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PM Shehbaz Sharif and COAS General Asim Munir lay a wreath at a monument at Rawalpindi’s GHQ. — Instagram@shehbazsharif/FileCOAS General Munir speaks highly of Shehbaz within military circles.PM credits military “unwavering support” for meeting challenges.Sources dismiss speculations that premier fell short of expectations.ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan’s ever-evolving civil-military equation, stability often hinges on the tone set between the prime minister and the army chief.Under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, the military establishment has found a partner as it not only trusts but actively supports Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.Described by a senior source as “the best”, PM…
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pictured during a press conference in Washington DC. — Reuters/FilePete Hegseth shares details about March 15 strikes.Information forwarded to group chat created by him.Group chat includes his wife, dozen other people.WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has once again shared information on forthcoming US air strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, reported the The New York Times.AFP was not able to independently verify the Times’ report, which detailed what would be the second time Hegseth has been accused of sharing sensitive military information on the commercial messaging app…
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan (left) and PCC CEO Bilal Bin Saqib.In a pivotal step toward strengthening regional cooperation in the digital economy, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan met Bilal Bin Saqib, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), to explore collaborative opportunities in blockchain technology, digital assets, and shariah-compliant finance.The meeting held on Monday focused on laying the groundwork for a Pakistan-Malaysia Digital Finance Partnership — a forward-looking initiative aimed at co-developing Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-compliant, shariah-aligned digital asset frameworks that can serve as a model for the broader Organisation of…
Matt Lanter, wife Angela ‘excited’ to welcome new family memberMatt Lanter and his wife, Angela Lanter, are expecting their second baby together.The couple announced the exciting news via a joint Instagram post on Monday, April 21.”Lanter- party of four,” they wrote alongside sweet family photos in which they wore matching pastel looks.“Our rainbow baby is coming late summer and we couldn’t be more excited,” the couple further penned. “Kenny is taking her role of big sister very seriously and with good reason… She’s been praying for a sibling for years.” They added, “She’s already practicing holding her baby dolls and…
Detroit Pistons end their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak with a road victory against the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference playoff series.The Detroit Pistons snapped their NBA-record 15-game playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York Knicks to level their Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham scored 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and Dennis Schroder added 20 points off the bench, including a go-ahead three-pointer with 55.7 seconds left, as the Pistons thwarted the Knicks’ fourth quarter rally on Monday. The Pistons, in the playoffs for the first time…
Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority launched a new path for internal public transport (orange path) …
An undated image of Chef Zakir Hussain. — Instagram/@chefzakirofficial_KARACHI: Renowned Chef Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 58 after battling a kidney disease and undergoing dialysis, his nephew Shayan Qureshi said on Monday night.According to Shayan, Chef Zakir had been receiving treatment in the United States but doctors had indicated that further medical intervention was unlikely to be effective and the celebrated chef returned to Karachi a month ago.The funeral prayer for the beloved chef will be held today after the Asr prayer at Jamia Rashidiya, located in Malir, Saudabad.Born on February 16, 1967, in Karachi, Zakir stood…
Members of the clergy celebrate Mass in memory of Pope Francis, following the death of the pontiff, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, in La Paz, Bolivia April 21, 2025. — Reuters Francis championed poor, clashed with traditionalists.All cardinals have been invited to gather in Vatican.US President Trump to attend funeral of Francis.VATICAN CITY: Cardinals were due to meet on Tuesday to plan Pope Francis’ funeral, which leaders from around the world will attend ahead of a conclave next month to elect a new head of the Roman Catholic Church.Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a…
US President Donald Trump takes questions during a briefing about the mid-air crash between American Airlines flight 5342 and a military helicopter in Washington, in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on January 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. — AFPSince his return to the White House, President Donald Trump has turned US foreign policy upside down, sent shock waves through the financial markets and turned the Oval Office into one “happening” after another.Here are 10 of the key moments in the first 100 days of his second term as president:January 20: a flurry of decreesTrump signs a…
Valerie Bertinelli’s ex makes another shocking claim about their ‘complicated’ romanceValerie Bertinelli’s ex-boyfriend, Mike Goodnough, made another shocking revelation about their “complicated” romance.The 54-year-old writer claimed he was the one who “ended the relationship” with the American actress. “I ended the relationship,” Mike replied to a Threads user on Sunday who attempted to mock him for being “left” by Valerie.“You tried though. You really tried,” he added. For those unversed, Mike and Valerie called it quits in November 2024 after 10 months of dating.Recently, Mike revealed that he and the actress had a “complicated” relationship.”Writing this post makes me absolutely…