Ayesha Omar took to Instagram on Thursday to register her shock over the death of Shanti, one of the country’s latest casualties of martial assault. “May your soul rest in eternal peace. May Allah give your family strength,” the actor wrote. “I’m sorry we failed you, Shanti. May justice be served.” The actor acknowledged the … Read more

KARACHI: The PCB audit report has raised concerns over umpire Aleem Dar receiving double the standard match fee during PSL 9, as he was paid $4,000 per match instead of the set $2,000. According to details in the report, Aleem Dar received an additional payment of approximately 3.85 million PKR under match fee expenditures. The … Read more

LONDON: New UK age verification measures to prevent children accessing harmful online content came into force on Friday, with campaigners hailing them a “milestone” in their years-long battle for stronger regulations. Under the new rules, to be enforced by Britain’s media watchdog, websites and apps hosting potentially harmful content will be held responsible for age … Read more

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has clarified that his recent remarks about Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s case, made in response to a question regarding ex-prime minister Imran Khan’s legal situation at the Atlantic Council think tank in Washington, were being taken out of context. In a statement posted on X, Dar said: … Read more

Thousands of men allegedly shared intimate photos and videos of their girlfriends without consent on the Telegram messaging app, Chinese media reported, sparking widespread outcry against secret filming and calls to better protect women, reports AFP. Pornography in China is illegal, and conservative social attitudes towards women remain the norm, often reinforced by state media … Read more

KARACHI: Senator Faisal Vawda has commended the FBR chairman for dismissing an official whose video, showing him mistreating a traffic police officer, had gone viral. Taking to his X account, Vawda said, “The timely suspension and dismissal of the FBR officer from his job is an expression of your good intentions for Pakistan”. “We have … Read more

MILAN: Prada is looking to collaborate with “artisanal footwear” makers in India in a partnership, it said on Friday, two weeks after the Italian luxury group triggered a controversy by debuting ethnic sandals resembling 12th-century Indian ones. After viral photos from a Milan fashion show drew criticism from Indian artisans who make the sandals – … Read more

KARACHI: The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has stepped up its crackdown on unregistered and illegal aesthetic clinics operating in the metropolis, sealing at least 18 facilities over the past month in different neighbourhoods, including Clifton, DHA, Saddar, Ittehad Town, and Ranchore Line. In most cases, the clinics were operating without qualified medical professionals, with procedures … Read more