ISLAMABAD: While efforts are being apparently made to avoid polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to ‘poor’ security, a report released by an independent think tank claimed that situation in the country is not as bad as it was during the 2008 and 2013 general elections. The situation was bleak before the 2008 elections as just months before the …

An Islamabad district and sessions court on Monday granted the police a three-day remand of defence analyst and retired Lieutenant General Amjad Shoaib, following his arrest after a magistrate registered a case against him on charges of inciting the public against state institutions. The first information report (FIR), a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, was lodged at the Ramna …

On the fourth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that while the government aimed for peace with all, it was “mindful of our duty to defend the country”. On February 27, 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had shot down two Indian planes that had violated Pakistani airspace. One of the Indian pilots was captured …

In an unexpected development, five judges of the Supreme Court — instead of a nine-member bench — on Monday resumed hearing the suo motu proceedings regarding the delay in the announcement of a date for elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The original bench included: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial Justice Ijazul Ahsan Justice Syed Mansoor Ali …

Actor Naseeruddin Shah talks about the ongoing Bollywood vs South cinema debate; the actor somewhat supports the South cinema. According to Shah, South films are much better than Bollywood. But, he did not hesitate at all while calling the South cinema as insensitive. Year 2022 has been a great year for the South Indian cinema as their films; RRR and KGF chapter 2, …

Austin Butler recalled his trip to the emergency room after he wrapped filming for Elvis during his appearance at the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards preshow on Sunday, February 26th, 2023. During an interview with People and Entertainment Tonight, the actor, 31, shared that playing the late King of Rock ’n Roll was “the greatest ride of [his] life,” it also presented some health challenges. …

Meghan Markle reportedly views King Charles’ Coronation invite as ‘manipulative’ because it forces Prince Harry to make a difficult choice between attending his father’s big day or his current family. This revelation has been made by the National Enquirer, in their most recent issue, and features admissions by a insider. The inside source started by saying, “Apparently, she finds this proposal insulting …

Fashion icon Dapper Dan opened up on Kanye West controversial remarks without throwing him under the bus. According to Women’s Wear Daily, the Harlem native said, “I think there’s a lot of confusion with a lot of the information coming from Kanye,” he said. “Now, some of the things he said I totally don’t agree with, but there’s glimpses of what he …

R-rated Horror-comedy Cocaine Bear exceeded box office projections, earning an impressive $23 million from 3,534 North American theaters in its opening weekend. The macabre animal adventure landed in second place on domestic charts behind Disney’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which all but tanked in its second run. Although animal movies don’t usually generate high earnings, Universal’s Cocaine Bear is proof that moviegoers like to …

The White Lotus beat out popular shows like Better Call Saul, The Crown, Ozark and Severance by winning SAG Award on Sunday. F. Murray Abraham who is playing Adam DiMarco in The White Lotus called the drama his “Best Job Ever” while receiving the award on behalf of the cast of the series. The White Lotus won the award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama …