Monday, 31 October 2022

World food supplies at risk as Russia withdraws from Black Sea deal

  Russia’s weekend backtrack from a United Nations-brokered deal to export Black Sea grains is likely to hit shipments to import-dependent countries, deepening a global food crisis and sparking gains in prices. Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of wheat booked for delivery to Africa and the Middle East are at risk following Russia’s withdrawal, while Ukrainian corn […]

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Honda Atlas increases bike prices up to Rs15,000

Honda Atlas company has hiked the prices of various bikes up to Rs15,000. The price of the Honda CD-70 price has been increased by Rs5,000 and reached Rs121,500. Honda CD Dream price has been increased by Rs5,000 and reached Rs129,500. Honda Pridor price has been increased by Rs6,000 to reach Rs161,900. The prices of the […]

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Sunday, 30 October 2022

PTI wins NA-45 Kurram bye-election

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi on Sunday won the National Assembly’s seat NA-45 Kurram bye-election. According to the unofficial result, Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi secured 20,748 votes while Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam candidate Jamil Khan got 12,718 votes. The election process started at 08:00 am and continued up till 05:00 pm without any break. […]

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Why does Imran Khan wear sunglasses at night?

After PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s video interview wearing dark shades at night went viral on the internet, netizens remain curious to find out why the party chief is usually seen rocking sunglasses during non-sunny hours. One such question was also posed by senior journalist Hamid Mir, who took to his Twitter to find out the […]

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FM Bilawal distressed over South Korea’s tragic Halloween incident

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Sunday expressed concern over the tragedy that happened during Halloween celebrations in South Korea’s capital of Seoul a day earlier. At least 153 people were killed in a stampede in Seoul’s nightlife area when a huge crowd celebrating Halloween crammed into an alley, emergency officials said. Taking to Twitter, the […]

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Auger-Aliassime wins Basel for third October title in row

BASEL: Felix Auger-Aliassime won his third title in as many weeks on Sunday as he defeated Holger Rune 6-3, 7-5 in the ATP final in Basel. The ninth-ranked Canadian climbed to provisional sixth in the season points race to the eight-man ATP Finals in Turin from November 13. Auger-Aliassime added the Swiss trophy to titles […]

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Clashes as thousands protest French agro-industry water ‘grab’

SAINTE-SOLINE, France: Clashes as thousands of demonstrators defied an official ban to march on Saturday against the deployment of new water storage infrastructure for agricultural irrigation in western France, some clashing with police. Clashes between paramilitary gendarmes and demonstrators erupted with Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin reporting that 61 officers had been hurt, 22 seriously. “Bassines […]

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Saturday, 29 October 2022

Tagenarine Chanderpaul called up for Windies Tests in Australia

ST. JOHN’S: Tagenarine Chanderpaul was handed a maiden call-up to the West Indies Test squad on Saturday for their two-match tour of Australia. The Windies will face Australia in Perth from November 30-December 5 and in Adelaide from December 8-12. Chanderpaul, the eldest son of retired batting great Shivnarine, made his fifth first-class hundred for […]

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China to work with other BRICS members to jointly advance expansion process

China, along with other combined economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) members, will jointly advance the expansion process so that more partners will join the BRICS family, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said here Saturday. “As the BRICS Chair this year, China actively supports the process of BRICS expansion,” he […]

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Apple rally fuels tech share turnaround, lifting US stocks

Tech shares were back on their front foot Friday following solid Apple results, boosting the Nasdaq nearly three percent and adding to weekly gains. Apple, the biggest company in terms of market value, soared nearly eight percent after reporting higher profits despite lower-than-expected iPhone sales. Apple’s surge helped offset a comparable drop in Amazon shares […]

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Gold rates decrease by Rs 514 per 10g

The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed a decrease of Rs 600 on Saturday and was sold at Rs 151,800 against its sale at Rs 152,400 the previous day. The price of 10 gram 24 karat also decreased by Rs 514 and was sold at Rs 130,144 against Rs 130,658; whereas that of […]

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PTI terminates basic membership of Faisal Vawda

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has terminated the basic membership of Faisal Vawda for defying party policy. “This is in reference to the show cause notice to you [Vawda] dated October 26, 2022, for defying party policy. You have not responded to the notice within the stipulated timeline. Therefore, your membership from the Party […]

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Friday, 28 October 2022

Angry mob lynches 2 men after child abduction rumours in Karachi’s Machhar Colony

Angry mob lynches 2 men after child abduction rumours in Karachi’s Machhar Colony KARACHI: Two men were tortured and lynched by an angry mob in Karachi‘s Machhar Colony following child abduction rumours being linked to them. After arriving at the crime scene, the police were informed by locals that the two men were trying to […]

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How much money does Elon Musk have after buying Twitter?

Elon Musk finally bought Twitter for $44 billion, leaving people to speculate how wealthy he would be now. He is still the world’s richest person with a current net worth of $212 billion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk’s net worth fell by nearly $58.6bn since the beginning of the year. Musk is an exceptionally […]

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ICT admin seeks PTI explanation over violations of last public gathering

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Friday sought an explanation from a political party (Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaaf) over violations it made during May 25 public gathering in the federal capital. The ICT Administration had issued a written reply in response to the letter submitted by the PTI regarding permission of holding Jasla / Sit-in from […]

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FBR likely to extend due date for filing tax returns

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) — in order to facilitate the business community — will likely extend the last date for filing income tax returns. The FBR had first extended the date for the tax filers to October 31. Chief commissioner Inland Revenue Lahore Nasir Iqbal said that the FBR revenue increased many folds […]

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PM aide Ahmad Jawad resigns ‘in protest’

Ahmad Jawad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s point person for digital media, resigned on Friday. In his resignation letter to the prime minister, Ahmad Jawad stated, “In a country where blood is shed unjustly and facts are never brought to light.” In a country where the ruler, whether Imran Khan or you, is powerless. In a […]

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PTI’s long march complete route plan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh chapter unveiled a route plan for Imran Khan-led ‘Haqeqi Azadi’ long march starting from Lahore’s Liberty Chowk today (Friday). The long march will be formally started from Liberty Chowk, Lahore after Friday prayers. The first destination of the PTI marchers will be completed from Liberty Chowk to Shahdara Interchange on Friday […]

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Thursday, 27 October 2022

Tesla faces US criminal probe over self-driving claims

Tesla Inc is under criminal investigation in the United States over claims that the company’s electric vehicles can drive themselves, three people familiar with the matter said. The US Department of Justice launched the previously undisclosed probe last year following more than a dozen crashes, some of them fatal, involving Tesla’s driver assistance system Autopilot, which was […]

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Transgender Thai media mogul buys Miss Universe pageant

A Thai media mogul and transgender rights campaigner has bought the firm that runs Miss Universe pageants for $20 million, according to a company announcement. Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, who also hosts the local edition of “Project Runway”, becomes the first woman to own the beauty pageant organisation outright, according to an announcement Wednesday by the […]

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Islamabad’s security plan finalised ahead of long march

A thorough strategy has been developed to keep the federal capital peaceful and safeguard locals’ lives and possessions throughout the PTI’s long march. Under the plan, the police, Rangers and Frontier Constabulary would be deployed in and around the federal capital. Over 13,000 personnel of the Islamabad Police, including 4,199 officials, 1,022 personnel from Sindh, […]

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US Ambassador announces additional $30m as flood assistance

ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Thursday announced an additional US$30 million in humanitarian assistance to support flood-affected populations in Pakistan. Ambassador Blome made the announcement during a visit with USAID’s implementing partner, ACTED, in the Shikarpur district of Sindh, where he helped to distribute emergency shelter, latrines and hygiene kits among flood-affected […]

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Pakistan will always stand by Kashmiris: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stressing the solution to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute through the implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions has reiterated that Pakistan will always stand by the Kashmiris, no matter what the cost. “The only solution to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute lies in ensuring that the Kashmiris are allowed […]

