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Legendary Pakistani actor and producer Asif Raza Mir, whose career spans more than 50 years, recently addressed his family’s much-talked-about past in a rare public statement. Appearing on a talk show, the veteran star opened up about working with his former daughter-in-law, Sajal Aly, following her divorce from his son, Ahad Raza Mir. Asif Raza Mir revealed that he and Sajal are currently working together on the much-anticipated drama “Main Manto Nahin Hoon”, where he plays the role of her father. Acknowledging that questions were raised when the casting was announced, he explained that both he and Sajal made a…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence of Zahir Jaffer for the 2021 gruesome murder of Noor Mukadam dismissing his appeal. Noor, aged 27 years, was found murdered at Zahir’s Islamabad residence in July 2021, with the investigation revealing that she was tortured before being beheaded. The trial court sentenced Zahir to death, a verdict later upheld by the Islamabad High Court (IHC), which also converted his jail term for rape charges into a second death penalty. A three-member Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar and comprising Justices Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Ali Baqar Najafi heard the case.…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday confirmed that Bangladesh will tour Pakistan later this month for a three-match T20 International (T20I) series. In a statement issued by the PCB, it was announced that the decision followed successful talks held in Dubai between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Farooq Ahmed. “All three matches will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore,” the PCB confirmed, adding that the tour will take place over a brief window as part of the international calendar. The series, initially proposed to include five T20Is, has been reduced to three…

Significant developments have been made in the new tariff policy as part of the ongoing negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the fiscal targets of the 2025-26 federal budget. According to official documents, the IMF has accepted Pakistan’s proposal to reduce customs and regulatory duties under the 2025-30 Tariff Policy Framework. The IMF and the Pakistani government are aligning on policies aimed at modernizing the automotive sector, promoting environmentally friendly electric vehicles (EVs), and phasing out traditional fuel-based cars. It is projected that by 2030, 30% of new vehicles in Pakistan will be EVs. To facilitate…

BEIJING : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday met with the Minister of International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Liu Jianchao. During the meeting, both leaders agreed to deepen linkages between the political parties of Pakistan and CPC. The deputy prime minister appreciated China’s firm support to Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and issues of its core interest. Liu Jianchao reiterated that as All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partner and ironclad friend, China would continue to prioritise its relations with Pakistan.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially launched a nationwide “Go Cashless” campaign on the occasion of  Eidul Adha. The campaign began on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and will continue until the night of Eidul Adha. With support from the banking industry, the initiative seeks to facilitate smoother, safer, and more transparent transactions in dozens of livestock markets across the country during the busy sacrificial season. During this year’s campaign, a range of digital payment solutions will be made available for various transactions, including the purchase of sacrificial animals, payments for essential goods such as water and fodder, and even…

The Kremlin on Tuesday stated that there is no deadline for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, acknowledging the complexity involved in formulating a mutually agreed ceasefire and peace memorandum. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, in remarks carried by the state-run RIA news agency, said both Moscow and Kyiv would be required to exchange and revise draft proposals before any final agreement could be reached. “There are no deadlines and there cannot be any,” said Peskov. “It is clear that everyone wants to do this as quickly as possible, but, of course, the devil is in the details.” Peskov further clarified…

Israel has permitted the first limited delivery of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip in nearly three months, amid mounting international pressure and growing fears of mass starvation across the besieged Palestinian enclave. According to the United Nations, a small number of aid trucks were allowed entry through the Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing on Monday, marking the first such delivery since early March. The resumption of limited aid comes amid a continued and intensified Israeli military campaign, which has reportedly killed more than 150 Palestinians in the last 24 hours alone. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described the…

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has signalled that his acting career is far from over, even as he prepares to bid farewell to the long-running Mission: Impossible franchise with its upcoming instalment, Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning, set for global release on May 23. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the film’s red carpet premiere in New York City’s AMC Lincoln Square, Cruise confirmed that the eighth film in the franchise would indeed be the last, stating, “It’s the final! It’s not called ‘final’ for nothing.” The film, which follows a successful debut at the Cannes and London premieres earlier this month, marks the apparent conclusion…

Microsoft has joined forces with Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, to host its controversial chatbot Grok on the tech giant’s Azure cloud platform, following a recent backlash over the bot’s troubling online responses. The partnership, announced at Microsoft’s annual Build conference, comes as Musk’s xAI faces scrutiny after Grok made unfounded political claims that echoed conspiracy theories. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing the reliability and transparency of the chatbot, which will now run on Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry, a platform that already supports models from OpenAI, Meta, Stability AI, Mistral, and others. “It’s incredibly important for AI models to…