Current Final

Category: National

  • FIR reveals harrowing details of TikToker Sana Yousaf’s murder

    FIR reveals harrowing details of TikToker Sana Yousaf’s murder

    New details of the murder of 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf, who was shot dead inside her home in Islamabad’s G-13 sector on Monday, have come to light after a FIR was filed by the victim’s mother, Farzana Yousaf.

    According to the complaint, Farzana lives with her two children, a 15-year-old son and her daughter Sana, in Islamabad. Her husband was away at the time of the incident, and her sister-in-law, Latifa Shah, was staying as a guest at their home.

    On the day of the incident, Farzana, her daughter Sana, and Latifa Shah were present in the house. Around 3:15 PM, an unknown man suddenly entered the house. The man was of medium build and height, wearing a black shirt and checkered trousers. He was carrying a weapon and went straight to the room where Sana was sitting.

    According to the FIR, the man opened fire on Sana with the clear intent to kill. Two bullets struck her in the chest, causing her to collapse on the spot. The attacker then quickly fled down the stairs and escaped.

    After the sound of gunshots, neighbours gathered around as Farzana and others screamed for help. They rushed Sana to a hospital using a neighbour’s vehicle, but she could not survive and passed away due to her injuries.

    Farzana and Latifa Shah both witnessed the incident and told the police they could identify the suspect if he was brought before them. She also mentioned that her daughter was a social media influencer, and the attack was a serious and deliberate act of violence.

    Police reached the hospital soon after receiving the report and completed the necessary legal formalities, including preparing the post-mortem request. The case was registered under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code (murder), and the investigation was handed over to the Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU). Inspector Fakhar Abbas from HIU and his team are currently working on the case.

    So far, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

    Sana had more than 800,000 followers on TikTok where her videos routinely garnered hundreds of thousands of views. Her content mostly included lip syncing to Pakistani and Indian songs along with some Pashto hits. In various videos she can be seen hanging out with her friends at cafes and restaurants. 

    Over on Instagram, the teenaged influencer has almost half a million followers, while the content is mostly similar to her Tik Tok videos.

    The last video she has posted on both accounts, just a few hours before being shot dead, shows her celebrating her birthday, cutting a cake and then having food with her friends at an Islamabad restaurant.

  • TikToker Sana Yousaf shot dead in Islamabad

    TikToker Sana Yousaf shot dead in Islamabad

    A 17-year-old TikTok star named Sana Yousaf has been shot dead in Islamabad’s G-13 Sector on Monday. The incident happened inside her home, which falls under the Sumbal police station’s area.

    According to reports, an unknown person entered her house and shot her at close range. The attacker fired multiple shots and quickly escaped after the incident.

    Sana, who belonged to Chitral, was well-known on TikTok and had a growing fan base. Her body was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for post-mortem examination.

    Police are investigating the murder. They believe the suspect might have been a guest at the house when the shooting happened. So far, no arrests have been made.

    Sana, a teenage influencer, had nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram, where she posted content similar to her TikTok videos.

    On TikTok, she had over 800,000 followers, with her videos often receiving hundreds of thousands of views. Her content mainly featured lip syncing to popular Pakistani, Indian, and Pashto songs. Many of her videos also showed her spending time with friends at cafes and restaurants.

    Just a few hours before she was tragically shot dead, Sana shared her last video on both platforms. In it, she celebrated her birthday by cutting a cake and enjoying a meal with her friends at a restaurant in Islamabad.

  • Top Pakistan, India generals warn each other at global defence leaders’ moot

    Top Pakistan, India generals warn each other at global defence leaders’ moot

    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India, General Anil Chauhan, delivered contrasting messages during simultaneous sessions at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday.

    Shangri-La Dialogue is a high-profile forum that draws defence leaders from across the world. It took place from May 30 to June 1 in the South East Asian country. 

    Speaking during a panel on regional crisis mechanisms, General Mirza reportedly said that prolonged crisis management without finding real solutions could eventually lead to an uncontrollable conflict.

    “It has become imperative to move beyond conflict management towards conflict resolution,” General Mirza said, adding, “This will ensure sustainable peace.”