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Elon Musk visits Twitter headquarters ahead of takeover deadline

Billionaire Elon Musk said he paid a visit to Twitter Inc’s headquarters in San Francisco on Wednesday, ahead of a court-ordered deadline to close his $44 billion deal for the social media platform. “Entering Twitter HQ let that sink in!” said the caption of a video that Musk tweeted in which he was walking into […]

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Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Shah Faisal awarded World Karate Coaching Certificate

PESHAWAR: World Karate Federation issued a World Certified Karate Coach’s Certificate (License) to Shah Faisal, a prominent international karate coach from Peshawar. The award was given during the National Karate Championship. National Karate Championship was recently held wherein players from all the affiliated departments and teams from the four provinces besides Islamabad, Azad Jammu and […]

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Massive increase in gold prices

On Wednesday, the gold prices in Pakistan saw a massive increase as the yellow metal saw an increase in value in the international market. The gold price of one tola of 24-Karat gold went up by Rs1800 to reach Rs150,200. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-Karat gold went up by Rs1542 to reach […]

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Supreme Court rejects govt’s request to stop PTI’s long march

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court rejected the federal government’s appeal to immediately halt PTI leader Imran Khan’s long march to Islamabad. Meanwhile, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial advised the government to hold talks with the former prime minister. The federal government filed a contempt of court plea against the PTI chairman in […]

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Big Tech tumbles as results sound alarm bells

Grim results from Alphabet Inc and Microsoft Corp stoked fears of a global economic downturn and slammed the brakes on a fragile recovery in stock markets ahead of earnings from other tech megacaps. Shares of the Google-parent and Microsoft fell about 6% in premarket trading. Meta Platforms Inc, which is scheduled to report after markets close […]

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COVID-19 cases to surge in February: study

COVID-19 cases to surge in February according to study By February, it is anticipated that the number of coronavirus cases worldwide will have gradually increased to 18.7 million each day. According to a University of Washington research, the current daily average is close to 16.7 million. It is far less than last winter, when the […]

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PM Shehbaz to embark on first official China visit on Nov 1

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay a two-day official visit to China on November 1 at the invitation of Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will also accompany the prime minister, the Foreign Office said Wednesday. This will be PM Shehbaz Sharif’s first visit to […]

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Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Pakistan bringing home body of journalist killed in Kenya

Pakistan bringing home body of journalist killed in Kenya. The body of an outspoken Pakistani journalist who was shot and killed by Nairobi police while living in hiding in Kenya is being repatriated to Islamabad on Tuesday, the government said. The killing has stunned Pakistan’s journalist community, which has demanded a detailed probe into the […]

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Boyfriend at Texas hospital for baby’s birth kills 2

Boyfriend at Texas hospital for baby’s birth kills 2. A man fatally shot two Dallas hospital employees over the weekend, opening fire after accusing his girlfriend who had just given birth of infidelity, authorities said. Jacqueline Pokuaa, a 45-year-old social worker, and Katie Annette Flowers, a 63-year-old nurse, were killed in Saturday’s shooting at Methodist […]

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Children among 11 killed in fire at Uganda blind school

Eleven people, mostly children, have perished in a blaze that tore through a dormitory at a school for the blind in Uganda in the early hours of Tuesday as pupils were sleeping. “The cause of the fire is currently unknown but so far 11 deaths as a result of the fire have been confirmed while […]

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Mirae Asset in talks to help fund Elon Musk’s Twitter deal: source

SAN FRANCISCO: South Korea’s Mirae Asset Financial Group is planning to commit about 300 billion Korean won ($208 million) to help finance Elon Musk’s $44 billion buyout of Twitter, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. The deal with Mirae is expected to be finalised in the coming days before the deadline […]

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Rishi Sunak will do his best for Britain, says billionaire father-in-law

  NEW DELHI: Rishi Sunak will do his best for Britain when he takes over as prime minister on Tuesday, said his father-in-law, Indian billionaire N R Narayana Murthy, the founder of software giant Infosys. The 42-year-old, a practising Hindu who traces his roots to Pakistan and India both, will be Britain’s first prime minister of colour and its […]

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Iran charges 300 in Tehran protests, 4 could face death penalty

More than 300 people have been indicted over Tehran protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, including four charged with an offence that can carry the death penalty, Iran’s judiciary said Monday. The Islamic republic has witnessed a wave of protests over the death of 22-year-old Amini on September 16 after her arrest by […]

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Monday, 24 October 2022

Jury to hear first arguments in Harvey Weinstein’s Los Angeles trial

Opening arguments are set for Monday in Harvey Weinstein’s Los Angeles rape trial, the once-powerful Hollywood producer who became the face of #MeToo allegations five years ago. Weinstein, 70, is currently serving a 23-year sentence in New York. In Los Angeles, he is facing 11 charges of rape and sexual assault involving five women in […]

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Sunak looks set to become next UK PM after Johnson quits race

  Rishi Sunak looked set to become Britain’s next prime minister after his rival Boris Johnson quit the race, admitting that he could no longer unite their party following one of the most turbulent periods in British political history. Sunak, the 42-year-old former finance minister, could be named leader as soon as Monday to replace […]

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SSP Traffic Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanveer (Pakistan Police Medal Recipient) interview with Daily Times

SSP Traffic Islamabad Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanveer who recently received Highest Police Award Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal for his Bravery and Professionalism answering the question about Such Courage said: as a Police Officer my main responsibility is to Protect not only people’s lives but also their Property and dignity. Allah keeps responsibility of those to himself […]

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Pakistan condemns Houthis’ terror activities against Saudia

Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the Houthis’ terror activities perpetrated against Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom. The Foreign Office said Pakistan also supported the efforts of Saudi Arabia for achieving a peaceful settlement in Yemen. “Pakistan has consistently urged all parties to the conflict […]

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Pakistan desires to promote relations with Iran in film and drama fields

  ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said that Pakistan wanted to promote its relations with Iran in the fields of film and drama.   Talking to Minister of Culture of Iran Muhammad Mehdi Esmaili, on the occasion of the OIC Ministers of Information Conference in Istanbul, she said Pakistan and […]

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Taskin fires Bangladesh to win over Netherlands at T20 World Cup

MELBOURNE: Bangladesh paceman Taskin Ahmed took four wickets as they kicked off their T20 World Cup with a laboured nine-run win over the Netherlands in Hobart on Monday. The Netherlands chose to bowl first and did well to restrict Bangladesh to 144 for eight on a gloomy day at Bellerive Oval. Paul van Meekeren (24) […]

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Sunday, 23 October 2022

Meghan Markle compared social media to ‘drugs and alcohol’

Meghan Markle wore her heart on her sleeves to share her views about social media and why the Duchess have bid farewell to these platforms. During her conversation with Fortune Magazine in 2020, the Duchess of Sussex revealed that she deleted her personal Instagram account in 2018 out of a desire for “self-preservation”. “For my […]

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Athar scripts Northern’s third win of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

LAHORE: Athar Mehmood’s splendid figures of six for 40 engineered Northern’s dominating nine-wicket win over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on day three of what was the fifth-round encounter of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2022-23 at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium on Sunday. This was Northern’s third win of the season and has furthered consolidated their position at the top of […]

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Kohli propels India to stunning last-ball win over Pakistan

Kohli propels India to stunning last-ball win over Pakistan Melbourne: An unbeaten 82 from Virat Kohli led India to a stunning last-ball win over Pakistan to supercharge their bid for a first Twenty20 World Cup crown since 2007 in front of 90,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. The world number one Indians […]

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Pak vs Ind: Kohli-Pandya partnership sails India to victory in nail-biting contest

