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  • Hania Aamir slays in slinky plum gown

    Hania Aamir slays in slinky plum gown

    Hania Aamir never misses a chance to captivate her fans with her beauty, style, and fun personality. The actress has now set social media on fire after sharing a series of stunning pictures in a plum sequined gown, paired with a glowy makeover and stylish hair.

    Striking uber stylish poses in a studio, Hania also grabbed attention with her intriguing caption that read: “ap Kahan thi.” The pictures were paired with the upbeat track Mera Naam, giving the post an extra flair.

    Fans filled the comments section with love and excitement. 

    One user wrote, “You just set the timeline on fire again ❤️.” Another gushed, “Hania Mermaid ♀️❤️.” 

    A fan affectionately called her, “Pretty hanuuu ❤️,” while someone else declared, “Already stealing hearts ❤️.”

    The admiration continued, with comments like “Pyari mA ❤️” and “Heyyyy look soo beautiful pretty stunning of my heart ✨❤️.”

    The post instantly went viral, proving once again why Hania Aamir is often dubbed the “Dimple Queen.” With her mix of style, humor, and charm, she continues to steal hearts both on and off the screen.

  • Basit Ali slams Mohammad Haris over comment on Babar Azam

    Basit Ali slams Mohammad Haris over comment on Babar Azam

    Former Pakistan cricketers Basit Ali and Kamran Akmal have strongly criticised young batter Mohammad Haris for suggesting that Babar Azam should change his batting style in T20 cricket.

    A viral video recently showed Haris being asked whether Babar Azam should make some adjustments to his style in T20 matches. Haris replied, “Yes.”

    This response sparked a heated reaction from Basit Ali during a TV show. Basit said, “If Mohammad Haris says something like this about Babar Azam, he should be beaten with a stick. Who are you to talk about Babar Azam like that?”

    He further questioned, “If Babar Azam were the captain, would he [Haris] have given this statement?”

    Kamran Akmal, who was also part of the discussion, added that the Pakistan Cricket Board should guide players on how to respond in such situations. He said, “Mohammad Haris is not a kid. He knows everything. He should have said, ‘How can I talk about Babar Azam? He has done so much for Pakistan. First, I need to learn how to improve my own batting.’”

    Babar Azam currently averages 39.83 in T20 internationals, scoring 4,223 runs in 121 innings, while Mohammad Haris averages 18.61 with just 391 runs in 23 innings.

  • Thousands evacuated from riverine areas as India opens floodgates

    Thousands evacuated from riverine areas as India opens floodgates

    Thousands of people have been evacuated from riverine areas of Punjab as the Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej rivers experience “exceptionally high” floods following India’s release of water into Pakistan, officials said Wednesday.

    Punjab is currently grappling with an extraordinary flood emergency caused by a mix of heavy rainfall and India’s release of water from at least two dams.

    After India opened all gates of major dams on rivers in Held Kashmir following heavy rains, authorities issued an alert for flooding in Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej – that flow into the country from India.

    Following the alert, the Punjab government called in the army to assist civil authorities in rescue and relief-related operations in at least eight districts.

    Ravi at Jassar is carrying a high flood of 202,200 cusecs, which could rise to 229,700 cusecs. At Shahdara in Lahore, the river is currently flowing at 72,900 cusecs, putting low-lying areas, including Shahdara, Park View and Motorway M-2, at risk of flooding, the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) said.

    Rescue teams have evacuated dozens of people trapped in floodwaters in Shakargarh, Narowal and Gujranwala districts after heavy overnight downpour swelled rivers and streams. Roads, schools and villages were inundated in parts of Narowal, while sections of Head Khanki road in Gujranwala were submerged, cutting off access to nearby villages. 

    Meanwhile, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif chaired an emergency meeting to review the emergency situation. The NDMA chairman briefed the prime minister on the latest flood conditions.

    The premier directed authorities to further improve early warning systems to ensure timely alerts, adding that the delivery of essential supplies must continue without delay.

  • Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt welcome baby Naimal

    Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt welcome baby Naimal

    One of Pakistan’s most loved celebrity couples, Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt, have welcomed their third daughter, Naimal.

