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Arts

Duct-taped banana artist says his work is a ‘provocation’ on value of art

ROME: The Italian artist who created the banana duct-taped to a wall that sold this week for $6.2 million, said in...

Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:07pm

Arts

The $6.2 mn banana: Sotheby’s auctions controversial artwork

A banana duct-taped to a wall sold to a cryptocurrency entrepreneur

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 03:13pm

Arts

Banksy forgeries: huge European fake art network uncovered in Italy

ROME: Italian police have uncovered a large-scale pan-European forgery network making and selling fake artworks...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 02:39pm

Arts

Design Week concludes amid Dubai’s focus on attracting investment, strengthening local economy

Diverse fair featured representation from Palestine, Iran, India and UAE

Updated 08 Apr, 2024 02:52pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift, Christian Louboutin, Magic Johnson newly-minted billionaires: Forbes

Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 boasts record combined wealth of $14.2 trillion

Published 03 Apr, 2024 03:03pm

Movies & Music

‘The Glassworker’ set to release in Pakistan theatres

Animated film previewed at Cannes Film Festival last year

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:07pm

Arts

Low-end internet auctions upend art market: sector-tracker

PARIS: A boom in internet sales has boosted the lower end of the art market and could ultimately doom showroom...

Published 07 Mar, 2024 01:54pm

Movies & Music

‘Luckiest’ Oppenheimer biographer rooting for Oscar wins

LOS ANGELES: Kai Bird has just returned from the Jaipur literature festival, where he signed countless copies of his...

Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:08pm

Arts

‘Global cultural hub’: Art Dubai draws to a close

London-based Grosvenor Gallery cites interest in Pakistani art as 'robust'

Updated 04 Mar, 2024 11:15pm

Arts

Arab musicians’ songs about Gaza put spotlight on Palestinian issues

From pathos to praise of Hamas, songs written by musicians across the Middle East in response to Israel’s offensive...

Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:08pm

Movies & Music

Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, Osage singers to perform at Oscars

LOS ANGELES: Ryan Gosling is definitely Kenough to sing live at the Oscars. Gosling, the Academy Award-nominated...

Published 29 Feb, 2024 05:23pm

Arts

Works of Pakistani artists, including Sadequain, set to feature at Art Dubai 2024

Three-day fair with focus on sustainability, communities will open to public from March 1-3 at Madinat Jumeirah

Updated 28 Feb, 2024 06:08pm

Movies & Music

‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ wins best Social Justice Short Film at World Film Festival in Cannes

Pakistani film ‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ won the Best Social Justice Short Film at the World Film Festival in Cannes, it...

Published 28 Feb, 2024 04:33pm

Arts

Vogue to host rare joint fashion show for Paris Olympics

PARIS: Fashion magazine Vogue announced Monday it is bringing together some of France’s top luxury brands for a...

Published 27 Feb, 2024 05:33pm

MENA

Dubai: what to catch at Alserkal Art Week

Will run February 25-March 3 at Alserkal Avenue, Pakistani artists Rashid Rana and Hamra Abbas slated to attend

Published 23 Feb, 2024 05:00pm

Arts

Vatican restorers set to work on St Peter’s centrepiece

VATICAN CITY: The giant bronze-and-wood canopy in the middle of St Peter’s Basilica is being gradually engulfed by...

Published 22 Feb, 2024 02:00pm

Literature

Changing power and perspectives: 15th KLF concludes on contemplative note

KARACHI: The final day of the 15th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) ended on a contemplative note on Sunday with...

Updated 19 Feb, 2024 01:40pm

Arts

‘Oppenheimer’ triumphs at BAFTA Film Awards

LONDON: ‘Oppenheimer’, a three-hour epic about the making of the atomic bomb during World War Two, was the big...

Published 19 Feb, 2024 01:14am

Literature

‘Tribalization of human beings’: Mohsin Hamid explores race, fractured societies at KLF

British-Pakistani novelist Mohsin Hamid was in attendance at the 15th iteration of the Karachi Literature Festival...

Published 18 Feb, 2024 11:30am

Arts

Before dawn at the Vatican Museums, the key keeper unlocks history

VATICAN CITY: It’s still dark outside when Gianni Crea pushes open the imposing entrance door to the Vatican...

Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:53pm

MENA

Dubai provides platform for India-Pakistan cultural exchange at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Javed Akhtar, Mahira Khan and Samina Peerzada among attendees highlighting importance of Urdu language

Published 30 Jan, 2024 06:04pm

Arts

Climate change activists aim soup at ‘Mona Lisa’ in Paris Louvre

PARIS: Two climate change activists hurled soup at the protective glass in front of the world-famous ‘Mona Lisa’...

Updated 28 Jan, 2024 11:43pm

Arts

Early David Hockney pool painting ‘California’ headed for auction

LONDON: An early work by British artist David Hockney, a painting depicting his well-known pool motif and not seen...

Published 26 Jan, 2024 02:59pm

MENA

Atif Aslam, Ellie Goulding, AP Dhillon among upcoming performances in Dubai

As winter and its accompanying festivities continue in Dubai, a slew of festivals and events are set to take place...

Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:16pm

Movies & Music

‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Poor Things’ lead Oscar nominations

BEVERLY HILLS, California: Historical epic ‘Oppenheimer,’ about the race to build the first atomic bomb, landed a...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 08:30pm

Movies & Music

‘Barbenheimer’ expected to lead the way at Oscar nominations

LOS ANGELES: The film world will learn Tuesday who is in the running for this year’s Oscars, with box office...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:04pm

Movies & Music

‘Oppenheimer’ leads BAFTA Film Awards nominations

LONDON: Historical drama ‘Oppenheimer’, one of last year’s highest- earning movies, led nominations for the BAFTAs...

Published 19 Jan, 2024 02:06pm

Arts

At WEF, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy urges women to ‘take charge’

Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy spoke about challenging misogyny, having the courage to fight and opening doors, in...

Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:14pm

Movies & Music

Elton John gets EGOT with Emmys win

LOS ANGELES: Legendary entertainer Elton John on Monday joined a select club of winners of the awards grand slam –...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 01:43pm

Arts

In the age of AI, Rashid Rana looks to incorporate more tech in art

Eminent artist Rashid Rana is looking forward to the amalgamation of new technologies in his art practice, including...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 09:00am

Movies & Music

‘Succession’ set to dominate TV’s delayed Emmys

LOS ANGELES: Postponed by four months because of Hollywood strikes, the Emmy Awards will finally celebrate...

Published 15 Jan, 2024 04:32pm

Arts

Monumental ancient map re-emerges in new Rome museum

ROME: A marble map of ancient Rome, that hasn’t been put on public view for almost 100 years, is getting its very...

Published 13 Jan, 2024 01:41pm

Arts

‘Take a Walk on the Art Side’: Dubai Art Season 2024 gets under way

New season to feature Art Dubai, Emirates Airline Festival of Literature and Quoz Arts Fest

Updated 12 Jan, 2024 07:58pm

Movies & Music

Golden Globes viewership on CBS jumps 50% from last year

LOS ANGELES: Viewership for Sunday’s star-studded Golden Globe awards rose 50% from last year, averaging 9.4 million...

Published 09 Jan, 2024 02:27pm

MENA

Javed Akhtar, Mahira Khan to headline Urdu literary festival in Dubai

Two-day 'Jashn-e-Rekhta' will take place in Zabeel Park from January 27

Updated 03 Jan, 2024 04:01pm

Movies & Music

Significant cultural moments that dominated headlines in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it is with a somber mood that we look back to reflect on the highs and lows of the past...

Updated 28 Dec, 2023 09:26pm

Arts

‘Demolishing valuable heritage assets’: TI-Pakistan requests caretaker Sindh CM to examine complaint filed by architect Yasmeen Lari

In her letter, Lari alleges that instead of maintaining pre-1947 buildings that have been notified, many custodians, particularly Evacuee Property Trust Board, are getting heritage building declared dangerous by the relevant department

Published 28 Dec, 2023 05:03pm

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Author Hanif returns Sitara-e-Imtiaz in protest

Hanif made the announcement saying he was returning Sitara e Imtiaz given to him by state

Published 27 Nov, 2023 03:59pm

Arts

Saudi Arabia pavilion design for Expo 2025 Osaka revealed

Foster + Partners says its aim for the pavilion is to offer visitors 'a spatial experience that echoes the exploration of Saudi Arabian towns and cities.'

Published 27 Nov, 2023 02:41pm

MENA

Canvas Gallery represents Pakistan at 15th edition of Abu Dhabi Art

Abu Dhabi Art debuted largest edition to date as it opened to the public on Wednesday

Updated 23 Nov, 2023 06:27pm

Arts

Banksy is ‘Robbie’ - artist reveals first name in 2003 interview

LONDON: A rare nugget of information about the famously enigmatic street art superstar Banksy emerged Tuesday when...

Published 22 Nov, 2023 04:58pm

Movies & Music

Amitabh Bachchan retrospective to be showed at France’s 3 Continents Festival

'Amitabh Bachchan, Big B Forever' will showcase a selection of iconic films such as 'Sholay' and 'Kabhie Kabhie'

Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:08pm

Literature

In remembrance: ‘Poet of the East’ Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Faiz's work is widely considered the backbone of Pakistan’s literature

Published 20 Nov, 2023 02:25pm

Arts

Japan’s teamLab readies renewed digital museum in Tokyo mega complex

TOKYO: In a basement maze beneath Japan’s tallest skyscraper, construction crews and digital artists are racing to...

Published 19 Nov, 2023 09:05pm

Arts

Local in focus: 5 personalized stationary brands on our radar

Personalized stationary and gifting cards have become popular of late, seeing as they add the perfect amount of sentiment and elevate the process of gifting

Published 17 Nov, 2023 04:12pm

Arts

‘Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design’ opens at Louvre Abu Dhabi

The exhibit is set to run until March 24, 2024

Published 16 Nov, 2023 04:51pm

MENA

‘Beacon of innovation’: Dubai Design Week brings together global creative community

Pakistan will be represented at Downtown Design by Karachi-based ‘ALEEYA. design studio (A.)’

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 05:36pm

Literature

Debating ties with neighbours, economic woes: 9th Islamabad Literature Festival ends

The 9th iteration of the Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) wrapped on Sunday, marking the end of an inspired and...

Published 06 Nov, 2023 06:58pm

MENA

Dubai Design Week: 9th edition looks set to become global creative hub

The largest design fair in the region will take place from November 7-12 at Dubai Design District

Published 17 Aug, 2023 01:54pm

Movies & Music

Sajal Ali, Adnan Siddiqui, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan honoured with civil awards

Ceremony to take place March 23, 2024

Updated 15 Aug, 2023 04:36pm

Movies & Music

In remembrance: Pakistan’s ‘Queen of Pop’ Nazia Hassan

Nazia passed away on this day in 2000

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 03:12pm

MENA

Glitzy Dubai hungry for culinary fame

DUBAI: French chef Renaud Dutel never thought his career would take him to the United Arab Emirates’ glam hub of...