Pak vs Ind: Kohli-Pandya partnership sails India to victory in nail-biting contest MELBOURNE: The partnership of Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya sailed India to victory against Pakistan Sunday in the opening match of the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). In their chase of 160, India suffered early blows as they lost […]

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Hurricane Roslyn strengthens to Category 4 as it barrels toward Mexico

MEXICO CITY: Mexican emergency officials were rushing to finish preparations on Saturday as Hurricane Roslyn, a powerful Category 4 storm, churned toward tourist zones along the country’s Pacific coast with expected landfall by morning, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Roslyn was forecast to move north on Saturday as it approached west-central Mexico before making […]

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Hamza Shahbaz becomes opposition leader in PA

Former chief minister of Punjab and PML-N leader Hamza Shahbaz has been appointed as the leader of the opposition in the provincial assembly, according to a notification issued on Sunday. Hamza Shahbaz became the chief minister of Punjab on April 30, 2022 after which he was de-notified as the Opposition leader. However, the PML-N led […]

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Saturday, 22 October 2022

Gold rate drops by Rs1,000 per tola

The gold prices in Pakistan saw another significant decrease on Saturday. According to the jewellers association, the per tola price of the 24karat of gold decreased by Rs1,000. After this decrease, the per tola price of the 24karat of gold has reached Rs146400. The prices of 10gram gold of 24karat are also decreased by Rs […]

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Faisal Javed and six other PTI leaders booked over violent protests

On Saturday, Islamabad police booked PTI leaders including Senator Faisal Javed on the charges of vandalism in the wake of protests over former prime minister Imran Khan’s disqualification by the Election Commission of Pakistan in the Toshakhana reference. In reaction to the ECP decision, PTI workers took to the streets on Friday to protest over […]

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PAK vs IND: How to watch T20 World Cup match live?

PAK vs IND match T20 World Cup 2022 will be played at Australia’s Melbourne International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The match will be played at 1 pm (PST). India vs Pakistan Match Live Streaming Cricket lovers can watch the high-voltage match of arch-rivals Pak and India on the following channels: Live Cricket HD Ten Sports PTV […]

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Are they saviors or abductors?

  A 16-day-old baby boy named Ghalib was tragically taken away by an unidentified woman two days later, on October 13, after being brought to the NICU of the Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College Hospital in Sukkur by his grandparents for intensive care on October 11th. The baby’s grandparents, Abdul Ghani and Nazeera, rather than […]

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Imran Khan moves IHC against ECP’s verdict in Toshakhana case

Former prime minister Imran Khan challenged the ECP’s verdict declaring him disqualified in the Toshakhana reference in the Islamabad High Court on Saturday. Imran claimed in his petition that it is outside the ECP’s jurisdiction to make decisions about disqualification and corrupt practices. The Election Commission of Pakistan disqualified PTI chairman Imran Khan for five […]

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New Zealand thrash defending champions Australia at T20 World Cup

SYDNEY: New Zealand thrashed hosts and defending champions Australia by 89 runs on Saturday to start the Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 in style and avenge defeat in last year’s final. Devon Conway carried his bat with a majestic unbeaten 92 to help New Zealand blast 200-3 before Australia were skittled for 111 in Sydney […]

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TTP attacks in Pakistan a ‘major concern’ says US Afghan envoy

WASHINGTON: US State Department’s Special Representative and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Afghanistan Thomas West said that Pakistan has been dealing with increasing attacks led by banned TTP, calling TTP attacks a major concern. Speaking during an interview, West said that Pakistan is an important partner of the United States and the two countries will continue to […]

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Friday, 21 October 2022

Prince William blames Prince Harry for ‘huge disrespect’

Prince William has just come out with an accusation against Prince Harry and accused him of being ‘blatantly disrespectful’ towards the Royal Family, and him, by ‘shoving’ Prince Harry into the limelight too young. Vanity Fair’s Katie Nicholl issued these claims in her interview with US Weekly. She started off by saying, “It had a huge […]

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Zimbabwe beat Scotland to make Twenty20 World Cup Super 12

Zimbabwe stormed into the Super 12 stage of the Twenty20 World Cup for the first time Friday at the expense of Scotland, beating them by five wickets with skipper Craig Ervine hitting a half-century. The African nation limited the Scots to 132-6 with tidy bowling led by Tendai Chatara (2-14) and Richard Ngarava (2-28) before […]

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Kevin Spacey cleared in NY sex assault case

A New York court on Thursday dismissed a $40 million sexual misconduct lawsuit brought against Kevin Spacey by an actor who claimed the Hollywood star targeted him when he was 14. A jury found that Anthony Rapp, who was seeking damages for “emotional anguish,” failed to prove that the two-time Oscar winner had “touched a […]

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Deadly Iran jail fire erupted as police clashed with inmates, sources say

Deadly Iran jail fire erupted as police clashed with inmates, sources say. Two days before a fire ripped through a section of Iran’s Evin prison and killed at least eight people, a riot police unit arrived at the compound and began to patrol the corridors, shouting “God is Greatest” and banging batons on cell doors, […]

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Project to promote electric vehicles, charging infrastructure on cards: PM

  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government was planning to promote the use of electric vehicles in the country and would establish a network of the related charging infrastructure. In this regard, the prime minister directed the departments concerned to present to him a comprehensive plan at the earliest. Shehbaz Sharif […]

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Thursday, 20 October 2022

Liz Truss resigns as UK’s prime minister

The newly-appointed prime minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss on Thursday announced that she is resigning from the post, the BBC reported. Delivering a speech outside of 10 Downing Street, Truss said she had “told King Charles she was resigning as leader of the Conservative Party,” the BBC quoted her as saying. Truss took the decision after more […]

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VC Inaugurates Textile Engineering Labs

Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar, VC UET, Lahore has inaugurated Textile Computer Lab. The lab is sponsored by the textile industry with major contribution coming from Interloop, the largest hosiery exporter in the country. The computers in the lab are equipped with state-of-the-art textile related software including Gerber (Garments, pattern making & 2D apparel designing), Chemdraw […]

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Maira Khan exposes Tamasha Ghar reality show in latest podcast

Actor Maira Khan,  who was a contestant on Tamasha Ghar, in the latest podcast with singer Ali Gul Pir, exposed the reality show as how they manipulate your mind while you talk to countless cameras for 24 hours a day. Maira claimed that she felt manipulated by the production team, the so-called politics involved in […]

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Kendall Jenner speaks up on being called ‘mean girl’

Kendall Jenner has recently reacted to the “mean girl” rumor in the latest episode of The Kardashians. During the show, the supermodel clarified that she’s “just anxious in big crowds” while taking the work trip to Las Vegas. Kendall shared in her confessional that anything she does, “gets hate”. “I could be walking down the […]

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Ukraine restricts electricity use after Russian strikes

KYIV: Ukraine restricts electricity use after Russian strikes. Ukraine has urged residents to drastically restrict their electricity consumption starting Thursday to cope with the destruction of power stations by the Russian army as winter approaches. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a meeting with energy companies that they were preparing “for all possible scenarios with […]

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Smartphone sales sag as consumers delay purchases

  Global smartphone sales have slumped this year amid a “gloomy economic outlook,” prompting people to spend money on essentials instead of the latest gadgets, according to a market tracker. Smartphone sales in the recently ended quarter were nine percent less than in the same period a year earlier, hitting a low not seen since […]

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ECP to hear PPP, PML-N foreign funding cases next week

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is about to hear the petitions seeking an investigation of party funds of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) next week. CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja has ordered ECP to fix PPP and PML-N foreign funding pleas for hearing next week said sources. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]

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Hosts Australia ready to click in T20 World Cup defence

  MELBOURNE: Defending champions Australia have had a patchy buildup to their T20 World Cup defence but few would dare underestimate Aaron Finch’s men when they flick the switch to tournament mode this week. An underdone Australia gelled superbly during last year’s triumph in the United Arab Emirates and 14 of that 15-man squad will bid for […]

