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  • Owner of Next Cola goes ‘missing’ in Karachi

    Owner of Next Cola goes ‘missing’ in Karachi

    ARY News has reported on Thursday that well-known businessman Zulfiqar Ahmed has allegedly gone missing in Karachi.

    Social media is peppered with images of an abandoned BMW car in the middle of a road. The car reportedly belonged to Zulfiqar Ahmed, the owner of Paracha Textiles, Meezan Oil, and Cola Next.

    According to ARY News, armed men forced Ahmed and his partner, Qaiser, into a double cabin vehicle at gunpoint on Mauripur Road in Keamari.

    Interestingly, the eyewitnesses reported that the other person, Qaiser, was released shortly after the capture.

    More importantly, the family of the abducted individual is facing challenges in filing a First Information Report (FIR) at a police station. The police have yet to file the FIR.

  • Gentleman takes dramatic turn with latest episode

    Gentleman takes dramatic turn with latest episode

    This week’s episode of Gentleman and the one preceding it have become the turning point for the drama that explored Karachi’s underbelly.

    The narrative now belongs to Zarnab. With her brilliant acting skills, Yumna Zaidi aced the emotional scenes as Zarnab praying for Muna at the Hospital. Zarnab’s father stays beside her and the bonding between father and daughter is outstanding.

    Dilbar sticks with Muna even in the most difficult times. Here we cannot ignore Zulmi’s love for Muna as well. Muna is the luckiest person because he has got some true friends. The conversation between Dilbar and Zarnab impressed the viewers of Gentlemen. People also enjoyed the joke session between Zarnab’s father, Zulmi, and Dilbar. 

    Waqar Sahib, Zarnab’s father, has admitted by staying at the hospital that Muna is a good man. Faris, however, came across as a narcissist, more concerned about his career with no space for Mifra.

    It is surprising to see that Mifra pretends to know a lot about Faris. During episode 13, her dialogues were on point, and I was really impressed by the conversation between her and Faris when she said, “You neither knew how to love her (Zarnab) nor how to be unfaithful; what will you do with me? If tomorrow that gangster (Muna) survives and Zarnab says she has fallen in love with him, will you come to me with your wounds?”

    The scene depicts the reality of most men in our society and their approach towards women.

    Zarnab’s performance made fans feel emotional in the scene where she was talking with Muna and the dialogue really went viral. “Tum marna mat Muna, mein tumhay jeeta huwa dekhna chahti hu”. Even I can Muna’s hope for a new life.

    At the end of episode 14, Waqar Sahab did a great job. He ended Zarnab’s engagement with Faris, admitting that he is not a suitable man for his daughter. The way he called Faris a “Thug” caught viewers’ attention.

    Waqar Sahab added that anyone in uniform who takes bribes is also a thug. Zarnab’s father completely supported her decision, highlighting the importance of a supportive father in a daughter’s life.

    Let’s see what happens in the remaining episodes of Gentleman. Will Zarnab gradually fall in love with Muna in the upcoming episodes?

  • Sana Javed’s heartwarming meeting with a very special fan

    Sana Javed’s heartwarming meeting with a very special fan


    Actress and model Sana Javed had a touching encounter with a special fan that has captured the hearts of many on social media.
    In the video, Sana Javed is seen standing beside her fan, who is in a wheelchair. Her facial expressions is mix of emotions, sometimes she smiles warmly, and other times she appears a bit anxious as she looks around.
    The fan, while talking to the person who was making the video said, “I also met actress Syra Yousuf in Karachi as well,” before stating that he admired Sana.

    This heartwarming moment is a testament to the actress’s humility and the positive influence she continues to have on her audience.

  • Over 40 cases of kidnapping, rape, sexual abuse reported in Mandi Bahauddin in July

    Over 40 cases of kidnapping, rape, sexual abuse reported in Mandi Bahauddin in July

    In the month of July alone this year, more than 40 separate cases of kidnapping, rape, and sexual exploitation of women have been reported in Mandi Bahauddin district, Punjab province.

