Central Ashura procession begins in Karachi under heavy security

[ad_1] Listen to article KARACHI: The central Ashura procession in Karachi began at Nishtar Park on Sunday under tight security.  Strict security measures have been implemented across the city to ensure the safety of mourners participating in the event, Express News reported.  The central procession from Nishtar Park began after a main majlis scheduled in the morning. Following … Read more

KDA begins riverbank safety work

[ad_1] BALAKOT: In anticipation of increased water flow during the ongoing monsoon season, the Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) has launched efforts to eliminate dry patches in the middle of the Kunhar River — areas where tourists often gather for photography and picnics. Tourists have been advised to keep a safe distance from the river. During … Read more

Hindu pilgrimage begins in Pahalgam

[ad_1] PAHALGAM: Hindus began a vast month-long pilgrimage in the Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, with many of the faithful starting from near the site where a deadly April attack triggered conflict with Pakistan. Last year, half a million devotees took part in the Amarnath pilgrimage to a sacred ice pillar located in … Read more

India ramps up security in Pahalgam as month-long pilgrimage begins

[ad_1] Listen to article Hindu devotees began on Thursday a month-long pilgrimage in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K), with many of the faithful starting from near the site in Pahalgam where a deadly attack triggered conflict with Pakistan in April. India has ramped up security for the event, deploying 45,000 troops with high-tech surveillance tools overseeing … Read more

Glastonbury begins amid controversy

[ad_1] GLASTONBURY: The UK’s iconic Glastonbury Festival opened its gates on Wednesday amid controversy over the inclusion of Irish rap trio Kneecap on the bill. The group has made headlines with their outspoken pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel stance. One of their members has been charged with a “terror” offence for allegedly supporting Hezbollah. Prime Minister Keir … Read more

Budget approval process begins

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday initiated the process of the approval of federal budget for fiscal 2025-26, allowing 108 demands for grants worth Rs5,162.5 billion for 29 ministries and divisions after rejecting 405 cut motions proposed by the opposition. During the assembly session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Finance and Revenue Minister … Read more

Canelo, Crawford trade barbs in Saudi as super-fight build-up begins

[ad_1] Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence Crawford began their three-city media tour in Saudi Arabia, launching the promotional campaign for their undisputed super-middleweight world title bout scheduled for September 13 in Las Vegas. At a press conference in Riyadh, Alvarez played down talk of a close contest, asserting that Crawford, despite his achievements, is not … Read more

Outer Banks season 5 begins filming with cast set for the final adventure

[ad_1] Netflix has officially kicked off production on the fifth and final season of Outer Banks, with new behind-the-scenes images showcasing the cast. The release date for Season 5 remains unconfirmed, but the show is expected to premiere sometime in 2026, likely in the latter half of the year, as filming will continue through 2025. … Read more