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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Forgery racket busted in Bareilly; two arrested
Bareilly police have busted an interstate gang creating fake government documents, including Aadhaar and PAN cards, domicile certificates, income and caste proofs, and even academic marksheets, authorities said on Friday. The forgery racket was being run under the guise of a Jan Seva Kendra (public service centre) in the Bhojipura area, they added. Acting on a tip-off, police raided Azhari Jan Seva Kendra and Aadhaar Card Center on Friday and uncovered a sophisticated setup used for creating forged documents. Two prime accused, identified as Mohammad Faheem alias Guddu and Ziaul Mustafa, were arrested from the centre. Both had been running the illegal operation for nearly a year, earning lakhs of rupees through fake documentation, authorities said. Confirming the arrests, superintendent of police (north) Mukesh Chandra Mishra said investigations are ongoing to identify potential clients and other members of the racket. 'We are tracing the source and destination of these forged documents. The racket may have wider links across states,' Mishra said. According to police, the accused were operating from the Pachdaura Dohariya area within Bhojipura police station limits. Faheem, who had prior experience with Aadhaar enrolment while working for Baroda U.P. Gramin Bank, used his technical knowledge to set up the forgery racket. He was joined by Mustafa, who had been preparing for NEET after passing Class 12. The accused reportedly began their fraudulent activities after Faheem was removed from his Aadhaar operator role due to a complaint lodged with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The complaint stated that he was illegally charging ₹100 per Aadhaar card, violating the standard charges of ₹18 for new enrolments and ₹13 for updates. After being dismissed, he opened the Jan Seva Kendra and brought Mustafa, a Class 10 pass, on board to expand their operations, police explained. During the raid, police recovered a huge cache of forged documents and hi-tech equipment. The seized items included a laptop, a PVC card machine, a monitor, a CPU, two printers/scanners, a DSLR camera, a webcam, a camera stand, a large fingerprint scanner, two small thumb scanners, two camera control units, and three mobile phones, officials said. Among the documents recovered were 20 fake birth certificates, 15 forged domicile certificates, five fake income certificates, 15 forged stamp papers, a fake Bihar Board Class 10 marksheet, a fake UP Board Class 10 marksheet, 20 fake Aadhaar cards, two PAN cards, 44 black plastic Aadhaar cards, and a fake voter ID card. Despite their modest educational backgrounds, both Faheem and Mustafa managed to set up a technically advanced facility capable of producing forged documents that could deceive even trained officials, police said adding authorities were scanning the seized digital devices to collect data and trace possible links to similar operations elsewhere.
Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE Pavilion welcomes one millionth visitor at Expo 2025 Osaka
30 May 2025 17:50 OSAKA (WAM) The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai celebrated a major milestone on Friday as it welcomed its one millionth visitor, marking a significant achievement in the pavilion's journey since the Expo officially opened on April festivities were held at the pavilion to commemorate this symbolic moment, reflecting the growing interest and continued influx of visitors from around the Ahmed Al Faheem, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to Japan and Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, welcomed the one millionth visitor in person and presented her with a special commemorative certificate, honouring the symbolic importance of the Faheem expressed his joy at reaching this number of visitors, underscoring the pivotal role of the UAE Pavilion as a vibrant hub for cultural dialogue and innovation.'Every individual who visits our pavilion becomes part of the story we are telling, a story that embodies the values of the UAE, reflects the spirit of its people, and captures our aspirations for a brighter future,' he its opening, the UAE Pavilion has attracted steady and diverse global attendance, drawn by its engaging narrative and distinctive architectural the theme "Earth to Ether", the pavilion offers a multi-sensory journey that narrates the UAE's story, celebrating its rich heritage, human-centred values, and innovative vision for the future. It aims to inspire collective progress toward a thriving future on Earth and beyond. As Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai continues through to 13th October, 2025, the UAE Pavilion remains actively engaged in welcoming more visitors in the months ahead, solidifying its role as an inspiring platform for cultural exchange and forward-looking dialogue.
