Zoya receives flak for wearing backless sari

Pakistani actress Zoya Nasir drew criticism after she shared her photo in a saree with backless blouse. Zoya Nasir is an incredibly talented artist who started her acting career in 2019 with a Pakistani crime thriller drama Hania starring opposite Junaid Khan. She has worked in many popular drama serials including Zebaish, Dobara, Mere Humsafar, […]

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Govt vigorously working to enhance electricity production through RE: minister

Minister for Energy (Power Division) Khurram Dastgir on Wednesday said the incumbent government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was vigorously working to enhance the production of electricity from indigenous resources with a focus on renewable energy (RE). Addressing the inauguration ceremony of two wind power projects having 110 Megawatts capacity at Jhimpir District Thatta, […]

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Landscape of Banking Tech in Pakistan

The digitization of the financial industry has brought about a paradigm shift. It has improved the industry for greater financial inclusion with services such as banking as a service, cloud banking, open banking, and software as a service. International conferences in this circuit enable the tech world to offer future pathways on one platform, providing […]

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UAE bars entry to ‘single name’ Pakistani passengers

The UAE government has revised the naming guidelines for allowing entry into the Emirates Pakistan passengers with a single name on their passports will not be allowed to enter the UAE, said a private airline quoting revised naming guidelines. “The UAE government has revised the naming guidelines for allowing entry in the Emirates. As per […]

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China launches Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship, realizing historic crew gathering in orbit

JIUQUAN: The three astronauts aboard China’s Shenzhou-15 spaceship entered the country’s space station and met with another astronaut trio on Wednesday, a historic gathering that added the manpower at the in-orbit space lab to six for the first time. China launched Shenzhou-15 on Tuesday night. The manned spaceship, atop the Long March-2F Y15 carrier rocket, […]

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High Suicide Rate

Haripur University’s Vice Chancellor Dr Shafiqur Rehman’s concern about increased incidences of suicide among students was a well-needed starting point to talk about the role played by unrealistic academic expectations. Research on suicidal ideation is rather limited in Pakistan where mental illnesses are viewed with shame and disgust-the stigma surrounding mental health has prevented these […]

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1mn workers being sent to foreign countries: Turi

Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources, Sajid Hussain Turi has said that one million Pakistani workers were being sent for employment in foreign countries. Talking to the media at Parachinar on Tuesday, he said that besides skilled persons, youth were also being sent to Japan, Korea, Romania, Greece, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, and other […]

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UET Tops in Winning Nationwide PEC Competition for Funding Student Projects

University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore has won most funding from Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) for Final Year Design Projects (FYDPs) Financing competition. In a nationwide inaugural competition, a total of 250 projects from 50 HEIs nationwide were chosen for financial assistance. Out of these, 47 FYDPs from UET Lahore were chosen for funding. […]

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Newspapers urge US to drop hunt for Assange

Five of the Western world’s leading newspapers issued a joint call Monday for the United States to drop its prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The Australian publisher remains in custody in Britain pending a US extradition request to face trial for divulging US military secrets about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. “Publishing is […]

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Iran’s World Cup fans: ‘Football is meaningless when children are being killed’

Iranian protests have spread into the stands and onto the pitch during the 2022 World Cup, as supporters – and the Iranian players – have used the event to speak out for and against the country’s leadership. FRANCE 24 meets Iranian football fans in Qatar. “In Iran, it’s impossible to separate politics and football,” said Ali Houman, […]

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PM lauds COAS Bajwa’s services for defence, geo-economics

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday lauded the services of the Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa for the country, particularly in areas of defence, security and geo-economics. The prime minister expressed these views as the outgoing COAS, who is scheduled to retired on Tuesday, paid a farewell call on him […]

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Federal govt decides to cancel dual passports

  The federal government has decided to cancel the dual passports of nationals who got it after bringing change in the particulars of their national identity card. The interior ministry on Monday warned the dual passport holders if they did not get their passports cancelled till Dec 31, they would not be issued new passports. […]

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More than 80 injured as Indian police clash with Adani port protesters

  More than 80 people were wounded in southern India as villagers halting the construction of a $900 million port clashed with police, the latest escalation of a months-old protest waged by a mostly Christian fishing community against Asia’s richest man. The protests are a major headache for Gautam Adani’s $23 billion ports-and-logistics company which […]

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Riots in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium in FIFA World Cup

Police used water cannon and teargas after coming under attack from football supporters who brought havoc to the centre of Brussels on Sunday following Morocco’s shock 2-0 World Cup win over Belgium in Qatar. Dozens of fans smashed shop windows, threw fireworks and torched vehicles. Police said that 11 people had been arrested with one remaining in […]

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Mohsin Dawar stopped from travelling to Tajikistan

Member National Assembly from North Waziristan tribal district Mohsin Dawar on Sunday alleged that he was stopped at the Islamabad airport by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from travelling to Tajikistan for a security conference. In a Twitter thread, the Pakhtun Tahaffuz Movement-linked lawmaker lamented that he was stopped from travelling even though his name […]

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World number three Smith wins Australian PGA Championship

BRISBANE: World number three and reigning British Open champion Cameron Smith overcame a final round challenge and electrical storms to win the Australian PGA Championships for a third time Sunday by three strokes.The 29-year-old was back on home soil after three Covid-impacted years away, with his presence helping draw the biggest galleries to the Royal […]

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Karan’s son Yash shares a review of his ‘personality’, calls him ‘boring’

Filmmaker Karan Johar adores his five year old twins – son Yash and daughter Roohi – and often posts adorable videos with the children. On Friday, he uploaded another cute video featuring his son Yash. In the video, Yash looks very bored when Karan asks him what he is doing. His son innocently replies with […]

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Former China football coach Li Tie under investigation

BEIJING: Chinese authorities said Saturday they have launched an investigation into former national men’s football coach Li Tie, with the ex-Premier League player suspected of “serious violations of the law”. A statement on the website of a provincial government in central China said Li was being probed by a disciplinary arm within the General Administration […]

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6 new paperbacks to read this week

In search of some light reading? We’ve got you covered. This week’s roundup includes surrealist short stories by Joyce Carol Oates, Lydia Davis’s meditations on translation and language, a spirited book tracing the history of money and more.   Here are six paperbacks we recommend: THE (OTHER) YOU: Stories, by Joyce Carol Oates Oates reflects […]

