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  • Crackdown begins on anti-state content on social media

    Crackdown begins on anti-state content on social media

    A crackdown has been launched against people sharing anti-state content on social media. So far, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two suspects from Rawalpindi.

    The FIA inquiry is aimed at people involved in propaganda against Pakistan’s military institutions and important personalities.

    FIA teams conducted raids at various locations in Rawalpindi and arrested two suspects, stating that the accused were involved in spreading fabricated and fake news against the armed forces.

    Among the arrested suspects are Yasir Arafat and Irfan Abbas who were taken into custody from Rawat and Gujar Khan areas.

  • NAB raids Bahria Town office Rawalpindi

    NAB raids Bahria Town office Rawalpindi

    A team of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has raided Bahria Town’s Rawalpindi office on Tuesday, initiating an investigation into irregularities in the property conglomerate.

    SAMAA TV reported that an investigation has been initiated on Bahria Enclave land, and the land, which was given by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for a zoo, is now under inspection. The anti-graft watchdog team raided the Bahria Town office in Rawalpindi to take records into custody.

    Informed sources told SAMAA that the NAB team stayed at the Bahria Town office for more than two hours, confiscating crucial data, including files of multiple housing projects and other important records.

    During the raid, the anti-graft watchdog team retrieved digital evidence and data from computers.

    Police officials and elite personnel were also with the NAB team during the raid.

    The NAB team will investigate the land of Bahria Enclave and wrongdoings in the attainment of all the lands of Bahria Town.

  • I value time more as a mom: Zara Noor Abbas

    I value time more as a mom: Zara Noor Abbas

    Actress Zara Noor Abbas recently gave an interview to Political Insight YouTube channel, where she discussed how accepting parenthood has changed her.

    Zara Noor said, “Becoming a mother has completely eliminated my anger. Now, I value time and get my things done before time. Motherhood has also made me more empathetic towards others, especially fellow mothers, and I’ve become more loving and compassionate.”

    Talking about parenting she said, “Parenting is a learning process, and my goal is to raise my daughter to be a good person and a responsible citizen. Instead of pressuring her to excel academically, I’ll focus on nurturing her kindness and empathy, helping her grow into a caring and understanding individual.”

  • ASP Shehar Bano appointed personal security officer of Mohsin Naqvi

    ASP Shehar Bano appointed personal security officer of Mohsin Naqvi

    ASP Shehar Bano has been appointed as the personal security officer of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

    Naqvi will perform duties as PSO of Mohsin Naqvi, says the notification issued by the Ministry of Interior.

    She was previously working as Assistant Director of the Intelligence Bureau.

    In February 2024, Shahar Bano Naqvi came to the limelight by saving a woman from an angry mob in Lahore for which she garnered praise from public and governmental quarters.

    Shehar Bano Naqvi joined the police service after clearing the CSS exam in 2019.

  • PTI distances itself from Khan’s 1971 breakup of Pakistan post

    PTI distances itself from Khan’s 1971 breakup of Pakistan post

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan distanced the party from former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s controversial social media post on the 1971 civil war and the Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report, saying the post should be seen in a “political context”.

    “The context and comparison that we drew with 1971 was in a political context and not otherwise — nothing about the army,” said Barrister Gohar in an interview with digital news outlet Azaad Urdu.

    On May 26, Imran Khan’s account on X shared a video about the separation of East Pakistan along with a quote attributed to him: “Every Pakistani should study the Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report and get to know who was the true traitor, General Yahya Khan or Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.”

    PTI Chairman said Khan was in prison and “does not approve every video or context”.

    In the video, it was argued that the people’s mandate was not respected and the former military dictator was the one responsible for the country’s breakup.

    The footage also showed the atrocities committed by the Pakistani military during the civil war when it conducted Operation Searchlight in 1971.

    The post garnered backlash from fellow political leaders. PPP Senator Sherry Rehman had said the post was “alarming” and the PTI was “continuously fueling the narrative of hatred and incitement” by comparing Imran to Sheikh Mujibur Rehman.

    Netizens also discovered an old tweet in which Imran Khan had disparagingly compared Nawaz Sharif to Mujib, a complete contradiction of his latest tweet.

  • Australia defeats Namibia with coaching and support staff in warm up match

    Australia defeats Namibia with coaching and support staff in warm up match

    Australia has won a warmup T20 World Cup match against Namibia with coaching and support staff in the team.

