A housemaid in Karachi knocked her employer unconscious and stole valuables worth thousands of dollars and gold ornaments.
Geo News reports that the incident took place in Defence Khayaban-e-Bukhari, where the housemaid knocked the homeowner unconscious, looted the house and escaped.
According to the police, the incident took place on October 23, in which the housemaid stole two million Pakistani rupees, 10 thousand US dollars and 32 tolas of gold jewellery from the house.
The CCTV footage of the escaped maid was found, and it can be seen that the masked maid was running away after committing the crime while carrying a bag full of cash and gold ornaments, which was also seen in the maid’s hand.
The maid escaped in a rickshaw after walking some distance from the house.
Supreme Court senior judge Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has refused to sit at special or larger benches formed by the committee after Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act 2023 amendments passed through a Presidential Ordinance last month.
In a letter addressed to the committee, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Shah expressed his concerns about the formation of benches, writing: “I will not participate in special benches formed by the new committee and will only attend sittings of regular benches to hear the cases of ordinary litigants in the larger public interest.”
“We often forget, when in power, that people of this country are watching our actions and that history never forgives,” he remarked.
He quoted Sir Thomas More from A Man for All Seasons: “I think that when statesmen forsake their own private conscience for the sake of their public duties, they lead their country by a short route to chaos.”
There has been significant controversy over the appointment of the next CJP after the coalition government successfully passed the 26th amendment, which gave more power to the Special Parliamentary Committee to appoint the next Chief Justice.
Before the amendments, Justice Shah, being the senior judge, would have become the next CJP after Justice Isa. The committee, however, nominated Justice Yahya Afridi as the next CJP, bypassing the other two senior judges, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar.
Today, the Russian Ukraine War Kursk is one of the Frosty stories of power struggles and conquests. However, its story is much deeper than that, as it has drawn global attention for years and continues to deter more regions. The critical areas near the center of this conflict include ‘Kursk.’ It is a Russian city near the Ukrainian northern borders. The spans of the fighting battles and the military movements make it appropriate to say that the Kursk region played a significant role in the development, course, and outcome of the Russian-Ukraine war.
Kursk, Russia, borders the major Ukraine war conflicts and is significant to the Russian-Ukrainian war. This post will discuss the latest news and insights about Russian Ukraine War Kursk.
Kursk’s Strategic Importance
Kursk is located in western Russia, approximately 100 kilometers from the border with Ukraine. It is home to 430,000 people. Geographically, the region has been of great importance and strategic value since its origin. Kursk is best known for the world’s largest tank battle in 1943 and still holds significance in the military sphere. History repeated itself during the Russian-Ukraine war, which was also a critical military rise for the Russian side.
From the Russian military’s standpoint, Kursk is a logistic base for deploying troops, weapons, and supplies necessary for Ukraine’s operations. The city is linked by rail and road connections, enabling quick military force transfer across the border. Its location, particularly close to rival areas such as Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kharkiv, renders it a strategic starting point for Russian operations in eastern Ukraine.
On the other hand, the Ukrainian side perceives Kursk’s military significance with great apprehension, anticipating the possibility of further invasions. Possessing this territory or being able to control it will be important in the conduct of the war, particularly since the violence in the eastern Donbas region remains intense.
Russia-Ukraine Latest News: Nine residential buildings destroyed in Kursk
According to Vladimir Zaitsev, shelling occurred in Bolshoe Soldatskoe village, Kursk region. It was going on over the last 24 hours, affecting nine buildings. This was posted on Telegram, adding that the Ukrainian forces mined the area around the shelled village, including the Dyakonovo-Sudzha road. The head of the district advised the residents to stay away from the district center.
Geopolitical Consequences of Kursk’s Role
Kursk’s involvement in the Russian-Ukrainian war serves broader geopolitical objectives, especially for NATO and European forces. The area’s proximity to Lithuania and Poland makes it a cause for worry in line with European security. Moreover, any substantial increase in fighting within Kursk’s boundaries would invite a world reaction larger than the current case.
