100 people were killed and 240 injured in a drone attack on a military academy in the Syrian city of Homs on Thursday.
According to Arab media, the drone attack was carried out during the passing-out parade ceremony at the military academy.
Among the killed and wounded in the attack are military officers, personnel and Syrian civilians.
The Syrian defense minister left the ceremony shortly before the attack.
No militant group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
Afghanistan defeated Pakistan in the semi-final of the Asian Games in China, after winning the toss and inviting Pakistan to bat first.
The entire team returned to the pavilion after scoring only 115 runs, after which Afghanistan needed 116 runs to win, achieving the set target with a loss of 6 wickets in 17.5 overs.
Qasim Akram led the Pakistan team, while Umeer Bin Yusuf scored 24 runs. Arafat Minhas was unbeaten on 14 runs, Amir Jamal scored another 14 runs and Rohail Nazir scored 10 runs.
It should be noted that earlier India had won against Bangladesh in the semi-final. Afghanistan will face India in the final.
Imprisoned for kidnapping for ransom, a man contributed financially to his sister’s marriage by making paintings in jail. From the sales, he earned enough for his mother to perform Umrah too.
While Ijaz was imprisoned in the Central Jail Karachi, he painted 23 works of art, some of which were displayed in the Arts Council.
Ijaz is serving a 25-year sentence but has been able to manage to earn Rs 13 lacs from the sale of art pieces. Ijaz gave one million rupees to his mother and three lakh to his sister.
The Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Lahore of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four suspects who went to Saudi Arabia to beg under the guise of Umrah.
Among the four suspects were two women and two men.
According to the spokesperson of FIA, the accused were offloaded by FIA Immigration at Lahore Airport. They had reportedly gone to Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq several times to beg, and were to be received by Pakistani agents on arrival in Saudi Arabia.
Half of the money earned through begging was to be given to the agent.
So far, a case against the accused and the agents has been registered while investigations are underway.
Pakistan’s sweetheart Mahira Khan was a picture of serenity at her intimate wedding to tech businessman Salim Karim.
There was barely any information of who was invited to the private occasion, where only close friends and family members, along with a few figures from the entertainment industry, were present. In our previous story, we were able to decipher that among the attendees were PPP Senator Sherry Rehman, fashion designer and Mahira’s childhood best friend Feeha Noor Javed, and social media bloggers.
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However, it looks like some celebrities did attend the occasion. Producer Nina Kashif shared pictures of the event on her Instagram stories, where director and actor Sarmad Khoosat, actor Shehryar Munawar, singer Azaan Sami Khan, fashion designer Asim Raza, director Nabeel Qureshi could be seen.
The producer, who partnered with the ‘Raees’ actress to purchase the rights of Faiqa Mansab’s book ‘This House Of Clay and Water’ shared some pictures from the mehndi where actress Momal Sheikh was also present, who is starring in Mahira’s currently airing drama ‘Razia’.
The sister of the groom Farah shahid Karim had shared a picture of the family along with the groom with the caption: “My brother’s wedding”
13-year-old Rizwana, a domestic violence victim who had been under treatment in the General Hospital in Lahore since three months, has taken her first steps after the ordeal.
While talking to Geo, the head of the medical board treating Rizwana, Prof. Jodet Saleem, said that 90% of Rizwana’s treatment has been completed and she has started walking now.
Rizwana’s injuries have also healed, but she still needs an arm surgery as the Orthopaedic is yet to confirm a date.
Prof. Saleem further said that Rizwana is likely to be discharged from the hospital soon, but she will likely stay in Lahore.
According to the medico-legal certificate (MLC) issued in July, the extent of Rizwana’s injuries was concerning. The report revealed lacerations on her head, face, and body, including broken teeth, bruises, and signs of strangulation. The girl’s harrowing ordeal came to light when her father, a laborer, filed a complaint with the Humak police station.
In August, plastic surgery was also performed on the girl.
Rizwana had been allegedly tortured and abused while working at a civil judge’s home in Islamabad, after she was accused of stealing jewellery. Rizwana’s family revealed that the girl was not paid a single penny by the family for the extensive workload she was doing and was instead subjected to violence.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a directive instructing the Chief Secretary of Sindh to immediately withdraw security, privileges and protocols from former members of the provincial cabinet and government officials. The decision follows the conclusion of the provincial government’s tenure and the upcoming general elections scheduled for the beginning of next year, after the delimitation process.
In a letter addressed to the provincial secretary and inspector general, Election Commission Secretary Omar Hamid highlighted that former officials and cabinet members were still benefiting from the perks and privileges associated with their former positions.
The letter stated, “You are, hereby, advised to withdraw protocol/security and perks and privileges from those former provincial cabinet members and political appointees of equivalent status and send a note of compliance within three days. This matter may be treated as most urgent.”
The ECP had earlier on August 15 sent a letter to provincial authorities for withdrawal of the official protocol of the then members of former Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah-led cabinet and government officials.
Additionally, in a separate communication to the Balochistan chief secretary, the Election Commission directed the immediate replacement of existing officials with new appointees for specific positions.
The letter states, “As you are aware the Election Commission of Pakistan is charged with the Constitutional duty to organize and conduct elections in terms of Article 218 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and “to make such arrangements as are necessary to ensure that the election is conducted honestly, justly, fairly and in accordance with law and that corrupt practices are guarded against. Therefore, it has been desired that the following senior officers be immediately reshuffled:
The ECP has requested a compliance report from the concerned authorities within three days.
Actor Muneeb Butt appeared as a guest on the late night comedy talk show ‘Mazaaq Raat’ where he was asked a question by an audience member on whether his wife, actor Aiman Khan would make a return to acting. Khan’s last drama was 2018’s ‘Bandi’ after which she gave birth to the couple’s daughter Amal in 2019, and then gave birth to another daughter in 2023.
The ‘Sar-e-Rah’ actor responded that it was his wife’s own choice to come back to her career.
“It is not my decision to tell her what to do and what not to do,” Muneeb shared. “This is her own life and her own decisions. I do not wish to dictate her on anything.”
We love how Muneeb is the ideal supportive husband, one who is not imposing his perspective on her.
Watch the complete clip here:
India will play their first match against Australia on October 8, however, there are reports that even before their first match in the World Cup, star batsman Shubman Gill has been infected with Dengue fever.
World number two batsman Shubman Gill has tested positive for dengue, due to which his participation in the World Cup match against Australia has become doubtful.
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In the opening match of the World Cup played yesterday, New Zealand defeated defending champion England by 9 wickets.