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On Monday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) reinstated the visitation rights of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, allowing him to meet his family, friends, and legal team twice a week. A three-member bench, headed by Acting Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar, was formed to review 26 petitions concerning Imran Khan’s visitation rights and the conditions of his imprisonment. The bench, also comprising Justices Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Muhammad Azam Khan, conducted the hearing. These petitions, including contempt of court charges against Adiala Jail Superintendent Abdul Ghafoor Anjum, were transferred to the larger bench at the request of the jail…
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday summoned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Islamabad during a hearing regarding a petition filed by the mother of journalist Ahmad Noorani, seeking the recovery of his two missing brothers. Noorani, who works for the US-based news outlet FactFocus, recently published an investigative report involving a high-ranking serving military official and his family members. Following this, Noorani’s two brothers, Muhammad Saifur Rehman Haider and Muhammad Ali, were reportedly abducted from their Islamabad residence during the early hours of Wednesday. In her petition to the IHC, Noorani’s mother, Amina Bashir, claimed her sons…
A shooting outside an Islamabad district court on Monday resulted in one death and left another person injured, according to police authorities. The Islamabad Police reported on X at 1:04 p.m. that officers were present at the scene. “One person has died, and another is injured following the shooting,” the post stated. Initial investigations suggest the incident stemmed from personal animosity. The police confirmed that further inquiries are ongoing. “Police teams are conducting search operations to apprehend the suspects,” they added.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Announces Upcoming Relief Package on Electricity Costs Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has revealed that a comprehensive package aimed at reducing electricity costs for the public will be introduced soon. Presiding over a meeting on the Power Division in Islamabad on Sunday, the prime minister highlighted that ongoing power sector reforms would enable the government to provide significant relief on electricity prices. He directed officials to counter misinformation regarding the government’s solarisation policy with accurate information, reaffirming that promoting renewable energy remains a key priority. Additionally, he called for an expedited privatisation process for power distribution companies and…
Trump Administration to Comply with Judge’s Order on Venezuelan Deportations, Says Border Czar The Trump administration will abide by a judge’s order blocking the use of war powers to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members, border czar Tom Homan confirmed on Sunday. Speaking on ABC News’ This Week, Homan stated that the Venezuelans recently deported to El Salvador had undergone due process under existing laws, despite criticism from legal experts who argue the administration is disregarding judicial rulings. Last weekend, the administration deported 137 Venezuelan migrants despite a federal judge’s order temporarily halting such removals. The move was seen by some…
PTI’s Pakistan Day Rally Faces Resistance in Karachi A Pakistan Day rally organized by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday encountered resistance as it made its way toward Mazar-i-Quaid, the party claimed in a statement. According to PTI spokesperson Mohammed Ali Bozdar, the rally was led by PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh, Karachi President Raja Azhar, General Secretary Arsalan Khalid, and other party leaders. The demonstration, which began at Empress Market, was intended to reach Mazar-i-Quaid. However, the statement alleged that law enforcement authorities placed barricades at multiple locations to obstruct the march. “Heavy police deployment was observed around…
Fire Breaks Out at Disney World’s Epcot, Sending Smoke Over the France Pavilion A fire erupted Saturday evening at Disney World’s Epcot theme park in Orlando, originating from a walk-in cooler in a backstage area. The blaze, which started around 7:20 p.m. local time, was quickly extinguished before it could spread further, and no injuries were reported. The cooler was located in the France pavilion’s employee-only section, inaccessible to guests. However, visitors quickly noticed the fire, with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Footage captured from the Skyliner attraction shows the smoke rising between the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride…
Trine Dyrholm on The Danish Woman: Embracing Complexity and the Power of Art Danish actress Trine Dyrholm (Beginners, The Girl With the Needle, The Celebration, Poison) has built a reputation for delivering deeply layered performances. With her latest role in The Danish Woman, premiering at Series Mania in Lille, she continues to push boundaries, affirming that “the world needs art more than ever.” Debuting in the festival’s International Panorama section, The Danish Woman sees Dyrholm stepping into the role of Ditte Jensen, a former Danish Secret Service agent who retires to Reykjavik, Iceland, seeking a quiet life. However, her instincts…
Constantin Film Bets on Streaming to Revive $50M Fantasy Epic Constantin Film’s ambitious $50 million fantasy project, designed as both a TV series and a feature film, is now looking to the small screen to recover from a disappointing theatrical debut. War of the Kingdoms is, by all accounts, a high-stakes gamble. The epic German fantasy series, which Fremantle showcased at last month’s London Screenings and will present at Series Mania’s inaugural buyers upfront event, is among the most costly and ambitious productions to emerge from Europe. Adapted from Wolfgang Hohlbein’s 1986 novel Hagen von Tronje by Cyrill Boss and…
Beth Mooney once again stole the show, being named Player of the Match for the second consecutive game as Australia secured an 82-run win over New Zealand in the second T20 of the three-match series. In a display of unwavering consistency, Mooney led Australia to a commanding total by scoring an unbeaten 70—the highest individual score of the match. Her performance followed her stellar 75* in the opening T20, reinforcing her reputation as one of the most reliable openers in the format. In Tauranga, she crafted a typically controlled yet impactful innings off just 42 balls, setting the stage for…