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Reckitt Under Hoga Saaf Pakistan pledges for Children’s Day to rebuild 15 flood affected TCF schools

This Children’s Day, Reckitt announces under Hoga Saaf Pakistan, a flagship purpose program of Dettol, a donation of PKR 22.4 million to The Citizens Foundation (TCF) for the rehabilitation of 15 schools damaged by the recent floods. This news was announced at the official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing held at Deena Minoo Mistri Campus […]

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Global wildlife summit approves shark protections

Panama City: Delegates at a global summit on trade in endangered species on Friday approved a plan to protect 54 more shark species, a move that could drastically reduce the lucrative and cruel shark fin trade. Members of the requiem shark and the hammerhead shark families will now have their trade tightly controlled under the […]

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China’s ‘iPhone city’ under COVID lockdown after violent clashes

BEIJING: Six million people were on Friday under COVID lockdown in a Chinese city home to the world’s largest iPhone factory, after clashes between police and workers furious over pay. Authorities have ordered residents of eight districts in Zhengzhou, in the central province of Henan, not to leave the area for the next five days, […]

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No undertaking received from PTI chief so far: DC

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon Friday said his office had so far not received undertaking from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for the peaceful long march in the Federal Capital. Talking to APP, he said the ICT administration and the PTI has signed an agreement ahead of the long march which required […]

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Educational boards to implement new grading system for matric, inter levels

The committee of chairmen of the educational boards decided to replace the current grading system at the inter and matric levels with a 10-point system across the country. The decision was made in Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) meeting held in Lahore. The meeting was chaired by Secretary of Universities and Boards Mureed Rahimo. […]

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Rana Sanaullah advises IK to postpone Long March towards Pindi fearing terrorist attack

On Friday, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah advised PTI Chairman Imran Khan to postpone his party’s long march in Rawalpindi on November 26 (Saturday). Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Rana Sanaullah said that all intelligence agencies have issued security threats against the party and its chief regarding Nov 26 rally in Rawalpindi. Rana Sanaullah warned […]

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Nigerian start-up uses tech to help the visually impaired

LAGOS: A Nigerian start-up called Vinsighte is using technology to assist the visually impaired, with several products including “smart” reading glasses that convert text to audio. About 15.3% of the world’s blind population resides in Africa, according to the World Health Organization, where they often lack the resources and support needed to succeed in school […]

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European Space Agency to vote on record budget, name new astronauts

The European Space Agency will vote on Wednesday on whether to spend billions more euros to keep up with rising competition in space, as well as unveiling its much-anticipated new crop of astronauts. The ESA’s 22 member states, whose ministers charged with space duties have been meeting in Paris since Tuesday, will decide on meeting […]

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Accounting for a better world

Flash floods recently inundated a third of our country. They cost not only many lives, but also financial losses of billions affecting different sectors of Pakistan’s faltering economy. Worldwide climate-related issues will cause damage and rising sea levels risk islands disappearing forever unless we start to act responsibly. Reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, and meeting […]

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Turkish strike hits Russian base in northeast Syria: Kurdish official

A Turkish strike hit a Kurdish position inside a Russian base in Syria Wednesday killing a fighter, a Kurdish official said, as Turkey pressed an air offensive against Kurdish targets in Syria and Iraq. The drone strike also wounded three fighters of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, a key ally of the US-led coalition battling […]

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Malawi ex-leader’s stepson held over suspected migrant mass grave

The stepson of Malawi’s former president Peter Mutharika was arrested Wednesday in connection with last month’s discovery of a mass grave containing bodies of suspected Ethiopian migrants, police said. Tadikira Mafubza, handed himself over after he learnt police were looking for him, police spokesman Peter Kalaya told AFP. “The evidence that we have is overwhelming […]

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SC seeks record of transfers, postings in police

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought record from the federal government and the provinces of transfers and postings in police departments over the past eight years, while noting that the frequent shuffling of officers affects their command and performance. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial issued the directives while hearing a […]

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The Toshakhana Litmus Test

Now we know why Imran Khan suddenly changed his position on the Toshakhana after coming to power, and why the PTI adopted the ridiculous narrative that divulging any information about it would endanger foreign relations and even national security. Before that, when he was in opposition, he’d gladly take the rulers to the cleaners because […]

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PML-N should worry about their fugitive leader: Cheema

This was stated by Chief Minister and Punjab Government’s Spokesperson Musarat Jamshed Cheema in a statement issued here today. She regretted that the threats of one holding an important ministry in the federal government have exposed his disgusting mentality to the public. The statement of the fugitive leader’s proponent is a reflection of the low […]

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CTD Islamabad playing key role in maintaining law and order: IGP

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Islamabad capital police is playing an important role in maintaining law and order in the city and it has the professional capability to counter any challenging situation. It was stated by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan while reviewing the performance of the CTD. […]

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Saudis celebrate shock defeat of Argentina in World Cup

King Salman declared a public holiday in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to mark the achievement, a feather in the cap of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who recommended the royal order state media said. Prince Mohammed was not seen at the match but had been front and centre at the tournament opening on Sunday. It […]

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NASA’s spacecraft snaps stunning photo of the moon

NASA’s Orion spacecraft, which lifted off last week as a part of the Artemis I mission, has captured a breathtaking image of the moon. As the spacecraft swung past our natural satellite during its fly-by yesterday, it took the lunar photo and NASA shared it with the world. Orion is supposed to move about the moon […]

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Mali bans French-backed NGOs’ activities

Mali’s junta announced on Monday a ban on the activities of NGOs funded or supported by France, including humanitarian groups, amid a worsening row between Paris and Bamako. The West African nation’s interim Prime Minister Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga justified the move in a statement on social media, calling it a response to France’s recent halt […]

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HEC announces special equivalence exams to appear in Bar Council as an advocate

  ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced Special Equivalence Examination (A pre-requisite test to appear in Bar Entrance Test -Law-Gat) to apply for the Bar Council for enrollment as an advocate. According to official sources, HEC is conducting this Special Equivalence Examination for the Law Graduates of Foreign Universities (SEE-LAW) as per the […]

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UNGA adopts Pakistan-steered resolution on strengthening UN-OIC ties

  UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Monday adopted by consensus a resolution, introduced by Pakistan, on cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), urging the UN system to enhance collaboration with the Jeddah-based body in areas of mutual interest. Under the terms of the resolution, “Cooperation between the United Nations and […]

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Kim Kardashian sports Yeezy shoes after ex Kanye West returns to Twitter

  Kim Kardashian stepped outside donning yet another fashion statement from Yeezy collection over the weekend. The Kardashians reality TV star’s fans quickly noticed that she showed subtle support to her ex-husband Kanye West by wearing Yeezy sliders. The SKIMS founder, 42, appeared make-up free as she enjoyed a casual Christmas shopping trip with her […]

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Sazgar revolutionises automobile industry of Pakistan with The Haval H6 HEV

 Sazgar, a Pakistani automotive manufacturer, has revolutionized the automobile industry in Pakistan with the launch of Pakistan’s first Hybrid Electric Vehicle-The Haval H6 HEV. An extravagant event was hosted at Faletti’s, Lahore on Thursday for the launch party, which was attended by some of Pakistan’s very influential people like Suneel Sarfraz Munj, the co-founder of […]

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SC allows cross-examination of Meesha Shafi through video link

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the cross-examination of singer Meesha Shafi from Canada through a video link in the sexual harassment case against singer Ali Zafar. The 12-page written order authored by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah approved the plea of Meesha Shafi and declared that she did not need to come to Pakistan […]

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BTS’ Jung Kook new world cup song ‘Dreamers’ wins hearts at opening ceremony in Qatar

The opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup marked the debut of Jung Kook of BTS’s Dreamers for the World Cup 2022 soundtrack. At the opening ceremony, Jungkook performed Dreamers, a performance that was a source of great pride for BTS and ARMY. The singer performed the upbeat song to rapt listeners. Later, Jungkook […]

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Forty-six dead as quake shakes Indonesia’s Java island

Indonesia: A shallow 5.6-magnitude earthquake killed at least 46 people and injured hundreds when it damaged buildings and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s main island of Java on Monday, officials said. The afternoon quake was centred in the Cianjur region of West Java, according to the United States Geological Survey, and was felt as far away […]

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Photo of Twitter office shocks Internet: “Where are the women?”

The outlook for Twitter is bleak after nearly half of the workforce was terminated without warning and many others, prompted by Elon Musk’s “hardcore” ultimatum, chose to voluntarily resign well in advance of the deadline. While daily headlines have focused on Twitter’s mass exodus, one YouTuber’s tweet highlights another critical issue: gender inequality. Lauren Chen […]

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Page caps remarkable rise by taking Wales back to World Cup

LONDON: Rob Page will become the first man to lead Wales at a World Cup since 1958 on Monday — when his side take on the United States — after a remarkable rise from the lower tiers of English league football. A rugged centre-back in his playing days, Page played for a clutch of clubs […]

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Joe Biden’s granddaughter Naomi Biden marries Peter Neal at the White House

Naomi Biden, the granddaughter of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, married longtime partner Peter Neal Nov. 19 in front of 250 guests, right on the South Lawn. It marked the 19th time that the White House has been used for a wedding and the first time one took place in that specific […]

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Seven injured near Kurram border following firing from Afghan side

Seven people, including two children, were injured following firing from across the Afghan border in Kharlachi and Borki near Kurram border on Sunday, media reports said. Parachinar District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr Qaiser Abbas Bangash said the children were seriously injured while several livestock were also killed due to shelling from Afghanistan […]

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New UK PM Sunak visits Kyiv, pledges support

KYIV: Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made his first visit to Kyiv on Saturday, pledging to continue the firm support for Ukraine that was a focus of his predecessors, and providing a new air defence package to help shoot down Russian drones. “Britain knows what it means to fight for freedom,” Sunak said on Twitter. […]

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Role of Disaster Education and Awareness in Disaster Management

Pakistan has experienced devastating floods recently. In the wake of the disaster, researches, analysts, policy makers and general populace have tried to understand the causes of the unprecedented deluge. Some have blamed climate change, others have pointed fingers at the state of poor governance in the country and still others have tried to focus on […]

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Kate Middleton is going to get another award

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is in line to inherit another patronage that was formerly held by the late Queen Elizabeth, according to recent reports. The Princess of Wales is reportedly going to be appointed as the Patron of the Welsh Football Association, according to a report from the Daily Mail. This news comes […]

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Long March: Imran Khan asks supporters to reach Rawalpindi on Nov 26

PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday gave a call to his supporters to reach Rawalpindi on November 26. “I will meet you there,” he said. چیئرمین پاکستان تحریک انصاف @ImranKhanPTI نے 26 نومبر کو عوام کو راولپنڈی پہنچنے کی کال دے دی۔ #نکلو_حقیقی_آزادی_کیلئے pic.twitter.com/i4jWQLi3YS — PTI (@PTIofficial) November 19, 2022 Khan said that he will […]

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FIFA WC 2022: when is the opening ceremony and who is performing?

Here’s what you need to know about the opening ceremony of the November 20 – December 18 FIFA WC in Qatar: When will the opening ceremony take place? The opening ceremony of the World Cup will take place on Sunday, before the opening Group A match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. The ceremony is scheduled […]

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FIFA: Messi, Neymar and Mbappe – PSG trio set for WC rivalry in Qatar

There is a thread that connects the three leading favourites to win the World Cup starting in Qatar on Sunday. Brazil, Argentina and holders France have been cited as the main contenders for good reason, not least because of the identity of their star players. Lionel Messi captains an Argentina team on a 36-game unbeaten […]

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Elon Musk reveals new vision for hate content

SAN FRANCISCO: After turning Twitter upside down, Elon Musk on Tuesday tried to clarify his plans for content moderation, a key issue for the future of the influential platform after the departure of advertisers and top executives. Musk on Friday said he had reinstated certain banned accounts on his site, but added that no decision […]

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PTI gets NOC for holding Islamabad rally on 35 conditions

The Islamabad administration has issued NOC to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for holding a rally in the federal capital in connection with their long march. District administration Islamabad has conditionally allowed the PTI rally to move towards Rawat from Koral Chowk and asked the organizers to ensure participants remain peaceful during the movement, Islamabad police said. Under […]

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Toyota Corolla increases car prices

