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  • TTP launches Azm-e-Shariat as retaliation to Pakistan’s Azm-e-Istehkam

    TTP launches Azm-e-Shariat as retaliation to Pakistan’s Azm-e-Istehkam

    Following the government’s announcement of launching the new security operation Azm-e-Istehkam, a counter-terrorism campaign against the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), the terrorist organisation has also announced its own retaliatory operation Azm-e-Shariat, the Khorasan Diary reported.

    Earlier this week, journalist Iftikhar Firdous raised alarms over the “clarity of policy” that the TTP holds against a confused and ambiguous state policy while appearing in Geo News programme Jirga with Saleem Safi.

    “The war against the Taliban has transformed; it has become ideological. TTP has started talking to political parties as they are expanding their political legitimacy by making a political office in Pakistan. Sarbakaf Mohmand, an affiliate of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA), was appointed as the political commission head,” cautioned the journalist.

    The Current contacted Iftikhar, the founding editor of the digital news organisation Khorasan Diary, to ask about the consequences of TTP having a clear ideology and garnering legitimacy.

    “Legitimising them even as a stakeholder has ramifications for the state. What happened during the peace talks gave them a voice, and since then, they have expanded that voice to overlap with the political narratives of the country,” said Firdous.

    He pointed out that since their narrative post-2021 is primarily anti-military and blames political governments of corruption and elitism,
    “any voice that chimes the same cord is used by them to promote their narrative. Their propaganda has been directly relevant to the political situation of current Pakistan.”

    About Azm-e-Istehkam, he said, “It has been clarified now that Azm e Istihkam is not the name of kinetics but rather the real-time implementation of the 14 points of the revised national action plan.”

  • YouTube tests new feature to support small creators

    YouTube tests new feature to support small creators

    YouTube has started testing a new feature to encourage content creators with fewer subscribers.

    This feature is called Hype, and it is being tested in some countries; in the second phase, this feature will be expanded to more countries.

    YouTube partner content creators will benefit more from the feature, and the feature will be available only to content creators who have a maximum of 500,000 subscribers.

    Under the feature, users will be able to use the “Hype” section in their uploaded video, after which their video will be automatically promoted by YouTube’s algorithm for a week.

    Under the feature, whichever user’s video gets more “Hype” in a week will be paid more money under different categories.

    The feature will not be available to all YouTube channel owners immediately, but it is likely to be rolled out to everyone in the future.

  • Pakistan Stock Exchange closes above 80,000 mark for the first time in history

    Pakistan Stock Exchange closes above 80,000 mark for the first time in history

    Bulls dominated the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, propelling the benchmark KSE-100 index to a record-breaking high above the 80,000 mark.

    The KSE-100 index closed at an unprecedented 80,233.67 points, up 680.79 points or 0.86 per cent from the previous session.

    Throughout the trading day, the index fluctuated within a range of 707.98 points, reaching an intraday peak of 80,405.23 points and dipping to a low of 79,697.25 points. The total volume of shares traded in the KSE-100 index was 280.09 million.

    Out of the 100 companies on the index, 65 ended the day in positive territory, 31 closed lower, and 4 remained unchanged.

    This surge comes as Pakistan seeks to finalise a staff-level agreement for a $6 billion International Monetary Fund bailout, having met all the lender’s requirements in its recent budget, according to the junior finance minister, Reuters reported.

    Key sectors driving the index higher included Commercial Banks (+274.44 points), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+161.35 points), Power Generation & Distribution (+87.90 points), Cement (+87.45 points), and Oil & Gas Marketing Companies (+68.34 points).

    Conversely, the index faced headwinds from the Fertilizer sector (-102.98 points), Tobacco (-32.38 points), Engineering (-29.42 points), Automobile Assembler (-12.75 points), and Automobile Parts & Accessories (-6.91 points).

