Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Karachi Circular Railway project would shift burden from city’s roads: PM

Karachi Circular Railway project would shift burden from Karachi’s roads: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday while urging the Sindh government to reconsider the Bundle Island project, called for renewed coordination between federal and provincial governments for the successful accomplishment of megaprojects. “Regarding problems of Karachi, both the federal and Sindh governments will have to move again together. All this is inter- connected. Some things the … Read more

Here is how Mahira Khan fires back at a troll with an apt reply

Mahira Khan

Members of the entertainment industry deal with constant scrutiny on social media. While several fans take to the commentS section to shower celebrities with love and appreciation, a significant chunk of it is populated by social media trolls.

This time, acclaimed actress Mahira Khan was subjected to hate and displeasing comment by a netizen. The user was seen mocking her for working in India which read, “Aapko India say abhi danday nahi paray.”

To which, the Humsafar star replied giving a shut-up call to the user. “Aapko apni ammi sya paray hotay tu is terhan ki bakwaas an kehtay,” she wrote.

Mahira Khan

On the other hand, singer Atif Aslam released his latest song Ajnabi, along with a music video featuring actor Mahira Khan. Atif took to Twitter to announce the release of the video on YouTube.

“To all those who’ve been waiting for and hyping up my new song, here’s Ajnabi for you. Celebrate the music and leave your thoughts about it down below,” he wrote.

While Mahira announcing his video song release on Instagram, she wrote, “At one point during this shoot me and Atif were sitting on top of a roof, and suddenly we both looked at each other and smiled. 10 years ago that’s how I started my career with Bol, sitting with Atif, singing Hona Tha Pyaar.”

 

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WhatsApp to soon offer cashback feature for Samsung users

WhatsApp

WhatsApp may be a leading cross-platform messaging app, but its limited features have led it backward. However, the company is working hard to improve the app experience. it has some great features including WhatsApp web, group video calls, payment features in few selected markets and more. Now, WhatsApp is currently working on a cashback feature … Read more

Google is celebrating its 23rd birthday with an animated doodle

Google is celebrating its 23rd birthday with an animated doodle

The animated Google Doodle for today displays a cake with the number “23” inscribed on top of it, with a birthday candle replacing the “L” in “Google.” The search engine created a doodle on its homepage to commemorate the event. A birthday candle replaces the letter “L” in “Google” in the animated doodle, which displays … Read more

South Korea’s President Moon raises dog meat ban

South Korea's President Moon raises dog meat ban

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in raised banning the eating of dogs in the country on Monday, his office said, a traditional practice that is becoming an international embarrassment. The meat has long been a part of South Korean cuisine with about one million dogs believed to be eaten annually, but consumption has declined as more … Read more

Kim Kardashian pens a special note for her mother, sister on Daughter’s Day

Kim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather sued over promotion of crypto 

American socialite and businesswoman Kim Kardashian sheds light on her feisty years with sister Kourtney Kardashian and asked her little daughters to be ‘easy’ on her as they grow up.

In a lengthy note on Daughter’s Day, the business mogul also apologized to her mom Kris Jenner for her stubborn teenage years.

“I saw it was National Daughters Day so this post goes out to my mom and my daughters for when they are teenagers lol. North and Chi please be easy on me when you’re the age I was in these pics.”

“Mom- I’m sorry! I remember being grounded here for Kourtney stealing your car just to drive it around the block and somehow even though I didn’t participate I still got in trouble! So we had nothing else to do but do photoshoots in the garage. It was never me, I just listened to what my older sister said and friends. They were such bad influences and I was perfect and for that I’m sorry!” the mother of four concluded.

 

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Commenting on the post, Kris Jenner said “Oh the good ‘ol days!!!! Thank the Lord we survived that stage.”

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Pakistan records 1,757 new Covid-19 cases

Pakistan confirms 372 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported 1,757 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) said Monday. The overall tally of the infected people climbed to 1,240,425 in the country, the department leading Pakistan’s campaign against the pandemic said. Sindh province has been the worst hit, with a total of 455,808 … Read more

Hafeez pulls out of National T20 Cup’s matches in Rawalpindi

Hafeez pulls out of National T20 Cup's matches in Rawalpindi

Pakistan all-rounder Muhammad Hafeez, who is part of the squad of Central Punjab, has been pulled out of the National T20 Cup that is ongoing in Rawalpindi, according to sources. The right-handed batsman has been forced to withdraw from ongoing matches in Rawalpindi as a result of food poisoning, sources said, and he has left … Read more

