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The explosion took place at noon claimed lives of 25 women and 30 men in a village near Chinese border The image shows blast site killed at least 55 people. PHOTO: Shwe Phee Myay News Agency via BBC At least 55 people were reportedly killed in a blast in Myanmar’s Kaung Tat village, which a … Read more
LAHORE: A quiet shift is underway in Punjab as more women adopt electric scooters and motorcycles for daily travel. Driven by education, work, and mobility needs, their numbers have risen across major cities over the past two and a half years. However, concerns about harassment and women’s road safety persist. According to data obtained by … Read more
Thisyear’s Blue Moon was also a “Micromoon”, meaning the moon was positioned relatively farther from Earth in its orbit. PHOTO: ASIF MEHMOOD LAHORE: Citizens across Pakistan, including in Lahore, witnessed the rare astronomical phenomenon known as a “Blue Moon” on Sunday night, as clear skies provided ideal viewing conditions for the event. Astronomy enthusiasts, families … Read more
Senior provincial minister says IRSA’s decisions are worsening shortages, threatening Karachi’s water supply The Sindh government on Sunday protested the ongoing water shortage and accused the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) of unfairly reducing the province’s water share, calling on the federal government to intervene immediately. In a statement, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said … Read more
Defence minister says even a former PM and a serving member of the federal cabinet cannot prevent such practices Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APP/ File Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged that employees of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) charged villagers Rs80,000 to repair a damaged transformer but failed to provide any official receipt … Read more
Actor says ‘body is in aches but heart is fuller than ever’, shares emotional takeaways from journey Actor Durefishan Saleem took to social media to share her Hajj experience, reflecting on faith, patience, and deep spiritual transformation. Posting a photo dump on Instagram featuring moments of prayer, religious learning, meals, family time, and visuals from Makkah, Durefishan … Read more
Actor shares relatable posts on mood swings, childbirth fears, says she misses pre-pregnancy body Actor Ushna Shah, who is expecting her first child with husband Hamza Amin, gained attention on Instagram after sharing a series of relatable pregnancy-related posts. Taking to her Instagram story, Ushna shared a collection of memes referencing the emotional and physical changes women … Read more
Veteran actor’s remarks divide social media, with some calling her out for hypocrisy over her own past roles Veteran actor Bushra Ansari’s recent comments on a television programme regarding the misuse of gender roles for comedy have sparked an online debate. During a morning show appearance, Ansari questioned why male comedians often adopt female-oriented roles … Read more
Koizumi points to Beijing’s nuclear arsenal, strategic bombers to counter militarism label at Singapore forum Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s Defence Minister, speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, on May 31, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of “new militarism” by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting … Read more
Casper Ruud has a chance to reach high at the French Open. PARIS: Although the temperature is expected to drop on Sunday, the pressure will mount as the French Open enters its second week with thinned fields and the ultimate prize almost in sight. The week-long heatwave helped wreak havoc in the men’s draw. After … Read more