Pakistan

Not sure if I can ever recover from mental scars: American rape victim

Published

2 years ago

Farwa

American TikToker was allegedly gang-raped by tour guide, accomplice at DG Khan’s Fort Munro.
Says she is deeply disturbed to know friend could do such “vile and horrible” thing.
Suspect says “whatever happened at Fort Munro was consensual.”

A US TikToker visiting Pakistan, who was allegedly gang-raped by her tour guide and his accomplice, said that she is deeply disturbed to know that a friend she knew and trusted for a long time betrayed her.

“[…] who was trying to portray a positive image of this beautiful country to the foreign travellers and who seemed so trustworthy could do such a vile and horrible act,” the victim said while talking to the media.

“I’m not sure if I can ever recover from mental scars but I hope that there will be justice in the case.”

The political assistant submitted the medical report of the victim to the Dera Ghazi Khan commissioner, according to which there were no torture marks on the victim’s body. It further stated that the victim visited the restricted areas of Fort Munro and it was her third visit to the tourist site with the suspect.

Meanwhile, the suspect said in his statement to the police that he and the victim were in a relationship.

“Whatever happened at Fort Munro was consensual,” he claimed.

As per a report published by Dawn, the suspect is a software engineer who works as an online tour guide. He and the victim were taken to a teaching hospital of the Ghazi Medical College for medical examination, after which the sources within the hospital confirmed that the woman had been raped.

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PTI presents seven nominations to Imran Khan for the judicial commission.

Published

13 hours ago

Farwa

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has proposed seven individuals to its founder, Imran Khan, for consideration as founding members of PTI for membership in the next Judicial Commission.

None of the nominated individuals are attorneys; rather, the roster includes four Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) and three senators.

The proposed MNAs are Umar Ayub, Asad Qaiser, Ali Mohammad Khan, and Aamir Dogar, while the senators are Shibli Faraz, Mohsen Aziz, and Aun Abbas Bapi. Sources suggest that the Judicial Commission will include one opposition member from both the National Assembly and the Senate.

The PTI founder will evaluate and endorse two names from the suggested list, which will then be sent to the Speaker for future actions.

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Pakistan’s gold prices are slightly declining.

Published

3 days ago

Farwa

Pakistani gold prices saw a slight decline on Monday, following a significant increase, in line with worldwide market patterns.

According to data released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-karat gold per tola dropped by Rs900 in the local market, ending at Rs283,400.

The cost of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also decreased by Rs771, reaching Rs242,970.

On Monday, the price of gold fell by $9 on the global market as well, to $2,739 an ounce, with an extra $20 premium.

However, the local market’s silver prices were stable at Rs3,350 per tola, untouched by the recent fluctuations in gold prices.

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During Punjab’s anti-polio campaign, polio workers will provide drops to children as young as five.

Published

3 days ago

Farwa

During the October 28–November 3 anti-polio campaign in Punjab, polio workers will knock on every house in the province, including those in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad.

In Punjab, 20 million youngsters will receive anti-polio drops in total.