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India and Pakistan extend validity of agreement on Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

India and Pakistan on Tuesday decided, through diplomatic channels, to extend the validity of the agreement on Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for a further period of five years.

13 days ago

Bangladesh Islamist leader's plan of implementing Sharia spells trouble for region

Fearing Bangladesh could well be the next Pakistan in the making in India's troubled neighbourhood, several scholars and experts on Wednesday severely condemned the recent statements given by Shafiqur Rahman, the radical leader who currently heads Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI), in which he has openly backed implementation of Sharia law in the country.

Aug 22, 2024

"They are blushing, couple goals": Jasprit Bumrah's post-match interview with wife-anchor Sanjana leaves internet gushing

Jasprit Bumrah chatted with presenter Sanjana Ganesan, who is his wife, on Sunday following India's thrilling win against Pakistan at the T20 World Cup in New York.

Jun 10, 2024

T20 World Cup: Disappointing, says Pakistan coach Kirsten after India win

After a six-run defeat to India left Pakistan on the brink of early elimination in the Men's T20 World Cup, head coach Gary Kirsten said it is "disappointing not to get across the line" and now it's up to the players to decide how they should perform well in their remaining two Group A fixtures.

Jun 10, 2024

"Replace Sharmin after first season thrash; why again?": Netizens unhappy as Sanjay Leela Bhansali confirms Heeramandi 2

Confirming season 2, Sanjay said, "In Heeramandi 2, the women now come from Lahore to the film world. They leave Lahore after the Partition and most of them settle in the Mumbai film industry or Kolkata film industry. So that journey in the bazaar remains the same. They still have to dance and sing, but this time for the producers and not for the nawabs. So that's the second season we are planning.."

Jun 5, 2024

"Aditi is school girl": SLB's niece Sharmin Segal mocks Aditi Rao Hydari for her punctuality, calls it "vile"

Heeramandi also features Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman. The series, through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi.

May 29, 2024

"Received lot of love from Pakistan": Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Pakistan's reception of Heeramandi [details]

In the interview, when Bhansali was asked about the setting of the series, he said, "It's a piece that somehow brings us all together when all India was one, it was undivided." In an earlier interview, SLB said that he wanted to cast Pakistani actors such as Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan and Imran Abbas.

May 4, 2024

"Sakal Ban was impromptu, took less time": Heeramandi choreographer Vijayshree Chaudhary [Exclusive]

In an exclusive interview with International Business Times, India, the effervescent choreographer spoke about her working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, her journey while filming Heeramandi, celebs she would love to choreograph and more. Vijayshree Chaudhary is a disciple of Pt. Birju Maharaj.

May 3, 2024

Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan's sentence in Toshakhana case

In a major positive development for former Pakistan Premier Imran Khan and his wife, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the 14-year sentence of the former Prime Minister and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case.

Apr 1, 2024

'Country has no locus standi to comment on our internal matters': India on Pakistan raising Kashmir issue at UN council

Responding to Pakistan's allegations about Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council, India, exercising its right to reply, said that Islamabad has no locus standi to comment on our internal matters.

Feb 29, 2024

Pakistan headed towards an inevitable debt default, warns think tank [details]

The quantum of debt Pakistan requires is growing faster than the net output of the economy (GDP). This means that the economy's ability to grow or increase output is constrained. This is unsustainable, Tabadlab, an Islamabad think tank said in a report.

Feb 18, 2024

'Served holy water instead of alcohol': PAK singer Rahat Fateh Ali khan hits his disciple with slippers; issues clarification

A Twitter user named Ghulam Abbas Shah shared the clip on X, and wrote, "Famous singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan beating his servant for bottle of Alcohol.."

Jan 28, 2024

Shocking! Shoaib Malik CHEATED on Sania Mirza, involved with Sana for 3 years [Details]

A podcast on the news channel Samaa TV claimed that Malik and Sana had been having an affair and intimate relations since last three years despite being married. The podcast added that Sana had been divorced merely for three months from her former husband Umair Jaswal when she tied the knot with Malik.

Jan 27, 2024

Fact Check: Did Ayushmann Khurrana sing Dil Dil Pakistan at concert post his Ram Mandir visit?

Contrary to the claims, the video that has gone viral shows Ayushmann singing 'Dil Dil Pak Jaan Jaan Pakistan' at an event is being shared in a misleading context. However, it dates back to 2017 and shows Khurrana performing at a concert in Dubai.

Jan 26, 2024

Days after ex-wife Sania Mirza's post on DIVORCE; PAK cricketer Shoaib Malik ties the knot with 'Buddy' Sana Javed [pics]

On Wednesday, Sania Mirza shared a cryptic post, that read, 'Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard. Communication is hard. Not communicating is hard. Choose your hard. Life will never be easy. It will always be hard. But we can choose our hard. Pick wisely."

Jan 20, 2024

Jai Hind: Hrithik-Deepika's Fighter trailer revolves around Pulwama attack; evokes 'Patriotism'

The film has Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles, along with Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi and Talat Aziz. The film, which revolves around IAF officers, will hit the theatres on January 25, 2024

Jan 15, 2024

'If you wish to marry Aishwarya Rai and… ': Former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq slammed for his disrespectful remark on actor; later apologies

'Shameful, Disgusting': Former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq slammed for his disrespectful remark on Aishwarya Rai; later apologies

Nov 15, 2023

Twin explosions rock Pakistan: Over 57 dead on Prophet Muhammad's birthday, no terror group has claimed responsibility so far [details]

Not only has no terror group come forward to claim responsibility for the suicide blasts, but armed group Tehreek-e-Taliban denied being behind them

Sep 29, 2023

PAK, China dealt a dirty hand to Myanmar; gave "unfit" fighter jets

The Myanmar military junta has sought intervention from Beijing, with the Myanmar Chinese envoy delivering a message from the Chinese Communist Party's leadership to Gen Min Aung Hlaing.

Sep 1, 2023

"Kala namak, bhayanak, maid": Pakistani actor's racist remark against Priyanka Chopra leaves fans furious [Watch]

In the clip, Nadir Ali asked Moammar who is 'bhayanak' in the industry in Pakistan, to which the actor said that no one is there as such. Nadir further probed him, "India me bhi aapne dekha hai? (Have you anyone like that in India)"

Aug 25, 2023