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27/04/2023

Inside the once friendly bond between Kate Middleton and Prince Harry

Prince Harry and Kate Middleton once shared a cordial bond for over a decade before their royal rift.

The Duke of Sussex reportedly welcomed his new sister-in-law with open arms and soon developed a jovial relationship with her.

The pair have known each other since they were teenagers with Kate having met Harry’s brother, Prince William, while they were studying at the University of St Andrews. Many commentators noted how Harry and Kate were more than just in-laws, and shared a bond that was more like brother and sister.

Express.co.uk newly unearthed some pictures which depicted that Kate and Harry’s relationship was pretty friendly.

Taken in June 2008, three years before William married Kate, the Royal Family attended the service for the Most Noble Order of the Garter at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.

27/04/2023

PTI, govt to hold talks on elections today

Following the Supreme Court’s emphasis on negotiations, talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will begin at the Senate secretariat at 6pm, sources told Geo News.

Officials, privy to the development, shared that Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and briefed him on today’s hearing at the Supreme Court.

Following his meeting with the PM, the AGP contacted PTI’s Barrister Ali Zafar and Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar.

From the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) side its three-member committee will lead the talks while the government’s panel will be finalised after the ruling alliance’s lawmakers will meet with PM Shehbaz.

The development comes after Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial urged the government and the opposition to sit for talks for the sake of the constitution.

27/04/2023

Pak vs NZ: Pakistan bowl first after winning toss in 1st ODI

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Thursday put New Zealand to bat first after winning the toss in the opening game of the five-match ODI series played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

Batter Haris Sohail who suffered an injury during a practice session has been excluded from the side.

Babar said the pitch will be helpful later in the day for batting while NZ captain Tom Latham endorsed Pakistan's decision, saying they will also bowl first had they won the toss.

"Our morale is high after winning the final T20I."

The ODI series offers both sides the opportunity to feel out each other´s strengths and weaknesses ahead of the World Cup in India in October-November.

The Black Caps shocked the home side by squaring a preceding five-match Twenty20 series 2-2 despite missing eight players — including Kane Williamson — due to the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) or injury.

Under stand-in skipper Latham, New Zealand adapted to the conditions skillfully, roaring back from 2-0 down to win the third and fifth matches, with the fourth abandoned after rain.

Middle-order batter Mark Chapman has been added to the ODI squad after blazing 290 for just one dismissal in the T20 series — the most runs by a batter in a five-match T20I series.

Wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell, recently included in the five best cricketers of the year by Wisden, and middle-order batter Henry Nicholls further bolster the squad.

27/04/2023

PM Shehbaz Sharif to take vote of confidence today

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to take a vote of confidence from the National Assembly today, sources told Geo News on Thursday.

Officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that PM Shehbaz decided to seek a trust vote after holding consultations with lawmakers of the ruling alliance. He had met the MPs at a luncheon held today.

A report published in The News stated that PM Shehbaz was supposed to take the vote on Wednesday afternoon but the exercise was deferred till today.

More than 190 members of the National Assembly (MNA) were present in the house whereas 172 members constitute a majority.

27/04/2023

Prince Harry will be forgiven despite behaving ‘badly’: ‘He’s blood after all’

Royal family reportedly never wanted Meghan Markle to attend King Charles coronation as the invitation was designed specifically in that way.

According to Radar Online, the Royal family only wanted to bring the Prince Harry home leaving the Duchess “outside.”

Speaking to the publication, an insider said that it part of the family’s masterplan to have Harry attend the ceremony alone so that they could make him see the damage that he’s done.

"The royals just want to bring Harry home, pull up the drawbridge and leave Meghan on the outside," the insider claimed.

The source went on to reveal that the invitation was specially designed in a way making sure neither Harry nor Meghan have prominent roles at the coronation.

"The senior royals kept their fingers crossed that Harry's sense of duty would make him feel obligated to fly to London for the most important day of his father's life," the source added.

"Meghan and Harry have attacked just about everyone and can't be trusted."

31/03/2023

China rolls over $2bn loan to Pakistan, Dar confirms

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said China had rolled over a $2 billion loan that matured last week, providing relief during the country's acute balance of payment crisis.

Locking in a rollover had been critical for the country of 220 million, where reserves have dipped to just four weeks' worth of imports and talks over an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout tranche of $1.1 billion have hit a stalemate.

31/03/2023

K-pop group Seventeen release comeback teaser

K-pop band Seventeen have come out with the first-ever teaser for their new comeback which will be released in April. The teaser was posted on March 31st and their tenth mini-album will be called FML.

News of their comeback came earlier in March when during their fan meet called SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND, the leader of the group surprised fans by dropping the news of their return.

29/03/2023

PM Shehbaz takes notice of gas loadshedding during sehr, iftar

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured the members of the National Assembly that his government would address the issue of gas loadshedding during sehr and iftar as inflation-weary people have been registering complaints.

The prime minister, responding to a point of order raised by MNA Syed Agha Rafiullah, told the house that he had already taken notice of the matter.

PM Shehbaz shared that he had already summoned a meeting to be held later in the day, to discuss the issue of gas loadshedding.

“We will leave no stone unturned to address this issue,” the prime minister assured the house.

