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Mint
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who was Humaira Asghar? Jalaibee actor's rotting body found in Karachi flat
Pakistani actor and reality television star, Humaira Asghar, was recently found dead in her rented apartment in Karachi, and her was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition, The Dawn quoted police as saying. The report added police found Humaira Asghar's dead body on Tuesday in her apartment in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Karachi. It added the police had arrived to enforce a court order to vacate the flat. At around 3.15 pm on Tuesday, officers from the Gizri Police Station reached the location; however, there was no response at the door. Following this, the police forcibly entered the flat and found Humaira Asghar dead. The Dawn report added that the 32-year-old actress had stopped paying rent since 2024, prompting the landlord to seek a court order for eviction. Soon after the police entered the house, they sent her body to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for a post-mortem examination. In the post-mortem, police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed confirmed that the body was in a 'very advanced stage of decomposition' and had been there for several days. Born in Lahore, Humaira Asghar was a Pakistani actor, model, and reality TV star. She received formal training in Visual and Performing Arts at the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore and the College of Art & Design (PUCAD). Her modelling career kicked off in 2013 and she started working in television soon. She appeared in shows such as Laali, Benaam, Chal Dil Mere, and Sirat‑e‑Mustaqeem. In 2015, she also made a film debut with Jalaibee and was last seen on the big screen in the 2021 film Love Vaccine. She gained popularity after participating in the 2022 Pakistani reality show Tamasha Ghar, which streams on ARY Digital and follows a format similar to Bigg Boss. Her last television drama was Esaan Faramosh. Humaira Asghar was honoured with the National Woman Leadership Award for Best Emerging Talent & Rising Star in 2023. Expressing her gratitude on Instagram, she wrote, "This award means so much to me, not just as an individual, as a qualified artist, actress, but as a symbol of what women can achieve and support to thrive if they are given the best opportunities. With the realisation of their true potential, authenticity and unstoppable energy will be unlocked to make Pakistan shine nationally and internationally always."
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Five injured in grenade attack in Balochistan day after BLF launches 'Operation Baam'
Five people, including women and children, were injured on Wednesday after a grenade attack happened on a house in Turbat in Pakistan's Balochistan, Pakistani news portal The Dawn reported. A general view shows damaged vehicles at the site a day after a bomb blast in Qila Abdullah, in Balochistan province, on May 19, 2025. (AFP/File) This comes a day after a series of coordinated attacks and explosions rocked multiple government installations across Balochistan late Tuesday night, with the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) claiming responsibility and announced the launch of "Operation Baam (Dawn)." Citing authorities, The Dawn also reported that in a separate grenade attack on Wednesday, a police check post was also attacked in Sibi. Police said a hand grenade was thrown by unidentified attackers on motorcycles at the residence of Muhammad Younis in the Absar area of Turbat, the divisional headquarters of Makran division in Kech district. The grenade explosion took place in the backyard, injuring five people and damaging parts of the house. Dawn reported that police rushed to the site and moved the injured persons to the District Hospital Turbat, wherein they were identified as Hajra, Mahlab, Fatima, Naz Gul, and Muhammad Ibrahim. In another incident, unknown assailants hurled a grenade at a police checkpoint at the Sibi-Harnai railway crossing gate, Dawn reported. Although the grenade exploded at the post, no injuries were reported and the attackers fled the scene on a motorcycle. Referring to the police, Dawn reported that the incidents were being investigated and that no group has claimed responsibility for either of the attacks. Series of explosions rock Balochistan On Tuesday, a series of coordinated attacks and explosions rocked multiple government installations across Balochistan late in the night. The BLF claimed responsibility, announcing the launch of "Operation Baam (Dawn)." While Pakistani authorities have yet to confirm the full extent of the damage, ANI news agency cited local sources reporting significant disruption in the affected areas. Explosions reportedly targeted military checkpoints, communications infrastructure, and administrative facilities. Security forces reportedly launched search operations in the targeted districts, and communication in parts of Kech and Panjgur remained disrupted till Wednesday morning at least. Operation Baam signals a rising insurgent capability in Pakistan's volatile south-western province, highlighting the deteriorating security situation in Balochistan, a region long marked by unrest and instability. For decades, Balochistan has been at the centre of persistent human rights concerns, caught in repeated cycles of separatist violence and military crackdowns.
