Wednesday, 31 August 2022

Army helicopters conduct 140 sorties in flood affected areas

PESHAWAR: Army helicopters conducted 140 sorties in flood affected areas of the country and evacuated more than 550 stranded people. According to a press release issued by ISPR, army helicopters delivered 29 tons of ration/relief items and 6140 ration packets and 325 tents distributed among flood affectees during last 24 hours. As many as 5213 […]

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Ambassador Haque hails China for being among first to help flood affectees

BEIJING: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin Ul Haque hailed China’s immediate aid as a longstanding tradition of sharing weal and woe between two brothers. The observers said the solid friendship between China and Pakistan sets a good example for countries of different political systems and development levels to foster a time-tested friendship, regardless of how […]

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Satellite imagery from southwestern Punjab shows dire flood situation in Pakistan

  Since mid-June, more than 1,000 people have died as a result of floods, and the situation in Pakistan has gotten worse every day. As a result, the South Asian country has declared a national emergency. 33 million people remain at risk across the region, around 1 million homes are completely or partially damaged, and […]

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Skyrocketing vegetable prices leave citizens empty-handed

  Vegetable prices have skyrocketed across the nation as a result of a disruption in their supply caused by the terrible floods resulted from torrential rains in Pakistan. It has been discovered that because there is a bigger demand than there is supply for veggies, shop owners are charging outrageous prices for the produce much […]

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Before and after satellite images of destruction caused by floods in Pakistan

  Unprecedented floods in Pakistan have forced over 33 million people to flee their homes. People’s daily lives throughout the nation have been impacted by the relentless rain since mid-June. In the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, flood-swollen rivers have shut off hundreds of settlements by destroying bridges and roadways. Maxar Technologies published satellite photographs that show the […]

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Tuesday, 30 August 2022

Mukesh Ambani reveals leaderships roles for his children

NEW DELHI: Mukesh Ambani reveals leaderships roles for his children. Speaking at India’s telecom leader Reliance’s annual general meeting, Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani said he has been training his children on a daily basis. As they begin to take the reins at the company, they need to be trained. In addition, with a market value […]

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Flood alert issued for low lying areas near River Satluj

VEHARI: Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Safdar Virk issued flood alert and directed residents of low lying areas to make preparation for emergency departure to safer places. The water level in the River Satluj could affect residents of Sahuka, Jamleera, Farooqabad, Head Islam, Suldaira, Budh Ghulam, Mauza Akbar, and Mauza Saifen. The deputy commissioner instructed the residents […]

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan appeals fund for flood affectees

LONDON: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan appeals fund for flood affectees. Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan had an outstanding performance to a sold-out crowd at London’s O2 Arena and also appealed for funds to help the victims of floods in Pakistan. Khan called on Pakistan’s showbiz community to urgently come together and start raising funds for […]

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UK businessman donates £100000 for Imran Khan’s floods appeal

LONDON: Royal Nawaab’s owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mohammed Waqaas has thanked former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former premier Imran Khan for praising and acknowledging the donation of £100,000 by the famous Asian restaurant in the United Kingdom. As Imran Khan held an international telethon to raise funds from within the country […]

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Government to import onions, tomatoes from Iran and Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Government to import onions, tomatoes from Iran and Afghanistan. The Ministry of Commerce has decided to import onions and tomatoes from Afghanistan and Iran to control soaring prices in the country Commerce Minister Naveed Qamar at Federal Ministry of Commerce chaired a meeting. He reviewed availability of tomatoes and onions in the country. Also, […]

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Seema Sajdeh speaks on divorce from actor Sohail Khan

Seema Sajdeh speaks on divorce from Sohail Khan:  In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, The Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives star Seema Sajdeh, who was formerly married to actor and Salman Khan’s brother Sohail Khan, discussed her divorce. Seema and Sohail Khan filed for divorce in January of this year and were photographed at […]

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Monday, 29 August 2022

Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp makes surprise appearance at MTV’s Video Music Awards

  Actor Johnny Depp, who is trying to rebuild his career after an ugly defamation fight with his ex-wife Amber Heard, appeared as a floating astronaut hovering above the crowd at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sunday. Depp’s face was digitally imposed inside the helmet of a space man, the inspiration for the VMAs Moon Person statue, […]

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Top 15 NGOs in Pakistan

Throughout the times’ humanity has grown, evolved, and survived with the help of each other. A perfect society is one where everyone helps each other to the best of their abilities to improve the living conditions of all members of society. NGO by level of operation Community-based NGO  These NGOs exist in and for specific […]

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ECP asks Imran to submit reply in Toshakhana case on Sept 7

ECP asks Imran to submit reply in Toshakhana case on Sept 7 The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday directed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to submit his response in the Toshakhana case by September 7. PTI chief counsel Barrister Gohar appeared before the ECP earlier today when Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar […]

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Kingdom Valley National T20 Cup 2022-23 begins tomorrow

    Pakistan’s best domestic white-ball cricketers will be in action from tomorrow,Tuesday as Kingdom Valley National T20 Cup 2022-23 kicks off in Rawalpindi. The 33-match tournament is a curtain raiser for the 2022-23 men’s domestic cricket season and will be followed by Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (first-class) and Pakistan Cup (one-day).   The Kingdom Valley National […]

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Sunday, 28 August 2022

First flight from UAE carrying 3,000 tons of relief goods reaches Nur Khan Air Base

ISLAMABAD: The first flight from United Arab Emirates (UAE), carrying over 3,000 tons of relief goods including tents, food, medicines, and other items of basic needs on Sunday reached Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan. The Ambassador of UAE to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al-Zaabi handed over the relief goods to Minister for Planning Development […]

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India win toss, put Pakistan to bat first

India has won the toss and decided to bowl first against Pakistan in their first game in T20 Asia Cup 2022 here on Sunday. Squads India: Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, […]

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Floods bring havoc to roads infrastructure in KP

SWAT: Besides colossal humans and material losses, the devastative floods have brought havoc to communication infrastructure including roads and bridges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where several upper areas of Swat and Dir districts were cut off from rest of the country hampering relief operations. Damaging 3161.5 kilometers roads and 149 bridges in Pakistan, the floods have […]

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Asia Cup 2022: All eyes on India vs Pakistan clash today

The high-octane clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India in the T20 Asia Cup 2022 is all set to take place today (Sunday) at the Dubai Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at 7pm PST. Both teams are well prepared for the major cricket event. The Green Shirts, with strong T20 cricket credentials over […]

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PM announces Rs10 bn grant for Balochistan province

JAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a grant of Rs10 billion for Balochistan province to cope with the situation and assist the flood victims in the aftermath of recent heavy rainfall and floods. Speaking to media after visiting the flood-affected areas including Haji Allah Dino village, the prime minister said that he […]

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India vs Pak: Pakistan will win!

