Tag: Pakistan

  • Khalil ur Rehman Qamar doesn’t just hate women, he hates Naumaan Ijaz too

    Khalil ur Rehman Qamar doesn’t just hate women, he hates Naumaan Ijaz too

    Fresh off an appearance on a television show where he again misbehaved with women, controversial screenwriter Khalil ur Rehman Qamar has passed harsh remarks about Naumaan Ijaz during an appearance on Ayesha Jahanzeb’s show.

    The host asked the ‘Meray Pas Tum Ho’ writer, “Does Khalil Ur Rehman hate anyone,” to which he replied, “There is only one man in the whole world that I have hated, and that is Naumaan Ijaz. I have been angry at people, but he is the only person I have hated. Naumaan is undoubtedly a brilliant actor, but personally, he is a disgraceful man. I cast Naumaan in one of my plays for a very negative character.”

    Ijaz, a veteran of the television screen, is known for speaking his mind. He responded to Qamar’s controversial remarks, stating: “He is mentally sick. I feel sorry for him.”

    We agree with Noumaan, Qamar really does appear to be mentally unwell. This much misogyny is not the product of a healthy or sane mind.

  • NAB’s existence will keep country paralyzed, says Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

    NAB’s existence will keep country paralyzed, says Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

    Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) continued existence will keep the country immobilized.

    The former leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) told journalists that the government had promised to end NAB after coming into power, but they have empowered it with an ordinance.

    “Javed Iqbal (former NAB chief) was saying that the PTI’s founder has been behind NAB cases, while PTI founder’s partymen are saying Qamar Bajwa was registering cases,” Khaqan Abbasi said.

  • Nine terrorists killed in two separate operations in KP

    Nine terrorists killed in two separate operations in KP

    Security forces have killed nine terrorists, including two “high-value targets” in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Monday.

    The eliminated militants were actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area and were wanted by law enforcement agencies. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from them after the operation.

    Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any terrorist found in the area as the security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country, the military’s media wing concluded.

    Pakistan has witnessed an increase in terrorist attacks since the interim government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan was established in 2021.

    Pakistan has time and again raised its concerns with the interim Taliban government over the use of Afghan soil by various militant organisations including the TTP to launch attacks inside Pakistan.

  • Fawad Chaudhry ran like an elephant after seeing police, says Sher Afzal Marwat

    Fawad Chaudhry ran like an elephant after seeing police, says Sher Afzal Marwat

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has lambasted former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry, stating that Fawad has no right to criticize PTI’s current leadership.

    Talking to the media, Sher Afzal Marwat said, “I witnessed Fawad Chaudhary running like an elephant after seeing police outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC),” asking that Fawad should keep his advice to himself.

    On May 16 last year, Fawad Chaudhry ran away to avoid arrest outside IHC after seeing police. After that, in relief, IHC barred police from arresting the former information minister in any case for two days.    

    “We stuck by Imran Khan in hard times and did not run away like Fawad Chaudhry,” Marwat told journalists.

    Chaudhry said on Sunday that PTI leaders currently leading the party have no political strategy, adding that there is no chance of incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s release in the current leadership’s presence.

    In response to Marwat, Fawad Chaudhry wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “The people who make fun of violence against others are the political team of torturers. We faced the worst violence and were put in jails so that a team could be made who could keep Imran Khan in jail. The veil will be lifted from their faces soon.”

  • UN working group says Imran Khan ‘illegally’ detained; must be released immediately

    UN working group says Imran Khan ‘illegally’ detained; must be released immediately

    United Nations Rights Working Group published an opinion on Monday in favour of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan remarking that his detention is arbitrary and in violation of international law.

    The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention stated, “Appropriate remedy would be to release Mr Khan immediately and accord him an enforceable right to compensation and other reparations, in accordance with international law.”

    It also said that the legal proceedings against Khan were part of a much larger “campaign of repression” against him and PTI.

    It also stated that in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections, Khan’s party members were arrested and tortured, and their rallies were disrupted.

    The UN group further alleged that “Widespread fraud on election day, stealing dozens of parliamentary seats,” took place.

  • Pakistani man jailed for killing Indian roommate in Dubai

    Pakistani man jailed for killing Indian roommate in Dubai

    A drunk Pakistani man who assaulted his Indian roommate and unintentionally caused his death has been sentenced to seven years in jail by a Court in Dubai.

    A deep stab to the heart was the established cause of death, reported Khaleej Times.

    The 37-year-old Pakistani defendant admitted in front of the court that he had consumed alcohol prior to the incident.

    However, he claimed that he did not intend to kill the victim.

    “He was intoxicated and unruly. He then went to his room and turned the lights on,” the prosecutor claimed.

