LAHORE: Lahore has its own rhythm, a mix of noise, commerce, history, and chaos. But for three days in late November 2025, that rhythm changed. Inside the red-brick walls of the Alhamra Arts Council on Mall Road, the city’s usual clatter gave way to Qawwali, the whirl of dervishes, and the quiet of 30,000 people seeking a deeper connection. The …

Actor Mawra Hocane’s choice of roles is driven by a straightforward ideology: the stories must matter — particularly those centred on women’s lives — and her work should leave a meaningful impact on the people who watch it. Speaking recently about her approach to work, she explained that women’s rights have long shaped the kind of scripts she accepts. “I’m …

John Cena has officially committed to a new chapter with WWE, announcing that he has signed a five-year contract with the company in a post-Raw interview. The deal will keep him closely tied to the organisation long after his in-ring retirement. The 48-year-old icon is set to compete in his final match on December 13, when he faces Gunther at …

SYDNEY: Regular captain Pat Cummins was named in the Australia squad on Wednesday for the third Ashes test against England, a strong indication that the inspirational fast bowler will see his first action of the series in Adelaide next week. Cummins has been labouring with a back problem and missed the eight-wicket wins over England in Perth and Brisbane which …

GAZA CITY: Hamas said on Tuesday that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli “violations” persist and called on mediators to pressure Israel to respect the agreement. The US-sponsored ceasefire, in effect since October 10, halted the war that began after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. But it remains …