US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries, including a 29% tariff on Pakistani goods. Trump defended the decision, saying it was necessary to correct longstanding trade imbalances and what he considered unfair treatment of American products in foreign markets. He has long advocated for reshaping international trade […]
Ellen Pompeo has shared a powerful story that underscores Taylor Swift’s longstanding commitment to charity. Speaking on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the Grey’s Anatomy star recalled asking Swift for a donation to a neonatal programme at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles—just 20 minutes after meeting her on the set of the “Bad Blood” music video. Swift, […]
Due to the three-day Eidul Fitr holidays and the suspension of supplies from wholesale markets, the prices of essential food items, fruits, and vegetables skyrocketed in Rawalpindi and its outskirts on Sunday. Neighbourhood shopkeepers drastically increased the prices of vegetables, fruits, and beverages while price magistrates were on holiday. With wholesale markets closed, the surge […]
Even after three days of Eidul Fitr, poultry prices in various districts of the Hazara region have not decreased, maintaining an all-time high surge witnessed during the last two days of Ramazan. Despite the issuance of official price lists by the district administrations of Abbottabad, Mansehra, and Battagram, poultry and meat are still being sold […]
Taxi drivers, rickshaw drivers, bikers, and other drivers in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad took full advantage of the lack of public transport during the Eidul Fitr holidays, charging arbitrary fares from commuters. However, a large number of citizens opted to use private online cabs and unregistered bike services during Eid. It was […]
The National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued a travel advisory in light of the increased traffic flow on motorways and national highways following the conclusion of Eid celebrations. The advisory emphasises essential precautionary measures to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for travellers. Motorists have been urged to check their vehicle’s engine oil, […]
Hazara police devised a foolproof security plan for Eidul Fitr in the Hazara Division. As many as 6,000 police personnel were deployed. The personnel of the operations wing police, traffic police wardens, Elite Police Force, SSU, Special Branch and CTD personnel were part of the security plan. The Hazara Division DIG Nasir Mahmoud Satti had […]
New A24 film Warfare places audiences among a platoon of US Navy SEALs as they battle insurgents during the Iraq War. Written and directed by combat veteran Ray Mendoza and filmmaker Alex Garland, the movie is a real-time re-enactment of a 2006 surveillance operation gone awry and based entirely on the memories of Mendoza and […]
Upcoming Bollywood film Abir Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Indian actor Vaani Kapoor, has encountered significant opposition in Maharashtra, reported Pinkvilla. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, has firmly objected to the film’s release in the state due to Khan’s Pakistani nationality. MNS spokesperson Ameya Khopkar squarely stated, “We only […]
British rock band Muse was facing pressure on Tuesday from fans and artists to cancel an upcoming Istanbul gig after the Turkish concert promoter lashed out at those involved in recent anti-government protests. In a post on X on Monday, the band announced plans to play Istanbul on June 11, with tickets going on sale […]