Kubra Khan, Gohar Rashid’s ‘wedding card’ sparks online frenzy
Listen to article The wedding rumours surrounding Pakistani stars Kubra Khan and Gohar Rashid have ignited excitement among fans, especially after a ‘wedding card’ appeared on social media, sending the internet into a frenzy. The buzz around their relationship started after their successful collaboration in the 2023 drama Jannat Se Aage, where their intense performances garnered widespread […]
Netflix announces ‘Squid Game’ final season release date
Listen to article South Korea’s global phenomenon Squid Game will return for its third and final season on June 27, Netflix announced during its Next on Netflix event on Thursday. The survival thriller, which became a cultural sensation in 2021, is set to conclude its gripping narrative in its final installment. A teaser clip showcased at the […]
Pakistan reciprocates US desire for ‘improved’ economic ties: FO – Pakistan
The Foreign Office on Thursday expressed Pakistan’s desire to improve economic ties with the United States, a day after a delegation of investors led by Gentry Beach, US President Donald Trump’s close aide, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan and the US have delicate and complex ties, shaped by shared security concerns and divergent […]
What we know so far
At least 30 people have been confirmed dead following a mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a US Army helicopter near Washington DC, according to CBS News. The collision caused the plane, carrying 64 passengers and crew, to crash into the Potomac River. Among those on board were figure skaters from the US, and […]
Shaban moon sighted, Ramadan expected to start March 1
Listen to article The moon of Shaban 1446 Hijri has been sighted in Pakistan, marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Sha’ban. A meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, was held in Islamabad to observe the moon. The meeting was attended by members of the zonal committees and relevant officials. […]
No survivors expected in Potomac River plane crash near Washington DC
Listen to article A devastating midair collision between an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport has left more than 60 people feared dead, with no survivors expected. Authorities have confirmed the recovery of 28 bodies so far, including 27 from the plane and one from the helicopter. […]
Faisal Vawda alleges FBR officials threatened to kill him over vehicle procurement
Listen to article Senator Faisal Vawda has revealed that he received death threats from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officers after raising concerns about the purchase of 1,010 vehicles, a matter that was discussed in a Senate Standing Committee meeting. Vawda claimed he has evidence to support these allegations. The Senate Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by […]
Five-month-old girl tests positive for Mpox in Peshawar
Listen to article Health authorities in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar have confirmed a second case of the Mpox virus this year. The infection was detected in a five-month-old girl arriving at Peshawar Airport from Qatar, marking the latest development in Pakistan’s ongoing monitoring of the disease. Attaullah Khan, spokesperson for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister’s health […]
Unfazed devotees shrug off stampede at India’s Kumbh Mela – World
Swarming throngs of devotees bathed in rivers at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival on Thursday, undeterred by a stampede a day earlier that killed at least 30 people. The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful from around India every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj, but has a woeful record […]
Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power – World
Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday, tightening his hold on power less than two months after he led a campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad. Sharaa was also empowered to form a temporary legislative council for a transitional period and the Syrian constitution was suspended, according to […]