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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Entertainment

Noor Jehan’s Centenary Prompts Calls for Greater Recognition

Pakistan marked the 100th birth anniversary of legendary singer Noor Jehan on Monday, but celebrations were reportedly limited. Her grandson, actor Ahmed Ali Butt, criticised the lack of official tributes and broader efforts to preserve artists’ legacies. Born in Kasur in 1926, Noor Jehan enjoyed a career spanning six decades and recorded thousands of songs in several languages. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Zardari, Shehbaz Sharif Pay Tribute to Quaid-i-Azam

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah on his death anniversary. They praised his visionary leadership and struggle for Muslims’ rights that led to Pakistan’s creation. Zardari urged citizens to follow discipline, perseverance and constitutional principles, stressing equality before law, democracy and dialogue. Shehbaz said Jinnah changed history through determined leadership. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

On Pahalgam attack anniversary, Pakistan slams India for ‘failing' to share evidence

On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam attack, Islamabad on Wednesday criticised New Delhi for failing to provide "credible evidence" for its allegations against Pakistan. In a special televised statement, Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar said India had also sidestepped calls for an independent investigation into a "false flag operation". The longtime neighbouring adversaries went to war in May last year after India launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistan following the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which claimed the lives of 26… Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

‘Four interminable and agonising years’: UN rights chief

Volker Turk, the UN human rights chief, says “civilian casualties have soared” as the world marks the fourth anniversary of the war. “Russia’s systematic attacks on Ukraine’s energy and water infrastructure could amount to international crimes,” Turk said in Geneva. “The fighting needs to end, and I urge a focus on human rights and justice in any ceasefire or peace agreement.” Turk also stressed the need to “increase the cost of breaking international law”, urging countries to demonstrate a greater commitment to accountability for such violations. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Ukraine marks four years of Russia’s war

During a visit to Kyiv on the four-year anniversary of the war, European leaders have vowed to “stand firm” with Ukraine. On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has failed to achieve his “war goals”. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Australia, New Zealand expand sanctions on Russia

Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday imposed fresh sanctions targeting a total of 280 individuals, entities and “shadow fleet vessels” linked to Russia on the fourth anniversary of the ongoing war between Moscow and Kyiv. The sanctions, imposed by Australia on 180 individuals, entities and “shadow fleet vessels” linked to Russia, focus on Russia’s finance and banking, defence, aeronautical, oil and gas, transportation, and science and technology sectors, according to a joint statement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

President, PM renew call to follow Quaid's vision as nation celebrates his birth anniversary

The nation is celebrating the 149th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, on Thursday with a renewed pledge to uphold his guiding principles of faith, unity, and discipline. Thursday is being observed as a public holiday across the country. The day began with gun salutes in the federal and provincial capitals, while special prayers were offered in mosques after Fajr for the departed soul of the Father of the Nation and for peace, prosperity, and development of the country. Pakistan Army cadets have assumed… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

‘No obstacle will stop us’: Syrians mark one year since Assad’s fall

As celebrations kicked off marking the first anniversary of the ousting of former President Bashar Assad’s regime, Syrians are still struggling to heal after the dynasty’s repressive 50-year rule and a 14-year civil war that killed an estimated half-million people, displaced millions more and left the country battered and divided. On the anniversary on Monday, Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa vowed that his country is entering a new phase of reconstruction “worthy of its present and its past.” “No one, no matter how great, will stand in our way. No… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Trump's son-in-law asked Epstein to attend high-profile gala, emails show

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, invited the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to a high-profile 2013 New York Observer anniversary gala that listed Trump, Harvey Weinstein, and a slate of prominent media and political figures as guests, according to newly published emails. The message, addressed to “Dear Mr Jeffrey Epstein,” promoted publisher Jared Kushner as “New York’s youngest powerhouse publisher” and described the March 14 event as a celebration of “the cities best, brightest and most influential in culture, media and finance.” Read More…

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