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  • Is the viral video of Justice Qazi Faez Isa at Crusteez Donuts old?

    Is the viral video of Justice Qazi Faez Isa at Crusteez Donuts old?

    As Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa comes close ro retirement on October 25, 2024, a video has begun circulating on social media, showing an employee of Crusteez Donuts filming the top judge without his consent at Blue Area Islamabad.

    The person recording can be heard being rude to Qazi Faez Isa.

    The video was reportedly shot in August, after the Mubarak Sani case ruling, but it appeared on social media yesterday after the first tweet by journalist Ehtesham Ali Abbasi, a BOL NEWS-associated crime reporter.

    He allegedly claimed that the boy who shot the video, along with his family, had been kidnapped after the incident.

    He further alleged that on Isa’s order, many branches of this particular bakery were sealed, which is a false claim.

    A number of visitors can be seen in a video enjoying donuts at the shop.

    However, on September 11, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad sealed a Crusteez Donut branch after larvae was found at the premises.

    Journalist Waseem Abbasi clarified, “This branch was never sealed. The owner confirmed it, and the other branch was sealed only because of Dengue larvae.”

    Another journalist, Ali Hamza of The News, declared that the video was old.

    On X (formerly Twitter), he said, “The video is from last month after Mubarak Sani case judgement.”

    Senior journalist Mansoor Ali Khan stated on his YouTube channel that when the incident occurred, some journalists mentioned that a well-known figure had been misbehaved with but did not disclose his name.

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Chaudhary Fawad Hussain tweeted, “He (video maker) belongs to an extremist group and has a license to humiliate even CJP and evade Law; this is the State we have built in 76 years… sad, very sad.”

    He further wrote, “CJP was embarrassed by an extremist while he was with his wife, I have hundreds of reasons to disagree with CJP, but I must condemn such extremism.

    The propagation of such disinformation raises serious concerns about extremism in a country where the incumbent Chief Justice of Pakistan is not even safe in public and can be labelled a non-Muslim simply because of his verdict on minority rights.

    Meanwhile, Crusteez Donut clarified that the employee’s actions do not reflect company values.

  • ‘The Glassworker’ makes history as Pakistan’s first animated film submission for Oscars 2025

    ‘The Glassworker’ makes history as Pakistan’s first animated film submission for Oscars 2025

    Pakistan’s first hand-drawn 2D animated film has been selected as the official entry for the Oscars – Academy Awards – in the Best International Feature Film category.

    Director and writer of The Glass worker Usman Riaz shared the news on his Instagram.

    “We are proud to announce that The Glassworker has been selected as Pakistan’s submission for the International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars. This marks the first time a 2D hand-drawn animated film from Pakistan has been chosen for this prestigious honor” the caption read.

    “The Glassworker represents a decade of passion and perseverance. I am deeply humbled by the selection and hope this story resonates with audiences everywhere, showcasing the talent and creativity Pakistan has to offer”, Riaz added.

    The film was released on July 26, 2024 in Pakistan.

    It is directed by Usman Riaz and Mairam Riaz Paracha and produced by Geo Films.

  • 48 cocaine capsules found in African man’s stomach at Multan airport

    48 cocaine capsules found in African man’s stomach at Multan airport

    An Angolan national was arrested at Multan Airport in an attempt to quash cocaine smuggling. The foreigner had arrived from Muscat. He allegedly swallowed dozens of cocaine capsules and was arrested by the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF).

    Express News reported that the alleged smuggler was carrying 48 capsules filled with cocaine in his stomach.

    The total weight of the recovered capsules was 624 grams, said the ANF spokesperson.

    The arrest was made as part of an operation against drug smuggling.

    The spokesperson stated that foreign nationals, particularly from African countries, have been involved in drug smuggling activities in Pakistan. Most of the foreigners arrested in connection with smuggling cases this year have been from African nations.

    The arrested foreign national has been charged under the Anti-Narcotics Act, and an investigation is going on to uncover more details about the smuggling operations.

    This is not the first time ANF has arrested a foreign national. A Nigerian man was found with 38 cocaine-filled capsules hidden in his stomach last month, at Lahore airport.

    Express Tribune reports that this year, authorities have already conducted seven operations, arresting eight Nigerian individuals, and recovered 11,420 kilograms of drugs.

