Tue, 21-Oct-2025

No requirement for countries to choose between us or China: US State Department

The United States (US) values its relationship with Pakistan, the US State Department reaffirmed on Wednesday, while emphasising that there is no requirement, as far as Washington is concerned, for other countries to choose between the US and China. “We’ve made the point all along that it is not a requirement for any country around … Read more

Deepika Padukone calls out Freddy Birdy for mocking her choice of clothes

Deepika Freddy Birdy spat

Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone clapped back at social media influencer Freddy Birdy after his sexist remarks for the Piku actress. The online spat between Freddy and Deepika began when Birdy shared a caustic post titled ‘Newton’s Law of Bollywood’ and wrote: “The clothes will get tinier as the ‘Gehraiyaan’ release date approaches”. After the trailer … Read more

Karachi Police submits interim challan in ‘staged encounter’ case

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KARACHI: The Sindh Police on Thursday submitted an interim investigation report (challan) on the alleged killing of teenager Arsalan Mehsud in an alleged ‘staged’ encounter. The challan on Arsalan Mehsud killing was submitted to administrative judge of an anti-terrorism court. Mehsud, son of a local leader of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was killed in … Read more

‘Perpetrators, masterminds behind terrorist attacks will find no place to hide’

Adviser to Prime Minister on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf has reiterated that the perpetrators and masterminds behind terrorist attacks on Pakistani soils will find no place to hide. Terrorists had attempted to attack security forces’ camps in Balochistan’s Panjgur and Naushki in two separate attacks late on Wednesday evening, according to the Inter-Services Public … Read more

UN chief urges respect for human rights of all, including Kashmiris

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscores the need for respecting human rights in his interactions with world leaders, including the rights of the Kashmiri people, a UN spokesperson said Wednesday. “The Secretary-General has always expressed, both publicly and privately, the need for all human rights to be fully respected and for the authorities to … Read more

‘Pakistan to witness more export growth this year than 10 years of previous govts’

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Thursday said Pakistan to witness more export growth this year than 10 years of previous governments of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N). Read more: Textile industry booming due to PTI policy, claims Asad Umar “With the year’s 1st half … Read more

Hiba, Arez serve major regal vibes in a beautiful wedding video

Hiba and Arez

Newlyweds Hiba Bukhari and Arez Ahmed, who are currently enjoying their honeymoon in Sri Lanka, undoubtedly make a beautiful pair after they got nikkahfied on January 07. Since the lovebirds began the new chapter of their lives, the actors are separately pouring out their emotions for each other in PDA-filled posts on social media. In … Read more

Top diplomats of S.Korea, U.S. hold phone talks

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SEOUL – The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States held phone talks Thursday over the recent missile tests by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Seoul’s foreign ministry said. South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong talked over phone with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the DPRK’s recent series of … Read more

Covid-19 scare in India team ahead of West Indies series

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Four cricketers and three supporting staff members of the India team have been tested positive for the Covid-19 ahead of the home series with West Indies scheduled to get underway on February 6, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said. The tour includes three One Day internationals at Ahemadabad followed by three … Read more

India refuses to issue visas to Pakistanis to attend Urs of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti

ISLAMABAD: The Indian Embassy on Wednesday declined to issue visas to Pakistani pilgrims at the 11th hour for attending the annual Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti (Khawaja Gharib Nawaz) from February 3 to 14 in Ajmer Sharif. Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Minister Pir Noorul Haq Qadri, in a statement, expressed his dismay over … Read more

Sarah Khan teamed up with daughter Alyana

Actress Sarah Khan has teamed up with her cute little daughter Alyana Falak and the mother-daughter duo enjoys ‘no sleep time’ together. The actress took to her Instagram and shared the glimpses from her motherhood. Read more: Sarah Khan’s daughter Alyana is her exact copy Khan and Alyana Falak could be seen lying on bed … Read more

MS Dhoni shares first look teaser of his upcoming mythological sci-fi web series

MS Dhoni Atharva

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has shared his first look from the upcoming mythological sci-fi web series Atharva: The Origin on his Facebook handle. In the first teaser, MS Dhoni appears as an animated avatar on a battlefield, fighting against a demon-like army. “Happy to announce my new Avatar…..Atharva….,” he captioned the post. The cricket legend, who retired from international cricket in 2019, seems to be … Read more

Taliban closer to international recognition, says foreign minister

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KABUL – The Taliban are inching closer towards international recognition but any concessions Afghanistan’s new rulers make will be on their terms, the regime’s foreign minister said in an interview with AFP. In his first interview since returning from talks with Western powers in Oslo, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi also urged Washington to unlock Afghanistan’s assets … Read more

ASF apprehends three passengers from Lahore airport, recovers foreign currency

ATC sends 18 accused on 15-day physical remand in Sialkot lynching case

LAHORE: Airport Security Force (ASF) on Thursday apprehended three passengers, leaving for Dubai from Allama Iqbal Airport, and recovered foreign currency fr their possession. According to ASF officials, the passengers identified as Irshad, Ahsan and Hassan were caught during checking before their flight for Dubai. During the checking, $84000 and Rs465000 were recovered from their … Read more

