Railway 'double arrow' symbol on train network is set for a patriotic makeover

The new red, white and blue logo is for the launch of Great British Railways, which will oversee the train system. The public body will take over from Network Rail by the end of 2023.

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The deal is done

The government and the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) Sunday reached an agreement that the negotiations committee said would show positive impacts by the coming week or 10 days as a steering committee was also formed for implementation of the agreement. “The agreement was signed following detailed talks between the government and TLP leadership. Its positive outcomes […]

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Extremely grateful!

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that owing to their complementarities in the socioeconomic fundamentals, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 provided opportunities to Pakistan to engage with Saudi Arabia in realizing Naya Pakistan’s ambitious plan. “I must say that there are significant complementarities in the socio-economic fundamentals of the “Naya Pakistan” and the Saudi Vision 2030. Both […]

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Imran Khan, your time is up: Shehbaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday once again came down hard at Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government over rising inflation in the country, saying that “sea of people is ready to overthrow his government”, a private TV channel reported. Addressing a rally at DG Khan on Sunday, the PML-N president said that […]

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Covid-19: positivity ratio shows slight uptick

The national tally of Covid-19 pandemic on Sunday was recorded declining with one of the lowest positivity ratio amid reduced per day positive cases, disease trend and death rate. The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in a tweet on its official handle shared the latest disease statistics. The nerve centre of the country in […]

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Taliban supreme leader makes first public appearance

Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada addressed supporters in the southern city of Kandahar, officials announced Sunday, his first public appearance since taking control of the group in 2016. Akhundzada has been the spiritual chief of the movement since 2016 but has remained a reclusive figure, even after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. His low […]

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Panel set up to probe ‘misuse of powers’ by BE&OE DG

The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (MoP&HRD) has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations against a senior officer of an attached department that he misused his official position to favour an employer. According to a letter, secretary MoP&HRD has constituted the inquiry committee against Kashif Ahmed Noor, Director General Bureau of […]

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TLP ‘using illegal software’ to manipulate social media trends

Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) is exposed to be using illegal software to amplify its agenda and manipulate social media trends, with the tech experts urging the social media companies to improve their governance and take down fake accounts. The proscribed outfit, which has created uncertainty in the country due to its violent protests, is mainly banking […]

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Taliban mark COP26 with call for green projects to resume

Afghanistan’s new Taliban regime urged international donors to resume full support for green projects in the country on Sunday, marking the start of the COP26 summit. The movement seized power in Afghanistan in August after overthrowing the former US-backed regime, but has not yet been recognised by the international community. As such, the new Islamic […]

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China urges US to keep promises on Taiwan

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the United States not to “betray its promises” on Taiwan at a rare meeting Sunday with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as tensions run high over the island. Months of simmering tensions spiked in October after President Joe Biden declared that the United States would defend Taiwan in the […]

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PPP to form next govt: Gilani

Central leader Pakistan People Party (PPP) and ex prime minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that PPP would form next government and resolve problems of the poor people. He expressed these remarks in a ceremony at Head Muhammadwala, here. Gilani observed that PPP always preferred poor people and provided them employment. Yusuf Raza […]

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Let’s Hyperventilate over the Right Issue

Too often, American public opinion operates as if it were a school of fish. Even the slightest disturbance in the water can impel the school to change course instantly and en masse as if it were a practised drill team. Elevating China and Russia from competitors to adversaries is a case in point by exaggerating […]

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Afghanistan deserves a Marshall Plan Plus

Perhaps, only Kashmiris and Palestinians have suffered more than Afghans due to prolonged wars on their home soil. Now that the US and NATO forces’ withdrawal has been completed following the Doha Agreement of February 29, 2020, it is time to care for the people of Afghanistan, instead of taking revenge from the incoming Taliban-led […]

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Gas Troubles

It might not be possible to keep calm and carry on this winter. Though gas shortages have been a permanent feature of our system for over a decade, state-owned Sui companies are raising the red flag much, much higher this year. A gas load management plan has already been announced. There are talks of supplies […]

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Avoiding a state of surrender

Baton wielding protesters, emotionally charged crowds, struggling law enforcement agencies, scared and inconvenienced normal-day individuals, impending signs of causalities, welcome to another saga of the surrender of the state to the group it had recently declared a terrorist outfit! Lest we forget, this is not the first time. Numerous governments in the past have faced […]

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Afghanistan’s Looming Crisis

A rumbling stomach; a heart that aches; an empty pocket and a roof that leaks; mouths to feed and bodies to clothe; these are the most desperate of times. A man at the brink of poverty yet burdened by responsibility has no choice but to take desperate steps. To such a man, taking up arms […]

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Covid-19: National positivity ratio reports slight uptick

ISLAMABAD: The national tally of Covid-19 pandemic on Sunday was recorded declining with one of the lowest positivity ratio during past 24 hours amid reduced per day positive cases, disease trend, and death rate. The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in a tweet on it’s official handle shared the latest disease statistics. The nerve […]

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PDM to hold anti-inflation rally in DG Khan today

LAHORE: Anti-government alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is all set to hold an anti-inflation rally in Dera Ghazi Khan today (Sunday). PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif, and other opposition leaders will address the rally. Senior PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah has said that the government has failed and that it has made […]

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Govt, TLP reach agreement; outcomes to show up within week: Committee

ISLAMABAD: The government and the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) Sunday reached an agreement under which a steering committee was formed to oversee the implementation with the negotiations committee believing that the understanding would show up positive impacts by the coming week. “The agreement was signed following detailed talks between the government and TLP leadership. Its positive […]

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Taliban supreme leader makes first public appearance

Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada addressed supporters in the southern city of Kandahar, officials announced Sunday, his first public appearance since taking control of the group in 2016. Akhundzada has been the spiritual chief of the Islamist movement since 2016 but has remained a reclusive figure, even after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. His […]

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G20 under pressure to deliver on climate ahead of UN talks

G20 leaders launched a desperate push Sunday to agree on a joint approach to tackling climate change, with officials working through the night to reach a meaningful commitment ahead of UN talks. The Group of 20 major economies emits nearly 80 percent of carbon emissions, and a promise of action would provide a much-needed boost […]

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Boris Johnson warns the EU not to side with France in bitter fishing spat

Boris Johnson fired a shot across the bow of commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen as they held talks at the G20 summit in Rome today.

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Now hard-Left activists boycott The Big Issue because it ran interview with Rachel Riley

Rachel Riley, 35, has angered left-wing activists calling for a boycott of The Big Issue after it ran an interview with her in which she expressed support for Sir Keir Starmer's efforts against antisemitism.

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Clarifications & corrections

An article headlined 'Will the Covid doom-mongers NEVER admit they're wrong?' (September 19) compared Prof Neil Ferguson's March 2020 estimate...

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Book ‘Waziristan Datta Khel’ sheds light on history and culture

A fascinating new book titled ‘Waziristan Datta Khel’, which sheds light on the history and culture of the land goes deep into its military aspect and significance. It is written by Brigadier Sajid Muzaffar Chaudhry who has worked extensively on terrorist narratives and formulation of counter-narratives, post-conflict rehabilitation and perception management. The book launched on […]

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Blocking roads, damaging public property against teachings of Holy Prophet (saw): Religious scholars

ISLAMABAD: Blocking roads, damaging public property was totally in negation to the teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAW) as he emphatically advised the Muslims to create ease and comfort for others. Leading Ulema, religious scholars from all walks of life in an apparent reference to the long march of banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), said that […]

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PM Imran Khan turns down proposal to increase petrol price

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday turned down Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) proposal to increase the price of petroleum products from November 1. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) had proposed increasing petrol price by Rs 11.53, high-speed diesel Rs 8.49, kerosene Rs 6.29, and light diesel Rs 5.72. The prime […]

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G20 leaders seek consensus on climate, economy, vaccines

Leaders of the world’s most advanced nations met Saturday at the G20 summit in Rome hoping to hammer out a way forward on climate change and vaccine equality, with consensus still outstanding on the most pressing global issues. In their first in-person gathering since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the relaunch of the global […]

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Sierra Leone women’s football coach arrested for sexual harassment

The head of coach of Sierra Leone’s women’s football team has been arrested over allegations of sexual harassment, a police official said on Saturday. The officer, who requested anonymity, said police arrested head coach Abdulai Kaloga Bah on Friday and that he spent the night in detention in the capital of Freetown. Bah was arrested […]

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NASA, SpaceX delay ISS mission due to bad weather

NASA and SpaceX have delayed a mission sending four astronauts to the International Space Station to avoid “a large storm system,” the agency said Saturday. The astronauts of “Crew-3” were due to launch aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft named “Endurance” fixed atop a Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday. […]

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PM congratulates FBR over Rs1,840b tax collection from July-Oct

  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday congratulated the Federal Board of Revenue for achieving the tax collection of Rs 1,840 billion from July to October this year. On Twitter, the prime minister said that the tax collection during the said period was 37% higher than the last year. I want to congratulate FBR for […]

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Turbat University students, faculty members visit Command & Staff College Quetta

QUETTA: The students and faculty members from University of Turbat visited Quetta and interacted with Corps Commander Quetta Corps. The group of students and faculty members visited Command and Staff College Quetta, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Science (BUITEMS) and historic Miri Fort followed by excursion trip to Hanna Lake, said an […]

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70 mln vaccinated, target achieved 2 months ahead: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Saturday said that 70 million people of the country had received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. In a tweet, the minister who is also in charge of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said the target of vaccinating 70 million people […]

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Parvez Elahi urges government to adopt dialogue policy to tackle issues

On Friday, Punjab Assembly Speaker Parvez Elahi has emphasized the need for resolving ongoing issues through dialogue, reported. Maintaining law and order is the government’s top responsibility, the Punjab Assembly speaker said in wake of violent clashes between the lawmen and defunct TLP. He maintained that talks are need of the hour and urged the […]

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CTD arrests four Al Qaeda, Daesh terrorists in Khyber operation

