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  • Sargodha: School teacher suspended over ‘anti-government’ posts on social media

    Sargodha: School teacher suspended over ‘anti-government’ posts on social media

    A primary school teacher of Sargodha has been suspended on allegations of provoking his colleagues on social media against the government while being on duty. 


    The action was taken under the Punjab Employees, Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act 2006 (PEEDA).


    Asad Hayat, who was appointed in Primary School Chak number 5 Rakh Dharema, was suspended by Sargodha District Education Officer (DEO) with immediate effect on charges of spreading propaganda against state institutions, the present government, misuse of social media, misconduct and using the internet during duty hours.


    Geo News shared the suspension order, which states, “The services of Asad Hayat, PST, Govt. Primary School Chak No.5 Rakh Dharema Sargodha are hereby suspended with immediate effect under the PEEDA Act-2006.”

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    The sections under which he has been suspended were not mentioned in the notification. Asad was directed to report to the concerned office immediately.


    In September, a show cause notice was issued to the Headmaster of the Government Special Education Center Chichawatani District in Sahiwal for passing political remarks on WhatsApp.


    The notice served to him stated that a complaint had been filed against Abdul Karim, the headmaster, on the Chief Minister of Punjab’s complaint portal, saying that he had made statements on a WhatsApp group that were meant to discredit the government of Punjab.


    The show cause notice was issued under Section 7(b) and Section 5(1)(a) of the Peeda Act, 2006. 


    In October, four teachers of Kasur’s Government Girls High School Basti Lal Shah Tehsil were suspended for cutting spinach within the school to make saag- a popular local dish.

     
    The charges pressed against them were in terms of section 6 read with section 5 of the PEEDA Act [Punjab Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act], 2006.

  • Josh Hazlewood out of second Test match against India

    Josh Hazlewood out of second Test match against India

    Bad news has come out for the Australian team before the second Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India after Josh Hazlewood suffered an injury and got ruled out of the second Test.

    Cricket Australia has announced that Shane Abbott and Brendan Doggett have been included in the Australian squad to fill the gap left by Hazlewood, who will be with the team in Adelaide.

    The second day-night Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy will be played in Adelaide from December 6, with India leading the five-Test series by one-nil.

    On the other hand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given a strict deadline for Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami to return to the team. Shami has less than a week to convince the selectors to select him for the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

    He has recently returned to cricket after an injury and is reportedly being closely monitored by the BCCI medical team.

    After an impressive performance in his first Ranji Trophy match for Bengal, Shami will be evaluated in some Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches. It is also reported that Shami needs to lose some weight and regain fitness.

    The BCCI medical team feels that he will start losing weight as he continues to play matches, which will help increase his endurance.

    The first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series took place at Optus Stadium in Perth from November 22 to 25, 2024. India delivered a commanding performance, defeating Australia by 295 runs and taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

    Match Summary

    India began the match with a modest first innings total of 150, with Australia’s Josh Hazlewood leading the attack, claiming 4 wickets for 29 runs. In reply, Australia faltered, managing only 104 in their first innings, as Jasprit Bumrah wreaked havoc with figures of 5/30.

    In their second innings, India declared at 487/6, showcasing a superb century by Yashasvi Jaiswal (161) and a resilient knock by Virat Kohli (100*). This set Australia a daunting target. Despite a valiant effort, the Australian batsmen crumbled, posting 238 in their second innings, with Bumrah taking another 3 wickets for 42 runs. India secured a comprehensive victory, winning by 295 runs.

  • Government decides to file cases against Ali Amin Gandapur, Bushra Bibi

    Government decides to file cases against Ali Amin Gandapur, Bushra Bibi

    Prime Minister (PM) Shahbaz Sharif’s government has decided to tighten the noise around founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s party leaders by filing cases against them.

    Shahbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Friday in which it was decided that cases would be lodged against Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur, and founder PTI Imran Khan’s spouse, Bushra Bibi; both were leading the recent protest march towards the federal capital in which multiple people were killed, including four law-enforcing officers. 

    “This is not a political party [PTI] but a fitna [mischief] and a group of terrorists,” Shahbaz Sharif said.

    Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, Punjab’s Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz, federal ministers and other security officials attended the meeting.