Astrologer Muhammad Ali Zanjani predicted that Pakistan has more chance of winning today’s  Pak vs India match. He said Pak vs India matches are always full of dramatic situations and today’s match is also full of surprises. Zanjani predicted that in the first part of match India will play under stress and injuries to the […]

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5 ways to buy and sell gold

5 ways to buy and sell gold Investors frequently look to gold as a safe haven when economic times are difficult or international conflicts, like what is happening with Russia and Ukraine, throw the markets for a loop. Some investors are looking for a safe asset with a proven track record of gains, and gold […]

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Saturday, 27 August 2022

Nowshera calls for evacuation as Kabul River experiences ‘very high flood’

  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) saw yet another day of fatalities and destruction On Saturday as three more people lost lives in Swat due to landslides and floods, and authorities in Nowshera reissued an evacuation order due to a “very high flood” in the Kabul River. In the midst of the record rains that plunged the […]

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Top 23 films competing at the Venice Film Festival

The 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival will run from August 31 to September 10. These are the 23 films in the running for the top prize Golden Lion, to be chosen by a jury led by actor Julianne Moore. Top 23 films competing at the Venice Film Festival are following: – Opening film: […]

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Syra Yusuf to get ‘inspired’ by Noor Jahan, Iqbal Bano and Reshma

Syra Yusuf to get ‘inspired’ by Noor Jahan, Iqbal Bano and Reshma: Mohsin Naveed Ranjha has created buzz about the latest fashions with a traditional flavour by successfully recreating the singer’s attire. Zarlish is the designer’s new clothing collection titled ‘Aik Shaam Nigar Ke Naam’ unstitched Festive volume’22. The designer has chosen actress Syra Yusuf […]

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Have a look at the history of Asia Cup

Cricket fans look forward to a thrilling, action-packed two weeks of white-ball cricket as the T20 Asia Cup 2022 is just a few hours away to begin. Let’s go back and have a look at the history of the Asia Cricket Council (ACC) Asia Cup before the most recent edition begins. The ACC Asia Cup, […]

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Climate induced disasters in Pakistan: What needs to be done?

With every passing year, the ferocity of the climate-induced disasters in Pakistan is on the rise. From ‘super-floods’ of 2010 to extreme heat-waves of 2015, climate change is asserting itself in unprecedented ways. Similar to this pattern of recent past, current year is no exception. Pakistan is in the grips of extreme flash floods caused […]

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Friday, 26 August 2022

CM declares emergency in Swat till August 30

  Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan on Friday declared an emergency in Swat district, directing the Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department to carry out war-footing relief activities in the calamity-hit areas of the district. According to a notification, the emergency in Swat would remain enforced till August 30 to keep vigorous relief activities continue […]

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Thursday, 25 August 2022

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia offers multiple visas for football fans

Saudi Arabia will offer multiple-entry visas to fans at the Qatar World Cup, officials said on Thursday, as neighbouring Gulf countries look to reap benefits from the competition. People with a Hayya Card, which is reserved for ticket-holders and used to access Qatar during the tournament, will be able to apply for electronic visas, the […]

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FIA arrests man on child pornography charges

QUETTA: The Federal Investigation Agency(FIA) on Thursday apprehended a man allegedly involved in child pornography. An official of the FIA said that the agency’s Cyber Crime Quetta Circle during a raid arrested a suspect Bin Yamin. “Various videos of child pornography were found in the mobile phone recovered from the accused,” he said, adding that […]

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23 most beautiful beaches in world

Whether you are a beach walker, a water baby, or a seasoned sailor, it might be hard to resist the lure of a beautiful beach. They are places for enjoying the best of nature, getting into water sports, making a living, or just lying back and relaxing. Here are 23 of the most beautiful beaches […]

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Jury awards $31m damages over Kobe Bryant crash photos

Jury awards $31m damages over Kobe Bryant crash photos. Los Angeles County must pay $31 million in damages to Kobe Bryant’s widow and a co-plaintiff over graphic photos taken at the site of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star and eight others, a jury ordered Wednesday. Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters who rushed to […]

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Sophia Mirza allagedly misused Interpol’s system to get yellow notices against minor daughters

LONDON/DUBAI: The General Secretariat of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has confirmed that it had received requests from the government of Pakistan to issue Yellow Notices against minor daughters of actor Sophia Mirza and businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor. The Interpol has confirmed that international Yellow Notices for twins Zainab Umar and Zuneirah Umar were […]

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Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Behroze Sabzwari talks about former daughter-in-law Syra Yousuf

Behroze Sabzwari talked about his relationship with his former daughter-in-law Syra Yousuf. He told that Saira will always be her family. It’s not very frequent to see families having a respectful and same bond after divorces but Behroze Sabzwari would request to modify this. In his interview on Tuesday, he said, “Syra is my daughter, […]

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Afghanistan’s Endless Quagmire

Afghanistan’s Endless Quagmire. Afghanistan is at the brink of economic collapse despite having assets abroad. The economic quagmire of Afghanistan seems with no end even the Taliban rule has completed a year. Since the Taliban takeover in the mid of August last year, the humanitarian aid gone to cease by non-profit organizations and NATO countries. […]

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The Plight of women journalists in Pakistan

We live in a gendered world. It affects everything around us, including our professions and the manner in which one is treated within the profession as well. It is all pervasive and present everywhere. Gender pay gap, gender bias-ness, and unfair treatment of employees of various genders are issues rampant in South Asia. The condition […]

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Imran Khan allows to contest by-polls in NA-108, NA-118

  On Wednesday, the Lahore High Court allowed PTI chairman Imran Khan to contest by-elections in the NA-108 (Faisalabad) and NA-118 (Nankana Sahib) constituencies while rejecting objections of the Election Commission of Pakistan and a PML-N candidate’s plea challenging the acceptance of ex-PM’s nomination papers. Imran Khan had filed his nomination papers from nine constituencies […]

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Worst heatwave: severe threat to harvest

BEIJING: China’s autumn harvest is under “severe threat” from high temperatures and drought, authorities have warned, urging action to protect crops in the face of the country’s hottest summer on record. The world’s second-largest economy has been hit by record temperatures, flash floods and droughts this summer — phenomena that scientists have warned are becoming […]

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Tuesday, 23 August 2022

Michael Jackson’s nephew slams magazine

Michael Jackson’s nephew slams magazine for calling Harry Styles ‘New King of pop’. Michael Jackson’s nephew Taj Jackson did not take Rolling Stone’s latest label of ‘The New King of Pop’ for Harry Styles quite well. Taj shared the magazine’s title featuring the former One Direction band member with the label, “How the new King of Pop set […]

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Woman sues colleague for breaking her ribs when hugging

Woman sues colleague for breaking her ribs when hugging . A Chinese woman sued her male co-worker for hugging her too tightly, claiming that the hug broke three of her ribs. The man hugged the woman last year, however, she decided to file the case now. The woman belongs to the Hunan province of China and filed […]

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European Union provides €350,000 to assist floods victims in Pakistan

