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From Indian Engineer To Pakistani Electrician: How Has Iran-Israel War Affected These People?
Last Updated:June 25, 2025, 10:40 IST The temporary closure of airspace across the Gulf region was triggered after the US carried out strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. The airspace closure has forced airlines to cancel several routes....

Visa-Free entry to UAE just got real for THESE Pakistani passport holders; full details here
ISLAMABAD – Travel to UAE from Paksitan without visa is possible but only for diplomatic and official passport holders, making travel between the two friendly nations easier than ever. The announcement came during the Pakistan-UAE Joint...

Pakistani defense min. slams Western hypocrisy over Iran
Speaking in an exclusive interview on Tuesday, he condemned recent US and Israeli attacks against Iran’s nuclear facilities as violations of international law and the UN Charter. “Unlike Iran, the Westerners have destroyed the opportunity for...

A Geopolitical Reconfiguration: On Israeli Impotence, Indian Perfidy, and the Vindication of Pakistani Diplomacy
Don’t let anyone tell you that what just happened between Iran and Israel was a stalemate. We all just witnessed something much bigger than that—the end of a long-held illusion. For decades, Israel’s power has been built on the idea that they...

Pakistani army officer who captured Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan killed in clash with..., his name was...
Home News Pakistani army officer who captured Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan killed in clash with…, his name was… Pakistani Army officer Major Moiz Abbas has been killed in South Waziristan, according to reports in Pakistani media. Moiz Abbas...

‘Sardaar Ji 3’ Row: Mika Singh Slams ‘Fake Singer’ Diljit Dosanjh for Pakistani Actress Hania Aamir’s Casting in the Upcoming Film, Says ‘He Has Disappeared Leaving Fans Betrayed’
Musician Mika Singh called Diljit Dosanjh a "fake singer" and "irresponsible" after the musician collaborated with the Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3. Taking to his Instagram handle, Mika Singh shared a long note,...

NRD denies Pakistani IC claims, says three are Malaysian citizens
NRD denies Pakistani IC claims, says three are Malaysian citizens Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Dark Mode: Off For illustrative purposes only. - Filepic by Bernama PETALING...

Diljit Dosanjh shelves ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ India release amid backlash over Pakistani co-star
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has decided not to release his film Sardaar Ji 3 in India after facing criticism over casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. His team says the move aims to respect public sentiment and protect the film’s producers....

Canadian Dollar moves up against Pakistani Rupee today – 25 June 2025
LAHORE – The buying rate of Canadian dollar registered upward as it stood at Rs205.5 in open market of Pakistan on Wednesday, according to an online currency exchange portal. The private exchange companies are selling the Canadian Dollar for...

Who Is Major Moiz Abbas? Pakistani Soldier Who Captured India’s Abhinandan Varthaman In 2019 Killed In Encounter! What Happened?
A Pakistani soldier who claimed to have captured an Indian Air Force Wing Commander, Abhinandan Varthaman, was gunned down in an Encounter in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan. The death happened in a gunfight with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan...
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Mika Singh calls Diljit Dosanjh a 'fake singer' for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3': 'There was a film featuring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor that...'
Mika Singh has slammed Diljit Dosanjh for featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming movie Sardaar Ji 3 amid the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. Singh shared a note on Insta-story calling Diljit a ‘fake singer’ without taking his...

Punjab to spend Rs250bn in three years on Pindi-Lahore fast train project: railwayminister
Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi speaks at a press conference at the National Press Club on Tuesday. — Photo by Tanveer Shahzad ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has allocated Rs250 billion over the next three years for the Rawalpindi-Lahore fast...

Pakistani cueist Asif reaches Asian Championship semis
Pakistani cueist Muhammad Asif has reached the semifinal of the Asian 6 Red & Team Championship 2025 at Colombo, Sri Lanka. According to details, in the quarterfinals, Asif beat Lim Kok Leong of Malaysia 5-3 (67(67)-0, 43-21, 27-19, 5-59(31),...

56 Afghans freed from Pakistani jails return home
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) says 56 more Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland after being released from prisons in Pakistan. These individuals returned to the country on June 24, the ministry...

Pakistani and Iraqi PMs hail Saudi stance on conflict resolution during call with Crown Prince
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Tuesday phone calls from Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. They praised Saudi...

'We Stand With India': Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3 Makers React Backlash Over Pakistani Actress Hania Aamir's Casting
The makers of Sardaar Ji 3, starring Diljit Dosanjh, have issued an official statement following severe backlash over the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the film. The criticism comes in the wake of heightened tensions between India...

Mika Singh slams ‘fake singer’ Diljit Dosanjh for working with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir: ‘Left fans betrayed and helpless’
Singer Mika Singh called fellow singer Diljit Dosanjh a “fake singer” and described him as “irresponsible” for going ahead with the release of his film Sardaar Ji 3, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. The film, which will not be...

Y Entertainment: Amid controversy on Pakistani actress in ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ Diljit Dosanjh brings a promotional commentary
Mumbai, June 24 – Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh is currently busy promoting his forthcoming horror comedy, “Sardaar Ji 3”. In his latest Instagram post, Diljit was seen flaunting his fun commentary skills as he stepped out with his team for a...

US Dollar, Euro, Riyal, Pound to Pakistani Rupee – Currency Exchange Rate Today
KARACHI – Foreign exchange markets show modest movement today as buying and selling rates for major global currencies were updated across local exchange counters. US Dollar (USD) maintains steady position, being bought at Rs.284.65 and sold at...

Partly cloudy, humid weather forecast for Lahore
LAHORE - The city experienced partly cloudy and humid conditions on Tuesday, with the MET Office forecasting similar weather over the next 24 hours. According to MET officials, moist air currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal were...