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London, 1 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have condemned what they described as “extraordinarily reckless” behaviour by international photographers after two men were reportedly seen near their children’s school. Private security personnel and school staff reportedly spotted the men carrying backpacks and walking around the school perimeter, where they allegedly stopped to look into the grounds. The men were later identified as international photographers. A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex described the incident as an “unacceptable intrusion” into the privacy of children and criticised what was described as an extraordinary lack of judgment. The spokesperson said the incident was particularly concerning given the circumstances and came s...

LONDON, 1 october, 2026 (News Desk): Hollywood star Tom Cruise takes on one of his most challenging roles in decades in the new dark comedy “Digger,” in which he portrays an ageing and embattled mining and oil tycoon confronting an environmental crisis. Directed by multi-Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu, the film reportedly carries a budget of around US$130 million and explores themes including climate change, corporate greed, wealth and political hypocrisy. Moving away from his familiar action roles, Cruise appears almost unrecognisable as the powerful businessman, whose character is forced to confront his own conscience as well as growing criticism of his wealth and business practices. Cruise, 64, has described the role as one of the most challenging characters...

 Islamabad, 30 September, 2026 (News Desk): Pakistani actor Syed Mohammed Ahmed has criticised parents who allegedly drive on the wrong side of the road while dropping their children at school, calling for greater awareness of traffic rules and road safety. In a video shared on his Instagram account, Ahmed expressed frustration over what he described as a daily disregard for traffic regulations outside schools during morning drop-off hours. He questioned whether drivers were willing to risk traffic safety to save a small amount of fuel and urged parents to consider the example they were setting for their children. Ahmed said that schools are places where children learn important values and warned that ignoring traffic rules could teach them that such behaviour is acceptable. He al...

 Mumbai, 30 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Bollywood filmmaker and television host Karan Johar has announced that his popular celebrity chat show Koffee With Karan will come to an end after its upcoming ninth season, concluding a 22-year run. The show, which premiered in 2004, has completed 161 episodes across eight seasons and has featured some of India’s biggest Bollywood and sports personalities. The ninth and final season is scheduled to begin streaming on JioHotstar from October 14. Over the years, the programme became known for candid conversations about friendships, relationships, marriages and the personal lives of celebrities, with several episodes generating viral moments and controversies. Karan Johar said the show had become an important part of his identity in the enterta...

 Islamabad, 30 September, 2026 (News Desk): Pakistani actress Ayesha Omar has questioned the tendency to scrutinise victims of sexual violence instead of focusing on perpetrators and accountability. Omar raised the issue through an Instagram Story by sharing a post that challenged the way women and children are treated following incidents of sexual violence. The post questioned why victims are often asked about their clothing, the time they left home or why they were outside, rather than examining the factors that lead perpetrators to commit sexual violence. It also highlighted that sexual violence can affect women, children, men, animals and deceased individuals, challenging arguments that place responsibility on a victim’s appearance, behaviour or circumstances. By sharing the m...

 ISLAMABAD, 30 September, 2026 (Ghufran): A solo exhibition titled “Textures of Emotions” by renowned artist Mobina Zuberi opened at Gallery 6, showcasing 27 recent and selected works that explore different dimensions of human emotions through figurative and abstract art. The exhibition brings together two important aspects of Zuberi’s artistic practice — her evocative portrayals of women and her abstract compositions. Her figurative paintings capture women in ordinary yet emotionally charged moments, often portraying introspection, stillness and quiet anticipation through gestures, poses, facial expressions and contours. Rather than focusing on conventional ideas of feminine beauty, the artist explores the inner world of memories, thoughts, desires and personal experiences. Zuber...

 KARACHI, 30 September, 2026 (Ghufran): A video from renowned Pakistani singer Hasan Raheem’s recent concert in Karachi has been circulating on social media, drawing criticism from users over the behaviour of a female fan during the performance. Hasan Raheem recently performed at an event in Karachi, which witnessed a large turnout of fans eager to enjoy his music and live performance. In the viral video, a young woman can be seen sitting on the shoulders of a young man while recording Hasan Raheem’s performance on her mobile phone. Following the circulation of the footage, several social media users expressed strong criticism of the woman’s actions, raising questions about the behaviour of young people at concerts and public entertainment events. Some users also described such ac...

 Berlin, 29 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has been honoured with a special Berlin Buddy Bear following a sold-out concert at Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. The recognition was presented after his September 2026 concert and has been displayed alongside his photograph on a wall at the arena featuring renowned international artists, including Katy Perry, Rihanna and Tomorrow X Together. Atif Aslam shared a video on social media showing the wall and the special honour, while several prominent personalities congratulated him on the recognition. The Berlin Buddy Bear has been presented at Uber Arena since September 2008 to artists and sports personalities who participate in sold-out or special events at the venue, with the bear closely associated with Berlin’s c...

 LOS ANGELES, 28 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Taylor Swift made history at MTV’s annual Video Music Awards by winning three awards, including Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia,” taking her career total to a record 33 VMAs. Swift, who had previously been tied with Beyoncé at 30 awards each, dedicated her latest honor to late country music legend Dolly Parton, praising her as “the ultimate showgirl” and saying audiences were fortunate to have shared the planet with her. “The Fate of Ophelia,” the first single from Swift’s record-breaking 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl,” was named Video of the Year, while Swift also received the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors and won Best Direction for her “Opalite” video. Her latest video for the single “Patient Zero,” starring ...

LOS ANGELES, 28 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter won the Best Collaboration award, while K-pop superstar Lisa took home the Best Pop Video honour at MTV’s annual Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The duo won the collaboration award for “Bring Your Love,” which they also performed during the ceremony’s opening, receiving a warm response from the audience. Madonna praised Carpenter and described their work together as a wonderful experience. Lisa, a member of Blackpink, won Best Pop Video for her solo track “Dream” and became emotional while thanking her fans, known as Lillies, for their continued support. Taylor Swift also attended the ceremony and was set to receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors in recognition of her work directing music vi...