    Calling Kashmir a “core issue” between the two nations, General Mirza emphasised its resolution by United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the wish of the Kashmiri people.

    He said that New Delhi is avoiding dialogue on Kashmir, noting, “When there is no crisis, Kashmir is never discussed. But it’s central to peace in the region.”

    “Given Indian policies, the absence of a crisis management mechanism may not give enough time for global powers to intervene and prevent escalation. They could be too late to stop the damage,” General Mirza cautioned.

    Additionally, he further said that following the military conflict of a nuclear-armed country, the threshold of strategic stability had been lowered to “dangerous levels”.

    Meanwhile, General Chauhan said that New Delhi has redrawn its “red line” on terrorism. 

    “What India has done, politically, is draw a new red line of intolerance against terror,” he said, referring to its cowardly attack on Pakistani cities, including Bahawalpur and Muridke, killing dozens of innocent civilians.

    “This operation lies in the military domain and should offer lessons to our adversary. We have been subjected to this proxy war of terror for more than two decades,” he added.

    At least 26 people were killed in a terror attack in the Pahalgam area of held Kashmir when unidentified gunmen opened fire on tourists on April 22. India had alleged Pakistani involvement – an allegation denied by Islamabad which also suggested an independent probe – and later launched cross-border strikes. The attacks led to intense clashes between the two countries till a ceasefire was agreed upon with the help of United States (US) amid heavy losses on the Indian side.

  • Man who assaulted biker in Karachi on the run as police register case, conduct raids for arrest

    Man who assaulted biker in Karachi on the run as police register case, conduct raids for arrest

    Karachi police have arrested two employees of Salman Farooqi after a viral video showed a young motorcyclist being assaulted in the Defence Phase 6 area.

    According to reports, the incident occurred in Khayaban-e-Ittehad, Defence Phase 6, Karachi, where Farooqi, reportedly the CEO of a private company, was travelling in a luxury car. A minor collision between his vehicle and a motorcycle led to the motorcyclist being beaten. In the video, a woman, reportedly the motorcyclist’s sister, can be seen pleading for mercy as Farooqi continues to physically abuse her brother in public.

    After the video went viral, Darakhshan Police arrested Farooqi’s driver and security guard and seized the vehicle involved. However, Salman Farooqi himself remains at large. Police say he turned off his phone and fled after the video circulated online. Law enforcement teams were sent to his home and office late at night, but he could not be found.

    DIG South confirmed that Farooqi has not been identified as a government employee. “No one is above the law, and the victim will get justice,” said the DIG, adding that efforts are underway to contact the affected family and that a First Information Report (FIR) is being registered.

    SSP South Mehzor Ali stated that although police have not yet heard directly from the motorcyclist, they are trying to locate him. “Once we are in contact with the victim, we will formally register the case and proceed with legal action,” he said.

    Police presence has been increased outside Farooqi’s office while the investigation continues. Meanwhile, Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar has taken notice of the incident and requested an immediate report.

  • PTI leadership fooled Imran Khan into opting out of release talks?

    PTI leadership fooled Imran Khan into opting out of release talks?

    Pakistani-American tycoon Tanweer Ahmed claims he held several meetings with incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail last November in an effort to broker a breakthrough with the government. However, Khan ultimately chose to pursue his demands through a march on Islamabad, Geo News reported on Sunday.

    Following Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ on November 24, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, along with Bushra Bibi, led the march towards Islamabad, demanding the release of political prisoners, the repeal of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, and other measures.

    The march ended when security forces launched a crackdown against demonstrators on the night of 26 November in Islamabad, using tear gas canisters to disperse the crowds.

    “We held extensive talks over several sessions in November last year. Khan was in good health. I asked him whether he was aware of the kind of atmosphere cyber warriors had created outside in his name, that he was being tortured. I told him about the polarisation and division that existed outside. I said that he had played a role in creating this division, and that he should now play a role in ending it,” Ahmed told Geo News in London.

    According to the tycoon, Khan was visibly concerned about the situation outside prison, and it seemed he was not receiving accurate information.

