“My child is a girl”: Imane Khelif’s father speaks up after Paris 2024 controversy

From a small Algerian village, home of the boxer Imane Khelif at the centre of a gender eligibility row in the Paris Olympics, her father hailed the athlete as a “heroine”. Omar Khelif told AFP that he had raised his daughter “to be brave”, as he proudly showed off a picture of her aged seven …

‘They Make Oppenheimer, We Make Thugs Of Hindostan’: Indian director slams Bollywood filmmakers

Indian film director Ram Gopal Varma slammed Bollywood filmmakers for making movies like “Thugs Of Hindostan” while Hollywood created masterpieces such as “Oppenheimer”. In a recent interview with an Indian media outlet, the veteran filmmaker reflected on the ideas being shared by Bollywood filmmakers compared with Hollywood filmmakers. Responding to a question about the brilliance …

Cabinet okays signing of MoU with China to enhance trade cooperation

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Friday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Trade Promotion Cooperation to enhance trade between China and Pakistan, ARY News reported. Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting that decided on the recommendation of the Ministry of Commerce. The MoU was aimed at boosting bilateral trade …

Punjab govt decides to ‘release’ arrested JI workers

LAHORE: The government of Punjab has decided to release the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) workers who were arrested during protests against exorbitant electricity bills and inflation, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources within Punjab government, the decision to release the workers was made on the recommendation of federal government. Sources revealed that the third round …

Two cops martyred as judges’ squad attacked in DI Khan

DI KHAN: In a shocking incident, at least two cops embraced martyrdom as judges’ squad came under attack in Dera Ismail Khan, ARY News reported. As per details, the incident occurred near Tank Bhagwal petrol pump where a squad deployed for judges’ security was attacked, resulting in the killing of two cops, whereas the firing …