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The activities of the sixth Ramadan forum were launched yesterday at Al Dhaid Cultural Club, the sixth Ramadan Forum …
Pakistan Army personnel stands in Islamabad on October 14, 2024. — INPTwo explosive-laden cars rammped into compound’s perimeter.Security personnel neutralise six, apprehend others. Explosion caused damage to nearby mosque, houses. Security forces foiled a major terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and killed at least six attackers, sources said on Tuesday. Security sources added that suicide bombers affiliated with the militant Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) drove two explosive-laden cars into the compound’s perimeter after facing stiff resistance from the defenders, triggering massive explosions.Meanwhile, security personnel at various entry points neutralised six terrorists and apprehended others.Sources further stated that the explosions caused damage…
Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 27, 2024. — ReutersPresident Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he wanted to “make things right” with Donald Trump and work under the US president’s “strong leadership” to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, AFP reported. In his first public comments since Trump halted US military aid to Ukraine, Zelensky said his public bust-up with Trump last week was “regrettable” and pledged to sign a key minerals deal with Washington. He also called for a “truce” in…
US President Donald Trump signs documents as he issues executive orders and pardons for January 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington, US, January 20, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: A Reuters/Ipsos poll has revealed that only one in three Americans approves of how President Donald Trump is tackling the cost of living in the US, highlighting growing concerns as his steep import tariffs begin to take effect. The two-day poll, carried out just before the Republican president was due to address a joint session of Congress, showed Trump’s approval ratings below 40% on a…
Meghan Markle is criticised for her new Netflix series in a scathing review by an expert.The Duchess of Sussex is poked fun at for making people ‘laugh’ with her posh cooking series, ‘With Love, Meghan.’Expert writer Siobhan McNally writes for Mirror: “The former Suits actress’s series has cost the streaming giant $100million – which is a lot of money for what feels like a comedy show. It should really be renamed With Lolz, Meghan because at least she’s given us all something to laugh about together as we teeter on the precipice of World War III.”She added: “While Harry’s mum…
US president posts warning on social media after Canada PM Trudeau slammed ‘dumb’ trade war.US President Donald Trump has warned Canada that he will escalate his trade war after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods. Trump’s 25-percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, prompting Trudeau to announce retaliatory tariffs on more than $100bn of American goods that will take effect over 21 days. The US president responded on Truth Social, the social media platform he owns, saying: “Please explain to Governor Trudeau, of Canada, that when he puts on a Retaliatory…
British curriculum schools in Dubai announced the amendment of the dates of the school day during the holy month of Ramadan …
Dr Nafisa Shah chairs Gender Mainstreaming Committee meeting at Parliament House in Islamabad on March 4, 2025. — National Assembly of Pakistan/websiteISLAMABAD: In a grim revelation of gender disparities within Pakistan’s federal government, a special committee chaired by Dr Nafisa Shah has highlighted the abysmally low representation of women across various governmental bodies and departments.According to the data presented during a meeting of the Gender Mainstreaming Committee, women’s representation remains below the targeted 33% benchmark. The statistical breakdown reveals alarming statistics: in the federal secretariat, women constitute only 8.08% of total employees; constitutional bodies show a mere 5.30% female representation; departments…
Vin Diesel teases major Marvel film about GrootVin Diesel plays Groot in the MCU, and he is teasing that his character is on the way to get his home in an upcoming film, Planet X.Taking to Instagram, the Fast X star wrote a lengthy caption, “One day after the Oscars and I was back to work early. Also, Disney wants their Planet X!” “Which some say is Marvel’s most anticipated movie, haha. The film where Groot returns to his home planet.”In the comics, Groot is a part of Flora colossi, an alien race on Planet X. It is relevant to…
India fans in the stands during India vs Australia semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 4, 2025. — ReutersIndia’s four-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final on Tuesday secured them a place in the final, which will now be held at the picturesque Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9.With this result, Pakistan will no longer host the tournament’s title clash, as India’s qualification means the final shifts to a neutral venue. This marks a significant moment in the event, which was Pakistan’s first time hosting an ICC tournament…