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  • Major cases against Imran Khan and how they turned out

    What are the major cases against Imran Khan and how did they turn out?

    Khan was collectively given sentences of 30 years in the Cypher Case, Toshakhana reference case and the Iddat case.

    CYPHER CASE

    In January 2024, Imran Khan was sentenced to ten years by a special court, established under the Official Secrets Act, in the cypher case. On June 3, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) reversed the decision and found PTI founder Imran Khan not guilty in the cypher case.

    The allegation against Khan in the case was that he had not returned the cypher to the relevant ministry.

    TOSHAKHANA REFERENCE

    On 31 January 2024, the court convicted and sentenced Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 years in prison in the Toshakhana case and ordered them to pay a fine of about 1.5 billion rupees. In April 2024, IHC suspended this sentence however they were not released as they were convicted in other cases as well.

    The Toshakhaana case was about selling gifts he was given in his capacity as prime minister without declaring proceeds for tax purposes.

    IDDAT CASE

    On 3 February 2024, a trial court sentenced Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to seven years in prison for marrying during Bushra Bibi’s Iddat period. The court also imposed a fine of Rs0.5 million on each of them. However, an appeal was filed and is ongoing.

    AL-QADIR TRUST CASE

    Khan was also implicated in the Al-Qadir Trust case when he was arrested on May 9, 2023. An Islamabad accountability court on May 29 granted PTI Chairman Imran Khan bail in the Al-Qadir Trust case till June 19 against surety bonds worth Rs500,000.

    The Al-Qadir Trust case alleges that the PTI chief and his wife, Bushra Bibi, obtained billions of rupees and land worth hundreds of kanals from real estate tycoon Malik Riaz. This was given in return for Khan legalising Rs50 billion that was returned to the country by the UK during the previous PTI government.

  • Behroze Sabzwari still thinks of Syra as ‘daughter’

    Behroze Sabzwari still thinks of Syra as ‘daughter’

     Veteran actors Behroze Sabzwari and Javed Sheikh appeared as guests on Madeha Naqvi’s show ‘Subh Ka Samma Madeha Kay Sath’ where they talked about their family dynamics.

    Sabzwari particularly talked about his ex-daughter-in-law Syra Yousaf, who went through a public divorce with his son Shehroze in 2020. “I never pressured my son when it came to choosing a life partner. I also praised Syra, calling her a great woman and she is still like a daughter to me.”

    Javed Sheikh also spoke up, saying, “Behroze went to pick Syra up from the airport when she returned from Umrah, accompanied by Zahra, who is very close to both Nooreh and Syra and spends hours with her ‘Mimi’ (the affectionate name she has for Syra).”

    Syra recently returned from Umrah with her daughter after Eid.

    Since their secret wedding in 2020, Shehroz Sabzwari and Sadaf Kanwal’s marriage has been under public attention. Social media users began spreading rumours about the relationship in 2019, with some claiming that Sadaf was the reason behind Shehroz’s divorce from his ex-wife, Syra Yousuf.

  • 11 killed inside Balochistan coal mine after inhaling methane gas 

    11 killed inside Balochistan coal mine after inhaling methane gas 

    11 people, including miners, have been killed after inhaling methane gas inside a coal mine in Balochistan’s Sanjdi area, approximately 50 kilometres from Quetta. 

    Chief Inspector of Mines in Balochistan, Abdul Ghani Shahwani told Dawn that nine mine workers along with a contractor and a manager went inside at around 5 pm. After one and a half hour, they lost contact with the workers inside the mine.

    “The coal miners were working around 1,500 feet deep in the mine when the gas eruption started and quickly spread. All the coal miners fell unconscious,” said the Chief Inspector. 

    As the rescue teams reached the site, no body was found alive. All the miners who lost their lives belonged to Swat. 

    The mine is owned by the United Coal mining company. The company has launched an investigation into the incident

  • ‘Kabhi ek se zyada drink nahin pi’; Behroze Sabzwari alleges that Khan drinks alcohol  

    ‘Kabhi ek se zyada drink nahin pi’; Behroze Sabzwari alleges that Khan drinks alcohol  

    Renowned Pakistani actor Behroze Sabzwari recently appeared on a podcast with Adnan Faisal on his YouTube channel FHM Pakistan in which he candidly talked about his relationship with former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    Sabzwari defended Chairman PTI Imran Khan’s character by stating, “I’ve shared a drink with him [Imran Khan] on numerous occasions, and he has never consumed more than one.”

    The actor decried the “fake allegations” of cocaine usage by Khan and said, “Write this down that 804 [Imran Khan] will win because he’s honest.”

    Sabzwari criticised those who allege that Imran Khan does drugs because they want to “slander his reputation.”

    The clip has gone viral since Monday night, with many PTI supporters calling it a “fake” video while fans of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are delighted by its contents.

  • Get ready for Eid entertainment: Chahat Fateh Ali Khan to premiere his debut film ‘Sabaq’

    Get ready for Eid entertainment: Chahat Fateh Ali Khan to premiere his debut film ‘Sabaq’

    Internet sensation Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has shared an update about his upcoming film ‘Sabaq.’ Khan took to X, previously known as Twitter, to post the film’s trailer, along with the message, “My first film, Sabaq, will be released on Eid Mubarak day, InshaAllah.” Fans are eagerly anticipating its release.

    Directed by Faraz Ahmed, ‘Sabaq’ is a comedy film exploring second marriages and the world of social media influencers. The trailer, which gained popularity online, shows Khan in his usual style. Viewers see Khan portraying himself, recording his famous video snippets on his phone. True to his style, the singer-influencer says his signature catchphrase, “King of hearts, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, all the way from London.”