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Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Court returns reference against ex-TEPA chief engineer to NAB

Lahore: Court returns reference against ex-TEPA chief engineer to NAB. An accountability court on Wednesday returned a reference to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against former Transport & Engineering Planning Agency (TEPA) chief engineer Mazhar Hussain Asif for amassing assets beyond known sources of income, over lack of jurisdiction. The court directed the bureau to […]

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NAB decides to withdraw appeals against Zardari’s acquittal

A significant development in the 25-year-old proceedings against PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) decided on Wednesday to accept appeals against Asif Zardari’s acquittal in the four references. The NAB officials have filed a petition with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) asking for the dismissal of the Bureau’s appeals against Asif […]

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Indonesia bans syrup, liquid medicines after children’s deaths

The Indonesian government announced on Wednesday a ban on all syrup and liquid medicine prescription and over-the-counter sales, after 100 children’s deaths from acute kidney injury this year. The ban comes as the Southeast Asian country’s health authorities probe an unexplained rise since January in the number of children’s deaths from acute kidney injury (AKI). […]

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SC raises doubt over Faisal Vawda’s expired passport

  The Supreme Court showed concern over yet another allegedly false statement as it resumed the hearing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Vawda’s appeal against his lifetime disqualification in the dual nationality case. Waseem Sajjad, the lawyer for the former minister, made reference to Vawda’s US passport and stated that the returning office (RO) […]

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US citizen jailed in Saudi for tweets on Khashoggi, Yemen: son

  Dubai: A US citizen jailed in Saudi Arabia is being punished for “mild” Twitter posts on topics including the war in Yemen and the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, his son told AFP on Wednesday. Saad Ibrahim Almadi, a 72-year-old of Saudi origin, was this month sentenced to 16 years in prison, the […]

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Tuesday, 18 October 2022

IHC disposes of contempt case against Aitzaz Ahsan

IHC disposes of contempt case against Aitzaz Ahsan. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday disposed of a contempt of court petition against senior lawyer Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan for his statement about state institutions. Chief Justice Athar Minallah, during preliminary hearing, remarked that if Pakistan Bar Council or any other bar had doubt about the […]

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Who are the foreign nationals held in Iran’s Evin prison?

A fire at Iran’s Evin prison on Oct. 15 that killed eight people has ramped up pressure on clerical rulers who are already struggling to contain nationwide protests ignited by the death of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini in police custody. The prison, a sprawling complex located at the foot of the mountains overlooking Tehran, holds many political […]

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AIOU extends admission deadline till Nov 8

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has extended the admission deadline for the programs offered in the second phase of the autumn 2022 semester till November 8, 2022, with late fee charges. According to the Director of Admissions, Syed Zia Husnain Naqvi, fresh students can take admission till November 8, whereas continuing students can register themselves […]

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Pakistan Army expresses full confidence in nuclear command and control system

Commanders of the Pakistan Army expressed complete trust in the country’s strong nuclear command and control system and security measures pertaining to strategic assets, the military’s media wing said in a statement after the 252nd Corps Commanders’ Conference held at GHQ on Tuesday. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa attended the conference. […]

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Mawra lauds decision permitting women to perform Umrah without ‘Mahram’

  Mawra Hussain posted a story regarding the new Saudi Arabian law regarding the Hajj and Umrah. In reference to the recent decision permitting women to undertake Umrah without a “Mehram,” she posted a picture on Instagram of the announcement with the caption, “Hope they never change this law ever.” Mawra added several heart emojis […]

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Monday, 17 October 2022

ANF seizes over 689 kg drugs in 24 operations; arrests 24

ANF seizes over 689 kg drugs in 24 operations; arrests 24. Anti-Narcotics Force Pakistan has seized over 689 kg of drugs worth US $14.645 million in the international market, arrested 24 persons and impounded nine vehicles while conducting 24 counter-narcotics operations throughout the country. According to an ANF spokesman, the seized drugs comprised 164.350 kg […]

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92 naked refugees found on Greek-Turkish border

Ninety-two migrants were found almost naked and bruised after allegedly being forced across the Evros river from Turkey into Greece, Athens said Sunday. EU border agency Frontex confirmed to AFP the arrival of the group in circumstances that the Greek ministry for civil protection said sent out an “inhuman image.” “The Frontex officers reported that […]

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Six men gang-raped a minor in Chiniot

Six men gang-raped a minor in Chiniot. Another gang-rape case of a minor is reported from Chiniot, Punjab. The eight-year-old girl was gang raped by six men who later fled away. The minor has been shifted to the hospital for medical. According to the police, the father of victim has registered a complaint. Further actions […]

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Changing climate claims railways, houses and beaches in California

Steve Lang can see catastrophic erosion worsened by climate change happening in real time along one of the world’s most scenic railroad lines, where the sea is swallowing homes, tracks and California’s beautiful beaches. “Every day I come here and watch this, and it makes me want to cry,” the 68-year-old tells AFP on rail […]

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K-pop stars BTS to serve military duty

SEOUL: K-pop boy band BTS will go off on mandatory military service, starting shortly with oldest member Jin, their agency said on Monday. Jin, 29, has put off his service for as long as he can and faces the imminent prospect of a full stint – meaning nearly two years out of the public eye […]

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Sunday, 16 October 2022

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He defeats many

In PP-209, the PTI candidate Faisal Khan Niazi has won by securing 71,586 votes against PML-N’s Chaudhry Ziaur Rehman who bagged 57,864 votes. In PP-241, the PTI candidate Malik Muzaffar Khan won the by-poll by securing 55,005 votes while PML-N’s Amanullah Sattar Bajwa came second with 48,650 votes. The counting of votes started at 5pm […]

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Breaking: Imran Khan in lead, by-elections 2022

By-elections 2022: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan is leading on multiple seats as unofficial results from eight National Assembly and three Punjab Assembly seats started pouring in. The polling began at 8:00 am and culminated at 5:00 pm. According to unconfirmed and unofficial results, PTI is leading on five National […]

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Meghan Markle lacks patience: Katie Schofield

Meghan Markle lacks patience. Meghan Markle has just come under fire for being the ‘Queen of victimhood’ with a ‘chip on her shoulder’. Royal author and podcast host Katie Schofield issued these insights in an interview with Express UK. She began it all by admitting, “Meghan was an American that lacked patience. Meghan’s partner was notoriously […]

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Drake and The Weeknd boycott the Grammys again

Drake and The Weeknd have announced to boycott the 2023 Grammy Awards again. As per the latest reports, the Canadian singer and rapper have declined to submit their music for Grammy 2023 nominations. The recent snub will mark the second year in a row that both Drake and Weeknd have declined to participate, reported Vibe. […]

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India at 107 in Global Hunger Index, behind Pakistan

On the Global Hunger Index (GHI), India has slipped even further and is now behind its neighbours Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan, the GHI report showed on Saturday. GHI tracks malnutrition and hunger in countries around the world. In 2021, India was at the 101st position but stands at 107th now. With GHI scores of less than […]

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Govt not increasing electricity tariff for consumers?

