Foreign journalist seeking audience with Imran ‘deported’ – Pakistan
CHARLES Glass.—File photo ISLAMABAD: A British-American author and journalist, who had been trying to secure a meeting with incarcerated former PM Imran Khan, was told by law enforcement agencies on Wednesday that his visa had been cancelled and he had five hours to leave the country. Charles Glass, 73, is an author, journalist, broadcaster, and […]
7-month pregnant Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez competes in Paris Olympics 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympics have been filled with unforgettable moments, but one of the most remarkable stories is that of Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez, who competed while seven months pregnant The 26-year-old athlete from Cairo shared her incredible experience on Instagram, writing, “What appears to you as two players on the podium were actually three! […]
Iffat Omar defends Khalilur Rehman over video scandal
Pakistani actress and host, Iffat Omar, has come to the defence of playwright Khalilur Rehman Qamar amidst the scandal surrounding his leaked videos. Taking to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Omar addressed the controversy, subtly referencing Qamar without directly mentioning his name. In her post, Omar highlighted the irony that those whom Qamar […]
Asif Ali’s blazing inning in vain in GT20 Canada clash
Listen to article Pakistan’s middle-order batter, Asif Ali, displayed his explosive batting prowess on Thursday (July 31) in the Global T20 Canada 2024. Representing the Vancouver Knights against the Brampton Wolves in Brampton, Ali delivered a remarkable performance. The 32-year-old cricketer smashed three sixes and two fours in a rapid 17-ball 36 not out, propelling his team […]
Monsoon rains break 44-year record in Lahore
Heavy monsoon showers drenched Lahore on Thursday, recording 350 millimetres of rain in just three hours and breaking a 44-year-old record. The downpour flooded streets, homes, and disrupted electricity supply across the city. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are expected to bring […]
Over 100 venture capitalists back US Democrat Harris
WASHINGTON: More than 100 venture capitalists including entrepreneur Mark Cuban threw their support behind US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, a counterweight to tech billionaires backing Republican rival Donald Trump. Silicon Valley has traditionally been seen as a liberal bastion, but Republicans have won support from prominent industry figures in this election cycle. They […]
‘Is she Indian or Black?’ Trump questions Harris’ identity at Black journalists’ convention
PENNSYLVANIA: US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump falsely suggested to the country’s largest annual gathering of Black journalists on Wednesday that his Democratic rival Kamala Harris had previously downplayed her Black heritage. “She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn’t know she was Black, until a number of years ago, when […]