Updated 26 Jul, 2023 02:18pm

Luxury

LVMH strikes Paris Olympic Games sponsorship deal

PARIS: Luxury giant LVMH unveiled on Monday a deal to sponsor next year’s Olympic Games in Paris with top fashion...

Published 25 Jul, 2023 12:57pm

Movies & Music

Legendary American singer Tony Bennett dies at age 96

Tony Bennett, the smooth American singer who had an enduring hit with ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’ and...

Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:03pm

Arts

Johnny Depp self-portrait painted during ‘dark time’ goes on sale

LONDON: A self-portrait by Johnny Depp went on sale on Thursday, depicting the Hollywood star when he was in between...

Published 20 Jul, 2023 09:36pm

Luxury

Kering Foundation to hold 2nd annual ‘Caring for Women’ dinner in New York

Event will be co-chaired by activist Malala Yousafzai among others
Beneficiaries of proceeds from the event to include Malala Fund

Published 18 Jul, 2023 06:53pm

Arts

Afghan village potters keep centuries-old tradition alive

ISTALIF, Afghanistan: Twice a month, Noor Agha Faqiri lights up the kiln at his small workshop around 50 kilometres...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 04:18pm

Literature

Satire and poetry: Milan Kundera took on life’s absurdity

PARIS: Milan Kundera, the author of ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’ whose dark, provocative novels delved into...

Published 13 Jul, 2023 06:03pm

Movies & Music

Pakistani documentary ‘The Accused: Damned or Devoted’, Ms. Marvel earn Emmy nominations

Nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards included three nominations for Ms. Marvel

Updated 14 Jul, 2023 01:00am

Literature

Milan Kundera, author of ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’, dies aged 94

PRAGUE: Czech-born writer Milan Kundera, author of the novel ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’ has died, public...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 02:55pm

Luxury

Chanel takes haute couture to riverside for Paris show

PARIS: Chanel creative director Virginie Viard chose a quai on the Right bank of the bustling Seine River for her...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 02:18pm

Movies & Music

Jemima Khan’s ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ bags four National Film Awards

Screenwriter and producer Jemima Khan’s film ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ won four awards at United Kingdom’s...

Published 04 Jul, 2023 04:45pm

Movies & Music

‘I have always lived like an Indian princess’: Bollywood icon Rekha in rare interview with Vogue Arabia

Actor grants first interview in nearly two decades, highlighting introspection, commitment to her craft

Published 04 Jul, 2023 03:03pm

Arts

The $108mn dollar lady: Klimt portrait sets European auction record

LONDON: A portrait of an unnamed woman by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt sold for 85.3 million pounds ($108.4 million)...

Updated 28 Jun, 2023 03:35pm

Movies & Music

Actor Fawad Khan opens up about diabetes diagnosis and kickstarting his career

Says 'I levelled with myself thinking there is a lot of pain and sadness in the world, and worse diseases'

Updated 24 Jun, 2023 08:28pm

Arts

Britain’s National Portrait Gallery reopens after 3-year renovation

LONDON: The National Portrait Gallery in London reopened to the public on Thursday following a three-year closure...

Published 22 Jun, 2023 06:06pm

Arts

Istanbul’s ancient shoreline gets ultramodern museum

ISTANBUL: Istanbul’s museum of modern art moved Tuesday into a futuristic building overlooking the Bosphorus Strait...

Published 21 Jun, 2023 03:14pm

Arts

Vogue’s Anna Wintour, author Ian McEwan honoured by King Charles

LONDON: Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, author Ian McEwan and immunologist and geneticist John Bell were named...

Published 17 Jun, 2023 12:04pm

Arts

Pat Sajak to retire from record TV stint as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host

LOS ANGELES: Pat Sajak, the enduring master of ceremonies for ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ plans to retire at the end of his...

Published 13 Jun, 2023 05:07pm

Movies & Music

Golden Globe Awards sold, Hollywood Foreign Press group shut down

LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globe Awards were sold on Monday to a new owner that will shut down the Hollywood Foreign...

Published 13 Jun, 2023 01:24pm

Movies & Music

‘Leopoldstadt’, ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ top Tony Awards

NEW YORK: Tom Stoppard’s play ‘Leopoldstadt,’ a look at how one Jewish family confronts anti-Semitism and loss, and...

Published 12 Jun, 2023 01:15pm

Arts

India to host the 71st Miss World 2023 pageant

Miss World Organization announces that India will host pageant after nearly three decades

Published 10 Jun, 2023 03:23pm

Arts

New Madrid museum showcases Spain’s royal treasures

MADRID: A new museum packed with hundreds of treasures collected by Spain’s monarchs over the past five centuries is...

Published 09 Jun, 2023 05:46pm

Movies & Music

Actor Saboor Aly opens up about the importance of travelling alone, discovering new cities and cultures

Aly recently appeared on a travel podcast to speak about the importance of opening one’s mind

Updated 07 Jun, 2023 03:56pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this June: ‘Kukri’, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’, ‘And Just Like That…’ and more

At the start of the summer season, as we await the monsoon rains, people can also gear up for the impending Eid...

Published 01 Jun, 2023 05:57pm

Movies & Music

Oscar winner Jessica Chastain praises Malala on her fight for women’s ‘rights’, ‘freedom’

Oscar winner actor Jessica Chastain shared her chance encounter with Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai on Instagram on...

Published 01 Jun, 2023 03:58pm

Movies & Music

Saudi Arabia’s growing cinema soft power

CANNES, France: Accompanying Naomi Campbell on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival last week was one of...

Published 01 Jun, 2023 02:47pm

Movies & Music

Beyonce fans spare no cost for Renaissance tour

LONDON: Beyoncé’s fans, collectively known as the ‘BeyHive,’ are going savage to catch a glimpse of her during her...

Published 01 Jun, 2023 01:21pm

Arts

Beyond the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums says ‘we are much more’

VATICAN CITY: Barbara Jatta, the first woman to head the Vatican Museums, wants visitors to avoid being suffocated...

Updated 30 May, 2023 05:05pm

Movies & Music

Roll out the green carpet: Bollywood struts its stuff in UAE

ABU DHABI: Some of Bollywood’s biggest stars will walk the distinctive green carpet on Saturday as the UAE hosts the...

Published 27 May, 2023 02:54pm

Movies & Music

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma makes Cannes debut

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma made her Cannes Film Festival debut on Friday, as she attended the screening of ‘The...

Published 27 May, 2023 02:01pm

Movies & Music

Pakistan’s Nabila official backstage partner at Bollywood’s IIFA Awards 2023

For the third time, Pakistan’s stylist Nabila Maqsood is the official hair and makeup partner for the IIFA awards...

Updated 26 May, 2023 11:35pm

Movies & Music

Cannes fans dig deep for black-market tickets

CANNES, France: Two thousand euros for the world premiere of the latest 'Indiana Jones', or how about 20,000 for an...

Published 26 May, 2023 02:27pm

Movies & Music

Hoping to inspire, Frieha Altaf announces Pakistan Fashion Museum, Muse Gala

Event manager and podcast host Frieha Altaf is looking forward to inspiring the next generation as she announced...

Updated 25 May, 2023 10:50pm

Arts

Tipu Sultan’s famed sword sells for £14mn at London auction

Tipu Sultan’s famed Bedchamber Sword sold for £14 million at the Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale in London on...

Published 25 May, 2023 04:08pm

Movies & Music

India’s Sunny Leone on Cannes premiere: Can’t take this one away from me

CANNES: Sunny Leone knows the significance of being in a film that premieres at the Cannes Film Festival, and it’s...

Published 25 May, 2023 03:16pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton braves rain on its Italian island paradise

STRESA, Italy: Louis Vuitton valiantly battled pounding rain on an Italian island paradise while presenting its...

Published 25 May, 2023 12:33pm

Movies & Music

Stars come out for Cannes premiere of Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’

CANNES: A bus full of celebrities poured onto the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet on Tuesday evening for the...

Published 24 May, 2023 05:58pm

Arts

5 Pakistanis feature on Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Asia’ list

The 2023 list includes startup founders and young innovators

Published 19 May, 2023 03:30pm

Movies & Music

Actor Vaneeza Ahmed calls for female empowerment, breaking stereotypes

Actor and former model Vaneeza Ahmed spoke to BBC Urdu this week about breaking female stereotypes and the need for...

Published 18 May, 2023 05:29pm

Arts

London show explores sari’s 21st century reinvention

LONDON: The sari is being reinvented for the modern age in an Indian “fashion revolution,” with around 60...

Published 18 May, 2023 05:04pm

Luxury

Priyanka Chopra, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya attend Bulgari event in Venice

Italian luxury jewellery brand, Bulgari showcased its new ‘Bulgari Mediterranea High Jewelry’ collection in Venice...

Published 17 May, 2023 05:26pm

Movies & Music

Sara Ali Khan, Esha Gupta, Manushi Chhillar make Cannes red carpet debuts

Bollywood actors and models, Sara Ali Khan, Esha Gupta and Manushi Chhillar made their Cannes red carpet debuts as...

Published 17 May, 2023 04:28pm

Movies & Music

Mumbai Film Festival slammed for excluding Pakistan from ‘South Asian’ competition

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, organized by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), is facing scrutiny for...

Updated 16 May, 2023 05:17pm

Movies & Music

Cannes opens with Johnny Depp’s French comeback drama

CANNES, France: The Cannes Film Festival was set for a stormy start on Tuesday, with Johnny Depp making his comeback...

Updated 17 May, 2023 03:26pm

Movies & Music

Cannes Film Festival 2023 kicks off with 'all killer, no filler' line-up

CANNES: The French Riviera city of Cannes was transformed into a playground for the film industry this week as the...

Published 15 May, 2023 06:18pm

Movies & Music

Actor Nimra Bucha wins big at UK Asian Film Festival

Fans and members of entertainment industry congratulate her

Published 15 May, 2023 05:07pm

Arts

Kate Winslet, Ben Whishaw win at BAFTA Television Awards

LONDON: Kate Winslet and Ben Whishaw were among the winners at the BAFTA Television Awards in London on Sunday ...

Published 15 May, 2023 02:54pm

Arts

Renowned playwright and actor Shoaib Hashmi passes away

Veteran playwright actor and columnist Shoaib Hashmi passed away in Lahore on Monday following a prolonged illness,...

Updated 15 May, 2023 03:37pm

Movies & Music

‘India’s moment’: Bollywood’s Deepika Padukone is TIME magazine’s latest cover star

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone is Time magazine’s latest cover star, speaking about the country’s growing global...

Updated 11 May, 2023 05:29pm

Arts

Alia Bhatt named as Gucci’s first Indian global ambassador

Bollywood actor set to attend first show with Gucci’s upcoming Cruise 2024 showcase in Seoul

Updated 11 May, 2023 05:12pm

Movies & Music

Halle Bailey ‘honoured’ to play Ariel in ‘Little Mermaid’ remake

LOS ANGELES: Black American singer Halle Bailey has said she was “honoured” to play Ariel in the live action remake...

