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Acclaimed actors Ahad Raza Mir and Maya Ali are set to share the screen for the first time in an upcoming drama. Both stars have earned widespread acclaim for their stellar performances—Maya Ali in dramas such as Diyar-e-Dil, Mann Mayal, Jo Bichar Gaye, and Suno Chanda, and Ahad Raza Mir in hits like Yakeen Ka Safar, Yeh Dil Mera, and Hum Tum. The drama is penned by celebrated writer Faiza Iftikhar, known for Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, and will be directed by Farooq Rind, the visionary behind Ishq Murshid, Pyar Ke Sadqay, and Besharam. This marks the first time the two…

Komal Meer has opened up about body-shaming, weight gain, and the persistent online rumours surrounding alleged plastic surgery. In an interview, Komal revealed she had long battled disordered eating and had always been underweight, even as critics within the industry body-shamed her. She disclosed: “I was repeatedly body-shamed by those within the entertainment industry: co-actors, directors, stylists.” She recalled being labelled a “stick” and “a hanger on clothes”, leading to persistent pressure to look more ‘appealing’ for the screen. Komal added: “I was told that I needed to gain weight to look more appealing on screen.” The breaking point came…

LAHORE : Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has emphasised that enemies will always face disappointment due to the unwavering national unity of Pakistan. The military spokesperson stated this during a meeting with representatives of various religions and youth during a special session held in Lahore. He added that Pakistan’s strength lies in interfaith harmony, which is a foundation of national power. The enemy will always fail in its malicious ambitions due to the unity and solidarity of the Pakistani nation. He stated that Pakistan is a peace-loving and progressive country. Lt Gen…

Torrential monsoon rains in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district have triggered deadly landslides and flash floods, leaving a trail of destruction across the region. Several lives have been lost, while the search continues for at least 25 missing tourists caught in the natural disaster. So far, more than 300 tourists have been rescued by emergency teams, despite harsh terrain, debris, and continuous rainfall hampering relief efforts. Authorities have declared several areas in Astore Valley and Thor as disaster zones due to the severity of the situation. According to official estimates, 20 to 25 people remain unaccounted for in the mountainous region. Search…

A series of coordinated attacks in Bannu district and North Waziristan have intensified security concerns in the region, with terrorists using advanced tactics including drone strikes, bombings, and targeted abductions. Security forces in Bannu came under attack from a quadcopter drone near the Nala Tochi bridge. The use of a drone in the assault marks a concerning escalation in the tactics used by militant groups operating in the region. Explosive Device Destroys Key Bridge in Haved Police Jurisdiction In a separate incident, militants planted and detonated an explosive device on the Janikhel-Bannu connecting bridge in the Haved police station area.…

Pakistan has strongly rejected the Israeli parliament’s recent claim of sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, calling it an illegal and provocative move. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Foreign Office said the Israeli action is a blatant violation of international law and a serious infringement of Palestinian rights. “The Israeli parliament’s illegal claim over the occupied West Bank is condemnable,” the spokesperson said. “It represents a continuous violation of international norms and the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people.” The statement warned that such unilateral and inflammatory steps undermine regional peace efforts and are part of a systematic strategy…

France intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday in hopes of bringing peace to the region, but the plan drew angry rebukes from Israel and the United States. Macron, who unveiled the decision on X, published a letter sent to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas confirming France’s intention to press ahead with Palestinian recognition and work to convincing other partners to follow suit. “True to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognise the state…

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognise the State of Palestine, a move he says aims to help end the war in Gaza and address the worsening humanitarian crisis. The recognition will be formalised at the United Nations General Assembly in September. “The urgent thing today is that the war in Gaza stops and the civilian population is saved,” Macron posted on social media, adding, “Peace is possible.” France becomes the most influential European country to declare such recognition. More than 140 of the UN’s 193 member states already recognise Palestine, but France’s shift is viewed…

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire on Friday as their worst fighting in more than a decade stretched for a second day, despite calls from the region and beyond for an immediate ceasefire in an escalating border conflict that has killed at least 16 people. Thailand’s military reported clashes from before dawn in the Ubon Ratchathani and Surin provinces and said Cambodia had used artillery and Russian-made BM-21 rocket systems. Authorities said 100,000 people had been evacuated from conflict areas on the Thai side. “Cambodian forces have conducted sustained bombardment utilising heavy weapons, field artillery and BM-21 rocket systems,”…

A superb 166-run opening partnership between Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett lead England’s recovery on day two of the fourth test against India, the hosts 225-2 at the close of play on Thursday, trailing the tourists by 133 runs. A gutsy half century from the injured Rishabh Pant helped India post 358 in their first innings, with England captain Ben Stokes’ first five-wicket test haul in eight years helping see off the tourists’ tail. Crawley and Duckett moved at a rapid rate before tea to eat into India’s total as England’s reply got under way, but neither could convert their…