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  • PTI in hot waters as Khan’s controversial post invites FIA investigation

    PTI in hot waters as Khan’s controversial post invites FIA investigation

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan refused to see the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) cybercrime team when it arrived at Adiala Jail late Thursday night to investigate his recent controversial social media post.

    “I will answer any question in the presence of lawyers,” said Khan, refusing to become a part of any investigation by the FIA, Geo News reported.

    Recently, Khan’s social media handle on X (formerly Twitter) posted a video regarding the breakup of East Pakistan and putting the blame on the military establishment for committing atrocities which led to the country’s separation.

    The development came after FIA’s cyber crime wing decided on Thursday to initiate action against Khan over his controversial tweet on social media.

    Interestingly, PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan tried to distance his party from the post saying it should be seen “in political context” and that Khan did not know the contents of the post that was uploaded.

    Geo News reported that FIA’s cyber wing will investigate four people including Khan, Gohar, PTI Information Secretary Raoof Hasan, and Secretary-General Omar Ayub for the “propaganda videos”.

  • England defeats Pakistan by 7 wickets in the fourth T20

    England defeats Pakistan by 7 wickets in the fourth T20

    England defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the 4th T20 in Oval.

    In the last match of the T20 series, England won the toss and decided to bowl against Pakistan.

    Pakistan inning:

    Pakistan team got out after scoring 157 runs on the fifth ball of the 20th over.

    On behalf of Pakistan, Usman Khan scored 38 runs, captain Babar Azam scored 36 runs and Mohammad Rizwan scored 23 runs. Iftikhar Ahmed played an innings of 21 runs, Naseem Shah scored 16 runs, Fakhar Zaman scored 9 runs, Haris Rauf scored 8 runs.

    Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir could not score any run.

    Livingston, Adil Rashid and Mark Wood dismissed 2 each for England. Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan and Jofra Archer took 1 wicket each.

    England inning:

    The English team achieved the target of 158 runs in the 16th over. Phil Salt scored 45, Jos Buttler 39 and Will Jacks 20 for England. Jonny Bairstow remained unbeaten on 28 runs and Brooke remained unbeaten on 17 runs.

    Haris Rauf took 3 wickets for 38 runs.

    England won the four match series by 2-0 as first and third T20 matches of the series were called off due to rain.

  • 24-karat gold price drops by Rs1,500 to Rs241,200 per tola

    24-karat gold price drops by Rs1,500 to Rs241,200 per tola

    On Thursday, gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant decline, with the cost of 24-karat gold dropping by Rs1,500 to settle at Rs241,200 per tola.

    This decrease is noteworthy as the current price is kept Rs3,000 below its actual value, reflecting reduced purchasing power among consumers.

    The Karachi Sarafa Association reported that the price of 24-karat gold per 10 grammes fell by Rs1,286 to Rs206,790. Similarly, the price of 22-karat gold decreased, now quoted at Rs189,558 per 10 grammes.

    In contrast, silver prices remained stable. The price for 24-karat silver was unchanged at Rs2,900 per tola and Rs2,486.28 per 10 grammes.

    On the international market, spot gold was trading near $2,333 an ounce, marking a 0.22 per cent decline from the previous session. This downturn is largely influenced by investor sentiments regarding the potential for U.S. interest rate cuts.

    A key inflation report due later in the week has added to the market’s cautious outlook.

    Recent minutes from the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting indicated a commitment to maintaining higher interest rates for an extended period to combat persistent inflation.

    This policy stance is seen as bearish for gold, as higher interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, reducing its appeal.

    As economic conditions remain volatile, both local and international gold markets continue to respond to shifts in monetary policy and consumer demand.

  • First acknowledge past mistakes, SC writes to British HC

    First acknowledge past mistakes, SC writes to British HC

    The Supreme Court of Pakistan penned a letter to the High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Pakistan Jane Marriott, defending the top court rulings including stripping the PTI of its symbol while reminding her of past British injustices.

    “The matter was resolved in just 12 days by the Supreme Court, and general elections were held throughout Pakistan on 8 February 2024; a copy of the decision is attached as ‘A’,” read the letter by SC.

    It then went on to defend the SC ruling in which a political party was stripped of its electoral symbol days before the election, “To ensure compliance with this democratic principle the law stipulates that if a political party does not hold intra-party elections, then it would not be eligible for an election symbol.”

    It further criticised the British for its complicity in “violent undemocratic mistakes” such as overthrowing the elected democratic government of Mohammad Mossadegh in 1953, to capture Iranian oil.

    The letter also mentioned the British role in the creation of a settler-colonial state Israel and urged the UK commissioner to acknowledge its past mistakes.

  • Govt expected to slash petrol price by over Rs5 per litre

    Govt expected to slash petrol price by over Rs5 per litre

    In a significant move to alleviate the burden of soaring inflation, the government is anticipated to reduce petrol prices by Rs5.3 per litre for the first half of June 2024.

    This expected decrease aligns with the recent decline in international petroleum prices, offering much-needed relief to the public.

