NADRA Launches Mobile Registration Drive in the UK for Overseas Pakistanis The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is bringing its services closer to overseas Pakistanis with a mobile registration drive in the UK. The drive will operate in Banbury (Birmingham) and Brierfield (Manchester), offering essential identification services including renewal of Computerised National Identity Cards […]
Pakistan Mourns as Major Rizwan Tahir Martyred in Noshki Mission ISLAMABAD — Major Rizwan Tahir lost his life in a heroic act of service during a recent mission in Noshki, where an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated unexpectedly. The brave officer’s sacrifice has been widely mourned across the nation. President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute […]
PM Shehbaz Meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Highlights CPEC Progress and Strong Bilateral Ties ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Islamabad on Thursday, underlining the deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the China-Pakistan […]
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 […]