The Indus Motor Company (IMC) has hiked the car prices of Toyota Corolla (2 variants) and Toyota Revo. According to a notification, due to economic uncertainties and inflation in raw material cost, the vendor cost of production has significantly increased. “In addition, the uncertainties in forex fluctuations, increase in utilities and overheads has also impacted […]

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Ronaldo felt ‘provoked’ by Ten Hag in substitution row

MANCHESTER: Cristiano Ronaldo claimed he was “provoked” by a lack of respect from Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag when refusing to come on as a substitute against Tottenham last month. Ronaldo has been a peripheral figure on the field during Ten Hag’s first season in charge. In the final instalment of an interview with […]

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COAS, President Alvi discussed ‘early elections’, says Imran Khan

On Friday, PTI Chairman Imran Khan claimed that President Arif Alvi has met Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss immediate and transparent elections. Earlier today, President Alvi stated that he would follow Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recommendation about the high-level appointment and could not put obstacles in the highly anticipated process. […]

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FIFA World Cup in numbers: A tournament to outspend them all

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the most compact in history, staged in the smallest-ever host country. But by most other measures, Qatar’s football extravaganza will outstrip all previous World Cups. France 24 takes a look at a tournament unlike any other, in 10 key figures. At 220 billion euros, according to finance consultancy firm Front […]

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Amazon layoffs to extend into 2023

Amazon.com said on Thursday there would be more role reductions as its annual planning process extends into next year and leaders continue to make adjustments. “Those decisions will be shared with impacted employees and organizations early in 2023”, said Andy Jassy, who became the company’s Chief Executive Officer in 2021, in a letter to Amazon […]

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Pelosi to step down from US House leadership, passing to a new generation

WASHINGTON: Nancy Pelosi, the trailblazing Democrat who as the first woman US House of Representatives speaker shepherded landmark legislation and led two impeachments, said on Thursday she will give up her leadership role a day after Republicans secured control of the chamber. Pelosi’s allies quickly rallied around Representative Hakeem Jeffries as her likely successor as […]

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NDMA issues travelling guidelines for tourists aiming to visit popular destinations

ISLAMABAD: Expecting a large number of tourists to popular destinations including Murree, Galiyat, Abbottabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, Naran, Kaghan and other northern areas, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued precautionary measures for the travellers to avoid any tragic incident. The travelling guidelines have advised tourists to check the weather forecasts, websites and social media handlers of […]

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New vegetable and fruit market in RUDA area

LAHORE: On November 17, 2022, a meeting to work out the modalities and delineations for shifting of fruit and vegetable market was held at RUDA headquarters. Commissioner Lahore and Secretary Agriculture also attended the same, while deliberating different options it was decided that the fruit and vegetable market will be built on modern lines of […]

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Pakistani among seven executed by Kuwait

Kuwait put seven people to death for murder on Wednesday, the public prosecutions service said, as the first executions since 2017 went ahead despite appeals from a prominent rights group. One Ethiopian woman and one Kuwaiti woman were among those hanged, along with three Kuwaiti men, a Syrian and a Pakistani, a statement said. The executions […]

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Elon Musk says he will find a new leader for Twitter

Elon Musk said he expected to reduce his time at Twitter and eventually find a new leader to run the social media company, adding that he hoped to complete an organizational restructuring this week. Musk made the remarks while testifying in a Delaware court to defend against claims that his $56 billion pay package at […]

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Baghdad airport hit by second fire in three days

Baghdad: Iraq opened an investigation Thursday after a second fire broke out at Baghdad airport within three days, prompting the prime minister to sack three airport officials. There were no casualties in the latest blaze, which damaged several airline offices in the two-storey Nineveh Terminal. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani travelled to the airport to […]

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Govt urged for prompt implementation of Kissan Package

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Thursday urged the government to ensure prompt implementation of Rs 1.8 trillion Kissan Package to provide solace to flood hit aggrieved farmers and reap its benefits across the country. Talking to a delegation of progressive agriculturalists led by Jawad Hafeez, PFC CEO Mian Kashif Ashfaq said now what we urgently […]

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SC dismisses petition against PTI’s long march

  ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition against the former prime minister and chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s long march towards Islamabad. A three-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ayesha A Malik and Justice Athar Minallah heard the petition of former president of the […]

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COAS visits IDEAS 2022 defence expo in Karachi

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Karachi to witness various stalls at IDEAS 2022 at Karachi Expo Centre on Wednesday, the military said in a statement. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief also interacted with a cross-section of visitors and delegates and held separate meetings with various […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 17 November 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 17 November 2022 is being sold for Rs. 134688 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 157100 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold Rate In Pakistan Today Karachi is the central hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, every […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 16 November 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 16 November 2022 is being sold for Rs. 134688 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 157100 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold Rate In Pakistan Today Karachi is the central hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, every […]

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Commissioner reviews Murree emergency plan finalized for snowfall season

  RAWALPINDI: Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Saqib Manan here on Wednesday reviewed Murree Emergency plan finalized for snowfall season. According to a commissioner’s office spokesperson, the meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Murree, DC Rawalpindi, Station Commander Murree and other officers of the departments concerned. The meeting reviewed all the arrangements finalized by the administration for […]

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US, allies to ‘figure out what happened’ with Poland strike

Washington and allies said Wednesday they will investigate a deadly strike in Poland before deciding next steps, with US President Joe Biden saying it was “unlikely” the missile was fired from Russia. “We agreed to support Poland’s investigation into the explosion,” Biden told reporters after a hastily arranged gathering of allies on the sidelines of […]

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Babar Azam moves to 3rd rank in ICC T20I latest rankings

Pakistani Skipper Babar Azam has climbed up to No 3, in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup. The Pakistan skipper scored a match-winning fifty in the semi-final against New Zealand, gaining one spot to climb up to No 3 in the rankings. South Africa batter […]

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Adnan Sami says he will ‘expose the reality’ of Pakistan

Adnan Sami took to Twitter to share a long note against the establishment of his former country Pakistan and shared that he will expose it all in a short period of time, as reported by Hindustan Times. Adnan, who is an Indian citizen now, shared his picture with a long note on Twitter in which […]

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Bipasha and Karan Singh Grover name their daughter Devi

It’s baby time in Bollywood! After Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, actors and couple Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover have also become new parents and have welcomed their baby daughter. Bipasha and Karan named their child Devi Basu Singh Grover. Explaining the meaning of their daughter’s name, the actress penned a heartfelt note that […]

