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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...
West Indies T20I squad for Australia series announced; Two players receive maiden call-ups
CricketAddictor
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July 17, 2025
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named a 16-player squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, which begins on July 20. Shai Hope will continue to lead the T20I side, while wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew and left-arm fast...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Salman Khan Sells Bandra Apartment for ₹5.35 Crore
The Times of India
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July 17, 2025
Pakistani Actress Humaira Asghar Found Dead After 9 Months | Postmortem Details Shock Fans Pakistani actor Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her Karachi apartment, nine months after her death. Her decomposed body was discovered during an...
Hania Aamir glows in Rainy-Day moments in new viral pictures
Daily Pakistan
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July 17, 2025
LAHORE — Lollywood star Hania Aamir has been capturing hearts both on and off-screen, and the diva recently took to Instagram to share her peaceful moments enjoying rainy weather. Mere Humsafar star known for her vivacious personality, looked...
Olympic Medalist Audun Groenvold Killed By Lightning Strike During Cabin Trip
The Times of India
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July 17, 2025
Pakistani Actress Humaira Asghar Found Dead After 9 Months | Postmortem Details Shock Fans Pakistani actor Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her Karachi apartment, nine months after her death. Her decomposed body was discovered during an...
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...
Babar Mangi's 'Sanam Sopari' echoes the playful laments of women in love everywhere
The Express Tribune
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July 17, 2025
KARACHI: Released on July 10, Sanam Sopari by Babar Mangi has quickly climbed from 25th to 14th place on YouTube’s trending music chart, clocking over 154,000 views. Featuring female vocals by Sahiban and backing vocals from Amjad Mirani and...
$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...
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...
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...
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...