Ice Spice Joins ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ with Voice Role and Original Song
Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation have unveiled new cast members for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, set to hit theaters in December 2025. Among the fresh additions is rapper Ice Spice, who will not only voice a character but also contribute an
Sania Saeed on Gendered Violence, Societal Repression, and the Urgency of Collective Change
Veteran actor Sania Saeed, in a deeply emotional appearance on The Rafay Mahmood Podcast, addressed the persistent epidemic of violence against women in Pakistan, using the murder of 17-year-old influencer Sana Yousaf as a tragic focal point. “Every day, I wake up with
‘Parwarish’ and the Quiet Tragedy of Domestic Oppression in Pakistan
In a bold narrative turn, Parwarish—a drama initially centered on familial squabbles—has become a searing portrayal of domestic suffocation through the lens of Maya, a young girl navigating the crushing weight of patriarchal expectations. Played by Aina Asif, Maya’s character evolution is a
India Deports Over 300 ‘Foreigners’ Into Bangladesh, Raising Human Rights Alarms
Guwahati, India – June 2025 — India’s northeastern state of Assam has forcibly deported over 300 people into Bangladesh since May, as part of an intensified push to expel those declared “foreigners” by the state’s controversial Foreigners Tribunals. The move has triggered widespread
UK Sanctions Far-Right Israeli Ministers Over Incitement and Human Rights Abuses
London, June 2025 — The United Kingdom, alongside Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway, has imposed sanctions on two senior Israeli ministers—Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich—for inciting violence against Palestinians and contributing to ongoing human rights abuses in Gaza and the West Bank.
Iran Executes Nine ISIL Members Over Foiled Civilian Attack Plot
Tehran, June 2025 — Iran has executed nine members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) convicted of planning coordinated attacks against civilians across the country. The executions followed confirmation of death sentences by Iran’s Supreme Court, the judiciary announced
Non-Filers to Face Restrictions on Vehicle, Property Purchases Under New Budget
Advance tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers raised from 0.6% to 1%The Federal Budget 2025–26, unveiled on Tuesday, introduces stringent measures targeting non-filers as part of a broader strategy to expand Pakistan’s tax base and promote economic documentation. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced
Govt Offers Income Tax Relief for Salaried Class in Budget 2025–26
In a major relief for Pakistan’s salaried class, the federal government has proposed significant income tax reductions across various income brackets in the fiscal budget 2025–26. The move is aimed at easing the financial burden on the country’s working population amid ongoing inflationary
Budget 2025–26: Rs722.48 Billion Allocated for BISP, Increases for Presidency and PM House
The federal government has unveiled the budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, outlining key financial allocations aimed at social protection, poverty alleviation, and governance institutions. The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has received a substantial allocation of Rs722.48 billion, reaffirming the government’s commitment
Govt Proposes Tough Law Targeting Smuggled Vehicles with Tampered Chassis Numbers
In a significant move to curb vehicle smuggling and illegal imports, the federal government has proposed a new law under which any vehicle found with a tampered, altered, or concealed chassis number will be treated as smuggled and confiscated by Customs authorities, regardless
