Father who was beaten to death in an underpass 'had tried to stop yobs taking partner's handbag'

The victim, named locally as Danny Humblem and his partner had taken a short-cut home through the concrete tunnel that led from the centre of Cramlington in Northumberland.

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Man, 84, is arrested on suspicion of murder after woman in her 80s is found dead in seaside town

The elderly woman was pronounced dead at the scene when police arrived shortly after 11am in Laflouder Fields in Helston - and a murder enquiry has now been launched.

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Time to think out of the box: Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday formally launched the country’s first Green Eurobond (Indus bond) by Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to meet the financial needs relating to construction of Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand dams. The bond has been floated for 10 years to raise $500 million at a competitive price of about 7.5 […]

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Opp flays government for failure to control inflation

Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif on Monday criticised the government for its failure to control the prices of essential commodities. “The rulers have no knowledge of economy as people are hungry and unemployed but it is being propagated that everything is fine,” Shehbaz Sharif said in a statement. […]

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Do justice, not politics, with us: Tareen

Estranged PTI leader Jehangir Tareen on Monday denied that he had held a meeting with any senior government official. “I have had no meeting with any senior government official. There was no meeting and this news is wrong and based on misunderstanding. We are fighting our case in court and waiting for (Senator Barrister) Ali […]

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Water share dispute: Sindh govt rejects Buzdar’s offer to visit Punjab barrages

The Sindh government has rejected Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar’s offer to organise a visit of lawmakers to the province’s barrages amid the issue of water shortage, a private TV channel reported on Monday. CM Buzdar had invited Sindh lawmakers to visit Punjab barrages in a step to resolve the issue raised by the province […]

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Peace in South Asia hinges on resolution of long-standing issues: COAS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that peace and stability of South Asia are dependent on the resolution of long-standing issues in the region. He made the remarks while addressing officers and faculty of Command & Staff College in Quetta, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said […]

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Pakistan set to return to normal life as Covid positivity ratio drops to 4%

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, who is also the chief of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), said on Monday that the government is gradually opening business activities as the positivity rate in the country has come down from 10-11% to 4%. Speaking to media after a session of the […]

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Senate demands loans from banks for Balochistan, KP industry

The Upper House of the Parliament has demanded the government to ensure lending of the commercial banks to the private sector for establishing industry in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Senate resumed its session on Monday with Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani in the chair. The house passed a resolution that demanded the government to take immediate […]

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Israel’s Lapid says ‘obstacles’ remain in bid to oust Netanyahu

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday said many obstacles remain before a diverse coalition can be built to oust veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but voiced hope it will achieve the “greater goal”. Lapid, a secular centrist, has been locked in talks with the right-wing nationalist Naftali Bennett on the terms of a “change […]

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Chinese envoy NAB chairman discuss mutual interest issues

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong Monday called on National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal, at NAB headquarters and discussed matters of mutual interest. He was accompanied by Director of Political Section Wang Sheng Ji. The chairman apprised them about NAB’s ‘Accountability for All’ policy in order to eradicate corruption from Pakistan […]

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Qureshi calls for global partnership against climate change

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday urged the nations across the world to develop a global partnership to deal with the challenge of climate change as it was highly important for an agrarian economy like Pakistan. He was addressing the participants of a cycle rally arranged by the Foreign Ministry in collaboration with the United […]

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President for expanding, strengthening Pakistan-Jordan cooperation in diverse areas

President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Jordan to focus on expanding and strengthening bilateral cooperation with Jordan in all areas of mutual interest. He asked the ambassador-designate to work for increasing high-level exchanges between the two brotherly countries. The President made these remarks while talking to Ambassador-designate of Pakistan […]

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Murad assures to remove ulemas’ reservations on Trust Act

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday assured ulemas that their reservations on new Trust Act would be removed by revisiting the law. He took this decision while presiding over a meeting of the ulemas delegation led by Mufti Munib Rehman here at CM House here. The delegation members included Maulana Rehan Amjad, […]

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Shah directs more than 200,000 acres of forest land under tree cover to combat climate change

Sindh Minister for forest Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has directed that amenity plantations, urban forest initiative & Bahman Biodiversity Park Larkana be given top priority to gear up the efforts to combat climate change related threats in the province. He added that Rs. 500 million scheme for bringing under tree cover more than 200000 acre […]

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Maize-soybean strip intercropping to bring ‘green revolution’ in Pakistan

Maize-soybean strip intercropping technology will bring about a new ‘Green Revolution’ for the production of maize and soybean in Pakistan on less water, land and fertilizer. This was stated by oilseed experts from Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), National Research Agricultural Center (NARC), Ayub Agriculture Research Institute (AARI) and Pakistan Oilseed Development Board (PODB) during […]

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‘Pakistan’ tourism brand campaign to launch by end of September’: MD PTDC

Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Managing Director Aftab Rana Monday said that the government was taking multiple initiatives to promote Pakistan’s tourist destination image globally and first ever Pakistan’s tourism brand campaign would be launched till the month of September 2021. Talking to a Private news channel, MD PTDC said that foreign tourist economy of […]

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Punjab vaccinates record 180,000 against COVID-19 in a day

Punjab has set a new record of most vaccinations in a day after 1,8000 people received COVID jabs over the past 24 hours. According to the Primary and Secondary Health Department Punjab, the process of vaccination has been geared up on the directions of the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC). As many as 1,80000 […]

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Modern technology to ensure transparency in elections: Fawad

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said modern technology would play a key role to ensure transparency in elections. Talking to a delegation of High Court Bar Association Islamabad and District Bar Association Islamabad, he apprised them about the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the elections. The minister said […]

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NAB files reference against ex-police officer

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi on Monday filed a corruption reference in the Accountability Court against former Superintendent of Police (SP) – Punjab Syed Haseeb for holding assets beyond known sources of income. NAB Director General Rawalpindi had ordered an inquiry against the accused on May 3, 2018. The former SP was appointed as […]

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Nursing students demand holding of exam in Larkana

The members of All Sindh Nursing Students held a protest demonstration at Jinnah Bagh on Monday demanding the authorities to hold an annual examination of their second year which has been pending since last year. They were holding placards in their hands and chanted slogans in favour of their just demands. Students Kamran Tuino, Danish […]

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Pakistan lauds Kuwait for resumption of family, business visas for Pakistanis

Pakistan on Monday lauded the cooperation of Kuwait in resumption of visas for Pakistani families and businessmen after a decade-long suspension. “We greatly appreciate Kuwaiti cooperation in this regard,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said in response to media queries. The FO Spokesperson said the relevant Pakistani and Kuwaiti authorities were also working together […]

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Churchill's statue in Parliament Square is defaced with pro-Chelsea graffiti

The graffiti, which read 'Chelsea', 'CFC' and '1905' - the year in which the London football club was founded - was daubed on the base of the monument to the British wartime premier in Westminster.

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Ministers were told about Indian Covid variant on April 1 but did not tell public until April 15

The Government was told about the variant's presence in Britain on April 1 but no statement was made until April 15. Pictured: Makeshift funeral pyres for coronavirus victims in India.

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Six boys aged 16 and 17 are arrested for murder after 35-year-old man died

Officers arrived at the scene on Romsey Close in Cramlington, Northumberland, just after 1am on Saturday.

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Electronic tagging for foreign criminals to help kick them out of the country when time is served

Home Secretary Priti Patel will make electronic ankle tags a condition of their release from prison, and has ordered enough GPS kits for 4,5000 offenders by the end of next year

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Laura Whitmore sounds alarm on return of Love Island in first teaser

Laura Whitmore sounds the alarm for the return of Love Island in the first teaser for the new series of the ITV2 dating show. The host swings a pink mallet to smash the heart-shaped glass on an alarm, which reads: “In case of Love Island, crack on.” Dressed in a red jumpsuit and sunglasses, Whitmore, […]

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Cruella’s Mark Strong ‘proud’ to be part of return to cinemas

Mark Strong has said he feels “proud” to be part of a film that could bring people back into cinemas after a long absence. The Kingsman actor stars opposite Emma Stone and Dame Emma Thompson in Cruella, the origin story of the Disney villain from 101 Dalmatians, one of the first new releases since multiplexes […]

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David Walliams ‘would have become a teacher’ if he hadn’t been a TV star

If comedian and children’s author David Walliams had not become famous, he would have preferred to have become a teacher. The Little Britain star said the experience of being in a classroom when he was a boy with several inspirational teachers had stayed with him for his whole adult life. “I think I would like […]

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Shaun Ryder: The nutty behaviour stems from the ADHD

Ryder, who is releasing his first solo album in 18 years, said the condition ultimately led to him using drugs at the height of fame. He told the PA news agency: “The problem stems from the ADHD. “The nutty behaviour. “You have got all this energy going and you can’t focus on anything. “It’s like […]

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Ulrika Jonsson says divorce can be ‘something to be celebrated’

Ulrika Jonsson has said divorce can be something “to be celebrated” as opposed to being perceived as a “defeat”. The 53-year-old’s three marriages have all ended divorce and she wants society to “start a more positive discussion” around the subject. Jonsson’s comments came in her most recent column for The Sun as she reflected on […]

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Viper’s identity revealed on first episode of The Masked Dancer

Diversity star Jordan Banjo is the first celebrity to be unmasked on The Masked Dancer. Banjo, 28, was revealed as being the mystery celebrity who took to the stage as Viper in the first episode of the ITV series. The programme, a spin-off to hit series The Masked Singer, sees 12 celebrity contestants performing unique […]

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Mel B says late dad is ‘looking down’ on her as she celebrates 46th birthday with daughters

Mel B is celebrating her 46th birthday with all three of her daughters by her side. The Spice Girl said in an Instagram post on Saturday that she didn’t “really like” her birthdate of 29 May as it comes one day after the birthday of her late father Martin Brown, who died in March 2017 […]

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Texas star Sharleen Spiteri says she feels ‘more punk’ in middle-age

Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri says she feels more “punk” and like a “rebel” today than she did as a young musician. The Scottish frontwoman, 53, said that as she got older she felt more comfortable in herself. Rock band Texas formed in 1986 in Glasgow and this week released their 10th album, Hi, which features […]

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TV producer rejects historical misconduct allegations as ‘demonstrably false’

Award-winning producer Charlie Hanson has been dropped from Netflix programme After Life and suspended by Bafta following allegations of sexual misconduct. Hanson said he “strongly” refuted the allegations, adding that “based on summaries that have been provided to me” they were “demonstrably false”. He was removed from the After Life production after Netflix was made […]

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PDM will never win, come what may: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the country’s economy has been put on the right track with economic indicators showing positive trends. Interacting with the general public via telephone on Sunday, the prime minister said that the country has come out of the economic crisis against expectations of the opposition and it will now […]

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PDM parties in a state of confusion, division: Bilawal

Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the parties of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) seem to be in a state of confusion and division. Speaking to the media after visiting Wali Bagh along with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to offer condolences over the death of Begum Naseem Wali Khan […]

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Kuwait restores family, business, technical visas for Pakistanis

Kuwait has restored family, business and technical visas for Pakistani citizens after ten years. This was announced by Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah while talking to Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad in Kuwait on Sunday. The interior minister handed over a special letter written by Prime Minister Imran Khan to Kuwaiti Prime Minister […]

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Pakistan has not severed official communication with Afghan NSA

Afghan National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib on Sunday said that Pakistan has not broken-off official engagement with him, denying reports that Islamabad has cut official communication with him. The speculation arose after Voice of American on Friday quoted unnamed Pakistani officials as saying that Pakistan has conveyed to the leadership in Afghanistan that it will […]

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LoC ceasefire first step towards normal Indo-Pak ties: Gen Naravane

Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane has said that holding the ceasefire between Pakistan and India along the Line of Control (LoC) is the first step towards a long road of normalisation of bilateral ties. According to the Press Trust of India, Gen Naravane said the holding of the ceasefire between Pakistan and Indian armies […]

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Police refuses to arrest MPA Nazir Chohan despite registration of FIR

Police on Sunday refused to take PTI MPA Nazir Chohan into custody as he reached Lahore’s Race Course Police Station to surrender. On Saturday, Chohan went to the in-charge investigation of the police station and asked him for his arrest. However, the police official said that he would only take any action in the case […]

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Fawad wonders at Opp’s protest call at time of economic revival

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said for the first time in the history of the country, a record Rs 4.143 trillion revenue had been collected during the current fiscal year so far. The landmark achievement was made due to prudent economic policies of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government led by […]

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Govt has no intention to impose any new tax in next budget: Tarin

Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin Sunday said the government has no intention to impose any new tax in the upcoming budget, but it would broaden tax base with use of technology to reach unreachable areas and increase revenue. Talking to a private news channel, he said the government would enhance growth rate in […]

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Pakistan prepared to send limited Hajj pilgrims; hajj may be costlier this year: Qadri

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Dr Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said that Saudi Arabia has not announced Hajj policy for this year yet, however, Pakistan keeps complete arrangements to send limited pilgrims for Hajj. Talking to Voice of America (VOA) during a special interview with Ali Furqan, Qadri said that this year’s hajj would be […]

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CM Buzdar proposes independent observers on water management

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has proposed deployment of ‘independent observers’ at Punjab and Sindh barrages. Punjab Chief Minister has also invited parliamentarians from all over the country, especially from Sindh, to visit Punjab barrages. He said the visiting lawmakers will be provided with accurate data of water emission. In a statement on Sunday, the […]

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Bella is ‘taking note’ of all her celebrity friends not supporting Palestine

Supermodel Bella Hadid is not backing down in voicing out her support for Palestine following the recent violence that escalated in the occupied region by Israel. The fashion icon, 24, said in a recent Instagram post that she was ‘taking note’ of all her celebrity friends and colleagues who were staying silent against Israel’s aggression […]

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Humaira Arshad releases new song after six years

Pop singer Humaira Arshad has released her new song ‘Kallan Rowen Ga’ after six years. The 46-year-old has sung a romantic number for the first time. Model Mir Ali is seen performing in the song penned by Saji Ali and composed by Kamran Akhtar. The video has been made by Sageel Khan. Humaira Arshad – […]

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Third-tier in tax structure- A devastating experience of 2017

When the 3rd tier in certain sectors’ tax structure was introduced in 2017-2018 financial budget, the FBR and industries claimed that this will considerably increase government revenues and will reduce illegal trade of products. However, those claims were proved miserably wrong when the FBR had received only Rs83 billion in year one and Rs90 billion […]

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Djokovic warms up for Roland Garros with Belgrade Open title

BELGRADE: Novak Djokovic completed a succesful warm-up for the French Open when he beat Slovakian Alex Molcan 6-4, 6-3, on Saturday in the final of the ATP clay tournament in Belgrade. This was the second event in the city in just over a month but where the Serbia Open in April was played in an […]

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Life inside Pakistan Super League bubble in Abu Dhabi

LAHORE: The PSL reached the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday and began a quarantine period, at the end of which the league will resume a disrupted sixth season. Only 14 games were possible earlier this year in Karachi after a Covid-19 outbreak among players and staff ground the season to a halt. The remaining […]

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Krejcikova wins maiden WTA title in Strasbourg

STRASBOURG: Barbora Krejcikova gave her French Open preparations a huge boost when she won her maiden WTA title at the Strasbourg International on Saturday with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Sorana Cirstea. Krejcikova did not have the perfect match, with 10 double faults, as windy conditions in the open-air arena made serving difficult, but the […]

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Suspended IPL moved to UAE as India seeks more time for World Cup decision

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League, suspended as a new coronavirus wave hit India, will be finished in the United Arab Emirates in September and October, India’s national cricket board said Saturday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India also said it will ask the global governing body for more time to make a […]

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Pakistan need to work on team combination, says Wasim Akram

LAHORE: Cricket legend Wasim Akram believes that Pakistan need to work on team combination before the upcoming ICC Twenty20 World Cup, saying the problem at the middle order needs to be resolved. The T20 World Cup, to be held in India in the month of October, will see the return of the showpiece event after […]

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Aaqib says will be easy for Hafeez to perform in Abu Dhabi

LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars coach Aaqib Javed believes that veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez will find it easy to perform on the batting tracks of Abu Dhabi in the upcoming Pakistan Super League matches. Hafeez had a poor run in the recent Africa tour where he could only muster a total of 65 runs in five innings, […]

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Also-rans South Africa motivated by missing Test final

CENTURION: New South African captain Dean Elgar is well aware of the cricketing contrast when he leads his team in two Test matches against the West Indies in St Lucia next month. The start date of the second Test on June 18 is the same as that for the world Test championship final between India […]

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Quartararo claims fourth straight pole in Mugello with ‘best lap ever’

MUGELLO: Championship leader Fabio Quartararo will start on pole for the fourth successive race after dominating Italian MotoGP qualifying with what he hailed as “the best lap” of his career at Mugello on Saturday. Francesco Bagnaia had been fastest in all the first three practice sessions for local team Ducati, setting a new lap record […]

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Nadal, Djokovic eye history as French Open rolls into action today

PARIS: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will set their sights on more Grand Slam history at the French Open as Roland Garros embraces a new but eerily empty era of night time tennis. A 14th title in Paris for Nadal would take him to a record-setting 21st major, surpassing the mark he shares with Roger […]

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Ronaldo faces less of a burden but has a new record in sight

ROME: Cristiano Ronaldo should not have to shoulder Portugal’s hopes at the European Championship as he has in the past but expect no let up from him, even at age 36, as he sets his sights on becoming the top scorer of all-time in international football. Ronaldo broke the 100 international goals mark last September […]

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Bushra Imran launches Shaikh Abul Hassan Ash Shadhili Research Hub

Prime Minister’s wife Bushra Imran Saturday inaugurated the Shaikh Abul Hasan Ash Shadhili Research Hub for promotion of Sufism, science and technology in the country during a solemn ceremony here at the the Punjab Sports Board (PSB) E-Library building at Nishter Park Sports Complex. The center has been named after Shaikh Abul Hassan Ash Shadhili, […]

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Will not let ‘PTIMF’ budget approval from parliament: Bilawal Bhutto

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Saturday said he will not let the ‘PTIMF’ budget approve from the parliament as an anti-public government cannot make a people friendly budget. The PPP chairman said in his statement that passing of the budget made by International Monetary Fund (IMF) employees will be an attack against […]

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Three terror suspects remanded until June 4

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday remanded three terror suspects, said to be associated with MQM-London, in police custody until June 4. The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) produced the suspects, identified as Naeem Khan, Aleem Khan and Imran, before the court and requested their physical remand for investigation. The court, approving the remand request, directed the […]

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Uncle and niece betraying each other, Firdous jeers at PML-N

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on information Firdous Ashiq Awan Saturday vituperated PML-N top brass saying that Uncle Shehbaz Sharif and his niece Maryam Nawaz are clearly betraying each other publically. In a statement, Chief Minister Punjab’s aid said that PDM has broken apart. Shahbaz Sharif wants to sell his pathetic narrative. Opposition was […]

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Qureshi, Iraqi counterpart discuss bilateral ties, global issues

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein Saturday discussed the entire gamut of bilateral ties, multi-dimensional cooperation, regional and global issues. Earlier, foreign minister Qureshi arrived in Iraq on his three-day official visit. During a meeting, both sides discussed issues of mutual interest, a press release said. Foreign minister Shah […]

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ADP to be welfare-oriented, aimed at reviving economic uplift: CM

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday said that the next Annual Development Programme (ADP) would be public welfare-oriented in which schemes to contain pandemic, revival of the economy, poverty reduction, and empowerment of women would be launched. This he said while presiding over a meeting to finalize the annual development programme (ADP) […]

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Pakistan has emerged as growth model despite corona lockdown: Farrukh Habib

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Saturday said Pakistan had emerged as a growth model for the entire world as it had made unexpected achievements despite corona lockdowns. Addressing a press conference at Ali Zaib Foundation Centre in General Hospital Ghulam Muhammad Abad here, he said all economic indicators were positive and stock […]

