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Actors Kubra Khan and Gohar Rasheed, once best friends and now life partners, have shared a strong bond for over a decade. Their relationship has weathered many ups and downs, and they’ve always stood by each other. When they announced their wedding plans, the internet was flooded with love and well-wishes. The couple recently had their nikkah in Makkah, surrounded by close friends and family. Known for their deep affection for one another, Gohar Rasheed went all out to celebrate Kubra Khan’s birthday. He surprised her with a grand celebration attended by their close friends and loved ones. Kubra…

A growing body of scientific research has established a strong link between diet and sleep, revealing that increased consumption of fruits and vegetables can significantly enhance the quality and duration of sleep. Foods rich in natural compounds—such as fibre, antioxidants, and essential vitamins and minerals—play a crucial role in promoting restful sleep, according to recent studies. These findings suggest that adopting a plant-based diet may serve as a natural remedy for improving sleep patterns, especially in urban populations facing high rates of sleep disturbances. One of the key components contributing to better sleep is melatonin, a hormone that regulates the…

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has presented a signed national team jersey to former US President Donald Trump, bearing a personal message that reads “Playing for Peace”. The symbolic gesture was made during the G7 Summit currently underway in Alberta, where world leaders have convened to discuss pressing global issues, including the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. The jersey was handed over to Trump by Portugal’s former Prime Minister António Costa, who attended the summit as a special guest. Costa, a long-time ally of Ronaldo, is said to have maintained close relations with the footballer over the years and…

Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has secured a landmark deal with Sydney Sixers, becoming one of the highest-paid players in Big Bash League (BBL) history, ahead of the league’s 15th edition. The Sixers confirmed Azam’s signing on Friday, utilising the BBL provision that allows franchises to pre-sign one overseas player before the official draft. According to sources close to the development, Babar’s contract exceeds the Platinum category’s base price — estimated around PKR 7.75 crore — with his final salary reported to be nearly PKR 10 crore. This marks Babar Azam’s first appearance in Australia’s premier T20 competition and is…

OpenAI has enabled image generation through ChatGPT directly within WhatsApp, eliminating the need to switch between apps or websites. The feature, which became available in December 2024, was formally rolled out for all users on Monday, the company confirmed in a statement issued via its official handle on X (formerly Twitter). OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, said the new update allows users to generate AI images from within the WhatsApp chat interface by simply typing their instructions, marking a new step in the integration of generative AI tools into widely-used messaging platforms. “This feature is now accessible to everyone using…

KARACHI : Fire broke out at a shopping mall located in Gulistan-e-Johar area of Karachi on Tuesday night which spread quickly and engulfed a large portion of the building. At least 12 fire brigade vehicles and rescue teams reached the spot after being informed and started operation to bring the fire under control. According to rescue sources, the cause of fire is not yet known. Rescue sources also informed that no casualty was reported in the incident. Meanwhile, Fire brigade officials declared the blaze to be a second-degree fire. Fire brigade sources have expressed fear that the fire would spread…

ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and dry weather across most parts of the country on Wednesday, with severe heat expected during the daytime, particularly in plain areas. Isolated rain-thunderstorms are, however, likely in Kashmir and adjoining hilly regions. The Met Office has issued a warning for very hot weather conditions in the plain areas of the country from June 18 to 21. Citizens, especially children, women, and the elderly, are urged to take precautionary measures. The authorities advise the public to avoid direct sunlight between 11:00am to 4:00pm, stay indoors as much as possible,…

ISLAMABAD : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Tuesday received a telephone call from the UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy. During the telephonic conversation, both the leaders expressed deep concerns over the fast deteriorating regional security situation in the wake of Iran-Israel conflict. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister highlighted the serious threats to peace and stability in the region and beyond, stemming from Israel’s unjustified attacks on Iran, a DPM’s Office news release said. Both leaders stressed the need to defuse Iran-Israel tensions and prevent further escalation.

As the world is marking the Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, China has expressed its readiness to deepen cooperation in ecological and environmental protection with Central Asian countries and the rest of the world to jointly create more miracles of turning desert into oasis. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that China and Central Asian countries are working together to address the ecological crisis of the Aral Sea – a collaboration that brings green hope to the “dry tears” of Central Asia. The dried area of the Aral Sea basin in Uzbekistan, June 7, 2018. /VCG…

Championing the China-Central Asia Spirit For High-Quality Cooperation in the Region Keynote Speech by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China At the Second China-Central Asia Summit Astana, June 17, 2025 Your Excellency President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Distinguished Colleagues, Friends, I am delighted to join you at the second China-Central Asia Summit in the beautiful city of Astana. I’d like to thank President Tokayev and the government of Kazakhstan for the gracious hospitality and thoughtful arrangement. During our meeting in Xi’an two years ago, we jointly outlined the Xi’an Vision for China-Central Asia cooperation. The six pomegranate trees we…