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  • Sheheryar Munawar, Ushna Shah headline new drama ‘Yeh Ishq’

    Sheheryar Munawar, Ushna Shah headline new drama ‘Yeh Ishq’

    Get ready for an exciting new series ‘Yeh Ishq’, set to premiere on ARY Digital. For the first time, heartthrob Sheheryar Munawar and the talented Ushna Shah will be sharing the screen. Adding to the excitement, ‘Khaie’ stars Shuja Asad and Mahe Nur Haider are also joining the cast.

    While details about the full cast and crew are still under wraps, we know that the drama will be directed by the renowned Qasim Ali Mureed. Initially, rumors about the collaboration circulated on Instagram, but the news was confirmed when Qasim Ali Mureed reshared the announcement on his Instagram stories.

    A Star-Studded Team Behind ‘Yeh Ishq’

    Ushna Shah is a well-known figure in Pakistani television, delivering remarkable performances in various dramas like ‘Bashar Momin,’ ‘Balaa,’ ‘Lashkara,’ ‘Cheekh,’ and the recent hit ‘Habs.’

    Sheheryar Munawar continues to wow audiences with his compelling performances. He’s currently receiving praise for his role in the ongoing drama ‘Radd.’

    Mahe Nur Haider has quickly become a familiar face with her roles in ‘Khaie’ and ‘Betiyaan.’ Her engaging screen presence and talent have won her many fans.

    Shuja Asad, known for his performances in ‘Khaie,’, Bandish 2,’ and ‘Pyar Deewangi Hai,’ brings a unique energy to his characters. Their inclusion in ‘Yeh Ishq’ promises to bring even more excitement to the drama.

    Qasim Ali Mureed is a name synonymous with excellence in direction. His work in ‘Mere Humsafar,’ and ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’ has been highly appreciated. With ‘Tich Button’ and ‘Aangan’ also to his credit, Qasim’s direction guarantees a must-watch production.

    With excitement building rapidly, viewers eagerly await what this new drama has in store

  • Imran Khan will not leave country at any cost, claims Arif Alvi

    Imran Khan will not leave country at any cost, claims Arif Alvi

    Former president and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Arif Alvi has claimed that incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being offered to “strike a deal and leave the country,” Geo reported on Wednesday.

    During a press conference in Faisalabad, Alvi revealed that Imran Khan, in a display of unwavering commitment, turned down the offer and vowed to stay in the country at all costs.

    The former president also said that those who conspired to sentence Imran Khan will face complete failure.

    The PTI leader, in a clear demonstration of the party’s open-mindedness, confirmed their readiness to engage in dialogue with ‘stakeholders but not with the non-stakeholders’. He urged all politicians to let go of their animosity and approach matters compassionately.

    He stated that Khan’s release will be the supremacy of law in the country, adding that the people in power shouldn’t be afraid of the former Prime Minister’s release.

  • Sarim Burney admits to wrongdoing in human trafficking case

    Sarim Burney admits to wrongdoing in human trafficking case

    The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has said that social worker Sarim Barney has admitted to making a mistake in his initial statement in a human trafficking case.

    His wife Aliya may also be investigated in the case in the coming days.

    An FIR has been registered against the social activist running a Welfare Trust in Karachi by the Human Trafficking Cell of FIA on charges of trafficking of children from Pakistan to America.

    The present charge includes the smuggling of a newborn girl named Haya to America. The girl was allegedly bought from her parents for 1 million rupees. Sarim Burney and his acquaintances assisted in the transfer.

    The girl’s parents are poor, and their statement has been recorded by FIA.

    Geo’s Afzal Nadeem Dogar reports that more than 15 girls, along with other children, have been smuggled this way.

    American crime agencies are also investigating Sarim Burney. His records of the children he transferred to America have been provided to the FIA officials from the embassy.

    FIA officials state that Sarim Burney’s wife is also a beneficiary in the documents of the trust. After verification by the Sindh government, Alia Sarim Burney will also be named in the case.

    More cases of child trafficking and money laundering will be registered against Sarim Burney, FIA told Geo.

    Burney is accused of trafficking more than 25 children to the US and illegally getting them adopted in the country, as per FIA. He has also been accused of fraud and falsification of documents, said the agency.

    Sarim was placed under surveillance by US authorities during his recent visit to the US and was questioned twice.

    Earlier today, the FIA said that the social worker admitted “wrongdoing” in the human trafficking case against him in the wake of his arrest. “Sarim Burney was interrogated twice. He admitted making a mistake in the initial statement following his arrest,” said the officials.

    He appeared before the court today(Wednesday), where he candidly told reporters that he would emerge from this. However, the investigation officer requested the court to order Burney’s physical remand for investigation regarding the matter.

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  • Khan to face new cases in future: Sanaullah

    Khan to face new cases in future: Sanaullah

    Advisor to Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah stated on Geo News program ‘Capital Talk’ that new cases would be filed against former Prime Minister Imran Khan after he recently got major relief in the cypher case from Islamabad High Court on June 3.

    “Doubts can be created in a simple matter…at one time, we saw back-to-back sentences without the creation of doubts. It is likely to see doubts in the iddat case as well just like we saw in the cypher case,” said the former Interior Minister.

    Sanaullah opined that the iddat case was being termed a “personal affair” of a public personality which is not true.

    He said that Khan was nominated in cases in which he confessed his crimes and admitted that new cases would be filed in the days to come.

