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Pakistan’s largest social protection programme is stepping up in tough times. ✨ As 10 million women now secure digital wallets with free SIMs to ensure transparent and dignified payments, this isn’t just aid, it’s empowerment. #BISP #BenazirKafaalat #TheCurrentAdvertorial

While new films arrive in cinemas this Eid ul Fitr, several fan favourite titles are also set to premiere on television, offering audiences entertainment both on the big screen and at home. Details: thecurrent.pk/pakistani-film… #TheCurrent

Actress Alizeh Shah has strongly rejected claims about undergoing cosmetic surgery, saying that her physical transformation came from significant weight loss during a difficult phase of her life. Details: thecurrent.pk/alizeh-shah-sa… #TheCurrent

The name of the lead singer for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been revealed, just weeks before the tournament begins on March 26. Details: thecurrent.pk/atif-aslam-aim… #TheCurrent

Venezuela has claimed its first-ever World Baseball Classic title with a dramatic 3-2 win over the United States (US) in the final held in Miami on Tuesday. Details: thecurrent.pk/venezuela-stun… #TheCurrent

Pakistani host Javeria Saud has reacted strongly to allegations that calls on her Ramzan transmission are planted, as viral clips from the show continue to spark debate online. Details: thecurrent.pk/you-people-mak… #TheCurrent

Three years after his tragic death, Indian Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala is set to return, not in person, but as a digital avatar for a global AI-powered tour in 2026. Details: thecurrent.pk/signed-to-god-… #TheCurrent

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has responded to discussions about his fitness, clarifying rumours about his condition after questions surfaced on social media. Details: thecurrent.pk/fakhar-zaman-b… #TheCurrent #FakharZaman

YouTuber Rajab Butt’s mother has reportedly spoken out amid ongoing tensions between her son and his wife Emaan Fatima, saying that the family is ready to forgive her if she chooses to return. Details: thecurrent.pk/rajab-butts-mo… #TheCurrent

Israel has claimed the assassination of Ali Larijani, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary and a pivotal figure in the country’s transitional leadership. But who is Larijani? THREAD ⬇️ #TheCurrent #AliLarijani

If confirmed, Larijani’s death would make him the most senior Iranian official killed since the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of the ongoing war. #TheCurrent #Iran #AliLarijani

Legendary Pakistani actor Asim Bukhari passed away last Friday at the age of 80, leaving behind a rich legacy in television, films, and radio. Details: thecurrent.pk/no-more-arguin… #TheCurrent

Sunil Gavaskar has sparked criticism after saying that Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed "indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians," in a column for the Indian newspaper Mid-Day. Details: thecurrent.pk/sunil-gavaskar… #TheCurrent

TV host Tabish Hashmi has responded to actor Ahmed Ali Butt after he criticised Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai for not speaking about Iranian girls killed in a US-Israeli attack on a school last month. Details: thecurrent.pk/tabish-hashmi-… #TheCurrent

According to media reports, the change took place after league authorities asked teams to include the full name of their respective cities in their identities. Details: thecurrent.pk/psl-franchise-… #TheCurrent

AI-GENERATED VIDEO? 👀 Was that viral video of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at a coffee shop generated with AI? Here's what the internet thinks and what AI-detection tools have to say. #TheCurrent #Netanyahu #Latest #IranWar #Trending

Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has sparked a discussion about truth in Bollywood after criticising what he described as “fake” films being produced in the Hindi film industry. Details: thecurrent.pk/nawazuddin-sid… #TheCurrent