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Election 2024: 90-year-old woman casts her vote in NA-237 Karachi

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A 90-year-old woman cast her vote in NA-237 Karachi as Pakistan kick-starts election 2024, with 128 million voters participating. Handicapped and elderly individuals across different regions also exercised their right. Prominent figures like Nawaz Sharif and Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari were seen casting their votes in Model Town Lahore and NA-207 Nawabshah, respectively.
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Woman held for ‘selling’ newborns from Karachi

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A woman in Karachi has been arrested for her involvement in selling and purchasing newborns, kidnapped from hospitals and villages. The police recovered an infant kidnapped from Thatta and identified the accused as Fatima. She was caught during patrolling and a case has been registered against her at Kharadar police station.
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Bilkis Bano case: India’s top court quashes release of men who gang-raped Muslim woman

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India's top court has overturned the release of 11 Hindu men convicted of gang-raping Bilkis Bano, a pregnant Muslim woman, and murdering her relatives during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The court ordered the men to surrender to prison authorities within two weeks. The decision followed widespread condemnation and legal challenges to the men's release.
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Woman among two FIA officials arrested in fake passport case

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Two officials from the Passport Office in Islamabad, including a female employee, were arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for their involvement in issuing forged passports. They had previously been granted pre-arrest bail, which was revoked by the Special Judge Central. The case involves the issuance of fake official passports to private individuals, with three people managing to flee abroad using illegal passports. An investigation task force was set up by the interior ministry to probe into the issuance of fake Pakistani passports to Afghan citizens.
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Woman slaps SHO during protest in Hyderabad

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During a protest in Hyderabad, a woman slapped a station house officer (SHO) while demonstrating against the ‘illegal occupation’ of their house, disrupting traffic. The police detained the woman and her husband after the incident. This comes after a similar incident in 2023 when a woman slapped a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) during a traffic stop in Karachi.
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Durefishan praises Mikaal for not shying away from ‘playing the bad guy in a woman’s story’

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Durefishan commends Mikaal for fearlessly taking on the role of the antagonist in a female-centric story. Mikaal thanks her and praises her performance as well. Meanwhile, Kiran reflects on the personal significance of the show and expresses gratitude for the appreciation received, looking forward to portraying more diverse roles. Audience engagement with the characters and the show's success are palpable.
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‘Divorce is only for woman, never a man’: Kiran Ashfaque addresses criticism on second marriage

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Model and ex-wife of actor Imran Ashraf, Kiran Ashfaque, speaks out on facing criticism following her second marriage. She addresses societal double standards, highlighting the lack of scrutiny faced by men in divorce situations. Ashfaque acknowledges the impact on her family and expresses her reasons for staying in her previous marriage. - Khabristan.PK
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Woman with Rs1.5m cash, jewellery held at Karachi railway station

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An elderly woman was detained by the railway police at Karachi Cantt Station for carrying Rs1.5 million cash and gold jewellery worth millions. The woman had been at the station for several hours before being searched, and the police were contacted by two men and a woman claiming to be her children. Investigations are ongoing. [47 words] - Khabristan.PK