KARACHI: The bodies of 28 Pakistani pilgrims who died in a traffic accident in Iran while traveling to Iraq were repatriated on a special flight Friday night. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced compensation of Rs5 million each for the families of the deceased and Rs1 million for the injured victims. The special C-130 aircraft landed at Shahbaz Airport in Jacobabad, bringing back the bodies of the deceased and 15 of the 25 injured persons who had been discharged from Iranian hospitals. Sukkur Mayor Arsalan Islam Shaikh, who is also the provincial government’s spokesperson, confirmed that the deceased included…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
ISLAMABAD: Following a meeting between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Friday night, PTI leader Asad Qaiser announced that both parties have decided to collaborate on an “issue-to-issue and agenda-to-agenda” basis. The meeting, held at JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s residence, was led by PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and aimed at fostering unity among opposition parties in preparation for critical National Assembly and Senate sessions. Qaiser stated that the initial phase of their joint strategy involves blocking “controversial” legislation that the government plans to introduce in parliament next week. No official response has been provided by…
PISHIN: A blast at a main market near Surkhab Chowk in Balochistan’s Pishin district resulted in the deaths of two children and a woman on Saturday. The explosion also left 13 people injured, including two policemen. The attack is part of a recent surge in violence targeting police and security checkposts, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The increase in attacks followed the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) breaking a fragile ceasefire with the government in 2022 and vowing to target security forces. According to Dr. Wakeel Sherani, Medical Superintendent at Pishin Civil Hospital, two children were killed in the blast, and…
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning for heavy rains across various regions of the country from August 25 to 29. The advisory highlights that a low-pressure system currently over West Bengal is expected to move westward and reach the southern coasts of Pakistan by August 25. This weather system will bring strong monsoon currents, resulting in widespread rainfall, wind, and thunderstorms across Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, and other southern cities. In Balochistan, similar conditions are anticipated from August 26 to 30, affecting Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbela, and other areas. Punjab and Islamabad will experience downpours from August 25…
During a recent Instagram Q&A, Gwyneth Paltrow humorously acknowledged her Brat Pack roots when asked if she’s a “Brat.” The actress laughed and responded, “Aren’t you supposed to say ‘I’m brat’ or ‘Are you brat?’ I think my kid said it’s that way. And yes, I am so brat. I am so brat it hurts.” The term “Brat” has gained modern popularity thanks to Charli XCX’s album *Brat*, which has inspired a viral dance trend and a neon green aesthetic. Charli XCX later clarified the contemporary meaning of being a “Brat” in a TikTok video, describing it as someone who…
Meghan Markle, now enjoying life in Montecito with Prince Harry and their children, is likely reminiscing about her luxurious Toronto townhouse, which has just hit the market for £1.1 million. The former actress lived in this three-bedroom home in the Seaton Village neighborhood while filming “Suits” and during the early days of her relationship with Prince Harry in 2016. The Duke of Sussex frequently stayed at the property during his visits from the UK, as mentioned in his memoir, *Spare*. Meghan moved to London in 2017 to be with Prince Harry, and the couple married in 2018. After stepping down…
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are reportedly enthusiastic about growing their family, with plans for a third child, despite Rihanna’s efforts to keep rumors at bay. A source close to the couple revealed that they are enjoying a blissful life together and are more than ready to welcome another baby. “Rihanna turned 36 this year and she’d love to have more kids,” the insider shared. “She wants to do it the natural way, not with IVF or anything like that, so there’s no time to waste and she knows it.” The couple, who began their relationship in 2021, have already expanded…
Gwyneth Paltrow is experiencing mixed emotions as she prepares to send her son off to college. The 51-year-old actress opened up about her feelings during an Instagram Q&A on Friday, where she candidly responded to fans’ questions. Paltrow, who shares her 18-year-old son with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, admitted she isn’t mentally prepared for the transition to an ’empty nester’ as her son gets ready to leave home. When one fan asked if she had dropped both of her kids off at college, Paltrow responded in a video message, “Not yet.” Her son then chimed in, “She hasn’t quite gotten…
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been spending significant time together following his split from Jennifer Lopez, which has reportedly caused tension in Garner’s relationship with her boyfriend, John Miller. According to a source who spoke with *DailyMail* on August 22, Miller is unhappy with the amount of energy Garner has been dedicating to her ex-husband, with whom she shares three children. The insider revealed, “John doesn’t like sharing Jen, and there is a divide when it comes to her and Ben.” Another source told *Life & Style* on August 21 that Miller was frustrated with competing for Garner’s attention…
Meghan Markle faced criticism following her and Prince Harry’s quasi-royal tour to Colombia, with a royal commentator accusing the Duchess of Sussex of exerting “control” over the media and making the trip about herself, despite her previous calls for “privacy.” In an interview with *The Sun*, British journalist Robert Jobson pointed out the double standards of the Sussexes, who left the royal family in 2020, yet continue to organize tours resembling those of the Firm. Jobson remarked that Meghan received positive press during past royal tours, including visits to Tonga, Fiji, and South Africa. He questioned why the former royals,…
