Andrew Garfield Shares His Audition Struggles for Spider-Man

Andrew Garfield recently shared his initial doubts during his audition for The Amazing Spider-Man on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. He admitted feeling “too old” to convincingly play Peter Parker, a high schooler, since he was 25 or 26 at the time. Garfield worried his age would work against him. “I felt I was too …

PTI Calls for Family Visits for Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi

ISLAMABAD: Barrister Salman Akram Raja, the Secretary General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), stressed the need for PTI founder Imran Khan and former first lady Bushra Bibi to meet their families. He described this as a basic human right for inmates to have family visits. Speaking outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Raja announced his intention …

Injury Sidelines Tayla Vlaeminck in WT20WC 2024 Debut

Tayla Vlaeminck’s much-anticipated debut in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 took a sudden and unfortunate turn. After spending the team’s opening two games on the sidelines, the 25-year-old pace bowler finally got her chance to shine. However, her debut ended prematurely due to a dislocated right shoulder. Vlaeminck’s injury occurred just four balls into …

Veteran Actor Abid Kashmiri Passes Away at 74

Renowned Pakistani actor Abid Kashmiri has passed away at the age of 74 following a brief illness. His daughter confirmed the sad news, stating that he had been unwell for some time. Abid Kashmiri, born on May 4, 1950, in Lahore, left a lasting impact on Pakistan’s entertainment industry. Over his long career, he appeared …

Medical Expert Debunks Common Breast Cancer Myths

Thanks to extensive medical research, we now understand more about biology and treatment of breast cancer than ever before. Public awareness campaigns have significantly increased knowledge about the disease, which affects one in six women in India. However, many myths about breast cancer persist, both online and in everyday conversations. Dr. Sachin Ambekar, Director of …

SCO Summit Sparks Citywide Shutdown

Authorities have ordered a five-day shutdown of restaurants, wedding halls, cafes, and snooker clubs in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. This is part of the preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.The closures, effective from October 12 to 16, are part of heightened security measures for the high-profile event. Station House Officers (SHOs) have started collecting …

Govt Aims to Cut Power Tariff by Rs10, says Energy Minister

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is moving to reduce the electricity tariff by up to Rs10 after terminating power purchase agreements with five Independent Power Producers (IPPs). This decision is expected to save the national exchequer Rs411 billion, according to officials. Energy Minister Awais Leghari announced this development during a press conference following the federal cabinet’s …

Federal Cabinet Approves Hajj Policy for 2025, Quotas and Packages Announced

The federal cabinet has approved the Hajj policy for the upcoming pilgrimage year, as revealed in a circulation summary on Thursday. Sources informed that the cost of the official package for the Holy Pilgrimage is estimated to be between Rs10,75,000 and Rs11,75,000. According to insider information, approximately 179,000 pilgrims from Pakistan will be permitted to perform …

Supreme Court Strikes Down Majority Judgment

ISLAMABAD: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court criticized its previous interpretation of Article 63-A of the Constitution. The court stated that the earlier majority judgment effectively allowed political leaders to act like dictators, unchallenged by their parties or assemblies. This scenario threatens the democratic framework of the country. The detailed 23-page judgment, authored by …

Ratan Tata, Former Chairman of Tata Group, Passes Away at 86

Ratan Tata, former chairman of the Tata Group, passed away at the age of 86. The Tata Group confirmed his death in a statement late Wednesday. Tata had been in intensive care at a Mumbai hospital, according to sources familiar with his condition. Tata led the Tata Group for over 20 years, transforming it from …

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