Islamabad: The European Union is providing €350,000 (nearly PKR 76 million) to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to families affected by severe flooding, which has wreaked havoc across many parts of Pakistan. The aid will focus on addressing the urgent needs of those most affected in some of the hardest-hit districts of Jhal Magsi and Lasbella […]

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Aryan Khan drug case: new pictures released

Aryan Khan drug case: new pictures released. Bollywood King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan has recently broken his year-long Instagram hiatus and shared a few adorable snaps with his siblings Suhana Khan and AbRam Khan. The cute snaps turned out a real treat for Aryan’s fans, who showered the adorable post with love […]

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Ranbir Kapoor gets cancelled over ‘Toxic’ behaviour with co-stars

  People have dredged up videos of other instances in which Ranbir Kapoor acted “disrespectfully” towards co-stars, including Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, and Ileana D’Cruz. His latest “phailod” joke made at the expense of Alia Bhatt attracted a lot of backlash on Twitter. Although these videos had previously circulated online, Twitter is particularly offended now […]

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Monday, 22 August 2022

IHC grants Imran Khan transit bail till Thursday in terrorism case

  PTI Chairman Imran Khan has obtained transit bail for three days till Thursday (August 25) after filing a pre-arrest bail application in the Islamabad High Court earlier to escape being arrested in a terror case brought against him yesterday (Sunday) night. Under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), a first information report (FIR) was filed against […]

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US governor visits Taiwan after China drills

A United States governor met Taiwan’s president Monday, days after Washington announced trade talks with Taipei in a show of support following China’s military threats toward the self-ruled island. Eric Holcomb, the Republican governor of the US state of Indiana, landed in Taiwan on Sunday for an “economic development trip”. US-China tensions have risen since […]

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Diana’s death: Week of grief that shook UK monarchy

Diana’s death: Week of grief that shook UK monarchy. Twenty-five years ago on August 31, 1997, Britain’s Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a high-speed car crash in Paris. For the next week leading up to her spectacular funeral, Britain was plunged into an unprecedented outpouring of popular grief that jolted the monarchy, which was […]

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By 2040, 44 countries will be without water with nearly 7 billion people thirsty

By 2040, 44 countries will be without water with nearly 7 billion people thirsty. More than 44 countries will face extreme water scarcity by 2040. Europe is currently facing its longest drought in last 500 years. World seems to be quitting on low-carbon emission options for electricity production. According to an analysis, more than 44 […]

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Hearing in IK’s disqualification reference adjourned till Aug 29

  ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday adjourned the hearing of the Toshakhana reference sent by National Assembly Speaker against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan seeking his disqualification for not showing in tax returns and he money received after selling Toshakhana gifts, he received from foreign dignitaries. A full bench of the […]

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PCB announces schedule of England’s Pakistan Test tour

  LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed details of England’s tour of Pakistan for three Tests, which will be played in December on Monday. Following seven T20 Internationals played in Karachi and Lahore from September 20 to October 2, the PCB announced that this will be the second half of England’s trip. The first […]

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Honest taxi driver in Dubai returns bag of Rs4 million to Pakistani flyer

  An honest taxi driver handed the bag over to the Lost & Found office in Terminal 3.  A Pakistani flyer who lost over PKR4,499,000 before leaving Dubai was given the cash back, thanks to the taxi driver. Gulf Today reported that the transit passenger did not even realise he had lost the bag until the […]

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Sunday, 21 August 2022

Iran reformist alliance calls for release of politician Tajzadeh

Iran’s leading reformist coalition on Saturday called for the release of politician Mostafa Tajzadeh, held since July over accusations of undermining state security. “In the name of the Reform Front of Iran, I urge you to release (Tajzadeh) as soon as possible,” the head of the coalition, Behzad Nabavi, wrote in an open letter to […]

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16 dead, 21 hurt in Turkey road accident

Sixteen people died and 21 were injured in a road accident involving a bus and an ambulance in southeastern Turkey, media reported Saturday. The governor of Gaziantep province Davut Gul said that the deaths and injuries were sustained “in an accident involving a bus, an emergency team and an ambulance… between Gaziantep and Nizip”. Local […]

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Guinea junta denies its forces shot dead two teens

Guinea’s ruling junta has denied that its forces had shot dead two teenagers at opposition protests earlier in the week. “The rumours about shots fired from the presidential motorcade are false and unfounded,” Amara Camara, a junta spokesman, said in a statement released late on Friday. On Wednesday, an opposition alliance, relatives and neighbours said […]

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Indonesia records first case of monkeypox virus

Indonesia has recorded its first case of monkeypox in a 27-year-old man who returned from travelling overseas, the country’s health ministry said on Saturday. The World Health Organization designated the outbreak of the virus an emergency last month — something it reserves for diseases of highest concern. Indonesian health ministry spokesperson Mohammad Syahril said the […]

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Algeria fires burned UNESCO-listed park: expert

More than 10 percent of a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve has been destroyed by fires that tore through northeastern Algeria, killing at least 38 people, an expert told AFP on Saturday. The figure cited by Rafik Baba Ahmed, former director of the El Kala Biosphere Reserve, means that the burned area of the park alone is […]

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Saturday, 20 August 2022

Punjab govt filed cases against PML-N leaders out of revenge, says Tarar

  PML-N leader Ataullah Tarar has said that the Punjab government has registered cases against the Nawaz League leaders as a revenge of Shahbaz Gill’s arrest in Islamabad. Speaking to the media on Saturday outside the Islamabad High Court, where the PML-N leaders had gone to submit their protective bail applications, Tarar claimed that Punjab, under Pervaiz Elahi’s rule, was […]

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“I would’ve been less successful had I spoken about Palestine at younger age”, says Bella Hadid

  Bella Hadid has frequently been in the news for her outspoken support of her native Palestine. The Palestinian-American model has also experienced negative effects as a result, including brands quitting her and close friends severing ties with her. Her own experience leads her to feel that she would not be the well-known model she […]

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Babar is “Ronaldo and Messi” in world of cricket, says shadab

Shadab Khan, an all-rounder on  Friday referred to Babar Azam as the “Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo” of cricket. Babar and Co visited the Netherlands’ top-tier football club Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax or AFC Ajax where the cricketers met renowned footballers and engaged in a conversation with them. Khan responded to a query from former […]

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Most TV critics applaud Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, others find it less magical

    The highly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon received glowing reviews from many television critics on Friday, but still has a lot to prove to others. Three years ago, the acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones came to a controversial end that underwhelmed some fans. The new franchise spin-off returns audiences to George R.R. Martin’s fantasy […]

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Mahira Khan shocked over pirated copies of film ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’

Mahira Khan, the lead actress in the film ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad,’ took to Twitter to voice her deep concern about the internet selling of pirated versions of her film. She said: “Oh my God! This is absolutely ridiculous.” ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’ was available on the online selling and buying store Daraz. Film director Nabeel Qureshi said: “This is criminal. Daraz […]

