UN urges Tunisian leader to stop curbing media freedoms By: Agencies on June 24, 2023United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk on Friday called on Tunisia to stop restricting media freedoms and said it was criminalizing independent journalism since President Kais Saied seized wide powers in 2021. Freedom of speech and media were key gains for Tunisians after the 2011 revolution that ousted autocratic President Zine El Abidine Ben […]
Emirates to ramp up flights ahead of Hajj, Eid ul Adha By: ABC on June 24, 2023With the commencement of the Hajj season and upcoming Eid Al Adha celebrations, Emirates is layering on additional flights to key regional destinations to meet significant travel demand during this special period. As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lifts all Hajj travel restrictions for the first time in three years, Emirates has deployed additional flights […]
Russia’s ‘squatter’ diplomat sparks standoff in Australia By: AFP on June 24, 2023Amystery Russian diplomat with a penchant for loungewear and cigarettes sparked a national security standoff between Canberra and the Kremlin Friday, defying Australian efforts to seize a messy construction site in the heart of the capital. Australia has blocked Russia from building a new embassy on the parcel of land — a stone’s throw from […]
Race on for protection against hypersonic missiles By: AFP on June 24, 2023Defence firms are racing to meet demand for systems to protect against attacks using tricky-to-intercept hypersonic missiles, with several on display at this week’s Paris Air Show. Flying at multiples of the speed of sound, “everything’s going faster, that’s what changes the game,” said Lionel Mazenq, of European missile maker MBDA’s Future Systems division. “They […]
2 dead, 7 missing after Philippine fishing boat sinks By: AFP on June 24, 2023Two Filipino fishermen have died and seven are missing after their vessel sank off the Philippines, the coast guard said Friday, with an open-sea search continuing.Fourteen of the 23 crew members of the Genesis 2 were rescued by other fishing vessels shortly after the pre-dawn incident on Thursday, which took place 337 kilometres (209 miles) […]
The role of timely reporting in combating unlawful online content By: Muhammad Farooq on June 24, 2023In the past, broadcasters/telecasters held complete control over the content to be broadcasted/telecasted, ensuring the avoidance of inappropriate or unlawful programs. However, with the emergence of the internet, this control has shifted to internet users, who can now easily upload and share their content online with just a few clicks. Consequently, the uploaded content becomes […]
Ayesha Omar reveals the consequences of speaking against ‘taboo’ topics on June 24, 2023Acclaimed Pakistani actress Ayesha Omar got candid about her experiences in Lollywood about controversies and characters. In a recent interview with Arab News, the Bulbulay famed star revealed how challenging it becomes for an artist to speak about sexual harassment and the culprits. Omar detailed how she entered the entertainment fraternity as a 22-year-old star […]
Wahaj Ali and Ayeza spotted quarrelling on set By: Staff Report on June 24, 2023There is a certain video circulating over social media featuring two obsessively admired Pakistani actors Wahaj Ali and Ayeza Khan indulging in an aggressive interaction at some set. Relax! The aforementioned video features the Behind The Scenes of an upcoming Pakistani drama serial which will be starring the viral sensation of 2023 Wahaj Ali opposite […]
Al Pacino to end Noor Alfallah fling after baby’s birth on June 24, 2023Al Pacino has no plans to tie the knot with ladylove Noor Alfallah and reportedly wants to get rid of her. According to Radar Online, the Godfather star has been overwhelmed ever since welcoming the baby and feels “trapped” in his relationship with Alfallah. Hence, he has decided to part ways from Alfallah with the […]
Nadia Afgan calls for ban on dramas romanticising ‘toxic’ narratives By: Staff Report on June 24, 2023Nadia Afgan, the renowned Pakistani actress known for her role in “Suno Chanda,” has raised her voice against the prevalence of toxic narratives in Pakistani dramas, urging for an immediate ban on dramas that follow the “Kabir Singh” tropes. She criticised the industry for its blatant romanticisation of domestic abuse, harassment and stalking. During a […]