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ECP reserves verdict in plea against delay in Karachi LG polls

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday reserved its verdict after hearing the petitions concerning the local government polls in Karachi. A five-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja heard the case. Jamaat-i-Islami leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, MQM’s Waseem Akhtar, Karachi Administrator and PPP leader Murtaza Wahab and Sindh IG police […]

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Actor Jacqueline Fernandez Gets Bail In 200-Crores Money Laundering Case

On Tuesday, a Delhi court granted the actor Jacqueline Fernandez bail in the 200 crore money laundering case involving the con artist Sukesh Chandrashekar. Ms. Fernandez requested bail on the grounds that her detention was no longer necessary given that the investigation has been concluded and the indictment has been filed. The court granted her […]

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Three football players shot dead in US college shooting

A former US college football player was arrested Monday and charged with murder after three members of the current University of Virginia team were shot dead at the school a few hours south of the US capital. The latest outburst of campus gun violence came as four people were found dead in a separate incident […]

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Biden applauds Kherson recapture for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden hailed Monday Ukraine’s recapture of Kherson as a “significant, significant victory”, but said fighting would now slow going into winter and the war’s outcome “remains to be seen”. “I can do nothing but applaud the courage, determination and capacity of the Ukrainian people and Ukrainian military,” Biden told a press conference […]

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Can’t kill Ukraine, Zelensky hails in surprise Kherson visit

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said it was “impossible to kill Ukraine” as he hailed the liberation of city of Kherson in a surprise visit. NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg meanwhile cautioned that Ukraine was facing difficult months ahead and Russia’s military capability should not be underestimated, despite the takeover of Kherson city. And US […]

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Only rule of law can ensure prosperity: Imran Khan

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Haqeeqi Azadi march resumed from Punjab’s Kharian today (Monday). According to the details, the marchers reached Mandi Bahauddin today from Kharian. Chairman PTI Imran Khan addressed the marchers via video link. PTI chief Imran Khan said that a country’s prosperity is linked to rule of law. “People ask me what my economic […]

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Is Camila jealous of Kate Middleton’s popularity?

Kate Middleton and Prince William are the most popular British royals, and Queen Consort Camilla is seemingly jealous of the Princess of Wales’s rising fame. The Star Magazine, per International Business Times, citing an insider reported Camilla feels insulted that more attention is given to Kate Middleton than to her by the public. The report […]

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Pakistan to be among first to receive G7 ‘Global Shield’ climate funding

  SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt: Pakistan, Ghana and Bangladesh will be among the first recipients of funding from a G7 ‘Global Shield’ initiative to provide funding to countries suffering climate disasters, the programme announced on Monday at the COP27 summit in Egypt. The Global Shield, coordinated by G7 president Germany, aims to provide rapid access for […]

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‘Pakistani-American tech entrepreneurs catalyst for growth’

“Pakistani American Tech entrepreneurs can act as a catalyst to accelerate growth and investment in Pakistan’s IT and start up sectors” Ambassador Masood Khan highlighted this at the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs (OPEN) Annual Forum at Silicon Valley on November 12, 2022. Speaking at the session on promoting investments in Pakistan’s tech sector, Ambassador Masood […]

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Pakistan needs more funding to cope with climate change

United Business Group in the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Sunday said that urgent funds are needed to tackle the climate crisis in Asia, especially Pakistan to enhance expenditure on vital public services such as health, education, and social protection. It said that climate disasters forced to invest in reconstruction and […]

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Massive rally held in Wana against wave of terror

A large number of people in Wana – main town of South Waziristan tribal district – took to the streets on Sunday against the recent wave of terrorism in the region, demanding civil administration fulfil its responsibilities to restore peace in the area. The huge gathering titled “peace march” was organised by Wana Siyasi Ittihad […]

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Imran Khan expresses desire to mend ties with Washington

PTI Chairman Imran Khan has signalled the desire to mend ties with the United States through cooperation with Washington in the future, despite maintaining the stance of a “US conspiracy” behind his ouster as the prime minister, Financial Times reported. The PTI chairman was removed from office through a vote of no-confidence by the then-opposition on April […]

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Pak vs Eng: Pakistan hand meagre target to England in T20 World Cup final

MELBOURNE: Pakistan set England a modest target of 138 for victory in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday after being sent in to bat by England captain Jos Buttler at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pakistan captain Babar Azam (32) and Shan Masood (38) made starts but England’s bowlers never let the South Asians settle […]

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Dua Lipa goes glam in black attire as she poses with fans

Dua Lipa looked sizzling in a chic black dress as she enjoyed dinner at a Melbourne hotspot on Thursday, ahead of her stellar performances in the city. The Levitating singer, 27, was spotted with Aussie pal Troye Sivan at Hope St Radio wine bar in the trendy neighbourhood of Collingwood, where the pair enjoyed ‘natural […]

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Chinese firm to explore lithium resources in Pakistan

In a move to better investigate and research lithium reserves in Pakistan, a strategic agreement was signed between the China-Pakistan Joint Research Centre on Earth Sciences and Tianqi Lithium Co. According to China Economic Net (CEN), the arrangement agreed at international conference on lithium battery industry held in Sichuan China. As per a statement by […]

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Myanmar exports over 177,000 tons of corn in October

Myanmar exported over 177,000 tons of corn, earning more than 53 million U.S. dollars in October, the state-run media citing the Ministry of Commerce reported on Saturday. During the period, the country shipped 174,970 tons of corn via sea routes, while it exported 2,870 tons of corn via border gates, it said. Due to the […]

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QWP criticizes Imran Khan’s long march

Reiterating the stance of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) regarding the holding of the next general election, Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao Saturday questioned the logic behind holding the long march towards Islamabad by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). “What does the PTI wants to achieve through this march? If they want […]

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How to ruin a toxic relationship: Ali Zafar shares hilarious video

Singer Ali Zafar took to Instagram and shared a funny video with relationship advice. He gave the funniest tip, telling fans how to ruin a toxic relationship. Sharing the tip with his fans he said if you were going to meet someone but you don’t want to go and you don’t have the courage to […]

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COAS visits Multan Garrison on his farewell tour

