Following four years of a legal battle in the Noor Mukadam case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld Zahir Jaffer’s death sentence on Tuesday. Led by Justice Hashim Kakar, three members including Justices Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Ali Baqar Najafi presided over the bench for the third hearing of Zahir’s appeal against his death sentence, which…
KARACHI: The sound of Japanese drums Taiko echoes in a rhythm during the opening credits. The madness of the rhythm builds up not unlike that of a pre-war buildup as we see a Kurosawa-esque montage of a broken city — damaged walls, doors, empty alleyways – until we come to what looks like a homeless man…
The mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s ex-partner Cassie testified on Tuesday about threats and violence experienced by her daughter during her decade-long relationship with the music mogul, reported AFP. Regina Ventura took the stand after several days of gruelling testimony by her daughter Casandra Ventura, the singer known as Cassie, who detailed harrowing abuse by…
In an interview with Ahmad Ali Butt on a local show, Colonel Qasim Shah looked back on his first meeting with director Shoaib Mansoor, thanks to whom he went on to star in iconic serials like the coming-of-age show Sunehray Din and the military action serial Alpha Bravo Charlie. Qasim began by recalling that he…
Google logo and AI Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken, May 4, 2023 — Reuters Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest advancements in artificial intelligence focused on creating AI that is more intelligent, agentic, and personalised for everyone. “More intelligence is available, for everyone, everywhere… What all this progress means is that…
Former Karachi Kings head coach Peter Moores has signed a two-year extension contract as Melbourne Stars’ head coach in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) following a season where the team produced a remarkable turnaround to reach the final. The announcement was made on Tuesday, marking a significant vote of confidence in Moores’ leadership after a…
BRIGHTON: Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title. Arne Slot’s side took the lead through Harvey Elliott’s early opener before Yasin Ayari equalised at the Amex Stadium. Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool’s advantage just before the interval, but…
IMOLA, ITALY: Max Verstappen added another coat of steel to his reputation as F1’s fastest and boldest driver and confirmed a need for “old school” circuits with his commanding fourth consecutive win at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on Sunday. His second victory this year, in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, on a demanding,…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, hailed the international recognition of Pakistani olive oil as a landmark achievement aligned with the ministry’s vision of agricultural self-sufficiency. According to a press statement released on Tuesday, the minister referred to the news of Loralai Olives — a premium olive oil brand…
After a few years of waiting, Taylor Swift’s anticipated re-recording, Reputation (Taylor’s Version), might finally be seeing the light. On Monday, the lead single Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version) was featured in the opening scene of a new episode of The Handmaid’s Tale, reported Variety. While Swift has yet to make an…