    Muneeb confirmed the happy news on his Instagram story on Wednesday afternoon, sharing that Naimal was born on August 26.

    The announcement was made in the most adorable way, through a heartfelt letter written from Naimal’s older sisters, Amal and Miral. It read: “Dear Naimal, from the moment you arrived, you brought magic into our world. Your tiny hands, your sweet smile, everything about you is a gift we’ll always cherish.”

    Aiman and Muneeb are already parents to two daughters, Amal and Miral. The couple had been open about their third pregnancy, with Aiman continuing to work until late in her term. In a recent vlog, Muneeb even shared that they skipped a grand second birthday celebration for Miral as they were preparing to welcome their third child.

  • Sindh High Court tells Arif Alvi, his family to join NCCIA inquiry in Pakistan

    Sindh High Court tells Arif Alvi, his family to join NCCIA inquiry in Pakistan

    The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday directed former President Dr Arif Alvi and his family to immediately join an inquiry initiated by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) regarding a petition challenging the freezing of their bank accounts.

    The bench, comprising Justice Muhammad Karim Khan Agha and Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon, directed the petitioners to fully cooperate with the Investigation Officer (IO) and said those abroad must return immediately to join the probe. 

    The IO assured the court that the petitioners would not be detained if they returned and appeared before him.

    According to details, in May this year, Alvi, his spouse Samina Alvi, their son Awab Alvi and daughter-in-law Sadiqa Awab Alvi had approached the court against the blocking of their bank accounts, reportedly on the directives of the NCCIA under alleged provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act and other laws.

    During the hearing on Tuesday, the petitioners’ counsel, Ali Tahir, questioned the lawful authority of the NCCIA to block bank accounts, saying the petitioners had not committed any offence. The inquiry officer informed the court that despite being served notices, the petitioners had not joined the inquiry.

    The lawyer submitted that the petitioners were out of the country, and the bench chimed in, asking why they were avoiding the inquiry if they had not committed any crime.

    The bench in its order said: “All the petitioners, who are above 18 years, are directed to come to Pakistan and immediately join the inquiry and give full cooperation to the investigation officer,” directing the IO to complete the inquiry in respect of those petitioners who return to Pakistan before the next hearing.

    “Petitioners shall ensure that they should come Pakistan as soon as possible and join inquiry so that the enquiry can be finalized (sic),” the bench in its order further noted.

    Meanwhile, the hearing has been adjourned till Oct 25.

    Earlier, the petitioners, citing the Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, NCCIA, various private banks and others as respondents, contended that the NCCIA had mailed an undated letter to all commercial banks to block their accounts.

    The petitioners also submitted that the NCCIA had reportedly commenced baseless inquiries against Alvi under Sections 298 (uttering words, etc, with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings) and 298-A (use of derogatory remarks, etc, in respect of holy personages) of the Pakistan Penal Code, on extremely sensitive blasphemy-related allegations.

  • MoltyFoam’s MoltyOrtho Campaign Celebrates the Circle of Care

    MoltyFoam’s MoltyOrtho Campaign Celebrates the Circle of Care

    MoltyFoam, the leading mattress brand in Pakistan, has launched a moving new campaign that speaks to one of life’s most universal truths: as children grow older, the roles between parents and children begin to reverse. The ad, centered around the brand’s orthopedic line MoltyOrtho, highlights this transition with tender storytelling, reminding audiences that the love once given to us deserves to be returned with equal care.

    The campaign’s narrative captures familiar childhood milestones, fathers teaching their children how to ride a bike, cheering them on as they take their first steps, and quietly smiling through every success. These memories serve as a backdrop to the present, where aging parents now walk more slowly, carry themselves with more effort, and lean on their children for support.

    At its core, the message is clear: they once stood tall for us when the world felt too big; now it is our turn to be their strength.

    A Mattress with a Mission

    While the campaign is steeped in emotion, it is also grounded in purpose. MoltyOrtho is designed with orthopedic precision, offering advanced spinal alignment, joint support, and lasting comfort, features that become increasingly important as bodies age. 

