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Why Mahenur Haider Will Never Dance in Weddings

Mahenur Haider has been in the industry for 11 years now but she has done very selective work. She has been a part of both dramas and films and her recent stint in Khaie got her a lot of appreciation. She loves dance as a form of art and she wishes...

Mass Communication student-turned Mr. Pakistan Universal 2024

A youngster and attractive Ali Javaid belong to Karachi crowned as Mr. Pakistan Universal 2024. At present, he is the student of Mass Communication. Ali Javaid shared his journey and passion with ‘Daily National Courier’. When asked about...

A girl doesn’t want love but luxury and security: Aagha Ali

Actor Agha Ali appeared as a guest on a private TV comedy show. Meanwhile, Agha also talked about the hard work and struggle he had to do in the beginning of his career. During the show, Agha Ali expressed his opinion and said that in today's age, gi...

PIA launches ‘Operation Ashura’ with special flights to Najaf for pilgrims

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has initiated series of special flights to Najaf to facilitate pilgrims during upcoming Ashura, commemorating martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). ‘Operation Ashura,’ commenced on July 5,...

Mohsin Naqvi directs to launch crackdown against drug mafia

Rawalpindi: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi directed to launch comprehensive crackdown against drug mafia to protect future generations from scourge of drugs and sought comprehensive plan in this regard. Chairing meeting at Anti-Narcotics Force Headqu...

Pakistan Railways to run trains under Public-Private Partnership

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has decided to run its all trains under public-private partnership mode, sources said. Citing railway officials’ sources said that decision has been taken to provide better facilities to railway passengers and bringing...

Aleem Khan, Kazakh envoy discuss bilateral trade boost

 Islamabad: Ambassador Yerzhan Kustafin of Kazakhstan met with Minister of Commerce and Investment Board and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, to discuss bilateral relations and mutual interests. During meeting, they explored various avenues to...

Blast in Mardan claims at least two lives, injures five

MARDAN: At least two people were killed and five others injured, including police officer, woman and a child, in an explosion near Jalala Bridge in Takht Bhai tehsil of Mardan city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, rescue officials said. Mardan Distri...

Ex-FBR Chairman urges govt to reconsider power tariff hike

KARACHI: Former Chairman of Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) urged government to reconsider its decision to raise electricity prices based on IMF instructions. Shabbar Zaidi criticised government for not taking austerity measures and instead imposing...

Govt spent Rs9bn in ads on print media, Rs6bn on TV: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar shared that country’s newspapers received advertisements worth Rs 9 billion while news channels were allocated Rs 6 billion in government advertisements. Responding to Senator Sarmad Ali Khan&rsq...

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Naqvi vows to tackle extremism, arrest instigators

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that extremism will not be tolerated in Pakistan, and anyone found inciting unrest will be swiftly arrested. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Naqvi stressed the government’s commit...

FinMin claims opposition protests costing Pakistan Rs190bln daily

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has revealed the immense economic cost of opposition-led protests in Pakistan, claiming that the ongoing political unrest is causing daily losses of over Rs 190 billion. Addressing the media during a pre...

Ahsan Iqbal stresses IK’s release can only happen through legal process

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has emphasized that Imran Khan’s release can only occur through legal procedures, asserting that the former prime minister must clear his name in court. Speaking at a p...

Shanaya wins Bronze at 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming C’ship 2024

KARACHI: Seven-year-old Shanaya Vawda has won a bronze medal in the 8 and under breaststroke category at the 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship, held today at Karachi Club. Competing against a skilled field, Shanaya’s out...
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