Armie Hammer’s Citizen Vigilante faces backlash after viewers say the film frames Muslims and migrants as rapists and justifies violence. Critics cite a Hamburg case storyline, hateful speeches, and incitement.
PoliticsThe ECP has reserved its decision on a plea challenging the suspension of the KP Senate by-election schedule for the seat linked to Murad Saeed’s disqualification. The case was heard by a three-member bench led by the chief election commissioner.
Asim Azhar restored 600+ old Instagram posts, hoping for a career throwback. Within minutes, fans and media zeroed in on his past photos with Hania Aamir—prompting his amused response.
A senior DRDO scientist, Pradeep Kurulkar, faces trial after investigators alleged a WhatsApp honeytrap led to the leaking of sensitive defence details, including BrahMos and Agni-6. He denies wrongdoing.
Khawaja Asif’s viral “Vigo is vulgar” speech has sparked memes again—this time with a Russian influencer, Daria Shatova, recreating the act in fluent Urdu. The parody draws praise, debate, and laughs.
MNA Nabil Gabol claims Lyari could become Pakistan’s next football powerhouse, pointing to a packed stadium, local passion, and overseas training for 12 players aiming for the national team and the FIFA World Cup.
NATIONALPolice have registered an FIR against 14 prisoners who escaped from a van bound for Adiala jail and also named five officials for alleged negligence. The report says the prisoners used red chilli powder to facilitate their escape.
Pakistan has formally taken its seat at the International Olive Council for the first time after joining the body in May 2026. Rana Tanveer Hussain represented the country at the council’s 123rd meeting in Lisbon.
WorldRescue teams in Venezuela continued searching for survivors after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,700 people. The UN says around 50,000 remain missing and about 7 million people are expected to be affected.
WorldPolice in Monaco and France are hunting a suspect after an explosion in Monaco injured three people. French and Ukrainian media said the apparent target was Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev.
BusinessGold prices fell on Tuesday in both global and Pakistani markets, with per tola gold dropping to Rs424,836. Silver, however, rose in local and international trade.
WorldNato is increasing pressure on defence manufacturers as rising military budgets fail to translate quickly into weapons and ammunition. Officials say Europe must expand production capacity and learn from Ukraine’s wartime industry.
