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    Malik Riaz seeks intervention over Bahria Town ass…

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    Bahria Town founder Malik Riaz Hussain has appealed to senior Pakistani officials for intervention over the ongoing actions against his company and family. In a detailed appeal, Riaz raised concerns over the freezing, seizure and auction of Bahria Town properties. He claimed that assets worth around Rs238.6 billion have already been auctioned or taken into possession. He further alleged that some properties are currently facing auction and sale proceedings. According to the appeal, development projects worth approximately Rs372 billion have also been suspended. Riaz expressed concern over what he described as the forced takeover of Bahria Town assets. He alleged that several properties were being sold at prices far below their actual market value. He maintained that legal proceedings related to several properties and other actions are still pending before the relevant courts and forums. Despite this, he alleged that some Bahria Town assets were being taken over and sold before the legal disputes had been fully resolved. The Bahria Town founder also raised concerns over alleged threats against him and members of his family. He claimed that a person accused of threatening him and his family with serious consequences, including death threats, remains free. According to Riaz, an FIR was registered against the alleged individual. He also said that the matter later came before the High Court. However, he claimed that despite the FIR and court intervention, the accused person has not been taken into custody. Riaz urged senior officials to take notice of the situation. He asked them to review the actions being taken against Bahria Town and its properties. He warned that continued freezing, seizure and auction of the company’s assets could have wider economic consequences. The appeal also highlighted the potential impact on ongoing development projects. Riaz claimed that projects worth billions of rupees have been affected by the current situation. He argued that prolonged uncertainty could affect workers, contractors, investors and other parties associated with the projects. Riaz further alleged that the valuation of some assets did not reflect their actual market worth. He claimed that properties were being sold at unusually low prices. He called for the relevant legal procedures to be followed before any further action is taken against the company’s assets. The appeal comes amid ongoing legal and financial disputes involving Bahria Town and its properties. Riaz has asked the authorities to intervene and examine the allegations raised in his appeal.

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    Sindh High Court rejects disqualification plea aga…

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    The Sindh High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the disqualification of Pakistan Peoples Party leader and National Assembly member Shazia Marri over an alleged fake degree. The court announced its decision after the case remained pending for around 13 years. The petition was declared not maintainable and subsequently rejected. The court said the High Court does not have constitutional authority to disqualify a member of Parliament. According to the court, such matters must be dealt with through the relevant constitutional and electoral forums. The court also noted that a similar objection had previously been raised during the 2018 general elections. The matter was taken before an election tribunal at that time. The Election Commission later rejected the objection concerning Marri’s degree in 2022. An appeal against the tribunal’s decision was subsequently filed before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal in 2023 after it was withdrawn. During the latest proceedings, Marri’s lawyer argued that the degree issue had already been examined by the Election Commission. He told the court that evidence relating to the qualification had been presented before the commission. The lawyer maintained that the Election Commission had already rejected the petition concerning Marri’s degree. The court also discussed the constitutional requirements for disqualification. It observed that a person cannot be disqualified simply through a constitutional petition. The court said the authority to determine whether a person meets the required constitutional standards rests with the appropriate judicial and electoral forums. It further stated that the courts cannot declare an individual truthful and trustworthy outside the constitutional procedure provided for such matters. The judges also referred to previous orders of the Supreme Court while determining the maintainability of the petition. Based on these considerations, the court concluded that the petition could not be entertained. The decision brings an end to a legal challenge that had remained pending for more than a decade. The case had focused on allegations concerning Marri’s educational qualification. However, the Election Commission had already rejected the related objection. The latest ruling also reinforces the distinction between the powers of the High Court and those of election tribunals and other constitutional forums in matters involving parliamentary eligibility. The court’s decision means that the petition seeking Marri’s disqualification has been dismissed without granting the requested relief.

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    Armie Hammer breaks up with Reagan Newman after br…