On Saturday, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has detained four terrorists having contacts with Al-Qaeda and Daesh during an operation in Khyber District, Daily Times reported. The arrested terrorists were planning to launch a major terrorist strike in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital and its surrounding areas. The CTD personnel also confiscated a huge quantity of weapons and ammunition from the terrorists. […]

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Third int’l PACES Competitions to start by Nov 1: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The third International Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System (PACES) competition was being held in Lahore under arrangements of Pakistan Army from November 1 to November 7. The contingents from six countries comprising 107 military personnel including Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and UAE would take part in the mega event whereas Myanmar, […]

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Ben Stokes hopes England vs Pakistan T20 final

Ben Stokes, England all-rounder, took to tweet and wrote four words ‘England and Pakistan final?  predicting and asking his fans about the much-awaited ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final match, Daily Times reported. Meanwhile, Pakistan is playing unexpectedly as hard-hitter Asif Ali smashed four towering sixes off Afghanistan’s medium pacer Karim Janat to seal a win for […]

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PM shows displeasure over Punjab police’s failure to block TLP march

On Saturday, Prime Minister Imran khan has shown displeasure over Punjab police’s failure to stop the proscribed Tehrik-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s march towards Islamabad, Daily Times reported. However, after the prime minister’s reaction, it has been decided to take stern action against the inspector general and other senior officers of the Punjab police. After the failure of the police, the […]

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Three died in a deadly collision in Khairpur

On Saturday morning, three people including a woman died in a deadly collision between a passenger bus and a tractor-trolley in Khairpur District, Daily Times reported. As many as 15 people were also injured in the accident on Mehran Highway who were shifted to a hospital in Thehri Mirwah. Ten of the injured were said to […]

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Balochistan governor convokes provincial assembly session to elect new speaker

QUETTA: On Saturday (today), Balochistan governor Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha has called on the provincial assembly members to elect the new speaker of the Balochistan Assembly. The session will be held at 3:00 pm. The nomination papers for the post of speaker will be submitted today (Saturday) from 8.30 am to 12:00 noon in the […]

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US authorizes Pfizer Covid vaccine for children 5-11

The United States on Friday authorized the Pfizer Covid vaccine for children aged five-to-11, paving the way for 28 million young Americans to soon get immunized. The decision came after a high-level medical panel advising the government this week endorsed the shots, ruling that the known benefits outweighed the risks of side-effects. The United States […]

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Pakistan urges Human Rights Council to focus on abuses in UN-recognized disputed lands

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council to pay “much closer attention” to the situations in UN-recognized disputed territories and those under foreign occupation, and take “decisive action” to address rights violations there. Speaking in the General Assembly on Friday, Ambassador Aamir Khan, the acting permanent representative of Pakistan to […]

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Ex-Cabinet minister Michael Portillo says Budget 'not Conservative'

Former Cabinet minister Michael Portillo has warned Rishi Sunak's Budget has left the Conservative Party with an 'identity crisis'.

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Brazen burglars ransack grandfather's home 'while he lay DYING on the sofa':

Mark Smith, 55, was found dead at his home in Grimsby on Tuesday hours after a pair of burglars ransacked his home, stealing cash, tools, his phone, a frying pan and even some orange juice.

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As Glasgow preps to host COP26, a local warns the city's issues will have delegates dropping lattes

After a year and a half in which Glaswegians have spent most of their time locked indoors, the city is coming to terms with the fact that the world is about to barge its way through the front door.

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Boris Becker's son Elias, 22, is named one of Britain's most eligible people by Tatler

Elias, 22, based in London, added that he had a 'great childhood' in an interview with the British society bible as he appeared on its December cover.

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Dozens detained in India for disrupting Muslim prayers

Dozens of people, many from Hindu right-wing groups, were arrested Friday in India for disrupting Muslim prayer gatherings, local media reported, in the latest sign of growing sectarian tensions in the country. Hindu groups have been pressuring authorities for weeks in the northern city of Gurgaon on the outskirts of New Delhi to stop Muslims […]

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Pope calls for urgent response to climate crisis at COP26

Pope Francis on Friday said in a message released ahead of the COP26 summit that leaders must respond “urgently” to the climate crisis. “The political decision makers who will meet at COP26 in Glasgow, are urgently summoned to provide effective responses to the present ecological crisis,” the Pope said in a message played on BBC radio, translated from Italian. He added […]

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PM transforming people’s dream of own house into reality: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Friday that Prime Minister Imran Khan was transforming the dream of the common man of having own home into reality. In a tweet, he said that for the first time the applications for low-cost houses loan have crossed Rs200 billion mark. ٹائپنگ غلطی […]

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Beijing reacts to India’s deployment of weapons on China-India border

BEIJING: China on Friday reacted to India’s deployment of US-made weapons along Sino-Indian border and hoped that the relevant side could do things that were conducive to peace and stability, rather than the opposite. “Upholding peace security and stability in South Asia serves common interest of all parties,” he said in response to a question […]

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Friday sermon – ‘Prophet’s (PBUH) kindness towards envoys a guideline on modern diplomacy’

ISLAMABAD: The Friday sermon aired live from the Jamia mosque of the Presidency stressed that the concept of modern diplomacy can be best learned from the teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), who always maintained a kind attitude towards others, including outlanders and even enemies. Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology Dr. Qibla […]

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Indian plane used Pakistani airspace over Lahore region

Two days ago, an Indian Plane had used Pakistani airspace while flying from Srinagar to Sharjah, Daily times reported. A plane of an Indian private airline took off from Srinagar in Occupied Kashmir and flew to Sharjah using Pakistani airspace over Lahore Region. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) spokesman Saifullah Khan approved that Indian private flight […]

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NSC decides not to abandon talks with TLP

On Friday, the National Security Committee has planned to continue peaceful talks with the Tehrik-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters to find a solution to the problem, daily Times reported. The government has taken this important decision during the meeting of the NSC which held at PM House in Islamabad on Friday with how to handle the […]

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Govt decides to increase power tariff by Rs 1.39 per unit

ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the federal government has filed a petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) seeking a hike of Rs1.39 per unit in base power tariff. According to the sources, the government is planning a countrywide uniform increase in the base electricity tariff that will permanently put an additional burden on power […]

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Modi failed to safeguard Muslims amid Hindutva mobs: MOFA

ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the ministry of foreign affairs (MOFA) has released a statement of denouncement against the violation of minority rights and the demolishing of their houses in the neighboring India, Daily Times reported. “Pakistan strongly condemns the vandalization of several mosques, houses and shops of Muslims by radical Hindutva mobs in Tripura, India,” the […]

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Faez Isa submits statement on Akram cheema’s arrest and release

On Thursday, Supreme Court Judge Justice Faiz Issa has submitted his point of view over the issue of arrest and release of PTI MNA Akram Cheema, Daily Times reported. The top judge maintained that he did not issue arrest order, added that he just told police about a vehicle he noticed while walking to the […]

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SC orders to bulldoze Tijori Heights within a month

On Friday, the Supreme Court has issued orders to bulldoze the Tijori Heights within a month and directed to compensate the owners in three months, Daily Times reported. The court further asked the Karachi commissioner to overlook the demolition of Tijori Heights and give its report in the court. A Supreme Court bench headed by […]

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Myanmar junta sentences Suu Kyi aide to 20 years for treason

Myanmar’s military sentenced a close aide of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 20 years in prison on Friday, his lawyer said, the first high-ranking member of her party to be jailed by a junta court. The country has been in turmoil since a February 1 coup ousted Suu Kyi’s National League for […]

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Another 20 flights called off from Allama Iqbal Airport

On Friday, about 20 flights were called off for shortage of planes and operational issues at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport, Daily Times reported. The flights which were cancelled included: PIA’s two-way flight from Lahore to Islamabad PK-612/613, Ittihad Airways’ two-way flight from Lahore to Abu Dhabi 243/244, Qatar Airways’ two flight from Lahore to […]

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Oil giant Saudi Arabia sees opportunity in climate crisis

The climate crisis does not look like good news for the oil industry, but Saudi Arabia is sniffing an opportunity that could help retain its energy dominance for decades. Not only is the world’s top oil exporter ramping up production, it is also making a major play for the trillion-dollar emerging industries touted as a […]

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Hundreds of flights cancelled as China tackles Covid outbreak

Beijing’s airports canceled hundreds of flights on Friday as travel rules were tightened across China to tackle virus clusters as the capital gears up to host the Winter Olympics. The world’s most populous nation has reduced infection numbers to a trickle since its initial epidemic last spring thanks to a zero-tolerance approach of border closures, […]

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Facebook announces changing parent company name to ‘Meta’

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the parent company’s name is being changed to “Meta” to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network. The new handle comes as the social media giant tries to fend off one its worst crises yet and pivot to its ambitions for the “metaverse” virtual reality version of […]

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CNG stations to remain closed on Oct 31 in Sindh

KARACHI: On Friday, Sui Southern Gas Company announced the suspension of CNG and RLNG stations for at least 24 hours on Oct 31 across Sindh due to lack of pressure and availability of the gas. In order to abide by the sectorial priority amid depleting line packs and resultantly low pressure, the gas utility said […]

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Pakistan will standby Kashmiris, Amb. Munir Akram tells New York audience

UNITED NATIONS: On Wednesday, Pakistan’s Consulate in New York organised a special event to observe Kashmir Black Day, with Ambassador Munir Akram urging a youthful audience to get involved in building public opinion in support Kashmiri people’s struggle for their right to self-determination. Almost half of the gathering at the event, which marks the anniversary […]

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All preparations complete to disburse Ehsaas relief cash in Harnai next week: Sania

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr Sania Nishtar Thursday said that all necessary preparations have been completed to disburse Ehsaas Relief Cash in Harnai district of Balochistan next week. Talking to media persons here, Dr Sania said that “Ehsaas is all set to disburse Rs12,000 cash […]

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China, Pakistan should strengthen cooperation in IT sector: Chinese expert

BEIJING: China and Pakistan should join hands, learn from each other’s experience in the field of information technology, strengthen cooperation, jointly drive the development and export of information technology and create a large number of employment opportunities. Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law said in his article issued here […]

