Sharvari Wagh reveals she embraced Mai Vaapas Aaunga character using an antique dresser
Sharvari Wagh discusses preparing for her pre-Partition role for 1940s film using memory, research, and immersion Bollywood actor Sharvari Wagh spoke to Indian media outlets about her preparations for the upcoming period romance Mai Vaapas Aaunga, set in the pre-Partition era, revealing that she drew inspiration for her character from a Punjabi dresser. The film, […]
PSX jumps 2,238 points on Eid cheer, US-Iran hopes
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong bullish momentum on Friday, after the break of Eidul Azha holidays, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging 2,238 points (+1.30% DoD) to close at a fresh high of 173,963. The market opened on a strong footing as investor sentiment improved amid encouraging progress in ongoing United States-Iran […]
Severe heat persists in Sindh as Karachi records humid conditions
A trio travels on a motorcycle with their heads covered in Hyderabad, where the mercury rose to 39°C on Friday. PHOTO: PPI KARACHI: Karachi experienced a rise in night-time temperatures due to severe heat on Friday, with another hot and humid day expected, according to the Meteorological Department. The city recorded a minimum temperature of […]
Yo Yo Honey Singh opens up about bipolar disorder, addiction, road to recovery
Indian rapper, singer, and music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh opened up about the darkest phase of his life during a recent appearance on a podcast, revealing that bipolar disorder and drug addiction nearly destroyed him at the peak of his fame. He also shared how Indian stars Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar gave […]
NATO member Romania says Russian drone hit block of flats, injuring two
NATO chief condemns Moscow’s ‘recklessness’, vows ‘absolute solidarity’ with Romania A fire burns on the roof of a 10-story block of flats after a drone crashed into the building, causing an explosion and injuring two people, near the border with Ukraine, in Galati, Romania, in this handout image released on May 29, 2026. PHOTO: Romanian […]
Oil falls more than 1% on reports of possible US-Iran ceasefire deal
Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY Oil futures fell more than 1% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April, following […]
Iranian FM Spokesperson condemns US threats against Oman
Considers US Treasury secretary’s threats as completely unlawful, against UN Charter Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the threats by US officials against Oman, according to an X post from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the statement, “He considered the threat by the US Treasury Secretary to […]
Trump’s face could appear on US $250 bill
If carried out, it marks the first appearance of a living person on US currency in nearly 150 years President Donald Trump could soon appear on a bank note — breaking longheld tradition against putting living presidents on US money. Photo: AFP/ File President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in […]
60-day ceasefire extension reached but Trump must approve, source says
US and Iran reach MoU to extend ceasefire by 60 days, but Trump approval is still pending, source tells Reuters Reuters May 28, 2026 Less than a minute read US President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting in Washington, DC, May 27, 2026. Photo: Reuters/ File US and Iran have reached an outline agreement to extend […]
Pentagon says US military personnel are reportedly being targeted using location data
US Central Command says it was warned that adversaries used location data to target troops The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, US, April 6, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File US forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an illustration of how […]