ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ruled out the possibility of sacrificing its relationship with China for the sake of improved relations with the United States, the Foreign Office said on Thursday, stressing that “Pakistan doesn’t believe in zero-sum relationships”. “For us, relations with the United States and relations with China are both important,” Foreign Office spokeswoman Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said at a weekly press briefing in Islamabad. “We do not believe in situations where relationship with one country can be sacrificed on the altar of relations with another.” Describing China as an all-weather strategic cooperative partner of Pakistan, Ms Baloch said Pakistan would…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Karachi police on Friday said they have so far arrested 17 suspects after five people were killed and two others were critically injured in a shootout between members of the Bugti clan last night. Two groups, led by Fahad Ahmed Nawaz Bugti and Ali Haider Bugti, had engaged in a gunfight on late Thursday night near the former’s residence in Defence Housing Authority’s (DHA) Khayaban-i-Nishat. The clash resulted in the killing of 50-year-old Fahad — a nephew of slain Baloch chieftain Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti — while Ali Haider, also a maternal nephew of the Bugti chieftain, was injured. Stating that four others were…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured the lawmakers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that the development of the province, particularly its merged districts, is the top priority of the government. Talking to members of the national and provincial assemblies from KP here on Thursday, the PM claimed that the PML-N government has always given priority to the development of merged districts of KP. Assuring provision of top standard health and education facilities in the merged districts, Mr Sharif said the government would establish Danish Schools in the area to provide quality education to students of these districts. He also emphasised the need…
Timothée Chalamet, 28, is facing diva accusations on the New Jersey set of his Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. According to sources, he got into a screaming match with a crew member, causing tension among the team. “He apparently got into a screaming match with a crew member,” said a source. “Everyone is walking on eggshells around him.’ However, another source defends Chalamet’s behaviour, saying, ‘Timothée is a quiet guy. He likes to keep to himself. He’s not being rude. He’s just very focused on the work at hand and wants to do the best job possible. And he does.”…
Meghan Markle has come under fire in the run-up to the upcoming US presidential election and her husband Prince Harry’s new interview. The Duchess of Sussex has been issued a stern warning that she could spark a major crisis for the royal family if she became politically active. Meghan Markle has been warned keeping her title would cause a major “nightmare” for the Royal Family if she were to become involved in politics. The Duchess of Sussex has been dogged by rumours of a potential future as a politician ever since stepping down as a working royal – a suggestion…
Jennifer Aniston celebrated Courteney Cox’s longtime boyfriend Johnny McDaid’s personal milestone in a recent social media update. The 55-year-old actress, who is best known for her role in 90s’ sitcom Friends, wished her co-star’s boyfriend on his 48th birthday. This came after Cox, who has dated the Snow Patrol artist since 2013, took to her Instagram to mark McDaid’s big day in a sweet post on Wednesday, July 24. The Scream alum shared a carousel of photos of herself and her boyfriend, including glimpses of their sweet moments during a tropical getaway. In other photos, McDaid was spotted performing and pulling-off a guitar. She wrote…
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, playing the titular roles in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, thrilled fans at Comic-Con with a surprise screening of the movie just hours before its world premiere. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Reynolds, Jackman, Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy, and Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige sent fans into a frenzy at San Diego Comic-Con with the unexpected screening on Thursday, July 25. “We’ve been all around the world with this movie, but the icing on the cake is right here, right now,” The Wolverine star declared during the biggest panel for Deadpool & Wolverine. Additionally, Marvel Studios shared highlights from the night…
Leonardo DiCaprio’s friends and insiders are dismissing rumours that he’s ready to settle down with his girlfriend, Italian model Vittoria Ceretti. Despite their nearly year-long relationship, sources close to DiCaprio say he values his independence and freedom, especially when his partner has a busy schedule like Ceretti. “Leo still plays by his own set of rules when it comes to relationships,” the insider revealed. “Especially when he’s with somebody who has an incredibly busy career and schedule, and that’s Vittoria in a nutshell.” Vittoria, 26, hasn’t been waiting around for playboy Leo, 49, to propose anytime soon. She was recently…
Strictly’s Zara McDermott reportedly ‘danced with a fractured leg’ after suffering an injury during the rehearsals of the BBC show. According to The Sun, the contestant made the decision jointly with her professional partner, Graziano Di Prima to dance despite her condition. The injury occurred ahead of Halloween Week when McDermott was eliminated from the dance competition. This comes hot on the heels of controversy after Strictly Come Dancing controversies resurfaced for the first time in its 20-year history. The director recently extended his apologies for the complaints facing the iconic dancing show. BBC director Davie said, “I’m very sorry that anyone has had an experience on…
King Charles III, who’s said to be desperate to see his grandchildren Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, has received a very sad news from Montecito. The Duke of Sussex has sent a clear message to his cancer-stricken dad King Charles that he can not have the pleasure to spend time with Archie and Lilibet until he assures the Sussex of fool-proof security. A royal insider has claimed: “Harry’s sad admission about not bringing his family back to the UK over security concerns seems to be a clear message to the King. “The 75-year-old monarch has been left hurt by the…