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
HBL PSL X to continue without DRS
Man of the Match Faheem Ashraf celebrates yet another wicket for Quetta Gladiators in the playoff versus Islamabad United in Lahore on Wednesday. PHOTO: PCB The ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 will continue without the Decision Review System (DRS) for the rest of the tournament, as the Hawk-Eye team responsible for providing the technology did not return to Pakistan after the league resumed. DRS, which has been a regular feature in the PSL since 2017, was in place until the tournament was suspended on May 7 amid escalating border tensions between Pakistan and India. However, since the league's restart, none of the matches have featured DRS. Despite this significant change, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the PSL management have not yet issued any official statement addressing its absence. So far, the first five matches since the restart have proceeded without any major controversy. However, the absence of DRS is still a notable setback in a tournament that has prided itself on maintaining international standards. The sudden rescheduling of fixtures due to the regional tensions has created several logistical challenges for PSL organizers. The production crew had to extend their stay in Pakistan, and in an effort to reduce travel demands, a match initially scheduled in Multan was shifted to Lahore. This added pressure to an already tight setup and contributed to the unavailability of the full DRS infrastructure. Additionally, the overlap with Pakistan's upcoming home series against Bangladesh has also caused scheduling conflicts. Originally set to begin on May 25 - the same day as the PSL 10 final - the series has now been pushed back by three days. The number of matches has also been reduced from five to three. As the PSL 10 playoffs continue, Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars will battle it out in the Eliminator at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. The winner will face Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 on Friday for a place in the final against Quetta Gladiators, who secured their spot with a 30-run win over defending champions Islamabad on Wednesday. The final is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, in Lahore. Faheem's brilliance powers Quetta into final Quetta Gladiators on the back of an all-round performance by Faheem Ashraf beat Islamabad United by 30 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday night to qualify for the final of HBL PSL X. The final will take place on Sunday, 25 May. Chasing a target of 209 runs set by the Gladiators in the Qualifier, United lost their in-form opener Alex Hales for no score in the second over to Faheem. After Hales' dismissal, Sahibzada Farhan was joined by Rassie van der Dussen and the pair stitched a 71-run partnership for the second wicket. Van der Dussen (35 off 23 balls, four fours, two sixes) was the next batter to get dismissed in the ninth over of the innings. Farhan – also the recipient of the Hanif Mohammad Cap, top-scored for his side with a 35-ball 52, hitting eight fours and a six. Besides Farhan, Salman Ali Agha contributed 44 off 26 balls, including three fours and two sixes. Shadab Khan was the only other United batter to reach double figures. The target proved too steep for the defending champions as they were bowled out for 179 in 19.4 overs. For Gladiators, Usman Tariq took three wickets for 32 runs, while Faheem, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Wasim Jnr claimed two wickets each. Earlier, after opting to bat first, the Gladiators posted 209 for six in their 20 overs. After losing five wickets for 113 in 11.5 overs, Sri Lanka's international Dinesh Chandimal and Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf came together and knitted a vital 95-run stand for the sixth wicket. The left-handed Faheem was dismissed on the penultimate ball of the innings after scoring 45 off 23 balls, which included four fours and three sixes. Chandimal remained unbeaten on 48 off 28 balls, hitting four boundaries and three towering sixes. Opening batter Finn Allen was another notable contributor, scoring 41 off 27 balls with seven fours. For United, Ben Dwarshuis and Salman Irshad picked up two wickets apiece. Despite Wednesday's defeat, Islamabad United can still reach the final if they win Eliminator 2, scheduled on 23 May.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Quetta seal PSL final spot with win over Islamabad
Table-toppers Quetta Gladiators progressed to the final of the Pakistan Super League with a 30-run win over second-placed Islamabad United in the qualifier match. In the first match of the end of season play-offs, Islamabad were bowled out for 179 in the final over while pursuing 210. Finn Allen (41) drove the start of the Quetta innings, while Faheem Ashraf (45) and Dinesh Chandimal (48 not out) added 95 to push on from a precarious 113-5. Faheem was caught off the bowling of Salman Irshad from the penultimate ball of the innings as the league leaders closed on 209-6. Islamabad's reply started well, with Sahibzada Farhan (52) and Rassie van der Dussen (35) adding 71 after Alex Hales was bowled by Faheem for a two-ball duck. Their wickets left the early season leaders on 101-3, and from there the innings stalled. Salman Ali Agha struck hit 44 from 26 deliveries prior to being caught off Usman Tariq, who took 3-32, but five more batters were dismissed for single figures as Islamabad fell short of their target. They will now face the winner of Thursday's first eliminator match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalanders, who finished third and fourth in the regular season, with the winners of that game playing Quetta in the final on Sunday. Scorecard, PSL fixtures & results
Express Tribune
08-05-2025
- Express Tribune
12 booked for extortion
A case has been registered against 12 suspects for allegedly torturing a shopkeeper on his refusal to pay extortion money. According to the FIR filed by Faqeer Hussain, a resident of Pansera, he owns an NADRA Sahulat internet cafe on Jhang Road, where citizens pay government fees online. The complainant stated that the suspects Faheem, Noumi, Hannan, Jameel, Farhan and others belong to a criminal gang and came to his shop demanding daily payment of Rs2,000. Upon his refusal, the suspects threatened him. He claimed that after he again refused to pay, the suspects barged in, assaulted him and vandalised the shop.
