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Prominent Pakistani actors Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani welcomed their first child, a healthy baby boy named Izmir. The popular celebrity couple officially shared the joyful news with their followers through social media posts on Saturday. Shortly after the announcement, warm congratulations, prayers, and celebratory messages poured in from fellow…

German police detained a suspect on Saturday following a destructive fire at Adolf Hitler’s historic mountain retreat in Bavaria. Known as the Eagle’s Nest, or Kehlsteinhaus, the remote alpine property sits atop the high peak of Obersalzberg in southern Germany. Emergency services dispatched approximately two hundred firefighters to battle the…

French President Emmanuel Macron described a fatal suburban Paris shooting as an explicit terrorist and racist attack. The violent drive-by shooting occurred on Friday in Trappes, a suburb located on the outskirts of Paris. A gunman opened fire using an automatic weapon, targeting civilians at a petrol station, a medical…

Global oil prices surged over three percent on Friday as Brent crude reached its highest level in nearly six months. The sharp rally followed fresh Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabian infrastructure alongside a newly reported oil spill in the United Arab Emirates. Brent crude futures jumped $3.55 to settle at…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called for urgent diplomatic engagement to de-escalate Middle Eastern tensions during high-level summits in Istanbul. The landmark meetings brought together foreign ministers from Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt—collectively known as the R4 group—alongside counterparts from France, Germany, Italy, and the United…

An important meeting of the Provincial Threat Assessment Committee was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Minister for Home and Law Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar to review security arrangements for important personalities, political leaders and religious figures. The meeting was attended by ACS Home Iqbal Memon, IGP Sindh Javed Alam Odho, representatives…

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday chaired a meeting of the Board of Approvals (BOA) for Special Economic Zones, which approved the Karachi Industrial Park (KIP) as a Federal Special Economic Zone (SEZ). It also cleared two policy measures aimed at facilitating industrial investment and…

Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon, while paying tribute to Mother of Democracy Begum Nusrat Bhutto on her 15th death anniversary, said that Begum Nusrat Bhutto’s democratic struggle and sacrifices are an unforgettable chapter in history. Mother of Democracy waged an…

First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Friday said that improved internet connectivity was the need of the hour for Pakistan’s youth and business community. Speaking during question hour in the National Assembly, she said Nawabshah lacked 4G and 5G services and called for joint efforts to improve internet connectivity across…

Acting Governor Sindh Syed Owais Qadir Shah visited the residence of Pakistan Peoples Party leader and Member of the Sindh Provincial Assembly, Muhammad Asif Musa, to offer condolences on the passing of his uncle, late Ismail Samoon, and his young nephew, late Idrees Ghani. Senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader and…

Developments in the Gulf region amid the US-Israeli war on Iran came under discussion as the R4 foreign ministers – Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye – met with their counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. The R4 group, comprising Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, emerged…

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Friday said that a letter had been sent to Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai, entreating the latter to respond and to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss “issues on constitutional positions” amid…

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has resolved that the Pakistan Army will hit India-backed terrorists “hard” as he visited Corps Headquarters, Peshawar, the military’s media wing said on Friday. The CDF was briefed on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counter-terrorism…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday emphasized the need to realize the full potential of Pakistan-Germany relations by expanding political, economic and defence cooperation, with a focus on trade, emerging technologies, climate resilience, skills development, and cultural exchanges. During a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President Zardari thanked him…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday set the proposed price of wheat for 2027 at Rs4,500 per maund (40kg), marking an increase of Rs1,000 from last year’s Rs3,500. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the decision aims to address rising production costs, provide financial relief to…

First Lady Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari has called for sustained and coordinated national efforts to eradicate polio, urging parents, communities and relevant institutions to ensure that no child was left unprotected against the preventable disease. In her message on World Polio Day, she reaffirmed the commitment to building a polio-free…

An insulin product used by patients with Type 1 diabetes is in short supply in Pakistan after its German manufacturer halted supplies while upgrading its products, Parliamentary Secretary for Health Nelson Azeem said on Friday. Responding to a matter raised by MNA Syeda Amna Batool in the National Assembly, Azeem…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday approved a dehydration project under PAMRA to ensure the availability of off-season fruits and vegetables, besides directing authorities to strengthen price monitoring and take effective measures to control the prices of essential commodities across the province. Chairing a meeting attended by commissioners…

President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States could end the war with Iran quickly, but questioned whether Washington should seek a swift conclusion or allow the conflict to gradually wind down. “We could end it very quickly,” Trump said. “Do we want to finish it off or just…

Alexander Volkanovski knows the questions about his age will follow him into the octagon. He welcomes them. At 38, the UFC featherweight champion sees another opportunity to demonstrate how much he still has to offer when he faces unbeaten Movsar Evloev on Saturday in the main event of UFC 333…

US President Donald Trump lashed out at NBA superstar LeBron James on Thursday for what he called disrespectful behavior during the playing of the national anthem. Trump posted a video of the basketball legend doing apparent warm-up movements while lined-up with his Philadelphia 76ers teammates. “While listening to our National…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday opened the direct signing window for all eight franchises ahead of the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and also announced a pre-season roadmap that includes a player auction and matches across five to six venues. According to the PCB, PSL…

Pakistan’s junior hockey team qualified for the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup after holding Japan to a 2-2 draw in their final round-robin match at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on Friday. Hamza Fayyaz (34th minute) and Ghulam Mustafa (43rd) scored for Pakistan, who twice…

The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president in an apparent turnaround in its stance from two months ago when it criticized the head of soccer´s world governing body for a breach of trust. AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, speaking at…

Popular Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar is set to make his acting comeback with an upcoming crime series, marking a major new chapter in his career on screen. Known for his musical talent, distinctive style and versatile performances, Ali Zafar has enjoyed success in Bollywood as well as earned…

Pakistani actors Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani have embraced a new chapter in their lives as they announce the birth of their baby boy, naming him Syed Azmar Hussain Kamal Gilani. The couple shared the heartwarming news on Instagram, introducing their newborn as their “littlest most precious treasure” and revealing…

The wait to find the next James Bond could soon be over as Callum Turner is now one step closer to the famous role. The actor has reportedly started his screen tests, giving him a chance to impress the people who will decide who plays the world’s best known spy…

Tom Skerrit is being remembered by his former costars after his death at age 93. Leading the tributes was Julia Roberts, who starred alongside the veteran actor on the 1989 drama Steel Magnolias. In an ensemble cast which also featured Sally Field, Dolly Parton, and Shirley MacLaine, Skerrit played Drum,…

Pakistani film Ghost School, which highlights educational challenges in Sindh, is set to be released in the province after the Sindh High Court permitted its screening without any cuts, bringing an end to a three-month legal battle. Director Seemab Gul said she approached the Sindh High Court after the provincial…

Rebel Wilson’s courtroom battle over The Deb is facing another delay, with her lawyer’s breast cancer diagnosis forcing both sides to reconsider their trial schedule. In a filing submitted on October 21, Wilson’s lead attorney, Allyson K Thompson, requested that the trial – currently scheduled for January 19, 2027 –…