The first trailer for the much-anticipated biopic on the life of pop legend Michael Jackson, titled “Michael”, has been released. The late singer’s role is played by his nephew Jaafar Jackson, marking his debut in a major film project. Jaafar is the son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson and is also active in the music industry. Directed by Antoine Fuqua …

Senior actress Naima Khan has revealed that the late renowned writer and playwright Ashfaq Ahmed was her maternal uncle. She shared the details during a recent appearance on a private TV show hosted by Wasi Shah. Naima Khan explained that Ashfaq Ahmed was her mother’s cousin and that she spent part of her childhood in his care. She recounted that …

The Pakistan men’s hockey team has left for Bangladesh to compete in a three-match series as part of the Pre-World Cup Qualifiers. The series will be held from November 13 to 16, with the winning team advancing to the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup qualifying round. An 18-member squad departed from Lahore to Dhaka, led by team captain Imad Shakil …

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has dismantled a major drug network allegedly run by a woman and her daughters, which was supplying narcotics to young people in Lahore’s upscale neighbourhoods, including DHA. According to ANF officials, the operation was carried out on the basis of credible intelligence. The network was reportedly involved in the distribution of cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis (weed) and …

The opposition in the Senate held an emergency huddle on Saturday to finalise its strategy over the federal cabinet’s approval of the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The meeting, chaired by Barrister Ali Zafar, discussed whether to reject the bill outright or propose further amendments and changes to it. The session was attended by the PTI-nominated Leader of the …

A two-thirds majority in both the National Assembly and Senate is required to pass a constitutional amendment in Pakistan, meaning the government needs 224 votes in the National Assembly and 64 votes in the Senate to approve the 27th Constitutional Amendment. According to the current party position in the Senate, the treasury benches collectively hold 61 votes. The PPP is …

The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) on Saturday announced its support for the 27th Constitutional Amendment and expressed willingness to cooperate with the government on national reconciliation initiatives. The decision was made during a high-level consultative meeting of the party, chaired by Senior Vice President Chaudhry Salik Hussain. He briefed the parliamentary party on his recent meeting with the Prime Minister …

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday ordered the arrest and production of Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan, over their persistent non-appearance in court proceedings. The order was issued during the hearing of the 4 October protest case registered against PTI leaders and others. The ATC, presided over by Judge Tahir Abbas Supra, …

The Russian Federation has been at war against Ukraine which is essentially a battle against the Eastern expansion of NATO which rings doldrums in almost every capital of the Asian region. The West’s attempt to compel or subdue Russia has been met with unwavering resolve, resilience and resistance thereby presenting a unique model of resistance that can’t be ignored in …

H.E. Ali Sher the ambassador of Uzbekistan this is your moment, it is my moment and this is a moment for the entire Central Asian Region. The completion of this book is all about discarding “I” and “Me” and discovering “We” in “Us”. I am personally thankful to H.E. Ali Sher the Uzbekistan’s ambassador and the entire team who worked …

Pakistan and Iran as two brotherly Muslim countries share steadfast commitment for global peace and unity of Muslim Ummah, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said today as Speaker of the Parliament, the Islamic Consultative Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, along with a delegation, called on him. The Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed …

Quaid e Azam University, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics ( PIDE) and the University of Cambridge and its affiliate, Cambridge Enterprise Ltd respectively, in a major step toward boosting the Uraan Pakistan implementation, have signed two landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in London. The events were witnessed by Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, who …

The Virtual Women Police Station has arrested a rickshaw driver accused of repeatedly harassing a female college student in Lahore’s Defence B area, following a complaint received on the 15 helpline. According to a Safe City Authority spokesperson, the student’s family reported the harassment incident, prompting the immediate dispatch of a police team to the location. The victim’s father stated …

