Turkey to shoot down UAE jets if Turkish sovereignty violated

Turkey will not hesitate to shoot down any United Arab Emirates (UAE) aircraft if Turkish sovereignty is violated in the eastern Mediterranean. “We will not hesitate to shoot down any UAE aircraft if it approached the Turkish waters or the work area of Oruç Reis near Crete island in the eastern Mediterranean,” a source told […]

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PM Imran Khan expected to visit Karachi on Friday

Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to visit Karachi on Friday where he will announce packages for the rain-hit city. Prime Minister Imran Khan revealed on Saturday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) are all set to work together to resolve three major issues of the metropolitan city Karachi. The […]

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Oatly is facing boycott from UK customers after it sold stake to private equity giant Blackstone

Vegan milk brand Oatly sold its £150million stake to a group of investors lead by Blackstone. CEO Stephen Schwarzman  is a long-time friend of Trump and is his largest campaign donors.

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Children are at a greater risk from MEASLES than Covid says Britain's most senior paediatrician

Professor Russell Viner advised parents to send their children back to school, claiming he's 'far more worried about the risk to children of measles than of Covid'.

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Late eaters are more likely to gain weight, study finds

Researchers from Ulster University in Northern Ireland surveyed almost 1,200 people and found that those who were later eaters ended up eating more overall and it tended to be less healthy.

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NHS enrolls 5,000 patients in mass trial of its soups and shakes diet to REVERSE diabetes

The volunteers in England will be restricted to restricted to just 810 calories per day - a third of an adult man's recommended daily intake and almost half of a woman's.

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Boris Johnson will say today that re-opening schools will help get Britain back to normal

A government source said the Prime Minister will set out his 'priorities for the autumn' during a meeting with ministers this morning as the first lessons of the new school year take place. 

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Britain braced for Storm Gavin as Met Office unveils names for upcoming extreme weather

England saw the coldest start to an August Bank Holiday Monday in nearly 40 years, with most places struggling to reach temperatures in the high teens despite widespread sunshine.

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Johnny Depp 'spearheaded online trolling campaign against Amber Heard'

The documents - which are publicly available online - claim Johnny Depp attempted to 'defame Amber Heard and interfere with her reputation, career and livelihood' through the online trolling campaign.

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Jobs should be given on merit and not as part of hitting diversity quotas

The journalist who became ITV's News at Ten's presenter in 1992, said: 'I understand why people do it and why people think about quotas... but there is a philosophical downside'

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Michel Barnier jets into London to break Brexit deal deadlock

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier will travel to London for the talks with David Frost in a bid to break the deadlock. The discussions are expected to focus on state aid rules and fishing rights.

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Eat Out to Help Out scheme is set to smash 80million-meal barrier tonight at £400m cost to taxpayer

Diners have endured three hour queues for their final 50% discounts of up to £10 per head which have been offered at restaurants across the country since the beginning of August.

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Prince George, 7, watches dad William on Balmoral grouse shoot

The seven-year-old watched as Prince William, 38, and other senior royals spent the morning bagging birds in Corgarff, a short drive from Balmoral, on Saturday. (George is pictured in July)

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Body found in hunt for UK diplomat missing after going for run

Richard Morris, 52, was last seen on the morning of May 6 after leaving his £1m detached home in the village of Bentley, near Alton, Hants, to go running.

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Meteorite chunks worth up to £20,000 each fall on Brazil town

As many as 200 fragments of the meteorite, which fell on August 19, have been found so far in Santa Filomena, northeastern Brazil.

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Grandmother, 71, in tears after finally receiving diagnosis for unexplained condition

Judy, 71, from Kent, appeared on BBC2 show The Diagnosis Detectives, where she received a diagnosis for an unexplained condition for over ten years and left her 'skin and bones'.

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Misbah can be replaced due to poor performance

Pakistan’s head coach-cum-chief selector Misbahul Haq’s future hangs in the balance as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) looks set to take important decisions over the next few weeks. The PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wasim Khan have returned to Pakistan, after spending their annual leaves in England, and will be looking […]

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CII, PAGE joint to improve girls’ education in Pakistan

  The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) and Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education (PAGE) have agreed to collaborate to improve the status of girls’ education through innovative programs, projects, and research methodologies. The agreement was signed by Dr. Ikramul Haq, Secretary-CII and Fajer Rabia Pasha, Executive Director PAGE in the presence of Chairman CII Dr. […]

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Heavy Troops Movement observed on Srinagar-Ladakh Highway

Even as the talks between India and China to resolve the nearly four-month long standoff in eastern Ladakh have been stuck in a stalemate since mid-July, the Indian Army alleged on Monday morning that China has tried to create fresh trouble at a new point over the weekend. This is the first time in the […]

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Flying Cars Finally Becoming a Reality in Japan

The idea of ​​flying cars in the world is not new because for the last few years many technology companies have been busy making vehicles that are capable of flying, including running on the road. Many companies in Germany, France, Japan, the United States, Switzerland and China, including Google and Uber, are building cars that […]

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More than 4 lakh new domiciles issued to Hindus under ‘Modi’s resettlement scheme’ in occupied Kashmir

For the first time since 1947, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi amended the Occupied Kashmir Housing Act, which is apparently being described as a challenge to the valley. According to an AFP report, critics say Modi’s Hindu extremist government is trying to change the identity of the Muslim-majority region of occupied Kashmir by following the […]

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KP-Government Connecting Tribal District Through Roads

After, Peace return to the erstwhile Fata, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments have accelerated pace of reconstruction and development work in the newly merged areas. Among the other sector, the provincial government has special focus on road infrastructure and connectivity of the region with other part of the country. A high-level meeting was held in provincial […]

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Sindh govt demands the federal government for waiver of agricultural loans and taxes to farmers

The Sindh government has demanded waiver of agricultural loans and taxes to farmers. Provincial Agriculture Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu further said that Sindh government has declared 20 districts as Calamity Affected Areas, Sindh government will take all measures for rehabilitation of farmers, provincial agricultural taxes of affected crops will be waived. He said that due […]

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COMSATS Expands Cooperation with China for Socio-Economic Development of the South

Islamabad-based inter-governmental organization, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and its founding member country, China, are cooperating in various fields of science and technology for facilitating socio-economic uplift of the developing countries including Pakistan. COMSATS and its Centre of Excellence, the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (TIB), are […]

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Afghan teacher feeding a student’s child during an exam win hearts

A picture of a professor at Kabul University, Afghanistan feeding one of his student’s child while she was taking her exam went viral on social media. Last week, when a four-month-old son of a student at Kabul University kept crying during an examination and the mother busy in handling the child instead of taking the […]

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Artificial intelligence: Elon Musk puts computer chips in animal brains

Elon Musk, the founder of the American company Tesla and SpaceX, demonstrated how to connect a computer chip made by his new company ‘Neuralink’ to the animal brain. Elon Musk’s company, Neuralink, has developed a chip in just four years, which is being hailed as the beginning of a new era in the world of […]

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PM vows action against igniting flames of sectarianism on Ashura

Prime Minister Imran Khan has vowed action against igniting flames of sectarianism on Ashura. In a tweet on Monday, the prime minister while expressing gratefulness over peacefully observing Ashura wrote that those who ignite flames of sectarianism on Ahura will be held accountable. “I want to thank our nation for the peaceful observing of Ashura […]

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Rawal Dam spillways opened as water level reaches brim

The spillways of the Rawal Dam were opened on Monday as the water level surged to the red level in the reservoir. Rawal Dam authorities in a statement announced the opening of the spillways at 11:00 due to torrential rainfall in the federal capital and adjoining areas. The Rawal Dam reservoir has a maximum capacity […]

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Protest being staged outside CBC office over lack of civic facilities

A protest is being staged outside the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) office against the lack of services and the collapse of the drainage system during recent rains. Most of the residents are from Clifton, Block 8, and Defence. They have blocked the traffic on the road as well as on the route to Shaheen Complex. […]

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Qatar reforms labour laws to protect migrant workers

Qatar has imposed new labour reforms including scrapping a rule requiring employers consent to change jobs will also implement a basic monthly minimum wage of 1,000 Qatari riyals. The landmark announcement was made by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA). Under Qatar’s kafala (sponsorship) system, migrant workers needed to obtain employer’s […]

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Pakistan strongly condemns firing of pellets and tear gas shells on Muharram procession in IIOKJ

Pakistan strongly condemns use of tear gas shells and firing of pellets on Muslims taking part in Muharram procession in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Due to the illegal and indiscriminate use of pellets, dozens of Kashmiris have reportedly been seriously injured, including with eye injuries causing permanent blindness. Indian occupation forces in […]

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PSEs charged of illegitimately disbursing funds

Cabinet members have called for commencing a forensic audit of public sector enterprises (PSEs) for alleged illegitimate spending of their pension funds as the annual pension bill has jumped to Rs470 billion. The annual pension bill was growing and jumped to Rs470 billion in the fiscal year 2020-21 compared to Rs304 billion in 2016-17, the […]

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PBC, HRCP, PFUJ condemn life threats to journalist Ahmad Noorani

Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), Human Rights Comission of Pakistan (HRCP), and Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) strongly condemn the life threats against senior journalist Ahmad Noorani for writing an investigative piece about the business fortunes of close relatives of a retired army officer. A statement issued by PBC Vice Chairman Abid Saqi, HRCP Chairperson […]

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Decision to increase prices of petroleum products to be held today

The decision to increase the prices of petroleum products will be held today. Two days ago, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) sent a proposal to increase the price of petrol by Rs. 7 and diesel by Rs. 8 per litre to the Petroleum Division. However, the federal government today decided to change the […]

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Today marks 23rd death anniversary of Lady Diana

Today marks the 23rd death anniversary of Lady Diana, Princess of Wales, who died in a car accident. Born in Britain on 1st July 1961, Diana was known for her humanitarian and charity work. She championed causes such as the fight against landmines and changed attitudes to those diagnosed with HIV and Aids. Former British […]

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Three soldiers martyred, four injured in South Waziristan operation

Three soldiers were martyred and four others were injured during a search operation by security forces in South Waziristan. According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the three soldiers were martyred as terrorists opened fire at security forces during the operation. The martyred soldiers were identified as Subedar Nadeem, Sepoy Saleem and Lance […]

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Pakistan condemns desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden, Norway

Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent incidents of desecration of Holy Quran in Malmo, Sweden and Oslo, Norway. In a tweet on Sunday, Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said the rise of such Islamophobic occurrences goes against the spirit of any religion. “The rise of such Islamophobic occurrences goes against the spirit of any […]

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Tens of thousands of protesters gather in capital of Belarus for fourth week of daily demos

At least 100,000 rallied in Minsk on Sunday to demand the resignation of Lukashenko - the fourth week of protests since his dubious re-election on August 9.

