Archives for May 4, 2016
Trump wins Indiana, presidential nomination in sight
WASHINGTON DC: Donald Trump crushed his Republican rivals Tuesday in Indiana, US networks projected, bringing him dramatically closer to outright victory in his party’s presidential nomination race and dashing the…
After brawl, Turkish parliament committee votes to lift lawmakers’ immunity
ANKARA: A Turkish parliamentary committee approved a bill that strips deputies of immunity from prosecution, paving the way for legislation that members of the pro-Kurdish opposition say is designed to…
Islamic State kills US service member in Iraq: Pentagon
WASHINGTON: The Islamic State group killed a US service member in Iraq on Tuesday, the Pentagon said. The fatality occurred during an IS attack on a Peshmerga position north of…
Panama leaks: Opposition parties agree upon ToRs, seek PM family probe first
After two days of brainstorming session, the opposition parties finally evolved with consensus on Tuesday the terms of reference (ToRs) to probe into the foreign wealth of the Prime Minister…
Just another open letter to feminists
First things first — I want to acknowledge your efforts. Yes, I do. Because your version of modern feminism has made me sympathise with men and stand up for their…
Police arrest five for desecrating Sikh man’s turban in Punjab
LAHORE: Five people appeared in court Tuesday accused of blasphemy after a Sikh man complained they had desecrated his turban during a scuffle over a delayed bus. Mahindar Paul Singh,…
Fawad Khan grabs third spot on Times ‘Most Desirable Men 2015’ list
After grabbing the top spot on the Times Celebex list and beating superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, Fawad Khan has now made his way on yet another celebrity…
Celebrities and elite unleash tech-themed outfits at Met Gala
Celebrities and the elite unleashed tech-themed haute couture at the Met Gala on Monday night in New York, lighting up the Twittersphere much like a dress worn by Claire Danes.…
‘Male characters accessory to plot in Pakistani serials’
KARACHI:While actor- musician Junaid Khan has been juggling between a music career as a solo artist and life with his band, Call, he has simultaneously managed to amass a sizeable…
Pakistan rise to third in ICC Test rankings
Pakistan has moved one place up to the third position in the International Cricket Council’s Test rankings benefitting from South Africa’s slump in rankings. The Proteas fell to the sixth…