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Delhi minister Parvesh Verma has faced criticism from Indian social media users after a video showing him allegedly slapping a man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar went viral, with commenters questioning the minister’s conduct and the treatment of the man involved.⁠
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September 29, 2026 Delhi minister Parvesh Verma has faced criticism from Indian social media users after a video showing him allegedly slapping a man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar went viral, with commenters questioning the minister’s conduct and the treatment of the man involved.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Undated viral video shows a guard confronting an Israeli man who was trying to urinate on theCathedral of Saint James, a 12th-century Armenian monastery and cathedral located in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. 👎

September 29, 2026 Undated viral video shows a guard confronting an Israeli man who was trying to urinate on theCathedral of Saint James, a 12th-century Armenian monastery and cathedral located in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. 👎

The internet wants PCB’s social media team to “upgrade its mediocre content” after a viral side-by-side comparison between content produced by the Pakistani and Indian cricket boards under similar conditions. 🫣

September 28, 2026 The internet wants PCB’s social media team to “upgrade its mediocre content” after a viral side-by-side comparison between content produced by the Pakistani and Indian cricket boards under similar conditions. 🫣

🚨 LAHORE A HELL FOR WOMEN TOURISTS?

Another sexual assault case against a foreign traveller has been reported in Lahore where an Azeri woman was allegedly gang-raped by three men in Defence.

As all three suspects remain at large and a police probe is underway, the masses are questioning if the cultural hub of the country is no longer safe for foreign travellers.

September 28, 2026 🚨 LAHORE A HELL FOR WOMEN TOURISTS? Another sexual assault case against a foreign traveller has been reported in Lahore where an Azeri woman was allegedly gang-raped by three men in Defence. As all three suspects remain at large and a police probe is underway, the masses are questioning if the cultural hub of the country is no longer safe for foreign travellers.

September 28, 2026 Make time for your daughters and make them feel special. ❤️ Salman Shahbaz is making burgers for his daughters.

Etihad Town Sialkot has marked a major milestone with the successful handover of residential
possession to valued customers ahead of the committed timeline.

The project was delivered within 1.5 years against a 3-year payment plan, with commercial
possession already handed over in January 2026. Located on Main Sialkot–Daska Road with
800-foot frontage, the development features planned infrastructure, an organized road network
and dedicated sewage facilities.

With 9 projects across Lahore, Sialkot and Rahim Yar Khan since 2017, including 6
successfully delivered ahead of time, Etihad Town continues to focus on timely delivery,
planned development and customer trust.

September 28, 2026 Etihad Town Sialkot has marked a major milestone with the successful handover of residential possession to valued customers ahead of the committed timeline. The project was delivered within 1.5 years against a 3-year payment plan, with commercial possession already handed over in January 2026. Located on Main Sialkot–Daska Road with 800-foot frontage, the development features planned infrastructure, an organized road network and dedicated sewage facilities. With 9 projects across Lahore, Sialkot and Rahim Yar Khan since 2017, including 6 successfully delivered ahead of time, Etihad Town continues to focus on timely delivery, planned development and customer trust.

‘DON’T GO BACK LIKE THIS OTHERWISE THEY WILL…’

The internet is divided over Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s response to a question posed by a woman journalist of Afghan origin on the sidelines of the UNGA.

What do you think of his response to being asked about Pakistan’s message to the Afghan Taliban, who are infamous for widespread restrictions on women? 👀

September 27, 2026 ‘DON’T GO BACK LIKE THIS OTHERWISE THEY WILL…’ The internet is divided over Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s response to a question posed by a woman journalist of Afghan origin on the sidelines of the UNGA. What do you think of his response to being asked about Pakistan’s message to the Afghan Taliban, who are infamous for widespread restrictions on women? 👀

🚨 END OF PTI’S ERA IN KP?

Federal ministers have hinted at major upheaval in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with sources-based media reports suggesting it could be marking the beginning of end of the PTI’s rule in the province.

While national security is being cited as the reason behind potential changes to KP’s executive control, what do you think of it all? 🗣️

September 26, 2026 🚨 END OF PTI’S ERA IN KP? Federal ministers have hinted at major upheaval in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with sources-based media reports suggesting it could be marking the beginning of end of the PTI’s rule in the province. While national security is being cited as the reason behind potential changes to KP’s executive control, what do you think of it all? 🗣️

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Pakistan, India to share Asian Games cricket gold if rain washes out rest of men’s tournament

Rain has washed out all four men's cricket quarter-finals at the Asian Games in Japan, and more bad weather could leave Pakistan and India sharing the gold medal. Officials abandoned