  • Candidate who failed matriculation in 1988 passes in 2024

    Candidate who failed matriculation in 1988 passes in 2024

    In a startling revelation, a candidate who reportedly failed matriculation exams back in 1988 managed to obtain a passing result in 2024, raising questions on the integrity of educational records and administrative oversight.

    The candidate, originally from Karachi, appeared in matriculation board’s records from 1988 to have failed the exam. However, documents show that the same individual was later issued a degree, indicating a successful completion.

    According to official records, degrees were issued to students who had previously failed under the signature of Secretary Matric, Naveed Gujjar.

    In response to inquiries, he stated that a fake certificate of matriculation was issued to the candidate and that he has nothing to do with it.

  • Pakistani dramas going international: Three dramas to air on Turkish television

    Pakistani dramas going international: Three dramas to air on Turkish television

    Pakistani dramas have always been loved not just in Pakistan but worldwide. Their popularity is clear as they are now set to air on Turkish TV with Turkish dubbing. The international move shows its wide appeal, engaging diverse audiences with strong storytelling and rich cultural themes.


    Here are three favorite Pakistani dramas now airing on Turkish TV:


    1:Tere Bin


    Tere Bin, set in Hyderabad, tells the story of Murtasim Shahnawaz Khan (played by Wahaj Ali), the village head, and Meerab Waqas Ahmad (played by Yumna Zaidi), the ambitious daughter of a lawyer. Murtasim faces threats from rival Malik Mukhtar and his son Malik Zubair, which makes him assert his power. Meanwhile, Meerab dreams of becoming a lawyer but clashes with her family over traditional beliefs. The drama heats up as Murtasim and Meerab are forced into a marriage full of conflicts and power struggles, eventually forming a deep bond despite their differences.


    This drama about love, honor, and societal issues will soon be available to a wider audience as it airs on Turkish television Channel 7 under the new name ‘So Deep.’ The show, known for its rich story and cultural depth, has been dubbed in Turkish to connect with Turkish viewers. With its captivating plot and strong performances, ‘So Deep ’ is set to become a favorite among Turkish audiences.


    Watch the trailer here in the Turkish language!

    ‘Aulaad’ Starring Mohammed Ahmed, Marina Khan, And More!


    Aulaad is a drama about devoted parents who worked hard to give their children a good upbringing and education. When the children grow up and marry, they believe their success is all their own doing, forgetting their parents’ sacrifices. This story highlights the emotional and generational conflicts within the family.


    The drama became very popular because it realistically portrays societal issues and family dynamics. It struck a chord with viewers by showing how parents’ sacrifices are often overlooked and how children can be ungrateful, reflecting the darker sides of society.


    Now, ‘Aulaad’ will be shown on Turkish television Channel 7 with the new name ‘Evlat.’


    Hiba Bukhari & Danish Taimoor Starrer ‘Deewangi’


    ‘Deewangi’ tells the story of Nageen (Hiba Bukhari), who comes from a lower-middle-class background, and Sultan Durrani (Danish Taimoor), a wealthy businessman with political connections. Sultan, who his grandmother raised after losing his parents, meets Nageen, a bus hostess, on a journey. Attracted to her bravery, Sultan tries to win Nageen over, despite the class differences between them.


    Originally praised in Pakistan (2019) for its intense storyline and performances, ‘Deewangi’ will now air in Turkey as ‘My Divine Heart,’ expecting to resonate with its themes of love, revenge, and societal pressures.


    Watch the teaser:

  • Fawad Khan makes Bollywood comeback after eight years

    Fawad Khan makes Bollywood comeback after eight years

    Actor Fawad Khan, who captured Bollywood’s heart with his debut in ‘Khoobsurat’ (2014) and ‘Kapoor & Sons’ (2016), is finally making a highly-anticipated return to Indian cinema films after a break of eight years.

    As per filmfare sources, Fawad has been cast alongside Vaani Kapoor in an upcoming project. The pre-production is complete while the shoot will start in London.

