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Fury after actor Feroze Khan accused of abusing ex-wife is nominated in Lux Style Awards

Oscar winning director Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy has returned her Lifetime achievement award in protest.

Journalist leaked Bajwa family tax records but his billions a lesser concern for Shehbaz govt

The report claimed that the assets of Bajwa's wife went from zero to PKR 2.2 billion in six years. This news of military officials acquiring capital is not new to Pakistan.

Dubai businessman claims Imran Khan aides sold $2 million watch gifted by Saudi Crown Prince

Khan and his wife are said to have retained all 112 gifts from the Toshakhana of Pakistan govt for a payment of less than 40 million Pakistani rupees.

Pakistan just got its Buddhas back from this Indian-American art smuggler

The antiques were returned during a repatriation ceremony at the Pakistan Consulate after a probe by US Homeland Security cracked the smuggling case.

One place in Pakistan where blasphemy laws won’t haunt you—in your dreams

The colonial-era blasphemy laws were expanded upon during General Zia-Ul Haq’s reign and made more stringent.

Pakistan bans 2023 Oscar contender, Joyland, which explores queer love

We have to make sure we don't let these violent, insensitive extremists win again, says the cast of the film.

Pakistan’s political warfare slips into puddle of lies, sleazy videos

There’s outrage, anger and embarrassment with the leak of intimate videos of senior Pakistan. Now, courts and celebrities have entered the fray.

Kidnapped from Ajmer, sold in Karachi—Indian woman looks for family after 40 years

The woman doesn't remember the address of her home in India but recalls places like Howrah station, Raja Bazar, Moulali Mazar, and Atali market—all located in Kolkata.

Pakistan’s Sindh police foil attack on Chinese national as Xi raises safety issue with Shehbaz

The targeting of nationals from Pakistan’s most important partner is threatening a relationship that Islamabad depends on for its financial survival.

Lollywood, Maulviwood, Hollywood—Pakistani actor attacked for Bushra Bibi Halloween costume

While some have criticised Yawar Iqbal for disrespecting Bushra Bibi, others have called him anti-feminist and anti-hijab.

On Camera

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

What is ‘ROCKS’, India’s first air-launched quasi-ballistic missile

A next generation extended stand-off air-to-surface missile test fired by IAF, ROCKS has been designed & manufactured by Israeli defence major Rafael, keeping India’s needs in mind.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.