Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pakistani woman among victims of plane crash in US

US

KARACHI: A Pakistani woman Asra Hussein was among the passengers killed in a mid-air collision between military helicopter and passenger plane in the United States (US).

Asra Hussein’s husband Hamad Raza told local media that as soon as the plane arrived near the Reagan National Airport on January 30, his wife texted them on a mobile phone that their plane was about to land.  Hamad Raza sent reply messages to her but could not be received, which means he thought that something had increased. Unfortunately, this was the last message of Asra.

Esra Hussein aboard the US Airlines flight 5342, which suddenly crash with a US military -trained Black Hawk helicopter.

Asra Hussein went to Wichita, the city of Kansas, and on his return, the tragic incident happened.

Hamad Raza, who lost his wife in the accident, is from the US state of Missouri.

The relatives the survivors said that Hamad Raza was married to Asra Hussein two years ago. The age is about 26 years and Hamad is 25 years old. Both are graduates from Indiana University. Hamad is employed as an accountant in Ernest & Young, and Hamad says his wife did not consider the plane’s journey comfortable.

On the other hand, all 60 passengers and staff of the crash have been declared dead in the American Airlines. Three personnel in the Black Hawk helicopter crash with the plane.

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Sanam Jung calls out online harasser, urges respect for women

Sanam Jung
  • Sanam Jung exposed a user who sent her offensive direct messages.
  • She chose to blur out the offender’s photo and name.
  • She shared his username along with a strong message.

Actor Sanam Jung recently took to Instagram to expose a user who sent her offensive direct messages. While she chose to blur out the offender’s photo and name, she did share his username along with a strong message.

“Waited too long for you to apologise. Really wanted to show the world your face and the kind of crp you wrote. I have a full-size picture of yours, but I decided not to disclose [any of that] to give you another chance,”* she wrote. The Alvida actor added, “I hope now that I have shared this screenshot of yours, you will not approach a woman like this ever again in your life!”

Sanam’s stance highlights the harassment many women face online. While such incidents often silence victims, the 37-year-old actor chose to speak up for herself and others who may be targeted next.

Known for addressing personal matters head-on, Sanam previously shut down false rumours about her marriage in 2021. “This rumour started because of a fan’s comment on my Instagram post, and it’s completely ridiculous,” she clarified, assuring, “Alhamdullilah, we have an amazing family and are happily married.”

Sanam urged people not to spread baseless claims, stating, “It is my sincere request to you all to not instigate such rumours without any factual knowledge.”

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PM, Chinese envoy discuss bilateral economic cooperation

PM

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador in Islamabad Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here wherein they discussed the matters related to economic and security cooperation between the two countries.

The prime minister greeted the ambassador and conveyed his good wishes to the Chinese leadership and the people of China, including all Chinese nationals residing in Pakistan, as they celebrated the Chinese New Year.

He expressed the hope that this new year would further strengthen the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and China and bring prosperity to the peoples of both countries.

Ambassador Jiang Zaidong thanked the prime minister and the people of Pakistan for extending their warm wishes to the Chinese government and its people on this joyous occasion.

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Petrol prices likely to rise again in Pakistan

Petrol price

Amid rising global petroleum prices, the government is set to increase petrol prices in Pakistan for the third consecutive time as part of its bi-monthly revision. According to the report, petrol is expected to rise by Rs1.24 per litre, effective from February 1. Similarly, diesel prices may increase by Rs4.49 per litre. The hike is … Read more

Netflix teases ‘Stranger Things 5’ with mysterious missing poster for Eleven

Stranger Things 5
  • Excitement for Stranger Things 5 has reached new heights.
  • Netflix unveiled an intriguing teaser poster for the series.
  • Eleven is reportedly missing as per the poster shared by Netflix.

Excitement for the final season of Stranger Things has reached new heights as Netflix unveiled an intriguing teaser poster on January 30, 2025. The poster focuses on Millie Bobby Brown’s character, Eleven, also known as Jane Hopper, who is mysteriously “missing.”

Netflix shared the poster on Instagram, describing Eleven as last seen “wearing a hooded jacket, walking alone in the vicinity of Hawkins High School on 13 June 1986.” The poster further states, “A reward totalling $3,000.00 will be PAID for all leads which result in the location of Jane Hopper or her body.” This unexpected twist left fans stunned, as Eleven was reunited with the Byers family, Wheeler family, and Jim Hopper in Season 4’s finale.

 

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Alongside the poster, Netflix teased, “Who’s really looking for Jane Hopper? You’re not ready for what’s to come in Stranger Things 5.” Fans quickly reacted, with one commenting, “We know this season will BREAK US.” Another user wrote, “A thousand years later 🙄 just drop the show so we can move on already.”

