محافظوں اور دیگر قیدیوں کے لیے یہ شخص توماز سرافیسکی تھے، قیدی نمبر859، ایک یہودی جو غلط وقت پر غلط جگہ پر تھا لیکن نازی جرمنی کے خلاف خفیہ مزاحمتی گروپ کے لیے ان کا نام وٹولڈ پائلیکی تھا، جو فوج میں سیکنڈ لیفٹیننٹ، انٹیلیجنس ایجنٹ، ایک شوہر اور دو بچوں کا باپ اور ایک کیتھولک تھا۔
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Oscar-nominated Karla Sofia Gascon’s book cancelled as offensive posts resurfaced
Oscar hopeful Karla Sofia Gascon’s woes over a series of offensive social media posts deepened on Thursday after a diversity-centred Spanish publishing house dropped plans to reprint her book.
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Karla Sofia Gascon, the first transgender woman Oscar nominee for best actress, seemed set for lasting fame after the narco-musical ‘Emilia Perez’ in which she stars won a record number of Oscar nominations for a foreign-language movie.
But last week’s unearthing of old posts denigrating Islam and George Floyd has unleashed a scandal that has harmed her reputation and the film’s chances of Oscars glory.
The Spaniard, 52, has apologised and says she is not a racist.
Dos Bigotes, a publishing house specialising in LGBTQ, gender and feminist themes, said on Thursday it had suspended the publication of a revised biographical novel of Gascon that first appeared in Mexico in 2018.
The firm ‘has always been committed to equality, inclusion and diversity… therefore, we also have to be consistent with our way of thinking’, it said in a statement.
“We do not share the statements Karla Sofia made… but we also have faith in something we told her: that the passage of time, vital learning and experiences can make us better.”
Gascon ascended to global fame at last year’s Cannes Film Festival after ‘Emilia Perez’ won multiple prizes.
Also Read: Oscars frontrunner ‘Emilia Perez’ suffers awards season crash
Before the scandal broke, she was considered a frontrunner for best actress at the Oscars and pundits viewed the film as a strong contender for the best picture award.
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PM Sharif, Hamza Shehbaz acquitted in Ramzan Sugar Mills case
A Lahore anti-corruption court Thursday acquitted Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and his son in the Ramzan Sugar Mills reference, ARY News reported.
In 2018 the NAB alleged that Mr Shehbaz Sharif being chief minister and his son Hamza with the abetment and connivance of each other caused a loss of Rs213 million to the national exchequer by committing the offence of misuse of authority.
The court on Tuesday reserved the verdict in the Ramzan Sugar Mills reference after hearing the arguments from both sides.
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امریکی صدر کی فلسطینیوں کی عرب ممالک میں ’آبادکاری‘ کی تجویز: ’یہ بندہ رئیل سٹیٹ کے کاروبار کو سمجھتا ہے‘
جب دورانِ پریس کانفرنس صدر ٹرمپ سے پوچھا گیا کہ کیا غزہ کا کنٹرول سنبھالنے کے اقدام میں امریکی فوج بھی حصہ لے گی تو ان کا کہنا تھا کہ ’ہم وہ سب کریں گے جس کی ضرورت ہو گی۔‘
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پاکستان میں زرعی آمدن پر ٹیکس کیوں لگایا گیا ہے اور ’سُپر ٹیکس‘ کا اطلاق کتنی آمدن پر ہو گا؟
پاکستان نے عالمی مالیاتی فنڈ (آئی ایم ایف) سے ملنے والے سات ارب ڈالر کے قرض پروگرام کی شرائط کے تحت زرعی آمدن پر ٹیکس کا نفاذ کر دیا ہے۔ زرعی آمدن پر کس شرح سے ٹیکس اور ’سُپر ٹیکس‘ عائد کیا گیا ہے اور اس پر تنقید کیوں کی جا رہی ہے؟
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Pat Cummins likely to miss Champions Trophy 2025
Australia’s preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 have been with dealt a major setback, with captain Pat Cummins likely to miss the mega tournament.
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Head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that Cummins is “heavily unlikely” to participate in the marquee event, which starts on February 19.
The injury has opened up a leadership vacuum, with Steve Smith and Travis Head emerging as potential candidates to lead the team. Cummins has been struggling with the ankle issue, which also forced him to skip Australia’s ongoing tour of Sri Lanka.
Adding to Australia’s woes, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is also battling a fresh injury, while star allrounder Mitchell Marsh has already been ruled out due to a back issue.
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“Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men’s Champion’s Trophy [2025] with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction,” Cricket Australia said in a statement.
“The National Selection Panel and Australian men’s medical team ruled Marsh out of the tournament with the injury which has not responded sufficiently to rehabilitation,” it added.
