Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Govt to respond legally to PTI’s judicial commission demand

Govt to respond legally to PTI's judicial commission demand

The government’s negotiation committee, led by National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, met to discuss the formation of a Judicial Commission to investigate the events of May 9, 2023, and address opposition demands. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar briefed the committee on key legal points, including a legal opinion on the commission’s establishment. Sources report … Read more

Asma Abbas opens up about her bond with daughter-in-law

Asma Abbas opens up about her bond with daughter-in-law

Asma Abbas is known for her acting skills in popular Pakistani dramas. Recently received praise for roles in “Mann Jogi” and “Baby Baji ki Bahuwain”. She plans to appear in another mainstream drama. Asma Abbas, a veteran Pakistani TV actor, is admired for her impeccable acting skills in hit Pakistani drama serials. Her notable dramas … Read more

Azhar Ali compares Babar Azam’s popularity with Shahid Afridi

Azhar Ali

Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali recently praised Babar Azam, calling him the most celebrated cricketer in the country since the iconic Shahid Afridi. Azhar highlighted Babar’s remarkable popularity, similar to Afridi’s, whose charismatic playing style won the hearts of fans globally. While Azhar acknowledged that he has often critiqued Babar’s leadership, especially regarding team-building during … Read more

Watch: Munawar Faruqui playfully teases Kinza Hashmi in viral clip

Watch: Munawar Faruqui playfully teases Kinza Hashmi in viral clip

Hashmi and Faruqui lip-synctated “Dhando” in a humorous video on Instagram. Hashmi criticized Faruqui’s presence, stating it ruined her video. Faruqui teasingly snatched Hashmi’s phone, threatening him with a visa. Popular Pakistani star Kinza Hashmi recently took to her Instagram to share a fun video in which she engages in humorous banter with Indian entertainer … Read more

Samsung confirms Galaxy S25 slim available in Pakistan

Samsung galaxy S25 slim

Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Slim, the rumored fourth model in the S25 series, will be available in Pakistan. This announcement comes despite the model’s exclusion from several major markets worldwide. The rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25, and Galaxy S25+, will be unveiled today … Read more

Shahid Kapoor resume promotion for ‘Rosshan Andrrews’ film after health break

Shahid Kapoor resume promotion for ‘Rosshan Andrrews’ film after health break

The film, starring Pooja Hegde, Pavail Gulati, and other talented actors. Kapoor is also preparing for “Arjun Ustara,” directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Kapoor’s travel plans are expected to be a part of the promotional activities. After a successful 2024, Shahid Kapoor is ready to kick off 2025 with a bang. The actor is set to … Read more

Emirates set to start major cargo business hub at Karachi airport

Emirates set to start major cargo business hub at Karachi airport

Emirates Airline has announced plans to set up a major cargo business hub at Karachi airport, driven by increasing demand for cargo services. The airline has requested 90,000 square feet of space at the airport’s cargo terminal to accommodate the expansion. Currently, Emirates dominates Karachi’s cargo business, transporting over 27,000 tons in 2024, far outpacing … Read more

Hubco Green opens first EV charging station in Karachi

EV charging station

Hubco Green (Private) Limited (HGL), a subsidiary of Hub Power Holdings Limited (HPHL), achieved a major milestone by inaugurating its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station on Tuesday at Karachi’s Ocean Mall. Aiming to develop Pakistan’s largest EV charging network, HGL has ambitious plans to establish state-of-the-art EV charging stations across the country. These stations … Read more

PML-N and PTI leaders kick, punch and abuse each other on Bol News program

PML-N and PTI leaders kick, punch and abuse each other on Bol News program

PTI and PML-N leaders had been invited as guests on talk show, but left viewers shocked when they start screaming, punching and kicking each other. The incident occurred on Bol News’ program ”Aisay Nahi Chalega”, where tensions escalated when PTI leader Naeem Haider Panjotha used inappropriate language regarding Maryam Nawaz. Angered by the inappropriate remarks … Read more

