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ISLAMABAD: A Senate committee on Thursday proposed that the screening of the film ‘Bullah’ be halted until its title is changed and certain dialogues are revised, after hearing a briefing from the Central Board of Film Censors (CBFC) over objections raised to the movie. The issue came up during a meeting of the Senate Standing … Read more
A general view of the SEC Armadillo ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Photo: AFP LONDON: King Charles III officially opened the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday to launch 10 days in a slimmed down event designed to control costs. Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete for 215 … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik held separate meetings with representatives of leading international energy companies to discuss investment opportunities in Pakistan’s energy and critical minerals sectors, according to a statement on Friday. Malik met Morgan Hughes Energy President Gregory Bloom and Tejara Capital CEO Ahmad Waleed to discuss expanding US investment in Pakistan’s energy … Read more
The International Criminal Court, which prosecutes some of the world’s most serious crimes, has been in limbo for years over the allegations against Karim A. A. Khan, its top prosecutor.
[The company agreed to a proposed freeze until June 2027, unless a judge issues a ruling before then on a lawsuit blocking the deal.
Chinese are unhappy because Iran’s attacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are hitting their interests Iranian and Pakistani national flags are displayed along a street ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23, 2026— REUTERS Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled US-Iran … Read more
[ Latest increase takes petrol to Rs335.18 per litre and HSD to Rs383.46 under the new system The federal government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.66 and Rs4.8 per litre, respectively, for July 25. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum, the price of petrol … Read more
Indian actor says success comes from choosing meaningful stories, embracing creative risks instead of blockbuster hits Ali Fazal posing for his digital cover on Elle India. PHOTO: Elle India Indian actor Ali Fazal says he is no longer chasing stardom, choosing instead to pursue projects that align with his values and leave a lasting impact … Read more
Jurgen Klopp faces a massive challenge to return Germany to the top of the football tree. Photo: AFP FRANKFURT: Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling European giants, the national federation (DFB) announced on Friday. Klopp’s appointment was widely expected for weeks and his contract will see … Read more
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have secured direct entry into the knockout stage of the men’s cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026, with eight teams set to compete for the remaining places in the opening round. The draws and groups for both the men’s and women’s tournaments were announced on Thursday, with cricket … Read more