Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin Ikram visits Nathia Gali

Minal Ahsan

Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin Ikram recently made headlines with their lavish trip to the Maldives, are now touring Northern Pakistan. The couple flew from Karachi to Lahore before landing in Islamabad. According to the duo’s recent Instagram updates, they are now enjoying themselves in Nathia Gali. Nathia Gali is a charming Pakistani hill station. … Read more

T20 World Cup: High-flying Pakistan eye successive victory

T20 World Cup

Pakistan made an exceptional start to their ICC T20 World Cup 2021 campaign with an emphatic win against the arch-rivals India by 10 wickets. The Men-In-Green will now face New Zealand in their second game of the tournament in Sharjah Cricket Stadium today. The toss will play a big role in deciding the result of … Read more

Facebook “unquestionably making hate worse”: whistleblower Haugen

Facebook’s data scientist turned whistleblower, Frances Haugen testifying before the online safety bill committee, claimed the digital giant, Facebook is “unquestionably making hate worse”. “Facebook has been unwilling to accept even little slivers of profit being sacrificed for safety” she continued. Further disclosing the cons of its subsidiary Instagram, Haugen called out the photo sharing … Read more

10 times Bilal Ashraf sets dapper, sassy vibes; Pictures inside!

Bilal Ashraf

Talented actor Bilal Ashraf, who is well-known as the sexiest Pakistani man around the globe, never fails to set new trends and fashion goals for his fans. He displays his fashionable side on social media and usually inspires people to stay fit and treat his fanbase with stellar acting skills. Bilal Ashraf can do both traditional and … Read more

Govt sets target to produce 6,900,000 tonnes coal

ISLAMABAD: The government has set a target to produce around 6,900,000 tonnes of coal during the current fiscal year, aimed at meeting the energy needs of the country in an efficient manner. “There was a target of producing 3,800,000 tonnes coal in the last fiscal year, which had been achieved 100 per cent and for … Read more

Mika Singh mocks Bollywood over Aryan Khan’s arrest, saying, ‘Everyone is watching the drama.’

Mika Singh

Mika Singh, an Indian musician, has shown her support for Shah Rukh Khan in the aftermath of Aryan Khan’s imprisonment. On Monday, the Aankh Marey singer took to Twitter to call out all Bollywood heavyweights who have remained silent about the trial, rather than supporting Shah Rukh in his son’s bail application. “You are absolutely … Read more

Cardi B has a succinct response to ‘YOU’ star Penn Badgley’s appreciative remarks

Penn Badgley Cardi B

‘YOU’ famed actor Penn Badgley aka Joe Goldberg won the heart of American rapper Cardi B after he praised her relationship with her fans in a viral clip surfacing online.  While chatting about how his character Joe revealed the unsettling nature of social media, Penn Badgley commended those who can use it as a tool … Read more

Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar release a trailer for ‘Mere Yaaraa’

Why did Katrina Kaif ask more money for Sooryavanshi?

Bollywood superstars Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar can be seen romancing in the Mere Yaaraa song, the teaser for which was released on Tuesday. Katrina uploaded a teaser for the song from the film Sooryavanshi on Instagram and captioned it, “#merayaara SONG OUT TOMORROW with the beautiful voices of Arijit Singh, Neeti Mohan #sooryavanshi #backtocinema.” … Read more

Key US lawmaker asks Blinken to ensure Biden calls Prime Minister Imran Khan

Imran Khan Biden

NEW YORK: Key US Senator Bob Menendez has asked US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to ensure President Joe Biden have a conversation with Prime Minister Imran Khan to rebuild the relationship with Pakistan. The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee underscored the need for such conversations while speaking at a fundraising event hosted … Read more

‘YOU’ stars Victoria Pedretti, Dylan Arnold spark romance rumours in real life

YOU stars Victoria Pedretti Dylan Arnold

One of the hits Netflix series YOU stars Victoria Pedretti and Dylan Arnold are officially dating, according to media reports. Victoria Pedretti and Dylan Arnold from the third season of YOU are dating each other in real life as viewers witnessed a new amour on-screen when Love (Pedretti) engages in an extramarital affair with a … Read more

