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Missouri: Two-headed snake celebrates its 16th birthday

Missouri: Two-headed snake celebrates its 16th birthday

A nature center in Missouri is holding a “sweet 16” birthday celebration for one of its most unusual residents: a two-headed snake. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center announced that the female black rat snake, which has two heads with completely functional brains, will celebrate 16 on Saturday and that visitors … Read more

The Hollywood film ‘Dune’ brings a star-studded cast to Venice

Dune

Venice: The world premiere of “Dune,” one of the most eagerly anticipated sci-fi blockbusters in years, was set to take place on Friday at the Venice Film Festival. Journalists and industry insiders were ordered to turn in their phones to prevent any footage from the screenings from leaking out. Meanwhile, fans braced themselves for a … Read more

Iqra Aziz appreciates husband Yasir Hussain for being a hands-on dad

Iqra Aziz Yasir Hussain

Acclaimed actress Iqra Aziz, who recently stepped into the world of motherhood, has shared an adorable post of his husband involving like a perfect daddy with their son Kabir. The couple had welcomed their first baby boy in July this year.

Iqra Aziz just loves how Yasir Hussain hands-on with their baby as she posted a lovely snap of her hubby changing clothes and diaper of the little munchkin.

Taking to Instagram, the Khuda Aur Mohabbat starlet penned a long note for Hussain, praising how a perfect husband and father he is.

“A pamper and clothing change session before leaving for work.” P.S. he changed Kabir’s clothes for the first time, I am so proud of you @yasir.hussain131 you’ve helped me so much in this new phase of my motherhood, from pamper changes to holding him while I rest for a bit, and making me breakfasts,” she captioned the heartfelt picture.

Fans and netizens just can’t get over the cutest thing they have witnessed on social media and extended sincere love and prayers for the little family.

Moreover, actress Sadia Ghaffar, who recently welcomed her first baby daughter, also gushed over the father-son duo and posted a beautiful comment.

“MASHAA ALLAH! only a good Son can be a good Husband and Father, for KABIR,” she wrote.

Sadia Ghaffar Iqra Aziz

Earlier, Iqra Aziz had shared her feelings after her son Kabir’s birth. In an adorable post on Instagram, she had shared her emotional feelings while holding her son for the first time.

She captioned the post as, “Can’t Explain the feeling Alhamdulillah.”

Soon after the arrival of Iqra and Yasir’s baby boy, several showbiz stars jumped in to wish the couple and extend sincere prayers for the newborn.

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Six actors who are not given their due

There is no question that our Pakistani entertainment industry is brimming with stupendous talent. The last two decades have given us a plethora of incredibly talented stars who always succeed to hit the mark and wow us with their performances. However, a fair share of these marvellous artists are perpetually overlooked and lack the recognition … Read more

North Korea: Kim Jong Un imposes ‘his style’ restrictions after shunning vaccines

North Korea's Kim says US is 'root cause' of tensions

Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un ordered officials to wage tight coronavirus restrictions in “our style” after he shunned some foreign Covid-19 vaccines administered via the United Nations-backed immunization program. The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday, the supreme leader said officials must “bear in mind that tightening pandemic prevention … Read more

Schools in Islamabad to be closed from tomorrow due to Covid-19

In a bid to control the rising number of coronavirus cases in Islamabad, Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat announced on Friday that schools in Islamabad will be closed from tomorrow (Saturday). Taking to Twitter, Shafqaat said that the decision is being taken due to the “increasing pressure on hospitals”. Apart from schools, inter-city transport, indoor gyms … Read more

Electrified truck travels 683 miles on a single charge, setting a Guinness world record

Electrified truck travels 683 kilometers on a single charge, setting a Guinness world record

A Swiss package delivery vehicle set a new Guinness World Record for the most distance traveled by an electric truck on a single charge, covering approximately 683 miles. The DPD Switzerland delivery vehicle, which has been in service for around six months, was driven 682.88 miles without stopping for charging. According to Guinness World Records, … Read more

Sarfaraz should be selected for T20 WC: Dr Nauman

Sarfaraz shoud be selected for T20 WC: Dr Nauman

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its 20-man squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. The former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed was not considered for the squad. Cricket analysts are not happy with the decisions made by the board. Pakistan will be playing three ICC Cricket World Cup Super League ODIs against Blackcaps … Read more

