Apple abruptly scraps film premiere over ´concerns´

LOS ANGELES: Apple on Wednesday abruptly canceled the world premiere of “The Banker” over unspecified concerns, just one day before the film was due to close a major Los Angeles festival. The movie, starring Samuel L Jackson, is based on the true story of two black businessmen who hired a working-class white man to front…

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Sandler, Pattinson indie films top Spirit Award nominations

LOS ANGELES: Adam Sandler and Robert Pattinson saw their Oscar hopes boosted Thursday as “Uncut Gems” and “The Lighthouse” led the Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations with five each, in the unofficial start to Hollywood´s annual prize-giving season. While major studio releases are not eligible for the Spirit Awards, the prizes are still seen as…

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Good Governance needed to strengthen national sports federations | Sports

Good governance (GG) is the backbone of any successful organisation, serving as a catalyst for efficiency, accountability, and long-term impact. In the realm of sports, however, many of Pakistan’s National Sports Federations (NSFs) remain entangled in outdated practices and political interference, undermining their ability to nurture talent and perform on the global stage. The consequences…

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Pakistan’s U-16 Asian Volleyball glory | Sports

Pakistan are a nation of champions with heaps of talent and plethora of skills, be it any sports for instance cricket, hockey, squash, snooker, Javelin throw etc. Recently a young Pakistan U-16 Volleyball team has brought glory for the nation by winning U-16 Asian Volleyball Championship (AVC) in July 2025 Thailand. Travelling on the same…

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