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Friday, 19 August 2022

Coke Studio hit song ‘Pasoori’ finds a new home in regions of Africa

The popularity ‘Pasoori’ has gained in the past year alone is unmatched. Ali Sethi and Shae Gill’s hit song, which originated from the 14th season of Coke Studio, has crossed borders and making waves all across the globe. The song, upon its release, became super popular not only in Pakistan but also in India and […]

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Gill, Dhawan help India cruise to 10-wicket rout of Zimbabwe

  HARARE: Opening batters Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan starred as India recorded a comfortable 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first of three One-day Internationals here at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday. Gill (82) and vice-captain Dhawan (81) were unbeaten as the tourists knocked off a modest target of 190 with 19.1 overs […]

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UK Trip Could Endanger Prince Harry and his family

UK Trip Could Endanger Prince Harry and his family. The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s next trip might potentially be not the safest. A trip planned for the UK, both husband and wife could possibly become the target of an attack. In the year of 2020, the Duke of Sussex […]

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Rupee slightly strengthens against US Dollar

The US dollar came down against the Pakistani rupee on Friday, and the price of the US dollar decreased by 45 paisas. According to forex dealers, the rupee trades at Rs214.70 in the interbank as the banks are selling the greenback at Rs215.20. In the open market, the US dollar is being sold between Rs215 and […]

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Traffic policeman dies after being hit by a vehicle

LAHORE:  Traffic policeman dies after being hit by a vehicle. A traffic policeman was run over and killed by a speeding vehicle near Lahore’s Shimla Hill, on Friday, while quoting police. According to details, an over-speeding vehicle hit the on-duty traffic policeman, killing the cop – identified as Mahmood Ahmad – on the spot. A […]

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Thursday, 18 August 2022

Pakistan to follow Chinese model of economic Development: Ahsan Iqbal

  ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said Pakistan would follow the Chinese model of economic development, which he said was a miracle of modern times. According to the Chinese, modern economic development is possible only with the continuation of political stability, social solidarity and economic policies;Federal […]

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Death toll in Kabul mosque blast rises to 21

    A blast that ripped through a mosque packed with worshippers in the Afghan capital Kabul killed at least 21 people and wounded more than two dozen others, police said on Thursday. The number of bombings across Afghanistan has dropped since the Taliban returned to power, but several attacks — many targeting minority communities […]

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Israel troops raid Palestinian rights group offices

Israel troops raid Palestinian rights group offices Israeli security forces on Thursday raided the offices of multiple Palestinian human rights groups in the occupied West Bank, which the state has branded “terrorist organisations”. The military said soldiers and police officers “closed seven institutions and confiscated property” in the overnight raids. At the Ramallah offices of […]

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Lure of playing against India, Pakistan up for grabs

  ISLAMABAD: The lure of playing against India and Pakistan on the big stage is up for grabs for the team that can win the Asia Cup qualifier tournament in Oman. Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates will battle it out in the four-team round robin style tournament, with the winning country […]

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Medical report confirms torture; Showbiz figures demand justice for Khadija

According to the Medico-Legal report(MLO) of Khadija Mehmood, a Faisalabad Medical student has been confirmed physical as well as psychological torture on her. The incident went viral on the internet and drew widespread attention from all aspects of life.CM Punjab Pervez Elahi and IG Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan took keen notice of the incident […]

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Wednesday, 17 August 2022

North Korea fires two cruise missiles

North Korea fired two cruise missiles Wednesday, Seoul’s defence ministry said, ending a month-long lull in Pyongyang’s record-breaking spate of weapons tests this year. “Early this morning, we detected that North Korea fired two cruise missiles into the West Sea from Onchon, South Pyongan province,” a ministry official told AFP. “The US and South Korean […]

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India to surpass China as most populous country by 2023

  The world’s population is expected to reach eight billion on November 15, the UN forecast Monday in a report that said India will surpass China as the most populous country on earth in 2023. That overall population milestone “is a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet and a moment to […]

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‘Spider-man’ actor Tom Holland has had enough of the Spotlight

‘Spider-man’ actor  Tom Holland, has had enough of the Spotlight. He donned the mask of the web-slinging superhero Spider-Man, has recently made a statement that he will be stepping away from the reigns of social media. After trolls and certain media-gossip online has led to his mental health to plummet. In an Instagram post, the […]

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Chinese citizen helps police nab dacoits using google translator

  A Chinese citizen named Sun Gongping Anhui helped police using Google Translator to nab the dacoits who robbed him of his valuables a few hours ago in Kasur on Wednesday. The Chinese national approached the Kasur police and used Google Translator to explain to them how he had been robbed and how some men had […]

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Jacqueline Fernandez accused in Rs 215 crore extortion case

Jacqueline Fernandez accused in Rs 215 crore extortion case Jacqueline Fernandez has been identified as a defendant in a Rs 215 crore extortion case by the Enforcement Directorate. On Wednesday, the ED also submitted the charge sheet against the Bollywood star. According to sources, the ED discovered Jacqueline to be the recipient of the extortionate […]

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Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Punjab govt decides to regularize thousands of govt teachers

The Punjab government has decided to regularize thousands of teachers in public sector educational institutes, finally accepting one of the long-standing demands of the teachers. Punjab’s Education Minister, Dr. Murad Raas in a tweet said that the summary for the regularization of 14,000 government teachers has been initiated, signed, and moved forward. ANNOUNCEMENT First good […]

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IMF loan disbursement to start by August end: Miftah

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minter for Finance, Miftah Ismail Tuesday said that loan disbursements under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) would start by the end of this month as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board is expected to meet on August 29. Addressing a press conference, the minister said that Islamabad had received Letter of Intent (LoI) […]

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Pak vs Ned: Salman Ali, Naseem Shah debut in today’s ODI

Two Pakistani players, namely Naseem Shah and Salman Ali Agha are set to make their One-day International debut. Naseem Shah has made his mark as a pacer while Salman Ali Agha is more widely known as an all-rounder. Both players will make their appearance donning the green shirts in their match against the Netherlands. Babar […]

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Prohibited Funding Case to appear before larger bench

The Islamabad High Court has taken the decision to set the prohibited funding case before a larger bench. The hearing will summon on August 18. Aamer Farooq, the acting IHC Chief Justice said during today’s hearing: “Let us constitute a larger bench to hear this case.” Anwar Mansoor and Faisal Chaudhary, attorneys, spoke on behalf […]

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Pak vs Ned: Pakistan win toss, elect to bat first

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against the Netherlands in the first ODI. The match is taking place under the lights of the Voetbalvereeniging Cricket Stadium in Rotterdam. The Dutch and Pakistanis have a friendly rivalry in the sport of field hockey, even though cricket is not what unites these two countries. Possibly the two most prosperous groups […]

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s funny video goes viral: watch



