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  • ‘Apne tarse huay beton ko ghar baandh ke rakho’: Hammad Shoaib

    ‘Apne tarse huay beton ko ghar baandh ke rakho’: Hammad Shoaib

    Actor Hammad Shoaib expressed his anger and disappointment on the recent ‘Minar e Pakistan’ incident. The Ishq Hai star advised that such people cannot be termed as ‘men’ and that they should be locked up at home.

    A recently surfaced video shows a woman being sexually assaulted by a large group of men at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on 14 August, Pakistan’s independence day. The incident has been confirmed after a First Information Report (FIR) was registered.

    The FIR was registered under sections 354 A, 382, 147 and 149 of the Pakistan Penal Code against hundreds of unidentified persons for assaulting and stealing from a female TikToker and at least five other people, Dawn has reported.

  • ‘Disgusting Opportunist’: Mariyam Nafees lashes out at Bilawal Bhutto and PM Imran Khan

    ‘Disgusting Opportunist’: Mariyam Nafees lashes out at Bilawal Bhutto and PM Imran Khan

    Actor Mariyam Nafees has lashed out at the government and opposition for the delay in justice for crimes against women. The Diyar-e-Dil star took to social media to share a note addressing Prime Minister Imran Khan followed by a post for PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto.

    “Honestly, right at this moment, women of this country either own a weapon or leave. Just a reminder maximum amount of women came out to vote for you,” the note read.

    “Zero security and cries for justice is what we have been getting in return for voting for Tehreek Insaf.”

    In another post, the actor slammed chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and calling him an “opportunist.”

  • Minar-E-Pakistan Incident’s Survivor Speaks Out

    Minar-E-Pakistan Incident’s Survivor Speaks Out









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    Good morning,*|MERGE1|*.  It’s August 19 and self-reflecting Thursday. 
     
    Yesterday was such a horrific and sad day. A woman in Lahore was assaulted and stripped by hundreds of men all at once. I fail to understand what could compel every man there to act like a monster. Then people say, ‘It’s not all men’. She was being groped by them for 2.5 hours and no one helped her. 

    WHERE ARE WE GOING AS A SOCIETY? 

    The police has registered a case against them and many celebs and politicians condemned the incident.

    Moreover, I urge you all to stop sharing that video and report it. 

    MAY JUSTICE PREVAIL SOON.

    It is a sunny day!

     
         Laila-Th    e Current 

    STORIES YOU CAN’T MISS… 

    Women’s Action Forum condemns ‘reprehensible’ attack at Minar-e-Pakistan

    The Women’s Action Forum (WAF) condemned the attack on a woman in Minar-e-Pakistan by 400 men on 14 August. Their statement shed light on the irresponsible reporting of the incident by the local media. “Interviews given by the survivor on digital media have clearly shown how trauma is also being used to create sensationalism and it is important to remember that clips of her being mass groped may continue to haunt her in years to come.”

    Ayesha, the survivor’s statement She said in the FIR that she and six other members of her YouTube channel visited Azadi Chowk to record a video clip of the Independence Day celebrations. 

    She said, “We were shooting a clip when a good number of youngsters started teasing me. They were joined by more and more. Seeing the suspects harassing me, the security guard of the Minar-e-Pakistan Park opened the central gate to let her enter to take shelter. When I crossed the gate and entered the park, the suspects came after me. They tore my clothes and molested me. They dragged and tossed me up in the air for fun. They also beat my team members, and used abusive language.” She added that the harassment continued for almost three hours before some (of them) people finally managed to rescue her.” Recent developmentsAccording to Dawn, the footage is being collected from CCTV cameras and TikTok clips. At least 10 suspects have been identified. 

    PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari has said that Prime Minister Khan has personally spoken to the Punjab inspector general of police about the incident. #NotAllMen trends after 400 men publicly assault a womanWHAT? Hashtag ‘Not All men’ is trending on Twitter, a day after an FIR was filed against hundreds of men for harassing and assaulting a woman. The hashtag has at least 5,300 tweets, till the time of filling the story. 

    It pains me to see how far away these men have come from humanity. 
     

    PM Imran discusses Afghanistan with Germany and UK

    Prime Minister Khan received telephone calls from his British counterpart Boris Johnson, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

    What did he discuss? Khan stressed that safety and security, as well as protection of the rights of all Afghans, were critically important. 
    Moreover, he highlighted the positive role that Pakistan played in facilitating the evacuation of diplomatic personnel and staff of international organisations and others from Afghanistan.

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    PRESIDENT BIDEN’S AND TRUDEAU’S STANCEIn his speech, Biden said that the US troops could not defend a nation whose leaders “gave up and fled”, as did Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

    “I stand squarely behind my decision. After 20 years, I have learned the hard way that there was never a good time to withdraw US forces,” Biden said in a televised address. 

