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  • SC acquits father accused of sexually assaulting daughter after 12 years

    SC acquits father accused of sexually assaulting daughter after 12 years

    ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan acquitted a man who had been imprisoned for 12 years on charges of sexually assaulting his daughter, overturning the life sentence awarded by a trial court and later upheld by the Lahore High Court, ARY News reported.

    According to reports, the apex court ordered that the accused be released immediately if he is not required in any other case. The judgment was issued in a 10-page written decision authored by Justice Ali Baqar Najafi. A three-member bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar heard the case.

    The Supreme Court of Pakistan noted that the statement of the alleged victim was unreliable as no test of mental maturity was conducted during the recording of her testimony. According to the ruling, under the Qanun-e-Shahadat (Law of Evidence), a child’s testimony is only admissible if the judge is satisfied with the child’s level of understanding.

    The judgment highlighted contradictions in the victim’s statements, including unclear details about the date and time of the alleged incident. It also pointed out inconsistencies in the medical testimony, as the doctor initially confirmed signs of assault but later denied it during cross-examination.

    The Supreme Court of Pakistan further observed that the complainant (the mother) and the maternal uncle were not eyewitnesses, terming them hearsay witnesses. The judgment also mentioned that a property and domestic dispute within the family was on record as a possible motive for false accusations.

    The case dates back to 2010, when the accused’s daughter,  then aged around six or seven, accused him of sexual assault. The trial court sentenced the man to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs35,000, and the Lahore High Court upheld the verdict in 2013.

    The convict subsequently filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Pakistan, which acquitted him due to lack of credible evidence.

    Also Read: Man arrested for sexually harrasing woman during Karachi rains

     

  • SHC seeks report on tree cutting along Sharea Faisal

    SHC seeks report on tree cutting along Sharea Faisal

    KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday directed provincial authorities to submit a detailed report on the cutting of trees along Karachi’s Sharea Faisal.

    A division bench of the SHC was hearing a petition filed against the large-scale chopping of trees on the city’s main artery.

    The court instructed the prosecutor to provide details of how many trees have been cut over the years and to explain where and to whom the timber was sold.

    The bench further questioned whether any auction of the timber had been held, directing the prosecutor to submit a proper report.

    During the proceedings, the counsel for the Sindh government argued that new trees were being planted to replace those cut down. However, the court asked for specific details regarding the fate of the timber from previously felled trees, including the sale process and prices.

    SHC also summoned the Director General Parks to appear before the court in person at the next hearing scheduled for October 20.

    Read More: Govt, environment agency submit reply in SHC in Karachi tree cutting case

    Earlier, the Sindh government and the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) submitted reply in the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday in a petition about cutting trees along Sharea Faisal in Karachi.

    A high court bench had restrained the authorities concerned from cutting trees along Sharea Faisal and directed the director general of the Sepa and others to submit a comprehensive report.

    The petition filed by a citizen, accused the authorities concerned of violating environmental laws and judicial directives.

    Chief Secretary of Sindh, Secretary Local Government and Secretary Forest department were made respondents in the petition.

  • ATC sends PTI founder’s nephew Shershah on judicial remand in Jinnah House case

    ATC sends PTI founder’s nephew Shershah on judicial remand in Jinnah House case

    LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday sent Shershah Khan, son of Aleema Khan and nephew of the incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan, to jail on judicial remand in connection with the Jinnah House attack case, ARY News reported.

    According to reports, the court rejected the prosecution’s request for physical remand and ordered that the accused, Shershah, be sent to jail. The hearing pertained to the violent incidents that occurred during the May 9 protests, during which Jinnah House in Lahore was attacked.

    Authorities stated that Imran Khan’s nephew, Shershah was arrested for his alleged involvement in the attack.

    According to the police, a stick was recovered from the suspect, and a photogrammetric test of the accused has been conducted. Authorities also intend to collect material from the suspect’s social media accounts.

    The court clarified that obtaining the social media material does not require physical remand. Nonetheless, the accused has been sent to jail on judicial remand.

    Also Read: Details of FIRs against Aleema Khan’s sons Shahrez, Shershah revealed

    Earlier, authorities had disclosed the details of FIRs registered against two key suspects in the May 9 riots, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s nephews, Shershah Khan and Shahrez Khan, who are also sons of Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan.

    According to security sources, both men were actively involved in the violent attacks on Jinnah House and other incidents of arson and vandalism on May 9, 2023.

    FIR texts state that Shershah Khan participated in setting police vans on fire, attacking security personnel, and damaging state property. The FIR also notes that video evidence and geo-fencing data confirm Aleema Khan’s son presence at the crime scene.

    Shershah reportedly fled abroad after the riots, hiding in London for nearly two years while running anti-state propaganda campaigns through digital platforms. He was arrested upon his return to Pakistan on August 22, 2025.

