Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Agha Ali heaps praise on his wife, describing her ‘outstanding’ in the industry

Agha Ali

Agha Ali, a well-known Pakistani television actor, has lavished praise on his wife, describing her as “outstanding” in the Pakistani entertainment world. According to the data revealed in the post, he claims that the majority of women in Pakistani entertainment are fake and that’s what sets Hina Altaf apart from the rest is her unrivaled … Read more

Pakistan’s exports to reach record levels by 2023: adviser

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ISLAMABAD: The government would take exports to record levels by 2023 with the provision of a better business environment for the industrial sector in the country, a senior government official said. Addressing the launching ceremony of the 7th Reform Action Plan, organised by the Board of Investment (BoI), Adviser to the Prime Minister for Commerce … Read more

Karachi police starts data collection of Afghan nationals

Karachi

Police have started collecting data of Afghan nationals living in Karachi, according to sources. The authorities have ordered the police department to conduct an immediate survey of Karachi‘s settlements in order to collect data of Afghan citizens living in the city. According to sources, a data farm is also being issued on urgent basis for the collection … Read more

Govt vows to incentivise fertiliser makers, exporters

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ISLAMABAD: The government has vowed to encourage and incentivise fertiliser manufacturers, as well as exporters to meet the domestic demand effectively. Chairing a meeting with the chairman and other members of the Fertilizer Manufacturers of Pakistan Advisory Council (FMPAC), Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin highlighted the need to bring in more investment … Read more

Jannat Mirza mesmerizes followers as she praises Deosai’s magnificent beauty

Jannat Mirza

Jannat Mirza, a well-known Pakistani TikTok star, has captured the hearts of millions of Pakistanis by celebrating the beauty of the country’s northern regions. When she previously visited Deosai National Park in Skardu, the TikTok top star uploaded a Snack video on how much she enjoyed her time there. “Pakistan is beautiful,” she wrote on … Read more

DarazMall announces 2021 award winners

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KARACHI: The thirst for new products continues among Pakistani shoppers with 75 per cent saying they like trying new products and some willing to pay even a little more for a product they expect to better, a statement said. DarazMall has just announced the winners of the 2021 DarazMall Awards, being the leading consumer voted online … Read more

UAE PM, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince approve projects

Crown Prince

DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, reviewed the country’s strategic plans and initiatives aimed at accelerating the … Read more

PNS Zulfiquar visits Jeddah port

PNS Zulfiquar visits Jeddah Port

Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Zulfiquar has visited the Jeddah Port in Saudi Arabia, reported Radio Pakistan on Thursday. A Pakistan Navy spokesperson said that the ship was “warmly welcomed” by the Saudi navy and Pakistani diplomats at the port. The state broadcaster reported that the Saudi commander western fleet command and commander western naval aviation … Read more

15 member cabinet of Azad Jammu and Kashmir to take oath today

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MUZAFFARABAD: 15 member cabinet of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is due to take oath today. The ceremony of oath-taking will take place in the Muzaffarabad Presidency. The newly-elected cabinet will be sworn in by President Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry. Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was elected as the 28th president of Azad … Read more

Mubadala-partnered consortium acquires 46.9% of $2.5 billion Korean firm

DUBAI: A global consortium, including Abu Dhabi wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company, announced a deal to acquire a significant stake in South Korea’s largest medical aesthetics company with a market cap of $2.5 billion, Khaleej Times reported. The consortium led by CBC Group signed definitive agreements to acquire a 46.9 per cent equity interest in Hugel, Inc … Read more

“Aapne Ranbir ka style copy kiya hai?” Paparazzi asks Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt kept the photographers waiting as she arrived at the Mumbai international airport late Wednesday night. The actress was jet-setting in style and looked effortlessly cool in her airport ensemble. Alia was photographed wearing a bomber jacket, a pair of color-blocked joggers, and a white crop top. Ranbir Kapoor’s baseball cap was also worn by … Read more

Transparent Hands provides health facilities in Tharparker

KARACHI: Tharparker is the biggest district of Sindh and the most deprived area regarding health facilities. Recent reports of health facilities provided by the provincial government exposed the reality. However, a trust foundation came forward realising the gravity of healthcare in the district. The lack of primary healthcare facilities urges welfare organisations and healthcare trust organisations … Read more

Covid-19 vaccine inequity to cost global economy Dh8.44 trillion: report

How To Get The Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine In Karachi

DUBAI: The unequal distribution and delays in inoculating the world against Covid-19 will come with a high price tag, costing the global economy $2.3 trillion, Khaleej Times quoted a new research report, as saying. According to the new study by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), those countries that will not have 60 per cent of their population … Read more

