Danish Taimoor has become the industry’s latest anti-hero. He has played the toxic lovers in a handful of his projects and knows how to do it perfectly. His most recent drama is Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi, in which he plays Shamsher alongside Dur e Fishan. So Shamsher is subjecting the leading lady and her family to … Read more
“Aik To Tum Aurtain,” a See Prime Presentation, is a short film directed by Nadeem Baig, written by Faiza Iftikhar, and produced by Momal Productions. Usman Mukhtar and Madiha Imam play the key roles in the short film. The plot centres around a family dealing with financial difficulties as a result of the Covid-19 epidemic. … Read more
Namra Shahid is indeed a talented and skilled Pakistani actress, model, and presenter who debuted in the entertainment industry in 2016. Namra is most recognised for her supporting appearances in a variety of television shows. The Romeo Weds Heer actress recently married Zakaria, a non-artist, in a stunning wedding ceremony. Namra Shahid, a newlywed, just … Read more
Actor-producer Humayun Saeed has confirmed that London Nahi Jaunga, dubbed “the largest family entertainer of the year,” would be released on Eid ul Azha this year, putting all rumours and uncertainties to rest. In an interview, Humayun Saeed, one of Pakistan’s most commercially successful film stars as well as a reputable producer (and, of course, … Read more
Joyland, directed by Saim Sadiq and produced by Sarmad Khoosat, and featuring Sania Saeed, Alina Khan, Sarwat Gilani, and Rasti Farooq, is not just a film but a source of national pride for Pakistan. It wonderfully represented the country at the Cannes Film Festival. At the premiere of their film, our actors walked the red … Read more
Hira Jamal and Salman Saqib, a prominent couple, were recently spotted vacationing in Manchester. The duo utilised their Instagram profiles to give their fans and followers a sneak peak at their arrival in Manchester. The pair put on a show in London. Hira was seen wowing the audience with her singing and dancing ability. The … Read more
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom said on Thursday that American actor Kevin Spacey has been charged with four charges of sexual assault against three men. According to the CPS, the House of Cards star was also charged with one count of inducing someone to engage in penetrative sexual intercourse without their … Read more
On Friday, Singapore reported 3,830 new cases of COVID-19, increasing the total number of cases to 1,290,046. According to figures issued by the Ministry of Health, 418 new cases were discovered by PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing and 3,412 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests. There were 404 local transmissions and 14 imported infections among … Read more
Shelling has increased in Severodonetsk, one of the few portions of the Luhansk region in Donbas still under Ukrainian control. Russian soldiers are striking from three directions in an attempt to encircle Luhansk and neighbouring Lysychansk, knowing that if they fall, Russian forces will control practically all of Luhansk. The governor of Luhansk, Serhiy Gaidai, … Read more
Thailand’s exports, which are a major engine of the country’s economic development, increased 9.9% year on year in April, according to figures released on Friday. According to figures issued by the country’s Ministry of Commerce, growth slowed from an increase of 19.5 percent in March, falling below market expectations of 14.6 percent. According to the … Read more
Due to growing gasoline costs, the Nepali government has decided to reduce taxes on petroleum goods, a minister declared on Friday. Dilendra Prasad Badu, minister for industry, trade, and supply, told the House of Representatives that a cabinet meeting on Monday backed a plan to alter existing tariffs on petroleum products to reduce gasoline prices. … Read more
The UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution aiming at imposing further sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on Thursday (DPRK). The proposal, which was approved by 13 Security Council members, was vetoed by China and Russia. While explaining China’s vote, Zhang Jun, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, stated, “China … Read more
According to the county authorities, persistent heavy rain that began hammering Qiubei County in southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Thursday has claimed four lives as of 4:30 p.m. Friday, with four people still missing. More than 120,000 people were affected in 12 townships, and communications and electrical facilities were badly destroyed, with 27,000 families enduring … Read more
On Friday, China’s Ministry of Water Resources declared a Level-IV emergency reaction for flood management due to the flooding of many rivers in southern Yunnan Province. The water level measured at a hydrological station in Qiubei Region this morning surpassed the stipulated level by 1.48 metres, according to the government, after severe rains pummelling the … Read more