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited Multan and interacted with officers and men of Multan Garrison. While interacting with strike formations’ troops, the COAS commended their extraordinary professional competence and devotion to duty in the service of motherland, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said. Earlier on […]

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Even Kohli not safe as India plot change after World Cup drubbing

Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma could be victims of wholesale change to India’s Twenty20 team after the catastrophic World Cup semi-final defeat to England. England romped to a 10-wicket victory on Thursday at the Adelaide Oval, chasing down the 169-run target with four overs to spare to set up a final on Sunday against […]

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CO2 pollution from fossil fuels to hit all-time high in 2022

Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change, are on track to rise 1% in 2022 to reach an all-time high, scientists said Friday at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt. Emissions from oil, fuelled by the continuing rebound in aviation, will likely rise more than 2% compared to last year, […]

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Pakistan drawing inspiration from ’92 win over England: Hayden

Pakistan have soaked up stories from the landmark 1992 Cricket World Cup final win over England in the lead-up to Sunday’s Twenty20 decider and hope to share their own tales of triumph in years to come, team mentor Matthew Hayden said on Friday. Imran Khan’s side beat England by 22 runs at the Melbourne Cricket […]

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Kenyan journalist concerned at Arshad Sharif’s autopsy report

A Kenyan journalist, Brian Obuya, has raised objection to the Pakistani anchorperson Arshad Sharif’s autopsy report. Taking to Twitter, he stated: Reports allege that Arshad Sharif was tortured for three hours. While an autopsy can reveal torture, it cannot tell the duration of the torture. Such an attempt makes it unbelievable. Part of Sharif’s fingernails […]

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Government issued diplomatic passport to Nawaz Sharif

The Federal government on Thursday issued a diplomatic passport to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. According to the sources, the passport was issued after clearance from the Foreign Ministry. The passport has been sent to Nawaz Sharif from the Passport and Immigration Office, sources said. The former premier, who is in a self-exile in London […]

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China ranks 2nd in world internet development in 2022: report

ISLAMABAD: China ranks second in the world in terms of internet development after the U.S, according to the latest industry report released on Thursday, which also details achievements of China’s internet sector growth in the past year. The Global Internet Development Index ranking was based on six parameters; infrastructure, innovation capacity, industrial development, internet application, […]

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General Bajwa starts farewell visits

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Sialkot and Mangla garrisons “as part of his farewell visits to various formations,” the military’s media wing said on Thursday. COAS met officers and men at both locations and addressed the troops. “COAS appreciated formations for their excellent performance during various operations, training, and natural […]

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US nuclear engineer, wife get long jail terms in sub secrets plot

A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife were sentenced to long prison terms on Wednesday for plotting to sell submarine secrets to a foreign country. Jonathan Toebbe, 44, and his wife, Diana Toebbe, 46, pleaded guilty in February to conspiring to sell information related to naval nuclear propulsion systems. Jonathan Toebbe was sentenced to […]

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Pakistan seizes Indian boat, arrests six fishermen

Personnel of the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Thursday arrested six Indian fishermen for illegally hunting in Pakistan’s territorial waters. The PMSA spokesperson said that the fishermen boarded on the Indian boat “Krupa” were fishing illegally inside ​​Pakistani waters in violation of maritime law. However, their boat was taken into custody and the six […]

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Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza officially divorced now?

  Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis player Sania Mirza are getting divorced. India media claims that close acquaintances of the couple allege that they have already made the decision to separate and that just formalities remain until the paperwork is completed. Malik is currently in Pakistan working as an analyst for A Sports during the […]

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Pakistan thrashing NZ: Jubilant Shoaib Akhtar smells 1992 Cup’s triumph on repeat mode

ISLAMABAD: Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar who was overjoyed by Pakistan’s win against New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal on Wednesday, said it looks like the 1992 mega event’s history was repeating itself, in the this year’s tournament. “New Zealand, you lost the semifinals in 1992, 1999 and 2022. A couple […]

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Facebook owner Meta to lay off 11,000 staff

Facebook owner Meta will lay off more than 11,000 of its staff in “the most difficult changes we’ve made in Meta’s history”, boss Mark Zuckerberg said on Wednesday. He said the cuts represented 13 percent of the social media titan’s workforce and would affect its research lab focusing on the metaverse as well as its […]

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Semi-final: Pakistan thrash Kiwis in thrilling match, enters World Cup final

Green shirts beat Kiwis in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2022 at the Sydney Cricket Stadium — being played today (Wednesday) — seeking a spot in the World Cup final of the major cricketing event. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan started strongly in Pakistan’s 153-run chase against New Zealand. Pakistan fans […]

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PM Shehbaz reaches London on private visit

  After attending the 27th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm Al Sheikh, Egypt, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for London for a private visit. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb announced on Twitter about the PM’s trip late on Tuesday night, stating that the premier had left […]

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We will ensure Pakistan vs India finale doesn’t happen: Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler, the captain of England  said that We will ensure Pakistan vs India finale doesn’t happen. Pakistan and New zealand both teams are aiming for a spot in the championship match as Pakistan takes on New Zealand at Sydney Cricket Ground in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup. Aiming for the championship […]

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T20WC semi-final: How to watch Pak vs NZ match live HD?

Pakistan and New Zealand (Pak vs NZ) T20 World Cup semi-final 2022 is being played at Australia’s Sydney International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Millions of fans across the globe are going to watch the game online. The match will be played at 1 pm (PST). New Zealand vs Pakistan Match Live Streaming Cricket lovers can […]

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Khawaja Salman Rafique diagnosed with dengue virus

  Former minister and the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Khawaja Salman Rafique tested positive for the dengue virus on Tuesday. Due to a recurring fever, the former minister was admitted to the hospital. He was later identified as having dengue illness. The incidence of dengue is rising nationwide. Another victim of the […]

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Iqbal Day: Govt restores public holiday on Nov 9

The federal government has announced a public holiday on November 9 (Wednesday – tomorrow) to mark Iqbal Day. According to a notification issued by the Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. Sayd Tauqir Shah on Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the public holiday throughout the country to mark the birth anniversary of Poet […]

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Trump says he will make a ‘big announcement’ on Nov 15

  Former US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday he would mount a 2024 presidential run as soon as next week, saying at a political rally in Ohio on Monday he would make a “big announcement” on Nov 15. “I’m going to be making a very big announcement on Tuesday, Nov 15 at Mar-a-Lago in […]

