Govt debates banning PTI in crucial cabinet meeting
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the federal cabinet is underway, presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to discuss a potential ban on the former ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Sources indicate that the cabinet will seek approval for the ban and deliberate on the current political climate in the country. The meeting is to consider […]
Plane crash in Nepal claims at least 18 lives
Listen to article KATHMANDU: At least 18 people were killed when a small plane crashed and caught fire while it was taking off from Nepal’s capital Kathmandu on Wednesday, officials said. The plane was carrying two crew members and 17 technicians to Pokhara city for maintenance checks, Airport Security Chief Arjun Chand Thakuri said. Television visuals showed […]
These Pakistani celebs are reviving bangs this summer
KARACHI: Unless you have been living under a rock, it is hard to miss all the rage that is Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso — and her curtain bangs. This classic hairdo has become the “it” style for many, thanks to their versatility and low-maintenance appeal. Parted down the middle and feathered to frame the face, these […]
Five Bollywood horror flicks that embrace camp with glee
Whether it’s over-the-top performances or bizarre special effects, these films are perfect if you love to hatewatch KARACHI: If you’re the type who thrives on cinema’s weirdest concoctions, where screams blend with laughter and terror meets hilarity, Bollywood has a treasure trove of horror flicks just for you. Here’s a guide to five of the […]
‘Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari are making historic mistake’
LAHORE: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari are on the verge of making the “biggest mistake in history” as they embark on efforts to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI). During a media interaction in Lahore, he claimed that the decision taken by Nawaz […]
Man kills younger brother in Gujranwala over inflated electricity bill
A man killed his younger brother in Gujranwala, following a heated dispute over an inflated electricity bill. According to media reports, the incident occurred in a house on Prince Road in Gujranwala. The brothers, identified as Murtaza and Umar Farooq, engaged in a violent confrontation over the exorbitant bill. During the altercation, according to local police, […]
ICC allocates extra funds for Champions Trophy due to India matches outside Pakistan
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has allocated supplementary expenses to the budget for the Champions Trophy 2025, anticipating the potential relocation of India’s matches outside Pakistan. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has tasked the ICC with persuading the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow its team to play in Pakistan for […]
Karachi cools down as sea breezes return amid cloudy skies
Karachi experienced a significant drop in temperatures as sea breezes were restored across the city, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Wednesday. It said that wind speeds in the metropolis reached up to 15 kilometres per hour, bringing cooler air and light rain to various parts of the city including Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, North Nazimabad, […]
Trump campaign protests Harris replacing Biden funds
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday, arguing that US Vice President Kamala Harris could not legally take over funds raised by President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. Biden, an 81-year-old Democrat who was in a tight race with Republican challenger Donald Trump, endorsed Harris when he […]
Israeli tanks advance in southern Gaza amid ceasefire talks
CAIRO/GAZA: Palestinian residents of eastern neighbourhoods of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip fled their homes on Tuesday as Israeli tanks advanced deep into the area after Israel ordered the population to evacuate. The tanks pushed into the Khan Younis town of Bani Suhaila and several districts nearby were bombed for a second day, […]