PM constitutes 11-member committee to help resolve issues between PMLN, PPP
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday constituted an 11-member committee to ensure cooperation in political and other matters, and to resolve the issues between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
The members of the committee include Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Law and...
Seven terrorists killed in KP, Balochistan operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed seven terrorists in separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Friday.
According to military's media wing, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, three terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Bannu district. The operation, which took place in the early hours of Friday, also resulted...
Trump, the world and coming war in the Pacific
Donald Trump’s resounding win in the US elections has frightened the world in a way never seen since the end of the Cold War. In numerous world capitols there is dread and anxiety. In a few cases, there is a sense of exultation too. At home, immigrants and even naturalized US citizens seem worried. In his previous term, Trump...
Hailey Bieber ‘furious’ over Justin’s ranking on ‘Greatest Pop Stars’ list
Hailey Bieber has recently hit out at Billboard after the publication ranked Justin Bieber as eighth in their list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century.
On November 20, the model dropped a comment on the publication’s Instagram post as she wrote, “Billboard is a joke as per usual!”
However, some netizens took to X, formerly known as Twitter and called...
FAST EROSION OF VALUES
In an age where human connection and expression increasingly find their voice in the digital ether, platforms like TikTok stand as paradoxical beacons of liberation and confinement. They offer the promise of boundless creativity, yet tether millions to fleeting moments of validation. TikTok, with its staggering 1.8 billion active global users, has redefined not only how we communicate but...
Brain Health of Women
Women's brain health is a fascinating and critical area, as it intersects with unique physiological, hormonal, and social factors/
These which include: a. Hormonal Impact: Estrogen’s Role: Estrogen plays a protective role in women's brain health. It supports memory, cognition, and emotion regulation and acts as an antioxidant, which can reduce oxidative stress in the brain. However, as estrogen levels decrease...
Electric Vehicle Policy
The Electricity Vehicle Policy launched by Science and Technology Minister Rna Tanveer Hussain with such fanfare in Islamabad tries to ignore the elephant in the room:where are electric vehicle owners supposed to get the electricity to charge their vehicles? The policy does call for 3000 charging stations to be set up, but slurs over who exactly is supposed to...
Prince Harry, Meghan’s UK plan laid bare
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who stepped down as working royals in 2020 and relocated to the US, reportedly made a big plan to return to the UK.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had a "six-month plan" which could include coming back to the UK as part-time royals, an author has claimed.
Prince Harry, who has recently concluded his Canadian...
Sabrina Carpenter pens sweet note as she completes delightful milestone
Sabrina Carpenter recently won fans’ hearts after successfully wrapping up the North American leg of her fifth concert tour Short n’ Sweet.
On November 21, the Espresso hitmaker took to her Instagram handle to share a few glimpses from her recent shows in the USA.
She expressed heartfelt gratitude to her well-wishers and crew members for making her shows historical in her emotional post.
In...
Meghan Markle faces brutal snub as Victoria Beckham rejects Duchess’ offer
Meghan Markle suffered a major setback as the renowned UK figure and her old pal Vicotria Beckham seemingly rejected the Duchess' peace talks offer.
Ingrid Seward, a royal commentator told Fabulous magazine that the Beckhams might not reconcile with the Sussexes.
She said, "I only think they would reconcile if they come across each other, and I'm not sure that they really do....
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry set to be separated again
Prince Harry has decided to say goodbye to his wife Meghan Markle again as he's returning to the UK without the Duchess.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to be separated again as Harry will return to the UK without Meghan Markle for his court case against News Group Newspapers (NGN), a royal commentator has claimed.
The Duke of...
Ariana Grande takes fans behind-the-scenes of ‘Wicked’ singing process
Ariana Grande gives fans a glimpse into her impressive vocal work for the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked.
During an exclusive featurette, the 31-year-old, who recently turned the Wicked stage musical into a film, opened up about her and Cynthia Erivo's decision to sing their vocals live.
The One Last Time hitmaker said, “It was an immediate no-brainer for Cynthia and I. We both were...
CM Maryam Nawaz calls for unity, slams ‘anti-state protests’
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif criticized ongoing anti-state activities like sit-ins and long marches, asserting that people will no longer heed such disruptions.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Kachhi Canal Rehabilitation Project, she condemned those who, she said, obstruct Pakistan’s progress, labeling their actions as “anti-state” and incomprehensible.
“Why interfere when Pakistan is on the path of prosperity?...
Death toll rises to 42 in Kurram passenger vans attack
KURRAM: The death toll from the gun attack on passenger vans in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lower Kurram has risen to 42, while more than 30 people were injured, the local deputy commissioner confirmed on Friday.
Kurram Deputy Commissioner (DC) Javedullah Mehsud confirmed the casualties, adding that among the deceased were seven women and a nine-year-old girl.
Thursday’s attack occurred in the Mandori...