Ali Ansari says Nadia Khan’s criticism of Sajal’s acting ‘taken out of context’
Actor defends host as ‘spontaneous,’ says reviewing dramas inevitably invites disagreement Actor Ali Ansari in…
Ali Ansari says Nadia Khan’s criticism of Sajal’s acting ‘taken out of context’
Actor defends host as ‘spontaneous,’ says reviewing dramas inevitably invites disagreement Actor Ali Ansari in an interview addressed the recent controversy surrounding television host Nadia Khan mocking Sajal Aly’s performance in the drama Zanjeerain. The host, while reviewing episode 18 of the drama, questioned the realism of a scene in which Sajal’s character softly calls out, “Is…
49 terrorists killed in IBOs in Balochistan, K-P: ISPR
Military says counterterrorism campaign aimed at eliminating Indian proxies, Fitna Al Khwarij and Hindustan networks Security forces, in coordination with police, killed 49 terrorists in a series of “high-tempo” intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Balochistan over the past few days, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. According to the military’s media…
SECP unveils timelines for insurance claims
Motor insurance claims must be decided within five days of receiving the survey report ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed new timelines for the settlement of insurance claims to strengthen consumer protection. The proposed Insurance Market Conduct Rules 2026 will apply only to individual insurance policies. In a major step…
Renshaw returns as Australia retain Lyon for second Bangladesh Test
Matthew Renshaw will return to the Test side for the first time in more than three years. Photo: AFP Matthew Renshaw will return to the Test side for the first time in more than three years after Australia confirmed their XI for the second World Test Championship match against Bangladesh in Mackay on Friday. Renshaw…
Alcaraz confirms US Open return
He had missed the French Open, Wimbledon and the North American hard-court events in Toronto and Cincinnati Carlos Alcaraz serves as he trains with Holger Rune of Denmark at Real Sociedad Club de Campo on August 20, 2026 in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain. Photo: AFP LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz will return to competitive tennis at the…
Pakistan reaffirms resolve to combat terrorism on victims’ remembrance day: MoFA
FO says Pakistan continues to make ‘unprecedented sacrifices in blood and treasure’ in fighting terrorism Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: File Pakistan reaffirmed its resolve to combat terrorism and paid tribute to victims and survivors as the world observed the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, the Ministry…
Iqbal urges Sialkot to aim for $1b exports
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has urged Sialkot’s exporters to set ambitious targets, embrace technology and move from low-cost manufacturing to high-value, internationally recognised brands, saying exporters earning foreign exchange should be treated as national heroes. Addressing the first-ever Business Networking Reception of the German-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and…
Australia seek revenge against Bangladesh
Bangladesh face a fierce Australian response in the second Test after their historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin, with the hosts reshuffling their batting line-up to bounce back in the second Test which will begin in Mackay on Saturday. The stunning triumph was Bangladesh’s first Test win on Australian soil and gave them a significant psychological…
Shadab stars as Falcons sink Patriots
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons batter Shadab Khan plays a shot during their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 match against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, on August 20, 2026. Photo: CPLT20 Antigua and Barbuda Falcons held their nerve to beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by…
Govt tightens social media rules for civil servants
Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone ahead of new law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. — REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided in principle to take action against civil servants found violating…
