Alizeh Shah escalated the Falak Shabir dress-code controversy, alleging pressure and uncomfortable filming during Yaraan. She claims on-set limits and consent issues, as Falak faces backlash online.
WorldRussia said it is extremely concerned by rising Middle East tensions and called for restraint after fresh US and Iranian strikes. Moscow said it remains in favour of a political and diplomatic solution.
WorldChina has again urged the United States and Iran to avoid further escalation after fresh US strikes and reported Iranian retaliation. Beijing said diplomacy, not military force, was needed to secure a lasting ceasefire.
A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday during take-off due to a technical fault, according to the ISPR. The military said all personnel on board were martyred and a board of inquiry has been ordered.
Mahira Khan met King Charles III at the British Asian Trust annual dinner in London, saying he was warm and familiar with her charitable work. She also turned heads with a gold-toned Faraz Manan outfit.
A viral video shows a physical altercation between two women at a Karachi DHA Phase 6 café. Social media speculated influencers’ identities, but model/actor Romaisa Khan denied rumors.
WorldSouth African police said 12 people were killed when gunmen attacked an informal settlement near Johannesburg. Investigators suspect the shooting may be linked to competition around illegal mining.
NATIONALSeveral people were killed when a fire broke out in a Hiace van on the Islamabad-Murree Expressway near Khajut, the NHMP said. Authorities said the situation was still developing.
SportsSarfaraz Ahmed is expected to continue as Pakistan’s Test head coach for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England. A final decision on Shan Masood’s future as Test captain is still pending.
WorldSaudi Arabia has launched Riyadh Air, its second national carrier, after delays linked to Boeing delivery issues. The airline is central to plans to turn Riyadh into a global aviation hub under Vision 2030.
CITYKarachi’s feels-like temperature touched 49°C on Wednesday as humidity intensified heatwave conditions. The Met Office said hot weather is expected to persist till June 12.
WorldIndia’s water minister says New Delhi is working to ensure no water flows to Pakistan after suspending its participation in the Indus Water Treaty. Pakistan says the treaty remains in force and has warned against using water as a weapon.
