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December 12, 2025

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Shadab Khan says the participation of Pakistani players boosts the BBL’s global profile

Pakistan’s Shadab Khan celebrates England’s Mike Hewitt’s victory at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, UK. — Reuters/File Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan on Friday said the increasing participation of Pakistani players in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) has boosted the tournament’s profile. The upcoming 15th edition of BBL, scheduled to be held from December 14 to January 25, will feature a total of six Pakistan international cricketers – Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali and Shadab. The franchises, featuring cricketers from Pakistan, have expressed excitement over the arrival of overseas stars, with some creating special fan zones

December 11, 2025

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The initiative was designed to empower Pakistani journalists with freelance skills

To enable them to build global customers, generate sustainable income in a rapidly changing media economy The Pakistan Freelancers Association has designed an initiative to empower journalists with freelance skills in collaboration with press clubs and associations across Pakistan, following its first capacity building session at the Karachi Press Club. The national initiative aims to equip Pakistani journalists with in-demand freelance skills, enabling them to diversify income streams, build global clients and generate sustainable income in a rapidly changing media economy. In this regard, PAFLA recently organized a ‘Learning and Earning Summit’ at the Karachi Press Club as part of

December 10, 2025

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Curated Pakistani fashion is aimed at global consumers

. LAHORE: LAAM Fashion Week opened its flagship program in Lahore with an event that set out its ambition to reshape Pakistan’s fashion economy, bringing together designers, brands, media personalities and industry voices to sketch a model that will be transformed into a digital model aiming for global reach. Held at the company’s headquarters, the gathering served as the first formal introduction to the wider LFW ecosystem, presenting a framework that combines creative talent with technology and consumer access to Pakistan’s blueprint for international discovery and long-term commercial growth. A panel featuring LAAM and LFW co-founders Amir Iqbal and Arif

December 9, 2025

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Pakistani celebrities stand by Ducky Bai

Vlog garners 11 million views on YouTube, gains widespread attention on social media Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai, who has 9.58 million subscribers, shared details of his recent arrest and alleged mistreatment in a vlog, marking his first public statement since his arrest earlier this year. In the video, Ducky Bai recounted the challenges he and his family faced over the past three and a half months. He said his ordeal began on August 16, after a family gathering as he prepared to attend an international event. He said he intends to fully pursue his legal affairs and will cooperate with

December 6, 2025

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Pakistani films shine at Iran’s Fajr Festival

SIRAZ, IRAN: Pakistan’s participation in the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF), held in Iran’s historic city of Shiraz, marked a major milestone in South Asian cultural engagement and film diplomacy, Iranian media reported. Heading the national delegation, Culture Minister Aurangzeb Khichi was invited as a special guest, accompanied by prominent Pakistani filmmakers. His presence underscored Pakistan’s commitment to promote cultural cooperation, artistic exchanges and regional tourism through cinema. Speaking at yet another part of the festival, Khichi highlighted the historical, social and religious ties shared by Pakistan and Iran, stressing cinema as a powerful medium to strengthen cultural identity

December 4, 2025

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Several UK universities restrict intake of Pakistani, Bangladeshi students

Students walk past one of the colleges at Oxford University. — AFP/File LONDON: UK universities are barring applicants from Pakistan and Bangladesh over visa abuse concerns and tougher Home Office rules, according to reports. At least nine higher education institutions have restricted recruitment from “high-risk” countries as they face increased pressure to ensure they are enrolling genuine students and not those abusing the system. It follows a wave of asylum applications from international students, prompting Borders Secretary Dame Angela Eagle to warn that the visa system “should not be used as a back door” to settling in Britain. Last month

November 30, 2025

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“I want Pakistani weddings to play our songs, not Indian tracks,” says Sahir Ali Bagga

Famous singer and composer Sahir Ali Bagga has released his new single. Mastania fast-paced track featuring an unexpected yet nostalgic pairing: legendary film star Saima Noor and newcomer Saniya Iqbal. In an exclusive chat with The Express TribuneBagga spoke about the musical thought process behind the song, his decision to cast Saima Noor, and his long-standing mission to revive Pakistani folk music within the mainstream culture. Bagga shared this Mastani continues his signature approach of blending new-age production with the roots of the Pakistani people. “Whenever I do a commercial song, I add a folk angle to it,” Bagga said.

November 29, 2025

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Cairo resonates with Pakistani Qawwali

Pakistan participated in the 18th “Samaa World International Festival of Chant and Spiritual Music” in Egypt on Thursday as the guest of honour, marking a significant cultural presence at an event considered one of the region’s most prominent platforms for spiritual performance traditions. Badr Ali and Bahadur Ali Qawwal Group represented Pakistan and delivered a mesmerizing performance before a large audience that included diplomats, foreign visitors and local attendees, winning a standing ovation for their capture of classical Qawwali and cohesive musical tradition. The Pakistani embassy in Cairo arranged the band’s participation and confirmed that both performers will continue to

November 26, 2025

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Australia launches visa application for Pakistani applicants

Eligible Pakistanis can submit passport details and facial biometrics through Australia’s free Immi app Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane said this application is an important step forward in making the visa process for Australia easier and more accessible for people in Pakistan. PHOTO: APP STORE The Australian government has expanded digital access for Pakistani visa applicants with the launch of the Australian Immi app, allowing eligible users to submit passport details and facial biometrics via their smartphones instead of traveling to biometric centres. The Australian High Commission said in a media release on Tuesday that the application is now available

November 24, 2025

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Canadian film festival welcomes strong Pakistani lineup

From international premieres to local features, MISAFF highlights Pakistan’s cinematic diversity, emerging voices Pakistani cinema occupies a prominent place on the international stage as the Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF) kicks off its 11th edition on Monday (tomorrow). From November 24 to 30, the festival presents a carefully curated selection of Pakistani films, including an international premiere, a historic regional film and a critically acclaimed short, highlighting the diversity, ambition and growing influence of Pakistan’s storytellers. Held at multiple venues across Mississauga, the festival offers filmmakers a platform to engage with audiences and industry professionals across North America.

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