LAHORE:“Jatt Da Kharrak,” a new stage comedy created under the direction of Dr. Ajmal Malik, the acclaimed creator and director of hundreds of super-hit plays, will be staged at Prince Theatre Lahore. Based on a historic tale of Punjab in which hatred and love become intertwined with long-standing enmity, the action- and comedy-packed stage play…
LAHORE: Director General Libraries Punjab Kashif Manzoor speaking about the promotion of book reading and the revival of a reading culture, said that the Punjab Libraries Department has launched a nationwide campaign titled the “National Book Reading Movement.” The campaign’s basic slogan is “One Year, One Book,” with the aim of encouraging every Pakistani to…
LAHORE: Dr. Ajmal Malik is not only the writer of hundreds of super-hit stage plays but has also directed many of his successful productions. He has now penned a unique story-based play, “Raat Di Rani,” and regular rehearsals for the comedy production are currently underway at Shabistan Theatre. The cast features prominent theatre names including…
USA: Ella Langley has spoken about criticism of her public image and recent viral moments during an emotional concert speech in Columbus, Ohio, as her career continues to grow. The 27-year-old country singer told fans she had faced more attention and opinions since becoming successful. “I don’t think I’ve ever had more opinions on myself…
LOS ANGLES: Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Hepler Lowe, has died. Her family remembered her as “a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance”. In a statement shared with PEOPLE on September 29, the family said they were “deeply heartbroken” by Fiona’s death. They said she was…
LAHORE: Actor Farhan Saeed has spoken about the emotional effect of playing Anas in Bas Tera Saath Ho. He said the strong audience reaction to the character began to affect his mood and behaviour. At a recent meet-and-greet and media event for the drama, Saeed discussed the response to the show and the criticism of…
ISALAMABAD: Security forces killed three terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Radio Pakistan reported on Wednesday. Sources said a large amount of weapons and ammunition was recovered. Security forces also destroyed hideouts used by Fitna al-Khawarij in Mir Ali and nearby areas. Fitna al-Khawarij is the term the state…
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s wish for peace should not be seen as weakness, warning that Islamabad would respond to any attempt to disrupt peace in the country. “Any attempt from Afghanistan to disrupt peace in Pakistan, these attempts to make Pakistan unstable have been answered and will be answered,”…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has again approached the United Nations, asking the Security Council to call on India to fully follow the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and comply with decisions made by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). Islamabad warned that any attempt to stop, divert, limit, control or otherwise interfere with the water that the treaty…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has officially inaugurated modern, tech-equipped Mobile Police Station vans to provide policing services directly to citizens across various districts of the province. A total of 33 mobile police stations have been made functional, out of which 6 vans are exclusively dedicated to women-related matters. During the inauguration, Chief…