  • Hareem Shah joins British politics: Find out which party she supports

    Hareem Shah joins British politics: Find out which party she supports

    Social media star Hareem Shah has announced that she is going to take part in UK politics so that she can become a member of the British Parliament later on. Hareem shared that she joined a major UK political group after being invited to do so by one of its leaders.

    Now, while talking to representatives of Geo News, Hareem Shah said, “I have formally entered British politics and campaigned for the Liberal Democrats in the recent election.”

    She said, “I have started working for the Liberal Democrats in Britain, for this I am grateful to them for considering me worthy and making me a part of their party. I will try to live up to the expectations of the Liberal Democrats. May I fulfill and play my best role while living in this country.”

    “Sitting in the British Parliament and doing something for the political party with the status of being a Pakistani is a great achievement for me. Some of my other friends are also working in this party. Besides, many Pakistanis are also working for this party.”

    She further added, “I liked UK in terms of education after which I also got admission here based on merit and now I am continuing my studies here in LLB.”

    She said that she had obtained a Masters from Pakistan and is also a Hafiz-e- Quran. “Now I am doing LLB from UK and for this all my fees are paid by the British government, along with accommodation, gym expenses and even college. The British government also pays for the transport costs.”

    Hareem left Pakistan more than a year ago and hasn’t been back since. She now lives in London permanently.

  • What is Laiba Khan looking for in her future husband?

    What is Laiba Khan looking for in her future husband?

    Actress Laiba Khan looks for one main quality in a life partner.

    During her recent appearance as a guest on ‘Mazaq Raat’, hosted by Imran Ashraf, she talked about what it is she seeks in a life partner.

    Ayesha Shakoor asked, “You mentioned that you want to settle down quickly, what kind of life partner do you desire?”
    Laiba replied, “I want someone who respects me, someone who ensures that I am respected in his home. I want him to support me and understand me emotionally.”

    Then Imran Ashraf said, “The girl who had no interest in acting and had never dreamed of becoming a superstar… has acting caught her interest now?”

    “I can leave this industry,” Khan mused. “When I entered it, my family told me that once you taste fame, money, and recognition, you won’t be able to leave it.”

    She stated that when she joined the field, she had a plan to dedicate a certain number of years to the industry. “I initially planned to give it five years, and now I’m in my fifth year. I don’t know what lies ahead, but I have no idea what to expect,” the actress added.


    Currently, Laiba Khan is starring in Kaffara, written by Shafia Khan and directed by Muhammad Iftikhar Iffi.

  • ‘Please don’t eat my cat’: Trump parody song goes viral

    ‘Please don’t eat my cat’: Trump parody song goes viral

    A pet-loving part-time musician is fast becoming a global star by gently poking fun at Donald Trump for suggesting that Haitian immigrants are making a meal of America’s cats and dogs.

    “Eating the cats”, a parody song by The Kiffness which sets to music Trump’s extraordinary claims during the US presidential debate that migrants in Ohio “are eating the dogs, eating the cats”, has been viewed more than 8.7 million times on YouTube alone in 12 days.

    “People of Springfield please don’t eat my cat,” pleads the South African singer, whose real name is David Scott. “Why would you do that?/ Eat something else.”

    He then helpfully holds up a card suggesting a range of other mostly veggie options, including broccoli, avocados and poached eggs.

    The singer, who has been slowly building a following for his feel-good songs about pets and children — because “they tend to unite people” — has seen his popularity soar since he got his singing claws into Trump.

    Although he insists he is not attacking anybody, just giving some cat- and dog-friendly dietary advice.

    “I think music has a powerful way of taking away negative energy and polarising feelings, especially with someone like Donald Trump, who is such a polarising figure,” he told AFP before his band gave a concert in Paris.

    “I want my music to unite people. And I think that’s why I moved towards music that included animals. Because animals unite people,” said the 36-year-old from Cape Town.

    The video, which has been watched by millions more on social media, shows Trump’s rival Kamala Harris reacting to his widely-derided claims during their debate earlier this month. A couple of cats and dogs also chip in with vocals, and equally incredulous looks.

    Scott said all the earnings from the song are going to help pets and stray cats and dogs in Springfield, with more than $20,000 already raised.

    “I’ve never seen anything like it,” he told AFP. “The interest has been overwhelming from both sides, from Democrats, from Republicans.”

    He said the song was not “laughing at the situation, it’s saying that you can rise above it… and just see the humour in things,” said the musician, who describes himself on X as a “Christian, husband, father (and) part-time musician”.

