Afghanistan wants gradual repatriation under joint mechanism: spokesperson – Pakistan
Afghan officials on Sunday called on Pakistan to prepare a joint mechanism for the gradual repatriation of refugees, adding that forced deportation is in neither country’s interests. The interior ministry, in a statement on March 6, had stated “All illegal foreigners and ACC holders are advised to leave the country voluntarily before 31 March 2025; […]
Sethi sheds light on declining fans interest
KARACHI: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has expressed concerns over the declining interest in Pakistan cricket, attributing the waning fan support to the national team’s poor performances and ongoing struggles within the cricketing community. Sethi also touched on the challenges faced by the Pakistan Super League (PSL), especially in terms of timing […]
HBL PSL10 commentary panel revealed
LAHORE: Former England Test captain Sir Alastair Cook is all set to make his HBL PSL debut behind the mic as Pakistan Cricket Board today announces a star-studded commentary panel for HBL PSL X. The six-team tournament is scheduled to commence from 11 April at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and will conclude on 18 May, […]
No canals, says Khursheed Shah
KARACHI: Senior parliamentarian and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Khursheed Shah made it clear on Sunday that the Sindh government maintained a firm stance against accepting the Indus canals and urged Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari to refrain from making rhetorical statements on the issue. Talking to the media persons in Sukkur, according to Express […]
Gaza heritage goes on display in Paris institute
A new exhibition opening in Paris on Friday showcases archaeological artifacts from Gaza, once a major commercial crossroads between Asia and Africa, whose heritage has been ravaged by Israel’s ongoing onslaught, reported AFP. Around a hundred artifacts, including a 4,000-year-old bowl, a sixth-century mosaic from a Byzantine church and a Greek-inspired statue of Aphrodite, are […]
‘I am nothing without my sister’
Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir, beloved by fans for their heartfelt bond and commitment to each other, recently took a moment on a local channel’s special Eid show to honour someone who has played an instrumental role in their lives: Sarah’s sister, Noor Zafar Khan. During the Eid show, Sarah shared just how vital Noor […]
Finding David Lynch
KARACHI: Life is funny. And absurd. On January 16, 2025, I premiered my debut feature film Indus Echoes at Cinepax Cinemas. The same night, around the same time, the filmmaker I considered my spiritual mentor, David Lynch passed away. Life is absurd. Lynch would have been amused by this irony. He would probably find meaning […]
BNP-M demonstrators face tear gas, shelling amid sit-in near Quetta – Pakistan
The Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) on Sunday evening announced that police used tear gas and shelling to disperse protesters during their sit-in, according to a social media post. The BNP-M had begun a “long march” from Wadh to Quetta on March 28 to protest the arrests of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders and activists, including […]
More than 50 countries have contacted White House to start trade talks, Trump adviser says – World
More than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to begin trade talks, a top economic adviser to United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday as officials sought to defend sweeping new tariffs that have unleashed global turmoil. During an interview on ABC News’ ‘This Week’ programme, US National Economic Council Director […]
Indus canals project to greatly hinder Karachi’s water supply, Sindh opposition parties claim – Pakistan
The Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday staged a sit-in outside the Karachi Press Club and led a rally to Empress Market against the proposed construction of six new canals on the Indus River. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Chief of the Army Staff Gen Asim Munir inaugurated the ambitious […]