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Adele shows off her VERY flat stomach in a halterneck bikini top after seven stone weight loss

In a picture shared to her Instagram, Adele wore her hair in Bantu knots leading some to slam the choice as 'insensitive'. The hairstyle is associated with people of African descent.

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Queensland records 4 new covid-19 cases as top doctor warns people to get checked

Queensland has recorded four new coronavirus cases overnight with top health officials urging more than three million people to get tested immediately.

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Heartbroken pet lover dies in hospital after running into his burning home to save his dogs

Wayne Rare, 54, and his partner Toni, 51, and children Ziggy, 25, and Jacinta, 23, were asleep inside their Moona Road home in Kirrawee, in Sydney's south, when a fire started.

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Breonna Taylor's ex-boyfriend says she had no connection to illegal drug activity

Jamarcus Glover, who cops were looking for the night they shot Breonna Taylor dead in the botched no-knock raid on March 13, says she had no connection to illegal drug activity.

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Anthony Seibold reacts to claims the WIFE of Brisbane Broncos figure was behind vile family rumours

The former coach quit the Brisbane Broncos on Wednesday just two years into his five-year deal after the club recorded their worst-ever season in 2020 with one win from 13 games.

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TikTok street brawl breaks out in Harris Park after online feud

Footage captured up to 40 brawlers racing at each other on Wigram Street at Harris Park, in western Sydney, on Friday night.

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Hamilton earns Belgian pole ahead of Mercedes team mate Bottas

BRUSSELS: Lewis Hamilton stormed to a dominant pole position in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas who completed a front-row lockout for Mercedes while rivals Ferrari endured a miserable day. The Briton, who leads the overall standings by 37 points from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, lapped the […]

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Babar Azam to play for Somerset in T20 Blast

LAHORE: Pakistan batsman Babar Azam will be playing for Somerset in the ongoing T20 Blast competition, the club confirmed on Saturday. He will be available for the last seven group matches plus the knock-out stages, should the club qualify. The 25-year-old is currently leading Pakistan in the three-match T20I series, the first of which had […]

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Kristoff wins stage one as Pinot crashes on postponed Tour stage one

NICE: Alexander Kristoff won the opening stage of the Tour de France while Thibaut Pinot, who is hoping to end the home nation’s 35-year wait for a local champion, was one of several riders to take a tumble during a rain-hit ride on Saturday. Norway’s Kristoff outsprinted Danish world champion Mads Pedersen after 156 km […]

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Amir violates ICC no-saliva rule during 1st T20I match

LAHORE: Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir was spotted shining the cricket ball using saliva in his 1st over of the 1st T20I match against England at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester. On Friday, Amir was caught on cameras as he inadvertently licked his finger while walking back to his delivery mark during the opening […]

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Banton shines for England before rain ends T20I vs Pakistan

MANCHESTER: Tom Banton blasted an impressive 71 before England’s opening T20 international against Pakistan was abandoned because of rain at a soggy Old Trafford on Friday. Batting first, England initially struggled as they lost Jonny Bairstow to the fifth ball of the match, but fellow opener Banton struck five sixes in his knock as England […]

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Ollie Pope out for four months after suffering dislocated shoulder

LONDON: Ollie Pope has been ruled out for up to four months after dislocating his left shoulder during last week’s third Test against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl. The injury occurred on the fourth day of the match, when Pope slid to save a boundary off the second ball of Stuart Broad’s first over of […]

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India’s Suresh Raina to miss IPL season for personal reasons

MUMBAI: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina will miss the entire season of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament due to personal reasons, his team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) said on Saturday. This year’s IPL will be played in the United Arab Emirates from Sept. 19 and Raina has already returned home to India. “Suresh Raina […]

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Australia confirms first women’s series under COVID protocols

MELBOURNE: The women’s cricket teams of Australia and New Zealand will make their return to the field for the first time since March in a condensed series in Brisbane in September, Cricket Australia said on Saturday. The World Twenty20 champions Australia will play their trans-Tasman neighbours in three T20 internationals and three one-day matches over […]

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Father of England all-rounder Stokes diagnosed with brain cancer

LONDON: England all-rounder Ben Stokes’ father Ged has said he was diagnosed with brain cancer in January after a trip to South Africa to watch his son play in the four-Test series. Ged, a former New Zealand rugby league player, was admitted to hospital in Johannesburg ahead of England’s Boxing Day test with South Africa […]

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Britons will 'have to learn to live with coronavirus', warns leading statistician

David Spiegelhalter, Professor of the Public Understanding of Risk at Cambridge University, said the virus was unlikely to disappear but that people could - and should - adapt their lives to cope.

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Holidaymakers ignore warning signs at Dorset beach featured in ITV's Broadchurch

Stormy weather was blamed for making the Jurassic Coast cliffs in Dorset unstable, triggering a major rock fall about 6.30am yesterday.

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How a humble herring is bringing hope to millions by helping to heal hearts through a new drug

Fresh data reveals that the arteries of those given a twice-daily capsule of Vascepa - a type of highly purified omega-3 fatty acid - became progressively clearer over time.

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Counter-protester pulls a gun on Black Lives Matter activist in Tallahassee

The dramatic moment occurred at the end of a BLM rally outside the Florida Capitol Building on Saturday evening.

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New petrol and diesel cars could be banned from 2030 under Government electric vehicle plans

New petrol and diesel cars could be banned in the UK from as early as 2030 under Government plans to speed up the green transition, it was reported last night.

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Andrew Wakefield could now wed Elle Macpherson after officially divorcing wife

Carmel Wakefield, 62, filed for divorce from controversial anti-vaccine doctor Andrew Wakefield in January 2019, but The Mail on Sunday can reveal it has now been granted by a court in Austin, Texas.

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Citizen Schraider NEW SINGLE “24Ba”

Haitian Rapper songwriter Citizen Schraider has released a new Freestyle “24Ba”. Citizen Schraider Acknowledged by the music industry in 2019, he built his reputation on stylistic raps, hyper-active energy. Haiti has given us a lot of musical talent, especially in the Hip Hop genre. And yes, a new artist is growing and his name is […]

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An Analysis of Everyone`s speech at the Democratic National Convention

Many people spoke at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Some headliners were Former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, Former Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton, Senator Elizabeth Warren and even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. This was definitely was a win for democrats heading into the fall. Former First Lady Michelle Obama: The former […]

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Creation of Pakistan was not a Piece of Cake

The Muslims enjoyed a golden period of economic, cultural, and scientific flourishing in the history of Islam traditionally dated from the 8th century to 14th century. The Muslims, ‘ arrival in the Indian subcontinent in great numbers started with their invasion of Sindh in AD 712 under the leadership of Muhammad Bin Qasim. This progressive […]

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Ghislaine Maxwell is the first federal NYC inmate to be allowed in-person visit since the pandemic

Two members of Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team were spotted visiting her on Friday, making her the first federal inmate in New York City to be granted an in-person visit since the pandemic started.  

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Council chiefs urged to 'play their part' to save city centres by getting people back to work

Town halls were last night urged to 'play their part' by getting more workers back into offices to rescue city centre shops. A Daily Mail audit of councils suggests only a fraction of staff have returned.

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Race to bring a US-style TV news service to Britain

One of the two businesses in the race has been in talks with the BBC's most respected political interviewer Andrew Neil, who has still not resolved his future at the British broadcaster.

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Mars Bar 11 years past its sell-by date sells on eBay for £50

Eli Toy (pictured), 26, found the chocolate bar while deep cleaning the Co-op supermarket where he works in Dundee.

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Mark Zuckerberg says Apple has stranglehold on apps

'[Apple has] this unique stranglehold as a gatekeeper on what gets on phones,' Zuckerberg said in a live video address on Thursday to more than 50,000 Facebook employees.

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Four arrested over Imran Safi abduction of three young boys in Coulsdon

Met Police said four men aged between 21 and 41 were arrested at a property in Ilford, east London, this morning on suspicion of being involved in the abduction of Bilal, 6, Ebrar, 5, and Yaseen Safi, 3.

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United Airlines announces biggest pilot job cut in its history

United Airlines is preparing for the biggest pilot furloughs of its history after announcing on Thursday the need to cut 2,850 pilot jobs this year, or about 21% of the total, without further US government aid. Airlines, reeling from the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on air travel, have asked the US government […]

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Dell’s quarterly results beat estimates on remote work boost

Dell Technologies Inc on Thursday posted a smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly revenue and beat profit estimates on robust demand for its notebooks and software products for remote work and online learning. Shares of the company were up 2% in trading after the bell. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rapid shift to cloud, spurring […]

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Goethe Medal honours three outstanding cultural personalities

An official decoration of the Federal Republic of Germany since 1975, the Goethe Medal is awarded yearly by the Goethe-Institut and for over a decade has been presented on August 28, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s birthday in 1749. This year due to the pandemic, the awards ceremony will not take place in the poet’s main […]

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US networks struggle to fill fall TV slots after coronavirus shutdowns

Reality shows, re-runs and revivals make up most of the television menu this fall as America’s top four broadcasters grapple to fill holes in their schedules caused by coronavirus production shutdowns. Most scripted dramas, including popular shows like “This Is Us” and “9-1-1,” will not be available until November or later, while the “Star Trek: […]

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Bob Geldof and Hozier to perform in Van Morrison 75th birthday tribute

Irish music stars Bob Geldof, Hozier and Paul Casey as well as Ireland’s President Michael Higgins will be among those taking part in a special music tribute next week to celebrate Van Morrison’s 75th birthday. In celebration of the life and music of Belfast-born Morrison, who began his career with the band Them and rose […]

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New Blackpink-Selena Gomez 'Ice Cream' song and music video released

K-pop power girl group Blackpink and singer-actress Selena Gomez released their eagerly awaited new single “Ice Cream” on Friday to furious fan approval. Doused in shades of pink and other pastels, the music video here opens with Gomez in a red-and-white striped outfit and sailor hat in the driver's seat of an ice cream van, […]

