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  • Minal Khan joins viral trend, shares pricey details about her outfit in fun video

    Minal Khan joins viral trend, shares pricey details about her outfit in fun video

    A video of actress Minal Khan playfully mocking the ongoing social media trend of outfit breakdowns has gone viral.

    Minal appeared in the video alongside a content creator, joining the trend that has received mixed reactions from netizens, many of whom have roasted those participating in it.

    “I bought this watch from Dubai five years ago. It cost 5 lakh rupees back then, and now it’s even more expensive,” she begins her outfit breakdown.

    “I always wear diamonds and gold. This diamond pendant was a gift, but it’s very expensive,” she says, pointing to her pendant and earrings.

    “My shirt isn’t that expensive, but I bought it for 30 thousand rupees a long time ago,” she reveals, adding that her “pyjamas are branded and quite expensive.”

    She also broke down her shoes and bag as expensive, saying, “These are branded as well.”

    “This is a very expensive brand purse. It has my valuable mobile phone and the keys to my recently purchased car,” she added.

    “Some time ago, I bought a car worth Rs 20 crore, and the keys are in my purse,” she concludes.

    Fans who found Minal Khan poking fun at the ongoing trend both funny and entertaining, filled the comments section with praise and witty remarks, calling it one of the most enjoyable takes on the viral trend.

  • ‘Pakistan knows Iran very well, better than most’: Trump following meeting with COAS Munir

    ‘Pakistan knows Iran very well, better than most’: Trump following meeting with COAS Munir

    US President Donald Trump met with Field Marshal Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir in the White House’s Cabinet Room on Wednesday.

    Speaking to reporters after the meeting, President Trump was asked whether the discussions included the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

    In response, he said: “They [Pakistan] know Iran very well, better than most, and they’re not happy about anything. It’s not that they’re bad with Israel. They know them both, actually, but they know Iran better. He [Field Marshal Munir] agreed with me.”

    President Trump also thanked Field Marshal Asim Munir for not going to war with India, and expressed similar gratitude to Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, whom he said had met with him “a few days ago.”

    “These two very smart people decided not to keep going with a war that could have been a nuclear war. Pakistan and India are two big nuclear powers,” he added.

    President Trump also reveal that the US is working on a trade deal with Islamabad and New Delhi.

    Field Marshal Asim Munir has become the first serving Chief of Army Staff (COAS) to hold a one-on-one meeting with a sitting US president. It also marks the first time a serving Pakistani army chief, without holding political office or ruling under martial law, has been formally received at this level.

    Meanwhile, just hours after Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated in a video message that Prime Minister Modi had a 35-minute phone call with the U.S. president, during which Modi reportedly said the US had no role in mediating between Pakistan and India, President Trump dismissed the claim.

    Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn later that day, Trump asserted that it was, in fact, he who had stopped the war.

    He said, “Well, I stopped a war … I love Pakistan. I think Modi is a fantastic man. I spoke to him last night. We’re going to make a trade deal with Modi of India. But I stopped the war between Pakistan and India.”

  • PHF responds to unpaid allowance claims during Nations Hockey Cup

    PHF responds to unpaid allowance claims during Nations Hockey Cup

    Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Tariq Bugti has responded to reports alleging that players have not received their daily allowance in the ongoing Nations Hockey Cup in Malaysia.

    Speaking to a private news channel in Kuala Lumpur, where he is present to support the team, Bugti clarified that daily allowances are not given in advance. “Payments are made after the event ends and only when funds are available,” he explained. “Even with limited resources, I’m trying to do everything possible to secure a better future for Pakistan hockey.”

    Bugti maintained that the real priority should be the semi-final against France and reaching the final. He stressed that winning the tournament would allow Pakistan to qualify for the prestigious FIH Pro League.

    He stated that the federation is aware of the players’ difficulties and is doing its best despite limited resources. “The government’s support is there, but it needs to improve. Once we start receiving funds in line with our needs, things will become more manageable,” he said.

