Islamabad (International Desk) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the US-Iran peace agreement has never been as close as it is today.In a message on social media platform X, Shehbaz Sharif said that during Pakistan’s intensive mediation efforts, they remain fully aware of the persistent disinformation campaign by elements seeking to sabotage the peace…
Tehran (International Desk) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the interim agreement is the first step, and if it is not implemented, nuclear negotiations will not take place. He said Iran is the victor of the war against the United States and has emerged stronger after the conflict. The memorandum of understanding has not yet…
Even though there is a sense of cautious optimism from all sides – the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar which has also helped with mediation efforts – there is still a small distance to go. Variations of this agreement have been expected several times over the past month or two, only to fall away at…
Ron Howard has gone to outer space withApollo 13, underwater withSplashand to Nockmaar withWillow. But the all-timer wouldn’t mind making another journey, this time with AI. And thinks many other directors will too. “It’s very exciting in terms of its potential to more efficiently and more broadly help storytellers get their ideas out there,” Howard…
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses. Football’s world governing body announced an attendance of 44,985 at the 46,000-seat Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, leading to accusations they exaggerated the number of people in the stadium. The…
Adam Keen has a new agenda. The veteran publicity executive, who has held senior roles at a number of Hollywood studios including Amazon MGM Studios, Warner Bros. Pictures, MGM/United Artists, has launched Agenda Collective, a full-service and bicoastal PR firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York and a staff roster comprised of fellow…
Sony honoredyoung global filmmakers at the fourth annual Future Filmmakers Awards ceremony held on Thursday night on the Hollywood studio lot. During a gala in the historic Scenic Arts Building, director Will Gluck presented the best fiction prize to Britain’s Jack Hughes for Deadheading, a story about a wife determined to use all means necessary…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: At least 18 people were killed and 1,540 others injured in 1,334 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab during the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Emergency Services Department (ESD). Rescue teams responded to accidents in all 37 districts of the province. Of the injured,…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: A prestigious ceremony was held at a local educational institution in Lahore to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, highlighting the enduring friendship, cultural harmony, and growing educational cooperation between the two countries. The event was attended by the Chinese Consul General in…