Published 10 May, 2023 05:12pm

Arts

Model Mushk Kaleem opens up on industry and personal issues in podcast

Pakistani model and entrepreneur Mushk Kaleem opened up about body dysmorphia, her father’s kidnapping and the...

Published 08 May, 2023 07:24pm

USA

Freedom to paint: Pakistani Gitmo prisoner finds release in art

KARACHI: When Ahmed Rabbani ran out of paint to satisfy his artistic yearnings during 20 years of incarceration at...

Published 07 May, 2023 03:22pm

Movies & Music

Stars shine bright in New York as Met Gala honors Lagerfeld

NEW YORK: A-listers from the worlds of fashion, film, politics and sports celebrated the late king of couture, Karl...

Updated 02 May, 2023 03:40pm

Arts

Tiffany to reopen NYC flagship under French management

NEW YORK: The tarpaulins and scaffolding that obscured the facade of Tiffany and Co’s flagship New York jewelry...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 07:06pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this May: ‘Daadal’, ‘The Diplomat’, ‘Citadel’ and more

As we embrace the stifling heat following the rather extensive Eid holidays, there is a fresh new slew of shows and...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 06:34pm

Movies & Music

‘No representation without inclusion’: Ali Sethi performs at Coachella’s closing weekend

Pakistani musician Ali Sethi took to the stage for the second weekend of Coachella, singing to a packed tent of...

Published 25 Apr, 2023 01:06pm

Movies & Music

Ruben Ostlund on Cannes jury duty and next ‘history-making’ film

PALMA, Spain: Swedish director Ruben Ostlund vowed to keep his ego in check as jury head in Cannes, and also told...

Published 19 Apr, 2023 03:16pm

Movies & Music

'Deal with sorrows alone': Mahira Khan reflects on challenges of being a celebrity

Reflecting on the challenges of being a public figure, Pakistan actor Mahira Khan admitted celebrities can end up...

Updated 18 Apr, 2023 06:59pm

Arts

Malala Yousafzai says second book will be her ‘most personal’ yet

This October will mark a decade since her first book, 'I am Malala', came out

Published 18 Apr, 2023 02:15pm

Arts

‘Phantom of the Opera’ ends record run with final Broadway bow

NEW YORK: After 35 years and almost 14,000 performances, the curtain fell for the final time Sunday on the...

Published 17 Apr, 2023 02:09pm

Arts

TIME100: Sherry Rehman, Shah Rukh Khan among ‘most influential people of 2023’

Other notable personalities on the list included Elon Musk, US President Joe Biden, author Salman Rushdie, actor Jennifer Coolidge, footballer Lionel Messi and King Charles III among others

Published 14 Apr, 2023 03:39pm

Movies & Music

Cannes film fest to announce line-up

PARIS: The Cannes Film Festival will announce its line-up later on Thursday with the 76th edition already set to be...

Published 13 Apr, 2023 01:43pm

Luxury

Is it possible to have too much Picasso?

PARIS: Why can't the world get enough of Pablo Picasso? On the 50th anniversary of his death, it seems the appetite...

Published 04 Apr, 2023 05:12pm

Arts

Basquiat-Warhol: a rare artistic duo, reunited in Paris

PARIS: There are vanishingly few great collaborations in the annals of fine art. For a brief moment in the 1980s,...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 03:59pm

Arts

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli and Sonam Kapoor attend Dior show in Mumbai

French couture house staged its Pre-Fall 2023 collection at the historic Gateway of India monument

Updated 31 Mar, 2023 03:11pm

Arts

China's 'art factory' painters turn from fakes to originals

DAFEN, China: Painters in a Chinese village once known for churning out replicas of Western masterpieces are now...

Published 30 Mar, 2023 05:37pm

Arts

Beatles photos shot by Paul McCartney unveiled ahead of exhibition

LONDON: A UK art gallery on Thursday released a handful of previously unseen photographs taken by Paul McCartney,...

Published 30 Mar, 2023 01:37pm

Arts

Hong Kong art market hits pre-pandemic highs despite curbs

HONG KONG: As thousands of visitors streamed through a Hong Kong exhibition hall and deals were struck for works by...

Published 29 Mar, 2023 02:58pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this April: 'Money Back Guarantee', 'Huey Tum Ajnabi', 'Fatal Attraction'

As we begin to get into the summer months, a fresh new batch of series and movies aim to get us through the long ...

Published 28 Mar, 2023 07:29pm

Arts

'Glaze' software aims to protect art from copycat AI

SAN FRANCISCO: Researchers at the University of Chicago have released free 'Glaze' software that they say can thwart...

Published 27 Mar, 2023 04:05pm

Arts

Artists fight AI programs that copy their styles

SAN FRANCISCO: Artists outraged by artificial intelligence that copies in seconds the styles they have sacrificed...

Published 27 Mar, 2023 01:32pm

Arts

Vienna ‘few degrees’ exhibit tilts paintings to call for climate action

VIENNA: A Vienna museum where climate activists recently attacked the glass screen shielding a Gustav Klimt...

Published 23 Mar, 2023 02:08pm

Luxury

Amid an uncertain economic environment, Pakistan's fashion industry pivots to maintain sales

A weakening rupee, rising inflation and a tight leash on imports brought on by depleting foreign exchange reserves...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 04:52am

Arts

Art Basel Hong Kong aims to bounce back after COVID years

HONG KONG: The organisers of Art Basel Hong Kong, one of Asia's leading contemporary art fairs, said on Tuesday they...

Published 21 Mar, 2023 02:08pm

Literature

Censorship or evolution? 'Sensitivity readers' divide publishing world

WASHINGTON: It's a profession which is increasingly under the spotlight as the culture wars rumble on: 'sensitivity...

Published 20 Mar, 2023 12:42pm

Movies & Music

France's music hotspots, boosted by Brad Pitt

PARIS: They are little corners of French paradise that draw British and American rockstars to record their...

Updated 17 Mar, 2023 02:51pm

Movies & Music

Once dying, then a novelty, vinyl is back and thriving

NEW YORK: Like many people in his generation, Vijay Damerla finds most of his new music online -- but the ...

Published 16 Mar, 2023 04:09pm

Arts

'Urdu is our own language': Javed Akhtar says Urdu belongs to Hindustan

Indian screenwriter, lyricist and poet, Javed Akhtar along with his wife, actress Shabana Azmi recently launched an...

Published 14 Mar, 2023 02:17pm

Arts

Oscars fashion: smooth elegance, lots of trains, candy glam

HOLLYWOOD, United States: The Oscars is the pinnacle of Hollywood’s awards season, and thus the A-listers in...

Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:09pm

Arts

Maria B puts blame on production house after photoshoot fiasco

Pakistani designer Maria B issued on Friday an apology on Instagram for a photoshoot conducted at the site of a...

Published 11 Mar, 2023 02:58pm

Movies & Music

Oscar nominees in main categories

HOLLYWOOD, United States: Here are the nominees in key categories for the 95th Academy Awards, to be handed out in...

Published 10 Mar, 2023 01:24pm

Movies & Music

Women's stories stand out in Oscars race, but Hollywood lagging in gender parity

LOS ANGELES: Michelle Yeoh battles her way through a multiverse, Angela Bassett leads a grieving nation at war, and...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 05:18pm

Luxury

Deepika Padukone attends the Louis Vuitton show at Musee d'Orsay in Paris

PARIS: Louis Vuitton took to the Musee d'Orsay for its fall-winter catwalk show on Monday, sending a modern lineup ...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 01:48pm

Arts

Asian Institute of Fashion Design students exhibit thesis collection in Paris

The graduating class of 2022 at the Asian Institute of Fashion Design (AIFD), Iqra University, presented their ...

Published 06 Mar, 2023 05:45pm

Movies & Music

Deepika Padukone, Riz Ahmed to present awards at the Oscars

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone and British actor Riz Ahmed will be part of the first slate of presenters for the...

Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:51pm

Arts

Art Dubai 2023 opens with focus on the 'Global South'

Art Dubai is back and opened for previews on Wednesday, March 1. It will open to the public on Friday, March 3, and...

Updated 02 Mar, 2023 09:12pm

Arts

Kandinsky masterpiece sells for record $45 million

LONDO: Wassily Kandinsky's masterpiece 'Murnau Mit Kirche II', recently recovered by the descendants of its owner, a...

Published 02 Mar, 2023 02:20pm

Arts

Pakistan's Canvas Gallery to showcase at 16th edition of Art Dubai

Art Dubai will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from March 3 to 5

Updated 27 Feb, 2023 09:51pm

Arts

Britain's V&A museum secures David Bowie archive, will make public in 2025

LONDON: London's V&A museum said on Thursday it had secured the archive of late music star David Bowie for the...

Published 23 Feb, 2023 02:28pm

Literature

14th edition of Karachi Literature Festival wraps as resilient literati attend in droves

Resilience of Karachi was evident in the packed sessions and overflowing halls at the Beach Luxury Hotel on Sunday

Updated 21 Feb, 2023 12:45am

Arts

14th Karachi Literature Festival set to get underway on Friday

Three-day KLF will feature prominent speakers including renowned international personalities from 8 countries

Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:13pm

Arts

'It's surreal': Malala Yousafzai on meeting Tom Cruise at Oscars Nominees Luncheon

LOS ANGELES: Tom Cruise lived up to his billing as the "last true movie star" as nearly 200 of this year's Oscar...

Published 08 Nov, 2022 04:58pm

MENA

Dubai Design Week: immersive installations and a sustainable future

Eighth edition set to get under way on Tuesday

Updated 07 Nov, 2022 07:10pm

Arts

Local, international artists turn Karachi into a technological canvas

Two-week long third Karachi Biennale opened on Monday

Published 17 Jun, 2022 03:58pm

Arts

Netflix plans 'Squid Game' reality show with big cash prize, no fatal consequences

The game's $4.56 million winnings is the largest lump sum prize in reality TV history, according to Netflix

Published 15 Jun, 2022 12:52pm

MENA

Sportswear brand adidas collaborates with Pakistani eatery in Dubai

The adidas' 'Original Superstar' trainer has been redesigned to create the 'Superstar Ravi', reflecting white and green colors of the restaurant, also a nod to the Pakistani flag

Updated 01 Jun, 2020 01:29pm

Arts & Leisure

New ‘Hunger Games’ book sells more than 500,000 copies in first week

The new novel has been called “mesmerizing”.

