Dramas
Dar-e-Nijaat Episode 24 review: the haveli, the well, and Abu Bakar's gentle apology
Dar-e-Nijaat Episode 24 finally takes the family to the village haveli. Recap, Sheheryar Munawar's best scene yet, fan reactions and when Episode 25 airs.
Abdul Samad Farooqi, Staff writer
Abdul Samad Farooqi is a staff writer at Digital Akhbaar, covering Pakistan's news, dramas, showbiz, sport and the trends people are talking about. Every story is edited by chief editor Waqar Ul Khaf.
Mind & Growth
Can't put your phone down? Stanford psychiatrist Dr Anna Lembke's 4-week reset
How to stop phone addiction: Stanford psychiatrist Dr Anna Lembke tells The Diary Of A CEO to track honestly, add barriers and take a four-week break.
Showbiz
Arooj Aftab on AI music: 'It is going to use your music to make AI music', pay artists
Grammy winner Arooj Aftab says artists must be paid when AI trains on their songs and again when it makes new music from them. What she said and why it matters.
Trending
PSL 12 direct signings open: one marquee player per team, auction on January 23
Pakistan Super League is trending as the PCB opens PSL 12 direct signings until November 23. The rules, auction date and the salary row explained.
Showbiz
'People get bored': why Mehwish Hayat only posts every two to three weeks
The Jawani Phir Nahi Ani star says posting less keeps fans curious and protects her privacy, and warns young actors against oversharing.
Pakistan
PSX today: KSE-100 drops over 2,000 points a day after gaining 779, as Middle East fears return
Pakistan's main share index closed at 163,924 on Thursday, wiping out Wednesday's rebound as Gulf tensions returned.
Showbiz
Ghost School wins in court: Sindh High Court strikes down most censor cuts, gives board 10 days
The award-winning film was cleared by the central and Punjab boards but stuck in Sindh. The court said the censors' power to cut 'is not unbounded'.
Dramas
'Netflix quality' is lame, says Urwa Hocane: Pakistani dramas don't need the comparison
On Gloss Etc, the Udaari and Mushk star said Pakistani stories don't need Netflix as a yardstick, pointing to Aap Ki Izzat's success.
Pakistan
Asim Munir's Tehran talks: what Iran told Pakistan's army chief, and why there was no breakthrough
Iran's president, speaker and security chief all gave Field Marshal Asim Munir the same message: lift sanctions first, then we talk.
Sports
Who is Mason Crane? England's leg-spinner back after nine years, now facing Pakistan
Mason Crane is trending in Pakistan after England recalled him for the ODI tri-series. His story, his 2026 form and why he could matter.
Pakistan
Peshawar school roof collapse: what we know about the tragedy that killed more than 30 children
A school roof in Peshawar's Dir Colony fell during classes on October 15. The death toll, the arrests, the safety audit and what parents should check.
Memes
'Wisdom is not transactional': the British professor whose street interview has millions listening
Professor Douglas Davies, who taught at university for over 50 years, went viral talking about knowledge, wisdom and student fees. What he said.