Jane Fonda is reflecting on her enlightening experience in prison. “I was the only white person there,” Fonda revealed. They had far more important things to think about and none of them had seen any of my movies.”However, one well-known co-star of Fonda's attracted the interest of her fellow inmates: Jennifer Lopez. “They had seen Monster-in-Law,” noted the star of the 2005 romantic comedy about a manipulative potential mother-in-law. “I pulled that card and they were mildly impressed, but not really,” joked the Academy Award winner.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday its forces destroyed two Houthi radar sites in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in the past 24 hours. CENTCOM said the forces also destroyed two uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea. "It was determined the radar sites and USVs presented imminent threats to US, coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region," it added. The Red Sea is one of the world's most frequently used sea routes for oil and fuel shipments. Earlier this year, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a multinational mission, Operation Prosperity Guardian, to counter Houthi attacks.

“Give me an educated mother,” said Napoleon, “and I shall promise you the birth of a civilized, educated nation.”This statement captures the profound impact an educated woman can have on society. An educated woman is a powerful force for socio-economic and political change. Educated women uplift families, communities and entire nations out of poverty. Educated women, in particular, bring a unique perspective and valuable contributions to various aspects of society. Education for women is not just a matter of equality; it is an investment in the future of a nation.

LAHORE - Hot, humid and partly cloudy weather was recorded in the city on Wednesday while Meteorological Department predicted similar weather conditions with chances of scattered rain during the next 24 hours. The weather officials said strong monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal were likely to penetrate upper parts of the country from Wednesday night while a westerly wave was also likely to approach upper parts of the country on Thursday. They predicted that rain-wind/thundershower, with few heavy falls, was expected in Kashmir, northeast Punjab, Pothohar region, Islamabad and upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, while rain-wind/thundershower was also likely at isolated places in south KP, central Punjab and northeast Balochistan. Wednesday’s highest maximum temperature was recorded at Nokundi where mercury reached 48°C while in Lahore it recorded 39.0°C, and minimum was 27.0°C.

BAMAKO - Unidentified armed men have killed around 40 people in an attack on a village in insurgent-plagued central Mali, local officials said on Tuesday. “It was a very serious attack, armed men surrounded the village and shot at people,” said Bankass Mayor Moulaye Guindo by phone. He was not able to share a death toll, but two local officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said around 40 people were killed. “It was carnage, they surrounded the village where there was a wedding … There was panic, some people managed to flee. The insecurity has helped spur two coups in Mali, one in Burkina Faso, and one in Niger since 2020.

Former Information Minister for Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and currently senior memebr of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Fayyazul Hasan Chohan has made a bizzare statement, claiming that Pakistan won the 1992 cricket World Cup due to ‘artificial rain’. The draw was the result of artificial rain that was arranged by Goldsmith’s England”, he said. Pakistan was captained by Imran Khan in the 1992 World Cup. Imran Khan is often accused of using the influence of the Goldsmiths. There is absolutely no evidence to support Chohan’s claims of ‘artificial rain’ being arranged by the Goldsmith family in a 1992 cricket world cup match to help Imran Khan win the tournament.

LAHORE - Pakistan and India are set to face off in a highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match on March 1 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, according to Indian media reports citing an ICC Board member. “The PCB has submitted the draft of the 15-match ICC Champions Trophy. Seven games will be held in Lahore, three in Karachi, and five in Rawalpindi,” stated an ICC Board member. The tournament is proposed to commence on February 19, with the final match scheduled for March 9. The ICC Champions Trophy will make its return for the ninth edition after an eight-year hiatus.

Ex-senator among five killed in remote-controlled blast in Bajaur | Breaking NewsIn a tragic incident in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), a remote-controlled bomb explosion claimed the lives of former Senator Hidayatullah and four others on Wednesday. Updated 22 hours ago

The monsoon season is almost here, and with it comes the worry of flash floods, urban flooding, and the ensuing destruction. Unfortunately, we have not done enough to address the growing frequency of extreme weather occurrences occurring in our nation. To reduce the loss of life and property, successive governments have promised to improve disaster management capabilities and modernize urban infrastructure. In anticipation of intense monsoon activity in the country’s upper and central regions during the upcoming week, the national and provincial disaster management authorities have also “activated” their emergency operations this year. However, a lot of nations have been putting money into modernizing their urban infrastructure and have also been preparing civic organizations to offer emergency rescue and relief operations.

U.S. Embassy Islamabad will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the U.S. Federal holiday. The Embassy will re-open for official business on Friday, July 5, 2024.the embassy said in a statement. 4th July US Independence Day commemorates history, heritage and people of United States of America. In 1775, the people in the thirteen American colonies commenced their struggle for independence from British rule under King George III. This conflict marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, a fight driven by the colonists’ desire for self-governance and freedom from oppressive British policies.

Keke Palmer and Ayo Edebiri dish on storytelling, 'The Bear,' and the power of imaginationIn a recent episode of the podcast "Baby, This is Keke Palmer," host Keke Palmer sat down with actress, writer, and comedian Ayo Edebiri for a conversation about the art of storytelling. Updated 14 hours ago

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was speaking at the inaugural session of Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit held on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Summit was attended by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, President of Turkiye, H.E. https://x.com/GovtofPakistan/status/1808558040112664786The Prime Minister proposed to establish tripartite institutional mechanisms particularly in economic and investment areas to further strengthen Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan trilateral economic and commercial cooperation. It stated that President Rahmon welcomed Pakistani entrepreneurs and the business community to contribute to the countries’ bilateral economic ties by investing in free economic zones of Tajikistan. Emphasising the importance of regional ties in the South and Central Asian region, the prime minister suggested that Pakistan host a regional connectivity summit to provide trade corridors to Central Asian countries and promote regional trade.

Ex-senator among five killed in remote-controlled blast in Bajaur | Breaking NewsIn a tragic incident in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), a remote-controlled bomb explosion claimed the lives of former Senator Hidayatullah and four others on Wednesday. Updated 19 hours ago

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Senator Sherry Rehman unveils the country’s first-ever National Adaptation Plan in Islamabad on July 26, 2023. In her message, Rehman urged the nation to reconsider the environmental impact of plastic bags and their widespread use in Pakistan. "Pakistan is grappling with severe plastic pollution," Senator Rehman stated. "Single-use plastic bags contribute to water stagnation, littering, and harm to human, aquatic, and wildlife. Her call to action emphasised the importance of collective responsibility and the urgent need for sustainable practices to combat plastic pollution in Pakistan.

Buckle up, film lovers, for a wild ride through the most unforgettable Bollywood cameos that left us clamouring for more. From star-studded surprises to laugh-out-loud moments, here are five cameos that stole the show and our hearts. In a dream sequence that had us grinning ear to ear, Juhi played herself, the superstar, asking Aamir Khan’s character, Amar, for a bicycle lift. When Jenny (Katrina Kaif) calls him to a coffee shop for an autograph, Prem (Ranbir Kapoor) is left trembling in his shoes. Akshay Kumar in ‘Om Shanti Om’Farah Khan's love letter to Bollywood, Om Shanti Om, features a myriad of cameos, but Akshay Kumar’s appearance is sheer cinematic brilliance.