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    Armie Hammer and social media strategist Reagan Newman have reportedly called it quits after a short-lived romance that attracted attention earlier this summer. The Citizen Vigilante actor and Newman first sparked dating rumors in June after they were seen together at Pace restaurant in the Hollywood Hills. The pair were photographed sharing a kiss, prompting speculation that they had begun a new relationship. However, their romance appears to have been brief. According to Page Six, an insider confirmed on Monday that Hammer and Newman are no longer together, saying that the two simply “cooled it down.” (Page Six⁠) Romance sparks attention Hammer and Newman’s relationship became a talking point after their public appearance in Los Angeles. Their affectionate moment at the restaurant quickly fueled dating speculation, although neither appeared to make a major public announcement about their relationship. The pair were reportedly spending time together during a period when Hammer was returning his attention to his acting career. He has continued working on new projects following several years of intense public scrutiny. Newman, meanwhile, works as a social media strategist and has largely maintained a lower public profile compared with Hammer. Relationship ends quietly Despite the early attention surrounding their romance, the relationship reportedly did not last long. The source told Page Six that they had “cooled it down,” suggesting that the split was relatively low-key rather than the result of a dramatic public breakup. (Page Six⁠) Neither Hammer nor Newman has publicly commented on the reported separation. Their brief relationship comes after Hammer has faced significant media attention surrounding his personal life in recent years. The actor has spoken about rebuilding his career and focusing on his professional future. Hammer continues career comeback Hammer has been working to re-establish himself professionally after stepping away from Hollywood projects amid controversy. His recent work includes Citizen Vigilante, an action-comedy in which he stars and also serves as a producer. The actor has also discussed wanting to move forward with his career while navigating life away from the intense spotlight that previously surrounded him. For now, Hammer and Newman appear to have gone their separate ways. Their romance may have lasted only a few weeks, but their public appearance was enough to generate considerable interest among fans and entertainment watchers. With both reportedly moving on, the short-lived romance seems to have reached its conclusion without a major public fallout.

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    Sophie Turner reveals what America had that she ca…

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    Sophie Turner may have found her way back home, but there is one thing about America that the actress admits she still misses: the sun. The Game of Thrones star recently opened up about her experience living in the United States and returning to England after several years abroad. While Turner says she is much happier being back in her home country, she revealed that she occasionally misses the bright sunshine she enjoyed while living in America. (E! Online⁠) Turner is happy to be home Turner spent several years living in the U.S. during her marriage to Joe Jonas. The couple married in 2019 and spent time living in Los Angeles and Miami before their relationship ended in 2023. Following their split, Turner returned to London with their two daughters, Willa and Delphine. The move brought her closer to her roots and the people and places she grew up around. (People.com⁠) In her latest interview with The Sunday Morning Herald, Turner made it clear that she does not particularly miss American life. When asked whether she missed living there, she gave a simple answer: she misses the sun, “but that’s it.” (Female First⁠) Why England feels different Although sunshine may be harder to find consistently in the UK, Turner has discovered plenty of things she values about being back home. The actress has previously spoken about missing British humor, familiar comfort foods and, especially, being close to her childhood friends and family. She has also praised British pub culture and the sense of community surrounding it. (People.com⁠) For Turner, returning to England appears to have been about more than simply changing countries. After spending important years of her adult life in America, being home has allowed her to reconnect with the environment and people who shaped her early years. A new chapter in London Turner has also continued building her acting career while living in the UK. Her return comes as she enters a new professional chapter, including her highly anticipated role as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series. While America provided Turner with years of memories and plenty of sunshine, her latest comments suggest that England feels more like home. The cloudy British weather may not always be her favorite, but everything else about being back seems to make up for it. For Turner, there is apparently only one thing America has that she truly wishes she could bring back with her: more sunshine.

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    Wedding joy turns to mourning, Rickshaw falls into…

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    Muzaffargarh: A wedding celebration turned into a tragedy after an overloaded rickshaw carrying members of a wedding party plunged into a canal on Monday evening, leaving at least seven people dead and several others missing. According to rescue officials, the incident occurred when the rickshaw, which was carrying a large number of passengers including women and children, reportedly lost control while travelling along the canal-side road. The vehicle skidded off the road and fell into the water. Local residents and rescue divers immediately launched an operation to search for the passengers. Nine people were rescued alive and shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Some of those rescued were reported to be in critical condition. Rescue teams have so far recovered the bodies of seven people. The deceased have been identified as 14-year-old Dilawar, son of Abdul Rasheed; seven-year-old Muneeb, son of Rashid; 58-year-old Sakina Bibi, wife of Allah Ditta; 15-year-old Sameera Bibi, daughter of M Shafiq; M Saim, son of M Iqbal; seven-year-old M Sabtain, son of Musharraf; and nine-year-old Raju, son of M Iqbal. Several passengers are still believed to be missing. Those reported missing include M Bilal, son of M Iqbal; M Yasir, son of Fida Hussain; M Ali, son of M Shafiq; Usman, son of Ghulam Fareed; Shakir, son of Ashiq Hussain; Hassnain, son of Musharraf Ali; Iqbal Bibi, daughter of Fida Hussain; Kaleem Ullah, son of Basheer Ahmad; and Zareef, son of Wazeer Ahmad. The rickshaw was reportedly carrying far more passengers than its permitted capacity, raising concerns about dangerous overloading. Rescue teams continued their search operation on Tuesday as authorities feared the death toll could increase. The incident has cast a pall of grief over the families of the wedding party, with relatives anxiously awaiting information about their loved ones as the recovery operation continues.

