LAHORE: Five Pakistani nationals were deported from Sharjah for attempting to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) on forged visas, officials confirmed.
According to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) spokesperson, the deportees were taken into custody immediately upon arrival at Lahore Airport.
The individuals had earlier travelled to Malaysia this year on visit visas and allegedly attempted to reach the UK using fake documents.
The spokesperson added that the suspects obtained counterfeit visas with the help of agents. Upon deportation, they were handed over to the FIA’s Anti-Human Smuggling Circle in Lahore, where investigation and questioning are currently underway.
MUMBAI: Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89. According to Indian media, he breathed his last at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Outside his residence, numerous Bollywood actors and their families were seen arriving in white attire to pay their respects.
Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar confirmed Dharmendra’s death on Instagram and paid tribute to the iconic actor.
Reports indicate that Dharmendra had been hospitalized two weeks earlier due to breathing difficulties, and he had also undergone eye surgery in April of this year.
Dharmendra’s final film, “Akis”, which is scheduled to release on December 25, showcases his acting prowess for the last time.
The actor began his career in 1960 with the film Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere and was honored with India’s Padma Bhushan in 2012, the country’s third-highest civilian award. Over his six-decade career, he starred in award-winning films such as Sholay, Yaadon Ki Baraat, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Naukar Biwi Ka, Phool Aur Patthar, and Phool Aur Patli.
Born as Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol in a village in Ludhiana, Punjab, he married Prakash Kaur at the age of 19 in 1954 before entering the film industry, and later married actress Hema Malini.
Even at 89, Dharmendra remained active on social media, frequently sharing videos promoting healthy living. Many posts showed him driving tractors, tending to his farm, and offering his fans lessons in simple living and agriculture.
LAHORE: The nation honors Squadron Leader Maryam Mukhtiar today on her 10th death anniversary, celebrating her bravery as Pakistan’s first woman fighter pilot.
Born on May 18, 1992, in Karachi, Maryam completed her intermediate education at Army Public School & College, Malir Cantt. She was also an accomplished football player, representing Balochistan United in the National Women Football Championship.
In 2014, Maryam joined the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) as a graduate officer and became part of the 132nd GD Pilot Course, which included six other women. She earned distinction as one of the PAF’s fighter pilots.
On November 24, 2015, during a routine training flight near Mianwali, a technical fault occurred in her aircraft. Demonstrating exceptional courage, she diverted the plane toward an uninhabited area to prevent civilian casualties. Tragically, she lost her life, becoming the first female fighter pilot in Pakistan to be martyred on duty.
Maryam Mukhtiar was laid to rest at Malir Cantt Cemetery, Karachi, and posthumously awarded the Tamgha-e-Shujaat (Medal of Bravery) for her heroism. She remains a symbol of bravery, dedication, and inspiration for the nation.
RAWALPINDI: Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, appeared in an anti-terrorism court(ATC) in Rawalpindi after 11 non-bailable arrest warrants were issued against her.
The hearing, presided over by Judge Amjad Ali Shah, concerned a case registered at Sadiqabad Police Station over the November 26 protest. Aleema Khan and other accused face charges including inciting violent protests, arson, and obstructing government officials.
In previous hearings, the court froze 37 of Aleema Khan’s bank accounts due to her repeated absences and cancelled her bail bonds. NADRA officials informed the court that her passport and national ID had been blocked, while the Punjab Revenue Board presented details of her properties.
The case continues as authorities investigate the role of Alima Khan and other participants in the November 26 protests.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says he still makes wishes with the innocence of a child and often jokes that he will live for 200 to 250 years.
Indian media shared a video trending on Reddit and other social platforms in which filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan tells Shah Rukh that an old interview clip of his has resurfaced online.
In that interview, the host had asked him whether his stardom would eventually fade, to which SRK confidently replied that he would remain a star for the next 100 years.
Commenting on the viral clip, Farah said Shah Rukh had spoken those words with such certainty that “it felt like whatever he says manifests into reality.”
Responding with a smile, Shah Rukh referenced the manifestation idea from his 2007 film Om Shanti Om. He said, “I make any wish like a child. Even though I know I am 60 years old, I still express my desires with innocence and believe they will come true.”
Explaining further, he joked, “If someone asks me how long I will live, I say I’ll live till 200 or 250.”
With more than 60 % of its population under 30, Pakistan is in the midst of a youth-driven entrepreneurial surge. According to a recent analysis, this generation is not simply entering jobs—they’re building businesses.
In major hubs like Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, start-ups led by young entrepreneurs are emerging across e-commerce, ed-tech, fintech and sustainable ventures. The report by DigiIT notes that sectors previously underserved—such as agritech, sustainable fashion and cloud kitchens—are now drawing interest.
Women entrepreneurs are gradually gaining visibility. Female-led tech start-ups such as those backed by i2i Ventures are recording increased activity, though funding disparities persist.
What’s driving this youth momentum?
• High internet and mobile penetration (~100 m users)
• Rising freelancing and remote work allowing side-projects to turn into start-ups
• Government incubator programmes (e.g., NICs) and grants providing early-stage support Still, there’s a gap between desire and scale.
Many youth-led start-ups stall after MVP phase due to funding, regulatory hurdles or limitations in mentorship.
As one founder remarked:
“We have the idea, the tech, the hustle—but finding the right mentor and investor is the toughest part.”
For these entrepreneurs to succeed, the ecosystem must provide better access to networks, global mentors, cross-border expansion opportunities and structured growth tracks.
For policy-makers, the lesson is clear: lower regulatory burden, simplify registration and taxes, improve internet and power reliability and fund seed-stage grants targeted at diverse groups (women, rural founders).
In short, the young entrepreneurial army in Pakistan is ready—but to win the battle they need stronger arms: capital, infrastructure and institutional support.