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Pride of Pakistan: Saira Peter

Tell us about your foray into music and opera singing. How did it all begin for you? I set out to be a scientist. I completed my MSc in Physical Chemistry and was poised to start a PhD in Australia. But while still a student in 2006, I recorded an album of Amir Khusrau’s Sufi […]

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Amid Karachi rain disaster, Sindh sends SOS to Centre

Terming huge losses caused by the torrential rains a ‘national disaster’, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Friday urged the Centre to help the provincial government in coping with the rain emergency, a private TV channel reported. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Murad Ali Shah confirmed that as many as 80 people have […]

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Rains cause devastation in parts of KP and Punjab; dozens lose lives

The monsoon rains which have wreaked havoc on Karachi have also caused devastation in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces, claiming the lives of over two dozen people and injuring may others, officials said on Friday. At least nine people including two children lost lives in three separate rain-related incidents in Punjab during the […]

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PM tells NCC to finalise strategy for reopening of educational institutions

Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday directed finalization of recommendations in consultation with the provincial governments and administrations of educational institutions ahead of the Sept 7 meeting that would take decision about reopening of schools from Sept 15. The prime minister chaired a meeting of the National Coordination Committee on Covid-19 which discussed the roadmap on […]

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India uses brute force to prevent IIOJK Muharram processions

Indian authorities on Friday imposed restrictions in parts of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir to prevent people from taking out Muharram processions to mark the eighth day of holy month of Muharram, officials said. Shops and other business establishments in the areas where restrictions are in place were shut while public transport was off […]

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Covid-19 claims nine more lives as nationwide tally nears 295,000

The coronavirus claimed nine more lives across the country in the past 24 hours, taking the number of people succumbing to the highly contagious disease to 6,283. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 415 persons tested positive for Covid-19 in 24 hours. Sindh remains the worst-hit province by […]

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NAB’s special team to pursue graft case against Shehbaz, family

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday constituted a special prosecution team to pursue the money laundering reference against Opposition Leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif and his family. The bureau’s Special Prosecutor Barrister Usman G Rashid will head the two-member team which also includes prosecutor Asim Mamtaz as its member. The team will appear […]

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Bilawal expresses concern over rain-related losses in Balochistan

The Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed concern over the rain ravages in the country’s area-wise largest province Balochistan and urged the authorities concerned to launch a visible and practical relief and rehabilitation programme to save its people and restore infrastructure. In a statement issued here, the PPP Chairman said that […]

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Pakistan tells YouTube to block ‘objectionable’ content

Pakistani regulators have asked YouTube to immediately block all videos they consider “objectionable” from being accessed in the country, a demand criticised by rights campaigners. There are already fears about creeping censorship and muzzling of the press and activists in Muslim-majority Pakistan, with existing or proposed restrictions limiting free speech, usually in the name of […]

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Amnesty accuses Indian police of ‘grave abuses’ in Delhi riots

Delhi police are guilty of “grave human rights violations” during communal riots in the Indian capital earlier this year, and were even “active participants” in the violence, Amnesty International alleged Friday. The worst unrest in years between India’s majority Hindus and minority Muslims killed around 50 people, most of them Muslims, over several days of […]

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FM urges Nawaz to return and face cases against him

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday said that PML-N chief Muhammad Nawaz Sharif should return to country to face cases against him because he was morally and legally bound to come back. Talking to media persons here, he said the health condition of Nawaz Sharif had improved as he was doing politics while sitting in […]

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Pride of Pakistan: Mahmood Khan

Tell us about your foray into the field of music. How did it all begin for you? My mother noticed that I was musical very early on, I am told. When I was about six, I got super fascinated with songs I would hear coming out of the television. Then, when I was sent to […]

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‘Build back better’: US tree-planting push to curb warming, boost jobs

American cities and corporate giants on Thursday pledged to plant more than 800 million trees by 2030 as part of a global effort to tackle climate change, improve health and boost job creation in communities reeling from the coronavirus pandemic. More than 20 cities, companies and nonprofits announced the creation of the first regional chapter […]

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Aijaz Aslam to play a negative role in 7th Sky ‘s new serial ‘Uraan’

Currently garnering praises for his performance in a challenging role in ‘Nand’ and ‘Loag Kia Kahain Ge’ – the versatile and talented actor Aijaz Aslam is set to captivate the audiences in a completely different avatar in 7th Sky Entertainment’s new drama serial ‘Uraan’ – slated to go on-air from August 31 on Geo Entertainment. […]

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Bella gets candid about her struggles with Lyme disease

Bella Hadid’s physical health struggles have never hampered her drive to reach atop the modelling world. However, the entire experience does end up being very ‘debilitating’. So much so that there are days when the model is not even able to get out of bed, let alone strut her stuff on a runway. Taking to […]

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Asian stocks mixed ahead of US Fed chair’s speech

Asian stock markets retreated Thursday as investors looked ahead to a speech by the US Federal Reserve chairman for signs of more support to an economic recovery. Market benchmarks in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul fell while Shanghai was higher. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index hit another high, closing up 1% on strong gains […]

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Liam Payne, 26, and Maya Henry, 20, are ENGAGED! Model is seen showing off dazzling £3million ring

The former One Direction heartthrob 26, popped the question with a dazzling diamond ring that set him back an eye-watering £3 million.

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£465,000 legal aid for PC Andrew Harper's killers with his widow Lissie 'horrified' by figure

The killers of policeman Andrew Harper have received £465,000 in legal aid. The sum was paid to solicitors and barristers defending the three teenagers who dragged the constable to his death.

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Could having a common cold protect you from Covid-19? Scientists given £8.4million to answer

The £8.4million will be spread across three separate studies in the UK tasked with investigating the immune response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.

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Muslim female secret agent executed by Nazis honoured with first blue plaque for Indian-origin woman

Noor Inayat Khan is the first Indian-origin woman to be honoured with a blue plaque. The Muslim spy's tribute will be unveiled at her family home in Bloomsbury, London on Friday.

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A third 'are overpaying for mobile phones' via a loyalty penalty that can cost more than £400 a year

Which? calculated that phone companies make around £182million a year from UK customers continuing to pay for a handset they already own.

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Paratrooper hero of the Falklands War is selling his military medals for £120,000

Retired Falklands hero Captain John Pettinger, of the Parachute Regiment, is selling his Distinguished Conduct Medal along with five other bravery medals for an expected £120,000 at auction.

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Karachi in chaos

Torrential rain continued to lash Karachi on Thursday, causing widespread flooding, as downpours in August shattered 89-year-old records for the city, meteorological officials said. Thursday marked the third day of heavy rain this week, during which at least 19 people have died, according to media, while residents have been forced to abandon their homes. At […]

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Pakistan again urges world to ‘use all tools’ to hold India accountable for IIOJK crimes

Pakistan on Thursday reiterated its call for the world community to use all the tools at its disposal to make India accountable for its crimes against Kashmiri people. “We continue sensitizing the international community, the United Nations and human rights organizations to take cognizance of the brutal suppression of the Kashmiri people’s rights and freedoms […]

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NZ mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole for killing 51 Muslims

A New Zealand judge sentenced white supremacist Brenton Tarrant to life in prison without parole on Thursday for killing 51 Muslims in the country’s deadliest shooting, saying the sentence was not enough punishment for the ‘wicked’ crimes. It was the first time a court in New Zealand had sentenced a person to prison for the […]

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NAB submits new rules in SC about chairman’s role in hirings, arrests

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has submitted new proposed rules to the Supreme Court, laying down the role of the accountability watchdog’s chairman in making appointments, arrests, approval of references and other functions, a private TV channel reported on Thursday. The fresh rules were framed under Section 34 of the NAB law, which gives NAB […]

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Court issues arrest warrants for Salman Shahbaz in money laundering case

An accountability court in Lahore on Thursday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against Salman Shahbaz in a money laundering case and directed the authorities to produce him before the court after detaining him. The accountability court conducted hearing in the case against Leader of Opposition in National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif […]

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Will not leave Karachi in the lurch: Imran

Expressing concerns over destruction caused by torrential rains in Karachi and other parts of Sindh, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that the federal government will not leave the people of Karachi alone in this difficult situation, a private TV channel reported. The prime minister telephoned Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and expressed concerns over […]

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NCOC calls for opening educational institutions on top-down basis

The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Thursday said the educational institutions should be opened on top-down basis, starting from universities, colleges and high schools. The NCOC session held with a single-point agenda of opening of educational institutions across Pakistan. The representatives of educational institutions including public, private and madaris were invited to the […]

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Afghan leaders say negotiations with Taliban to begin next week

Intra-Afghan negotiations will start next week to decide a future political roadmap in the war-shattered country, two senior Afghan leaders said on Thursday. Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdulllah Abdullah speaking at a seminar in Kabul and Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Haneef Atmar in his remarks at a video conference at the […]

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Who else but Navalny? Kremlin critic’s illness a blow for campaign to break Putin’s grip

Who else but Navalny? Kremlin critic’s illness a blow for campaign to break Putin’s grip Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s sudden illness has upended his strategy to challenge Vladimir Putin’s grip on power at upcoming regional elections. But it also exposes a longer-term issue – the leadership vacuum within Russia’s opposition. Navalny, 44, now lying in […]

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Masks compulsory in all Paris as virus cases mount

France’s prime minister announced Thursday that face masks will become compulsory throughout Paris as he detailed a national trend of expanding coronavirus infections. Jean Castex said 19 departments have been added to a map with “red” zones of active virus circulation, meaning 21 of France’s 94 departments are now classified as such. Official figures released […]

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Mali junta says it has freed ousted president Keita

Coup leaders in Mali have released ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita from detention, a junta official said on Thursday. A group of military officers, who call themselves the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP), has controlled the West African since Aug. 18, when the mutineers detained Keita at gunpoint and forced him […]

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NAB arrests M/s Ali Traders Waste Management Company CEO

As per details, accused Muhammad Naseer CEO M/s Ali Traders Waste Management Company, Kasur allegedly in connivance with other co-accused got installed an incinerator having capacity to incinerate highly toxic waste between 100-150 kg/hr after acquiring approval from Environment Protection Agency (EPA) which was later fraudulently shown increased upto 400-450 kg/hr. The accused persons used […]

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Mehwish Hayat claps back to Indian media accusations