Kursk’s fighting is one more manifestation of the war’s growing complexity. Most analysts have focused on active fighting in eastern and southern Ukraine. However, conflict in regions like Kursk avoids border conflicts and takes a different approach, forming character in the next stage. It would put more significant pressure on international ceasefires or peace attempts. Because both combatants would focus more on targeting the threat posed by enemy logistics and military facilities within the encompassed boundaries.
Donald Trump Plans to Resolve the Russia Ukraine War Kursk
In light of his ongoing re-election campaign, former President Donald Trump has been saying he will resolve the Russia Ukraine War Kursk in no time. However, he has not prepared a comprehensive proposal for the US presidential elections. JD Vance, his vice presidential candidate, has talked about how the second Trump administration might transform Washington’s posture toward the conflict between the two countries.
Some Highlights From Today
Let’s summarize the most important events from the day:
According to military sources cited by Russia’s state-controlled RIA news agency, Russian forces attacked and captured the Ukrainian city of Ukraine.
The mayor of Kharkiv city reported that at least six people, including four rescuers, were injured due to a Russia-guided air bomb attack on Kharkiv city.
Ukraine made five more attempts to break through the borders toward the Kursk oblast. But Russia managed to repel all of the attacks. This makes it the 26th time border attacks have been reported targeting Kursk over the last six days.
The governor of the Kursk region reported that since this morning, the Ukrainian Armed Forces had aimed six missiles at the Kursk region, and all of them were shot down.
Oppo A16 has proven to be a hot cake in Pakistan, and its users have praised it a lot. The attractive specifications that the Oppo A16 possesses in the first place. The A16 price in Pakistan is also reasonable. A wide range of smartphones is available in Pakistan, carrying the brand name Oppo, and the range is increasing yearly. The A16 by Oppo has decent specs and a reasonable price, so it doesn’t compromise on performance.
The best thing is that there are a variety of alternatives for the Oppo A16. The A16’s 4GB RAM and 64GB storage in various combinations are the most selling ones. People looking for the Oppo A16 Price In Pakistan 2022 4GB 64GB model or the Oppo A16 Price In Pakistan 2023 are also advised to see the newly added variant to the siblings, the Oppo A16e.
First things first, let’s examine the features and specifications of the Oppo A16 so that we can learn more about this incredible phone.
The Oppo A16 price in Pakistan 2024 is Rs. 23,999. However, this price tag may vary depending on the dealer or possible device feature changes. Such steady factors include the 6.52-inch HD+ display, a 5000 mAh internal battery, and a triple camera setup. Customers might also see slight software and performance upgrades.
The Oppo A16 price in Pakistan 2023 is approximately PKR 37,000 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage version. It is also one of the best smart devices that consumers can purchase because of the range of features, including a 5000 mAh internal battery that ensures the user experience is enhanced significantly and with minimal phone charge rotations in a single day. More importantly, the phone’s modern design and good camera setup make it ideal for those looking for budget phones.
While choosing between the Oppo A16 and the Oppo A16e, consider the price you will pay and how you will use the device. The Oppo A16 is much more potent, as it has a MediaTek Helio G35 and a triple camera. It is better for a user with a device suitable for multitasking and images.
Alternatively, you can surely go for the Oppo A16e if you want a cheaper device. It has a decent display, average performance for day-to-day operations, and decent battery life.
Key Differences Between Oppo A16 and Oppo A16e
Though both the Oppo A16 and the A16e fall into the budget category, there is quite some difference considering both models.
Camera: The Oppo A16 is equipped with a triple camera and thus has better photography support than the rear camera of the A16e, a single camera emphasizing basic features.
Performance: The Oppo A16’s Helio G35 chipset is slightly faster than the P22 used in the Oppo A16e.
Battery: Both phones offer durability, but the Oppo A16 offers a battery of about 5000 mAh instead of the A16e, which has a lower battery life of 4230 mAh.
End Note
The Oppo A16 remains one of the strongest competitors in Pakistan’s entry-level smartphone segment. The Oppo A16 price in Pakistan 2024 4GB 64GB variant is relatively favorable compared with the newer phones released in 2023. Its sturdy battery, reasonable camera setup, and efficient operation make it a formidable opponent in the budget category.