    According to 46 First Information Reports (FIRs) filed in the district, these incidents occurred between July 1 and July 24.

    The cases involve serious charges, including Sections 376 (rape), 376(iii) (rape of a minor), 365B (kidnapping, abducting, or forcing a woman to marry), and 496-A (enticing, abducting, or unlawfully detaining a woman with malicious intent).

    Seven cases were specifically filed under Section 376(iii), four under Section 376, 13 under Section 365B, and 21 under Section 496-A. Additionally, two cases were registered under Section 511 (offences punishable with life imprisonment or a shorter term), and one under Section 114 (accomplice present during the commission of the crime).

    The FIRs detail incidents of kidnapping, rape, and sexual exploitation involving young girls and teenagers, with victims ranging in age from 10 to 28 years, the majority being between 10 and 18 years old.

    Most incidents occurred within the Police Circle Sadar Mandi Bahauddin, with others in Police Circles Phalia and Malkwal. The cases were reported across various police stations, including Saddar, Civil Line, Kathiala Sheikhan, Gojra, Meana Gondal, Pahrianwali, and Phalia where an estimated 150 known and unknown suspects have been named in FIRs.

    A report by the Sustainable Social Development Organization, violence against women increased in Punjab in 2023, with the highest number of incidents occurring in Lahore and Faisalabad.

    10,201 cases were registered under Sections 354 and 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, marking a 14.5% increase from 2022, when 8,787 cases were reported. The report also highlighted that 1,464 cases were reported in Lahore, 1,198 in Sheikhupura, and 877 in Kasur, with an average of 28 women facing violence daily in Punjab.

    Furthermore, 6,624 rape cases were registered in 2023, indicating that a woman was raped every 45 minutes. Faisalabad reported the highest number of cases with 728, followed by Lahore with 721 and Sargodha with 398.

    With Lahore, Faisalabad, and Rahim Yar Khan topping in numbers, an estimated 626 women were kidnapped, 120 were killed in the name of honour, and 20 were trafficked in 2023.

  • I have no interest in playing for Pakistan, says Shoaib Malik

    I have no interest in playing for Pakistan, says Shoaib Malik

    Shoaib Malik has said that he is no longer interested in playing for the Pakistan cricket team.

    During an interview on YouTube, the host asked the batsman, “Are you still available for the Pakistan team?”
    Shoaib Malik responded, “I am satisfied and thrilled that I played for Pakistan for many years. I have already retired from two formats; only one remains, but I am no longer interested in playing for Pakistan.”


    He said, “I have already said in an interview that now, whenever I announce retirement, it will be an announcement of complete retirement from cricket. I am playing leagues and will continue to play leagues whenever I get a chance.”

    Malik has announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2015 and ODI in 2019.

  • Cleric arrested after video of his barbaric assault on student goes viral

    Cleric arrested after video of his barbaric assault on student goes viral

    A video of a cleric mercilessly beating up a student in a Faisalabad seminary went viral on social media leading to Thikriwala police arresting the man.

    Qari Rizwan Liaqat of Saifabad locality of Faisalabad has also been accused of threatening the child’s father after he complained.

    Rashid Bashir stated in his first information report that Qari Rizwan had severely beaten his 14-year-old son Saqlain at Jamia Ghousia Rizwia.
    Dawn reported that Iqbal Division SP Imran Munir Saifi visited the victim’s house and assured the father of justice for his son.

  • Pakistan won’t sacrifice relations with China for US: FO

    Pakistan won’t sacrifice relations with China for US: FO

    Pakistan Foreign Office spokeswoman Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has ruled out the possibility of downgrading the country’s relationship with China in order to improve relations with the United States, saying, “For us, relations with the United States and relations with China are both important.”

    China is Pakistan’s all-weather strategic ally, Baloch stated, adding that the country will continue to strengthen this relationship.

    When asked about Pakistan’s relations with the US, she said, “We would like to develop this relationship on the basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect, and non-interference in each other’s domestic affairs.”