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No room for any militant group in Pakistan: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD: National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on Thursday said the banned Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) had crossed the red line and exhausted the state’s patience and it should be mindful of the fact that there would be “NO armed militias of any sort in our country.” The NSA took to Twitter to condemn and […]

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Accelerated economic recovery to continue: Economic Outlook

ISLAMABAD: Keeping in view the performance of various economic indicators, the economic recovery that had accelerated since March 2021 is expected to continue, according to the Monthly Update and Outlook for October 2021, released by the Finance Ministry here Thursday. According to the report, increased production may boost exports while domestic production might partially substitute […]

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China to build base for Tajikistan near Afghan border: official

China will build a base for police in Tajikistan near the Afghan border, a Tajik official said Thursday, amid concerns from both countries about the Taliban’s ability to keep a lid on extremist groups. The base points to deepening security cooperation between impoverished Tajikistan and China, which is reported to maintain another base in the […]

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PCB to appoint a foreigner as head coach: sources

The permanent head coach for the Pakistan’s cricket team will likely be a foreigner, according to the sources. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairperson Ramiz Raja is personally looking into finding a foreigner for the position of head coach. Sources revealed that former South African Test cricketer Gary Kirsten is on top of the list of […]

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Lahore court issues bailable arrest warrants of Shahbaz Gill

A Lahore sessions court has issued bailable arrest warrants for Special Assistant to Prime Minister of Pakistan on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill. On Thursday, Additional Sessions Judge Husnain Azhar Shah heard a defamation suit filed against Gill by a company. The petitioner claimed that the politician had made false and baseless allegations against the organization […]

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SC releases detailed judgement in Nasla Tower case

KARACHI: On Thursday, the Supreme Court has issued a full judgment in a case pertaining to the 15-storey Nasla Tower in Karachi. Earlier on October 25, the SC had ordered the Karachi authorities to demolish the Nasla Tower through a controlled implosion within a week. In its detailed verdict, the apex court was directed to […]

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21 flights called off from Lahore Airport

On Thursday, almost 21 flights have been called off from Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport because of operational reasons and shortage of aircraft, Daily times reported. The flights which were cancelled on Thursday included: Turkish Airlines’ Istanbul-bound flight 714/715, PIA’s Lahore to Karachi flight PK-313, PIA’s Lahore to Gilgit two-way flight 609/610, AirBlue’s Lahore to […]

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New dress code in Saudi university initiate’s controversy

As Saudi Arabia is going through some radical changes, the University of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia has put a stop to the use of revealing clothes that are too tight to show off body parts. The university has released a dress code that applies equally to boys and girls. Following the new order, students and […]

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Passenger trains cancelled, rerouted because of TLP protests

ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Pakistan railways cancelled many passenger trains. Whereas, rerouted the others due to protests by the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in Punjab. According to a spokesperson for the railways, trains to and from Rawalpindi and Peshawar have been rerouted via Sargodha, Sheikhupura, Basal, Kandian, Sangla Hill and Lahore. Whereas, trains including Sabk Khurram, […]

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Court postpones hearing of Asif Zardari reference to Nov 18

On Thursday, Accountability Court judge Asghar Ali took notice of a NAB reference of Rs 8 billion transactions against former president Asif Ali Zardari, Daily Times reported. However, Mr Zardari could not be charged because of the stay order granted by the Islamabad High Court. Former president’s counsel Farooq H Naek and NAB Prosecutor Wasim […]

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PM was oblivious of French diplomat ousting issue: Faisal Vawda

  On Wednesday, PTI Senator Faisal Vawda has maintained that Prime Minister Imran Khan was not aware of the French ambassador’s ousting issue, Daily Times reported. The premier was unfamiliar that an agreement had been going on to oust the French ambassador, the senator asserted a day after Interior Minister Sheikh said the TLP’s demand […]

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Schools to remain close in Jhelum due to TLP rally

On Thursday, many educational institutes in Jhelum will remain closed due to the protest march of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), Daily Times reported. According to the sources, due to high-security alerts, the city administration has decided to close schools including Government Girls College, Dingi Pulli. On the other hand, heavy police contingent reached the […]

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Fazlur Rehman to avoid participating in local govt elections in KP

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, JUI-F chief and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) president Maulana Fazlur Rehman maintained that they were planning to avoid participating in the upcoming local government elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. While talking to a press conference in the federal capital, Fazlur Rehman asserted, “Local governments elected under a government which came to power through […]

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Balochistan Assembly to elect new CM tomorrow

  Members of the Balochistan Assembly will meet Friday (tomorrow) to elect the 17th leader of the House, days after Jam Kamal Khan resigned from the office of the chief minister. Khan resigned on Sunday night, hours ahead of a vote of no-confidence against him tabled by lawmakers from the opposition, as well as his […]

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Security on high alert in Karachi

KARACHI: Because of the recent protests by banned organisations in Punjab, the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in Karachi have been on high alert. According to a police official, South Zone police have been deployed in the city’s Red Zone area to avoid any untoward incident. Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad Wednesday announced to summon Rangers […]

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India tests ballistic missile with 5,000 km range

India has tested a ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead up to 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles), the defence ministry said, in what media called a “stern signal” to China as the two remain locked in a border spat. The Agni-5 missile blasted off from Abdul Kalam Island off India’s east coast late Wednesday […]

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Activity Spotted At Diyar Homes Project One Canal Road Lahore

Activity has been spotted at the site of Diyar Homes’s luxury development One Canal Road, Lahore, a 200,000 square-foot luxury residential project planned on the main Canal Road within the New Downtown of Lahore. Developer by Diyar Homes and designed by Kobi Karp with interior walls and floorings finished by VERSACE Ceramics, the development is […]

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Meghan Markle's biographer Tom Bower claims she will regret cutting people out of her life

Author Tom Bower told Closer the Duke, 37 and Duchess of Sussex, 40, would regret their 'poisonous choice' of cutting ties with their relatives when their kids grow up without a family.

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Lesbian claims she's seen people who identify as trans women 'bully' young girls into relationship

EXCLUSIVE: Lucy Masoud, 43, from London, responded to claims that lesbians have faced accusations of transphobia if they admit they are not attracted to trans women.

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Covid cases were already falling in children BEFORE half-term

EXCLUSIVE: Department of Health data suggests Covid cases in 5 to 19-year-olds in England peaked on Tuesday before schools broke up for half-term. Scientists said it was possible.

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Mother, 20, accused of killing her 16-month-old daughter 'disconnected' from her baby, court hears

Frankie Smith, 20, developed an 'obsession' with her new girlfriend Savanah Brockhill, 28, at the expense of her daughter, Star Hobson, a judge at Bradford Crown Court heard.

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Dental expert says NHS advice to scrub for two minutes at a time may not be enough

Brits should brush their teeth for up to four minutes a session to maximise plaque reduction. Despite official advice stating two minutes is enough a dental expert says we should consider doing more.

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Steve Smith welcomes return of Ashes rival Stokes

Australian batsman Steve Smith has sent best wishes on the return of Ben Stoke to England’s Ashes team, saying the all-rounder makes Joe Root’s side a “more dangerous” proposition. Stokes declared this week that he would play the Five-Test series in Australia after taking a break from cricket to address mental health issues and a nagging finger injury. “We love coming […]

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Sindh govt signs new agreement with Turkey, Chinese companies for bus project

KARACHI: On Wednesday, the Sindh government has signed an agreement with Turkey and Chinese companies to run 250 buses on roads, Daily Times reported. The ambassadors of Turkey, China and Sindh’s Transport Minister Awais Shah participated in the ceremony of signing the agreement. The government has given eight billion rupees to the transport department for […]

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Shehbaz expresses solidarity with Kashmiris on Kashmir Day

On Wednesday, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly has showed affinity with the people of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir against the atrocities of India on the eve of Kashmir Black Day being observed across Pakistan on Oct 27, Daily Times reported. Shehbaz maintained, “On October 27, 1947, India illegally occupied […]

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PTV orders inquiry of Shoaib Akhtar’s treatment on live show

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the Pakistan State Television (PTV) officials have taken notice of how the show anchor behaved with national hero and cricketing legend Shoaib Akhtar and urged him to leave the panel, Daily Times reported. The national television administration has ordered an inquiry into the matter where Shoaib Akhtar was apparently disrespected in the […]

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PM’s Focal Person Fahad Haroon steps down

On Wednesday, Focal Person to Prime Minister on Information Analytics Fahad Haroon has stepped down from his post, Daily Times reported. Earlier on March 2. Fahad Haroon was appointed to the post. Fahad worked in different media channels in Pakistan on executive positions. He was also the member of Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA).