    As of May 28, 2024, international price trends have shown a decrease, resulting in the ex-refinery price of petrol dropping to approximately Rs184.59 per litre from Rs189.86 per litre in the previous two weeks. This forthcoming reduction will mark the third consecutive cut in fuel prices, accumulating a total decrease of over Rs26 per litre.

    In addition to petrol, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) is also expected to fall by around Rs4.1 per litre, reflecting a similar downward trend in its international price. This follows the recent reduction in diesel prices, where a second consecutive cut saw a drop of Rs7.88, bringing the price to Rs274.08 per litre.

    However, it is crucial to note that three more trading sessions remain before the final pricing update, meaning the ultimate prices could still be influenced by fluctuations in global markets and exchange rates.

    The government will announce the new fuel prices at midnight on May 31, 2024, which will then be effective for the first half of June. This development is poised to offer substantial financial relief to consumers, amidst one of the highest inflation rates in Asia.

  • Talks sirf unke sath hongi’ says former president Arif Alvi

    Talks sirf unke sath hongi’ says former president Arif Alvi

    Former President and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) leader Dr Arif Alvi reiterated that Imran Khan is ready to hold a dialogue but only with those “who could offer something”, Dawn reported.

    Alvi said that holding talks with those who had come into power through ‘Form 47s’ would be futile.

    Interestingly, during the interaction with reporters outside the Karachi Press Club, Alvi tried to downplay a social media post from Imran Khan’s account on social media which made a comparison with Pakistan’s current political turmoil with events during the fall of Dhaka, saying “It’s never about the whole institution but a few individuals”.

    However, the former president warned that the prevailing situation in the country was “pushing everyone towards a dead-end”.

    “We never invited the military to intervene in politics, but Imran Khan wants to talk to those who have the power to decide,” he said in response to a question.

    “If these talks aren’t held, it would further push everyone to a dead end,” warned the senior PTI leader.

  • Bollywood celebrities finally break silence on Israel’s genocide in Gaza

    Bollywood celebrities finally break silence on Israel’s genocide in Gaza

    After nearly seven and a half months, Bollywood’s top actors also broke their silence on Israeli aggression in Palestine.

    Following the Israeli military attack in the Rafah refugee camp, many Bollywood actors expressed their support for the defenseless Palestinians by condemning Israeli aggression.

    Bollywood celebrities including Priyanka Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha Malaikaarorao, and Alia Bhatt have joined the ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ post that’s gone viral on Instagram and other social media sites.

    Many other actors also became part of the ongoing ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ campaign, launched on various social media platforms in protest against the Indian government’s support for Israel.

    After the recent attacks at the refugee camp in Rafah, which killed 75 Palestinians, including a large number of women and children, it was revealed that explosive materials were used, causing those living in the camp to be burnt alive.

    The incident has prompted the International Court of Justice to issue an injunction against Israel’s actions in Rafah.

    The phrase ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ is a phrase that points to ethnic cleansing in Rafah. This phrase is trending on social media everywhere.

    A picture urging attention to Israeli aggression in Gaza has been shared and re-shared over 33.6 million times on Instagram in the last 24 hours.

  • ‘Lies, deceit, God knows what other lies’ Khan blames one General alone for his fall from power

    ‘Lies, deceit, God knows what other lies’ Khan blames one General alone for his fall from power

    Former Prime Minister Imran Khan gave an exclusive interview with renowned journalist Mehdi Hassan for his new platform Zeteo. Khan openly talked about his imprisonment experience, past regrets, and the country’s political situation.

    Mehdi Hassan clarified that he could only send a list of written questions and did not directly speak to him, nor could he ask a counter-question.

    Khan, who is currently incarcerated in Adiala jail, spoke about his ordeal in prison saying, “They employ psychological tactics to break my spirit, but my heart, fortified by faith in Allah, remains strong.”

    Hassan asked Khan whom he blamed for everything that had happened to him since the 2022 fall of his government and he replied, “After 11 months in prison, I am certain that this ordeal was orchestrated solely by General Bajwa. I hold no one else responsible.”

    The founder of PTI used strong words for the former Chief of Army Staff saying, “He meticulously planned and executed this scheme, presenting himself as a deceitful figure, creating lies and false narratives to cause both national and international chaos – all to secure his extension.”

    Khan blamed ex-COAS Bajwa for “painting him as anti-American due to his insatiable thirst for power. God knows what other lies he disseminated to various countries.”

    “My only regret is trusting General Bajwa,” he commented.

    Interestingly, Khan did not mention current Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir at all.

    Criticizing the ruling government he said, “This government lacks legitimacy. The PML-N barely won 17 seats in Parliament. The violence, torture, and pre-poll rigging were evident. After the elections, it took them nearly two days to alter the results.”

    Finally, Khan’s message was “There has been an attack on democracy and the right to self-determination of 250 million people”. He further called the February 8 general elections a sham which brought “more uncertainty and a greater trust deficit between the people and the ruling elite.”

  • 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.

  • 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.