The highly anticipated final season of Stranger Things is set to release in 2025, though the exact date remains undisclosed.

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‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash over offensive tweets, issues apology

Karla Sofía Gascón
  • Karla Sofía Gascón is facing backlash after her past tweets resurfaced.
  • The tweets are considered ‘racist’ and offensive by social media users.
  • The controversy erupted when old tweets from 2020 and 2021 resurfaced.

Spanish actor Karla Sofía Gascón, recently nominated for an Oscar for her role in Emilia Pérez, is being criticized after her past ‘racist’ and offensive tweets resurfaced. In response, she has issued an apology.

“I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt,” Gascón told Variety. “As someone in a marginalised community, I know this suffering all too well, and I am deeply sorry to those I have caused pain. All my life, I have fought for a better world. I believe light will always triumph over darkness.”

The controversy erupted when old tweets from 2020 and 2021 resurfaced. One tweet about Islam, attached to a photo of a Muslim family, read, “Islam is marvellous, without any machismo… How DEEPLY DISGUSTING OF HUMANITY,” as translated by Variety. Another tweet, posted shortly after George Floyd’s murder, stated, “I really think that very few people ever cared about George Floyd, a drug-addict swindler…”

Additionally, Gascón criticized the 2021 Oscars, writing, “More and more, the #Oscars are looking like a ceremony for independent and protest films… an Afro-Korean festival, a Black Lives Matter demonstration, or the 8M.”

Gascón remains in the spotlight for her acclaimed performance in Emilia Pérez, which also earned her the Best Actress award at Cannes.

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Myths about violation of Afghan refugees rights in Pakistan

Pakistan

KARACHI:  Pakistan’s deportation of illegal immigrants is a sovereign right driven by security, economic strain, and legal enforcement, yet it faces disproportionate criticism.

Meanwhile, theUnited States (US) justifies similar policies on national security and economic grounds.

Response Lines

📌 Pakistan’s policy on illegal immigrants aligns with global norms. No nation is obligated to host illegal immigrants indefinitely, and Pakistan is enforcing a legal and just policy to safeguard its security, economy, and sovereignty.

📌 Under the new Trump administration, the US is deporting thousands under national security concerns without backlash, yet Pakistan faces criticism for enforcing similar laws.

📌 Afghan influencers who fueled hysteria over Pakistan’s deportations are silent on Trump’s policy, which has left thousands of Afghan asylum seekers stranded.

📌 PTM and Afghan officials exploit the situation for political gain, distorting Pakistan’s lawful policy while ignoring its decades-long generosity in hosting over 4 million Afghan refugees despite significant economic and security challenges.

📌 As a non-signatory to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention, Pakistan has no obligation to accommodate or legislate on refugees. Afghan nationals remain in Pakistan as a goodwill gesture, not due to any international commitment.

📌 UNHCR unilaterally registered thousands of asylum seekers without Pakistan’s coordination, undermining its sovereignty. Additionally, international actors like the US and UK disrupted the Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan (IFRP) process by submitting large exemption lists, causing unnecessary delays.

📌 Global HR watchdogs pressuring Pakistan refuse to take responsibility for these so-called ‘vulnerable communities.’ If the West truly cares, it should offer asylum to Afghans instead of expecting Pakistan to bear the burden alone.

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Senator Saleem Mandviwalla calls for strengthening Pakistan-Bangladesh ties

Senator Saleem Mandviwalla

ISLAMABAD: Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Chief Whip of the Senate, warmly received Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, M.D. Iqbal Hussain Khan, at the Senate Secretariat on Thursday. During the meeting, Senator Mandviwalla emphasized the importance of moving beyond historical differences to strengthen bilateral ties. High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain Khan expressed Bangladesh’s interest in exploring the Pakistani … Read more

Nida Yasir shares shocking story of how she caught her house help mistreating her son ‘Balaaj’

Nida Yasir shares shocking story of how she caught her house help mistreating her son ‘Balaaj’

Nida Yasir revealed a shocking incident involving her house helping to mistreat her son, Balaaj. Nida stressed the importance of trusting instincts and maintaining open communication with children. She stressed the importance of being observant of children’s surroundings to protect them from harm. Pakistani television host Nida Yasir recently revealed a shocking incident where she … Read more

Mishi Khan slams “Disgusting” TikTok content: calls for better standards

Mishi Khan slams "Disgusting" TikTok content: calls for better standards

Pakistani actress Mishi Khan criticizes TikTok for hosting “disgusting” content. Khan emphasizes the harmful impact of such content on the younger generation. Khan advocates for responsible social media usage and positive role models. Pakistani actress Mishi Khan has expressed her outrage over the disturbing content circulating on TikTok, which she believes is being used by … Read more