Richard Flanagan adds Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize to trophy shelf By: Agencies on November 22, 2024Australian writer Richard Flanagan completed an unprecedented literary double on Tuesday, winning Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize a decade after being awarded the Booker Prize for fiction. Flanagan was awarded the £50,000 Baillie Gifford Prize for his genre-bending memoir “Question 7,” which combines autobiography, family history and the story of the development of the atomic […]
AR Rahman reveals his pre-marriage agreement with ex-wife Saira Banu By: News Desk on November 22, 2024Indian music maestro AR Rahman once revealed his pre-marriage agreement with his now ex-wife Saira Banu in an old interview. After AR Rahman and Saira Banu, announced their separation on Tuesday evening, in a joint statement released via their lawyer Vandana Shah, an old interview clip of the Oscar-winning musician has resurfaced on social media, […]
Laila had turned down film offer from Raj Kapoor By: News Desk on November 22, 2024Veteran TV actor Laila Zuberi disclosed that she was offered a film by great Bollywood filmmaker Raj Kapoor but she turned it down. During her recent outing on a private news channel’s talk show, Laila Zuberi, who was considered to be one of the most popular TV actors of Pakistan in the 1980s and ’90s, […]
Hamza Ali Abbasi wishes Naimal Khawar on her birthday By: News Desk on November 22, 2024Ace actor Hamza Ali Abbasi wishes happy birthday to her wife Naimal Khawar Khan, sharing a photo with a caption ‘Slightly belated but HAPPY BIRTHDAY @naimalkhawarkhan – I LOVE YOU’. The Alif actor took to his Instagram account to drop a belated birthday wish for Naimal alongside a stunning photo of the couple. In the […]
‘Hey Siri Ve Siri’ to release in cinemas today By: News Desk on November 22, 2024The story of the film reflects the lives of Punjabis residing in Europe and is based on a message of social awareness. Prominent company Distribution Club has arranged the release of this global Punjabi film “Hey Siri Ve Siri”, which is filled with laughter, hit music and star-studded performances, to provide quality entertainment to the […]
Diljit Dosanjh falls during performance amid Dil-Luminati tour By: News Desk on November 22, 2024Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh’s performance on his ongoing Dil-Luminati tour took an unexpected turn when he slipped on stage during his hit track “Patiala Peg.” The incident, which occurred mid-performance at the live concert in Ahmedabad, was caught on video and quickly went viral on social media. Despite the mishap, Dosanjh regained his balance and […]
Memon highlights steps to improve Karachi’s transport system By: APP on November 22, 2024Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, highlighting Sindh government’s initiatives for improving Karachi’s intracity public transport system, on Thursday vowed to make better commuting facilities available to people in all cities of the province. Sharjeel Memon, stated while speaking to a journalist delegation of the Court Reporters Association here. The delegation, comprised Liaquat Ali Rana, […]
Hajj pilgrims to get passports in 24 hours with new facility By: Agencies on November 22, 2024The Director-General of Passports has announced the establishment of special counters for Hajj pilgrims, enabling them to receive their passports within 24 hours. According to Mustafa Jamal Qazi, the Director-General of Passports, special desks will be set up at all regional offices, including the headquarters, and this service will also be available at passport offices […]
Restrictions relaxed in Punjab as air quality improves By: Agencies on November 22, 2024The Punjab government announced on Thursday the resumption of outdoor activities as the air quality and smog crisis improve in Lahore and other cities of the province. According to the notification, outdoor activities and destinations including parks – both public and private – historical sites, monuments, museums, sporting events, play lands, exhibitions and festivals have […]
Pakistan and China sign defence equipment agreements at IDEAS 2024 By: Agencies on November 22, 2024Pakistan and China have signed defence equipment agreements during the ongoing IDEAS 2024 exhibition in Karachi. The IDEAS 2024 defence exhibition is taking place at the Expo Centre in Karachi, now on its third day. Several international companies have signed agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs), including defence equipment deals between Pakistan and China. The […]