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Police assault journalists after storming National Press Club
- Police damage property, smash cameras during raid.
- Journalists beaten inside cafeteria without any reason.
- Employees and office holders also targeted, arrested.
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police stormed the National Press Club (NPC) on Thursday afternoon during a protest organised by the Awami Action Committee, assaulting journalists and damaging property in what senior media representatives described as one of the “worst incidents in history”.
The protest was scheduled for around 3pm at the National Press Club. When demonstrators gathered outside, police arrested them.
Journalists on the scene began documenting the events with photos and videos, but police attempted to stop them, even trying to snatch cameras and mobile phones.
Minutes after the police were asked not to manhandle media personnel by senior journalists, police personnel forced open the doors of the press club, with some climbing the walls and entering the building as if “terrorists were inside”.
They attacked multiple journalists, smashed their equipment, and also stormed the cafeteria, beating journalists who were having tea.
Despite journalists repeatedly informing the police that no protesters were inside, the assault continued. Cameras were thrown to the ground, while media workers were assaulted.
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) President Afzal Butt condemned the incident, saying police broke NPC’s furniture, assaulted both employees and office holders, and even arrested some of the staff.
He said the level of aggression displayed by police was unprecedented.
“Even during dictatorships, such behaviour was not witnessed. The police used to wait outside for a wanted person rather than raiding the Press Club,” Butt remarked.
He warned that Islamabad police would have to answer for the violence, otherwise, journalists would launch a strong protest.
Meanwhile, journalists at the NPC were holding discussions on their next course of action following the assault.
The interior minister took notice of the incident and sought a report from the Islamabad police chief. Ordering a probe, Naqvi said that subjecting the journalists to torture would not be tolerated.
He also issued directives for disciplinary action against the responsible cops.
Charlize Theron talked openly about one of the most painful memories of her life.
The star shared details about the night when her mother shot and killed her father in self defence when she was just 15 years old.
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Charlize described the moment in simple but emotional words, sharing that she still remembers it very clearly even after so many years.
The actress and producer continued saying that the night started like any normal evening when she and her mother returned home from a movie, only to find their house locked with heavy steel doors because of the violent environment they were living in at the time.
She recalled how fear was already part of their daily life and how things felt different that night.
While driving back home, the 50-year-old star even told her mother she felt they should leave, something she never said before.
The Monster actress went on to add that her father later broke into the house and began firing shots through the doors, creating a terrifying situation.
She and her mother hid in a bedroom, holding the door shut as bullets hit around them but somehow they were not injured.
She shared that her mother made a split second decision to protect them, which led to the tragic outcome.
Charlize said speaking about it helps her heal and also helps others feel less alone.
Tim Matheson, who plays Doc Mullins in Virgin River, has warned fans about fake accounts pretending to be him on social media.
The 78 year old actor said people are using his name online and creating imposter profiles that are not real.
Tim recently got a lot of new attention because Virgin River is still very popular, now in its seventh season and already renewed for an eighth.
His character has become a fan favourite, which also brought more attention to him outside the show.
All of his fans, however, started noticing something odd when they saw changes and unusual activity linked to his social media.
Some even asked him about it directly, thinking something was wrong.
Matheson later cleared it up and explained that there are fake accounts using his name and he has been reporting them as they appear.
After the star’s message, fans felt relieved and continued sharing their love for his role in the series.
Tim Matheson has been in the industry for many years, starting as a child actor and later working in well known films and shows like Animal House and The West Wing.
Now, even with all the attention, he is reminding fans to be careful online and only trust real accounts.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are set to tie the knot on July 3 in New York.
Details from their highly anticipated wedding are finally emerging, including a strict no-gift rule.
Venue and Date
According to sources, they have already mailed their save-the-date cards for July 3rd in New York City after dropping previous ideas for a ceremony at Taylor’s Rhode Island mansion. A venue will probably be chosen from one of the large spaces, such as arenas and museums. This particular date comes right before the Chiefs’ training camp, and it is the favourite holiday of Taylor Swift, Independence Day.
No gifts rule
The couple is going to establish a generous new tradition, skipping traditional presents. Instead, the couple is set to curate a special list of charities for donations. “They don’t need anything. Between them, they have more than enough,” an insider told StyleCaster. Wedding staff is also expected to have a “very big bonus,” sources cited.
Taylor Swift’s wedding outfit
Swift’s wedding dress might be inspired by old Hollywood glamour. Swift is known to have researched the style of Elizabeth Taylor in the 1950s and may don a dress reminiscent of that era. Vera Wang anticipates that the bride will be wearing “some lace” and changing clothes frequently during the reception.
Guest list
Neither Swift’s nor Kelce’s parents will attend the ceremony, but the couple will receive blessings. The celebrity guest list includes:
- Selena Gomez
- Gigi Hadid
- Emma Stone
- The Haim sisters
- Zoë Kravitz
- Ed Sheeran
- Sabrina Carpenter
- NFL teammate Patrick Mahomes
- Keleigh Teller and her husband, Miles Teller
- Sarah Goldberg
- Stylist Ashley Avignone
- Cara Delevingne
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge
- Jack Antonoff
It is expected that Ed Sheeran will perform, as Swift joked, “it would be hard to keep him off the stage.”
The Rings
The engagement ring is a brilliant cut diamond mounted in yellow gold. The designer of the ring is Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewellery.
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