The tourist boat that sank in Japan’s northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido last month was retrieved from the sea floor for the second time Friday and transported by barge to a nearby port. According to the Japan Coast Guard, the vessel will be brought ashore as early as Sunday and completely emptied. Following that, investigations into … Read more
Ajoka Theatre is holding a 3-day theatre festival dedicated to its late founder Madeeha Gauhar on 26-28 May at Alhamra. Three Ajoka plays on the theme of the 75th anniversary of independence. The festival will open with Ajoka’s acclaimed play on freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, “Mera Rang Day Basanti Chola”. The play will be preceded … Read more
A new bill was introduced in the National Assembly to deprive Pakistanis living abroad of their right to vote. Amjad Ali Syed, chairman of IPC Pakistan, expressed concern over the denial of voting rights to overseas Pakistanis and strongly condemned the government’s move. Amjad Ali Syed, Chairman of IPC Pakistan, said that the Overseas Pakistanis … Read more
Officials reported Friday that the continuing floods in India’s northeastern state of Assam had affected nearly half a million people and killed 30 people so far. There has been no relief from the state’s continuous flood scenario, which has affected 12 districts, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). “With two more deaths … Read more
After four years in detention, an asylum-seeking family will be allowed to stay in Australia, according to Australia’s federal government. On Friday, interim home affairs minister Jim Chalmers announced that the Murugappan family will be permitted to return to their hometown of Biloela in central Queensland, signalling a shift under the incoming Labor administration. After … Read more
Malaysian companies remain optimistic about their expectations for the second quarter, but at a slower rate, with a confidence indicator of 3.5 percent, down from 7.6 percent in the first quarter, according to government statistics released Thursday. Despite the reopening of Malaysia’s international borders, which is expected to boost economic activity, Malaysian businesses remain cautious … Read more
In an open letter published on Thursday, fifteen Australian university researchers advocated for the betterment of the China-Australia relationship. The open letter was published on the blog platform Pearls and Irritations to the newly elected federal administration last Saturday. Jocelyn Chey, a former diplomat and visiting professor at the University of Sydney, and Jane Golley, … Read more
The death toll from a 10-story commercial building collapse in Iran’s southern city of Abadan has grown to 19, according to a local official quoted by the semi-official news agency ISNA on Thursday. So far, 37 people have been injured and are being treated in hospitals, according to Ehsan Abbaspour, deputy governor of Khuzestan Province. … Read more
China’s space tracking ship Yuanwang-3 set off from a port in east China’s Jiangsu Province on Thursday for its first mission of the year. During this journey, the ship will complete its 100th marine mission. Yuanwang-3 is the first ship in China’s Yuanwang fleet to complete its hundredth mission. Yuanwang-3 is a second-generation Chinese space … Read more
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Thursday that the nation will make all measures to stabilise foreign trade companies’ industrial and supply chains. Logistics performance is progressively increasing across the country, and China will secure the seamless transit of foreign trade products across the country, according to MOC spokeswoman Gao Feng during a press … Read more
During the latest outbreak of COVID-19 infections, a temporary hospital in Shanghai was closed down on Wednesday. The hospital, which was built inside the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, was the first of its sort and was used during the megacity’s epidemic. On March 26, the improvised hospital, which has a capacity of … Read more
In the midst of significant global changes, it is critical for the Shanghai Collaboration Organization (SCO) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to expand cooperation and fully utilise their respective capabilities, according to SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming here on Thursday. Zhang stated at the first Eurasian Economic Forum that the two organisations officially established their … Read more
On Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with participants from a nationwide conference on activities connected to the management of people’s complaints. Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the chairman of the Central Military Commission, congratulated the meeting’s honorees and sent heartfelt wishes to officials … Read more
A former Japanese agriculture minister was sentenced to two years and six months in jail for taking bribes from an egg manufacturing firm while in office. Takamori Yoshikawa’s sentence has been suspended for four years, according to the Tokyo District Court. The court determined that Yoshikawa, 71, intentionally collected 5 million yen (39,000 US dollars) … Read more
