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  • British Investment Group, One Homes, Expected to Launch Second Development at Cedar Hills: $35 Million Investment 

    British Investment Group, One Homes, Expected to Launch Second Development at Cedar Hills: $35 Million Investment 

    Following the success of AMAYA Residences which sold out in record-breaking time, One Homes is expected to launch another serviced apartment concept in Cedar Hills, Islamabad.

    The $35 million state-of-the-art development, positioned just 15 minutes from the capital’s centre, aims to merge the tranquillity of nature with urban dynamism. Tailored for the overseas Pakistani market, the project offers dollar-linked rental returns alongside a comprehensive rental and management program.

    With a commitment to immersive luxury living and peri-urban elegance, the development will provide 24/7 bespoke services, stunning views of the Himalayan foothills, and exclusive amenities designed for a discerning clientele.

    Mr. Aqib Hassan, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of One Group, expressed his excitement: “We’re elevating luxury living beyond traditional boundaries. This project is not just a development; it’s a reflection of our ‘Live Beyond’ ethos. Previously, Amaya Residences sold out in record-breaking time which shows both the strength of Pakistan’s real estate market and our understanding of the needs and requirements of our clients”.

    Aqib added, “While many have hesitated due to uncertainties, we at One Homes have confidently increased our investments in Pakistan, guided by a solid understanding of the market fundamentals. Our strategy is paying off as we now see the economy strengthening, the stock exchange being amongst the highest performing in the world and inflation tapering off. We’re proud to be at the forefront of the country’s luxury real estate market”.

    A recent report by leading global investment house Goldman Sachs projects Pakistan to be the world’s 6th largest economy in the coming decades behind China, India, the United States and Indonesia. 

    The initial success of AMAYA Residences has set a high standard, attracting significant interest from the Pakistani diaspora globally. The new project aims to build on this foundation with global partnerships and expertise.

    One Homes, a subsidiary of One Group led by self-made serial entrepreneur Mr. Zeeshaan Shah, has firmly established itself as a front-runner in Pakistan’s luxury real estate sector. This initiative continues One Homes’ extensive investments in Pakistan, now totalling over $435 million. These projects have been pivotal in elevating the region’s luxury real estate offerings, introducing innovative developments, and meeting international standards. 

  • T20 World Cup 2024 trophy tour will start from Barbados today

    T20 World Cup 2024 trophy tour will start from Barbados today

    The journey of the T20 World Cup trophy will start from Barbados today, spreading across different countries in the West Indies.

    The ‘Out of the World’ trophy tour will cover 15 countries across four continents, where the trophy will visit famous sports teams, stadiums and historical places while also being taken to legendary cricketers.

    The trophy for the event, which will begin on June 2, was unveiled by former West Indies captain Chris Gayle and Ali Khan of the United States at the Empire State Building in New York.

    ICC has also shared pictures and videos of the trophy.

    The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup will be played in America and West Indies from June 1 this year.

    Apart from visiting West Indies and all host venues in the US, the trophy will also visit emerging cricket nations in the US like Argentina, Brazil and Canada.

  • New Zealand cricketers who refused to play T20 series against Pakistan for IPL are in trouble

    New Zealand cricketers who refused to play T20 series against Pakistan for IPL are in trouble

    Most of the New Zealand cricketers who refused to visit Pakistan for the Indian Premier League (IPL) are in trouble getting no opportunity to the Indian franchise to play in the league.

    Currently the Kiwi players who are part of the Indian Premier League are facing difficulties, the New Zealand cricketers are looking forward to the matches for a good start in this season but they are not being fed by the franchise.

    9 New Zealand cricketers have signed contracts in the Indian Premier League but so far only 4 cricketers have been given the opportunity to play matches while the rest have sat on the bench and watched the matches.

    A team in the league can field up to 4 foreign players in the playing XI, New Zealand players are rarely selected to be part of the playing XI.