Famous Pakistani actress, Mehwish Hayat has reacted to allegations being levelled against her by the Indian media after she highlighted Indian atrocities in Kashmir. On a social media website Twitter, she said, “I will not give credence to the unfounded accusations being made about me in some Indian media by issuing a statement.” I will […]

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Pakistan records 445 new COVID-9 cases, six deaths

Pakistan reported 445 new coronavirus cases and six deaths over the previous 24 hours, as the deadly disease continues to affect lives and health. According to the latest statistics released by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the number of confirmed cases have reached 294,638 across the country There were 23,441 coronavirus tests carried […]

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Queen of England never ate pizza in her life: Former Chef reveals

Former royal chef Darren McGrady has revealed that the Queen never ate pizza. He made the revelation while talking about the food of the queen and the royal family. Darren McGrady has been the royal cook for 15 years. McGrady said that although the queen never really liked pizza, she would never send a dish […]

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1,100-year-old Gold coins belonging to Abbasid Caliphate found in Israel

Israeli archaeologists have announced that they have discovered a treasure trove of early Islamic gold coins. These “extremely rare” gold coins date back to the Abbasid era 1100 years ago. According to Israeli archaeologists, they found the treasure while digging near the central city of Yavne. As per the joint statement issued by Israeli archaeologists […]

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FIA launches inquiry against Jahangir Tareen in money laundering

A joint team of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has been actively investigating the known and unknown assets of billionaire Jahangir Tareen. FIA has contacted public and private institutions which have a record of wealth and business of Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT). Formal notices have been […]

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New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole

A court in New Zealand has sentenced a white supremacist who killed 51 Muslims at two mosques in Christchurch to life imprisonment without parole, the first time such a sentence has been handed down in the country. Brenton Tarrant, a 29-year-old Australian, pleaded guilty earlier this year to 51 charges of murder, 40 counts of […]

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Former CM Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah’s son passes away

Former Chief Minister of Sindh and senior leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Syed Qaim Ali Shah’s eldest son has passed away in Karachi. According to details, Syed Muzaffar Ali Shah was undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Karachi due to a long illness. The spokesman informed the funeral would be held on today […]

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ANF receives specialised equipment under Japan-funded project

Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) has received advanced IT equipment, personal protection gear and twenty sniffer dogs through funding support by the Government of Japan. The equipment was handed in a high-profile ceremony held at the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) headquarters through the UNODC Country Office Pakistan. Federal Minister of Narcotics Control Azam Khan Swati and Ambassador […]

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Ian Wright defends Alex Scott, Micah Richards and other black pundits targeted by racists

It was revealed on Wednesday that Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas, who have been longstanding pundits on the hugely popular programme hosted by Jeff Stelling, have been axed.

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General says mothballing British Army's tanks is 'very dangerous' in face of threat from Russia

General Lord Dannatt described the notion of storing the army's entire force of hundreds of tanks and armoured vehicles until there was a crisis as 'misguided'.

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More than 15million patients are waiting for treatment on NHS's 'hidden' waiting list

Freedom of Information requests to NHS trusts in England have put the total number of people yet to have their first hospital appointment after a GP referral at 15.3million.

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CBI boss Carolyn Fairbairn demands Boris Johnson leads UK firms back into the workplace

Writing in the Mail, Carolyn Fairbairn, the director-general of the CBI says getting UK staff back into offices and workplaces is as important as the return of pupils to school.

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Man, 17, is charged as two BLM protesters shot dead in Kenosha

Kyle Rittenhouse, of Antioch, Illinois, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and charged with first degree intentional homicide.

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Roll over week lifts KSE-100 by 569 points

Stocks advanced on Wednesday amid roll over week which has induced exorbitant volumes at the index coupled with heavy buying spree by mutual funds and foreign investors. The kse-100 index leveled up by 569.77 points by the session’s closing to clock at 40,862.59 market level. The market sentiments were continued to be buoyed by favorable […]

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EU trade chief fights to keep job as ‘Golfgate’ rolls on

Embattled EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan was fighting to keep his title on Tuesday, as the Irish government said he breached a trio of coronavirus guidelines on a trip to the Republic to attend a parliamentary golf society dinner. In a statement Irish prime minister Micheal Martin and his coalition government partners said “concerns remain” […]

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No funds available: Depositors at India’s PMC Bank survive on loans, charity

In February, 82-year-old Kishan Lal appealed to India’s finance minister for help, saying in a Twitter message he was ready to donate his kidney and eyes if someone could help arrange funds to treat his daughter, who had a brain tumour. The Lals had enough savings to tide over the medical crisis – more than […]

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Germany extends shorter work hours scheme

A German scheme that tops up pay for workers who lost work hours because of the coronavirus pandemic has been extended by another year to stave off mass job losses. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition of conservatives and centre-left Social Democrats agreed on Tuesday to allow the programme to run for 24 months for any […]

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Brent prices rise on US output cuts, China trade deal hopes

Brent crude oil prices rose on Wednesday, lifted by US producers shutting most of their offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura and optimism over China-US trade talks. But gains were capped amid renewed concern over the coronavirus pandemic, which has squeezed fuel demand, after reports from Europe and Asia of […]

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Asian shares slip from 2-year top as economic strains pile up

Asian stocks eased from a two-year high on Wednesday, as a mixed bag of economic data had investors a touch more circumspect about the global recovery, while oil jumped to a five-month peak owing to a hurricane disrupting output in the Gulf of Mexico. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged down 0.1% […]

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FBR approves Audit Policy, 2019 pertaining to Tax Year 2018

Federal Board of Revenue has approved the Audit Policy, 2019 pertaining to Tax Year 2018. The Audit Policy, 2019 shall apply to persons or classes of persons falling under all or any of the three domestic Federal Tax Statutes i.e. Income Tax Ordinance 2001, Sales Tax Act 1990, and Federal Excise Act 2005. FBR has […]

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US consumer confidence at six-year low; underscores concerns about economic recovery

US consumer confidence dropped to a more than six-year low in August as households worried about the labor market and incomes, casting doubts on the sustainability of the economy’s recovery from the COVID-19 recession. The second straight monthly decrease in consumer confidence reported by the Conference Board on Tuesday overshadowed an acceleration in new single-family […]

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Prudent provisioning due to COVID contains Bank Alfalah’s PAT to Rs 5.584bn

The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited in its meeting held on August25, 2020, approved the Bank’s unaudited condensed interim financial statements for the half year ended June 30, 2020. The Bank’s operating profit at Rs. 14.386 billion showed a growth of 16.1% compared to the corresponding period of 2019.In view of economic impact […]

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Madni Siddiqui and Kokub Iqbal win elections of PSQCA 2020

Madni Siddiqui and Kokub Iqbal won the elections of Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority 2020.Election of Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority held in Karachi yesterday. Mr. Madni Siddiqui GM has been elected as Chairman and Mr Kokub Iqbal vice chairman National Standard Committee for a period of 3 years 2020 – 22. Madni […]

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High levels Posting and Transfers in Election Commission of Pakistan

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has notified transfers and postings of several officers to various posts in the commission ahead of the local body elections on Wednesday. Adnan Bashir, Director Local Government Elections, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been appointed as Director Research, Planning and Overseas. Director Elections Nadeem Qasim has been posted as Director Electoral […]

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Gen Bajwa orders army to expedite flood relief operations in Sindh

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has directed to accelerate flood relief operations in Sindh. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief directed Corps Commander Karachi to step up flood relief operations to assist affected people due to recent rains in interior Sindh and Karachi. #COAS directed karachi Corps to step […]

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BBC staff will be given diversity lessons to stop 'microaggessions'

BBC drama boss Piers Wenger told the Edinburgh TV Festival that he has been in 'deep discussion' about how to 'eradicate unconscious bias' to help improve the representation of ethnic minorities.

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Nottingham teenagers jailed a total of 20 years for boy's murder

Ezekiel Clarke was killed in February when he was stabbed several times in the arm, chest, heart, liver and lung during an attack on a street in Nottingham.

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Young children of working parents had fewer tantrums in lockdown

Young children's concentration also improved according to the Co-Spyce study, a collaboration between multiple universities including Oxford.

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Free London Dungeon entry to people with SERIAL KILLER names

Charity Victim Support  said London dungeon's free entry offer for anyone with the same name as a British serial killers is disrespectful to the traumatised families of murder victims.

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Cambridge joins the coronavirus vaccine race

Researchers at the University of Cambridge say they avoided targeting the coronavirus's infamous spike proteins in a bid to make their vaccine safer, longer-lasting and it may even cover other viruses.

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We'll meet again! Friendships that have dried up during lockdown will return to normal, expert says

Professor Robin Dunbar, of Oxford University, has spent 25 years studying behaviours in primates and human groups and applied his knowledge to the pandemic.

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Property empire worth £17million gets seized

Industrial premises, terraced houses and even a public gym were among the 59 British addresses targeted by the National Crime Agency in an inquiry that began in 2011.

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Obese children are more likely to get multiple sclerosis

Experts at Queen Mary University of London and the University of Oxford say that one in ten cases of the condition are linked to people carrying excess weight as a child or teenager.

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Harry Maguire found GUILTY and dropped from England squad

England defender and Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was today convicted of all charges after a brawl at the Greek holiday island of Mykonos.

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Tom Cruise shares fun video of himself touring London in a taxi as he sneaks into a busy cinema

The actor, 58, who donned a protective face mask during the footage amid the Covid-19 crisis, also sneaked into a busy cinema to watch Tenet.

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Canadian woman, 44, is mauled to death by black bear outside family cabin

Stephanie Blais, 44, was on the phone with her dad when the bear attacked on Thursday outside the cabin at Mckie Lake, near Buffalo Falls.