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We need to plant trees to improve environment: Advisor to CM Sindh

Spokesperson of Sindh Government and Advisor for Law, Environment & Coastal Development Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that as a nation, we need to plant trees to improve the environment as plants will benefit future generations for decades to come. He expressed these views while addressing the inaugural function of the Botanical Garden here at Karachi […]

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PPP will have to answer show-cause notice, says Haideri

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Central Secretary-General and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an opposition parties’ alliance, Vice President Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said on Saturday that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) would have to respond to the show-cause notice issued to it by the PDM on account of dodging the alliance. In an interview with a private TV […]

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LHC to take up Khawaja Asif’s bail plea on June 2

Admitting for hearing Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former foreign minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif’s bail plea in a money laundering case, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday said the case would be taken up for hearing on June 1 (Tuesday). A two-member bench, comprising Justice Miss Alia Neelum and Justice Asjad Javed Ghural, […]

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Pakistan reports first case of Indian variant of Covid-19

The first case of so-called Indian coronavirus variant has been detected in Sindh, provincial minister for health Dr Azra Pechuho confirmed on Friday. Dr Pechuho said that the South African variant of coronavirus is also rapidly spreading in Karachi. “So far, seven cases of the South African variant and one case of the Indian Covid-19 […]

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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 7% for fifth consecutive time

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 7% for the fifth consecutive time, while viewing growth and inflation expectations as well-anchored. Encouraged by upward revision of the FY21 growth forecast to 3.94%, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to maintain the policy rate at 7%, noting that […]

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Is Istanbul conference in jeopardy after fresh conditions from the Taliban?

The Taliban conditions for the Istanbul conference on Afghanistan will be a source of embarrassment for the organizers as they were expecting comprehensive discussions on key issues and possibly important decisions about the future set-up in the war-ravaged country and a ceasefire. The conference was postponed twice in April after the Taliban’s refusal, apparently over […]

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Covid origins search ‘being poisoned by politics’: WHO

The World Health Organization warned Friday that efforts to uncover the Covid-19 pandemic’s origins were being hampered by politics, insisting scientists needed space to work on solving the mystery. “We would ask that we separate the science from the politics, and let us get on with finding the answers that we need in a proper, […]

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President lauds NAB on Rs 323 billion recovery

President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday termed corruption a major challenge and said it was the collective responsibility of all sections of society to discourage corrupt practices and support the government’s efforts. In a meeting with Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president called for more effective measures […]

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Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge buys a luxury Victorian home in London

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, 35, has celebrated her success by splashing out on a luxury home - a £5.2million four-bedroom property in London.

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Just 3% of Brits infected with the Indian Covid variant were fully vaccinated

Public Health England analysis shows only 177 out of 5,599 people who caught the mutant strain and presented to A&E had already had both jabs. Almost 3,400 had not yet had their first dose.

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Music festivals face another 'lost summer', warn MPs

Members of the digital, media, culture and sport committee are calling for ministers to 'act now' and provide a 'safety net' for live events after June 21.

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BBC News host Jane Hill fights tears as she reads out London Bridge jury's 'heartfelt condolences'

The presenter, 51, had to pause a number of times in an attempt to compose herself while delivering the update on the inquest.

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Salman Rushdie's daughter-in-law, 34, reveals she 'fought for her life' with Covid

Urging followers to get vaccinated, Natalie Rushdie, 34, shared a selfie from her hospital bed - which showed her with her eyes barely open and a tube in her nose.

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RSPCA slams schools for egg-hatching projects

The RSPCA also said that schools and nurseries are too noisy for chicks to be brought up in and they are often not looked after properly out of school hours.

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Working in close coordination with each other plays key role in improving performance-Akbar Durrani

Federal Secretary for Narcotics Control, Akbar Durrani (TI)/PAS chaired an inter-ministerial meeting for deliberations on formulation of SOPs on Mutual Legal Assistance Act, 2020. at the Ministry of Narcotics Control. The Federal Secretary emphasized on the need of working together and said that the close coordination is the key to successful execution of projects and […]

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Medal issued to commemorate establishment of Pak-China ties

To mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties, Beijing International Coin Exposition (BICE) issued a special medal, says a Gwadar Pro’s report. According to BICE, the medal commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties with high collection value is very special and rare. The circumference of the […]

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FIA Registers multi-billion Rupees fraud case against Bhojanis

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a criminal case of fraud of over 1 billion Pakistani Rupees against Muhammad Rafiq Bhojani, his son Zain Abbas Bhojani, Ashafq Ahmed and nephew Muzammil Bhojani. The case has been registered at the Judicial Magistrate South-1 Karachi under Section 154 Code of Criminal Procedure. The case has been […]

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Tarin reviews progress on NPPMCL privatisation

Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has directed all the relevant stakeholders to meet next week for sharing progress on the respective tasks to take the transaction of National Power Parks Management Company Limited (NPPMCL) to its final phase. The finance minister said this while chairing a meeting of the Sub Committee of the Cabinet Committee on […]

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KE remains committed to industries, rejects exaggerated claims issued in press

Recognizing Karachi’s industries as the backbone of the nation’s economy, KE reiterated its commitment to the prosperity of the city and assured its customers that it is working untiringly towards the vision of a thriving metropolis. This commitment is underpinned by the investment of over PKR 375 billion since the company’s privatization which continues even […]

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Man, minor sons killed in a road accident

A man along with his three sons died in a road accident on GT road Gujranwala on Friday. It was reported that Shahid 28, along with his three sons was travelling by motorcycle, when near Qilla Chand a passenger bus hit them, resultantly killing them on the spot. The victims were identified as Shahid 28 […]

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Youm-e-Takbeer observed in Khyber

Workers of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) on Friday commemorated Youm-e-Takbeer at Bara press club, aimed to make Pakistan’s defence unbeatable. The day is celebrated on May 28, annually to commemorate the historic event of conducting nuclear tests in 1998. This day not only made Pakistan the seventh nuclear state of the world but also […]

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Pakistan hails as UN agrees to probe into Israeli aggression

At the request of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) which was represented by Pakistan, the United Nations (UN) has agreed to launch an international investigation into deadly Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip earlier this month, the Foreign Office said on Friday. “Pakistan, representing the OIC, presented a resolution at this special session of […]

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Utility stores acquires sale of Rs 26 billion

Under the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USC) has acquired a sale of Rs 26 billion under Ramadan Relief Package serving around 11 million households. The USC said in a press release that the PM Imran Khan directed to give subsidies on 19 essential commodities for people’s welfare which […]

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Kashmir under military siege for two years: Masood

Describing the situation in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) as horrendous, AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has said that Kashmir has been under military siege for almost two years where state terrorism is being perpetrated systematically by alien troops to eliminate the defenceless people of the occupied territory. He made these remarks while […]

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Piers Morgan claims ITV bosses want him BACK

The presenter, 56, famously quit the breakfast show following his controversial comments about Meghan Markle and subsequent onscreen clash with co-star Alex Beresford.

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JOHN HUMPHRYS: Don't mock Prince Charles... Our planet depends on people like him

JOHN HUMPHRYS: There was a wonderful picture of Charles this week looking more like an ageing tramp than a future king - to which there is only one response: respect!

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NAB summons former trade secretary in sugar subsidy probe

In a move to expedite the sugar subsidy scandal probe, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has again summoned former trade secretary Younus Dhaga on June 3. The former secretary has been asked to appear before the bureau on June 3 along with the minutes of the inter-ministry meeting, summaries, recommendations, paperwork regarding the export of […]

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Supreme Court bars rape convicts from seeking presidential pardon

The Supreme Court has ruled that the convicts found guilty of the rape of women and children cannot resort to the presidency for clemency. While hearing an appeal on Thursday submitted by a rape convict Habib Ullah for obtaining remission during jail term, the apex court while rejecting his plea ruled that no rape convict […]

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BHC directs SMBR to ensure women’s inheritance right

While hearing a case over denial of the women inheritance rights on one pretext or another, Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) issued directives to the concerned authorities to devise a flawless mechanism to protect the right of female heirs in the province. It is pertinent to mention that Islamic law (Shariah) and […]

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A stitch in time: Giant 16th century tapestry gets restored

The tapestries are among the oldest surviving in Britain and have hung at Hardwick Hall, in Derbyshire, since 1592. The artwork has been restored as part of a project beginning in 2001.

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Warwickshire estate owned by playboy publisher Felix goes on the market for £4million

An eccentric 'Treasure Island' inspired home built by the late media mogul Felix Dennis has gone on the market for £4million - with the entire house centring around a pirate-themed swimming pool.

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Gun fashioned from a walking stick and linked to an unsolved murder is found in the back of a taxi

The discovery of a Victorian cane gun helped unlock what detectives described as a 'spider's web of gun crime' in London.

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Health chiefs hold crisis talks with Matt Hancock as doctors warn they can't cope with huge demand

Doctors say they have been set an 'undoable' task by ministers. The numbers visiting GPs increased by 20 per cent last month, according to analysis of NHS England.

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Cocaine-fuelled Mercedes driver, 24, is jailed for three years after ploughing into cyclist, six

Harry Summersgill, 24, ploughed into Noah Herring, six, with his Mercedes Benz while travelling at double the 30mph speed limit, in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, February 28.

