‘Mr. K’ Review: ‘The Hotel Is Shrinking!’
Crispin Glover stars as a mild-mannered magician trapped in a twisted hotel in this offbeat, darkly surreal comedy.
Month: October 2025
Djokovic to meet Vacherot in Shanghai semis
SHANGHAI: Novak Djokovic said Thursday he was “concerned” about his physical state, but still dispatched Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to set up a Shanghai Masters semi-final against tournament surprise package Valentin Vacherot. The 38-year-old Serbian, the highest-ranking player left standing, is getting ever closer to a fifth title in the Chinese financial hub despite … Read more
Toshakhana-II case enters decisive stage
RAWALPINDI: The Toshakhana-II case against PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi has entered its decisive stage as both submitted their final statements under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code before the court and declined to produce any witnesses or documentary evidence in their defence. The proceedings were conducted on Thursday inside … Read more
‘Knives Out’ opens London Film Festival
LONDON: The knives were not the only things glittering as London rolled out the red carpet on Wednesday night for the 69th BFI London Film Festival that opened in grand style with the world premiere of ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ The third instalment in Rian Johnson’s wildly popular detective series features … Read more
Afghan FM in India on landmark visit
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s UN-sanctioned foreign minister arrived in India on Thursday, the first visit by a top Taliban leader since they returned to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of US-led forces. Amir Khan Muttaqi’s trip — made possible after the UN Security Council granted him a travel waiver — is expected to be closely … Read more
UN to slash a quarter of peacekeepers globally
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations will cut a quarter of peacekeepers in nine operations around the world in the coming months due to a lack of money, senior UN officials said on Wednesday, and as future funding from the United States remains uncertain. “Overall, we will have to repatriate… around 25% of our total peacekeeping … Read more
Large Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines
A magnitude 7.4 quake struck the off the east coast of Mindanao, a southern Philippine island. Officials issued a tsunami warning.
Rs90m project aims to save turtles
[ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the launch of a Rs90 million project to protect sea turtles during shrimp trawling operations. The initiative aims to conserve marine biodiversity and ensure the long-term sustainability of Pakistan’s ocean resources. According to an official statement issued on Thursday, the project includes … Read more
‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Review: Maternal Duress
Rose Byrne is magnificent as an overwhelmed mother in this wrenching, spiky drama.
FX reserves up $20m despite debt payments
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a marginal increase during the week ended October 3, 2025, despite substantial external debt repayments. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the central bank’s reserves rose by $20 million to $14.42 billion. During the same period, the SBP made external debt payments, including the … Read more