WAH CANTT - The Wah Cantonment Police on Sunday busted a gang involved in robberies and street crimes and arrested their three members by recovering looted booty from their possession. According to the police spokesman, acting on a tip, a police party raided the gang hideout and arrested their two members, who were identified as Atif and Hammad. The spokesman further revealed that looted items, including cash, motorcycles, snatched cell phones and weapons utilized in various crimes, were also recovered from their possession. During preliminary interrogation, the robbers confessed their involvement in various robberies and street crimes in the area, he added.

PHOTO: FILEPakistan’s stock market is soaring and it just recently crossed a record high. The rule is: The better the economy the better the stock market performance. The phenomenon where a stock market reaches record highs while the broader economy suffers is not unique to Pakistan. Meanwhile, the broader population, facing unemployment and inflation, does not benefit from stock market gains, creating a disconnect between the stock market and the real economy. The soaring stock market amid a collapsing economy in Pakistan is a complex phenomenon with historical precedents and theoretical explanations.

Punjab’s agriculture minister, Syed Ashiq Hussain, has said that the provincial government is striving to enhance soybean cultivation. He said the plan to establish a soybean genetics and seed supply chain centre at the UAF was part of the plan to boost soybean production. He said it had been planned that the university would ensure soybean cultivation on 100,000 acres. He said by enhancing soybean cultivation Pakistan could also earn the much-needed foreign exchange by exporting the excess quantity. “As the government plans to boost the livestock and poultry sectors, it must focus on soybean cultivation, which is an essential component of animal feed,” he added.

PESHAWAR, Jun 17 (APP): Happy Eid ul-Adha to the entire Pakistani nation, especially the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur in his message issued here on Monday. Eid-ul-Adha is the biggest festival of joy for the Muslim world, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur said. The rich people of the society should share their happiness with the poor and deserving people around them on the joyous occasion of Eid, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said. People should take special care of cleanliness after fulfilling Sunnat-e-Ibrahim, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said. Special Eid-ul-Azha greetings to security forces personnel, police personnel, medical personnel and rescue personnel on duty, Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur said.

ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Monday congratulated the Pakistani nation and the entire Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In a message, while congratulating the entire nation on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the minister said:“Eid-ul-Azha reminds us of the deep spirit of sacrifice, love, sincerity, and compassion”. He urged the faithful that on this day they should rise above differences and move forward with the spirit of Islamic unity and brotherhood. “We should take care of our poor and weaker sections by understanding the great philosophy of sacrifice”, he maintained. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, he prayed to Allah Almighty for peace and stability in the homeland and the whole world.

ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi extended his warm felicitations and heartfelt greetings to the Pakistani nation including the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-ul-AzhaIn his message Naqvi said that Eid-ul-Azha teaches us about self-sacrifice in our practical life. “We have to pledge to sacrifice our false ego and personal interests for the sake of Pakistan” said Mohsin Naqvi in message and added that in reality, lies and hypocrisy will have to be sacrificed, leaving aside the verbal claims. This debt can be discharged only by sacrificing for Pakistan, said Mohsin Naqvi adding every party, institution, department and individual, including the class, has to contribute to the development of Pakistan by playing a responsible and positive role. “We pay our respects to the brave children of the security forces who sacrificed their precious lives for the defense of the country and the establishment of peace” Mohsin Naqvi added. There is dire need to work for the development of the country with the spirit of self-sacrifice, brotherhood and unity and I am sure that Pakistan will develop and progress, Mohsin Naqvi said.

Macron’s dissolving of parliament after the French far right’s victory in European parliamentary elections has swiftly redrawn the lines of French politics. On Saturday, police estimated that a quarter of a million people protested across France against the prospect of the far right coming to power. But the latest polls still put the far right comfortably in the lead. “An exceptional decision for an exceptional situation,” Hollande told reporters in the department’s main town of Tulle, explaining his surprise comeback. Officially, the Socialist Party reacted coolly to the move, the head of its election commission Pierre Jouvet simply saying that it “takes note” of the candidacy.

Pakistanis are celebrating Eid ul Adha today with religious fervour and devotion with large prayer gatherings organised in mosques, Eidgahs, and open grounds. In his Eid message, Zardari prayed to Almighty Allah to grant His blessings and happiness to the Muslim world and Pakistan. He prayed to Almighty Allah to “grant us happiness of Eidul Azha and grant us the opportunity to act” in the spirit of the sacrifice. Shehbaz congratulated the nation and the Muslim world on Eid and the occasion of Hajj. “On this auspicious occasion, I pray to Allah Almighty to accept the prayers and sacrifices of the Pakistani nation and the Muslim Ummah,” he added.