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‘Babar Azam due something special in T20 semi-final’: Matthew Hayden

Pakistan’s best is yet to come and struggling skipper Babar Azam is due “something very special” in their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday, team mentor Matthew Hayden warned. The 2009 champions only scraped into the knockouts when the Netherlands unexpectedly defeated South Africa and Pakistan then beat Bangladesh to secure their […]

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Wazirabad incident: Centre blasts Punjab govt over delay in FIR

In a letter to the Punjab chief secretary and inspector general of police (IGP), the federal government Monday voiced its concerns about the Punjab government’s shortcomings regarding the firing incident during the long march of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Wazirabad and the non-registration of a case against the incident. The federal government expressed serious concerns […]

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Nida Dar crowned ICC Player for October

  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s veteran all-rounder Nida Dar has bagged the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for October 2022. Dar is the Player of the Month thanks to her sensational form in their Women’s Asia Cup campaign, said a press release. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has claimed the ICC Men’s Player of the Month following […]

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PM joins world leaders as ‘Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit’ kicks off

SHARM EL-SHEIKH (Egypt): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday joined world leaders at the ‘Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit’ in a bid to deliberate upon the ways to address the global environmental challenges. At the Sharm El-Sheikh International Convention Center, the prime minister was received by Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the United Nations […]

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Sri Lanka’s Gunathilaka appears in court on sex assault charges

  Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka appeared by video link in handcuffs at a Sydney court on Monday to seek bail after he was charged with four counts of sexual assault. Gunathilaka, who spoke only to confirm his identity, was shown on a screen in Downing Centre Local Court. He appeared calm as he sat […]

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan team leave for Sydney for semi-finals

  Pakistan cricket team departed from Adelaide to Sydney for the next game of semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared pictures of the teammate leaving for the Sydney battle. Adelaide ✈️ Sydney #WeHaveWeWill | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/uyncm4WPjJ — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 7, 2022 Pakistan will play against New […]

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IHC directs PTI, Islamabad admn to resolve long march NOC issue

On Monday, during the hearing of a petition filed by the PTI against the Islamabad administration’s denial to grant permission to hold a rally/sit-in in the federal capital, the Islamabad High Court directed both parties to resolve the NOC issue, otherwise, the court would look into it. Justice Aamer Farooq heard the main petition filed […]

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Lahore CCPO refuses to obey orders of Establishment Division

Ghulam Mehmood Dogar, a Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), on Monday defied the Establishment Division’s commands. The CCPO also made the decision to appeal the Establishment Division Saturday’s last suspension orders. It should be emphasized that despite the Establishment Division’s instructions to suspend him, the CCPO has remained in his position. Additionally, he has […]

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No drop in political temperature so far: Sh Rashid

Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid said on Sunday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s ‘Haqeeqi Azadi’ long march has been halted temporarily and “is not over”. The former interior minister and the PTI’s close ally made the comment in a tweet adding that it has been three days since the assassination attempt […]

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Musk’s Twitter updates app to start charging $8 for blue checkmark

Musk’s Twitter updates app to start charging $8 for blue checkmark Twitter on Saturday updated its app in Apple’s App Store to begin charging $8 for sought-after blue check verification marks, in Elon Musk’s first major revision of the social media platform. The change comes a week after Musk took over the social media company in a $44 […]

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81-year-old man pushes disabled wife into sea

81-year-old man pushes disabled wife into sea After being “tired of taking care of her” an old Japanese man pushed his disabled wife into the ocean, reported The Independent. Hiroshi Fujiwara, 81, pled guilty and confessed to his crime on November 03 2022. Fujiwara told the police that he drove his 79-year-old wife Teruko to a […]

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Fawad says Imran Khan will hold press conference today

PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry said Sunday that the former premier Imran Khan will hold a press conference today. In a Twitter post, Fawad said that his party was hopeful of the PTI chief getting discharged from the hospital in the evening.   However, he clarified that the “doctors have not given a confirmation of it […]

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Five cops martyred in attack by robbers in Ghotki

GHOTKI: Five policemen were martyred after dacoits attacked them in the Kacha area of Ubauro in Ghotki. The police officers who lost their lives included a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and two station house officers (SHO). According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Javed Jiskani, a police camp was set up in the Kacha area to recover the […]

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Pakistan defeat Bangladesh by five wickets to secure T20 World Cup semi-final spot

Pakistan defeat Bangladesh by five wickets to secure T20 World Cup semi-final spot MELBOURNE: Pakistan beat Bangladesh by five wickets in their final Super 12 match to join Group 2 rivals India in the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup in Adelaide on Sunday. The Netherlands lit up the final day of Group 2 action when […]

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Actively working for the cause of breast cancer, MoltyFoam putting extra efforts this time

At least one in every nine Pakistani women will develop breast cancer in their lives. Early detection of this disease can possibly prevent thousands of deaths. Therefore, raising awareness of this issue remained Master MoltyFoam’s top social priority during October. Just like every year, Master MoltyFoam dedicated Pintober to spread awareness for the cause of […]

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PM demands full SC commission to probe Imran Khan’s allegations

On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed an important press conference in Lahore. PM condemned the assassination attack on PTI Chairman Imran Khan and shared about cancelling a presser that he was supposed to address following his return from China the same day. The prime minister extended his wishes to Imran Khan and other injured […]

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England reaches T20 World Cup semi-finals

England’s Ben Stokes hit a gutsy unbeaten 42 as England reached the T20 World Cup semi-finals on Saturday with a tense four-wicket win over Sri Lanka — and ended Australia’s title defence. England needed to win to make the last four from Group 1 alongside already qualified New Zealand and they achieved the feat in […]

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Pakistan ‘lost sleep’ over losses but bounced back: Masood

Pakistan batsman Shan Masood on Saturday praised his team’s character in battling back to stay in the hunt for a semi-finals spot after losing their first two matches at the Twenty20 World Cup. Captain Babar Azam’s side need to win their final Super 12 match against Bangladesh in Adelaide on Sunday — and for other […]

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Miss Argentina and Miss Puerto Rico reveal that they’re married

