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  • Lahore High Court issues notice to cybercrime agency on Ducky Bhai’s bail plea

    Lahore High Court issues notice to cybercrime agency on Ducky Bhai’s bail plea

    The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued notices to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on a petition filed by YouTuber Saadur Rehman aka Ducky Bhai, seeking bail in the gambling apps promotion case against him.

    According to reports, Justice Farooq Haider heard the plea that said NCCIA officials arrested him from Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport on August 17 while he was leaving the country for an event.

    He, however, had not received any notice to appear before the agency for questioning prior to the arrest, stated the plea submitted by his legal team after his earlier bail pleas were dismissed.

    According to the petition, Ducky Bhai remained in the agency’s custody for 22 days after his arrest, and both a judicial magistrate and an additional sessions judge rejected his bail pleas in September and October. It also said that two others arrested with him, Subhan Sharif and Asad Nadeem Mughal, were later released.

    Hearing the petition, Justice Haider directed the NCCIA to submit its response in the case.

    It may be noted that the case against Ducky Bhai was registered under sections 13 (electronic forgery), 14 (electronic fraud), 25 (spamming) and 26 (spoofing) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016. It also includes sections 294-B (offering prize in connection with trade) and 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of the Pakistan Penal Code.

    The FIR claimed that the public lost their money after investing in gambling and betting applications promoted on Ducky’s YouTube channel.

    It alleged that he promoted platforms such as 1xBet, Bet365, B9 Game and Binomo, and even acted as a country manager for one of them.

  • ‘Don’t like it’: Wasim Akram opens up about mixing sports with politics

    ‘Don’t like it’: Wasim Akram opens up about mixing sports with politics

    Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has shared his honest thoughts on what’s damaging the spirit of the game, urging cricket authorities to bring fairness and unity back to the sport.

    In an interview with Wisden, the legendary fast bowler said, “What I don’t like in cricket is politics. I am sorry. Straightforward. Sports should be away from politics.”

    Akram said cricket has become increasingly divided and urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) and national boards to take responsibility. “Pick every player from every nation. Be brave, be bigger, but that’s not happening. That’s where I think the ICC comes in. That’s where cricket boards come in. It doesn’t matter who owns the leagues, doesn’t matter who owns the teams in the leagues, every player from every nation should be picked up,” he added.

    Akram’s remarks come in the backdrop of rising tension and visible divisions in international cricket. 

    During the 2025 Asia Cup, India’s conduct became a major talking point after Indian players avoided handshakes with Pakistani cricketers. The controversy deepened when the Indian team declined to accept the trophy from PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi during the presentation ceremony.

  • ‘They don’t tell you about it’; Donald Trump claims Pakistan conducts secret nuclear tests

    ‘They don’t tell you about it’; Donald Trump claims Pakistan conducts secret nuclear tests

    US President Donald Trump has claimed that Pakistan is among a few countries conducting nuclear tests, saying he does not want America to be the only nation that does not.

    Speaking on CBS’s 60 Minutes, Trump said, “North Korea is testing, Pakistan is testing, but they don’t tell you about it.” The remark came when he was asked about his recent directive to the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing.

    Trump had recently posted on social media that he instructed the Department of Defense to “immediately” restart nuclear testing. His statement sparked confusion over whether he planned to authorize America’s first nuclear detonation since 1992.

    When asked about it, Trump said, “We have more nuclear weapons than any country. I think we should do something about disarmament. I’ve spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping about it.”

    He continued, “We have enough nuclear weapons to destroy the world 150 times. Russia has many, and China likely does too.”

    When the interviewer asked why the US needed to test its weapons, Trump replied, “Because you have to see how they work. Russia announced it would test. North Korea keeps testing. Other countries are doing it. We are the only country that doesn’t. I don’t want us to be the only one not doing it.”

    The host pointed out that apart from North Korea, no country is conducting nuclear tests, as Russia and China have not tested since the 1990s. Trump disagreed, saying, “Russia and China do it, you just don’t know. They do underground testing where no one can detect it.”

    He added, “We are an open society. We talk about it. In Russia or China, there are no reporters to cover such things. You report it here, that’s why people know.”

    Trump said the US must continue testing. “We need to test our weapons; otherwise, we don’t know if they work. North Korea does it. Pakistan does it. They don’t tell you. They do it deep underground where no one knows. You just feel a little tremor.”

    He added that while he doesn’t want to use nuclear weapons, the US must remain prepared. “We don’t want to use them, but we have to make sure they work.”

    Pakistan has not yet commented on Trump’s remarks.

  • Lahore fintech owner with cars worth Rs2.741 billion, influencer who visited 25 countries land on FBR’s radar

    Lahore fintech owner with cars worth Rs2.741 billion, influencer who visited 25 countries land on FBR’s radar

    The Lifestyle Monitoring Cell of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated action against certain taxpayers who have been flaunting their lavish lifestyles but are declaring negligible amounts as income in their tax returns.

