Entertainment
SJC dismisses complaints against CEC Sikandar Raja, ECP members
- Complaints dismissed over election rigging, irregularities.
- SC’s statement did not disclose identities of complainants.
- PM Shehbaz, opposition begin talks to appoint new CEC.
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has dismissed all complaints filed against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja and two members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Nisar Ahmad Durrani and Shah Muhammad Jatoi.
The SJC released its decision on the complaints and published it on the Supreme Court’s official website. The verdict pertains to complaint Nos532/2021, 557/2022, and 563/2022, which were submitted against the CEC and two ECP members, according to The News.
These complaints were reviewed during SJC meetings held on November 8, 2024, and December 13, 2024. The complaints, reportedly filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), alleged irregularities and rigging during the general elections.
However, the Supreme Court’s public statement did not disclose the identities of the complainants.
This dismissal comes at a time of heightened political tension over the credibility of the electoral process, with opposition parties frequently raising concerns about the impartiality of the ECP.
According to the Constitution, only the SJC is authorised to hear and adjudicate cases of alleged misconduct involving the CEC and ECP members. The latest ruling effectively exonerates CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja and the two members of all allegations brought against them.
While Sikandar Sultan Raja has completed his constitutional term, under the provisions of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, he will continue to serve until a successor is appointed.
In this regard, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote to Opposition Leader Omar Ayub on June 4, 2025, initiating consultations for the appointment of a new CEC and two ECP members, whose terms have also expired.
According to the constitutional procedure, both the prime minister and the opposition leader are required to propose three names each.
If consensus cannot be reached, the issue is referred to a parliamentary committee for final consideration.
Entertainment
‘Heated Rivalry’ director shares thrilling news about shooting season 2
Jacob Tierney has excited fans by confirming that Heated Rivalry Season 2 is on track to start filming this summer.
The director is currently deep into writing scripts, spending long hours shaping the next chapter of the popular series.
Based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels, Heated Rivalry’s story is about hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, who fall in love during their competition.
The first season quickly became a fan favourite because of its mix of sports drama, tension and LGBTQ+ love story.
Tierney promises that the new season will continue the emotional intensity and chemistry that fans loved in Season 1.
While specific plot details is still under wraps, the writing process is progressing well and filming can start later this year if everything goes according to plan.
Heated Rivalry got loyal audience who can’t wait to see what happens next with Shane and Ilya.
The show has been praised for blending romance, tension and hockey action in a way that keeps people hooked.
With Tierney’s update, fans can finally feel the excitement growing as the story heads into its next chapter.
Season 2 promises more drama, more romance and more moments that will make viewers cheer.
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Harry Styles kicks off new era with ‘One Night Only’ comeback show
Harry Styles made a big comeback in Manchester on Friday night with a special One Night Only show.
He played his new album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally from start to finish, giving fans a full live experience for the first time in almost three years.
The concert was at Co op Live, a huge arena where Harry helped fund but tickets were just £20, making it more intimate than his upcoming huge Wembley and New York tour dates.
The rules were that fans got to keep their phones in special bags and everyone got disposable cameras to capture the night.
Styles opened with his new single Aperture, standing with his band on a square stage while the audience waved red camera lights in the air.
The House Gospel Choir, who performed with him at the BRITs, joined him on stage, adding extra energy.
Throughout the night, the music icon talked to the crowd about how much the album meant to him.
“I had to take a little bit of time away, and stepping back into this room, I know exactly why I’m here,” he said.
Harry played a mix of new songs and old favourites, including Golden, Watermelon Sugar and Sign of the Times.
The entire show, however, was filmed for a Netflix special called Harry Styles. One Night In Manchester which drops on Sunday.
All of the One Direction’s former singer fans left buzzing from the music and the special atmosphere.
Entertainment
Stephanie Buttermore, fitness influencer dies suddenly aged 36: What actually happened
Stephanie Buttermore’s sudden death at age 36 on March 6 left the fitness community reeling as her death leaves questions.
Stephanie’s fiancée Jeff Nippard’s team announced the tragic news on their Instagram handle, however, the statement did not disclose the cause of her death but appealed to the online community to respect their privacy.
Stephanie Buttermore had a charismatic personality and had won hearts online.
The statement on Instagram reads: “An important update from the Jeff Nippard team: It is with profound sorrow that we share the sudden passing of Jeff’s fiancée and partner of ten years, Stephanie.
Jeff Nippard remembered his fiancée with touching words, stating, “As many of you know, Stephanie meant the world to Jeff. She will be remembered for her warmth and compassion, her love for her family, and her PhD research on ovarian cancer.”
Requesting with the online community for privacy, the statement added, “We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this tragic loss. Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.”
Who was Stephanie Buttermore?
Stephanie Buttermore was a dynamic personality; besides being a known influencer in the fitness community, she was also an accomplished cancer researcher.
She did her PhD in Pathology and Cell Biology at the University of South Florida.
Her area of research was focused on ovarian cancer detection and early screening, where she succeeded in discovering a protein called RHAMM.
This protein could potentially be used as an early screening marker for the disease through urine test.
What made her a buzzing influencer was that she blended her passion for fitness with her scientific knowledge, thus starting to use her platform to inform millions of followers on the science behind exercise and diet.
What actually happened
However, as per her fiancée’s post, he didn’t disclose the medical condition that led to the sudden death of Stephanie Buttermore; instead, he appealed to the online community for privacy in moment of grief.
But, in her last Instagram post, Stephanie did mention her struggle with mental health and at that time she gave the reason why she had stepped away from social media.
In an Instagram post in May 2024, Stephanie while explaining her long break from social media, revealed that she had been struggling with severe anxiety that made her feel like she “couldn’t breathe or leave my house.”
The decision was instrumental in regaining mental health, describing how mental health became “the best it’s ever been” after stepping away from the pressures of constant social media posting.
Stephanie’s last known public moment came on Valentine’s Day this year, with her fiancé, who captioned the post, “Relationshipmaxxing with tea time to lower cortisol levels.”
She commented on the buzzing post, “Love you forever,” unaware of the fact that it would become her farewell message to her fiancée and online community.
Buttermore had garnered a significant social media following, boasting over 525,000 followers on Instagram and over 1.17 million YouTuber followers.
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