Quetta shuts down on BYC’s call a day after protesters, LEAs clash – Pakistan
Quetta and other parts of Balochistan observed a shutter-down strike on Saturday in response to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s (BYC) call, a day after its members in the provincial capital faced a police crackdown as they protested against alleged enforced disappearances. The Balochistan government and the BYC had reported casualties on their sides as a […]
25 Pakistani students arrested for fake UK visas
Listen to article The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has sent 25 Pakistani students to jail on judicial remand after they were arrested for attempting to use fake visas to settle in the UK. The FIA presented the students before Judicial Magistrate Ahmed Shehzad Gondal’s court, where their physical remand extension was denied. Instead, the court ordered a 14-day […]
Who tops India’s highest-paid actor list?
Listen to article Bollywood has long dominated India’s entertainment industry, thanks to its massive Hindi-speaking audience. However, in recent years, South Indian cinema has surged in popularity, captivating audiences with high-energy action sequences, gripping narratives, and larger-than-life performances. This shift has propelled South Indian actors into the spotlight, with many now commanding some of the highest fees […]
Amid Danish Taimoor controversy, is Ayeza Khan making Bollywood debut?
Listen to article Actress Ayeza Khan has sparked speculation about joining an Indian project after sharing a cryptic Instagram story. Following the footsteps of Hania Aamir, Kinza Hashmi, Mawra Hocane, and Mahira Khan, Ayeza is now rumoured to be collaborating with an Indian production. This comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Danish Taimoor, Ayeza’s husband, who recently […]
Trump’s “Golden Dome” defense plan faces strategic and economic hurdles
Listen to article The Pentagon is racing to develop a nationwide missile defense system, dubbed the “Golden Dome,” as a top priority of President Donald Trump. However, experts warn that the project faces significant technical and economic obstacles, with some calling it an impractical and costly endeavor. According to sources familiar with the discussions, “Golden Dome” is […]
Quetta comes to a halt on BYC call a day after protesters, LEAs clash – Pakistan
Quetta observed a shutter-down strike on Saturday in response to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s (BYC) call, a day after its members in the provincial capital faced a police crackdown as they protested against alleged enforced disappearances. The Balochistan government and the BYC had reported casualties on their sides as a result of each other’s actions […]
Balochistan cities come to a halt on BYC call a day after protesters, LEAs clash in Quetta – Pakistan
Various cities across Balochistan observed a shutter-down strike on Saturday in response to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s (BYC) call, a day after its members in Quetta faced a police crackdown as they protested against alleged enforced disappearances. The Balochistan government and the BYC had reported casualties on their sides as a result of each other’s […]
IMF approves tax cut on property purchases in Pakistan
Listen to article The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed in principle to a partial reduction in the withholding tax rate on property purchases, following a request from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The new rate, which will be reduced by two percent, is set to come into effect in April 2025. However, the withholding tax […]
Karachi reports Sindh’s first Monkeypox case, patient isolated at Jinnah hospital
Listen to article The first confirmed case of monkeypox (Mpox) in Sindh has been reported in Karachi, health department sources revealed on Saturday. According to sources, a patient admitted to Jinnah Hospital was diagnosed with monkeypox after his samples were sent to Dow Hospital for laboratory testing. The results confirmed the presence of the virus, making it […]
20pc reduction in train fares on Eidul Fitr announced – Pakistan
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has announced a 20 per cent reduction in train fares on account of Eidul Fitr, according to a railways ministry statement issued on Saturday. Earlier in the week, Pakistan Railways (PR) decided to run four Eid special trains to facilitate passengers travelling before and after Eidul Fitr. The […]