Updated 01 Jun, 2020 03:36pm

Arts & Leisure

JK Rowling to release free new children's book online

Follow BR Lifestyle on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram J.K. Rowling is publishing a new story called

Published 27 May, 2020 09:54am

Arts & Leisure

Pakistan goes wild for Diriliş: Ertuğrul, but exposes lack of original content

Follow BR Lifestyle on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Dubbed the Muslim "Game of Thrones", a drama a

Published 25 May, 2020 01:06pm

Movies & Music

'We miss the movies': Cannes rolls out drive-in cinema with popcorn and face masks

Follow BR Lifestyle on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram The Riviera resort of Cannes should have been

Updated 22 May, 2020 05:28pm

Arts & Leisure

Ayeza Khan debunks news she and husband Danish Taimoor were onboard doomed PIA flight

Published 02 May, 2020 07:45am

Arts & Leisure

With empty cinemas, Bollywood will take years to recover from coronavirus

Follow BR Lifestyle on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram India’s film industry, purveyor of song-and-da

Published 02 May, 2020 06:29am

Arts & Leisure

Lux Style Awards 2020 are officially cancelled

Follow BR Lifestyle on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram The 2020 edition of the Lux Style Awards has b

Follow BR Lifestyle on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Tom Hanks has sent a letter and a Corona brand

Published 24 Apr, 2020 08:01am

Arts & Leisure

Disney is planning a female-centric Stars Wars spinoff

Follow BR Lifestyle on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram A new female-centric Star Wars television se

Published 24 Apr, 2020 07:14am

Arts & Leisure

Netflix adds a cool 16 million new subscribers

Follow BR Lifestyle on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Netflix picked up nearly 16 million global sub

Updated 22 Apr, 2020 02:18pm

Arts & Leisure

Diriliş: Ertuğrul to air in Urdu on PTV in Ramazan

Popular Turkish series Diriliş: Ertuğrul will finally hit screens this week on the first of Ramazan after PTV acqu

Updated 20 Apr, 2020 11:17am

Arts & Leisure

TikTok bans direct messages for under-16s to prevent abuse

Hugely popular microvlogging app TikTok has announced it is banning direct messaging for users under 16 globally at the

Updated 20 Apr, 2020 11:22am

Arts & Leisure

No audience or big prizes this year on Ramazan transmissions, says Pemra

Follow BR Lifestyle on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram No live audiences or expensive prizes will be

Updated 20 Apr, 2020 12:20pm

Arts & Leisure

The hunger for 'good news' grows as pandemic woes deepen

Battered by grim headlines, horrifying statistics and deep uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, many

Published 14 Apr, 2020 09:08am

Arts & Leisure

The Friends reunion won’t be here for us at HBO Max launch

The Friends reunion won’t be here for us as soon as expected. Production on the special has been delayed by the

Published 13 Apr, 2020 09:09am

Arts & Leisure

Ellen DeGeneres faces backlash after calling quarantine at million-dollar home 'jail'

Ellen DeGeneres, one of America’s most popular TV personalities, faced a barrage of criticism on Wednesday after com

Updated 22 Sep, 2020 12:45pm

Arts & Leisure

Modern Family bids farewell after 11 seasons

The end of Modern Family after nearly 11 years may be yet another herald of the American sitcom's end - but the se

Published 09 Apr, 2020 07:13am

Arts & Leisure

Blogger Al-Khatahtbeh becomes first Muslim woman to contest for congress in New Jersey

Published 21 Mar, 2020 07:22am

Arts & Leisure

Netflix and YouTube reduce resolution as virus hits web

"While we have seen only a few usage peaks, we have measures in place to automatically adjust our system to use les

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:42pm

Movies & Music

Cannes Film Festival postponed due to coronavirus, organisers say

France is in its third day of a lockdown aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus.

Amidst the spread of COVID-19, Singer and activist Shehzad Roy shared his thought about the recent increase in reported

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar expressed frustration over people involved in price hike of surgical masks in the count

Published 28 Feb, 2020 06:37am

Arts & Leisure

Here are some tips to protect yourself from Coronavirus

In early 2020, a new kind of virus began generating headlines all over the world because of the unprecedented

Updated 29 Feb, 2020 08:43am

Movies & Music

Latest dance video steals Ali Zafar’s heart

Pakistani Rock star Ali Zafar has surprised to see a group of children following his dance steps in a video, after asked

Published 27 Feb, 2020 07:35am

Arts & Leisure

Check out! Sadia Ghaffar, Hassan Hayat’s mayun celebration

The latest lovebirds of Pakistan’s showbiz industry Sadia Ghaffar and Hassan Hayat Khan had their dholki last night.

Updated 28 Feb, 2020 11:31am

Arts & Leisure

Who is Yasir Hussain's 'Ustaad' of acting?

Published 20 Feb, 2020 10:47am

Arts & Leisure

In Pictures! Top Pakistani celebrities glitters at 'Karachi Kings' event

Published 17 Feb, 2020 08:37am

Movies & Music

Disney’s live-action 'Aladdin' gets a sequel

Disney has just confirmed that a sequel of their mega hit live-action remake of ‘Aladdin’ is in the works, following the

Published 17 Feb, 2020 06:16am

Arts & Leisure

Its official! Armeena Khan gets hitched on Valentine's Day

Pakistani actress Armeena Khan gave her fans a Valentine Day's treat after the filmstar revealed that she has tied the k

Updated 15 Feb, 2020 11:15am

Arts & Leisure

Shahid Afridi blessed with fifth daughter

Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi on Friday announced the arrival of his fifth daughter into this world. Afrid

Published 15 Feb, 2020 07:19am

Arts & Leisure

Sonya Hussain looks gorgeous in saree appearance

Published 10 Feb, 2020 09:41am

Arts & Leisure

Oscar winners 2020: Complete list of winners for the 92nd Academy Awards

Each January, the entertainment society and film fans around the world turn their attention to the Academy Awards. The 9

Updated 10 Feb, 2020 09:56am

Arts & Leisure

Robert Pattinson named ‘the most handsome man in the world’

The revelation has been made by celebrity cosmetic surgeon Dr. Julian De Silva.
Pattinson is found to be 92.15% a

Published 07 Feb, 2020 08:33am

Arts & Leisure

Pamela Anderson splits with her husband Jon Peters after 12 days of marriage

The “Baywatch” actress said her secret marriage to movie producer Jon Peters is now over after 12 days. A

Published 04 Feb, 2020 10:03am

Arts & Leisure

In pictures: Kartik Aaryan can’t keep his eyes off Kareena Kapoor during their ramp walk

Kartik shared the dreamy pictures with his favourite actress on his Instagram.
Kareena and Kartik walked the ramp

Published 03 Feb, 2020 09:58am

Arts & Leisure

Amber Heard admits hitting ex-husband Johnny Depp with pots, pans and vases

The audio tape is the latest reveal from the toxic relationship between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
After their

Published 03 Feb, 2020 08:22am

Arts & Leisure

Shabana Azmi returns home after 2-week hospital stay post car crash

She shared the news of her recovery on Twitter and thanked her fans and well wishers for their prayers.

Veter

Published 01 Feb, 2020 09:37am

Arts & Leisure

PSL 5 anthem: Asim Azhar apologizes for not meeting ‘expectations’ of fans

Asim Azhar has apologized to his fans who didn’t like his efforts for PSL 5 anthem.
The song 'Tayyar Hain' has be

Published 01 Feb, 2020 07:27am

Arts & Leisure

Ali Zafar tells fans not to criticize PSL 5 anthem ‘Tayyar Hain’

Reacting to all the criticism, Ali Zafar took to Twitter to support his fellow singers.
People have been missing

Published 31 Jan, 2020 09:37am

Arts & Leisure

Mahira Khan, Mehwish Hayat might perform at ‘PSL 5’ opening ceremony

It is expected that Mahira and Mehwish will be part of the opening ceremony along with Ali Azmat, Asim Azhar, Arif

Published 31 Jan, 2020 08:15am

Arts & Leisure

Mallika Sherawat talks about 'female empowerment' during her meeting with Bill Gates

The actress who is currently in the US has once again caught all the attention with her latest picture with Bill Gat

Published 30 Jan, 2020 10:19am

Arts & Leisure

Javed Jaffrey slams troll who called him a ‘traitor’ for being anti-CAA

Javed Jaffrey has been called traitor by a troll, and it didn’t go down well with the actor.
He is among the cele

Published 30 Jan, 2020 09:32am

Arts & Leisure

SHC summons Humayun Saeed for his sexist dialogues in ‘Mere Pass Tum Ho’

The petitioner alleged that the script routinely spotlighted offensive dialogues about women. The petitioner h

Published 30 Jan, 2020 07:15am

Arts & Leisure

Shah Rukh Khan’s cousin passes away in Peshawar

Noor Jehan is reported to have visited Khan twice in India in the year 1997 and 2001. Shah Rukh Khan’s co

Updated 30 Jan, 2020 06:47am

Arts & Leisure

Uproar in India for awarding Adnan Sami with highest civilian honour ‘Padma Shri’

Indians have also been questioning about Sami's individual contribution in India.
Indian political parties Congre

Published 28 Jan, 2020 10:37am

Arts & Leisure

Selena Gomez accuses Justin Bieber of emotionally abusing her

Selena Gomez discussed origins of her single ‘Lose You To Love Me’ and confirmed that the song is about an unhealth

Published 28 Jan, 2020 10:04am

Arts & Leisure

Meera says she ‘rejected’ Emraan Hashmi’s marriage proposal due to family

Rumors regarding Meera’s marriage has always grabbed headlines for all the wrong reasons. Meera said she rejec

Published 28 Jan, 2020 07:42am

Arts & Leisure

Watch Mufti Qavi pray for Mere Pass Tum Ho’s Danish to get hoors in heaven

A video doing rounds on the internet showed the cleric, who is not new to controversy, praying for Mere Pass Tum Ho

Updated 27 Jan, 2020 11:37am

Arts & Leisure

My family and I don’t have any religion and shouldn't have one either, says Shah Rukh Khan

SRK said he has taught his children to identify themselves as 'Hindustan'.
We are Indians, we have no religion an

Published 27 Jan, 2020 10:06am

Arts & Leisure

Praising ‘epic’ Mere Pass Tum Ho, Fawad Chaudhry asks Netflix, Amazon to invest in Pakistan

Minister for Science and Technology has urged global tech giants to invest in Pakistan rather than India.
He cong

Published 27 Jan, 2020 09:24am

Arts & Leisure

Kobe Bryant remembered at Grammy Awards hours after his death

“Tonight is for Kobe,” pop star Lizzo announced as she took the stage to open the Grammy Awards. The show was

Published 27 Jan, 2020 07:55am

Arts & Leisure

Kobe Bryant death: Celebrities pay tribute to the NBA legend

The helicopter crash killed all nine people aboard including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna.
Global c

Published 27 Jan, 2020 07:12am

Arts & Leisure

Celebs join the bandwagon as #DollyPartonChallenge takes over internet

It all started with a post on Dolly Parton's Instagram, where she capture the energy of each social network in four

Updated 25 Jan, 2020 09:34am

Arts & Leisure

Taylor Swift opens up about her struggle with eating disorder

Taylor Swift revealed that she developed an eating disorder in past once she began living life in the spotlight.