    New Zealand media quoted the country’s cricketer as saying that Kiwi cricketers seem to run for water and only practice.

    The surprising thing is that Kane Williamson sat out in three matches while in two matches he scored 27 runs. Fast bowler Trent Boult has taken 5 wickets in 4 matches.

    Rachin Ravindra, who performed well in the World Cup, has scored 112 runs in 5 matches, New Zealand’s most expensive player Daryl Mitchell has added 118 runs in 5 matches.

    Mitchell Santner, Dion Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry are yet to get a match in the IPL.

  • India accepts it will kill people inside Pakistan

    India accepts it will kill people inside Pakistan

    India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently passed controversial remarks about the Guardian article on Indian extra-judicial killings inside Pakistan in defiance of International rules and norms, stating that if a person commits crimes in India and then runs to Pakistan for safety then, “we will enter their home and kill them there.”

    Interestingly enough, India’s ministry of external affairs denied all allegations put forth in the Guardian article and condemned the “false and malicious anti-India propaganda.” Yet the defence minister’s statements are in stark contrast with the official statement.

    Internet users reacted by condemning the minister’s statements and many users on X, formerly Twitter, pointed out that the Indian General Elections 2024 is taking place so such empty bravado was expected of a BJP minister.

    An Indian account replied, “The mere statement will take Modi beyond 400 seats.” Similarly, someone else wrote “Why are you hell-bent on helping Modi and BJP?” while another user said “Not the India Nehru dreamt of.”

    It must be underscored that the defence minister’s statement is highly irresponsible and begets a rogue state that does not believe in international norms.

    The Foreign Office (FO) of Pakistan strongly condemned Singh’s statement: “India’s ruling dispensation habitually resorts to hateful rhetoric to fuel hyper-nationalistic sentiments, unapologetically exploiting such discourse for electoral gains.”

    The BJP government is often accused of heating up the pot with Pakistan before the elections, for instance the 2019 Balakot event happened before the elections.

  • Zainab Qayoom shares: ‘I’ve left my marriage plans in Allah’s hands’

    Zainab Qayoom shares: ‘I’ve left my marriage plans in Allah’s hands’

    Former supermodel Zainab Qayoom, also known as ZQ, has talked openly about marriage and happiness in a recent Ramadan show. The ex-model and host from Pakistan shared her honest thoughts on relationships, highlighting the importance of faith and being content with whatever life brings.

    During a chat with Nadia Khan and actor Aijaz Aslam, Zainab shared her views on finding love later in life. When asked about marriage, she spoke with a mix of self-reflection and faith in God’s plan. ‘I’ve left it to Allah,’ she said.


    Zainab talked more about her thoughts on marriage, saying that as you grow older, you become more used to your ways. “The older you get, you’re more set in your habits,” she explained. “It’s quite difficult. It’ll probably be a miracle.” She also mentioned that even though she might want it, she doesn’t want to feel bad about something that might not be meant for her. “I talk to God, I act, which I love, and I meet diverse, interesting people on sets. I’m happy,” she added.


    Talking about proposals, Zainab asked Aijaz if she seems unapproachable. She said, “I think my prayer has come true. I told Allah that I am not a good judge of character, keeping in mind my past record. I said, ‘Whatever You send should reach me, otherwise, let it go.’ It’s been thirteen years since my first divorce.” She stopped talking, accepting that this is how things have turned out for her so far. “I can’t go back in time,” Zainab concluded.

  • Man who raped boy in aitekaf arrested

    Man who raped boy in aitekaf arrested

    The National Commission on the Rights of Children (NCRC) has issued an update that the man who had reportedly raped a 13-year-old boy during aitekaf in Muzaffargarh has been arrested.

    NCRC shared the report on social media.

    “Taking cognisance of the case, NCRC followed up with the district police office Muzaffargarh and it has been informed that the culprit has been arrested.” the post stated.

    The commission added that it would “ensure that justice prevails and the perpetrator is held accountable”.