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Monday, 15 August 2022

First ‘made in Pakistan’ electric car launched on 14th August

The First ‘made in Pakistan’ electric car was launched on 14th August. The first locally-produced electric car stemming from the collective efforts of Dice Foundation, universities and the private sector was launched in Karachi on Pakistan’s 75th Independence day. The launch event was held at a local hotel. The booking for the car named NUR-E […]

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Fahad Mustafa becomes honourary SP of Sindh police

Fahad Mustafa becomes honourary SP of Sindh police as IG Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Memon honours the star with the honorary title. IG Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Memon has honoured Fahad Mustafa with the title of Honorary Superintendent of Police (SP) on the eve of Independence Day for his role in Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad. The star […]

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Cow hits former Indian minister: watch video

NEW DELHI: During BJP’s “Tiranga Yatra” rally, former Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel was hit by a galloping cow, leading to a minor fracture in the left leg, NDTV quoted the BJP leader as saying. Cow hits former Indian minister: watch video Patel was leading the rally when the cow rammed into him. According to the […]

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Indian flag unfurled 30km above the earth on 75th independence anniversary

Space Kidz India raised the Indian flag nearly 30 kilometers above the earth as part of the country’s celebration of its 75th anniversary of independence. The flag was carried on a balloon and raised to a height of 1,06,000 feet above the surface of the globe. In order to commemorate the historic occasion, Prime Minister […]

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Taliban mark turbulent first year in power

  The Taliban marked the first anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan with a national holiday Monday, following a turbulent year that saw women’s rights crushed and a humanitarian crisis worsen. Exactly a year ago, the hardline Islamists captured Kabul after their nationwide lightning offensive against government forces ended 20 years of US-led […]

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Sunday, 14 August 2022

Sargodha: Youth kills sister ‘for honour’

SARGODHA: A youth killed his sister “for honour”, in the jurisdiction of Bhera police station on Sunday. According to police, the incident took place in Hujka Sharif village where Muhammad Faisal (18) shot dead his sister Tasleem Kausar (25) on suspicion of illicit relations. Police have shifted the body to a nearby hospital for postmortem. […]

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41 killed in fire at Cairo Coptic church

CAIRO: A fire that broke out Sunday in a Coptic Christian church in Egypt’s capital Cairo killed 41 people, church officials said. The blaze started for unknown reasons at the Abu Sifine church in the capital’s northwestern, working-class district of Imbaba, officials said. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared on his Facebook page that “I have […]

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12 year old Zahwah Nuray Fatima receives freedom of speech award

Pakistan’s youngest journalist Enterprenur Miss Zahwah Nuray Fatima, 12 years old, has received freedom of speech award for her digital project “Journalsim for kids” from Governor Punjab Baligh Ur Rehman on International Youth Day. MilKar Volunteer Awards 2022 were held at Governor’s House, with UNDP as its sponsoring partner. These awards were conducted to recognise […]

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UET celebrates diamond jubilee of Pakistan’s independence

  Lahore: University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore and its constituent campuses celebrated 75th Anniversary / Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan’s Independence with great zeal. UET Lahore main campus was fully decorated with illuminations, national flags, banners, and buntings to give a festive look. For this purpose, a Flag hoisting ceremony was held at Chemical […]

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Independence day: State Bank of Pakistan officially unveils Rs. 75 commemorative note

Pakistan is celebrating its 75 year of independence, and the State Bank of Pakistan has released a commemorative banknote worth 75 rupees to mark the nation’s diamond jubilee. “The note will be available for public issuance from 30th September 2022,” The central bank tweeted. 1/2 #SBP unveils the design of Rs.75 commemorative banknote being issued […]

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PM underlines need for national dialogue, consensus on charter of economy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday stressed for holding of a national dialogue and developing a consensus on charter of economy by all the stakeholders to transform Pakistan into an economic power. Addressing a national flag-hoisting and unveiling of re-recording ceremony of the national anthem here at the Jinnah Convention center, the prime […]

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Saturday, 13 August 2022

Shahid Afridi donates Rs1m to bodybuilder Fida Hussain

The Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) donated one million rupees to the bodybuilder Fida Hussain so that he could compete in the Asian Bodybuilding championship. The dates for the Asian Bodybuilding Championship are September 1st to September 4th. Mr. Pakistan, Mr. Olympia, and a number of other bodybuilding titles are held by Fida Hussain.

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Asia Cup 2022: Ricky Ponting predicts who will win match between Pakistan and India

  Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has predicted the winner of the Asia Cup 2022 match between Pakistan and India. India’s batting is superior to other teams, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC), and based on recent matches, the former Australian captain predicts India will defeat Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Ricky Ponting stated […]

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Amber Heard’s investigator uncovered ‘awful’ remarks made against her

Amber Heard’s private investigator came uncovered shocking remarks made against Amber, during his investigation of Johnny Depp. Paul Barresi is disclosing information from some of the interviews he conducted for the Aquaman star in an effort to prove her former husband was in fact an abuser. Speaking to Law and Crime Network, Mr Barresi revealed: […]

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Arshad Nadeem extends golden run to Islamic Solidarity Games

  KONYA: Another Game, another record-breaking gold for the Pakistan javelin thrower as Arshad Nadeem extends golden run to Islamic Solidarity Games. Six days after his victory at the Commonwealth Games, Arshad was at it again on Friday at the Islamic Solidarity Games when the 25-year-old sent the spear to 88.55 metres for the best throw […]

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Hungarians stage protest amid fuel crisis

Hungarians stage protest amid fuel crisis:  Thousands of Hungarians have demonstrated against an easing of logging regulations to meet the rising demand for firewood in the midst of Europe’s worsening fuel crisis. The cabinet of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban decided earlier this month to relax logging regulations, citing the impact of the Ukraine conflict […]

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Weekly inflation decreases slightly: stands at 37.69pc

  The Sensitive Price Index (SPI), which tracks inflation, showed a 0.08 percent decline in the week ending August 11 compared to the week before, primarily because of lower food prices. According to figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the annual growth rate of the SPI was 37.69 percent, down from a […]

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Friday, 12 August 2022

COAS Bajwa attends Royal Military Academy passing-out parade as Chief Guest

COAS Bajwa attended Royal Military Academy passing-out parade as Chief Guest. On Friday, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa acknowledged the longstanding connections between Pakistan and the United Kingdom and expressed optimism that they would one day reach “historic heights.” The army leader made the comments at the Royal Military Academy, […]

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Heavy rain expected in Karachi on 13th and 14th

KARACHI: Heavy rain expected in Karachi on 13th and 14th August. The metropolis may witness heavy showers on August 13 and 14 under the prevailing monsoon system. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal are penetrating central and lower parts of the country. A westerly wave is also […]

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Disney beats Netflix on streaming subscribers, sets higher prices

  LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney beats Netflix with a total of 221 million streaming customers and announced it will increase prices for customers who want to watch Disney+ or Hulu without commercials. The media giant will raise the monthly cost of Disney+ without advertising by 38% to $10.99 in December when it begins to offer […]

