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  • Woman murders tutor, after crime shows spike her ‘curiosity’

    Jung Yoo-Jung of South Korea posed as a student to murder her tutor with whom she had scheduled an online consultation.

    Yoo-Jung signed up on an online app by posing as the concerned mother of a daughter who was looking for a suitable English tutor. After connecting with another woman who was in her 20s, both agreed to meet at the victim’s home for a session.

    On May 26, Yooo-Jung showed up at the deceased’s house wearing a school uniform, pretending to be a student. Once she was let inside, she murdered the tutor, stabbing her multiple times and then dismembered her body.

    Afterwards, Jung placed the victim’s body parts in a suitcase, hiding her mobile phone, ID card and wallet to make it seem like the victim was travelling. She tried to dispose of the body by travelling to Nakdong River in a taxi. The cabbie made a call to the police to report Yoo-Jung’s suspicious behavior. Police discovered the suitcase along the riverside and arrested Jung from her home.

    According to the police, Jung confessed to the crime. She said that watching crime shows and reading about illegal activities spiked her curiosity and led to the murder:

    “Jung was found to have premeditated the crime driven by a desire to kill someone after she became obsessed with murder from TV programs and books,” a police spokesperson from Busan said. “Jung also said she feels sorry for what she did. We are conducting tests to see if she is a psychopath.”

    On Friday, Jung was indicted for murder.

  • Sharmeen Obaid directs Gucci campaign starring Julia Roberts, Alia Bhatt, Serena Williams

    Sharmeen Obaid directs Gucci campaign starring Julia Roberts, Alia Bhatt, Serena Williams

    Just being the boss she is

    Powerhouse Pakistani director Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy keeps setting new milestones like becoming the first Pakistani to win two Oscars, then going on to helm a Marvel show about a Pakistani-Canadian girl with incredible powers, and now she is also marking the 10th anniversary of Gucci Chime, an initiative set up by fashion house Gucci, by directing a series of videos featuring celebrities like Idris Elba, Julia Roberts and even other activists on what they chime for.

    Breaking the news on social media, Chinoy wrote:

    “When we got everyone in their chairs and the cameras started rolling the conversations always ended with people saying we have to ensure that the world moves towards gender equality! In the fight for a more gender equal world who do you chime for? @gucci @gucciequilibrium“

    The Gucci CHIME campaign was founded ten years ago in partnership with singer Beyonce and Pinault. Gucci hosted The Sound Of Change: Live in London which featured artists like Beyoncé, Florence Welch, John Legend and Jennifer Lopez. It was broadcast to one billion viewers and raised over $3.9 million to support girls and women worldwide.

    Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter on why she chose to become an advisory member for Gucci Chime, the director revealed that she was inspired by the work the organisation had done to promote gender equality around the world:

    “I joined Chime for Change in 2013 because of its mission to promote gender equality and empower women and girls around the world. My career as a social justice filmmaker aligned itself with Chime’s three key pillars of education, health and justice. I have seen firsthand how the money raised through Chime improves the lives of women and strengthens communities.

    In my own home country of Pakistan, Chime helped build a girls school. I have seen the work put into key projects in Africa and South America, but what speaks to me the most is that Chime builds partnerships. It invests in women, not simply with funding, but also with advocacy, enabling them to then further champion other women. [Chime’s] model is unique and so many of the women they have championed now sit on its board. The work they have accomplished over the past decade reminds us of the importance of advocating for those striving to make a difference.”

    Since the post was uploaded yesterday, Pakistani celebrities like Mahira Khan, Mehreen Syed and Azfar Rehman have offered congratulations to Chinoy for the presitigious win.

  • PM Shehbaz, FM Bilawal express sorrow on Indian train accident

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in Friday’s horrific train accident in Odisha, India.

    Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has also sent condolences to the families of the victims.

    “Saddened to learn of the high death toll in the tragic train accident in Odisha, India. Our condolences for the families of the victims. Wish speedy recovery to the injured,” the foreign minister tweeted.

    At least 233 people have been killed as the result of the train accident, while scores more are injured.

    As per local authorities, the death toll is expected to rise.

    “Officials said several carriages from the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express derailed in Balasore district, hit a stationary goods train and several of its coaches ended up on the opposite track”, BBC has reported.

    “Another train – the Howrah Superfast Express travelling from Yesvantpur to Howrah – then hit the overturned carriages.”

    The exact reason for the accident is still unclear.

  • Pervaiz Elahi arrested after getting released

    Pervaiz Elahi arrested after getting released

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, was arrested again by Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Gujranwala moments after he was released on Friday afternoon.

