Markets allowed to stay open till 10pm until June 1 as Punjab relaxes timings to boost trade activity Women shop for artificial jewellery in bazaar at Lahore. Photo: file The Punjab government on Friday relaxed operating hour restrictions for markets until June 1, allowing businesses to remain open until 10pm in a move aimed at boosting…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar briefs members of the diplomatic corps at the Foreign Office in Islamabad on the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” on Tuesday. Photo: X/ FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that Pakistan had successfully repatriated 11 Pakistani nationals alongside 20 Iranian nationals who…
LONDON: Hearts are on the brink of breaking Scottish football’s glass ceiling but must emerge undefeated away to Celtic on Saturday to end a 66-year wait to win the title. A dramatic season is set for a thrilling finale after a controversial 99th-minute penalty handed Celtic victory at Motherwell on Wednesday. The defending champions are…
Alia Bhatt responded calmly to online commentary following a viral clip from the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet, where she appeared briefly overlooked by photographers. The clip, widely circulated on social media, shows Bhatt on the red carpet during one of her appearances at Cannes. The moment sparked mixed reactions online, with some users…
Indian actor Tabu recently discussed age-based discrimination faced by women in the film industry, highlighting how societal expectations often place undue pressure on actresses to appear youthful. The actress told Harper’s Bazaar India that people tend to be more concerned about a woman’s age than she is herself. “People are more worried about your age than you…
FM says Iran welcomes any constructive Chinese role in easing regional tensions and advancing diplomacy Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India on May 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Pakistan’s mediation efforts regarding regional tensions had “not failed” but were…
Adnan Zafar, known as Ken Doll, was the only Pakistani creator invited to the Huda Beauty brand trip in London, joining international influencers in Huda Kattan’s exclusive creator circle. The content creator took to Instagram to share videos and pictures from the event, including a “get ready with me” featuring a full face of Huda…
ISLAMABAD: US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur on Thursday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional developments, according to a Foreign Office statement. The deputy prime minister appreciated President Trump’s vision…
Presidents reach ‘important common understandings on handling their mutual concerns in a proper manner,’ says FM Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shake hands at a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump…
. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday criticised what he described as a “negative propaganda and campaign” aimed at discrediting Pakistan’s role in promoting sustainable peace in the region. In a statement posted on X, the minister said the campaign had been launched with “malicious intent”. “The objective…