Ocean Photography Awards 2021: Incredible Photographs

The Ocean Photography Awards 2021 winners have been revealed, with Aimee Jan taking first place for her photograph of a green turtle surrounded by glassfish. Ms. Jan said of her photo, which she took in Australia. “I was out snorkeling when one of my colleagues told me there was a turtle under a ledge in … Read more

Fuel ‘panic-buying’ in UK could see army to rescue

LONDON: Britain experienced further ‘panic-buying’ of motor fuel on Monday as a shortage of lorry drivers on Covid and Brexit fallout could reportedly prompt the government to use the army to make deliveries. The Petrol Retailers Association claimed that almost half of the UK’s 8,000 fuel pumps had run out of petrol on Sunday, as … Read more

FIA initiates action against fake Covid-19 vaccine certificate generators

FIA initiates action against fake Covid-19 vaccine certificate generators

Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Sana Ullah Abbasi on Monday said that an action has been initiated against individuals generating fake Covid vaccination certificates along with provincial departments. Addressing a press conference, he said that the step was taken as per guidelines of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) and over 41 people … Read more

Germany’s Social Democrats win election but uncertainty beckons

FRANKFURT: Germany braced for a period of political unpredictability on Monday after the Social Democrats narrowly won a general election but faced a rival claim to power from outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative camp. For a country synonymous with stability after 16 years of Merkel’s steady leadership, the coming weeks and months promise to be … Read more

Amber Heard shows off her multi-tasking skills as a new mother

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Amber Heard recently flaunted her multi-tasking talents as a new mother to Oonagh Paige on social media. On Instagram, Heard showed off her abilities by posting photos of herself holding her daughter in one hand and her weight in the other. https://www.instagram.com/p/CUQLTepoJ6U/ For the uninitiated, Heard gave birth to her baby via surrogate in April … Read more

Maritime Ministry initiates economic transformation projects for Karachi

Pakistan-China

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to include the Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone (KCCDZ) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, a statement received here said. The decision was taken during the 10th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) on CPEC, held on September 23, 2021. KCCDZ, an initiative of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs focuses … Read more

Highways construction to usher in Balochistan’s economic uplift: minister

Chinese investors have expressed their willingness to invest in the South Balochistan package

ISLAMABAD: The construction and expansion of highways will not only usher in a new era of economic development in remote areas of Balochistan but also pave the way for economic development in the entire region through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a government official said. Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed said that … Read more

SC declares petitions seeking presidential system as ‘inadmissible’

Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday declared all the petitions seeking implementation of the presidential system in the country as inadmissible. The apex court said the point raised in the petitions was political. It said the Constitution of Pakistan does not provide any guidance for the presidential system, as it supports the democratic … Read more

Aisha Khan treats fans with her adorable birthday celebrations

Aisha Khan

Former Pakistani showbiz actress Aisha Khan, who left the showbiz industry after her marriage with Major Uqbah Malik, is celebrating her 39th birthday on September 27 (today).

Aisha Khan took to her Instagram to share an adorable birthday celebration with her little family. Posting multiple lovely and fun-filled moments with husband and daughter Mahnoor, the actress left the fans in awe.

“Every time I try and take family photos,” she captioned the post.

On April 15, 2018, Aisha and Major Uqbah Hadeed Malik tied the knot in a simple but dignified wedding ceremony that was attended by close friends and relatives.

She gave birth to her daughter on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awal in the year 2019, whom she named ‘Mahnoor’.

Ayesha Khan stepped into Pakistan’s media industry in 2000 and showed the essence of true acting in many successful dramas.

Here dramas include Mehndi, Wasil, Khuda Zameen Se Gya Nahi, Parsa, Khuda Mera Bhi Hai, Mann Mayal, and others.

The actress had decided to leave the industry after a successful 18-year media career. She made the announcement on social media.

Her husband, Major Uqbah Hadeed Malik is the first Pakistani military officer to serve as a platoon commander in the RMAS and also won the honorary sword.

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Israel releases Palestinian lawmaker Khalida Jarrar after two years in detention

Israel releases Palestinian lawmaker Khalida Jarrar after two years in detention

Israeli authorities on Sunday released from jail Palestinian lawmaker Khalida Jarrar after two years in detention. Jarrar, 58, was sentenced to two years in March 2021 for belonging to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), which Israel and the United States label a “terrorist” organisation. But the Israeli military did not find … Read more

In Pictures: Priyanka Chopra shares a mini photoshoot with the Eiffel Tower

Priyanka Chopra

Iconic actress Priyanka Chopra, who usually keeps fans glued with her Insta feed, shared a mini photoshoot with the Eiffel Tower in the backdrop.