    Similarly, Shahrez Khan is accused of planning and participating in the attacks. His name appeared in the supplementary investigation report in September 2023. Shahrez was arrested on August 21, 2025, and presented before the court on August 22, following the formal registration of the FIR.

    Both suspects face charges of inciting violence, arson, vandalism, and assault on police officials. Authorities have requested a 30-day physical remand for polygraph testing and further investigation.

    Security officials emphasized that these arrests prove no individual is above the law, stating, “May 9 was an act of treason, and all those involved will face justice in accordance with the law.”

     

  • Muneeb Butt shares first pictures with his three daughters

    Muneeb Butt shares first pictures with his three daughters

    A-list actor and a proud girl-dad Muneeb Butt has shared adorable pictures with his and Aiman Khan’s three daughters.

    A day after celebrity couple Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt welcomed a baby girl, Naimal, on Tuesday, August 26, the doting father of three daughters now turned to his Instagram handle last night to share the glimpses with his complete ‘girl gang’.

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    “Bows, giggles, and a whole lot of pink 💕 Our baby girl has arrived! Naimal Muneeb Butt,” the ‘Sar-e-Rah’ star wrote in the caption of the three-picture carousel post, from what seems like the very first meeting of the elder sisters, Amal and Miral, with their younger sibling. Butt added the hashtags ‘Girl dad’, ‘Newborn love’, ‘It’s a girl’ and ‘My girl gang’ in his post.

     

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    Thousands of his fans and the entertainment fraternity reacted to the now-viral post with likes and heartfelt wishes for the blessed parents and their newborn child.

    Also Read: Parineeti Chopra expecting first child with Raghav Chadha

  • ‘Made in Pakistan’ UCL match balls make headlines

    ‘Made in Pakistan’ UCL match balls make headlines

    Adidas has unveiled new UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women’s Champions League official match balls, which are made in Pakistan. (more…)

  • Two fruit sellers, arrested in two brothers’ murder case, killed in alleged encounter

    Two fruit sellers, arrested in two brothers’ murder case, killed in alleged encounter

    LAHORE: Two fruit sellers, arrested in connection with the murder of two brothers over a Rs30 dispute, were killed in an alleged encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) of police in Lahore’s Manga Mandi area on Thursday, ARY News reported.

    According to CCD officials, the suspects – identified as Owais and Shehzad – were in custody and being taken to the crime scene for investigation when their accomplices ambushed the police team in an attempt to free them.

    During the exchange of fire, the two arrested suspects were killed. Police said the attackers, led by a suspect named Tauqeer, opened fire on the CCD team before fleeing the scene. A search operation has been launched to trace and arrest them.

    The deceased suspects had allegedly tortured and killed two brothers a few days earlier over a petty dispute of Rs30 involving the purchase of bananas.

    Read More: Two killed for Rs30: Murders over petty disputes reflect rising frustration in society

    The increasing number of daily reports involving killings over minor disputes reflects a growing sense of frustration and intolerance in Pakistani society.

    The heart-wrenching incident in Raiwind area of Lahore, two brothers were beaten to death by fruit vendors following a dispute over the price of bananas. According to police reports, Wajid and Rashid had purchased a dozen bananas for Rs130 but only had a Rs100 note and a Rs5000 note. A heated argument ensued over the remaining Rs30.

    The altercation escalated when the fruit vendor called over his associates, who were playing nearby. The group brutally attacked the two brothers, resulting in their deaths. Disturbingly, several bystanders witnessed the assault but chose not to intervene—instead, many were seen recording the tragic incident on their mobile phones. Eyewitnesses reported that the altercation continued for hours, but police failed to arrive to control the situation.

  • Raging riverine flooding claims at least 25 lives in Punjab

    Raging riverine flooding claims at least 25 lives in Punjab

    LAHORE: Riverine flooding in Punjab has claimed at least 25 lives, as devastating floods caused by unusually heavy monsoon rains and upstream discharge of water by India in Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej rivers.

    Flooding claimed lives of five members of a family in Sambarial in Sialkot district. Floods claimed 15 lives in Gujranwala division, four deaths in Gujrat, three in Narowal and two persons in Hafizabad district of Punjab.

    Flooding wreaked havoc in various districts as hundreds of villages submerged in Kasur, Narowal and Pindi Bhattian, leaving thousands of people homeless.

    Raging floodwaters swept away hundreds of cattle and destroyed thousands of acres crops. In Bahawalnagar several houses drowned in water.

    Floodwater of Chenab River entered in dozens of the villages in Chiniot and Wazirabad.

    According to the Flood Forecasting Division, the River Ravi at Shahdara, Punjab has reached to a dangerous level with a flow of around 145,000 cusecs, while at Jassar it recorded 152,000 cusecs. The Lahore Commissioner said the peak flow has now passed and the water level is expected to recede, adding that the city remains safe and under control.

