A silent meeting, resounding questions: Trump, the Field Marshal, and Pakistan’s future — who is next after Iran? By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada An extraordinary event took place in the quiet corridors of the White House on June 12, 2025. The President of the United States, Donald Trump, not only granted an audience to Pakistan’s most powerful military figure, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, but hosted a White House lunch for him an honor never before extended to any Pakistani military official who wasn’t head of state. No statement was issued, no photographs released, just a closed door and echoes…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
All seven members of the global sensation BTS have now officially reunited! This exciting development comes as band member Suga, also known by his solo alias August D, has been officially discharged from his mandatory military service. Big Hit Music, the renowned management agency representing BTS, confirmed on Wednesday that the Korean rapper successfully completed his alternative service duties after utilizing his remaining leave. The agency’s official statement read: “No special events are planned on the day of Suga’s discharge. Overcrowding can pose safety risks, and we sincerely request our fans not to visit the sites in person. Please convey…
Reality TV star Katie Price has recently spoken candidly about a past cosmetic surgery that she believes could have been fatal. Appearing on Katherine Ryan’s podcast What’s My Age Again, Price confessed to deeply regretting the extensive procedure. Throughout her career, Price has reportedly undergone numerous cosmetic enhancements, including 17 breast augmentations, alongside multiple facelifts, fillers, Botox treatments, and a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). During the podcast, Price identified the BBL as the worst surgery she has ever experienced. She recounted, “I tried that BBL abroad where they take your own fat and put it in your bum. It was…
Fans of Lizzo and SZA have exciting news to look forward to! The two highly acclaimed artists are seemingly combining their talents for an upcoming “mixtape,” as suggested by SZA herself. SZA took to her official Instagram Story to share the intriguing development, posting, “Working on a guest star for bookie Lizzo’s new mixtape [heart emoji].” This announcement strongly implies a collaborative project is in the works, poised to generate considerable anticipation. This revelation follows Lizzo’s own confirmation in March that she had completed work on her eagerly awaited fifth studio album, titled Love In Real Life. Lizzo had previously…
The relationship between Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon has recently become a focal point of speculation among fans. According to a report by RadarOnline, many fans are now dubbing the couple’s romance a “showmance.” These growing speculations were notably sparked by Brad Pitt’s demeanor at the New York premiere of his new film, F1. During the event, observant fans noted that the actor appeared to evade a public display of affection (PDA) attempt from his girlfriend. As she reportedly tried to kiss him, Pitt seemingly chose to engage in conversation with another woman instead. A video capturing this particular…
Ed Sheeran has recently shared insights into the creation of his rock track for the upcoming F1 movie. Following the release of his latest song, “Drive,” which is part of “F1: The Album,” the singer took to Instagram to elaborate on the making of the track. Sharing a glimpse of his new song, Sheeran captioned his post, “i got asked to do a song for the @f1movie. i knew that i wanted to make a proper rock song for it, a proper driving song. something you’d wanna turn up to the fullest amount whilst driving.” He went on to explain…
A 26-year-old man from Karachi’s Ibrahim Hyderi area died on Thursday from Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly known as Congo virus. This unfortunate event marks the second confirmed death from the virus in Sindh province this year, according to a report from the provincial health department. The World Health Organization (WHO) characterizes CCHF as a tick-borne viral disease with a case fatality rate that can range from 10% to 40%. The virus has the potential to transmit through tick bites or via direct contact with the blood or tissues of infected animals, particularly during slaughtering. Crucially, there is currently no…
On Friday, Energy Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari announced that Pakistan has signed term sheets with 18 commercial banks for a Rs1.275 trillion ($4.50 billion) Islamic finance facility. This significant move aims to help the nation address the escalating debt within its crucial power sector. The government, which maintains substantial ownership and control over the power infrastructure, is currently contending with a rapidly expanding “circular debt” – a problematic accumulation of unpaid bills and subsidies that has severely constrained the sector and put a considerable strain on the broader economy. This pervasive liquidity crunch has led to disruptions in…
On Thursday, President Donald Trump extended to September 17 the deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US operations of its short-video application, TikTok. This decision comes despite existing legislation mandating a sale or shutdown without substantial progress. Trump signed an executive order deferring Thursday’s original deadline by an additional 90 days, a move he had previously hinted at. The Republican president had already granted two prior reprieves from federal enforcement of a law requiring TikTok’s sale or cessation of operations, which was set to take effect in January without significant movement toward a sale. Trump has stated his desire…
Pakistan delivered an outstanding performance in the FIH Nations Cup on Friday, defeating France 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the teams remained tied at 3-3 during regular play at the National Hockey Stadium, Kuala Lumpur. Pakistan’s goalkeeper Muneeb Ur-Rehman was instrumental, blocking three of France’s penalty attempts, while Rana Waheed Ashraf, Hannan Shahid, and Afraz successfully converted their shots for Pakistan, securing a highly rewarding victory. The Green Shirts are now set to face either New Zealand or Korea in the championship match on Saturday. The thrilling four quarters saw the two sides inseparable, with the scoreline deadlocked at…