    After a “final call” given by incarcerated Imran Khan, CM KP Ali Amin Gandapur and former First Lady led a convoy from Peshawar to Islamabad, which started on November 24 and ended on November 26 night after security forces cracked down on the demonstrators.

    On Tuesday (November 26) night, grand operations were initiated to disperse the opposition’s biggest party protestors, in which multiple casualties were reported and hundreds of protestors were wounded.

    Attendees of the meeting told Dawn News that it was also decided in a top-level meeting to register cases against the PTI leaders and workers who were allegedly involved in the killing of security officials during the recent protest march.

    A press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) noted, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif established a task force under the chairmanship of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi to identify the people involved in spreading chaos and violence in Islamabad earlier this week and take strict action against them.”


    Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and officials of security departments will also be members of the task force.

    Furthermore, it was also decided to modernise the federal capital Safe City project along with strengthening the federal prosecution service. It has been observed that the quality of the project is so poor that its cameras cannot recognise people, particularly at night and when travelling in vehicles.


    Previously, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Muhammad Fayyaz submitted a resolution in the Punjab Assembly secretariat seeking a ban on arch-rivals PTI.

    The resolution demands stringent action against former PM Imran Khan’s PTI, labelling the party a “disruptive group” operating under the guise of a political party, and calls for those responsible for the November 24 protests to be brought to justice.

  • We can respond with weapons too: Gandapur warns in fiery speech

    We can respond with weapons too: Gandapur warns in fiery speech

    Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur gave yet another fiery speech in his first address to the KP Assembly after an unsuccessful party march towards Islamabad saying, “We have fire and ammunition and we can respond with weapons too,” the Premier of the province said. 

    PTI supporters on social media are angry and disappointed with party leaders for abandoning workers in D-Chowk when security forces started their crackdown on November 26.

    Around midnight, the media reported that Gandapur and Imran Khan’s spouse Bushra Bibi, escaped from the capital and went towards Peshawar.

    Since then, PTI has claimed that the security forces opened fire on the protestors leading to multiple fatalities – a claim the government denies.

    “Be wary of that day if we reply to fire with fire and to ammunition with ammunition; if we abandon peace slogans because we have weapons too. We can take our rights that way as well. Listen to this as well, we do not care about powerful chairs that you could scare us with the threat of Governor Raj. I challenge you to impose Governor Rule here and see if you can stay here,” he challenged.

    After Gandapur led the caravan from KP towards Peshawar for its “final call,” rumours quickly spread that the federal government was mulling imposing Governor’s rule in KP.

    Ali Amin Gandapur warned the federal government that PTI cannot be “intimidated” by such actions as tensions grow following the late-night crackdown against protesters in Islamabad.

    “Release Imran Khan as soon as possible or we will respond to bullets with bullets and then you will see what happens, and you will be responsible for whatever happens,” warned CM KP in his address to the provincial assembly. 

    The CM also addressed the soldiers of the Pakistan Army, saying, “You must see your children at home, what would their mother think if this happened to them? Allah bestows rizq to every human being, but what you have done for a job, you will not find peace in this world and in this world! Today I pray to Allah that you [soldiers] may find yourself in such pain and hurt that you become an example in history for Allah’s justice in the world who oppressed the people.”

    “Let it not happen that we start feeling comfort in killing you. Release Imran Khan, otherwise we have a meeting, prepare a strategy, if we don’t get rights, we will kill for them,” concluded Gandapur.

    Gandapur has been heavily criticised by party workers and followers for the perception that he is in touch with the establishment. Party followers tweeted and posted on other social media platforms against Gandapur, dismayed at him leaving party workers on D Chowk while he and Bushra Bibi got passage to safety.

  • Sidhu’s wife served 850 crore notice over cancer cure claim

    Sidhu’s wife served 850 crore notice over cancer cure claim

     Former cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur is facing serious legal trouble after her husband claimed she cured her stage four cancer using diet alone.  

     The Chhatisgarh Civil Society sent the legal notice demanding a staggering INR 850 crore, accusing the couple of making misleading health claims.