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Saturday issued a notification, saying that it had not increased the power tariff for the consumers but only allowed quarterly adjustments. The quarterly adjustments of Rs3.644/unit are for the quarter (April to June) of 2021-2022 which will not increase the bills as the government’s notified Schedule of Tariff (SoT) will be […]

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Saturday, 15 October 2022

PepsiCo Pakistan and Pandamart announce strategic Q-commerce collaboration

PepsiCo Pakistan, one of the country’s largest food and beverage companies and Pakistan’s biggest and fastest growing Quick-commerce platform, Pandamart by Foodpanda, have joined hands for a strategic collaboration. This collaboration will drive the accelerated growth of the food and beverages category on Foodpanda’s e-Grocery platform, jointly utilizing the business strengths of both parties to […]

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Pakistan asks India to probe custodial death of Kashmiri leader

  Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday asked the Indian government to immediately investigate the custodial death of Kashmiri leader Altaf Ahmed Shah and hold to account all those responsible for the tragedy. Speaking at the weekly press briefing in Islamabad, the foreign office spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened at the inhuman custodial death of Hurriyat […]

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Small talks to defuse big pressure around Indo-Pak game

Small talks to defuse big pressure around Indo-Pak game General chit-chats about families and cars are how players from India and Pakistan defuse the hype that surrounds a contest between the bitter neighbours, rival captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam said on Saturday. Bilateral cricket between the arch-rivals remains suspended, thanks to their soured political […]

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Activists arrested after throwing soup on Van Gogh painting in London

Activists arrested after throwing soup on Van Gogh painting in London After spilling soup on Vincent Van Gogh‘s “Sunflowers” artwork in London, environmental activists were detained. The demonstrators “did minor damage to the frame but the painting is unscathed,” according to the gallery. The protest organization “Just Stop Oil” has organized a number of high-profile […]

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Hadiqa Kiani’s mother Khawar Kiani passes away

Singer Hadiqa Kiani’s mother Khawar Kiani passed away on Friday at her home. Taking to Twitter, the singer wrote, “Khawar Kiani passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time”. Khawar Kiani was a well-known poetess, who wrote […]

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Friday, 14 October 2022

World Bank gives warning of global economy’s recession

World Bank gives warning of global economy’s recession The world economy is perilously close to entering a recession, according to World Bank President David Malpass, who also asked for targeted assistance for the poor. He said that the World Bank had cut its global growth prediction for 2023 from 3% to 1.9%. He warned that […]

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Intizar murder case: SHC converts death sentences of two cops into life imprisonment

Karachi: SHC converts death sentences of two cops into life imprisonment. Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday converted death sentence of two cops into life imprisonment and acquitted six others in Intizar murder case. In January 2018 Anti-Car Lifting Cell (ACLC) personnel shot a young boy named Intizar Ahmed in DHA Karachi. The police firstly […]

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Japan set to scrap remarriage restrictions on pregnant women

Japan set to scrap remarriage restrictions on pregnant women Japanese cabinet ministers on Friday approved the scrapping of a law that stipulates women pregnant at the time of divorce must wait 100 days before marrying again. The law, in place for more than a century, does not apply to men and was originally intended as […]

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Rotten bodies found on Nishtar Hospital’s roof, probe launched

Numerous unidentified and desecrated bodies were found on the roof of Nishtar Hospital’s mortuary in Multan on Friday after which the government decided to probe the incident. The video circulating on social media, however, showed several bodies dumped on the roof in bad conditions, resulting in rumours that the bodies were kept on the roof to be […]

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Over 10,000 tonnes of food, 15 mln medicine items distributed so far: NFRCC

ISLAMABAD: The government and supporting agencies have collected some 10,396.1 tonnes of food items along with 1,865.8 tonnes of sustenance items and 15,841,616 medicine items so far and out of which, 10,374.8 tonnes of food 1,858.5 tonnes of sustenance items and 15,824,816 medicine items have been distributed up till now. The National Flood and Response […]

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Five shot dead in North Carolina capital shooting

Five people including an off-duty police officer were shot dead in the North Carolina capital of Raleigh on Thursday, triggering a massive manhunt that shut down part of city for hours and resulted in the arrest of a juvenile suspect, officials said. Two people were wounded: a police officer who was treated and released and […]

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All tickets for Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match sold

More than 600,000 tickets have been sold for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia, officials said Friday, hailing big demand for a host of sell-out blockbuster games. The global showpiece starts on Sunday at the preliminary stage, before the big guns join in on October 22. Seven Australian cities are hosting. Australia’s opening match as […]

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Pakistan, Belarus agree to hold next JEC session soon

Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to hold the next session of the Pakistan-Belarus Joint Economic Commission (JEC) at the earliest to boost bilateral economic engagement. This was agreed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, who met on the sidelines of the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence […]

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Thursday, 13 October 2022

Did Brad Pitt slid into Nora Fatehi’s DMs?

Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi has recently slammed by netizens after she alleged that Brad Pitt slid into her DMs on Instagram. According to India Today, the Satyamev Jayate star took Hollywood actor Brad’s name in an interview with Grazia India. In a video shared by Reddit, Nora said, “The most famous person who slid into my DMs, wait […]

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Russia pounds dozens of Ukraine towns, warns of escalation

KYIV/BRUSSELS: Russia pounds more than 40 Ukrainian cities and towns, officials said on Thursday, as NATO allies meeting in Brussels unveiled plans to beef up Europe’s air defences after committing more military aid to Kyiv. The new pledges prompted Moscow to renew warnings that Western states’ help made them “a direct party to the conflict” […]

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Malala denounces terror attack on school van

KARACHI: Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel laureate, on Thursday voiced her protest against the dastardly terror attack on a  van full of schoolchildren in her hometown, where she was shot for going to school almost a decade ago. “I add my voice to thousands of people protesting for peace in Swat. Monday’s attack on a school […]

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PAK vs NZ live streaming, How to watch final match?

Haglay Oval Cricket Stadium in Christchurch, which has an 18,000-capacity for cricket, is the site of PAK vs NZ  final match, which will be broadcast live online to millions of cricket fans worldwide. Pakistan and Black Caps will play at Haglay Oval Cricket Stadium, Christchurch at 7 am (PST). Cricket lovers can watch the high-voltage […]

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Netflix unveils Top 10 list of official TV Shows, Series & Movies

  Popular streaming site Netflix has unveiled its complete official list of all the trending TV shows, series and movies available right now. Here is the full list of all the trending TV shows, movies and series trending right now on Netflix The official list includes; TV Shows: Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story […]

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India is in ‘pain’ as Camilla gets ‘Koh-i-Noor’ diamond, says Modi

India is in ‘pain’ as Camilla gets ‘Koh-i-Noor’ diamond, says Modi Queen Camilla’s coronation is raising objections from three countries, including India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party admits that Camilla getting Koh-i-Noor diamond has “transported a few Indians back to the days of the British Empire”. Speaking to ‘The Telegraph’, Modi’s representative said: “The […]

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Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Russia adds Meta to ‘terrorist and extremist’ groups list

Russia adds Meta to ‘terrorist and extremist’ groups list. Russia on Tuesday added US tech giant Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, to a list of “terrorist and extremist” organizations, according to a database of the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring (Rosfinmonitoring). Russia in late March banned Facebook and Instagram for “carrying out […]

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Meta unveils new virtual reality headset Quest Pro

  A year after it rebranded itself in the name of building a metaverse, Meta on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its virtual reality headset tailored for working professionals. The $1,500 Meta Quest Pro features a number of new features that are meant to improve users’ perception of truly being in the presence of […]

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Katrina Kaif’s song Kinna Soona from film Phone Bhoot teaser out

Katrina Kaif’s upcoming movie Phone Bhoot—first song Kinna Sonna—will release on Oct 13th at 12pm. The official trailer of Phone Bhoot has been launched today whereas the film is slated to release on Nov 4th. Bollywood Diva taking to her Instagram shared the teaser of Kinna Sonna which has been launched today. “Our first Song […]

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Voters asked to verify registration status on new electoral rolls

  ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has asked voters to check their registration status, on final electoral rolls published recently by the commission, by sending SMS to its service 8300, so that any errors in the voters’ lists can be rectified.   An official of ECP told APP that the commission has recently published […]

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Japanese rocket launch fails in blow for space agency

