Pakistani designer Hussain Rehar has made waves internationally once again, this time for his latest Spring/Summer 2026 bridal collection, which was featured by Dazed Middle East. Titled Nargis Blooms in Excess, the collection celebrates drama, detail and bold beauty without apology. Inspired by the nargis flower, it uses strong visual themes centred around bloom, femininity […]
The Iranian foreign minister on Friday announced the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz for the passage of all commercial ships for the remainder of the US-brokered 10-day truce between Israeli forces and Hezbollah agreed between Israel and Lebanon. In a post on X, FM Abbas Araghchi said: “In line with the ceasefire in […]
Pakistani actors Ramsha Khan and Khushhal Khan have officially announced their marriage on Instagram through a joint post, putting an end to weeks of speculation. The couple shared photos from their bridal shoot, with Ramsha wearing an exquisite red outfit paired with green jewelry, while Khushhal opted for a classic black kurta suit. In their […]
Oil prices plunged by about 11% on Friday, extending earlier losses, after Iran’s foreign minister said that passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the remaining ceasefire period. Brent crude futures were $10.59, or 10.7%, lower at $88.80 a barrel at 1340 GMT, after falling to a session low of $87.71. […]
The federal government has abolished the free electricity units facility for power sector employees, according to Radio Pakistan. In a post on X, Power Minister Awais Leghari said for the first time in the country’s history, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, free units for power sector staff have been ended. He added […]
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to the war across the region. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Khatibzadeh said any ceasefire must include all conflict zones “from Lebanon to the Red Sea,” describing it as a “red […]
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday expressed appreciation for China’s continued bilateral support at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as well as the constructive role played by its Executive Director in facilitating Pakistan’s programme engagements. According to a post by the Ministry of Finance Pakistan on X, the remarks were made during high-level meetings held […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure to resign on Friday despite sacking a senior official following news that Britain’s former ambassador to the United States had failed security vetting but was still handed the job. Starmer, who won the largest majority in modern history for Labour at a national election in 2024, […]
Many filmmakers fear the existential threat of artificial intelligence, but in India the race is on to produce the first hit Bollywood feature generated by the technology. One contender is Maharaja in Denims, based on a popular 2014 novel by Khushwant Singh and set for cinematic release this summer. “There is no actor fee, there […]
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on Friday signed an agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to extend the maturity of its $3 billion deposit, Radio Pakistan reported. “The agreement, signed between the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), provides for the extension in the maturity of […]