    Developed with input from medical experts, the mattress reflects MoltyFoam’s commitment to innovation in sleep solutions that genuinely improve lives.

    Beyond Marketing

    By tying product relevance with deeply human experiences, MoltyFoam positions itself as more than just a mattress brand; it is the best mattress brand in Pakistan. The company continues to build on its legacy of campaigns rooted in family values, empathy, and social awareness. In this latest effort, the message resonates across generations: care is not bound by age, it evolves, it deepens, and it comes full circle.

    MoltyFoam’s campaign has already sparked conversation online, drawing appreciation for its heartfelt storytelling and its ability to remind audiences of the bonds that truly matter.

    Comfort That Grows With You

    With MoltyOrtho, MoltyFoam delivers more than physical rest. It delivers reassurance, the assurance that parents who once carried their children forward will now be carried in return, with the same love, comfort, and dignity.

    You can watch the campaign here



  • Govt levies whopping 40 percent tariff on used cars

    Govt levies whopping 40 percent tariff on used cars

    The federal government has announced a ban on the import of damaged vehicles, along with the implementation of a 40 percent levy on used car imports once commercial entry is allowed next month. According to reports, this move has been introduced to protect local automobile assemblers.

    During a joint sitting of the Senate’s finance and industry committees, Joint Secretary for Trade Policy Mohammad Ashfaq reportedly clarified that only non-accidental and good-quality vehicles would be permitted to be imported. Reports reveal that the Joint Secretary claimed that the decision followed commitments made to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which requires Pakistan to gradually reduce the protection it offers to domestic automobile manufacturers and assemblers. 

    Under the IMF’s framework, the additional 40 percent duty is to be phased out over a period of four years, while older vehicles up to eight years old will eventually become importable. Moreover, data from reports suggests that under the IMF program, Pakistan will have to gradually reduce import tariffs from 20.2 percent to 9.7 percent over five years. In the first year, the overall rate will drop to 15.7 percent, with cuts to customs, additional, and regulatory duties aimed at slowly lowering protection for local carmakers.

    According to reports, Pakistan currently does not allow commercial imports of cars, and vehicles can only enter through transfer of residence, baggage, or gift schemes. Despite this restriction, these vehicles attract 25 percent of all vehicle purchases as consumers often prefer used imports over local models because of better features, even if the vehicles have been involved in crashes.

    As per the details, the IMF has mandated that Islamabad formally open imports of used cars up to five years old from September and remove all age restrictions on cars by the start of fiscal year (FY) 2026-27.

    Reports claim that the phasing out of import taxes in the upcoming periods will not reduce the prices of locally manufactured cars, citing domestic manufacturers’ statements concerning the high taxes levied upon the domestic automobile sector. As per reports, taxes amount to 30 to 61 percent of the price of domestically produced vehicles. 

    Toyota Indus Motors CEO Ali Asghar Jamali reportedly told lawmakers that the tax component on small cars is around 30 percent, 44 percent for Altis, 60 percent for pickups, and 61 percent for the Fortuner SUV. He added that consumers blame assemblers for high costs when the bulk is actually collected by the state.

    Committee members criticised local assemblers for charging premium rates while offering cars with fewer safety features than imported cars. The representatives of two leading automobile manufacturers admitted that most locally made cars come with just two airbags compared to six in imported models but insisted that overall quality was comparable.

  • Rubi Anum apologizes to Bushra Ansari after calling her ‘old’

    Rubi Anum apologizes to Bushra Ansari after calling her ‘old’

    Rubi Anum has publicly apologized after facing heavy backlash for her controversial remarks about veteran actress Bushra Ansari.

    In a video circulating on social media, Rubi said, “I did not say anything bad intentionally. I will share the reason behind my remarks very soon on my TV show.”

    She added, “I did not intend to hurt anyone. You cannot find happiness by hurting others. If someone thinks that I did this all intentionally, I apologize.”

    Rubi further urged people not to judge her too quickly.

    Earlier, during her appearance on Sabih Sumair’s podcast, Rubi had made remarks suggesting Bushra Ansari should retire instead of doing vlogs. She said, “Bushra Ansari is my favourite. I like her a lot; if I say so, it would be a lie. She should rest at this age. She is not at that age now to take up a camera and do vlogging.”

