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The woman, who was married and Hindu, claimed that the man raped her in front of his wife and forced her to wear a burkha, forbidding her from wearing ‘kumkum‘ on her forehead, as per the police statement.

After a period of heightened tensions marked by airstrikes between Pakistan and Islamabad, diplomatic efforts are underway as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to Pakistan aimed at bolstering bilateral ties.

The strike, which saw at least five rockets fired from the Iraqi town of Zummar, marks the first such incident since early February when Iranian-supported factions in Iraq ceased their hostilities against US troops.

Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, alleged that his wife, Bushra Bibi, was served food laced with "toilet cleaner," as reported by The Express Tribune.

Situated at the crossroads of the Middle East, Iran's nuclear ambitions have been a focal point of international scrutiny for decades. Central to this discourse is the enigmatic Ishafan facility, a cornerstone of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, shrouded in secrecy and speculation.

Hours after reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian city of Isfahan surfaced, a senior Iranian official informed Reuters on Friday that Iran currently lacks immediate plans for retaliating against Israel. 

According to reports from US media, officials stated that the United States had been given advance notice of Israel's reported strike on Iran but had not endorsed or participated in its execution.

Social media platform X announced on Thursday its intention to collaborate with the government of Pakistan 'to address its concerns,' following authorities' declaration of a continuing two-month ban citing security reasons.

Following Iran's unprecedented direct assault on Israel, which saw the launch of over 300 missiles and drones targeting Israeli territory, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi reportedly delivered assertive remarks during the National Army Day ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday.

This incident follows a recent video depicting a Pakistani national begging on the streets of Saudi Arabia, which reignited discussions surrounding Pakistan's international image, particularly in the aftermath of its association with terrorism.

The fate of these hostages hangs in the balance, overshadowed by uncertainty and fear amidst ongoing religious and ethnic turmoil. Recent incidents, including the discovery of two youths with slit throats on April 11, shows the severity of the situation.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Nazrul Islam's recent inflammatory comments aimed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections have triggered widespread outrage and condemnation across the political landscape.

The recent conflict adds to ongoing tensions exacerbated by the conflict in Gaza over the past year, highlighting the enduring hostility between the two nations, which spans decades.

India has expressed serious concern over the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, urging immediate de-escalation and restraint from both sides. The External Affairs Ministry emphasized the importance of returning to diplomacy to maintain peace and security in the region.

Iran launched a multifaceted attack on Israel, deploying both slow-moving drones and faster missiles, posing a challenge to Israel's airborne defence system. The attack aimed to overwhelm and confuse Israeli air defences, with reports indicating the launch of ballistic missiles by Iran.