BCCI confirms inclusion of Pakistan’s name on India’s Champions Trophy Jersey

BCCI

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday that the national team’s jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will display the tournament logo, which includes the host nation, Pakistan. According to Indian media, a BCCI official assured that the board would comply with all International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines, … Read more

Indonesia Landslide: Rescuers Search for Survivors, Death Toll Reaches 19

Indonesia Landslide: Rescuers Search for Survivors, Death Toll Reaches 19

Hundreds of rescuers are digging through thick mud and debris after a rain-triggered landslide near Pekalongan city, Central Java, left at least 19 dead and seven missing. The disaster, which struck on Monday, destroyed bridges, buried homes, and swept away cars. Rescue teams, supported by heavy machinery, are focusing their efforts on Kasimpar village, the … Read more

Supermodel Tyra Banks reveals struggle she face after losing her home in LA wildfires

Supermodel Tyra Banks reveals struggle she face after losing her home in LA wildfires

Banks kept the news private to avoid causing attention to herself and others. Banks realized the extent of the damage when she asked her partner. The wildfires have killed at least 27 people and destroyed over 15,000 structures. Tyra Banks, former host of “Dancing with the Stars”, recently revealed that devastating wildfires in Los Angeles … Read more

Was Josh Gad “Too Ugly” for Avatar? The truth behind the casting rumor

Was Josh Gad "Too Ugly" for Avatar? The truth behind the casting rumor

Josh Gad, known for his comedic on-screen characters, shares his near opportunity in “Avatar.” Gad would have portrayed Jake Sully’s best friend, Norm Spellman, in the film. Sam Worthington took on the role of Jake Sully, while Joel David Moore played Norm Spellman. In his new memoir, “In Gad We Trust”, Josh Gad shares old … Read more

PTA shares update on Starlink launch in Pakistan

Starlink launch in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has provided a significant update regarding the launch of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, in Pakistan. During a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, the PTA Chairman revealed that Starlink had applied for a license on February 24, 2022, and … Read more

Government reduced costs and enhanced facilities for Hajj 2025

Government reduced costs and enhanced facilities for Hajj 2025

Hajj pilgrims have good news this year as the cost of the pilgrimage has been reduced compared to last year, while additional facilities are being provided under the government scheme. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has finalized the expenses, introducing two Hajj packages: 40-Day Hajj Package: PKR 1,050,000 Short Hajj Package: PKR 1,100,000 Enhanced Facilities … Read more

Women’s U19 T20 World Cup: Pakistan eliminated after loss to Ireland

Women U19 T20 World Cup

In a rain-affected fixture at the Johor Cricket Academy Oval in Malaysia on Wednesday, Pakistan narrowly fell 13 runs short in their final ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Group B match against Ireland. With this loss, Pakistan finished fourth in Group B and will face Samoa in the fourth-place playoff on Friday, 24 January, … Read more

Pakistan continues to uphold Kashmiris’ right to decide their future: PM

Pakistan continues to uphold Kashmiris’ right to decide their future: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast support for the people of occupied Kashmir, vowing to stand by them until they attain their inalienable right to self-determination, as outlined in United Nations Security Council resolutions. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s first Daanish School Center of Science and Technology in … Read more

Gold Rate in Pakistan on Jan 22 Up by Rs4,250 to Rs287,450 per Tola

Gold price hits new record high

ISLAMABAD: The price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs4,250, reaching Rs287,450 per tola on Wednesday compared to Rs283,200 on the previous trading day, as reported by the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association. The price for 10 grams of 24-karat gold also rose by Rs3,642, closing at Rs246,440 from the prior rate of Rs242,798. Similarly, 10 … Read more

US Dollar Rate in Pakistan on Jan 22 Up by 0.04 Paisa to Rs278.85

US Dollar Rate in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani rupee weakened by 04 paise against the US dollar in interbank trading on Wednesday, closing at Rs278.85, down from Rs278.81 the previous day. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the dollar’s buying and selling rates in the open market were recorded at Rs279.80 and Rs281.30, respectively. The Euro saw a … Read more