‘Shami is a star’, Rizwan backs India’s pacer after online abuse

'Shami is a star', Rizwan backs his Indian counterpart

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has come out in support of India’s fast-bowler Mohammad Shami after he was abused following the Men-in-Blues’ defeat against the Men-in-Greens during the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup 2021. The 29-year-old took to Twitter on Tuesday to express his support for the fast-bowler, calling him a star and one … Read more

China’s Liu, US Treasury’s Yellen hold ‘candid’ call on trade

BEIJING: China’s vice premier Liu He held a call with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday to discuss trade issues, with both sides highlighting points of concern in their relationship, as they try to tread a new path after the upheaval of the Donald Trump era. In a video-call, the two held “pragmatic, candid and … Read more

China locks down city of four million over Covid

BEIJING: China placed a city of four million under lockdown on Tuesday in a bid to stamp out a domestic coronavirus spike, with residents told not to leave home except in emergencies. The restrictions came as China reported 29 new domestic infections — including six cases in Lanzhou, the provincial capital of northwestern province Gansu. … Read more

Protesters take to streets of Khartoum as US slams Sudan coup

KHARTOUM: Protesters were defiant on the streets of Sudan early Tuesday to denounce a military coup, as international condemnation of the country’s security forces ramped up with the UN Security Council expected to meet later. Telecommunications down, internet services limited Telecommunications were interrupted in Sudan a day after the country’s top general, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, declared a … Read more

Hunger forces Afghans to sell young daughters into marriage

Fahima has wept many times since her husband sold their two young daughters into marriage to survive the drought gripping western Afghanistan. Oblivious to the deal, six-year-old Faristeh and 18-month-old Shokriya sit by her side in a mud-brick and tarpaulin shelter for displaced people. “My husband said if we don’t give away our daughters, we … Read more

World failing to learn lessons from pandemic: health monitor

A year-and-a-half into the coronavirus pandemic, the world has still done far too little to respond and has failed to learn from its mistakes, a global health monitor said Tuesday. In a report launched in Berlin, the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), an independent body set up by the World Health Organisation and the World … Read more

Former South Korean president Roh Tae-woo dies

SEOUL: Roh withdrew from public view around 20 years ago following a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and was being treated at the Seoul National University Hospital, Yonhap news agency reported. He was elected to serve as president from 1988-93, succeeding his old friend and dictator Chun Doo-hwan who took power in a military coup with … Read more

Asia suffered hottest year on record in 2020: UN

Karachi

GENEVA: Asia suffered its hottest year on record in 2020, the United Nations said Tuesday ahead of the COP26 summit, with extreme weather taking a heavy toll on the continent’s development. In its annual “State of the Climate in Asia” report, the UN’s World Meteorological Organization said every part of the region had been affected. … Read more

Maya Ali will take your breaths away with this stunning click

Maya Ali

Actress Maya Ali, who has groomed herself a lot with her sassy fashion sense and fitness journey, recently dropped an alluring snap to treat her fans with her million-watt beauty.

Taking to Instagram, the Pehli Si Muhabbat starlet shared a stunning picture with a caption that read: “Dil ko karaar aya, Tujh pe hai pyar aya.” 

 

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The actress opted for subtle makeup and her hair to fall with slight waves. The post has garnered much love reacts within no time.

Maya has the ability to transform from an ordinary desi girl to someone out of everyone’s league. She always proved to be one of the top artists with an outstanding fashion sense.

She’s a famous actress known for her roles in both, dramas and big-budget films.

The actress has gone from being waifish and skinny to lean muscular. However, her style is still modest and laid back, just more mature.

Maya Ali’s career began as a Vj and she worked on several television channels. She has made her acting debut with a brief role in Dur-e-Shehwar. The actress received a lot of praise after performing in Aik Nayee Cinderella and Aun Zara. Her other popular dramas include Mera Naam Yousuf  Hai, Diyar-e-Dil and Mann Mayal.