     The controversy began when Sidhu said during a press conference on November 23 that his wife, once given only a five percent chance of survival by doctors, became cancer-free in just 40 days by switching to a strict, specialized diet. Sidhu also claimed that he cured his own fatty liver disease following the same nutritional regimen.

    According to the legal notice, Sidhu’s claims could potentially mislead cancer patients into abandoning conventional treatments, risking their lives in the process. The notice demands that the couple provide scientific proof to back their extraordinary health claims or face the ₹850 crore penalty for endangering public health.

    The notice further warned that spreading such as “false information” could create a negative perception of allopathic treatments, which are widely accepted as standard care for cancer.

    The civil society group has given Sidhu’s wife seven days to respond to the accusations or face legal consequences.

    Earlier, on 22 November 2024, in a press conference, Sidhu shared his belief that a combination of diet and lifestyle changes played a crucial role in his wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s recovery.

    His wife was diagnosed with stage-4 cancer, which had metastasized to the skin. He credited her recovery to a special regimen that involved cutting out sugar, rice, flour, and tea while incorporating various herbs and natural remedies.

    “I did not make any arrangements on my side. After researching Ayurveda, American doctors, and research in India, I read for 10 hours and came to the common denominator: cut sugar,” he revealed.

    Sidhu explained the simple routine he followed, which he believes helped his wife recover.

    “The first thing she used to have in the morning was lemon water with raw turmeric, garlic, and an apple. Half an hour later, she had neem leaves. This costs no money. Seriously, I want to tell everyone that this worked for her in 40 days, even at stage four cancer,” he detailed.

    Proudly sharing the outcome of his wife’s treatment, he said, “Her doctors were shocked when she underwent an operation because the cancer cells were gone. After 45 to 50 days post-operation, there were no cancer cells left.”

    Sidhu also claimed that he achieved this result despite being in the later stages of cancer, attributing his success to the natural and Ayurvedic treatments he followed.

  • Three former South African cricketers arrested in corruption case

    Three former South African cricketers arrested in corruption case

    South African police have arrested three former South African cricketers in a corruption case.

    Police say that Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Thami Tsolekile, along with former Titans bowler Ethy Mbhalatiare are accused of match-fixing. These three players were suspended from cricket in 2017.

    Earlier, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Tribunal had banned two players after match-fixing allegations were proven true.

    Emirati players Mohammed Naveed and Shaiman Anwar were found guilty of match-fixing by the ICC.

    United Arab Emirates cricket team captain Mohammed Naveed and batsman Shaiman Anwar were accused of corruption in 2019, and according to the allegations leveled by the ICC, the had offered match-fixing to players of the Emirati team that qualified for the 2019 T20 World Cup.

    The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) later charged Naveed in two corruption cases related to the T10 League.

    Emirates bans Usman Khan for five years

    Earlier, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) had imposed a five-year ban on top-order batsman Usman Khan for violating their contract.

    In a statement issued by the UAE Cricket Board, it was said that Usman Khan misrepresented to the ECB and took advantage of the facilities, he was bound to play for the UAE but now he is not doing so.

    ECB had also given an annual contract to Usman Khan while he played as a local player of the Emirates in the recent ILT Twenty20.

    According to the ECB, Usman Khan violated the contract with it, as a result of which he will not be able to participate in any event under the UAE Board for five years.

    Usman Khan represented Multan Sultans in the PSL as an overseas player, after which the Pakistan Cricket Board included Usman Khan in the camp of the Pakistan team.

    After coming to the Pakistan camp, Usman Khan sent a notice to the UAE to terminate the agreement.

    Afghanistan board bans three cricketers

    Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has banned Mujeeb ur Rehman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, and Naveen ul Haq for two years.

    A dispute has arisen between the players and the Afghan Cricket Board for not signing the central contract.

    The three players decided to prefer foreign T20 leagues instead of giving priority to their national team, prompting the Board to take strict action against them. The Afghan Cricket Board has now imposed a two-year ban on Mujeeb ur Rehman, Fazl Haq Farooqi, and Naveen ul Haq while also denying them the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for any T20 league for two years after being banned.

  • Zainab Raza addresses claims of relation to Pervez Musharraf

    Zainab Raza addresses claims of relation to Pervez Musharraf

    Actress and model Zainab Raza has addressed rumours of her relation to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, clarifying that the ex-president was not her grandfather.

