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Express Tribune
14 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Kids tortured for mango 'theft'
Two children were tortured by a landlord and his accomplices after they were caught stealing mangoes from his orchard. The children were taken to a farmhouse, where they were allegedly subjected to physical abuse and later stripped before being sent back home. A video of the naked children was shared on social media, prompting District Police Officer Syed Ali to take immediate action. The police registered a case and arrested one suspect, with raids under way to capture the remaining fugitives. According to the sources, the incident was reported from Kot Chutta police area, where the two children allegedly went to steal mangoes from the orchard of Nazar alias Nadir Luddi. They were caught by Muhammad Asif and Amir, who took them to Nazar's farmhouse, and allegedly tortured and later stripped them. A video of the incident was recorded, which was then shared on social media. When the video went viral, the district police officer instructed the Kot Chutta police to take prompt action. The police registered a case against three accused, Nazar, Muhammad Asif, and Muhammad Amir, under PPC sections 377B, 365, 355, 342 and 292. One of the accused, Muhammad Amir, was arrested, and efforts are under way to arrest the remaining suspects.
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Pritzker Private Capital Completes Acquisition of Buckman
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pritzker Private Capital ('PPC' or 'the firm'), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Buckman ('the company'), a family-owned innovator in specialty solutions for water treatment and industrial processes. PPC's partnership will provide additional financial resources and operational expertise to support the company's growth, market expansion and product innovation. With operations in more than 90 countries, Buckman will continue to scale globally and advance its integrated, customer-centric service model that is unique in the industry. PPC is invested alongside members of the Buckman family and management, and current CEO Junai Maharaj continues to lead the business. 'Our partnership with PPC is a powerful validation of the Buckman family's legacy and the incredible business our team has built over its 80-year history,' said Junai Maharaj, CEO of Buckman. 'Together with PPC, we have access to additional resources and expertise to support our continued growth, international expansion and development of innovative customer-focused solutions.' Thomas Chadwick, Investment Partner at Pritzker Private Capital, added: 'We were drawn to Buckman for its unique operating model and strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service. We are thrilled to officially welcome Buckman to the PPC family and, alongside Junai and the team, look forward to executing on the exciting growth, acquisition and value creation opportunities we see ahead.' About Pritzker Private Capital Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. PPC builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. PPC is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit About Buckman Buckman is committed to helping our customers succeed, regardless of the challenges facing them, the industry they operate in or their location in the world. To fulfill that commitment, we surround our rigorously-trained industry experts with the highest-quality chemicals, the latest smart technology, and advanced data analysis. All focused on helping our customers' operations improve productivity, increase profitability, and ensure safety, compliance, and sustainability. That is more than chemistry. That is Chemistry, connected. For more information, visit
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
PTI's Gohar, Omar, other leaders acquitted in two cases
ISLAMABAD: A local court has acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including party chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan, citing insufficient evidence and vague allegations in the two cases filed against them. Judicial Magistrate Shahzad Khan issued a detailed judgment regarding the acquittal of PTI leaders, Aamir Mughal, Ali Bukhari, Shoaib Shaheen, Malik Rafique, and others from two cases registered under sections, 159, 188, 186,353 under PPC and another case under Sections 506II,290,341, 188,159,353,186 under PPC at Karachi Company police station, stating that the prosecution failed to present 'cogent, strong, and hard evidence' necessary for conviction. The court dismissed the charges, calling the continuation of the trial a 'sheer waste of court['s] time.' The judgment highlighted that it is evident that the case against the petitioners and other accused individuals is fraught with serious legal and factual deficiencies. The allegations are vague and lack specificity, the prosecution has failed to establish individual roles or a common objective, and no incriminating evidence has been recovered from the accused persons/petitioners, it says. It says these shortcomings collectively weaken the prosecution's case and raise significant doubts about the validity of the charges. 'Without further evidence or clarification, the case appears to be built on shaky foundations, and the accused cannot be held liable for the alleged offenses based on the current record', it says, adding that as such, the charges against the petitioners and other accused individuals may well be dismissed for lack of merit. It says that the record reflects that general allegations are levelled in the first information report (FIR) and no specific role has been attributed to the present accused persons/petitioners. The record further shows that accused persons/petitioners, along with approximately 150 people, made a procession in which they made slogans against the state and also violated the lawful order of the authority; resultantly a case was registered, it says. The judgment says a critical issue is that the allegations are entirely general, targeting a large group of around 150 individuals without attributing any specific role, act, or overt criminal intent to the accused petitioners. This violates a fundamental principle of criminal law that accusations must be clear, specific, and individually attributable to sustain a prosecution, it says. It says that shockingly, despite the alleged involvement of 150 people, only two witnesses were cited in the challan, and there is no CCTV footage, NADRA facial recognition data, or other forensic evidence to connect the petitioners to the offence. Additionally, the absence of modern investigative techniques (CCTV, biometric verification) violates the right to a fair trial under Article 10A of the Constitution, it says. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