    In the River Chenab, an extremely high flood has been reported at Khanki and Qadirabad barrages with water flows reaching 859,000 and 996,000 cusecs respectively. At Head Marala, the flow is around 191,000 cusecs. Authorities have warned nearby areas to remain vigilant as the situation remains critical.

    The River Sutlej is also in high flood at multiple points. At Ganda Singh Wala, the inflow is around 261,000 cusecs, while at Head Sulemanki it is 109,000 cusecs. In Chishtian, six protective embankments have broken due to strong currents, flooding more than 300 villages and destroying crops over 7,000 acres.

    Local farmers have built an eight-kilometre-long embankment to protect homes, but officials warn that if it fails, up to 20,000 houses could be at risk.

    In Bahawalnagar, the situation has worsened with over 105 villages affected and around 150,000 people hit by the floods. Nearly 90,000 residents have been forced to leave their homes, while many areas remain cut off. Raging waters also damaged temporary dykes, washing away houses and standing crops.

  • K-Electric apologizes in SHC for rain-related power cuts at judges’ homes

    K-Electric apologizes in SHC for rain-related power cuts at judges’ homes

    KARACHI: The Sindh High Court summoned the CEO of K-Electric, Moonis Alvi, on Thursday over prolonged power outages in Karachi following recent heavy rains, ARY News reported.

    According to reports, the court took notice after several judges reported extended electricity cuts at their residences during the breakdown. K-Electric’s MD had been called on August 22 after the city faced a major blackout on August 20 amid torrential rains, according to the court notice.

    The outage left judges, senior officers, and their families in Karachi without power for hours, while many neighborhoods experienced voltage fluctuations and prolonged load shedding.

    The notice stated that despite emergency contact details provided by the K-Electric protocol team, no response was received. “K-Electric officers switched off their phones instead of addressing complaints,” the notice said, reminding the utility of its legal obligation under NEPRA regulations to ensure an uninterrupted power supply.

    The Sindh High Court emphasized that K-Electric must maintain contingency plans to handle severe weather situations in Karachi. The court directed K-Electric to nominate a panel of senior officers available around the clock, delegate full authority to prevent delays, and create a direct communication channel with the court’s protocol section.

    Following the court’s intervention, K-Electric officials appeared before the Sindh High Court and apologized for the breakdown in Karachi. The power company assured the court that measures had been adopted to prevent large-scale outages in Karachi during future emergencies.

    It also shared updated contact details of responsible officers and promised inquiries against negligent staff members, adding that some officers had already been transferred.

    Also Read: Police submit preliminary report against K-Electric officials on electrocution deaths

    Earlier, the Police submitted a preliminary report in court against K-Electric officials over the deaths of two brothers who were electrocuted during heavy rains in Shah Faisal Colony on August 19.

    An FIR had earlier been registered at Shah Faisal Colony Police Station on the complaint of a citizen, Sultan, under sections of negligence and criminal liability. The case names K-Electric CEO Syed Moonis Alvi and officials of IBC Shah Faisal.

    The report was presented before the Judicial Magistrate East at Karachi’s City Court.

    According to the report, 10-year-old Siraj went out to buy groceries during the downpour when he was electrocuted by an exposed underground high-tension cable. His elder brother, Murad, 20, rushed to rescue him but was also electrocuted.

  • Sunita Ahuja breaks silence on divorce from Govinda

    Sunita Ahuja breaks silence on divorce from Govinda

    Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, has finally spoken up on the rumours of her divorce from the Bollywood star, after 38 years of marriage.

    Days after reports from Indian media suggested that Sunita Ahuja, who has been married to Govinda since 1987 and shares two children with him, has filed for divorce from the ‘Hero No. 1’ actor, on the grounds of ‘adultery, cruelty and desertion’, the celebrity wife has dismissed all the speculations, including of any rift within the family, as they celebrated the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi together.

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    Speaking to a paparazzo during the celebrations, Ahuja refuted the rumours, saying, “Aaj toh humko sath dekhne ke baad sharam karo bhaiii bolne ke liye yeh baat. Itna close jo hum khade the, ek dusre the sath aisa lagta bhi hai kya hum alag honge, kabhi nahi (One should be ashamed to even believe these rumours after seeing us both together today. The way we stood so close to each other, do you think that we will ever part ways? Never).”

     

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    “Jab tak hum moonh na khole tab tak aap please rumours pe believe na karein (Until and unless we don’t announce anything ourselves, please don’t believe these rumours),” she urged their fans.

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    For the unversed, the rumours began to swirl last week, when a report from an Indian publication suggested Ahuja, who shares two children with Govnda – Tina (Narmada) and Yashvardhan – has filed for divorce from him, under the sections 13 (1) (i), (ia), (ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955.

  • Seattle Sounders sink LA Galaxy Leagues Cup semifinal

    Seattle Sounders sink LA Galaxy Leagues Cup semifinal

    Seattle Sounders eased past LA Galaxy to book a place in the Leagues Cup final against Inter Miami, scheduled for August 31. (more…)