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Adam David has officially won Season 27 of The Voice, capping off a compelling journey that began with just one chair turn during his Blind Audition. The South Florida native joined Michael Bublé’s team and steadily earned his place, round after round, thanks to consistent performances and strong audience support. Initially not voted into the Top 4 during the semi-finals, Adam had to sing for an Instant Save, which he won with the majority of viewer votes. This secured his spot in the finale, where he triumphed over fellow finalists Jadyn Cree (also Team Bublé), Jaelen Johnston (Team Kelsea Ballerini),…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. —Facebook@ISPROfficial1/FileISLAMABAD: The promotion of General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal is more than a military honour — it is a national tribute to a leader who stood resolute and delivered when Pakistan faced one of the most critical challenges in its history.His decisive leadership during the recent war with India earned Pakistan unprecedented global respect and honour. According to a cabinet source, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally recommended General Munir’s promotion during a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday. The proposal, grounded in recognition of his extraordinary leadership, strategic…

Former US president Joe Biden delivers remarks on healthcare coverage and the economy, at the White House in Washington, US July 7, 2023. — ReutersJoe Biden had never been diagnosed with prostate cancer before last week, a spokesperson for the former US president said Tuesday, adding that his last prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test was in 2014.The statement follows remarks from President Donald Trump, who questioned the timing of the diagnosis and suggested the information may have been withheld. “I’m surprised the public wasn’t notified a long time ago,” Trump said, fueling speculation of a cover-up. Biden’s office announced Sunday that…

The Supreme Court building in Islamabad. — SC website/FileISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Tuesday upheld the death sentence of Zahir Jaffer in Noor Muqadam murder case.A three-member bench of the apex court — headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar — dismissed the convict’s appeal. The court upheld Jaffer’s death sentence but commuted death penalty under the rape charges to life imprisonment. Justice Ali Baqar Najafi remarked that the government should educate the youth on cohabitation and drug abuse.Noor Muqadam, aged 27, and daughter of former Pakistani diplomat Shaukat Muqadam, was murdered and beheaded in a posh area of federal capital…

At least four children were killed and several others injured on Wednesday morning when an Army Public School (APS) bus was targeted with a bomb explosion in Khuzdar, Balochistan.  In a statement on X, the interior ministry condemned the attack allegedly carried out through a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED). According to the Khuzdar deputy commissioner, the blast occured when the school bus was near the district’s Zero Point. The deceased and the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital and will be referred to medical facilities in Karachi and Quetta, he added.  دشمن نے بربریت کا مظاہرہ کرکے معصوم…

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong calls on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters, Islamabad, on May 20, 2025. — ISPRISLAMABAD: China has lauded the unmatched operational excellence demonstrated by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during the recent standoff on the eastern front, terming it a reflection of PAF high standards and unwavering commitment to national defence.Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong expressed these feelings at a meeting with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, during his visit to the Air Headquarters here on Tuesday. The Chinese…

A person can be seen holding notes of Pakistani currency Rupee in his hands. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: A senior officeholder of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government and a senior PTI leader are under investigation by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Rs40 billion mega corruption scandal, disclosed a well-informed source.The source said NAB has detected that two large transactions were made from the bank accounts connected to key political figures of PTI. Both the payments were made to buy expensive properties, he said. In a background discussion, a source in the federal capital revealed to The News on condition of anonymity two…

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) headquarters. — APP/FileISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Tuesday proposed new gas tariffs for FY2025-26, recommending a rise for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and a cut for Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL), effective July 1, 2025. The decision, now with the federal government, awaits final approval.The Ogra determined the Review of the Estimated Revenue Requirement (RERR) of the SNGPL and SSGC for FY2024-25, under which the prescribed gas sale price has been increased by 6.57 per cent for consumers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. While for Sindh…

‘The Voice’ crowns new champion: Season 27 winner revealedThe Voice Season 27 came to a dramatic close with a surprise champion. Adam David beat out fellow finalists Jadyn Cree, Jaelen Johnston, Lucia Flores Wiseman, and RENZO to take the crown, marking a second consecutive victory for his coach, Michael Buble. On Tuesday night, May 20, the moment the winner was announced, an emotional David was embraced by Buble, who jumped from his chair and ran to hug the tearful singer. His victory was especially a huge milestone, given his underdog journey. In his blind audition, only Bublé turned his chair,…

Representational image of a police tape. — ReutersKHUZDAR: A devastating blast struck a school bus near Zero Point in Khuzdar on Wednesday, claiming the lives of four children and leaving dozens injured, according to officials.According to Deputy Commissioner Khuzdar, four children lost their lives while 35 others sustained injuries in the blast. The injured have been moved to CMH Khuzdar for treatment, while authorities have cordoned off the area to collect evidence from the scene.Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the attack, expressing deep sorrow and grief over the loss of innocent lives.“Our heartfelt sympathies are with the bereaved families…