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  • Man assaults sister-in-law, nieces with shovel

    Man assaults sister-in-law, nieces with shovel

    A Rawalpindi native, identified as Riaz Shah tortured his widow sister-in-law and her daughters along with other accomplices by attacking them with shovels. The incident occured in Sher Zaman Colony of the Garrison City.

    SSP Operations Kamran Asghar has that the suspect Riaz Shah is the brother-in-law of the victim. A house dispute erupted between the two parties when the suspect asked for a share while the house is in the name of the late husband of the victim, reports Geo News.

    Riaz Shah has been arrested and a case has been registered.

    Taking notice of the incident, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has asked for immediate action against the accused. While seeking a report from police authorities, she has said that violence against women is not going to be tolerated.

    SSP Operations Kamran Asghar and other police officers also visited the house of the victim’s family and inquired about their well-being. They sought information about the incident and assured them of cooperation.

  • Gaza cancer patients fear Israel move to force them back ‘to hell’

    Gaza cancer patients fear Israel move to force them back ‘to hell’

    JERUSALEM: In a small hotel near the Augusta Victoria Hospital in Israeli-annexed East Jerusalem, where she received radiation therapy for breast cancer, Palestinian Rim Abu Obeida waits anxiously.

    She is among a group of Palestinian patients living in limbo while a top Israeli court weighs whether they can be sent back to war-torn Gaza now that their treatment is completed.

    Like dozens of Gazans before Israel began its intensive military operations after October 7, she was granted permission to leave the territory for care because hospitals in the Gaza Strip did not have the necessary equipment.

    “This week, we were suddenly told we had to return to Gaza. This is sending us to hell, to death!” Abu Obeida said.

    If she is forced to leave, she will not have much to return to — her house in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis has been destroyed in Israeli’s offensive.

    The roughly 20 patients from Gaza, most of them battling cancer, have been receiving treatment in Tel Aviv and East Jerusalem for the past six months.

    COGAT, the Israeli Defense Ministry body that governs civilian affairs in the occupied Palestinian territories, said this week that because the patients “don’t need any continued medical treatment, they are being returned to the Gaza Strip.”

    But at the last minute, the Israeli Supreme Court, responding to a petition by the NGO Physicians for Human Rights, suspended COGAT’s order.

    The court is expected to rule on the case, though the timeline is unclear. The government has until April 21 to file its arguments.

    In the next room, along with Abu Obeida, Manal Abu Shaaban was busy stashing food into her bags.

    “I have rice, sugar, everything they are deprived of there. I hope they won’t stop me from bringing them in,” she said.
    Abu Shaaban, a breast cancer patient like Abu Obeida, said she was not opposed to returning.

    Still, she knew the security situation meant she would be unable to reach her home in Gaza City, in the besieged territory’s north.

    “I want to go back. But to my home, in my house! Not in Rafah, in the south, where they want us to go, I don’t know anyone there,” she said.

    Large swaths of the north have been flattened by Israeli bombardment, and a UN-backed assessment said the area faces famine by May unless substantially more aid reaches it.

    Meanwhile, in Gaza’s south, up to 1.5 million displaced Palestinians are crammed into Rafah and live under the threat of a full-scale Israeli ground offensive.

    Asked about the fate of the patients who face being returned to Gaza, Augusta Victoria Hospital director Fadi Mizyed paused for a few seconds.

    “I don’t know. They will go back in a war zone, they will be at risk, they will be living in catastrophic conditions,” he said.

    “The situation in Gaza is beyond description, with no guaranteed healthcare services that can do what is needed for any cancer patients.”

    “We said we don’t think it’s the right thing to do but at the end of the day it’s not our call,” he added.

