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Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar, 32, found dead in Karachi apartment, body in decomposed state
Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her Karachi apartment this week, in a tragic incident that has shocked fans and the entertainment industry alike. Her decomposed body was discovered by police and court officials...

In Pakistan, a Solar Revolution Is Bringing Power to the People
Solar power is booming in Pakistan. Its share of electricity generation more than tripled in just three years, climbing from four percent in 2021 to 14 percent in 2024 — one of the highest percentages in Asia, according to a Reuters analysis of...

Pakistani fashion house sets sights on UK’s luxury fragrance market
In a move towards international expansion, Image Pakistan Limited, a prominent player in the local textile and fashion industry, has announced that it has been offered an opportunity to acquire M/s. Elegantes London (Holdings) Limited — a...
Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar’s decomposed body found, death suspected weeks earlier
Actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her apartment in Karachi's upscale Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase VI on Tuesday. She was 32 years old. According to police, Humaira's body was found in a decomposed state, suggesting...

Nike’s Downfall and what fashion can learn from it
Winning isn’t for everyone. In June last year, when the world’s eyes were on Paris for the Olympic Games, Nike launched its traditional campaign. With narration by actor William Dafoe, athletes like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Serena Williams or...

Who Was Humaira Asghar? Pakistani Actor & Model Found Dead In Karachi Apartment
Pakistani actor, model, and reality TV star Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her apartment in Karachi’s DHA Phase VI on Tuesday, July 8. The 32-year-old’s body was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition after a neighbour reported a...

Pakistan fashion label eyes acquiring Harrods-listed luxury fragrance brand
Image Pakistan Limited, one of the country’s leading fashion houses, is exploring the potential acquisition of Elegantes London (Holdings) Limited, a Harrods-listed luxury fragrance brand, in line with its plan to enter the fragrance business. The...

Islamabad Court Orders Blocking of 27 YouTube Channels Over ‘Anti-State’ Content
An Islamabad court has ordered the blocking of 27 YouTube channels for allegedly broadcasting anti-state material and spreading “false, misleading, and fake” information, it emerged on Tuesday. 🚨🚨 Received this from @YouTube. State think they can...

This Gallery Walk gets you free after-hours access to Chelsea and Tribeca’s best art galleries
Summer would seem the ideal time to stroll through the city’s poshest neighborhoods to take in some fresh art, but gallerists need vacations, too! Luckily, the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) hosts its annual Gallery Walk right before...

Pakistan cricket is in a ‘dark age’, ushered in by politics, corruption, terrorism & crumbling infra
In February, Pakistan endured the searing disappointment of a winless campaign in the Champions Trophy, the first major International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament they hosted since 1996. The agony deepened as they were swept aside by New...

Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar found dead in decomposed state at her Karachi home
According to South DIG Syed Asad Raza, police officers from Gizri Station arrived at Humaira Asghar Ali’s apartment around 3:15 pm, following a court order requested by her landlord. Pakistani model and actress Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in...

Qatari climber named brand ambassador for Pakistan’s mountains and tourism
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz formally appointed Sheikha Asma Al Thani, the first Qatari woman to summit Nanga Parbat, as a Brand Ambassador for Pakistan’s Mountains and Tourism. She has been appointed in recognition of her achievement and...

PMYP–Lahore Qalandars begin hunt for future cricket stars in Sindh today
LAHORE - Under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) and the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Lahore Qalandars cricket trials for Sindh’s youth aiming to make their mark at the national level are set to begin today (Thursday). According to...

PSB to hold National Bodybuilding & Physique Sports C’ship
LAHORE - Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation (PBBF) in collaboration with Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) will organise the 1st National Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship 2025 today (Thursday) at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex,...

Pakistan's invisible AI workforce
In a modest Lahore flat at 2am, he opens his laptop to a queue of grim images: a child's bruised face, a burning car, shadowed crowds. His task is to tag each "child", "violence", "protest", before the next one appears. He earns Rs350 per hour...

‘Superman’ Movie Review: David Corenswet Flies High in James Gunn’s Politically Daring Yet Overstuffed Superhero Saga (LatestLY Exclusive)
Superman Movie Review: Superman might just be the most politically charged mainstream superhero film in recent memory. In James Gunn’s reboot of the DC franchise, one of the central plotlines revolves around the conflict between two fictional...

Entertainment fraternity mourns passing of actor Humaira Asghar Ali
Shock and grief swept Pakistan’s entertainment industry after the body of actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali was found in her Defence Phase 6 apartment, where it had reportedly lain undiscovered for nearly three weeks. The discovery, made on...

Will Pakistan's Generals Never Learn?
Asim Munir and his brand of short-sighted Pakistan army officers give no inkling of paying heed, changing course or learning lessons from the past, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W. IMAGE: Pakistan army chief General...

Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar found dead in Karachi flat, body discovered after weeks
Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar was found dead in her Karachi apartment. Her decomposed body suggests she died two weeks prior. Police await post-mortem results. The Pakistani entertainment industry has received tragic news. Reports indicate that...

New Zealand Batter Finn Allen Ruled Out of Tri-Series Against South Africa, Zimbabwe Due to Foot Injury
Mumbai, July 9: Ahead of the tri-series against Zimbabwe and South Africa, New Zealand have suffered a major blow as their in-form right-hand batter Finn Allen has been ruled out of the series after getting injured. Allen picked up a foot injury...