Pakistan and Turkey could be removed from red list in UK

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LONDON: Pakistan and Turkey could be removed from the travel red list of UK as their governments convene on Thursday to review the country’s travel advisory for those countries forbidden from flying into the UK. According to the sources, there is some momentum to soften the restrictions for passengers coming from Pakistan. The government is expected … Read more

Watch: Anupam and Kirron Kher complete 36 years of marriage

Kirron Kher

Anupam and Kirron Kher celebrated their 36 years of marriage on Thursday. Anupam posted old photos and a message to Instagram. Anupam Kher wished his wife, actor, and politician Kirron Kher, a happy 36th wedding anniversary. Anupam shared several monochrome throwback photos on Instagram, including some from their wedding ceremony. Anupam Kher captioned the post, … Read more

Taliban face economic disaster as Afghanistan running out of cash

JEDDAH: Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers face a “perfect storm” of health crises and economic disaster, Arab News quoted aid chiefs, as saying. The militants ordered banks to open on Wednesday for the first time since they seized control of Kabul 10 days ago, but the country has run out of cash because flights that bring in pallets … Read more

Saudi Arabia launches tech initiatives to create more startups

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched a couple of initiatives to enhance the kingdom’s global ranking in digital areas such as artificial intelligence, Arab News reported. The announcement was made at an event called Launch held on Wednesday and hosted by the Saudi Federation for Cyber-security, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), as well as the Ministry of Communications and … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 unleashes $1 trillion projects

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RIYADH: Almost $1 trillion of real estate and infrastructure projects have been announced across Saudi Arabia since 2016, as the kingdom’s economy is transformed under Vision 2030, Arab News quoted an analysis carried out by the global property consultant Knight Frank. According to Faisal Durrani, Knight Frank’s head of Middle East research, “Saudi Arabia is a country … Read more

TAPI to benefit region: FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi

FM Qureshi calls on President of Turkmenistan

ASHGABAT: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said implementation of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline (TAPI) will be beneficial for the entire region, with Afghanistan alone earning $1 billion as transit fee and royalty. Talking to the media following his meeting with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the foreign minister said the project was expected to create … Read more

Junaid Safdar earns unanimous praise from netizens, celebrities for singing video

Junaid Safdar singing video

Junaid Safdar has been quite the centre of attention among the social media users following his Nikkah with Ayesha Saif.

Now the video of Junaid Safdar singing on his D-day meets the internet and netizens can’t help but laud his good looks and melodious voice.

Even the showbiz celebs also can’t get over his lovely voice. Several actors took to the comments section to praise the widely popular video since yesterday.

His vocals and choice of song has won the hearts of many netizens, regardless of their political affiliations. He opted for ‘Kia Hua Tera Wada’ by the late Mohammad Rafi.

Actresses Saboor Aly, Sana Javed and Zoya Nasir couldn’t help but comment a “wow” in response to the singing.

Actor Iffat Omar also responded with a desi “wah” over his singing skills.

Actor and VJ Anoushey Ashraf couldn’t help but like Junaid’s rendition of Rafi’s song.

Junaid Safdar Singing

Also, actress Areeba Habib took to her Instagram to praise the amazingly talented Safdar after his viral video brought storm over the internet.

Boy nay dil jeet jeet liya,” she wrote.

Areeba Habib Junaid Safdar singing

Junaid’s voice has earned the unanimous praise of netizens who momentarily set aside their political differences to agree on one single thing.

Here are some reactions from netizens:

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https://twitter.com/SaharHayat6/status/1430776100204912652?s=20

Note that the son of PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, Junaid Safdar had tied the knot with Ayesha Saif Khan, daughter of former NAB chairman Saifur Rehman who is currently living as an expatriate in Qatar.

The ceremony took place at the Lanesborough Hotel in London.

As his parents, Maryam Nawaz and Safdar Awan, could not make it to London to attend their son’s wedding ceremony due to the corruption cases they were facing in Pakistan, his grandfather Nawaz Sharif attended the ceremony and filled the gap.

Maryam and Safdar attended the ceremony through a video link.

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WATCH: A desi bride refuses to enter the wedding hall in a viral video

Desi bride

Many things are typically forgotten at a wedding, but in a video that has gone popular on social media, one bride in India remained firm and refused to enter the wedding hall when the wrong song was played for her bridal entry. Everything on a bride’s wedding day, from her make-up to the décor, should … Read more