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Jahangir Tareen returns Pak after 10-day stay in UK

On Wednesday, Jahangir Khan Tareen and his son Ali Tareen have come back to Pakistan after spending 10 days in London, Daily Times reported. According to the sources, Jahangir Tareen and his son landed in Lahore on their return from the UK. Before leaving to London, it was anticipated that Tareen might meet former prime […]

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At UN, Pakistan urges developed countries to deliver on climate action

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for urgent action to limit global warming, which poses an existential threat to humanity, during a high-level debate in the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. The day-long meeting came just ahead of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow for countries to deliver on the promise of keeping global temperature […]

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Sudan security moves to break up protests, PM held under guard

Sudanese secu Security forces launched sweeping arrests of anti-coup protesters Wednesday, in a bid to end three days of demonstrations against a military takeover that has sparked widespread international condemnation. Armed forces deployed in large numbers after overnight protests saw clashes in the capital Khartoum, with officers firing tear gas and arresting several leading pro-democracy […]

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Australia to lift international travel ban for citizens

Australia will lift a ban on citizens travelling overseas without permission, the government announced on Wednesday, with the country’s border set to open to skilled workers and international students by year’s end. More than 18 months after Australia closed its international borders, fully vaccinated citizens will no longer have to seek an exemption to leave […]

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India probes Kashmir students for cheering Pakistan cricket win

Police have launched an investigation after several hundred students in Indian-administered Kashmir celebrated India’s recent defeat to Pakistan in the cricket World Cup, officials said Wednesday. Anti-India sentiment is widespread and deep in the Muslim-majority territory where an armed rebellion has raged for decades by Kashmiris wanting independence or to be part of Pakistan. Around […]

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Qureshi calls for devising roadmap on Afghanistan for political engagement, economic integration

TEHRAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on called for devising a long-term roadmap for Afghanistan in order to advance the agenda of political engagement, economic integration, and regional connectivity. Addressing at the second Ministerial Meeting of Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan, the foreign minister stressed the need for exploring possibilities of collaboration with key international actors […]

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LHC seeks reply from Pemra over plea against drama advisory

The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued notice to the Pakistan Electronic and Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) looking for its reply to a application against a notification abstaining TV channels from airing ‘objectionable dramas’ and ‘intimate scenes’. The petitioner referred to an October 21, 2021 notification by the Pemra, stating that all television channels, including those […]

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Saudi could go carbon-neutral before 2060, minister says

Saudi Arabia could go carbon neutral before its 2060 target if technology evolves quickly enough, its energy minister said on Wednesday, days before the COP26 climate summit. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said new processes enabling the “circular carbon economy” — a concept where waste carbon is captured and repurposed — were key to the world’s […]

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Seven decades on, India continues to renege on obligations with Kashmiris: FM

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that India has not only reneged on its obligations to the people of Jammu and Kashmir but also thumbed its nose at multilateralism by backtracking on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. “The unilateral and illegal actions of August 5, 2019, are in blatant violation of […]

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Dollar gets Rs2.6 cheaper against rupee

KARACHI: On Wednesday, US dollar in the interbank trade has recorded a retreat of Rs2.61 against the rupee as soon as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia promised a $3 billion deposit in the central bank. The charging US dollar that only yesterday made a new record of marching past the Rs175-mark against the bleeding rupee […]

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US denounces Israel on settlements in the West Bank

On Tuesday, the United States showed reservations about Israel’s decision to build settlements in the West Bank, saying it will sternly denounce such expansion on occupied Palestinian land. This response by President Joe Biden’s administration was some of the strongest in years on Israel after the previous leader Donald Trump gave his blessing to settlements […]

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US panel recommends Pfizer Covid vaccine for younger children

WASHINGTON: A medical panel of US government advisors endorsed the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in five-to-11-year-olds on Tuesday, paving the way for younger children to get their shots within weeks. The independent experts concluded the known benefits — both directly to kids’ health but also in ending school and other disruptions — outweighed the known risks. […]

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Covid cases and deaths on the rise again in Europe

Covid infections and deaths are on the rise again in Europe, with Russia, Ukraine, and Romania registering the highest fatalities on the continent, a tally showed on Tuesday. About 1,672,000 new cases have been registered on the continent over the past week, an average of about 239,000 per day. That was an increase of 18 […]

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DG, SBP lauds preparation of Punjab players for Inter-Provincial Boys U-17 and Girls U-16 Hockey Tournament

LAHORE: Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh visited training camps of Punjab’s U-17 Boys and U-16 Girls hockey players at National Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday. Deputy Director Chand Perveen and Administrator National Hockey Stadium Malik Nasir were also present on this occasion. DG, SBP was introduced with the participants of U-17 Boys and […]

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PM issues notification: Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum appointed DG ISI

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday notified the appointment of Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum as Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). “The prime minister has seen and approved the appointment of Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum as director-general Inter-Services Intelligence, with effect from November 20, 2021, from the panel of officers,” a notification issued […]

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Situation alarming with new breast cancer patient every 13 minutes in Pakistan: Begum Alvi

ISLAMABAD: Begum Samina Alvi, wife of President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday said every 13 minutes, a woman in Pakistan was being diagnosed with breast cancer with an alarming 45 percent mortality rate. Speaking at an awareness seminar on breast cancer here at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ICCI), she said 90 percent of […]

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Ethiopia launches air strike on rebel ‘training centre’: govt

Ethiopia’s military on Tuesday launched another airstrike in war-torn Tigray, hitting what a government official called a rebel training facility just outside the regional capital Mekele. Tigray was pounded by near-daily aerial bombardments last week in a sign the military was stepping up its use of airpower in the year-long war against the Tigray People’s […]

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Opposition’s staging sit in only for protecting corruption: Gill

On Tuesday, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill  said that the opposition’s sit in and rallies were only for protecting their corruption. In response to the statement of Maryam Aurangzeb, he said that the past rulers borrowed from International Monetary Fund in order to fill their personal accounts through […]

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SSGC cuts gas connection of Nasla tower ahead of its demolition

KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has cut utility connections of Nasla Tower residents on Tuesday. SSGC took this decision after the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) ordered the city authorities to raze the illegal building within a week. SSGC alone has cut today about 100 gas utility connections in the presence of Assistant […]

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China has huge potential market for Pakistani goods: Chinese expert

BEIJING: China is a huge potential market for Pakistani goods and the country should find ways to continuously expand exports to China to reduce bilateral trade imbalance, said Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law. “To reduce the trade imbalance between the two countries, both sides should make efforts and […]

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Greenhouse gas levels reach record high amid COP26 worries

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record levels last year, the United Nations said Monday, in a stark warning as Britain’s Boris Johnson admitted being “very worried” about the COP26 summit going awry. The UN’s blunt report on rising global warming comes as Prime Minister Johnson, the COP26 host, said it was “very, very far from clear that […]

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President stresses national cultural narrative to transform ‘diversity into unity’

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said a cultural narrative of Pakistan defined by the ethos of tolerance and peace was need of the hour to gel the nation and transform its cultural diversity into unity. Addressing at a conference themed ‘National Integration and Cultural Assimilation’ here at the Pakistan National Council of Arts, […]

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Pakistani students shine at Silk Road & Young Dream awards

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Chinese students won the certificates and monetary awards in Urdu and Chinese Language Essay Writing Competitions at the 4th Silk Road and Young Dream Awards ceremony held here in Beijing. The competitions were organized by the Embassy of Pakistan and sponsored by Silk Road Cities Alliance to mark the 70th anniversary of […]

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Justice served to Rawalpindi’s little Zainab

RAWALPINDI: Two men are given death sentence on two counts and Rs0.5 million fine each on Tuesday in a case pertaining to the rape and murder of little Zainab in Rawalpindi. The perpetrators sexually abused 9-year-old Zainab before murdering her in March this year. A district and sessions court found Babar Masih and Muhammad Adnan […]

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Qureshi reaches Tehran to attend multilateral meeting on Afghanistan

On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reached Tehran to participate in a ministerial meeting of Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries marked on Wednesday.  FM Qureshi is on a two-day official visit to Iran with a delegation. Upon his arrival in Tehran, he was welcomed by Pakistan’s diplomat in Iran, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, and senior officials of […]

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Gunmen kill 16 worshippers in Nigeria mosque attack

  NIGERIA: Gunmen have killed 16 worshippers at a mosque in central Nigeria, a government official said Tuesday, in the latest violence in the restive region. Scores of gunmen on motorcycles stormed Maza-Kuka village in Mashegu district of Niger state on Monday and opened fire during morning prayers, said Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, the secretary to […]

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Former South Korean president Roh Tae-woo dies

Former South Korean president and general Roh Tae-woo, who was instrumental in crushing the Gwangju Uprising at a cost of hundreds of lives, died of natural causes on Tuesday aged 88, according to reports. Roh withdrew from public view around 20 years ago following a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and was being treated at the […]

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Japan’s Princess Mako to marry after years of controversy

Japan’s Princess Mako finally marries her university sweetheart Kei Komuro on Tuesday, but it won’t be a lavish affair, with the couple forgoing traditional rites after years of controversy. Emperor Naruhito’s niece Mako, who turned 30 over the weekend, will lose her royal title when she and Komuro register their marriage. This is par for […]

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Azam Swati appears in ECP’s hearing today

ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, Federal Railways Minister Azam Swati turned to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) today, over the allegations levelled against the electoral body, Daily Times reported. Nisar Durrani and Shah Muhammad Jatoi heard the case. On the hearing, a junior lawyer told the court that Barrister Ali Zafar will plead Azam Swati’s case, […]

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Rupee falls further to Rs175 against US dollar

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee falls further against the US dollar in intra-day trading in the inter-bank currency market on Tuesday. According to forex dealers, the local unit depreciated by Rs0.57. It is currently trading at Rs175 against the greenback, touching a new record low. On Monday, the rupee closed at Rs174.43 against the US dollar. […]

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Pak-Bahrain ties growing stronger

On Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again restated Pakistan’ viewpoint on Afghanistan, urging the international community to play its vital role in reviving Afghanistan’s economy and pulling it out from the humanitarian crisis, Daily Times reported. Peace in Afghanistan is not only important for its people but also Pakistan and the region as […]

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Police arrest 150 people globally in dark web sting: Europol

Police around the world arrested 150 suspects involved in buying or selling illegal goods online in one of the largest-ever stings targeting the dark web, Europol said Tuesday. Operation DarkHunTOR also recovered millions of euros in cash and bitcoin, as well as drugs and guns. The bust stems from a German-led police sting earlier this […]

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20 candidates file nominations for by-election in Lahore’s NA-133 constituency

LAHORE: Total 20 candidates have submitted nomination papers for the by-election in Lahore’s NA-133 constituency, on Tuesday. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the initial list of candidates. The candidates filed their nominations for the by-election in Lahore’s NA-133. The lower house seat from Lahore is empty due to the demise of PML-N […]

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PM Imran Khan, President Xi talk about Afghanistan situation and CPEC

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan telephones Chinese President Xi Jinping and discussed to further strengthen bilateral economic and commercial ties, Afghanistan current situation and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). During the conversation, PM Imran congratulated President Xi on the centenary of the Communist Party of China, the unprecedented victory in the Chinese people’s battle […]

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Nasla Tower to be demolished within a week, orders SC

KARACHI: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered Karachi authorities to demolish the Nasla Tower in a controlled implosion within a week. Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed heard the case pertaining to the unlawful building of the residential advanced on a service highway on Sharae Faisal. In June, the SC had ordered the tower’s demolition over its […]

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PM invites Saudi companies, entrepreneurs to benefit from Pakistan’s huge investment potential

RIYADH, Oct 25: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the Saudi companies and entrepreneurs to benefit from Pakistan’s strategic location as well huge investment potential in diverse areas of economy including housing and construction for mutual benefit. He particularly mentioned the mega development projects of Ravi City and Central Business District in Lahore and […]

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Islamabad desires friendly ties with Delhi, says PM Imran Khan

RIYADH: On Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan maintained that Pakistan wishes to take cricket forward with India. While speaking at an event, Prime Minister Khan, who is in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a three-day official visit, named Pakistan’s win in their T20 World Cup “historic” against arch-rival India. “India and Pakistan can move […]

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Mir Abdul Quddus emerges as top contender for CM Balochistan post

QUETTA: On Monday, Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo resigned from his post of Speaker Balochistan Assembly. His resignation came a day after Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani resigned, ending the two-month long political crisis in the province.  However, Abdul Quddus is said to be the strong f thcontender for the post oe chief minister […]

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Govt to unfreeze accounts of TLP seminaries: Interior Minister

On Monday, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid maintained that the federal government has decided to unfreeze the bank accounts of seminaries associated with the banned outfit on the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan. While talking with the media, the federal minister said that the accounts were being activated as of now, naming the ongoing dialogue […]

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Saudi Arabia cancels 14-day waiting period for Umrah pilgrims

Pilgrims who wish to perform Umrah will no longer be required to wait for 14 days to book for the ritual, according to the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Dr. Amr Al-Maddah, chief of planning and strategy officer at the ministry, said in an interview with Arab News that by easing preventive measures, […]

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Pakistan’s IT exports increase, touch $635 million marks in first quarter

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Monday informed that Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) exports increased to $635 million in the first quarter of current FY, 2021-22. Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled service in the first quarter of  FY 2201-22, exports increased to $635 million from July to […]

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US based international Hilton hotel coming to NathiaGali

The upmarket DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali has announced the signing of an arrangement with Baron Nathiagali Private Limited. Nathiagali is a lovely Galiyat mountain resort town located about 85 kilometres from Islamabad. In 2025, the hotel is anticipated to open. Moreover, the hotel will have three eating options, including a pool café and an on-site […]

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Facebook failing to contain hate speech in India: reports

NEW YORK: The so-called Facebook Papers, leaked by whistleblower Frances Haugen, have already revealed the impact of Facebook — as well as of WhatsApp and Instagram, both of which it owns — on the deep polarization of politics in the United States and on the mental health of some teenagers. But there have long been […]

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“China will remain committed to the path of reform and opening-up”: President Xi

On Monday, President Xi Jinping of China has maintained that the country would stay “committed to the path of peaceful development” and will always be a peacebuilder of the world. During his address marking the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the People’s Republic of China’s lawful seat in the United Nations (UN), The Chinese […]

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Pakistan’s call for aid to Afghanistan gets more relevance after wheat-for-labour scheme

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been consistently asking the international community to help Afghanistan avert the looming humanitarian crisis as a fallout of the exit of foreign troops in August. The call of Pakistan for international aid to Afghanistan has become more relevant after its interim government launched a programme to offer wheat in exchange for labour […]

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HEC announces PakFrance research programme for faculties’ funding

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC), has invited research proposals from faculty members of Pakistani Public and Private sector Universities, in collaboration with the French counterparts, for funding under the PakFrance PERIDOT Research Programme. According to Official Sources from Research & Development Division HEC on Monday, PERIDOT is the Franco-Pakistani Hubert Curien Partnership (PHC) Programme […]

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Supreme court orders to demolish Nasla Tower within a week

KARACHI:  On Monday, the Supreme Court ordered the civic authorities to demolish the Nasla Tower within a week, Daily Times reported. An apex court bench headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmad gave this direction while hearing cases at the Karachi registry. “Why hasn’t the Nasla Tower been pulled down?” asked the chief justice, expressing displeasure for not […]

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China to set up $15 billion Oil refinery complex in Pakistan

A group of Chinese state-owned enterprises has volunteered to build a $15 billion oil refinery complex, which might help Pakistan, which has been hit hard by massive withdrawals of foreign investment in recent years. China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Company Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation and the country’s largest pipeline […]

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Political fiasco in Balochistan ends after CM resigns

QUETTA: After the resignation of CM Balochistan, the Speaker Balochistan Assembly in the session today said that the no-confidence motion against CM has been taken back under the rules of the house. Abdul Rehman Khetran, who had moved the motion, presented a resolution in the assembly to take back the no-trust motion. With the resignation of […]

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TLP will hopefully end protests by Tuesday: Noorul Haq Qadri

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noorul Haq Qadri said that TLP will hopefully end its protests by Tuesday. Noorul Haq Qadri said in a statement that the government’s talks with TLP are heading towards success. The sit-ins will be peaceful and all roads will be opened by Monday (today). He added […]

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‘Dune,’ on big and little screens, tops N.America box office

New sci-fi thriller “Dune,” a classic that almost demanded big-screen treatment, topped the North American box office this weekend with a take estimated at $40.1 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. Yet that solid three-day showing for Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of the Frank Herbert opus came even as studio Warner Bros. released the film […]

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Metro Bus service resumes in Lahore after protests

On Monday, after a five-day protest by a banned outfit, the metro bus service in Lahore has been fully resumed, Daily Times reported. Earlier in the day, the bus service was partially resumed. Metro Bus Service after repairing the Ravi Toll Plaza metro station resumed the service for passengers. The metro station was vandalized and police […]

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Military takeover: Sudan general to make announcement shortly

Sudan state television said the chairman of the country’s ruling body, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, would speak shortly, after the information ministry said a “coup” was underway on Monday. Soldiers had earlier stormed the headquarters of Sudan’s state broadcaster in the capital’s twin city of Omdurman, the ministry said. Armed forces detained Sudan’s prime minister […]

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Streets in IOJK erupt in jubilation as Pakistan thrash India in T20 World Cup

ISLAMABAD: Despite heavy deployment of Indian troops and police across the territory, streets erupted in jubilation with young and old Kashmiris on Sunday night immediately in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir,after Pakistan handed a crushing defeat to India in Dubai in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup.  This was India’s first 10-wicket defeat in […]

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US should have pushed Ghani harder: Khalilzad

The United States did not put enough pressure on former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani to share power with the Taliban, Zalmay Khalilzad, who recently resigned as US envoy to Afghanistan, said in an interview broadcast Sunday on CBS. The Afghan-born Khalilzad, speaking for the first time since his resignation was announced on October 18, also […]

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Pakistan for implementation of UN resolutions on IIOJK

As the international community celebrated United Nations Day Sunday, Pakistan reiterated its call for the world to work towards the implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. “It is deplorable that these universal ideals still continue to be defied with impunity across many parts of the world – nowhere […]

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Pakistan slams India’s killing spree in IIOJK

A Foreign Office spokesperson Sunday said India must stop violations of human rights of innocent Kashmiris in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) rather than continuing with its diversionary tactics. In a statement, he said India should create an environment conducive for durable solution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the […]

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Aryan Khan advised to read novels in jail

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan, is maintaining his sanity during jail time with books. The star kid, who has been rejected bail thrice after being allegedly found in possession of drugs, is devastated in Arthur Road Jail. According to a report by ETimes, the 23-year-old has now been advised to read books, including […]

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Ayeza Khan furious over Ali Azmat’s comments on Noor Jehan

Superstar Ayeza Khan is sharing her disappointment over Ali Azmat’s recent comments on Noor Jehan. Turning to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, the Meherposh star shared an old interview of the legendary singer, where Noor Jehan was spotted talking about the importance of respecting seniors in the industry. “Beshak Ba adab ba naseeb Bay adab […]

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Singer Jesse McCartney marries Katie Peterson

Jesse McCartney is now a married man as he has tied the knot in a gorgeous ceremony. The singer married actress Katie Peterson in a romantic ceremony on Saturday in California. The adorable couple changed vows and were married by Katie’s uncle while their beloved dog Bailey served as the flower girl. Speaking to People, […]

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Mira Sethi calls out men who ‘police’ women on fashion choices

Mira Sethi is raising her voice for women who are constantly judged on their choice of outfits. The media personality spoke to Independent Urdu in a recent interview, discussing the chauvinism existing in Pakistani men. “If a man is sitting in front of me, wearing tight jeans, I won’t tell him you’re inviting me to […]

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Urmila says ‘Pinjar’ continues to be relevant

On the 18 year anniversary of her critically-acclaimed period drama Pinjar, actor Urmila Matondkar on Sunday said the film continues to be a relevant portrayal of how women are treated in society Directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, the 2003 film was based on poet and novelist Amrita Pritam’s 1950 Punjabi novel of the same name. Set […]

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Clarifications and corrections

A feature on October 12 about healthy microwave meals said that Slimming World's 'Diet Cola Chicken' contained 17g of sugar which is 'mostly added'. In fact, only 3g of its sugar content is added.

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Yasir Hussain compares Saheefa Jabbar to a ‘Squid Game’ actor

Actor Yasir Hussain has found Saheefa Jabbar Khattak ‘s look-alike in Korean star HoYeon Jung. The South-Korean series, that is trending number 1 on Netflix Pakistan to date, Turning to his Instagram Stories, Yasir Hussain attached a photo of Squid Game’s Kang Sae-byeok as he tagged Saheefa. “@saheefajabbarkhattak loved your acting in Squid Game,” quipped […]

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Madiha Imam, Faysal Quraishi set to star in new drama

Faysal Quraishi and Madiha Imam are pairing up for another drama serial under the banner of 7th Sky Productions. The duo, that is also joined by Momal Sheikh this time, turned to their Instagram on Saturday to share the first teaser of the show. “#comingsoon Only on @harpalgeotv,” captioned Faysal alongside his post on the […]

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‘Rust’ director gutted over cinematographer Hutchins’ death

‘Rust’ director has finally broken his silence regarding the tragic loss of his cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. For those unversed, the director, Joel Souza was also hospitalized as a result of a shooting on set. In his statement to Deadline, the filmmaker admitted, “I am gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague, Halyna. She […]

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The Rock reacts to public support over his presidency bid

Dwayne Johnson reacts to the ‘insane’ reaction his fans have been giving to his bid for president. The Rock started off his reaction by recalling the initial conversation with Vanity Fair that ended up giving birth to this whole idea. He admitted, “Conversations always swirl when it comes to me running for POTUS one day. […]

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Aditya Chopra to adapt ‘DDLJ’ into Broadway musical

Filmmaker Aditya Chopra’s ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ is a story that continues to inspire generations and has set a benchmark in the film industry. Almost 26 years later, Raj and Simran’s eternal romance is now all set to blend together the worlds of theatre and movies as it is going to be adapted into a […]

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Integrated Deterrence: Slogan or Strategy?

Last Spring at the change of command for the Indo-Pacific region in Pearl Harbor, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced his concept of “integrated deterrence (ID)” as “the cornerstone of defence to make sure US adversaries know that the risk of aggression is out of line with any conceivable benefit.” Austin went on to explain […]

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“Dreams of Another Tomorrow:” A love story set in the heart of patriarchy

“Love may be a beautiful distraction, but in the end, it’s almost always painful. Letting go means sadness but holding on to love when its time is up only serves to aggravate the pain.” J S Rajput’s debut novel “Dreams of another tomorrow” highlights the intricacies of love and life among the upper class living […]

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The Rise and Fall of Indian Secularism

India, the largest democracy in the world, has a questionable record of Human Rights violations against its minorities in general, and in the occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir in particular. Moreover, India carries the burden of a cruel caste system, denying equal rights and equal opportunities to all its citizens. With the partition of […]

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Vietnam’s Envoy to increase Pak-Vietnam trade to US$1 billion

      ISLAMABAD: The Vietnam Ambassador to Pakistan, Nguyen Tien Phong on Sunday desired for increasing the bilateral trade volume between Pakistan and Vietnam up to US$1 billion in the next two years. “The two countries have great potential to increase bilateral trade, which is being discussed on both sides,” the Ambassador of Vietnam […]

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Talks with TLP heading towards success: Qadri

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri on Sunday said the negotiations with the protesting Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) were heading towards success. In a statement, he hoped that the sit-in of the TLP would remain peaceful and the roads would be kept open. “The protestors would continue protests (from) wherever […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 24th October 2021

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 24 October 2021 is being sold for Rs. 98850 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 115300 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold Rate In Pakistan Today Karachi is the main hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, every […]

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Pakistan Pavilion to be set up at China Import Expo in Shanghai

BEIJING: The Pakistan Pavilion will be established online at 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) scheduled to be held offline and online in Shanghai from November 5 to 10 this year. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque will lead the Pakistani delegation at the opening ceremony of the Expo. A number of Pakistani exhibitors, […]

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Talks with banned outfit end in success, says Sheikh Rasheed

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has said that the government’s talks with outlawed TLP have been successful. Days after protests in Lahore, the banned outfit, on October 21, had announced that it would start a “long march” towards Islamabad on Friday. “The blocked roads will now be reopened and the workers of the banned […]

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Paul McCartney reveals he wanted to become an ENGLISH TEACHER if he had not found Beatles fame

McCartney said the only other thing he was qualified for was teaching, according to the Telegraph. He credited his English teacher Alan Durband for getting him interested in literature

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Why more scientists insist jabbing under-12s is best way to escape the return of Covid clampdowns

Right now, the rate of Covid infection in children aged six to 11 is twice the UK national average, according to data from the Office For National Statistics.

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Beaming Katie Price looks happy and healthy on date night with fiancé Carl Woods

Katie Price was seen on a date night with her fiancé Carl Woods on Friday night during a break from her stint at The Priory rehab facility. 

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French Vogue is in danger of 'losing its soul' as Anna Wintour is pushing 'woke values' onto it

Anna Wintour has been accused of 'crushing the elitist Parisian spirit' by streamlining global editions of the fashion bible, according to French newspaper Le Figaro .

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Heathrow's flying taxis will shuttle passengers between UK cities

Passengers arriving at Heathrow could take an electric air 'taxi' to London's Canary Wharf in just 13 minutes for about £50 per passenger. A Uber journey costs £46.

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Pakistan desirous of peace, stability in Afghanistan: Fawad

DUBAI: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Saturday said that the situation in Afghanistan had a direct impact on Pakistan. Addressing a press conference here, he said that Pakistan’s efforts for peace in Afghanistan continue as it was desirous of stability in the neighboring country. On the issue of recognition of the Taliban […]

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Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia targets zero carbon emissions by 2060

Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia will aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060, its de facto ruler said on Saturday, days before the COP26 global climate summit. The kingdom, one of the world’s biggest polluters, said it would also join a global effort to cut methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030. The UN […]

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Court releases Khursheed Shah after 25 months

SUKKUR: On Saturday, Accountability Court Sukkur has issued a release order of former opposition leader in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Shah, Daily Times reported. Khursheed Shah, who was brought to the court was sent back to jail. His counsels and son went to the Central Jail Sukkur along with his release order. On the occasion, […]

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Pakistan rejects reports of agreement with US on use of its Airspace

ISLAMABAD: On Saturday, the Foreign Office has refused circulating news that claimed the US is planning to have a final agreement with Pakistan for use of its airspace to carry out military and intelligence operations in war-torn Afghanistan. While responding to media queries concerning the latest news report “alluding to formalization of an agreement for […]

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Putin urges West to unfreeze Afghanistan’s financial assets

ISLAMABAD: Russian President Vladimir Putin has endorsed the key demand of the Taliban, asking the western countries to unfreeze the financial assets of Afghanistan to resolve socio-economic problems of the war-torn country. Vladimir Putin, while speaking at Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi Thursday, said the Western countries had the “the main responsibility” for what was […]

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T20 WORLD CUP: Pakistan declares 12-member team against India

DUBAI: On Saturday, Pakistan Cricket Board has declared Pakistan Cricket Team’s 12-member squad for Sunday’s thriller match against arch-rivals India, Daily Times reported. According to the statement released by PCB, the squad led by captain Babar Azam includes Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan, Shoaib Malik, Haris […]

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80% of members stand with us in provincial assembly: Jam Kamal

QUETTA: On Friday night, Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal maintained that 80% of people stand with him out of the 41 members of the Balochistan Assembly in opposition to the no-confidence motion moved against him two days back. While taking to Twitter, CM Kamal said 80% of coalition lawmakers in the provincial assembly — including […]

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Colombia allows sexual assault victims to denounce alleged attackers online

Sexual abuse victims in Colombia will be allowed to publish accusations against their alleged attackers on social media following a decision by the country’s top court published on Friday. The constitutional court deemed that dozens of posts on Facebook and other social media platforms using the hashtag #acosadorsexual (sexual aggressor), posted alongside photos of the […]

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Apple updates App Store payment rules in concession to developers

Apple has updated its App Store rules to allow developers to contact users directly about payments, a concession in a legal settlement with companies challenging its tightly controlled marketplace. According to App Store rules updated Friday, developers can now contact consumers directly about alternative payment methods, bypassing Apple’s commission of 15 or 30 percent. They […]

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Forget the past in India match, Babar tells Pakistan team

Skipper Babar Azam vowed his team will not think about Pakistan’s poor record against arch-rivals India when they meet in a high-octane Twenty20 World Cup match in Dubai on Sunday. Pakistan have lost all seven World Cup (50 over) clashes against India as well as five games in the Twenty20 World Cup and start as […]

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US Supreme Court to hear Texas abortion law case on Nov 1

The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear legal challenges on November 1 to a Texas ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, but declined to block the controversial law for now. Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration and abortion providers have filed multiple suits against the restrictive Texas law, which went into force […]

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Interior Minister calls on police from province to ensure public law in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: On Saturday, Federal Interior Ministry has decided to take stern measures to deal with the expected protest by the supporters of a proscribed religious group in Islamabad, Daily Times reported. According to sources, the government has decided to protect the federal capital city from the protesters at any cost. The government has called on […]

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PM Imran Khan departs for three-day Saudi visit

ISLAMABAD: On Saturday (today), Prime Minister Imran Khan departed for Saudi Arabia on a three-day visit, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. During the visit from October 23-25, the prime minister would attend the inaugural ceremony of the “Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Summit” being held in Riyadh. Foreign Minister […]

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UN fears ‘mass atrocity crimes’ in Myanmar as troops gather in north

The UN said Friday it feared an even greater human rights catastrophe in Myanmar amid reports of thousands of troops massing in the north of the Southeast Asian country, which has been in chaos since a February coup. “We should all be prepared, as the people in this part of Myanmar are prepared, for even […]

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Alec Baldwin says ‘heart is broken’ after fatally shooting cinematographer

Hollywood star Alec Baldwin said Friday his “heart is broken” after he fatally shot a cinematographer with a prop gun he had been told was safe on the set of a Western about an accidental killing. The US actor and producer said he was “fully cooperating” with a police investigation, as law enforcement officials carried […]

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Fury over 'absurd' GP plans to 'STRIKE'

EXCLUSIVE: Doctors in England have been slammed for threatening industrial action over being 'asked to do the very basics' of their jobs, amid a growing battle between GPs and the Goverment.

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Ex-Primark employees reveal what it's REALLY like working in the high-street store

An ex-Primark employee, known as TikTok user @kdr1995, from London, shared a video detailing how customers would leave the fitting room wearing items they'd picked up in store.

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Zara Tindall attends the opening meeting of Cheltenham racecourse

The Queen's granddaughter, 40,  who welcomed son Lucas on March 21st, could be seen beaming as she strode across the grounds of Cheltenham racecourse this afternoon.