    Pakistan’s Foreign Office statement comes after US diplomat Donald Lu sought a $101 million assistance package for Pakistan from US Congress, saying, “China is the past in terms of investment, and we are the future.”

  • NBA signs $76 billion deal with Walt Disney, Universal and Amazon

    NBA signs $76 billion deal with Walt Disney, Universal and Amazon

    The American Basketball Association (NBA) announced 11-year global media rights deals worth $76 billion with Walt Disney, National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Universal, and Amazon. Spanning from 2025-26 to 2035-36, the deals will increase game coverage for U.S. and global telecast audiences and streaming viewers and increase the value of every NBA team and the salaries of basketball’s top superstars.

    NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said, “Our new global media agreements with Disney, NBC Universal and Amazon maximize the reach of NBA games for fans in the United States and worldwide.”

    These partners will distribute our content across a wide range of platforms. The new deals will retain U.S. coverage on Disney-owned media outlets ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Peacock and ship a set of games to Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service.

  • Honda Atlas plans to launch hybrid cars as market competition intensifies

    Honda Atlas plans to launch hybrid cars as market competition intensifies

    Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HCAR) has announced plans to enter Pakistan’s hybrid vehicle market, potentially with the HR-V model, as it faces growing competition from rivals like Corolla Cross and Haval. This development was revealed during a briefing on the company’s financial results.

    HCAR disclosed that it intends to invest Rs5 billion in establishing a hybrid vehicle manufacturing plant. However, the company did not provide a specific timeline for this initiative. A similar announcement was made in July of the previous year, but details regarding the vehicle model or its launch date remain undisclosed.

    Analysts have expressed caution regarding the potential success of the new hybrid vehicle. JS Research analyst Wadee Zaman noted that the success of the model will hinge on its features and pricing.

    The company reported that, despite no issues with opening letters of credit, subdued demand and economic challenges have led to a decline in revenues. HCAR also shared localisation levels for its models: Civic at over 60 per cent, City at 73 per cent, and both BR-V and HR-V at less than 50 per cent.

    According to Topline Securities, HCAR benefited from a tax adjustment due to its history of minimum tax payments, which lowered its effective tax rate from 86.9 per cent to 15.2 per cent for FY23-24. Sohail also noted that about 10-15 per cent of the company’s imports come from Japan, with the remainder from Thailand, leading to minor gains from currency devaluation.

    According to Business Recorder, HCAR is also exploring opportunities in spare parts and CPU part exports. The company highlighted that the auto sector has faced significant challenges this year, including a 2 per cent increase in the policy rate, which rose to 22 per cent by March 2024. This contributed to a 45 per cent decline in the overall passenger car market.

    Looking ahead, HCAR anticipates a potential recovery in the industry during MY25, with improvements expected in the lower car segment and hybrids as the policy rate decreases. The sector is projected to regain a reasonable size within two years.

    For the current year, HCAR recorded earnings of Rs1.42 per share, a 40 per cent increase year-on-year but an 85 per cent decrease quarter-on-quarter. Gross margins fell from 8.4 per cent to 6.5 per cent. The company’s management has assured that margins will remain competitive.

  • Vlogger known as ‘most beautiful biker of Russia’ dies in a motorcycle accident

    Vlogger known as ‘most beautiful biker of Russia’ dies in a motorcycle accident

    Tatyana Ozolina, called the most beautiful biker in Russia, died in a motorcycle accident in Turkey.

    The 38-year-old travel vlogger from Russia, known to her fans as Moto Tanya, gained fame for travelling worldwide on a motorcycle. While travelling in Turkey’s Mugla province, her red BMW motorcycle collided with a truck and she died on the spot.

    According to reports, the accident was so severe that she died before the medical team arrived. His co-rider, Onor Obit, survived the crash but is in critical condition, while a third rider with remained unharmed.

    According to ‘The Sun,’ the accident was caused by a mistake by another motorcyclist in her group, forcing her to brake suddenly and lose control of the bike.

    Due to the accident, she suffered severe head injuries and died before the ambulance arrived. She was the mother of a 13-year-old son.