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A scene depicting Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah on March 23, 1940 can be seen in this still taken from a video. — YouTube/ISPR Official/ScreengrabAs Pakistanis mark Pakistan Day today, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media and public relations wing of the military, has released a new patriotic song to commemorate the historic occasion.The song, ‘Sab Ka Shajra Pakistan’ (Everyone’s family tree is Pakistan), features the soulful vocals of acclaimed Pakistani singer and actor Atif Aslam. The lyrics of the new song, composed by renowned Pakistani singer Sahir Ali Bagga, were penned by lyricist Imran Raza. They ignite a sense…
Time Square in New York, USA. — AFP/ FileNEW YORK: In just a few weeks, the US tourism outlook has clouded as a result of some of President Donald Trump’s policy decisions, which have angered some foreign visitors and prompted fear of a surge in prices and a stronger dollar.Foreign traveller arrivals in the United States are expected to decline by 5.1% in 2025 compared to last year, against a previously projected increase of 8.8%, Tourism Economics said in a report published late last month. Their spending is expected to slide 10.9%.Since the report’s publication, “the situation has deteriorated further,”…
Muhammad Ali Jinnah addressing a meeting. — The News/File Creation of Pakistan, in August 1947, can be seen as the logical outcome of the Lahore Resolution of 23rd March 1940. While demands for an independent homeland for the Muslims had been made earlier, this Resolution made a clear call for an independent Muslim homeland, in Muslim majority areas of British India. This historic phenomenon can be better understood in its politico-historical context, one can pick another dimension to it.During the independence movement, in an article to Time and Tide, a British weekly, the Quaid presented the case of Pakistan in a…
Photo: Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter competing against Millie Bobby Brown: ReportMillie Bobby Brown and Ariana Grande reportedly look forward to star in the upcoming Britney Spears’s biopic. Dishing further details about the quest for getting the role, a source privy to Life & Style shared, “Millie Bobby Brown has been openly campaigning for it.” In addition to this, the source mentioned Millie’s latest change in appearance and tipped, “A lot of people think that’s the motivation for her to go bleach blonde, she wants people to see her in this role.” However, the mole noted that the Stranger Things star faces…
Detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has denied “terrorism” charges brought against him, according to a court document seen by the Reuters news agency “I see today during my interrogation that I and my colleagues are faced with unimaginable accusations and slanders,” Imamoglu said Saturday in his defence during a hearing, the document showed. Later on Saturday, Imamoglu arrived at the Caglayan courthouse, where he was to be questioned by prosecutors, a spokesman for city hall said. Imamoglu will appear in court on Sunday as a judge is expected to decide whether to jail or release him. The mayor, a key…
Abu Dhabi-His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, sent a message of congratulations to Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on the occasion of the anniversary of his country’s independence. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God preserve him, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Presidential Bureau, also sent two similar congratulations to Asif Ali Zardari, President…
Armed forces’ personnel stand guard during the Pakistan Day Parade at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on March 23, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo NewsISLAMABAD: The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day with patriotic zeal and fervour today (Sunday) with Aiwan-e-Sadr hosting the iconic military parade to commemorate the 1940 Lahore Resolution which provided a framework for the realisation of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia.President Asif Ali Zardari is the chief guest of this year’s Pakistan Day parade — also attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, services chiefs and other dignitaries — which is being held at…
Russian senator Grigory Karasin. — AFP/FileMOSCOW: Russia hopes to make “some progress” in peace talks with Ukraine at a meeting in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a senior Russian negotiator has said.Moscow has rejected a joint US-Ukraine proposal of a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire, instead suggesting only a halt to aerial strikes on energy facilities. Despite that offer, both sides have continued to launch aerial attacks in the run-up to the negotiations.A Russian strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia late on Friday night killed a family of three, triggering anger among Ukrainian officials.US negotiators will meet separately with…
Photo: Natalie Portman was shattered post Benjamin Millepied split: ReportNatalie Portman was reportedly left heartbroken when her former husband’s cheating scandal came into light. Revealing what the actress felt during that time, a new report of Life & Style mentioned, “Natalie went through hell during her divorce.” For those unversed, Natalie’s former husband Benjamin Millepied was alleged of having an affair with Camille Étienne, a climate activist. The duo went for a quiet separation in July 2023. Then, the former pair finalized their divorce in February 2024. They share two children together son Aleph, 13, and daughter Amalia, 7.However, Natalie has…
Pakistan´s Shaheen Shah Afridi looks towards New Zealand’s Ish Sodhi (C) during the third T20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Eden Park in Auckland on March 21, 2025. — AFPPakistan have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth T20I against New Zealand, being played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.The visitors are aiming to level the five-match series in today’s match, which the hosts currently lead 2-1. In the previous game, opener Hasan Nawaz with his magnificent century helped his side effortlessly score a daunting 205-run target in just 16 overs…