  • Video: Teenaged Chinese badminton player dies of heart attack while playing

    Video: Teenaged Chinese badminton player dies of heart attack while playing

    A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died of a heart attack while playing during the Asian Badminton Tournament in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

    https://youtu.be/urp7v7N30G4

    Zhang Zhi suddenly fell down in the middle of the match against Japan’s Kazuma Kawano last Sunday.

    A video of the last moments of the player has emerged on social media. He was taken to the hospital after collapsing, where his death was confirmed. Zhang Zhi won many championships during his short career.

  • Girl 6, brother 2, raped and killed in Karachi

    Girl 6, brother 2, raped and killed in Karachi

    The bodies of a six-year-old girl and her two-year-old brother were recovered, along with their mother’s, from a drain near their home in Mauripur, Karachi.

    The children were subjected to sexual assault before being killed, an investigation into the matter has revealed.

    The bodies of the missing 25-year-old woman, her six-year-old daughter and two-year-old son were found in a drain close to their home in Sher Muhammad Village, Mauripur, on Saturday, June 29.


    The father of the children, the complainant, told the police that his wife and two children went out of the home to meet Mehran Bibi for ‘religious and spiritual treatment’ on June 28 but disappeared for more than 24 hours and were found dead inside a drain.

    Dawn’s Imtiaz Ali reported that Police Surgeon Summaiya Syed, after a post-mortem examination, ‘confirmed’ that both the minor girl and her brother were raped, adding that the girl was subjected to a ‘brutal’ sexual assault.

    She also asserted that they had not ruled out the possibility of the mother being raped till the receipt of chemical reports, etc.

    The police surgeon also ensured that it was not a natural death, but the exact cause of death had been reserved till receipt of reports.


    However, DIG South Syed Asad Raza told Dawn that the case had been registered even though it appeared that the woman’s husband was not ‘interested’ in pursuing the murder case of his wife and children seriously.

    He seemed ‘aware’ of something but was hiding it from the investigators. Thus, the police were interrogating him, his cousin and other relatives to get clues about the real culprits but so far, no one has been formally arrested.

  • Woman found dead swallowed by python in Indonesia

    Woman found dead swallowed by python in Indonesia

    A woman was found dead inside the belly of a snake after it swallowed her whole in central Indonesia, police said Wednesday, the second python killing in the province in a month.

    Siriati, 36, had gone missing after she left her house Tuesday morning to buy medicine for her sick child, police said, prompting relatives to launch a search.

    Her husband Adiansa, 30, found her slippers and pants on the ground about 500 metres (yards) from their house in Siteba village, South Sulawesi province.

    “Shortly after that, he spotted a snake, about 10 metres from the path. The snake was still alive,” local police chief Idul, who like many Indonesians has one name, told AFP.

    Village secretary Iyang told AFP that Adiansa became suspicious after he noticed the python’s “very large” belly. He called the villagers to help cut open its stomach, where they found her body.

    Such incidents are considered extremely rare, but several people have been swallowed by pythons in recent years.

    A woman was found dead last month inside the belly of a reticulated python in another district of South Sulawesi.

    Last year residents in the province killed an eight-metre python, which was found strangling and eating one of the farmers in a village.

    A 54-year-old woman was found dead in 2018 inside a seven-metre python in Southeast Sulawesi’s Muna town.

    And the year before, a farmer in West Sulawesi went missing before being found being swallowed by a four-metre python at a palm oil plantation.

  • Mere Humsafar duo Farhan Saeed, Hania Aamir back together in web series

    Mere Humsafar duo Farhan Saeed, Hania Aamir back together in web series

    The wait is finally over. The talented duo from Mere Humsafar, Farhan Saeed and Hania Aamir, are reuniting on screen again, bringing back the magic of their unforgettable chemistry.


    The duo are coming together for a thriller web series on Express TV, alongside Kinza Hashmi, directed Wajahat Rauf and written by Asma Nabeel.


    Hania is currently starring in ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ alongside Fahad Mustafa on ARY Digital, while Farhan Saeed’s last drama was  ‘Jhok Sarkar’.