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(Left to right): A collage shows Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Zardari and Field Marshal Asim Munir. — APP/ISPR/FileIndependence Day tied to recent military victory.PM calls for unity in ‘spirit of 1947’.Zardari urges reform, economic revival.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s civil and military leadership marked the country’s 78th Independence Day with messages of renewed unity, resilience, and commitment to defending sovereignty, tying this year’s celebrations to the military success in Marka-e-Haq — the period of conflict with India from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the May 10 conclusion of operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.The leaders paid tribute to the sacrifices of the nation’s founders…
Ex-Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden’s wife opts for divorceCatherine Blair Bowman, wife of former Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden, has filed for divorce three months after their wedding.Bowman filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on August 12, accusing him of domestic abuse. She cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the divorce and has sought spousal support and a division of assets.The divorce filing comes three weeks after Bowman obtained a restraining order against the musician for allegedly physically assaulting her when she confronted him about “sexting with teenage girls.”A temporary restraining order is effective until a court date…
Talks for an undisclosed stake come days after President Donald Trump called for Intel’s CEO to resign.The administration of United States President Donald Trump is in talks with Intel to have the US government potentially take a stake in the chipmaker.Intel’s shares surged more than 7 percent in regular trading and then another 2.6 percent after the bell on Thursday, following Bloomberg News’ initial report of the potential deal, which cited people familiar with the plan.It is unclear what size stake the federal government will take, but Bloomberg reports that the deal will help “shore up” a planned factory in…
The Abu Dhabi Development Fund organized, in cooperation with its strategic partner, “The Living and Living Fund” …
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq chairs second meeting between government and PTI negotiation committee meeting in Parliament House, Islamabad on January 2, 2025 — PIDNA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq stresses need for political engagement.PPP’s Naveed Qamar urges PTI to resort to political options.PTI’s parliamentary part overwhelmingly supports dialogue.ISLAMABAD: In a significant political development, representatives of the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held a meeting at the National Assembly Speaker’s Office on Wednesday, where both sides discussed the possibility of dialogue — with the speaker skipping a disciplinary vote against PTI’s Waqas Akram Shaikh as a goodwill gesture.Sources revealed that Speaker Ayaz…
Radiohead unveils live album for music comebackRadiohead surprised their fanbase with a live album.The iconic band’s comeback is comprised of recordings of materials from their 2003 album Hail To The Thief, their last for EMI. This 12-track long album was recorded over a long time, from their 2003 tour to the end of the In Rainbows tour in 2009.Physical copies are to be released on October 31 and for vinyl fans, there will be a limited edition red vinyl on offer from independent record stores and a cyan edition, which is exclusive to Radiohead’s own W.A.S.T.E store.In a statement, Thom…
Air Canada, the country’s largest airline, started suspending flights on Thursday morning ahead of a potential strike by its flight attendants.Hundreds of flights are expected to be cancelled by the end of the week if the flight attendants walk off their jobs as expected.Air Canada and the flight attendants’ union have struggled to agree upon a deal that would increase compensation for the airline workers.Here is what we know about the labour dispute and its potential consequences:What is happening to Air Canada?The Montreal-based airline has reached an impasse with the union representing more than 10,500 flight attendants in a dispute…
The Knowledge Fund Foundation in Dubai has announced the renewal of its partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank …
This undated picture shows people standing near a landslide site at an undisclosed location. — Geo Tv/FileAJK govt closes schools for two days due to downpours.In Gilgit, flooding damages main Naltar power station, says DC.People living near riverbanks evacuated in Baseen due to flood risk. MUZAFFARABAD: At least ten people, including women and children, died on Thursday as heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides across Gilgit-Baltistan and parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), officials said.In AJK, the government announced the closure of public and private schools on August 15 and 16 owing to continued heavy rains and the…
Kelly Clarkson’s ex Brandon Blackstock’s death certificate reveals surprising detailBrandon Blackstock’s death certificate uncovered new details about his passing.The ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson’s fatality document was released on Wednesday, August 13, by the Butte-Silver Bow County Clerk and Recorder’s office in Butte, Montana. As per the details filed on the official document, the talent manager passed away at his home in Montana at sharp 11:13 am on August 7. He was 48.Likewise, Brandon’s obituary the cause of death has been listed as malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, in the death certificate.While the manner of death was mentioned as…