  • Mahira Khan wants trolls to reflect in light of Kate Middleton’s cancer

    Mahira Khan wants trolls to reflect in light of Kate Middleton’s cancer

    The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, shared on Friday evening that she is battling cancer and receiving chemotherapy. The announcement came after many rumors circulated on social media about her health and whereabouts. Kate, 42, had not been seen in public since Christmas. However, a video surfaced this week showing her with her husband, Prince William, walking near their Windsor home. This sparked discussions among celebrities, many of whom criticized the digital speculation surrounding Kate’s absence.

    Some famous people criticized the rumors and asked for kindness.
    Actress Mahira Khan took to social media to write, “I wonder how people feel when they sit and type crap about public personalities. When they spend days believing their own ridiculous conspiracy theories, talking smack and being mean. Life is the same for all. Painful and terrible at times. Be kinder than you feel. You have absolutely no idea what someone is dealing with.”

  • Former chairman PCB Shahryar Khan passed away

    Former chairman PCB Shahryar Khan passed away

    Former Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shahryar Khan has been passed away.

    According to family sources, he was ill for a long time and died today in Lahore in the age of 89 years. Shahryar Khan will be cremated in Karachi, his dead body will be taken to Karachi today.

    Shahryar Khan was the Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board twice. He was a former diplomat and he also held the post of Foreign Secretary.

    Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi expressed his grief over the death of former PCB Chairman Shahryar Khan and expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family.

  • Shahid Afridi has called Imran Riaz Khan a ‘troll’

    Shahid Afridi has called Imran Riaz Khan a ‘troll’

    Former cricket captain Shahid Khan Afridi has called YouTuber Imran Riaz Khan a “troll”.

    Imran Riaz had criticized Afridi in the context of the current political situation, on which the former all-rounder lashed out at him.

    Shahid Afridi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) “In the cycle of likes, retweets, views, etc., it has become very difficult to differentiate between truth and lies and the difference between a journalist and a troll is that a journalist does research.”

    He wrote, “Slander is the easiest thing, I still stand by my word that Imran bhai (Imran Khan) was my role model after seeing whom I started cricket otherwise I would not have become a cricketer. Because of lies and propaganda my position will change and neither will serve Tehreek-e-Insaaf or Imran Khan.”

    Earlier, journalist Imran Riaz Khan had said in his tweet, “Shahid Afridi congratulated those who stole the country’s mandate. When Afridi started openly criticizing Pakistan’s greatest public leader, people’s patience ran out.”

    “In Pakistan, there are many stars like Shahid Afridi, inferior to him and better than him, who are still connecting themselves with the people in different ways, all of them have their own political thoughts, none of them have won the hearts of the people. Shahid Afridi’s eyes are probably focused on another target.”

    He said, “Risking honor to get positions does not beautify a hero. If he had to speak, Shahid Afridi should have spoken against oppression so that the people who loved him would repay their love. However, Lala always kept the tradition of getting himself out by playing the wrong shot, Afridi once again made the wrong shot selection.”

    Shahid Afridi addressed the fake accounts and post makers in a statement in the past and said, “You should invest your energies in something positive that would be beneficial for yourself if not for anyone else. If I have to talk or make a statement, I have the media and my X (formerly Twitter) handle.”

  • Citizens receiving extortion calls and threats in Islamabad too

    Citizens receiving extortion calls and threats in Islamabad too

    After Karachi’s long, dark phase, people have reportedly started receiving extortion calls and threats in the federal capital Islamabad as well.

    A case has been registered after a woman in Islamabad allegedly received extortion calls and threats.

    According to the FIR, the banned TTP demanded a ransom of Rs 1 billion, using one number from Afghanistan and another from Iran.

    The accused sent pictures of the woman and her daughter’s house to scare them, after which an investigation into the incident has been initiated.

  • Iran Ambassador fears US may hinder Pak-Iran gas pipeline project

    Iran Ambassador fears US may hinder Pak-Iran gas pipeline project

    Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Moqaddam has said that the United States may create obstructions in the payment procedure of Pak-Iran gas project, however, both countries could find a solution to this.

