• Court seeks full forensic record by February 14.
• CM says USB sent under court orders.
• Police await court direction to probe CM.

PESHAWAR: Fresh controversy erupted in the May 9 case after reports from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency and Nadra linked video evidence to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, prompting the court to seek a complete report on February 14, The News reported. 

According to official reports received from the Punjab forensic agency, the evidence submitted in the case has been linked to CM Afridi, while a separate verification report from Nadra has also identified material related to him.

The court has directed that the complete forensic and verification reports be presented on February 14. Police have maintained that if directed by the court, they will formally investigate the KP chief minister in the matter.

Meanwhile, questions have surfaced on social media over whether the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police themselves sent the evidence relating to the chief minister to the Punjab forensic laboratory or whether the material was dispatched strictly on court orders.

Speaking to The News, CM Afridi said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police had not sent the material on their own. He said the court handed a sealed envelope containing a USB drive to the investigating officer and ordered that it be sent to the forensic laboratory.

According to the chief minister, neither his lawyer nor the investigating officer was informed about the contents of the USB. He said his lawyer requested that the material be shown in court, but the judge did not allow it, adding that the material was sent in what he described as an act of injustice.

Sohail Afridi further said that the court asked forensic experts to determine whether the individual appearing in the video was him. He said the experts confirmed that the person in the footage was indeed him.

“However, the real issue is whether Sohail Afridi has any connection with the May 9 incidents or not,” the chief minister said. He added that no investigation had so far been conducted against him by the police in connection with the case.

Separately, Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Mian Saeed told The News that police had already completed their investigation in the case and submitted the challan to the court.

He said that after the defence lawyer produced certain material before the court, the court ordered that the USB be handed over to the police. Subsequently, the court directed the police to send the USB to the Punjab Forensic Science Agency and Nadra for verification.

The CCPO said that both the forensic and Nadra reports had been submitted to the court and formally made part of the case record. He added that further action would now be taken in line with the next court order.

According to the CCPO, if the court issues instructions, CM Afridi will also be investigated. He said it would now be for the court to determine whether the video and images have any connection with the May 9 incident in Peshawar.

Justin and Hailey Bieber are quietly thriving as a couple, leaning on each other as Justin steps back into the spotlight following his emotional return to the Grammys.

According to sources close to the pair, Hailey has been a constant presence throughout the making of Justin’s latest album, SWAG, supporting him every step of the way as he prepared for his first major awards appearance in years. 

One source shared that “Hailey was with Justin through all of it, from rehearsals to studio time and Grammys week,” adding that she stayed close as he built the project from scratch. 

The same source said she felt proud watching his creative vision finally take shape onstage.

Another insider described the couple’s excitement about attending the 2026 Grammys together, saying it meant a lot to both of them after a period of focusing on family life. 

Hailey’s support hasn’t stopped there either, with the source noting that she also plans to be there for Justin at Coachella because she genuinely enjoys watching him perform live. 

According to the insider, the pair is “in such a strong place right now,” adding that Justin, 31, “feels deeply supported.”

Her pride in his work, they said, has never wavered.

Behind the scenes, the couple are said to be keeping things simple and grounded, choosing to tune out outside chatter and focus on what matters most to them. 

Their everyday routine revolves around work commitments balanced with quality time at home, where they are fully immersed in parenting. 

Friends describe them as devoted parents, sharing that their son, Jack, is a happy and content little boy.

Justin’s appearance at the Grammys marked a significant moment in his career. 

He released SWAG in July 2025, four years after his last solo album, Justice, and less than a year after welcoming Jack Blues with Hailey in August 2024. 

The album represents his first full-length solo release since becoming a father, making the project especially meaningful.

Musically, SWAG blends R&B, pop and experimental sounds, highlighting Justin’s vocal range and personal storytelling. 

Some listeners have already described it as his most intimate body of work to date. The 21-track album includes collaborations with artists such as Gunna and Sexxy Red, signalling a fresh but confident chapter in his career.

As Justin continues to reconnect with fans through live performances and new music, those close to the couple say his strongest support system remains at home, with Hailey firmly by his side as they navigate this new phase together.

The Essex Rose Tea House in Dedham was abuzz with excitement as King Charles and Queen Camilla filled the air with laughter, and a very royal sweetness.

Staff couldn’t hide their smiles as the couple moved through the tearoom, shaking hands, chatting about the team’s dedication, and asking how long they had been part of the community hub. 

At the heart of the room, a spectacular cake which shaped like a book celebrated the occasion with the inscription, “Marking the visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla. 25 years at The Essex Rose in Dedham. 140 years of Jam Making at Tiptree.” 

Watching the royals cut the cake was pure joy, especially with Camilla pretending to scold and Charles responding with a booming laugh.

The couple made a point of meeting nearly 100 special guests, taking time to hear about their work. 

Essex Wildlife Trust and PACE Manningtree, focused on environmental action, received particularly warm handshakes. 

Rich Yates, CEO of Trust, said, “The King has been a leader in the environment for 50 years. It’s a real privilege getting the chance to meet him.”

Queen Camilla met with representatives from Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity born from Colchester Women’s Aid in 1977. 

Workers shared how busy the charity has been and thanked her for advocacy. 

“I think that’s really why I brought it up,” the Queen reflected. “The more you get people to talk about it, the better.”