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The mother of senior Pakistani actress Sawira Nadeem has sadly passed away. Sawira, known for her contributions to the Pakistani showbiz industry, shared the heartbreaking news with her fans through an emotional post on Instagram. In her post, Sawira expressed deep sorrow, writing, “The joy and pride of our lives, my mother, has left this world and gone to a better place.” Fans and followers have extended their condolences to the actress during this difficult time.

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : In the aftermath of the deadly attack on Chinese nationals at Karachi Airport, the Sindh Home Department has issued a notification to form an eight-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT). The team, led by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), will probe the arrested suspects, Javed and Gul Nisa, in connection with the attack. The attack, which occurred at the airport, resulted in the tragic deaths of two Chinese nationals and left others injured in a blast. The suspects were arrested from areas in Sindh and Balochistan. The newly formed JIT, which includes officers…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : Oil prices rose slightly on Friday following a potential renewal of supply risk as Israel and Hezbollah traded accusations of ceasefire violations, and as a delay to an OPEC+ meeting left investors awaiting a decision on its output policy. Brent crude futures rose 10 cents, or 0.1%, to $73.38 a barrel by 0516 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $69.17, up 45 cents, or 0.7%, compared to Wednesday’s closing price. On a weekly basis, Brent futures were down 2.4% and the U.S. WTI benchmark was trading 2.9% lower. Trading remained thin due to…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : PMLN senior officer Rana Sanaullah during an interview aid the Federal Government’s offer to hold talks with the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan remains open. Rana Sanaullah emphasized that there is no solution to the prevailing issues except through dialogue. Sanaullah disclosed that the recent cabinet meeting deliberated on imposing the Governor’s rule or banning PTI in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. However, no final decision was taken on these matters. “The Prime Minister has stressed that any decision will be made after consulting coalition partners to ensure a consensus,” he added. The Interior Minister reiterated the…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan took center stage at the prestigious Global Women’s Forum in Dubai, where she passionately spoke about women’s empowerment and praised panelists for their efforts to promote inclusivity across industries. A video from the event, shared on the official Instagram page, showcased her impactful presence as “Aishwarya Rai | International Star” flashed on the screen behind her. The omission of her marital surname, “Bachchan,” in the video has fueled fresh speculation on social media about her relationship with actor Abhishek Bachchan. Rumors of a separation resurfaced after the clip went viral, sparking…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) :  Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) Google asked a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday to throw out a jury verdict and a judge’s order forcing it to revamp its app store Play. In its first detailed argument to the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Google said the trial judge made legal errors that unfairly benefited the plaintiff, “Fortnite” maker Epic Games. Requiring a “dramatic redesign” of Google Play and its mobile-device operating system Android will hurt app developers and consumers, Google said in its court filing. Epic in a statement on Wednesday said Google was relying on…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : The Afghan nationals will be required to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to reside in Islamabad after 2024 in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s national security and sovereignty. This new condition will enable authorities to better regulate the presence of foreign nationals and ensure compliance with national laws. The NOC requirement, announced by local authorities, is seen as an important step in enhancing security, particularly after several high-profile terrorism incidents in Pakistan linked to Afghan nationals. These included the tragic APS attack and other violent events where some Afghan individuals were reportedly involved.…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Thursday that its foreign exchange reserves have reached a 32-month high. According to the latest weekly data released, the SBP’s dollar reserves saw an increase of $131 million, bringing the total to $11.419billion. The staggering rise had reflected the robust inflows and improved financial stability. Meanwhile, the country’s overall foreign exchange reserves grew by $109million over the week to reach $16.076 billion. The commercial bank reserves had experienced a decline, dropping by $22 million to $4.658 billion.

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : Security forces eliminated four Khwarij, including their ring leader, Batoor, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Bagh area of Khyber District. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation, carried out on the reported presence of the terrorist group, also left three Khwarij injured. The troops swiftly traced the location of the militants during the operation and neutralised key threats. A subsequent sanitisation effort is underway to ensure the complete elimination of any remaining Khwarij elements in the area. Moreover, the security forces expressed their resolve to end the menace of terrorism and restore…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : The core committee of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has raised critical questions about the events surrounding the violent protest at Islamabad’s D-Chowk. Chaired by Barrister Gohar, the committee questioned why workers were diverted to D-Chowk instead of Sangjani, where the protest was initially planned. The committee demanded accountability, asking who instigated the clash and why founder Imran Khan’s directive for peaceful negotiations was ignored. “Who obstructed the negotiations when the PTI founder allowed them, and pushed the protest towards D-Chowk without coming forward themselves?” the committee inquired, highlighting the need to identify those responsible for escalating tensions.…