 47 Pakistanis were among the rescued passengers. 

  • Bollywood celebrities rush to hospital to ask after injured Saif Ali Khan

    Bollywood celebrities rush to hospital to ask after injured Saif Ali Khan

    Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times by an intruder in his Mumbai home early Thursday morning. Following a surgery at Lelavati Hospital in Mumbai, many of his close friends and family rushed to be by his side. 

    Saif’s wife Kareena Kapoor’s cousin Ranbir Kapoor and his wife Alia Bhatt arrived at Lilavati Hospital to offer support.

    Along with them, Karisma Kapoor, Saif’s sister-in-law, also visited the hospital. Saif’s children from his previous marriage, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan were spotted at the hospital, keeping in close proximity with their father.

    Director Siddharth Anand also arrived at the hospital in the morning.

    While Saif’s surgery was a success, he is still under observation, with doctors closely monitoring his recovery. Saif’s fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with messages wishing him a speedy recovery.

    Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan has been hospitalised early on Thursday morning after getting stabbed six times by an intruder in his Mumbai home.

    The actor, husband to Indian A-lister Kareena Kapoor, is going through surgery at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital to treat the six stab wounds he received during what Indian media has described as a robbery attempt.

    Mumbai police have confirmed to the media that the intruder entered Saif’s residence around 2:30 am where he got into a confrontation with the actor. Saif was taken to hospital around 3:30 am.

    Doctors have assessed that two of the stab wounds are deep, with one near the spine. A neurosurgeon and a cosmetic surgeon are among the team of doctors operating on the Bollywood star.

    Earlier , Saif Ali Khan son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, stepped up in a life-or-death situation to get his father the help he urgently needed.

    As per reports, Khan suffered multiple stab wounds in the attack and bled heavily. In a moment of panic, Ibrahim realised that there was no car available to transport his injured father to the hospital. Showing a very smart presence of mind, he immediately hailed an auto rickshaw and got his father to Lilavati Hospital, just two kilometres from their Bandra house.

     

    Saif Ali Khan’s team issued a statement regarding his health, confirming that he is stable.

    “Saif Ali Khan has come out of surgery and is in recovery. We are monitoring his progress closely. We thank Dr. Niraj Uttamani, Dr. Nitin Dange, Dr. Leena Jain, and the hospital staff for their excellent care. We also appreciate the support from his fans and well-wishers during this challenging time,” the statement said.

  • Konse ‘Yaar Ki Shaadi’? Gohar Rasheed promises to reveal

    Konse ‘Yaar Ki Shaadi’? Gohar Rasheed promises to reveal

    The entertainment world is abuzz with speculation as rumours circulate about the possible union of Gohar Rasheed and Kubra Khan ever since they started posting videos of celebrity dance practices on Instagram.

    Recently, Maliha Rehman asked the actor in a video about his dance practice video, inquiring which friend’s wedding it was, to which Gohar responded, “I will reveal very soon which friend’s wedding it is. I promise.”

    According to The Current sources, the two stars are set to marry on February 22, with the ceremony taking place in Karachi.
      


    Gohar Rasheed fueled these rumours with an Instagram video. The video shows both actors at a house with friends, tea, samosas, and a cute dog, captioned “2025 Bismillah.”


     
    Social media users flooded the comments section with congratulations and speculation. 


     
    The buzz intensified when Gohar Rasheed posted another video with the caption, ‘Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai,’ adding to the curiosity. 


     
    In a recent appearance on “After Hours with Ushna Shah,” Gohar was asked about his relationship status. He replied, “I am not single; she’s an amazing person, and now I can’t imagine my life without her.” While he didn’t reveal his partner’s name, fans speculated it might be Kubra Khan.


     


    Similarly, in an interview with The Current Life, Kubra Khan was asked about her best friend in the industry. She replied, “My best friend in the industry, yes, it’s Mirza; he’s been my best friend for the past nine years now.”


     
     
    As rumours swirl, fans have expressed their excitement. One fan posted on Gohar’s Instagram: “So happy for you both.” Another added, “They both are so good, am so happy they found each other!!! Looking forward to their pictures!!!” Yet another fan commented, “The bride’s name is Kubra Khan.”


     
     
    Despite the growing buzz, neither Gohar nor Kubra has confirmed the rumours. Addressing the speculation, Kubra mentioned in an interview: “I’m used to it now. I’m wondering if it happens; you guys made it happen. I swear, you guys pushed it so much… But no, it doesn’t bother me anymore, to be honest, because it has been happening for eight years, and eventually now I’m like, yeah, whatever.”

  • ‘Osama Bin Laden is a martyr’: Anti-Imran Khan ads popup on trucks in US

    ‘Osama Bin Laden is a martyr’: Anti-Imran Khan ads popup on trucks in US

    Amid unprecedented support for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan from officials of Donald Trump’s incoming administration, multiple digital billboard trucks featuring controversial statements of the former premier have popped up across the United States (US).

    Undated videos on social media showed trucks driving around Washington DC among other cities in the US, displaying a digital billboard bearing Khan’s past remarks about the Afghan Taliban and late Al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden.

    “Osama bin Laden is a martyr,” read one of Khan’s statements. During his speech on the floor of the parliament during the 2020 budget session, then-prime minister (PM) Khan had said that Americans came to Abbottabad and “martyred Osama bin Laden”.

    Another statement by Khan displayed on the digital display read, “Taliban’s holy war in Afghanistan is justified by Islamic Law [sic].” The former premier had made the statement in October 2012 when he referred to Taliban’s anti-US fighters as jihadis.

    He had said whoever was fighting for their freedom was participating in jihad, and so the Afghan Taliban’s fight against foreign occupation was also jihad.

    Among other anti-Khan adverts displayed on the trucks was the news of his disqualification by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for lying about Tyrian White, as well as the alleged threats he hurled at police officers in Pakistan.

    With the campaign leaving netizens divided, some say it was planned to malign Khan ahead of Trump’s inauguration, whereas others said it was only a consequence of his “recklessness” since none of the statements were wrongly attributed to him.

    One social media user said such campaigns only affected Pakistan’s reputation on the global stage while another highlighted how supporting an “extremist” like the former Pakistani premier could end up being a “threat to national security”.

    “The diaspora must focus on unity and progress rather than divisive narratives. Let’s channel our energies towards building a stronger Pakistan together,” said one user. Another netizen said that true patriotism was about constructive actions, not blind allegiance. “It’s time to support leaders and initiatives that genuinely prioritise the nation’s welfare.”

    Jailed Khan and his PTI have in recent weeks garnered quite the support from officials of the upcoming US administration amid social media campaigns calling on Trump to push for the release of the ousted former PM.

    While Trump is yet to comment on the issue and Pakistan maintains that Khan’s trials and sentence are an internal matter, the president-elect’s aide on special missions Richard Grenell has been rather vocal in demanding the PTI founder’s freedom.