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England’s Anderson gets milestone 600th wicket but third Test drawn

SOUTHAMPTON: James Anderson became the first seam bowler to take 600 Test wickets but England had to settle for a draw against Pakistan after a rain-hit final day of the third Test at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday. The tourists reached 187 for four in their second innings at the close, batting for 27.1 overs […]

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Afghanistan set to play December Test against Australia in Perth

KABUL: Afghanistan are likely to play their first ever Test against Australia from December 7 to 11 in Perth. Both Cricket Australia and the Afghanistan Cricket Board are in an advanced stage of negotiations before finalising the schedule for the one-off Test. The only question that remains to be resolved, it is believed, is whether […]

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England calls up Maguire despite arrest and trial in Greece

LONDON: England defender Harry Maguire was called up to the Nations League squad on Tuesday despite the Manchester United captain having last week been detained by police over a brawl on the Greek island of Mykonos. Centre back Maguire pleaded not guilty and was released from police custody after his arrest on Thursday. The 27-year-old […]

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Kohli warns IPL stars of ‘repercussions’ if safety rules are breached

DUBAI: India captain Virat Kohli has warned Indian Premier League (IPL) players of serious “repercussions” for the tournament if they breach coronavirus safety rules. With all eight teams now in quarantine in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ahead of the September 19 start, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper said: “One mistake from us could […]

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ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A postponed

LONDON: A pathway event for the 2023 ODI World Cup has been postponed for a second time due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The second event of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A, whose winners were to play the 2022 World Cup Qualifier, had already been rescheduled from March and was due to […]

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Pakistan coaches should be sent on pleasure trips instead of cricket tours, fumes Aamir Sohail

LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Aamir Sohail has lashed out at team coach Misbahul Haq, saying that the coaches can be sent on world tour if they are not interested in doing their jobs. Sohail was particularly unimpressed with the way Pakistan bowlers have performed in the third Test against England where they conceded almost 600 […]

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Paraguay judge rules Ronaldinho can go free after months-long detention

ASUNCION: A Paraguayan judge ended the house arrest of former Barcelona player Ronaldinho Gaucho on Monday, freeing the way for him to return to Brazil and end a more than five-month ordeal that began when he tried to enter the country with an adulterated passport. A judge in Asuncion agreed to a “conditional suspension” of […]

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PCB prohibits coaches from running private Youtube channels

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently, in a bid to improve the domestic structure, has appointed a panel of coaches who had previously served well for the team. The panel includes Mohammad Yousuf, who has been appointed as their batting coach. “I am delighted to have been offered this opportunity and I firmly believe […]

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Andy Murray claims biggest win of comeback at Western and Southern

NEW YORK: Andy Murray claimed the biggest win of his comeback and a place in the last 16 of the Western and Southern Open on Monday by taking out self-destructing fifth seed Alexander Zverev 6-3 3-6 7-5. Murray offered hope he was on the right track after his injury woes with a tidy first-round win […]

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Serena Williams begins marathon with exhausting first step

NEW YORK: Serena Williams shook off some Covid-19 layoff rust to grind out a 7-6(6) 3-6 7-6(0) win over Dutch qualifier Arantxa Rus on Monday to move into the third round of the Western and Southern Open. Williams’ matches are usually a huge drawcard but with no fans allowed due to Covid-19 safety protocols there […]

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Top Tories pile pressure on Boris Johnson to make a return to offices as important as schools

Senior Tories have urged the UK's Prime Minister to also speak out on the need for white collar workers to get back to their desks.

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Britain's first fully decorated train staffed by LGBT crew is set to make first journey today

Britain's first fully decorated Pride train staffed by an LGBT crew will make its inaugural journey this morning from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly.

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Wetherspoon, Tesco and Lidl ban beef from mega farm amid evidence of appalling cruelty

EXCLUSIVE Secret filming showed stockmen beating and abusing animals. The images were captured at Berryfields Farm, Daventry. The farm has been suspended from the Red Tractor scheme.

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Trump accuses Dems of 'using COVID to steal an election' as he makes surprise convention speech

Trump said Monday that Democrats will try to steal the election by avoiding sending or accepting Republican mail-in ballots as he made a surprise speech at GOP convention.

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Lewis Burton, 28, engages in tense chat with new girlfriend Lottie Tomlinson, 22,

Lewis Burton and Lottie Tomlinson were pictured engaging in a tense conversation on Monday after Caroline Flack's mother Christine scrutinised their relationship. 

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Teenagers’ anxiety levels improve during lockdown, study suggests

Questions have been raised about the impact of the school environment on teenagers’ mental health after a study suggested their anxiety levels had improved during the coronavirus lockdown. Academics said young people would need more support and help when they return to the classroom in September after nearly six months of interrupted studies. The pandemic […]

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Millionaire search after two winning Lotto tickets bought in lockdown-hit Oldham

Two potential millionaires from Oldham are being urged to come forward as winning Lotto tickets bought in the town have yet to be claimed. The £1 million prizes were both won in the Lotto draw on Saturday August 8, but have not been claimed by the lucky ticket-holders. The tickets were both bought in the […]

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Trove of 1,000-year-old gold coins unearthed in Israel

Israeli youths have unearthed hundreds of gold coins stashed away in a clay vessel for more than a thousand years. The treasure was discovered on Aug. 18, the Israel Antiquities Authority said on Monday, by teenagers volunteering at an excavation in central Israel where a new neighbourhood is planned to be built. “The person who […]

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Bali bans foreign tourists for rest of 2020 over virus

Foreign tourists won’t be allowed to visit Bali for the rest of 2020 due to coronavirus concerns, its governor said, scrapping a plan to open up the Indonesian island from next month. The holiday hotspot re-opened beaches, temples and other tourism spots for domestic visitors at the end of July and had said it would […]

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Colour-coded wristbands guide social distancing in Dubai office

As nearly 100 employees went back to work in the office of a Dubai media company, managers found a way to avoid awkwardness around social distancing — colour-coded bracelets indicating how staff want to be greeted. At the reception of Create Media Group, employees can choose between green bracelets, to show fist bumps are fine, […]

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Zoo celebrates birth of tiny twin tamarins

Twin golden lion tamarins have been born at a UK zoo – helping an international effort to safeguard the future of their species. The tiny babies, who weigh just 50g each, arrived on one of the hottest nights of the year when temperatures remained at more than 20C. But the pair, who live with their […]

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KFC to pause Finger Lickin’ Good slogan amid pandemic

KFC is to pause the use of its classic Finger Lickin’ Good slogan after 64 years as it admitted that the message “doesn’t quite fit” following the coronavirus outbreak. The company has released new images of advertising posters and packaging with the well-known slogan blurred and pixelated. It said the slogan will return “when the […]

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Santas taught how to make Christmas safe in year of pandemic

A number of Santas have been taught how to make their yuletide festivities safer after the coronavirus pandemic threatened to cancel Christmas. The Ministry of Fun Santa School claims to be the only professional Santa training school in Britain, and took on the responsibility of equipping its Santas with the skills they require in 2020. […]

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How starving public health fueled a COVID fire in Florida

On a sweltering July morning, Rose Wilson struggled to breathe as she sat in her bed, the light from her computer illuminating her face and the oxygen tubes in her nose. Wilson, a retiree who worked as a public health department nurse supervisor in Duval County for 35 years, had just been diagnosed with COVID-19-induced […]

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3 years after Harvey, some in Houston still waiting for help

Some Houston residents say they endured difficult, often hazardous living conditions while waiting months, even years for help from the city to fix flood-damaged homes after Hurricane Harvey. Sleeping in a closet because it was the only space that didn´t reek of mold. Dealing with rodents and roaches that would come in through warped or […]

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In Mexico’s televised ‘return to classes,’ parents turn to state schools

Millions of students return to classes virtually in Mexico on Monday after a hiatus lasting months caused by the coronavirus pandemic that has sparked an exodus from private schools. Mexico has yet to publish official data, but private-school bodies consulted by Reuters said almost 2 million students at all levels were expected to quit private […]

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Digital attacks raise fears over press freedoms in Indonesia

A spate of hacking attacks on Indonesian media that published articles critical of the government’s response to the coronavirus has raised concerns over press freedom, the country’s leading journalists’ association said on Monday. At least four media organisations have been targeted in unprecedented digital attacks, said Abdul Manan, chairman of the Alliance of Independent Journalists […]

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Global ‘Black Joy Project’ to be adapted into a book

The author and educator Kleaver Cruz has traveled the world asking the same question: “What does Black joy mean to you?” Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books & Media announced Monday that Cruz has adapted his “Black Joy Project” into a book of the same name. “Black Joy Project,” which does not yet have a release date, […]

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Childhood packed in a rucksack: young refugees at risk in the Balkans

A group of boys sit on a sunny patch of grass in a park in downtown Belgrade, but they are not here for a picnic. They are “unaccompanied minors” — the official name for the most vulnerable category of migrants who travel thousands of miles without adult supervision — and they came to meet a […]

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Gold-hunting diggers destroy Sudan’s priceless past

When a team of archaeologists deep in the deserts of Sudan arrived at the ancient site of Jabal Maragha last month, they thought they were lost. The site had vanished. But they hadn’t made a mistake. In fact, gold-hunters with giant diggers had destroyed almost all sign of the two millenia-old site. “They had only […]

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12 days for assault: Fury at weak penalties for attacks on women

Sexual harassment and assaults against women are not being taken seriously enough in Singapore, activists warn, after students at elite universities were given punishments criticised as too lenient for their crimes. In the most recent incident, a 23-year-old spent just 12 days behind bars after he tried to strangle his ex-girlfriend during a vicious assault. […]

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After Beirut blast, foreign workers beg to go home

After struggling first through Lebanon’s economic crisis and then the coronavirus pandemic, Ethiopian worker Tarik Kebeda said the deadly blast that ripped through her Beirut home was the final straw. Inside the small house she shares with four friends, she pointed to the window frames covered by sheets, because the glass was smashed out by […]

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Cyprus denies new allegations in “golden passport” scheme

Cyprus on Sunday denied fresh allegations that it was granting citizenship to foreigners accused of crimes in exchange for millions in investments, insisting that all those who received a passport met all criteria in place at the time. The Cypriot parliament last month beefed up the eligibility criteria for the so-called “golden passport” investment program, […]

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Gul Muhammad Afridi promoted as Deputy Director (BPS-18) in Anti Narcotics Force.

Rank Ceremony of recently promoted Anti Norcotics Force (ANF) officers has been held in ANF Head quarter Rawalpindi. During ANF ranking ceremony  Cheif of Staff (COS)  Brig Sagheer Kamran and Commandant ANF Academy Brig Abdul Hameed weared ranks and congratulated to newly promoted officers. All senoir officers of ANF were present on this occasion. Among […]

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Earl of Cawdor loses battle with his duchess stepmother over new visitor's centre

Colin Campbell, the seventh Earl of Cawdor, was enraged after his Czech stepmother applied to build an events, exhibition and banqueting venue in the garden of Cawdor Castle near Nairn.

