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A view of construction happening at the site of the Dasu Hydropower Project. — X/@wapda_prEngineers assured budget will include their demands.IMF satisfied with economic steps, says minister.Defence budget to increase due to security concerns. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said on Saturday that the government will ensure the early completion of all hydro-related projects, including the Diamer Bhasha Dam, to prevent India from taking advantage.India is considering plans to dramatically increase the water it draws from a major river that feeds Pakistani farms downstream, as part of retaliatory action for a deadly April attack on tourists in Indian Illegally…

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A woman sits at the terrace of a closed ice-cream shop following a major electricity outage, during the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France May 24, 2025 — ReutersFrench police were investigating a possible arson attack as being the main cause for a power outage which hit the Alpes-Maritimes region in southern France on Saturday, including Cannes which is hosting its world famous annual film festival. “We are looking into the likelihood of a fire being started deliberately,” said a spokesperson for the French national gendarmerie, adding that no arrests had been made at this stage.The local authority for…

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Princess Diana’s brother makes big announcement as Prince Harry deals major blowPrincess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer, who shares close bond with Prince Harry, has made a big announcement after the duke dealt a major blow in UK.Charles Spencer, in a joint post with Althorp Literary Festival, said the festival will be back in 2026. He announced, “After such lovely, positive, feedback about this year’s Althorp Literary Festival – following a six year absence – we’re delighted to announce that the Althorp Literary Festival will be back in 2026 – from 8th to 10th May.”Prince William and Harry’s uncle went on…

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Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan poses with trophy after winning South Australian Open Squash Championship title. — ReporterKARACHI: Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan claimed the South Australian Open Squash Championship title on Saturday after defeating Malaysia’s Duncan Lee in straight games in the final.The top-seeded Irfan dominated the match, winning 11-8, 12-10, 11-9 without dropping a game in the final. The victory marks his second professional title this year, following his win at the RC Pro Series 2025. Ashab, who was in 62nd place before the start of the tournament, had got the bye in the first round.  Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan can be seen in…

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Pierce Brosnan was ‘terrified’ in ‘Mamma Mia!’ beacuse of THISPierce Brosnan was not confident while singing in Mamma Mia.In a talk with Vanity Fair to promote his new show, Mobland, the 72-year-old Irish actor, singer, and film producer reminisced about recording SOS in the 2008 musical comedy Mamma Mia!, which he named “a warhorse of a song”. Calling to mind his recording days, Brosnan, who played Sam Carmichael in the movie, said, “It’s not an easy song to sing, and I was mildly terrified. I remember going out to Air Studios to record the songs.”He added, “The only thing that…

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Dark clouds can be seen covering Islamabad on May 24, 2025. — X/@ZoyaAnwerNaqviIslamabad and Rawalpindi received strong winds and heavy rainfall on Saturday, bringing much-needed relief from the recent spell of intense heat.In Islamabad, the downpour was accompanied by hailstorms in some areas, including Aabpara, where rainwater entered several homes, creating difficulties for residents. Dark clouds loomed over the capital before the weather turned, followed by powerful winds and a sharp drop in temperature. In Rawalpindi, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recorded 29mm rainfall in Shamsabad, 30mm at PMD, and 10mm in Golra. Officials from the Water and Sanitation Agency…

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This handout photo taken on May 14, 2025 and released on May 23 by conservation group Rising Phoenix shows an adult banteng, a type of wild cattle native to Southeast Asia, in Siem Pang in northeastern Cambodia, during a herding operation to relocate members of the endangered species. — AFPA helicopter successfully herded 16 critically endangered banteng onto a truck in Cambodia for the first time, conservationists said, marking a “significant achievement” in a country with high rates of deforestation.Banteng are a type of wild cattle native to Southeast Asia and listed as critically endangered on the International Union for…

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