Tue, 21-Oct-2025

LHC suspends notification to increase federal bureaucracy share in province

Lahore High Court

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday suspended the federal government’s notification to increase its share in the provincial bureaucracy. Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi stayed the notification while hearing a petition challenging the existence of Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) and the deployment of its members in the provinces. Several officers of the Punjab Provincial … Read more

Durant, Harden spark Nets fightback over Mavs

James Harden and Kevin Durant

James Harden and Kevin Durant led a late fightback as the Brooklyn Nets overturned a 17-point, third-quarter deficit to edge past the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Harden and Durant combined for 47 points in a 102-99 road victory for Brooklyn, who lead the Eastern Conference with 17 wins against seven losses. Brooklyn’s victory was sealed … Read more

Pakistan snubs US invite for ‘Summit for Democracy’

Pakistan urges int'l community to play its role to stop ‘rising Islamophobia in India’

Pakistan on Wednesday snubbed the United States invitation for Islamabad to join the virtual “Summit for Democracy”. “We are thankful to the United States for inviting Pakistan for participation in the Summit for Democracy, being held virtually on 9-10 December 2021,” said Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in a statement. The FO reminded Washington … Read more

Pakistan’s northern territories will soon enjoy high-speed internet

Pakistan's northern territories will soon enjoy high-speed internet

The much-needed step of delivering high-speed internet would be done soon in Chitral, Kaghan, and other tourist spots in the northern provinces of Pakistan. Haris Mehmood Chaudhry, the CEO of Universal Fund, stated that high-speed internet will be available in Chitral, Naran, Kaghan, Neelum Valley, and surrounding areas within six months. Read more: Rain and … Read more

How does Ananya Panday start her morning?

Ananya Panday

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is one of the celebrities who are conscious about their diet and physique and who believe in living a healthy and active lifestyle,

To stay in shape and fit the Student of the Year 2 actress kickstart her morning with Yoga as the diva is captured by paparazzi in a pumped-up avatar waving to the photographers after her morning Yoga lesson.

Take a look:

The 23-years-old actress can be seen spotted wearing black biker shorts and a tie-dye sweatshirt. Tie her hair into a high bun and hold a water bottle in her hand.

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Experts concerned over faulty criteria to counter disabilities

Karachi: Punjabi female doctor facing discrimination, being forced to quit her job

KARACHI: Medical experts on Wednesday have expressed their concerns over the superficial criteria in Pakistan to counter disabilities and urged physical therapists to raise awareness about people suffering from invisible disabilities. Fatigue, dizziness and mental illnesses are parts of invisible disabilities, which can damage the functionality of people. To generate awareness about the crucial contribution … Read more

‘Is marrying for love a privilege?’ asks Armeena Khan

Armeena Khan

Armeena Khan, an actress, took to Twitter to pose a thought-provoking question to her followers in which she has asked people about their opinions. People are real quick to share their thoughts as they replied to her Tweet. The actress has done amazing work not just in dramas but in films too as one of … Read more

Hamilton not ‘playing fair’ with title rival Verstappen: Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone

Title challenger Max Verstappen has been bullied by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team this season, former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has told AFP. Verstappen and Hamilton are tied on points heading into the final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi on Sunday and Ecclestone believes the pressure of Mercedes’ “psychological game playing” … Read more

Court orders Noor’s father to record statement in next hearing

Noor Mukadam Murder

ISLAMABAD: A session court on Wednesday ordered Noor Mukadam’s father to record his statement in the next hearing before the court (December 15). The defence lawyers completed cross-examination of two witnesses on Wednesday hearing, including spot witness in the trial ASI Zubair Mazhar. The defence lawyers also questioned Dr Sara, who had conduct post-mortem of … Read more

PPP serving people without any discrimination: Wahab

KARACHI: Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab said on Wednesday said that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) believe in serving people without any discrimination and developing each part of the city as per the vision of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. He made these remarks while reviewing uplift works at Jail Chowrangi, Tipu Sultan Flyover and adjacent areas. Wahab, … Read more

Faryal Mehmood gets trolled for wearing exposing outfit

Faryal Mehmood

Actor Faryal Mehmood recently celebrated her birthday in style. The Raqeeb Se star shared pictures from her birthday party along with a lengthy note in which she hinted towards coming back on screen soon. “I have so much to say but can’t seem to find words to express the gratitude and all the love I … Read more

ACE Punjab recover over Rs28bn in year, says DG

LAHORE: Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab DG Muhammad Gohar Nafees on Wednesday  said that the provincial anti-corruption watchdog has recovered over Rs.28.770 billion including Rs.21.560 billion from retrieval of state land from December 2020 to 8th December 2021. He said this while releasing annual performance report in a ceremony held in connection with International Anti-Corruption Day … Read more

Neck and neck: F1’s keenest rivalries

Formula One

Formula One has been built on the box-office drama of bitter, sometimes dangerous, feuds between its most charismatic stars. The battle between seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and the relative youngster who wants to take his crown, Max Verstappen, boils down to 58 laps in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. From the first-lap crash at the British … Read more

Ankita Lokhande visits hospital days before her wedding

Ankita Lokhande visits hospital days before her wedding

Ankita Lokhande, an Indian television actress who is slated to marry her lover, Vicky Jain, next week, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday. According to a source close to the Pavitra Rishta actress, she was shifted to the hospital last night after injuring her leg. “Ankita sprained her leg and was immediately rushed to … Read more

