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KARACHI: For actor Shamoon Abbasi, playing morally complex characters comes with a challenge that extends beyond the screen: convincing audiences that the person they see in a drama is a fictional character, not a reflection of the actor himself. Speaking to The Express Tribune about his role in the 16-episode crime drama Shaandaar, Abbasi said … Read more
The planet that we live on used to be considered infinite a long time ago. The flat earthers back in the day believed that the earth was flat and there was always more land out there. Many smart people around the same time believed that the earth was a sphere and not flat but that … Read more
Latest revision takes petrol to Rs324.98 per litre and HSD to Rs382.79 under the new pricing system A picture showing a petrol pump. — FILE PHOTO The federal government on Wednesday decreased the price of petrol by 94 paisas while hiking the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by 54 paisas per litre for August 13. According to a notification … Read more
Several vehicles parked along a roadside in the village of Hoter vandalised, passports and cash taken during incident Political unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). PHOTO: Reuters Political tensions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) LA-17 Haveli constituency on Wednesday escalated after several vehicles parked along a roadside in the village of Hoter were … Read more
Viral visuals had logo and Urdu text inconsistencies, suggesting they may have been digitally altered Multiple PTI supporters have been sharing two visuals on social media platforms X and Facebook since August 11, 2026, purportedly showing screenshots from a news bulletin of Express Digital. They claimed that the alleged PTI worker who was recently killed in … Read more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserts American citizenship ‘not for sale’ as specialised task force begins crackdown US Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens during a press conference on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Pasay, Philippines on July 22, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The US has revoked … Read more
Will explore ways to expand cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, climate change, renewable energy Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister Espen Barth Eide. Photo: Reuters/file Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister Espen Barth Eide is set to undertake an official visit to Pakistan on August 13-14 to discuss deepening bilateral ties, marking the first visit by a Norwegian … Read more
Says eight killed as VBIED detonated while being prepared by terrorists; 10 more killed during clearance operation Eighteen terrorists affiliated with Fitna-al Hindustan were killed after a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonated prematurely while being prepared, followed by a joint clearance operation in Balochistan’s Surab district, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. The … Read more
Gold prices continued their upward trend in international and local markets on Wednesday, with the price of gold per tola increasing by Rs4,200. In the international bullion market, the price of gold increased by $42 per ounce, taking the global rate to a new level of $4,415 per ounce. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and … Read more
Netherlands international Steven Bergwijn scored twice inside the opening 38 minutes for Al-Ittihad. Photo: REUTERS ABU DHABI: Former champions, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad booked their place in the league phase of the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday with a 4-1 playoff win over Al-Jazira from the United Arab Emirates, while Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor won 3-0 against … Read more