    “Imran Khan was worried. It was clear he was not fully aware of what was happening beyond the prison walls and had no truthful picture of events. We discussed many matters over several days. These were productive meetings. We agreed on the need to end polarisation and division in society. We discussed how hatred and negativity were harming Pakistan, and how, as patriotic Pakistanis, we must unite the youth and work for the country’s progress,” Ahmed said.

    He did not disclose who facilitated the meetings with Khan, but maintained that the due legal process was followed.

    According to Geo News, Ahmed was part of the American-Pakistani delegation that met Imran Khan in Adiala Jail earlier this year for sensitive discussions. He was also part of a delegation that travelled from the US to Pakistan in March to help resolve the political deadlock between Khan and the country’s powerful establishment.

    Ahmed explained that the aim of the meetings was to break the deadlock and move towards reconciliation. “I am apolitical. I am not affiliated with any political party or person […] When I spoke to Khan, it was all about Pakistan, putting Pakistan first.”

    He claimed the discussions had been progressing well until Khan decided to get his demands met through street protests instead.

    “I told Imran Khan that this would not help him or his mission. I reminded him that, under his own government, such actions would have been labelled anarchy.”

    Geo News quoted trusted sources as saying that Khan decided to end talks with the American-Pakistani delegation after becoming convinced that November’s march would succeed. He hoped that street agitation and public reaction would determine his fate, sending a stern message to government officials.

    Tanweer Ahmed has been a friend and donor of Imran Khan for nearly two decades, and he expressed regret that the former prime minister had been poorly advised by his inner circle. “They made him take decisions that have only jeopardised his chances,” he said.

  • Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan cannot be called a ‘hero’: Rana Sana

    Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan cannot be called a ‘hero’: Rana Sana

    Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, stated that Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan can not be considered “a hero” but deserves respect as a scientist.

    In an exclusive interview with ARY News on Saturday, when asked whether Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan could be called a hero, Sanaullah responded, “He cannot be called a hero. Dr Qadeer receives the recognition he deserves.”

    Referring to Pakistan becoming a nuclear power, he asserted that only Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif can rightfully be considered the “true hero.”

    “It’s important to understand that several countries and scientists have developed nuclear bombs. The real achievement lies in making the decision to conduct nuclear tests and publicly declare your country an atomic power,” he explained.

    The PML-N leader also credited former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto for initiating Pakistan’s nuclear program. He recalled that the defining moment came on May 28, 1998, when Pakistan conducted underground nuclear tests in the Chagai district of Balochistan, marking the country’s first public demonstration of nuclear capability.

    He dismissed critics who claim Nawaz Sharif was reluctant to approve the tests, saying, “Those who claim Nawaz Sharif didn’t want to conduct the tests are blinded by jealousy and hatred.”

    Dr Abdul Qadir Khan earned his science degree from Karachi University in 1960 and pursued metallurgical engineering in Berlin, followed by advanced studies in the Netherlands and Belgium.

    He then joined Pakistan’s covert nuclear development and founded Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) in 1976, serving as its chief scientist and director for many years.

    He was awarded the Nishan-i-Imtiaz for his services to the country.

    Dr Khan passed away in Islamabad in October 2021 at the age of 85. He was given a state funeral at Faisal Mosque before being laid to rest in the H-8 graveyard.

  • In a first, Indian defence official admits loss of jets in Pakistan clashes

    In a first, Indian defence official admits loss of jets in Pakistan clashes

    Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, General Anil Chauhan, has acknowledged the losses the Indian Air Force (IAF) suffered during recent clashes with Pakistan between May 6 and 10, though he declined to disclose the number of aircraft downed.

    Earlier, on May 15, while speaking at the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Minhas Airbase in Kamra, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed that Pakistan had shot down six Indian aircraft, including three Rafale jets, amid what he described as Indian aggression.

    “What is important is not the number of jets that were downed, but why they were downed and what we did after that; that’s more important,” General Chauhan said, in an interview with Bloomberg TV at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday.

    “Understanding the mistakes that led to the losses, correcting them, and ensuring they are not repeated—that is what matters,” he added.

