LAHORE: Veteran Pakistani actor, writer and director Syed Mohsin Raza Gilani has spoken candidly about the changing face of Pakistan’s entertainment industry, declining professionalism and the struggles faced by senior artists, saying that respect remains the foundation of genuine love and relationships. Speaking on the podcast “Voice of Click Me Pakistan,” hosted by Feroz Chaudhry, Gilani reflected on his decades-long career and the difficult journey that took him from radio and theatre in Multan to Pakistan’s television industry. “If respect disappears from love, love ends,” Gilani said, emphasising that genuine love cannot exist without respect and care. Gilani, who was…
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BISHKEK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that water must never be used as a political weapon or an instrument of coercion, calling it the “lifeblood” of the region that sustains millions of people and secures the future of coming generations. Addressing the SCO Plus Format meeting in Bishkek, the prime minister stressed that agreements governing shared water resources were binding commitments that must be honoured unconditionally. “Water is the lifeblood of our region that sustains millions of lives, nourishes our lands and secures the very future of our coming generations. It must never be weaponised or used for political…
Florida: A US billionaire and prominent attorney has faced a wave of criticism online after describing how he introduced mandatory camera monitoring for employees working remotely. John Morgan, the Florida-based lawyer and co-founder of Morgan & Morgan, discussed his approach to workplace productivity during an appearance on The Iced Coffee Hour podcast on August 27. Morgan, whose net worth is estimated at around $1.5 billion by Forbes, argued that many people working from home are less committed to their jobs. During the interview, Morgan recounted how he responded when employees continued working remotely after the COVID-19 pandemic. He said his…
LEEUWARDEN: Dutch social worker and lecturer Ellen De Bruin has described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as a continuing struggle for basic survival, saying families are facing severe shortages of food, clean water, medicine and shelter. Speaking in an interview with JP Global, De Bruin, who said she has worked with refugees and is also a human rights activist, explained how she first established direct contact with a family in Gaza in March last year after being approached through LinkedIn. “At first I thought, what is this? Is this real? Is somebody trying to get money from me?” De Bruin…
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed the Punjab Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2026 despite strong opposition from PTI lawmakers, who described the legislation as a threat to fundamental rights and the constitutional right to a fair trial. The bill was previously blocked from being taken up during Thursday’s session after opposition members objected to its placement on the agenda. It was presented again on Monday with the same proposed amendments. During a heated debate, Opposition Leader Moin Riaz Qureshi accused the government of using the legislation to strengthen its position and potentially target political opponents. He termed the proposed law…
LAHORE: A fire broke out at the gynecology ward of Lahore General Hospital, prompting an immediate response from Rescue 1122 teams. According to initial reports, the fire was caused by a short circuit in electrical wiring installed in the ceiling of the gynecology ward. The incident caused smoke to spread throughout the ward. Rescue teams reached the hospital shortly after receiving the emergency alert and successfully brought the fire under control. Around 70 people, including pregnant women, were safely evacuated from the ward as a precautionary measure. During the incident, a security guard reportedly fell ill after being exposed to…
RAWALPINDI: Torrential rain battered Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Tuesday, causing widespread urban flooding, disrupting traffic and forcing authorities to place emergency services on high alert. Around 200 millimetres of rain was recorded in Rawalpindi, while Islamabad’s E-11 sector received about 150mm within a short period. Shamsabad recorded around 201mm, while New Katarian received 186mm. The intense rainfall caused the water level in Nullah Lai to rise sharply, forcing authorities to issue evacuation alerts for residents living along the watercourse and in low-lying areas. The situation later began to improve as water levels started falling. Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Nadeem…
Tehran: Iran’s senior armed forces spokesman, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, has claimed that around 1,000 Israeli personnel were killed and thousands more wounded during the recent war. In an interview, Shekarchi also claimed that hundreds of American military personnel were killed in the conflict. According to the Iranian military spokesman, the United States and Israel are concealing the true number of casualties suffered by their forces. He compared the situation to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, claiming that the actual number of American military deaths in those conflicts was disclosed only later. Shekarchi further alleged that the remains of…
Buenos Aires: LIONEL MESSI has officially closed the chapter on his international career, announcing his retirement from Argentina duty at the age of 39 after more than two decades of extraordinary service to the national team. For Argentina, it is the end of an era. Messi leaves the international stage as the country’s most-capped player and its all-time leading scorer, having made 207 appearances and scored 125 goals for the national team. His career began in 2005, when a teenage Messi first pulled on the Argentina shirt, and ended with a legacy few footballers could ever hope to match. His…
Ayaz Khan Lohani The diplomatic spotlight is turning toward Eurasia as leaders gather in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit at precisely the moment when the United States and Iran have returned to exchanging military strikes, regional security arrangements are being reshaped, and traditional alliances are facing growing uncertainty. What makes this moment particularly significant is that two major diplomatic and security developments are unfolding almost simultaneously: the SCO gathering in Bishkek and the first institutional meeting of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement in Istanbul. The two events are not formally connected. But together, they provide a revealing…
