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Singer Tahir Abbas: A rising star in music industry
The Nation
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July 15, 2025
LAHORE - In a world where most artists strive to be seen, Tahir Abbas made others visible first. Tahir emerged from a humble and unstructured environment, shaped by a fiercely empathetic mother. Tahir stood out early as a poetic speaker, natural...
CDA nets record Rs. 17.14 billion on day one of commercial plot auction in Islamabad
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 15, 2025
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) achieved a major milestone on the first day of its three-day open auction, collecting a record Rs. 17.14 billion through the sale of commercial plots at the Jinnah Convention Centre. CDA Chairman and Chief...
Netflix’s ‘best show of all time’ changed TV forever 9 years ago
Metro
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July 15, 2025
A Netflix show that has been described as an ‘instant classic’ aired nine years ago today (Picture: Netflix) TV fans are praising one of the ‘best shows Netflix has ever made’ on its nine-year anniversary. Despite being released nearly a decade...
UK eVisas Launched for Pakistani Students and Workers
PhoneWorld
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July 15, 2025
The UK government is bringing a big change for people who study or work in the UK. They are replacing physical visa documents with a digital one called an eVisa. More interestingly, Pakistani students and workers can also benefit from the UK...
'We need a new army': Pakistan Minister says the country is creating new armed force to fight against...
The Economic Times
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July 15, 2025
Pakistan announced on Monday the creation of a national paramilitary force, raising concerns among opposition parties and human rights groups about its potential use for political repression, reported Reuters. Speaking at a press conference in...
UK introduces eVisa for Pakistani applicants
The News International
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ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has introduced an eVisa mechanism for Pakistani students and workers to make the visa process easier, said the British High Commission in Islamabad on Tuesday. In a statement, the high commission said most main...
Death toll rises to 104 dead, 200 injured in heavy rain floods in Pakistan
SANA
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July 13, 2025
Islamabad, SANA- The National Disaster Management Authority/NDMA/in Pakistan announced that at least 104 people have been killed and 200 others injured due to the heavy rains that have hit the country since June 26. Pakistan’s Sama TV quoted a...
PTV Harassment victim silenced while accused official reappointed; full details here
Pakistan Observer
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July 18, 2025
LAHORE – Pakistan state broadcaster PTV witnessed harassment allegations as a former employee speaks out after the accused manager returns to the post despite the outrage. Mahjabeen Abid came forward with serious allegations of workplace...
Anupam Kher criticises Diljit Dosanjh over Sardaar Ji 3 controversy: ‘I can’t watch my sister’s sindoor get destroyed in the name of art’
The Indian Express
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July 15, 2025
Diljit Dosanjh continues to remain in the spotlight as controversy brews over the casting of Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in his upcoming Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3. Diljit, who also serves as a producer on the film, is under fire for featuring a...
Pakistan go down to Japan 3-0 in final of Men’s U18 Asia Hockey Cup 2025
Business Recorder
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July 13, 2025
Pakistan’s dream run in the Men’s U18 Asia Hockey Cup 2025 came to a sad end on Sunday as they were defeated 0-3 by Japan in the tournament final at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre. After an unbeaten streak in the group stage and a...
ENG vs IND 2025: 3 stunning similarities between India's defeat in 2025 Lord’s Test and 1999 Chennai Test vs Pakistan
Sportskeeda
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July 15, 2025
The third Test between India and England at the home of cricket, Lord's, ebbed and flowed throughout the five days before a thrilling finish saw the visitors go down by 22 runs. The heartbreaking loss left India trailing 1-2 in the best-of-five...
UK introduces e-visa for Pakistani students, workers
Dawn
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July 15, 2025
The United Kingdom’s government on Tuesday launched e-visas for Pakistani students and workers as part of an “enhanced” border and immigration system. The announcement came just a day after the two countries formally signed the Trade Dialogue...
India Vs Pakistan In Asia Cup 2025? Union Sports Minister Hints At Possible Clash
News24
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July 15, 2025
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has made a clear distinction between international and bilateral sports engagements with Pakistan. Addressing the media, he stated that India has no objection to participating in international tournaments...
$5bn Pakistan-Turkiye bilateral trade goal: PM urges MoC to set specific targets
Business Recorder
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July 14, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Commerce to set specific targets, along with a clear mechanism and milestones, to progress toward achieving the longstanding goal of $5 billion in annual bilateral trade with...
Have you heard? Pakistani theatre group enacts Ramayana in Karachi
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 15, 2025
Have you heard? A Pakistani theatre group is winning hearts by staging Ramayana in Karachi. Meanwhile, Farhan Akhtar's Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, based on athlete Milkha Singh, is set to re-released in theatres (From left) Ashman Lalwani as Rama, Rana...
Nawazuddin Siddiqui cared for Pakistani actor Mehmood Akhtar after heart attack in Europe
Daily Times
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July 14, 2025
Veteran Pakistani actor Mehmood Akhtar revealed that Bollywood star Nawazuddin Siddiqui once stayed by his side for 10 days after he suffered a heart attack during a film shoot in Europe. In a recent interview on Neo TV, Mehmood shared emotional...
National Sports Governance Bill to be tabled in Parliament during monsoon session: Sports Minister
The Indian Express
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July 14, 2025
The long-awaited National Sports Governance Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament during the Monsoon session starting on 21st July, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed on Monday. The minister was speaking to the media after...
Gregor Samsa in Pakistan
The Express Tribune
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July 14, 2025
Listen to article As Gregor Samsa — taking liberties with the character of Franz Kafka's novella The Metamorphosis — awoke one morning, the morning for him wasn't fine at all, even though it was drizzling outside in the sweltering summer. The...
Jennifer Love Hewitt makes shocking revelation about Sarah Michelle
GEO TV
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July 18, 2025
Jennifer Love Hewitt has broken her silence on the speculations of a feud with Sarah Michelle Gellar. Speaking with Vulture recently, the actress talked about her relationship with former costar Sarah. As the new I Know What You Did Last Summer...
World War II memorial shields stolen in Karachi
Gulf News
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While a robbery of this kind is not an everyday occurrence, past thefts have occurred at Frere Hall. One key example includes the 2017 robbery of the artwork of Seffy Soomro, a local Sindhi artist. Soomro’s paintings were brought to Frere Hall for...