In a distressing incident, robbers snatched over PKR 200,000 cash from the mother of Pakistan’s right-arm pacer Hasan Ali in Gujranwala while she was en route to the market. Ali’s brother, Khurram, informed the media that two men on a motorcycle carried out the dacoity, snatching his mother’s purse containing PKR 230,000 and fleeing the scene. Police have confirmed that a manhunt has been launched, and they anticipate the culprits will be arrested shortly. Earlier this month, Gujranwala police had reported a significant reduction in serious property crimes, attributing the decline to a robust crackdown on organized gangs in recent…
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Chelsea staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, thereby becoming the first club to claim all four major European trophies. Manuel Pellegrini’s dynamic Betis initially caught the favorites off guard in Poland with an early goal from Abde Ezzalzouli. However, Enzo Maresca’s team transformed in the second half, demonstrating a remarkably different performance. Two goals scored within five minutes dramatically altered the complexion of the match. Man of the match Cole Palmer was instrumental in creating both opportunities—first setting up Enzo Fernandez, then Nicolas Jackson. Substitute Jadon Sancho…
The Sindh government has given its approval for scholarships benefiting 2,723 students who are pursuing higher education. This decision was made during a board meeting of the Sindh Education Endowment Fund Trust (SEEF), which was chaired by Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah. These scholarships, approved for the academic year 2023–24, are specifically designated for students from Sindh who are currently enrolled in universities across Pakistan. Minister Shah presided over the meeting in his capacity as Chairman of the SEEF Board of Trustees. The meeting, held in Karachi on Tuesday, saw the attendance of College Education Secretary Shahab Qamar…
A distressing incident of child abuse has emerged from Shahnawaz Bhutto Colony, North Karachi, where two underage sisters were reportedly subjected to brutal beatings by their stepfather, police confirmed on Wednesday. An FIR has been lodged at Khawaja Ajmer Nagri Police Station following a complaint from the girls’ maternal uncle. He alleged that Bushra, his sister’s second husband, has a history of violence against her daughters. The FIR includes charges under sections pertaining to attempted murder. According to the complaint, after Bushra remarried, she moved both her daughters, aged eight and sixteen, to live with her new husband. He allegedly…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s call for dialogue with India to ensure lasting peace in the region, emphasizing the necessity for both nations to engage in discussions to address pressing challenges, including Kashmir, water disputes, and terrorism. Speaking at the Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit alongside Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ilham Aliyev, the premier stated, “We must sit together and talk for the sake of peace… There are issues that demand immediate attention and must be addressed through dialogue.” This summit takes place as the Prime Minister continues his four-nation tour, aiming to express gratitude for the support…
The nation commemorated Youm-e-Takbeer (Day of Greatness) with profound patriotic spirit, as rallies and ceremonies were held across the country to mark the historic day when Pakistan emerged as a nuclear power. Pakistan had declared a public holiday on Youm-e-Takbeer to observe the anniversary of the May 28, 1998, nuclear tests conducted at the Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan. These tests, codenamed Chagai-I, represented Pakistan’s inaugural public demonstration of its nuclear weapons capability, positioning it as the seventh nation globally and the first Muslim-majority country to possess nuclear arms. This pivotal decision was a direct response…
Experts at a leading defense strategy think tank have expressed concerns that the ceasefire between Pakistan and India remains fragile, suggesting that talks between the two South Asian rivals in a neutral or third-party country could be instrumental in restoring regional stability. This discussion took place at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a London-based think tank, under the title “The India-Pakistan military conflict and prospects for regional stability and security.” The aim was to analyze the recent conflict between the two nations, the conflicting narratives, and its aftermath. Following the Pahalgam attack on April 22, India initiated missile…
Five policemen, including Assistant Director Zakir Awan and IG’s Reader Ali Bukhari, tragically died in a horrific accident after their vehicle plunged into a ravine in Dhirkot tehsil of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The unfortunate incident occurred in Lasdana, a tourist destination in AJK’s Bagh district, resulting in the loss of five police officers. According to the Bagh deputy commissioner, policemen Fahim, SHO Naveed, and Inspector Yasir Kiani were also among those who perished. It is pertinent to note that the AJK Transport Authority had previously issued a notification on May 16, announcing the closure of the Lasdana road for…
Pakistan and Iran have reached an agreement to maintain their shared border open 24 hours a day during the Islamic months of Muharram and Safar, aiming to facilitate religious pilgrims. This understanding was forged during a meeting in Tehran between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni, where both sides made several crucial decisions to enhance pilgrim facilitation and strengthen cross-border collaboration. Present at the occasion from the Iranian delegation were Deputy Interior Minister Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian, Deputy Minister Nader Yar Ahmadi, Adviser Hadian, Governor General of Sistan and Baluchestan Mansour Bager, and Colonel Javaheri, Head of…
Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is set to be engaged in Lahore to the granddaughter of one of PML-N President Nawaz Sharif’s first cousins. Three family sources informed Geo News that Junaid’s marriage has been finalized with the daughter of 48-year-old Usman Javed, who is the son of Javed Shafi – a first cousin of Nawaz Sharif. Sources revealed that the families—including Nawaz, Maryam, and Javed Shafi—convened on Wednesday at the former’s Model Town residence, where all formalities were concluded. “The match has been settled, and the engagement will follow shortly. The families will jointly…