    “We want Pakistan to win this Nations Cup and qualify for the Pro League,” he said. “Despite challenges like financial constraints and fewer international matches, the players and management have shown great commitment.”

    He also highlighted an improvement in Pakistan’s world ranking. “When I took charge, Pakistan was ranked 18th. We are now in 13th place, which reflects the positive direction we are moving in.”

    Earlier, there were reports that players had not received their daily allowance for more than ten days despite reaching the tournament’s semi-finals.

  • FIH Nations Cup: New Zealand edge Pakistan out 4-3 in thrilling contest

    FIH Nations Cup: New Zealand edge Pakistan out 4-3 in thrilling contest

    New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 4-3 in a thrilling encounter at the FIH Nations Cup in Malaysia, despite the Green Shirts holding a strong lead early in the match.

    Pakistan played aggressively in the beginning and was up by 3-1 at the end of the first half. Nic Woods opened the scoring for New Zealand in the sixth minute, but Abdul Rehman struck twice in the 13th and 14th minutes to give Pakistan the lead. Rana Waheed Ashraf added a third goal in the 28th minute to strengthen their advantage.

    The momentum shifted in the third quarter when Scott Colson scored back-to-back goals in the 43rd and 45th minutes, levelling the score at 3-3. He then completed his hat-trick in the 52nd minute with a goal from a penalty corner, putting New Zealand ahead 4-3.

    Pakistan must now wait for the result of the Malaysia vs Japan match to know their semi-final fate. A defeat for the host team would open the door for Pakistan to qualify for the final four.


    Meanwhile, France and South Korea have already booked their spots in the semi-finals from Pool A.

  • Careem bids farewell to Pakistan

    Careem bids farewell to Pakistan

    After almost 10 years of operations, ride-hailing app Careem is shutting down its services in Pakistan in July this year but has said that it will stick around in a “different role.”

    Mudassir Sheikha, co-founder and CEO of Careem, took to LinkedIn to post about “a new chapter” for the company. 

    “It is with a heavy heart that I share this update: Careem will suspend its ride-hailing service in Pakistan on July 18,” Sheikha said, adding that it was “an incredibly difficult decision.”

    “The challenging macroeconomic reality, intensifying competition, and global capital allocation made it hard to justify the investment levels required to deliver a safe and dependable service in the country.

    “In the end, the Careem Rides team had to make this tough call,” he wrote.

    He referred to the ride suspension as “the end of an ironic chapter — one built with purpose, grit and a ton of relentless hustle”.

    Sheikha pointed out several remarkable accomplishments of Careem while functioning in Pakistan, such as providing safe rides on demand, allowing women to travel with strangers, and promoting the use of smartphones and digital payments in daily life.


    He praised his team for creating a service that millions of people in Pakistan depend on “to move and earn”.  

    Sheikha mentioned that while ride-hailing is finishing, Careem’s presence in Pakistan will persist in a new capacity.

    “Careem Technologies (the spinout building the Everything App) will continue to build from Pakistan for the region.”

    Sheikha mentioned that around 400 Careem employees from various departments, including engineering, are working on developing the Everything App and its range of services (food and grocery delivery, payments, etc.).


    Careem officially entered the Pakistani market in October 2015, providing a website, an app, and a helpline for customers to request rides. It currently operates in 12 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in Turkiye and Pakistan.

  • Sonam Kapoor’s throwback with Fawad Khan sparks mixed fan reactions online

    Sonam Kapoor’s throwback with Fawad Khan sparks mixed fan reactions online

    Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor recently posted throwback photos with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, prompting a wave of nostalgia, sarcasm, and political jabs in the comments. The pictures, shared on her official Facebook page, were from their 2014 hit Khoobsurat, which marked Fawad’s Bollywood debut and earned him widespread fame in India.

    Sonam captioned the stills: “Magic on screen with Fawad Khan,” reviving memories of their charming on-screen chemistry. Fawad played the royal character of Prince Vikram Singh Rathore opposite Sonam, and his performance won him the Best Debut Male award at the Filmfare Awards.