    During her appearance on Nida Yasir’s morning show, she openly talked about a number of things.

    Zainab said that whenever she shared pictures of her parents on social media, people commented that they were the late Pervez Musharraf’s daughter and son-in-law. She, however, rubbished the claims and explained that her mother was not the former president’s daughter.

    “Pervez Musharraf is not my maternal grandfather, and people should stop spreading false information about me.”

    The Bharam actress shared that she was born in Dubai, and received early education there.

    “I am the first person in my family to choose showbiz. I didn’t initially plan on pursuing a career in entertainment or modelling,” Zainab said.

    “99% of the information about me on the internet, including Google, is incorrect. There are a lot of rumours about me,” she complained, admitting that she often put in her name on the search engine.

    “I didn’t come from America, and I am not 23 years old. I am 26. Most of the information about me is entirely incorrect,” the Tamasha contestant said.

    Zainab also expressed frustration that her best friend Ahmed Memon was often labelled as her boyfriend on YouTube and other websites, whereas she only considered him a good friend and brother.

     Earlier, ‘Tamasha Ghar’ contestant and model Zainab Raza gave an interview to Irfanistan where she addressed the consistent online backlash to her choice of outfits, and shut down her haters by reminding them that what she chooses to wear is her own choice.

    “My life, my rules. I know what I have to wear at any place. I wouldn’t walk in Khadda Market wearing a skirt; I’d wear normal clothes. I know that it’s comfortable to wear what I want, so I do it.”

    The model went on to criticise the hypocrisy of Pakistani men by pointing out how they will ogle and appreciate pictures of models Gigi and Bella Hadid, who are both Muslims, and have been spotted wearing revealing clothes, but will slut-shame Pakistani women endlessly if they do the same.

    “Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid are both Muslims. The same men will like their pictures but since we’re Pakistani Muslims, they’ll insult and slut-shame us if we do the same.”

  • Dua Lipa arrives in Mumbai for her first ever solo concert in India

    Dua Lipa arrives in Mumbai for her first ever solo concert in India

     Dua Lipa arrives in Mumbai for her first ever solo concert in India 

    Albanian pop star Dua Lipa who has taken the world of music by storm, is set to perform in Mumbai on November 30. This marks her second visit to India, but for fans, it’s special as she will deliver her first solo live performance in the country.

     Lipa performed live in India in 2019 at the Mumbai at the OnePlus Music Festival, alongside Katy Perry.

    On Thursday, Dua was photographed at Kalina Airport, wearing a yellow t-shirt with black trousers. Despite being visibly tired after her long journey, she radiated energy.

    Indian playback singer Jonita Gandhi is going to warm up for Dua Lipa in what promises to be a night to remember. Just days ago, Dua declared her enthusiasm about a mash-up of her chart-topping song Wo Ladki Jo Sabse Alag Hai from the Bollywood classic film  Baadshah, starring Shah Rukh Khan. Dua revealed that she was “blown away” when she first heard the mash-up and described it as “amazing” a feeling that shows her appreciation for Indian music and culture.

     A multi award winning artist, Dua Lipa is currently one of the most influential figures in the music world. She has seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards in her name and is continually breaking records and inspiring million. Time magazine recently put Dua Lipa on its list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2024.

    She began her journey to stardom by singing with Warner Bros in 2014, and finally, with her debut album ‘Dua Lipa’ released in 2017, she became the global pop icon. Dua Lipa hits song are ‘Be the One,’ ‘IDGAF’, and ‘New Rules’ have hit fans radar worldwide.

    With the Mumbai show around the corner, her fans are are eagerly waiting to see her perform in India for the first time. 

    Earlier, Dua Lipa once again called for an urgent and permanent ceasefire following Israel’s military actions in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where numerous Palestinian civilians had reportedly lost their lives in recent days. Dua Lipa is once more advocating for an immediate and enduring ceasefire. 

     On May 28, the pop star posted an Artists for Ceasefire image with the hashtag “#AllEyesOnRafah” on her Instagram Story, stating, “Burning children alive can never be justified.” The harsh condemnation of Israel followed Israel’s massacre in Rafah where videos showed children decapitated and burnt alive.