    Chauhan said that the good part was that the IAF was able to “identify its mistake, rectify it, and implement it again after two days.” 

    “All our jets were flying again and engaging targets at long range,” he added. However, he refused to admit that six of the IAF fighter jets were downed.

    Chauhan’s acknowledgement followed when the interviewee asked, “Pakistan claims that six Indian jets were downed. Is it correct in that estimate?”

    After being asked about US President Donald Trump’s claim that American diplomacy helped avert a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, General Chauhan declined to comment directly, calling the suggestion “far-fetched.”

    “I personally feel there is significant space between conventional military operations and the nuclear threshold,” he said. 

    Chauhan asserted that communication channels with Pakistan were always open to de-escalate tensions, noting that there are “sub-ladders” on the escalation scale that both countries can use to resolve issues without resorting to nuclear options.

    While an official statement from the Indian government remains pending regarding the losses of aircraft during the 88-hour clash with Pakistan, a senior leader of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Subramanian Swamy, admitted on Friday that Pakistan had shot down five IAF fighter jets.

    “Pakistan downed five of our planes,” Swamy, however, confirmed during a podcast with YouTube channel Press Talks.

    When asked if China had played a role in downing the jets, Swamy said that it was indeed the case as the jets used by PAF were “Chinese-made”. He, however, dismissed claims that China was directly involved in a clash with India.

  • Congress leader acknowledges Pakistan’s diplomatic gains after stand-off with India

    Congress leader acknowledges Pakistan’s diplomatic gains after stand-off with India

    Congress leader Pawan Khera acknowledged on Friday that the foreign policy of Pakistan has scored major wins after it’s military stand-off with India. He stated that no country, including New Delhi’s traditional friend Russia, came out in the open to support its attack on Pakistan.

    While Turkey, China and Azerbaijan came openly in support of defending Pakistan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, no country officially issued a statement supporting India’s aggression against Islamabad earlier this month.

    “Not one country issued a statement in your [India] favour after its strikes in Pakistan. Our traditional friends did not issue a statement in our favour,” the Congress leader said while speaking to ANI News.

    He further stated that since Operation Sindoor, Kuwait lifted visa restrictions on Pakistan, adding, “Iran and Gulf countries are signing MOUs with Pakistan.”

    He then pointed towards Russia signing an MOU with Islamabad on reviving Pakistan’s steel mill, a real worth billions of dollars. “The most shocking aspect” for India. Russia has been our decades-old friend. Where has the relationship gone wrong?”

    “This is the result of your failed foreign policy,” he stated, lambasting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

    Khera then criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led failed foreign policy, saying that even Colombia issued a statement paying tribute to all people in Pakistan who had died in India’s attack earlier this month.

    The Colombian government had offered condolences to Pakistan over the civilian deaths in the Indian missile strikes in multiple cities in Pakistan, including Bahawalpur and Muridke, on the night between May 6 and 7.

    In response to India’s cowardly missile attack, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) reacted swiftly, downing multiple Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets, including three 4.5-generation Rafales.

    Politicians in India have raised concerns over the BJP-led government’sdiplomatic isolation. Earlier, India’s Leader in the Opposition Rahul Gandhi called it a “collapse” and posed three questions to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar regarding the diplomatic outcomes following hostilities with Pakistan and the subsequent ceasefire.

    On May 23, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), he asked why not a single country backed India in condemning Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and who asked US President Donald Trump to “mediate” between the two nations.

    He further asked, “Why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan?”

    In his post, Gandhi also tagged Jaishankar’s recent interview with Dutch broadcaster NOS during his visit to The Netherlands.

  • Senior BJP leader admits Pakistan destroyed five Indian jets

    Senior BJP leader admits Pakistan destroyed five Indian jets

    Senior leader of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Subramanian Swamy, has admitted that Pakistan shot down five Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets during May clashes between the two countries – a claim Indian authorities had so far remained reluctant to verify. 

    As tensions ran high between the nuclear-armed neighbours, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on the night of May 6-7 shot down five IAF fighter jets, including three French-made 4.5 generation Rafales. The reports, despite being confirmed by foreign observers, had not yet been confirmed or denied by Indian authorities.