There’s also the A16 e for users who wish to cut back on costs. It offers the same experience to users but at a lesser price, catering to those who want to own a straightforward and reliable smartphone. To summarize, the search for a budget smartphone with decent attributes can end with one of two options: the Oppo A16 or the A16e, as they are both affordable handsets with desirable features.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the Adiala Jail Rawalpindi authorities to present the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, before the court at 3 PM today.
“Bring the PTI founder; he will have a meeting with his lawyers,” IHC stated during the hearing of a contempt of court case against the Adiala Jail Rawalpindi Superindentent for not allowing lawyers to meet Khan in jail.
Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan directed the superintendent to record reasons for every time he failed to ensure Imran Khan’s presence before the court.
“The court does not accept the security threats […] the lawyers were not allowed to meet. This is contempt of the court,” Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq remarked.
Citing the imposition of a ban on lawyers meeting with Khan, the State Council informed the court that the Punjab government had imposed the ban on meeting in Adiala jail amidst security concerns.
“Is there a ban on lawyers meeting him? If the Punjab government has prohibited the meeting of the lawyers, it would have committed contempt of court; whoever issued this notification has also committed contempt of court,” the court responded to the state council’s argument on security concerns, and directed the authorities to present the PTI founder in court.
However, later in the day, it was reported that Adiala Jail authorities had arranged for a meeting between Imran Khan and lawyers Salman Akram Raja, Faisal Fareed Chaudhary and Shoaib Shaheen.
Security concerns were cited by jail authorities for being unable to present the PTI founder in court instead. Imran’s lawyers have also been informed about the development, reports said.
Senator Faisal Vawda, known for his tall claims, has alleged on a political talk show at ARY News that Bushra Bibi, former Prime Minister’s wife, will be released from jail on the 26th of this month while meetings with Imran Khan in Adiala Jail will continue as usual.
“She will be completely free, and no new cases will be made against her once her bail is granted. Regular meetings with Imran Khan will be resumed,” claimed the senator.
On October 23, Bushra Bibi was granted bail in the new Toshakhana Case by the Islamabad High Court; however, despite PTI’s utmost attempts, she has not been released from prison.
According to PTI’s legal team, the judges suddenly became absent, and the entire judicial complex was empty. When the lawyers approached the third and fourth judges on duty, they refused to sign the release papers.
Treasury members in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Wednesday condemned the non-release of Bushra Bibi despite her bail.
Vawda also alleged, “The entire leadership of PTI is compromised, and Khan in jail is actually a good thing for them.”
A gang of technologically advanced robbers looted gold and cash worth over Rs15 million from a house in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Lahore after they successfully jammed Bluetooth and wireless signals for cell phones, GPS and Wi-Fi by using special blocking devices.
The gang of five escaped via the motorway and then took an exit from a Faisalabad interchange while special teams were waiting to catch them at the exit points in Islamabad and Sargodha.
The police from various cities of Punjab, however, failed to trace and arrest the criminals despite multiple efforts.
The incident
Reports suggest that five masked men brought a special device to disrupt the operations of all mobile phone services in the vicinity of around 100 meters, which left the family without any option of contacting the police or any other for help.
The house is located in DHA Phase 4, and it is owned by a retired Superintendent of Police (SP), Rana Azeem, who rented it out to a tenet family of Mubashar Ahmed.
Ahmed told the police that five armed men with masks on their faces forcefully entered his residence on Tuesday midnight.
The dacoits held the family hostage in a room and collected 35 tola gold, including bangles and locket sets worth over Rs 8.75 million, 12 branded watches valued over Rs 1.3 million, a cash of Rs3.5 million, along with other valuables. In total, they took away Rs15.5 million worth of valuables.
Three of them were carrying rifles, and two others were with pistols.
Ahmed claimed that one of the robbers seemed to be between 65-70 years and one 50 years of age.
The initial investigation revealed that this was the fourth house robbery by the same gang during 20 days in Defence Block A and Block C.
They used a Honda Civic car in all the instances with fake registration number plates.
After robbing the house on Tuesday, however, the robbers fled via motorway.
Statement of the police
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Imran Kishwar of Organised Crime Unit (OCU) Lahore stated that the robbers had reached near Sherakot by the time the family alerted them, after which an encounter took place with the SHO concerned and his team, but the “robbers opened fire, hit the police barriers and managed to reach the motorway.”
