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Metro bus services have resumed in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, according to government officials. However, the metro bus service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad remains suspended. The authorities had announced the temporary suspension of the metro bus service for two days due to the possibility of protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
In a notable development, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has announced a schedule for hunting birds in the area. Opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai has said that the recent attack on Islamabad was a result of international support for anti-Russian groups in Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation.
Alima Khan, the sister of PTI’s founder Imran Khan, has stated that Tuesday’s protest was a massive success, with people voting in silence and now demonstrating in silence as well. A significant breakthrough was achieved in the investigation into the Gul Plaza tragedy, with a judicial magistrate hearing testimony from key witnesses.
Chairman of the PTI, Barrister Gohar, has denied reports of containers being prepared for Islamabad’s security. In a separate incident, a lawyer clashed with opposing counsel during an anti-terrorism court hearing in Rawalpindi, involving Alima Khan’s case.
The world is eagerly awaiting the match scheduled for today, with both teams making their final preparations. The new regulations for fast bowlers have been implemented, and the net bowler system has been introduced. The balling system will be in place at the end of each balling cycle.
Notably, the Uzbek president has invited Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz for a visit to Uzbekistan. In a separate incident, a young girl was rescued from a kidnapper in the Karachi area of Sahrab Goth after a police operation. The police also recovered a large sum of money, gold jewelry, and other valuables.
According to sources, the Pakistan and Indian cricket teams will compete in the scheduled match of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Sri Lankan President has requested the Indian Prime Minister to allow the Pakistani cricket team to play against them in Sri Lanka. A prominent Hindu leader, Krishna Nandy, has testified in support of the Jamat-e-Islami Bangladesh, stating it was a personal stance and not a political position.
The court has granted bail to five accused in a case of peace settlement, ordering their release on bail. Dr. Shafiq Rahman said that Jamat-e-Islami is now standing at the forefront of politics, and it is the will of the people, and when people unite, no power can stop them.
A social media influencer has accused Bollywood actor Preity Zinta’s husband, Raghav Chadha, of hand-holding with her, which was later confirmed by his wife.