    Springfield’s mayor, police and Ohio’s Republican governor have all said there is no evidence to back up Trump’s claims that Haitian migrants were eating the city’s pets.

    But that has not stopped his running mate JD Vance — an Ohio senator — from doubling down on the claims, despite being widely mocked.

    “My constituents are telling me firsthand that they’re seeing these things,” an unapologetic Vance told CNN.

    This prompted Haitian groups in Springfield to file charges against Trump and Vance Wednesday over the threats to their community since the pair amplified the false online rumours.

  • Do we have new love birds in town? Aima and Zain have netizens swooning over them

    Do we have new love birds in town? Aima and Zain have netizens swooning over them

    Singer Aima Baig is at the center of fresh dating rumors, this time involving Zain Ahmad, the co-founder of an international streetwear brand, Rastah.

    Rumors started after Aima posted several pictures with Zain on her Instagram stories, grabbing the attention of fans and the media. Recently, the singer took to Instagram to show roses and a pink teddy bear she got from Zain, calling him her “little teddy.”

    Zain Ahmad rose to recognition with the brand Rastah in 2018. He has been spotted with Aima at different events, adding to the rumors.

    Fans also noticed Aima leaving sweet comments on Zain’s social media, which further fueled the dating rumors. Despite all the talk, Aima and Zain neither confirmed nor denied anything.

    Aima has been a popular figure in media, especially after her breakup with actor Shahbaz Shigri. The couple got engaged after meeting during the filming of ‘Parey Hut Love’ but ended things in September 2022.

    As rumors about her and Zain continue to spread, Aima remains silent, keeping fans wondering about her relationship status.

  • Pakistani documentary on Qawwali wins International award

    Pakistani documentary on Qawwali wins International award

    Pakistani music documentary ‘Songs of the Sufi’ has won the Best Documentary Audience Choice Award at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival.

    The documentary tells the story of classical Qawwali through the families of Qawwals, fans, devotees and music scholars.

    The documentary is filmed combining mystical art, Mughal miniature paintings, qawwalis, interviews and true storytelling by renowned Pakistani artists.

    Mystical poetry is a wonderful art form that explores history, culture and the universal message of love. Jigar Shah, director of the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, said, “I am very happy that this documentary has won in our festival.”

    He further said, “Shahrukh Waheed and Kamran Anwar have presented this masterpiece on the big screen in a very good manner.”
    Shah Rukh Waheed, the director of documentory, said, “We feel very good that our documentary is being appreciated by the audience from all over the world.”

    He added, “This is our tribute to the art of Qawwali and Qawwal families for keeping this sacred art alive and we want to share it with the world.”

    Producer Kamran Anwar said, “We are happy with their response, adding that we are thankful to the judges and viewers who have appreciated the film.”

  • Selection committee takes U-Turn on squad announcement for match against England

    Selection committee takes U-Turn on squad announcement for match against England

    The National Selection Committee has taken a U-turn on the squad announcement for the Test match against England.

    The national selection committee could not bear the pressure of criticism on social media for excluding Kamran Ghulam. The selection committee will add three reserve players to the squad.

    Kamran Ghulam, Zahid Mehmood and Muhammad Ali are likely to be included as the reserve players, and the team management may give a chance to one of the reserve players in the second or third test. The reserve players of the Pakistan cricket team will continue to play in the Champions Cup.

    The announcement of the reserve player will likely be after the Champions Cup.

  • Usman Wazir knocks out Indian opponent in in 65 seconds at World Youth Boxing

    Usman Wazir knocks out Indian opponent in in 65 seconds at World Youth Boxing

    Pakistan’s Usman Wazir knocked out his Indian opponent in the first round in one minute and five seconds in the World Youth Boxing Championship in Bangkok.

    He was fighting against India’s Thilak Selvam in the Thai Boxing Arena. After the first round started, the Indian boxer could not withstand Usman’s powerful punches for more than a few seconds and sat down in the ring.

    The Indian boxer had just regained his breath when Wazir landed another punch, but the Indian boxer could not handle it. Seeing the situation, the referee declared Usman Wazir the winner technically.

    This is Usman’s 14th consecutive victory in the boxing ring. After defeating the Indian boxer, Usman Wazir appealed to the prime ministers of both countries to establish good relations.