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Pakistani actress Mahira Khan was reportedly subjected to harassment by unruly attendees during a promotional event for her upcoming film Love Guru at the Indo-Pak Supermarket in Ilford, London. The event, held to promote the film alongside co-star Humayun Saeed, witnessed chaotic scenes as a large crowd gathered, overwhelming the security arrangements and leading to multiple incidents of inappropriate behavior towards the actress. According to eyewitnesses, Mahira faced molestation by some youths in the crowd as she attempted to enter the store and later when she made her way to the rooftop terrace, part of the event’s pre-planned activities where she and…

Sikandar Raza’s extraordinary arrival just minutes before the toss turned out to be a fairy tale ending for Lahore Qalandars as they clinched their third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title on Sunday with a thrilling six-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators. The 39-year-old Zimbabwean all-rounder touched down in Pakistan only 10 minutes before the toss, after flying overnight from England where he had featured in Zimbabwe’s innings defeat against England in the Nottingham Test the previous day. Despite the gruelling travel, Raza’s impact was immediate and decisive. Raza remained unbeaten on 22 off just seven balls, hitting two towering sixes and…

US President Donald Trump has agreed to postpone a 50 per cent tariff on imports from the European Union until July 9, following what he described as a “very nice call” with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Speaking to reporters at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey on Sunday, Trump said the delay came at von der Leyen’s request, adding that both sides intended to resume negotiations promptly. “She said she wants to get down to serious negotiation,” Trump said. “July 9 would be the day, that was the date she requested. Could we move it from June…

US President Donald Trump criticised his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin following Moscow’s most extensive aerial assault on Ukraine since the 2022 invasion began. Speaking to reporters in New Jersey late on Sunday, Trump expressed dismay over the scale of the overnight attack that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more across Ukraine. “What the hell happened to him? He’s killing a lot of people,” Trump said, before describing Putin as “absolutely crazy” in a post on Truth Social. The Russian military reportedly launched a barrage of 367 drones and missiles in the early hours of Sunday — the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed on Sunday their commitment to strengthen the deep-rooted, historical and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. According to details, PM Shehbaz held an important meeting with the Turkish president at the historic Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul during his two-day official visit to Türkiye. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Gen Syed Asim Munir, Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi were part of the Pakistani delegation. President Erdogan hosted a formal dinner in honour of the visiting delegation. According to the…

Lahore Qalandars secured their third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in four years by defeating Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in the final of PSL X at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. Chasing a target of 202-run set by the Gladiators, the Qalandars had reached the total in the final over with four wickets down. This marked Lahore’s third title, having previously won the PSL in 2022 and 2023. Gladiators’ Innings After winning the toss, Quetta Gladiators opted to bat first and posted 201 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. Hasan Nawaz led the scoring with a…

The Pakistani team delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025, surpassing strong opponents including India. On the third day of the event, Bano Kosar secured a gold medal in the women’s 48kg jiu-jitsu category by defeating India’s Richa Sharma in the decisive match. Earlier, on the opening day of the championship, M. Ali Rashid and M. Yousaf Ali earned a bronze medal for Pakistan in the men’s duo event. Similarly, Isra Waseem and Kainat Arif added to Pakistan’s success by winning bronze in the women’s duo category, making the first day even more remarkable for the national…

May 25 marks Africa Day, a celebration of unity, independence, and shared identity across the African continent and among its global diaspora. In a special interview commemorating this occasion, Ambassador Rahmat Allah Mohamed Osman, the African Union’s Permanent Representative to China, reflected on the significance of the day, the enduring legacy of African liberation, and the growing momentum behind China-Africa cooperation. A sacred day of unity and liberation Africa Day traces its roots to May 25, 1963, the founding date of the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union (AU). Ambassador Osman described the day as “almost sacred,” a…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to Shanghai-based Fudan University, celebrating its 120th founding anniversary.

The 20th Western China International Fair (WCIF) opened on Sunday in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and diverse products, and attracting more than 3,000 companies from 62 countries and regions. For the first time, this year’s event has two guest countries of honor: Laos and Hungary. Laos’ pavilion is spotlighting tea, coffee, furniture and handicrafts, while Hungary’s is presenting 17 firms specializing in wine, medical devices and eco-friendly water treatment technology. People visit the pavilion of Hungary at the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, May 25, 2025. /VCG…