Veteran stage and TV actor Javed Kodu, known for his comedic brilliance and unique physical presence, has passed away after a long illness. Javed Kodu was a household name in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, having entertained audiences with his humor and performances for over 45 years. He started his career in 1981 with the stage play ‘Sauday Baaz’ and went on …
INDIO: US senator Bernie Sanders became one of Coachella’s top cameos so far, drawing a massive crowd on Saturday as he made a pit stop at the premier music festival. Screaming fans sprinted over, camera phones in hand, to capture the politician’s unannounced speech that followed a blockbuster set from superstar Charli XCX at a neighboring stage. “I’m not gonna …
LAHORE: Ritu Moni sealed a stunning two-wicket victory for Bangladesh over Ireland in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier match here on Sunday. This means Bangladesh now have two wins from two, while Ireland have been on the wrong end of three narrow defeats. Orla Prendergast’s all-round performance looked set to hand Ireland a first win of the tournament, …
RAWALPINDI: After a poor start to their HBL Pakistan Super League campaign, Lahore Qalandars needed inspiration to stage a comeback. And rose to the occassion their senior pros: skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi and opener Fakhar Zaman. After Fakhar’s half-century led the Qalandars to a big total, Shaheen showed his magic with the ball along with leg-spinner Rishad Hossain to subject …
DHAKA: Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, said on Sunday that the arrest of model Meghna Alam was not conducted in accordance with proper procedures. “There are some allegations against her; however, the arrest under the Special Powers Act was not carried out properly,” he said during a press briefing at the Secretariat. Meghna, …
