Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Bilawal Bhutto lightly calls Karachi ‘fresh air haven’ for smog-hit cities

Bilawal Bhutto elected as Chairman in PPP intra-party elections

In a light-hearted yet pointed remark, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari suggested that residents dealing with severe smog in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa might want to consider moving to Karachi. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Bilawal shared air pollution data, playfully promoting Karachi’s relatively clearer skies while highlighting the worrying … Read more

Barney & Friends music director opens up about facing threats over iconic songs

Barney & Friends music director opens up about facing threats over iconic songs

Bob Singleton, the musical director of “Barney & Friends,” shared his experiences of backlash during his work on the show. He faced threats and death threats after his email ID was revealed in a public forum. The possibility of a future “Barney & Friends” remake or spin-off remains uncertain. Barney & Friends became a cult … Read more

Nawaz optimist about Pak-US ties after Trump’s victory

Nawaz optimist about Pak-US ties after Trump’s victory

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif expressed optimism about the future of Pakistan’s relationship with the United States following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections. Sharif voiced his hopes that ties between the two nations would remain stable and continue to strengthen. Speaking to journalists in London alongside his daughter, Punjab Chief … Read more

Suhana Khan celebrates her brother’s birthday with cute childhood memories, pictures goes viral

Suhana Khan celebrates her brother's birthday with cute childhood memories, pictures goes viral

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan celebrates his 27th birthday with heartfelt wishes. His sister Suhana Khan shares a childhood picture with their father, King Khan, and Aryan. The first picture shows Aryan and Suhana making faces while their father holds them. Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is celebrating his 27th birthday today. On … Read more

Punjab collects over Rs600 billion in taxes via digital payments

Punjab collects over Rs600 billion in taxes via digital payments

E-Pay Punjab has accomplished another landmark by collecting over PKR 600 Billion in tax income through over 6.94 million transactions since its launch in October 2019. E-Pay, an online payment solution, is a joint edge of the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the Punjab Finance Department. Chairing a project review meeting PITB chairman Faisal … Read more

Sindh records 267,000 cases of mosquito-borne illness

Sindh records 267,000 cases of mosquito-borne illness

Cases of mosquito-borne illnesses are rapidly increasing across Sindh, with health authorities reporting over 267,000 cases from January to early November 2024, according to data from the Vector Borne Disease Directorate General Health Services. In just the past two weeks, malaria cases have spiked, with over 17,000 reported across various cities in Sindh. The data … Read more

35 killed as driver targets crowd in rage over divorce settlement in China

35 killed as driver targets crowd in rage over divorce settlement in China

At least 35 people were killed and many more injured when a man allegedly drove his car into a crowd outside a sports center in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China. The attack occurred on Monday night, targeting individuals exercising near the facility, according to the Daily Mail. Police apprehended the 62-year-old suspect, identified as Fan, who … Read more

ECP finalises arrangements for LG by-elections in Sindh

ECP finalises arrangements for LG by-elections in Sindh

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has finalised arrangements for the local government (LG) by-elections in Sindh, set for November 14, with robust security measures in place. Reports reveal that 213 polling stations across the province have been classified as highly sensitive. In Karachi, a detailed security assessment identified 136 polling stations as highly … Read more

Three years old girl dies in Karachi due to alleged wrong injection

Three years old girl dies in Karachi due to alleged wrong injection

A tragic event unfolded at a private clinic in Karachi’s Akhtar Colony, where a three-year-old girl reportedly passed away after being given an incorrect injection. The girl’s family shared that she was taken to the clinic with a high fever. After the doctor administered an injection, the child’s body began to swell. Concerned, the parents … Read more

18 dead as bus plunges into Indus River in Gilgit

18 dead as bus plunges into Indus River in Gilgit (Pix File)

At least 18 people tragically lost their lives when a bus carrying wedding guests plunged into the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson for the GB government, “18 people drowned in the incident.” Police reported that the bus was part of a wedding convoy traveling to Chakwal district in Punjab when … Read more

Michelle Yeoh talks about her Villainous role as Madame Morrible in “Wicked”

Michelle Yeoh talks about her Villainous role as Madame Morrible in “Wicked”