    Under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh, Australia, with only nine players available in the line-up, needed other players to complete the bowling innings. So Kangaroos chief selector former captain George Bailey, head coach Andrew Macdonald, fielding coach Andre Borwick and batting coach Brad Hodge did the fielding duties.

    Among the coaching and support staff, George Bailey and fielding coach Andre Borwick remained on the field until the end of the bowling innings.

    Despite taking six wickets for 50 in the 12th over, the Australian team failed to dismiss the entire Namibian team. Namibia scored 119 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs while the Kangaroos achieved the target with the loss of three wickets in just 10 overs.

    This is the first time in the history of T20 World Cup warm-up matches that a coaches and support staff played a match.

  • 3rd T20 match between Pakistan and England washed out due to rain

    3rd T20 match between Pakistan and England washed out due to rain

    The third T20 match between Pakistan and England in Cardiff, has been called off due to continuous rain.

    Incessant rain continued in Cardiff due to which the toss could not be taken and the match was cancelled.

    The first match of the series between Pakistan and England was rained out, while in the second match, England defeated Pakistan by 23 runs.

    The final T20I of the series between Pakistan and England will be played on Thursday.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo clinches another record

    Cristiano Ronaldo clinches another record

    Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo clinches yet another record Cristiano Ronaldo scoring 35 goals in one season in the Saudi Pro League.

    Ronaldo broke Abdul Razzaq Hamdullah’s record of 34 goals in one season seven years ago.

    In the Saudi Pro League match against Al Ittihad, Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the last minute of the first half to give Al Nasr Club the lead.

    The second half began and Ronaldo scored another goal in the 69th minute, also taking the Saudi league record for most goals scored in a season with 35.

    In the last 20 minutes of the match, Al-Nasr Club scored two more goals, Al-Ittihad Club scored two goals in the match, Al-Nasr Club won the match by four goals.

    Al-Hilal finished first in the Saudi season while Al-Nasr finished second for the second year in a row.

  • Apple plans OLED displays for MacBook Pro models in 2026

    Apple plans OLED displays for MacBook Pro models in 2026

    Apple is expected to introduce new MacBook Pro models featuring OLED displays in 2026, according to market research firm Omdia. This anticipated shift is predicted to significantly increase the demand for OLED technology in the notebook market, potentially reaching over 60 million units by 2031.

    OLED, or organic light-emitting diode, panels offer several advantages over traditional display technologies. Each pixel in an OLED screen can be individually controlled, allowing for more precise colour reproduction and deeper blacks. OLED displays also boast superior contrast, faster response times, better viewing angles, and greater design flexibility.

    In addition to the MacBook Pro, Apple plans to implement OLED displays in its iPad Pro lineup starting in 2024. This move is expected to triple the demand for OLED tablets compared to the previous year. Apple’s strategy includes extending OLED technology to other iPad models, such as the iPad mini and iPad Air. This transition is likely to influence competitors and could drive the demand for OLED tablets to exceed 30 million units by 2029.

    Recent reports indicate that Samsung has begun developing an 8-inch OLED display panel for the iPad mini, with predictions that Apple will update both the iPad mini and iPad Air with OLED technology by 2026. Additionally, last year, Samsung was rumoured to be investing $3.14 billion into its Asan, South Korea, facility to produce OLED panels for forthcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.

    Apple’s adoption of OLED displays across its product lines marks a significant evolution in display technology, promising enhanced user experiences through improved visual quality and device performance.

  • Gold price slides by Rs500 per tola following Monday’s surge

    Gold price slides by Rs500 per tola following Monday’s surge

    Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a downturn on Tuesday, mirroring the global trend of decrease.

    According to the latest data provided by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price per tola of gold stood at Rs240,300, marking a decrease of Rs500 within a single day.

    Similarly, the price of 10 grammes of gold witnessed a decline, reaching Rs206,018 after experiencing a decrease of Rs429, as reported by APGJSA.

    In contrast, silver rates remained unchanged at Rs2,800 per tola.

    This drop in prices contrasts with the situation on Monday when gold prices surged by Rs800 per tola in Pakistan.

    It’s noteworthy that just last month, gold reached an all-time high of Rs252,200 per tola in the local market, reflecting the volatility and fluctuations within the precious metals market.

    Internationally, the price of gold also saw a reduction on Tuesday. APGJSA reported an international rate of $2,339 per ounce, with a $20 premium, marking a decrease of $4 during the day.