Updated 01 Nov, 2021 11:06am

Arts & Leisure

Meera says she will get into politics in future

Meera has announced that she will produce her own film and will also join politics to serve the nation. A

Published 24 Jan, 2020 08:32am

Arts & Leisure

Deepika Padukone becomes first Indian actor to represent Louis Vuitton

The 34-year old Bollywood actor took to Instagram to announce the association.
She said she is thrilled to join t

Published 24 Jan, 2020 06:47am

Arts & Leisure

Sarwat Gillani, Fahad Mirza share dreamy vacation pictures from Rome

They couple has been sharing their pictures on Instagram giving everyone some serious relationship goals.

Pak

Updated 23 Jan, 2020 09:33am

Arts & Leisure

Mahira Khan questions govt after another child rape case emerged in KP

Last month Human Rights Minister had announced that the government is preparing a holistic policy on child abuse.

Published 22 Jan, 2020 10:25am

Arts & Leisure

Naseeruddin Shah expresses displeasure over senior Bollywood actors’ silence on Citizenship Act

Naseeruddin Shah lauds Deepika Padukone’s courage who took a stand for the right cause unlike other Bollywood biggi

Published 22 Jan, 2020 08:40am

Arts & Leisure

Imran Khan featured on Time Magazine’s cover along with 5 other world leaders

Time Magazine has issued its special edition on the World Economic Forum that kicks off today.
Imran Khan was als

Updated 22 Jan, 2020 10:29am

Arts & Leisure

Shabana Azmi still in ICU after major car accident

Shabana Azmi was injured in a road accident when her car hit the rear of a moving truck on the Mumbai-Pune Expressw

Published 20 Jan, 2020 10:05am

Arts & Leisure

Prince Harry says 'no other option but to end royal role'

In a speech to the Sentebale charity on Sunday, a clearly upset Prince Harry said the final outcome

Published 20 Jan, 2020 06:41am

Arts & Leisure

Rebel Wilson shows off her incredible weight loss on Instagram

On New Year, Rebel Wilson said that year 2020 will be the year of health.
The actress has undergone a drastic cha

Published 20 Jan, 2020 06:29am

Arts & Leisure

#MeToo case against Anu Malik closed due to lack of evidence

India's National Commission for Women has closed the case on account of lack of communication or substantial eviden

Published 17 Jan, 2020 08:33am

Arts & Leisure

Can relate to being attacked for ethnicity, marrying hero of another country: Jemima on Meghan Markle

Jemima said she knows what it is like to be married to a national hero from different country.
Jemima and Imran K

Published 16 Jan, 2020 07:31am

Arts & Leisure

In pictures: Ayeza Khan celebrates her 29th birthday

Excited for her birthday, Ayeza Khan has shared her special moments on Instagram.

Pakistani actress Ayeza Kha

Published 15 Jan, 2020 09:27am

Arts & Leisure

Indians furious with Bollywood's Anurag Khashyap for 'insulting' PM Narendra Modi

The filmmaker has landed himself in trouble after he asked Modi to reveal his and his father's birth certificate.

Published 15 Jan, 2020 08:25am

Arts & Leisure

Mehwish Hayat claps back at Tarek Fatah for misleading tweet on Pakistan’s polio drive

Pakistani-Canadian author misinterpreted a footage from the film ‘Load Wedding’ to be real which has now caused majo

Published 15 Jan, 2020 07:27am

Arts & Leisure

Shahid Kapoor gets stitches on face after getting injured during filming ‘Jersey’

Shahid says the film has taken ‘a little bit of my blood’ but he is recovering fast.
The actor has hurt his lip r

Published 14 Jan, 2020 07:11am

Arts & Leisure

Queen agrees 'period of transition' for Harry and Meghan

Harry and Meghan have made clear that they do not want to be reliant on public funds in their new lives. Harry

Updated 14 Jan, 2020 07:12am

Arts & Leisure

Zayn Malik, Gigi Hadid are officially back together again

The two were out to celebrate Zayn’s 27th birthday on Sunday.
Reportedly, Gigi and Zayn got back together right b

Published 13 Jan, 2020 09:35am

Arts & Leisure

Brands featuring Deepika Padukone reducing visibility due to her JNU visit controversy

Many brand endorsements involving Deepika Padukone are now thinking of ways to deal with the situation. Deepik

Published 13 Jan, 2020 07:59am

Arts & Leisure

Daniel Radcliffe reveals he was mistaken as homeless man by an onlooker

Daniel Radcliffe said he usually gets recognized very easily, except for this one time in New York. The actor

Published 11 Jan, 2020 10:18am

Arts & Leisure

Meghan Markle signs new deal with Disney after stepping back as senior royal

Meghan Markle has signed a deal with Disney and asked only for a donation in exchange for her work. Deal with

Published 11 Jan, 2020 07:55am

Arts & Leisure

‘Joker’ actor Joaquin Phoenix arrested for taking part in climate change protest

Jane Fonda’s climate change protest in Washington saw Joaquin Phoenix march with hundred others. The actor was

Published 11 Jan, 2020 07:17am

Arts & Leisure

Canadian travel blogger Rosie Gabrielle converts to Islam after her visit to Pakistan

Gabrielle has just announced through her Instagram that she has converted to Islam.
Gabrielle spent a lot of time

Published 10 Jan, 2020 10:45am

Arts & Leisure

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s wax figures removed from Royal family at Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds said they will be separated from the family to mirror their 'progressive new role within the Royal i

Published 10 Jan, 2020 07:07am

Arts & Leisure

Justin Bieber reveals he’s battling Lyme disease

Justin Bieber has revealed that he was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease which has affect his overall health.

Published 09 Jan, 2020 09:47am

Arts & Leisure

Indian singer Honey Singh sends birthday wishes for his 'favorite kid' Ahmed Shah

Pakistani kid Ahmed Shah has received a special birthday wish from Yo Yo Honey Singh on his instagram. Ahmed b

Published 09 Jan, 2020 07:27am

Arts & Leisure

UK's Prince Harry and wife Meghan to "step back" from being senior royals

Britain's Prince Harry, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth, said on Wednesday that he and his American wife Meghan.

Updated 09 Jan, 2020 06:39am

Arts & Leisure

Adele shows off her incredible weight loss transformation

Adele is said to lose weight with the help of LA-based ‘Brazilian body wizard’ Camila Goodis.
Adele appears notic

Published 08 Jan, 2020 09:52am

Arts & Leisure

Fans, BJP leader call for boycott of Deepika Padukone for showing up at JNU protest

Deepika's visit came at a time when most of Bollywood's A-listers have chosen to stay silent on the rising protests

Updated 08 Jan, 2020 09:13am

Arts & Leisure

Is marriage on the cards for Sana Javed and Umair Jaswal?

Dating and wedding rumors about actress Sana Javed and singer Umair Jaswal have been making rounds on social media s

Published 08 Jan, 2020 07:40am

Arts & Leisure

Celebs raise concern over Australia’s bushfire

Many Hollywood A-listers have also raised and donated millions of dollars to help emergency services.
The fires h

Published 06 Jan, 2020 10:42am

Arts & Leisure

Ayesha Omar reveals she has faced harassment in her career

Ayesha Omar said she doesn’t want to name anyone as she still doesn’t find the courage to open up about the incident

Published 06 Jan, 2020 10:16am

Arts & Leisure

Mehwish Hayat snaps back at Aamir Liaquat for calling her ‘item girl’

Aamir Liaquat posted a sexist remark for Mehwish Hayat, calling her an ‘item girl’ and telling her to refrain from g

Published 06 Jan, 2020 08:29am

Arts & Leisure

Mehwish Hayat condemns killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani

Mehwish Hayat called out US act for taking unilateral decision.
Her post also met with a harsh criticism, where a

Published 04 Jan, 2020 08:01am

Arts & Leisure

Lindsay Lohan reveals plans to return to US and restart her film career

Lindsay Lohan is hoping to resurrect her own career in New Year 2020. For the past several years, she has been

Published 04 Jan, 2020 07:32am

Arts & Leisure

Mahira Khan talks about her marriage plans in #AskMahira session on Twitter

Mahira Khan has revealed her marriage plans to a fan on Twitter.
She also didn’t shy away from talking about her

Published 03 Jan, 2020 10:21am

Arts & Leisure

Saudi Arabia arrests, extradites Qandeel Baloch’s brother to Pakistan

The Interpol cell in the Saudi Kingdom had arrested Qandeel's brother Muzaffar Iqbal to tackle international crime.

Published 03 Jan, 2020 07:13am

Arts & Leisure

Hina Altaf thanks Aagha Ali for celebrating her birthday like never before

Aagha Ali has thrown a surprise birthday party for Hina Altaf.
People have been talking about their chemistry and

Published 02 Jan, 2020 10:24am

Arts & Leisure

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya gets engaged to actor-girlfriend Natasa Stankovic

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya proposed the actress Natasa Stankovic on a yacht on Wednesday.
He made his relatio

Published 02 Jan, 2020 07:44am

Arts & Leisure

Imran Abbas becomes only Pakistani listed among ‘100 Most Handsome Faces of 2019’

Imran Abbas has beaten celebrities like Shahid Kapoor, Christiano Ronaldo and Dwayne Johnson.
The world famous '1

Published 02 Jan, 2020 07:18am

Arts & Leisure

New Year 2020: Celebs post New Year wishes for fans

As most of the celebrities rang in their new year celebrations with their special ones, they also didn't forget to w

Published 01 Jan, 2020 08:03am

Arts & Leisure

Kendall Jenner, Christiano Ronaldo become ‘highest-paid Instagrammers of 2019’

Both the stars have earned more through sponsored Instagram posts over the course of the year. The list mostly

Published 30 Dec, 2019 10:21am

Arts & Leisure

Twitter trolls Fahad Mustafa for calling out Tik Tok users

In wake of a Sialkot incident, Fahad Mustafa posted his dislike for the popular app TikTok.
Twitter is now remind

Published 30 Dec, 2019 07:51am

Arts & Leisure

Shahroz Sabzwari confirms ‘separation’ with wife Syra Shahroz

Shahroz has confirmed that they are separated after some personal irreconcilable differences.
Some rumors spreadi

Updated 30 Dec, 2019 11:27am

Arts & Leisure

Watch: Yasir Hussain ties knot with Iqra Aziz in a traditional ceremony

The much talked about couple has finally tied the knot in a traditional ceremony on Saturday.
Couple's wedding ph

Updated 30 Dec, 2019 07:05am

Arts & Leisure

UN declares Malala Yousufzai ‘World’s Most Famous Teenager’

As the world prepare to enter the 2020s, the UN takes a look back at some of the big stories that took place betwee

Published 28 Dec, 2019 07:14am

Arts & Leisure

In pictures: Salman Khan celebrates his 54th birthday with family, B-Town friends

Salman Khan started his celebratory feast early with his family.
Brother Sohail Khan hosted the grand birthday ba

Published 27 Dec, 2019 09:35am

Arts & Leisure

Indian TV actor Kushal Punjabi commits suicide

He was 37-year-old  was found hanging in his Mumbai home in an early hours of Friday.
The cops have recovered a s