Ralph stated that on stage, actors do not take liberties with the script, only what the audience imagines. Yeoh praised the DP, Alice Brooks, for capturing all the nuances of the character. The film also features Jeff Goldblum, Peter Dinklage, Jonathan Bailey, and others. “Wicked” is already capturing the hearts of many fantasy movie lovers. … Read more

Trump makes new appointments, Rubio tipped for secretary of state

Trump makes new appointments, Rubio tipped for secretary of state

US President-elect Donald Trump revealed additional members of his upcoming administration on Monday, with Senator Marco Rubio anticipated to be chosen as secretary of state. Both Rubio and Waltz, hailing from Florida, are set to play key roles in shaping Trump’s “America First” foreign policy. The president-elect has pledged to resolve conflicts in Ukraine and … Read more

Who are Emma Roberts’ parents? inside details of the family

Who are Emma Roberts' parents? inside details of the family

They began dating in 1988 and had a daughter, Emma, in 1991. They never married and separated shortly after Emma’s birth. Eric married actress Eliza Garrett in 1992. Emma Roberts celebrated for her roles in “American Horror Story” and “Scream Queens”, comes from a family steeped in Hollywood history. Born on February 10, 1991, to … Read more

PM Shehbaz calls for redefining global climate finance to support vulnerable nations

PM Shehbaz calls for redefining global climate finance to support vulnerable nations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said global climate finance must be redefined to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable nations. In his opening remarks at the Climate Finance Roundtable Conference in Baku on Tuesday, he called for stronger and more actable climate finance mechanisms under UN framework convention on Climate Change. He said despite repeated … Read more

Naseem Vicky shares embarrassing moment of forgetting lines with Salman Khan

Naseem Vicky shares embarrassing moment of forgetting lines with Salman Khan

Naseem Vicky, a top comedian from Pakistan, has a successful career in Pakistan and India. He has performed live shows worldwide and introduced numerous talents to the industry. During a show in India, he forgot his line during a joke with Salman Khan. Naseem Vicky, one of Pakistan’s top comedians, has built a career that … Read more

Concern voiced over accessibility of pornographic, blasphemous material on online platforms

Concern voiced over accessibility of pornographic, blasphemous material on online platforms

RAWALPINDI: It has been learnt with serious concern that Pakistan is one of the leading countries in terms of viewing pornographic content, which is highly alarming, especially in light of its negative impact on public morality and the well-being of our society. Despite the proactive measures taken by PTA to block such content in line … Read more

Arab-Islamic Summit stands in solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon

Arab-Islamic Summit stands in solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon

The Arab-Islamic Summit, held in Riyadh, passed a resolution affirming support for Palestinian and Lebanese communities while condemning Israel’s acts of aggression. The resolution urged the international community to take effective actions to ensure Israel adheres to international law. It also called on all countries to halt the export or transfer of arms and ammunition … Read more

PTI top leaders released after brief detention in Rawalpindi

PTI top leaders released after brief detention in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Punjab Police briefly detained several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza on Tuesday near Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. The leaders, including Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, Asad Qaiser, Malik Ahmed Bhachar, and Sahibzada Hamid Raza, had arrived to meet PTI founder, who has been incarcerated for over a year. … Read more

SC constitutional benches to ‘start hearing cases’ from November 14

SC constitutional benches to ‘start hearing cases’ from November 14

The Supreme Court’s constitutional benches are set to begin hearing cases from Thursday, November 14. According to details, the decision emerged from a meeting of the seven-member constitutional bench established by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). Senior Supreme Court judge Justice Aminuddin Khan presided over the meeting, with Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar participating via … Read more

Heavy smog leads to significant delays in train services

Heavy smog leads to significant delays in train services

The ongoing smog and fog in Punjab, KP, and other regions of Pakistan have severely disrupted train operations, causing significant inconvenience for travelers. Railway officials have noted that dense fog and smog in various cities are affecting train schedules. Additionally, travelers were informed that the Khyber Mail, scheduled to arrive at Karachi Cantt Station by … Read more

Ellie Goulding shares heartwarming moment with son Arthur on Instagram

Ellie Goulding
  • Ellie Goulding shared a rare and adorable moment with her son.
  • She took to Instagram to post highlights of their time in LA.
  • Goulding is seen kissing on son Arthur’s cheek.

