LONDON – The metal music world is celebrating a poignant and historic collaboration between two iconic figures, the late Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath and Judas Priest. The partnership, a cover of the beloved Black Sabbath track “War Pigs,” incorporated existing vocals from Osbourne and received his joyous approval just weeks before his death. Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford revealed to Billboard that Osbourne had the opportunity to hear the final, mixed version of the track. Halford shared the immense relief and happiness of the band upon receiving the news. “The absolute thrill for us all is he, with Sharon,…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
LOS ANGELES – Pop music titan Taylor Swift has revealed a surprising behind-the-scenes strategy for her latest release, ‘Life of a Showgirl,’ confirming that she kept the album a secret from her record label until the entire project was complete, choosing instead to share the music with her trusted inner circle first. Appearing on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, the Lover crooner, who released her new record just under two months after its announcement, gushed about the loyalty of her friends. When asked how she maintains such extraordinary secrecy, Swift replied simply: “My friends don’t rat. They do not…
LAHORE – Just a day before embarking on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a crucial meeting with his elder brother and PML-N chief, Nawaz Sharif, on Saturday. The primary objective of the meeting was to address the “growing tensions” between their party and coalition partner, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), with the Prime Minister requesting his brother’s personal intervention to de-escalate the acrimony. The discussion, held at the family’s Jati Umra residence, focused heavily on governance stability, particularly the public feud with the PPP-led Sindh government over contentious flood relief and water rights issues…
LAHORE – The highly anticipated arrival of Apple’s latest devices has officially concluded in Pakistan with GNEXT, the Apple Authorised Distributor, launching the iPhone 17 Family and iPhone Air. The launch is being distinguished not just by the introduction of new hardware but by a significant push towards enhancing the consumer experience through unmatched protection and accessibility initiatives. GNEXT is raising the bar in a fiercely competitive market by introducing Shield+, an expansion of its original warranty program. This new protection plan is a significant differentiator in Pakistan’s technology sector, adding accidental coverage that is not offered by any other…
QUETTA – Security forces in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan killed 14 alleged terrorists of the state-designated Indian proxy group Fitna al-Hindustan during an extensive operation in the Khuzdar district on Saturday. The action underscores the escalating security campaign targeting groups responsible for recent deadly attacks in the region. The term Fitna al-Hindustan is used by the state to denote Balochistan-based militant groups and highlight India’s alleged role in financing and directing terrorism across Pakistan. Security officials reported that the operation was launched based on intelligence indicating the presence of militants in the mountainous Zehri area of Khuzdar. Following an…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, on Sunday vehemently rejected recent aggressive statements from India’s military and political establishment, terming them a “failed attempt” to restore their “lost reputation.” His remarks are the latest salvo in a spiralling cycle of cross-border rhetoric between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Writing on X, Asif claimed that the Indian statements came under pressure following a “decisive defeat with a score of 6-0” during a four-day military escalation in May, an incident in which Islamabad claims to have shot down at least six Indian jets. “The statements made by the Indian army and its political…
KARACHI – The political rupture between Pakistan’s two largest political entities, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), escalated sharply on Sunday as a senior PPP minister accused the Punjab government of undermining their central coalition partner. Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh’s Senior Minister, alleged during a press conference in Karachi that while the Punjab government was “indirectly targeting” the PPP, their “actual target is the federal government.” The PPP, which governs Sindh, and the PML-N, which leads the ruling coalition in Islamabad, have been embroiled in a public war of words over issues ranging from flood…
Indian student’s American dream shattered in Texas shooting — young doctor killed while working night shift, suspect in custody By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Fort Worth (Texas): Another dream drowned in blood, another mother’s son silenced forever in a foreign land. A young Indian doctor, Chandrashekar Pole, who came to the United States in pursuit of higher education and a brighter future, was shot dead on Friday night while working at a gas station in Fort Worth. The tragic incident occurred at the Fort Worth Express Gas Station on Eastchase Parkway, when an armed assailant opened fire during a reported…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani smartphone market is highly competitive in the PKR 32,000 to 34,000 price bracket, with two models standing out: the Redmi 15C and the TECNO Spark 40. While both promise good performance at an affordable price, their strategic focus differs significantly. Redmi prioritizes raw endurance via battery size and screen real estate, whereas TECNO aims for a more balanced and feature-rich user experience. The Battery and Charging Trade-off The Redmi 15C features a massive 6000mAh battery supported by 33W charging. This ensures exceptional longevity but necessitates longer waiting times for a full recharge. In contrast, the…
Xiaomi has significantly expanded its premium product portfolio with the simultaneous launch of the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro tablets, unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 17 series smartphones. While both devices share a cohesive design language, they are distinct in terms of raw performance, camera specifications, and charging speeds, setting the stage for a strong challenge in the high-end tablet segment. The tablets have been announced in China, with an anticipated global release to follow. Display and Design Excellence Both the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro feature a striking 11.2-inch LCD display that delivers a 3.2K…
