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  • Israeli military spokesman admits Hamas can’t be destroyed, enraging Netanyahu

    Israeli military spokesman admits Hamas can’t be destroyed, enraging Netanyahu

    Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has acknowledged that the Palestinian resistance organization Hamas is an ideology that cannot be defeated. The statement has exposed the rift between the country’s political and military leadership, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently claimed that only the destruction of Hamas can bring an end to the war on Gaza.

    In an interview with CBS News, the spokesman of the Israeli army, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said that anyone who thinks that we will eliminate Hamas is mistaken. “Hamas is an idea, Hamas is a party. It’s rooted in the hearts of the people – whoever thinks we can eliminate Hamas is wrong,” Hagari was seen saying.

    The statement of Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari is being taken as proof of a conflict between the Israeli army and the government, an example of which is the replacement of the Israeli war cabinet with a reduced kitchen cabinet.

    However, Netanyahu’s office strongly denied the statement of the spokesman of the Israeli army and reiterated his determination to eliminate Hamas completely.

    Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reported that Netanyahu’s office was “fuming” at Hagari’s remarks.

    “This just gives you an idea of what Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies are in this war, and the army on the ground saying it is actually not realistic,” she stressed.

    On the other hand, the Israeli military said that the statement of Admiral Daniel Hagari is being taken out of context, and he has clearly declared the elimination of Hamas as the ideology of the Israeli army, which we are determined to achieve.

    Hagari’s comments, the statement said, “referred to the destruction of Hamas as an ideology and an idea, and this was said by him very clearly and explicitly,” the military statement added. “Any other claim is taking things out of context.”

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly said that it is impossible to end the war without eliminating Hamas, but even though the Zionist forces have martyred nearly 40,000 Palestinians in the ongoing genocide since October 7, they have failed to eliminate Hamas.

  • After ex-COAS Bajwa, PTI begging ‘someone else’ now for relief: Khawaja Asif

    After ex-COAS Bajwa, PTI begging ‘someone else’ now for relief: Khawaja Asif

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif took Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to the cleaners saying that PTI is “begging someone else” for relief because previously that “someone” was former Army Chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa.

    Asif alleged that Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) leader Aun Chaudhry hid former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the car’s trunk to take him to General (retd) Amjad Awan’s house.

    Asif also claimed that Imran Khan tried everything to seek relief falling short of holding General Bajwa’s feet.

    The Defence Minister’s hard-hitting statement came in response to PTI Secretary-General Omar Ayub Khan’s criticism of the government’s new economic budget.

  • What is special about today?

    What is special about today?

    Today, June 21, will be the longest day and shortest night of the year.

    The duration of the day today will be about 14 hours, while the duration of the night will be 10 hours.

    After July 1, the length of day will begin to decrease gradually, and on September 22, the length of day and night will be almost equal.

    Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz told Samaa, that today in Islamabad, the day will be 14 hours 32 minutes, and the night will be 9 hours 28 minutes, while in Karachi, the day will be 13 hours 41 minutes and the night will be 10 hours 19 minutes.

  • Modi leads yoga day event in Indian-occupied Kashmir

    Modi leads yoga day event in Indian-occupied Kashmir

    Stretching, arching his back and kneeling on a mat, India’s Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi led hundreds of people performing yoga in India-held Kashmir on Friday.

    The exercises in Srinagar marked the 10th International Yoga Day, Modi’s own brainchild.

    But while yoga is not itself a religious practice, it has its origins in Hindu philosophy — the god Shiva is said to have been the first yogi — and many Kashmiris are indifferent to the discipline.

    Thousands of government employees, schoolteachers and students from all over the region were brought in for the event, although rain forced Modi’s performance indoors.

    Afterwards, he urged hundreds of people including many police and armed forces personnel on the shores of Dal Lake to make yoga “a part of their daily lives”.

    “Yoga fosters strength, good health and wellness,” he said.

    But one Srinagar resident saw the event as a cultural intrusion.

    “This yoga is being imposed on our children to culturally change the next generations and control their minds,” they told AFP, declining to be identified for fear of reprisal.

    “It’s an imposition on us.”

    Modi’s visit comes after a series of attacks, including one where nine people were killed and 33 injured when a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims plunged into a deep gorge after a suspected attack.

    June 21 was declared International Yoga Day a decade ago and Modi has since led events at emblematic locations across India, and last year at the UN headquarters in New York.

  • Speculation over: Shatrughan Sinha welcomes Zaheer Iqbal with open arms

    Speculation over: Shatrughan Sinha welcomes Zaheer Iqbal with open arms

    Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha subtly denied rumors of being upset about his daughter Sonakshi Sinha’s decision to marry her long-time beau Zaheer Iqbal. He was recently seen meeting his future son-in-law ahead of the big day.

    On Thursday, Shatrughan Sinha ended all speculation of family tension around Sonakshi’s wedding. Paparazzi spotted him meeting the groom-to-be outside his apartment.