Pakistan has announced its squad for the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, scheduled to take place in Qatar from 14 to 23 November, with Irfan Khan named captain of the Pakistan Shaheens. The eight-nation tournament will be played in the T20 format. Pakistan Shaheens have been placed in Group B alongside Oman, India A and the United Arab Emirates. …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has launched a comprehensive upgrade of its record management system on the directions of Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, introducing a series of modern and technology-driven reforms to streamline the handling and security of court records. According to details, the new system has been implemented to align LHC’s record management with international standards, focusing on transparency, …

The Punjab Social Welfare Department has launched a new mobile application, “Assistive Devices and Wheelchair”, enabling persons with disabilities to apply for wheelchairs and other assistive equipment from the comfort of their homes. The initiative has been rolled out under the Punjab Chief Minister’s digital vision to provide one-click access to services for persons with disabilities. According to the Social …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentary Party in the Senate has rejected the draft of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, terming it “suspicious” and alleging that the government is attempting to push it through without due parliamentary process. A meeting of the PTI’s Senate Parliamentary Party, chaired by Parliamentary Leader Senator Ali Zafar, was attended by Senators Allama Nasir Abbas, Noorul …

Renowned television producer and director Nusrat Thakur is being remembered today on his 16th death anniversary. Thakur, one of the most influential creative minds behind Pakistan Television’s golden era of drama, passed away on 7 November 2009 in Lahore. Born in 1937 in Lahore, Nusrat Thakur began his professional career with Radio Pakistan before joining Pakistan Television (PTV) as a …

Actor Brad Pitt has filed a new legal motion against his former wife, Angelina Jolie, reigniting the long-running dispute over the sale of their jointly owned French winery, Château Miraval. The conflict centres on Jolie’s 2021 sale of her stake in the Miraval wine business, a decision Pitt claims was made without his consent and in violation of their prior …

Former Pakistan Test cricketer Wahab Riaz reportedly has been appointed as a consultant for the national women’s cricket team, according to sources familiar with the development. Sources told media that Wahab had already been unofficially associated with the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Department for the past few weeks. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now formally assigned him the consultancy role, …

ISLAMABAD (Internews):  The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan hosted the Sangam Gala 2025. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Federal Minister for Investment, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman of the Pakistan-China Institute, and Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination attended the event, …

The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi, on Friday seized over 42,200 litters of smuggled Iranian diesel worth over Rs. 12 million in a successful operation against the illegal storage and sale of smuggled Iranian diesel along the Northern Bypass, Karachi. Acting on credible intelligence, Customs teams launched a coordinated operation under the supervision of senior officers during early hours to …

A man was killed during an alleged police encounter in the Badaber area of Peshawar, officials said today. According to police, the deceased was an alleged suspect who was killed during an exchange of fire. However, the victim’s family has rejected the police account, claiming that he was taken from his home by police personnel and later died as a …

The dengue outbreak in Sindh has intensified, with four more deaths reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Sindh Health Department. The latest fatalities have pushed the provincial death toll to 25 this year. Health officials said that 1,192 new dengue cases were confirmed across Sindh in a single day, including 642 in Karachi and 550 in Hyderabad. …

Lyari Football Academy has made history by winning a silver medal for Pakistan at the Singa Cup, Asia’s largest youth football tournament, held in Singapore. According to details, the academy’s U-16 boys’ team delivered an impressive performance throughout the competition and reached the final, where they faced a strong Thai side. Despite a spirited fight, Lyari Football Academy narrowly lost …

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy, on November 7, 2025. The couple shared the joyful news on social media with a heartfelt message, saying their “bundle of joy has arrived,” and expressed love and gratitude as they welcomed their son. Vicky Kaushal captioned the post with the word “blessed” along …

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has seized narcotics worth more than Rs184.3 million in a series of coordinated operations across various cities and in the vicinity of educational institutions, arresting seven suspects, according to an ANF spokesperson. In six separate raids, the ANF recovered a total of 208.3 kilograms of drugs, including heroin, hashish and cannabis oil. A special crackdown was …

