Current Final

Blog

  • Fawad Chaudhry ran like an elephant after seeing police, says Sher Afzal Marwat

    Fawad Chaudhry ran like an elephant after seeing police, says Sher Afzal Marwat

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has lambasted former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry, stating that Fawad has no right to criticize PTI’s current leadership.

    Talking to the media, Sher Afzal Marwat said, “I witnessed Fawad Chaudhary running like an elephant after seeing police outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC),” asking that Fawad should keep his advice to himself.

    On May 16 last year, Fawad Chaudhry ran away to avoid arrest outside IHC after seeing police. After that, in relief, IHC barred police from arresting the former information minister in any case for two days.    

    “We stuck by Imran Khan in hard times and did not run away like Fawad Chaudhry,” Marwat told journalists.

    Chaudhry said on Sunday that PTI leaders currently leading the party have no political strategy, adding that there is no chance of incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s release in the current leadership’s presence.

    In response to Marwat, Fawad Chaudhry wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “The people who make fun of violence against others are the political team of torturers. We faced the worst violence and were put in jails so that a team could be made who could keep Imran Khan in jail. The veil will be lifted from their faces soon.”

  • Hiba Bukhari is ‘Ratings Queen’: Sheheryar Munawar

    Hiba Bukhari is ‘Ratings Queen’: Sheheryar Munawar

    The talented Hiba Bukhari has been earning praise for her roles in Jaan Nisar and Radd. Fans have been particularly drawn to her on-screen chemistry with Danish Taimoor and Sheheryar Munawar in the two dramas. In a delightful video shared by Hiba on her Instagram account, Sheheryar affectionately dubbed her the ‘Ratings Queen’ of Pakistan.

     Recently, Hiba had a friendly chat with her ‘Radd’ co-star about their drama and great chemistry. Shehryar said, “Hiba is calm and relaxed. She is the ‘Rating Queen’ and our busiest actor. However, she doesn’t share her schedule, and she’s quite private, always busy on her phone, so we never know what she eats or does in her free time.”

    Hiba replied, “Sheheryar is the most down-to-earth and humble celebrity, and he’s amazing. He is also a private person who stays in his room.”  The story of the drama revolves around an innocent man named Salaar who has been living an oppressed life despite having everything. The drama also features a triangular love story between Emaan, Salaar, and Zain. Hiba Bukhari plays the character of Emaan, and Sheheryar Munawar plays the character of Salaar. The drama was written by Sanam Mehdi Zaryab and directed by Ahmed Bhatti.

  • UN working group says Imran Khan ‘illegally’ detained; must be released immediately

    UN working group says Imran Khan ‘illegally’ detained; must be released immediately

    United Nations Rights Working Group published an opinion on Monday in favour of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan remarking that his detention is arbitrary and in violation of international law.

    The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention stated, “Appropriate remedy would be to release Mr Khan immediately and accord him an enforceable right to compensation and other reparations, in accordance with international law.”

    It also said that the legal proceedings against Khan were part of a much larger “campaign of repression” against him and PTI.

    It also stated that in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections, Khan’s party members were arrested and tortured, and their rallies were disrupted.

    The UN group further alleged that “Widespread fraud on election day, stealing dozens of parliamentary seats,” took place.

  • Azam Khan withdraws from Lanka Premier League

    Azam Khan withdraws from Lanka Premier League

    Pakistani batsman Azam Khan has withdrawn from the Lankan Premier League (LPL), Geo News reported on Tuesday.

    According to sources, he had not applied for a No Objection Letter (NOC) for the League.

    National cricketers prefer only the major leagues due to Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) two-league policy. Azam will play the Caribbean Premier League and ILT Twenty20.

    The cricketer has not yet sent the application for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), but he will apply for an NOC for CPL starting this week on August 28.

    Azam was picked by Kandy’s team in the Lankan Premier League.

  • Pakistani man jailed for killing Indian roommate in Dubai

    Pakistani man jailed for killing Indian roommate in Dubai

    A drunk Pakistani man who assaulted his Indian roommate and unintentionally caused his death has been sentenced to seven years in jail by a Court in Dubai.


    A deep stab to the heart was the established cause of death, reported Khaleej Times.

    The 37-year-old Pakistani defendant admitted in front of the court that he had consumed alcohol prior to the incident.

    However, he claimed that he did not intend to kill the victim.

    “He was intoxicated and unruly. He then went to his room and turned the lights on,” the prosecutor claimed.

    He (the defendant) was asked to leave the room, the victim assaulted him as the latter threatened to beat the workers up when he comes back to the residence.

    “This prompted the defendant to take a knife out of his baggage and stab the victim, then flee the scene,” the foreman said.

  • Virat, Rohit will play Champions Trophy in Pakistan, confirms Jay Shah

    Virat, Rohit will play Champions Trophy in Pakistan, confirms Jay Shah

    The Secretary of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Jay Shah has confirmed that Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will participate in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy next year, ARY has reported.

    Speaking to Press Trust of India (PTI), Shah said, “Both senior players will participate in the prestigious ODI tournament Pakistan will host.”

    “I would like India to win all the titles; we have the biggest bench strength; only three players from this team are going to Zimbabwe,” he said.

    Shah indicated that his target is to win the World Test Championship final and the Champions Trophy. “The same squad will play there; the seniors will be there,” he remarked.

    Following India’s sensational seven-run victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, both players, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, have decided to retire from T20 Internationals.

