Buzz cut and no chill

On Monday, Pakistani actor Naeema Butt shared an Instagram story featuring a doctored photo of her getting her head shaved. The gesture, according to the post, was a tribute to “the people who lost their lives in Pakistan.” The original post, shared by an Indian troll read: “Naeema Butt sacrificing her long hair to support […]

Mrs. Dalloway at 100

On May 14, 1925, a London flower shop became the unlikely threshold to literary history. It was the day Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway was published, introducing readers to Clarissa Dalloway, a poised yet introspective woman preparing for an evening party. Over the course of a single day, Virginia captured a vast emotional landscape. A century […]

“CGI stunts lack reality”

Legendary action star Jackie Chan believes modern film stunts have lost their edge. In an interview with Haute Living, the 70-year-old martial arts icon reflected on the evolution of stunt work in Hollywood, noting a shift away from physical risk toward computer-generated spectacle. “In the old days, the only [choice we had] was to be […]

PM orders no mercy for tax evaders

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take strict action against individuals and sectors involved in tax evasion. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting on broadening the tax base and increasing tax revenue on Tuesday, said that individuals and sectors capable of paying taxes must be brought into […]

Temporary cattle markets planned for Eid

The district administration has begun preparations to establish seven temporary cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha. Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Nadeem Nasir has tasked all relevant departments with ensuring these markets are fully operational and compliant with government regulations. Under the plan, one market each will be set up in Faisalabad City, Saddar, Samundri, Tandlianwala, […]