    Sanaullah hinted at Khan’s controversial X post that a case might be filed regarding that.

  • Expect to pay 10,000 on Eid to your butcher

    Expect to pay 10,000 on Eid to your butcher

    Butchers in Karachi have released the rate list for slaughtering animals on Eid ul Azha.

    On the first day of Eid, it will cost 20 thousand rupees to slaughter a heifer. The rate for goats has been fixed at 10 thousand rupees, and for camels, it has been set at 40 thousand rupees.

    The Qurbani rate will be almost half on the second and third day of Eid.

    However, rates are expected to skyrocket as Eid draws closer.

  • Gohar confirms PTI’s socials’ handled by Jibran Ilyas, Azhar Mashwani

    Gohar confirms PTI’s socials’ handled by Jibran Ilyas, Azhar Mashwani

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Khan has revealed during an investigation by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) that Jibran Ilyas and Azhar Mashwani manage the party’s social media accounts from abroad, Express Tribune has reported.

    FIA has initiated a probe regarding the controversial video released from Imran Khan’s social media account about the 1971 Fall of Dhaka.

    During the inquiry, Barrister Gohar emphasised that he did not agree with the decision to upload the controversial video. He confirmed that Ilyas and Mashwani are primarily responsible for content creation and video production.

    During the FIA’s cybercrime inquiry into the contentious video, Barrister Gohar was interrogated for two hours, while the party’s Information Secretary, Raoof Hasan, was questioned for four hours.

    Meanwhile, Azhar Mashwani today posted on X, “My two elder brothers Prof. Mazhar and Prof. Zahoor Mashwani were picked up from our house in Township Lahore at 2:50 pm today by dozens of CTD uniformed and plain clothed people.”

  • Gandapur once again has meltdown about Governor Kundi

    Gandapur once again has meltdown about Governor Kundi

    Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur once again used ugly words while lashing out at Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi during talks with journalists saying, “You [Kundi] yourself are a thief, so is your leader. To hell with your alliance.”

    “He [Kundi] has crossed the limits many times and uses my name often so I call out his name and he gets some views on TikTok,” exclaimed the CM KP.

    Gandapur used uncouth language during the tirade against the PPP leader and stated, “You’re worth nothing, I can kick you out of the Governor House today.”

  • No ban on reporting, court assures journalists

    No ban on reporting, court assures journalists

    Islamabad High Court (IHC) has clarified that court reporting is not banned and assured journalists that they can do it but must avoid “irresponsible reporting.”

    The IHC, in a significant move, announced its stance during a hearing of a case challenging the petition of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority’s (Pemra) ban on broadcasting court proceedings on news channels.

    IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq said in a statement that media organizations are free to cover court proceedings but should avoid irresponsible reporting.

    Pemra submitted its reply during the hearing.

    Meanwhile, the court asked additional attorney general about the potential involvement of federal government in the matter. “This is Pemra’s matter, not the federal government’s,” he responded.

    Barrister Umer Ijaz Gilani, one of the petitioner’s counsel, stated that Pemra’s law does not restrict reporting on pending cases.

    After that, IHC adjourned the hearing till June 11.

  • Complaint registered against ‘bad mannered’ Ambani wedding in Italy

    Complaint registered against ‘bad mannered’ Ambani wedding in Italy

    Ananat Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding events are making waves on social media but locals and police in Portofino were enraged by the loud music and bad manners on display by the wedding party.

    While the wedding is set to take place in July, Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in Asia, booked the whole Italian village of Portofino and took over 800 guests there for a four-day cruise.

    While the guests must have enjoyed the luxury, locals, and tourists who were stopped from accessing the main attractions were less than thrilled and took to social media to voice their disappointment.

    “Many billionaires have come to party here, but no one has ever taken away access to the main part of the city. Who do they think they are? They can’t just come in and throw their party and make it difficult for people to do their daily chores,” Express Tribune quoted an angry local.

    Another News source reported that a number of complaints were registered to the police as the cruise pulled into the port of Genoa and pumped out loud music until dawn.
    The manager of the Puny restaurant in Genoa refused to serve lobster sandwiches to the party-goers despite an offer of 10,000 euros, stating that he found their behaviour to be “offensive, bad-mannered and incorrect.”

    “I have my customers and an illustrious history to protect,” added Andrea Miroli, the manager at the restaurant.

    The pre-wedding celebration had a long list of guests, including Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Jeff Bezos, and world-renowned Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli.

  • Reduction of sentence for Punjab prisoners expected on Eid ul Azha

    Reduction of sentence for Punjab prisoners expected on Eid ul Azha

    The Interior Ministry of Punjab has prepared a summary to reduce punishment and release prisoners on Eid-ul-Azha. The summary, prepared by the Home Department, will be presented to the provincial cabinet for approval.

    Male prisoners over 70, female prisoners over 60, and women incarcerated with children under five will benefit from the leverage. As per the summary, prisoners must have completed two-thirds of their sentence and be required to have good conduct for commutation and release.

    Secretary of Interior Punjab Noor Ul Amin Mengal visited the Central Jail Lahore, where he inspected the jail kitchen, hospital, prisoner barracks, and industrial and vocational center.

    The Secretary ordered that food be provided to the prisoners per the rules of hygiene.

    Previously, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz announced the remission of sentences for those imprisoned in Punjab jails and the release of 155 of them on payment of diyat (blood money) on their behalf by philanthropists. She visited Kot Lakhpat jail and had a luncheon with the female prisoners.