In a landmark development for China-Pakistan space cooperation, China announced on Thursday that a Pakistani astronaut will be included in one of its space missions. The news was reported by Chinese state media and marks a new phase in the two nations’ joint projects. According to media reports, the Pakistani astronaut will participate in the mission as a “payload expert” for a short duration. This inclusion aligns with the medium-term plan for the Chinese space station. This collaboration is set to deepen the partnership between the two countries. The Pakistani astronaut will travel to China to train alongside Chinese…
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The U.S. Department of Justice has revealed that an Australian citizen residing in Washington D.C. has pleaded guilty to stealing sensitive U.S. business secrets and selling them to a Russian cyber-tools broker in exchange for cryptocurrency. According to the Justice Department, 39-year-old Peter Williams, a cybersecurity executive, was convicted on two charges. During his three-year employment with a U.S. defense contractor, from April 2022 to June 2025, Williams abused his network access to steal vital information. The stolen data included details of sensitive national security software that was specifically intended for sale to the U.S. and its allies. Williams…
The Caribbean is reeling from the destructive force of Hurricane Melissa, which has left a trail of devastation and claimed the lives of 30 people in various incidents across the region. After battering Jamaica and Cuba, the storm is now advancing towards the Bahamas. According to US media, Melissa has been downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, but its impact remains severe. The heaviest human toll was recorded in Haiti, with 25 fatalities. Four deaths were also confirmed in Jamaica, and one in Dominica. In response to the threat, 700,000 people were evacuated to safe locations in Cuba. Authorities have…
The popular horror-comedy drama ‘Jin Ki Shaadi Un Ki Shaadi’ is facing an unexpected controversy regarding its script, involving veteran actor Shamon Abbasi, even as it gains praise for its unique story. Shamon Abbasi had recently claimed that the drama’s script and original concept were his, that he was initially set to direct it, and that his name was on the early scripts, but he was ultimately not given credit. In response to this claim, the drama’s credited writer, Syed Nabeel, has issued a statement. Nabeel partially confirmed Abbasi’s assertion, stating, “Shamon Abbasi is correct that the basic idea…
An 82-year-old Indian farmer, Mohinder Kaur, has vowed to continue her legal battle against Bollywood actress and newly-elected politician Kangana Ranaut, even after the actress offered an apology in court. The dispute dates back to 2021 during the farmers’ protests when Ranaut allegedly shared a derogatory social media post targeting Kaur. In response, the elderly farmer filed a defamation case against the actress. Recently, a local court in Bathinda, Punjab, granted bail to Ranaut in the 2021 defamation case. Media reports state that Ranaut formally apologized in court for her past tweet and submitted a bail bond of 50,000…
Renowned Pakistani Punjabi playback singer Naseebo Lal has strongly denied widespread rumors circulating on social media claiming that she had given birth to a son at the age of 55. The speculation, which was being shared across various social media pages, prompted the singer to address the claims herself. In a post on the social networking site Facebook, Naseebo Lal dismissed all such reports. She shared her actual joyous news with her fans, stating, “Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God), I have become a grandmother. Thank you all for your prayers.” The singer clarified that she had become a grandmother, not…
A video showing security guards forcibly dragging a fan off stage at an event for South Indian actor Ravi Teja has sparked significant criticism on social media. The incident occurred in Hyderabad during a pre-release ceremony for the Telugu film “Mass Jaathara.” During the event, an overly enthusiastic fan managed to break through the security cordon and climbed onto the stage, attempting to meet Ravi Teja and the event’s chief guest, actor Suriya. A video posted on Instagram shows security personnel immediately intercepting the fan and grappling with him. They are then seen forcibly dragging the man across the…
Bollywood actress and model Malaika Arora has firmly responded to the recent speculation over her age. The controversy began after she celebrated her 50th birthday in Goa, sharing party photos on Instagram with her son Arhaan Khan and sister Amrita Arora. According to Indian media, following her celebration, some social media users quickly created a dispute, flooding platforms with claims that she was actually 52, not 50. In an interview, Malaika addressed the debate, stating that women today are “rewriting the rules” and pushing past old boundaries. “Growing older has taught me to write my own story,” she said.…
Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, has returned to the field after a difficult period of injury. He began light training at Punjab Stadium on Wednesday, signaling his determination to compete again. Nadeem has set a clear target: to be fully fit for the upcoming Islamic Solidarity Games, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia from November 7-21. Speaking about his recovery, Nadeem confirmed he suffered an injury during the World Athletics Championship in Japan. This setback came in September, just months after he underwent calf surgery in England in July. “I have worked very hard to…
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has finalized its title sponsorship for the next two years, with HBL set to continue its association with the league. Announcing the decision at a press conference in Karachi, PSL CEO Salman Naseer called it a “very important announcement.” He explained that all of the league’s contracts had concluded after its first ten years, which led to a complete re-evaluation of the brand’s worth. In a major development, Naseer revealed that HBL had agreed to a new contract based on this independent valuation, resulting in a staggering 505% increase compared to the previous deal.…
