Empty-Handed Return from America: They Knocked on Washington’s Door, but Even an Open Door Led Nowhere By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada The story doesn’t begin where Qasim and Suleman landed in the United States, nor does it end where they returned to London. The real story begins where clouds of hope floated over Washington’s skyline, and the truth unveiled itself where not a single drop of support ever rained down. This is the same America that Imran Khan accused of orchestrating his ouster from power. The same America he claimed was complicit in a grand establishment-led conspiracy. And yet, ironically,…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Andy Lalani’s Father, Abdul Rahim Lalani, Passes Away — Funeral on Wednesday; Community Leaders Extend Condolences By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas – Abdul Rahim Lalani, father of Andy Lalani (also known as Amin Bhai), a prominent figure in Dallas’ entertainment industry, passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness. He was originally from Tando Mohammad Khan. Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’oon “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return.” This sad news has deeply grieved the Dallas community. The late Abdul Rahim Lalani was not only a senior member of MidCities…
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), consumer inflation accelerated to 4.1% year-on-year in July, up from 3.2% in June. This increase was primarily driven by rising prices for food items, fuels, and medicines. On a month-on-month basis, the consumer price inflation was 2.9%. Central Bank’s Stance: The higher inflation reading follows the State Bank of Pakistan’s assessment of a deteriorating inflation outlook, which led it to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 11%. The bank’s monetary policy committee stated that energy prices, particularly for gas, had risen more than expected, and it considered that the real policy…
The Ministry of National Food Security has confirmed that an order has been placed for the import of 200,000 metric tonnes of sugar. This measure aims to stabilize domestic prices and provide relief to consumers, according to a ministry spokesperson. The step was taken to ensure the availability of sugar in the market and prevent artificial price hikes. Government’s Plan and Pricing: The spokesperson added that the government is directly importing the sugar, and the procurement process is in its final phase after the opening of tenders. The first shipment of the imported sugar is expected to arrive in early…
Amidst swirling rumors of a romance between Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau, Katy’s former fiancé, Orlando Bloom, has offered a humorous take on the situation. His reaction came in response to a satirical article from The Onion, a renowned comedic news outlet. Satire and Bloom’s Reaction: The Onion’s headline read, “Orlando Bloom Spotted At Dinner With Angela Merkel,” accompanied by an AI-generated photo of Bloom and the former German Chancellor enjoying a meal. The article joked, “Just weeks after announcing his split with fiancée Katy Perry, English actor Orlando Bloom was photographed Friday dining with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.”…
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have renewed their wedding vows. The couple, who announced their engagement in 2018 and later got married, celebrated their commitment with new promises. PEOPLE Magazine’s Confirmation: PEOPLE magazine has confirmed that the renewal ceremony took place on Saturday, August 2nd. A source close to the couple told the magazine, “The event is about honoring the love and commitment they’ve built together over the years, and creating a memory that will stay with them forever.” Brooklyn’s Heartfelt Message: In an anniversary post, Brooklyn shared a touching note for Nicola, writing: “Dear Nicola, Happy anniversary baby x…
Actresses Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are back on set for ‘Practical Magic 2,’ reprising their roles as witch sisters Gillian and Sally Owens from the 1998 classic. A Strong Friendship: In an interview with People Magazine, Kidman shared her thoughts on their dynamic, calling it “insane.” “I can tease her, and she teases me,” she said, adding that they are both currently living “very close to each other” in London. Reuniting After Decades: Kidman mentioned that she and Bullock couldn’t believe they were back together after 27 years. “We’re both like, ‘What?’ But we were just right back into…
Rapper Snoop Dogg has publicly requested tickets for Oasis’ sold-out show in Scotland. The Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam, are bringing their highly popular reunion tour to Edinburgh this Friday, Saturday, and the following Tuesday. Snoop Dogg’s Connection to Scotland: In an interview with the Sunday Mail, Snoop Dogg, a self-proclaimed huge fan of both Oasis and the Celtics, expressed his excitement. “As soon as I heard they were making a comeback I knew I wanted to come and see them, and let’s be real where else is Snoop gonna watch them than Scotland. That’s my place and they are…
Canadian artist Justin Bieber has once again left fans guessing with a cryptic social media post. The 31-year-old singer shared a monochromatic close-up on his Instagram account, announcing to his 294 million followers: “Broke another olive branch,” accompanied by a single dove emoji. Hinting at a Friendship End: The “Sorry” hitmaker provided no further context, but the post is widely interpreted as a reference to “another” friendship breakup. This update follows a similar post in June, where Justin shared screenshots of a heated text exchange with a former friend. In February, a representative for the singer told “TMZ” that Justin…
Isaac Ordonez, who plays the younger brother of Jenna Ortega’s character on the hit series ‘Wednesday’, has spoken about his significant growth between the first and second seasons. In an interview with People Magazine, he revealed that he was the same height as Jenna during Season 1 but is now “hovering” over her. Working with Jenna: Laughing about the change, Isaac said, “I was the same height as Jenna in season one. I’ve grown quite a lot.” He called their height difference “amazing.” Isaac also shared his positive experience working with Jenna, stating, “Watching her through the monitor, like, you…
