Princess of Wales Kate Middleton and Prince William marked the Valentine’s Day with a sweet message.

The royal couple shared a PDA-filled photo on their social media handles to celebrate the love day.

The future king and queen shared the photograph with a love heart.

The picture is a still from the video they released in September to mark the end of Kate’s cancer treatment.

The intimate video shows Kate and William with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, spending time together in Norfolk, with a message voiced by the Princess.

Fans and friends flooded the comments section with sweet messages.

Commenting on the photo, one royal fan said, “‪Aww, this is too cute! Happy Valentine’s Day”

Another said, “happy valentine’s day to my favorite royal couple!!”

“Awww that’s so sweet of you to share this lovely pic! Happy valentine day!”, the third said.

“Happy Valentine’s Day to this beautiful couple,” the fourth reacted.

Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat echoed the well-known phrase “mujhe kyun nikala? (Why was I removed?)” after being expelled from the Imran Khan-founded party, prompting laughter from the treasury members in the National Assembly.

During the assembly session, Marwat, who usually entered through the opposition gate, made his way in through the government entrance instead.

His arrival was met with desk-thumping by government lawmakers, leading the Speaker of the National Assembly to quip: “Don’t get him in trouble.”

While responding to a question during the session’s Q&A segment, the speaker asked Marwat to comment on the merger of mobile companies. However, instead of addressing the topic, Marwat responded: “My only question right now is to my own people — why was I removed?”

His remarks triggered laughter among government members, while PTI lawmakers remained silent. Spotting PTI parliamentary leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Marwat urged the government members to support him. In response, they chanted slogans such as “Why was Marwat removed?” and “Oppressors, answer us! Give Marwat justice!”

During the proceedings, PML-N’s Hanif Abbasi lightheartedly assured Marwat that they stood with him and would help send him back to the PTI.

The former ruling party has thrown out Marwat over repeated violations of the party discipline. However, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has urged the ex-premier to bring him back to the fold.

Toni Collette attended the premiere of Mickey 17, her upcoming sci-fi adventure, in a dazzling silver ensemble in London.

On Thursday, February 13, the 52-year-old actress, singer, and songwriter wore a sparkling silver dress, which was tight-fitting and covered in sequins and crystals.

The sequins gathered at her waist and spread out, making an hourglass shape.

Collette also wore a matching cape that looked like it was dripping with sequins.

To accessorise her look, she had long crystal earrings and silver rings with flower designs.

The Emmy winner completed her look with metallic eyeshadow, bold red lipstick that matched her red nails and tied her blonde hair in a sleek half-up, half-down style.

While conversing with PEOPLE at the premiere, Collette shared she was very happy to work with director Bong Joon Ho in Mickey 17.

Articulating her thoughts, she said, “I mean, I got to work with Bong Joon Ho. Are you kidding me? It was bloody brilliant, all of it. I was pinching myself the whole time.”

The Hereditary actress, who thinks the movie is about the idea that “we all matter,” hoped audiences “have a lot of fun” watching the film.

For the unversed, Collette stars alongside Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, and Mark Ruffalo in the forthcoming film.

It is pertinent to mention that Mickey 17 will be released in theatres on March 7, 2025.

Colman Domingo has revealed the advice Denzel Washington gave him about handling award season.

For the unversed, Domingo is the first actor to get Best Actor Oscar nominations two years in a row after Washington, who was nominated for Fences and Roman J. Israel, Esq. in 2017 and 2018.

The 55-year-old actor was nominated last year for Rustin and this year for Sing Sing and as he goes through another awards season, he remembers what Washington said to him more than five years ago.

Conversing with PEOPLE, Domingo shared, “He [Washington] said, ‘You know, Colman. A lot of times, for a long time, you think it’s about the awards. Then you start winning all the awards. And you’ll realize at some point it’s not about the awards, it’s about the reward.’”

The Euphoria star added, “The acknowledgement, the awards are great stuff, but it’s the reward of doing good work and making good work happen, and figuring that out for yourself.”

Expanding on this, he quipped, “So I think he knew the territory that I was leaning into and he wanted to remind me what it’s actually about.”

“I love the idea of being feted and winning these awards, and being acknowledged is so fantastic and wonderful, because it gives you more fuel to keep doing what you’re doing. But it is about the reward,” Domingo concluded by saying.

It is pertinent to mention that the 2025 Oscars will air live from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and Hulu.

Robert Pattinson has treated his fans by giving a huge update about The Batman: Part II.

Speaking to Variety at the premiere of his new film Mickey 17 in London, the 38-year-old actor confirmed that the much-anticipated sequel to the 2022 film will begin shooting later this year.

 “I think at the end of the year? Robert told the outlet.

“And I know what it’s about but I can’t tell anyone, but it’s like, it’s very cool. It’s very exciting,” he added.

Acknowledging the movie delay, the star said, “it’s a while…everything feels so long ago because COVID just erased three years.”

Robert’s confirmation comes after Warner Bros. pushed back the film’s release date from October 2, 2026, to October 1, 2027.

Along with Pattinson, Serkis, Jeffrey Wright, and Colin Farrell are all expected to star in The Batman: Part II.

• Freight train, oil tanker collide in Mai Kolachi.
• Mai Kolachi accident causes traffic disruptions.
• Accident in Malir’s Memon Goth claims one life.
  

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KARACHI: Traffic accidents have surged across Karachi in 2025, claiming 108 lives — 72 in urban areas and 24 in the suburbs — as dumper truck-related crashes also increase.

A freight train collided with a trailer near the Mai Kolachi crossing, followed by an oil tanker crashing into them from behind, according to police reports. 

The impact crushed the front portion of the oil tanker, trapping its driver inside. Rescue teams were dispatched to the scene to extract the driver from the wreckage. After intensive efforts, rescue officials successfully freed the trapped driver.

As a result of the accident, traffic on Mai Kolachi Road was severely disrupted. Police confirmed that while the road leading from Boat Basin to Jinnah Bridge has been reopened, the route from Mai Kolachi to Boat Basin remains closed. 

Authorities are still working to remove the freight train, trailer, and oil tanker from the road.

In another tragic incident, a person was killed in a traffic accident in Malir’s Memon Goth. 

Initially, rescue workers attributed the accident to a dumper collision; however, investigations found no evidence of a dumper’s involvement. The identity of the deceased remains unknown.

Govt’s response to rising accidents

Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon addressed the media on Thursday regarding measures taken by the provincial government to combat the increasing number of road accidents. A meeting, chaired by the chief minister, resulted in several decisions being taken.

The Sindh government has mandated the fitness and registration of all heavy traffic vehicles. Moving forward, all large transport vehicles must possess a valid fitness certificate to operate on the roads. Vehicles without proper certification will be prohibited from use.

Memon said the water board has also implemented a barcode system for all registered water tankers operating from authorised hydrants. Only vehicles that meet the required fitness standards are issued barcodes, and any unregistered vehicles will be seized. 

Furthermore, previously registered vehicles will undergo re-evaluation to ensure continued compliance with safety regulations.

A 30-day grace period has been granted for heavy traffic vehicles to obtain fitness certificates.

Moreover, the operational hours for dumper trucks in Karachi have been revised. Previously allowed on roads from 11pm to 6pm, dumpers will now only be permitted from 10pm to 6am to ease congestion and improve public safety.

Speaking on Geo News programme “Geo Pakistan” today, Memon said that it is incorrect to blame a single person or institution for all road mishaps.

He stressed that responsibility lies with everyone, including the government, careless drivers, and those who violate traffic laws.

He added that orders regarding vehicle fitness are not new and that the government is planning to outsource the transport department.