Two young Pakistani filmmakers Sheryar Ali and Suhail Ahmad have gained international recognition as their short films received acclaim and selections at major film festivals abroad. Both filmmakers received international response on short films ‘A Door to My Memory’ and ‘Toxicity’. A Door to My Memory, a Punjabi sci-fi drama directed by Sheryar Ali and […]
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PM hosts dinner in honour of South African and Pakistani cricket teams
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday here hosted dinner in honour of cricket teams of South Africa and Pakistan. The Prime Minister met and talked with players of both cricket teams. While welcoming South African cricket team to Pakistan, he said, “We have excellent relations with South Africa at various levels and cricket is one of […]
Hira Mani criticised over sari photoshoot
Pakistani actress Hira Mani has once again come under fire on social media for her bold appearance. Hira Mani frequently shares photos and updates from her daily life on her social media accounts, which has earned her a large following. Recently, she posted pictures from a photoshoot in which she appeared in a saree, looking […]
Ali Zafar honoured with Cultural Icon Award in US
Renowned Pakistani singer Ali Zafar has been honoured with the Cultural Icon Award by the Pakistani American Law Enforcement Society during his visit to the United States for his contributions to the promotion of music and culture. The award recognised Ali Zafar’s artistic efforts in promoting cultural values and the positive image of Pakistan through […]
Pakistani Universities and World Rankings
The recently released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 have reminded us of both progress and paralysis within our higher education system. The 2026 THE rankings included 2,191 universities from 115countries, assessed through 18 indicators across five major rubrics: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook. India has the second-highest […]
Pakistani food exporters delegation leaves for Dubai
A delegation of leading Pakistani food exporters, led by Saif-ur-Rehman, Coordinator to the Federal Tax Ombudsman, departed for Dubai on Tuesday at the invitation of UAE investors to explore avenues of collaboration and joint ventures in the food sector, particularly in the export of internationally competitive Pakistani snacks. In a statement issued prior to departure, […]
Kazakhstan’s Deputy PM arrives in Islamabad for 2-day visit
Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murad Nurtileu arrived in Islamabad with a 13-member delegation. They will stay for two days. Additional Secretary Foreign Affairs Ali Gilani welcomed them at the airport. During the visit, Murad Nurtileu will meet Pakistani Senator Ishaq Dar. Delegation-level talks between Pakistan and Kazakhstan will also take place. The […]
Pakistani, Saudi universities build advanced VTOL surveillance drone
Two Pakistani universities and one Saudi institution have successfully designed, developed, and tested a hybrid autopilot Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drone, marking a major milestone in regional drone technology for surveillance purposes. The project was a joint effort between King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi National Textile Arabia University Faisalabad, and […]
Pakistani rice gains edge in Kenya after $155 per ton valuation Cut
Pakistan has successfully negotiated a $155 per ton reduction in the customs valuation of its rice exports to Kenya. The rate has been lowered from $615 to $460 per metric ton, making Pakistani rice more competitive in the Kenyan market and boosting trade opportunities. The Trade Mission at Pakistan’s High Commission in Nairobi played a […]
Pakistani footballers may get Indian visa for SAFF today
LAHORE: Members of Pakistan’s football squad may acquire visas today (Monday) to tour India for the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup, which will be held in Bengaluru from June 21 to July 4. When this correspondent inquired about the status of the Pakistan team’s visas to India, All India Football Federation (AIFF) Secretary General […]