Listen to article UNITED NATIONS: Rejecting Indian allegations of cross-border terrorism, Pakistan has asked India to change its behaviour, instead of resorting to its “tired narrative of victimhood and blame-shifting” during a UN Security Council debate on ‘Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes’. “It is India which actively sponsors, aids and … Read more

Hollywood stars, Oscar-winning directors, Asian heavyweights and European auteurs will vie for top honours at this year’s stellar Venice Film Festival, all looking to make a splash at the start of the awards season, reported Reuters. Running from August 27 to September 6, the 82nd edition of the world’s oldest film festival will showcase a … Read more

LONDON: The UK imposed sanctions Wednesday on more than two dozen people, groups and suppliers from the Balkans, the Middle East and China accused of helping migrants cross the Channel. In what it called a “landmark” first use of new powers, the move came as the government faces political pressure to stem migrant arrivals on … Read more

[ Listen to article KARACHI: After riding high on a wave of optimism in the previous session, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reversed course on Wednesday as investors opted to lock in profits. The KSE-100 index slipped 165.26 points, or 0.12%, closing at 139,254.36. Despite an early push that saw the index touch 140,202, selling pressure influenced … Read more

KARACHI: Pakistan’s embattled football federation has appointed former Newcastle United cult hero Nolberto ‘Nobby’ Solano as coach of their national teams to try to improve their dreadful record of never qualifying for a major tournament. Solano, 50, who also played for Aston Villa and West Ham United in the English Premier League before retiring in … Read more

[ Listen to article KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Wednesday, bucking the global trend where prices eased following a US-Japan trade agreement that calmed investor nerves. Meanwhile, silver prices soared to the highest level since September 2011, driven by strong industrial demand and supply constraints. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, … Read more

KABUL: An elderly British couple detained for months in Afghanistan are receiving medical care, the Taliban government’s top diplomat said Wednesday, after UN experts warned they were at risk of dying. Peter and Barbie Reynolds, 80-years-old and 75-years-old, had lived in Afghanistan for 18 years when they were arrested in February along with Chinese-American friend … Read more

These chart-topping artists traded stages for scripts, leaving viewers starstruck with their surprise appearances KARACHI: Television has long been a melting pot for entertainment, blending the worlds of film, music, and drama into a cohesive viewing experience. Over the years, some of the most iconic musicians have stepped out of their usual stages and into … Read more

UNITED NATIONS: Iran has agreed to allow a technical team from the UN nuclear watchdog to visit in the coming weeks to discuss relations between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Tehran, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Wednesday. “The delegation will come to Iran to discuss the modality, not to go to … Read more