Ten injured in shooting in New York City, reports NYPD
Listen to article Ten people were injured in a mass shooting in the New York City borough of Queens late on New Year’s Day, the New York Police Department (NYPD) said in a news briefing early on Thursday. Those injured in the incident outside a private events club late on Wednesday evening included six females and four […]
PM Shehbaz links economic growth to political stability
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the close relationship between political stability and economic development, stressing that the strength of a country’s economy lies in its political framework. Chairing a meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) on Thursday, PM noted that the country’s macroeconomic indicators had significantly improved due to the efforts of […]
Rohit Sharma dropped from India’s playing XI for Sydney Test
Listen to article India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, has been dropped from the playing XI for the Sydney Test against Australia, which begins tomorrow (Friday). The decision comes after a prolonged period of poor form in Test cricket. Despite returning to lead the team after missing the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Sharma […]
Mercy petitions of 19 convicts in May 9 riots accepted on humanitarian grounds: ISPR – Pakistan
The petitions of 19 convicts involved in the May 9 cases have been accepted based on humanitarian grounds, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced in a statement on Thursday. “Sequel to the promulgation of punishments to 9th May Tragedy convicts, they have exercised their right to appeal and have asked for mercy/remission in their punishments,” […]
NAPA celebrates the joy of Urdu launch of Three Tales From Gulistan-e-Saadi
Listen to article The National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) recently hosted the launch of the bilingual coffee table book, Three Tales from Gulistan-e-Saadi. The event, organised in collaboration with the Joy of Urdu initiative, aimed to promote the Urdu language through literary works. The book was conceived by Zarminae Ansari, the founder of Joy of Urdu, […]
National Assembly committee summons Islamabad IGP, deputy for detailed briefing on Nov 26 events – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Wednesday expressed its concern over the events that occurred on November 26 during the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) protest in the capital and decided to invite the inspector general and deputy inspector general of Islamabad police to the next meeting for a detailed briefing on the incident. A meeting of the […]
New Zealand star all-rounder registers for PSL 10 Player Draft
Listen to article New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has officially signed up for the player draft for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, which is set to take place in Gwadar on January 11, 2025. The announcement was made by the PSL through their official social media channels, showcasing the Kiwi cricketer’s involvement with a banner that […]
Man hurt in IED attack on OGDCL vehicle in Qila Saifullah – Pakistan
QUETTA: One person was injured in a bomb attack on a gas company’s vehicle in Qila Saifullah district on Wednesday. Police officials said terrorists had planned to attack the camp of the Oil and Gas Development Corporation Limited (OGDCL) located on the outskirts of Qila Saifullah. The vehicle was targeted while entering the camp. An […]
IHC unhappy over delay in DG’s appointment – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the prolonged delay by the federal government in appointing the director general of Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), a position lying vacant for a couple of years. IHC Justice Babar Sattar made the observation while hearing a petition filed by Shahzad Afzal, […]
‘A sense of sin lingers,’ says Ekta Kapoor on parenting challenges
Listen to article Bollywood producer Ekta Kapoor, known for shaping Indian television with her iconic “saas-bahu” dramas and bold digital series under ALT Balaji, recently opened up about the emotional challenges of being a single mother. Speaking at an event, Kapoor shared the struggles of raising her seven-year-old son without a father figure. “I told my seven-year-old […]