    Background

    A man reportedly raped a 13-year-old boy during aitekaf in a mosque located at Sanawan Bukhi Chowk, Muzaffargarh.

    According to media reports, the boy, who was observing aitekaf, was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man who was sitting in aitekaf.

    The suspect is said to have escaped after he threatened the Imam of the masjid of “dire consequences”.

    The young boy was rotely learning the Holy Quran at the mosque.

    Following the incident, the boy was taken to hospital for medical examination.

    Station House Officer Shahid Rizwan Mahota claims that the suspect will be arrested.

  • Bella Hadid and family receive threats after criticizing Israel

    Bella Hadid and family receive threats after criticizing Israel

    Many famous people are talking about Israel’s genocide in Gaza. One of them is supermodel Bella Hadid, a Palestinian-American who has always spoken up about the issue. She recently talked about Israel’s apartheid system on her Instagram, sharing a video where an Israeli leader said there are no Palestinians.

    Bella talked about her own Palestinian background and said she’s against the unfair treatment of the besieged people.
    She also shared a video from Al Jazeera showing the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Syria. Bella is not new to speaking out against Israel.
    She also said “My family got threats because they’re Palestinian and spoke against Israel.” Despite the threats, Bella is determined not to be quiet because of fear as she further said, “I am still not going to step away from the cause”.

  • Faisal Vawda becomes senator yet again

    Faisal Vawda becomes senator yet again

    Former federal minister Faisal Vawda has became a senator on Tuesday, contesting as an independent candidate.

    The former PTI leader was not present during the polls in the Sindh Assembly, but the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) managed to secure his seat as senator.

    Vawda entered the political landscape of the country as a PTI activist in 2011. In the 2018 general elections, he defeated PML-N’s Shehbaz Sharif to become an MNA. Vawda was elected to the National Assembly from the Constituency NA-249 (Karachi West-II) as a candidate of PTI in the 2018 general elections.

  • Petrol price increased by Rs9.66 to Rs289.41 per litre for next fortnight

    Petrol price increased by Rs9.66 to Rs289.41 per litre for next fortnight

    The already strained Pakistani populace, grappling with soaring inflation and costly transportation, faces yet another blow as the price of petrol in Pakistan has been increased by Rs9.66 per litre for the upcoming fortnight, driven by an uptick in international crude rates.

    In contrast, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has witnessed a reduction of Rs3.32 per litre.

    Following these adjustments, petrol now stands at Rs289.41 per litre, while diesel is priced at Rs282.24 per litre.

    These fluctuations adhere to the government’s strategy of reflecting international market price variations in the domestic market.

    This move also marks another decrease in the consumer price of HSD, following a prior reduction in mid-March 2024.

  • DIG East’s son allegedly engages in aerial firing; Sindh Police takes action

    DIG East’s son allegedly engages in aerial firing; Sindh Police takes action

    Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon has taken action after videos of alleged aerial firing by the son of a senior Karachi police official circulated on social media.

    The son of Karachi East Deputy Inspector General of Police Azfar Mahesar can be seen firing pistols and rifles into the air from a luxury car, with policemen seemingly present in one of the clips.

    As the video quickly gained traction on social media, IGP Memon ordered an investigation against DIG East, directing Karachi’s additional IGP to oversee the inquiry. A statement issued by Sindh police asserted that disciplinary measures would be taken upon the completion of the investigation, which will also examine the legality of the weapons used.

    IGP Memon affirmed his commitment to prevent such incidents from causing fear and disorder. Meanwhile, DIG Mahesar stressed that the videos were edited and stated that he is probing the matter.

    Aerial firing is prohibited in Sindh, and as per the police, two college students were recently arrested for their alleged involvement in a similar incident on February 28 at Seaview.

    Authorities reiterated that there is a strict ban on weapon displays and aerial firing, citing the students’ actions as causing fear and distress among the public.