Published 27 Dec, 2019 08:15am

Arts & Leisure

Saif Ali Khan’s statement on India’s Citizenship Act irks fans

The 49-year-old star is the only Khan from Bollywood to react on the unrest.
Fans have been criticizing his lack

Published 27 Dec, 2019 07:42am

Arts & Leisure

Paresh Rawal becomes butt of jokes for justifying Citizenship Bill with incorrect geography

People have been trolling Paresh Rawal for his lack of knowledge about geography.
After facing criticism, Rawal a

Published 24 Dec, 2019 09:33am

Arts & Leisure

Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Bollywood actresses for justifying gender pay disparity

Kangana has taken an indirect jibe at Alia Bhatt, Taapsee Pannu and Sonakshi Sinha over their remarks on pay dispar

Published 24 Dec, 2019 07:29am

Arts & Leisure

Pakistani blogger reveals how Priyanka Chopra’s fakeness triggered her to call her out publicly

Blogger Ayesha Malik made headlines when she called Priyanka out at Beauty Con for her 'fake and hypocrite' stateme

Published 23 Dec, 2019 10:52am

Arts & Leisure

Hilary Duff shares first picture of her wedding with husband Matthew Koma

Hilary Duff shared a photo of her and husband posing in front of a car with ‘just married’ written on its rear winds

Published 23 Dec, 2019 07:52am

Arts & Leisure

Jibran Nasir, Mansha Pasha’s engagement ceremony in pictures

The couple has been giving the glimpse of their big day through Instagram.
The ceremony held in Karachi and was a

Published 23 Dec, 2019 07:09am

Arts & Leisure

Imran Ashraf appointed as ‘Ilmbassador’ for British Council

Imran Ashraf announced the news in an Instagram post.
The British Council’s Ilmpossible program focuses on the ed

Published 21 Dec, 2019 09:43am

Arts

Mentors from NAPA trains Bahria University Karachi Campus students for theatre

The students of Media Studies Department of Bahria University Karachi Campus organized a 3-day workshop with Napa in

Published 20 Dec, 2019 11:51am

Arts & Leisure

Taylor Swift becomes Twitter’s most influential personality of 2019

It's the second year in a row she's earned this distinction. She’s been named the ‘Most Influential Person on

Published 20 Dec, 2019 10:29am

Arts & Leisure

Celebs back Mahira Khan after she puts a troll back in her place for abusing her

The troll abuses Mahira Khan, called her ‘2 takkay ki’ and was pretty disrespectful.
Pakistani celebs came in sup

Updated 21 Dec, 2019 06:44am

Arts & Leisure

Virat Kohli dethrones Salman Khan to become India’s ‘highest earning celebrity of 2019’

Forbes India has published its list of Celebrity 100 for the year 2019 which has been topped by Indian cricket capt

Published 19 Dec, 2019 09:39am

Arts & Leisure

Bollywood celebs condemn Indian police action on Jamia protests, Citizenship Act

From Farhan Akhtar to Sonakshi Sinha and Akshay Kumar, B-Town have been condemning the violent action of Indian poli

Updated 19 Dec, 2019 07:06am

Arts & Leisure

Pervez Musharraf’s death sentence divides Pakistani celebrities

Some people have condemned the court verdict while many came in support Pakistan judicatory.
Pervez Musharraf's d

Updated 20 Dec, 2019 06:48am

Arts & Leisure

Mahira Khan joins hands with international celebrities for a special cause

Mahira Khan has joined hand with international celebrities in a new campaign launched by UNHCR.
The campaign advo

Updated 20 Dec, 2019 06:27am

Arts & Leisure

Charlize Theron talks about the night her mother killed her father

The 44-year-old actress grew up in an unhealthy environment which saw her mother kill her father. She said she

Published 18 Dec, 2019 07:01am

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‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ is returning as a game show for adults

The revived Nickelodeon series is being re-imagined with adults in mind. The biggest difference will be that t

Published 17 Dec, 2019 10:34am

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Yasir Hussain, Iqra Aziz announce their wedding, try to be witty in their invitation card

The wedding will be on December 28, which will be an intimate affair with friends and family in attendance.
Many

Published 17 Dec, 2019 08:05am

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Malala Yousufzai makes it to Teen Vogue’s final cover of the decade

The youngest Peace Prize winner has featured on Teen Vogue’s final cover of the decade.
Malala told US-based maga

Published 17 Dec, 2019 07:35am

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Mahesh Bhatt slams India's discriminatory citizenship law

The legislation, passed by Indian parliament, allows New Delhi to grant citizenship to millions of illegal immigrant

Published 16 Dec, 2019 11:48am

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Rumour has it: Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain to get married on December 25

The festivities will reportedly begin from December 25 lasting till December 28. The couple haven't made any o

Published 16 Dec, 2019 07:24am

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Jamaican Toni-Ann Singh wins Miss World title

Toni-Ann Singh said she wanted to use her title to work for sustainable change for women and their children. J

Published 16 Dec, 2019 06:51am

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Noor Bukhari addresses rumours about her fifth marriage

She took to her Instagram to address the issue and said that media can’t get enough of her.
There have been repor

Published 14 Dec, 2019 07:55am

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Fahad Mustafa says Pakistan entertainment industry’s people ‘hate’ him

Fahad Mustafa is one of the most popular celebrities among the masses. Fahad feels he would not have been able

Published 14 Dec, 2019 07:22am

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Salman Khan likely to quit hosting reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss 13’

The superstar said in a recent interview that he likes Bigg Boss but it gets stressful at times. The extended

Published 13 Dec, 2019 10:32am

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Mahira Khan, Mehwish Hayat named among ‘Top 10 Sexiest Asian Women of 2019’

Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone crowned as first and second Sexiest Asian Female for the year 2019, respectively.

Published 12 Dec, 2019 10:06am

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Pakistani celebs condemn attack by lawyers on hospital in Lahore

Many Pakistani celebs have called out lawyers for bringing disgrace to the prestigious profession.
Prime Minister

Published 12 Dec, 2019 07:52am

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Naimal Khawar tops Google’s list of Pakistan’s most searched celebrities

Naimal wasn’t a popular face of Pakistan entertainment industry until she got married to Hamza Ali Abbasi. The

Published 12 Dec, 2019 07:15am

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In pictures: B-Town celebs recreate 90s film characters in Bollywood themed party

The party had a 90s Bollywood theme and many B-Town celebrities were seen recreating iconic 90s character.
Bollyw

Published 11 Dec, 2019 10:41am

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Shahid Kapoor apparently leaves award show after Ranveer Singh wins ‘Best Actor’ award

Shahid was apparently promised the ‘Best Actor’ trophy but the decision was changed at the last moment.
The actor

Updated 11 Dec, 2019 09:35am

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Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor’s jaw-dropping photoshoot gives major fitness goals

The husband and wife duo shared pictures of a couple fitness photoshoot, grabbing many eyeballs.
The pictures are

Published 11 Dec, 2019 08:25am

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Beyonce hits back at criticism targeting her over ‘fluctuating’ weight

The 'Halo' singer said he is supremely body confident to flaunt her curves. Netizens are always posing questio

Published 10 Dec, 2019 10:34am

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Kapil Sharma welcomes baby girl with wife Ginni

Kapil has announced the arrival of his baby on social media, seeking best wishes of his fans and followers.
Indus

Published 10 Dec, 2019 07:22am

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Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe crown

Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi finished first ahead of the Puerto Rican and Mexican finalists. Tunzi beat mo

Published 09 Dec, 2019 08:38am

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Dwayne Johnson is looking forward to work in Bollywood action movie

Dwayne Johnson said that he is fond of Bollywood films and one day he will work in Bollywood film industry. Jo

Published 09 Dec, 2019 08:00am

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Pakistani celebs explore Oslo ahead of IPPA awards today

Celebs have gathered together in Norway and have been sharing their fun moments through social media.
IPPA will r

Published 07 Dec, 2019 10:34am

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Mohsin Abbas’ ex-wife Fatema Sohail approaches FIA against ‘fake’ leaked video

Fatema took to social media to rubbish the allegations, terming the video inappropriate and fake.
She has also in

Published 07 Dec, 2019 08:17am

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Camila Morrone defends 23-year age gap between them

22-year old Camila has defended the huge age difference in their relationship and said that the age is just a numbe

Published 06 Dec, 2019 10:29am

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Emma Stone gets engaged to boyfriend Dave McCary

Emma Stone and Dave McCary have been dating since 2017.
Dave posted a photo to Instagram showcasing Emma Stone's

Published 05 Dec, 2019 09:56am

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Mehwish Hayat says ailing Pervez Musharraf should be given a ‘chance to be heard’

Mehwish Hayat said that keeping the politics aside, Mushraf deserves the opportunity to be heard.
Ex-president ha

Published 05 Dec, 2019 08:11am

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UK magazine names Ali Zafar and Bilal Ashraf in ‘sexiest Asian men’ list for 2019

Bilal Ashraf is the only Pakistani celebrity to feature in the list of the sexiest Asian men this year. B-Town

Updated 05 Dec, 2019 09:59am

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Former Miss Pakistan World Zanib Naveed dies in car crash

Zanib Naveed was ejected in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. She represented Lahore and was cro

Published 04 Dec, 2019 10:17am

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Kartik Aaryan becomes first Indian actor to get his own Instagram filter

Instagram approached Kartik with the idea to have his own filter. Kartik said it feels 'really special' to hav

Published 04 Dec, 2019 07:55am

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Zayn Malik joins Malala Yousufzai’s cause to educate girls

Zayn shared a video containing messages promoting education for girls and gender equality.
The singer has also ad

Published 04 Dec, 2019 07:23am

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Kate Middleton is reportedly pregnant with twins

Reports suggest that Kate Middleton is pregnant not just with one but two babies. The palace has not yet comme

Published 03 Dec, 2019 10:45am

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Royal expert rubbishes rumours of Queen Elizabeth’s death

Queen Elizabeth is alive and is looking forward to host World Leaders to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
Media repo

Published 02 Dec, 2019 10:38am

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Alia Bhatt breaks down while talking about sister Shaheen’s depression

Alia Bhatt broke down in tears talking about her elder sister Shaheen Bhatt’s battle with depression.
Shaheen has

Published 02 Dec, 2019 08:51am

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Watch Indian leader chant ‘Priyanka Chopra Zindabad’ instead of Priyanka Gandhi at rally

 Video shows three-time Indian MLA mistakenly say 'Priyanka Chopra' instead of Priyanka Gandhi.

