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  • President Alvi advises politicians not to discuss the army

    President Alvi advises politicians not to discuss the army

    President Arif Alvi on Friday, August 12, stressed against making the Pakistan Army “controversial”. He made these remarks in connection to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Shahbaz Gill’s comments about the establishment.

    “Time and again, I have been telling politicians not to bring the armed forces under discussion,” said the president, adding that it was the armed forces’ job to win the battle against terrorism; they should be respected.

    It is pertinent to mention here that Gill was arrested on August 9 for inciting the public against state institutions.

    The president, addressing all stakeholders of the country, said that the situation “was not ideal” and that it was crucial for politicians to sit at the talking table.

    “Politicians are not sitting together at the talking table; they have to unite. If I don’t see the situation getting better, I will ask them to sit at the table. As the president, I can only ask, not order,” Alvi noted.

  • NCHR condemns ‘recent murder and attacks on members of the Ahmadiyya community’

    NCHR condemns ‘recent murder and attacks on members of the Ahmadiyya community’

    The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has condemned recent murder and attacks on the members of the Ahmadiyya community.

    The statement of the commission came after a 62-year-old member of the Ahmadi community named Naseer Ahmad was stabbed to death in Chenab Nagar for allegedly refusing to chant slogans in praise of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) founder Khadim Hussain Rizvi.
    “NCHR condemns the recent murder & attacks on members of Ahmadiyya community. Perpetrators of violence must face the full force of the law. FIR lodged in Chanab Nagar PS, accused Shahzad under arrest. NCHR has taken cognisance of the case.”

    A 27-year-old suspect Shehzad Hasan Siyalvi Rizvi was arrested on the spot.

    As per media reports, the man was stabbed to death near Lari Adda, Chenab Nagar, by the suspect. “The accused approached Naseer Ahmad, 62, an Ahamdi by faith and asked him to raise slogans of an Islamist party. On Ahmad’s refusal, he repeatedly stabbed and killed him on the spot,” Saleem ud Din, a spokesman for the Ahmadi community, told Reuters.

    “We are investigating the motive behind the murder, (the suspect’s) links to any Islamist party have not been found yet,” said Asad Rehman, a senior police officer in Chiniot district.

    An investigation team headed by senior officers has been formed to investigate the incident and police are in contact with the victim’s family.

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Arshad Nadeem wins another gold medal for Pakistan
    
			
    Arshad Nadeem wins another gold medal for Pakistan
    
			
    Arshad Nadeem wins another gold medal for Pakistan
    

    Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem has won a gold medal in the javelin throw competition at the 2022 Islamic Solidarity Games.
    

    The 25-year-old athlete did a record throw of 88.55m to claim the medal.
    

    Qatar’s Ahmed Magour won the silver medal with a throw of 74.28m while Iran’s Ali Fathi Ganji won bronze with a throw of 71.24m.
    

    The Islamic Solidarity Games are being held in Konya, Turkey.
    

    Earlier on August 7, Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in the javelin throw competition at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. He won with a massive throw of 90.18m to beat defending world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who took Silver with 88.64m throw.
    Arshad has won four gold medals for Pakistan internationally, including the Imam Reza Cup, the South Asian Games, and the Commonwealth Games.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Farhan Saeed opts out of ‘Meri Pyari Diana’ starring Urwa Hocane
    
			
    Farhan Saeed opts out of ‘Meri Pyari Diana’ starring Urwa Hocane
    
			
    Farhan Saeed & Urwa Hocane were signed on to star together in HUM TV’s  Meri Shehzadi Diana. While the nature of this relationship on-screen remained a mystery, fans were overjoyed to hear that the two would star together soon.
    

    The forthcoming Qasim Ali Mureed directorial was going to feature Farhan Saeed, Imran Abbas, and Urwa Hocane for the first time together. 
    

    

    

    

    

    

    However now Saeed will no longer be seen opposite his Udaari costar Urwa Hocane in Meri Shehzadi Diana as he has opted out of the serial.  Farhan has been replaced with Ali Rehman Khan and the shooting is expected to wrap up by the year-end.
    