    According to reports, the watchdog has dispatched the details of the alleged tax-evaders to the headquarters and respective Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to initiate formal proceedings against at least one Lahore-based fintech company owner, a travel vlogger and a social media influencer.

    The owner of the fintech company owns 30 latest-model luxury vehicles worth Rs2.741 billion, among which are two Lamborghini Aventadors worth Rs300 million and a Rolls Royce Phantom worth Rs250 million.

    On the other hand, social media content by the travel influencer showed she travelled to more than 25 countries between 2021 to 2025, but declared income between Rs442,046 to Rs3.79 million.

    Another influencer, model and content creator from Islamabad traveled to 13 countries and owns several luxury products but declared her income as between Rs3.5 million to Rs5.49 million over the past few years.

    Among her possessions are a Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Handbag, Gucci apparel and accessories, Dior Book Tote Bag, Rolex Watch, high-end winter apparel, luxury resort wear accessories and expensive electric gadgets. She also transitioned from Honda Civic to a Toyota Land Cruiser V8.

    It may be noted that the action comes a month after it was reported that FBR has collected data of around 100,000 individuals flaunting their wealth on social media, with the revenue watchdog poised to take action against them.


     
    The tax watchdog made it clear that individuals who provide accurate and updated information in their income tax returns will not be penalised. However, those who fail to disclose their lavish spending or luxury assets risk facing strict legal consequences.


     
    Officials had urged citizens to update their tax returns promptly to avoid complications.

  • Did doctors, hospital staff sell newborn after parents failed to pay hospital bill? Here’s what we know

    Did doctors, hospital staff sell newborn after parents failed to pay hospital bill? Here’s what we know

    Police have filed a human trafficking case against a female doctor and two female staff members of a private medical center in Karachi’s Malir area after they allegedly took away a newborn baby after his parents could not afford to pay hospital charges.

    According to reports, the baby was later sold to someone in Punjab. The child has since been recovered and reunited with his parents, while the medical facility has been sealed.

    The incident came to light when the baby’s father, Sarang Khan, registered a case at the Memon Goth Police Station under sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act 2018 and Section 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code.

    Memon Goth Police official Fayaz Jokhio told media that the baby was recovered from Lahore while raids were being conducted to arrest the suspects.

    According to the FIR, Sarang Khan, a laborer from Nooriabad, said his wife, Maheen, had been living with her parents for several months due to family disputes. On October 5, Maheen’s mother, Mrs. Shahnaz, took her to a private clinic in Memon Goth for delivery.

    The doctor examined her and suggested a surgery, demanding payment for the procedure. When Mrs. Shahnaz told the doctor that they could not afford the cost, the doctor allegedly introduced them to a woman who “helps poor families and adopts their babies while covering the medical expenses.”

    Sarang claimed his wife and mother-in-law agreed to the suggestion and handed over the newborn boy to the woman, who later turned out to be another employee of the clinic.

    He further said that his wife and mother-in-law hid the incident from him, but he learned from relatives that his wife had given birth to a baby boy who had been taken away under the pretense of adoption.

  • Dr Zainab is NOT divorcing Feroze Khan

    Dr Zainab is NOT divorcing Feroze Khan

    Actor Feroze Khan keeps on landing into the spotlight, becoming the center of public scrutiny following fresh speculation regarding his second divorce. 

    A viral screenshot purportedly from his wife Dr. Zainab’s Instagram account circulated over the weekend, indicating she was splitting from Khan. The screenshot mentioned that she could no longer continue with someone who lacked trust in her and requested privacy. The screenshot spread across social media, fueling conjecture about the couple’s relationship. 

    Dr. Zainab has addressed the issue on her official Instagram account, refuting the rumors and labeling the viral post as fake. She shared a story that included the message: “Please unfollow or report this kind of pages. They keep spreading fake news and mentally disturbing people. I honestly don’t understand how they gain access to stories that I never even posted, or that aren’t visible to my audience but somehow appear to them. It’s creepy, and you should be ashamed of this behavior.” 

    Dr. Zainab asserted that she never shared such a story, and it was not accessible to her followers, yet it found its way onto gossip pages. She urged the public to disregard unverified social media assertions and to report accounts that disseminate falsehoods. 

    The viral screenshot falsely claimed that she had chosen to end her marriage with Feroze Khan and accused him of having trust issues and poor conduct. Dr. Zainab confirmed that these allegations were fabricated. 

    Feroze Khan wed Dr. Zainab in June 2024, following the end of his first marriage to Syeda Aliza Sultan, which concluded in 2022 after a highly publicized separation.

  • Wife arrested by Khanpur police after trying to pass off husband’s murder as heart attack

    Wife arrested by Khanpur police after trying to pass off husband’s murder as heart attack

    Police have arrested a woman and her brother-in-law for allegedly murdering her husband in his sleep and attempting to disguise the murder as a heart attack.