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    ICC unveils July’s top cricket stars

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    The International Cricket Council has announced the nominees for the Men’s Player of the Month award for July 2026. West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves, England captain Harry Brook and Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan have been shortlisted for the award. All three players produced strong performances for their teams during the month. However, they made their mark in different formats and under different circumstances. Greaves was one of the standout all-rounders in Test cricket. He impressed during West Indies’ series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The right-handed batter made a major contribution against Sri Lanka. He scored 180 runs in the opening Test. West Indies eventually won the two-match series 1-0. The second Test ended in a draw. Greaves then carried his form into the series against Pakistan. The two-Test series ended in a 1-1 draw. He delivered an excellent performance with the ball in the opening Test. He claimed five wickets for 27 runs in the first innings. His overall figures for July were equally impressive. Greaves scored 215 runs in two Tests. He finished with a batting average of 71.66. He also took eight wickets. His bowling average was an outstanding 10.25. His ability to contribute in both departments made him a key player for West Indies. Brook earned his nomination after producing an exceptional performance in the T20I series against India. The England captain had a difficult ODI campaign. He scored only 31 runs across three matches. He quickly turned things around in the T20I format. Brook scored 229 runs in five matches. He averaged an impressive 114.50. His strike rate was even more remarkable. He scored at 214.01. His performances helped England and earned him the Player of the Series award. Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan is the third player on the shortlist. The left-handed batter was in excellent form during Bangladesh’s white-ball tour of Zimbabwe. He finished as the leading run-scorer across the ODI and T20I series. Tanzid scored 159 runs in three ODIs. He averaged 53.00. He also maintained a strike rate of 89.83. His form continued in the T20I series. Tanzid added another 140 runs in the T20Is. He averaged 70.00 and struck at 127.27. He finished the entire white-ball tour as the highest run-scorer. The three nominees have entered the award race with impressive records. Greaves’ nomination is based on his strong all-round performances in Test cricket. Brook’s case is built around his remarkable T20I form against India. Tanzid has been recognised for his consistency across both ODI and T20I cricket. The final award will recognise the player who made the biggest impact during July.

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    Syria sentences former President Bashar al-Assad to death

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    A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death over allegations of premeditated and deliberate killings. The sentence was issued in absentia. Assad was not present in court when the ruling was announced. The court also sentenced Atef Najib, a former security official who served during Assad’s rule, to death. According to the court, the charges against Assad relate to allegations of killings that were deliberately planned and carried out. The ruling marks a major development in the legal proceedings against the former Syrian president. Assad was removed from power before the court issued the sentence. The court proceeded with the case in his absence. It reached its decision based on the charges brought against him. Atef Najib was also named in the proceedings. He served as a security official during the Assad era and was handed the same punishment. The court described the alleged crimes as involving premeditation and deliberate killing. These allegations formed the basis of the death sentences. The development comes amid continued legal and political efforts concerning officials associated with the former Syrian government. The ruling against Assad could become an important part of the legal record surrounding his years in power. The former president has faced allegations related to serious abuses during the conflict in Syria. The latest court decision focuses specifically on charges of premeditated and deliberate murder. The sentence was announced without Assad appearing before the court. The court also issued its decision against Najib in connection with the same proceedings. Further legal developments could determine how the sentences are handled and whether additional proceedings follow. According to the reported ruling, the former Syrian leader was convicted on charges described as war crimes and crimes against humanity. The decision marks a significant development in legal proceedings against senior figures from Assad’s former government. Assad ruled Syria for nearly 24 years after succeeding his father, Hafez al-Assad, in 2000. His government faced years of armed opposition after protests erupted across the country in 2011. The conflict developed into a prolonged civil war involving Syrian government forces, opposition groups and several foreign powers. The war caused widespread destruction and a major humanitarian crisis. Millions of Syrians were forced to leave their homes, while large numbers sought refuge in neighbouring countries and beyond. Assad remained in power throughout most of the conflict. His government was accused by international organisations and rights groups of carrying out serious abuses against civilians. The former government repeatedly rejected many of the allegations. Assad’s rule eventually came to an end in December 2024. Opposition-led forces advanced towards Damascus, forcing him to leave the country with members of his family. He subsequently travelled to Moscow, where Russia provided him with protection. The latest verdict is the first death sentence against Assad under Syria’s transitional authorities. The new authorities have begun legal proceedings against officials and figures associated with the former government. Some defendants have appeared before the courts in person, while proceedings against others have been conducted in absentia. The case against Assad is therefore being closely watched as part of broader efforts to address alleged crimes committed during the conflict. The death sentence also represents a dramatic reversal for a leader who remained at the centre of Syrian politics for decades.