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Full stop is 'intimidating' to young people who interpret it as a sign of anger, linguists say

As Generation Z - teenagers or those in their early twenties - have grown up in the age of instant messaging, the punctuation mark is no longer commonly used.

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PTI, PML-N engage in war of words

The government’s chief spokesperson Shibli Faraz and the spokesperson for the PML-N, Marriyum Aurangzeb, were embroiled on Sunday in another spat over the “NRO” (National Reconciliation Ordinance), a term used in political circles to allege the seeking of amnesty for serious crimes. “History stands witness that time and again the PML-N leadership has chosen to […]

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FO rejects Indian MEA’s ‘irresponsible’ remarks on Pak-China joint statement

Pakistan on Sunday strongly rejected the unwarranted and irresponsible comments made by spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the joint press release of the Second Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue. “The MEA’s contentions about Jammu and Kashmir being the so-called ‘integral and inalienable part’ of India and an ‘internal […]

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Pakistan records lowest daily death toll from COVID-19

Pakistan has recorded the lowest number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours as only four perished due to deadly virus amid 93.8 percent recovery ratio of total affected patients of Coronavirus. The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday issued the latest statistics of COVID-19 deaths, positive cases and recovered […]

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Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold key bilateral talks next week: official

Pakistani and Afghan officials will hold a wide range of talks early next week in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul to review cooperation in various fields including security and trade, officials said. Both countries have agreed to hold the meeting of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS), a bilateral mechanism of dialogue, on Aug. […]

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Sharif family mulls over submitting Nawaz’s new medical reports

The Sharif family has begun consultations with their legal team on whether to submit new medical reports of PML-N leader and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, it was learnt on Sunday. The family will forward the medical reports to the court and government only after consultations with their legal team and doctors. Dr Adnan Khan, […]

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PM Imran named ‘Man of the Year’ among world’s 500 top influential Muslims

Prime Minister Imran Khan has been named ‘Man of the Year 2020’ by The Muslim 500, a Jordanian annual publication which ranks the most influential ones among Muslims across the globe. Published by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre of Jordan, the 11th issue of The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims 2020,” […]

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UAE deal puts Israel’s economic reach on Iran’s doorstep

Israel’s landmark deal with the UAE to normalise ties could see businesses from the Jewish state operating on arch-rival Iran’s doorstep, but are unlikely to disturb Emirati economic ties to Iran. It could also pave the way for direct economic engagement between Israeli and UAE-based Iranian business people that would reap benefits from politics, experts […]

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NAB determined to eradicate corruption in all its forms, manifestations: chairman

Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB, has said that Transparency International (TI) Pakistan and World Economic Forum have appreciated NAB’s overall performance in eradication of corruption and corrupt practices especially the recent report of transparency international Pakistan dated July 30, 2020 in which Mr. Sohail Muzaffar Chairman TI Pakistan has stated that NAB under the leadership […]

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Turkey’s bid to become maritime powerhouse unsettles Mediterranean

Turkey’s big push into the Mediterranean featuring controversial gas drilling, tough rhetoric and warships is rooted in a grand vision of a “Blue Homeland” that takes over waters claimed by EU neighbours. Fearful of being denied a fair share of the region’s bountiful natural gas wealth, Turkey sent a research vessel and a small navy […]

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South Korea reports biggest rise in coronavirus cases since March

South Korea reported its highest daily rise in novel coronavirus cases since early March on Sunday, as outbreaks continued to spread from a Seoul church and from political demonstrations its members had attended. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 397 new infections as of midnight Saturday, up from the previous day’s […]

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New official map of Pakistan

Just 10 days prior to its turning 73, Pakistan had taken a very bold , courageous and unprecedented step forward when it published its new official map on August 4, 2020 in a befitting response to counter India’s false claim on Gilgit-Baltistan as part of its occupied Kashmir which was virtually annexed by Narendra Modi […]

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What Do Kashmiris Don’t Want?

On May 6th, 2020, the members of GCU Kashmiri society commenced a series of online interactive sessions aiming to bridge the gap between the Kashmiri intelligentsia and the students to build on the intellectual, political, and cultural tropes of the Kashmiri dispute. Taking on board a diverse range of speakers, scholars, and activists fighting the […]

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CM forms ministerial committee to resolve problems of Lahore

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar himself stepped into the field to resolve the problems of Lahore and chaired a high-level meeting relating to Lahore. Usman Buzdar assigned tasks to the various departments to bring uplift and betterment of Lahore while taking important decisions during the meeting. It was decided to constitute a Ministerial Committee […]

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Swift action being taken against anti-social elements, criminals on Punjab IG’s orders

As per the directions of Inspector General Police Punjab Shoaib Dastgir, quick actions are being taken against anti-social elements and criminals in all districts of the province so that lives and wealth of people may be saved by maintaining law and order. In this regard, Vehari Police sent its last month progress report to the […]

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Nawaz Sharif had left the country on fraudulent pretext: Fawad

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has asked Shahbaz Sharif to honor his commitment by fulfilling his responsibility as guarantor and bring back former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to the country. Talking to a private news channel, Fawad said Nawaz Sharif was allowed to leave the country on humanitarian and medical grounds […]

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Coronavirus: Punjab imposes ‘micro smart lockdown’ in three cities

The Punjab government on Sunday imposed “micro smart lockdown” in small neighbourhoods of three cities for a period of fourteen days to prevent the spread of deadly coronavirus that has affected over 96,000 people and killed 2,188 across the province. The cities where localities have been sealed include Lahore, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala. More than a […]

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Heavy rains lash Kheer Thar Ranges, surrounding areas

Various parts of Kheer Thar Ranges mountains and its surrounding areas like Gorakh Hill station, Karo Koat, Karo Jabal, Sado Bado, Nai Gaaj received heavy rains. Owing to rains the different parts of roads were submerged. Various roads leading to Wahi Pandhi, Haji Khan, TR Khan were submerged. While, the land communication of 100 more […]

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$10bn needed to revamp Karachi’s infrastructure, says Sindh CM

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said Sunday a sum of at least $10 billion was required to modernise the southern port city’s infrastructure. Shah made the remarks on a special transmission of a private news channel to discuss Karachi’s problems with the representatives of main political parties in the city. “The city’s issues are […]

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CPEC internship initiative to herald country’s progress, empower youth

In an inclusive and democratic society pattern, the role of youth in building economic prosperity, social cohesion and political stability is pivotal. But the jobless youth around the globe are yearning to accomplish their goals, as they have passions, dreams and hopes to achieve something special. There is much to learn from the story of […]

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Ghotki district has become a stronghold of PPP: minister

Provincial Minister for Anti-Corruption, Industries, Commerce and Cooperative Societies Sindh Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has said that Ghotki district has become a stronghold of PPP. PPP’s significant victory in the local bodies elections in Sindh will be visible to all. He said this while visiting Ghotki including various villages of his constituency Panu Aqil today and […]

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Overcoming price hike top priority of government: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Saturday reiterated that overcoming price hike is the top priority of the government because it wants to provide relief to the masses. “We came to power in difficult times but did not lose heart. There are challenges but we will go to the people by solving all the problems,” […]

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Pakistan to continue efforts against faith-based stigmatisation: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday resolved that Pakistan would continue advancing international efforts to protect individuals against xenophobia, intolerance, discrimination, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, violence and incitement to violence based on religion or belief. In his message on International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, the foreign minister […]

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Pakistan condemns India for ‘state terrorism’ in IIOJK

Pakistan has urged the world community to prosecute Indian civil and military personnel for “the worst form of state terrorism” perpetrated against the oppressed people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K). “Over 100,000 Kashmiris have lost their lives, 22,000 women widowed and raped and hundreds of thousands of children martyred by the India,” […]

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Sindh govt mulls consensus administrator for Karachi

The Sindh government is considering to bring consensus administrator for the metropolis after Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar’s tenure ends. Earlier, a top-level meeting chaired by Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari decided that the next administrators in Karachi will be the natives of the city and could be from civil society. The new administrators […]

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Trains service to be restored after getting refurbished coaches: Sh Rashid

Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said on Saturday the train service would be restored fully after receiving refurbished passenger coaches from the workshops. Addressing a press conference here at the PR headquarters, he said that workshops were not in working position earlier due to coronavirus pandemic. The minister announced 10 per cent discount in fares […]

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SAPM lauds AIOU’s role in promotion of education

Special assistant to prime minister on climate change, Malik Amin Aslam Khan said Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) would provide low cost education to the people of Attock region, especially to the poor and marginalized segments of the population by building its own regional campus in the city. On his visit to the proposed site […]

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ATC jails two members of banned group

An anti-terrorism court handed jail term with fine to two members of an outlawed group after charges of illegal funding and land grabbing in Surjani Town here was proved against them. The ATC court awarded 15-and-half years’ jail sentence and imposed 80,000 rupees fine to Mohammad bin Shehzad and Rehan, two operatives of a banned […]

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President congratulates Turkey on biggest natural gas recovery

President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday congratulated to the Turkish leadership and people as the country announced making “biggest natural gas discovery” in the Black Sea. On Friday, Turkey announced to have found 320 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the biggest ever discovery in the Black Sea with a worth of around $65 billion. […]

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UN, OIC urged to investigate religious violence in IIOJK

Chairman of Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi on Saturday urged the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) to depute a fact-finding commission to investigate the cases of violence based on religion and belief in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Addressing the audiences of a reception held with regard to the International Day […]

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Rice exporters vows to provide decent working conditions to grower families

The rice exporters vowed to promote decent working conditions and improve livelihoods of the small land holder farmers, farm labour and families of rice transplanters in the entire rice value chain amid challenging situation of Covid-19 pandemic in South Punjab. “We trained more 150 families on Covid-19 safety measures and also provided them decent working […]

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Unemployment higher in states that have closed their borders to states with little, no COVID cases

States that have closed their border to other states or territories with little or no COVID-19 cases also have Australia's highest rates of unemployment - with levels doubling in just five months.

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Victoria records 17 coronavirus deaths and 208 new cases

There have been 17 more COVID-19 deaths in Victoria and 208 new cases. The national death toll is now 502 while state fatalities have reached 415.

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Great-grandmother, 94, rescued after becoming oldest migrant ever to attempt Channel crossing

The 94-year-old made the 21-mile journey from France in order to be reunited with her family who had already arrived in the UK. It is thought she may be allowed to stay in the country due to her age.

