It is the first-ever Pakistani competitive entry at the Cannes festival and on Friday also won the Jury Prize in the "Un Certain Regard" competition, a segment focusing on young, innovative cinema talent.
Social media brimmed with interesting reactions following the speech. Some said Prime Minister Sharif did not talk about the concrete economic plan but instead centered his speech on former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his government.
Disturbing images of Punjab Police manhandling Yasmin Rashid and other members of the party with her made the rounds. Video of Punjab Police smashing the windshield and screen of her car went viral on social media.
According to the media report, the German Embassy has been investigating the diplomat. Meanwhile, the Foreign Office of Pakistan has also passed a statement on the issue.
Islamabad High Court granted Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, daughter of former Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari, pre-arrest bail till June 9th in a case filed against her on the charges of "abusing and defaming the senior command of the Pakistan Army".
As per reports, a team of Bilawal Bhutto had contacted Pakistani students at Columbia University New York to arrange a lecture by him. The students refused. The team then contacted the Pakistani students who also refused reportedly.
Israeli sniper directly fired a bullet at Abu Akleh’s head while she was trying to escape. Al Jazeera announced that it will send Abu Akleh’s murder case to the International Criminal Court (ICC).