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Both Zainab, Fatima express gratitude to the security forces for saving their lives Balochistan Home Minister Mir Zia Ullah Langov holds a press conference in Quetta. Photo: PTV Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau said on Saturday that security forces apprehended two young girls who were being prepared as potential suicide bombers by the Baloch … Read more
Antonio Guterres urges nuclear-armed nations to maintain moratoria following Russian ICBM test UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference at the Nasrec Expo Center in Johannesburg on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.PHOTO: AFP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged all nations possessing nuclear weapons to maintain existing … Read more
The actress, 32, will make her directorial debut with the Irish short film “Paper Plane” at the Venice Film Festival.
LONDON: Enzo Maresca hailed Rayan Cherki’s “unbelievable” performance in Manchester City’s 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Friday. City boss Maresca admitted Cherki was frustrated to be left out of the starting line-up for last weekend’s 2-1 win against Bournemouth in their Premier League opener. The France midfielder responded to the snub in emphatic style. … Read more
Court orders police to complete their investigation, presents both before September 2 Police officials on their way to the hearing of the Hina Javed murder case at the magisterial court on August 28, 2026. A judicial magistrate in Rawalpindi on Saturday extended the physical remand of the two suspects arrested in connection with the murder … Read more
How do we balance our desire for modern conveniences with our nostalgia for the uncomplicated felicity of our pre-internet past?
Body of another Palestinian recovered, 18 people injured over past 48 hours, Health Ministry says RUINED SHELTER: Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. PHOTO: REUTERS The death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,449 after nine Palestinians were … Read more
The first trailer for Inspector Jamshed: The Secret Parchment landed online, offering fans of Ishtiaq Ahmed’s classic Urdu novels their first proper look at the long-awaited on-screen adaptation. Many celebrities also praised the trailer. The film, slated for release in 2027, follows Jamshed, played by Omair Rana, as he investigates a series of murders tied to a mysterious … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her women’s quarter-final match at the French Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Aryna Sabalenka brushed off concerns about her slumping form on Friday as she prepared to launch her bid for a third straight US Open crown. The world number one from Belarus arrives in New York following a … Read more
Authority says Rs1.424tr project approval remains valid, with civil works set to begin by June 2027 ISLAMABAD: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) on Saturday rejected reports that the federal government had cancelled or shelved the 4,500-megawatt (MW) power generation component of the Diamer Bhasha Dam project, describing the claims as “baseless, misleading and … Read more