Australia will face England, South Africa, and Afghanistan in Group B of the tournament, starting their campaign on February 22.
Australia preliminary squad for Champions Trophy 2025:
Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa.
Champions Trophy 2025
The eight-time tournament will be played at the three venues of Pakistan – Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore, while Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host India’s games including the hotly-anticipated PAK vs IND group stage game.
All three venues in Pakistan will host three group matches each, while Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will also host a semi-final.
Pakistan are the defending champions in the upcoming edition after beating India in the final of the 2017 edition at the Oval under the captaincy of wicketkeeping batter Sarfaraz Ahmed.
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Tri-nation series: Special team formed for Gaddafi Stadium’s security audit
LAHORE: A special committee has been formed by Interior Ministry to conduct a security audit of the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, ahead of tri-nation series and Champions Trophy 2025, ARY News reported.
Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa’s cricket teams are scheduled to contest in the tri-series ahead of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
As per details, the committee, headed by the SSP Special Branch, will review the security arrangements at the stadium, including checking points, parking areas, public seating areas, and surveillance systems.
The decision to form the committee was taken during a meeting of the Provincial Intelligence Committee, and the committee is expected to submit its report to the Ministry of Interior by February 5.
Earlier, the federal government had decided to deploy the army and rangers’ troops in Lahore to boost security during the tri-nation cricket series.
Also read: PCB reveals tickets information for tri-nation series
The Ministry of Interior approved deployment of the Pakistan Army troops and Rangers in Lahore from February 05 to 10.
“Army troops being deployed in Lahore under Article 245”, a circular dispatched to the provincial government read.
A company of Pakistan Army and Punjab Rangers each, will be deployed during cricket matches in the city.
Tri-nation series
The tri-nation ODI series, involving Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand, will begin on February 8 with the first game between the hosts and New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium at 2pm.
New Zealand will then face South Africa on Monday, February 10, in a day match at the same venue.
“The action will shift to Karachi, where Pakistan will take on South Africa on 12 February in a day/night match at the National Bank Stadium, starting at 1400 (local time). The final will be played on Friday, 14 February, with the first ball to be bowled at 1400 (local time),” according to the PCB schedule.
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80pc lawyers skip IHC hearings amid judges’ transfer issue
ISLAMABAD: The majority of lawyers skipped the hearing of cases scheduled at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday to record their protest against the transfer of three judges from other high courts, ARY News reported.
As per details, IHC witnessed a significant disruption in its proceedings as over 80% of the lawyers decided against appearing before the court on the strike call of Islamabad High Court Bar Association.
In Chief Justice Amir Farooq’s courtroom, one case was scheduled for hearing, but lawyers were absent. Similarly, in Justice Mohsin Kayani’s court, some cases proceeded with the appearance of petitioners, while others had no legal representation.
Justice Gul Hassan’s court had to conclude its list of cases prematurely due to the absence of lawyers.
Despite the ongoing strike, some lawyers attended hearings in the courts of Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Arbab Tahir and Justice Sameen Rafat.
Read more: IHC gets three new judges, gazette notification issued
The strike is a direct response to the ‘controversial’ decision regarding judicial transfers.
On Sunday, the Gazette notification for the transfer of three judges to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) was issued following approval from President Asif Ali Zardari.
According to the Gazette notification issued by the Establishment Division, Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar has been transferred from the Lahore High Court (LHC) to the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
Sindh High Court’s (SHC) Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro had also been transferred to the Islamabad High Court.
Furthermore, Justice Muhammad Asif was transferred from the Balochistan High Court to the Islamabad High Court.
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MDCAT: Inquiry reveals no evidence of grace marks in retest
ISLAMABAD: The inquiry into the MDCAT retest conducted by Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) has been completed, and the investigation report is set to be submitted to the high court, ARY News reported.
According to details, the inquiry was initiated after candidates alleged that the retest featured grace marking, which was not proven.
A special nine-member committee formed by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) prepared the investigation report.
The retest was conducted on December 30, 2024, with over 12,500 students from across the country participating. SZABMU followed the standard procedure for competitive exams and conducted pre- and post-exam analyses to ensure the test’s integrity.
The detailed analysis of the retest did not find any evidence of grace marking. Instead, it revealed that 2,061 students scored above 170 marks, with 1,496 students from Punjab achieving this feat.
Read more: MDCAT 2024 results announced
It is to be noted that MDCAT 2024 retake was held on the order of Sindh High Court (SHC) over complaints of paper leak.
Following the orders, the Sindh government tasked IBA Sukkur to conduct the Medical and Dental College Admission Test 2024 entry test.
Meanwhile, the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT 2024) would be conducted once again in Islamabad on December 22, the sources said.
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has been informed about the updated MDCAT 2024 schedule. Decisions regarding the roll numbers of candidates and examination centers are expected to be made next week, sources added.
