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2 weeks ago | 
arab.news | Adam Grundey |Shyama Krishna Kumar |Ghadi Joudah |Buraq Shabbir
KARACHI: Pakistani films that released on the Eid Al-Adha last week attracted the highest Eid box office collections in five years, the sales and marketing head of the country’s largest cinema chain said on Friday. Pakistani romantic comedy ‘Love Guru,’ starring acting powerhouses Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan released in cinemas worldwide on Eid-ul-Adha.
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2 months ago | 
arab.news | Saima Shabbir |Ismail Dilawar |Naimat Khan |Buraq Shabbir
Pakistan PM expresses sorrow after Iran port blast kills at least four people /node/2598542/pakistan April 26, 2025 17:52 Pakistan PM expresses sorrow after Iran port blast kills at least four people The explosion took place at Iran’s largest commercial port in the southern Bandar Abbas city The blast, likely caused by a fire at a hazardous materials depot, was felt 50 kilometers away ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the losses caused by a major...
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2 months ago | 
arab.news | Saima Shabbir |Ismail Dilawar |Naimat Khan |Buraq Shabbir
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the losses caused by a major explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port, offering condolences to the Iranian government and people and prayers for the recovery of those injured. At least four people were killed and more than 500 injured when a powerful blast ripped through the port in the southern city of Bandar Abbas earlier in the day, according to Iranian state media.
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2 months ago | 
arab.news | Shahjahan Khurram |Naimat Khan |Buraq Shabbir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Kabul on Saturday for a day-long visit to discuss Islamabad’s security concerns, trade and investment opportunities with Afghanistan amid strained ties between the neighbors. His visit takes place amid surging militancy in Pakistan, which Islamabad blames on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant outfit. Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of providing them sanctuaries, allegations that Kabul has repeatedly denied.
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2 months ago | 
arab.news | Naimat Khan |Shahjahan Khurram |Buraq Shabbir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign minister was due to visit Afghanistan on Saturday after his country expelled more than 85,000 Afghans, mostly children, in just over two weeks. Islamabad has launched a strict campaign to evict by the end of April more than 800,000 Afghans who have had their residence permits canceled — including some who were born in Pakistan or lived there for decades.
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2 months ago | 
arab.news | Rebecca Proctor |Jasmine Bager |Shyama Krishna Kumar |Buraq Shabbir
Art Dubai’s 18th edition marks UAE’s rise as key market for contemporary art /node/2597610/lifestyle April 18, 2025 21:05 Art Dubai’s 18th edition marks UAE’s rise as key market for contemporary art Latest edition of the region’s leading contemporary art fair presented high-quality works from around the world, cementing the Gulf metropolis as a key market player DUBAI: The Madinat Jumeirah is alive once again with the invigorating buzz of collectors, artists, gallerists and art lovers all...
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2 months ago | 
arab.news | Muhammad Ibrahim |Hasaan Ali Khan |Buraq Shabbir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said on Friday the training of 89,000 pilgrims performing Hajj under the government scheme was in the “final stages” to ensure they were fully aware of the rituals, logistics, and regulations associated with the annual pilgrimage. Hajj is expected to take place in June this year. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Hajj Agreement 2025 in January, under which Pakistan was given a quota of 179,210 pilgrims.
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2 months ago | 
arab.news | Hasaan Ali Khan |Buraq Shabbir
Pakistan, UK discuss counterterrorism, security cooperation to tackle cross-border crime /node/2597542/pakistan April 18, 2025 07:48 Pakistan, UK discuss counterterrorism, security cooperation to tackle cross-border crime Pakistan-UK Counter Terrorism Dialogue took place in London in February, reviewing global and regional threats Armed forces of both countries maintain close cooperation, particularly in counterterrorism efforts, military training ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom...
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2 months ago | 
arab.news | Shyama Krishna Kumar |Buraq Shabbir
KARACHI: Pakistani actor and director Yasir Hussain has said he is willing to pause his career and stay home with his young son if his wife, acclaimed actress Iqra Aziz, required him to, highlighting his support for her flourishing career in the entertainment industry. Aziz and Hussain, one of Pakistan’s most talked-about celebrity couples, tied the knot in December 2019 following a public proposal at the Lux Style Awards that year.
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2 months ago | 
arab.news | Buraq Shabbir |Hasaan Ali Khan |Saima Shabbir
LAHORE: Pakistan secured a place in the Women’s Cricket World Cup by beating Thailand on Thursday for its fourth straight victory in the qualifying tournament. After defeating Ireland, Scotland and the West Indies, Pakistan thumped Thailand by 87 runs at the Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore to seal one of the two vacant World Cup places.