Congress lead

Published 02 Dec, 2019 07:48am

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Deepika Padukone launches late Sridevi’s biography

The book is titled ‘Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess’. Bollywood veteran Kajol has penned the foreward for

Published 02 Dec, 2019 06:51am

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Watch: Faysal Qureshi gets injured after getting hit by rubber bullet while shooting

Faysal was hit on his back by a rubber bullet, when it was only meant to be shot at his jacket-protected chest.
T

Updated 28 Nov, 2019 11:04am

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Sanjay Kapoor’s daughter Shanaya Kapoor to make her debut at ‘Le Bal’ in Paris

Shanaya is 'excited' about being chosen to represent India at Le Bal in Paris.
The young star kid's first dance w

Published 28 Nov, 2019 07:25am

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Social media is convinced Ahad Raza Mir, Sajal Aly to get married in Turkey coming March

Rumor has it that the couple has been planning a destination wedding in Turkey.
Ahad and Sajal got engaged in a p

Published 27 Nov, 2019 07:48am

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Justin Timberlake trying to ‘make up to wife’ after his ‘PDA’ with Alisha Wainwright surfaces online

Justin Timberlake reportedly got carried away, which led him to hold hands with his co-star.
Timberlake knows how

Published 27 Nov, 2019 07:13am

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Kubra Khan clarifies she is not leaving media industry

Kubra has clarified that she loves her acting career and she is not planning to leave it anytime soon. Earlier

Published 26 Nov, 2019 08:33am

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Ali Rehman's Leaked video: Actor terms it a social media experiment

#AliRehmanLeakedVideo has become the top trend on Twitter.
Many social media users have been calling him out for

Updated 23 Nov, 2019 12:47pm

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Hania Amir gushes over 'cute' Asim Azhar on his Instagram post

The alleged couple has never publically accepted their relationship but also never shy away from the media anymore.

Published 23 Nov, 2019 07:08am

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Anu Malik steps down as Indian Idol judge after #MeToo allegations resurface

There had been reports that Anu Malik will return as a judge in Indian Idol season 11.
He has now told the channe

Published 22 Nov, 2019 10:37am

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Victoria’s Secret cancels its iconic fashion show as ratings slump

The brand was once the destination for all things lingerie and has been losing customers. Television audiences

Published 22 Nov, 2019 06:58am

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Group highlights diverse elements through art in Karachi

On display were artworks of Abrar Ahmad who loves showcasing artistic female portrait. The exhibition opened-u

Published 21 Nov, 2019 02:09pm

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Aima Baig reveals she was offered to appear in ongoing Indian TV show ‘Bigg Boss 13’

Aima Baig said she was offered Bigg Boss’s latest season via a phone call. The singer thinks model Eman Sulema

Published 21 Nov, 2019 10:27am

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Ahsan Khan appointed as Punjab govt’s Child Protection and Welfare Bureau ambassador

The ‘Alif’ actor has been actively working for children rights and welfare for some time now.
Chairman Child Prot

Updated 22 Nov, 2019 07:38am

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Minal Khan’s Europe trip pictures give us vacation goals

Minal's vacation pictures have been going viral giving some major vacation goals.

Pakistani actress Minal Kha

Published 19 Nov, 2019 10:30am

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Princess Diana’s iconic blue evening gown to be soon going up for sale

Blue velvet evening gown that Diana famously wore to the White House in 1985 will be put on auction on December 9.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 07:02am

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‘Humanity wins over politics’, says Raveena Tandon as she praises Pakistan for saving plane coming from India

Pakistan'a air traffic controller helped the pilot of an Oman-bound flight coming from India after Mayday alert.

Published 18 Nov, 2019 06:52am

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Pakistani celebrities raise concerns about increasing child abuse rate

Child abuse in Pakistan has raised to an alarming level in recent times.
Many Pakistani celebrities have been rai

Updated 18 Nov, 2019 06:16am

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Famous TV actor Salim Nasir remembered

Nasir made his professional cinematic debut in film called `Zaib-un-Nisa. He earned accolades for his acting skills

Published 15 Nov, 2019 01:27pm

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In pictures: Katy Perry parties with Bollywood biggies in India

For the night, Katy opted for a purple-golden ensemble and looked absolutely stunning in it.
Hosted by Karan Joha

Published 15 Nov, 2019 10:37am

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Hamza Ali Abbasi quits acting to preach Islam

Hamza Ali Abbasi has announced his retirement from acting and will now spread the message of Islam. Hamza has

Published 15 Nov, 2019 07:15am

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Kristen Stewart can’t wait to hear Robert Pattinson say ‘I’m Batman’

Kristen Stewart gushed over her former boyfriend turning Batman in upcoming movie.
Her co-stars Naomi Scott and E

Published 14 Nov, 2019 10:34am

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Faysal Qureshi raises concern about depression in men

Faysal said in his Instagram post that men are more prone to be affected by depression than women.
Many popular m

Published 14 Nov, 2019 07:50am

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John Legend named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ of 2019

John Legend is as shocked as anyone to be named People's Sexiest Man Alive of 2019.
The singer became one of the

Published 14 Nov, 2019 06:57am

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Legendary Lata Mangeshkar put on life support as condition remains critical

Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar continued to be critical on Tuesday. Fans have been praying for her speedy reco

Published 13 Nov, 2019 08:50am

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Swara Bhaskar defends her abusive language towards child artist

Insisting that the issue was blown out of proportion, Swara says she has never abused children nor any of her co-ac

Published 13 Nov, 2019 08:36am

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Amitabh Bachchan to take a break from acting as his health deteriorates

This time around, the Bachchan family is also adamant about his time off.
Bachchan has been advised a complete be

Published 12 Nov, 2019 10:40am

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Karan Johar to throw big Bollywood bash for Katy Perry

Katy Perry's Mumbai itinerary includes a happening party with Bollywood celebs hosted by Karan Johar. The musi

Published 12 Nov, 2019 09:43am

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Former actress Aisha Khan, hubby Major Uqbah welcome baby girl

Aisha reportedly gave birth to a baby girl in a private hospital in Islamabad.
The former Pakistani actress also

Updated 13 Nov, 2019 07:19am

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Sunny Deol overwhelmed with the 'love' he received in Pakistan

On his return to India Sunny Deol said that he has received a lot of love from Pakistan.
He said that this is a g

Published 11 Nov, 2019 10:14am

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Jealous man stabbed wife to death for having crush on Hrithik Roshan

A man allegedly murdered his wife and ended his own life as he was jealous of his wife's crush on Hrithik Roshan.

Published 11 Nov, 2019 07:53am

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Aiman Khan, Minal Khan announce their new clothing line ‘A&M’

The duo has announced their new clothing line on Instagram targeting every Pakistani women.
The twins are trying

Updated 12 Nov, 2019 08:06am

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Celebrities hail Pakistan’s interfaith harmony with Kartarpur Corridor’s opening

Pakistani celebrities praise Pakistan’s aim towards tolerance and peace.
Modi has thanked PM Imran Khan for under

Updated 11 Nov, 2019 06:34am

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Aamir Liaquat proposed to actress Fiza Ali in front of his wife

Fiza Ali revealed that a few years back Aamir Liaquat proposed her when Tuba was not in the picture.
Offering to

Updated 08 Nov, 2019 11:52am

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Watch: Atif Aslam gives a twist to viral dialogue from ‘Mere Pass Tum Ho’

Atif Aslam mocked 'Mere Paas Tum Ho' drama serial's viral "Is dou takay ki larki" dialogue.
The Humayun Saeed's d

Published 04 Nov, 2019 11:13am

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Trolls remind Priyanka of her smoking as she posts about Delhi smog

Priyanka Chopra shared a health warning on Instagram and urged people to stay safe.
Many are calling her out for

Published 04 Nov, 2019 10:06am

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Humayun Saeed’s dialogue in ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho’ becomes top trend on Twitter

‘Mere Paas Tum Ho' has broken many hearts with its latest episode.
One of the dialogues of Humayun Saeed has also

Published 04 Nov, 2019 07:44am

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Bella Thorne’s Halloween make up irks fans for 'glorifying' domestic abuse

Bella Thorne posted photos of herself with a busted lip and bruised face.
Bella's fans feel she is glorifying dom

Published 02 Nov, 2019 10:55am

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Shah Rukh Khan greets fans outside his house on his 54th birthday today

Wishes have been pouring in for Shah Rukh Khan from his fans and fellow co-stars.
Bollywood superstar greeted his

Published 02 Nov, 2019 07:40am

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Anushka Sharma takes down every lie against her involving Indian cricket, husband Virat Kohli

Anushka finally addressed all the speculations surrounding Indian cricket and 'lies' after maintaining her silence o

Published 01 Nov, 2019 08:23am

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In pictures: Kareena Kapoor unveils T20 World Cup trophies in Melbourne

The Bollywood actress unveiled the two trophies for T20 World Cup tournament for men and women.
Kareena Kapoor sa

Published 01 Nov, 2019 07:06am

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Pictures: Ariana Grande looks terrifying in realistic Halloween costume

Ariana Grande took to Instagram to reveal this year's pig face look, inspired by 1960’s ‘The Twilight Zone’.
The

Published 31 Oct, 2019 11:00am

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DG ISPR defends Neelam Muneer’s item song in ISPR-funded movie ‘Kaaf Kangana’

After facing much criticism, DG ISPR Asif Ghafoor has come in support of Neelam Muneer's item song.
Neelam too de

Published 31 Oct, 2019 10:18am

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Shah Rukh Khan ‘suffers burns’ while saving Katrina, Aishwarya’s manager from fire

Salman Khan calls Shah Rukh Khan 'hero' for saving Aishwarya Rai's manager from fire at B-Town's diwali party.
Ac

Published 25 Oct, 2019 07:22am

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Justin Bieber’s wife Hailey denies ‘I’ll Kill You’ post is about Selena Gomez

Fans have been speculating Selena Gomez's latest song is about her ex Justin Bieber. Justin's wife Hailey shar

Published 24 Oct, 2019 10:31am

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Neelam Muneer says she did item song in ‘Kaaf Kangan’ for love of Pakistan

Neelam Muneer has justified doing item number for 'Kaaf Kangana' due to its association with ISPR.
She said that

Updated 21 Oct, 2019 09:13am

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#MeToo: Filmmaker Jami reveals he was raped by a ‘powerful person in media’

Jami has been aggressively supporting #MeToo and protests related to the movement.
The director came forward with

Updated 21 Oct, 2019 12:13pm

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Mahira Khan becomes first Pakistani actor to hit 5 million followers on Instagram

Mahira Khan's popularity seems to be growing each day, especially with her many outings globally.
Mahira is the o

Published 19 Oct, 2019 09:41am

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Armeena Khan hits out at British media person for tweeting against royal couple’s Pakistan visit

Katie Hopkins tweeted Prince William and Kate should not promote Pakistan.
The columnist had also called Pakistan

Published 18 Oct, 2019 08:25am

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Gal Gadot aka ‘Wonder Woman’ surprises Ali Fazal on his birthday

‘Wonder Woman’ actor Gal Gadot threw a surprise birthday dinner for Bollywood actor Ali Fazal. Both the actors will

Published 17 Oct, 2019 10:17am

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Shaan Shahid speaks against Mehwish Hayat’s education campaign for girls

Shaan said that educating a boy is equally important and all the talent must be supported equally.
Mehwish Hayat

Published 17 Oct, 2019 07:33am

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Jennifer Aniston’s Instagram debut picture with ‘Friends’ cast breaks the internet