The Punjab government has signed an agreement with the Tanzeem-ul-Madaris Ahl-e-Sunnat Pakistan to gradually transfer control of 177 seminaries and 330 mosques previously linked with the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). According to media reports, the move aims to bring these institutions under mainstream religious and legal oversight following concerns over extremism and non-compliance with state regulations. A memorandum issued by …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police has received a fresh consignment of advanced weaponry and surveillance equipment modelled on modern US-style long-range targeting systems, aimed at strengthening counter-terrorism capacity in the province. At a ceremony held at the Central Police Office in Peshawar, Inspector General of Police Dr Zulfiqar Hameed handed over the equipment to district units. The new gear includes thermal …

The Lahore High Court has ordered strict action against smoke-emitting vehicles as part of efforts to curb rising smog levels in the provincial capital. During the hearing of a smog control case, the judge directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure its officers conduct on-road monitoring. The court remarked that EPA directors must be present on roads to personally …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has dismissed 10 officials and staff members on charges of corruption, poor investigation and absenteeism as part of an internal accountability drive, according to FIA officials. The disciplinary actions were taken over the past two months under the supervision of FIA Director General, Riffat Mukhtar Raja. According to an FIA spokesperson, 12 officials were penalised …

Ali Yerlikaya, Interior Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, who is currently on an official visit to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad today. During the warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed the Turkish Minister and his delegation and said that the visit highlighted the strong …

Renowned Bollywood choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan has spoken about a distressing incident from the early years of her career, recalling alleged harassment by a film director. According to foreign media, Farah, who has spent more than four decades in the Hindi film industry, shared the experience during a candid conversation on a show hosted by actors Twinkle Khanna and …

The Miss Universe pageant in Thailand was hit by controversy after multiple contestants walked out of an event in protest over the alleged mistreatment of Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch. According to international media reports, tensions flared during one of the Miss Universe Thailand events when the executive director publicly called Miss Mexico a “dummy.” When Bosch attempted to clarify the …

Veteran television actor Mehmood Akhtar has voiced strong concerns over what he described as increasing Western influence and foreign-funded content shaping Pakistan’s drama industry. Speaking on a private TV programme, the seasoned actor said he had witnessed multiple transitions in the television industry over the years, but believes the current phase is the most troubling. According to him, Pakistani dramas …

Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, held a productive meeting with the UK’s Minister of State for Trade Policy, Chris Bryant, to advance Pakistan–UK economic cooperation under the recently signed Pakistan–UK Trade Dialogue Mechanism. According to official statement, Minister Ahsan Iqbal reaffirmed that Pakistan and the United Kingdom share a deep, historic bond rooted in longstanding …

FIFA Senior Vice President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim has expressed confidence in the potential of Pakistan’s youth, assuring full support for the promotion and development of football in the country. Speaking at a joint press conference with Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood, Sheikh Salman said he was pleased to visit Pakistan after eight years, with his …

Lyari Football Academy continued its impressive run by securing a spot in the semi-finals of the Singa Cup 2025, Asia’s largest youth football tournament, underway in Singapore. The academy’s Under-16 boys’ team booked a place in the final four after a hard-fought quarter-final victory against Indonesia’s well-known club Semen Padang FC. The match remained goalless at full time, pushing the …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the nominees for the October 2025 Player of the Month Awards, featuring standout performers from Pakistan, South Africa, Afghanistan, India and Australia. Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Nauman Ali earned a nomination for the men’s award following his impressive performances against South Africa. His disciplined bowling spells and key breakthroughs played a central role …

The Balochistan government reportedly has ordered Afghan students enrolled in universities across Balochistan to return to their home country following federal directives. According to official figures, 201 Afghan students were studying in Balochistan’s higher education institutions, including 84 at University of Balochistan, 59 at BUITEMS, 22 at Loralai University, and 36 at Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University in Quetta. Following …