Moscow - Russia on Sunday claimed its troops had captured a village in southern Ukraine, continuing its progress on the front line against a Ukrainian army lacking troops and ammunition. The Russian army has been gaining ground for months in Ukraine, particularly in the east, without however achieving a real breakthrough. Earlier this week, it announced the capture of three villages in the east, southeast and northeast of Ukraine. Russia also launched an offensive in the Kharkiv region on May 10, seizing several localities before their advance was slowed by reinforcements sent in by Kyiv. Ukrainian troops have been facing shortages of soldiers and ammunition for months, despite Western pledges of arms deliveries.

Righty rookie Joey Estes is getting the ball for the second game. He’s been having a decent season but is coming off three straight solid starts. Here’s the lineup for game 2:They’ll be facing right-hander Chris Paddack in the second game. They’ll be facing him without DH Brent Rooker, who gets the second game off though we will likely see a pinch-hit appearance if the game is close late. The Twins’ lineup:Ready for Round 2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/0MVYlEsOVp — Minnesota Twins (@Twins) June 16, 2024Come on guys!

Titmus is favourite on paper, owning the world record and clocking the second quickest time ever last week. She is also the 200m world record holder after smashing O'Callaghan's previous mark at the trials, but is philosophical about her prospects. Shayna Jack also has a heavy workload with a potential six events after making the 50m and 100m freestyle and a slew of relays on her radar. Emma McKeon, Australia's most decorated Olympian with 11 medals, will also be in Paris, but not to defend her 50m and 100m freestyle crowns after failing to qualify. Among the men, Zac Stubblety-Cook will defend the 200m breaststroke title after losing his world record last year to China's Qin Haiyang.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif felicitated the nation and the Muslim Ummah on the blessed occasion of Eidul Azha, highlighting the spirit of sacrifice and charity associated with the auspicious occasion. In his Eid message, Zardari prayed to Almighty Allah to grant His blessings and happiness to the Muslim world and Pakistan. “It is a lesson for us that the key to success is to remain firm in the situation of trials and tests and to obey Allah Almighty,” President Zardari said. Shehbaz congratulated the nation and the Muslim world on Eid and the occasion of Hajj. “On this auspicious occasion, I pray to Allah Almighty to accept the prayers and sacrifices of the Pakistani nation and the Muslim Ummah,” he added.

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm greetings to the Pakistani nation and Muslims around the world on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In a message, he said Eid-ul-Azha commemorates the unwavering commitment and readiness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his beloved son Prophet Ismail without hesitation, as commanded by Almighty Allah. “The day reminds us of the importance of sacrificing what is most dear to us in the way of Allah. On this Eid day, he said “we pray for our Palestinian and Kashmiri brothers and sisters who are bravely facing brutal foreign occupation but remain steadfast in their struggle to achieve their right of self-determination”. “May the spirit of Eid-ul-Adha, with its message of solidarity and unity, brings prosperity, success and happiness to the entire Muslim ummah,” he prayed.

Justin Bieber has recently made a significant change in his financial management team, parting ways with longtime business manager Lou Taylor and hiring Edward White, the financial advisor known for his work with Johnny Depp as per reported by PEOPLE. Bieber's long-time manager, Scooter Braun, remains unaffected by this change. Bieber's new financial advisor, Edward White, has a strong track record in the industry, representing numerous high-profile clients, including Jack Nicholson and the estates of Lena Horne and Vin Scully. Notably, White has been working with Johnny Depp since 2016 and even testified in Depp's defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard. This move comes on the heels of Bieber's significant decision to sell his extensive music catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Capital in 2023 for a reported sum of over $200 million.

In an alarming turn of events, the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN found itself in the crosshairs of cyber attackers who not only hacked the official email IDs used by the information wing of the mission but also compromised its official YouTube channel. After being hacked, the name, banners, and content of the YouTube channel were altered. The YouTube channel and email of the Information Wing were hacked on Friday at 4 PM US time. The Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations has requested that all emails and videos be ignored until the email account and YouTube channel are recovered.