PM promises peace as second aid convoy reaches Parachinar – Pakistan

KURRAM: A convoy of 25 trucks carrying essential supplies arrived in Parachinar on Tuesday, marking the second such delivery since the partial reopening of the Thall-Parachinar road last week. The prolonged closure of the road after deadly clashes left residents struggling for basic necessities and facing severe hardships. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif informed federal […]

SC asks if any armymen were held accountable for May 9 breaches – Pakistan

• Govt lawyer says no serving military officers charged over damage to installations, claims institution ‘showed restraint’ during unrest• Khawaja Haris insists ‘mastermind’ of violent protests will also be tried by military court ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, a member of the Supreme Co­urt’s Constitutional Ben­ch, wondered on Tuesday wh­e­ther any army official had […]

Atif Aslam reveals he hasn’t listened to music for years

Listen to article Renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has made a personal revelation, sharing that he hasn’t listened to music in years. Famous for hits like ‘Aadat’ and ‘Tera Hone Laga Hoon’, the singer opened up about his changing relationship with music in his recent vlog, Welcome to My Borderless World. Atif recounted the early days of […]

15 of the Most Streamed Albums of All Time on Spotify

PUBLISHED January 15, 2025 In the age of streaming, music isn’t just a background sound; it’s the heartbeat of our daily lives, accessible anywhere and everywhere. Spotify has revolutionized the way we connect with our favorite artists, allowing us to create personal soundtracks that accompany us through highs, lows, and everything in between. Among the […]

PAA rejects claims about Islamabad airport outsourcing financial bid approval

Listen to article The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has denied claims that a financial bid for the outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport has been approved. A statement released by the PAA’s spokesperson clarified that the news about the approval of the financial bid from the T.E.R.G. consortium is “baseless” and “misleading” Express News reported. The statement further […]

Sindh govt announces measures to promote film and drama industry

Listen to article The Sindh government has expedited its efforts to promote the film, drama, and documentary industries, Express News reported on Wednesday. A meeting of the Content and Production Oversight Board, chaired by Senior Minister for Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon, was held to discuss the promotion of local talent, increasing public awareness, and creating a narrative […]

Trump’s Defence Secretary nominee struggles to name ASEAN nations

Listen to article Pete Hegseth, former Fox News host and Donald Trump’s nominee for Defence Secretary, faced intense scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing with a viral moment adding to the backlash. Hegseth, questioned about his knowledge of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), failed to name any member countries of the bloc or their importance […]

South Korean president Yoon arrested over insurrection

SEOUL: South Korean authorities arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over allegations of insurrection. The embattled leader stated he agreed to cooperate with the investigation to prevent “bloodshed,” bringing an end to weeks of tense political deadlock. Following his abrupt and short-lived declaration of martial law on 3 December, Yoon had remained in […]

Cabinet okays review of deals with 14 IPPs

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday gave go-ahead to revise the agreements with 14 Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and approved merger of the Aviation Division with the defence ministry and the narcotics control ministry with the interior ministry, as part of the government’s austerity drive. The cabinet met here with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in […]

Queen kept in dark over Palace traitor for years

LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II was not told officially for nearly a decade that one of her most senior courtiers had admitted he was a Soviet spy, newly declassified British files revealed Tuesday. Anthony Blunt, an art historian and the Surveyor of the Queen’s Pictures overseeing the official Royal Art Collection, confessed in 1964 that he […]

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