ISLAMABAD: A court in the federal capital extended the physical remand of PTI Central Information Secretary Raoof Hasan for two more days and sent a female social media activist, allegedly linked to the party, on judicial remand. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) presented Mr Hasan before District and Sessions Judge Judge Murid Abbas on Sunday after the expiry of his three-day remand granted last week. The FIA prosecutor informed the judge that the case record, including transcripts of videos, has been submitted to court. The forensic analysis of the videos has to be carried out, the prosecutor said and sought eight days’…
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GWADAR/QUETTA: At least three people are dead and several injured after participants of a Balochistan Yakjehti Committee (BYC) protest clashed with security personnel in different areas of the province, on Sunday. But despite roadblocks put in place by the authorities, a large number of people managed to make their way from across the province to Gwadar’s Marine Drive for the Baloch Rajee Muchi (Baloch National Gathering). Sources told Dawn that two people were killed and as many injured after a convoy was stopped by the security forces at the Talar check-post. Officials claimed that security forces were trying to defend themselves against…
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland on Monday hailed Pakistan’s “resilience, passion and determination” in the last two years as it dealt with the challenges and damage inflicted by the super floods of 2022. Addressing a joint press conference with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, Scotland referred to the “terrible events of two years ago” and said: “Pakistani resilience, passion and determination has been evident in the last two years.” The Commonwealth secretary-general had arrived at the Islamabad airport a day ago, where she was welcomed by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, the Foreign Office (FO) had said. According…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has initiated the process of making a written request to the chief justice of Peshawar High Court (PHC) to depute a judge for conducting a judicial inquiry into the May 9 riots. Talking to Dawn, KP government’s spokesperson Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif said that the process to conduct a judicial process into the May 9 violence has begun, adding that the letter for deputing a judge for the purpose is being prepared at the advocate general’s office. “The process has started since the provincial cabinet, in its meeting last month, had endorsed a resolution of the…
Deadpool & Wolverine has sparked another theory about the identity of the person behind Lady Deadpool’s mask after Ryan Reynolds dropped a major hint. The actress behind the female variant lifted the lid on the identity of the Marvel star, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the role. The highly-anticipated films’ end credits confirm that Lady Deadpool is played by Ryan Reynold’s lovely wife, Blake Lively. The actress herself took to her Instagram on Friday, July 26, revealing that she was fated to play Lady Deadpool before her husband produced the first film. She wrote in a confessional, “In 2010, @robliefeld…
King Charles III, who was officially crowned in 2023, is said to be determined to continue his royal duties efficiently even though his doctors and loved ones want him to slow down. The 75-year-old monarch is reportedly being asked to give more responsibilities to heir to the throne King Charles from royal experts and historians amid his ongoing cancer battle. A royal insider claimed: “The King is not in hurry to handover the reign to William as he does not want to mount pressure on him as his looking after his cancer stricken-wife while continuing his royal duties.” The source…
Kate Middleton and Prince William were the ones from the royal family who decided to strongly condemn the shocking racism claims made by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. For the unversed, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared in a headline-making Oprah Winfrey interview after exiting the royal family. The California-based couple claimed that the key royal figures questioned their unborn child Prince Archie’s skin colour. Soon after the bombshell interview, the royal family released a statement, which reads, “The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will…
Two months after a devastating tornado severely damaged Valley View, residents gathered in Denton to support the town’s recovery efforts. The event took place at Andersons Eatery and Distillery, where live music, drinks, and cookout food created a festive atmosphere. “It’s truly moving,” said Pandy Turner. “Today gives Valley View hope and a sense of renewal.” Turner, who raised her daughter in Valley View, received a call on May 25 that her daughter had survived the tornado, which killed seven people and destroyed 200 homes and buildings. “When my daughter sent me a video of the tornado, I quickly shared…
The son of Gateway Church founder Robert Morris has resigned from his anticipated role as the church’s leader, according to an announcement from the organization. Gateway Church revealed on Thursday that James Morris and his wife, Bridgette, had met with church elders earlier in the week. Following this meeting, the decision was made for them to step down from their current roles and from the planned future leadership of the church. James Morris, 39, was set to become the lead pastor at Gateway starting in 2025, taking over from his father, Robert Morris. The elder Morris founded the Southlake-based megachurch…
An Arlington family has lost everything after a fire ravaged their home early Sunday morning, sending all three occupants to the hospital. The blaze occurred on Lomita Lane around 5 a.m. The family, despite their significant losses, expressed relief at having escaped with their lives. Brayan Velarde knew something was terribly wrong when he was awakened by his wife. “My eyes were burning,” Velarde recalled. His son alerted them to the heavy smoke filling the house. The fire quickly consumed the home, leaving Velarde in shock and unsure of how to react. He, his wife, and their 8-year-old son fled…