  • Barbie that went to space to go on display in London

    Barbie that went to space to go on display in London

    A Barbie that spent six months orbiting the Earth on the International Space Station will go on public display for this first time this week at the Design Museum in London.

    It will be part of a new exhibition marking the 65th anniversary of the Barbie brand, set to open on Friday in partnership with the doll’s creator Mattel.

    The Barbie was made to resemble Samantha Cristoforetti, the first female commander of the ISS. On the mission in which she was accompanied by her lookalike Barbie, Cristoforetti became the first European woman to complete a spacewalk.

    There will be videos on display of Cristoforetti answering questions from space to encourage young girls to become scientists and astronauts –- all while floating in zero gravity alongside the Barbie.

    “We’re so excited that the first time anyone can see Samantha’s doll since it returned from the International Space Station is at the Design Museum this summer,” said curator Danielle Thom.

    “Its remarkable journey on Samantha’s history-making mission 400 kilometres above the Earth was one of the most dramatic moments in Barbie’s evolving story.”

    Cristoforetti said she was “thrilled” her Barbie would play a “starring role” in the exhibition.

    Highlighting other connections between Barbie and the cosmos, there will be a rare edition of the first space-themed Barbie on display.

    The silver “Miss Astronaut” was Barbie’s first depiction as an astronaut released in 1965, four years before Neil Armstrong reached the moon.

    Another Barbie in a metallic pink spacesuit on display was released in 1985 after Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.

    Other rare dolls will include a prototype of the first Talking Barbie launched in 1968 and one of the earliest first edition Barbie dolls.

    Visitors can also expect some more iconic figurines on display, including the Sunset Malibu Barbie and Day to Night Barbie.

    Charting the changing design of Barbie through time, the exhibition will also include friends of Barbie including Midge, and a while section dedicated to Ken, Barbie’s male companion.

    Ever since the “Barbie” movie starring Margot Robbie hit cinemas and broke box office records last year, the doll has become ever-more prominent in popular culture, making forays into fashion, music, and now design.

  • ‘Sajal Aly should grow hair longer, Mahira Khan is already perfect’: Advice from Sadaf Kanwal

    ‘Sajal Aly should grow hair longer, Mahira Khan is already perfect’: Advice from Sadaf Kanwal


    Sadaf Kanwal has y for her fellow celebrities, telling them what she really thinks. In a recent interview with ‘Nashpati Prime’, the actress shared her thoughts on her friends in the industry.
    When asked about Sajal Ali, she suggested, “I think Sajal should grow her hair longer.”
    She expressed admiration for Mahira Khan, calling her “my favorite”.

    ” Her talent and beauty are unparalleled, and she’s a perfect embodiment of grace and charm.”
    Sadaf then said, “Mehwish Hayat should lose some weight as she have gained a bit, and Maya Ali should gain some weight because she has become very thin.”
    When asked what Humayun Saeed and Fahad Mustafa, she replied, “They don’t need to change anything about themselves.”
    Talking about Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sadaf advised, “He should slim down a bit and Imran Abbas should reduce his makeup a bit.”
    Sadaf Kanwal praised Fawad Khan and Sheheryar Munawar, calling them very handsome. She said, “Fawad Khan doesn’t need to change anything, and Sheheryar Munawar should mature a bit.”

  • TikToker Ayesha pardons all suspects in Minar-i-Pakistan assault case

    TikToker Ayesha pardons all suspects in Minar-i-Pakistan assault case

    TikToker Ayesha Akram, the victim in the 2021 Minar-i-Pakistan assault case, has pardoned all suspects charged with assaulting her.

    The victim appeared before the court on June 3 and submitted an affidavit in which she said she did not wish to pursue the case further as she had forgiven “all her suspects for the sake of Allah and his Holy Prophet (PBUH)”.

    The female TikTok added that she had “no objection” to the suspects’ acquittal and wanted to record the statement “of her own consent and without any fear or threat.”

    The official order was issued by Additional Sessions Judge Gul Abbas on June 25.


    Case history

    In August 2021, a video of a woman being sexually assaulted by a large group of men at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on 14 August, Pakistan’s Independence Day, went viral on social media.

    Sections 354-A (assault or use of criminal force against a woman and stripping her of her clothes), 382 (theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to commit the robbery), 147 (rioting) and 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) had been included in the FIR. The case was in the court since then and many accused had been acquitted in multiple hearings over the years.

  • Kia reopens bookings for Stonic EX+ at Rs5.5 million, deliveries expected in December

    Kia reopens bookings for Stonic EX+ at Rs5.5 million, deliveries expected in December

    Kia Motors has resumed bookings for its Kia Stonic EX+ model at a price of Rs5.5 million, following a surge in demand, according to a recent company announcement.

    The company stated that the unexpected high demand during the 5-year celebration limited-time offer led to a temporary suspension of bookings to assess stock levels.

    “As a customer-centric company, we are committed to ensuring our customers receive the best value for our vehicles,” the notice stated.

    “This decision underscores our commitment to prioritising the needs and satisfaction of all our customers,” it added.

    Starting from July 1, 2024, all bookings will be scheduled for delivery from December 2024 onwards.

    Bookings will be accepted with a partial payment of Rs2.5 million. To benefit our valued customers, a price lock will be applied to orders booked with partial payment for deliveries in December 2024 and January 2025.

    However, this price lock is subject to certain conditions. Any devaluation of the PKR against the USD exceeding 2 per cent of today’s prevailing spot rate, or any increases in duties, taxes, and levies imposed by the Federal or Provincial Governments at the time of delivery, will be borne by the customer.