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KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced the closure of schools in Karachi due to the upcoming 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminars (IDEAS) 2024. This decision was made following the recommendation of the DIG Traffic to ensure smooth conduct of the event. The Sindh government has taken comprehensive security measures to ensure the event runs without disruptions. As...

NEW DELHI: A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed most parts of northern India on Monday and readings of air quality in the capital New Delhi hit their highest this year after dense fog overnight. The smog, a toxic blend of smoke and fog, happens each year in winter as cold air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from illegal farm...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government is tightening its grip on begging in Saudi Arabia by introducing a stringent Umrah policy. This move aims to curb the begging mafia that has been tarnishing Pakistan’s image in the holy land. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has decided to implement drastic measures against beggars, including requiring pilgrims to sign an affidavit before departing for...

LAHORE: Lahore continues to make headlines as, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 485, it was ranked as the second-most polluted city in the world on Monday. Citizens, however, were able to see a blue sky on Monday morning as there was an improvement in pollution levels due to a change in wind direction and cloud seeding. The air...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been making headlines with a series of solo appearances, signaling a shift in their public personas. In recent months, the couple has increasingly been seen apart, with Meghan enjoying a night out in celebration of a friend's business launch and Harry attending a major Canadian event. Meghan recently let loose at a party in celebration...

Hailey Bieber took a stylish break from mom duties on Sunday, Nov. 17, attending Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet tour alongside close friend Kendall Jenner at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. The new mom, 27, looked effortlessly chic in a cropped jacket, blue jeans, and a lace top, while Jenner, 29, rocked a sleek leather ensemble as they...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has made shocking confession about seeking therapy after his breakup with Jennifer Lopez. In a resurfaced interview from Playboy Magazine, Diddy revealed he sought professional help after struggling with his past romances. “I've gone to therapy for relationships I've been in, for tragedies I've been through. I think therapy is good,” said the mogul musician. Diddy explained, “I've been called...

Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult thrilled fans of the beloved romantic-comedy About A Boy with a sweet reunion 22 years after the film’s release. The duo, who portrayed an unlikely but heartwarming friendship in the 2002 classic, recreated their on-screen chemistry in a playful snap outside Los Angeles’ Ray Dolby Ballroom during the 15th annual Governors Awards. Grant, now 64,...

Drake surprised his fans with new haircut after letting them grow out for a long time and facing backlash for it. The 38-year-old rapper took to Instagram on Saturday, November 17th, and showed off his new haircut after a big chop with a story post. The One Dance hitmaker had been growing out his luscious locks for a long while and styled them...

LAHORE: Former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and 20 other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders were indicted on Monday in connection with the Race Course violence case, linked to the May 9 unrest. The trial, presided over by a special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), was held at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail. Charges were formally framed against Qureshi, Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, former Punjab Governor Omar...

ISLAMABAD: Allama Dr Raghib Naeemi, chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), said on Monday that among various "un-Islamic" uses of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) was making statements "against national security" and character assassination of a person. In a proclamation on Friday, the CII — which advises parliament on aligning legislation with Islamic teachings — said using VPNs for "immoral...

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Monday that 62 cases were registered against former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan at different police stations of Islamabad. Islamabad Police DSP Legal submitted the report in the court. On the last hearing, the police had sought time from the court for the submission of the report. Justice Arbab Muhammad...

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court's seven-member constitutional bench on Monday commenced hearing pending cases before the apex court. The bench, led by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, includes Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, Justice ?Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Musarrat Hilali. During the hearing, the court dismissed the petition seeking to declare candidates receiving...

PESHAWAR: In a strong statement, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced that the protest called for by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on November 24 will be "final and decisive," with the party determined to continue their struggle until all demands are met. Speaking during a consultative meeting with PTI parliamentarians and party leaders in Peshawar, Gandapur...

ISLAMABAD: The interim bail for former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana fake receipts case has been extended. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Mujoka presided over the hearing, reviewing six pre-arrest bail petitions filed by Imran Khan and one by Bushra Bibi. During the proceedings, Bushra Bibi’s request for exemption from appearing in...