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Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. — ISPR/FileISLAMABAD : “Kill them, kill them, don’t let them enter even an inch into Pakistan,” came the commanding voice of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu over the radio. He was speaking directly to pilots of the 15 Squadron — a unit he once led himself — as they soared into combat in the early hours of May 7. Inside the highly secure and secret command center of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), the mood shifted dramatically as officers watched Indian Rafale jets being struck over…

Jude Law, Andrew Garfield teams up for series ‘Wild Things’Jude Law and Andrew Garfield have joined forces to star in upcoming limited series on iconic Siegfried and Roy.The duo were German-American entertainers who performed on animal-based magic show. They rose to prominence from 1990-2003. As per Variety, the eight-episode series was first reported to be in works at Apple in 2022. It was announced at the time that it is based on Apple Original Podcast, Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy.The official log line of the TV show states that it “tells the wild ride relationship tale of two of the…

Kim Kardashian took to the stand in Paris on Tuesday to testify against the suspects accused of robbing her at gunpoint nearly nine years ago during the infamous heist at the Hôtel de Pourtalès. The ten men, dubbed the “grandpa robbers” by the French press due to their ages, are accused of stealing $9 million worth of jewelry from the reality star during Paris Fashion Week in 2016. Kardashian described the terrifying events that unfolded that night, recounting how, in the early hours, the robbers, disguised as police officers, burst into her hotel room and restrained her at gunpoint. Wearing…

Listen to article Following a brief dip, gold prices have surged once again in both international and domestic markets, fueled by renewed investor demand amid persistent global economic uncertainty, Express News reported. In the international bullion market, gold prices surged by $37 per ounce, reaching $3,258. This increase was reflected in the local market as well, where the price of gold per tola (approximately 11.66 grams) rose by Rs3,700 to settle at Rs344,200. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold climbed by Rs3,173, reaching Rs295,096. Analysts link this resurgence to persistent economic concerns and investors’ continued preference for safe-haven assets like…

Listen to article Indian government declared a Pakistani official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi as persona non grata, accusing him of “activities not in keeping with his official status.” The move comes a day after the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India held their first round of talks following the ceasefire announcement by US President Trump. During the discussion, the DGMOs of both sides agreed not to fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive action against each other. According to a statement issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday, the Pakistani…

Mitchell Starc (Right) and Faf Du Plessis (Left) during the 2025 IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders on April 29, 2025, in Delhi. — AFPLAHORE: The Indian Premier League (IPL), which boasts a brand value of over US$16 billion (equivalent to Pakistani Rs4.5 trillion), is bound to suffer a financial hit ranging between Indian Rs3bn (Pak Rs 9.87bn) and Rs4.20bn (PakRs 13.81bn), if only five to seven matches are missed during this one-week break, an renowned media house “Mint” has claimed in one of its recent reports.The “Mint,” an Indian business and financial daily newspaper published by…

Trent Alexander-Arnold reacts during match. —AFP/FileLIVERPOOL: Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool’s players were “gutted” to learn of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave the club but does not believe his impending departure will overshadow their Premier League title celebrations.The Liverpool-born right-back, 26, was greeted with boos from large sections of the Anfield crowd when he came on as a substitute in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal. It was his first match since he announced last week that he would be leaving his boyhood club when his contract expires at the end of June, with Real Madrid his expected destination. “We are…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaks on the floor of the National Assembly on January 31, 2023. — YouTube/PTVNewsLiveISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering a joint venture for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)-owned Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, New York, to secure long-term financial returns, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif informed the National Assembly on Monday. “While selling the 19-storey property could provide short-term financial relief or help settle debts, a joint venture would allow the government to retain the asset while generating sustained value,” he stated during the question hour.He noted that the hotel’s prime location, featuring two entrances and a central Manhattan…

Listen to article Malnutrition rates are rising in Gaza, emergency treatments to counter it are running out and hunger could have a lasting impact on “an entire generation”, a World Health Organization official said on Tuesday. Israel has blockaded supplies into the enclave since early March, when it resumed its devastating military campaign against Hamas, and a global hunger monitor on Monday warned that half a million people there faced starvation. WHO representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory Rik Peeperkorn said he had seen children who looked years younger than their age and visited a north Gaza hospital where over 20% of…

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum on Monday with a strong call for deeper China–Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) cooperation, while warning that “there are no winners in tariff wars or trade wars.” Speaking to a gathering of high-level delegates in Beijing, Xi positioned China and LAC nations as strategic partners in promoting global peace, development, and fairness, especially amid rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions, according to Xinhua news agency. President Xi used the occasion to unveil a comprehensive five-point plan for expanding collaboration with the LAC region, ranging from political solidarity and…