Tue, 21-Oct-2025

David Henrie talks about his close relationship with Selena Gomez

David Henrie talks about his close relationship with Selena Gomez

David Henrie and Selena Gomez maintain a strong friendship despite Gomez’s success. Henrie emphasizes the authenticity and freedom in their relationship. The sequel series happened organically, with no initial plans. After growing close over the years since “Wizards of Waverly Place”, Selena Gomez and David Henrie have maintained a strong friendship. Now, with their return … Read more

Shraddha Kapoor hints at Aashiqui 3: “Ready for something challenging!”

Shraddha Kapoor hints at Aashiqui 3: "Ready for something challenging!"

During a Summit 2024, she discussed her professional journey and her blockbuster film “Stree 2”. Kapoor expressed confidence in the team’s potential for a great third installment and expressed her openness to challenging roles. Despite only having two releases since the pandemic. Shraddha Kapoor’s impressive filmography often brings Aashiqui 2 to mind, the film that … Read more

NA Speaker moves to establish committee for new CJP appointment

CJP appointment: NA Speaker seeks nominations from political parties to set up body

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has sought nominations from the Senate for the formation of the Special Parliamentary Committee under Article 175A of the Constitution. In a letter to Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, the Speaker requested the nomination of four members from the Upper House. Under Article 175A of the Constitution, … Read more

Pak vs Eng: PCB announces free entry on first day of third Test

Pak vs Eng

Pakistan Cricket Board Announces Free Entry for Third Test Match. The match is scheduled from October 24 to 28 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The team made significant changes after a heavy defeat in the series opener. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday that spectators can enjoy free entry on the first day … Read more

Vivo Y28 Available with 0% Markup Installment Plan for October 2024

Vivo Y28

The all-new Vivo Y28 has made a splash in Pakistan’s mid-range smartphone market with its impressive features and performance. This smartphone boasts a 90 Hz High-Brightness Eye Protection Screen, bringing every motion, detail, and color to life. The display enhances gaming, video streaming, and other entertainment experiences, providing an unparalleled visual feast. Additionally, the Vivo … Read more

Pakistan Sees $3.3 Million Boost in Meat Exports to China Over Nine Months

Pakistan

Pakistan’s meat exports to China reached $3.37 million between January and September 2024. Trade and Investment Counsellor explains China’s growing interest in high-quality meat from Pakistan. GACC approved Pakistani companies to export boiled meat to China last year. Pakistan’s meat exports to China reached $3.37 million between January and September 2024, according to data from … Read more

Salman Khan’s ex-girlfriend Somy Ali shares her opinion on apologizing, “wasn’t aware Bishnoi community”

Salman Khan's ex-girlfriend Somy Ali shares her opinion on apologizing, “wasn't aware Bishnoi community”

Former girlfriend Somy Ali argues that Khan was unaware of the Bishnoi tribe’s blackbuck deer worship. Ali argues that Khan’s reputation as a big superstar has led to his involvement in the case. Somy Ali plans to apologize to the Bishnoi community on Salman’s behalf. Salman Khan, one of the popular superstars of Hindi cinema, … Read more

20 Oct to be remembered as dark day in Pakistan’s history: Karachi Bar

Current Account records surplus of $119m in Sept 24: SBP

The Karachi Bar Association has denounced the recently passed 26th Constitutional Amendment, labeling it as a “dark day in Pakistan’s democratic history.” In a statement issued on Monday, the association strongly criticized both the amendment and the process through which it was passed, expressing concerns over its impact on the judiciary. While acknowledging Parliament’s authority … Read more

Honda CD 70 Price in Pakistan: Latest Update and Details

Honda CD 70

Honda’s CD 70 remains the top choice for citizens due to its reliable performance, fuel efficiency, and affordability. The 2025 model features a new sticker design on the fuel tank and side covers. Honda’s CD 70 is known for its low maintenance costs, good fuel average, easy availability of spare parts, and strong resale value. … Read more

Khloe Kardashian shares highlights from the Kardashian-Jenner kids cutest ‘Halloween’ bash

Khloe Kardashian shares highlights from the Kardashian-Jenner kids cutest 'Halloween' bash

Kris Jenner, the mother of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, attended the event dressed as Snow White. Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s pumpkin display was a highlight, with a picture-perfect fall setting. The party also included children playing with blue slime, a party favorite. Khloé Kardashian shared adorable photos from her annual Halloween pumpkin-decorating bash, giving followers a … Read more

