What is history of centuries old Basant celebration in the Indian sub-continent?
Basant laterally means Spring, specifically Basant Panchami, which is a vibrant festival celebrated primarily in the Indian subcontinent. It marks the arrival of spring and is associated with various cultural, religious, and agricultural significance. Basant falls on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Magha (usually January or February).
Why is US President Donald Trump not sleeping during long flights?
While most travelers try to catch a few hours of sleep during long flights, US President Donald Trump says he likes to stay awake and keep his eyes on the sky. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Trump said he never sleeps on Air Force One during foreign
Pakistan-India match decision now at a critical juncture as Sri Lanka makes big appeal
ISLAMABAD: The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has appealed to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider its decision to boycott the match against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. According to foreign media reports, Sri Lanka Cricket has sent an official letter to the PCB, warning that
Kazakhstan’s Elman Group agreed to invest 20 million US dollars in Gilgit Baltistan Gold mine
ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan’s Elman Group has expressed its commitment to immediately invest twenty million US dollars in placer gold mining projects in Gilgit-Baltistan. A statement issued by the Board of Investment said that Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh met with a delegation of Kazakhstan’s Elman Group,
Aishwaria’s heartfelt message to Abhishek Bachchan silences divorce rumours
MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Aishwaria Rai showered praise on her husband Abhishek Bachchan on the occasion of his 50th birthday amid rumours of their divorce. In her Instagram post, Aishwarya shared a cute photo of Abhishek from his childhood and revealed: “Happy 50th birthday, dear baby-papa! Wishing you loads of love,
Google Gemini’s monthly users cross 750 million
ISLAMABAD: Google’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Gemini, has crossed more than 750 million monthly users, according to figures released by the company. The figures were disclosed in Google’s latest quarterly earnings report and demonstrate how rapidly the number of users for the AI service is growing. In October of 2025, Google
White House warns Iran: President Trump has options beyond diplomacy
WASHINGTON D.C: The White House threatened Iran that U.S. President Donald Trump has a range of options at his disposal, beyond diplomacy, in dealing with the ongoing crisis. During a press briefing at the White House, Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt also said that when it comes to dealing with Iran,
Oil prices fall ahead of US-Iran talks, reflecting market uncertainty
ISLAMABAD: The global oil market experienced a price drop right before the planned negotiations between Iran and the United States. Brent crude oil price decreased by $1.59 per barrel in international markets, which brought the new price to $67.87 per barrel. The US crude oil price dropped by $1.51 per
US-Iran talks begin today in Muscat, aiming to bridge key differences
MUSCAT: Negotiations between the United States and Iran are scheduled to take place today in Muscat, Oman, as both sides seek to advance discussions on Iran’s nuclear program. According to reports circulating in the Arab media, the US and Iran delegations have headed to Oman to attend the negotiations. The
New employment opportunities open for Pakistani professionals abroad
ISLAMABAD: UAE Ambassador Salem Al-Zabi announced that the United Arab Emirates will start issuing work visas for Pakistani workers because all necessary preparations have been completed and work progress will begin at any moment. The ambassador made these remarks while meeting a delegation from the Pakistan Overseas Employment Promoters Association
