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  • Achakzai says protestors fired at army in Bannu incident

    Achakzai says protestors fired at army in Bannu incident

    The chairman of Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) and ally of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Mahmood Khan Achakzai, recently appeared on a Dawn News programme, expressing solidarity with army in the recent Bannu protests.

    “DG ISPR’s press conference on the Bannu issue was completely correct. People within the protestors opened fire, and rumours were spread that Army killed scores of innocent people,” stated the key ally of PTI.

    Achakzai opined that according to their own investigation, it was found that some people amongst the protestors opened fire, due to which “one person got killed.”

    He also said, “My disagreement with the army is due to our difference of understanding in their constitutional role and I can say, without a doubt, the army did not fire at the protestors. In fact, they pelted stones at the Army.”

  • Over 1,500 booked after crackdown on electricity thieves in Matiari

    Over 1,500 booked after crackdown on electricity thieves in Matiari

    Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) officials have filed 10 cases of electricity theft against over 1,500 individuals during a crackdown on electricity theft in Matiari.

    The cases have been registered at the Hala, New Saeedabad, and Matiari police stations, naming over 1,500 electricity thieves, Geo news reports.

    HESCO officials reveal that approximately 60 per cent of electricity is being stolen across the district. To address this issue, they have initiated a crackdown, registered cases in the first phase, and will begin making arrests in the next phase.

    Many citizens are unaware of the cases filed late at night by HESCO officials, but a significant number of individuals have been named in these cases.

    Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) officials have filed 10 cases of electricity theft against over 1,500 individuals during a crackdown on electricity theft in Matiari.

  • Owner of Next Cola goes ‘missing’ in Karachi

    Owner of Next Cola goes ‘missing’ in Karachi

    ARY News has reported on Thursday that well-known businessman Zulfiqar Ahmed has allegedly gone missing in Karachi.

    Social media is peppered with images of an abandoned BMW car in the middle of a road. The car reportedly belonged to Zulfiqar Ahmed, the owner of Paracha Textiles, Meezan Oil, and Cola Next.

    According to ARY News, armed men forced Ahmed and his partner, Qaiser, into a double cabin vehicle at gunpoint on Mauripur Road in Keamari.

    Interestingly, the eyewitnesses reported that the other person, Qaiser, was released shortly after the capture.

    More importantly, the family of the abducted individual is facing challenges in filing a First Information Report (FIR) at a police station. The police have yet to file the FIR.

  • Cleric arrested after video of his barbaric assault on student goes viral

    Cleric arrested after video of his barbaric assault on student goes viral

    A video of a cleric mercilessly beating up a student in a Faisalabad seminary went viral on social media leading to Thikriwala police arresting the man.

    Qari Rizwan Liaqat of Saifabad locality of Faisalabad has also been accused of threatening the child’s father after he complained.

    Rashid Bashir stated in his first information report that Qari Rizwan had severely beaten his 14-year-old son Saqlain at Jamia Ghousia Rizwia.
    Dawn reported that Iqbal Division SP Imran Munir Saifi visited the victim’s house and assured the father of justice for his son.

  • Pakistan won’t sacrifice relations with China for US: FO

    Pakistan won’t sacrifice relations with China for US: FO

    Pakistan Foreign Office spokeswoman Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has ruled out the possibility of downgrading the country’s relationship with China in order to improve relations with the United States, saying, “For us, relations with the United States and relations with China are both important.”

    China is Pakistan’s all-weather strategic ally, Baloch stated, adding that the country will continue to strengthen this relationship.

    When asked about Pakistan’s relations with the US, she said, “We would like to develop this relationship on the basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect, and non-interference in each other’s domestic affairs.”

    Pakistan’s Foreign Office statement comes after US diplomat Donald Lu sought a $101 million assistance package for Pakistan from US Congress, saying, “China is the past in terms of investment, and we are the future.”

  • Bollywood’s biggest stars make a splash with extravagant gifts at Ambani Wedding

    Bollywood’s biggest stars make a splash with extravagant gifts at Ambani Wedding

    Bollywood stars gave some amazing gifts on the wedding of Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The wedding ended on July 14 in Mumbai with many famous people in attendance.


    Here are some of the standout gifts:


    • Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, Gauri Khan, gifted the couple a luxury apartment in France worth INR 400 million.
    • The Bachchan family gave an emerald necklace worth INR 300 million.
    • Salman Khan gifted a sports bike worth INR 150 million.
    • Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone gave a customized Rolls Royce worth INR 200 million.
    • Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor gave a Mercedes car worth INR 90 million.
    • Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra gifted a handmade shawl worth INR 2.5 million.
    • Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal gave a gold chain worth INR 1.9 million.
    • Akshay Kumar, though he missed the wedding due to illness, gave a gold pen worth INR six million at the reception.