    Speaking at a press conference, Indian Air Marshal AK Bharti had said that “losses were a part of combat” and had not provided any details of the losses faced by India. “[I] would not like to comment as we are still in air combat situation. It will be [an] advantage for the adversary. We have achieved our objectives. All our pilots are back home,” he had said.

    “Pakistan downed five of our planes,” Swamy, however, confirmed during a podcast with YouTube channel Press Talks on Friday.

    When asked if China had played a role in downing the jets, Swamy said that it was indeed the case as the jets used by PAF were “Chinese-made”. He, however, dismissed claims that China was directly involved in a clash with India.

    “The Chinese planes were good… [French-made] Rafale is not up to the mark as per India’s needs,” he said and went on to allege corruption in the procurement process of the jets.

    Swamy also claimed that a probe into said corruption won’t be held for as long as Narendra Modi was the country’s premier. With Modi in power, no discussions or investigations will be conducted into the downing of the jets either, he said.

  • Child marriage bill gets passed despite opposition

    Child marriage bill gets passed despite opposition

    The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restriction Bill, 2025, in a historic step towards safeguarding children’s rights and bringing national legislation into compliance with international human rights standards.

    The National Assembly unanimously passed the bill introduced by PPP MNA Sharmila Faruqui. It was then sent to the president for assent, but the Senate opposed it, with several senators demanding that it be sent to the CII first.

    It seeks to set the minimum marriage age at 18 for both boys and girls in Islamabad and federal territories, replacing legislation that dates back to British colonial rule.

     Under the proposed law, facilitating or conducting a child marriage will be considered a criminal offense, carrying penalties of up to seven years’ imprisonment. 

    The bill also classifies sexual relations with a minor within marriage as statutory rape. After the CII’s 243rd session, which took place on May 27–28, the Council released a statement criticizing several of the bill’s clauses.

     These include setting a legal age for marriage and criminalizing marriage below 18 years as abuse, which the council said are not in accordance with Islamic injunctions.

    “The bill introduced by Madam Sharmila Faruqui … has been declared un-Islamic,” read a statement from the council’s media wing. CII member Maulana Jalaluddin of JUI-F added that the bill contradicts Shariah, traditions, and societal values, and claimed it was passed without the council’s prior review. 

    Clerics from various religious schools of thought have appealed to President Asif Ali Zardari not to sign the bill, urging him to prevent what they termed “anarchy in society.”

    Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of JUI-F, criticized the bill during a parliamentary debate and requested that it be sent to the CII prior to receiving presidential assent.


    MNA Faruqui responded to the criticism by saying that the bill’s main objectives are human rights and child welfare.

     Girls under the age of 18 are not allowed to vote, obtain a driver’s license, or obtain a CNIC. “How is it just to let them get married,” she asked.  

    Faruqui also mentioned a Federal Shariat Court ruling from 2022 that supported the state’s authority to establish the legal minimum age of marriage.


    In Pakistan, 29 percent of girls are married by 18 , according to a 2018 demographic survey, and four percent marry before the age of 15 compared with five percent for boys, according to Girls Not Brides, a global coalition aiming to end child marriage. 

    The country is among the top 10 worldwide with the highest absolute number of women who were married or in a union before the age of 18. Girls who marry are less likely to finish school and are more likely to face domestic violence, abuse and health problems. 

    Pregnancies become higher risk for child brides, with a greater chance of fistulas, sexually transmitted infections or even death. Teenagers are more likely to die from complications during childbirth than women in their 20s.

    The Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929 was amended in Punjab in 2015, keeping the minimum marriage age at 16 for girls and 18 for boys but increasing penalties. 

    Offenders risk a fine of Rs. 50,000 and six months in jail. Civil society groups have recommended raising the age for girls to 18, but the proposal awaits a decision from the CII.


    The Sindh Child Marriage Restraint Act, which was implemented in 2013, makes  Sindh the only province where the legal marriage age for both men and women is 18.

    President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday gave his assent to the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Bill, finalising its enactment despite continued criticism from religious groups.