    He (the defendant) was asked to leave the room, the victim assaulted him as the latter threatened to beat the workers up when he comes back to the residence.

    “This prompted the defendant to take a knife out of his baggage and stab the victim, then flee the scene,” the foreman said.

  • TikToker Ayesha pardons all suspects in Minar-i-Pakistan assault case

    TikToker Ayesha pardons all suspects in Minar-i-Pakistan assault case

    TikToker Ayesha Akram, the victim in the 2021 Minar-i-Pakistan assault case, has pardoned all suspects charged with assaulting her.

    The victim appeared before the court on June 3 and submitted an affidavit in which she said she did not wish to pursue the case further as she had forgiven “all her suspects for the sake of Allah and his Holy Prophet (PBUH)”.

    The female TikTok added that she had “no objection” to the suspects’ acquittal and wanted to record the statement “of her own consent and without any fear or threat.”

    The official order was issued by Additional Sessions Judge Gul Abbas on June 25.

    Case history

    In August 2021, a video of a woman being sexually assaulted by a large group of men at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on 14 August, Pakistan’s Independence Day, went viral on social media.

    Sections 354-A (assault or use of criminal force against a woman and stripping her of her clothes), 382 (theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to commit the robbery), 147 (rioting) and 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) had been included in the FIR. The case was in the court since then and many accused had been acquitted in multiple hearings over the years.

  • Will Khalil ur Rehman Qamar ever learn to respect women?

    Will Khalil ur Rehman Qamar ever learn to respect women?

    Controversial screenwriter Khalil ul Rehman Qamar is once again in the spotlight for his misogynist behavior towards women. At a recent panel discussion, the ‘Teri Meri Khanaiyan’ co-writer joined Sahil Adeem.

    During the show, they had a heated exchange with a female audience member who questioned their regressive views on women’s rights. At one point, Sahil Adeem claimed that 95 percent of women in Pakistan are uneducated, causing an uproar among the audience. The incident has sparked renewed controversy over their views on women’s rights in Pakistan.

    Samaa TV’s show ‘Mukalma,’ hosted by Ayesha Jahanzeb, turned into a battle ground. During the discussion, a female audience member confronted Sahil Adeem for his rude remarks about women.

    “If you have called girls ‘Jahil,’ you should apologize or show me where the Quran says to use this word for those who don’t know certain things,” she said angrily. In response, Sahil shared Arabic verses, which angered the girl. Her reaction to the use of Arabic upset Khalil ul Rehman Qamar, leading to a heated argument between him and the girl. The host eventually calmed them all down and moved on to another guest.

    Here is the link to the video:

    A social media user shared a clip of the heated argument on her X account, calling for Khalil ul Rehman Qamar and Sahil Adeem to be banned from live television.

    “Such archaic views should be condemned and have no place in modern discourse. He must be held accountable for his irresponsible remarks,” the post said.

    Social media users praised the woman for bravely standing up to the screenwriter.

  • Cattle burnt alive in Sargodha, suspect arrested

    Cattle burnt alive in Sargodha, suspect arrested

    Six cattle were burnt alive in Sargodha as personal grudges were taken to a brutal extent. Police have arrested the main suspect.

    The incident occurred in the jurisdiction of Bhagtanwala police station in Sargodha, where influential individuals set fire to a poor farmer’s cattle. The suspects managed to escape.

    As a result of the brutality, six cattle valued at hundreds of thousands of rupees were burnt to death, while more than a dozen others were seriously injured.

    Taking note of the incident, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed DPO Sargodha to take strict action against the suspect. Bhagtanwala police registered a case against the man and initiated an investigation.

    On the micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter), Punjab Police shared photos of the crime scene.

    Reportedly, yesterday, police arrested the main suspect who tried to harm his adversary due to personal enmity. While the main suspect was apprehended, his wife and son have been released on bail prior to arrest.

  • Next elections will be held in 2029, Tarar responds to Maulana

    Next elections will be held in 2029, Tarar responds to Maulana

    Minister for Information, Broadcasting, Culture and National Heritage Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday that general elections will be held in 2029 after the completion of the current government’s tenure.

    Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman had demanded fresh elections in the country.
    Attaullah Tarar said that the parliament is the only appropriate platform for politics in the current situation. “The solution to all the problems in politics lies in negotiations and dialogue,” Tarar added.  

    The federal minister called on Maulana Fazlur Rehman to appreciate the government’s economic policies as they are for the betterment of the country.

    Fazlur Rehman on Sunday demanded fresh elections after rejecting February 8 polls. The JUI-F chief said that the government has no authority to address their concerns.