The Kohat Jirga, aimed at resolving the Kurram crisis, will reconvene at 11 am today after being postponed due to a stalemate over the surrender of heavy weapons. The negotiations, ongoing for two months at Kohat Fort, are supervised by GOC 9 Division Major General Zulfiqar Bhatti. Kohat Commissioner Mutasim Billah Shah, DIG Abbas Majeed Marwat, and deputy commissioners from Kohat, Hangu, and Kurram are also participating in the jirga. Tribal clashes in Kurram, which escalated in November, have claimed over 130 lives. The crisis has been exacerbated by severe shortages of medicine and oxygen and the closure of the…
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Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Saturday criticized the ongoing road blockades in the city under the guise of protests, calling it an inappropriate act. He also condemned protesters for damaging newly constructed roads, questioning, “Who authorized them to harm roads built recently in New Karachi?” Sit-ins by a politico-religious party have entered their fourth day, severely disrupting traffic flow and causing inconvenience across Karachi. Protest demonstrations are ongoing at over 12 locations, including major arteries like Numaish Chowrangi, Sharea Faisal, Malir-15, Golimar, Powerhouse Chowrangi, University Road, and others. The mayor emphasized that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government should address the situation…
The Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) has granted a construction license to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) for Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 (C-5) in Mianwali. PAEC applied for the license in April this year, submitting the Preliminary Safety Assessment Report (PSAR) along with other required documents covering nuclear safety, radiation protection, emergency preparedness, waste management, and nuclear security. The license was issued after a thorough review, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements under national and international standards. C-5 is an advanced third-generation Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) based on the Chinese Hualong design (HPR1000), featuring active and passive…
The government and PTI negotiation committees met under the chairmanship of National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on December 23, 2024, at the Parliament House in Islamabad. Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesperson for the government’s negotiation committee and a member of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), expressed a positive attitude toward negotiations with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), stating it would be a significant breakthrough if both sides reached a conclusion before the January 31 deadline. Speaking on Geo News’ program “Naya Pakistan,” Siddiqui urged both the government and opposition to focus on resolving political disputes within the Parliament’s “Constitution Room” instead of…
Pakistani actress Sana Javed has once again expressed her deep love and admiration for her husband, former cricketer Shoaib Malik. The celebrated actress took to social media to share a heartfelt post expressing her pride in his achievements. In her post, Sana wrote, “Proud of you always,” alongside a picture of Shoaib Malik in action on the field. This public show of affection resonated with her fans, who showered the post with loving comments and well wishes for the couple. Shoaib Malik, a cricket icon, has had a remarkable career representing Pakistan, and Sana’s admiration reflects not only their strong…
Shruti Haasan shared the life-changing advice she received from Akshay Kumar during their collaboration in the 2015 film Gabbar Is Back. Akshay advised her to focus on rewards rather than awards, a piece of advice that she recalled as transformative. In a recent podcast with Pinkvilla, Shruti discussed the best advice an actor had ever given her. She mentioned, “Mr. Akshay Kumar told me, ‘Focus on rewards, not awards.'” Shruti elaborated on how this advice changed her perspective, especially since her family had a long shelf of awards—her mother has a National Award, and her father also has National Awards.…
John Abraham, known for his roles in high-concept action films, is set to star in the biopic of Indian Police Officer Rakesh Maria. The film is currently in the scripting stage and will be directed by a leading filmmaker from Indian cinema. John is also involved in the development of the film, which adds to his busy slate with two other projects in the works. John Abraham has built a reputation as an action hero through his roles in films like Force, Madras Café, Rocky Handsome, Parmanu, and Batla House. His recent role as an antagonist in Pathaan with Shah…
Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan and Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda, two of the most popular star kids in Bollywood, are rumored to be in a relationship. Their relationship adds to their immense popularity, even though they prefer to keep it private. However, their public appearances frequently stir the internet. Ahead of New Year’s celebrations, the duo was spotted heading to Alibaug. On December 26, Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda were seen leaving for Alibaug for a New Year’s getaway. A video surfaced online showing the rumored couple walking together and boarding a speedboat. The duo appeared comfortable in…
Canadian actor John Reardon recently updated his fans on his health through an emotional Instagram post, announcing his recovery from tonsil cancer. He shared two photos of himself, one of which showed him undergoing treatment in the hospital, offering a glimpse into his challenging journey. “Long road between these two pictures, and the difference is from the love and support I received from the people in my life,” he wrote. Reardon expressed his gratitude to his wife, actress Meghan Ory, for being there for him during his toughest days. In his heartfelt message, the I’ll Be Home for Christmas actor…
Actress Kristen Stewart is preparing for her first feature-length directorial project, The Chronology of Water, an adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 memoir. In a recent interview, the 34-year-old shared intriguing details about the highly anticipated film. Stewart discussed the raw nature of her upcoming film, highlighting its exploration of complex and intense themes such as incest, menstruation, and a woman’s struggle to reclaim her identity and body. She candidly stated, “My movie is about incest and periods and a woman violently repossessing her voice and body, and it is, at times, hard to watch… but it’s gonna be a f***ing…
