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Web Desk: The Pakistani film Mera Lyari has been positioned as a positive and realistic portrayal of Karachi’s Lyari district and is set to premiere at the UK Asian Film Festival in response to the Indian film Dhurandhar. The film, which reportedly challenges the negative depiction of Lyari in Dhurandhar, will showcase the cultural richness, resilience, and football passion of the area—often referred to as “Mini Brazil” due to its strong sporting identity. After delays and missed deadlines, Mera Lyari is finally ready for release and will have its international premiere on May 2, 2026, at the 28th UK Asian…

Web Desk: South African batter Rilee Rossouw has completed 100 matches in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), becoming the first overseas cricketer to reach the milestone. According to details surfaced on Wednesday, Rossouw is playing his tenth consecutive season in the PSL. He has represented Multan Sultans in four seasons and Quetta Gladiators in six seasons.

Web Desk: The price of gold in Pakistan has jumped again for the second consecutive day, with the price per tola crossing the Rs500,000 milestone.  The price of 24-karat gold per tola in Pakistan has surged by Rs3,500, reaching Rs503,462 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold increased by Rs3,001, taking it to Rs431,637. The price of 10 grammes of 22-karat gold also hiked by Rs2,751 to be sold for Rs395,681.

Web Desk: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the lack of significant improvement in mobile internet speed despite the 5G spectrum auction, and has sought a detailed report from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Following the request, the PTA chairman briefed the prime minister on the matter. The briefing stated that telecom operators are in the process of importing 4G and 5G equipment to improve network infrastructure. The prime minister was informed that installation will begin once the equipment is received, a process expected to take several months. The PTA chairman said that improvement in telecom infrastructure would…

Web Desk: According to details on Wednesday, the abduction took place in the Jhando Khel area, where the workers had gone to perform polio duty. Police said the men, identified as Karimullah, Mishkatullah and Shahzaib, were taken from the Basic Health Unit in Ghazi Marjan. Following the incident, police cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation.

 Web Desk: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday that the strategy of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has enhanced Pakistan’s image at the international level. Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, the defence minister said the country stood at a critical juncture where the eyes of the world were fixed upon Pakistan. He expressed hope that the second round of talks between Iran and the United States would prove successful. Khawaja Asif said that there was a desire that the rights of the people of Iran, Lebanon and Palestine should not be violated.

Web Desk: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered strict action following the disclosure of financial irregularities amounting to billions of rupees through over-invoicing. He directed that legal proceedings against those responsible be expedited without delay. The directive came during a high-level meeting on Federal Board of Revenue affairs, chaired by the prime minister, where a committee report on over-invoicing was presented. He said that the illicit practice had continued between 2017 and 2022, while relevant institutions remained persistently negligent in their duties. The prime minister instructed that all individuals involved in the malpractice be proceeded against under the law at…

Web Desk: According to specialists, eating two apples on an empty stomach every morning could play a role in maintaining liver function. They also emphasize that lifestyle choices remain more important than medication in preventing liver diseases. Health experts suggest that consuming two apples daily on an empty stomach may help support liver health. They describe apples as a nutrient-rich fruit containing fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. These elements are believed to help the body maintain liver performance over time. Experts also stress that regular habits are key, especially when it comes to long-term liver care. Early signs of liver problems…

Wen Desk: The vice-president offered Iran the prospect of economic development on the condition that it commits to not acquiring nuclear weapons. He said the ceasefire with Iran remains in place and negotiations are continuing. Vance said significant progress has been made with Pakistan’s mediation, though mistrust cannot be removed overnight. He said it is a major development that, for the first time in 49 years, high-level direct talks are taking place with Tehran.

Web Desk: Days after Iran effectively blocked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the start of US and Israeli attacks in late February, two Pakistani ​electric motorbike outlets 1,400km (875 miles) away found themselves overwhelmed with enquiries. Haseeb Bhatti, who retrofits petrol-fuelled bikes with battery-powered motors in the northern city of Rawalpindi, said his March sales surged ‌70%. For Ali Gohar Khan, who owns a seven-year-old electric motorbike retail franchise with branches across Pakistan, the recent surge in sales is the steepest ever. “People have this fear that maybe in the near future, they might not get petrol at…