    Canadian President Trudeau said the Taliban are seizing power in Afghanistan by force, which is the reason Canada won’t recognise the Islamist fundamentalist group as the government of the war-torn country.  

    Four Nohay that will help you understand Karbala’s history

    The month of Muharram is here and you will often listen to nohay being played on the radio, in homes, Imam Bargahs, Majlis’ etc. In case you didn’t know, a noha, when interpreted in light of Shia views, is a lament about the tragedy of Hazeat Husayn ibn Ali (RA) in the Battle of Karbala.

    The Current has listed four Nohay that will help you understand the history of Karbala.Do check them out.For those who don’t know:Muharram is the second most sacred and holiest month of the Islamic calendar. In this month, Muslims mourn the death of Imam Hussain R.A, the son of Hazrat Ali and the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who died in the battle of Karbala. 

    His (R.A) death holds a special place in the Shia as well as Sunni belief as he is considered a martyr who fought against oppression. 

    Afridi-led Rawalkot Hawks crowned Champions of KPL 2021 

    Woohoo! Lala’s Rawalakot Hawks defeated Mohammad Hafeez-led Muzaffarabad Tigers by seven runs in an epic final of the Kashmir Premier League 2021.

    Chasing a target of 170 runs, the Tigers were restricted to 162 runs in their allotted 20 overs. 

    Expressing his joy, Afridi took to Twitter and wrote: “So proud of my players and staff, one of the most memorable wins for me! The KPL was a wonderfully organised event and it has great potential, I’m sure next year will be bigger and better.”

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    TheCurrent Editorial: Enough!

    Pakistani women are angry and rightly so. We feel violated, we feel triggered, we are seething, we are shouting but we feel as if no one listens.span> along with his sister Humaima Malick.

    Nimra Khan breaks down amidst live session

    Actor Nimra Khan has finally addressed the divorce

    What was trending? 

    1. #lahoreincident 

    The hashtag was constantly on top yesterday. People shared and expressed their views and demanded justice over the horrific incident that took place in Lahore’s Iqbal Park on August 14th. 

    2. #AyeshaAkram

    Ayesha Akram is the survivor of the horrifying incident. She gave an interview to reporter Yasir Shami. People have mixed reviews about the interview, many of whom argued that her identity shouldn’t have been revealed. 

    3. #DonotchangeNationalFlag

    Taliban have changed Afghanistan’s national flag to their flag and the residents are not having it. According to them, the national flag shows the unity of Afghans so they can never accept its replacement

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    ON THIS DAYWORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY

    On this day, World Humanitarian Day is observed annually around the world to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives. This day also honours the work of women in crises throughout the world. 

    CURRENT BABA’S WISDOM FOR TODAY 

    Today just watch your steps, you can fall.

     
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  • ‘I am currently in talks to return to Afghanistan’: Ashraf Ghani

    ‘I am currently in talks to return to Afghanistan’: Ashraf Ghani

    Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani has taken refuge in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    Ghani left Afghanistan as the Taliban advanced on the capital city, Kabul, over the weekend.

    The UAE’s foreign ministry said the country has welcomed Ghani and his family on humanitarian grounds.

    In a video address later on Wednesday, Ghani denied fleeing and said he had left to prevent what he described as a “huge disaster”, reported the BBC.

    “For now, I am in the Emirates so that bloodshed and chaos is stopped,” he said, “I am currently in talks to return to Afghanistan.”

    Ghani also said rumours that he had travelled to the UAE with a large amount of money were “completely baseless” and “lies”.

    The Russian embassy in Kabul alleged on Monday that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had fled the country with four cars and a helicopter full of cash and had to leave some money behind as not all of it would fit in, Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti reported.

    Meanwhile, United States (US) President Joe Biden blamed the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan on Afghan political leaders who fled the country and the unwillingness of the US-trained Afghan army to fight the militant group.

    In his speech, Biden said that the US troops could not defend a nation whose leaders “gave up and fled”, as did Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

  • PM’s aide, judges allotted plots in Islamabad

    PM’s aide, judges allotted plots in Islamabad

    Two special assistants to the prime minister (SAPM), judges of the superior judiciary, and top bureaucrats are among those who have been allocated residential plots in Islamabad’s F-14 and F-15 sectors, reported Dawn.

    Federal Housing Minister Tariq Bashir Cheema chaired the proceedings. Over 4,500 applicants were declared successful.

    A list was posted by the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) on its website after the ballot on Tuesday.

    According to the list posted on the website, Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed has been allotted a plot in Sector F-15/3.

    Dr Waqar Masood Khan, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Finance (SAPM), was given a plot in F-15/4, while Dr Shahzad Arbab, the SAPM on Establishment, got a plot in Sector F-14/2.

    Judges of the superior judiciary, as well as those of the subordinate judiciary, and a few journalists have been placed in Category I — plots measuring one Kanal.