The police had installed pickets at the exit points of Islamabad, Sargodha and some other districts, but the tech-savvy robbers took a surprise exit from Faisalabad and disappeared.
“We are on a hot pursuit of the hardened criminals and will round them up soon,” DIG Kishwar asserted.
However, the DIG stated that the Punjab police had contacted the Dera Ismail Khan police as reports suggested that the suspects might go underground there.
Actress Saheefa Jabbar Khattak posted a picture on Instagram on Wednesday showing what looked like a baby bump, leading fans to believe she is expecting.
She wore a long pink dress, smiling widely as she showed her baby bump. She captioned the picture with a “pink bow” emoji, sparking speculation about her pregnancy.
However, Saheefa later revealed it was all a prank.
She shared an Instagram story, saying, “Now that I have your attention… don’t forget to watch Moray Piya every Monday to Friday,” with a playful smile and the song “April Fool Banaya” by Mohammad Rafi in the background.
Saheefa posted a video to clear the confusion, laughing about how many congratulatory messages she received. “I can’t believe this is happening. I’m in the middle of a scene, and this is hilarious! I’m not taking it down,” she said, adding, “my husband, who was asleep, must be in for a surprise.”
Fans and fellow celebrities, like Meerub Ali, initially sent well wishes, believing the ‘Teri Meri Kahani’ star was about to welcome a baby.
Saheefa married Khawaja Khizer Hussain in 2018, and fans were thrilled about the couple expanding their family.
A video of the coach for Pakistan’s table tennis team going viral on the internet shows him sleeping during match time.
As the match ended with a decisive victory for the Chinese team, the players went to the bench for the traditional post-match handshake, but he was sleeping.
After a few light shakes, the coach woke up, was momentarily confused, and then shook hands with the Chinese players.
Meanwhile, the Pakistani team participated in the presentation after the worst defeat.
Their expressions suggested a mixture of resignation and glee as they watched their coach’s unexpected nap become the highlight of the tournament.
The incident has sparked a flurry of hilarious comments online, with one user quipping, “Looks like the coach was dreaming of a comeback!”
Another joked, “At least someone on the team got some rest during the match.”
The Pakistani team, however, lost in a one-sided match as the Chinese team gave a master-class performance in table tennis.
In an interesting development, prominent journalist Fakhar Durrani revealed why the government didn’t want Justice Mansoor Ali Shah as the next chief justice of Pakistan.
Speaking on ‘Fact Check Pakistan,’ he disclosed that things started turning against Justice Shah after he announced the reserved seats verdict on 12 July.
On July 12, the Supreme Court of Pakistan declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf eligible for reserved seats of Women and non-muslims.
Chaired by Chief Justice Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, the 13-member larger bench was hearing the appeal filed by the Sunni Ittehad Council party against the Peshawar High Court’s (PHCs) recent reserved seat verdict.
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, a second senior judge in the top court (counting Qazi Faez Isa as the first), had announced the majority eight-member verdict on reserved seats and ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the allotment of Women and non-muslim seats to PTI.
The other eight member judges, along with Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, were Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Irfan Saadat, Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi, and Justice Muhammad.
Fakhar Durrani stated that following the verdict on reserved seats, Justice Shah reportedly sent a WhatsApp message to one of his wives, which the country’s agencies intercepted and informed the government about it.
“Main ne tumhary leader kay liye ye kar diya hai,” Fakhar Durrani quotes the message.
He also said that Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s further conversation was collected, which was reportedly biased towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Based on Shah’s tilt toward PTI and the fear that Shah Could give the government a tough time, the ruling government decided to pass the 26th Constitutional Amendment before October 25, the date when Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa would retire as CJP, Durrani added.
Durrani also claimed that Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, while giving the reason for the judiciary’s past controversial verdict and citing the top court verdict on the disqualification of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, convinced Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F)
“There should be a process of accountability for judges, and parliament should have a role in the appointment of judges,” Bhutto had said.
Clarifying why Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s message was not made public, the journalist claimed that the message was not public by the government amid fear of being disgraced internationally.
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has not responded to this latest development that journalist Fakhar Durrani claimed.