China’s struggling ice hockey team confirmed for Beijing Olympics

China men ice hockey

China’s men’s ice hockey team will compete at their home Winter Olympics at Beijing 2022, the sport’s governing body confirmed Tuesday, having once threatened exclusion over the hosts’ “insufficient sporting standard”. China have an automatic place at February’s Games as hosts, but there are fears that they could face embarrassment with matches in their group against … Read more

Australia will not send officials to Beijing Olympics: PM

Beijing Winter Olympics Boycott

Australia will not send officials to the upcoming winter Olympics in Beijing, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday, joining a US diplomatic boycott of the event. Canberra’s decision comes amid “disagreement” with China over a number of issues, including Australia’s foreign interference laws and a recent decision to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, Morrison said. “Australia will not … Read more

Watch Malaika Arora beau Arjun Kapoor still can’t get over the holiday mood

Malaika Arora

Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor have just returned from a trip to the Maldives, but they are still in vacation mode. She’s now posted a video of some of her favorite moments from their vacation. Sharing the video on Instagram, Malaika added several hashtags in the caption, such as ‘vacay mood’ and ‘holiday’.   View … Read more

Watch: Sony reportedly working on PlayStation Plus on Xbox Game Pass

Watch: Sony reportedly working on PlayStation Plus on Xbox Game Pass

According to a new report from the media, neither of the two monthly subscription services available to PlayStation gamers can compete with Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service’s collection of titles, but Sony aims to change that as soon as next year. PlayStation Plus members have access to online multiplayer gaming as well as two monthly … Read more

Sara Ali Khan shows us how to display Lehenga in style

When wedding season is super active, every girl’s first pick is an embellished Lehengas. Whatever it is, it will accompany you there, providing you with all of its charms while ensuring that you cannot think of a better attire, but Sara Ali Khan picked out the Lehenga look for the promotion of her upcoming film Atrangi Re.

Turning to her Instagram pictures, the diva looked like the ultimate show-stopper in a red Mughal lehenga set that featured a strappy blouse with heavy embroidery and royal blue dupatta sequins with colorful printed details and broad borders. She accessorized her look with bangles, a choker, and rings. Sara’s matt-skin, smokey eyes with a little winged dramatic kajal sealed the outfit into an exquisite bride.

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It should be noted that Bollywood star Sara is currently in Delhi to promote her upcoming film Atrangi Re

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Belt and Road Initiative facilitates Beijing-HK cooperation

BEIJING — Cooperation and investment projects worth about 8.8 billion U.S. dollars were signed at the 24th Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium that closed Tuesday in Beijing. The projects under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) are expected to inject new impetus for high-quality economic development in fields including biological medicine, artificial … Read more

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif sparks a slew of hilarious memes

Katrina Kaif

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif are expected to marry on December 9 in a private ceremony in Rajasthan’s Six Senses Fort Barwara. The pair has gone over and beyond to keep their wedding private; according to various reports, attendees have been urged not only not to bring their phones to the festivities, but also to … Read more

India’s central bank leaves policy rates on hold

MUMBAI — The Central Bank of India has maintained status-quo for the ninth time in a row by keeping its policy rates unchanged and retaining its accommodative stance at the conclusion of its three-day monetary policy meeting (MPC) that ended on Wednesday. The accommodative stance resolution was passed by the six-member panel with five members … Read more

Priyanka Chopra cuddles up with her adorable pups

Priyanka Chopra

On the sets of Citadel, it was ‘bring your pups to work day,’ and Priyanka Chopra brought all three of her dogs. On Wednesday, the actor turned to Instagram to share a series of photos with them from their outing. Priyanka Chopra was photographed wearing a bomber jacket over a black and white ensemble. She … Read more

UnionPay announces new collaboration with Australian food delivery app

SYDNEY — Card payment organization UnionPay International announced on Wednesday its latest foray into food delivery services and e-commerce in Australia with its new partnership with local food delivery app EASI. From Dec. 10, users across Australia and New Zealand would be able to apply for a virtual card that would grant access to a … Read more

Fawad Khan named in 100 Most Handsome Faces list 2021

Fawad Khan named in 100 Most Handsome Faces list 2021

Pakistani heartthrob actor Fawad Khan has been named among ‘100 Most Handsome Faces’ of 2021 by TC Candler, an independent critics list. Turning to Instgaram, TC Candler revealed Khan as the nominee for ‘100 Most Handsome Faces’ of 2021. After 2017, 2018, and 2020, Khan has been featured in this list for the fourth time.   … Read more

PTI member challenges appointment of two AAGs in LHC

Lahore High Court

ISLAMABAD: A lawyer affiliated with the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s lawyer wing has challenged the appointment of two Additional Advocate Generals in the Lahore High Court on the grounds that they are members of the Insaf Lawyers Forum and the party’s central executive committee. The petition filed by advocate Afzal Azeem Pahat, a member of Pakistan … Read more

Sindh Local Bodies Act to put Karachi on path of progress, says Bilawal

KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed on Wednesday that the new local bodies act can put Karachi on the path of progress as it empowers local bodies institution to generate its own revenue. Speaking in a press conference, the PPP chairperson said that the recently passed new local bodies act gives more … Read more