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WhatsApp working to empower admins to approve people in group chat

  WhatsApp is working to empower admins to approve people in group chat. The app is developing a user interface that will allow group administrators to screen potential group chat participants. In addition to working on allowing admins to control who can join a group chat, WhatsApp has beta-tested a feature that allows admins to […]

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FBI raided Trump’s residence to look for nuclear documents

FBI raided Trump’s Florida residence to look for nuclear documents:  Among other things, FBI agents sought classified documents pertaining to nuclear weapons during a raid on former US President Donald Trump’s Florida residence on Monday, according to a report. According to a Washington Post report citing informed sources and experts, the search highlights government officials’ […]

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Thursday, 11 August 2022

The Unspoken Narrative of Partition – Anwar Maqsood’s Play

  The Unspoken Narrative of Partition – Anwar Maqsood’s Play has released by Kopykats with its new promotional videos. Creating more anticipation among viewers who are eagerly waiting for the final part of famed playwright Anwar Maqsood’s theatrical trilogy ‘Saadhay 14 August’. The play depicts Pakistan’s Leader Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Indian Congress Leader […]

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Prince Harry trying to ‘brand’ himself as Barrack Obama

Prince Harry is striving hard to ‘brand’ himself as former American President Barrack Obama. Royal expert Kinsey Schofield believes the Duke of Sussex is trying to position himself as a politician with his upcoming memoir. Mr Schofield said: “What I think he’s trying to do is brand himself as a Mark Zuckerberg, Barack Obama — […]

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“I’m a liberal, woke feminist”, said Armeena Khan

“I’m a liberal, woke feminist”, said Armeena Khan. Armeena Khan made it clear on Instagram that she would not put up with sexism and hateful remarks made regarding her and other women on social media. On Tuesday, the actor shared screenshots of online comments she had read where a user criticised someone for their clothing […]

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Police arrest wife of Shahbaz Gill’s driver

On Thursday, Islamabad police arrested the wife of Shahbaz Gill’s driver after they raided the latter’s residence to recover Gill’s mobile phone for investigation in the sedition case being pursued against him. According to the Islamabad Police, when they raided Gill’s assistant Izhar’s home he had fled, however, they took his wife and a relative […]

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British airline increases flights for Pakistan

KARACHI: British airline increases flights for Pakistan.British airline Virgin Atlantic has announced to increase its flights to Pakistan. The increment includes operating nine flights in a week from Islamabad and Lahore.  According to details, Virgin Atlantic will be operating five two-way flights from Lahore. From London to Lahore, flights to operate on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, […]

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How much Pakistani cricketers are paid per game?

How much Pakistani cricketers are paid per game, according to the new central contracts for the 2022–23 season, Pakistani cricketers would receive Rs838,000 for each Test match, Rs515,000 for each ODI, and Rs372,075 if they play a T20I match. According to the source, players were given contracts during a camp in Lahore, and some of them […]

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Taiwan holds military drill after China repeats threats

  TAIPEI: Taiwan’s army held another live-fire drill Thursday after Beijing ended its largest-ever military exercises around the island and repeated threats to bring the self-ruled democracy under its control. Beijing has raged at a trip to Taiwan last week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — the highest-ranking elected American official to visit in […]

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Babar Azam can dethrone Joe Root to become top Test batter: Mahela Jayawardena

  Mahela Jayawardena, a former captain of Sri Lanka, believes that Pakistan’s Babar Azam can dethrone England’s Joe Root as the best Test hitter. Since June, Root has been ranked first among Test batters by the International Cricket Council, and the former England captain is also having a strong World Test Championship. Root won the […]

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Tuesday, 9 August 2022

House Republicans pledge to probe FBI’s Trump raid

After former President Donald Trump’s sprawling Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida was searched on Monday, Republicans in the US House of Representatives decried the “weaponized politicization” of law enforcement. House Republican leaders pressed the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday to explain its reasoning for carrying out the search warrant on Trump’s home. Trump confirmed on […]

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Russian oil transit to three European countries stoped over payment issues

Russia claims that its oil supply to three European countries via Ukraine has been halted due to transit payment issues caused by Western sanctions. Transneft, the Russian state pipeline operator, announced on Tuesday that the Ukrainian side has halted oil transport through the southern leg of the Druzhba pipeline, which connects Ukraine to the Czech […]

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Former Twitter employee convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia

On Tuesday, a former Twitter employee was found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia after allegedly handing over the personal information of users who criticized the kingdom to a Saudi official close to the royal family. Ahmad Abouammo, a Twitter employee from 2013 to 2015, was found guilty of charges including acting as a Saudi […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 10 August 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 10 August 2022 is being sold for Rs. 128800 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 150300 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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PTI leader Shehbaz Gill arrested by Islamabad police

On Tuesday, the Islamabad police arrested PTI senior leader Shahbaz Gill inside the boundaries of the Banigala. According to sources, the Islamabad police have filed a complaint against Gill for making disparaging remarks against sensitive state institutions. He was apprehended from outside Imran Khan’s apartment in the federal capital’s Banigala Chowk. After taking the PTI […]

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What makes Thomas Ricca’s Cannoli World LLC so good?

Cannoli World, LLC is now the top-rated cannoli company in the market, thanks to Thomas Ricca Jr.’s hard work and dedication to his craft. Thomas Ricca Sr who is also a former WWE Superstar & Hall of Fame Pro Wrestler, Founder of AKW & Women’s Championship Wrestling has been in the cannoli business for over […]

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Monday, 8 August 2022

Despite rain, Kashmiris held big rally in Times Square to denounce India’s ‘illegal’ measures in Kashmir

    NEW YORK: Braving torrential rain, Kashmiri-Americans and their supporters Sunday staged a huge rally in New York’s iconic Times Square to denounce India’s “illegal” measures of 5 August 2019 that revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, as they also called for the United Nations to honour its pledge to grant the […]

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Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s first leftist president

Bogota: Gustavo Petro on Sunday took the oath of office as Colombia’s first-ever leftist president, before a crowd of hundreds of thousands at his inauguration in Bogota. The 62-year-old former guerrilla and onetime mayor takes over from the deeply unpopular Ivan Duque, with plans for profound reforms in a country beset by economic inequality and […]

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Kareena Kapoor finally breaks silence over rumours of charging 12 crores for movie

A few months ago, there were rumours that Kareena Kapoor might be playing the role of Sita in a film adaptation of the ‘Ramayan’, a work of Hindu mythology. According to rumours, Kareena increased her pay for the movie from Rs. 6-7 crores to Rs. 12 crores. The rumour quickly caught on online after a […]

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CWG: Arshad Nadeem to receive Rs. 50 Lakh by Sports Board for winning gold medal

