Pakistani Celebrities Join Diwali Celebrations, Spark Reactions on Social Media

This year, several prominent Pakistani celebrities joined in celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, sparking a blend of appreciation and controversy across social media. Among those who attended the celebrations were popular stars such as Shehryar Munawar, Maheen Siddiqui, Sanam Saeed, Mohib Mirza, Sarwat Gilani, Fahad Mirza, Sonya Hussyn, and Tara Mehmood. Read: Iran’s Supreme …

Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns of “Crushing Response” Against Israel, U.S. Actions

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a stern warning to Israel and the United States, threatening a “crushing response” to recent actions against Iran and its regional allies. State media reported his remarks, delivered on Saturday, just ahead of the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran, which marked a turning …

IMF Urges Pakistan to Boost Revenue Measures Amid Tax Shortfall

Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to introduce additional revenue-raising measures after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fell short of its tax collection targets for the first four months of the fiscal year. This development follows the IMF’s refusal to adjust the FBR’s tax collection goals downward, despite requests from …

CJP Afridi Summons First JCP Meeting on November 5

Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has scheduled the first meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) for November 5. The session will focus on selecting judges for constitutional benches in the Supreme Court (SC). This meeting marks a significant step in implementing the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which has restructured the JCP …

Business Leaders Urge SBP to Cut Policy Rate

KARACHI: Amid a significant slowdown in inflation, business leaders have urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to cut policy rate by 300 to 500 basis points. They believe that such a cut is essential to revive trade and industrial activities in the country. The SBP’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to meet on …

IDEAS 2024: Pakistan’s Leading Defense Exhibition to be Held in Karachi

Karachi: The 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), known as IDEAS 2024, will take place at the Karachi Expo Center from November 19 to 22. This event is a major platform for the global defense industry, drawing exhibitors, officials, and visitors worldwide. IDEAS is one of the largest defense exhibitions in the region, positioning Pakistan …

Government Proposes New Financial Model for IPPs

The government has proposed a new financial model to 18 independent power producers (IPPs). This plan aims to significantly reduce their capacity payments and recover “excess profits” made by these companies in the past. Senior managers from three IPPs and a government official shared these developments with Dawn. A government task force is currently renegotiating …

Israeli Bombing in Gaza Kills Five as Tensions Escalate

NUSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP: An Israeli bombing has killed at least five Palestinians in the Nuseirat refugee camp, located in the central Gaza Strip. This tragic event has left several others injured, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent. In addition to the Nuseirat incident, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Israeli artillery shelled a house …

PTI Leaders’ Sisters Granted Pre-Arrest Bail in Protest Cases

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court granted interim pre-arrest bail to Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, on Friday. The bail relates to three new cases tied to protests that occurred on October 6. Both sisters appeared before two different judges of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) to file their bail pleas. …

Kartik Aaryan’s Fee Skyrockets for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

The horror-comedy franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, continues to captivate audiences in contemporary Indian cinema. The third installment, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, features Kartik Aaryan reprising his popular role as Rooh Baba. This comes after the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, where Aaryan took over from Akshay Kumar. Kartik Aaryan’s Fee Increase Kartik Aaryan has received widespread acclaim …

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