    While many fans appreciated the post, calling the duo a “one-time Jodi with endless memories,” others took a more critical and/or sarcastic approach.

    One user commented, “I think every time Sonam fights with her husband, she posts these pics. And she has posted them a lot of times.” Another said, “Ah… so Sonam is stuck in the never-ending cycle of Fawad charm? I get it.”

    Some took a dig at Bollywood itself, with a user writing, “RIP Bollywood.”

    Others brought in political tones, with a comment saying, “Go Pakistan and do romance with him,” while another added, “Your memories are burning your own Indians.” 

    Despite the mixed reactions, many fans from Pakistan jumped in with love and support, saying, “Love from Pakistan, both are looking fantastic.”

    This post comes amidst the tensions between Pakistan and India following increased escalation last month, in May.

    The relations between the two nations worsened after the deadly Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on April 22, in which 26 civilians, including tourists, were killed. India accused Pakistan of backing the attack, an allegation Islamabad strongly denies as baseless and one that India has yet to prove.

    India has since launched a digital and diplomatic crackdown on Pakistan. It blocked access to the social media accounts of dozens of Pakistani actors, athletes, and public figures. This included celebrities like Fawad Khan, singer Atif Aslam, cricketers Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and retired stars like Shahid Afridi and Wasim Akram. The Instagram account of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and cricket

  • Five Jaffar Express coaches derail after explosion on track

    Five Jaffar Express coaches derail after explosion on track

    An explosion on the railway track in Jacobabad has derailed five coaches of the Jaffar Express.

    According to Railways Police, five coaches of the train derailed following the explosion near Jacobabad’s vegetable market.

    No casualties have so far been reported, police said, adding that operations had however been suspended since after the explosion.

    Jacobabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Saddam Hussein Khaskhaili said that bomb disposal squad was determining the nature of the explosion and an investigation into the incident was underway.

    It merits a mention that while the nature of the explosion remained unknown by the time this report was filed, the incident comes months after armed men attacked Jaffar Express in Balochistan.

    In March 2025, a group of terrorists launched an attack on a train en route to Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), from Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, carrying over 400 passengers. Following the assault, the terrorists took passengers hostage.

    In a statement, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that intelligence reports have unequivocally confirmed that the attack was orchestrated and directed by terrorist ringleaders operating from Afghanistan, who remained in direct communication with the attackers throughout the incident.

    Director General (DG) ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, while speaking to a private media channel minutes after the completion of the rescue operation, claimed that security forces had eliminated all 33 Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) terrorists who had hijacked the Jaffar Express. However, 21 passengers were martyred by the terrorists before the clearance operation commenced, he said.

    The military’s media wing spokesperson detailed that the army, air force, Frontier Corps (FC), and Special Services Group had participated in the operation and successfully recovered the hostages.

  • Influencer spotted with Lamine Yamal receives death threats after vacation photos go viral

    Influencer spotted with Lamine Yamal receives death threats after vacation photos go viral

    A 30-year-old flight attendant and social media influencer, Fati Vazquez, is facing online backlash and death threats after her pictures with 17-year-old Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal surfaced on social media.

    According to media reports, the two were reportedly seen spending a vacation together, which sparked widespread controversy concerning the significant age difference. The images and videos showing the young FC Barcelona striker with Vazquez quickly went viral, drawing sharp criticism from the public.

    Fati Vazquez has not only been bombarded with hateful comments but is also receiving serious threats to her life. Many online users are accusing her of having an “inappropriate relationship” with a minor.

    So far, Lamine Yamal has not issued any statement regarding the matter.

    In parts of Europe and other regions around the world, relationships involving individuals under 18 are considered both morally and legally sensitive, even if consensual. These legal and ethical concerns have fueled the outrage surrounding the incident.

    On social media, the influencer continues to face a wave of harsh criticism and abusive comments as the story draws international attention.