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Researchers propose 3D printing approach to develop high-strength titanium alloy

BEIJING: Researchers have proposed a 3D printing strategy to develop titanium alloy with high strength and plasticity, according to a recent report published in the journal Science. The inhomogeneity of composition in metallic materials is often regarded as a major defect. But, researchers have found that the inhomogeneity of composition to a certain extent contributes … Read more

Ali Zafar is over the moon after huge success of his Pashto song ‘Larsha Pekhawar’

Ali Zafar Larsha Pekhawar

Acclaimed singer Ali Zafar is over the moon after his Pashto song remains trending number 1 on YouTube and garnered huge success.

‘Larsha Pekhawar’ by Ali Zafar features Gul Panra and Fortitude Pukhtoon Core, dedicated to the Pashtun brothers and sisters. The singer took to his Instagram to express his feelings after his song received immense appreciation and love.

He posted the BTS dance clip from the song and expressed his gratitude saying: “While we were dancing on this, who knew the song will go on to trend on #1 for one whole month on @youtubemusic. A new record! This demands double celebration.”

The Jhoom Jhoom singer further said that that the record-breaking success needs to have a double celebration.

 

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However, according to the music video’s description on YouTube, the song is a dedication to “Pashtun brothers and sisters”. “A tribute to their vibrant culture, values and most of all bravery,” it read.

In an earlier video message on Instagram, Zafar had called the song a “humble tribute to a great people with one of the most vibrant, honourable and powerful cultures in the world”.

Previously, Zafar took to Twitter to share the music video, stating: “Dedicated to one of the bravest, greatest and most resilient people – Pashtuns”.

The singer’s earlier two regional songs, Laila O’ Laila and Allay have surpassed a record 67 million views on YouTube alone.

The heartfelt tribute to the Sindhi traditions and culture, Allay, featuring rap star Abid Brohi garnered 30 million views on YouTube in just nine months. Whereas, the singer’s Balochi duet with 12-year-old child prodigy Urooj Fatima, Laila O Laila, recently crossed 37 million views on YouTube.

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Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chinese President Xi discuss ways to improve bilateral ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic and commercial relations, including the full realisation of the potential offered by the Phase-II of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement. During a telephonic conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Imran Khan lauded the successful, timely and high-quality implementation of the China Pakistan Economic … Read more

Myths, marriages and Mako: Japan’s imperial family

TOKYO: Here are some things to know about what is considered the world’s oldest monarchy: Who are Japan’s royals? Mako is the niece of Emperor Naruhito, who came to the throne in 2019 after his father abdicated, beginning a new imperial era named “Reiwa”. The family has a myth-filled history dating back more than 2,600 … Read more

Abrar Ul Haq’s latest song featuring Saba Qamar ‘Begum Shak Karti Hia’ is out now

Abrar Ul Haq

Abrar-ul-Haq is a well-known Pakistani pop and bhangra singer who has built a name for himself in the music industry since his debut. Abrar Ul Haq has been releasing new tracks every year. Ferari, Chamkeeli, and Aithey rakh are three of his most popular recent songs. All his songs feature popular Pakistani actresses including Neelum … Read more

Asim Azhar makes special announcement after Pakistan’s historic win against India

Asim Azhar

Pakistan’s popular singing sensation Asim Azhar has announced a tributary single for fans after the world cup as he celebrates Pakistan’s historic win against India on Sunday.

The Ghalat Fehmi singer took to his Twitter to announce a celebratory single for his entire fanbase and the cricket lovers.

“Kal raat ki khushi mein…new single releasing after world cup [heart emoticons] first song of the album [folded hand emoticons],” shared Asim Azhar.

Asim Azhar

He further assured his fans saying: “There. I said it. It’s a promise.”

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan’s cricket team made history on Sunday after thrashing India with a record-breaking 10 wickets. The match marked the first time Pakistan ever defeated India in the world cup.

Apart from the public and fans, many celebrities were equally overwhelmbed by the performance. Stars including Mahira Khan, Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Mehwish Hayat and Asim Azhar shared videos and wishes on Twitter and Instagram.
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Japan’s Princess Mako marries after years of controversy

TOKYO: Since announcing their engagement in 2017, the couple has faced tabloid scandals over reports that Komuro’s family had run into financial difficulties. But finally, “the marriage papers were filed and accepted,” an agency official told AFP. Women in Japan’s imperial family cannot ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne, and lose their title when they marry a … Read more