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Express Tribune
09-06-2025
- Express Tribune
African lion rescued after abuse video circulates on TikTok
Listen to article A viral video on social media platform TikTok showing the abuse of an African male lion has prompted swift action by the Punjab Wildlife Department. Officials have seized the lion, while the suspect remains at large. In the widely circulated video, a young man, identified as Muhammad Usman, son of Muhammad Shahid, can be seen illegally keeping and harassing an African male lion in an urban area. READ MORE: Bear rescued from abuse, illegal captivity Acting under a zero-tolerance policy, the Punjab Wildlife Rangers in Gujranwala, under instructions from the Chief Wildlife Ranger, conducted a raid in collaboration with the local police from Sadar Police Station, Gujranwala. According to Deputy Chief Wildlife Ranger Gujranwala, Sheikh Muhammad Zahid, the suspect managed to escape by blending into a crowd of onlookers during the operation. However, the authorities successfully took an adult African male lion into custody. The Punjab Wildlife Department has registered a case against Muhammad Usman under relevant sections of the Wildlife Act of 1974 and Sections 186 and 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Pending the outcome of the case, the confiscated lion has been transferred to Adil Wildlife Breeding Farm. Wildlife Department officials emphasised that illegally keeping wildlife and subjecting animals to harassment in urban settings is intolerable. They reiterated their commitment to continuing strict enforcement actions against such violations. The latest confiscation followed an earlier incident in Gujranwala, where two African lions were taken into custody after a TikTok video went viral showing them being paraded through a residential neighbourhood alongside automatic firearms. In the footage, a man identified as Luqman—known online as "Loha"—was seen walking a chained lion in the Batala Sharam Singh area, raising concerns about both public safety and animal welfare. READ MORE: Man injured in lion attack while filming TikTok video Responding to the incident, Deputy Director Wildlife Rangers Gujranwala Region Sheikh Zahid Iqbal had ordered immediate action. A team led by Senior Wildlife Ranger Muhammad Umair traced the lions to a private farmhouse, where they were being kept without any legal permits or documentation under the Punjab Wildlife Act. Wildlife officials confirmed that no valid registration had been submitted for the animals, leading to their removal by the authorities.
Express Tribune
18-05-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Type 1 diabetes cases rising in kids
Previously misunderstood and often misdiagnosed, Type 5 diabetes – also known as malnutrition-related diabetes or Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) – disproportionately affects lean adolescents and young adults, especially in low and middle-income countries across Asia and PEXELS Health experts have raised concerns over the alarming increase in Type 1 diabetes among children in Pakistan, urging greater public awareness about prevention and management. Consultant and Chronologist Professor Muhammad Shahid, speaking to a private news channel, revealed that approximately 24,000 Pakistanis, mostly children, are living with Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disorder that currently has no cure. Dr Shahid highlighted the critical importance of early diagnosis, regular blood sugar monitoring, and a balanced diet in managing the condition. He emphasised that parents must be vigilant in recognising symptoms and understanding treatment options to ensure children live a better quality of life. Raising awareness, he noted, could significantly improve outcomes for those affected, reducing the risk of complications. He also stressed the necessity of timely insulin treatments, warning that without daily insulin injections, blood glucose levels could rise dangerously, leading to life-threatening consequences. Dr Shahid concluded that with proper management and adherence to insulin therapy, children with Type 1 diabetes can lead active, healthy lives.
Hamilton Spectator
08-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
New chicken eatery opens in Grimsby on Thursday
Grimsby councillors got a preview of the town's newest eatery on Wednesday. 'This is not just the opening of a new business, it is the opening of a new opportunity to come together, support each other and create something special in our community,' said mayor Jeff Jordan prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony at Niagara Chicken at 392 Winston Rd. The 1,000 square-foot restaurant offers a variety of Halal-certified fried chicken tenders, wings, sandwiches and salads plus side offerings including fries, onion rings, gravy, poutine, mashed potatoes and coleslaw. Business owner Muhammad Shahid and his five staff will officially begin serving the public at 11 a.m. on Thursday. The grand opening will see the first 100 customers receiving a free three-piece tender meal with mashed potatoes. See for more information.
Express Tribune
05-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
FIA launches inquiry over bank complaint
The FIA has registered an inquiry following a complaint lodged by officials of BankIslami Pakistan Limited, seeking record of five individuals — including three women — from all commercial banks. FIA's Commercial Banking Circle inquiry officer has written a letter to all the commercial banks, stating that after a written complaint by BankIslami senior officer Muhammad Shahid and Manager Zubair Ahmed, inquiry number 98/2024 has been registered against directors and associates of M/s Denim and Clothing, namely Farhan, Muhammad Hanif Machiyara, Maria Farhan, Iqra Hanif, and Aqsa Suleman Bawany. The FIA has requested the branch managers of the commercial banks to appear before the inquiry officer along with details of banks accounts and verified documents dated before Jan 8, 2025, including AOFs, SS cards, CNIC copies, complete debit and credit vouchers, IBFTVs account number, bank debit and credit cards and up-to-date account statements of the aforementioned individuals. It has directed banks to report whether these individuals hold any locker accounts or have availed other financial facilities. The FIA has also sought photocopies of any credit or debit transactions amounting to Rs100,000 or more, along with bank accounts details.
Express Tribune
30-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Two held for extortion
The Rawat police arrested two individuals on Saturday for allegedly blackmailing citizens in exchange for money and a car. The suspects, identified as Muhammad Shahid and Zahid, were apprehended by authorities, according to a statement from the Rawalpindi police spokesperson. The accused reportedly recorded a video of three individuals, including a woman, and used it to blackmail them. The victims were targeted in the Rawat area, where the suspects forcibly took them and filmed the incident. During the operation, the police recovered an Alto car and Rs7,000 in cash, which had been extorted from the victims.
