PCB unveils new brand identity for PSL 9
The Pakistan Super League (PSL), the premier T20 tournament in Pakistan, has undergone a dynamic transformation with the unveiling of its new brand identity by the PCB on Friday, 8 December.
Crying woman sells: Rabia Butt blames audience, writers for popularising harmful stereotypes
Pakistani actor and model Rabia Butt recently participated as a panel guest at a local university event, taking a firm stance against the prevalent portrayal of the 'damsel in distress' trope in media. The star of "Jeevan Nagar" criticized the common trend of depicting men cheating on their partners, asserting that this narrative often contributes to the portrayal of weak female characters.
No one could have played this better than Faryal Mehmood: Iram Parveen talks ‘Wakhri’ casting
The Red Sea Film Festival 2023 is currently underway in Jeddah, attracting prominent figures from the global film industry. Making its world premiere on the grand screen at the festival, the Pakistani feature film "Wakhri — One of a Kind" took the spotlight with its cast and creators. The film is inspired by the life of Qandeel Baloch, a social media personality who tragically became a victim of honor killing a few years ago.
Watching ‘The Archies’ is a grueling marathon to a mediocre finish line
In 1964, a group of teenagers in Riverdale, as old as independent India, faces the challenges of adulthood. Hiram Lodge aims to build a plaza in Green Park, a significant site for the Anglo-Indian town. The 8000-strong population must rally to save their cherished park, but the journey is fraught with obstacles, musical interludes, subplots, and a lengthy runtime of over two hours.
Hamas battling Israeli troops in and around Gaza’s biggest cities
In Gaza, the Palestinian group Hamas clashed with Israeli forces on Friday as Israel continued its offensive. The conflict has resulted in a death toll exceeding 17,000 in Gaza, primarily affecting women and children. Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer, known for writing in English, was killed in an Israeli strike. Israeli forces claimed to have surrounded major urban centers to eliminate Hamas, but resistance fighters persist.
MQM-P plans election rallies across Sindh
In Karachi, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has announced its strategy to conduct a series of rallies throughout the province in preparation for the forthcoming general elections.
‘Collective efforts crucial to curb corruption’
In Islamabad, participants at a seminar on Thursday underscored the crucial role of personal accountability and collective efforts in combating corruption within society.
PML-N, IPP reach understanding on seat adjustments in Punjab
In a significant development reported on Friday, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Istehkaam Pakistan Party (IPP) have reached an understanding on seat adjustments ahead of the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8, according to sources quoted by Express News.
Shaukat Tarin quits PTI, active politics
Dealing a significant blow to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), former finance minister Shaukat Tarin announced his departure from the party and retirement from active politics on Friday. Tarin cited challenging financial circumstances and declining health as the primary reasons for his decision.
Imran’s pleas against disqualification, intra-party polls sent to LHC CJ
In Lahore, Justice Shujaat Ali Khan of the Lahore High Court (LHC) took action on two petitions from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday, directing them to Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti for consideration by a five-member bench handling similar cases.