29 h. ago South Asian, Muslim surge could decide key races in US today

New York City’s mayoral election and Virginia’s lieutenant governor contest have become test cases of a generational shift in US politics – one in which South Asian and Muslim Americans are not just voters, but rising leaders. In New York, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a Ugandan-born son of Indian-Muslim parents who grew up in Queens, leads […]

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36 h. ago PSX surges as investors cheer IMF tranche hopes, strong earnings

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a positive note, driven by optimism over the expected International Monetary Fund (IMF) tranche and robust corporate earnings. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 1,171.42 points, or 0.72%, to close at 162,803.15, up from 161,631.73 in the previous session. Market sentiment strengthened further as investors welcomed a […]

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36 h. ago UAE enforces tough penalties for flag insults ahead of national day

  As the United Arab Emirates celebrates Flag Day today, authorities have reminded residents that disrespecting the national flag is a serious criminal offense with severe penalties. Any misuse, including displaying the flag on cakes, decorations, or promotional items, can lead to imprisonment of up to 25 years and fines reaching Dh500,000 (around Rs37.8 million). […]

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44 h. ago Reese reveals special plans for her 50th birthday trip to Europe

Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon has unveiled her exciting plans for her upcoming 50th birthday, which she will celebrate on March 22, 2025. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the Legally Blonde actress shared that she plans to mark the milestone with a European getaway alongside her youngest son, Tennessee James Toth, 13, whom she shares […]

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55 h. ago Minal Khan shares sweet peeks from son Hasan’s second birthday celebration

Minal Khan’s son has turned two and she couldn’t be more emotional about it. On Saturday, November 1, the Jalan actress took to her Instagram handle to share glimpses into son Hassan’s low-key birthday celebration. In the video, Minal Khan and her husband Ahsan Mohsin Ikram could be seen celebrating Hassan’s birthday in their lounge, […]

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60 h. ago Gaza school children return to class after 2 years of deadly Israeli war: report

GAZA CITY: After two years of Israeli war that kept them out of classrooms, Gaza’s children are finally returning to the classroom, surrounded by devastation – but determined to learn, according to a UN report. “What we need now are notebooks, books, and pens. We want to get our lives back”, said one young Palestinian […]

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65 h. ago Tanveer Naqvi: Legendary lyricist who gave timeless songs to cinema

LAHORE – Tanveer Naqvi, remembered as one of Pakistan’s greatest film lyricists and ghazal poets, composed numerous evergreen songs that continue to resonate across generations. Born Syed Khurshid Ali, he adopted the pen name Tanveer Naqvi and rose to fame in the golden era of South Asian cinema. His lyrical genius graced many iconic films, […]

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3 d. ago Special wards to be set up for Sikh pilgrims in Lahore, Faisalabad hospitals

Punjab Health Minister and Chairman Cabinet Committee on Law and Order Khawaja Salman Rafique has announced that special wards will be established in hospitals in Lahore and Faisalabad to facilitate Sikh pilgrims arriving for the birthday celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He made this announcement while chairing a joint meeting with Punjab Minister […]

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3 d. ago Diddy faces new disturbing allegation involving Notorious B.I.G.’s shirt

NEW YORK: Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, currently serving a federal prison sentence, faces another shocking accusation following a newly surfaced police report obtained by PEOPLE. According to the report, a music producer alleged that in 2020, while working on a project with C.J. Wallace — the son of the late Notorious B.I.G. — Combs […]

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4 d. ago Did Naseebo Lal give birth at the age of 56? Singer clarifies

LAHORE: Veteran singer Naseebo Lal has denied rumours claiming she recently gave birth at the age of 56, clarifying that she has become a grandmother after her son welcomed a baby boy. The confusion began when reports circulated on social media suggesting the Punjabi music icon had become a mother again. The false claims spread […]

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4 d. ago Asim Azhar rebrands as “Asim Ali,” announces new album on 29th birthday

KARACHI – Pakistani pop star Asim Azhar has officially reintroduced himself as “Asim Ali”, marking a new artistic and personal chapter in his career. The announcement came on his 29th birthday, alongside the reveal of his upcoming solo album under the new name. The transformation followed a week of intrigue after Asim deleted all posts […]

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4 d. ago Sania Mirza pens emotional birthday note for son Izhaan as he turns seven

HYDERABAD – Former tennis star Sania Mirza shared a touching and emotional note on Thursday to mark her son Izhaan Mirza Malik’s seventh birthday, expressing the unconditional love and joy motherhood has brought her. The sports icon, known for her strength both on and off the court, took to Instagram to post a heartfelt message […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to continue ceasefire as Istanbul talks gain traction

Next high-level meeting set for November 6 to finalise peace framework Joint mechanism to monitor the ceasefire and penalize violations agreed in principle Türkiye, Qatar praised for mediating breakthrough after week-long stalemate   ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL: Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed early Friday morning to extend the ongoing ceasefire, marking a cautious step toward de-escalation after weeks of […]

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5 d. ago Trump orders resumption of US nuclear weapons testing after 33 years

US President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, ending a 33-year hiatus. The announcement came just before a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Trump revealed the decision on Truth Social while aboard his Marine One helicopter, stating that the United States would begin testing its nuclear […]

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5 d. ago Trump tells Pentagon, US nuclear weapons testing to immediately resume

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump ordered the US military on Thursday to immediately resume testing nuclear weapons after a gap of 33 years, minutes before beginning a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump made the surprise announcement on Truth Social while he was aboard his Marine One helicopter flying to meet Xi for a […]

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5 d. ago Asim Azhar announces album ‘Asim Ali’, featuring heartfelt moment with Hania Aamir in ‘Lost n Found’

KARACHI:  Pakistani singer Asim Azhar celebrated his birthday on Wednesday with an exciting announcement — the release of his highly anticipated debut independent album, Asim Ali, set to drop on November 24. In an emotional Instagram post, Azhar shared that this album represents a new chapter in his career and offers fans a more personal […]

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5 d. ago Trump orders immediate resumption of US nuclear weapons testing

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year gap, marking a major shift in global security dynamics. The announcement came just minutes before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. Trump posted on Truth Social that the United States would begin testing […]

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6 d. ago Senate polls to proceed as SC rejects Faraz’s suspension plea

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected PTI leader Shibli Faraz’s plea to suspend the Senate election on his vacant seat. A five-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, heard the petition. The bench nullified the Peshawar High Court’s earlier decision and disposed of the case, directing the High Court to decide on Faraz’s pending […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to deepen defence cooperation, counter disinformation threats

CJCSC Gen Sahir Shamshad meets Bangladesh Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman in Dhaka Both sides review regional security and evolving global defence landscape Leaders agree to expand training, joint exercises and counter-terror collaboration RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), on an official visit to the People’s Republic of […]

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7 d. ago Hania Amir Wins Hearts at Yashma Gill’s Glamorous Birthday Celebration

Hania Amir turned heads and captured everyone’s attention at Yashma Gill’s star-studded birthday bash held last night. The celebration, filled with laughter, glamour, and famous faces, became the talk of the town soon after pictures and videos went viral online. Fans admired Hania’s effortless style and cheerful energy, which added extra sparkle to the event. […]

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