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Veteran film director and producer Syed Noor has termed casting TikToker Jannat Mirza in his film a “disaster,” saying the experiment failed to bring audiences to cinemas. A clip from Syed Noor’s recent interview is circulating on social media, where he was asked about the trend of casting individuals who gain fame through platforms like Instagram based on their follower count. Responding to the question, Syed Noor said that casting Jannat Mirza in his film proved to be nothing but a failure. He stated that despite the film being made with great effort, audiences did not turn up to watch…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry  urged the US to immediately end the blockade and sanctions, as well as all forms of coercion and pressure against Cuba. The US president signed an executive order on May 1 to expand sanctions against Cuba, accusing Cuba of continuing to constitute a threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. On the same day, the Cuban foreign minister said that the US’s illegal and unilateral coercive measures are reprehensible and ridiculous and that “they will not intimidate us.” In response, the Chinese Foreign Ministry pointed out that the US intensification of…

China’s May Day holiday box office reached 758 million yuan (about $111 million) as the number of tickets surged 10.23% year on year to 20.8419 million over the five-day break that ended Tuesday, according to data from the China Film Administration. Compared to the same holiday period last year, box office revenue rose 1.41%, and the number of screenings increased by 2% at 2.376 million. The average ticket price fell to 36.3 yuan, down 8% from a year earlier.

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, where both sides reiterated commitment to strengthening the longstanding Pakistan-China strategic partnership. The meeting focused on bilateral cooperation, regional stability, and continued expansion of diplomatic and economic ties. According to a statement from the Foreign Office spokesperson, the Chinese ambassador congratulated Pakistan on what he termed the “decisive victory” achieved on the occasion of the anniversary of Markaz-e-Haq. He also appreciated the continuity and strength of the Pakistan-China strategic cooperative partnership, describing it as a key pillar of regional stability and development. Ishaq…

The federal government has decided to conduct the country’s first information technology census. Sources divulged on Tuesday that the census will be carried out through joint cooperation between the Ministry of IT and the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), with comprehensive data to be gathered on the digital skills of young people. According to officials in the Ministry of IT, a nationwide record of the IT workforce will be compiled. The census will also collect data on freelancers, video editors and call centre employees, while the skills of call centre staff will be categorised. The IT census will make reliable…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the government not to continue subsidies on petroleum products and to ensure timely adjustments in energy prices in order to avoid fiscal strain. Sources divulged on Tuesday that the initial virtual consultations between Pakistan and the IMF are under way to set key targets for the forthcoming budget. The IMF maintained that prompt adjustment in energy and fuel prices is essential to prevent financial pressure, adding that recommendations of regulatory authorities concerning electricity tariffs should be implemented without delay. The IMF has advised the government to act on proposals put forward by regulatory…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the missile and drone attacks reported in the United Arab Emirates, expressing full solidarity with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. In a statement, the prime minister said Pakistan stands with the Emirati people and government in this difficult time and stressed the need to create a conducive environment for dialogue. Pakistan has strongly condemned the missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates overnight. Full solidarity has been expressed with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. It has been stated that Pakistan stands firmly with the people and government of…

Noted Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has continued to draw attention from her followers through her work and social media activity. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Digest Writer’ actress shared a visually striking post, offering a glimpse into her life beyond the screen. The post included a series of images showing her in glamorous and mindful settings. It also featured hotel interiors with marble finishes, modern furnishings and refined design elements. Hairdresser Tariq Amin was among those who reacted to the post, while users online praised the actress, with one commenting, “Finally, the queen posts something after a while.” Saba Qamar has more than…

India, winners of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, have maintained their dominance in the latest T20 International rankings. According to details surfaced on Tuesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its annual T20 team rankings. There has been no change in the positions of the top seven teams. T20 world champions India remain in first place, although their rating points have dropped by one. England hold on to second place, with Australia in third. New Zealand remain fourth, South Africa fifth, and Pakistan sixth. The West Indies continue in seventh position. Sri Lanka have slipped to ninth after…