  • Unexplained Chinese cargo flights to Iran spark quiet curiosity

    Unexplained Chinese cargo flights to Iran spark quiet curiosity

    A day after Israel launched an airstrike on Iranian soil, a cargo plane from China took off. Over three days, three separate cargo flights headed westward.

    Each aircraft followed a comparable flight route. They flew through northern China, entered Kazakhstan, and then travelled southward through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. All three planes lost radar contact just as they approached Iran, resulting in no further tracking data.

    There has been no official confirmation from either China or Iran regarding the purpose of the flights. The specifics of the cargo, the intended destination, and the timing remain undisclosed. Officials from both nations have remained silent on the matter.

    The flights commenced shortly after Israel’s air assault on Iranian territory on May 13. While there is no public connection between the airstrike and the cargo flights, the timing has attracted attention. The coordination and adherence to the same route over three days imply a planned operation, yet details remain elusive.

    Analysts tracking the movements noted the precise moment the planes ceased to be visible on radar. This occurred at the same point for each flight, right before entering Iranian airspace. It is not uncommon for aircraft to disable tracking signals, particularly when entering sensitive areas. Nevertheless, the recurring pattern has prompted inquiries.

    The movement of cargo planes over several days is unusual without prior notice. All three aircraft traversing the same route before vanishing from radar render the situation significant, especially given the timing.

    China and Iran have maintained a long-standing political and economic relationship, including recent agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. The unexplained nature of these flights has added another layer to ongoing speculation about the scope of their current engagements.

    Without any public announcements and with limited information available, the flights remain a mystery. This also prompts the ongoing speculation regarding China’s involvement in the Middle East and its cooperation with Iran amid escalating tensions.

  • Here’s what Trump, Modi talked about before US President meets COAS Asim Munir

    Here’s what Trump, Modi talked about before US President meets COAS Asim Munir

    Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi held  a 35-minute telephonic conversation with United States (US) President Donald Trump on Wednesday, telling the latter that the ceasefire in May was made between New Delhi and Islamabad without any mediation by the US, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said in a video statement.

    Misri quoted the Indian premier as telling Trump that “India has never accepted mediation, does not and will never do so.” He said that Modi further told Trump that the decision by India and Pakistan to halt military actions last month was made directly during talks between the armies of the two sides.

    Additionally, the diplomat said that Modi made it clear to Trump that in the entire episode of the four days of military clashes between the two nuclear-armed countries in last month, issues such as the “India-US trade deal or mediation by the US between India and Pakistan” were not discussed “at no time [or] at any level”.

    The Indian PM’s denial comes after the US president has multiple times reiterated that he, using the trade option, brokered the ceasefire between the two countries, which, according to him, were on the brink of a potential nuclear war last month.

    Following the US president’s statement on Truth Social on May 10, in which he announced the ceasefire brokered by the US, Islamabad extended thanks to Trump, acknowledging his role in brokering the ceasefire between the two countries. 

    However, India has repeatedly objected to Trump’s role in the understanding made between India and Pakistan to stop the hostilities that erupted after New Delhi launched illegitimate strikes on the night of May 6-7, targeting civilians in Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam militant attack in held Kashmir on April 22 that killed 26 civilians.


    The Indian foreign secretary said that a meeting between Modi and Trump was scheduled on the margins of the G7 Summit but couldn’t be held when the US President returned to America early. “Subsequently, at the request of President Trump, the two leaders spoke on the phone today,” he maintained.

    The diplomat said that New Delhi also made it clear that it would “respond to Pakistan’s bullet with a cannon shell”, adding that on the night of May 9, US vice president JD Vance called Modi, telling him that Pakistan “could launch a major attack on India”. 

    He reiterated that the decision to halt military action was made directly between India and Pakistan, through existing channels of the two armies, adding that PM Modi stressed that “India has never accepted mediation, does not and will never do so. There is complete political consensus in India on this issue”.