    The wedding saw Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Rajinikanth, Ranveer Singh, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas dancing at the baraat. International celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Nick Jonas, and John Cena also attended.

  • Fareeha Jabeen reveals why she never married after divorce

    Fareeha Jabeen reveals why she never married after divorce

    Veteran actress Fareeha Jabeen has opened up about her private life.

    During a recent interview with ‘Subh Ka Samaa Madeha Kay Sath,’ she talked about her decision to remain single after her first divorce, because her daughter, Amar Khan, has always been sensitive about the topic. “I never considered remarrying because of how sensitive Amar has been about the subject.”
    Amar herself added: “When I was around seven or eight, I once saw a picture of my mom with a makeup artist. I was so upset that I tore up the entire album, even though that person was like a family friend.”


    While talking about her former husband and marriage, the actress remarked, “My relationship with my former husband was deeply passionate. After our divorce, I decided to end any further romantic pursuits and focus on my daughter.”
    Fareeha revealed that she struggled financially while truly to support her child.


    “I didn’t have a good education, so I wanted to make sure my daughter Amarhad one. It was hard, and we didn’t have a lot of money. Sometimes we even paid her school fees late. But I worked hard to give her the best life possible.” Jabeen added. Amar Khan graduated as a filmmaker from Beaconhouse National University. She worked in dramas like Bad Gumaan, Ghughi, Dil-e-Gumshuda, Darrar, Breaking News, and Heera Da Hero.

  • Which bollywood star is the first to be awarded a gold coin in Paris?

    Which bollywood star is the first to be awarded a gold coin in Paris?

    Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has received a unique honor from the Grevin Museum in Paris, becoming the first actor to be celebrated with customized gold coins. Known as King Khan, he has had a distinguished career in film, spanning over three decades with many acclaimed movies.


    In 2018, the Grevin Museum first recognized his influence with a gold coin featuring his likeness. This August, SRK will also receive the Career Achievement Award at the Locarno Film Festival, where his film Devdas will be screened. He will be honored at the festival’s 77th edition from August 7-17, with his award presentation on August 10.


    Khan’s legacy includes wax statues in 14 locations worldwide, highlighting his significant impact on cinema and his enduring global fan base.

  • LHC declares Khan’s physical remand in twelve May 9 cases ‘null & void’

    LHC declares Khan’s physical remand in twelve May 9 cases ‘null & void’

    The Lahore High Court on July 25 declared former Prime Minster Imran Khan’s physical remand in 12 cases in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) related to May 9 null and void.

    The hearing on the petitions against the physical remand in 12 cases of the PTI founder was conducted by Justice Tariq Saleem and Justice Anwar-ul-Haq, two members of the bench. During the hearing, the Prosecutor General of Punjab presented arguments.

    During the hearing, Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh remarked that the “accused could not be forced to undergo a photogrammetric test.”

    Earlier, Khan refused to take forensic tests, including polygraph, photogrammetry and voice matching tests, as Lahore police tried to interrogate him in these 12 cases.

    In his arguments, the prosecutor stated that the facility for the photogrammetric test is available within the jail and does not require outside transportation.

    He emphasized that denying the prosecution the full opportunity to present its case would be unfair, adding that the prosecution is entirely responsible for any failures in the case.

    The Prosecutor General noted that Imran Khan created a specific narrative through tweets, and retrieving the phones used for tweeting and WhatsApp messaging is impossible without an investigation.

    The court responded by pointing out that judges often receive threats. Justice Anwar-ul-Haq questioned how the accused could be taken anywhere for investigation when he is in jail, making phone recovery impossible.

    In the end, the court decided to declare Imran Khan’s physical remand in the 12 cases null and void and also nullify the notification for his video link appearance as the PTI founder.

  • Prince William’s salary for 2023 revealed

    Prince William’s salary for 2023 revealed

    Different media sources have revealed Britain’s future King, Prince William’s salary. They claim that the British royal earned a whopping $31 million in the year 2023 in his new role as the owner of the Duchy of Cornwall estate, which he inherited when King Charles III became the monarch.

    An Annual Integrated Report published by the Duchy of Cornwall shows a distributable surplus of £23.6 million ($30.4 million) for the last financial year 2023-2024.


    This amount covers the official, charitable and private expenses of Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children.


    Prince William is a working member of the royal family who doesn’t receive a traditional income. So, his annual expenses are largely covered by the Duchy of Cornwall, an estate established by King Edward III in 1337 to provide funds for the heir to the throne.


    The estate is worth over $1 billion, spans 130,000 acres across 23 counties in England and Wales and includes land, farms, houses and other assets to support the heir and his family.


    However, the Prince pays income tax on all his earnings from the estate after subtracting household expenses, which have not been specified.
    When King Charles acceded to the throne in 2022, Prince William became the new Duke of Cornwall and head of the estate.