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Pakistani dramas are applauded by audiences both locally and globally, with 2024 showcasing some outstanding performances that set viewership records and won hearts. However, not every performance in the year’s popular shows was up to par. While great acting can elevate even a mediocre story, there were several performances in 2024 that missed the mark completely, leaving fans disappointed and cringing. Here are the worst performances in 2024 Pakistani dramas: Sonya Hussyn in Akhara: ‘Akhara,’ a unique sports thriller, captivated audiences with its storyline and physical transformations. Unfortunately, Sonya Hussyn’s portrayal of the lead character fell flat. Her character’s styling…

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, has announced the discovery of hydrocarbon reserves at the Bettani-02 (Slant) well in the district of Laki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The company disclosed the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. “We are pleased to announce that OGDCL, the operator of Wali Exploration License with a 100% working interest, has made a gas and condensate discovery in Samanasuk formation, an exploratory zone, at the Bettani-02 (Slant) well located in district Laki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” read the notice. OGDCL said that the Bettani-02…

Canada’s false allegations about China’s human rights and illicit sanctions against Chinese personnel are of an egregious nature and have serious consequences, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said.A Mao made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked to further comment on sanctions levied against certain Chinese individuals for alleged human rights violations that Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announced on Tuesday. “China has made clear its just position on Canada’s decision. The whole thing is an ugly, hypocritical political stunt done by some Canadian political figures under the pretext of human rights to serve an unspeakable agenda…

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Friday that trials of the Fujian aircraft carrier are a standard part of its construction process and subsequent trials will be conducted as construction advances. Wu responded at a press conference to a media query about whether the Fujian had returned to port after its latest sea trial, following the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration’s announcement of traffic controls for large vessels entering the Yangtze River estuary in early December. The Fujian aircraft carrier is China’s first domestically designed and built catapult-equipped aircraft carrier. It completed its first sea trials in May 2024.

Chinese President Xi Jinping received the credentials of 28 new ambassadors to China in Beijing. The ambassadors are: André Haspels from the Netherlands, Abdelkader El Ansari from Morocco, Soeung Rathchavy from Cambodia, Sashko Nasev from North Macedonia, Paata Kalandadze from Georgia, Marta Betanzos Roig from Spain, Marcelo Gabriel Suarez Salvia from Argentina, Chatchai Viriyavejakul from Thailand, Frances Lanitou from Cyprus, Majintha Jayesinghe from Sri Lanka, Fazeel Najeeb from the Maldives, Elisee Jean Dao from Mali, Kārlis Eihenbaums from Latvia, Michael S. Christensen from Denmark, Nicholas O’Brien from Ireland, Abigail Shoniwa from Zimbabwe, Nyamaa Enkhbold from Mongolia, Vebjørn Dysvik from Norway,…

Residents in east China’s Nanjing City paid their respects as China held a memorial ceremony on Friday to mourn the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre that took place during World War II. At 8 a.m., China’s national flag was flown at half-mast at the square of the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders. At 10:01 a.m., sirens began to blare. Drivers in the downtown area stopped their cars and honked their horns, while pedestrians paused for a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims. More than 80 young people read aloud a declaration…

The closely watched Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2025. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the annual conference. According to the meeting, despite the “complex and severe situation of growing external pressures and increasing internal difficulties,” China has ensured the overall stability and steady progress of the economy, and the major goals and tasks for economic and social development in 2024 are expected…

The Supreme Court of Pakistan nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to de-seat Adil Bazai, granting his appeal against the ruling. A three-member bench led by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah announced the decision. During the hearing, the bench raised serious concerns about the ECP’s procedural handling of the case. Justice Ayesha Malik questioned the lack of a thorough inquiry by the commission, stating, “What inquiry did the commission conduct to ascertain the facts in Adil Bazai’s case?” Justice Aqeel Abbasi criticized the ECP’s approach, remarking, “You cannot de-seat someone just because a senior official sends a letter.” Justice…

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) held a hearing on the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) petition seeking the cancellation of Bushra Bibi’s bail. The court presided over by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, dismissed the FIA’s petition during the session. Court Proceedings Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb inquired about Bushra Bibi’s whereabouts, to which her counsel, Barrister Salman Safdar, confirmed her presence in court. The judge advised the counsel to take the cases seriously, emphasizing the importance of compliance with trial proceedings. The court sought details about instances where Bushra Bibi had been exempted from attending trial hearings and clarified that if the…

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are officially engaged! The singer took to Instagram to share photos of her dazzling oval-cut diamond ring, captioning the post, “Forever begins now..” Benny Blanco playfully commented, “Hey wait… that’s my wife.” The announcement included pictures of a romantic picnic, which appeared to be the setting where Benny proposed. In the final photo, Selena and Benny are seen cuddling, with Selena prominently displaying her engagement ring. The couple, who confirmed their relationship in December 2023 after dating privately for six months, have been vocal about their affection for each other. Benny previously hinted at marriage in an interview,…