    Eight incumbent judges of the apex court are featured in the list. Seven retired judges of the Supreme Court were declared successful. Two former director-generals of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) — a former inspector general of Islamabad, the Secretary to Cabinet Division, and a number of other federal secretaries and bureaucrats working in BS-22 and 21 have been allotted plots.

    While the judges of all the provincial high courts have been allotted plots in F-14 and F-15, not a single judge from the Islamabad High Court was among the applicants.

  • ‘Kaafi notice le liye, kuch kar bhi lien ub’: Ghana Ali slams PM Imran Khan

    Actor Ghana Ali has expressed her anger over the Minar-e-Pakistan incident, and has requested Prime Minister Imran Khan to take an action against such culprits. She also suggested to publicly punish the people involved in the harassment incident.

    The Sun Yaara star took to her Instagram stories to share her thoughts:

    The Dilruba diva wants the administration to speed up their proceedings against the culprits.

    On the work front, the actress will be seen next in a Pak-Turk film, Gawah Rehna alongside Emmad Irfani.

    Read More– Mahira, Sajal and Ayesha quote Manto to describe ‘lust’ and ‘treatment towards women’

  • Alizeh Shah gets trolled online for latest pictorial outing

    Alizeh Shah gets trolled online for latest pictorial outing

    Actor Alizeh Shah got trolled on Instagram under the comment section of her latest pictorial outing.

    The Ehad-e-Wafa star experimented by posting two pictures with a unique filter and herself draped in a black shawl.

    She recently shared her stance on plight of women in Pakistan. The Daldal diva took to her Instagram stories to ask a few heartfelt questions on the country’s 75th Independence Day. She stated that the real independence seems to be of the rapists as they are roaming free on the roads.

    On the work front, she will be seen next in Lekin opposite Ali Rehman Khan and Khushal Khan.

  • #NotAllMen trends after 400 men publicly assault a woman

    Hashtag ‘Not All men’ is trending on Twitter, a day after FIR was filed against 400 men for assaulting a woman at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore. The hashtag has at least 5,300 tweets, till the time of filling the story. This was the second top trend on Pakistani Twitter after the hashtag #lahoreincident.

    People are calling out those who are using the hashtag #NotAllMen:

    https://twitter.com/iamtbkhayat/status/1427720052187488257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1427720052187488257%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthecurrent.pk%2F%3Fp%3D124957

    People are showing their outrage on social media after a video went viral that shows a woman being sexually assaulted by a large group of men at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on 14 August, Pakistan’s independence day. The incident has been confirmed after a First Information Report (FIR) was registered.

    Politicians including Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and Shehbaz Sharif have condemned the incident.

  • Women’s Action Forum condemns ‘reprehensible’ attack at Minar-e-Pakistan

    Women’s Action Forum (WAF) has condemned the “reprehensible attack” at Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore. The statement of condemnation came a day after FIR was registered against 400 unidentified men for assaulting a woman.

    “This is yet another painful reminder that women and girls are not safe in Pakistan, and that public spaces are increasingly becoming breeding grounds for harassment, violence, and abuse inflicted upon women. We are horrified by the inhumane behaviour the men at Minar-e-Pakistan displayed and that too on Independence day, which reflects the free reign men in this country possess to behave violently without facing any form of accountability,” the press release shared by the forum stated.

    The statement also shed light on the irresponsible reporting of the incident by the local media. “Interviews given by the survivor on digital media has clearly shown how trauma is also being used to create sensationalism and it is important to remember that clips of her being mass groped may continue to haunt her in years to come.”

    The forum called on Chief Minister of Punjab Usman Buzdar, IGP Punjab Inam Ghani and DC Mudassir Riaz Malik “for their blatant neglect towards women’s safety in public spaces, and for failing to provide the adequate measures that should have been in place to prevent such a dreadful incident from occurring.”

    WAF is a non-partisan, non-hierarchical and non-funded women’s rights group.

  • Ashraf Ghani and family in UAE

    Ashraf Ghani and family in UAE

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday said that it had welcomed President Ashraf Ghani and his family into the country on humanitarian grounds.

    It still remains unclear whether Ghani flew directly to the UAE or was at another location since he left Kabul on Sunday.

    Ashraf left a note for his countrymen on social media, stating, “The Taliban have made it to remove me, they are here to attack all Kabul and the people of Kabul. In order to avoid the bleeding flood, I thought it was best to get out.”

    “Taliban have won the judgement of swords and guns and now they are responsible for protecting the countrymen’s honour, wealth, and self-esteem. Didn’t they win the legitimacy of hearts,” wrote Ashraf Ghani.

    Initially, he did not say where he had travelled to, but leading Afghan media group Tolo News suggested he had gone to Tajikistan.

    The Russian embassy in Kabul alleged on Monday that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had fled the country with four cars and a helicopter full of cash and had to leave some money behind as it would not all fit in, Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti reported.