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  • PM Shehbaz says didn’t care about ‘taunts’ of being called establishment’s man

    PM Shehbaz says didn’t care about ‘taunts’ of being called establishment’s man

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that he did not care about taunts labelling him “establishment’s man”.

    At the inauguration ceremony of the Barha Kahu bypass project in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said, “I was called the establishment’s man, but I did not care about those taunts […] I never met army chiefs for personal reasons; the only motive behind those meetings was to ensure that the establishment and governments take the country forward together.”

    Acknowledging that in his 38 year long political career, he met many army chiefs but only to ensure that, “Islamabad’s government and Rawalpindi’s establishment remain on the same page.”

    Mentioning rumors that he was close to former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and military dictator, the late General Pervez Musharraf, Shehbaz asked what did he get.

    “Nawaz Sharif was thrown into jail and so was I. He went to Attock, so did I. He went to Landhi jail, so did I. Nawaz Sharif was exiled, so was I. Even my family was exiled,” he commented.

  • Sindh government initiates training women to drive pink buses

    Sindh government initiates training women to drive pink buses

    The Sindh government has decided to start a programme to train women to drive its pink buses, The News has reported.

    In the 10th board meeting of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) on Wednesday, provincial minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon approved the decision to train women to drive the pink buses in Karachi.

    According to the provincial minister, this initiative would not only be good for gender equality but also perfect in terms of women’s safety and security during their commutes.

    He also said that empowering women is the vision of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

    The introduction of an environment-friendly electric taxi was also discussed as aninitiative, as it would create a positive environmental impact and provide people with employment opportunities.

    The Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project was also discussed during the SMTA board meeting.

  • Central leader Iftikhar Durrani ‘abducted’, PTI claims

    Central leader Iftikhar Durrani ‘abducted’, PTI claims

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has said that a central leader of the party, Iftikhar Durrani, went “missing” from Islamabad on Thursday.
    PTI said in a statement that the core member of the party was “kidnapped” from the capital city of the country.

    Iftikhar Durrani, a former special assistant on media to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was considered a close aide of the PTI chairman.

    Despite the passage of multiple hours, as yet there is still no information about the PTI leader’s whereabouts.

    PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari strongly condemned the “abduction” of Iftikhar Durrani.

  • PTI may be considered ineligible for election symbol, warns ECP

    PTI may be considered ineligible for election symbol, warns ECP

    The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has cautioned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) that it may be found ineligible to receive an election symbol due to its failure to hold intra-party elections.

    ECP summoned PTI Chairman Imran Khan to appear before it on August 4 (Friday) at 10 am, “failing which the Commission under Section 215 (5) of the Elections Act, 2017, may declare your political party ineligible to obtain election symbol for future election(s)”.

    According to previous notices, the PTI’s intra-party elections were scheduled for June 13, 2021, according to the party’s constitution. PTI was informed/reminded to hold intra-party elections within the timeframe specified in sections 208, 209, and 215 of the Elections Act of 2017, but the party failed to “provide the requisite certificate to this effect.”

    The ECP had instructed parties to include a list of symbols they prioritize with their applications, as well as the signature of the party head.

    “Every application must include the address of the head office of the political party,” the election commission said.

  • ‘Sirf Tum’ is a love story about obsession and the limits of madness

    ‘Sirf Tum’ is a love story about obsession and the limits of madness

    Geo TV’s new drama serial has quickly gathered a lot of eyeballs. The series is about two main leads who are poles apart in their personalities, family background and lifestyles.

    Starring Anmol Baloch and Hamza Sohail, written by Seema Munaf and directed by Mazhar Moin, ‘Sirf Tum’ is a production of 7th Sky Entertainment.

    Love and jealousy are the cornerstone of the story. Hanan (played by Hamza Sohail) and Abeer (played by Anmol Baloch) are the main characters. Abeer lives abroad with her mother and stepfather. At the beginning , we see that Abeer and Hanan are close friends while Hamza (played by Mohsin Abbass) falls in love with Abeer.

    The drama is a showcase for the acting skills of both the main leads and Mohsin. Supporting cast is also engaging.

    We can expect the drama to go further into exploring the jealousy and obsession angles as the story progresses.

  • 7 horses worth Rs10 lacs each die under mysterious circumstances

    7 valuable horses in a Gujrat camp have sadly died, leaving both the owner and officials perplexed, while the status of fifteen others remains critical, Samaa has reported.
    According to the authorities, preliminary investigation indicate that the horses died as a result of “consuming something poisonous.”