Xiaomi expands its business to electric automobiles industry

Xiaomi expands its business to electric automobiles industry

Xiaomi has officially registered a new business under its name, Xiaomi EV Inc. Now the smartphone manufacturer will be competing in the electric vehicles’ market. The news came right after the company acquired DeepMotion, which operates on self-driving technologies. The company has already invested an initial payment of $1.5 billion and has hired over 300 … Read more

Six Australian universities ranked in global top 100

CANBERRA: At least six Australian universities have been ranked in the world’s top 100 despite the significant impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sector. Times Higher Education on Thursday published its annual World University Rankings for 2022. The University of Melbourne was the highest-ranked of the Australian contingent at 33 – down from 31 … Read more

Nation remembering Junaid Jamshed on his 57th birth anniversary

Junaid Jamshed birth anniversary

Legendary Junaid Jamshed, the singer-turned-naat khawan is being remembered on his 57th birth anniversary today (Friday).

Born in Karachi on September 3, Junaid Jamshed is popularly known for his globally-acclaimed anthem Dil Dil Pakistan and his work as a televangelist.

He briefly worked as a civilian contractor and engineer for the Pakistan Air Force before turning to music as a potential career option.

Jamshed and his band Vital Signs gained gigantic recognition during the 80s, with their claim-to-fame songs like Dil Dil Pakistan, Aitebaar, Hum Tum, Dil Ki Baat and various others.

Dil Dil Pakistan immediately won Pakistanis’ patriotic hearts when it was released on Independence Day, 1987.

He ruled the pop music industry for almost 15 years, but he bid farewell to his music career in order to serve humanity by enlightening it with spiritual knowledge and religious guidance.

During his life, he also launched a clothing line under the name J. in order to maintain an income source.

On 7 December 2016, Junaid Jamshed died in a horrible crash of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-661.

He lost his life along with his first wife in a tragic aeroplane crash. He was travelling on from Chitral to Islamabad crashed in Havelian.

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Israeli missile strike targets Syrian capital

DAMASCUS: A fresh Israeli missile strike targeted sites in Damascus in the wee hours of Friday, state news agency SANA reported. The Syrian air defenses intercepted missiles over the southwestern countryside of Damascus as the sound of the interception was clearly heard in the capital. The Israeli strike was carried out from inside the Lebanese … Read more

Feroze Khan opens up about his obsessive female fan encounter

Feroze Khan

Feroze Khan is a skilled Pakistani actor who has appeared in a number of successful plays. Khaani, Ishqiya, and Khuda Aur Mohabbat are his most popular dramas. He’s again in the news these days for taking up boxing as a career. Following the great success of Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3, we’ve noticed Feroze doing a … Read more

Abu Dhabi is set to reopen its borders to international visitors

Abu Dhabi is set to reopen its borders to international visitors

From September 5th, Abu Dhabi will welcome fully vaccinated guests from all over the world. Visitors from green list nations who are unvaccinated will also be welcomed with no quarantine restrictions. The announcement comes after the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis, and Disasters Committee released updated foreign entrance standards. The Department of Culture and Tourism – … Read more

Queensland confirms new case of COVID 19 linked to returning truck driver

Queensland

A new coronavirus case has been confirmed in southeast Queensland, according to health officials of state. On Friday, a four-year-old girl tested positive for the virus, placing her daycare centre in Mt Warren Park, Logan into isolation. On Tuesday and Wednesday, she went to the Boulevard Early Learning Centre. Her case is linked to a Queensland truck … Read more

Maldives: Le Méridien Resort & Spa welcomes you

Maldives: Le Méridien Resort & Spa welcomes you

The opening of the Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa has been announced by Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts. The opening marks the launch of the Paris-born brand in one of the world’s most attractive destinations. The 141-villa resort, located on Thilamaafushi, the southern pocket of Lhaviyani Atoll, embraces the Maldives‘ fabric, its people, nature, … Read more

NASA believes that Mars rover is successful in obtaining a rock sample

NASA believes that Mars rover is successful in obtaining a rock sample

Perseverance rover sent by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has succeeded in obtaining a Martian rock sample after the second attempt, probably. During the first attempt by NASA, the rock was too fragile to withstand the drilling process. However, the data received on September 1 indicates the process of obtaining the sample was … Read more

Angelina Jolie shares her views on child marriage: ‘It’s such a horror’

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie, a Hollywood icon and humanitarian who has travelled the world to promote awareness, made an emotional plea for daughters. During a Zoom chat with three young activists from around the world, Muhammad Najem, Aisha Saleh, and Vinuki Bakmeedeniya, the award-winning actress discussed child marriage. In response to a question regarding child marriage from … Read more

