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Metro
5 days ago
- Metro
Boy, 10, 'beaten to death' by headmaster in front of school during assembly
A ten-year-old schoolboy was beaten to death in front of his entire school over what witnesses called a 'minor issue'. Khyalmat Khan was hit repeatedly with a rod by headmaster Waar Ahmed in a private school in northern Pakistan on Friday. During a school assembly, Khyalmat was singled out and hit on the neck, head, face and back, local police said. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died. The headmaster has been arrested, and the situation is being investigated. Khyber District Police Officer Rai Mazhar Iqbal said: 'Violence against children and women will not be tolerated under any circumstances. 'No one has the right to misuse the noble role of a teacher to commit such brutality. A teacher is a spiritual guardian, but this man has dishonoured the sanctity of the profession.' Pakistan has seen a number of violent incidents involving children, prompting a bill to be passed banning violence against children. Violence in schools has also been reported among older age groups in the country. In 2017, a mob of university students beat a fellow pupil to death after he was accused of sharing blasphemous content on social media. The group is said to have attacked Mashal Khan at the Abdul Wali Khan University in Mardan, Pakistan, while shouting 'Allahu Akbar'. The mass communication student was allegedly stripped naked and beaten with planks until his skull caved in. More Trending Blasphemy is a highly sensitive topic in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where insulting the Prophet Mohammed is a crime that leads to prison time. In the US, eight high school students were charged with murder after a 17-year-old was beaten to death over a pair of stolen headphones in 2023. Graphic footage of the brawl was spread widely on social media and appeared to show at least 10 individuals swarming the victim. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Lt Jason Johansson called the footage 'very graphic, and in my opinion very void of humanity.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Multiple explosions heard hours after India and Pakistan agree ceasefire MORE: England cricket stars scrambling to escape India after IPL suspends league MORE: Why are India and Pakistan at war? History of conflict explained
Express Tribune
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sehar Khan on 'Tann Mann Neel o Neel': "I Gained 10 Years of Acting Experience on This Show"
Sehar Khan's role as Rabi in the widely acclaimed drama Tann Mann Neel o Neel has left an unforgettable mark on both her career and her audience. The show, which began on a light-hearted note, took a sharp turn toward a grim and hard-hitting finale, leaving viewers stunned and deeply moved by its depiction of mob violence and false accusations. The drama quickly became a fan favorite due to its raw and realistic portrayal of these serious societal issues, sparking a nationwide conversation on mob violence in Pakistan. The finale, which highlighted the brutal consequences of false blasphemy accusations, was lauded for its realistic and unflinching approach. In the last 10 minutes, the show depicted how a false accusation can fuel violence that leads to innocent lives being lost. The show interspersed real-life images of Mashal Khan, who was murdered by a mob at Abdul Wali Khan University in 2013, and Priyantha Kumara, the Sri Lankan factory manager killed by a mob in Sialkot in 2021. This powerful portrayal of mob violence left a lasting impact on the audience and social media users alike, who praised the show's bravery in telling such a sensitive and pressing issue. Despite being a short series, Tann Mann Neel o Neel proved that a small number of episodes, when executed with integrity and depth, can make a significant impact. Unlike many mainstream dramas that rely on extravagant set designs and high-profile actors, this drama stood out with its powerful narrative and socially relevant themes. Speaking at an Iftar party hosted by the network provider, Sehar Khan expressed her gratitude for being a part of such an important project. "I am thankful to be a part of this show and after this drama did so well, I will go to the producers and tell them to make content that has impact and just not run after the ratings," she shared. She also praised writer Mustafa Afridi, director Saife Hassan, and producer Sultana Siddiqui for taking such a bold initiative in storytelling. Reflecting on her experience, Sehar Khan remarked, 'I have gained the acting experience of 10 years with this one drama.' The success of Tann Mann Neel o Neel proves that impactful content, not just glitz and glamour, can captivate audiences and spark important conversations.