    He was arrested again from outside a district court in Lahore. He has been arrested in a corruption case registered against him in Gujranwala.
    The district court earlier let Elahi go in the corruption case after he was arrested yesterday. “Pervaiz Elahi should be released if he is not wanted in any other case,” the verdict announced by Judicial Magistrate Ghulam Murtaza Virk read.

    Earlier today, in a video message recorded inside the court, the former Chief Minister said that he has done no harm and trusts the judiciary.
    “I have always been a supporter of the Pakistan Army. However, they should observe the people around them, and reflect on the direction in which they are taking the country.”
    While addressing PTI supporters, Elahi said, “You are on the side of truth, you are standing for what is rig

  • Summer blockbusters we are excited about

    Who said this is going to be a boring summer?

    With super stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Margot Robbie and powerhouse directors like Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan bringing their art to cinemas, this summer is going to be anything but boring.

    We have Pakistan’s first ever crime thriller, based on a serial killer no one has depicted on film, a gorgeous Disney adaptation of the beloved story ‘The Little Mermaid’ and yes, the woman ,the myth, the legend herself, Greta Gerwig, bringing the world to its knees with Barbie.

    Here is our list of summer blockbusters that have us already booking our tickets with glee.

    1 Kukri

    Abu Aleeha thrilled audiences with ‘Daadal’ starring the powerhouse Sonya Hussein, depicting a boxer from Lyari who turns to the sport to avenge her sister’s honor. Now, he is bringing to screens the story of child serial killer Javed Iqbal. Starring Ayesha Omar and Yasir Hussain, the trailer has us excited because this is the first time such a story is being released in cinemas.

    2 Barbie

    Icon and savior Greta Gerwig made history when she released the trailer for the upcoming comedy film ‘Barbie’, impacting the film industry in a way never seen before. In this adaptation, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling take on the roles of Barbie and Ken, taking us on a hilarious journey as Barbie steps out in to the new world in order to get to know who she is.

    3 The Little Mermaid (2023)

    If you’re looking for a good film to watch with family, this is the perfect one. Halle Bailey set our 90’s heart soaring when it was announced that she would be taking on the role of Ariel for ‘The Little Mermaid’. Featuring a star-studded cast with the likes of Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Simone Ashley and Daved Diggs, the gorgeous special effects and the positive reviews have already gotten us excited.

    4 Oppenheimer

    If this list wasn’t up to your taste then wait for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’. Featuring Cillian Murphy, the film is about Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is working with a team of scientists during the Manhattan Project, developing the atomic bomb.

  • Royal wedding in pictures: Jordan’s Prince Crown Prince Hussein married Rajwa Al Saif

    Royal wedding in pictures: Jordan’s Prince Crown Prince Hussein married Rajwa Al Saif

    The future king of Jordan, Hussein, 28, married Saudi architect Rajwa Al-Saif, 29, in a lavish ceremony in Amman, on Thursday.

    The lavish ceremony featured a star-studded celebrity guest list with royal families around the world attending. The British Royal Family members Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton were spotted congratulating the parents of the groom, Queen Rania and King Abdullah. Princess Beatrice along with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi was also present.

    The bride, Rajwa, is the youngest daughter of Khalid Alseif and Azza Al Sudairi. She was born in Riyadh, studied in the United States and earned a degree in architecture from Syracuse University in New York before completing her Masters degree in visual communications from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.

    The couple reportedly met through a mutual friend.

    Hussien describing himself as lucky to meet someone like her in an interview with Vogue.

    They got engaged in 2022 at Rajwa’s home with her parents present, as well as Hussein’s family. The Royal Family of Jordan announced the news in a press release:

    “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, and extends its sincere congratulations on this occasion.”

    The Crown Prince had shared the news on his official Instagram account saying:

    “Alhamdullillah. We pray that God grants us His blessings. Grateful to my dear Jordanian family for their heartfelt support and kind wishes.”

    Queen Rania shared pictures from the joyous occasion, and sent her blessings to the newly wedded couple:

    “May God bless you both and fill your home with love and happiness. From Hussein and Rajwa’s wedding ceremony.”

    She also shared pictures of the dinner banquet held in celebration of the newly married couple.

    Here are some more pictures from the wedding ceremony.

  • Al Pacino demanded paternity test, thought was too old to have a baby

    .The plot thickens.

    Hollywood legend Al Pacino had reportedly been shocked when he discovered that his partner Noor Alfallah was expecting his child. The actor demanded that she take a paternity test, TMZ has reported.

    According to TMZ, the 83 year old ‘Godfather’ actor had a medical condition which would have prevented him from impregnating a woman. Al Pacino had reportedly found out two months ago that he was about to become a father once again.