NDTV
29-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Pakistan Blames India For Suicide Car Bomb Attack, Centre Responds
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday strongly rejected the Pakistan Army's claim that India was behind the Waziristan suicide bomber attack, which killed 13 soldiers a day earlier. "We have seen an official statement by the Pakistan Army seeking to blame India for the attack on Waziristan on 28 June. We reject this statement with the contempt it deserves," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement on X. Statement regarding Pakistan 🔗 : — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 28, 2025 On Saturday, a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistani military convoy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district. The attack that killed 13 soldiers was carried out by Fitna-al-Khawarij, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), The Dawn reported. "A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy. The blast killed 13 soldiers, injured 10 army personnel and 19 civilians," said a local government official in North Waziristan district, seeking anonymity. The Dawn said the attack came just days after two soldiers were killed and 11 terrorists were eliminated during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in South Waziristan. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the latest bombing. According to AFP, Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in violence in its regions bordering Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021, with Islamabad accusing its western neighbour of allowing its soil to be used for attacks against Pakistan - a claim the Taliban denies. Around 290 people, mostly security officials, have been killed in attacks since the start of the year by armed groups fighting the government in both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to the AFP tally.
Economic Times
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
MEA rejects Pakistan Army's claim over attack in Waziristan
The Ministry of External Affairs has refuted Pakistan's accusations regarding the Waziristan attack. Pakistan Army blamed India for the suicide bombing. The incident resulted in the death of thirteen security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Fitna-al-Khawarij claimed responsibility for the attack. Pakistan is facing increased terrorism, ranking second in the Global Terrorism Index. The country witnessed a rise in terrorism-related deaths. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday strongly rejected the Pakistan Army 's claims, where the latter blamed India for the attack that took place in a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "Statement regarding Pakistan- We have seen an official statement by the Pakistan Army seeking to blame India for the attack in Waziristan on 28 June. We reject this statement with the contempt it deserves."Thirteen security personnel were killed in a suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district on Saturday, carried out by Fitna-al-Khawarij, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), The Dawn a statement from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister's Office confirmed that eight security personnel were killed in the blast. KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur condemned the attack and expressed his condolences and prayers for the Police Officer (DPO) Waqar Ahmed told The Dawn that four civilians were injured in the "suicide attack" carried out through a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. The Dawn reported that the attack comes just days after two soldiers were killed and 11 terrorists were eliminated during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in South Waziristan. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the latest Dawn reported that the attack comes just days after two soldiers were killed and 11 terrorists were eliminated during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in South incidents reflect a broader trend, as Pakistan ranked second in the Global Terrorism Index 2025 , with a 45 per cent rise in terrorism-related deaths over the past year, reaching 1,081 fatalities. The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies recorded 85 attacks in May, compared to 81 in April.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MEA rejects Pakistan Army's claim over attack in Waziristan
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday strongly rejected the Pakistan Army 's claims, where the latter blamed India for the attack that took place in Waziristan. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "Statement regarding Pakistan- We have seen an official statement by the Pakistan Army seeking to blame India for the attack in Waziristan on 28 June. We reject this statement with the contempt it deserves." Thirteen security personnel were killed in a suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district on Saturday, carried out by Fitna-al-Khawarij, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), The Dawn reported. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Earlier, a statement from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister's Office confirmed that eight security personnel were killed in the blast. KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur condemned the attack and expressed his condolences and prayers for the personnel. District Police Officer (DPO) Waqar Ahmed told The Dawn that four civilians were injured in the "suicide attack" carried out through a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. The Dawn reported that the attack comes just days after two soldiers were killed and 11 terrorists were eliminated during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in South Waziristan. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the latest bombing. Live Events The Dawn reported that the attack comes just days after two soldiers were killed and 11 terrorists were eliminated during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in South Waziristan. These incidents reflect a broader trend, as Pakistan ranked second in the Global Terrorism Index 2025 , with a 45 per cent rise in terrorism-related deaths over the past year, reaching 1,081 fatalities. The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies recorded 85 attacks in May, compared to 81 in April.
