Some India doctors stay off job after strike over colleague’s rape and murder – World
Some Indian junior doctors remained off the job on Sunday, demanding swift justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered, despite the end of a 24-hour strike called by the country’s biggest association of doctors. Doctors across the country have held protests and candlelight marches and have refused to see non-emergency patients in the […]
Imran Khan files for Oxford chancellorship while battling legal challenges
Listen to article KARACHI: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has filed nomination papers to contest for the chancellorship of Oxford University, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Sunday. “As per Imran Khan’s instructions, his application form to Oxford University Chancellor Election 2024 has been submitted. We look forward to everyone’s support for a historic campaign,” PTI leader Zulfikar […]
Consider Aishwariya not as a daughter, but as a daughter-in-law: Jaya Bachchan
Veteran actress and Indian politician Jaya Bachchan has sparked fresh discussions on social media after an old interview resurfaced, where she candidly discussed her relationship with her daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. In the interview, Jaya revealed that while she is a strict mother to her children, Abhishek and Shweta Bachchan, she does not impose the […]
Sindh govt pushed for electricity price cut in line with Punjab
Listen to article Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has announced that he will write a letter to the provincial government, urging them to reduce electricity costs in Sindh, similar to the relief provided in Punjab. During a press conference in Karachi, Tessori emphasized that the Sindh government should offer the same relief to its residents as Punjab has, […]
MNCs’ local offices beset by internet woes, says Pakistan Business Council official – Business
KARACHI: The back offices of multinational companies (MNCs) operating in Pakistan are facing issues due to the disturbance in internet services, which is damaging to their businesses, Pakistan Business Council CEO Ehsan Malik told Dawn on Saturday. The slowdown of internet services has already damaged the businesses of freelancers working for foreign IT companies. Mr […]
Which Bollywood star is perfect for Arshad Nadeem’s biopic? Neeraj Chopra reveals his choice
Neeraj Chopra, India’s javelin silver medallist, has chosen Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan to play Pakistani Olympic record-holder Arshad Nadeem in a potential biopic. Despite their rivalry on the field, Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra share a close friendship and mutual respect off it. The two athletes have consistently praised each other in interviews. At the […]
Atif Aslam dubs wife Sara Bharwana ‘The Don’ after brother-in-law’s funny comment
Listen to article World-renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam recently referred to his wife, Sara Bharwana, as ‘The Don’ in a light-hearted Instagram exchange. Atif Aslam shared a series of photos on Instagram, including a few with his wife, Sara Bharwana. The final image in the post was a solo picture of Sara, which was slightly blurry and […]
Is government charging Rs80 per unit for electricity produced at Rs9?
Listen to article Former caretaker Minister of Commerce, Dr Gohar Ejaz, has raised concerns about the steep rise in electricity bills, questioning how the cost per unit has reached as high as Rs80 when the production cost in July was only Rs9 per unit. In a tweet, Dr Ejaz pointed out that in July, the total average […]
PDMA issues flash flood alert for Punjab
ISLAMABAD: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a warning for potential flash flooding in southern Punjab, expected within the next 24 hours. Citizens have been advised to exercise extreme caution and take necessary precautions. A PDMA spokesperson confirmed that the authority is closely monitoring the situation. He assured that emergency response teams […]
Three rockets fired from Lebanon strike northern Israel
JERUSALEM: Three rockets launched from Lebanon struck the Margaliot area in northern Israel on Sunday, according to the Israeli army. The rockets landed in open areas in the Upper Galilee’s region, causing no casualties, the Israeli Army Radio reported. This incident follows a series of recent escalations along the Israeli-Lebanese border. On Saturday, two Israeli […]