Ellie Goulding recently shared a rare and adorable moment with her son Arthur during her trip to Los Angeles. The Love Me Like You Do singer took to Instagram on Sunday to post highlights of their time in LA, including a sweet photo of the duo dressed as Marvel superheroes, Spiderman and Miles Morales, likely for Halloween festivities.

In the photo, Goulding is seen kissing on Arthur’s cheek, cuddling him close. The Grammy-nominated artist welcomed her son in April 2021, making these glimpses into their life together particularly cherished by her fans.

Have a look at the photo below:

Goulding has previously revealed Arthur’s budding musical taste. In a recent interview on This Morning, she shared how her son reacted to her 2023 album Higher Than Heaven. “That’s the best thing, that this album I get to see his reaction which is the greatest of all,” she said. “Not when he puts his fingers in his ears to some of them,” she joked.

She added, “But mostly… he loves ‘Miracle’ and he loves ‘How Long Will I Love You’ for some reason. That one too.”

Goulding shares Arthur with her ex-husband Casper Jopling, from whom she separated after four and a half years of marriage.

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Smog to persist in major cities in Nov, Dec: NDMA

Smog

ISLAMABAD: Smog conditions are expected to persist across urban centers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa throughout November and December.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) urged the public to take necessary precautions.

The advisory highlights the rising smog levels in the affected areas, driven by the current weather conditions, and advises residents to avoid prolonged outdoor exposure and adopt protective measures to safeguard their health.

The advisory states that the National Emergency Operation Centre has been monitoring the current smog situation in Pakistan and surrounding regions.

According to the advisory, the team has access to advanced ground-based and space-based monitoring tools, enabling the analysis and projection of pollution emissions from various sources, including industry, transportation, and agriculture.

This includes emissions from stubble burning, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, surface-level ozone, and particulate matter like PM10 and PM 2.5. By analyzing aerosol optical depth data, the team is identifying hotspots heavily impacted by smog.

The NDMA advisory recommends several measures to mitigate the effects of smog, such as avoiding unnecessary outdoor exposure during peak smog hours, especially in the morning, and wearing masks during outdoor activities.

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US dollar rate in Pakistan on Nov 12 up by 06 paisa to Rs277.92

US Dollar Rate in Pakistan

The US dollar rate in Pakistan further increased by Re0.6 (06paisa) against Pakistani rupee to Rs277.92 in the interbank market on Tuesday (Nov 12) 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 stood at … Read more

Sindh to launch crackdown against drug dealers from Nov 13

Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh Government has decided to launch a major crackdown against drug dealers across the province.

The Excise and Narcotics Control Wing will officially begin this operation against drug dealers across Sindh from November 13.

In the first phase, the operation will target two major cities, Karachi and Hyderabad. Subsequent phases will extend the operation to other districts of Sindh.

The Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for  Narcotics Control, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has issued orders for an intensive operation against drug dealers, commencing tomorrow.

In connection with this operation, the Excise and Narcotics Control Wing has been mobilized from across Sindh.

In the meeting, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon issued orders for an operation against drug dealers starting tomorrow.

He directed that a phased operation should begin across Sindh, with the first phase focusing on eliminating drug peddlers in Karachi and Hyderabad.

He stated that by expanding the scope of the anti-drug operation, it will soon be launched in other districts as well. Our targets are crystal meth, ice, heroin, cocaine, and hashish, which must be eradicated at all costs.

The police and Rangers are also prepared to cooperate with the Excise and Narcotics Control teams at all times.

He stated that with the introduction of the new anti-narcotics law, the responsibilities of the Excise and Narcotics Control have increased, we all have a role to play in protecting our future generations from the scourge of drugs and in ensuring a drug-free society.

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Gold rate in Pakistan on Nov 12 down by Rs7,000 to Rs270,500/tola

Gold prices in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant decline on Tuesday, following a drop in international rates. In the local market, the price per tola of gold fell by Rs7,000, bringing it down to Rs270,500. Similarly, 10-gram gold recorded a decrease of Rs6,000, now priced at Rs231,911, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Sarafa Association … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE expected to use same Chip as Galaxy S24

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE chip

Samsung is set to launch an affordable version of its popular Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone in 2025, called the Galaxy Z Flip FE. This new model aims to offer all the foldable features at a lower price point, making Samsung’s foldable technology more accessible to a wider audience. Recent rumors suggest that the Galaxy … Read more