entertainment
A woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad has lodged a complaint against her husband, accusing him of forcing her to copy the looks of Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi. Media outlets reported that the woman, Shanvi, said her husband, Shivam Ajuwal, who works as a physical education teacher in a government
Business
Prices of key commodities have surged in Punjab, with flour and sugar recording sharp increases that are troubling ordinary citizens. According to traders, the cost of a 20-kilogram flour bag has gone up by Rs300 in just two weeks. Per-kilogram flour rates also rose by Rs15, after wheat
National
Pakistan has renewed its airspace ban on Indian aircraft, extending the restrictions until September 24, 2025. The decision was formalised through a new NOTAM that prohibits Indian-registered commercial, leased, and military planes from using Pakistani skies. The measure, first imposed in April amid heightened regional tensions, has now stretched
National
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced on Friday that the new moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal is due on August 23 at 11:06 a.m. Experts suggested that the crescent is likely to be visible the following day, August 24, paving the way for the Islamic
Business
The Pakistani rupee showed little change against the US dollar on Thursday, with exchange rates indicating stability in both the interbank and open markets. Market data revealed that the dollar was available at Rs284.65 for buying and Rs285.25 for selling in the open market. In interbank trade, it
Technology
Nvidia is developing a new artificial intelligence chip for the Chinese market that will surpass the performance of its current H20 model, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The chip, tentatively named the B30A, will be based on Nvidia’s latest Blackwell architecture and feature a single-die
World
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that European powers have no authority to extend or trigger snapback sanctions under the 2015 nuclear deal, insisting Tehran rejects any such move. His remarks came after reports that Germany, France, and Britain had offered to extend the October deadline for
World
At least 22 people are feared dead after a boat carrying farmers and traders capsized in northwest Nigeria’s Sokoto state, the country’s emergency agency reported on Wednesday. The vessel, carrying around 50 passengers to a local market, sank midstream on Sunday. According to the National Emergency Management Agency
Sports
Pakistan’s national T20 squad has arrived in Dubai to prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup and the Tri-Nation series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday. The tri-series against Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates begins on August 29, followed by the Asia Cup, which kicks
National
A teenage boy was killed in a horrific incident in Sialkot after two of his friends allegedly sprinkled petrol on him and set him on fire, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Wednesday. According to police, the act was carried out over a personal grudge. The victim sustained critical burn injuries
Business
Gold prices in Pakistan dipped sharply on Wednesday, tracking a decline in international markets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs1,400, bringing it down to Rs355,200 from Rs356,600 on the previous day. The
entertainment
A first glimpse of Hania Aamir and Bilal Abbas Khan’s much anticipated drama has surfaced on social media, sparking excitement among fans. In the circulating photo, the duo can be seen together on set for the very first time, smiling and posing with confidence. The upcoming drama, titled Meri