Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Loni Anderson, star of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 79

Loni Anderson, star of 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at 79

LOS ANGELES: Loni Anderson, the beloved actress best known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on the classic sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, has died at the age of 79. Anderson passed away at a Los Angeles hospital at noon PT on Sunday, August 3, following “an acute prolonged illness,” her representative Cheryl J. Kagan confirmed … Read more

Pakistan condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli officials

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the recent storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli ministers, who were accompanied by settler groups and protected by Israeli police forces. Terming the act a grave provocation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on his official X (formerly Twitter) account: “This sacrilegious act against one of Islam’s holiest sites is … Read more

KSE-100 hits historic high, Crosses 142,000 mark for first time

KSE-100 hits historic high, Crosses 142,000 mark for first time

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic milestone on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged past the 142,000 mark for the first time in history. During the trading session, the index reached a record high of 142,174 points, reflecting strong investor confidence and bullish market sentiment. The index posted a significant gain … Read more

Hajj dues collection for 2026 to start from today

Hajj dues

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the collection of Hajj dues will commence on Monday. Interested applicants can submit their Hajj applications through designated banks or via the official online portal, the ministry stated. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the first installment of Hajj dues will be collected from … Read more

Israel strikes kill 92 in Gaza as starvation deaths mount

Israel strikes kill 92 in Gaza as starvation deaths mount

Gaza: Israeli strikes have killed 92 Palestinians since this morning. Among the victims are 56 people who were waiting for humanitarian aid, Arab media reports. Meanwhile, protests have erupted in Tel Aviv against the Israeli government. Demonstrators blocked a major road, leading to clashes between protesters and police, Israeli media reports. Police have arrested multiple … Read more

Federal Govt issues another tender for sugar import

Federal Govt

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued another tender for the import of sugar amid rising domestic prices. According to the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), the tender is for the import of 100,000 metric tons of sugar and is scheduled to be opened on August 11. This move comes just days after the government placed … Read more

Rain showers continue across Pakistan; Karachi may drizzle

Rain showers continue across Pakistan; Karachi may drizzle

Karachi: Light rain and drizzle were reported in various areas of Karachi overnight. According to the Meteorological Department, light rain or drizzle is also expected in coastal areas of Sindh under partly cloudy skies. The low-level floods are still in flow at Kalabagh, Taunsa, Guddu, and Sukkur barrages on the Indus River. In Rawalpindi and … Read more

Over 65 refugees and migrants dead after boat sinks off Yemen coast

Over 65 refugees and migrants dead after boat sinks off Yemen coast

At least 68 African refugees and migrants have died, and 74 remain missing after a boat capsized off Yemen’s southern coast, the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed on Sunday. The vessel, carrying 154 Ethiopian nationals, sank near the province of Abyan, according to Abdusattor Esoev, the IOM’s head of mission in Yemen. … Read more

PM commends police role in war against terrorism

PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the police force for ensuring public peace and order and conducting hundreds of operations in the war against terrorism to counter enemy’s designs to cause insecurity in the country. In a message on the occasion of Police Martyrs’ Day, he said, “Today, we pay tribute to the brave officers … Read more

“Do You Like Someone?” Zhalay Sarhadi’s reveals her chat with daughter

“Do You Like Someone?” Zhalay Sarhadi’s reveals her chat with daughter

Zhalay Sarhadi is a well-known Pakistani actress who has worked in many popular dramas like Mere Damad, Uraan, Madiha Maliha, Judwaa, Aks, Digest Writer, and Rang Laaga. These days, fans are loving her performance in the ongoing drama Shirin Farhad. Besides acting, she’s also hosted shows like Shadi Online. Zhalay is married to Amir Anees, … Read more