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Lahore : Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday ordered a crackdown on those spreading fake news that a girl had been allegedly raped at a private college in Lahore. Since the beginning of the week, students have staged protests in multiple cities of the country’s largest province, demanding that alleged culprits of the claimed crime be brought to justice. While the protests caused injuries to students and police alike, the authorities had firmly stated that no girl had been raped, while the girl’s family had also ruled out the sexual assault. During a press conference, the provincial chief executive…

Lahore : Punjab police have refuted the claims related to the alleged rape of a private college student, saying that “there is no victim” linked to allegations that sparked a violent protest in Lahore a day earlier.A group of students gathered outside a private college on a protest call on Monday after reports of the alleged rape of a female student went viral on social media platforms. At least 28 people suffered injuries as the protest turned violent and clashes erupted between the students and police. Later, the protest was put off and it was decided to resume the demonstration…

Beijing : The patient, a 25-year-old woman from Tianjin, has not needed insulin injections for more than a year after receiving a stem cell transplant using her own reprogrammed cells. According to Express News, the woman had been living with the chronic condition for over a decade before undergoing the surgery, which took just half an hour. After only two and a half months, her body began producing enough insulin to regulate her blood sugar naturally. The procedure was carried out by researchers from Tianjin First Central Hospital and Peking University, and the findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal…

Multan: Pakistan began the second session of Day 1 with confidence, hitting two boundaries within the first five overs. Saim Ayub and Kamran Ghulam, both young batsmen, looked composed as they executed a clear game plan. In the 35th over, Saim Ayub reached his fourth Test half-century, marking his first fifty against England. Shortly after, debutant Kamran Ghulam celebrated his maiden Test fifty. The promising duo showcased an aggressive partnership that kept the pressure on England. In response, England captain Ben Stokes introduced himself and Matthew Potts into the attack. The pair bowled with precision, frequently finding the edges of…

ISLAMABAD: Another wild polio case has been found in the country taking the tally for the current year to 33. According to an official of the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health Islamabad, the wild poliovirus type-1 case has been found in Quetta district of Balochistan. “This is the third polio case in Quetta district and 33rd in the country this year. So far, 17 cases have been reported from Balochistan, 10 from Sindh, four from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and one each from Punjab and Islamabad,” he said. “Genetic sequencing has been linked 99.66 per cent…

Lahore : Pakistani actress and model Veena Malik is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time, it’s her latest “love” that’s making headlines.Recently, Veena’s name has been linked not to a fellow actor or model, but to a TikToker who is six years younger. Social media has been abuzz with videos of the two exchanging gifts, leaving fans and users wondering: is this a genuine relationship, or just a bit of social media flair? In an exclusive chat with Geo.tv, Veena finally addressed the rumours, saying, “Women don’t usually spill all their secrets, and I kept this one under wraps…

The highly anticipated second Test between Pakistan and England kicked off today at the Multan Cricket Stadium, with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to bat first. The match is being played on the same pitch as the first Test, which has already begun to deteriorate, creating early challenges for the Pakistani batsmen. Pakistan’s Shaky Start Pakistan’s innings got off to a shaky start, as England’s spinner Jack Leach was introduced in the 8th over. Leach made an immediate impact, dismissing Abdullah Shafique, who had been in sublime form with two centuries in the series, including one in the previous…

Multan: In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan has made significant squad changes ahead of the second Test match against England, scheduled to begin on October 15, 2024 in Multan. The newly appointed selection committee, featuring Aqib Javed, Azhar Ali, and Aleem Dar, has dropped key players Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah for the remaining two Tests. This move has sent shockwaves through the cricket world, as Babar Azam, Pakistan’s star batter, has struggled with form across his last 17 innings. Babar Azam’s exclusion has sparked a mixed reaction among former cricketers and experts. While some believe…

Islamabad : Chinese Premier Li Qiang is scheduled to undertake a four-day bilateral visit to Islamabad from October 14 to 17 to meet Pakistan’s civil and military leadership, as well as attend the Meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reports.His visit comes just days after the Oct 6 suicide attack near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport which killed two Chinese nationals and injured 11 others, including another Chinese citizen.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday assured the Chinese of personally overseeing the investigation into the attack.“After identifying those responsible for…

Lahore: Seasoned Pakistani actor Abid Kashmir has passed away in Lahore, his family told Geo News on Friday. Kashmiri’s family revealed that he had been ailing for some time and had serious medical issues related to kidney and breathing. The performing artiste had a long-standing career as one of the veterans in Lahore with his work getting immense acclaim in theatre, television and films with his versatility shining across these diverse platforms in the country’s entertainment industry. He has worked in numerous TV and stage shows as well as films. He showcased his comedic prowess in the 1988 movie ‘Bazar-e-Husan’ and…