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LOS ANGELES, 25 August, 2026 (Nosheen): Country music icon Dolly Parton wanted to be remembered not only for her celebrated music career but also for her efforts to promote childhood literacy through her Imagination Library charity programme. Parton, who died on August 25 at the age of 80, launched the book-gifting initiative in 1995 in honour of her father, Robert Lee Parton, who could not read or write. Speaking about the programme in her 2020 documentary The Library That Dolly Built, Parton described her work with children as one of the achievements of which she was most proud. “My dad couldn't read or write and that was kind of crippling to him,” she said, recalling how her father's experience inspired the initiative. The Imagination Library provides free books to children from birth t...

 KARACHI, 25 August, 2026 (Ghufran): Senior Pakistani television actress Humaira Bano has announced her marriage, sharing the happy news with her fans and followers on social media. The actress took to Instagram to share photographs with her husband, revealing that she has entered a new chapter of her life. However, her husband's face was not visible in the pictures. In her caption, Bano shared a heartfelt reflection on destiny, saying that people may make their own plans, but Allah has a different plan for them. She added that when Allah wills something, the path towards the destination becomes easier. Humaira Bano is a familiar face in Pakistani television and has appeared in several popular dramas. She is particularly admired for her performances in motherly and supporting role...

ISLAMABAD, 25 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Renowned Urdu poet Ahmed Faraz was remembered on his 18th death anniversary on Tuesday, with literary circles paying tribute to his enduring contribution to Urdu literature. Born on January 12, 1931, in Kohat, Ahmed Faraz emerged as one of the most celebrated poets of the modern era. He began his professional career as a scriptwriter for Radio Pakistan Peshawar and later joined Peshawar University as a lecturer.His acclaimed literary works include Janaan Janaan, Tanha Tanha, Ghazal Bahana Karun and Shab-e-Khoon. He was also closely associated with the Progressive Writers Movement. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Urdu literature, Ahmed Faraz received prestigious national awards, including the Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Hilal-e-Imtiaz.Ahm...