Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Dua Lipa drops manager amid Palestine support row, Defends artistic freedom

Dua Lipa drops manager amid Palestine support row, Defends artistic freedom

Global pop sensation Dua Lipa has parted ways with her longtime manager, David Levy, after reports emerged linking him to a private letter that allegedly urged Glastonbury Festival organizers to drop Irish rap trio Kneecap from the event lineup. According to sources familiar with the situation, Levy’s name was found at the bottom of a … Read more

Nationwide protests rock Italy as thousands rally for Gaza, Ports blocked and transport disrupted

Nationwide protests rock Italy as thousands rally for Gaza, Ports blocked and transport disrupted

Massive protests erupted across  Italy on Monday as tens of thousands took to the streets in a powerful show of solidarity with the people of Gaza. Demonstrators blocked roads and ports, shut down schools, and brought transport systems to a halt in what has become one of Europe’s largest anti-war mobilizations in recent months. Under … Read more

Pakistan, Sri Lanka face must-win clash in Super Four showdown today

Pakistan, Sri Lanka face must-win clash in Super Four showdown today

ABU DHABI: Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka today in a must-win Super Four encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, with both sides desperate to revive their Asia Cup 2025 campaigns after early setbacks. Salman Ali Agha’s Pakistan side enters the match under pressure, having suffered back-to-back defeats at the hands of arch-rivals India. … Read more

Punjab introduces AI-powered car for driving tests

Punjab

LAHORE: For the first time, an artificial intelligence-enabled vehicle has been developed in Punjab to conduct driving tests. The AI-based car, manufactured in Lahore, will be used to assess drivers’ skills. Authorities confirmed that 200 such vehicles will soon be produced and dispatched to driving test centers across the province. Equipped with cameras and automated … Read more

France among six new countries to recognise Palestinian statehood ahead of UNGA

France among six new countries to recognise Palestinian statehood ahead of UNGA

France and five other nations have formally recognised the State of Palestine, joining a growing international chorus demanding justice and self-determination for Palestinians amid Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. At a high-level summit co-convened by France and Saudi Arabia in New York on Monday — just ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations … Read more

Azharuddin criticizes Indian players’ conduct after Pakistan clash

Azharuddin

KARACHI:: Senior Congress leader and former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has termed the Indian players’ refusal to shake hands after the Pakistan-India match as against the spirit of the game. In a TV interview, the ex-cricketer strongly criticized Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his team’s behavior. Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has said … Read more

Water inflow at Kotri Barrage climbs to 376,000 cusecs

Water inflow

ISLAMABAD: The inflow of water at Kotri Barrage has further increased, with discharge recorded at 376,000 cusecs, according to the Flood Forecasting Division. The report stated that a low-level flood persists at Guddu Barrage, where water flow has receded to 240,000 cusecs, while Sukkur Barrage has returned to normal levels. A medium-level flood persists in … Read more

PM Shehbaz to attend UNGA opening session

PM

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived here, leading the Pakistan delegation to participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during the High-Level Week. The Prime Minister, accompanied by the Pakistani delegation, will represent Pakistan at the 80th Session of the UNGA. In his address to the General Assembly, he … Read more