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Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has paid tribute to qawwali maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by performing “Nit Khair Mangaan” during his concert at The O2 Arena in London. 🙌

The soldout show was part of his P-Pop Culture World Tour.

Credits: @murtazaviews

October 5, 2026 Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has paid tribute to qawwali maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by performing “Nit Khair Mangaan” during his concert at The O2 Arena in London. 🙌 The soldout show was part of his P-Pop Culture World Tour. Credits: @murtazaviews

Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has been invited to Muscat to receive the 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award for the province’s Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar low-cost housing programme.⁠
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October 5, 2026 Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has been invited to Muscat to receive the 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award for the province’s Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar low-cost housing programme.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has blamed KP CM Sohail Afridi for the failure of negotiations with the PTI, adding that CM Afridi will be responsible for any loss of life in the PTI’s march on Islamabad.

He also once again accused the KP government of not dealing with the province’s terrorism problem and made it clear that any attempted siege on the federal capital will be dealt with an iron fist.

October 4, 2026 🚨 BREAKING Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has blamed KP CM Sohail Afridi for the failure of negotiations with the PTI, adding that CM Afridi will be responsible for any loss of life in the PTI’s march on Islamabad. He also once again accused the KP government of not dealing with the province’s terrorism problem and made it clear that any attempted siege on the federal capital will be dealt with an iron fist.

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Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry reveals details of negotiations with the PTI, confirming that earlier reports of a breakthrough were legit, but the deal fell apart due to “dictation” from KP.

October 4, 2026 🚨 ANOTHER DEADLOCK Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry reveals details of negotiations with the PTI, confirming that earlier reports of a breakthrough were legit, but the deal fell apart due to “dictation” from KP.

According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Operations Faisal Kamran, it appeared that the shows led the suspect to believe that such a robbery would be easier to carry out in Lahore, however, investigators traced his movements through Safe City cameras and arrested him.⁠
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October 3, 2026 According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Operations Faisal Kamran, it appeared that the shows led the suspect to believe that such a robbery would be easier to carry out in Lahore, however, investigators traced his movements through Safe City cameras and arrested him.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Video shows the moment a member of Pakistan Rangers saluted an Indian military officer at one of the border crossings between the two neighbours. 🫡

The gesture was followed by the Indian officer saluting him back.

It may be noted that such gestures are governed by long-standing military custom and universal etiquette under which soldiers are trained to acknowledge superior rank and display professional respect, even when belonging to rival or opposing armed forces.

October 3, 2026 Video shows the moment a member of Pakistan Rangers saluted an Indian military officer at one of the border crossings between the two neighbours. 🫡 The gesture was followed by the Indian officer saluting him back. It may be noted that such gestures are governed by long-standing military custom and universal etiquette under which soldiers are trained to acknowledge superior rank and display professional respect, even when belonging to rival or opposing armed forces.

CM SHEHBAZ OR CM MARYAM? 👀

Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on who is his favourite chief minister of Punjab.

This interview was recorded in 2025, shortly after Pakistan's befitting response to Indian cross-border aggression. 🤭

October 2, 2026 CM SHEHBAZ OR CM MARYAM? 👀 Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on who is his favourite chief minister of Punjab. This interview was recorded in 2025, shortly after Pakistan's befitting response to Indian cross-border aggression. 🤭

Anant Ambani has offered to cover the INR9 crore treatment expenses of 23-month-old Vedansh Singh, who is suffering from a rare muscle-wasting disease, according to social media influencer Mayuresh Gujar.⁠
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October 2, 2026 Anant Ambani has offered to cover the INR9 crore treatment expenses of 23-month-old Vedansh Singh, who is suffering from a rare muscle-wasting disease, according to social media influencer Mayuresh Gujar.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠

Video shows the moment Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi blew a kiss to a reporter who asked him about the ruling coalition's plans regarding talks with the PTI. 😶‍🌫️

The video comes after a committee was formed to meet the PTI leadership ahead of the opposition party's announced long march on Oct 4.

October 2, 2026 Video shows the moment Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi blew a kiss to a reporter who asked him about the ruling coalition's plans regarding talks with the PTI. 😶‍🌫️ The video comes after a committee was formed to meet the PTI leadership ahead of the opposition party's announced long march on Oct 4.

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