Japanese rocket launch fails in blow for space agency:  The launch of a Japanese rocket taking satellites into orbit to demonstrate new technologies failed after blast-off on Wednesday because of a positioning problem, the country’s space agency said. It was Japan’s first failed launch in nearly two decades, and the only one for an Epsilon […]

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Tuesday, 11 October 2022

Top Democrat urges US block on weapons sales to Saudi Arabia

A powerful US senator called Monday for Washington to freeze all cooperation with Saudi Arabia over its decision to “underwrite” Russia’s war in Ukraine by slashing oil production. Riyadh, Moscow and other top oil producers agreed last week to a deep cut in production to boost crude prices, in a move denounced by the United […]

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Punjab Govt to continue mission of public service: Parvez Elahi

Lahore: While the opposition is engrossed in spreading propaganda, the government would continue the mission of serving the people and providing necessary relief to them. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said that numerous steps have been taken for facilitating the masses. Punjab has started the Ehsaas ration discount […]

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New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, angering farmers

New Zealand’s government on Tuesday proposed taxing the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change. The government said the farm levy would be a world first, and that farmers should be able to recoup the cost by charging more for climate-friendly products. But […]

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Maya Ali calls her someone special ‘limited edition’

  Actress Maya Ali shared a picture with her beau Bilal Ashraf and wrote a very special heartfelt note on his birthday. Maya took to instagram and wrote, “Happy birthday to the person who I’ve not known for long, but still it feels like I have. I am sure so many people know him as […]

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As oil workers join anti-hijab protests, Iran intensifies crackdown

  Iranian security forces intensified a crackdown on anti-government protests in several Kurdish cities on Monday, as demonstrations elsewhere in Iran spread into the country’s vital energy sector. Protests have swept Iran since Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old from Iran’s Kurdish region, died on Sept. 16 while being held for “inappropriate attire”, marking one of the […]

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Monday, 10 October 2022

US trio, including ex-Fed chief Bernanke, win economics Nobel

Stockholm: A US trio on Monday won the Nobel Economics Prize for research on banking’s role in the economy, especially on the importance of avoiding collapses during financial crises. Ben Bernanke, the former head of the US Federal Reserve, together with Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig were honoured for having “significantly improved our understanding of […]

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School timings across Punjab to be changed from October 15th

School timings across Punjab are to be changed from October 15th The Punjab School Education Department on Monday has decided to change school timings across Punjab from October 15th keeping in view the winter and prevailing spell of smog. As per details, all public and private schools for boys in Punjab will observe 8:30 am […]

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Saudi women reject stigma to embrace pole dancing

RIYADH: Saudi women reject stigma to embrace pole dancing. When yoga instructor Nada took up pole dancing, the backlash in Saudi Arabia was both harsh and quick, and she has struggled to overcome the fallout ever since. Family and friends in the capital Riyadh told her the gruelling form of exercise — a test of […]

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CTP Lahore increases wrong parking fine by 900 percent

CTP Lahore increases wrong parking fine by 900 percent According to a source, the Lahore City Traffic Police (CTP) increased the wrong parking fine by 900 percent. Now the fine will be Rs.2000 from today. According to details, the Lahore city police have hiked the wrong parking fine from Rs200 to Rs2,000, an increase of […]

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Pakistan given vice-chairmanship of UN climate conference

  ISLAMABAD: The United Nations climate change Conference of the Parties (COP-27) on Monday appointed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the vice-chair of the conference. Pakistan has received this honour out of 195 UN member states for voicing climate change issues at global and regional forums. PM Shehbaz was invited by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to co-chair the […]

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Instagram, Twitter restrict Kanye West accounts after posts deemed anti-Semitic

  Popular social media sites Instagram and Twitter said they have restricted the accounts of US rapper Kanye West over posts slammed as anti-Semitic. A spokeswoman for Twitter told AFP on Sunday that West’s account was locked due to a violation of the social media platform’s policies. And a spokesperson for Instagram parent Meta told […]

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Hareem Shah moves SHC to seek security after ‘death threats’

Hareem Shah moves SHC to seek security after ‘death threats’ After receiving threats via mysterious calls, popular TikToker Hareem Shah went to the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday to ask for security for her protection. Bilal and Hareem Shah arrived at the SHC together. Her attorney Munir Ahmad Khan claims that Hareem Shah has […]

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MBBS/BDS candidates seeking admission in NUMS to take MDCAT

    RAWALPINDI: National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) will simultaneously hold its Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) across the country and overseas in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates for admission in MBBS/BDS programmes on Oct.16, said the University Registrar Brig Muhammed Azhar (Retd) here on Monday.   He said MDCAT was […]

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Sunday, 9 October 2022

Dar reaffirms to honor all commitments, rejects speculation to approach Paris Club

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar here on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s resolve to fully honor all the commitments made with International Monetary Funds (IMF) and other creditors, besides addressing the issues faced by the local business community. Addressing a press conference, the minister also categorically dismissed the speculation with respect […]

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Pakistan rejects India’s remarks on Bilawal’s press stakeout in Germany

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday rejected the unwarranted remarks made by the official spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the recent joint press stakeout of the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Germany, during the official visit of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to Berlin. The Foreign Office in a statement here said, […]

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‘Never seen such acts before,’ Nawaz Sharif describes Imran khan’s tenure

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Sunday lamented that the country has been destroyed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in his quest to revenge against him (Nawaz). In an exclusive interview, the former prime minister, flanked by his daughter and the Party Vice President Maryam Nawaz, shared his personal thoughts […]

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Fire erupts in Islamabad’s shopping mall

A fire broke out in the food court of a popular shopping mall in Islamabad Sunday. According to details, the blaze started in the kitchen of the food court on the fifth floor of the Mall. In a statement, Islamabad Police said that people were rescued and safely evacuated from the backdoor of the mall. […]

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Scientists find new evidence of habitability on Saturn’s moon Enceladus

BEIJING: Saturn’s moon Enceladus has a greater chance of habitability as its ocean may be rich in dissolved phosphorus, an important life element but previously undetected in this planet of the solar system, a new study suggests. Enceladus, the second moon discovered around Saturn, has a thick ice shell in a subglacial ocean, forming a […]

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6,000 apple laden trucks stuck on Banihal highway, claim fruit growers

ISLAMABAD: President of Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union (KVFGCDU) Bashir Ahmad demanded of the authorities concerned to take notice of the stopping of 6000 fruit-laden trucks on Srinagar-Jammu highway to reach Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir. He said since October 02 the situation has again reached to square one with 6,000 trucks […]

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Despite being large part of population, Muslims not getting due share: Congress leader

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has said that members of the Muslim community have a feeling they were not getting their due share despite being a large part of the country’s population. At an event organised by the Vidarbha Muslim Intellectuals Forum “Issues Before Indian Muslims”, Pawar noted that Muslims feeling this way was […]

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Saturday, 8 October 2022

President urges for adaptation of best practices aimed at resilience building of nation

President Dr. Airf Alvi: adaptation of best practices aimed at resilience building. President Dr. Arif Alvi has stressed that the observance of ‘National Resilience Day’ reminded them of the need to adopt best practices, implement desired policy actions and strategies aimed at resilience building of the nation. “In view of our vulnerabilities, I would urge […]

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Govt prepares national program for children with autism

Govt prepares national program for children with autism. The government has prepared the country’s first national program for children with autism and mental retardation. Minister for National Health Services Abdul Qadir Patel, in a statement today (Saturday), said his ministry will extend cooperation for the establishment of Autism and Mental Disorder centers in the four […]

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Metavisionaries – bringing the next big thing within the Metaverse

Metaverse isn’t just the future of the internet, it is the epitome of modern-day technologies like Web3, Blockchain, Creative Arts, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Smart Contracts, NFTs and much more. This has given rise to several new possibilities and dimensions for the world in which we live. As a result, new areas of expertise and […]

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Tri-series: Pakistan beats New Zealand by six wickets

Pakistan thrashed hosts New Zealand by six wickets, with Babar Azam relying on the remarkable performance of pace combo Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim in their tri-series Twenty20 international on Saturday in Christchurch. The Pakistan skipper, during a successful run chase of 148, scored an unbeaten 79 off 53 balls at a strike rate of […]

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Canada’s NDP leader encourages Khalistan Referendum

TORONTO: Canada’s National Democratic Party (NDP) has shown its support for the Khalistan Referendum on Canadian soil, terming it the basic human right of Canadian Sikhs enshrined in local and international laws. In the recent development on the matter of Khalistan Referendum voting in Canada which has already created enormous waves in Canadian internal politics […]

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How will Elon Musk pay for Twitter?

