MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq indirectly blamed the leaders of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) that was behind Monday’s demonstrations in Muzaffarabad, saying that a tragedy could have been averted if its leaders had called off their protests once their demands were accepted. He was referring to the deaths of three young men who died after being shot by paramilitary personnel, at a packed press conference on Wednesday at the Civil Secretariat along with 24 members of the AJK cabinet, where all coalition partners were represented. However, despite his assurances that internet services would be…
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BEIJING: China is ready to work with Pakistan to develop an “upgraded version” of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Pakistani counterpart on Wednesday. In talks with Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s new deputy prime minister, Wang hailed the “ironclad” relationship between the neighbouring countries and pledged to advance CPEC, the South China Morning Post reported. “Both sides should effectively implement the Framework Agreement on Industrial Cooperation, strengthening our cooperation in areas like industry, agriculture, mining, new energy and information technology,” Mr Yi said, citing a pact signed by the two nations in 2022, according to a Chinese foreign…
ISLAMABAD: PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday chided the PTI for seeking talks with the military, recalling that the party’s leaders had recently lectured on the importance of upholding the Constitution and warned the army against interfering in politics. Speaking in the National Assembly during debate on his father’s address to a joint sitting of parliament, Mr Bhutto-Zardari said, “They negate with their politics what they say.” He said that they claim to be fighting for the supremacy of the Constitution, the rule of law, and real independence, but they want talks with the military establishment. At one point, the PPP chairman said…
A Supreme Court hearing on Thursday on a case about changes in the accountability laws turned out anticlimactic as ex-premier Imran Khan appeared via video link but did not get a chance to speak as a petitioner in the matter. The development came after the SC on Tuesday, hearing the case about the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws, had ordered the federal and Punjab governments to facilitate Imran’s appearance on Thursday via video link from Adiala jail. Justice Athar Minallah — part of the five-member bench hearing the case — had stated that the top court could not deny an audience to the ex-premier if he…
Anya Taylor-Joy stuns fans with her stylish pick at Cannes Film Festival. The actress, 28, recently starred in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga that made its debut on Wednesday at Cannes Film Festival. The Queen’s Gambit star dressed in a stunning champagne-coloured piece by Dior for the event. She complemented with a bold red lip and a striking winged-liner. For her film’s Australian premiere, the Menu star completed her look with the platinum necklace by Tiffany & Co. The necklace, which was made up of diamonds of more than 68 carats, caught the attention of onlookers instantly. The show stopper opted for 18-carat white gold…
Suzanne Somers’ widower, Alan Hamel, shared a touching sentiment about his late wife, revealing that the last thing he remembers before falling asleep is her. In a heartfelt conversation with People Magazine on Wednesday, May 15, Hamel expressed how, during those quiet moments before sleeping, thoughts of Somers fill his mind. “That’s when I really think about her and feel that she’s beside me — and it feels palpable,” he shared. Hamel continued, saying, “A couple of times, I’ve actually reached over, thinking she’s here. Of course, I didn’t feel her. But I feel her in my heart every night.”…
Prince Andrew was stripped off of another title in a ruthless blow by his eldest brother King Charles. The Duke of York, who is embroiled in a sexual assault controversy, had lost his most cherished role as patron of York Racecourse to Queen Camilla, via GB News. The disgraced royal, who was stripped off of his titles by late Queen Elizabeth, owing to his ties with convicted paedophile Jeffery Epstein, announced in 2019 that he would no longer be a working royal. Meanwhile, Camilla is already patron of the National Stud as well as being president of the Ebony Horse Club,…
Travis Kelce reportedly in talks to follow his girlfriend Taylor Swift on Eras Tour to recharge for the upcoming season of NFL. While the pop sensation girlfriend of the Kansas City Chiefs continues her record-breaking tour around Europe, her boyfriend is willing to stay close to her to unwind and refuel. Following his victory in Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas thanks to a touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Mercole Hardman in overtime, Kelce has had some time to recover in the United States before moving on to his next project.…
Brad Pitt may be embroiled in a messy legal drama with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, but his girlfriend Ines de Ramon wants to help ease things for him. A source cited by Us Weekly, Pitt, 60, cannot help but “rave about how madly in love he is.” “Being with her has brought new meaning to his life,” the insider said. “They complement each other.” The insider added that the two are “still going strong,” and Pitt’s relationship with de Ramon, 31, is completely different from his relationship with Jolie, 48. Noting that Pitt had “always serious” ties with Jolie, meanwhile de Ramon…
Olivia Rodrigo, right after witnessing wardrobe mishap on stage, believes the show must go on. The singer, 21, during the London stop of her sold-out GUTS World Tour on Tuesday night, endured wardrobe malfunction in front of millions in audiences. Since then, the Driver’s License hitmaker’s video is making rounds on social media of the incident. As the singer was in the middle of performing her chart-topper Love Is Embarrassing, in the blink of an eye her crop top unfastened and was saved by one of her background dancers who struggled to hook the top properly onstage. Rodrigo, in all this happening didn’t stop…