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Rain batters Karachi for second day; four more people lose lives

Four more people lost lives as rescue workers struggled to assist residents stuck in rain water and clear blockages amid fifth spell of the monsoon season in Karachi on Saturday. The deaths of at least four persons, including two teenage boys, were reported in rain-related tragedies until the filing of this report. Sultan Karim and […]

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US further isolated as 13 of 15-member UNSC oppose push for Iran sanctions

The United States has been further isolated over its bid to reimpose international sanctions on Iran with 13 countries on the 15-member UN Security Council expressing their opposition, arguing that Washington’s move is void given it is using a process agreed under a nuclear deal that it quit two years ago. In the 24 hours […]

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IHC to hear Nawaz Sharif’s appeal against sentence in Al-Azizia case

An appeal against the sentence of former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif has been fixed for hearing in Al-Azizia Steel Mills reference. A two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court will hear the appeal on September 1. At the same time, the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) appeal against the […]

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Punjab decides to impose ‘micro smart lockdown’ for two months

The Punjab government on Saturday decided to impose ‘micro smart lockdown’ in several areas of the province for the period of two months to prevent the resurgence of deadly coronavirus which has played havoc across the world. Sources familiar with the development said that under the ‘micro smart lockdown’ policy, small localities such as one […]

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Basra killings undermine Iraqi PM’s efforts to rein in militias

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi had just embarked on a state visit to Washington when gunmen shot dead the young protest leader Reham Yacoub in her car in Basra on Wednesday. Yacoub, 29, was an outspoken critic of the Iran-backed militias whose power and influence Kadhimi has been trying to rein in since taking office […]

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El Salvador children, priest launch initiatives to stave off hunger

Priest Moises Rutilio Moran didn’t sit twiddling his thumbs when the coronavirus pandemic struck and his church emptied — like many Salvadorans, he got creative helping combat the country’s COVID-induced lack of food. Determined that his church in the city of Santa Ana “shouldn’t be a burden on the community,” Moran and his staff dug […]

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World virus deaths top 800,000 as nations ramp up measures

The global death toll from the new coronavirus has surpassed 800,000, according to an AFP count on Saturday, with numerous countries ramping up restrictions in an effort to battle an eruption of new cases. Western Europe, particularly Spain, Italy Germany and France, has been enduring infection levels not seen in many months, sparking fears of […]

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South Korea to ramp up virus curbs over fears of second wave

South Korea has announced it will ramp up coronavirus restrictions across the country starting Sunday to try and control a growing outbreak. The move came as South Korea — which had largely brought its earlier outbreak under control — reported 332 cases on Saturday, the highest daily figure since early March. Virus curbs were tightened […]

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West African mediators jet to Mali seeking reversal of coup

Mediators from West Africa’s regional bloc are due in Mali on Saturday for talks aimed at reversing a coup that has been condemned abroad, but celebrated by many in a country battling an Islamist insurgency and simmering political unrest. Leaders from the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have taken a particularly hard […]

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Israel shells Hamas posts in Gaza after rocket fired

Israeli tanks shelled military positions of Gaza’s ruling Hamas movement early Saturday, the army and Palestinian security sources said, hours after a rocket was launched at southern Israel. A statement from the military said the Israeli “tanks targeted Hamas military posts in the southern Gaza Strip” in response to the Friday fire. The rocket, which […]

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Tory MP Johnny Mercer gives thumbs up as reveals huge black eye from canoeing accident

The Plymouth Moor View MP was canoeing down the Tamar River when he got into difficulty, and ended up with a nasty cut above his eye.

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'Poisoned' Putin critic Alexei Navalny is flown out of Russia for emergency care in Germany

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was pictured being loaded into a plane which took off from an airport in the Siberian city of Omsk just after 8am local time.

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Pictured: Schoolgirl, 15, who fell into swollen Welsh river and drowned during Storm Ellen

Schoolgirl Nicola Williams had been playing with friends on the banks of the River Rhymney in Cardiff when she fell into the fast-flowing water and drowned.

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Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak at war over pension reform

Rishi Sunak is said to be concerned by the 'anomaly' of the mechanism used to calculate state pensions and is looking to either reform or scrap it in an autumn budget.

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Donald Trump cuts a somber figure at White House funeral for younger brother Robert

Trump held a private funeral service at the White House Friday afternoon for his younger brother Robert who died last week aged 71.

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Roads boss who oversaw 'death trap' smart motorways quits his £456,000 job at Highways England

Jim O'Sullivan has played down the risks posed by smart motorways - where the hard shoulder is removed to ease congestion - despite evidence they have caused dozens of deaths

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Russia launches a SECOND Covid vaccine developed at former biological weapons plant

The second vaccine, which is said to have no side effects unlike first vaccine Sputnik5, is being developed in a former top-secret Soviet biological weapons research plant in Siberia.

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WHO chief hopes coronavirus pandemic will end within two years

The World Health Organisation hopes the coronavirus crisis can be over in less than two years faster than it took for the 1918 Spanish flu. “In our situation now with more technology, and of course with more connectiveness, the virus has a better chance of spreading, it can move fast because we are more connected […]

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‘Ertugrul’ actress Esra Bilgic is a fan of chicken biryani

Turkish actress Esra Bilgic, who plays the lead role in the ‘Ertugrul’ drama, has revealed that she likes chicken biryani a lot. The Ertugrul lead actress in a video circulating on social media tried Pakistani cuisine. However, the actress picked ‘chicken biryani’ as her favourite Pakistani dish. The several dishes Esra Bilgic tried included chicken […]

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Beijing permits residents to go mask-free after COVID-19 cases fall

Health authorities in the Chinese capital of Beijing have removed a requirement for people to wear masks outdoors, further relaxing rules aimed at preventing the spread the novel coronavirus after the city reported 13 consecutive days without new cases. A large proportion of people in the city continued to wear masks on Friday despite the […]

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Our European allies are biased toward Ayatollah, says Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that his country’s European allies preferred to align with Iran’s Ayatollah, after announcing the activation of a controversial mechanism to re-impose UN sanctions on Tehran. Pompeo pointed out that Germany, France, and Britain refused to cooperate with his country to re-impose sanctions aimed primarily at preventing Iran from […]

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Negative test report mandatory for Zakirs, Punjab Govt issues SOPs for Muharram

The Punjab government has issued SOPs with reference to Muharram-ul-Haram. It has been made mandatory for mourners to wear masks in Majalis and processions. Only Zakirs with negative test reports will be allowed to speak in the Majlis. According to the notification, implementation of Corona SOPs has been made mandatory for the participants of rallies […]

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Lahore man kills wife for not allowing second marriage

A man, identified as Shahbaz Umar, murdered his 25-year-old wife after she refused to let him marry for the second time in Lahore, the police said on Friday. The woman’s body was found at her house. According to the police, there were knife marks on her wrists. The crime was committed 13 days earlier. “An […]

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Incident of blackmailing a young man by making a video after kidnapping in Dhuman area

A poor laborer from Tanyala village was abducted and tortured by local criminal youth gangs and made inhumane videos on his mobile phone. The incident took place in Dhok Wazira area of ​​Dhuman police station where Dawn gang chief Aqeel Nawaz alias Ajmal Ajo Dawn along with Shafiq, Asif Saleem and other unidentified persons kidnapped […]

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Pakistan fully opens Chaman border after five months closure

Pakistan has fully restored its border crossing with Afghanistan at Chaman after five months. The border is now open for two-way walking and trade seven days a week. Local traders and labourers have expressed happiness at the reopening of the border after a long hiatus. The Pak-Afghan Chaman border was completely closed on March 2 […]

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Samsung plans to set up assembly plant in Pakistan

Samsung, the South Korean smartphone manufacturer is planning to set up its assembly plant in Pakistan. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar announced the news through a tweet that the production of a smartphone is multiplying in Pakistan after the country launched mobile policy. Smartphone production in Pak is multiplying following DIRBS implementation and […]

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16-year-old girl gang-raped by 30 men in Israel

Police in Israel has arrested two of the 30 people who allegedly gang-raped a teenage girl. The Israeli newspaper quoted local news channels as saying that a few days ago, a 16-year-old girl had lodged a gang-rape complaint with the Ashkelon city police. The young girl told police that a month ago she and her […]

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Pakistan sanctions over 80 individuals affiliated with banned outfits

In a bid to avoid a demotion from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey record to the blacklist during the upcoming meeting, Pakistan has imposed sanctions on 88 individuals linked with different terrorist groups. According to details, 88 individuals associated with different terrorist groups, including Daesh, al-Qaeda and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The government has also […]

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Away fans will NOT be permitted back into Premier League stadiums this season

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND SAMI MOKBEL: Premier League stadiums are likely to remain closed to away fans despite hoping to have supporters back from October 3.

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No lockdown, no hysteria... DOMINIC SANDBROOK asks: Is Sweden proof we got it all terribly wrong?

DOMINIC SANDBROOK: Closing schools was 'meaningless'. Shutting borders was 'ridiculous'. Masks were, by and large, a waste of time. Shops and restaurants should stay open.

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STA Travel goes bust with 500 staff set to lose their jobs as customers are left chasing refunds

STA Travel announced that it had ceased trading today and will close all 50 shops. The closure of the student travel firm means that 500 jobs will be lost.

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Manchester Arena terrorists' brother supports jail sentence

Ismali Abedi has spoken out about the Manchester Arena attack orchestrated by his two younger brothers, Hashem and Salman, in 2017 which left 22 people dead.

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Mother, 45, 'hysterical with grief' after she survives car crash that killed her family in Ireland

Geraldine Mullan, 45, was the sole survivor of a car crash that killed her husband and two children in Donegal last night. Her husband John Mullan, 49, and children Tomas 14, and Amelia, six, died.

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PICTURE EXCLUSIVE - Boris Johnson FINALLY breaks cover

Boris Johnson, fiancée Carrie Symonds, 32, and their baby Wilfred, have been holidaying in a remote three-bedroom cottage on the Scottish coast.

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Charity hits out in anger at flogging of British ex-public schoolboy in Singapore

London-born Ye Ming Yuen, 31, was strapped naked to a wooden frame and caned 24 times in Singapore's Changi Prison after a last-ditch appeal against the brutal punishment failed.