The 'Friends' star made her Instagram debut on Tuesday.
Her Instagram debut also caused the platform to temporari

Published 16 Oct, 2019 10:21am

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Pakistani celebs meet the royal couple at a glittering reception in Islamabad

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in style at the star-studded reception at Pakistan Monument.
Many promi

Updated 17 Oct, 2019 06:26am

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Kate Middleton goes all traditional in kurta for her visit to school in Islamabad

On her first day of the royal tour, the Duchess wore a dress by Pakistani designer Maheen Khan.
Kate’s choice of

Updated 15 Oct, 2019 07:09am

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Ushna Shah admits to "sexist & demeaning" remarks she said to pizza delivery person, doesn't apologize

The actor admits to passing sexist remarks to the delivery guy. "The delivery person came inside as soon as hi

Updated 14 Oct, 2019 10:47am

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Fans suspect Hamza Ali Abbasi is leaving showbiz after his recent cryptic tweet

Hamza Ali Abbasi's latest tweet has left his social media followers speculating that might leave Pakistan showbiz in

Published 12 Oct, 2019 08:23am

Arts & Leisure

Aamir Liaquat mocks Mehwish Hayat’s ‘Tamgha-e-Imtiaz’ over her dance

Aamir Liaquat took a dig at Mehwish Hayat and her ‘Tamgha-e-Imtiaz’ for one of her recent dance videos.
Amid all

Published 12 Oct, 2019 07:30am

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Govt appoints Mehwish Hayat as ‘Goodwill ambassador for girl’s rights’

After Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, another feather is added to Pakistan's leading actress Mehwish Hayat's cap.
Mehwish says h

Published 11 Oct, 2019 07:04am

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In a first, Saudi Arabia uses Bollywood’s Jacqueline in ads splashed across airport

The Sri Lankan beauty's popularity is now beyond just India. Bollywood actress was seen in an advertisement Sa

Published 11 Oct, 2019 06:51am

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Adnan Siddiqui takes hilarious dig at Yasir Hussain’s funky clothes

Pakistani veteran actor Adnan Siddiqui took a sly dig at actor Yasir Hussain’s clothing on his visit to Houston, Tex

Updated 10 Oct, 2019 12:00pm

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Rihanna calls US president Trump the most ‘mentally ill’ human being

Rihanna disapproves of Trump's response and reaction to the mass shootings in US. The singers thinks Trump is

Published 10 Oct, 2019 07:05am

Arts & Leisure

After Ayesha Omar and Hania Amir, Iqra Aziz too launches a YouTube channel

Iqra Aziz has launched her own YouTube channel to interact with her fans. Iqra's YouTube channel will allow he

Published 09 Oct, 2019 10:19am

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Miley Cyrus shares pictures from hospital bed as she tries to ‘heal soon’

The 26-year-old singer is in the hospital battling severe tonsillitis. She shared pictures of her new alleged

Published 09 Oct, 2019 07:30am

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Trolls are targeting Mehwish Hayat again, this time over her dance video

Mehwish Hayat is being criticised by keyboard warriors over one of her recent dance videos.
Actress has been rece

Updated 09 Oct, 2019 07:51am

Arts & Leisure

Foreign media couldn’t recognize Mahira Khan at PFW, addresses her as ‘L’Oreal team member’

Mahira Khan slays at Karl Lagerfeld, L’Oreal Paris show.
Dailymail fails to recognise the Pakistani actress durin

Updated 09 Oct, 2019 07:53am

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Mehwish Hayat faces criticism for ‘not’ speaking for Kashmir

Mehwish Hayat is facing severe criticism after she refuse to speak about the Kashmir issue on a charity event.
Th

Updated 09 Oct, 2019 07:53am

Arts & Leisure

Armeena Khan hits back at Indians whining over Imran Khan’s long speech at UNGA

Imran Khan's speech to the UNGA went on for about 50 minutes, exceeding the 15-20-minute time limit.
Armeena Khan

Updated 09 Oct, 2019 07:53am

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Pakistani celebs laud PM Khan’s awe-inspiring speech at the UNGA

Prime Minister Imran Khan has delivered a historical speech at the 74th United Nations Assembly General (UNGA) sessi

Updated 09 Oct, 2019 07:54am

Arts & Leisure

Mahira Khan all set to walk the Paris Fashion Week's ramp today

After posting some very savvy images of herself on the streets of Paris, Mahira will now walk the ramp on Saturday.

Updated 09 Oct, 2019 07:54am

Arts & Leisure

Mahira Khan to represent Pakistan at ‘Paris Fashion Week’

Mahira Khan arrived in Paris yesterday for Paris Fashion Week. With this it is another first for the star and

Published 26 Sep, 2019 09:05am

Arts & Leisure

Ashton Kutcher reacts to ex-wife Demi Moore’s explosive claims

The actress has sent shockwaves with her autobiography 'Inside Out'.
She explained her battle with alcoholism and

Published 26 Sep, 2019 07:34am

Arts & Leisure

Woman apologises for falsely accusing Ali Zafar for harassment

After Meesha Shafi accused Ali Zafar for sexual harrasment, few other women also took her side and level charges aga

Updated 09 Oct, 2019 07:55am

Arts & Leisure

Ahsan Khan receives award for his humanitarian services

Pakistani actor Ahsan Khan has received award in Los Angeles for his efforts in supporting social causes like child

Published 24 Sep, 2019 06:37am

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Indian fans shower love on Pakistani actor Imran Abbas

Actor Imran Abbas has huge fan following in India. The Pakistani actor is overwhelmed with the love he has bee

Published 23 Sep, 2019 10:14am

Arts & Leisure

Watch: Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner mocked live on Emmy's stage

Kim Kardashian and Sister Kendall Jenner were laughed off at the Emmy’s stage after claiming that their show ‘Keepin

Published 23 Sep, 2019 09:02am

Arts & Leisure

Mawra Hocane reveals she is battling with anxiety

Mawra Hocane talks about anxiety and depression.
The Pakistani actress stands with everyone who is suffering from

Published 21 Sep, 2019 09:56am

Arts & Leisure

Pakistani celebs join world protest against ‘climate change’

Pakistani celebrities unite to address the climate emergency together.
The protest against climate change was hel

Published 21 Sep, 2019 07:42am

Arts & Leisure

Inside Kareena Kapoor’s 39th birthday celebration

Kareena Kapoor turns 39 on September 21, 2019.
Actress celebrated her birthday with her family at Pataudi Palace.

Published 21 Sep, 2019 07:12am

Arts & Leisure

Mansha Pasha feels Bollywood film industry has now become politicized

Mansha Pasha feels Bollywood has been showing Muslims and Pakistanis in negative light. Mansha is among those

Updated 20 Sep, 2019 09:32am

Arts & Leisure

Iqra Aziz gushes over ‘husband-to-be’ Yasir Hussain

As people debate over Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain's relationship, the couple has been gushing over each other throug

Published 19 Sep, 2019 07:05am

Arts & Leisure

Kate Middleton pregnant with fourth baby: reports

Kate dropped first hint about her pregnancy on Prince George and Princess Charlotte's first day at school earlier t

Published 18 Sep, 2019 07:08am

Arts & Leisure

Ileana D'Cruz claims she sleepwalks, wakes up with bruises and bumps

Ileana's fans have been posting amusing responses on her post in which she claimed that she sleepwalks.
Bollywood

Published 18 Sep, 2019 06:45am

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British-Muslim actors Jameela Jamil, Riz Ahmed withdraw from event where Modi will receive award

 Hollywood actors Riz Ahmed and Jameela Jamil pulled out of Bill Gates event where Modi will receive the ‘Global Goa

Published 17 Sep, 2019 06:45am

Arts & Leisure

Meera rushed to hospital after her health deteriorates

Meera is under observation at American Hospital in Dubai. She was earlier advised to undergo surgery but due t

Published 16 Sep, 2019 11:31am

Arts & Leisure

Mehwish Hayat slams troll who questioned her appearance at US Open

A social media user questions Mehwish Hayat's presence in one of the biggest sports event US Open.
Mehwish clap b

Published 16 Sep, 2019 07:07am

Arts & Leisure

Veena Malik undergoes successful breast surgery

Veena Malik undergoes successful fibroadenoma removal surgery at the South City Hospital.
Veena gave a powerful m

Published 14 Sep, 2019 09:35am

Arts & Leisure

Rabi Pirzada might face imprisonment after threatening Modi with crocodiles, snakes

Punjab Wildlife Protection and Parks Department has taken notice against singer Rabi Pirzada for keeping wild animal

Published 14 Sep, 2019 08:28am

Movies & Music

Actress Huffman gets 14 days jail in US college admissions scandal

"Desperate Housewives" actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced Friday to two weeks in jail for paying bribes. "

Published 13 Sep, 2019 08:55pm

Arts & Leisure

Mohsin Abbas’ alleged girlfriend Nazish Jehangir shut down trolls with a cryptic message

Nazish Jehangir shut down trolls with a cryptic message on her Instagram.
Mohsin Abbas Haider’s wife accused him

Published 13 Sep, 2019 10:03am

Arts & Leisure

‘We aren’t friends’: Saba Qamar reveals her equation with Mahira Khan

Saba Qamar has revealed she is not friends with Mahira Khan.
Saba said Mahira has her own place and no one can ta

Published 13 Sep, 2019 07:41am

Arts & Leisure

Malala facing severe backlash for commenting on iPhone 11, not Kashmir

Malala Yousufzai has been facing severe backlash on social media after she commented on iPhone 11's triple camera fe

Published 12 Sep, 2019 09:08am

Arts & Leisure

Pakistanis troll Arshad Warsi with hilarious posts after he mocks Pakistan

Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi mocks Pakistan by posting a video of rocket-balloon with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI

Published 16 Aug, 2019 06:38am

Arts & Leisure

Indians ask Huma Qureshi to move to Pakistan for speaking in favour of Kashmir

Bollywood siblings Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem have been facing the wrath of Indians for their stance on Kashmir,

Published 10 Aug, 2019 05:19am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 22	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 22	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 22	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 22	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 21	5,948.71
Nasdaq / Nov 21	18,972.42
Dow Jones / Nov 21	43,870.35
India Sensex / Nov 22	78,147.34
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,170.91
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,202.46
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,225.74

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 22	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 22	70.18
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 22	2,691.90
Diesel/Litre / Nov 22	255.14

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 22 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 22 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	620.68 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 22 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 22 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 22 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	69.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 22 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 22 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,084.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 22 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 22 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 22 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.15 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 22 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	620.68 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 22 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 22 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 22 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	69.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 22 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 22 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,084.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 22 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 22 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.35 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 22 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	95,563,962 ▲ 0.00
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Nov 22 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	51,499,190 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 22 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	48,260,119 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 22 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	44,585,332 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 22 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	42,849,466 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 22 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	41,650,133 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 22 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	33,841,692 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 22 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	25,303,681 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 22 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,120,112 ▲ 0.00