Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Adeel Afzal aka Nasaaz explains his journey from Parizaad

Adeel Afzal

Adeel Afzal, the multitalented actor, was recently interviewed by a local magazine. The actor mentioned during his journey from the drama serial Parizaad, “During Covid times, I got a call from Zahid, who works on HUM TV, Zahid said that we are working on a script and we have a character for you, will you … Read more

Sitar & tabla maestros Ustad Abdul Sattar Tari & Ustad Ashraf Sharif Khan perform at PNCA

The country’s love for traditional instruments continues to live on, decade after decade. To celebrate the likes of table and sitar fans, the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA,) organized a musical evening to remember called “Saaz Samandar.” The musical evening was graced by two of the biggest musical maestros, tabla player Ustad Abdul … Read more

PML-Q backed govt in joint session to save Moonis Elahi in Pandora papers probe

Moonis Elahi

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) voted in favour of using Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), and right to overseas Pakistanis in yesterday’s crucial joint session of the parliament on the condition of saving Federal Minister for Water Resources Moonis Elahi in Pandora papers probe. Bol News has also learnt that PML-Q had also decided to give … Read more

Muguruza beats Kontaveit to become Spain’s first WTA Finals champion

Muguruza

GUADALAJARA: Former world number one Garbine Muguruza beat Anett Kontaveit 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday to become the first Spaniard to win the elite season-ending WTA Finals in Guadalajara, Mexico. Muguruza, the winner of the 2016 French Open and 2017 Wimbledon titles, capped a 2021 campaign that saw her return to the highest level with titles … Read more

Rahul Aijaz speaks to BOL about his film “A Train Crosses the Desert”

With a trailer that sends chills down your spine, Rahul Aijaz, the man behind A Train Crosses the Desert speaks to BOL about what transpired the process to write, direct and produce the film. This film has been created as part of the ‘Film Talents – Unheard Voices from Pakistan and Afghanistan’ program, sponsored by … Read more

Saba Qamar flaunts her favourite perfume

If you’re wondering what Saba Qamar smells like, the answer is EXPENSIVE! The diva, known for her immaculate taste for things in life, shared her recent purchase from Louis Vuitton and it’s a musky, oud-ey, decadent perfume. Excited, the Baaghi star shared a little unboxing video of her new purchase:   And what she revealed, … Read more

Indian Punjab CM, Navjot Singh Sidhu visit Kartarpur

LAHORE: Indian Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Charanjit Singh Channi, along with his ministers, visited Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Narowal, on Thursday after reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor. Soon after the announcement of the reopening of Kartarpur Corridor by the Indian government on Wednesday, Indian Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi announced to visit the holy … Read more

Indian govt shows concern over the visit to Pakistan for ICC CT

ICC

ICC announced the roadmap for its upcoming mega-events from 2024 to 2031. for the first time in three decades, Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy (CT) 2025. Days after the announcement, the Indian government is concerned about their participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Anurag Thakur, sports minister Indian and former BCCI president, said … Read more

Court directs to complete probe in Nazim Jokhio murder case by Dec 2

KARACHI: In Nazim Jokhio murder case, the court ordered the new investigation officer to complete the probe till next hearing. The judicial magistrate Malir directed the investigating officer to complete the investigation and present challan of the case at the next hearing. During the hearing, the judicial magistrate said decision about adding the Terrorism Act … Read more

Hamza Ali Abbasi wishes his wife a happy birthday in a sweet post

Hamza

Hamza Ali Abbasi is the most popular actor in the Pakistani media industry. He is married to Naimal Khawar, a beautiful actress who worked in the entertainment industry. Hamza Ali Abbasi and Naimal Khawar Khan are one of the cutest couples in town. Khawar has only worked for a short period, although she has been … Read more

Mohammad Amir tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of T10 League

Amir

Former Pakistan left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been tested positive for the coronavirus. Following this, he will miss the T20 League scheduled to start from November 19 in Abu Dhabi. Amir, who was all set to represent the T10 franchise Bangla Tigers in the fifth instalment of the league, urged his fans for his … Read more

Saira Yousuf and daughter Nooreh bond over ballet lessons

  With little Nooreh accompanying her mother on her shoot and training for Sinf-e-Aahan, the munchkin has received nothing but lots of love from her khalas Sajal Ali, Yumna Zaidi, Kubra Khan and Ramsha Khan on set. As the shooting wraps up, Saira and Nooreh are back to their cozy little home where the two … Read more

PM Imran Khan thanks ailing MNAs, Sheikh Rashid for attending joint session

Imran Khan Sheikh Rashid

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday appreciated the spirit of his ailing party members of the National Assembly (MNAs) and Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid for attending yesterday’s crucial joint session of the parliament despite his brother’s death. The premier took to Twitter and “thanked” them on behalf of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the nation. … Read more

EVM will remove evidence of election theft too: Shahid Khaqan

PDM gears up for anti-govt long march, mass resignations

KARACHI: Veteran Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday said the electronic voting machines (EVM) would remove evidence of stealing of elections too. “Every matter that has been raised by the government is based on ill-intention,” Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said while addressing media in Karachi. He said the government was involved in … Read more

