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Nicole Kidman lit up the red carpet at the British GQ Men of the Year Awards 2024, held at Kensington Roof Gardens in London. Fresh from her revealing interview with British GQ, the 57-year-old actress turned heads in a stunning fiery red Balenciaga gown, which she wore last night. The turtleneck design featured an eye-catching lace-up back, a nod...

ISLAMABAD: The International Education group of Cambridge University Press & Assessment on Wednesday announced the launch of a new climate change education program, Cambridge Climate Quest, in Pakistan. This initiative aims to boost climate literacy among students by focusing on local and global environmental challenges and solutions. Cambridge Climate Quest is a free online course open to all students registered with...

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi has demanded the resignation of an Election Commission official, alleging fraudulent practices in the recent local council by-elections that favored the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). The accusation follows a contentious electoral process where the PPP secured a significant number of seats under suspicious circumstances, according to JI Karachi. Munim Zafar Khan, Ameer of JI Karachi, raised concerns...

Justice Mandokhail chides petitioner, saying It is up to candidates to join any political party ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Wednesday dismissed a petition against the status of the Sunni Ittehad Council as a parliamentary party and upheld the objections raised by the registrar's office. A seven-member bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, pronounced the verdict after hearing...

IHC had declared plot allotment scheme for retired judges and senior bureaucrats as unconstitutional ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the Islamabad High Court's (IHC) verdict on the allotment of plots to judges and bureaucrats in sectors F-14 and F-15 of Islamabad. The apex court announced the judgment on the case, which was reserved earlier, accepting the appeal...

Maria Georgas, known for her stint on "The Bachelor," quickly addressed swirling rumors about her dating Pete Davidson, firmly denying any romantic involvement with the comedian. On November 19, Georgas took to her Instagram Stories to dismiss the claims, asserting, "Never dated Pete. False rumor! I’m friends with his sister. Case closed." The rumors had escalated following reports by The...

PPP's senator also pens letter to NA speaker, seeking chairmanship of Public Accounts Committee ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has formed a committee to raise grievances with the Federal government, while the party has also sought the chairmanship of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). According to the PPP office-bearers, the committee will comprise of Raja Pervez...

Pete Davidson, the 31-year-old comedian and "Saturday Night Live" alum, was spotted enjoying a Brooklyn Nets game at the Barclays Center on Tuesday, November 19, with his mother, Amy Waters Davidson. This marked his first public outing since rumors falsely claimed he had reentered rehab following his split with Maria Georgas Davidson, who was all smiles during the game, watched...

Richard Gere stirred up excitement on NBC's "Today" show this Wednesday, playfully flipping the bird during his interview with Savannah Guthrie, just a day after Cher's live F-word slip on the same show. The actor's surprising gesture came as a reenactment from his latest series, "The Agency," following a clip that had been aired moments earlier. Guthrie, momentarily taken aback,...

Some things never change. So it is that some exceedingly crazy notions about the word 'perfect' keep doing the rounds surprisingly consistently. The baloney that is believed and expressed regarding the word is mind boggling to say the least. For some mysterious reason, it is very common to forget that whether something is or is not perfect depends on...

Pakistan stands at the threshold of a transformative opportunity, poised to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation.  With a young, dynamic population eager to engage with emerging technologies, the nation has the chance to propel itself onto a robust growth trajectory, enhance national competitiveness and improve the quality of life for its citizens. As AI...

The evolving security landscape in South Asia necessitates bold, pragmatic decisions to ensure Pakistan’s stability and economic prosperity. One such critical step is allowing Chinese security forces to be stationed on Pakistani soil to conduct joint operations against terrorist elements alongside Pakistani forces. HISTORICAL PRECEDENTS: US PRESENCE ON PAKISTANI SOIL: During the War on Terror, Pakistan provided unprecedented access to...

It is not simply a matter of being interrupted, or even delayed, while downloading a cat video. It is not a matter even of unhindered access to pornography sites through a VPN. There are substantial monetary costs to be incurred by shutting down VPNs and because of the internet slowdowns caused by the testing of a firewall. Though the...

The residents of Bhatta Chowk in Raw-alpindi’s Malikabad area have been worried about the poor condition of roads and government’s inaction in this regard. The main road and streets from Bhatta Chowk to Gulshan-i-Khursheed, located within the constituencies of NA-54 Rawalpindi-III and PP-12 Rawalpindi-VI, have been lying in a deplorable state. Stagnant water on streets littered with potholes and open...

TIKTOK has become a global sensation, captivating millions of users with its addictive videos. While it offers a creative outlet, it also brings a range of dangers that threaten mental health and social values. One of the biggest issues with TikTok is its algorithm, which prioritises sensational and superficial content over substance. This approach has led to decreased attention...