In a circular to the education institutions, the association denied receiving any notification from the Sindh government, directing the closure of schools amid heavy rains in the city. “It is to inform that all private schools in Karachi will remain open tomorrow, Friday, August 22,” the circular read. According to the association, the provincial government […]
‘Hostage’ Review: Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy Power a Predictable Political Thriller LONDON — Netflix’s new series Hostage brings high-stakes drama to the screen, blending politics, personal turmoil, and international crises. Created by Matt Charman, the show promises gripping tension but often slips into formulaic storytelling and overused tropes. Plot Overview The series follows Abigail […]
Malayali RJ Calls Out Bollywood Over Stereotypical Portrayal in ‘Param Sundari’ In a candid Instagram video this week, RJ Pavithra Menon, a Malayali herself, expressed her frustration over the casting of Janhvi Kapoor—a non-Malayali actor—as Tekhpatta Sundari Damodaram Pillai in the upcoming Bollywood film Param Sundari. The character, a South Indian woman romantically linked to […]
ICC Flags Concerns Over Subrayen’s Bowling Action After ODI Debut CAIRNS — South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during his One Day International (ODI) debut against Australia on Tuesday. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that match officials raised concerns after Subrayen bowled 10 overs, finishing with […]
PTI Halts Opposition Leader Nominations Amid Internal Debate ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has paused the nomination of Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Azam Swati as opposition leaders in the National Assembly and Senate, citing pending appeals. “No new nominations will be made until the appeals of Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz are resolved,” the party’s […]
Blast in Karachi Warehouse Injures 22, Sparks Firefighting Operation KARACHI — A powerful explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Karachi on Wednesday shattered nearby windows and damaged several vehicles and rickshaws, officials said. The fire quickly spread, but the Karachi Fire Brigade managed to bring around 70 to 80 percent of the blaze under control, […]
PTI Leadership Nominations Spark Debate Within Party Several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have reportedly expressed concerns over recent nominations for key parliamentary positions, arguing that the party already has capable members who could fill the roles. The matter was discussed in PTI’s political and parliamentary committees, with some members voicing reservations. However, others emphasized that […]
Karachi Records Heavy Rainfall as Monsoon Grips Sindh KARACHI — The ongoing monsoon spell has brought heavy showers to Karachi, with several areas receiving nearly 200mm of rainfall over the past two days, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported on Thursday. According to the latest figures, Saadi Town topped the list with 197mm of rain, […]
Veteran actor Pierce Brosnan, 72, who essayed the iconic British agent in four films of the spy franchise, including ‘Golden Eye’, ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, ‘The World is Not Enough’ and ‘Die Another Day’, during his seven-year tenure, says he would not hesitate to come back as a ‘senior citizen’ in the hotly-anticipated next ‘James Bond’ […]
For the unversed, Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma, who tied the knot in 2020, finalised their divorce this March. Amid the rumours suggesting that his ex-wife sought INR60 crore alimony, the spinner grabbed the news headlines when he appeared for the final hearing, wearing a t-shirt which read, ‘Be Your Sugar Daddy’. Though she had […]
