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A video shot at the residence of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Member of National Assembly (MNA) Rana Muhammad Hayat Khan has sparked criticism on social media after a barefoot child holding a urine bag was spotted in it, prompting questions about the child’s treatment and possible child labour.⁠
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October 21, 2026 A video shot at the residence of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Member of National Assembly (MNA) Rana Muhammad Hayat Khan has sparked criticism on social media after a barefoot child holding a urine bag was spotted in it, prompting questions about the child’s treatment and possible child labour.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Video shows the moment authorities on this side of the border blasted Coke Studio music on speakers as Bollywood stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan arrived at the Wagah-Attari crossing to promote their upcoming film. 👀

The video comes as the comedy ‘Udta Teer’ faces hurdles in a global theatrical release allegedly due to “anti-Pakistan” content.

October 21, 2026 Video shows the moment authorities on this side of the border blasted Coke Studio music on speakers as Bollywood stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan arrived at the Wagah-Attari crossing to promote their upcoming film. 👀 The video comes as the comedy ‘Udta Teer’ faces hurdles in a global theatrical release allegedly due to “anti-Pakistan” content.

🚨 Video shows the moment lawyer of the 15-year-old orphan, who was killed by his employer in Multan, confronted the suspect in court.

The enraged lawyer suggested that the accused should be hanged publicly or be “run over” to subject him to the same treatment he meted out to the child.

October 20, 2026 🚨 Video shows the moment lawyer of the 15-year-old orphan, who was killed by his employer in Multan, confronted the suspect in court. The enraged lawyer suggested that the accused should be hanged publicly or be “run over” to subject him to the same treatment he meted out to the child.

Video shows the moment the main accused in the Multan child killing case was thrashed by lawyers during his court appearance.

The man, who is currently in police custody, was arrested for deliberately running over the 15-year-old child for “running away”.

October 20, 2026 Video shows the moment the main accused in the Multan child killing case was thrashed by lawyers during his court appearance. The man, who is currently in police custody, was arrested for deliberately running over the 15-year-old child for “running away”.

Multan police have arrested a contractor accused of fatally running over a 15-year-old worker in DHA after the boy quit his job and tried to flee on Monday.⁠
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October 20, 2026 Multan police have arrested a contractor accused of fatally running over a 15-year-old worker in DHA after the boy quit his job and tried to flee on Monday.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

WHEN PAKISTAN TOOK DOWN THE WORLD'S YOUTUBE 👀🤯

YouTube has been banned in Pakistan a number of times, but do you remember when we accidentally took down YouTube for the entire world?

Here's what happened in 2008. 🙈

October 19, 2026 WHEN PAKISTAN TOOK DOWN THE WORLD'S YOUTUBE 👀🤯 YouTube has been banned in Pakistan a number of times, but do you remember when we accidentally took down YouTube for the entire world? Here's what happened in 2008. 🙈

Video shows the moment the bell tower of Limoges City Hall in France collapsed after a massive fire engulfed the historic building during cost-of-living and student protests. 🏛️

Masked rioters broke into the historic hall and set fire to the ground floor, leading to a catastrophic structural collapse of the roof.

The blaze was part of a larger wave of violent clashes, looting and vandalism across the country triggered by protests over inflation, cost-of-living crises, public spending and school conditions.

Inaugurated in 1883, the landmark stood for more than 140 years before being destroyed by the flames.

October 18, 2026 Video shows the moment the bell tower of Limoges City Hall in France collapsed after a massive fire engulfed the historic building during cost-of-living and student protests. 🏛️ Masked rioters broke into the historic hall and set fire to the ground floor, leading to a catastrophic structural collapse of the roof. The blaze was part of a larger wave of violent clashes, looting and vandalism across the country triggered by protests over inflation, cost-of-living crises, public spending and school conditions. Inaugurated in 1883, the landmark stood for more than 140 years before being destroyed by the flames.

In this conversation with EON's Amaan on The Current Podcast, we explore Pakistan’s political and ideological contradictions, the legacy of Zia-ul-Haq versus Pervez Musharraf, the debate over madrassa reform, the role of religion in governance and the debate surrounding emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Head over to the link in bio or check out the full podcast on The Current’s official YouTube channel. 🔗

October 17, 2026 In this conversation with EON's Amaan on The Current Podcast, we explore Pakistan’s political and ideological contradictions, the legacy of Zia-ul-Haq versus Pervez Musharraf, the debate over madrassa reform, the role of religion in governance and the debate surrounding emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Head over to the link in bio or check out the full podcast on The Current’s official YouTube channel. 🔗