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FIVE police officers will face misconduct proceedings due to Wayne Couzens case

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) say two officers from the Met and one from each of the forces in Sussex, Dorset and Avon and Somerset face misconduct proceedings.

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China pleased over CPEC achieving new outcomes: Wang Wenbin

BEIJING: Expressing pleasure over the progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Wang Wenbin Friday said that this flagship project has achieved new outcomes and entered a stage of high-quality development. We are glad to see that CPEC has achieved new outcomes and entered a stage of high-quality development, he said […]

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Fire kills 16 at Russian explosives factory

Sixteen people were killed and one person was missing after a deadly fire broke out at a Russian explosives factory southeast of Moscow on Friday, local authorities said. The blaze took place in the village of Lesnoy, 300 kilometers (185 miles) from the capital in the region of Ryazan. Authorities originally said 15 people had […]

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Price control committees mobilized at district, tehsil levels to control inflation: PM

LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said price control committees had been mobilized at district and tehsil levels to control inflation. “We are fully aware of the sufferings of the common man due to inflation and the government is working hard to provide maximum relief to people by taking sustainable steps,” he said in […]

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Shahbaz Gill banned from Press Clubs

Press clubs and journalist unions across the country have condemned Dr. Shahbaz Gill’s comments regarding journalist Asma Shirazi. Gill has been banned from entry by all press clubs until he apologizes to Shirazi. The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Political Communication, Dr. Shahbaz Gill, allegedly accused senior journalist Asma Shirazi of insulting the […]

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Clarifications and corrections

A report on 29 September provided by a third-party news syndicator may have suggested a train carriage used for stunts on a Mission: Impossible film had become stuck under a railway bridge.

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Islamabad police officially inaugurates air patrolling unit

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have officially inaugurated an air patrolling unit equipped with state-of-the-art drones and locators to enhance the security of the capital. Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, the federal minister for interior inaugurated the air patrolling wing during the passing out parade of ICT Police cadets held at Police Lines in Islamabad. Islamabad Police […]

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PM orders rapid actions for relief from inflation

LAHORE: On Friday, PM Imran Khan ordered Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar to speed up efforts to provide people relief from inflation by having all relevant institutions spring into action. The PM gave orders during a meeting with CM Buzdar during his visit to Lahore. “The government is well aware of the suffering of common […]

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Canada hospitals use drones to carry lungs for transplant

In the dark of night, a drone takes off from a Toronto hospital rooftop, the hum of its rotors barely audible over the bustling sounds of the cars and pedestrians below in Canada’s largest metropolis. On its maiden flight, with a bird’s-eye view of the city’s glistening skyline as it glides over apartments, shops and […]

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Court rejects bail plea of previous PIA GM, MD

ISLAMABAD: On Friday, an anti-corruption court rejected bail pleas of former Pakistan International Airlines managing director (MD) Shahnawaz Rehman and general manager (GM) Aamir Memon in a case regarding inflicting losses of Rs99 million on the national exchequer. The court rejected the bail applications after hearing arguments from both defence and prosecution sides. According to […]

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PM Khan to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow to attend MGI summit

Prime Minister Imran Khan will travel to Saudi Arabia tomorrow (Saturday) to take part in the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Summit being held in Riyadh.  As per a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the prime minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation to the kingdom, including the foreign minister and other […]

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PHILIP THOMAS's peerless analysis of the new infection fright - and why there's nothing to fear

PHILIP THOMAS: As a mathematician, I can tell you that numbers alone do not always tell the whole story - and they certainly do not in the case of UK infections.

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US Iran envoy to hold nuclear talks with Europe powers

US envoy for Iran Robert Malley will on Friday meet diplomats from three European powers over the Iranian nuclear crisis as Vienna-based talks to salvage a 2015 deal remain suspended. The agreement between Iran and world powers to find a long-term solution to the now two-decade-old crisis over its controversial nuclear program has been moribund […]

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Islamabad Court calls on Yousaf Raza Gilani for indictment

On Friday, an accountability court in Islamabad has called on the former prime minister and senior PPP leader Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani for guilty in misuse of powers reference filed by the NAB, Daily Times reported. Azam Khan, the accountability court judge, has issued the orders for the former prime minister on Friday, directing him to appear in the […]

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FBR serves notice to ‘richest’ beggar in Multan

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued notice to ‘Shaukat Bikhari,’ who is reportedly the ‘richest’ beggar in Multan. According to details, Shaukat has Rs. 1.7 million in his bank account while his children are studying in the most expensive school of Multan. Furthermore, the FBR has asked Shaukat to explain the source of […]

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OGDCL discovers gas reservoirs in Balochistan

On Thursday, the Oil and Gas Development Limited (OGDCL) discovered gas in the Mughal Kot Formation at the Jandran West X-1 well in the Kohlu region of Balochistan. “The discovery will add to the hydrocarbons reserves based on OGDCL and of the country,” OGDCL stated. Based on good gas shows during drilling, drill stem test […]

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Internet service remains suspended in Lahore amidst political fiasco

Amidst the political fiasco in Pakistan, internet services in Lahore remain suspended in most parts of the city for the second consecutive day on Friday following the protest by the activists of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and the protest planned by the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) at Jain Mandir Chowk today after Friday prayers, Daily Times […]

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Indian troops in Kashmir use rape to punish communities: Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS: Reaffirming its support for the full and equal participation of women in UN peacemaking, conflict prevention, and peace-building efforts, Pakistan Thursday called for protecting females in situations of conflict and foreign occupation. “Women and girls in these situations are extremely vulnerable to sexual violence, including the use of rape as a weapon of […]

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PM Imran Khan lands in Lahore for a day to chair sessions

LAHORE: PM Imran Khan has landed in Lahore for a short visit spanning one day on Friday. He will hold sessions and meetings with government officials. According to the updates, the prime minister will chair multiple sessions. Punjab CM Sardar Usman Buzdar brief him on a number of matters including security, opposition sit-ins and inflation. […]

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Azerbaijan frees Iranian truck drivers

Azerbaijan released Thursday two Iranian truck drivers whose arrest last month on charges of illegally crossing into the country strained ties between Baku and Tehran. The move marks a thaw between Azerbaijan and Iran a week after their foreign ministers agreed to resolve a crisis in ties through dialogue. Azerbaijan’s customs department said Thursday it […]

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UMT holds 20th annual convocation 2021

University of Management and Technology (UMT) held its 20th Annual Convocation 2021 at UMT Greens. The UMT family adhered to strict COVID-19 SOPs in order to be safe and protect the community. Total 1658 graduates were given away degrees in various disciplines on this occasion. According to the details 822 Bachelors, 191 Masters, 608 MS/M.Phil […]

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BiP launches ‘status’ feature

BiP’s mother company Turkcell keeps adding new features to BiP, a global life and communication platform home-grown in Turkey. The company recently launched the ‘status’ feature for its app. Now, users can instantly share their videos and photos and add text to images. Other users can also and view them and comment on them. The […]

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Syria says 24 executed over starting wildfires

The Syrian government has executed 24 people it convicted of deliberately starting deadly wildfires that raged in the summer of last year, state media reported Thursday. Those executed on Wednesday were charged with “committing terrorist acts that led to death and damage to state infrastructure and public and private property through the use of flammable […]

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Devon Parish magazine faces backlash after publishing cartoon about woman killing an MP

Residents reacted with fury over the 'joke' cartoon published in Instow Parish News - a parish magazine covering the North Devon village and nearby Westleigh and West Yelland.

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Woman is killed and two others seriously injured in Manchester pub smash

The man lost control of his car outside the Haddon Hall pub in Doylsden, Greater Manchester at 12.15pm today. One woman died at the scene and two others were rushed to hospital.

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We did it for you, David: Nadine Dorries reveals MP's letter about Southend city bid before murder

The Culture Secretary shared a letter sent by the Southend West MP before he was killed last week. In it he congratulated on her promotion, adding: 'Let's now make Southend a city!'

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Politicians are told they need to overhaul 'political correct' Prevent

Prevent is claimed by the Henry Jackson Society to have been hijacked by political correctness, skewing it away from the threat posed by Islamists and putting too much focus on the far-Right.

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Erdogan threatens to expel 10 Western envoys

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday threatened to expel the US, German, and eight other Western ambassadors after they issued a rare joint statement in support of a jailed civil society leader. Parisian-born philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala, 64, has been in jail without a conviction since 2017, becoming a symbol of what critics […]

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Pfizer says Covid booster shot 95.6% effective

A booster shot of the anti-Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNTech is 95.6 percent effective against symptomatic infection, according to trial data published by the makers on Thursday. The clinical phase three trial with “10,000 participants 16 years of age and older” showed “a relative vaccine efficacy of 95.6 percent against disease during a period when […]

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Global oil prices won’t decline until 2023: World Bank

The stunning recent runup in global oil prices could threaten economic growth and is unlikely to retreat until 2023, the World Bank said Thursday. Average crude prices are expected to end the year at $70 a barrel, 70 percent higher than in 2020, according to the latest Commodity Markets Outlook. That in turn is pushing […]

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Free training course to enhance Pakistan’s scientific data service capabilities

BEIJING: A free training course Satellite Receiving Station and Remote Sensing Application is being held to enhance scientific data service capabilities of Pakistani students and young professionals. “It’s very nice and informative and goes beyond the purely theoretical scope and truly serves the progress of earth science in Pakistan,” said Basanta, a Pakistani student of […]

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PDM decides to organize provincial committees for protests

ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has changed the plan as it will now organize the opposition alliance on the provincial level by announcing to constitute its committees in provinces, Daily Times reported. A spokesperson of the PDM has given a statement concerning the decisions taken in a session of the steering committee of […]

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Pakistan has potential to become big olive oil exporting country: IOC

ISLAMABAD: The International Olive Council (IOC) Thursday said Pakistan possessed a huge potential of producing olive oil that would not only help to fulfill the domestic consumption but would also make it a big olive oil-exporting country. “Pakistan government is taking it serious now and that is why we are here to provide support to […]