UK wants to partner with Pakistan to help fleeing Afghans: Dominic Raab

Qureshi-Raab

United Kingdom’s top diplomat Dominic Raab announced on Friday that it wants to partner with Pakistan in developing a solution for the fleeing Afghans. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad alongside Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, UK’s foreign secretary shared that his country will provide £30 million of life saving support to Afghanistan’s neighbours, including … Read more

Queensland Premier announces important update about hotel quarantine

Queensland

After a break in hotel quarantine intake, Queensland will permit a small number of people back into the state from hotspots across the country starting this Saturday. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said today that just 50 families would be allowed into the hotel quarantine system. The decision sparked outrage in the community, after NRL players’ spouses, children, … Read more

PM Imran Khan terms food security, improved nutrition ‘challenge’ for developing countries

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday highlighted that food security and improved nutrition were big challenges for the developing countries and backed China’s innovative Juncao technology for helping tackle poverty alleviation. “​Such innovative, affordable and eco-friendly technologies may help catalyse our progress towards achieving the first two Sustainable Development Goals: no poverty and zero … Read more

Salma Hayek sizzles in a bright blue swimsuit on her 55th birthday

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek celebrated her 55th birthday on Thursday (September 2) by posting a swimwear photo. On Instagram, the Desperado diva flaunted her great figure in a brilliant blue swimsuit at a beach to celebrate her 55th birthday. “Happy 55th birthday to me, looking forward to new adventures #grateful,” the Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard star captioned the … Read more

Aliya Ali explains why she won’t let her sister pursue a career in show business

Aliya Ali

Aliya Ali is a pretty Pakistani actress and model. She has appeared in a number of drama serials in a supporting role. Aliya Ali debuted in the showbiz sector in 2010, with PTV’s Zindan as her first drama. Aliya Ali disclosing the reason for not letting her sister join showbiz, mentioned that “My elder sister … Read more

Supermarket violence in Auckland a ‘terrorist attack’, confirms Jacinda

New Zealand

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that the violent attack that happened at New Lynn supermarket in Auckland at 2:40pm local time Friday was a “terrorist attack” carried out by an “extremist.” “A violent extremist undertook a terrorist attack on innocent New Zealanders at a New Lynn Countdown in Auckland,” she told a press … Read more

The author of Meghan Markle’s book faces hostility from royal aides

Meghan

Meghan Markle recently spoke up about the hostility he faced from royal attendants while visiting the palace. During his interview, he was cited as saying, “We knew they had contended with issues surrounding race within the institution.” “I myself have experienced some prejudice from one or two royal aides in the past, so you can … Read more

Rapper Lil Nas X leaves plethora of his fans divided after his pregnancy shoot

Lil Nas X pregnancy

The American rapper Lil Nas X has left his fans shocked after he announced the release date for his new album with a pregnancy photoshoot, calling it his “baby”.

Lil Nas X shockingly appeared in a photoshoot on Instagram, revealing  a baby bump, saying he is expecting his debut album, Montero.

“I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is amazing,’ so I immediately called my stylist,” he said.

“She was like, ‘Wow, this all comes together. Your album. Your baby.’ I was like, ‘Yeah, this is my baby, huh?’ As a joke, she was like, ‘Yeah, you should do a pregnancy shoot.'”

“I was like, ‘You know what? That’s actually brilliant,'” he continues. “So now we have this entire thing coming out, and it’s going to be amazing.”

 

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Montero was largely created over the past year in lockdown. The creation of this new music, the rapper said on Twitter, was “therapeutic.”

When asked about the conceptualization of his album, Nas said, “I guess I am the father as well as the mother.”

“But I guess the producers who worked on it are like the dads too,” he says, before giving it another thought: “Or maybe uncles.”

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Pakistani Actors who don’t seem to age!

Acting is one of those fields where age plays an important role in a person’s development as an artist. While a youngster can play an older person (thanks to making up), an older person has to work hard to pose as a younger one. Today we discuss those actors and actresses who have defied age … Read more

The weight-loss journey of Junaid Safdar will definitely surprise you

Junaid Safdar

Junaid Safdar, the eldest son of Maryam Nawaz, Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N), and Capt Safdar Awan (retd), has been trending on the internet for carrying himself with utmost grace on his wedding day. However, some may not be aware that Mr. Safdar has undergone a dramatic weight-loss journey. Mrs. Junaid takes … Read more