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KARACHI: Everywhere you look, people are talking about boundaries; how to set them, how to keep them, how to walk away when they are crossed. The message is everywhere: in therapy reels, pastel quote cards, and late-night group chats about “protecting your peace.” The urgency feels justified. For many young adults, the injuries of childhood … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan and South Africa’s cricket teams continued their intense training sessions at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Friday, ahead of their upcoming two-match Test series. Both teams practiced for nearly three hours, focusing on batting, bowling, and fielding drills. The Pakistan team trained from 1 pm to 4 pm, with fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi, … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan’s T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan has taken a major step toward his return to international cricket, resuming bowling and physical training after recovering from a shoulder injury that had sidelined him for several months. The all-rounder shared a video on social media giving fans a glimpse of his recovery journey. In the clip, Shadab … Read more
The parade, held in North Korea’s capital to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, gave its leader a chance to show off his growing power.
During her October 9 concert in Miami, Billie Eilish was reportedly grabbed and pulled by a man while greeting fans from the barricade, prompting concerns about her safety and concert security, according to TMZ. The incident occurred at the Kaseya Center, at the start of the North American leg of her ‘Hit Me Hard and … Read more
LONDON: Taylor Swift set records and topped the UK music charts on Friday, with her new album The Life of a Showgirl powering straight to No.1 and three of its tracks also taking the top spots. The U.S. singer-songwriter released her 12th studio album last week and in less than 11 hours, it became Spotify’s most-streamed album in … Read more
The downpours also damaged thousands of homes and cut off power to entire towns. More rain was expected this weekend.
[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed Friday’s session on a bearish note, with the KSE-100 index falling over 1,430 points to settle at almost 163,100. Persistent profit-taking and heightened geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment, as reports surfaced of alleged strikes by Pakistan’s armed forces targeting a TTP leader in Afghanistan. Market activity … Read more
The wait is finally over for fans of Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan – Pakistan's most beloved on-screen duo – as their long-delayed romantic drama 'Neelofar' is set to release worldwide on November 28, 2025. Written and directed by Ammar Rasool, the film promises a deeply emotional story that reunites the pair more than a … Read more
LONDON: Two-time Oscar winner George Clooney drew from his own life to play a Hollywood legend in his new film Jay Kelly. The comedy-drama stars Clooney as ageing global superstar Jay Kelly and combines humour with contemplation on the cost of celebrity and fame. “There are elements certainly about the experience that I’ve had, but not … Read more