Lahore: Chairman of WAPDA, Engineer Lieutenant General Sajjad Ghani (Retired), emphasized the crucial role of the Dasu Hydropower Project in meeting the country’s energy requirements through locally available, eco-friendly, and low-cost hydropower generation. He stressed the need for coordinated efforts to complete the project on time. He made these remarks during his visit to the Dasu Hydropower Project, which is being constructed on the Indus River in Upper Kohistan. The Chairman reviewed construction activities at various sites, including the right and left banks of the main dam, the underground power house and transformer hall, as well as the crushing and…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to form a sub-committee aimed at addressing obstacles to bilateral trade and resolving customs-related issues. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam, met with FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial at the FBR headquarters on Tuesday for important discussions. During the meeting, both parties exchanged views on facilitating and promoting bilateral trade, focusing on customs, cross-border trade, and management issues. They agreed on the necessity of removing barriers to trade in order to capitalize on the true trading potential between the two neighboring countries and…
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure on Tuesday, with a mix of volatility and overall decline due to increased foreign selling in specific sectors and the rollover week effect. As a result, prices of 58% of shares fell, leading to a total market capitalization loss of PKR 22.46 billion. The trading day began on a positive note, witnessing a surge of up to 160 points at one stage. However, foreign investors offloaded shares in the power generation sector, while local investors sold shares in banking, cement, and other sectors, transforming the earlier gains into a staggering decline of…
Senior actress Azra Mansoor recently revealed that when she began working with Mawra Hocane, many people cautioned her against the actress, urging her to be wary. In an interview with *Fuchsia Magazine*, Azra discussed her experience working alongside Mawra and Mohib Mirza in the drama *Jafa*. Azra shared that she has been enjoying her time with the entire cast, noting that everyone treats her with respect. She praised both Mawra Hocane and Mohib Mirza for their excellent acting and positive attitudes on set. Responding to a question, Azra disclosed that prior to the shooting of *Jafa*, people from the industry…
Senior Pakistani actress Asma Abbas recently expressed her views on mothers who participate in dramas, suggesting that some do so to gain attention. During her appearance on ARY’s morning show to promote her drama *Baby Bhaji*, she opened up about her concerns regarding domestic issues depicted in such shows. Asma stated that when she observes mothers acting out dramas at home, she often wonders if such scenarios truly occur in real life. She humorously remarked that after watching these mothers, she tells her daughters-in-law that they should be grateful she isn’t always around, as she values order and cleanliness at…
Model and actress Zoya Nasir recently shared her thoughts on love and relationships, expressing that she does not believe in love at first sight. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of understanding and evaluating a person before deciding whether to fall in love with them. In a recent interview, Zoya discussed her approach to relationships, stating that she first looks for qualities like morals and character in a man, assessing how he treats others. After considering these aspects, she makes her decision about forming a connection. While Zoya describes herself as not being particularly romantic, she mentioned that if given the…
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Meryl Streep has expressed her deep concern over the rights of Afghan women, stating that today’s cats, monkeys, and other female animals have more rights than women in Afghanistan. Speaking at a United Nations General Assembly session, Streep showed solidarity with Afghan women. She pointed out that in Kabul, cats enjoy more autonomy than women; they can sit in parks and soak up the sun, while women are denied such freedoms. Streep highlighted that parks have been closed to Afghan women and girls, who are restricted from moving freely, whereas female animals, including monkeys, can roam those…
MUMBAI: Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has revealed that he has ceased paying hefty salaries to male actors for his films. Speaking during a panel discussion on an Indian channel, Johar, who has produced several hit films, emphasized that he would encourage other filmmakers to reduce the salaries of male actors as well. “There are only six main heroes in Bollywood, and they are always cast. It’s time to give new actors a chance,” he stated. Johar further explained that major actors had declined to work in his low-budget film “Kal” because they were demanding salaries that matched the entire…
KOCHI: Indian actor and Member of Parliament M. Mukesh has been granted bail after being arrested in connection with a rape case involving a fellow actress. According to Indian media reports, the actress filed a case against Mukesh, alleging rape and sexual assault. He was apprehended by a Special Investigation Team and subsequently released on bail. Mukesh’s lawyer informed the media that a medical examination was conducted prior to his release. The Special Investigation Team interrogated the actor for two and a half hours. Mukesh has denied the allegations of rape, claiming that the case was filed against him because…
### Pakistani Playwright Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar Files Petition for Return of Seized Items in Honey Trap Case LAHORE: Renowned playwright Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar has filed a petition for the return of his belongings seized in a honey trap and kidnapping for ransom case. During a hearing in the Anti-Terrorism Court, Judge Arshad Javed addressed Qamar’s request, in which he stated that the police had recovered 240,000 rupees and the registration book of his vehicle from the accused. He mentioned that the suspects had withdrawn money from his bank account using his ATM card and requested the court to…