Microsoft Empowers Clients to Create AI Agents for Routine Tasks

Microsoft

Microsoft plans to allow customers to create autonomous AI agents starting next month. Autonomous agents are designed to handle tasks like responding to client queries, identifying sales opportunities, and managing inventory. Microsoft to let clients build AI agents for routine tasks from November. Microsoft is set to allow its customers to create autonomous artificial intelligence … Read more

Pakistan Likely to Name Mohammad Rizwan as New White-Ball Captain

Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan to Be New White-Ball Captain. After a new selection committee formation, Rizwan agreed to lead the national team in white-ball cricket. The PCB is expected to announce the new captain and squad within two days. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is expected to be named the new white-ball captain for the national cricket … Read more

Gandapur terms passage of 26th amendment ‘attack’ on judiciary

Gandapur terms passage of 26th amendment an ‘attack’ on judiciary

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur criticized the 26th constitutional amendment, calling it an “attack” on the judiciary by the federal government, which he claimed lacks the proper mandate. Speaking at the KP Assembly, Gandapur likened the amendment’s pre-dawn passage to a robbery committed under the cover of night. He argued that … Read more

Taylor Swift sends special handwritten letter to Dave Portnoy to “Thank” him

Taylor Swift sends special handwritten letter to Dave Portnoy to “Thank” him

Taylor Swift sent a handwritten note to Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy during her Miami Eras Tour show. Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, delivered the note to Portnoy, who shared it on Instagram. Portnoy expressed his excitement about attending the concert and admiring Swift’s performance. During her recent Miami Eras Tour show, Taylor Swift sent a … Read more

CJP appointment: NA Speaker to approach parliamentary leaders for formation of committee

CJP appointment: NA Speaker to approach parliamentary leaders for body formation

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has decided to reach out to parliamentary leaders to initiate the formation of a committee for appointing the next Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), sources said. The committee will consist of 12 members, including 8 from the National Assembly and 4 from the Senate, with the Senate members … Read more

Shaista Lodhi advises women to empower themself during Umrah

Shaista Lodhi advises women to empower themself during Umrah

Pakistani television host Shaista Lodhi shares a profound reflection on empowerment and independence. She shares a personal experience of walking through Makkah streets with her father. The moment brought a deeper understanding of empowerment. Pakistani television host and actress Shaista Lodhi recently shared a heartfelt message with her followers, reflecting on the true meaning of … Read more

FBR’S I&I NOTICES TO INDUSTRIES ARE CONDEMNABLE: ATIF IKRAM

FBR I&I

Islamabad: President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram Shaikh has said that the notices of I&I by FBR to industrialists are condemnable. The notices stated that fake sales tax invoices were taken as inputs. Scrutiny of the importers to some extent can be done by the buyer before buying the goods … Read more

Zain Qureshi claims he disappeared on father’s advice

Zain Qureshi claims he disappeared on father’s advice

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Zain Qureshi revealed on Monday that he went into hiding at the advice of his father, Shah Mehmood Qureshi. In a video statement, Zain explained that his father instructed him to disappear, emphasizing that he never supported the recent constitutional amendment. He dismissed reports suggesting his endorsement of the changes … Read more

Pakistan’s IT Exports Hit $584 Million in July-August 2024

Pakistan IT Exports

Pakistan’s IT exports to different countries increased by 30.231% compared to the same period in 2023-24. Computer services saw a 35% increase, rising from $361.500 million to $488.040 million. Information services exports saw a 1052.91% increase, with information-related services exports rising by 7.96%. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan earned $584.566 million from exporting various Information Technology (IT) services … Read more

Bollywood film director Rahul Dholakia talks about casting Mahira Khan in Raees

Bollywood film director Rahul Dholakia talks about casting Mahira Khan in Raees

Mahira Khan starred in “Raees” alongside Shahrukh Khan, her first Bollywood project. Despite being banned by Hindu extremists, Khan’s portrayal of Aasiya was well-received. Khan’s mother and Gauri Khan’s mother independently recommended her for the role. Mahira Khan starred opposite Shahrukh Khan in “Raees”, her only Bollywood project, after being banned from the industry by … Read more

President Zardari gives assent to 26th Constitutional Amendment

President Zardari gives assent to constitution 26th amendment bill

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has given his assent to ‘The Constitution (26th Amendment) Bill, 2024’ turning it into an Act. After Presidential assent, The Constitution (26th Amendment) Act, 2024 has been notified in the Gazette of Pakistan. Earlier, the National Assembly and Senate approved a bill with a two-thirds majority, establishing a three-year term … Read more

SHC reserves verdict on plea to de-deal Dr Arif Alvi’s dental clinic

SHC

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has reserved its judgment on the plea to de-seal the dental clinic of former President Dr Arif Alvi.