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CM announces Rs 9.48 billion development package for Bhakkar

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar announced an Rs9.48 billion development package for Bhakkar for the completion of 106 development projects. He inaugurated 76 development projects worth Rs1.22 billion and laid the foundation stone of 26 schemes valuing Rs1.12 billion. He inaugurated the revamping scheme of 48 kilometre long roads under RAP phase-I at DC […]

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Govt to provide EVM facility to Punjab Bar Council for its elections: Fawad

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday said that the government would provide Electronic Voting Machine (EVMs) to Punjab Bar Council (PBC) for its elections. Talking to the delegation of PBC he said the council would be briefed about the electronic voting process along with Advisor to Prime Minister on Parliamentarians Affairs […]

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Five children suffering from mysterious skin, blood and eye diseases in Bakrani villages

Five children of Abdullah Lashari and Wadho Lashari villages of Bakrani Taluka are suffering from mysterious ophthalmological, blood or dermatological diseases due to which they have lost eyesight and their faces have developed marks all over. The children include 5-year Sania and 7-year Naeem of Wadho Lashari village. Sadam Lashari, father of both the kids, […]

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Businesses to remain closed on Friday & Saturday in Gujranwala

On the recommendations of Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Secretary Primary and Secondary Health Punjab on Thursday allowed the local traders to close their business on Friday and Saturday instead of Saturday and Sunday. Secretary Primary Health in his notification to DC Gujranwala said that in line with local customs and demand of local […]

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USAID funded school inaugurated at Naseerabad

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Director for Sindh and Balochistan James Parys and Sindh Minister for Education and Literacy, Labor and Human Resource Saeed Ghani on Thursday inaugurated a recently completed school at Naseerabad, Kamber-Shahdadkot. As per the details, nearly 1,000 local students will benefit every year from the modern school management and […]

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NAB terms Sial’s allegations baseless

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday termed the allegations leveled by Irrigation Minister Sindh Sohail Anwar Sial as baseless, unfounded, contrary to the facts and concocted. A spokesman of NAB said in a statement that the NAB has started an inquiry of assets beyond means against Mr Sial in the year 2018, which was upgraded […]

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PM urges Muslim states to follow principles of State of Medina

Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the Muslim countries to follow the basic principles of State of Medina, the foundation of which was laid by Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), to rise again in the world. The prime minister said this while virtually delivering a keynote address at the International Conference on Civilisational values in […]

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Pakistan is the safest country for minorities: Governor Punjab

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that Pakistan is the safest country in the world for minorities but massacre of minorities, sanctioned by the Modi Government , is taking place in India. India is still unable to tolerate the Kartarpur Corridor Project adding that People of different faith and religion are living in harmony […]

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International — to Internal — Monetary Fund

It was in 1958 that Pakistan’s long and complicated affair with the IMF began. Now, it’s more than 60 years later and the pair have signed 22 agreements between them, the last concluded as recently as 2019. To all intents and purposes, the relationship seems to be going from strength to strength with the most […]

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Debunking the Ehsaas programme

When truth is the first casualty of everyday life the cost of living becomes so high that even the pen has to lose its soul and produce pragmatic content. Maintaining one’s own sanity after realising that may be all of us have eventually become Dr. Faustus, becomes the prime challenge. Silence and solitude are regarded […]

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Average age of newly infected Britons drops to just 29

The median age stood at 29 for the week ending May 19 - down from 35 at the start of April and 41 at the beginning of the year. Pictured: Queues for vaccines in Bolton.

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Pictured: Woman who was stabbed to death at home in South Yorkshire as son is charged with murder

Agita Geslere, 61, was found with stab wounds in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, shortly after 12.30am on Tuesday. Her 31-year-old son has been charged with her murder and will appear at court today.

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Sisters who flew dozens of Polish people into UK to make bogus benefits claims worth £300k jailed

Monika, 29, and Edyta Gorska, 35, flew 49 compatriots into the UK in just 14 months to claim £297,161 in benefits. The sisters used fake IDs to set up bank accounts and claim Universal Credit.

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Manchester City and Chelsea fans involved in violent clashes with Porto police and each other

Video footage shows a number of different skirmishes by the Douro river and supporters are said to have locked horns with the local police after the bars closed at 10:30pm.

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Drug dealers burned down home killing a mother and her son, four, over her partner's £400 debt

Gina Ingles, 34, died shielding her son Milo, four, from the flames after Jake Barnard, 31, and his enforcer Andrew Milne, 42, poured petrol through the letterbox at their home in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

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Germany unveils 2.5-billion-euro fund to reboot cultural events

Germany on Wednesday unveiled a 2.5-billion-euro fund to revive the country’s pandemic-battered cultural sector and encourage organisers to start planning events again now that the coronavirus outlook is improving. The fund will supplement ticket sales for events where venues’ audience sizes must be limited because of hygiene precautions and provide insurance in case events have […]

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Imran Abbas and Ushna discredit wedding rumours with hilarious digs

Renowned TV stars Imran Abbas and Ushna Shah forgot to inform each other about their wedding at least that’s what Imran says! In a hilarious display of discounting rumours, Ushna and Imran took to Instagram to shoot down ‘YouTube videos’ suggesting that the two have tied the knot. Sharing a screenshot of a YouTube video […]

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Kelly Osbourne slams plastic surgery rumours after debuting new look

Kelly Osbourne doesn’t appreciate speculation regarding what she has or hasn’t changed about her body. The 36-year-old reality TV personality took to Instagram on Monday, May 23 to clap back at any haters who have assumed that she recently underwent plastic surgery to achieve her updated look. She shared a video message that was recorded […]

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Adnan Siddiqui calls for #JusticeForSunitaMaseeh

Actor and producer Adnan Siddiqui has come forward to demand justice for Sunita Masih, a 14-year-old Christian girl who was kidnapped and gang-raped in Faisalabad. According to reports on social media, Masih was allegedly kidnapped and raped by men in Faisalabad. The victim was tortured and her head was also shaved. Using the trending hashtag […]

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Maryam Nawaz reveals why she doesn’t drink lassi

PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz has revealed the reason why she does not drink lassi-and it has divided social media into two camps: the drinkers and the non-drinkers. “Are you drinking lassi, ma’am?” a follower asked, sharing a photo showing Maryam holding a steel glass which is normally used for lassi “I wish I could have […]

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Stop stalking celebrities: Noor Bukhari

Former Pakistani actress Noor Bukhari has asked fans to stop stalking celebrities and showing up at their homes uninvited. According to details, social media posts have caused security risks for the former actress Noor Bukhari. Recently sharing a horror story on social media, the former actress spoke about how terrifying it is when fans invade […]

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Representation of an unfinished life

Life seems to be at the end when your most awaited book is read or anticipated movie is watched. Everything seems dull after that. Then the deprived soul of an individual only revives those moments by remnants. The same turmoil and tribulation occurred to me when the book Guru Dutt: An Unfinished Story by Yasser […]

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Horse-whisperer hopes Moroccan films return at full gallop

Horse master Joel Proust hopes his stallions will soon return to the movie sets in Morocco that made his name, ranging from Hollywood epics to “Game of Thrones”. The North African nation’s dramatic desert sands and palm-filled valleys traversed by camel herds have long provided stand-ins for big-budget film sets needing Middle East locations, but […]

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Parliament to become paperless by January 2023: Amin

Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Amin-ul-Haq Wednesday said that all business of the Parliament of Pakistan would be made paperless by January 2023. Addressing groundbreaking ceremony of “ISLAMABAD IT PARK” along with South Korean Ambassador Suh Sangpyo he said, “The consultant had been hired to digitalize the parliament by January 2023, all the calling […]

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CM ANNOUNCES RS13.80 BILLION DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE FOR LAYYAH

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the district development package worth Rs13.80 billion had been designed for Layyah to ensure composite development including a mother & child hospital at a cost of Rs 5.73 billion. He was addressing the ceremony held in connection with the launch of the universal health coverage programme and […]

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PRCS chairman raises alarm over Covid vaccine acceptability issues

Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Chairman Abrar ul Haq on Wednesday expressed concerns over hurdles being faced by Pakistanis via-a-vis international travelling due to lack of universal acceptability of different brands of Covid-19 vaccine being administered in the country. In a statement, the PRCS chairman said that under the directions of Honorable President of Pakistan […]

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IHC stops NAB from arresting Qaim Ali Shah till June 8

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday granted interim bail to former Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah in a case pertaining to the Pakistan Steel Mill’s land and sought comments from NAB. The court granted pre arrest bail to the former CM till June 8, against surety bonds worth Rs 200,000. Chief Justice Athar […]

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Opposition parties don’t trust each other: Governor Punjab

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the opposition parties do not trust each other and the people do not trust the opposition. The government will be able to easily get the federal and provincial budgets passed. Political opponents do not have a single narrative. Pakistan has emerged successful in the Reko Diq case […]

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‘NAB-Niazi’ nexus harmed country to incurable extent: Maryam Aurangzeb

The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s spokesperson Maryam Aurangzeb Wednesday claimed that Pakistan’s debts could be paid if current govt’s corruption is investigated and looted money is redeemed. In her reaction to Prime Minister Imran Khan and Information Minister Fawad Hussain’s statements, Maryam alleged govt of manipulating the facts and figures. Public should know about money […]

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Advisor seeks cooperation of masses to contain spread of COVID-19

Advisor for Law, Environment & Coastal Development Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that everyone should cooperate with the Government to stop the spread of coronavirus as it is not possible to control the corona virus without the cooperation of the people. He expressed these views while addressing the inaugural function of the Vaccination Center at […]

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Court extends judicial remand of Javed Latif

A local court on Wednesday extended the judicial remand of PML-N MNA Javed Latif till June 2 in defaming institutions case. The court also ordered the investigation officer to submit challan (charge-sheet) till the next date of hearing. Judicial Magistrate Sabir Hussain conducted the case proceedings at Model Town Courts,wherein the authorities did not produce […]

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Sindh government failed to secure lives of people: SHC

Sindh High Court (SHC), Sukkur Bench, remarked that the Sindh police had failed to secure the lives of people and added sub-standard APCs are being used in the police operation against dacoits in which policemen were being killed. The court asked what type of police operation was being carried out in the Katcha areas. During […]

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Murad finalizes plan to launch cleanup operation against dacoits in katcha area

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that a well-planned and vigorous `operation clean-up’ is being launched against dacoits and their abettors in the katcha area of districts, Shikarpur and Kashmore. “I have given clear and loud instructions to the police to clean the area and report me,” he said while talking to […]

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Digital Pakistan and inclusion for women

Covid-19 has wrought extensive socio-economic ramifications. These have triggered changes in consumer behaviour and business operations. Companies in Pakistan, for example, have been compelled to rethink how they work with particular emphasis shifting towards a strong digital presence. This has led the workforce to adapt accordingly, with a large percentage now working from home. Needless […]

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Supporting anti-corruption drives

The Transparency International, defines corruption as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. Corruption is a vice that erodes trust, weakens democracy, hampers economic development and further exacerbates inequality, poverty, social division and the environmental crisis. Corruption can take many forms, and can include behaviours like: public servants demanding or taking money or favours […]

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A realistic approach

The shocking level of the recent wave of Israeli-Palestinian violence echoes that a final resolution to the Middle East crisis is vital for the world peace. It is crucial not just to break this cycle of destruction and injustice, but also to deny further proliferation of religious extremism in the region. Let me say explicitly […]

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Israel the oppressor — Part II

The IDF forces took aggressive action on the day when Palestinians were commemorating what they call al-Nakba, the Catastrophe. Nostalgically, it commemorates the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, who were forced or driven from their homes in the Arab-Israeli war, which began the day after Israel’s declaration of independence in 1948. Seemingly, Netanyahu‘s […]

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TODAY’S CARTOON

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Naseem Shah ‘dejected’ after missing out on remaining PSL 6 matches

LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators pacer Naseem Shah is dejected after he was ruled out of the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six matches. Naseem has been released from isolation in Lahore after he breached the protocols for departure from Pakistan by arriving at the designated hotel with a non-compliant RT-PCR test result. As such, the […]

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New Zealand great Hadlee expects swing bowlers to dominate WTC final

NEW DELHI: Fast-bowling great Richard Hadlee expects swing bowlers to dominate the final of the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) between India and New Zealand in Southampton next month. The former New Zealand all-rounder said he was looking forward to watching two evenly-matched sides clash at a neutral venue for test cricket’s biggest prize. “It […]

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High stakes for Emery as Villarreal aim for Europa League shock against Manchester United today

GDANSK: Unai Emery will add to his already sparkling Europa League record if Villarreal beat Manchester United on Wednesday but victory would also turn an otherwise mediocre first season in charge into a great one. Villarreal had just finished fifth in La Liga when they appointed Emery as coach last summer, with the Spaniard’s remit […]

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Army tells Kabul to ‘deny space to spoilers of peace’

Pakistan Army on Tuesday took serious notice of recent cross-border terrorist incidents from Afghanistan, asking the neighbouring country to take effective border control measures. The 241st Corps Commanders’ Conference was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ). Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa chaired the meeting. Taking serious note of the recent cross-border […]

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First apologise: Fazl tells PPP, ANP

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman Tuesday said the PPP and ANP can rejoin the alliance if they tender an apology to the anti-government movement for going against its decisions, a private TV channel reported. Addressing a press conference after a meeting with PML-N President and Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly […]

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Going against LHC order on Shehbaz’s plea prima facie contempt of court: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday noted that the federal agencies worked against the order of the LHC letting PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif travel abroad, which prima facie amounts to contempt of court. The federal government has challenged the LHC verdict granting the PML-N president a one-time permission to travel to London on medical grounds. A […]

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PM orders interior minister to help improve law and order in Sindh

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad to visit Sindh and devise a strategy in coordination with the law enforcement agencies to improve worsening law and order situation in the province. Taking notice of grave concerns of Sindh Governor Imran Ismael […]

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Cabinet decides to set up committee to review TLP ban

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry Tuesday said the federal cabinet has decided to form a committee to review the ban imposed on the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Addressing a press conference along with Federal Minister Asad Umar, the information minister said once the committee reviews TLP’s application seeking to lift the ban, it […]

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Balochistan CM’s ex-advisor, finance secretary jailed over corruption

Former Balochistan finance secretary Mushtaq Raisani and former advisor to the provincial chief minister Khalid Lango have been awarded jail sentence in a graft case, besides confiscating their movable and immovable properties and 10-year disqualification for any public post. Mushtaq Raisani was awarded 10-year imprisonment and former adviser on finance Khalid Lango will stay in […]

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Senate urges world community to protect Palestinians against Israeli war machine

Pakistan’s Senate in a joint resolution on Tuesday urged the world community to take immediate effective and concrete steps to save Palestinians from the fascist Israeli war machine. The joint resolution, which was passed unanimously in the upper house of the parliament condemned the unprovoked aggression unleashed by Israel against defenseless Palestinians in occupied territories. […]

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PM announces Rs 100bn start-up loans, 170,000 scholarships to fight unemployment

Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced an allocation of Rs100 billion for start-up loans and 170,000 skilled education scholarships to overcome the challenge of unemployment. The prime minister, in a special televised message for youth, said on Tuesday that the government is focused on promoting contemporary skills through scholarships and courses in a bid to […]

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Corona positivity rate falls to 4.82, lowest in 10 weeks

Pakistan’s coronavirus positivity ratio has dropped to 4.82 percent, the lowest level in 10 weeks, as 2,253 new infections emerged over the past 24 hours, said the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday. The country reported an 8.5 percent average positivity rate during the last 30 days. As per official figures provided by […]

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International court withdraws order to freeze PIA assets in Reko Diq case

The British Virgin Island High Court has withdrawn orders to freeze the offshore assets of Pakistan International Airlines as settlement in the Reko Diq case, giving back control to the airline, a private TV channel reported. Attorney General for Pakistan Khalid Jawed Khan shared a statement, calling it a “great level victory for Pakistan”. “Receiver […]

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Pakistan committed to strong ties with African nations: FO

Pakistan on Tuesday expressed commitment to forge stronger partnership with Africa in all spheres of cooperation and reaffirmed its full support to the aspirations of African nations for peace, progress and prosperity. The Foreign Office extended its heartiest felicitations on ‘Africa Day 2021’, commemorating the 58th Anniversary of the establishment of the African Union. Celebrated […]

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Pakistan, China agree to enhance exchanges between intellectuals, writers

Pakistan and China on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral exchanges and cooperation between intellectuals and writers of the two countries. The MoU was signed by Dr. Yousuf Khushk, Chairman of Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) and Ms. Tie Ning, President of China Writers Association at Pakistan-China Literary Forum held here […]

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LHC seeks report from CCPO on Gogi Butt plea against cases

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday sought a report from Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore about cases registered against gangster Khawaja Aqeel Abbas alias Gogi Butt till June 2. The court also sought a report about the medical check-up of Gogi Buttt from a cardiac specialist. Justice Muhammad Shan Gull passed the orders […]

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General elections will be held in 2023: Ch Sarwar

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the opposition will continue to hold meetings and elections will be held in 2023. He said the opposition’s plan to halt the country’s development will never be successful. Overseas Pakistanis will cast their votes in the next general elections. Overseas Pakistanis are the country’s assets and their […]

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‘Super Blue Moon Eclipse 2021 tomorrow’

The first lunar eclipse of the year 2021 will be witnessed globally on Wednesday (May 26). The lunar eclipse being named as Super Flower Blood Moon will not be visible in Pakistan due to daylight. The eclipse of the moon will start at 11:39am. The total lunar eclipse will start from 4:11pm, and it will […]

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Rangers arrest gang expert in unlocking cell phone PIN codes

Pakistan Rangers Sindh in a joint intelligence based operation with Police in Surjani Town arrested the ringleader of a most wanted robbers gang and later on his indication arrested his four other accomplices. The accused confessed that they were experts in unlocking mobile phone PIN codes and they used to sell the stolen phones in […]

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Court defers decision on Pervaiz Ashraf’s acquittal case

An Accountability Court (AC) on Tuesday deferred its judgment on acquittal pleas of former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and others in Nandipur Power Project reference. AC-III Judge Syed Asghar Ali heard the acquittal pleas of the accused in graft reference move by National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The court postponed its decision on acquittal pleas […]

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Farrukh reminds Bilawal of Ehsaas initiative’s novelty

Reminding PPP Co-chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari of the Ehsaas initiative’s novelty, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday said all the projects of social protection launched by Prime Minister Imran Khan were ‘new’ and ‘fresh’. In a reaction to Bilawal’s statement about the initiative, he cited names of some national level […]

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OPD services, elective surgeries resume in Punjab

The Punjab government has allowed elective surgeries and out-patient department (OPD) services to be resumed at all public hospitals in the province. The decision to resume elective surgeries and open OPDs of four specialties, including ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Dentistry, from May 25 was taken in light of a significant decline in daily Covid-19 cases. […]

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Court testifies witness in reference against Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

An Accountability Court (AC) on Tuesday testified another witness against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and others in LNG corruption reference. AC-II Judge Muhammad Azam Khan heard the graft reference against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, his son Abdullah Khaqan, ex-advisor on finance Miftah Ismail. The court marked the attendance of accused persons. […]

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Shahbaz urges opposition to join hands against govt

Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif on Monday asked all the opposition parties to join hands and move forward with the anti-government movement, a private TV channel reported. The development came during a dinner hosted by Shahbaz during which Leader of the Opposition in Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani, PPP leader Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, […]

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Single curriculum for grade 1-5 across country from August

Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Akram on Monday told the National Assembly that under the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, single national curriculum for grade 1 to 5 will be implemented across country from August 2021. Replying to various supplementary questions during question hour, she said that all the federating […]

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Financial inclusion of women to cut poverty faster: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that financial inclusion of women will help bring them into the mainstream and reduce poverty faster in the country. The prime minister said this on Monday while launching the Ehsaas Saving Wallets (Ehsaas Bachat Bank Account) Initiative, which is aimed at financial and digital inclusion of women. The Prime […]

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Tarin seeks details about anti-competitive conduct in poultry sector

Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has sought details from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) regarding an inquiry underway with reference to some anti-competitive conduct that led to price hike in chicken feed, which in turn, increased prices of chicken. While chairing a meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) on Monday, the finance minister […]

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Israel-Palestinian tensions simmer ahead of US envoy visit

Israeli forces shot dead a knife attacker in Jerusalem Monday, police said, as a ceasefire holds in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza ahead of a visit by Washington’s top diplomat. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken left Washington around noon local time and is due to arrive in Tel Aviv on Tuesday morning, days after […]

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Italian cable car accident kills 13 people

Thirteen people died and two children were seriously injured Sunday when a cable car slammed into the side of a mountain in northern Italy, emergency services said. The toll could rise further from the accident in Stresa, a resort town on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Italy’s Piedmont region, the Alpine rescue service said […]

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Britons who come into contact with a Covid carrier after June 21 will STILL have to isolate

Government sources say it is crucial that the contract tracing system stay in place because it is still possible for vaccinated people to pass on coronavirus.

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Dame Maureen Lipman quits the actors' union Equity after 54 years over its 'obsession' with Israel

The actress, 75, called on other Jewish performers to 'get the hell out' of the union after it urged members to join pro-Palestine marches marred by allegations of anti-Semitism.

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Elderly couple thank daughter for buying them 'gorgeous' pate only to discover they'd eaten cat food

Angela Holloway, 59, was left in hysterics when he mother Margaret and step-father Lincoln asked her to buy more pate shortly before she informed them they had actually eaten cat food.

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Pregnant Leigh-Anne Pinnock 'distraught' as thieves steal her £40k engagement ring from mansion

The Little Mix singer, 29, is currently expecting her first child with footballer fiancé Andre Gray, who proposed with the emerald and diamond-encrusted gold band in May last year.

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Fears for jobs and pensions as 123 companies fall to private equity in lockdown plundering spree

British firms worth £36b have been sold off to private equity in a high-risk 'pandemic plundering' spree. 123 companies have been bought and 19 more deals worth £16.6m in the pipeline.

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Chef and a waitress killed in a crash were discovered by friend who found them on phone tracking app

Caleb Horncastle, 23, and Holly Poyner, 17, were killed when Caleb lost control of his Mini Cooper while driving with his arm in a plaster cast - ending up in a field near Hereford.

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Serial rapist who cross-examined victims in court for days attacked woman after early jail release

Milton Brown, 67, was jailed for a total of 21 years in 1999 for raping three women, including his former girlfriend. He was released 14 years later and was jailed today for attempted rape in May.

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Fresh covid restrictions imposed in Sindh: Murtaza Wahab

Sindh Government Spokesperson and Advisor for Law, Environment & Coastal Development Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday said that a new order has been announced by the Sindh Government to control the corona virus situation in the province. Wahab said the orders were given by the Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah after a high-level meeting […]

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GRSC holds a Webinar on Israel’s invasion of Gaza

A webinar was organised by the Global and Regional Studies Center (GRSC) organized a seminar on “The Israeli invasion of Gaza , the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe , its ramifications for the Peace and Security in the Middle East and policy options for Pakistan ” on Saturday. Eminent foreign policy experts which included Ambassador Najmuddin A […]

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CM announces Rs 5.12 billion development package for Narowal

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar announced a special development package of 5.12 billion rupees during his visit to Narowal on Monday and laid the foundation stone of three projects under the second phase of the Naya Pakistan Manzalian Asan Program. He also visited the corona vaccination centre and inspected the jail during the visit. […]

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Fawad Hassan Fawad illegal assets case adjourned till June 21

An accountability court on Monday adjourned hearing of the assets beyond means case against Fawad Hassan Fawad, former principal secretary to prime minister, till June 21. Duty Judge Sheikh Sajjad Ahmad conducted the brief proceedings due to the transfer of the judge concerned. Fawad Hassan was present in the court. The court directed the prosecution […]

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IHC seeks lawyers’ reply in one week in contempt of court case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted one week to more than 30 lawyers to submit comments against contempt of court notices in the IHC building attack case. Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard the case regarding the matter. After an advertisement in newspapers, all concerned lawyers appeared before the court except Raja Amjad Advocate. […]

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Court rejects Farzana Raja’s request for proceeding through video link

An Accountability Court (AC) on Monday rejected a request by former chairman Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Farzana Raja, seeking a case proceeding through video link and instructed all accused to appear in person in the NAB reference. The court said that it would initiate the procedure to declare the accused as proclaimed offender, if […]

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SC dismisses pre-arrest bail plea of a fraudster

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a pre-arrest bail plea, filed by Wajid Ahmed, an accused in a fraud case. A two-member SC bench, comprising Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel and Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, heard the case. Wajid Ahmed, a resident of Chiniot, was accused of fraud of millions of rupees through […]

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Court testifies witness against Ahsan Iqbal

An Accountability Court (AC) on Monday recorded the testimony of a prosecution witness in Narowal Sports City reference against former minister for inter provincial coordination Ahsan Iqbal and others. AC-III Judge Syed Asghar Ali heard the corruption reference filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal and officials of Pakistan Sports Board […]

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Mandviwala’s indictment postponed till June 10

An Accountability Court (AC) on Monday postponed the indictment of former deputy chairman senate Saleem Mandviwala and other accused till June 10, in Kidney Hills corruption reference. The charges couldn’t be framed against the accused this day due to the incomplete attendance. AC-I Judge Muhammad Bashir heard the graft reference against former deputy chairman senate […]

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CanSino vaccine to be available for citizens by end of May

The Ministry of National Health Services said the first batch of China’s single-dose CanSino Covid-19 vaccine would be available for administration to the citizens by the end of this month after thorough rigorous quality control checks. According to an official of the ministry, the first batch of bulk CanSino vaccine is being processed at the […]

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Demi Jones thanks fans for support after cancer diagnosis

Reality star Demi Jones has thanked fans for their support after revealing she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and said she is “sad and in shock”. The TV personality, 22, who rose to fame on the 2020 series of ITV2 dating show Love Island, previously revealed she has had a tumour removed and will […]

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Glenn Close on emotional and psychological devastation of childhood in ‘cult’

Glenn Close has said she is still suffering trauma from her childhood growing up in a conservative religious group. The actress, 74, said she is still dealing with the “devastation, emotional and psychological” of her upbringing in Moral Re-Armament (MRA), which was founded by American minister Frank Buchman in 1938. Close, who is best known […]

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Leonardo DiCaprio announces £30m pledge to ‘rewild’ Galapagos Islands

Leonardo DiCaprio has announced a 43 million dollar (£30.2 million) commitment to “rewild” the Galapagos Islands. The initiative is in partnership with Re:wild, a conservation charity that DiCaprio is a part of, and will see efforts made to help endangered animals in the Galapagos and protect the island’s wildlife. It has a number of supporting […]

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Thousands flee Goma city in DR Congo after volcano erupts

Thousands have fled a volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the flaming lava from Mount Nyiragongo appeared to have come to a halt on the outskirts of Goma city early Sunday. According to an AFP correspondent at the scene, the molten rock, which the eruption had sent close to Goma airport on […]

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Pandemic offers southern Italians chance to return home

Sipping a craft beer on a warm spring evening in Catania, Sicily, Corrado Paterno Castello spares a thought for friends and colleagues he left behind in Milan, 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) north. “Today, between meetings, I had a swim at the beach,” the 29-year-old entrepreneur told AFP, with a beaming smile. “The quality of life […]

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Bangladesh journalist critical of virus response granted bail

A leading Bangladesh journalist critical of the government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic was granted bail on Sunday, after her detention sparked days of nationwide protests. Rozina Islam, 42, an investigative reporter for the country’s largest Bengali daily Prothom Alo, was arrested by police Monday under the Official Secrets Act. She was later charged with […]

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Minimum wages for laborers to be Rs 20000: CM

Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar on Sunday announced the establishment of a labour tower in Lahore on a land evacuated during anti-encroachment drive, besides also reviewing construction of hostels for industrial workers. Chairing a meeting of the labour department, the chief minister said that the labour tower would be established by the provincial department. He […]

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Punjab plans to vaccinate 140,000 people daily, says Yasmin Rashid

Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Health Dr Yasmeen Rashid Sunday said that medical oxygen generators would be provided to all teaching hospitals of the province in the next month in view of the increasing demand for medical oxygen. Talking to media persons during her visit to the Rawalpindi Institute of Urology (RIU), the Minister […]

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Remarkable GDP growth rate dazes opposition: Farrukh

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Sunday said the remarkable Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate, achieved by the PTI government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, had totally confused the opposition parties. Reacting to a statement of PPP Chairman Bilawal Zardari, the minister said PM Imran Khan had steered […]

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Pakistan on track to meet renewable energy targets by year 2030: Amin Aslam

Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Sunday said that Pakistan would become the world’s best example in green energy revolution as government was well on track to meet the renewable energy targets by 2030 and will raise it to 60% through renewable resources. Pakistan was encouraging private sector […]

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Mukshpuri trek Galyat ‘a heaven on earth’

Galyat is bestowed with the serene natural beauty where the provincial government has developed several hill treks and Mukspuri is one of the most beautiful tracks with stunning scenic views that has attracted millions of the tourists those have visited. Mukhspur trek is a 3 hours safe hill hike to Mushkpuri Top and is the […]

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Pakistan wins global award on effective anti-tobacco initiatives

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean has announced the ‘World No Tobacco Day 2021 Award’ for Pakistan for its effective anti-tobacco steps and the federal government was apprised about its global achievement. According to an official of the Ministry of National Health Services, Pakistan has grabbed the global award after […]

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UNICEF trains 5,360 social workforce professionals

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Pakistan and partners have imparted psychosocial support and stigma prevention training among a total of 5,360 across country social workforce professionals. According to the UNICEF Pakistan report 2021 as many as (3,368 women and 1,992 men) have been imparted training on psychosocial support and stigma prevention in all provinces through […]

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New road network under CPEC to improve access to Iran: Asim Bajwa

Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt, Gen. Asim Saleem Bajwa on Sunday said that work on the 103 kilometer Nokundi-Mashkhel road had started that would improve access to Iran. In his tweet, Asim Bajwa informed that detailed design of Mashkhel-Panjgur Road (200 km) was also in process. He said the entire remote region […]

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SBP clarifies ambiguities over GDP growth rate numbers

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released on Sunday a clarification on the media debate over GDP growth estimates being cited by the National Accounts Committee (NAC) noting underway strong economic recovery already highlighted in its quarterly reports. A set of tweets published by the central bank via its official handle say that the […]

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Govt committed to hitting looters hard: Shahbaz Gill

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill has said that the government is committed to hitting the looters and plunderers hard and Shehbaz Sharif will not be allowed to skip the process. Talking to the media here on Sunday, he said that Nawaz Sharif staged a drama to bypass the law but […]

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Government vs ECP

Clash between state institutions and political leadership has remained one of the key bone of contentions for a country like Pakistan which has been plagued by a lack of political cohesiveness as far as the living memory is concerned. This was once again indicated after the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) twitter account shared a […]

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Londoners come together for Palestine

These past couple of weeks have shown us that morality and compassion are not dead yet as humanity is still out there to support and assist those facing grave injustices. The plight of Palestinians had become a victim of global politics for several decades with no sign of any hope until this month when things […]

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Wars crimes and western media complicity

According to the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, the definition of ‘War Crimes’ includes: “those violations of international humanitarian law (treaty or customary law) that incur individual criminal responsibility under international law. As a result…war crimes must always take place in the context of an armed conflict, either international […]

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A topology of resentment

In his book, “The New Silk Roads,” Peter Frankopan calls the Middle East the world’s central nervous system. His words resonate with recent events. Indeed, we can see change ripping through the region. On the one hand, there are whispers of a thawing in ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The situation looks promising, and […]

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Panda on the Olive Tree (Part-III)

During a cabinet meeting in September 2012, Netanyahu urged his ministers to multiply their visits to China while cutting their international travels to all other places due to budgetary constraints. Israel and China signed a 10-year multiple entry visa agreement in 2016. Under the new programme, Chinese businesspeople and tourists can enter Israel multiple times […]

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To be a Feminist

I support all peaceful protest marches for women’s rights as I consider myself a feminist. That being said, there has to be a conversation, and most of all understanding, about the relationship between political ideology and human rights. Unless this is resolved, polarising viewpoints will continue to prevail, especially around the time of the International […]

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Finance minister predicts 5% growth rate for 2022; 6% for 2023

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Sunday said that GDP growth at 3.94 percent during the current fiscal year (2020-21) was calculated in a transparent manner, predicting that the economy – based on the current trend – would grow by five percent in 2021-22 and six percent during 2022-23. Addressing a […]

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DR Congo’s Nyiragongo volcano erupts sparking panic

The Mount Nyiragongo volcano erupted on Saturday, spewing red fumes into the night sky over the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern city of Goma and sparking an exodus to neighbouring Rwanda. The military governor of North Kivu province, of which Goma is capital, “confirmed the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano … at around 7:00 pm”. […]

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Interior minister says govt to provide ‘special relief’ to salaried class

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Affairs Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Sunday said that the government would provide incentives to the poor, especially the salaried and white-colour class in the next federal budget. Talking to journalists, he said that despite the corona crisis and unfavorable international economic conditions, the four percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate […]

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Fawad believes Nawaz Sharif keeps ‘mum’ on Israel ‘due to properties abroad’

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif made no statement on Israeli aggression against Palestine as he [Nawaz] had billions of rupees properties abroad. “The reason for this silence is his [Nawaz] assets worth billions of rupees abroad,” he said in a tweet. The […]

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Sahir Ali Bagga gets Covid-19 vaccine

Sahir Ali Bagga got his Covid-19 vaccine. Pakistani singer took to Instagram and shared a short video clip in his Story to where he is seen receiving his vaccination against coronavirus. The singer posted the video with caption “Vaccine Done.”  

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Turkish actress Esra Bilgic to share screen with Ugur Gunes in new drama serial

Esra Bilgic, who played the role of Halime Sultan in historical drama serial Dirilis: Ertugrul, will once again share the screen with her co-star Ugur Gunes in new drama serial Kanunsuz Topraklar. The beautiful Turkish actress took to Instagram and shared photos with Ugur Gunes from the sets of Kanunsuz Topraklar. Fans of Esra and Ugur […]

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LCCI making policy advocacy before budget

LAHORE: President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Mian Tariq Misbah remained extensively engaged with various policymakers in Islamabad in order to make policy advocacy to convey viewpoint of the business community before budget. The purpose of these interactions was to have favourable policies for facilitating trade and industry to the maximum extent. […]

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Dua Lipa slams NYT calling her, Gigi, Bella Hadid the ‘Hamas influencer brigades’

Dua Lipa slammed an advertisement in New York Times accusing her and supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid of anti-Semitism. The headline for the ad read: “Meet the new Hamas influencer brigades.” The British singer took to Twitter and Instagram to retaliate: “The World Values Network are shamelessly using my name to advance their ugly campaign […]

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PNCA starts registration for its second course on film production

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has started registration process for its second online course on film production starting from August 2. Director General PNCA Dr. Fouzia Saeed told that the deadline for the registration in one year course of film production was June 15. She said that students will be encouraged to […]

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UNSC supports two-state solution; humanitarian assistance in Palestine

NEW YORK: The United Nations Security Council has called for the full adherence to a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian fighters in the bombs-battered Gaza Strip. The 15-member council reached the required full consensus to issue an official statement after earlier attempts at a shared declaration were blocked by the United States during the […]

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Ayeza Khan reveals the reason behind her signing for Chupke Chupke

Ayeza Khan revealed that it was Ali Zafar’ voice that got her to sign to hit show ‘Chupke Chupke’. Ali Zafar sang the OST for the show which was praised and loved by the fans. The Pakistani singer posted a video of himself singing the OST with the caption, “they say hearts are broken in […]

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Shamed Bashir says sorry to princes over Diana interview

Martin Bashir, the BBC journalist who tricked princess Diana into giving an explosive interview, on Sunday apologised to Princes William and Harry but said claims linking his actions to her death were “unreasonable”. A report by retired senior judge John Dyson published on Thursday found that Bashir commissioned faked bank statements that falsely suggested some […]

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Pandemic offers southern Italians chance to return home

Sipping a craft beer on a warm spring evening in Catania, Sicily, Corrado Paterno Castello spares a thought for friends and colleagues he left behind in Milan, 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) north. “Today, between meetings, I had a swim at the beach,” the 29-year-old entrepreneur told AFP, with a beaming smile. “The quality of life […]

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Churails actress Yasra Rizvi blessed with a baby boy

The Churails actress Yasra Rizvi and husband Abdul Hadi have been blessed with a baby boy. Yasra took to Instagram and announced the arrival of her son with a sweet photo of them. She mentioned in her caption that he was born on the 22nd May at 9:50 am.   View this post on Instagram […]

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60,000 to perform Haj this year

This year, 60,000 people from across the world will be allowed to perform Haj, according to Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi. The Saudi government will inform the Pakistan government about the number of pilgrims to be allowed to perform the ritual from the country. Allama Tahir Ashrafi said […]

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Coronavirus cases lowest in Punjab as Pakistan hits 900,000 mark

The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan crossed 900,000 on Sunday after 3,084 new infections were reported during the last 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) says. Statistics 23 May 21: Total Tests in Last 24 Hours: 62,061 Positive Cases: 3084 Positivity % : 4.96% Deaths : 74 — NCOC (@OfficialNcoc) May […]

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Regulating Crypto: An uphill task for Pakistan

The Laws and regulations play an important role in the governance and the legal framework of any country. Through effective laws and regulations governments achieve their goals of economic growth and stability, alleviation of poverty, ensuring human rights, as well as safeguarding the fundamental rights of all citizens. In the same vein, the constitution of […]

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Meet first Kashmiri female pilot – Maryam Mujtaba

  MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan calls Maryam Mujtaba, of Muzaffarabad, a role model for other Kashmiri women. Braving odd, Maryam has become the first female commercial pilot from the scenic valley. Maryam called on the president on Saturday at the Presidency along with her husband, Mujtaba Rathore Aga. The […]

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Is Imran thinking about new elections?

It is near to impossible to know what the Prime Minister is thinking and how his thought process will pan out over the next couple of months. But certain government decisions serve as precursors to the potential upcoming political storm: New elections. For many, it is speculation and may sound far a stretch. But the […]

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Keir Starmer breaks down in tears on Piers Morgan's TV show

Sir Keir, often portrayed by critics as being unemotional and even 'boring', repeatedly broke down in tears during a three-hour interview on Friday for Piers Morgan's hit ITV show Life Stories.

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Amy Winehouse: Ten years after her death, the singer's best friend raises tough questions

I was the only friend she had left by then, the only person around her all the time who wasn't paid to be around her. Everyone else in her life had bailed out.

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Families refusing to quarantine after India trips blamed for Bolton Covid 'Indian variant' surge

About 1,500 residents of the Lancashire town are thought to have travelled to South Asia in February and March after months of lockdown, with the rush to return thought to have brought the Indian variant.

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Protest held in solidarity with Palestine

Lahore: A Palestinian solidarity protest was held by various civil society groups at Lahore Press Club on Saturday. A crowd of around 800 people gathered and voiced their concerns over human rights violations being perpetrated in Palestine at the hands of Israeli Security forces and settlers. The protest was organized by Aurat March (Lahore), Haqooq […]

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Colombia president appeals to football body over Copa America axing

Bogota: Colombia’s President Ivan Duque on Friday appealed to South America’s football federation over its decision to bar the country from hosting the Copa America tournament after social unrest swept the nation. CONMEBOL earlier in the week rejected a plea by the Colombian government to postpone the June 13-July 10 tournament that it was to share […]

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Celebrating Eid the Right Way: MoltyFoam and Cheetay.pk Join Hands!

Master MoltyFoam stands tall as one of the few local brands recognized country-wide for its distinctive and heartwarming campaigns. From Bill-beds to women empowerment to launching Pakistan’s first posture correction app for kids; Master MoltyFoam has run some of the most heartwarming campaigns for the masses.  This Eid, Master MoltyFoam, and Cheetay.pk decided to run […]

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Businesses, markets closed as 2-day lockdown imposed in Lahore

  LAHORE: Businesses and markets have been closed in Lahore as two-day lockdown has been imposed in the city keeping in view the current situation of covid-19. The Punjab government imposed complete lockdown in Lahore and other several cities on Saturday and Sunday (May 22 and 23) . Inter-city and inter-provincial transport have also been […]

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Lille ready to knock PSG off perch in tense French finale

A tight French title race culminates Sunday with table toppers Lille, a win away from dethroning Neymar and Kylian Mbappe’s Paris Saint-Germain as champions. Christophe Galtier’s outfit have no major stars but are unbeaten away since November and travel to mid-table Angers, a team who have lost five of their last six league games. On […]

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Nepali president dissolves lower house for fresh elections in November

KATHMANDU: Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolved the House of Representatives early Saturday for fresh elections on November 12 and 19 after the prospect of forming a new government has ended. “President Bidya Devi Bhandari, on the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, has dissolved the House of Representatives as per Article 76 (7) […]

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Morant shines as Grizzlies oust Warriors to grab playoff eighth seed

Los Angeles: Ja Morant scored a team-high 35 points as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 117-112 in overtime on Friday to close out the play-in tournament and grab the final seed in the NBA playoffs. Morant helped clinched the winner-take-all victory with a spinning floater from 10 feet with four seconds left […]

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No connection to land involved in Ring Road project: Sarwar

RAWALPINDI: Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Saturday maintained that everyone is equal before the law. Addressing a press conference in Rawalpindi, he ruled out formation of any grouping or forward block in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). He categorically denied that he or his family had any links with the housing societies from […]

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10 million jobs promise but not a single post on job portal

Lahore: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI’s) popular electoral slogan of 10 million jobs is being taken care of by the Punjab Labour Department. Making job hunt easier for the job hunters, the department has, for the first time in history, launched its online job portal.  Provincial Minister for Labour Ansar Majeed Khan inaugurated the job portal […]

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California to fully reopen on June 15

LOS ANGELES: California, the most populous state in the United States, on Friday announced plans to fully reopen its economy on June 15 amid dropping cases and vaccine eligibility expansion. Beginning on June 15, almost all industry and business sectors may return to usual operations with no capacity limits or physical distancing requirements, according to […]

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Heydar Aliyev – Founder of modern Azerbaijan

May 10 is the 98th birthday anniversary of Heydar Aliyev, the national leader, who made an exceptional contribution to the history of the country and played a great role in the formation of Azerbaijani statehood. In May-June 1993, when, as a result of a crisis in the government, the country was on the verge of […]

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APHC concerned over deteriorating situation in Indian-held Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: All Parties Hurriyat Conference Working Vice Chairman Ghulam Ahmed Gulzar has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating political, economic and demographic situation in the territory. According to the Kashmir Media Service, Ghulam Ahmed Gulzar in a statement issued in Srinagar said the subjugated people of occupied Kashmir have been besieged and their civil liberty […]

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UK mayor awards certificate to Armeena Khan for her public service

Actor Armeena Khan’s public service has been acknowledged by the mayor on Burnley in the UK. Bin Roye actor announced in a tweet that she won a Certificate for Outstanding Public Service by the mayor of Burnley, British-Pakistani Wajid Khan. “So humbled to receive this,” Armeena said, thanking Lord Khan and the Lady Anam Khan. […]

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UN urged to support peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute

  ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Saturday urged the United Nations (UN) to take notice of the deteriorating condition of Kashmir prisoners to get them released immediately and support in ending Indian occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. They were speaking at a seminar titled “Unabated Torture & Killings in Indian Occupied Kashmir” organised by […]

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Made-in-Pakistan showpieces fascinate Chinese visitors in Shanghai

BEIJING: The made-in-Pakistan showpieces featuring Pakistani textiles, costumes, carpets, jewelry, gemstones and handicrafts have fascinated the Chinese visitors at an exhibition held in Shanghai. The exhibition titled “Threads of Pakistan – Pakistan National Costume Culture Exhibition” kicked off to celebrate the 70th anniversary of establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties between Pakistan and China. The exhibition […]

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Humanitarian aid trickles into Gaza as ceasefire sets in

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: The ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian in Gaza was holding Saturday, as humanitarian aid began to enter the Israeli-blockaded enclave ravaged by 11 days of bloodshed. As thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to their homes, and Israelis began to resume normal life on Friday, international focus turned to the reconstruction of […]

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An assessment of Iron Dome & a ‘new’ Israeli military strategy

Once more, the might of the Israeli military has battered against all 365 square kilometres of Gaza, the ancient oasis strip at the tip of the Egyptian Sinai peninsula. Now that a tense ceasefire has come into effect, it is possible for us to begin to reflect on the conflict and try and draw lessons. […]

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Govt to present annual budget on June 11

  ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to present the next budget 22 in the National Assembly for 2021-22 on June 11, 2021, local media reported on Saturday. The budget will focus on launching special programmes for rural Sindh, Karachi, Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan. Rs100 billion have been allocated for this purpose in the coming budget. […]

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IMF proposes $50 billion plan to end Covid-19

  New York: The International Monetary Fund has proposed a 50 billion dollar plan to end the Covid-19 pandemic, with a target of vaccinating at least 40 per cent of the world’s population by the end of 2021. Talking to newsmen in Washington, IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath said that the plan is dwarfed by […]

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Covid-19 vaccine for citizens over 30 begins today

  The government will start vaccinating people aged 30 and above against coronavirus on Saturday. In today’s NCOC meeting it has been decided to open up vaccination for 30 years and older starting tomorrow. The messages for those who are being scheduled will go out today. — Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) May 21, 2021 In a […]

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Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer demands Scotland Yard MUST investigate the BBC

Earl Spencer has written to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick, alleging his sister was the victim of blackmail and fraud, the Mail can reveal.

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How DO you turn Lily James into Pamela Anderson? LIBBY GALVIN finds out

After Lily James was pictured on a California after being transformed into Pamela Anderson compete in her iconic Baywatch outfit, the Daily Mail's Libby Galvin found out if anyone can do it

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JAN MOIR: Prince Harry's hurt is awful to behold - like an itch he can't stop scratching

JAN MOIR: A tiny, uncharitable voice deep inside my own wounded psyche wonders why, if the therapy celebrities ceaselessly advocate is so wonderful, are they still crying?

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Furious National Trust members plot to oust the charity's chairman over 'woke' agenda

Furious National Trust members are plotting to oust the charity's chairman, Tim Parker, at its annual general meeting in protest at the 'woke' direction it has been taken in.

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Argentine man killed in Tulum drive-by-shooting as friends say he was mistaken by narco gang

Eugenio Senese, 29, and a friend were in a white Mercedes Benz in the tourist hotspot city of Tulum last Friday when they were executed by narcos assassins.

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MI5 reveals application letters it has received from children

MI5 took to Instagram to release a series of comical job application letters they had received from children across the UK determined to become the agency's next top spies.

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Drunk driver who ran over a 10-year-old boy is jailed

Keith Vernon, 76, from West Chiltington, Sussex, struck the young boy who was riding with his father an another adult, knocking him over the handlebars onto the road.

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Hunt is launched for dead baby's mother after newborn boy's body is found floating in canal

The body was found at around 1pm on Thursday, May 20 after police and paramedics were alerted by a member of the public. A cordon was placed around Bentley Wharf Bridge in Willenhall.

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Police prepare for protests at Cornwall G7 as they learn how to remove activists who glue themselves

Devon and Cornwall police today practised sawing off protestors makeshift 'lock-on' devices at their HQ in Exeter ahead of the mass protests expected at the G7 summit next month.

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Law student hits back as formal disciplinary action over gender debate

Lisa Keogh, 29, was reported to chiefs at University of Abertay by her classmates following a seminar in which she argued 'women have vaginas' and are 'not as strong as men'.

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Suitor is arrested over murder of law graduate who was shot dead in her flat in Pakistan

Saad Ameer Butt, 29, was detained by police in Lahore and is currently being questioned over the killing of Mayra Zulfiqar (pictured), 24, who was shot dead in an upmarket district of the city.

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Putin vows to 'knock the teeth out' of foreign enemies as US and Russia clash at Arctic summit

Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Russia that the North Pole must remain 'free of conflict' at the tense summit on Thursday. Lavrov said he saw 'no grounds' for conflict.

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Opp sees its political death in PTI govt’s success: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said on completion of his five-year term, he wants to see Pakistan a welfare state and a country with rule of law where mafias are held accountable. “More than desiring the government’s failure, the opposition is scared of its success,” the prime minister said while addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of […]

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Nawaz Sharif’s property goes under the hammer in Sheikhupura

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s seized agricultural land in Sheikhupura district went under the hammer on Thursday, a private TV channel reported. As many as 88.4 kanals of agricultural land in Ferozwattoan was put up for auction after an accountability court allowed an application filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), seeking directives for the […]

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Pakistan seeks deployment of international protection force in Palestine

Pakistan on Thursday urged the UN General Assembly to call for a halt to the Israeli aggression in Gaza and demand concrete steps to safeguard the besieged Palestinians, including deployment of an international protection force in the occupied territories. “We should deploy an international protection force,” Foreign Minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi told a special session […]

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Covid cases cross 4,000 mark after brief lull; 131 more die

The country has reported over 4,000 coronavirus cases after 12 days, as 4,207 new infections emerged during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 890,391. Last time, Pakistan reported over 4,000 cases on May 7 when 4,109 infections were registered. According to the official data provided by National Command and […]

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Ravi City projects to get Rs 1000bn economic activity this year: PM told

pakistani-pm-imran-khan-criticised-over-comments-blaming-obscenity-for-rapePrime Minister Imran Khan Thursday was told that the execution of construction projects under the Ravi City over 15,000 acres land would beget economic activity of Rs 1,000 billion during the current year. The prime minister, who chaired a review meeting of Ravi Urban Development Authority and Central Business District Authority here, was informed that […]

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