Myanmar foreign minister barred from ASEAN meet: Cambodia

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PHNOM PENH – Myanmar’s junta suffered a fresh diplomatic blow Thursday as regional bloc ASEAN barred its top diplomat from attending an upcoming meeting of foreign ministers. Cambodia, which currently holds the bloc’s rotating chairmanship, said there had been too little progress on a “five-point consensus” agreed by leaders last year to try to defuse … Read more

Genelia & Riteish Deshmukh celebrate 10 years of togetherness

The cutest Bollywood couple Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh are celebrating their 10 years of togetherness today. The celebrity couple is among the most beloved couples in B-Town and that too for some very obvious reasons. Read more: Watch: Genelia and Salman burn the dance floor with their zestful moves Genelia and Deshmukh always keep on … Read more

Sugar inquiry: Dr Rizwan confesses his ‘jewels’ lacked relevant experience

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LAHORE: Director FIA Lahore and head of sugar investigation team DIG Dr Muhammad Rizwan ‘confessed’ in writing that his top investigators lacked the relevant experience to investigate the largest and most complex cases of money laundering against sugar barons, including the top political elite of Punjab, Bol News learnt. On Wednesday, the head of the … Read more

BTS star Jimin is ‘recovering well’ after appendicitis surgery

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BTS member Jimin, who recently had appendicitis surgery and contracted the novel Coronavirus, has updated fans that he is recuperating gradually. Taking to the fan community forum, Jimin wrote to the ARMY, “You were worried about it right? I’m recovering well.” “I’m worried and I’m afraid. Though, I think I will be able to leave … Read more

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid says security operation underway in Panjgur

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Thursday said that a security operation is underway against terrorists at the Panjgur district of Balochistan. A group of terrorists attempted to attack security forces’ camps in Balochistan’s Panjgur and Noshki in two separate attacks late on Wednesday evening, the military’s media wing said. In Panjgur, terrorists tried to … Read more

Pakistan to again become centre of attention due to upcoming OIC meeting: FM

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan would again become center of attention because of the upcoming meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The 48th meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers will be hosted by Pakistan from March 22 to 23 in Islamabad. Read more: OIC session to … Read more

Naimal Khawar utters beautiful words of thankfulness for Hamza Ali Abbasi

Naimal utters words of appreciation for Hamza

One of the most adored couples from Pakistan’s showbiz industry, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Naimal Khawar never fails to enthrall fans with their chemistry of love. Once again, the Anaa actress is cherishing the beautiful bond with hubby Hamza Ali Abbasi and utters words of appreciation for him. “Grateful for this man, for his gentleness, his … Read more

Kate Middleton debuts as Rugby patron

The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton has been announced as the new Royal Patron of the Rugby football union and Rugby Football League. The Duchess gave her debut in the new role by joining a training session at Twickenham Stadium. Read more: Prince Harry’s patronage has been gifted by Kate Middleton The role was previously … Read more

Areeba Habib is eagerly counting days for Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’

Areeba Habib waits for Ali Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi

Bollywood diva Ali Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi, which is adapted from one of the chapters of author Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai, is much-awaited among Indian fans and actress Areeba Habib is also counting days. After the poster was released by the makers on February 02, the Jalan star took to her Instagram … Read more

Deadlock persists between PPP, PSP on Sindh Local Bodies Act

KARACHI: The fifth round of negotiations between the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to reach a breakthrough as deadlock persists on key sections of the Sindh Local Bodies Act. The PSP protest sit-in led by party leaders Mustafa Kamal and Anis Qaimkani at the Fawwara Chowk has entered the fifth … Read more

Nation stands united behind security forces to defeat terrorists: PM Imran

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said the nation stood united behind security forces to defeat terrorists. In a tweet, he said the nation saluted its brave security forces who repulsed terrorist attacks against security forces’ camps in Panjgur and Naushki districts of Balochistan. He said, “Our security forces continue to give great sacrifices … Read more

Fakhar Zaman becomes the best batter PSL powerplays

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Lahore Qalandars’ opening batsman Fakhar Zaman has become the batter with the highest strike rate during powerplay overs in the history of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Fakhar is now the leading run-scorer in the PSL with 248 runs in just 3 matches at an average of 91.00, leaving behind Multan Sultans’ left-hand batter Shan … Read more

Ahmed Ali Akbar’s acting in ‘Parizaad’ captivates heart of Indian actress Sonam Bajwa

Ahmed Ali Akbar garners praise from Sonam Bajwa for Parizaad

As actor Ahmed Ali Akbar gained immense appreciation after his stellar performance in the drama serial Parizaad captivated millions of hearts, he has also received cross-border praise from Indian actress Sonam Bajwa. Parizaad, which officially marked its last episode followed by a happy ending, has gathered heaps of praise from Sonam Bajwa after she anointed … Read more