ATC writes another letter to Ministry: Approval to hold trial of IK within jail premises sought
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday wrote another letter to the Ministry of Law for granting approval to hold jail trial of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan within jail premises in two different cases. ATC judge, Tahir Abbas Sipra, while hearing the cases involving Khan and other leaders, due to non-availability of Khan, adjourned the hearing without proceeding. The judge remarked that the court has so far not received a reply of the previous letter written by him to the Ministry of Law for the jail trial of Khan. The judge again wrote a letter to the ministry regarding the two cases. During the previous hearing, the judge remarked that he will ask for the accused to be either produced in court, allowed to appear online, or be tried within the jail premises. The other leaders nominated in the cases including Senator Shibli Faraz, Tahir Sadiq, Raja Basharat and others, appeared before the court. PTI lawyer, Sardar Misroof Khan and Zahid Bashir Dar appeared before the court. The court adjourned the hearing of cases till July 13. Police had registered the case at CTD police station under sections 148 (rioting, armed with a deadly weapon), 149 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of the offence committed in prosecution of common object), 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 380 (theft in dwelling house, etc), 395 (punishment for dacoity), 427 (mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees), 435 (mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to amount of one hundred rupees), 440 (mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt) and 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and Section 7ATA of Anti-Terrorism Act. Meanwhile, the same court indicted three accused in a case registered at Karachi Company police station, also involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur and others registered in connection with the November 26 protest. ATC judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, hearing the case, framed a charge against three workers and summoned prosecution witnesses during the next hearing to be held on July 13. In the same case, the court has not framed a charge against Bushra Bibi and Gandapur as the prosecution has not submitted challan against them. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Globe and Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Digital Silk Breaks Down the Role of PPC Negative Keywords in Supporting U.S. Ad Budget Efficiency
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2025) - Digital Silk, an award-winning agency focused on creating brand strategies, custom websites, and digital marketing campaigns, has published a new guide aimed at helping U.S. businesses improve the efficiency of their PPC advertising through the use of negative keywords. Digital Silk Breaks Down the Role of PPC Negative Keywords in Supporting U.S. Ad Budget Efficiency To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: With U.S. digital ad spend projected to surpass $298 billion in 2025, according to Statista, marketers face growing pressure to ensure budgets are spent on high-intent traffic. Negative keywords-terms that prevent ads from showing in irrelevant searches-can help eliminate non-converting clicks. By refining the keyword targeting strategy, brands can potentially reduce wasted ad spend, increase click-through rates (CTR), and improve return on ad spend (ROAS) across search campaigns. Insight from Digital Silk's CMO "PPC campaigns without a strong negative keyword list can quickly become inefficient," said Jordan Park, CMO at Digital Silk. "We created this guide to help marketing teams identify blind spots in their targeting and increase the precision of their ad delivery." Types of Negative Keywords & Their Applications The article details the difference between broad match, phrase match, and exact match negative keywords, along with practical examples for each. It also outlines how to apply these filters across platforms like Google Ads to reduce visibility on non-relevant queries. Best Practices for Implementation Digital Silk outlines best practices for marketers to follow when building a negative keyword list: Use search term reports to uncover irrelevant or underperforming queries Segment negative keywords by campaign or ad group to avoid overblocking Continually review and optimise the list to adapt to evolving search behaviour This approach may support performance marketing teams in refining ad delivery and protecting budget allocations, especially in competitive sectors such as retail, SaaS, and B2B services. Relevance in 2025's Automated Ad Ecosystem As AI and machine learning continue to automate aspects of ad targeting, the manual oversight of keyword lists-including exclusions-remains essential. Improper keyword targeting can lead to ad fatigue, irrelevant impressions, and higher bounce rates. "In the current landscape, relevance drives results," added Jordan Park. "Negative keywords are a simple yet powerful lever for advertisers to pull-especially when aiming to increase performance without scaling budgets." The full article, "PPC Negative Keywords: What They Are & How to Use Them", is available now on the Digital Silk website. About Digital Silk Digital Silk is an award-winning Miami digital marketing agency focused on growing brands online. With a team of seasoned experts, Digital Silk delivers industry-leading digital experiences through strategic branding and cutting-edge web design to support engagement and digital marketing services that help improve visibility.
