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  • Army to be deployed across country during Muharram

    Army to be deployed across country during Muharram

    The federal government has approved the deployment of Pakistan Army across the country due to the sensitive security situation in Muharram.

    According to the notification issued by the federal government, the Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces have been approved for deployment in Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The armed forces have deployed indefinitely.

    Ashura holds significant religious importance for Muslims, marking the day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at the Battle of Karbala.

  • Court orders removal of Parvez Elahi’s name from no-fly list

    Court orders removal of Parvez Elahi’s name from no-fly list

    The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted significant relief to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi by directing the removal of his name from the Passport Control List (PCL), as reported by ARY News on Monday.

    Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza of the LHC issued the verdict in response to a filed petition. Justice Mirza also instructed the removal of the names of Elahi’s son, Rasikh Elahi, and daughter-in-law, Zara Elahi, from the PCL.

    Earlier, Parvez Elahi had submitted a plea requesting the removal of his name from the PCL to facilitate his international travel.

    On May 21, Parvez Elahi was released from jail after spending a year behind bars.

    Following his release, the veteran politician stated, “I am thankful to Allah for giving me the courage to remain steadfast. I am also grateful to the judges who upheld the truth and supported me.”

  • Pakistani scientist Dr. Mehmood Khan receives Saudi citizenship under Vision 2030

    Pakistani scientist Dr. Mehmood Khan receives Saudi citizenship under Vision 2030

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted Saudi citizenship to Pakistani scientist Dr. Mehmood Khan. A royal decree was issued under Vision 2030 to confer nationality upon scientists, medical doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and distinguished talents with unique expertise and specialization in their respective fields.

    Dr. Khan currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Hevolution Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing aging-related treatments, accelerating drug development timelines, and improving access to therapeutics that extend human lifespans.

    Saudi Arabia initiated Vision 2030 to attract and retain exceptional global talent, thereby enhancing the country’s economic and social development.

  • Mushtaq Ahmed takes over coaching role in England

    Mushtaq Ahmed takes over coaching role in England

    Former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has assumed coaching duties in England.

    He arrived in England two days ago and began coaching yesterday. He has joined the England Under-19 coaching panel.

    The former leg-spinner will also mentor young bowlers in the England team, leveraging his prior experience with the England cricket team.

  • Why Tauqeer Nasir turned down a Bollywood film with Madhuri Dixit?

    Why Tauqeer Nasir turned down a Bollywood film with Madhuri Dixit?

    Tauqeer Nasir, a prominent figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry, made some revelations as he appeared as a guest on ‘Zabardast’, hosted by Wasi Shah.

    He revealed that his work has been acknowledged by many in Bollywood, marking a significant highlight in his remarkable career.

    “Shah Rukh Khan has always been a fan of my work,” he said.

    Nasir also claimed that Khan was inspired by his performance in ‘Parwaaz’ and copied his style and character for his role in ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’.

    “The similarities between the two characters are striking, and it’s evident that he drew heavy inspiration from my work,” he added.

    Tauqeer Nasir also disclosed that he once received an offer for a Bollywood film that would have starred him alongside the legendary Madhuri Dixit, but due to political tensions at the time, the project fell through.

    “After that experience, I lost interest in pursuing opportunities in Bollywood,” he admitted.

    Celebrated for his exceptional talent, Nasir holds the prestigious honours of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and Sitara-e-Imtiaz, which the Government of Pakistan awarded him for his outstanding contributions.

  • Virat Kohli’s Instagram post becomes most liked in Asia after T20 World Cup win

    Virat Kohli’s Instagram post becomes most liked in Asia after T20 World Cup win

    Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli’s Instagram post following the T20 World Cup 2024 received the most likes in Asia.

    India won the T20 World Cup last month, securing their second title by defeating South Africa in the final.

    After their victory, Kohli posted a picture on Instagram with the team’s World Cup trophy, captioned, “Couldn’t have dreamt of a better day than this. God is great, and I bow my head in gratitude. We finally did it.”

    This post has received more than 21 million likes so far.

    Previously, Bollywood actresses Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra held the record for the most liked Indian posts on Instagram.

    Virat Kohli also became the first Asian athlete and the fifth worldwide to garner over two crore likes on an Instagram post. He remains the most followed Indian personality on Instagram, with 270 million followers.

  • Shah Mahmood Qureshi transferred to Kot Lakhpat jail

    Shah Mahmood Qureshi transferred to Kot Lakhpat jail

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi was relocated from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi to Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, as reported by ARY News.

    The former foreign minister will appear before the anti-terrorism court at the Lahore prison.

    Shah Mahmood Qureshi is currently in jail in connection with the May 9 cases, and the police have interrogated the incarcerated former foreign minister.

    Earlier, the court remanded him into judicial custody for his alleged involvement in the May 9 riots.

  • PTI’s Omar Ayub escapes arrest in Islamabad

    PTI’s Omar Ayub escapes arrest in Islamabad

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Omar Ayub evaded arrest when his residence in the F-10 Sector was raided by Islamabad police, along with Mianwali police, on Sunday following the issuance of his warrants by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Sargodha.

    Following the incident, Mianwali police clarified that their assistant sub-inspector (ASI) had not gone to Ayub’s residence with the intention of arresting the opposition leader. Instead, he was there to serve the bailable warrants.

    Ayub went into hiding after successfully escaping the raid and criticized the authorities for being so “desperate” to arrest him.

    The PTI leader took to X (formerly Twitter) to lash out at the government, saying, “The federal government, Punjab government, and agencies must be very desperate to arrest the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly.”

    PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan spoke to Dawn, stating, “Some of the policemen were in uniform while some were in plainclothes… fortunately, the PTI secretary general was not at home.”

  • Detailed schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 revealed

    Detailed schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 revealed

    The proposed schedule for next year’s International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy in Pakistan has been revealed, Geo reports.

    The dates of the Champions Trophy were announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) last week, with the event scheduled to be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9.

    It has been reported by the media that the India-Pakistan match will be held in Lahore on March 1.

    The ICC, however, has not yet confirmed the schedule.

    As per the proposed schedule, Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B comprises Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan.

    Group matches for the Pakistan team will be played in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.

    The inaugural Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and New Zealand is scheduled to be played on February 19 in Karachi.

    Here is the detail of the remaining matches:

    India vs Bangladesh-February 20-Lahore
    Afghanistan vs South Africa-February 21-Karachi
    Australia vs England-February 22-Lahore
    India vs New Zealand-February 23-Lahore
    Pakistan vs Bangladesh- February 24-Rawalpindi
    Afghanistan vs England-February 25-Lahore
    Australia South Africa- February 26-Rawalpindi
    Bangladesh vs New Zealand-February 27-Lahore
    Afghanistan v Australia-February 28-Rawalpindi
    Pakistan vs India-March 1-Lahore
    South Africa vs England-March 2-Rawalpindi

    First semi-final-March 5-Karachi
    Second semi-final-March 6-Rawalpindi
    Final-March 9-Lahore

  • Thousands refuse polio vaccine in Balochistan

    Thousands refuse polio vaccine in Balochistan

    Approximately 3,000 parents have been reported to have refused polio vaccination so far in Balochistan.

    July 7 marked the conclusion of a seven-day polio prevention campaign. It has been claimed that 98 per cent of the target for the anti-polio campaign has been achieved in 16 districts.

    The campaign aimed to vaccinate more than 951,000 children against polio.