    The owner of the horses, well known in the are for competing in prestigious javelin events, took great care of the horses, each of which was worth an astounding Rs10 lacs.
    A thorough investigation is under way after local authorities opened a case in relation to the event.

  • Trump indicted for third time for trying to overturn 2020 US election

    Trump indicted for third time for trying to overturn 2020 US election

    Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted for the third time in a case pertaining to attempts at overturning the results of the 2020 election which Joe Biden won. Since he began his 2024 Republican primary campaign, he has been the first former US president to face three felony indictments in history. No other president, living or dead, has ever faced criminal charges.

    In a previous post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated his expectations clearly and said that special counsel Jack Smith intended to bring forth another “Fake Indictment” against him.

    “I hear that Deranged Jack Smith, in order to interfere with the Presidential Election of 2024, will be putting out yet another Fake Indictment of your favourite President, me, at 5:00 P.M. Why didn’t they do this 2.5 years ago? Why did they wait so long? Because they wanted to put it right in the middle of my campaign. Prosecutorial Misconduct!”

    The allegations are part of a larger probe into what Trump did as president and afterwards. The investigation, which also includes claims of improper handling of top-secret government records while Trump was in office, is being overseen by special counsel Jack Smith.
    In connection with alleged attempts to hide these documents from the government, Trump was slammed with 37 counts earlier this year. Last week, he was also charged with additional counts for allegedly attempting to remove surveillance footage from his Mar-a-Lago resort.

  • Actor Imran Khan hints at Bollywood comeback

    Actor Imran Khan hints at Bollywood comeback

    We all remember Bollywood actor Imran Khan’s biggest hits like ‘Jaane Tu Jaane Na’, ‘I hate Luv Stories’, and how his bowing out of the big screen broke the hearts of millions of women around the world.

    But now, after decades, the actor has hinted that he might make a comeback. Under an Instagram post by actress Zeenat Aman, a fan Aditi tagged Imran Khan asking him when he would be making his return to the big screen. To which, Khan responded: “Chalo Aditi, let’s leave this to the internet… 1M likes, and I’ll make it happen.”

    Previously, speaking to NDTV, the actor spoke about his difficulty in dealing with the spotlight as well as the struggle to draw a balance between professional and personal affairs. As he revealed:

    “My main struggle is to balance the personal and professional. My issue is that I need to find time for myself, and take that step back from my stardom. I am a person first who has family and friends, and this personal side of my life is of utmost importance to me.”

  • Another burka-clad woman sexually assaulted in daylight in Karachi

    Another burka-clad woman sexually assaulted in daylight in Karachi

    Another case of sexual harassment in Karachi has emerged after a video showing a burqa-clad woman being caught and molested by a man before she quickly escaped. The incident occurred at a street in a neighborhood near Madina Masjid.

    We feel it is necessary to mention that the woman was burqa-clad; she was not wearing any type of clothing that is categorised by men as ‘tempting’. Prominent figures in our country, including our leaders, have said that women provoke men to harass them when they wear revealing clothes.

    According to GEO, the incident was recorded at around 10:55 am in the morning.

    The news publication reported the police were unsuccessful in catching the culprit. They had also not been contacted by anyone to pursue this case, and the survivor has not been identified.

    This is the second incidence in Karachi of public assault of a woman who is covered in a burqa. Previously in July, a man was caught on camera stripping down on a street and trying to sexually assault a woman who was passing him by.

    READ MORE: Sindh CM orders immediate arrest of Karachi harasser caught stripping on video

  • ‘Serving Army officers involved in May 9 attacks’: Shehbaz Sharif reveals startling details

    ‘Serving Army officers involved in May 9 attacks’: Shehbaz Sharif reveals startling details

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed startling details of the May 9 riots on Tuesday while speaking to Asma Shirazi in “Faisla Aap Ka” on Aaj News, stating that serving Army officers were involved in the chaos.

    He added that May 9 would always be remembered as a “Black Day” and that Imran Khan and his supporters had acted as “foes disguised as friends.”

    On a question related to the upcoming general elections, Shehbaz Sharif said that the elections should be held according to the latest census. He also mentioned that it is necessary for transparent elections.

    However, he also stated that defining the boundaries of the constituencies and managing a matter related to elections is the job of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

    The Prime Minister has also mentioned that this government is going to complete its tenure on August 12.

    He also added that the matter would be transferred to the chief election commissioner, if the arrangements for the upcoming election were not finalised.

    He said that a committee has been formed to talk with all the stakeholders in politics for the caretaker government, including former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. He also said that the names of the caretaker government will be shared with opposition leader Raja Riaz.