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The 24-year-old will represent Pakistan at Miss World for the first time in the pageant’s 73-year history Pakistan is set to make its official debut at the Miss World beauty pageant for the first time in the competition’s 73-year history, with 24-year-old Aniqa Jamal Iqbal crowned Miss World Pakistan 2026. Aniqa was officially crowned during … Read more
Warns of adverse effects of tensions on economy Seeks ‘comprehensive strategy’ for timely response Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting in Islamabad to review austerity measures amid evolving economic situation. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned, in coordination with the provincial governments, to take strict action against … Read more
The air was hazardous, and skylines at times seemed nearly erased. The smoke will linger before finally letting up.
White House spokesperson denies Trump has ever used public office for financial gain President Donald Trump, accompanied by Elon Musk and Musk’s son, speaks next to Tesla vehicles on the South Lawn of the White House in March 2025—GETTY IMAGES US President Donald Trump promoted more than 20 companies on his Truth Social account days … Read more
Higher temperatures and drought conditions are contributing to more intense wildfires and extending the summer fire season in North America.
The nine-month-old pup attends seven couture shows, winning over designers and street-style photographers Nine-month-old Shih Tzu Sissi became one of the unexpected stars of the Fall 2026 couture shows, taking her place on the front row dressed in custom luxury outfits. Sissi accompanied her owner, Poppy, a jewellery entrepreneur and investor who regularly attends Paris … Read more
Muhammad Ibrahim and Ismail Khan battle poverty, injuries, and lack of support to nurture mixed martial arts PESHAWAR: Muhammad Ibrahim, a resident of Kurram tribal district, spends his mornings navigating Peshawar’s crowded streets as a taxi driver. By evening, he transforms into a coach at a small mixed martial arts (MMA) club on the outskirts … Read more
Chief minister calls for international-standard airport to boost tourism and improve year-round connectivity GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain Azar asked the federal government to construct a modern Boeing-compatible airport in Gilgit to “dramatically improve” connectivity, tourism and economic development in the mountainous region. In a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif the chief minister … Read more
Sonam Wangchuk, a longtime activist, has fasted for 19 days, joining forces with a student-led campaign to change India’s education system.
As overnight temperatures climb across Canada, fires that once spread more slowly after dark are burning around the clock, straining fire crews.