The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) has conducted inspections of over 39 water plants, of which 30 met safety standards, while nine were shut down for violating health guidelines. IFA Deputy Director Dr Tahira Siddique emphasised that the authority, alongside food safety teams, is intensifying efforts to ensure safe drinking water for residents. This follows recent […]
Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Farooq Haider has sought a response of the deputy commissioner of the provincial capital by Friday over the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) plea seeking permission to organize a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on March 22. The order was issued despite a law officer’s contention that there was no need for the official […]
Rawalpindi Medical University’s (RMU) exams held under the University of Health Sciences (UHS) were postponed unexpectedly, causing widespread concern among students. The exam was cancelled at short notice, triggering protests among students. The principal of RMU sent a message to all deans informing them of the postponement due to security concerns. According to sources at […]
Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban’s oppression of women. Since their return to power in 2021, the Taliban have imposed an ultra-strict vision of Islamic law, modelled on their previous rule from 1996 to 2001. But while […]
Actors Saboor Ali and Ali Ansari have been blessed with a daughter. Announcing the happy news on Instagram on Wednesday, Saboor wrote, “Our tiny miracle, our biggest blessing. The sight of the smallest of hands leaving the biggest of impact is unbelievable. Welcome Serena Ali to the world. The magic awaits you.” The heartfelt note […]
Shigeki Awai, also known as Shigenori Awai, a highly respected Japanese animator and director, has passed away at the age of 71, reported Hindustan Times. Awai had been a prominent figure in the anime industry since the 1980s, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that spanned decades. His contributions as a key animator and director helped […]
Karan Johar has finally responded to the criticism surrounding his recent production, Nadaaniyan, which launched Ibrahim Ali Khan in Bollywood. Starring Khushi Kapoor as the other lead, the film faced significant backlash for its dialogues and performances, with audiences and critics alike questioning its merit. During the trailer launch event of his upcoming production, Akaal, […]
The Chosen Season 5 is set to bring some of the most well-known biblical stories to life, according to series creator, writer, and director Dallas Jenkins. The upcoming season will depict key events from Holy Week, including Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the cleansing of the temple, and Judas’ betrayal. Jenkins stated […]
The government’s decision to fix the retail price of sugar at Rs164 per kilogram, 13% higher than its earlier cap, is yet another chapter in the longstanding cycle of hoarding and price manipulation. This cycle plays out the same way every time: sugar exports are allowed under the promise that local prices will remain stable, […]
Women’s inheritance rights remain a problem area for the government and, more importantly, for women. Despite favourable laws, religious edicts and positive efforts by recent governments, far too many women are deprived of their rights by greedy male relatives hiding behind ‘culture’ and ‘traditions’. And while enforcement of laws has led to a decrease in […]