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COLOMBO – In our roundup of travel stories this week: a man recreates his father’s round-the-world bicycle trip, a luxury yacht that turned out to be a mold-covered wreck, plus the ancient Roman city 10 times the size of Disneyland. Jetavanaramaya, a colossal fourth-century Sri Lankan monument, was once among the world’s largest structures. This […]
LONDON – Two stonemasons have won a snow sculpting prize as part of Team GB’s entry to the World Snow Festival in Switzerland. Sheffield sculptors Lily Marsh and Steve Roche were part of Great Britain’s four-person team, which won the public vote and came third in the technical judging at the competition in Grindelwald. They […]
LONDON – Dua Lipa, who is known for her glamorous style and power-packed performance, stole the limelight at the 2026 BRIT Awards, where she rocked on the stage with producer Mark Ronson. However, when the curtains fell on the award show, the musician turned to its after party, organised by Warner Music & Hennessey. There, […]
HYDERABAD – A soulful Qawwali gathering was organised by the Department of Culture, Government of Sindh at Sindh Museum, in which Provincial Minister for Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah participated as a special guest. Talking to the media on this occasion, Provincial Minister Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah said that the gathering for […]
LAHORE – Hailing from the soil of Punjab, Mazhar Rahi, the celebrated ‘Bhangra King’ of the music industry, has once again captured the hearts of fans with his timeless melodies. Known for his powerful voice and profound connection to Punjabi culture, Rahi’s recent hit, ‘Lahore Brand’, has skyrocketed to fame with over 86 million views. […]
LONDON – Olivia Dean was crowned as the UK’s new queen of pop, winning four awards as the Brits swapped London for Manchester for the first time in its nearly 50-year history. Dean beat the likes of breakthrough act winner Lola Young, best rap act Dave and best rock act Sam Fender in the hotly […]
Pakistan is reportedly facing a coordinated digital and broadcast disruption campaign, with pro-Mossad narratives allegedly being promoted through Google’s advertising network on local media websites, alongside reported interference in satellite transmissions of news channels. Digital monitoring sources claim that controversial ads have appeared on multiple Pakistani media platforms via automated ad systems operated by Google. […]
The defending champions booked their place in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals after defeating the West Indies in the final Super 8 fixture, confirming their spot in the knockout stage. India ousted the two-time winners, setting up a thrilling semi-final rematch against England on March 5 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, mirroring their 2024 […]
Muslims in Lahore will observe the 12th fast of Ramadan on Monday, March 2, 2025. As the holy month progresses, fasting hours continue to increase gradually, making it important for residents to follow precise Sehri and Iftar timings. Below are the Ramadan timings for Lahore on the 12th Roza. Fiqh Sehri Time Iftar Time Total […]
West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer has reclaimed the record for the most sixes in a single edition of the T20 World Cup after striking two more maximums in his latest appearance. The tally of the left-handed hard-hitter in this tournament now stands at 19 sixes, restoring his position at the top of the leaderboard in […]