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Mother who left dying girl, 13, for pub accused her of 'faking'

Robyn Goldie, 13, had begged her mother Sharon Goldie, of Wishaw, Scotland, to get her medical help in the days leading up to her tragic death, complaining she was 'hurting all over'.

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Bears weighed down KSE-100 index by 285 points

Stocks continued to take a hit at Pakistan Stock exchange amid dwindling investor sentiments and selling pressure. Kse-100 index breached 40,000 mark on Thursday to clock at 39,868.55 market level, after losing 285.56 points by the session closing. The kse -100 index attempted to mark some early gains, however failing to sustain the momentum, the […]

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MCB profit up by 24% to Rs 13.2bn in 1st half of 2020

The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited (MCB) met under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, on August 20, 2020 to review the performance of the Bank and approve the condensed interim financial statements for the half year ended June 30, 2020. In compliance with the SBP’s instructions, Bank has not declared dividend for […]

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Samsung appoints United Mobile as authorised distributor for Pakistan

Samsung Electronics recently announced United Mobile as one of their authorized distributor in Pakistan, working alongside existing distributors. A Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony was held in Lahore to commemorate the partnership. Samsung was represented by its Managing Director in Pakistan Roy Chang, Key Business Manager Sejin Park, Head of Business for Samsung Pakistan and […]

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Meeting discusses reforms action plan for ease of doing business

A Provincial Working Group meeting on Ease of Doing Business Reforms Action Plan was held under the Co Chairmanship of Minister for Finance and Chief Secretary Punjab. Mr. Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh, Chairman, Planning & Development Board briefed the house about the significance of Ease of Doing Business Reforms and the achievements that have been made […]

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Nadia Ashraf Death: Suicide or Homicide?

The sudden death of Nadia Ashraf shocked the entire academic circle of the country. She was a promising student of the Dr Panjuani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Research, Karachi University, committed suicide after being harassed by her PhD supervisor, Dr Iqbal Chaudry. Before committing suicide, Nadia told her close circle, “Dr Iqbal will not […]

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Feminism in Pakistan

The idea of Feminism comes to mind when one wants to emphasise the implicit equality in the opportunity of both genders that constitute humanity. In an economic system, the family is the nucleus of growth and production. Whenever this fundamental nucleus is threatened by internal or external forces, the entire economic system is likely to […]

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Debating the 18th Amendment

The 18th amendment, which has been introduced into the constitution of 1973, is a landmark achievement in the up-and-down constitutional history of Pakistan. With the emergence of the amendment, all powers globally considered to be exercised by federating units, under the federal republic, have been devolved to the provincial governments. It’s also worth mentioning that […]

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All state institutions ‘on same page’: Alvi

President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said all the state institutions of Pakistan, including parliament, army and judiciary, are on the same page with a united approach of ensuring rule of law and social justice for the people. “Our state institutions are in unison and pursuing the same vision of overcoming challenges confronting the country,” […]

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FO dismisses reports of conflict between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

The Foreign Office on Thursday denied reports of a rift between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, saying that Islamabad and Riyadh enjoy unique relations, deep-rooted in religion, culture and social ties, reported Radio Pakistan. “Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks and Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia reflect the unchanged fraternal relations […]

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PM for automation of tax fixation, collection and refund processes

Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday directed the Federal Board of Revenue to focus on the automation of tax fixation, collection and refund processes. Chairing a meeting to review the ongoing reforms process in FBR, the prime minister called for prioritizing the simplification of the tax forms meant for individuals and companies, particularly the SMEs. He […]

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Qureshi in China to attend bilateral strategic dialogue

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday reached China for participating in the second round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue. Accompanied by senior officials, the foreign minister would lead Pakistani side in the dialogue to be held in Hainan, China. The Chinese side would be led by State Councillor and Foreign Minster Wang Yi. The […]

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Nawaz withdraws petition against arrest warrants in Toshakhana case

An Islamabad High Court (IHC) bench on Thursday disposed of a petition filed by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif challenging his non-bailable arrest warrants issued by an accountability court in the Toshakhana reference. The IHC division bench comprising Chief Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Aamer Farooq took up the petition. The court dismissed the constitutional […]

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Veteran Baloch leader Bizenjo passes away

Seasoned politician and veteran Baloch nationalist leader Senator Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo Thursday died at the age of 62. Bizenjo passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Karachi, National Party Central Secretary General Jan Muhammad Buledi said, adding that Bizenjo was admitted to the hospital after his health deteriorated. The senator was […]

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18 killed as heavy rains batter Punjab

At least 18 people were killed and multiple others injured in rain-related incidents in different parts of Punjab province on Thursday, rescue officials said. Rescue officials told local media that several houses have been completely destroyed by heavy downpour and thunderstorms in the province and the majority of the deceased lost their lives due to […]

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IHC grants bail to cleric who threatened Justice Isa

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday approved Maulvi Iftikhar-ud-din Mirza’s bail in the threats to Justice Isa case, adding that the court was doing so “to ensure a fair trial”. The high court approved Mirza’s bail, asking him to deposit Rs 1million surety bonds. A two-member bench of the court, comprising Justice Athar Minallah […]

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11 Pakistanis killed, 613 infected by coronavirus

At least 11 Pakistanis have been killed in last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has reached to 290,445. The nationwide tally of fatalities has reached to 6,201. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 613 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in […]

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Raja Pervez Ashraf slams PTI govt, says Pakistan being duped

Addressing a press conference outside Parliament House after walking out of the joint session, PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf said that the people of Pakistan were being “duped”. “What happened to the jobs promised to the youth, the five million houses you said you would build?” He also lashed out at the president for “agreeing […]

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Muharram moon sighted, Youm-e-Ashur on August 30

The moon for the month of Muharram-ul-Haram has been sighted, Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman announced on Thursday evening. The holy month of Muharram will begin on August 21, Mufti Muneeb said after he chaired a meeting in Karachi. Consequently, Youm-e-Ashur would be observed on August 30. The Pakistan Meteorological Department had already said […]

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Trump expects Saudi Arabia to join UAE-Israel deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he expected Saudi Arabia to join the agreement announced last week by Israel and the United Arab Emirates to normalize diplomatic ties and forge a broad new relationship. “I do,” Trump replied when asked at a White House news conference if he expected Saudi Arabia to join the […]

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UAE could get F-35 jets in side agreement to Israel peace deal: source

The United States is eyeing the sale of stealthy F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates in a side agreement to the UAE’s overtures to Israel, an industry insider who was part of the dialogue with government officials said on Wednesday. A sale, which could reduce Israel’s military advantage in the Middle East, would […]

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Mia Khalifa auctions off famous glasses for Beirut blast victims

Former porn star Mia Khalifa is well-known, but few people know she is of Lebanese descent. Recently, a horrific explosion took place in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, the home country of Mia Khalifa, on which she also came forward to help the victims of the explosion and auctioned off her well-known Glasses and announced […]

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Netanyahu calls UAE an ‘advanced democracy’, then deletes comment

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the United Arab Emirates an “advanced democracy” in a video he posted on Twitter on Monday, before promptly deleting it upon realising his mistake. The video Netanyahu posted was an excerpt from his interview with Sky News Arabia, in which he talked about the peace deal and normalisation of […]

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Decision reserved on petition against PTI flag on Sehat Insaf Card

A court has reserved judgment on a petition against the display of the flag of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on the Sehat Insaf Card issued by the present federal government, which will be announced later. Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Athar Minullah heard the petition of Mohsin Shah Nawaz in which the federal government […]

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Outgoing US ambassador lauds Pakistan’s role in Afghan peace process

Outgoing United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan Paul W. Jones called on Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on his farewell visit on Wednesday. A statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said COAS Bajwa thanked the US Charge d’Affairs for his services and contributions in Pakistan. Ambassador Paul W. Jones […]

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SUV-sized asteroid becomes closest to pass Earth: NASA

The Earth avoided a doomsday after an asteroid the size of an SUV passed 1,830 miles (2,950 kilometers) above it making it the closest asteroid ever observed passing by our planet. The asteroid named 2020 QG would likely not have caused any damage, instead of dissolving in the atmosphere, creating a fireball in the sky, […]

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KSE-100 index fell flat amid lack of triggers

Investors interest continue to dwindle at Pakistan Stock exchange benchmark Kse-100 index as market struggles to look for a direction. On Wednesday, kse -100 attempted to mark some early gains, however failing to sustain the momentum, the index lost the ground to profit taking. The kse-100 index clocked at 40,154.01 after falling flat by the […]

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Oil slips as demand fears outweigh strong US stocks draw

Oil prices eased on Wednesday on concerns that US fuel demand may not recover as quickly as expected amid stalled talks on an economic stimulus package, overshadowing a bigger-than-expected drawdown in US crude stocks. With investors keeping one eye on a key producer countries’ ministerial meeting later in the day, Brent crude futures fell 33 […]

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Climate change poses high credit risks for nuclear power plants, Moody’s says

Credit risks associated with climate change for nuclear power plant operators in the United States will rise over the next 10 to 20 years, Moody’s Investor Service said on Tuesday. Climate change can affect every aspect of nuclear plant operations like fuel handling, power and steam generation, maintenance, safety systems and waste processing, the credit […]

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Storm Ellen SAVAGES summer: 900-mile wide 'weather bomb' with 75mph gales hits UK

The storm, which contains the remnants of Tropical Storm Kyle, brought heavy gales as it hit Ireland before dominating the UK for the rest of the week.

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'Bored' Tower of London ravens sneaking away from the site in search of food due to lack of tourists

The legendary birds, which are shrouded in myth, are lacking stimulation due to a lack of visitors and two have already been caught sneaking out of the precincts of the Tower of London.

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Labour narrows Tory lead to just two points as poll shows support for Boris Johnson plunged

A YouGov poll found that public support of the Tories had dropped four points to 40 per cent while Labour was up three to 38 per cent from last week's survey.

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Man wraps car in CELLOPHANE after woman blocks driveway

Tobe Bailey, 49, from Margate, Kent, wrapped his neighbour's blue Vauxhall Corsa in black cellophane after she blocked his driveway for more than a day.

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White Tube racist knocked unconscious hands self in to police

EXCLUSIVE: Billy Steele, 31, who was filmed launching the shocking tirade on a Central Line tube, is understood to work for the family-owned business S&S Steel Fixing Limited.

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