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The Eid-Al-Fitr festival could be observed on March 31, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), which forecasted the sighting of the Shawwal moon on March 30. The department’s expert, Anjum Nazir Zaighum, stated that the moon’s birth would occur on March 29 at 3:58 pm, with sunset expected at 6:48 PM. In his statement, Zaighum, from the Meteorological Department, explained that the moon would likely be visible for up to 70 minutes after sunset. “The age of the moon at sunset would be 27 hours and 13 minutes,” he added. He said: “For the moon to be visible, its…

Pakistan’s mission to secure over $2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) took a significant step forward as virtual negotiations between the country and the global financial institution continued. The talks, aimed at unlocking essential financial support, showed promising signs of reaching a staff-level agreement in the near future. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, expressed optimism, stating, “I expect the staff-level agreement to materialise soon.” The ongoing discussions between Islamabad and the IMF were focused on several key conditions, with the Pakistani government demonstrating a willingness to accept new terms. These included a notable reduction in…

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has strongly criticised the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) over its failure to justify the prolonged ban on X (formerly Twitter), warning that contempt of court proceedings could be initiated for wasting judicial time. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Alia Neelam, heard the petitions challenging the closure of X. During the hearing, Chief Justice Neelam remarked, “It has been a year, and you have done nothing. Why not take contempt of court action for wasting the bench’s time?” On the court’s orders, PTA Chairman Major General (retd) Hafeezur Rehman and other officials appeared before…

The government has approved the New Gwadar Shipyard Mega Project, activating a Project Management Cell (PMC) as per Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s directive. With Rs. 200 million allocated for PMC formation, key appointments will be made to oversee operations. The modern shipyard aims to boost commercial shipbuilding and repair, create new jobs, and drive economic growth under CPEC Phase II. The 750-acre site has been demarcated, and with land disputes nearing resolution, international tenders will soon be floated. Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir emphasized the project’s strategic importance, urging its launch this year while ensuring employment for Balochistan’s workforce. Equipped with…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not tour India for any cricket series for the next three years in response to India’s refusal to participate in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, according to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s advisor Aamer Mir. During a press conference on Wednesday, Mir addressed the ongoing cricket dispute between the two nations while highlighting the PCB’s financial stability despite the setback. “All decisions regarding the Champions Trophy were made by the ICC,” Mir stated. “India attempted to cause financial damage to Pakistan, but ultimately, India will suffer greater financial losses than Pakistan.” Mir revealed that the…

When two global music sensations—Diljit Dosanjh and Taylor Swift—are linked in a dating rumour, the internet naturally goes into a frenzy. In mid-2023, reports surfaced claiming the two stars had a dinner date at Cactus Club Cafe in Vancouver, sparking massive speculation among fans. With Diljit’s ever-growing international presence—especially after making history as the first Indian artist to hit the Billboard charts with his Illuminati Tour—the idea of a cross-cultural romance with Swift quickly became headline news. Diljit’s reaction to the rumors As social media buzzed with theories, Diljit playfully addressed the situation in a now-deleted tweet, saying, “Yaar, privacy…

The Pakistani drama industry continues to soar as Ayeza Khan and Osman Khalid Butt’s hit Ramzan special, Chupke Chupke, joins the prestigious 1 Billion Views Club on YouTube. Originally aired in Ramzan 2021, Chupke Chupke was a romantic comedy directed by Danish Nawaz, written by Saima Akram Chaudhry, and produced by Momina Duraid. The drama’s hilarious family feud storyline and memorable performances made it a fan favourite, leading to its massive digital success. Pakistani dramas in the 1 billion views club—Updated list With Chupke Chupke crossing the milestone, the list of Pakistani dramas with over 1 billion YouTube views has now…

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing conservative goal and a key campaign promise. The Republican leader, while signing the order at a White House event on Thursday, accused the department of “breath-taking failures” and vowed to shift its funding and responsibilities to individual states. “We’re going to shut it down as quickly as possible,” Trump said, though the White House acknowledged that a complete closure of the agency would require congressional approval. The move, which comes amid widespread criticism, is expected to face legal challenges. Several groups…

Consumer sentiment in China has seen a significant rebound compared to last year, a recent survey by Deutsche Bank AG has shown. The survey, published on Tuesday, revealed that 54 percent of respondents felt financially better off than they did a year ago, up from an average of 44 percent in 2024. The proportion of people expecting their income to rise in the coming year increased for the second consecutive quarter, reaching 60 percent, according to the survey.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged continued efforts to stabilize the supply of grains and other key farm produce, thereby laying solid groundwork to achieve the country’s annual output target. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks in an instruction on spring agricultural production. All localities and departments must continue to prioritize agriculture and rural development, shoulder their share of responsibilities in ensuring food security, and improve their capacity to ensure the stable production and supply of grains and other major agricultural products,…