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Petrol and Diesel Prices Increased Amid Global Oil Market PressurePublished on: May 1, 2026 12:39 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The government has increased fuel prices, raising the petrol price by Rs6.51 per liter, with the new rate set nationwide at Rs399.86. This decision reflects ongoing economic pressur... Read More


2015 karachi heatwave death toll still disputed, seminar toldPublished on: May 1, 2026 12:30 PM

Pakistan, May 1 -- A seminar held in Karachi on World Labour Day highlighted ongoing disputes over the death toll from the 2015 heatwave, with speakers arguing that official figures significantly unde... Read More


Security Forces Foil Border Infiltration Attempts, Kill 13 MilitantsPublished on: May 1, 2026 12:30 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- Security forces foiled two border infiltration attempts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 13 militants. This successful operation highlights ongoi... Read More


AI-fuelled online abuse worsening threats against women journalists, UN report warnsPublished on: May 1, 2026 12:15 PM

Pakistan, May 1 -- A new study by UN Women and partner organisations has found that online violence abuse against women journalists has doubled since 2020, with artificial intelligence making abuse mo... Read More


Two Pakistani films featured in Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2026 shortlistPublished on: May 1, 2026 12:08 PM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards on Thursday revealed the shortlist for the 2026 edition. Spanning five categories - Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation, Student and Future Format - the... Read More


Juggun condemns invasion of privacy after fan incidentPublished on: May 1, 2026 12:07 PM

Pakistan, May 1 -- Actor and host Juggun Kazim has spoken out against the invasion of privacy faced by public figures, stressing that celebrities deserve the same respect and personal space as any oth... Read More


Chris Brown asks court to block Rihanna assault mention in upcoming trialPublished on: May 1, 2026 12:06 PM

Pakistan, May 1 -- Chris Brown is trying to keep his past 2009 assault case involving Rihanna out of a new court case in Los Angeles. The case is about a lawsuit filed by former housekeeper Maria Avi... Read More


Alhamra marks International Dance Day with exquisite celebration of heritage and gracePublished on: May 1, 2026 12:06 PM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra, in collaboration with the Shakir Ali Museum, presented an extraordinary and artistically compelling celebration of International Dance Day, reaffir... Read More


Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds appear unfazed after Justin Baldoni court dramaPublished on: May 1, 2026 12:05 PM

Pakistan, May 1 -- While the courtroom drama keeps heating up, Blake Lively appears to be taking a very different approach online: vibes only. Just hours after a tense legal exchange involving Justin... Read More


Anne Hathaway addresses 'Devil Wears Prada 2' body diversity debatePublished on: May 1, 2026 12:05 PM

Pakistan, May 1 -- Anne Hathaway is setting the record straight after the internet turned a behind-the-scenes moment from The Devil Wears Prada 2 into full-blown fashion drama. The actress recently f... Read More