“An Evening in Paris,” Priyanka Chopra captioned her post, donning an Earth-themed dress with floral cut-outs in the colours of blue and green.

She accessorized her lovely blue and green ensemble with matching metallic gold shoes and hoop earrings. As the actress engaged with the spectators, the look was a great hit. The actress from The Matrix 4 has been filming in London for her upcoming projects.

Her photo received much love from her fans, including her adoring husband Nick Jonas, who commented on the photo, “Wow!” Paris Hilton sent love to her as well.

Priyanka Chopra

On the work front, the Quantico star is busy with her show Citadel, and her film The Matrix: Resurrections will release on December 22, this year.

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The teaser for the 3rd season of ‘Kurulus: Osman’ has been released

A teaser for the third season of “Kurulus: Osman” has been released on a Turkish TV channel, which is good news for the show. The next season of the historical series will be released soon, according to the series’ producer. Kurtuluş adalet sancağını açan Osman Bey’dedir! Kuruluş Osman Yeni Sezon 1. Tanıtımı! #KuruluşOsman 3. sezonuyla … Read more

Pakistan to seek individual trade deals with Saudi, UAE, Oman: Razak Dawood

Pakistan to seek individual trade deals with Saudi, UAE, Oman: Razak Dawood

Pakistan will pursue individual trade deals with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Razak Dawood said. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes the mentioned countries along with Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, started talks about free trades with Pakistan in 2004. However, since 2015 the … Read more

A source reveals Britney Spears was given ‘pre-packaged envelopes’ of medication

Britney Spears

The news has been shared by former Black Box Security employee and executive assistant Alex Vlasov. According to Insider, he was quoted saying, “How is it okay that we’re in charge of her medication? We’re given pre-packaged envelopes.” Vlasov admits his higher-ups “This is what security should be doing because this is what the client … Read more

England’s Moeen Ali is set to announce his retirement from Test cricket

Moeen Ali takes retires from Test cricket

England’s all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced to retire from Test cricket as he is uncomfortable with spending extended time away from home for winter’s Ashes.

According to media reports, Moeen Ali, 34, will publicly announce retirement from Test cricket ver soon. However, he is expected to resume his career for England in white-ball cricket and will continue to play county and franchise cricket.

He is currently in the UAE, playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL but has formally informed Chris Silverwood, the England head coach, and Joe Root, England’s Test captain, about his decision.

In his Test career, Moeen secured 2,914 runs in 64 Tests at an average of 28.29 and taken 195 wickets. At his high point, he was rated the third-best all-rounder in the ICC’s Test rankings.

Earlier, Moeen Ali had received immense support from fellow cricketers and fans after Bangladeshi-Swedish author Taslima Nasreen used tactless remarks against him in her tweet.

Taslima Nasreen had said in her tweet, “If Moeen Ali were not stuck with cricket, he would have gone to Syria to join ISIS.”

However, the tweet was deleted after some hours following extreme widespread flak by other English cricketers and netizens.

To which she has garnered more backlash as the teammates are not okay with her “sarcastic remarks”.

Jofra Archer lambasted her to delete the tweet as it was in no way funny or sarcastic.

“Sarcastic? No one is laughing, not even yourself, the least you can do is delete the tweet,” he said.

The comment was made on Ali’s request to his IPL team Chennai Super Kings’ management to remove the team’s sponsor’s logo from his jersey. The logo was for a liquor company and Ali said it damages his religious viewpoints.

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Three dead, dozens injured after US train derailment

Three dead, dozens injured after US train derailment

Amtrak on Sunday expressed condolences to the families of those killed when a train derailed the day before in northern Montana, saying it was “fully cooperating” with an investigation into the deadly incident. “We have no words that can adequately express our sorrow for those who lost a loved one or who were hurt in … Read more

Horoscope Today, 27 September 2021: Check astrological predictions for Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and others

Horoscope Today: Good or bad, be prepared for all the crucial events coming your way, and whether the stars are in your favor or not. Know insights about your future with the help of astrology. Read your daily horoscope prediction to find out what’s in store for you today. Read the predictions for all the stars … Read more

Saudi agriculture fund finances projects worth $480 million

Agriculture sector

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Agricultural Development Fund approved funds worth SR1.8 billion ($480 million) to support different agricultural projects in the kingdom since the beginning of the year, Arab News reported, citing an official statement. At a recent G20 meeting in Italy, Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdul Rahman Al-Fadhli said that the kingdom has allocated … Read more