    Urwa Hocane and Ali Rehman Khan Spotted At Jeeto Pakistan- JPL | Reviewit.pk
    

    According to media reports, even Imran Abbas is double-minded about the project. 
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Wife of Gill’s driver granted bail
    
			
    Wife of Gill’s driver granted bail
    
			
    A judicial magistrate in Islamabad on Friday granted bail to Gill’s driver Izhar’s wife, Mehreen, who had been arrested under charges of rioting, assaulting a police party and theft during a raid on the house she was staying in.
    

    Speaking on Geo News’ programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’ on Thursday, PML-N’s Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said the police was wrong to a arrest a woman. “Rana Sanaullah should take notice of the incident and dispose of the issue by arranging a bail for the woman.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz said that she has spoken to Rana Sanaullah that the woman should be released.
    

    She tweeted: “She should also be released. I have spoken to Rana Sahab. No one should be abused — not even our abusers.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Wife of Shahbaz Gill’s driver arrested, Khan condemns ‘fascist illegal abductions’
    

    The Islamabad Police on Thursday raided the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Shahbaz Gill’s driver, Izhar, to recover Gill’s mobile phone. A sedition case was filed against Gill.
    

    

    

    

    

    		
    

    
	

    

    

    

    

    

    

    During Gill’s interrogation, he revealed that he had given his mobile phone to his driver/assistant, Izhar. His mobile phone has material related to the case against him
    

    Read More: Shahbaz Gill behind bars: CCTV footage contradicts claims of torture
    

    A first information report (FIR) has been filed against Izhar. He was with Gill at the time of his arrest and claimed he had been subjected to violence during Gill’s arrest. The FIR said Gill told the police that Izhar still had his mobile. 
    

    What’s in the FIR?
    

    “The man identified himself as Izharullah while the woman identified herself as his wife, Mehreen,” reports Dawn.
    

    The FIR said both Izhar and his wife created a lot of fuss after seeing the police party and called five to six more people from inside the house. 
    

    “All of them attacked the police party, put up resistance, began creating a hue and cry, and threatened the police party. As a result, more people gathered at the scene,” says the FIR.
    

    According to the FIR, while the suspects were putting up resistance, some of the suspects tore the shirt of a constable, Sajjad Shahid. They also tore buttons off his shirt and snatched his mobile phone and wallet, which contained his ATM card, service card, and Rs15,000 cash.
    

    Audio of Gill’s driver:
    

    In an audio clip posted on PTI’s official Twitter account, a man who identified himself as Gill’s assistant said:  “The police have raided my house, harassed my wife and family members, and taken away our mobile phones.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    “They are repeatedly asking me to bring Shahbaz Gill’s belongings. I don’t have anything,” he said.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Fascist illegal abductions in shadows of late night: Imran Khan
    

    PTI Chairman Imran Khan “strongly” condemned the arrests, describing them as “fascist illegal abductions in shadows of late night”.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Raid and arrests were legal: Islamabad Police
    

    Islamabad police said in a statement on Twitter that the raid and arrests were “legal”.
    

    “Wherever legal action is needed, the police will do their job.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Read More: Shahbaz Gill behind bars: Court approves two-day physical remand
    

    Gill, who is PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s chief of staff, was taken into custody on August 9 from Bani Gala Chowk for inciting the public against state institutions.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan reunite for Nadeem Baig’s forthcoming biggie
    
			
    Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan reunite for Nadeem Baig’s forthcoming biggie
    
			
    After being a fan favourite couple, the reel pair of Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan are set to reunite in ARY Digital’s forthcoming drama.
    

    

    

    

    

    

    The popular ‘O Rangreza’, and Khel Khel Mein duo is all set to share the screen yet again in an upcoming drama serial of ARY Digital. Directed by ace filmmaker Nadeem Baig of  London Nahin Jaunga’fame,  who also has super hit dramas like ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ and ‘Sinf e Aahan’ to his credit, the project is written by veteran actor and celebrated script writer Mohammed Ahmed.
    

    Kashaf: Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Reunite in Upcoming Drama Serial - Lens
    

    The upcoming drama is tentatively titled Kashaf and is being produced under the banner of Six Sigma Plus Productions of Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib. The currently on-air blockbuster show Mere Humsafar and Habs are also from the same production. According to the reports, ‘Kashaf’ will be a unique story that will touch viewers’ hearts in an impactful manner. 
    