Cold winds expected in Karachi after brief respite

Cold, dry weather to continue across Pakistan

Karachi is expected to see a drop in temperatures as cold winds return later this week following a brief pause. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a recent shift in weather patterns temporarily reduced the intensity of cold winds, slightly raising the city’s minimum temperature. Today, Karachi recorded a low of 13.5°C, with fog … Read more

Ducky Bhai clarifies the details of his arrest with Aroob Jatoi

Ducky Bhai clarifies the details of his arrest with Aroob Jatoi

The couple denied the allegations and released a video addressing the situation. Ducky Bhai claimed the news was fake and they were never arrested. He declined to elaborate on the situation due to several circumstances. Ducky Bhai, one of Pakistan’s biggest YouTubers, commands a large following but often faces criticism for his content and occasional … Read more

SC adjourns case regarding voting right of overseas Pakistanis

SC

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday adjourned hearing for two-weeks on a case regarding right of vote for the overseas Pakistanis.

A constitutional bench of the top court headed by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail heard the case. Former minister Sheikh Rashid’s lawyer appeared before the court.

At the outset of hearing, Justice Mandokhail remarked that today the time is short, the court would hear this case soon, saying that the elections were also not close.

The court adjourned further hearing of the case for two weeks.

On the other hand, Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan has objected to the appointment of Advocate Hamid Khan and Advocate Munir A Malik as amicus curiae and said both the lawyers represent their clients in petitions against the 26 Amendment.

The Court allowed him to suggest other names and appointed Khwaja Haris and Muhammad Ahsan Bhoo after the AGP sought excuse to suggest any names.

A two-member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and comprising Justice Aqeel Abbasi was hearing the Contempt of Court notice against Additional Registrar Judicial that emerged during a case regarding jurisdictions of the regular bench in the SCP.

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Iqrar ul Hassan advises other men to refrain from marrying multiple times

Iqrar ul Hassan
  • Iqrar ul Hassan opened up about his thoughts on having three wives.
  • He shared that there were “special” circumstances.
  • He admitted that he never planned to have three marriages.

Iqrar ul Hassan, a well-known Pakistani news anchor famous for his investigative show, often finds himself in the spotlight not just for his journalism but also for his personal life.

The anchor has been married three times, with all his wives—Qurutulain Iqrar, Farah Iqrar, and Aroosa Iqrar—being associated with the news industry. Despite his multiple marriages, Iqrar has only one son, Pehlaaj, from his first marriage. However, he has never publicly disclosed the reasons behind his repeated marriages.

Recently, Iqrar attended an event where he opened up about his thoughts on having three wives. Addressing the topic, he shared that there were “special” circumstances that led him to marry multiple times.

He admitted that he never planned to have three marriages, but life unfolded in a way that it happened. Despite his personal experience, Iqrar advised others not to follow in his footsteps. He emphasized that having multiple marriages is not something he encourages, as it comes with its own set of challenges.

Iqrar’s candid remarks have sparked discussions among his followers. While some appreciated his honesty, others were quick to criticize the anchor’s remarks. Here’s how moral police responded:

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Huge cache of illegal arms recovered in clearance operation in Kurram

Kurram

PESHAWAR: In a joint search and clearance operation by the district administration, police, and security forces in the conflict-affected area of Bagan, district Kurram, a significant number of illegal weapons were recovered.

According to the district administration, the district administration, police and security agencies conducted targeted operations based on intelligence from January 19 to 21 in Bagan area of ​​Kurram, during which a large number of illegal weapons were recovered.

The operation was supported by local elders and residents, who actively cooperated with authorities, confirmed the office of the district administration here. The officials termed the success a major step toward ensuring lasting peace and eliminating miscreants from the region.

Authorities emphasized that under the terms of the peace agreement, strict action would continue against elements involved in any unlawful activities. Reports indicate that a convoy carrying supplies was expected to depart for Parachinar on Wednesday.

According to the district administration, the convoy will leave for Parachinar today, possibly carrying supplies to the area.

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