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Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Cop caught red-handed in kidnapping case
Islamabad Police have arrested an Indian national for not possessing travel and visa documents. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE A member of Islamabad police was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a citizen in Rawalpindi and demanding ransom for his release while his accomplices, reportedly officials of twin cities' police fled the scene after releasing the abductees. According to sources, the incident took place when permit-holding individuals, including Javed Masih, exited a private bar in Rawalpindi with legally acquired liquor. They were stopped by police in the jurisdiction of the Civil Lines police station. Despite showing valid permits and documentation, the police took them in their own vehicle to an unknown location, they said. Family members of the abductees, upon realising their sudden disappearance, contacted Police Emergency 15 and the IG Complaint Cell. They also approached the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Office in Rawalpindi. Director excise ordered an immediate investigation led by a female inspector and the case was escalated to the CPO Rawalpindi. During this time, one of the kidnappers contacted a victim's son using the victim's own phone, demanding Rs300,000 for release. Authorities staged a sting operation, pretending to agree to the ransom deal. The abductors kept changing locations, from PWD Islamabad to Scheme-3 and finally to Gulzar-e-Quaid, before instructing the victim's son to meet on Airport Road. A man arrived to collect the ransom, but was apprehended on the spot by police and excise teams, along with the victim's relatives. The suspect was armed and identified himself as Ijaz, a member of Islamabad Police's Dolphin Force. Ijaz revealed the involvement of another police officer named Arsalan from Rawalpindi's Sadiqabad police station and a broker named Kashif, who posed as an ASI in plain clothes. As Ijaz was apprehended, three other suspects fled, leaving the abductees and their belongings behind. A spokesperson stated that the CPO took notice of the case and ordered the registration of FIR. Charges include illegal detention, extortion and unlawful possession of arms. Officer Arsalan has been arrested, suspended, and is facing departmental action.
Express Tribune
14-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Businessman found tortured to death
The tortured body of a 50-year-old businessman who had been abducted two days ago while going out to buy milk was found in Kharianwala. According to officials, Muhammad Umar Naeem, a resident of Madina Town, had lodged a complaint stating that his father, businessman Sheikh Naeem Ahmed, had gone out on a motorcycle to buy milk when he was abducted by unknown individuals. The abducted man's body was found in fields in Shireen Wala near Kharianwala. He had been tortured and murdered by unknown persons, who then dumped his body in the fields. Madina Town police reached the scene, took possession of the body and shifted it to a hospital for post-mortem. They police applied Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code to the previously registered abduction case and initiated an investigation for identifying and arresting the murderers. Meanwhile, the body of 18-year-old Arsalan, who drowned while bathing in the Khair Wala Bangla Canal, Jhang Branch, has been recovered. Rescue 1122 spokesperson, on Monday, Arsalan, an 18-year-old resident of Chak No. 201 GB, went missing after drowning in deep water while bathing in the Khair Wala Bangla Canal, Jhang Branch. A rescue operation had been ongoing to locate him. After two days of continued efforts, on Wednesday afternoon, Rescue 1122 recovered Arsalan's body and handed it over to his heirs.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pakistani actor Arsalan Naseer blames Fawad Khan for India's Instagram ban on fellow actors: 'Bro did one film and...'
Pakistani performer Arsalan Naseer has ignited online debate by insinuating that fellow actor Fawad Khan is indirectly to blame for the recent inaccessibility of several Pakistani celebrities ' Instagram profiles in India. Among the affected are prominent actresses Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir, whose profiles have reportedly become unreachable for Indian users. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India's Rafale-M deal may turn up the heat on Pakistan China's support for Pakistan may be all talk, no action India brings grounded choppers back in action amid LoC tensions In a sarcastic tone, Arsalan mocked Fawad by comparing him to the unlucky prehistoric squirrel from the animated Ice Age movie series. Referring to the saber-toothed rodent known for perpetually failing to secure its prized acorn, Arsalan dubbed Fawad 'the Ice Age squirrel' to highlight the perceived chaos trailing him. Taking to his own platforms—Instagram and the social media site X (formerly Twitter)—Arsalan shared a pointed post about Fawad, who recently collaborated with Indian actress Vaani Kapoor in his upcoming film Abir Gulaal. His message read: 'Fawad Bhai, you did a movie... and then trouble began at the border… now there's a ban. Don't take it personally, but you really are that squirrel from Ice Age.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 Reasons to Plug This Into Your Home Today elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Despite his comments, there's confusion over which account Arsalan was referencing, as both his Instagram and X profiles still appear active and viewable from India. Arsalan, best known for his work in Chupke Chupke, Hona Tha Pyar, and Siyaah, was addressing the current trend of Pakistani celebrities' accounts being blocked for Indian users. This change follows heightened tensions between the two nations after a tragic terror strike in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, the majority of whom were tourists. A number of other well-known Pakistani personalities have also seen their Instagram content restricted in India. This includes singers and actors like Ali Zafar, Sanam Saeed, Bilal Abbas, Momina Mustehsan, Iqra Aziz, Imran Abbas, and Sajal Aly. Instagram now displays a message on these profiles stating: 'This account is unavailable in India. Access has been restricted following a legal request.' Interestingly, not all Pakistani accounts have been affected. Profiles belonging to Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, Mawra Hocane, and Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan are still visible to users in India. The decision to restrict access to these social media profiles aligns with a larger digital crackdown initiated by the Indian government. This action follows reports of certain Pakistani YouTube channels allegedly spreading misinformation and anti-India narratives. These restrictions were advised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, aiming to prevent content that could fuel communal tension or jeopardize national safety. Cultural relations between India and Pakistan have been on edge since the 2016 Uri attack, after which Pakistani artists were unofficially barred from working in Indian film industries. Most recently, Fawad Khan's movie Abir Gulaal—which also stars Indian actress Vaani Kapoor—was denied theatrical release in India. According to government officials, the decision was made in light of the sensitive diplomatic climate.