    The Ambassador’s statement came after US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu, in a congressional hearing, gave caustic remarks regarding the gas pipeline project and emphasized that the US would try to halt the mega project.

    “I fully support the efforts by the US government to prevent this pipeline from happening,” he said during a congressional hearing on 19 March. “We are working toward that goal.”
    “We are tracking this planned pipeline between Iran and Pakistan … Honestly, I don’t know where the financing for such a project would come from. I don’t think that many international donors would be interested in funding such an endeavor,” the US official added, highlighting that the White House “will uphold both in letter and spirit all sanction laws related to Iran.”

    The Iranian envoy pointed out that Iran had already completed its side of the agreement by constructing a 1,000 kilometers gas pipeline on its side and Pakistan had yet to start it. “The Iranian gas pipeline is in the wider interest of people of both countries,” he added.

  • Haroon Shahid reveals Mahira’s role in ‘Verna’ was first offered to this Bollywood actress

    Haroon Shahid reveals Mahira’s role in ‘Verna’ was first offered to this Bollywood actress

    Haroon Shahid was on the show ‘Life Green Hai’ where he surprised everyone by saying that a well-known Bollywood actress was first chosen to play Sara in the movie ‘Verna’, which is about women’s rights.

    During the show, the musician and actor revealed that Bollywood sensation Kareena Kapoor was initially cast to portray the female protagonist. However, she withdrew from the project due to her marriage to Saif Ali Khan and impending motherhood. Consequently, Mahira Khan assumed the role of the leading lady.

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  • Capturing candid moments: The unseen bond of ‘Khaie’ cast

    Capturing candid moments: The unseen bond of ‘Khaie’ cast

     

    The ‘Khaie’ cast isn’t just close on set, they shares special moments when they’re not acting. A peek at their gathering shows how they’re friends off-camera, making their bond even stronger.

    The cast often shares videos and pictures on their social media accounts, letting us see what goes on behind the scenes.

    Faysal Quraishi and Osama Tahir were caught sharing a hearty laugh, with Faysal playfully teasing Osama about his on-screen character’s antics.

     

    Shuja Asad and Mahenur Haider were spotted in a deep conversation, showcasing their close friendship and mutual respect off-screen.

     

    Nabeel Zuberi and Durefishan were seen sharing a light-hearted moment, with Nabeel trying to mimic Durefishan’s signature dialogue from the show, much to everyone’s amusement.

     

    Late Khalid Butt and Hina Bayat were captured sharing a warm hug, reflecting the strong bond they share as co-stars on “Khaie.”

     

    Uzma Hassan and Laila Wasti were spotted rehearsing a scene together, showcasing their dedication and professionalism as seasoned actors in the industry.

     

    Shamyl Khan and Saba Faysal were seen enjoying a friendly game of chess during their break, highlighting their camaraderie beyond the camera lens.

    Noor Ul Hassan and Javed Jamal were captured engaged in a serious discussion about their characters’ dynamics, showcasing their commitment to delivering compelling performances.

     

    These candid moments behind the scenes of “Khaie” reflect the genuine friendships and camaraderie that contribute to the success and charm of the drama serial.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Ali Azmat’s family did not want him to pursue music career

    Ali Azmat’s family did not want him to pursue music career

    Ali Azmat, the lead singer of Junoon, is one of the icons of Pakistan music industry. Though the legendary singer has many hits to his credit, he’s not always had the support he wanted.

    The singer recently talked about how his family criticized him when he started his music career.
    Talking to Nida Yasir, he said, “My relatives used to taunt me to become a mechanic or learn some other vocation if I wanted to become financially stable. My grandmother used to say, ‘Just go out and make money by singing’ as I am not good at anything.”

    “She felt bad because relatives didn’t like to meet us because of my interest in music. Later, when I became a star, I took my grandmother to a concert. She was very proud and emotional seeing my success.”