    She went on to add, “She should fear Allah. What is she doing now that she is old? She is older than our mothers.”

    Her comments quickly drew backlash from fellow celebrities. Actress Zhalay Sarhadi said, “Incredibly out of line, intrusive, rude and disrespectful. Why must such people spew needless opinions? To get viral? Is that it? Such a disgrace.”

    Actress Mamya Shajaffar added, “Breaks my heart how women always bring other women down.”

    Singer Ghania Ali wrote, “Ok, I found her extremely rude, period!”


    Reacting strongly to these remarks, Bushra Ansari said, “It was a cheap attempt by someone to get fame. Cheap people can say anything to anyone.”

    She clarified that she does not even know her personally. “I don’t even know her, I have seen her in some viral videos maybe.”

    Bushra also said, “Umer Sharif, Zia Mohyeddin, and Moin Akhtar were fortunate to leave the world with respect.” She added that she always refers to Bollywood’s Amitabh Bachchan with great respect.

  • Trump says Pak-India ceasefire declared ‘five hours’ after he threatened Modi with tariffs

    Trump says Pak-India ceasefire declared ‘five hours’ after he threatened Modi with tariffs

    US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that the conflict between Pakistan and India in May ended “within five hours” after he threatened to scrap a trade deal during talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani officials.

    Speaking at a cabinet meeting, flanked by his Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Trump recalled, “I said, ‘What’s going on with you and Pakistan’. The hatred was tremendous. This has been going on for a hell of a long time, like, sometimes with different names for hundreds of years.”

    “I said, ‘I don’t want to make a trade deal with you’…I said, ‘call me back tomorrow.’ But we’re not going to do any deals with you, or we’re going to put tariffs on you that are so high, your head’s going to spin,” Trump added.

    “Within about five hours, it was done…Now maybe it starts again. I don’t know. I don’t think so, but I’ll stop it if it does. We can’t let these things happen.”

    He reiterated that during the conflict between two nuclear-armed neighbours, “seven jets” were shot down. “I said that’s not good. That’s a lot of jets. Planes worth one hundred and fifty million dollars were shot down. Lot of…seven, maybe even more than that. They did not even report the real number,” he added.

    President Trump’s latest statement appears to be in line with Pakistani claims of shooting down six Indian jets on the night of May 6-7, inflicting massive damage to the Indian Air Force (IAF). India has never explicitly revealed the number of lost jets, including Rafales, despite several media reports validating that Pakistan did successfully shoot down multiple jets. 

    During a press conference on May 11, Indian Air Marshal AK Bharti, without disclosing the number of downed Rafales, admitted that “losses are part of combat,” implying irreparable damage to their air force.

    Since the conflict between Islamabad and New Delhi, he has repeatedly claimed that he brokered a ceasefire on May 10, a claim acknowledged by Islamabad but denied by New Delhi.

  • Michael Clarke issues message after skin cancer treatment

    Michael Clarke issues message after skin cancer treatment

    Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has shared an important message with fans after undergoing treatment for skin cancer.

    In a post on social media platform X, Clarke wrote, “Skin cancer is real! Especially in . Another one cut out of my nose today. A friendly reminder to get your skin checked. Prevention is better than cure but in my case, regular check ups and early detection is key. So grateful that @drbishsoliman_ got it early . @australianskincancerfoundation.”

    He advised his followers to be vigilant: “A friendly reminder to get your skin checked. Prevention is better than cure. In my case, regular check ups and early detection is key.”

    Clarke showed signs of skin cancer a few years ago, but he did not immediately disclose the condition publicly.

    Australia has high rates rates of skin cancer, owing to its proximity to the Ozone Antarctic Zone and high UV intensity. 

    The most common skin cancers in Australia are Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma – both easily treatable if caught early – with the much more dangerous Melanoma being less common.  Approximately two out of three Australians will develop skin cancer in their life time. 

    Australian actor Hugh Jackman also developed multiple instances of basal Carcinoma, which he has blamed on excessive sun exposure as a kid.