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    Nottingham Forest owner sues Crystal Palace over gun banner

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    LONDON: Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has launched legal action against Crystal Palace over a controversial banner displayed by Palace supporters during a Premier League match last year, according to reports. Marinakis’ legal team reportedly filed a defamation claim against Crystal Palace and unidentified individuals at the High Court in London on Monday. The action comes almost a year after the banner was displayed during the clubs’ 1-1 Premier League draw at Selhurst Park. The banner depicted Marinakis appearing to hold a gun to the head of Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. It also contained a message referring to allegations of blackmail, match-fixing, drug trafficking and corruption. Marinakis, a Greek shipping and media businessman, has repeatedly denied wrongdoing in relation to such allegations. The incident had already drawn disciplinary attention from English football authorities. In November 2025, the Football Association charged Crystal Palace with failing to ensure that its supporters did not behave in an improper, offensive, abusive or provocative manner. The club was subsequently fined £50,000 ($67,000) over the incident. The dispute comes against a backdrop of heightened tensions between the two clubs. The match in August 2025 was played after Nottingham Forest replaced Palace in the Europa League, while Crystal Palace were moved to the Conference League following a UEFA ruling related to its multi-club ownership structure. The controversy surrounding the banner has now moved beyond football disciplinary procedures and into the courts, potentially putting the relationship between the two clubs under further scrutiny. Marinakis, 59, is a prominent figure in European football. Besides Forest, he owns Greek club Olympiacos and Portugal’s Rio Ave, making him one of the more influential multi-club owners in the sport. The latest legal action could reignite debate over the limits of fan expression and where football rivalry crosses into potentially defamatory or threatening territory. Crystal Palace have yet to publicly respond to the reported High Court claim. The case could now determine whether the provocative banner amounts to legally actionable defamation.

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    Gohar Rasheed shares powerful reminder about love and respect

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    Pakistani actor Gohar Rasheed recently shared a heartfelt message about the importance of valuing people who genuinely care for us. His post highlighted a simple yet meaningful thought: when you find someone who truly loves, respects, cares for, and supports you, such a person should not be taken for granted. The message carries significance for both married and unmarried people, as meaningful relationships are built on more than attraction or temporary emotions. Love becomes stronger when it is accompanied by respect, understanding, loyalty, affection, and sincere care. According to the shared reminder, people who offer these qualities are not always easy to find, which makes their presence in our lives especially valuable. In today’s fast-paced world, relationships can sometimes be affected by misunderstandings, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of communication. It is therefore important to recognize the efforts of those who consistently stand by us during difficult moments and celebrate our happiness during good times. The message also encourages people to look beyond material things or appearances when judging the value of a relationship. Someone who treats you with kindness, respects your feelings, listens to you, and genuinely wants the best for you can be far more valuable than someone who only stays around when things are convenient. Gohar Rasheed’s post has sparked a conversation about what truly makes a relationship worth preserving. For many, love alone may not be enough; mutual respect, trust, care, and emotional support are equally important foundations of a lasting bond. The reminder ultimately encourages people to appreciate genuine connections before they are lost. In a world where sincere relationships can be difficult to find, recognizing and nurturing people who truly value you can make all the difference.

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    Iga Swiatek storms into Toronto semifinal against Svitolina

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    TORONTO: Former world number one Iga Swiatek produced a commanding performance to defeat Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 and reach the Toronto Masters semi-finals, where she will face Elina Svitolina in a highly anticipated showdown. The six-time Grand Slam champion needed only 64 minutes to dispatch the Russian and move into the last four of the Canadian Open. Swiatek controlled the contest from the opening exchanges, using her powerful groundstrokes and precise movement to keep Shnaider under constant pressure. The Polish seventh seed never faced a break point and dominated the match with impressive consistency. She quickly established a 5-2 advantage in the opening set before breaking Shnaider again and serving it out in 31 minutes. The second set proved even more one-sided. Swiatek broke early to move ahead 2-1 before another strong sequence of winners helped her extend the advantage. A third break finally ended Shnaider’s resistance and completed a convincing victory. “From the beginning, I went for it. I felt like I could dominate,” Swiatek said after the match. She also praised her ability to adapt to difficult windy conditions, saying she focused on staying solid rather than overplaying. The victory is significant for Swiatek, who has endured a challenging 2026 season. It marks her first WTA 1000 semi-final of the year, giving her an opportunity to build momentum ahead of the US Open. Standing between Swiatek and a place in the final is Elina Svitolina, who produced a dramatic comeback against Ekaterina Alexandrova. The Ukrainian ninth seed lost the opening set 6-3 but responded brilliantly, winning the second 6-0 before completing a 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 victory. Svitolina recovered after an early setback and showed her fighting spirit when Alexandrova briefly threatened to extend the match late in the deciding set. The upcoming semi-final promises another intriguing chapter in their rivalry. Swiatek has won three of their five meetings, but Svitolina won their two encounters earlier in 2026, including a three-set victory in the Rome semi-final. With both players arriving in Toronto with plenty to prove, their semi-final is shaping up as one of the tournament’s most compelling battles.