Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner on Rom-Coms and the Politics of ‘One Night Only’
In “One Night Only,” Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner play singles living in a world where the government has banned premarital sex. How far-fetched is that?
AJK postpones polling in seven Poonch constituencies over security concerns
Polling in four remaining constituencies will proceed as scheduled on August 10, election commission says A picture showing the branch of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission. — FILE PHOTO ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Friday postponed polling in seven constituencies of Poonch Division scheduled for August 10, … Read more
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact
The agreement treats an attack on any of the three countries as an attack on all. Saudi Arabia has recently faced drone and missile strikes that it has blamed on Iran’s allies in Yemen and Iraq.
CDWP approves Space Centre project among others
[ ECNEC to review Rs240b mega projects for Karachi water supply, Lahore filtration plant ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday approved seven development projects worth billions of rupees, referring three major initiatives totalling Rs240.537 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for final approval. The meeting, chaired by … Read more
Seized on Their Way to Gaza, Activists Tell of Abuse in Israeli Custody
In interviews, more than 20 people who tried to break an Israeli blockade described beatings, electric shocks and other abuse after being captured. Israel denied the accusations.
Adnan Siddiqui announces ‘Tamasha’ season five
Actor Adnan Siddiqui announced the return of the reality-television series Tamasha with its fifth season set to premiere today (August 7), sharing pictures with previous winners of the show. The actor posted pictures with the former kings and queens of Tamasha, exciting fans with the promise of a season filled with drama. “Doors to the … Read more
Pakistan U-21 team to face South Korea in final Test
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has decided to field the Pakistan Under-21 National Hockey Team in the fourth and final test match against South Korea after the senior national side secured a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. The squad change is part of the federation’s strategy to provide valuable international exposure to emerging players … Read more
Shahid Afridi urges tourists to keep Pakistan’s northern areas clean
Former cricket captain posts video of himself picking up trash, says he is arranging dustbins for waste disposal Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi urged tourists visiting the country’s scenic northern areas to take greater responsibility in protecting the environment and to avoid leaving behind garbage. Afridi took to Instagram to highlight the issue … Read more
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
[ Gold prices rose for the third consecutive day in international and local markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold increased by $51 per ounce to $4,319. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), The price of gold per tola in the local market also increased by … Read more
Turkish president arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks with PM Shehbaz, Saudi crown prince
Agreement says an attack on one signatory will be treated as an attack on all, strengthening collective deterrence Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince MBS, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir pictured in Makkah. PHOTO: X Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, reaffirming their … Read more