Sindh High Court Justice Zafar Rajput heard the petition of former president Dr. Arif Alvi’s wife and son to de-seal the dental clinic during which the Alvi’s lawyer and representatives of the Sindh Building Control Authority(SBCA)  appeared.

Justice Zafar Rajput questioned that when the construction was going on, why was no action taken at that time. On this, Sindh Building Control Authority’s lawyer said that action is taken if a complaint received as authority do not have enough staff to review three million buildings.

The court expressed annoyance at the reply of the counsel of SBCA and said that while SBCA has people to collect money, they mostly focus on collecting money instead of taking action against illegal constructions.

Later, the court reserved its decision on the petition to de-seal the clinic.

It should be noted that Dr. Arif Alvi’s dental clinic located in the Sindhi Muslim Cooperative Housing Society was sealed by the Sindh Building Control Authority at the beginning of this month.

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‘Raees’ Director Reveals Why He Chose Mahira Khan opposite Shah Rukh Khan

Mahira Khan
  • Mahira Khan played a prominant role in Raees.
  • The director of the film revealed the reason behind casting her.
  • He wanted a female lead who could portray an 80s Muslim girl.

Shah Rukh Khan’s film Raees, released in 2017, was among the highest-grossing Hindi movies of that year. However, it ultimately fell short of expectations and is now considered an underperformer. A significant part of the film was played by Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, marking her Bollywood debut.

Director Rahul Dholakia revealed the reasoning behind casting Mahira opposite Shah Rukh Khan. He wanted a female lead who could portray an 80s Muslim girl, specifically someone in her 30s with strong Hindi and a hint of Urdu. While stars like Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, and Anushka Sharma were initially considered, they were either too costly or not suitable for the role. Other actresses, including Sonam Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, were also evaluated but didn’t fit the character.

Dholakia needed an actress who could complement Shah Rukh Khan, who was 50 at the time. He noted, “Shah Rukh Khan cannot romance an Alia Bhatt!” He sought someone with a blend of innocence and maturity.

Casting director Honey Trehan arranged an audition for Mahira, and after seeing her, Dholakia felt he had found his lead, Aasiya. Mahira recalled at the Faiz International Festival in 2016 that after promoting her TV show Humsafar in Mumbai, she received a call about a “big film.”After auditions and meetings, she learned she would star opposite Shah Rukh Khan, making it a dream opportunity.

Despite some political controversies surrounding her involvement, Mahira’s performance was well-received, and the film holds significance in both her and Khan’s careers, especially noted for their chemistry and the song “Zaalima.”

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BTC TO USD – Today’s Bitcoin price in Dollar on Oct 21, 2024

As of Oct 21, the Bitcoin to USD exchange rate stood at $68137.12. Bitcoin’s value in dollars reflects the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market. Investors and enthusiasts closely monitor these fluctuations to make informed decisions regarding buying, selling, or holding Bitcoin. Bitcoin price in Dollar Today Bitcoin to USD Rate: 68137.12 Dollar The price … Read more

Dar to attend Commonwealth moot in Samoa from Oct 21-26

Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will lead the Pakistan delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) being held from October 21 to 26, 2024 in Samoa.

At the CHOGM, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister will present Pakistan’s perspectives on key global issues and challenges with a focus on climate change, economic development, and strengthening international cooperation within the Commonwealth community, according to a Foreign Office press release.

In his keynote address at the Commonwealth Business Forum on “Transforming our Workforce”, he will highlight Pakistan’s emphasis on youth empowerment, skill development, and digital transformation.

Deputy Prime Minister Dar will also engage with the heads of delegations of other Commonwealth member states.

Pakistan’s participation at CHOGM 2024 reflects its continued commitment to the Commonwealth and its relations with Small Islands Pacific Countries.

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US dollar rate in Pakistan on Oct 21 up by 0.7 paisa to Rs277.68

US dollar rate in Pakistan

KARACHI: The US dollar rate in Pakistan further increased by Re0.7 (7 paisa) against Pakistani rupee to Rs277.68 in the interbank market on Monday (Oct 21) as per the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market … Read more

BTC TO PKR – Today’s Bitcoin price in Pakistan on Oct 21, 2024

The rate of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) will Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs 18967216.46 on 21 Oct 2024. Bitcoin to PKR (Bitcoin Price in Pakistan) 1 BTC = 18967216.46 Pakistani rupees. The price of Bitcoin fluctuates constantly due to various factors such as market demand, investor sentiment, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic trends. The … Read more