  Arshad Nadeem to receive Rs 50 lakh from the Pakistan Sports Board as a reward for ensuring Pakistan win the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games javelin throw competition. In the championship round, Arshad Nadeem set a new record with a throw of 90.18 metres. This is Pakistan’s first gold medal in Commonwealth Games […]

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Kunal Verma replicates Ranveer Singh’s controversial nude photoshoot

  After the Raamleela actor posed naked for an international magazine, a couple of celebrities have gotten inspiration from Ranveer Singh. Kunal Verma, best known for his part in Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna, recently posed for nude pictures. His provocative photo has gone viral online. Verma’s brave approach has undoubtedly elicited a range of […]

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Domestic violence: Indian woman commits suicide in US, Netizens fight for justice

  In New York, a 30-year-old lady of Indian descent allegedly committed suicide after accusing her husband and in-laws of domestic abuse. The woman, named as Mandeep Kaur, described her suffering in a distressing video, saying, “They forced me to die.” Mandeep Kaur allegedly made the following statement in a video before she passed away: […]

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Sunday, 7 August 2022

Annu about Aamir and Laal Singh Chaddha: ‘Kaun hai woh? I have no idea. I don’t watch movies’

In a recent media interaction, actor Annu Kapoor revealed that he was unaware of both Aamir Khan and his film Laal Singh Chaddha. The actor, who was at the press conference of the film Hum Do Hamare Baarah, was questioned by a journalist about Aamir and his upcoming movie, to which Annu responded, “Kaun hai […]

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Public Shows Excitement On The Teaser Of Big Boss-Like Reality Show

Ary Digital has posted the teaser of its upcoming biggest reality show Tamasha. The show will be hosted by Adnan Siddiqui. It is a grand show and the short teaser of the show created a buzz among fans. The show will be coming soon on ARY Digital. In the 23 second short teaser Adnan Siddiqui […]

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Anne Heche in stable condition after fiery car crash

Anne Heche’s team is offering a health update after she was hospitalized Friday following an accident in which her car smashed into a house and flames erupted. “Anne is currently in stable condition,” the representative told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement about the 53-year-old actress, who remains in the hospital. “Her family and friends […]

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Kylie Jenner jets off to London with Stormi to support Travis Scott

Kylie Jenner and daughter Stormi Webster made sure to support Travis Scott in London, where he performed his career’s important gig since the tragic Astroworld incident this weekend. Ahead of his performance, The Kardashians star, 24, took her baby girl Stormi, four, to London, where they enjoyed quality family time. Taking to Instagram, the Kylie […]

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Prince Charles of Luxembourg’s grandson to star in BBC drama

The grandson of late Prince Charles of Luxembourg, Louis Cunningham is set to star in a new BBC drama. The real-life royal family member will be seen helming a leading role in the upcoming drama series Marie Antoinette. The 24-year-old royal, was previously appeared in Netflix’s Bridgerton, will play Louis XVI in the eight-part series, […]

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“Who has the guts to disqualify Imran Khan?” asks Fawad Chaudhry

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President Fawad Chaudhry has said that no one has the guts to disqualify his party Chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan. “I do not understand in what capacity FIA is issuing notices to our leaders. These people were not public officeholders in 2011-12,” Chaudhry said at a news conference. “We […]

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Man kills sister ‘for honour’

SARGODHA: A man killed his sister “for honour” in Ram Dawami village under the jurisdiction of Kot Momin police precincts, here on Sunday. According to police sources, Muhammad Mumtaz of Ram Dawami village had suspicions about the character of his sister, 18-year-old Ishrat Bibi. On the day of the incident, he shot her dead after […]

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AIOU commences admission in merit-based programs

ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University has commenced admissions in merit-based programs offered in the first phase of autumn 2022 semester including BS,MBA, MS/MPhil, and PhD. The deadline for the submission of admission application form is August 22, 2022. According to admission department, prospectuses and admission forms for these programs are available online on the university […]

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Saturday, 6 August 2022

Elon Musk says Twitter deal should go ahead if it provides proof of real accounts

  Elon Musk said that if Twitter Inc could provide its method of sampling 100 accounts and how it confirmed that the accounts are real, his $44 billion deal to buy the company should proceed on its original terms. “However, if it turns out that their SEC filings are materially false, then it should not,” […]

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Mehwish Hayat’s doppelganger found in India leaving Netizens in awe

  Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat who won the 2019 Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Award, appears to be making headlines—but not for reasons of her own creation, as internet users have discovered her twin. Award-winning actress Chitrangada Singh from nearby Bollywood, as noted by online users, bears some remarkable similarities to her Pakistani counterpart. The internet appears to be […]

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Journalist Anas Malik was ‘physically assaulted’ during disappearance in Kabul

  Journalist Anas Mallick who went missing in Kabul on Thursday, has admitted that he was “physically assaulted” during  his short disappearance. The journalist from Islamabad who works for the Indian news network WION reappeared on Friday, with the Foreign Office in Pakistan and the Afghan ambassador both tweeting that Mallick was “safe” and “back […]

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Zawahiri killing in US strike; Question is whether Pakistan’s airspace was allowed to be used to not, asks Fawad

  PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday questioned whether Pakistan’s airspace was the “issue” and asked for a formal response from ministries after Ayman Al Zawahiri, the leader of Al Qaeda, was killed in a US drone strike. The former minister reportedly made reference to previous comments made on the subject by Inter-Services Public Relations […]

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Friday, 5 August 2022

Woman throws her 4-year-old daughter from fourth floor

In a shocking incident, a Bengaluru mother threw her mentally challenged four-year-old daughter from the fourth floor of a building. After she threw the child, the woman climbed on the railings and stood for a few seconds, before family members rushed out, pulled her back and pinned her to the floor. The child died on […]

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Indian boy gets PKR96 Lacs US job

A very unfortunate incident for a young boy from India, Fifteen-year-old Vedant Deokate from Maharashtra’s Nagpur participated in and won a web development competition organized by a US-based company. Vedant won the competition by writing as many as 2,066 lines of code over a span of two days. Upon winning the coding competition that saw […]

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Terrors of Extinction Strike Again

There are presently 150,000 entries on the Red List for endangered species by the (IUCN). Some of these who have managed to make the list are those who are threatened with extinction. This list is extensive and fraught with concern. It includes 13 percent of birds, 27 percent of mammals, 33 percent of reef building […]

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PML-N, PPP set demands to hold general elections

The PML-N and PPP have set demands for the immediate organization of general elections in the country. The central leaders of the PML-N and PPP have made suggestions that they will agree on how the general elections will be run, they said while speaking to various television programmes. Both parties demanded general elections as soon […]

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#BoycottAliaBhatt trends on twitter

Alia Bhatt debuts as a producer with her latest release ‘Darlings’ but the film’s theme has irked netizens. The film narrates the story of a love marriage which involves violence. After Alia faces abuse in her marriage, she decides to tackle the domestic drama with the help of her mother. Internet users are not happy […]

