Khalilur Rehman Qamar reignites controversy by claiming women are largely responsible for married men’s cheating, arguing men can’t reject advances. Social media reacts as critics accuse him of shifting blame.
Former investigative journalist Iqrar ul Hassan’s entry into politics with Awam Raaj Tehreek triggers online vitriol, fueled by criticism of his three marriages and recent Edinburgh photos with his wives.
Chanel ambassador Bhavitha Mandava made her Met Gala debut in jeans, triggering intense online debate. Chanel says the look recreates the outfit she wore when first discovered in New York—250 hours of couture.
SportsPakistan will face Bangladesh in the first Test in Dhaka from May 8 to 12, with the second match set for Sylhet from May 16 to 20. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.
WorldNo major commercial ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Anadolu. The halt came amid rising security risks, attacks on vessels and tighter Iranian transit controls.
BusinessKARACHI: The PSX extended its upward move on Thursday as the KSE-100 Index climbed more than 1,480 points in early trade. The gains followed Wednesday’s nearly 7,000-point rally amid improving investor sentiment.
NATIONALISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan’s armed forces met the nation’s expectations during last year’s conflict with India. He also said, Anyone who thinks there is space for war between two nuclear-armed neighbours is crazy.
NATIONALPakistan’s Foreign Office says it is hopeful the United States and Iran will reach an agreement soon. Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad would welcome a settlement wherever it is reached.
PoliticsPTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has demanded that Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi be shifted to a hospital for treatment and medical tests. He said the party had grave concerns about their health after Bushra Bibi’s reported hospital visit.
WorldThe Princess of Wales is set to make her first overseas trip since her cancer battle in 2024, with a two-day visit to northern Italy. The visit comes as she continues work on a childhood development initiative.
WorldDoctors Without Borders says Israeli restrictions on food and aid in Gaza have created a manufactured malnutrition crisis. MSF says infants, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers have been among the worst affected.
NATIONALA Dallas event attended by overseas Pakistanis marked the first anniversary of Pakistan’s victory in the May 5, 2025 war against India. Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi and OPF Chairman Syed Qamar Raza addressed the gathering.