    Muhammad Khalid, 45, was discovered dead on October 30 in Khanpur, which is under the jurisdiction of the City Mailsi Police Station, according to police.

    Khalid’s wife, Ruqayya Bibi, and older brother, Abid, first told family members and authorities that he had passed away from an unexpected heart attack.

    However, District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Afzal ordered a thorough investigation conducted by DSP Saeed Ahmad Sial and SHO Mujahid Khan Baloch due to contradictions in their statements and suspicious signs at the scene.

    Ruqayya and Abid were allegedly involved in an illicit relationship that Khalid had recently discovered, the investigation discovered. 

     Fearing exposure, the two reportedly plotted to kill him.

    Investigators determined that the suspects spiked Khalid’s meal with sleeping pills, rendering him unconscious before suffocating him with a pillow as he slept. 

    They then raised an alarm to make it appear as if he had died of natural causes.Through forensic testing, cell phone information, and a post-mortem examination, police were able to prove that the death was a planned murder.

    Both suspects were arrested and the murder weapon recovered. During interrogation, they confessed to the crime.

    DPO Muhammad Afzal stated that a case has been registered under Section 302 and other relevant provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code, while further legal action is underway.

  • Four of same family killed as truck overturns on rickshaw in Lahore

    Four of same family killed as truck overturns on rickshaw in Lahore

    A tragic accident near M.O. College in Lahore claimed the lives of four members of the same family when a truck loaded with bottles overturned on a rickshaw.

    According to reports, the rickshaw was carrying eight passengers at the time of the accident. Two people were injured and taken to the hospital, while rescuers safely pulled out two children from the wreckage.

    The deceased were identified as 67-year-old Shafiq, his wife 60-year-old Shabana, their 35-year-old son Sajid, and Sajid’s 32-year-old wife Iqra.

    Police detained the truck driver and launched an investigation into the incident.

  • Bodies of four friends found mutilated in Balochistan after they leave home for picnic

    Bodies of four friends found mutilated in Balochistan after they leave home for picnic

    Four mutilated bodies of young men were found in the Jhaardin area of Balochistan’s Kech district, creating panic and fear among local residents.

    According to media reports, the victims had gone missing about a week ago after leaving for a picnic. Their bodies were discovered on Sunday in a remote hilly area of Tehsil Buleda.

    The deceased were identified as Zakir son of Abdullah, Razzaq son of Abdullah, Sadiq, and Peer Jan. Three of them were residents of Zirdan Koch, Buleda, while one belonged to Bat Kore Pasht Jhaardin Bazaar.

    Residents said the men had gone for a picnic when their mobile phones suddenly switched off. Their families later took to social media, appealing to authorities for help.

    After reports of the bodies being found surfaced online, family members and locals rushed to the area and recovered the remains. Sources said the bodies were badly mutilated, and the victims’ motorcycles had been set on fire. 

    Police and district administration have not yet released an official statement, but local sources suspect the killings were part of a coordinated operation. The families of the victims have demanded a transparent investigation and justice for their loved ones.

  • Millie Bobby Brown lodged harassment complaint against Stranger Things co-star David Harbour: reports

    Millie Bobby Brown lodged harassment complaint against Stranger Things co-star David Harbour: reports

    Hollywood star Millie Bobby Brown has reportedly lodged a complaint against her ‘Stranger Things’ co-star David Harbour, accusing him of bullying and harassment during the filming of the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix series.

    According to foreign media reports, Brown filed a formal report with Netflix prior to the commencement of filming of the much-awaited final season, outlining multiple allegations that triggered an internal investigation lasting several months. 

    The results of the inquiry have not yet been disclosed and insiders were quoted as saying that the complaint did not pertain to sexual misconduct.

    Netflix has chosen not to provide any comments regarding the situation. However, reports indicate that the streaming service conducted its own investigation while moving forward with the preparations for the last season’s release.

    Brown, who plays the character Eleven, was reportedly accompanied by a personal representative during production.

    Harbour, portraying Sheriff Jim Hopper since the show’s debut in 2016, has not publicly addressed the allegations.

    This situation arises at a pivotal moment for Netflix, as it prepares to unveil the show’s final season in three installments with the first set to premiere on November 26, followed by additional episodes on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. 

    Outside of filming, Harbour’s personal affairs have also garnered attention. His ex-wife, singer-songwriter Lily Allen, recently released an album titled ‘West End Girl’, which delves into themes of betrayal and heartbreak.

    The project, influenced by her four-year marriage to Harbour, features lyrics that fans have connected to their relationship that ended last year.

    As Netflix approaches the conclusion of one of its most successful franchises, the off-screen developments involving two of its leading actors have attracted considerable public interest prior to the finale’s release.