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Familiarising youth with Islamic history through multimedia can prove helpful: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday stressed the need to familiarise the younger generation with Islamic history and said the use of multimedia could prove helpful in this regard. In a meeting with filmmaker Shehzad Nawaz and Turkish producer Emre Konuk, the prime minister said it was high time to create dramas and films […]

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Speculation, misleading facts foster yellow journalism: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said that speculation, misleading facts and scepticism foster yellow journalism. In a tweet, he said that there was no objection to the assessment of the economy with the facts. قیاس آرائیاں ، گمراہ کن حقائق، اور بدگمانی زرد صحافت کو پروان چڑھاتے ہے۔ […]

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Britain faces absolute energy massacre: Scottish Power chief

On Thursday, Scottish Power Chief Executive Keith Anderson maintained that the UK energy market faces an absolute massacre that could turn at least 20 suppliers into bankruptcy in the next month alone if the government don’t revisit the energy price cap. Natural gas prices have hiked this year as economies reopened from COVID-19 lockdowns and […]

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President approves summary to retain Shaukat Tarin as member NEC

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday signed the summary to retain Shaukat Fayyaz Tarin as a member of the National Economic Council (NEC). The president gave the approval on the advice of the prime minister under Article 156 of the Constitution, the President’s media office said. Shaukat Fayyaz Tarin will now be a member […]

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“I am in Islamabad for medical treatment,” says lost Bushra Rind

QUETTA: On Thursday, a reportedly missing member of Balochistan Assembly, Bushra Rind, has surfaced in Islamabad, Daily Times reported. “I am in Islamabad for medical treatment,” Bushra Rind said in a statement today. Yesterday five members of the dissatisfied group, including Akbar Askani, Lala Rasheed and Ms Bushra Rind, were not present in the assembly […]

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FM arrives in Kabul to hold talks with interim government

KABUL: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi leading a high-level delegation arrived in Kabul on Thursday, where he will meet the leadership of the interim government of Afghanistan. “During the one-day visit, he will hold talks with Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and meet other Afghan dignitaries as well,” the Foreign Office said. The Foreign […]

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Mansion backing onto Essex golf course boasting its own indoor simulator and cinema up for £2.75m

The substantial property, named Moray House, is one of only two houses that provides views directly over the historical Thorndon Park Golf Club in Herongate, Brentwood, and is listed for £2.75m

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Flights cancelled, schools closed as China fights virus outbreak

    Authorities in China canceled hundreds of flights, closed schools, and ramped up mass testing on Thursday to try and stamp out a new Covid-19 outbreak linked to a group of tourists. Beijing has maintained a relentless zero-Covid approach with strict border closures and targeted lockdowns, even as other countries tentatively try to ease […]

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UN Security Council calls for de-escalation of violence in Yemen

The UN Security Council called on Wednesday for “de-escalation” in Yemen in a unanimously adopted statement to counter “the growing risk of large-scale famine” in the country. The 15 council members “stressed the need for de-escalation by all,” demanded an immediate nationwide ceasefire and called for an end to the escalation by Huthis in the strategic city […]

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DiCaprio, Prince Harry teamed up against ‘destructive’ oil drilling in Africa

On Wednesday, Leonardo DiCaprio, Prince Harry broke their silence and spoke against ‘destructive’ oil drilling in Africa Leonardo DiCaprio has collaborated with Prince Harry to save the ecosystem. The duo along with Forest Whitaker and Djimon Hounsou are urging authorities for suspension on oil and gas drilling in the Okavango River Basin. While speaking in […]

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Peshawar family calls off protest after justice assurance by police

On Wednesday, the relatives of a man allegedly killed in police firing have called off their protest after successful talks with the law enforcement authorities, Daily Times reported. Earlier after the killing of the man at the hands of police in the area of Armar police station, the relatives of the victim staged a protest […]

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Abdul Rehman Khetran presented the no-confidence motion against CM Balochistan

A no-confidence motion against Balochistan CM Jam Kamal Alyani has been presented in the provincial assembly session today (Wednesday). Secretary Balochistan Assembly issued an agenda of the assembly session requisitioned to table no-trust motion against Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani. However, BAP spokesperson Abdul Rehman Khetran presented the no-confidence motion before the assembly. Addressing […]

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PTI Govt to complete its constitutional term: Sh Rashid

RAWALPINDI: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government would complete its constitutional term. Talking to media persons, he said that all out efforts were being made to provide relief to the citizens as Prime Minister Imran Khan weekly chaired meeting to review prices of essential commodities and solid steps […]

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UK fines Facebook £50.5 mn over Giphy takeover breach

Britain’s competition watchdog said Wednesday it had fined the social network giant Facebook more than £50 million for failing to supply information linked to its takeover of animated graphics startup Giphy. The Competition and Markets Authority said the fine totalling £50.5 million ($69.5 million, 60 million euros) was imposed for “consciously refusing to report all […]

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Sepoy Waqas embraces martyrdom in Hangu checkpost attack: ISPR

HANGU: On Wednesday, according to the news release of an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists fired at the military post in Thall, Hangu District late last night (Tuesday). A soldier of Pakistan Army, Sepoy Waqas a 26-years-old has embraced martyrdom (Shahadat) while resisting the terrorists’ attack at the military post. However, the troops […]

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Ayub Afridi to leave his senate seat for Shaukat Tarin

ISLAMABAD: Senator Ayub Afridi of PTI will leave his seat of the upper house for Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday. Shaukat Tarin, who has been recently appointed as the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, will contest on the Senate’s general seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to be vacated by PTI Senator Ayub Afridi, […]

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Interior Minister offers Lal Haveli for educational purposes

On Wednesday, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed that he was donating his residence Lal Haveli for educational purposes in Rawalpindi, Daily Times reported. While addressing a function held at the newly built multi-purpose hall of Government Associate College for Girls, Murree Road, Rawalpindi, Sheikh Rasheed maintained that educational institutions in the city were not far from […]

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CM Sindh warns organizations paying less than standard salary

KARACHI: On Wednesday, Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah said in the cabinet session that paying employees less than minimum wage, which is Rs25,000 according to Sindh’s 2021-22 budget, will be dealt with consequences. The poor are getting poorer due to the rising inflation today. Even the middle-income class people are barely surviving, said CM […]

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Russia hosts Taliban for talks

Russia hosts the Taliban for talks in Moscow on Wednesday, seeking to assert its influence on Central Asia and push for action against Islamic State fighters which it says have massed in perennially volatile Afghanistan. The talks, which draw officials from 10 countries including China and Pakistan, are one of the Taliban’s most significant international […]

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Will watch India-Pak match in Dubai: Sheikh Rashid

On Wednesday, while talking to media Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid asserted that Prime Minister Imran Khan has given two-day leave to him for the Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Sunday, Daily Times reported. Rasheed maintained that one should take sports as sports whether it is Kolkata, Chennai or Dubai. “I am going […]

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Incompetent courtiers making failed attempt to make accountability process controversial: Gill

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Wednesday said incompetent courtiers were making failed attempt to make the accountability process controversial. In response to the statement of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Ahsan Iqbal, he said the PML-N leaders were making efforts to prove themselves innocent in […]

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GB’s students, faculty members spend day at Army’s Field Firing Range

RAWALPINDI: A group of students and faculty members of University of Baltistan and other educational institutes of Gilgit Baltistan spent a day with the Army at Field Firing Range in Ghanche district of Skardu. The students witnessed fire power demonstration and also conducted fire of small arms and were shown various army weapons and equipment […]

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SC holds hearing into delay in restoration of local govt institutions

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered a probe into the delay in the restoration of local bodies’ institutions in Punjab.  Headed by CJP Justice Gulzar Ahmed, an SC bench heard a case against the delay in the restoration of local government institutions in the country’s largest province. The lawyer representing the Punjab […]

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan to face South Africa in warm-up match today

The Pakistan cricket team will play a second warm-up match with South Africa today (Wednesday) in Abu Dhabi for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The team will fly to Abu Dhabi from Dubai at 2 pm (PST) ahead of the match, scheduled to start at 6 pm (GST) Meanwhile, Mathew Hayden, the new batting […]

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PM Khan to launch Rs. 2 billion honey project to boost honey production

Prime Minister Imran Khan plans to begin an Rs.2 billion honey project that will include the building of three quality control laboratories and 30 collection stations. However, in the next two years, the expansion project will contribute to a nine percent increase in honey production. Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in buying all of the […]

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Sheikh Rasheed warns of chaos and anarchy amid opposition’s protests

RAWALPINDI: On Wednesday, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed warned the opposition parties of creating anarchy during the protests. The government has no objection to the protests of opposition parties, if they remain within the limits of law. Sheikh Rasheed said this while talking to journalists in Rawalpindi, here today. The interior minister said PM Imran Khan […]

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Iphone 13 pro beats Nokia 3310 in terms of durability in ultimate drop test

Nokia feature phones have long been billed as nigh unbreakable, but a new drop test has revealed that they may have a new competitor. The Nokia 3310 was recently pitted against the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, with unexpected results. The unusual drop test comparison between these two devices comes from TechRax, a tech YouTube channel. […]

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Explosion flares up army bus in Damascus, 13 killed

DAMASCUS:  On Wednesday, a roadside bomb attack killed at least 13 Syrian military personnel as their bus passed a bridge in central Damascus during early morning rush hour, state television reported. After the incident, Syrian state TV took to its Telegram account and posted images of the charred cabin of the bus, and rescue workers […]

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Faryal Talpur submits reply in disqualification case

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, former president Asif Ali Zardari’s sister Faryal Talpur filed her reply in the Election Commission of Pakistan. Her response is to a petition seeking her disqualification as a member of the Sindh Assembly. On September 20, court granted last chance to Talpur to respond in the plea against her disqualification as MPA. […]

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Terror suspect 'was seen outside London offices' before MP's knife attack tragedy

Police are probing claims that suspect Ali Harbi Ali, 25, was seen near other potential targets in central London before allegedly killing MP David Amess in a frenzied attack on Friday.

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