Alia Bhatt says her films are enough for nepotism trolls
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt who started her acting career with Karan Johar’s ‘Student of The Year’ has time and again faced criticism for her success being a product of nepotism. However, it seems like Bhatt doesn’t let negativi...
Indian politician from Modi’s party detained after blasphemous remark
MUMBAI: Indian police detained a state lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party on suspicion of “promoting enmity in name of religion” after Muslim groups demanded his arrest for his comments about Prophet (PBUH). Detentio...
Top court upholds Malaysia ex-PM Najib jail sentence in 1MDB scandal
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s highest court upheld former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s 12-year jail sentence for corruption in 1MDB financial scandal. “We find appeal devoid of any merits. We find conviction and sentence to be safe,”...
Jennifer Lopez officially becomes stepmom to Ben Affleck’s kids
Jennifer Lopez has officially become a step mother to her hubby Ben Affleck’s kids, whom he shares with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner. ‘Marry Me’ actor was ecstatic as she tied knot once again with Argo star in presence of their loved...
US says it is not delaying Iran nuclear talks
WASHINGTON: Washington denied suggestions it is stalling a potential agreement to resurrect Iran nuclear deal after a “final” draft was circulated, but said outstanding questions remain. “Notion that we have delayed this negotiatio...
UN split over ban on Taliban officials’ travel
UNITED NATIONS: Members of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) remained divided over whether to exempt some of Afghanistan’s Taliban officials from a travel ban, diplomatic sources said. Under a 2011 Security Council resolution, 135 Taliban...
Army continues flood relief operations across Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army troops are busy in rescue and relief operations in flood hit areas of Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. According to ISPR, rescue and relief efforts are underway in Hyderabad, Sanghar, Badin, Thatta, Jamshor...
Raza Rabbani condemns police raid in Parliament Lodges
ISLAMABAD: Former Senate Chairman and Pakistan Peoples’ Party leader Raza Rabbani has condemned police raid conducted at PTI leader Shahbaz Gill’s residence at Parliament lodges. In a statement, Senator condemning police raid said that sa...
EU provides Rs76m to assist Pakistan’s flood victims
ISLAMABAD: European Union (EU) has approved a grant of €350,000 (nearly Rs 76 million) to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to families affected by severe flooding, which has wreaked havoc across many parts of Pakistan. In a statement, EU...
Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack on hotel in Mogadishu
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned cowardly terrorist arrack in Mogadishu, Somalia which has resulted in loss of innocent lives and injuries to many others. In a statement, spokesperson of foreign office Asim Iftikhar Ahmad expressed heartfel...
