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Actress Sahar Hashmi, who plays Riya in the trending drama Mann Mast Malang, recently sparked debate with her quirky take on the show. While the drama continues to grab attention for its bold romantic content and massive viewership, critics online haven’t been as generous, especially after Sahar’s recent remarks. In a candid interview, Sahar shared what initially drew her to the script. “I read about three to five episodes and thought, ‘This is yummy,” she said with a laugh, explaining her instant attraction to the story. She further added that veteran actress Saba Hameed described it as “chaat with 14…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Korean Embassy, in joint collaboration with the Government of Punjab and the Walled City of Lahore Authority, hosted the “Korea-Pakistan Cultural Night” at the Picture Wall inside the Lahore Fort, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The event, held under the theme “Echoes from History, Harmony through Cultures,” featured a variety of traditional music performances by Korean and Pakistani artistic groups. From the Korean side, sorikkun (traditional Pansori singer) Ms. Sumi Pang, Daegeum (Korean bamboo flute) player Mr. Sungjae Lee, the Samulnori troupe “Youheung”, and the Pansori Ensemble “Harang-ga” showcased Korean traditional sounds. Additionally, the Pakistani…

RAWALPINDI : Security forces killed 14 Indian sponsored terrorists during an intelligence based operation in Datta Khel, North Waziristan. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was conducted on 2-3 June 2025 on reported presence of terrorists in the area. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Indian sponsored terrorists’ location, and after an intense exchange of fire, fourteen were killed. ISPR said sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from…

A petition has been filed in the Federal Shariat Court challenging the constitutionality and Islamic validity of the recently introduced Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2025, which sets the legal minimum age of marriage for girls at 18 years. The petition was submitted by citizen Shehzada Adnan through his legal counsel, Advocate Mudassar Chaudhry, naming the Ministry of Interior and its secretary as respondents in the case. In the plea, the petitioner argued that the new law contradicts Islamic teachings, claiming it was enacted against the injunctions of the Holy Quran, Sunnah and Hadith. The petition cites multiple Quranic verses in…

In a welcome move for thousands of daily commuters, the federal government has rolled back the 100% increase in metro bus fares for Islamabad, restoring the fare back to Rs50. The decision was made on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, just days after the controversial hike came into effect. Earlier, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) had notified an increase in metro bus fares from Rs50 to Rs100, starting June 1. The fare hike applied to all government-run bus services in the capital, including the Orange, Green, Blue, and Electric bus lines. The move had triggered widespread criticism from…

In a high-stakes diplomatic engagement at the United Nations, former foreign minister and head of the diplomatic mission, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, made a passionate appeal to the international community to intervene for peace as tensions rise dangerously between Pakistan and India. Speaking at a press conference held at the Pakistan Mission in New York, Bilawal said, “Every responsible country must play its role to preserve peace. Peace in the world is in everyone’s interest. War between Pakistan and India brings loss to all.” He condemned recent Indian aggression and described statements by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “irresponsible, condemnable, and…

South Korea’s new liberal President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday to raise the country from the near destruction caused by a martial law attempt and revive an economy besieged by global protectionism that is threatening its very existence. Lee’s decisive victory in Tuesday’s snap election stands to usher in a sea change in Asia’s fourth-largest economy, after backlash against a botched attempt at military rule brought down Yoon Suk Yeol just three years into his troubled presidency. He faces what could be the most daunting set of challenges for a South Korean leader in nearly three decades, ranging from healing…

Satellite imagery of a Russian air base taken shortly after Ukraine carried out a drone attack deep inside Russia over the weekend shows several strategic bombers were destroyed and badly damaged, according to three open source analysts. Ukraine targeted at least four air bases across Russia using 117 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from containers close to the targets. Drone footage of the operation verified by Reuters shows several aircraft were struck in at least two locations. Capella Space, a satellite company, supplied Reuters with an image of one of those airfields, located in the Siberian region of Irkutsk. The image…

The climate crisis is not a distant threat for Pakistan — it is a present and punishing reality. Despite contributing less than one percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan is among the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world. Environmental disruptions — from glacial melt to heatwaves and erratic rainfall — have become structural and systemic. The economic cost of climate change is rising fast, particularly in the agricultural sector, the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Climate-induced damage — from shrinking crop yields and livestock losses to the disappearance of native bird habitats — is inflicting a financial toll that could…

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump may impose sanctions on Russia if the need arises. During a news briefing, Leavitt said that the Gaza Relief Foundation was established to deliver food aid to Palestinians and acknowledged reports of gunfire targeting individuals waiting for assistance. She said that President Trump was not previously aware of the Ukrainian drone attack on Russia but remains hopeful about a potential resolution to end the war in Ukraine. She said that President Trump will attend the upcoming NATO summit, adding that the United States was currently engaged in favourable trade…