    Alfallah agreed to the test, with the results revealing that indeed, Al Pacino was the father.

    The 28 year old music producer is currently eight months pregnant with what will be the ‘Scent Of A Woman’ actor’s fourth child.

    Meanwhile his ‘Heat’ co-star Robert De Niro welcomed his seventh child with long-term partner Tiffany Chen. The veteran actor reacted to the news of his comrade’s impending fatherhood during an appearance on ‘Today‘:

    “Listen, Al Pacino [is about to have a baby] and he’s a few years older than me. God bless him,” he said. “I’m very happy for him.”

  • AKU doctors reciting naat for patient moves social media

    In difficult times it is nice to see doctors of this country doing their best to offer solace to people.

    A viral video on social media shows a group of doctors from Agha Khan University (AKU) reciting the naat ‘Faasalon Ko Taqaluf’ for a patient in order to calm them down.

    Since it was uploaded on social media, the video has received over 79.6K views on Twitter, with many users praising the professionals for such a moving and kind gesture and going beyond the call of duty to help a patient.

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    The video was first shared by the Instagram page lifeataku. Underneath the post, people began sharing their experiences of doctors in hospitals offering solace to their loved ones when they were suffering. One user wrote:

    “I was admitted in the hospital for multiple organ failure and was in ICU. I remember the nursing staff playing Surah Rehman twice a day for the patients on their phones. It was such a soothing and pure experience to listen Surah Rehman, Alhumdulillah.”

    Another wrote:

    “When in South City my dad was admitted and was on bipap in covid days , the staff was keeping mobiles full time on eith surah rehman and yaseen no doubt whoever died are martyrs insha Allah like my dad ”

  • ‘Abduction is not a solution’ Twitter calls for immediate release of Jibran Nasir

    ‘Abduction is not a solution’ Twitter calls for immediate release of Jibran Nasir

    Civil rights activist and lawyer Mohammad Jibran Nasir was picked up by armed individuals on Thursday, from Karachi, his wife, actress Mansha Pasha, has confirmed.

    Pasha has revealed that she and her husband were coming back from dinner when a white Vigo almost crashed into their car. Fifteen men armed with guns came out and took Nasir with them.

    Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of abduction.

    FIR:

    A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against the abduction of Lawyer and activist Jibran Nasir.

    The FIR states that the lawyer has been picked up by unidentified people.

    The case has been registered at the Clifton Police Station under two sections of the Pakistan Penal Code — 365 and 34. The FIR has been registered on the complaint of Jibran’s wife Mansha Pasha.

    Social media users are calling for Nasir’s immediate release.

    Who is Jibran Nasir?

    Jibran Nasir is a lawyer by profession, a human rights activist and an independent politician.

    Jibran Nasir participated in 2013 and 2018 general elections as an independent candidate from NA-247 and PS-111 constituencies of Karachi.

    Jibran is known for his strong stance against hate speech and the lawyer has always been vocal about human rights violations.

    Jibran has also worked with different non-profit organizations including, Elaj Trust, advocacy, Never Forget Pakistan.

    After the Army Public School attack in 2014, Jibran took a stand against Taliban apologists. He was among the four people who held a candlelight vigil in front of Lal Masjid against then-chief cleric Abdul Aziz for refusing to condemn the attack.

    Jibran has been at the forefront in different cases of human right violations such as the Khadija Siddiqui stabbing case. He has been part of the counsel for the father of slain aspiring model Naqeebullah Mehsud and against Shahrukh Jatoi.

    He was the creator of the famous #ImagineKashmir campaign.

    In 2021, Jibran tied the knot with actress Mansha Pasha.

  • ‘Army picked me up from High Court like a terrorist, country under semi-martial law’: Imran Khan on May 9 events

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said in an interview to Independent Urdu, “A semi-martial law is already in place in the country” and “everything is happening on the wishes of those in power”. He passed the remarks while talking about the use of Army Act against civilians.

    When asked whether he is hopeful that he will get the result of an inquiry into the May 9 events, Imran said that it is a simple matter. “CCTV cameras are everywhere.”

    He continued by saying that peaceful protest is everyone’s constitutional right, adding, “The way the army picked me up from the High Court like I was a terrorist, the reaction of the people was expected.”

    He further said that peaceful protest in front of GHQ is not a crime. However, while referring to May 9 events, Imran said that there is no justification of violent protests and neither is it his party’s policy.

    Elaborating further, Khan said that it is very difficult to point out the real culprits in a mob, adding that the events gave a chance to the government to launch a crackdown against PTI.

    Talking about his party members leaving the fold, Imran said that they have been pressured to leave.

    The former prime minister was adamant that there is no law in Pakistan and no one is following the constitution.