Swat: The funeral prayers for a policeman killed in a terrorist attack at a check post were held at Javed Iqbal Shaheed Police Lines on Thursday. Police Head Constable Rehman Ullah was killed in the attack, which took place at a check post in the Banr area of Swat. The funeral was attended by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), District Police Officer (DPO), and other police personnel. Floral bouquets were placed on the coffin, and a guard of honor was presented. Following the funeral prayer, the body of the martyred constable was transported to his native village with full honors.…
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Pakistani actor Affan Wahid has spoken out against ageism in the entertainment industry, calling out those who criticize aging actors for their age. In a recent appearance on the FHM podcast with Aamna Ilyas, Wahid expressed his frustration with the constant scrutiny on social media, which can lead to depression. Wahid argued that it’s unfair to expect actors to remain youthful forever, as aging is a natural part of life. He also pointed out the hypocrisy of criticizing actresses for undergoing cosmetic procedures to enhance their appearance, saying that they can’t win either way. Aamna Ilyas echoed Wahid’s sentiments, saying…
A passenger was arrested at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport after authorities discovered over 47 visas on his mobile phone. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) reported that Aliyan Zaman, who was traveling to Malaysia on a visit visa, was detained by FIA immigration officials. The inspection of Zaman’s mobile device revealed multiple visas, including those for Cyprus, which were allegedly intended for Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals. FIA sources indicated that Zaman, a resident of Attock, had plans to travel from Malaysia to the United Kingdom with the assistance of an agent. He had already paid PKR 400,000 towards a total agreed…
KP’s Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam has announced that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to establish an inquiry commission to investigate the events of May 9th. Speaking to media, Aftab Alam mentioned that the final approval for this decision will be sought from Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Aftab Alam clarified that the inquiry is not bound to be conducted by judges. He stated that if the judiciary is unwilling to carry out the inquiry, the government will establish the commission independently. He further noted that the Inquiry Act grants the inquiry officer the powers of a civil judge,…
A video circulating on social media platforms shows that Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur advised party founding chairman Imran Khan to apologize for past mistakes. On August 11, a 55-second clip was shared on the platform X (formerly Twitter), attributing statements to Gandapur, such as “It was my mistake, I went to the Corps Commander’s House in Peshawar and apologized” and suggesting Imran Khan to admit his own mistakes. The video was widely shared, with the post being viewed around 88,000 times, reposted over 2,000 times, and liked more than 8,000 times. However, the fact behind the…
Kolkata: Protesters in West Bengal blocked train tracks, stopped buses, and shouted slogans on Wednesday, marking the latest in a series of demonstrations following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. On Tuesday, police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters marching toward the state secretariat, leading the opposition Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) to call for a 12-hour state-wide strike on Wednesday in response to alleged police misconduct. Thousands of BJP supporters blocked roads, disrupted railway services, and forced shops to close, while authorities deployed 5,000 police officers to prevent further violence. The protesters, including many university…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted heavy rains with thunderstorms and strong winds in Karachi over the next 24 hours. The city experienced intermittent showers on Tuesday night, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 32°C and humidity at 92%. Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General Syed Salman Shah said preparations for the rain have been reviewed, and heavy machinery has been installed for drainage to minimize inconvenience to the public. PMD Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz warned of a strong monsoon system expected to bring over 150mm of rain to Karachi, with wind thunderstorms and scattered heavy falls. Urban…
The brutality of the Israeli military has increased, with recent attacks on Palestinians and Khan Younis resulting in over 20 more Palestinians being killed. According to an international news agency report, three Palestinians were martyred in an Israeli airstrike on the Al-Maghaz refugee camp. Following a UN order for Israeli troops to withdraw from Deir al-Balah the UN was forced to halt its relief operations for Gaza. As a result, millions of Palestinians, including women and children, are being deprived of essential food aid. In the past six days alone, Israel has issued evacuation orders to displaced Palestinians five times.…
The Tirah operation in the Khyber district has led to the elimination of 25 Khawarij by security forces. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the intelligence-based operation targeted Fitna-ul-Khawarij in the Tirah area. The ISPR also confirmed that 11 more Khawarij were injured during the operation. Tragically, four brave soldiers were martyred while executing the Tirah operation. The security forces also succeeded in killing the head of the Khawarij, Abu Zar alias Saddam, during this intense operation. The ISPR statement highlighted that the Tirah operation has dealt a significant blow to Fitnah-ul-Khawarij and its associates. This intelligence-based Tirah operation…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for strong and decisive action to combat terrorism after deadly attacks in Balochistan that left at least 50 people dead including, 14 personnel of security forces. Addressing in cabinet meeting He stressed that there is “no room for any weakness” in tackling this threat and urged the nation to unite against the country’s enemies. The recent wave of violence, carried out by militants from the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), targeted both security forces and civilians, particularly those from Punjab. The attacks, which included assaults on police stations, the destruction of railway tracks, and…
