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An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has sentenced senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Yasmin Rashid and Ejaz Chaudhry to 10 years in prison in connection with the May 9 riots. The case pertained to the burning of a Supreme Court judge’s vehicle at Rahat Bakery Chowk
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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has finally spoken out on the long-standing allegations that he has ruined lives and careers in the film industry. Read more: Sanjay Dutt’s Video About Pakistan Goes Viral During a recent episode of Bigg Boss 19, Salman responded to Shehnaaz Gill, who praised him
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An old video of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has resurfaced on social media, drawing attention for its emotional content. In the clip, Sanjay Dutt recalls a conversation with his late father, veteran actor and filmmaker Sunil Dutt, in which he expressed deep longing for his birthplace, Pakistan. Read more: Bollywood
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Pakistan’s left-arm fast bowler Usman Shinwari has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 30. Shinwari made his international debut in 2013 with a T20I against Sri Lanka and later played in ODIs and Tests, also against the same opponent. Over six years, he appeared
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Gigi Hadid has revealed that she once auditioned for Disney’s live-action remake of Tangled, a project that has since been put on hold. In an interview with Vogue, where she appeared on the cover alongside Kendall Jenner, the model shared that she had prepared by taking singing lessons
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India has released more water into the Sutlej River, triggering a flood alert across Punjab and forcing authorities to begin mass evacuations. The Ministry of Water Resources confirmed that New Delhi informed Islamabad through diplomatic channels before releasing the additional water. Read more: India Releases Pakistani Prisoners at Wagah Border
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YouTuber Ducky Bhai has filed a bail application in a Lahore court, which was heard by Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo. The court has issued a notice to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to submit its response. Read more: Court Extends Ducky Bhai’s Remand in Gambling Case The
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The federal government has announced major relief measures in electricity bills for families affected by recent floods. Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain said several charges will be removed for flood-hit households, including general sales tax, FC surcharge, fixed charges, and fuel price adjustment. Read more: Punjab Approves BS Degrees
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Punjab has announced a major decision for teachers holding BS degrees. The School Education Department has now approved BS degrees as equal to a 16-year qualification. This change allows thousands of teachers to become eligible for promotions. Read more: Yamaha to Stop Making Bikes in Pakistan In the past,
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India released 67 Pakistani prisoners at the Wagah-Attari border on Tuesday. The group included 53 fishermen and 14 civilians who had been in Indian jails for years. Officials said most of the freed Pakistanis are from Karachi and coastal areas of Sindh. Many fishermen were arrested after crossing into
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MULTAN: Popular TikTok personality Hakeem Shahzad has been arrested by the Crime Control Department (CCD) after a video of him hosting a mujra (dance party) went viral on social media. In the clip, attendees were seen showering money on dancers, with influencer Dania Shah also appearing in the footage. Authorities
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BAJAUR: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has announced Rs2 million in relief aid for families affected by the recent floods in Bajaur, during a special visit to the district. Afridi was warmly received by a large crowd despite strict security arrangements, with residents expressing joy at seeing the cricketer