News18
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Arsalan Naseer Blames Fawad Khan For Insta Ban On Pakistani Celebs In India: 'Aap Ice Age Waali...'
Pakistani actor Arsalan Naseer has stirred controversy by blaming Fawad Khan for the restriction of several Pakistani celebrities' Instagram accounts in India. Pakistani actor Arsalan Naseer has ignited a social media storm after subtly blaming fellow actor Fawad Khan for the recent restriction of several Pakistani celebrities' Instagram accounts in India. The controversy erupted after accounts belonging to stars like Hania Aamir and Mahira Khan were suddenly rendered inaccessible to Indian users. Taking to Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), Arsalan didn't mince words as he mockingly referred to Fawad Khan as the 'Ice Age wali gilehri" — a cheeky comparison to the unlucky squirrel Scrat from the Ice Age film franchise. He wrote, 'Fawad Bhai film aap ne ki… masla border pe shuru ho gaya… ban mai ho gaya. Mind na karna lekin aap woh 'Ice Age' wali gilehri hain…" (Fawad Bhai did a film, tensions started at the border… I'm the one getting banned. No offense, but you're that squirrel from Ice Age.) The jibe appears to be directed at Fawad's recent Bollywood outing Abir Gulaal, where he stars opposite Vaani Kapoor. However, it remains unclear which of Arsalan's own accounts were affected, as both his Instagram and X profiles remain visible in India at the time of writing. Arsalan, known for his roles in Chupke Chupke, Hona Tha Pyar, and Siyaah, was commenting on the recent wave of restrictions placed on high-profile Pakistani Instagram accounts. As of now, platforms like Instagram display a standard message for several of these profiles: 'Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content." Among the affected celebrities are Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar, Sanam Saeed, Bilal Abbas, Momina Mustehsan, Iqra Aziz, Imran Abbas, and Sajal Aly. Notably, some profiles — including those of Fawad Khan, Mawra Hocane, Atif Aslam, and Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan — remain accessible to Indian users. The controversy unfolds against the backdrop of rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the horrific Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. A group of armed terrorists ambushed tourists in the Baisaran valley near Pahalgam, killing 26 people — 25 of whom were civilians. First Published:
Express Tribune
11-03-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Children's futures shattered by 2022 floods
Following the devastation caused by the heavy rains and catastrophic flooding in 2022, many people rallied to provide humanitarian aid through food, clothing and medicine for the affected families. However, no amount of aid could restore the futures of innocent children whose lives were upended. Muhammad Arsalan, a 12-year-old boy, was found working at a shop in Gulberg. Originally from Rajanpur, Arsalan had been living with a relative in Lahore for the past three years. Before the floods, Arsalan was a Class 4 student, but when the disaster struck in 2022, his home and school were completely destroyed, forcing him and his family to flee to Lahore. "When the reconstruction of homes in my hometown was complete, my parents and four siblings return, but they left me behind since I had started working for Rs200 a day," Arsalan shared. Like Arsalan, thousands of children across the country have been forced to face similar setbacks and challenges due to the impacts of climate change. The 2022 floods, in particular, decimated schools across Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan, leaving thousands of children without access to education for months. UN figures further revealed that two million children did not return to classrooms once the floods had subsided. According to Nadeem Ashraf, a member of the National Commission for Human Rights in Punjab, in the aftermath of the 2022 floods, many schools in the affected areas were either completely destroyed or severely affected, due to which educational activities remained suspended for several months. "Nearly 1.5 million children were displaced as a result of the floods. The displaced children not only struggled academically but also suffered from various ailments, including skin diseases and gastrointestinal diseases. The recovery process after migration is long and difficult and the affected families, especially women and children, face uncertainty and insecurity," said Ashraf. Iftikhar Mubarak, Executive Director at Search for Justice, highlighted the fact that children, who were the most vulnerable segment of society, suffered the most from climate crises. "During the devastating floods of 2022, countless educational institutions were destroyed, and children's education was abruptly suspended. Similarly, recently, the closure of schools across the province due to the smog crisis has once again disrupted education," noted Mubarak. Mubarak further opined that the economic distress caused by climate change instigated child labour. "When parents, especially those involved in agriculture or animal husbandry, lose their livelihood, the children are often forced to work as labourers to support the household financially. Hence, the uncertainty and disruption caused by climate change can create a sense of insecurity and fear among children, affecting their emotional and social development," he added. On the other hand, Fatima Tahir, a clinical psychologist, was of the opinion that the climate crisis disproportionately affected girls in Pakistan. "After disasters like floods and droughts, girls are forced to take on additional household responsibilities, which hinders their education and development. Furthermore, limited access to resources and support systems, health risks, and displacement disrupts girls' education, increasing their risk of exploitation and abuse. Additionally, financial difficulties increase the likelihood of underage or forced marriages, which takes away the girl child's right to education," emphasized Tahir. Climate marriages have indeed emerged as a significant challenge, with 45 underage girls married off in a single village in interior Sindh during the monsoon rains last year. According to data provided by the Inspector General Police Sindh to the Sindh Home Department, 57 cases of child marriage were registered in eight districts of Sindh between 2018 and 2023.
