Imran greenlights PTI leaders for talks with ‘powerful quarters’

Gohar, Gandapur ‘permitted’ for talks with ‘powerful quarters only’ and on PTI demands: Lawyer Aleema says Khan allowed holding talks for release of jailed workers and leaders and restoration of democracy ISLAMABAD: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Tuesday agreed to hold talks but only with the "powerful quarters", his lawyer Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry revealed ahead the...

PTI’s Atif claims he ‘shrugged off offers’ before constitutional amendment

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Atif Khan has revealed that he was ‘offered a key government position’ ahead of constitutional amendments, which he firmly declined. “This time, the stakes were high, with open treasuries, and deals worth billions being discussed,” Atif Khan claimed while exclusively talking to ARY News on Tuesday. The former KP minister said he was also approached before...

Bushra seeks exemption from court appearance due to tooth infection

PESHAWAR: Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, on Tuesday submitted a formal request to the Peshawar High Court seeking exemption from personal appearance due to severe tooth infection. The court had scheduled hearing of a petition regarding details of her ongoing cases, but due to her current health condition, Bushra Bibi has been unable to attend. In her...

LHC issues notices to Centre, others in response to plea against VPN blocking

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday issued notices to federal government and others in response to a petition against internet slowed down speed and ban on the VPN. Users from all hues nationwide have been faced multifarious problems due internet slow down and blockage of blockage of the Virtual Private Network (VPN) while the Pakistan Telecommunication has failed...

‘Stranger Things’ Season 5: Release date, spoilers, and more

Netflix has announced Stranger Things season 5 as one of its "biggest shows" in 2025. The final season will conclude the series, but the franchise will continue with new spin-offs. "As looking into 2025, you've got new seasons of our biggest shows: 'Wednesday,' 'Squid Games,' 'Stranger Things,' on top of new shows from Shonda Rhimes and Ryan Murphy, a new 'Knives Out' film...

Meghan and Harry’s life disrupted: ‘Ungodly’ cannabis smell sparks action

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's life in their idyllic £11 million Montecito home is being overshadowed by an "intolerable" issue plaguing their Californian beach town. The couple, who moved to the US four years ago after stepping down from royal duties, are facing an ongoing problem with the overwhelming scent of cannabis, which has been affecting residents in the surrounding...

King Charles to make crucial decision as Prince Andrew’s role hangs in balance

Prince Andrew’s future within the royal family is hanging in the balance as King Charles is reportedly set to make a crucial decision in the coming weeks. The 64-year-old Duke of York’s residence at his beloved Royal Lodge is under scrutiny, with sources revealing that his annual £1million "living allowance" has already been reduced by the King. Andrew stepped back from...

Ed Sheeran unhappy with ‘Band Aid’ ahead of new song release

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran seems to be unhappy with supergroup Band Aid ahead of the release of new soundtrack. Popular 1980s band has decided to mark their 40th anniversary by re-releasing a new version of their 2014 version song, Do They Know It’s Christmas? The new track new song will feature the vocals of famous artists including; Coldplay, Bastille, Harry Styles, Sam Smith, Paloma...

Constitutional bench bins plea against extension in army chief’s tenure

Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan-led seven-judge bench also rejects plea pertaining to registration of multiple FIRs for same incident ISLAMABAD: The seven-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition challenging the extension of the tenure of the army chief. The constitutional bench, led by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan was comprised of Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice...

Prince William set to celebrate new honour without Kate Middleton

Prince William is all set to celebrate his new honour without his wife Princess Kate, who's preparing for her big event while focusing on her health. Kensington Palace, according to GB News, has confirmed that the William has become co-patron of the “Jewel of Arabia Expedition” The Prince of Wales has become co-patron alongside His Highness Theyazin bin Haitham, Heir to the...

Taylor Swift lauded for her romance with football and Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift has once again proved that she is an iconic global superstar as her connection to football is giving boost to many businesses. Kelly Stafford, wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and host of the popular podcast The Morning After, has thanked to music sensation Swift to get a lot of women in football. Stafford, according to Us Weekly, claims that she...

Chinese, Pakistani troops to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise

ISLAMABAD: The Western Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army will send troops to Pakistan to participate in a joint anti-terrorism exercise from late November to mid-December, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced Tuesday. Coded "Warrior-VIII", the exercise will focus on joint counter-terrorism clean-up and strike operations. The two sides will engage in multi-level and mixed training across...

PPP’s Chan blasts Sharif family for linking bankruptcy to Bhutto’s era

HAFIZABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Nadeem Afzal Chan has criticized the Sharif family for bringing up the era of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in the context of their financial troubles. In a post on the social media platform X, Nadeem Afzal Chan said, “You are going bankrupt today, and that too in the UK—how is Bhutto’s era...

PHC dismisses NAB notice against KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur

PESHAWAR: A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday dismissed a notice issued by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Waqar Ahmed, conducted a hearing on the petition filed by Ali Amin. During the proceedings, the petitioner's lawyer argued that NAB could...

Pakistan reports its 50th polio case of 2024, Balochistan most affected

ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has reported another polio case in Pakistan, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 50. The National Reference Lab identified the latest case, involving a 20-month-old girl from Tank district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Tests confirmed the presence of Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1). This is the second polio case reported from Tank...