Dr Umair Haroon has been elected the first and currently only Pakistani member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the body behind the International Emmy Awards. The appointment recognises his 200+ productions and pioneering science-and-forensics storytelling. This milestone raises Pakistan’s profile within global television judging and collaboration. Historic...
Renowned Pakistani comedian Lucky Dear has died in Lahore at age 60 after a prolonged illness. He had been receiving treatment at Mayo Hospital for lung disease and complications from diabetes; family sources say his condition worsened in recent days and funeral arrangements will follow. Comedian final days Veteran performer Lucky Dear spent his final weeks under medical care at Lahore’s Mayo...
The top 10 powerful countries in the world in 2025 include the United States, China, Russia, India, Germany the United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea and Brazil. These nations control the world through military strength, economic powe,r technological innovations and global power. This article will explore the top 10 most powerful countries in the world in 2025. By examining their military...
A Lahore court has postponed the hearing in the Ducky Bhai gambling case to October 2, 2025, after investigators said the probe is incomplete and asked for more time. The adjournment related to bail petitions filed by YouTuber Ducky Bhai (Saad-ur-Rehman) and his wife, Arooba Jatoi. Authorities — including the NCCIA and FIA — are compiling the investigation record. Court adjournment The Lahore...
Lahore Police have uncovered a new and alarming car-theft method that has recently gone viral. The technique was exposed following a September 23 incident in Iqbal Town’s Neelum Block, where CCTV footage captured suspects using a staged rear-end collision to lure a driver out of her vehicle. An accomplice then took control of the car, threatened the owner, and drove away. Both suspects have been...
Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, visited Faisalabad on Monday, September 29, 2025, to inaugurate a range of development initiatives aimed at enhancing urban mobility, improving public welfare, and promoting sustainable infrastructure. The visit underscores the provincial government’s commitment to modernizing city transport systems while addressing community needs. Also Read30 Electric...
Social media influencer Asad Nadeem Mughal (Baba OP) was detained by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport after arriving from Sharjah. Authorities say his name flagged during immigration checks amid a wider probe into promotion of illegal online gambling apps. The case will be handled by cybercrime investigators and may result in formal charges under PECA...
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed petitions seeking to apply Pakistan’s Motion Pictures Ordinance to streaming platforms, ruling that traditional film censorship laws do not cover global OTT services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. The judgment stresses that any change must come from legislation, not judicial extension of a 1979 law. Scope of the Motion Pictures Ordinance The Lahore High...
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco married on September 27, 2025, at a private estate in Santa Barbara/Montecito with about 170 guests. The two-day wedding weekend included a rehearsal dinner, tight security, surprise venue logistics, and star power like Taylor Swift in attendance. Who Is Selena Gomez Selena Gomez is an award-winning singer, actress, and producer who rose to fame on Disney Channel before...
A concise look at how the One Piece Pirate Flag—the Straw Hat skull from Eiichiro Oda’s manga—has been adopted by Gen Z protesters as a visual shorthand for resistance. This piece traces the flag’s rapid spread across Asia and beyond, the cultural mechanics that made it sticky, and the political reactions it provoked. Origins: From Manga to Movement The flag originates from the long-running...