    The two smiled and posed together for the cameras. Sinha even entertained the photographers by saying his iconic dialogue, “Khamosh!”. He then confirmed that he will attend his daughter’s wedding this weekend. He expressed happiness and support for her decisions, stating, “I will be there at the wedding, certainly. Why wouldn’t I? Her happiness is mine too, and vice versa. She has every right to choose her partner and plan her wedding,” as quoted by Indian media.

    “I am very busy with my political work in Delhi. Despite this, being here in Mumbai shows that I am not just her support but also her protector,” Shatrughan affirmed.

  • Lights, Camera, Celebration: Fahad Mustafa’s star-studded birthday dinner

    Lights, Camera, Celebration: Fahad Mustafa’s star-studded birthday dinner

    On the third day of Eid Ul Azha, Fahad Mustafa celebrated his birthday in style. He and his family, all dressed in black outfits, hosted a glamorous dinner for their friends from the entertainment industry.

    The guest list included big names like Faysal Quraishi, Adnan Siddiqui, Humayun Saeed, Aijaz Aslam, Sunita Marshall, Benita David, Sana Faysal, Rabya Kulsoom, Faizan Sheikh, Maham Aamir, and many others.

    Fahad cut the cake with his daughter and son, making it a memorable evening.

    Here are some pictures from the event:

  • Fahad Mustafa’s latest project has us super excited

    Fahad Mustafa’s latest project has us super excited

    The creators of the hit animated movie ‘The Donkey King’ have released a teaser for their next animated film, ‘My Daddy My Superhero,’ featuring the voice of Fahad Mustafa. The announcement was made on Father’s Day by Mangu (aka The Donkey King) himself on Geo News.

    ‘My Daddy My Superhero’ is a tribute to all fathers, with a 70-second teaser that leaves audiences wanting more. The film boasts stunning visuals, natural voice acting, and impressive animation, promising to set a new standard in Pakistani animation.

    Co-produced by Talisman Animation Studios and Geo Films, ‘My Daddy My Superhero’ is set for a worldwide theatrical release in 2025.

    Check out the teaser below:

  • Singaporean woman posed as goddess to cheat followers out of seven million dollars

    Singaporean woman posed as goddess to cheat followers out of seven million dollars

    A Singaporean woman, Woo May Hoe, claiming to be a deity, cheated her followers into handing her more than $7 million and made them take loans totalling another $6.6 million from different financial institutions, reported The Strait Times.

    The 53-year-old ‘goddess’ had about 30 followers, and she severely punished the ones who displeased her, pulling their teeth out from pliers and forcing some of them to eat human faeces.

    On one occasion, she even forced a victim to jump off the second storey and threatened to push another if they did not comply.

    Woo is now in remand after she pocketed the funds from 2012 to 2020.

    She was arrested in 2020 after followers lodged police reports against her.

    The prosecution said that many of Woo’s followers were suffering from or had relatives suffering from serious medical conditions at the time. They approached her, desperate for healing.

    Woo would guide them that it was crucial for her followers to clear their “bad karma”, and increase their “good karma” to improve their health and that of their loved ones.

    She also told them that asking for receipts or proof of payment was “offensive” for any of them. Besides money, she also ordered them to buy houses, condominium units and cars as a form of “worship” – which she used for her own benefit.

    Some beguiled followers left their full-time jobs and moved in to serve her as helpers.

    On May 8, Woo pleaded guilty to three counts of assault and two cheating charges.

    Forty-five other charges will be considered during sentencing.

    Woo was sentenced to 10 and a half years in jail, and she has made a $675,500 restitution.

  • Abhi to party shoroo honi hai; Miftah Ismail’s new party is ready for launch

    Abhi to party shoroo honi hai; Miftah Ismail’s new party is ready for launch

    Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Miftah Ismail has unveiled the launch date of his new party, Awam Pakistan (AP), confirming that former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will be the party’s first chairperson.

    The ex-finance minister told Geo News on the phone that the Awam Pakistan party will be launched next month, and Abbasi will lead it. A ceremony will be held on July 6 in Islamabad.

    Explaining the party’s manifesto, the senior politician said that the aim of Awam Pakistan is to change the entire governance system of the country as the party believe in democracy and people’s will, adding that multiple politicians are in contact with him to join the party.

    Several politicians, including former PML-N leaders Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan Abbasi, Javed Abbasi, Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri, Rana Zahid Tauseef, Zahid Binnouri, and Sardar Anwar Soomro, will be part of the Awaam Pakistan party.

  • Mentally disabled woman raped in Bahawalpur

    Mentally disabled woman raped in Bahawalpur

    A mentally and physically challenged woman was allegedly raped by her relative in Basti Mochiwala near Lodhran district, Bahawalpur, on Tuesday.

    The woman was allegedly assaulted in her house when all her family had gone to nearby fields to cut grass for their cattle, as per the police report.
    On hearing the woman’s screams, local residents rushed to the scene while the suspect managed to flee. The victim’s father, Ramzan, alleges the suspect trespassed his house and raped his daughter, reports Dawn.

    On her father’s complaint, Gailiwal police registered an FIR under section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) against the suspect and sent the victim for a medical examination.

    The police took swift action and arrested the suspect.