    Lipa said, “The whole world is mobilising to stop the Israeli genocide, please show your solidarity with Gaza.”.

  • Is Fast X 2 in trouble? Vin Diesel is concerned about the film’s direction

    Is Fast X 2 in trouble? Vin Diesel is concerned about the film’s direction

    Fast and Furious fans were left shocked and concerned when American actor and film producer Vin Diesel shared an update of the highly anticipated Fast X: Part 2. 


    Vin Diesel took to Instagram to detail the challenges he faces during the production, leaving many wondering about the future of the franchise.

     In a Thanksgiving post, Diesel expressed the pressures he feels with the sequel.

    “I got universal in one ear saying we need FastX2 by March 2026! I have Comcast in the other ear saying we need two movies to be the Finale! Then the writer on Fast Five sent me this image and said we need to see DOM and HOBBS resolve their differences,” Diesel wrote.

    Vin Diesel also expressed his desire to bring the franchise back to its roots, focusing on street racing practical stunts, and reuniting the iconic brotherhood.

     “I just want to get back to real street racing, practical stunts… and a reunion of that beautiful brotherhood. Happy Thanksgiving,” he wrote. 

    In spite of these challenges, Fast X has earned $704 million worldwide, setting new records for the franchise. As the 25th anniversary of Fast and Furious nears in 2026, fans are eagerly waiting for more news about the next chapter of the action packed saga.


     
    Earlier, last year 2023, Action star Vin Diesel has been accused of sexually assaulting his assistant in an Atlanta hotel room over a decade ago, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.

     The suit is the latest claim to be lodged with courts in California, which has extended the length of time in which legal action can be taken in cases of alleged sexual crimes.


     Asta Jonasson said her first assignment after being hired by the Fast and Furious star’s company was to travel to Atlanta in September 2010 during the filming of Fast Five. There, she was tasked with helping Diesel leave a hotel in the early morning hours after entertaining multiple women in a suite, before paparazzi were alerted to his whereabouts.


    “Alone in the hotel suite with him, Vin Diesel sexually assaulted Ms Jonasson. Vin Diesel forcibly grabbed Ms Jonasson, groped her breasts, and kissed her. Ms Jonasson struggled continually to break free of his grasp, while repeatedly saying no. “Vin Diesel then escalated his assault,” the suit said, with the actor trying to pull down his assistant’s underwear.

  • Neelam Munir’s wedding bells: Actress set to tie the knot soon

    Neelam Munir’s wedding bells: Actress set to tie the knot soon

    The news of the marriage of Pakistani actress Neelam Munir, who has dazzled everyone as a bride on the ramp, is spreading like wildfire.


    Rumors are swirling across various social media platforms that the actress will soon walk down the aisle.


    Reports state that the actress is set to tie the knot by the end of this year.


    Sources from social media hint that the wedding ceremony will not take place in Pakistan but in United Arab Emirates instead.

     
    Fans are buzzing with excitement over the news of Neelam Munir’s marriage and are keen to find out who the lucky groom will be. However, Neelam Munir herself has yet to confirm the news.


    A few months ago, she appeared on the comedy show Hansana Mana Hai on Geo News with her mother. During the show, her mother revealed to the fans that she had convinced Neelam Munir to get married.


    Neelam responded to a question about marriage by saying, “I will get married anytime, I have not thought of anything in particular, nor do I have any special intention of delaying the marriage.”


    When asked about her future partner, Neelam Munir said, “I just want a good, noble, prayerful, and religious person. Beauty comes later; I am not that interested in beauty.”

    Earlier, Imran Abbas and Neelam Muneer are all set to storm your screens with their new drama serial Mehshar.


    The reunion of the dynamic duo has sparked excitement among fans.


    Their on-screen chemistry played a big part in making ‘Ehram e Junoon’ successful.

    Imran and Neelam’s presence has made Mehshar one of the most eagerly awaited dramas of the year.


    Imran Abbas grabbed attention with his outstanding acting in ‘Dil-E-Muztar’ and ‘Alvida,’ where he starred alongside the Sanam Jung. Neelam Muneer has also appeared in several hit movies.