    The film promises a humorous look at current societal issues, blending Khan’s unique personality with a storyline that reflects the complexities and funny side of modern relationships and digital fame. Khan’s portrayal of himself adds authenticity and charm to the project, making ‘Sabaq’ a highly anticipated release for fans and comedy lovers.

    Khan’s move into cinema signals a new phase in his career, and ‘Sabaq’ is set to bring laughter and entertainment to audiences this festive season. In December, the British-Pakistani sensation, famous for his viral singing videos, surprised many by stepping into the world of politics.

  • US responds to Khan’s acquittal in cipher case

    US responds to Khan’s acquittal in cipher case

    The United States of America has reacted to the acquittal of founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and the party’s vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case.

    US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller responded to a question about the case while addressing a press conference, saying that “The allegations against Imran Khan will be decided by Pakistan’s courts under their own laws.” 

    A day earlier, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted the former Prime Minister and the former foreign minister in the cipher case. Both had been accused of leaking state secrets in public after Imran Khan, then the Prime Minister, took a diplomatic cable to a rally and narrated the contents for the public.

    IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Auranzeb heard the case and announced the short verdict.

    What is ciphergate?  

    The issue first came to light less than a month before Imran Khan’s removal from the prime minister’s office on March 27, 2022, when the PTI founder waved a letter addressing a public rally, claiming that it’s a cypher sent from a country that wanted Khan removed, later revealed to be the United States.

    The former prime minister claimed, while addressing the public, that the letter was the reason for his ouster as Prime Minister.

    Initially, Khan didn’t reveal the name of the country, but after a few days, he blamed the United States for plotting against him. The convicted former prime minister alleged that Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Affairs Donald Lu was responsible for his removal.

    Since then, Imran and his party have blamed other people and forces for his removal, including former COAS General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, Nawaz Sharif, Asif Ali Zardari and Saudi Arabia.

  • ‘Irresponsible statement’ Justice Munib Akhtar, CJP Isa trade verbal blows

    ‘Irresponsible statement’ Justice Munib Akhtar, CJP Isa trade verbal blows

    Monday’s hearing of the case pertaining to Sunni Ittehad Council’s reserved seats turned into a salvo of verbal blows in the Supreme Court.

    A slightly heated exchange of words took place between the Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Munib Akhtar.

    During the hearing, Justice Akhtar remarked, “There is no logic in the Election Commission’s orders because, on one hand, it says SIC did not contest elections and therefore did not win any seats but on the other hand it is a parliamentary party as well.”

    Meanwhile, other judges also passed remarks to which CJP Qazi Faez Isa stopped the petitioner’s lawyer Faisal Siddiqui from answering the questions of the judges.

    Here Justice Munib intervened and said, “This is an unfair statement, every judge of the full court has the right to ask questions.”

  • Want skin like Nita Ambani? Drink this water

    Want skin like Nita Ambani? Drink this water

    Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s wife Nita Ambani drinks water worth 49 lakh Indian rupees (60 thousand dollars). This is the costliest water bottle in the world, much to the affinity of the richest man of Asia.

    Nita Ambani drinks Acqua di Cristallo Tributo a Modigliani, as per Indian media.

    Why is this water so expensive?

    This is a customised water bottle which is designed by a popular designer Fernando Altamirano. The water is obtained from three natural sources, for example, one part of the water is provided by a spring in France, another part is provided by a spring in Fiji, and the third part is provided by the cold glaciers of Iceland.

    24 karat gold is used to make a 750 ml water bottle while five grams of gold is added in the preparation of the water.

    Indian media states that the water is also the secret of 60-year-old Nita Ambani’s flawless and glowing skin.

    In an auction, this water has been sold for 60 thousand dollars or about 49 lakh Indian rupees.

    Acqua di Cristallo Tributo a Modigliani is also included in the Guinness World Records as the most expensive water in the world.

    Nita is famous for her luxurious lifestyle as there are other items of her use which are known to be extremely expensive. For instance, a tea set she uses is from Japan’s oldest crockery brand, costinhlg around 1.5 Crore Indian rupees.

  • Babra Sharif breaks silence after decades, talks to media for first time in years

    Babra Sharif breaks silence after decades, talks to media for first time in years

    Veteran actress Babra Sharif recently attended the launch event of filmmaker Altaf Hussain’s film ‘Tere Pyar Nu Salaam.’ The reclusive yesteryears superstar discussed the revival of cinema in the Pakistan film industry.

    “We have never focused on dividing Karachi, Peshawar, and Lahore. Our work is for the entire film industry. This divide shouldn’t be a topic of discussion. We owe a lot to Altaf Hussain. He has always promoted films with social messages, never violent ones. He taught me rhythm and dance and is still working hard for the industry’s revival. Revival isn’t a single event; it’s our collective effort and small steps. Let’s not divide the industry. Keep making films, and I hope Altaf Hussain creates another great movie like before.”

    Babra Shairf hasn’t worked for many years, but ,she ruled the silver screen in 1980,s with her captivating performances, stunning looks, and charming on-screen presence. Babra Sharif has given us some of the most iconic films in Pakistani cinema including Mere Apne (1981), Kabhi Kabhi (1983)

  • Saba Qamar and Mehwish Hayat enjoy Atif Aslam live in Abu Dhabi

    Saba Qamar and Mehwish Hayat enjoy Atif Aslam live in Abu Dhabi

    Atif Aslam and Abida Parveen, beloved Pakistani singers with millions of fans, performed together in a concert last night in Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena. The concert showcased their hit collaborations like ‘Parda Daari’ and ‘Noor E Azal,’ which were adored by fans. Actresses Saba Qamar and Mehwish Hayat were also spotted in the arena, enjoying the energetic performances, adding to the excitement of the evening.

    Check out their stunning pictures from the concert here: