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  • Video: Taliban orders beheading of dummies, mannequins

    Video: Taliban orders beheading of dummies, mannequins

    The Taliban has ordered a series of mannequin beheadings in Afghanistan. The order was issued after the Taliban described dummies as “idols” and according to them, forbidden in Islam. Shopkeepers in the western Afghan province of Herat were told to remove the heads of female mannequins. As per Afghan media, those who disobey the order would face harsh consequences as ordered by the ministry’s local department.

    Journalist Arshad Yousafzai shared a video of a shopkeeper beheading female dummy mannequins.

    Read more- No transport for women travelling without hijab, male relative: Taliban

    Earlier on December 27, Aghanistan’s Taliban announced that women who seek to travel long distances should not be offered transport if they are not wearing hijab and are not accompanied by a close male relative.

  • Woman abandons newborn baby in airplane toilet bin

    Woman abandons newborn baby in airplane toilet bin

    A 20-year-old woman from Madagascar abandoned her newborn baby in the rubbish bin of an Air Mauritius flight. The plane initially took off from Madagascar and arrived at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius on January 1.

    The airport officers found the baby during routine custom checks of the plane. They immediately moved the baby to the hospital for medical treatment and after an initial checkup, the baby was found to be healthy.

    The authority arrested the woman who initially refused to accept that the baby was hers. However, she had to take a medical examination which confirmed that she has delivered the baby.

    She is currently under police observation at the hospital.

    The woman and baby are said to be doing fine according to media reports, BBC

    The Malagasy woman came to Mauritius on a two-year permit work visa and according to reports, she will be questioned after being discharged from the hospital. Police will charge her with abandoning her baby.

  • Professor’s wife says she will miss Hafeez in Pakistan’s ‘green top’

    Professor’s wife says she will miss Hafeez in Pakistan’s ‘green top’

    Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Hafeez’s wife Nazia Hafeez has said that she will miss her husband in Pakistan’s cricket team’s jersey.

    Sharing a picture of her husband while getting ready for the press conference, she wrote: “I was so emotional in the morning when you were getting ready to go for press conference to announce your retirement.”

    The star all-rounder’s wife said that she is proud of her man. She also said: “As your number one fan will miss you in Pakistan green top. love you.”

    Hafeez announced his retirement on Monday at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) headquarters.

    “Today I say goodbye to international cricket with pride and satisfaction,” Hafeez said at a media conference in Lahore wearing the Pakistan team’s green blazer and tie.

    “In fact, I have earned and accomplished more than I had initially envisaged and for that, I am thankful to all my fellow cricketers, captains, support staff and the Pakistan Cricket Board who helped me out during my career.”

    The 41-year-old cricketer quit Test cricket in 2018 and played his last ODI in the 2019 World Cup at Lord’s. He was recalled in 2020 for T20 matches and finished the year as the world’s leading run-scorer in the calendar year in the shortest format. His international debut was in an ODI against Zimbabwe in 2003, and his last match was Pakistan’s defeat against Australia in the T20 World Cup semi-final last November.

  • Missing persons bill gone ‘missing’, admits Minister Shireen Mazari

    Missing persons bill gone ‘missing’, admits Minister Shireen Mazari

    Human Rights Minister Dr Shireen Mazari revealed that a bill about enforced disappearances in the country, which was recently passed by the National Assembly (NA), had gone “missing”.

    Speaking at a press conference Mazari said: “We had prepared the bill regarding missing persons and it was passed by the [relevant] standing committee and the National Assembly. But it went missing after it was sent to the Senate.”

    The minister said there were reports, however, that the bill was now at the Senate Secretariat.

    The bill, Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2021, was passed by the NA on November 8, 2021, and is aimed at making amendments to the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and Code of Criminal Procedure.

    It was introduced in the National Assembly by the interior minister in June 2021.

  • Modi can attend SAARC summit virtually if he doesn’t want to come to Islamabad: Pak Foreign Minister

    Modi can attend SAARC summit virtually if he doesn’t want to come to Islamabad: Pak Foreign Minister

     

    Pakistan has extended India a virtual invitation to attend the summit for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) virtually if Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi does not want to attend the summit in Islamabad. It was revealed by Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi in a news conference on Monday.

    He said, “Pakistan considers SAARC as an important forum. We are willing to host the 19th SAARC summit and if India has any issue in attending the summit in person then it can attend virtually.”

    The Secretary-General of SAARC recently visited Islamabad and Pakistan has shown eagerness to host the summit.

    FM Qureshi further added, “If India cannot attend the summit in Islamabad at least it should not stop other members,” while giving an invitation to other SAARC members for the next summit.

    While talking about bilateral relations with India, Qureshi said that durable peace, sustainability and economic development in the region have been halted by the ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) whose political ideology is based on anti-Pakistan and anti-Muslim sentiments.

    He added, “India’s unilateral and illegal actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) since August 5, 2019, aimed at undermining the status of the disputed territory, perpetuating its illegal occupation and altering its demographic structure, and the unabated widespread violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and state-terrorism perpetrated against the innocent Kashmiris have further vitiated the environment and threatened international peace and security.”

    He further expressed that Pakistan wants friendly relations with every neighbouring country, however, it depends on India to take necessary steps towards dialogue and resolution of the Kashmir dispute.

    The Foreign Minister also highlighted the worsening situation of Kashmiri leaders and the persecution of the locals.

    In November 2016, India refused to attend the SAARC summit which was scheduled in Islamabad due to the high tensions between both countries.

  • ‘Who made that viral?’: Adnan Siddiqui reacts to his ‘alcohol bottles breaking’ memes

    ‘Who made that viral?’: Adnan Siddiqui reacts to his ‘alcohol bottles breaking’ memes

    Actor Adnan Siddiqui has reacted on his viral video that went viral on social media in which he was seen throwing seized liquor bottles, breaking them to show how bootleg liquor is illegal in Pakistan. The Ahista Ahista star also reacted to viral memes. Adnan received a lot of backlash for his role in breaking the bottles with many people calling out him on social media.

    While referring to his video, he said, “I destroyed a thing, who made that viral?” said Adnan jokingly.

    He continued by saying people should also share that i destroyed narcotics.

    In December 2020, He met the legendary Indian musician, AR Rahman at Dubai Expo 2020.

  • BTS member Suga recovers from covid-19

    BTS member Suga recovers from covid-19

    South Korean k-pop group, BTS member, Suga recovered from coronavirus and is released from quarantine.

    His management company, BigHit released the official statement regarding Suga recovery from covid-19

    “BTS member SUGA has made a full recovery from COVID-19, and his quarantine has concluded as of today (January 3) at noon.

    Suga, who had been receiving treatment from home for the past 10 days from Friday, December 24, is now able to return to his daily activities.

    Suga did not exhibit any particular symptoms during his quarantine and is currently recuperating while resting at home.

    We would like to thank all fans who have shown concern for the artist’s health as well as those in the medical field who are doing their best to overcome COVID-19.”

    Suga also shared his recovery news to the fan community platform, Weverse excitedly.

    He wrote, “Released from quarantine!” with the smile emoji to express his happiness.

    Suga has tested positive on December 24 for coronavirus after wrapping up his official vacation in the United States (US).

    BTS fandom, ARMY also reacted with happiness and encouraging messages on Twitter.

    https://twitter.com/megaminimoni_/status/1477838474019368968

    Meanwhile, BTS leader Rap Monster (RM) and member Jin are still in quarantine who were diagnosed with covid-19 on the Christmas holiday.

  • ‘Legal action will be taken against you if Nawaz doesn’t return’: Fawad warns Shehbaz

    ‘Legal action will be taken against you if Nawaz doesn’t return’: Fawad warns Shehbaz

    The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said that either Shehbaz Sharif asks Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan or legal action will be taken against him [Shehbaz] for providing a fake affidavit.

    In a press conference, the minister said that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has directed the Attorney-General of Pakistan (AGP) to ensure Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif is brought back to Pakistan.

    Following Fawad’s statement claimed that the PML-N secretary-general Ahsan Iqbal Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI)-led government is suffering from “Nawaz phobia.”

    “The government holds cabinet meetings only to discuss Nawaz Sharif, which shows that it is suffering from Nawaz Sharif phobia,” he said.

    Meanwhile, PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said that “Nawaz Sharif had gone abroad for treatment after seeking permission from the country’s judiciary.”

    “Issuing statement against Nawaz and Shahbaz on a daily basis shows how panicked the government is,” Marriyum said.

    She went on to say that instead of telling the attorney general to ensure Nawaz’s return to Pakistan, the government should direct him to take action against those who steal wheat, sugar, electricity, gas, and medicines.

  • VIDEO: Haris Rauf takes a stunning catch in his second BBL match

    VIDEO: Haris Rauf takes a stunning catch in his second BBL match

    Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf had a brilliant start at the Big Bash League (BBL) as he caught a stunning catch in his second match for Melbourne Stars.

    The pacer is featured for Stars alongside countryman Ahmed Daniyal to face off against Melbourne Renegades.

    Batting first, the Stars could only manage 126 runs. Rauf popped up with a six towards the end while Ahmed only faced two deliveries before the innings came to a close.

    Haris and Ahmed both bowled economically and managed 1-26 and 1-24 respectively. However, their efforts were not good enough as Renegades chased down the target in the 18th over.

    The match, however, included a special fielding effort from Haris Rauf which had everyone talking.

    Earlier, Mohammad Hasnain impressed fans with his exceptional performance on his debut in the BBL.

  • Underworld don of Lahore allegedly involved in attack on MPA

    Underworld don of Lahore allegedly involved in attack on MPA

    The police have reportedly gotten clues of the involvement of an underworld don of Lahore in the armed attack on Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Bilal Yasin, reports Dawn.

    According to the media outlet, the man is living in Dubai and suspected that Yasin was involved in the Lahore police’s massive action against his illegal businesses in the city.

    This was unveiled when the police arrested a local weapon dealer and a suspect who was given the pistol that was later used in the attack.

    A police official said that the police are planning to bring back the prime suspect.

    The MPA was shot at and injured on Friday near his home in Lahore and is currently under treatment.