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Ali Zafar Wins Defamation Case Against Mesha Shafi; Court Imposes Rs. 5 Million Fine
Lahore — Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar has won a landmark defamation case against fellow singer Meesha Shafi at a Sessions Court in Lahore. The court ruled in Zafar’s favour and imposed a fine of PKR 5 million (approximately USD 17,000) on Shafi.The case dates back to 2018 when Meesha Shafi publicly accused Ali…
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Annual Results Ceremony Held at Hidayat Ismail School in Lahore
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Annual Results Announcement Ceremony was held at Hidayat Ismail School, marking a vibrant celebration of academic excellence and student achievements.The event was attended by distinguished guests including Prof. Dr. Masood Sohail as the chief guest, Ms. Imrana Kaneez (Founder of Hidayat Ismail School), Kashif Ahmed Sabzwari (Vice President,…
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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade
Analysts have said the Russian oil would buy the Cuban economy only a few weeks. Jorge Piñón, an expert on Cuba’s energy sector at the University of Texas at Austin, said the more urgent need is diesel, which could be used for backup power generators or for transportation systems.
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Sudan conflict: Sexual violence part of everyday life in parts of the country, charity says
Many of the cases in the report took place in the conflict hotspot of North Darfur last year, following the RSF takeovers of the displaced persons camps of Zamzam and Abu Shouk, and of the city of el-Fasher in October, which MSF calls “one of the most shocking iterations, unfolding the most unimaginable brutality”.
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Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
“As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, it feels especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity and talent,” Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest at the EBU, said in a statement.
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Security Protocol Breach: Pakistan Cricketer Shaheen Afridi Fined Rs1 Million
Pakistani pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi has been slapped with a fine of Rs1 million (PKR 10 lakh) for violating security protocols, in an incident that has also implicated all-rounder Sikandar Raza.According to police sources, reports emerged that both cricketers allegedly forced certain individuals into their hotel rooms, prompting an immediate response from on-site security…
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LAHORE: 27 Police Personnel Found Absent from VVIP Security Duty During PM’s Visit
A serious security lapse came to light in Lahore on March 19 when 27 police personnel assigned to the Prime Minister’s VVIP security route were found absent from their designated posts.According to police sources, the personnel — deployed along the Prime Minister’s official route — failed to report for duty, creating a critical gap in…