Elon Musk bought himself some time on Thursday, after a judge accepted the billionaire’s request to halt a Twitter lawsuit to allow him to close his proposed $44 billion buyout of the social media company by Oct. 28. Now comes the big question: how will he pay for it? Elon Musk said earlier this week […]

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Friday, 7 October 2022

COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start

COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start. New COVID-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over types of available vaccines will likely limit booster uptake. Omicron subvariants BA.4/5 that dominated this summer are still behind the […]

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Man detained after Las Vegas stabbing leaves 2 dead, 6 wounded

A man wielding a knife with a long blade stabbed eight people, two of them fatally, in an unprovoked rampage on Thursday along the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip, and was arrested a short time later, local authorities said. The victims included tourists and local residents, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) said at an […]

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Iran says Mahsa Amini died of illness rather than ‘blows’

  Tehran: The death of Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini was caused by illness rather than blows or beatings, said an official medical report published Friday, three weeks after she died in custody. Iran’s Forensic Organization said “Mahsa Amini’s death was not caused by blows to the head and vital organs and limbs of the […]

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UK media group responds to Prince Harry’s allegations

UK media group responds to Prince Harry’s allegations Prince Harry, duke of Sussex, and Elton John, singer, are among the six public figures suing the publisher of the Daily Mail for allegedly illegal information gathering at its titles. Actresses Liz Hurley and Sadie Frost, John’s husband David Furnish, and Doreen Lawrence, the mother of murder […]

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Nora Fatehi becomes first Bollywood actress at FIFA World Cup 2022

Nora Fatehi joins the ranks of Jennifer Lopez and Shakira and will be the first to perform at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to PinkVilla. While this in itself is a huge achievement, it is also a proud moment of representation, as it makes her the only actress to represent India and especially Southeast […]

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Thursday, 6 October 2022

Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 6 October 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 6 October 2022 is being sold for Rs. 123970 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 144600 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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Greece: 21 dead and dozens missing after 2 migrant ships sink

Bodies floated amid splintered wreckage in the water off a Greek island Thursday as the death toll from the sinking of two migrant boats rose to 21, with many still missing. The boats went down hundreds of miles apart, in one case prompting a dramatic overnight rescue effort, as residents and firefighters pulled shipwrecked migrants […]

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Masood Khan calls for long-term US commitment to confront climate challenge

  “Our shared challenges, most notably the erratic climate change, call for a long-term US commitment, being the leading superpower, to enable developing countries like Pakistan to cope with the challenges of climate-induced calamities,” Ambassador Masood Khan has said. “Recent devastations caused by unprecedented floods in Pakistan and Hurricane IAN in Florida and adjacent states […]

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Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari, husband welcome baby boy

Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari, the daughter of Asif Zardari and the late Benazir Bhutto, has been blessed with a baby boy. Taking to Twitter, Bakhtawar announced that the baby was born on October 5.   5.10.22 @mahmoodchoudhry 💛 pic.twitter.com/jYKqmaXU56 — Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) October 6, 2022 “We are happy to announce the birth of our second […]

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Faisal Vawda’s disqualification should be for one term: CJP

    Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Thursday said that the disqualification of PTI leader Faisal Vawda should not have been for life. During the hearing of Vawda’s petition against his lifelong disqualification by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the CJP also directed his lawyer to better prepare his arguments on the jurisdiction of the […]

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90 more dengue patients surface in Rawalpindi

  RAWALPINDI: As many as 90 more patients tested positive for the dengue virus in the Rawalpindi district during the last 24 hours, raising the tally of confirmed cases to 2,816.   District Coordinator Epidemics Prevention and Control (DCEPC), Dr Sajjad Mehmood on Thursday said that among the new cases, 33 patients had arrived from […]

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Wednesday, 5 October 2022

Triangular series: Trophy unveiled for T20 tri series between PAK, BAN, NZ

The trophy for the triangular series between Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand has been unveiled, two days before the first T20 match, which is scheduled to be played on October 7. Men in Green, who arrived in New Zealand yesterday (October 4), will play Bangladesh in the series’ opening match’. Men in Green, who arrived […]

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Nobel prize goes to pioneers of molecule-building ‘click chemistry’

STOCKHOLM: Nobel prize goes to pioneers of molecule-building ‘click chemistry’. Scientists Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and Barry Sharpless won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for discovering reactions that let molecular building blocks snap together to efficiently create new desired compounds. The technologies known as click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry are now used […]

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Amazon freezes corporate hiring in retail business

Amazon freezes corporate hiring in retail business Amazon is altering its spending in response to rising inflation globally, following Google and Meta. Bloomberg reported that for the rest of 2022, the company will not be hiring for corporate roles in its retail operation. The freeze applies to corporate roles in the Worldwide Amazon Stores division […]

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25 dead after wedding bus falls into gorge in India’s Uttarakhand

At least 25 people were killed after a wedding bus carrying guests veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge in northern India, police said on Wednesday. The wedding bus was travelling along a treacherous mountain highway in Uttarakhand state when it careened over an edge and plunged at least 500 metres with […]

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First ever free women-only bus service launched in Pakistan

First ever free women-only bus service launched in Pakistan In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Gilgit-Baltistan has begun providing a free bus service for women only. The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Chief Minister Khalid Khursheed officially launched the pink bus service, which will run on four important routes in Gilgit and Skardu between 6:00 am to 9:00 am and […]

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Tuesday, 4 October 2022

Contempt cases against PML-N leaders should also be quashed: Maryam Nawaz

LAHORE: PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz said Tuesday that the Islamabad High Court’s decision to dismiss the contempt case against the “devil” PTI Chairman Imran Khan has “emboldened” him. In a press conference after receiving her passport following the passage of three years in line with the Lahore High Court’s orders, the PML-N vice president […]

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Security forces kill four terrorists in Tank clash: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The security forces on Tuesday killed four terrorists during intense exchange of fire carried out in general area of Tank, South Waziristan District. The clash occurred as security troops observed and engaged terrorists’ movement in general area of Tank, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said. The security troops also recovered weapons […]

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UN hikes flash appeal to $816 mln to support flood affected people of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations had upscaled its humanitarian appeal for the flood affected people of Pakistan to $816 million from the previous $160 million assistance, considering a multitude of rehabilitation and health-related issues, cropping up in the post flood situation, Julien Harneis, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Pakistan said at a briefing in Geneva, held prior […]

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China interested in importing dogs and donkeys from Pakistan

China interested in importing dogs and donkeys from Pakistan. The officials have told a parliamentary committee as Pakistan is trying to overcome a major economic crisis. The Senate Standing Committee meeting on Commerce was held in Islamabad on Monday. The committee held under the chairmanship of Zeeshan Khanzada to get a briefing on imports and […]

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Husband murdered wife in Quetta

A newlywed lady, Amena Bibi was shot dead by her husband on Sunday October 2nd, 2022 in Shah Zaman Road Quetta. The deceased was a student of BS Education department in Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s’ University (SBKU).  Amena Bibi was allegedly murdered by her Husband Shahab Khosa. According to sources, the victim was offering prayer […]