    

    

    

    

    

    The shoot is already underway and an adorable BTS picture was also released on social media.  
    

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Crown prince of Dubai goes unnoticed while travelling on London tube
    
			
    Crown prince of Dubai goes unnoticed while travelling on London tube
    
			
    Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum recently went on vacation with his family and friends in London. Sheikh Hamdan is also known as Fazza.
    

    During his trip, the Crown Prince and his close friend Badr Ateej had a ride on the London tube.
    

    He shared the pictures on his official Instagram.
    

    

    

    

    

    		
    

    
	

    

    

    

    

    

    

    “We’ve got a long way to go and Badr is already bored,” he said in the caption.
    

    None of the fellow passengers appeared to recognise the prince.
    

    


    

     
    

    Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also joined Hamdan on vacation in London. Hamdan on his Instagram shared a picture with his father and his two children.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Pakistan receives Letter of Intent from IMF, moving closer to $1.17 billion tranche
    
			
    Pakistan receives Letter of Intent from IMF, moving closer to $1.17 billion tranche
    
			
    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sent Pakistan the Letter of Intent (LoI), bringing the disbursement of the $1.17 tranche for the combined seventh and eighth review closer.
    

    Pakistan will approve the Lol and return it to the IMF. The Extended Fund Facility will now be revived right after IMF board’s approval.
    

    The IMF team and the Pakistani government came to a staff-level agreement (SLA) in July for the conclusion of the combined seventh and eighth tranche.
    

    The international lender estimates that after the Executive Board approves it, around $1,177 million will become accessible, bringing the program’s total payouts to almost $4.2 billion.
    

    But according to a report from last month, before the multilateral lender provides Pakistan with new funding, it was also looking to determine the level of commitment from other sources.
    

    The Washington-based lender wants to make sure that Pakistan won’t experience a funding shortfall following the IMF loan.
    

    For Pakistan, which is desperately seeking dollar inflows in the face of declining foreign exchange reserves, the IMF support is essential in addition to other forms of finance.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Fear and panic’: TTP sets up ‘check-post’ in Swat
    
			
    ‘Fear and panic’: TTP sets up ‘check-post’ in Swat
    
			
    Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has established a check-post on the Balasoor Top, reports The News.
    

    According to the news outlet, the militants have established a check-post on the Balasoor Top in Matta tehsil, the hometown of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, while also roaming in other areas of the district.
    

    

    

    

    

    		
    

    
	

    

    

    

    

    

    

    Local residents of the area have said that the number of Taliban militants was increasing in the mountainous areas of Matta tehsil with each passing day, which had created panic and fear among the inhabitants.
    

    Meanwhile, during Geo News programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’, it was revealed that at least 200-250 TTP militants are in the area and have stated that they are in Pakistan based on a peace agreement.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Hamza Shehbaz files petition to review SC’s verdict declaring Elahi as CM
    
			
    Hamza Shehbaz files petition to review SC’s verdict declaring Elahi as CM
    
			
    Former Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Hamza Shehbaz has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court (SC) against the apex court’s July 26 verdict, which declared Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi as the Punjab CM.
    

    Hamza filed the petition through his lawyer Mansoor Awan in which it has been requested that the SC should review the decision of declaring Pervaiz Elahi as the CM of Punjab and the ruling of former Punjab Assembly (PA) Deputy Speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari should be declared constitutional.
    

    

    

    

    

    		
    

    
	

    

    

    

    

    

    

    The review petition stated that the court in its order had “failed” to appreciate that when a justice signs a judgement, then to the extent that judgement is not expressly controverted in the separate opinion, that justice remains bound by the judgement he has put a signature to, whereas the order makes the inverse and counter-intuitive inference because other aspects were covered in the separately rendered decision.
    

    The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader further demanded that a full court be constituted to decide the matters involving the interpretation and application of Article 63-A of the Constitution in this regard.
    

    Earlier, a three-member bench of the SC declared Mazari’s ruling in the Punjab Chief Minister election “illegal” and ruled that Pervaiz Elahi will be the new CM of the province.