29/03/2023

Ferguson, Wenger set record by making way into Premier League Hall of Fame

Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger — who are arguably two of the greatest football managers of all time — on Wednesday became the first two managers to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.

The highest individual honour awarded by the English top flight, the Hall of Fame recognises people who have made a significant contribution to the Premier League.

29/03/2023

Priyanka Chopra calls 'RRR' a Tamil film, fans get furious

Priyanka Chopra, in her latest interview with Dax Shephard, called SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR a Tamil film that made fans furious.

During the conversation, Dax called RRR a Bollywood film. He also did a comparison between Hollywood and Bollywood while adding that a few actos and studios control everything.

In response, Priyanka stated: "I don’t think you are far from it. I think that was what it was...big studios, five actors...big movies will be made by them; but the game is changed so much now. First of all, it’s streaming. It has given access to so many people who are making content.”

29/03/2023

Record number of emigrants registered for overseas employment in 2022

As many as 829,549 emigrants were registered for overseas employment through the Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment (BE&OE) in 2022 — the highest in the last five years.

The statistics regarding emigrants were shared by the Parliamentary Secretary for Overseas Pakistani and Human Resource Development Syed Agha Rafiullah at the National Assembly on Wednesday.

Responding to questions, Rafiullah said that 12.45 million Pakistani workers, since 1971, had been registered with the bureau for employment abroad till 2022.

29/03/2023

Rakhi Sawant finally decides to part ways with Adil Durrani

Rakhi Sawant has finally decided to get a divorce from husband Adil Durrani.

This news comes a month after she stated that she won’t divorce him. The sensational actress, without taking his name, said that he may marry who ever he wants to.

Rakhi has always been very open about her personal life. Ever since her issues with Adil started, she has taken over the internet by a storm. Now, in a recent interaction with media, she finally declared that she is getting a divorce from her husband.

Media asked her to share the secret of her happiness these day to which she replied: “Meri khushi ka raaz? Mera divorce hone waala hai. Hum abhi azaad ho chuke hain. (Seceret to my happiness? I’m getting divorced and I am free now).”

29/03/2023

Will Karachi be stripped of hosting New Zealand ODI?

Karachi, which is set to host the last four ODI matches of the upcoming limited-overs series against New Zealand, could be stripped of hosting one of its fixtures, according to sources.

The sources privy to the development said that it was likely that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would make some changes to the series schedule once again.

Karachi, which is the venue for the last four ODI matches of the series, could be stripped of hosting one fixture with Rawalpindi in line to host an additional match, they added.

It must be noted that the schedule for the series was revised recently due to elections in Punjab.

29/03/2023

Asad Umar confirms Imran Khan's stance on negotiation with political parties

In his bid to ensure political stability in the country, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is ready to provide an undertaking for negotiations with political parties and move ahead, the party's Secretary General Asad Umar said.

“Imran Khan wants to give an undertaking. There should also be an undertaking from the government,” the PTI leader said while speaking to Geo News in Islamabad on Wednesday.

A day earlier, Khan — going against his traditional stance against sitting with political parties in the incumbent government — said he was ready to partake in all kinds of all-parties conferences (APC) for “upholding the Constitution”.

29/03/2023

Sir David Jason unites with 'secret' daughter after 52 years

Sir David Jason revealed he was over the moon on discovering a 52-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old grandson, which he previously did not know.

Following the revelation, the Only Fools and Horses actor reportedly took his daughter Abi Harris and his grandson Charlie into his family fold.

According to The Mirror, the 83-year-old had a “brief relationship” with actor Jennifer Hill, and Abi was born in 1970.

The comedy icon told the tabloid, “To say it was a surprise is an understatement.”

A Touch of Frost actor has hitched to wife Gill Hinchcliffe since 2005, and they share a daughter, Sophie Mae Jason, 22.

29/03/2023

Jay-Z rejected 'Shape of You' rap verse: Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran has revealed he wanted to collaborate with the legendary rapper Jay-Z on his super-hit single Shape Of You, but he "respectfully passed."

During an interview with Rolling Stone, the megastar revealed, "We were in touch," adding, "I sent him the song, and he said, 'I don't think the song needs a rap verse.' He was probably right. He's got a very, very good ear. He usually gets things right. It was a very natural, respectful pass."

Also, in the interview, the British singer shared that after Jamal Edwards's death, he "felt like I didn't want to live anymore," elaborating that "those thoughts were bad enough, but shame arrived as their companion. They seemed selfish, especially the father. I feel really embarrassed about it."

29/03/2023

Orlando Bloom meets President Zelenskyy, Katy Perry reacts

Katy Perry is sharing her proud moment for her fiancée Orlando Bloom after he met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this week.

“So proud of the work you are doing with , my love,” Perry took to Instagram to pen about her partner, attaching a video of him meeting the President.

29/03/2023

Donnie Yen blasts Quentin Tarantino's Bruce Lee depiction

Donnie Yen has called out Quentin Tarantino for Brue Lee's “cartoonish” portrayal in his film, Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood.

“Everybody is entitled to their opinions. Quentin Tarantino is a very renowned filmmaker, and he’s entitled to his status – and I’m entitled to state my own view,” Yen told Variety.

“Obviously, he was making fun of Bruce. It was cartoonish.”

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