Sources further said more than 30 examination centers across Islamabad for the test will be established for 17,597 candidates registered for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test 2024 retake.
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US-Dutch joint crackdown on Pakistan based cybercrime gang
WASHINGTON: The US and Dutch authorities claimed joint crackdown on Pakistan-based cybercrime network accused of selling hacking tools and fraud-enabling services to criminals worldwide.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) identified the network as HeartSender, it stated that the network operated online marketplaces for over a decade, facilitating phishing, malware distribution, and large-scale financial fraud.
The law enforcement agencies seized 39 domains and associated servers used by the network. The US justice department estimated that these platforms caused financial losses exceeding $3 million in the US alone.
The US department of justice conducted crackdown in collaboration with the Dutch National Police.
“These scams not only target businesses but individuals as well,” said a US official.
The authorities, however, didn’t disclose any arrest in the crackdown on the criminal network.
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GTA 6 exact release date ‘leaked’ by video games store
A Uruguayan video games store has reportedly leaked the exact release date of Rockstar Games’ hotly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6.
The store, called XUruguay, took the fans by surprise after a post revealed the exact release date of GTA 6, as per a gaming website.
The post, which was quickly removed from its store, claimed the Rockstar Games title will launch on September 17, 2025.
As per the post, GTA 6 will be released as a PlayStation 5 exclusive.
Reports said that the leak might have been a miscommunication between XUruguay and Rockstar Games.
Several fans mentioned that GTA 5 was released on the exact same date, September 17, 2013.
Read more: GTA 6: Rockstar Games’ official reaffirms 2025 release date
If the leak is to be believed, GTA 6 will be released exactly 12 years after the release of the previous title in the Grand Theft Auto series.
XUruguay later issued a statement to clarify the post which leaked the GTA 6 release date.
“Like all fans, we are super excited and looking forward to the release of GTA 6, we take as a reference the release of the previous game GTA 5 which was on September 17 2013,” the games store stated in a statement.
“It was not our intention to generate confusion and we want to clarify that we did not receive at any time, from any of the brands, any official information about the release date of the game. Like you, the only rumors that we are aware of are that it may be in Fall 2025 (September, October or November) but there is nothing officially confirmed and we have no other additional information,” it added.
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Mahira Sharma’s mother reacts to Mohammed Siraj dating rumours
Indian actor Mahira Sharma’s mother revealed if her daughter is dating cricketer Mohammed Siraj.
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A day after Indian media suggested that ‘Bigg Boss’ alum Mahira Sharma, is ‘romantically involved’ with Indian cricket team’s fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, her mother Sania Sharma has now dismissed the reports.
In a new interview with a local publication, the celebrity’s mother expressed her shock at the buzz and said, “What are you saying? People say anything. Now that my daughter is a celebrity, people will link her name with anyone, so should we believe them?”
She further refuted the speculations, dubbing the reports ‘completely false’.
It is worth noting here that Mahira Khan, who was previously in a relationship with ‘Bigg Boss 13’ co-contestant Paras Chhabra until the two parted ways in 2023, first sparked dating rumours with Mohammed Siraj last year, when the cricketer liked one of her pictures on Instagram, and the two started following each other on the social site.
This led to netizens speculating if something was brewing between the two celebrities.
Later an Indian publication quoted a source close to them to confirm their budding romance.
Also Read: Mohammed Siraj, Zanai Bhosle react to dating rumours
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Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan unveils jersey for maiden outing
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has unveiled the team jersey for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by Pakistan.
The ACB shared a video of Afghanistan players sporting the jersey which took inspiration from the country’s cultural heritage.
The team jersey for the Champions Trophy 2025 features patterns of the historic Jam Minaret in Ghor Province.
“Inspired by our rich cultural heritage, the jersey design beautifully blends the elegance of Naskh calligraphy with the geometric patterns of the historic Jam Minaret in Ghor Province,” the ACB wrote in a post on Instagram.
“As AfghanAtalan take the field, they will wear the spirit of unity, the determination of our nation, and the elegance of Jam. They will create history and keep Afghanistan’s name shining on the global stage!” it added.
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For their maiden outing in the Champions Trophy 2025, the side is placed in Group B alongside ODI World Cup 2023 champions Australia, England and South Africa.
Read more: Champions Trophy 2025: PCB shares ticket prices for Pakistan games
Afghanistan will kick off their campaign with a game against South Africa on February 21 in Karachi.
The side will face England in their second group stage game on February 26 in Lahore while they will play their last group stage game against Australia on February 28 in Lahore.
It is worth noting here that Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19 with Pakistan, the defending champions and hosts, taking on New Zealand.
The tournament will consist of 15 matches, played across Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi while India’s game have been scheduled in Dubai.
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