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Madinah court sentences six Pakistanis for disrespecting Masjid-e-Nabwi

  Six Pakistanis were found guilty by a Madinah court of disrespecting Masjid-e-Nabwi (the Prophet’s Mosque) by yelling epithets during the April visit of Pakistani politicians. Each of the three defendants received a 10-year prison term. Eight years in prison were imposed on the rest. Ans, Irshad, and Muhammad Saleem are among others who have […]

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Thursday, 4 August 2022

Hamza Shahbaz departs for London to meet Nawaz Sharif

On Thursday, Hamza Shahbaz departed for London, days after he was dismissed from his duties as the Chief Minister of the province of Punjab. Hamza Shahbaz, the former Chief Minister of Punjab, was replaced by Pervez Elahi. This came about by putting the Supreme Court’s orders into action. Hamza Shahbaz will meet Nawaz Sharif and […]

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19,942 cases reported- COVID-19 in Pakistan

As direct sources from National Institute of Health (NIH) , total of 175 health workers nationwide have lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the cases that were recorded the previous day, the infected ones included 37 doctors and three health staff workers. The source also relayed information regarding the overall number of health […]

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The Sharifs Plea out of trial again

Hamza Shahbaz departed for London mere days after he was dismissed of his duties as the Chief Minister of the province of Punjab. Hamza Shahbaz the former Chief Minister of Punjab was replaced by Pervez Ilahi. This came about by putting the Supreme Court’s orders into action. Hamza Shahbaz set to meet with family, and […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 4 August 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 4 August 2022 is being sold for Rs. 128500 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 149900 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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Petrol prices to be revised weekly under IMF conditions: sources

As part of its efforts to revive the delayed $6 billion IMF bailout package, the Pakistani government is prepared to revise the petrol prices on a weekly basis, which was one of the requirements for the release of the money to Islamabad, said sources privy to the decision. The petrol prices are currently reviewed after […]

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Fire engulfs metro bus in Rawalpindi

Fire engulfs metro bus at Rehmanabad metro bus station in Rawalpindi, a metro bus’s engine allegedly overheated and burst into flames. Smoke could be seen billowing out from the back of the bus, with parts falling to the ground. The bus engulf fire as a consequence of a fire that started in the engine, the service […]

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Imran Khan changes protest venue, asks supporters to gather at Islamabad’s F9 Park

  The chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan changed the location of the party’s protest on Wednesday, urging supporters to congregate in Islamabad’s F9 Park to demonstrate against the Election Commission of Pakistan and its chief election commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, rather than the organization’s headquarters as had been previously announced. “Today I […]

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Wednesday, 3 August 2022

Sri Lanka faces ‘great danger’ as crisis drags

Sri Lanka faces a “great danger” with fuel shortages sparked by its unprecedented economic crisis set to continue at least till the year’s end, President Ranil Wickremesinghe warned on Wednesday. The 73-year-old, who was propelled to power last month after his predecessor Gotabaya Rajapaksa was forced to flee the country and resign after months of […]

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Iraq’s al-Sadr supporters told to withdraw from parliament

The Iraqi parliament has been occupied by Muqtada al-supporters Sadr’s since Saturday. They have been told to vacate the structure but to continue their demonstrations outside the parliamentary buildings. Senior Sadr supporter Mohamed Saleh al-Iraqi instructed hundreds of his followers through tweet to leave the capital city of Baghdad’s parliament building within 72 hours and […]

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Sindh govt breaks all records after constructing an underpass in less than 24 hrs

  As the city has not come out of the mess created during the ongoing monsoon spell, Sindh government has broken all records, according to the netizens, after constructing an underpass in less than 24 hrs. Ayesha Haleem, a Twitter user shared a video of motorcycle riders using the tunnel to cross the road that’s […]

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Four men arrested for raping, blackmailing girl in Khanpur

On Wednesday, four men were detained by police in Khanpur for raping and blackmailing a girl after making an obscene video. According to reports, a female first-year student who lived in Chak 70, Feroza, within the boundaries of the Sadr police station, once invited a male acquaintance over to her home. The accused also sneaked […]

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PCB announced Asia Cup squad and Hassan Ali is not part of it

  The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday released its squads for the ICC World Cup Super League ODI matches against the Netherlands and the T20 Asia Cup, dropping fast bowler Hasan Ali and replacing him with Naseem Shah. The PCB unveiled a roster of 16 players for the three-match series against the Netherlands that […]

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Tuesday, 2 August 2022

How the CIA identified and killed Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri

  Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a US strike in Afghanistan over the weekend, the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011. Zawahiri had been in hiding for years and the operation to locate and kill him was the result of “careful patient and persistent” […]

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Cheers vs Jeers: Gender bias in Sports in Pakistan

The odds are heavily against any girl who wants to take up a sport in Pakistan. Even those with the best intentions and an unwavering commitment find themselves struggling for support in a male-oriented environment, let alone one where jeers instead of cheers will greet their success! Gender bias in sports is a hot-button issue […]

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Alia Bhatt shares struggles of pregnancy

Alia Bhatt shares struggles of pregnancy. Bollywood’s latest mom-to-be Alia Bhatt dished upon the struggles of filming her Hollywood debut ‘Heart of Stone’ amid pregnancy. During a recent conversation with a foreign-based media agency, the ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ actor got candid about her first-ever English title and also the experience of working with Hollywood stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. […]

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Imran Khan is dishonest, corrupt, and money-launderer: public chants

ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan is dishonest, corrupt, and a money-launderer. The ruling coalition launched a scathing attack on Tuesday on PTI Chairman Imran Khan after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), in the prohibited funding case, said the party received funds from illegal sources. The ECP, in a unanimous verdict, found that donations were taken from […]

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Six social media activists who ‘maligned’ Dua Zahra’s family will face legal action

After Dua Zahra’s father claimed scandalous and defamatory allegations were made about his family, the Sindh High Court ordered the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to file legal complaints against six social media activists in accordance with the law. Six social media activists were also legally barred by the court from publishing any hostile, scandalous, or […]

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Monday, 1 August 2022

Pakistan’s Economic Security

The stronger the economy, the more muscle a country can flex in world politics. That is why the G-7(group of seven) comprising the U.S., UK, Germany, France, Japan, Italy, and Canada, decide the economic fate of the world. China is not a member but still, its thriving economy makes China a pillar of international order. […]

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Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely

Bureaucracy, politicians, judiciary, police, business community, and even public at large- Corruption has afflicted all parts of our ecosystem. The gluttonous desire for power to dominate others has inflamed our hearts more than any other passion. This hunger for power is devouring us all, silently eating us, piece by piece, thought by thought, our character, […]

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Pakistan seeks collaboration with SCO Trade and Economic Platform

Pakistan seeks collaboration with the SCO Trade and Economic Platform, Gwadar Pro reported on Friday. A Pakistani delegation led by Ali Huss...