Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada

Bindi Irwin has announced that she is temporarily leaving Australia. The daughter of the late “Crocodile Hunter,” Steve Irwin, decided to move to Los Angeles to support her younger brother, Robert Irwin, as he competes on Dancing With the Stars. Sharing the news on Instagram, Bindi revealed, “I have a little life update for you: we are officially moved to Los Angeles.” She went on to add, “It’s not forever, but for the next three months. Australia Zoo will always be home, but we are here to support my incredible brother on DWTS.” Bindi, who won the competition a decade…

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While Nick Frost is reportedly set to play the fan-favorite character Rubeus Hagrid in the television series remake of Harry Potter, another star has been cast for the same role but in a different medium. Pottermore and Audible have adapted J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, and for this, they cast Mark Addy, best known for playing Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones. Following his casting, the star shared a statement, saying, “Hagrid has a special place in the hearts of Harry Potter fans worldwide, and it’s an honor to bring this cherished character’s lines to life in these imaginative audio…

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Jason Kelce wants a special role in his brother Travis Kelce’s and Taylor Swift’s wedding. In a teaser for the podcast Bussin’ with the Boys released on Tuesday, September 2, the 37-year-old former American football player told hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan that he hopes to be the best man at his younger brother’s and the 14-time Grammy winner’s nuptials. Sharing his desire, Jason said, “Hopefully I’m the best man. We’ll see. Trav has a lot of friends; I’m just hoping to get the opportunity.” The caption also revealed that the retired footballer would discuss his journey as an…

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There is a lot of excitement surrounding the possible return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU, this time as the new antagonist, Doctor Doom. Simu Liu, who plays Shang-Chi in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, said the Iron Man star will “blow away” fans with his performance. In an interview with a Japanese outlet called The River, Liu said, “He’s been a core part of Marvel’s success and has been in so many films over the years, yet he still makes time to meet and connect with so many people.” The 36-year-old actor hyped up the…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on Tuesday, where they reaffirmed their strong resolve to deepen and strengthen the bilateral partnership founded on strategic cooperation between Pakistan and China. Congratulating President Xi on successfully hosting the SCO Heads of State Summit, PM Shehbaz praised the Chinese leader’s vision and leadership. The premier stated, “Pakistan is very proud of China’s achievements,” adding that Pakistan will always be ready to work with China on this journey. During the high-level meeting, which was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister…

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Samiya Hijab, an Islamabad-based social media influencer, has alleged that a man attempted to abduct her outside her house, an incident that prompted a swift police response and resulted in the arrest of the alleged kidnapper within 24 hours. In a video posted on Instagram, Hijab said the suspect, whom she identified as Hassan Zahid from Lahore, had been harassing her for months with threats and demands to marry him. She claimed he showed up outside her residence, grabbed her phone, and tried to force her into his car. “My mother was ill, my brother wasn’t home. When I stepped…

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In a Tuesday report by The News, parliamentarians from across the political spectrum expressed concern over the country’s unprecedented flood situation, with multiple voices in the National Assembly calling for the construction of more water reservoirs. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Ali Muhammad Khan proposed a national policy for water storage, while Defence Minister Khawaja Asif advocated for building dams, both large and small, urging lawmakers to set aside political differences on the issue. The lawmakers’ concerns about the lack of water storage facilities follow widespread flooding in Punjab, caused by torrential rains and water discharge from India. Before Punjab, Khyber…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has restated Moscow’s interest in strengthening its relationship with Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of expanding collaboration across various sectors. This message was conveyed during a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Beijing. Speaking at the event, President Putin said that Russia enjoys excellent relations with Pakistan and looks forward to further strengthening their bilateral ties. He acknowledged that Pakistan is currently facing a natural disaster and expressed sorrow over the devastation caused by the recent floods. President Putin noted that their…

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A 5.4-magnitude earthquake was felt on Tuesday in Islamabad, Peshawar, Swat, and various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as per a statement from the Seismic Network of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The seismic center identified the epicenter in southeastern Afghanistan, at a depth of 22 kilometers. There were no immediate reports of damage from this latest seismic event. The tremor’s epicenter was located near the site of a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that hit late Sunday night, causing widespread destruction in remote, mountainous provinces near the border with Pakistan. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake late on Tuesday. The death toll…

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Ayaz Latif Palijo’s Address in Houston — Concern Over Sindh’s Resources and Public Issues By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Houston: Qaumi Awami Tehreek (QAT) Chief Ayaz Latif Palijo, while speaking with the Sindhi community and various delegations at the residence of Shah Latif Cultural Institute Houston’s head, Mahmood Dahri, said that more people of Sindh will come under pressure and be targeted, which will ultimately increase public anger and resentment. He stated that blocking the flow of rivers, building dams and canals, destroying forests and land, damaging seas, mountains, islands, and the environment are against the interests of both Sindh…

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