In a shocking legal development in the United States, a murder case has been filed against AI developer OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft over alleged negligence linked to a tragic death in Connecticut. According to the complaint, 56-year-old Stan Erik Solberg allegedly killed his 83-year-old mother, then took his own life—an act the family...
Fans of The Hunger Games franchise have reason to celebrate: Hollywood stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to return for the upcoming prequel film The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Both actors—beloved worldwide for their iconic roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark—will appear in the new film, likely through a flash-forward...
Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy recently concluded the Stories She Tells program, a women-focused filmmaking initiative that highlights powerful tales of women, for women, by women in Pakistan. The closing ceremony saw eight young female filmmakers showcase trailers of their films, each exploring unique and often overlooked women’s experiences across the country. Held with support...
The Pakistani Ministry of Religious Affairs has warned citizens about fake job advertisements claiming to offer employment in Saudi Arabia’s holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The fraudulent ads circulating in newspapers and social media under the name “Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj” falsely promise jobs related to Hajj and Umrah services, including free visas, return tickets, and accommodation—claims...
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has said that retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid, after joining Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as a political adviser, was involved in conspiracies that destabilised the country. Tarar described the recent 14-year rigorous imprisonment sentence against Hamid as a “historic decision” and a victory for accountability. Speaking to the media, he said...
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning that the country will continue to pay the price for the actions and decisions of former intelligence chief Faiz Hamid and ex-Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. In a social media statement, he said the nation might “reap the crop of the seeds they have...
In a harrowing incident in Gulshan‑e‑Iqbal Block‑1, three women of a single household—aged 52, 22, and 19—were found dead inside their flat, while a young man was discovered unconscious. Preliminary investigation suggests the tragedy may have been driven by overwhelming debt. Police say the family owed more than Rs 15 million, with a further loan complaint of...
Senior journalist Hamid Mir has hinted that the government may formally ban the Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) and file a treason case against its founder, former prime minister Imran Khan. His remarks came shortly after comments by federal officials accusing PTI of spreading “anti‑state” narratives and undermining Pakistan’s stability. The suggestion follows a resolution passed by...
FBR has issued official notices to 30 social media influencers who flaunted luxury lifestyles—expensive clothes, homes, cars, and even horses—yet under‑reported their income or failed to file taxes. According to FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial, the crackdown is part of a broader enforcement push under the newly established “Lifestyle Monitoring Cell,” cracking down on individuals whose...
The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) is set to hear the application of lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir on December 11. She, along with her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, has appealed against the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) decision to deny a stay on their trial in the controversial social-media posts case. The...