ISLAMABAD: Basant returned to Lahore after nearly two decades, but accidents once again marred the festival. The three-day celebration began at midnight. Residents rushed to rooftops across the Walled City, especially near Mochi Gate, to mark the occasion. Cries of “Bo kata” echoed as kites filled the sky. Young kite flyers learned techniques from elders. […]
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LONDON: England Test captain Ben Stokes has sustained a significant facial injury after being struck by a ball during an indoor training session in Durham. The all-rounder shared an image of his injuries on social media, depicting a swollen and heavily bruised right eye, several facial cuts, and a piece of tissue paper in his
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LAHORE: A series of accidents related to kite-flying claimed one life and left five people injured in separate incidents across the city on Thursday, rescue officials confirmed. The fatality occurred in the Baghbanpura area, where 25-year-old Ali Rashid Kati died from electrocution after climbing an electric pole near Sikh Canal to fly a kite. In
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KARACHI: The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) is set to significantly enhance its lifesaving capabilities at sea with the induction of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, by the end of this year. The initiative aims to modernize search and rescue (SAR) operations for distressed fishermen and vessels across Pakistan’s maritime zone. The new
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ISLAMABAD: The design for a new series of Pakistani currency notes has been forwarded to the Ministry of Finance for final approval, State Bank SBP Governor Jamil Ahmed informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Tuesday. Governor Ahmed clarified that the central bank’s board has already approved the designs, and issuance will proceed once
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ISLAMABAD: A heated meeting of the PTI’s opposition parliamentary party at the KP House in Islamabad has exposed significant internal tensions, centering on strategy, social media harassment, and access to the party’s incarcerated founder. The session turned confrontational when Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly, Moin Riaz Qureshi, expressed fierce anger over what he described
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is currently negotiating primarily to avoid a military attack by the United States. Speaking at a ceremony, Trump framed the situation as one of deterrence, asserting, “Iran does not want the US to attack it.” He called for a global alliance to combat what he termed sectarian
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QUETTA: Mobile internet services have been restored in various districts of Balochistan, including Quetta, after a six-day suspension, though 3G and 4G services remain offline in some areas. The shutdown was enforced due to security concerns amid an ongoing military operation against Fitna Al Hindustan militants. The announcement came via a press conference yesterday morning
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DERA-BUGTI: In a daring nighttime operation, Dera Bugti District Police demonstrated exceptional efficiency by rescuing a kidnapped woman and her minor daughter while arresting the accused involved. The successful raid, conducted in the early hours, highlights the relentless efforts of law enforcement to combat crime and ensure justice in the region. Acting on the special
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MUMBAI: A video of Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur that went viral on social media just days before her wedding has triggered widespread speculation that she might be pregnant. In the clip, which has been circulating rapidly across platforms, Mrunal appears to have a visible baby bump, leading fans and netizens to question whether the actress
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