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Apple iPhone exports from India top $1bn in 5 months

  Apple’s iPhone exports from India crossed $1 billion in five months since April, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, reflecting the tech giant’s growing bet on the South Asian nation amid New Delhi’s push for local manufacturing. The outbound shipments of India-made iPhones, mainly to Europe and the Middle East, are set to reach $2.5 billion in the 12 […]

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King Charles III expresses interest in visiting Pakistan soon

King Charles III of the UK, who took the throne last month after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, has indicated a desire to visit Pakistan shortly. The king expressed his desire in a discussion with Pakistan’s honorary ambassador-at-large on investment Zeeshaan Shah in the first-ever public reception hosted by the UK monarch to honour […]

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Monday, 3 October 2022

Record inflation squeezes Turkish tobacco workers

Mehmet Emin Calkan begins work harvesting a tobacco field in rural Turkey before dawn, then has another shift skewering and stringing the tobacco to dry under the sun. The 19-year-old, who hopes to study electronic engineering, has undertaken the strenuous work to help support his family and pay for books he needs to prepare for […]

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Iran’s supreme leader breaks silence on protests

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded publicly on Monday to the biggest protests in Iran in years, breaking weeks of silence to condemn what he called “rioting” and accuse the U.S. and Israel of planning the protests. Khamenei said he was “heartbroken” by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran’s […]

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IHC discharges contempt notice against Imran Khan

On Monday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC), decided to discharge the contempt notice against former prime minister Imran Khan in a unanimous verdict. A five-judge larger bench headed by IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah and comprising Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Minagul Hassan Aurangzeb, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, and Justice Babar Sattar heard the case. At […]

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England Cricket Board thanks Pakistan for a warm welcome

The England Cricket Board (ECB) Monday thanked Pakistan for hosting their team after a 17-year hiatus. Pakistan concluded the seven-match T20I series against England after losing the final by 67 runs. The England Cricket board wrote: “Thank you, Pakistan. After 17 years of waiting, a wonderful cricket series and the warmest welcome from the people of this […]

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Italian woman among foreigners held in Iran

ROME: A young Italian woman traveling in Iran was arrested, and jailed in Tehran, a newspaper reported on Monday, days after authorities there said nine foreigners had been held over nationwide protests. The parents of Alessia Piperno, 30, from Rome, said they lost contact after speaking to her on Wednesday — her birthday — but […]

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Indian jets scramble after false bomb scare on Iran airliner

Indian military jets were scrambled on Monday after a bomb alert on an Iranian airliner that turned out to be false, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said. “IAF fighter aircraft were scrambled, which followed the aircraft at a safe distance. The aircraft was offered the option to land at Jaipur and then, at Chandigarh,” the […]

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Balochistan reports 3131 malaria cases in a day

BALOCHISTAN: The number of water-borne diseases such as malaria cases is sharply increasing in the flood-hit districts of Balochistan according to the sources. As per sources, five flood-hit districts of Balochistan including, Suhbatpur, Jaffarabad, Nasirabad, Jhal Magsi, and Dera Bugti have reported as many as 3,131 malaria cases. The report says during the last 14 […]

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Local bike prices increase by Rs2,000

The local bike prices witnessed a sharp increase again, on Monday. Meanwhile, the local manufacturers have increased the prices of motorbikes by Rs2,000. Citizens, on the other hand, resented the rise in the prices of motorbikes amid the skyrocketing inflation. “Now people are not even able to buy motorcycles,” they said. Bike prices in Pakistan […]

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Sunday, 2 October 2022

Will Smith’s Apple thriller ‘Emancipation’ gets first screening

Apple held the first screening for Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming film, Emancipation, on Saturday in Washington D.C. Though the fate of the project seemingly hung in the balance following Smith’s now-infamous Oscars slap, the screening indicates Apple is looking to release it soon. At the 2022 Oscars, Smith walked onstage during the ceremony […]

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Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn marries actor Jennifer Holland

Filmmaker James Gunn tied the knot with actor Jennifer Holland at a private ceremony recently. James took to Instagram to share the pictures from their wedding on Friday evening and added that there was a Marvel vs DC softball game as part of the wedding festivities. James is one of the few filmmakers to have […]

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Rajesh Khanna didn’t talk to Shatrughan Sinha for fighting election against him

Actor Shatrughan Sinha has revealed that late actor Rajesh Khanna couldn’t forgive him for many days for contesting the Delhi election against him. In a new interview, Shatrughan said that Rajesh thought how could he fight against him. He also said that Rajesh stopped talking to him after the elections. Shatrughan also recalled how he […]

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Today Open Market Currency Rates in Pakistan – PKR Exchange Rates

Currency Rate in Pakistan – Latest currency rates in Pakistan according to the Forex Association on 3 October 2022 are US Dollar: PKR 228.30, Euro: PKR 222.30, British Pound: PKR 253.50, Saudi Riyal: PKR 60.20, UAE Dirham: PKR 61.40, Australian Dollar: PKR 148.07. More buying and selling rates are given below. Currency Symbol Buying Selling  U.S. […]

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Karan Mehra breaks down as he speaks about divorce with wife Nisha

Television actors and ex-couple Karan Mehra and Nisha Rawal’s marital dispute has been making headlines for quite a long time now. With new allegations and revelations every now and then, the matter has been trending on social media. Recently, Karan disclosed new information and revealed that he has no idea of his son, Kavish Mehra’s […]

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From victim blaming to take him down

Social media platforms, newsreels, articles, critiques, talk shows all are abuzz with Shahnawaz-Sara-Ayaz Amir discourse since the day the unfortunate incident surfaced. Everyone has something to say regarding the incident and its dynamics. From the ideas of Victim-Blaming to Take Him Down, all have found their newsworthiness to the diverse mindsets of readers across the […]

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The portrayal of China in Western media

Nathan Roger argues in his book Image Warfare in War on Terror that the mass media system has been shifted to a rhizomatic (grows horizontally under the ground) media system. That system relates to deterritorialized (take the control of) circulations and weaponization of images and this has resulted in the paradigm shift from techno-war to […]

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Saturday, 1 October 2022

One dead, dozens injured after quake hits Indonesia’s Sumatra

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island early Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey, killing at least one person and injuring dozens as locals rushed out of buildings seeking safety. The quake hit at a relatively shallow depth of 13 kilometres (eight miles) just before 2:30 am (1930 GMT), about 40 kilometres from the […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 2 October 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 2 October 2022 is being sold for Rs. 123970 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 144600 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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Afghan women protest Hazara ‘genocide’ after Kabul bombing

Dozens of women from Afghanistan’s minority Hazara community protested in the capital Saturday after a suicide bombing a day earlier killed 20 people — mostly young women from the ethnic group. A bomber blew himself up on Friday at a Kabul study hall as hundreds of pupils were taking tests in preparation for university entrance […]

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Powerful earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Sumatra

A strong and shallow earthquake shook Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Saturday, killing a resident, injuring 11 and damaging more than a a dozen houses and buildings, police said. The magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck about 40 kilometers (24.8 miles) northeast of Sibolga, a coastal city in North Sumatra province, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It […]

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No worries about energy bills in a tiny Germany Town

Europeans are opening their energy bills with trepidation these days, bracing for hefty price hikes as utility companies pass on the surging cost of natural gas, oil and electricity tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Many are trying to conserve by turning down the heat and shutting off lights this winter. Not so the people […]

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Collapse of bridge halts traffic between Sindh and Balochistan 

A bridge built over the RD 44 Shah Wah Canal near Thul collapsed on Saturday. However, no loss of life was reported during the incident. The bridge connects Sindh with Balochistan province. After its collapse, the communication link between the two provinces has been snapped and villagers are facing difficulties in their commuting. Recent torrential rains led to the bridge’s weakness. If […]

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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...