Lights come back on in Pakistan after huge nationwide powercut left 210 MILLION people without electricity for hours People are forced to rely on smartphone lights and torches in Pakistan power cut Major cities including Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi all go dark for hours on end Residents are left in near total darkness as they … Read more
What the world wants to wear: Fascinating map shows how Louis Vuitton is the globe’s favourite fashion brand, followed by Gucci and Chanel The map sees country names supplemented by the name of the brand that its residents search for the most French brand Louis Vuitton is the most-searched-for brand in 47 countries – including … Read more
Amir Khan has breached Covid-19 regulations again after meeting up-close a senior Pakistani politician who tested positive for the virus just 48 hours later. Khan shook hands and posed for pictures with Usman Buzdar, Chief Minister of Punjab province, during a high-profile boxing event on 19 December that he helped organise in the country. But … Read more
Sheikh’s father, originally from the Punjab Province of Pakistan settled in Wanstead East London in 1968 and established a wholesale clothing company. Sheikh attended the Forest School, a public school founded in 1834, whose pupils included the future England cricket captain, Nasser Hussain and the film director Peter Greenaway. Sheikh became the school chess champion … Read more
Jemima Goldsmith bundles up in a padded jacket as she arrives on set of her film What’s Love Got To Do With It By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 10:12 GMT, 17 December 2020 | Updated: 10:12 GMT, 17 December 2020 She has written a film – What’s Love Got To Do With It – … Read more
An elephant dubbed the ‘world’s loneliest’ landed in Cambodia on Monday, where it is heading for a sanctuary housing three potential mates, an official said. The case of Kaavan – an overweight, 36-year-old bull elephant – sparked global uproar from animal rights groups, who petitioned for his move from an Islamabad zoo accused of substandard … Read more
Iconic singer and actress Cher has arrived in Pakistan to visit the ‘world’s loneliest elephant’ after her campaigning helped free him from a zoo for a new home. On Tuesday, a celebration was held for Kaavan – an overweight, 35-year-old bull elephant – whose plight has drawn international condemnation and highlighted the woeful state of Marghazar Zoo. Cher … Read more
Christian girl, 14, is being threatened by Islamist death squads in Pakistan for fleeing forced marriage to Muslim man, 45 – as thousands sign petition to give her asylum Catholic altar server Maira Shahbaz is hiding after being accused of apostasy Over 9,000 have signed petition asking PM to grant her and family asylum in … Read more
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri has died of natural causes, Pakistani media claimed today, following persistent rumours of the terrorist leader’s demise. Security sources in Pakistan and Afghanistan told Arab News that Zawahiri was dead, possibly succumbing to asthma following ‘breathing issues’. Last heard from in a message on the anniversary of 9/11, Zawahiri’s health and longevity … Read more
Fury over Charlie Hebdo’s portrayal of the Prophet Mohammed showed no sign of waning today as thousands of Islamist protesters continued to clash with police in Pakistan. The protesters from the Tehrik-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) party that has made blasphemy its rallying cry are demanding that the government severs diplomatic ties with France and expels its … Read more