Pete Davidson celebrates his birthday with Kim Kardashian

Davidson

Kim Kardashian, a reality TV star in the United States, celebrated the 28th birthday of her rumored boyfriend Pete Davidson, as their romance heats up. Kim Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner joined US rapper Flavor Flav at his home for Pete Davidson’s 28th birthday celebrations. Flav took to Instagram to share adorable photos of … Read more

PCB rest Asif Ali, Imad Wasim for first T20I against Bangladesh

Bangladesh

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced the final 12-member squad for the first T20I against Bangladesh. The first T20I will be played between the two sides on November 19 at the Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium. The match is scheduled to start at 1400 local time. In the final 12-member squad, Imad Wasim and Asif … Read more

Electronic voting machines give opposition electric shock: Hasaan Khawar

LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information and Special Initiatives Hasaan Khawar on Thursday said the electronic voting machines had given the opposition an electric shock. “The EVMs are going to end match-fixing forever,” Hasaan Khawar said in a tweet alleging that the use of technology made the Pakistan Muslim League-N and Pakistan … Read more

Shaheen Shah’s opening spell against India named “Play of the Tournament” by ICC

Shaheen

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi’s opening spell against their opening match against arch-rivals India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as the “Play of the Tournament.” ICC shared the glimpse of the 21-year-old’s bowling during the first over in the epic clash and wrote: “The winner of … Read more

Pakistan condemns extra-judicial killings of five Kashmiris in IIOJK

Kashmiris

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called upon the international community to take immediate notice of the state terrorism by India and hold it accountable for egregious human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In a statement issued on Thursday, Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said that the recent killing spree of innocent Kashmiris … Read more

Football industry embraces crypto as Messi helps ‘fan tokens’ take off

PSG

PARIS: When Paris Saint-Germain signed Lionel Messi, the salary package included something previously unheard of for a player — a one-off payment, understood to be worth around one million euros ($1.15m), made in PSG ‘fan tokens’. It was the result of a partnership signed by the French giants in 2018 with Socios.com which sees fans … Read more

Man City’s Mendy in court charged with two more rape charges

Mendy

LONDON: Manchester City and France international Benjamin Mendy on Wednesday appeared in court charged with two additional counts of rape. The 27-year-old defender is facing six allegations of rape and one of sexual assault after the new charges were added on Tuesday. The offences are alleged to have been committed on four women over the … Read more

NAB seeks time for submitting response against Zardari’s acquittal plea

Asif Zardari files acquittal plea in Toshakhana reference

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday sought time from the accountability court of Islamabad for submitting response against former president Asif Ali Zardari’s plea for acquittal under the recently promulgated accountability ordinance, in the reference pertaining to mega money laundering. Accountability court judge Azam Khan was hearing the case. The accountability watchdog was … Read more

US designates Pakistan, China Russia, Saudi Arabia over religious freedom violations

Blinken

WASHINGTON: The United States designated 10 countries, including Pakistan, China, Russia and Saudi Arabia, as countries of particular concern on Wednesday for alleged religious freedoms violations. The US added Russia to the list as ties dip to their lowest ebb since the Cold War. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that he was designating … Read more

Rafiq predicts ‘floodgates’ will open in cricket racism crisis

Rafiq

LONDON: Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq expects the “floodgates” to open in cricket’s racism crisis, predicting thousands could come forward after giving a disturbing account of his own experiences to British lawmakers. Pakistan-born Rafiq told MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee on Tuesday how racist language was “constantly” used during his two spells at … Read more

Boxing Day Test, Australian Open to go ahead at full capacity

Boxing

MELBOURNE: Australia’s Boxing Day Test against arch-rivals England and next year’s Australian Open tennis will be played before a full house, Melbourne authorities said Thursday as they removed more pandemic restrictions. Victoria Premier Dan Andrews said that the state was about to hit 90 per cent vaccination, allowing long-standing restrictions to be swept aside, including … Read more

Parliament approves use of EVMs, voting rights to overseas Pakistanis amid ruckus

Prime Minister Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Amid a ruckus, the joint session of parliament on Wednesday ended with the House passing 33 bills, including controversial amendments in the Election Act, and deferring one bill. The bills that were passed also included two of the opposition and the deferred bill was focused on election reforms. The regular agenda of the joint … Read more

Rupee recovers 11 paisas to dollar at interbank opening

KARACHI: The Pakistani Rupee gained 11 paisas against the dollar in early trade at the interbank foreign exchange market on Thursday. The dollar is being traded at Rs173.65 at the opening of the interbank market. The exchange rate was closed at Rs173.76 on Wednesday November 17, 2021. The local currency recorded a significant gain during … Read more

KSE-100 opens bullish today

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a bullish note as the KSE-100 index witnessed an increase of 87.25 points, or 0.19 per cent, in the first hour of trading on Thursday. The Pakistan equity market on Wednesday observed a profit-taking session on the back of concerns regarding the joint parliament session and anticipated … Read more