ADB Appoints Leah Gutierrez as New Director General for Central & West Asia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Leah Gutierrez as the new Director General of its Central and West Asia Department, which oversees operations in Pakistan and 10 other countries, including Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Türkiye. Her appointment, effective immediately, comes as ADB strengthens its engagement in the region, with Pakistan remaining a key beneficiary of […]

Pakistan Stands with Dr. Aafia Siddiqui – Government Ensures Full Support

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, assuring that the government is extending full diplomatic and legal assistance. Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, Tarar addressed the controversy surrounding Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar’s recent comments, stating they were taken out of context. He emphasized that Dar had already provided clarification […]

Ed Sheeran Opens Up About Fan Threats and Protecting His Family

Ed Sheeran has opened up about the darker side of fame, discussing how obsessive fans have led him to implement high-level security measures to protect his wife Cherry Seaborn and their two daughters. In a candid interview with Australia’s 60 Minutes on July 27, Sheeran revealed chilling examples, including kidnapping threats, attempted break-ins, and disturbing […]

Shamoon Ismail Announces New Personal and Musical Chapter in Intimate Ceremony

Singer-songwriter Shamoon Ismail marked the start of a significant new chapter in his life with a private ceremony shared on Instagram over the weekend. Although he has not explicitly confirmed whether he has married or gotten engaged, the photos depict a close-knit family gathering. Shamoon wore a cream-colored sherwani and pyjama while greeting relatives, with […]

England Retain Women’s Euro 2025 Title After Penalty Shootout Win Over Spain

England secured a dramatic 3-1 victory on penalties against Spain to retain their Women’s Euro 2025 crown after the match ended 1-1 following extra time at St Jakob-Park in Basel. Spain opened the scoring in the 25th minute through Mariona Caldentey’s header, capitalizing on strong possession and pressure. However, England responded with resilience, as Alessia […]

Odegaard’s Penalty Seals Exciting Arsenal Win Over Newcastle in Singapore

Arsenal claimed a 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in a high-paced pre-season friendly held in Singapore, with captain Martin Odegaard scoring the decisive penalty in the 84th minute. Newcastle took an early lead through their new signing Anthony Elanga, who scored inside the sixth minute. Arsenal responded strongly, levelling through Mikel Merino and benefiting from […]

Sourav Ganguly Backs India-Pakistan Cricket Clash Amidst Challenges

Former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has voiced his support for the eagerly awaited India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025, underscoring that cricket should continue despite political challenges and tragic incidents. In an interview on Sunday, Ganguly maintained that events like the recent Pahalgam attack, though deeply distressing, must not stop […]

Major US-China Trade Talks Underway in Stockholm: Truce Extension in Focus

Top economic officials from the United States and China have gathered in Stockholm for a pivotal round of negotiations aimed at extending their ongoing tariff truce. With the August 12 deadline rapidly approaching, both sides are under significant pressure to strike a durable agreement that would avert the re-imposition of steep US tariffs on Chinese […]

NDMA Warns of Floods and Landslides in GB & AJK as Monsoon Rains Loom

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning for possible floods and landslides in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) as heavy monsoon rains are expected from July 28 to 31. The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) stated that regions like Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Shigar, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, and Bagh are at risk of flooding, while hilly areas may face landslides due […]