Veteran actor’s remarks divide social media, with some calling her out for hypocrisy over her own past roles Veteran actor Bushra Ansari’s recent comments on a television programme regarding the misuse of gender roles for comedy have sparked an online debate. During a morning show appearance, Ansari questioned why male comedians often adopt female-oriented roles…
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ruled that government institutions have failed to implement a larger bench decision in letter and spirit, warning that if effective measures are not taken, the court will be compelled to pass a strict judgment. In a written order issued on a contempt of court petition regarding the implementation…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s equity market closed the week on a strong note as investor sentiment improved amid easing geopolitical tensions following the extension of US-Iran ceasefire for 60 days. The benchmark KSE-100 index surged 4% week-on-week to close at 173,963, gaining 6,119 points, in the shortest trading week of this year due to Eid holidays. The…
DUBLIN: New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps warmed up for their first test against England at Lord’s next week with a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast on Friday. The tourists won by an innings and 79 runs after putting aside their early struggles…
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Koizumi points to Beijing’s nuclear arsenal, strategic bombers to counter militarism label at Singapore forum Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s Defence Minister, speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, on May 31, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of “new militarism” by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting…
Locally discarded offal finds its way from streets of Punjab to international markets FAISALABAD: What many households discard as waste after Eidul Azha becomes a valuable source of income for nomadic communities and sanitation workers, who collect animal remains and sell them in local and international markets. For Abdul Ghafoor, a nomad living in a…
GDP declines 0.1% as trade uncertainty, tariffs and falling investment pressure economy OTTAWA: Canada’s economy posted a surprise contraction in the first quarter versus the year before, making it two straight quarters of annualised decline – which some economists call a technical recession – as the country struggles with US tariff uncertainty. Gross domestic product…
PARIS: Matteo Berrettini said he finally feels like he can compete at a high level again after beating Francisco Comesana at the French Open to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for just the second time since 2022. Berrettini, a former world number six, has struggled with fitness issues and missed eight of…
This summer, radiate life into your wardrobe with Aafrinish by Niazi’s collection . Carrying history within its weaves, the latest collection from Aafrinish by Niazi, ‘Dhanak’ reflects our love for colour and craftsmanship. The collection incorporates vibrant hues, intricate bandhani and meticulous weaving techniques. Aafrinish by Niazi brings a collection of hand-woven festive chundri saris…