QUETTA: Unknown armed men kidnapped at least 10 people, including a customs officer, from Shaban, a picnic point on the outskirts of the provincial capital, on Thursday. According to officials, a large number of people went to the Shaban area for picnic the other day, during which a group of armed men encircled the mountains and started checking the national identity cards of the picnickers. The armed men separated 14 individuals from the other picnickers after finding Punjab addresses on their identity cards and took them away to an unknown destination. An eyewitness said the armed men later released four…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
QUETTA: Unknown armed men kidnapped at least 10 people, including a customs officer, from Shaban, a picnic point on the outskirts of the provincial capital, on Thursday. According to officials, a large number of people went to the Shaban area for picnic the other day, during which a group of armed men encircled the mountains and started checking the national identity cards of the picnickers. The armed men separated 14 individuals from the other picnickers after finding Punjab addresses on their identity cards and took them away to an unknown destination. An eyewitness said the armed men later released four…
ISLAMABAD: The opening day of budget debate in the National Assembly saw a bitter war of words being waged, as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle accused each other of colluding with the military establishment and intelligence agencies to gain power. Meanwhile in the Senate, opposition leaders decried the heavy taxes proposed in the upcoming budget, warning that they could lead to ‘a revolution’ against the government. Thursday’s sitting of the lower house only saw token participation from the PPP amid its misgivings with the ruling PML-N, and only two lawmakers — Abdul Qadir Patel and Agha Rafiullah — were in…
LONDON / KARACHI: After months of speculation, a glimpse of ‘Awaam Pakistan’ — the new party on the block — appeared on the country’s political horizon on Thursday. The video posted on the X account of Awaam Pakistan was shared with the tagline ‘Awaam Pakistan: Badlein ge nizam’ (People of Pakistan: We will change the system). It featured a string of despondent citizens asking questions about multiple national issues such as inflation, gas and electricity shortage, corruption, unemployment and lack of schools for girls. The video was reposted by ex-finance minister Miftah Ismail and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who have long floated the…
The Punjab government on Friday imposed Section 144 across the province in light of “the prevailing law and order situation”, thereby banning protests and public gatherings. The imposition of Section 144 across Punjab comes as PTI plans to carry out nationwide protests today demanding the release of incarcerated leader Imran Khan. According to an order issued by the Home Department, which Dawn.com has seen, Section 144 has been imposed with immediate effect and will be in place for seven days. The Punjab Police says Section 144 empowers authorities to issue orders in public interest that may place a ban on an activity for a specific…
Beyoncé recently revealed her motivation behind creating inspirational music following the release of her chart-topping country-inflected album Cowboy Carter. Inspiring her fans into a taste of her whirlwind career, Queen Bey proved that genre does not have the ability to box her within the range. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 42-year-old hitmaker revealed that it was the success of the new generation of singers that “motivates” her to keep making music. She said: “When you are breaking down barriers, not everyone is ready and open for a shift. But when I see Shaboozey tearing the charts up and all the beautiful female…
Dakota Johnson gracefully handled a wardrobe malfunction during her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday, June 19. The 34-year-old actress was on the show to promote her latest film, Daddio, co-starring Sean Penn. After a clip from the movie was shown, Johnson was seen adjusting her dress, struggling with a strap that had come undone. “Part of your dress just came unhooked. You all right?” Kimmel, 56, asked the star. “My dress just — it just fell off,” Johnson replied with a laugh. The Fifty Shades of Grey star was donning a black slip dress with straps made of metal embellished with flowery charms.…
Patrick Dempsey has been tapped by the Dexter franchise to star alongside Christian Slater. People Magazine reported on Thursday, June 20, that the Grey’s Anatomy alum locked the deal to be a full-time cast member on Dexter: Original Sin. In Showtime’s new series, he will play the role of Miami Metro Homicide Captain Aaron Spencer, “Who has a decades-long relationship with Harry Morgan (Slater),” according to a press release. In addition, Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global Co-CEO and President/CEO of Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios, officially confirmed the new addition of Dempsey into the franchise. “Patrick Dempsey is a beloved actor who is intentionally known for the…
Kate Middleton shared a brand new photo of husband Prince William with their kids to mark his 42nd birthday. The Princess of Wales took to the couple’s official social media accounts to post a picture of the prince with Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 6, from a beach trip. “Happy birthday Papa, we all love you so much!” she wrote in the caption, signing it off with “Cx”. It’s unclear whether the photo, featuring the quartet snapped jumping in the air, was taken by Kate. A similiar photo from the trip was posted on Father’s Day…
Pixie Lott recently shared her desire to create a “scary” album, shutting down reports of a prospective hiatus. The 33-year-old pop star, who enjoyed a run of hit singles in the late 2000s’ with Cry Me Out and others, revealed that she has been out of the big frame since a decade. Admitting that it’s been a longtime since she last released an album, the Mama Do singer expressed: “I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since my last album, but I’m so excited to be back doing what I love the most. I’m taking risks this time.” “Previously, I’ve gone in the…
