On Tuesday, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) nominated permanent chief justices for four high courts. The JCP meeting, presided over by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, was convened to deliberate on nominations for high court appointments. The top judicial body has approved Justice Atiq Shah as the new Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC), while Justice Rozi Khan has been endorsed for the top position at the Balochistan High Court (BHC). Justice Junaid Ghaffar, the senior-most judge of the Sindh High Court (SHC), has been elevated as its new Chief Justice. Additionally, Justice Sarfraz Dogar has been approved…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
It was revealed on Tuesday that an American woman has married Sajid Zeb Khan, a Pakistani man from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Upper Dir, following a two-year Facebook friendship. Sajid confirmed that their Nikah (Islamic marriage contract) was solemnized last night. He added that Mindy, who hails from Chicago, embraced Islam and has taken on the Islamic name Zulekha. Speaking to Geo News, Sajid expressed his joy, stating that they signed the marriage contract last night and Mindy’s arrival has brought happiness to his home. The American bride also shared her delight regarding her marriage to Sajid. Mindy arrived in Pakistan just…
The air in the heart of the UAE capital was rich with the aroma of mangoes as diplomats, dignitaries, and mango enthusiasts gathered to celebrate one of Pakistan’s most cherished exports – the mango. This wasn’t just a fruit festival, however. It was a masterclass in “sweet diplomacy,” where the gentle power of flavor captivated the world, one succulent slice at a time. The event, a vibrant blend of trade, taste, and international camaraderie, was orchestrated by the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Overseas Foundation Pakistan. From freshly cut Sindhri to delightful mango-infused pastries and…
Pakistan’s economic momentum remained steady throughout Financial Year 2025 (FY25), with real GDP growing by 2.68%. The Ministry of Finance’s latest Monthly Economic Outlook anticipates inflation to remain within 3% to 4% for June 2025. The report highlights significant improvements in Pakistan’s fiscal and external positions during FY25. The current account registered a surplus of $1.81 billion, the fiscal deficit narrowed, and the primary balance achieved a surplus of 3.2% of GDP during the July–April period. These gains have been bolstered by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), which have enhanced policy credibility and…
The federal government has decided to abolish provincial electricity duty on power bills starting July 1, and has formally informed all provincial chief ministers of this decision. Federal Minister for Power, Awais Leghari, has sent a letter to the chief ministers of all provinces, notifying them of the federal government’s decision to scrap electricity duty and to explore “alternative mechanisms” for collecting provincial levies and duties. In the letter, a copy of which was obtained by Geo News, the minister sought the support of all provincial chief executives in streamlining the billing structure. He highlighted the complexity arising from multiple…
Tom Cruise, who has been open about his feelings for Ana de Armas, is reportedly elevating his courtship efforts. According to Radar Online, the 62-year-old Hollywood film producer and actor continues to express his affections for girlfriend Armas, but this time, he’s going to greater lengths to impress her. He has reportedly invested a significant sum to have a special perfume created exclusively for her, designed to perfectly complement her skin. Insiders told the outlet, “Tom is renowned for being relentless in everything he does, and wowing women is no different.” Sources noted, “He is eyeing Ana as a future…
On June 29, 2025, Rod Stewart performed in the “Legends slot” on Glastonbury’s iconic Pyramid Stage. However, only halfway through his Sunday set, the legendary rockstar temporarily exited the stage for an unexpected reason. After captivating the audience with his rendition of “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy,” Rod announced his brief departure. Gesturing to his backup singers, he told the crowd, “The girls are going to do a song for you while I change my shirt!” Despite already contending with the heat at Worthy Farm, having removed his jacket earlier, Rod reappeared in a striking pink suit. Notably, Rod Stewart…
Fans of Morgan Freeman have once again found their curiosity piqued regarding his health, following recent media mentions of his name. However, the renewed interest doesn’t stem from concerns about his well-being. Instead, it’s due to a recent revelation from Oscar-winning actor Sam Rockwell. On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Rockwell recounted a story about auditioning for a role in the 1989 film ‘Lean on Me,’ which starred Morgan Freeman. Rockwell disclosed that he, Michael Imperioli, and Kevin Corrigan all auditioned for a single line in the movie. Ultimately, Rockwell did not film his scene, and the production team opted…
Superstar producer Mark Ronson recently engaged in a conversation with Will Manning on the EE Official Big Top 40, where he blind-ranked five of his most significant hits, including ‘Uptown Funk’ and his collaboration with Amy Winehouse, ‘Valerie’. Surprisingly, neither the funk-genre track ‘Valerie’ nor the highly energetic ‘Uptown Funk’ claimed the top spot. Instead, Ronson’s work with RAYE on his latest single, ‘Suzanne,’ emerged as his number one choice. After hearing the track, Ronson simply told Manning: “Number one.” He elaborated, “Because I’m changing the criteria each song, so now in this case, I was like, ‘which is one…
BTS has just unveiled the exciting news of their first-ever live album! Titled “PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LIVE,” the album will be available for pre-order starting July 1, and will include a digital code for “BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – SEOUL” upon its July 18 release. The K-pop icons’ “PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE” series initially launched in October 2021 with an online concert. It quickly became a global sensation, connecting the band’s vast fanbase, known as ARMYs, with BTS both in-person and virtually. This extensive tour featured a total of 12 shows spanning Seoul, Los…
