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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Secretary Shaukat Yousafzai broke down as he rejected allegations that he had been “bought off” for urging the party to postpone its October 4 long march towards Islamabad.⁠
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September 30, 2026 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Secretary Shaukat Yousafzai broke down as he rejected allegations that he had been “bought off” for urging the party to postpone its October 4 long march towards Islamabad.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠

Video shows Pakistan's red-ball captain Babar Azam getting into his car and driving off while a young fan trying to shake his hand is left hanging.

Please go see him Babar 🥹

September 30, 2026 Video shows Pakistan's red-ball captain Babar Azam getting into his car and driving off while a young fan trying to shake his hand is left hanging. Please go see him Babar 🥹

AJK IG Liaqat Ali Malik grabbed Geo News reporter Haider Sherazi’s microphone after being questioned about protesters’ deaths and remarks allegedly made during a podcast.⁠
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September 30, 2026 AJK IG Liaqat Ali Malik grabbed Geo News reporter Haider Sherazi’s microphone after being questioned about protesters’ deaths and remarks allegedly made during a podcast.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠

The future of driving has arrived in Pakistan as Suzuki Fronx ADAS is unveiled at PAPS 2026! ✨

The latest flagship crossover by Pak Suzuki brings serious upgrades to the table, which include Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), blind spot monitoring & collision warning, lane assist, 360-degree camera and Head-Up Display (HUD).

September 30, 2026 The future of driving has arrived in Pakistan as Suzuki Fronx ADAS is unveiled at PAPS 2026! ✨ The latest flagship crossover by Pak Suzuki brings serious upgrades to the table, which include Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), blind spot monitoring & collision warning, lane assist, 360-degree camera and Head-Up Display (HUD).

As the country continues reporting nearly a dozen cases of child sexual assault every week, we are joined by content creator Raza Samo to dissect the epidemic, its roots and the hypocrisy adding to the problem. 🎤

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September 29, 2026 As the country continues reporting nearly a dozen cases of child sexual assault every week, we are joined by content creator Raza Samo to dissect the epidemic, its roots and the hypocrisy adding to the problem. 🎤 Head over to the link in bio or check out the full podcast on The Current’s official YouTube channel. 🔗

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.