Miss Argentina and Miss Puerto Rico reveal that they’re married Fans were astonished and happy when a former Miss Argentina and a previous Miss Puerto Rico unexpectedly announced their marriage on Instagram. At the 2020 Miss Grand International pageant in Thailand, Mariana Varela and Fabiola Valentn met as the representatives of Argentina and Puerto Rico, […]

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PTI to hold countrywide protest at 5pm today

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar declared that countrywide protests will be started at 5pm on Saturday (today) for the second consecutive day. Taking to Twitter, Asad Umar said the PTI’s local organizations would announce the location for the protests in their respective cities while he would be attending a protest at Lahore’s Liberty Chowk. […]

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Imran Khan likely to address nation today

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan is likely to address the nation today (Friday) following the assassination attempt on him. As per details, Imran Khan in his expected address to the nation will take the masses into confidence over the Wazirabad gun attack on the PTI rally. Currently, Imran Khan is hospitalized at Shaukat […]

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New Zealand thrash Ireland to move to brink of World Cup semi-finals

  MELBOURNE: A Kane Williamson half-century and a spin bowling assault fired New Zealand to a 35-run win over Ireland at the Adelaide Oval on Friday to all but book their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. New Zealand’s batsmen posted an imposing 185 for six after Ireland elected to field before the Black […]

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Three suspects held over displaying arms on social media

  MUZAFFARGARH: The police have claimed to have arrested three suspects for displaying weapons on social media. According to the details, sub-inspector Rana Haroon of Gujrat police station along with his team arrested three accused Sohail, Shiraz, and Khalil who were spreading panic in the area through social media. The police have registered separate cases […]

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Housing Ministry all set to organize Int’l expo from Dec 8

    ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Housing and Works was all set to organize the first ever ‘International Housing and Real Estate Expo’ on December 8 to promote real estate business in the country, besides ensuring safe and secure housing for the people.   “A four-day expo will be organised in collaboration with other relevant […]

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Dollar rate today in Pakistan – 4 Nov 2022, other currencies

On Friday, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), USD to PKR buying exchange rate was Rs222 as per Pakistan’s Interbank’ and the USD/PKR selling exchange rate for 1 Dollar was PKR 222.5. While, in the ‘open market’, the US dollar was being traded between Rs225.4 to Rs227.7. Dollar to PKR – US Dollar rate in […]

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Islamabad police book 3 PTI protesters including 2 women

  The Islamabad police on Friday lodged cases against the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) protesters in two police stations of the Islamabad Capital Territory. The PTI protesters were reportidly booked for staging protests against the gun attack on their leader Imran Khan in Wazirabad yesterday evening. The FIRs were registered in Police Station I-9 and Women […]

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Ali Zafar and Elon Musk discuss social media strategies on Twitter

  Ali Zafar and Elon Musk discuss social media strategies over Twitter poll on Monday. The new CEO and owner of Twitter on Monday released a poll asking if the video-sharing service Vine should make a comeback. The majority chose “yes.” Bring back Vine? — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 31, 2022 Since Vine will likely […]

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Attacker reveals why he wanted to assassinate Imran khan

The attacker admitted that he tried to assassinate Imran Khan but failed. In a video, he stated that Imran Khan was misguiding people which was the sole reason behind the attempt. He claimed that he had planned to assassinate PTI chairman since the long march had left Lahore, adding that he reached Wazirabad on his […]

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PM seeks urgent inquiry report into firing incident on Khan’s container

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the firing incident in Gujranwala that injured PTI Chairman Imran Khan. PM sought an urgent inquiry report in this regard. The prime minister directed Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and the Chief Secretary Punjab to present him inquiry report at the earliest, the PM Office said. Incident A firing incident […]

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PTI leader Shahbaz Gill declares Rana Sanaullah responsible for attack

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Shahbaz Gill made Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan responsible for the attack on PTI chairman Imran Khan. The PTI leader said in his tweet on Thursday that Rana Sanaullah had been giving threats of assassination for several days. He tweeted that for several days, Rana Sanaullah had been giving threats […]

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Did Iftikhar Ahmed hit biggest six of T20 World Cup 2022?

  Many people were impressed by Iftikhar Ahmed as he scored the biggest six in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. During the first 16 overs of the match between Pakistan and South Africa, Ahmed demonstrated his ability to strike the ball cleanly in Australian conditions. After being bowled by Lungi Ngidi with a […]

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Breaking: Firing at Imran Khan’s container, 4 injured

A firing incident happened near the container of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan in Wazirabad, Thursday. According to reports, a shooting incident occurred when the PTI long march caravan arrived at Allah Wala chowk in Wazirabad. According to the initial reports, two people were severely injured. The firing caused huge chaos among the marchers and […]

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Cricket: T20 World Cup standings

Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 standings after Wednesday’s matches in Group 2 (played, won, lost, no result, points, net run-rate): Group 1 New Zealand 4 2 1 1 5 2.233 England 4 2 1 1 5 0.547 Australia 4 2 1 1 5 -0.304 Sri Lanka 4 2 2 0 4 -0.457 Ireland 4 1 […]

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US woman who led female IS battalion gets 20 years in prison

An American woman who converted to Islam and joined the Islamic State in Syria, leading an all-female military battalion, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a US court Tuesday. Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, who grew up on a farm in Kansas, was given the maximum possible sentence by US District Judge Leonie Brinkema after […]

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How to pay passport fees online

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General Immigration and Passports (DGIP) on Wednesday launched an online passport-free app all across the country to enable millions of citizens to pay their fees without having to stand in bank queues. In this regard, the head of the prime minister’s (PM) Strategic Reforms, Salman Sufi tweeted, saying Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah […]

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Suzuki hikes prices of all its motorbikes

In order to compete with Honda and Yamaha, the Suzuki company raised the price of all of its motorbike models on Wednesday. The latest surge will be in the range of Rs15,000 to Rs20,000. The new rates went into effect on November 2 (Wednesday). Suzuki GD110S will now cost Rs244,000 after an increase of Rs15,000 […]

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Taking advantage of the Sea

Oceans and seas have played very important role throughout the history of mankind. Nations who understood the utility of seas ruled this world because of their extended reach, economical voyages and lift capacity. World economies have been sustained and survived over sea trade. A nation which has the sea is considered blessed as enormous potential […]

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Xi Jinping says will support Pakistan in stabilising its financial situation

  BEIJING: China will continue to support Pakistan in stabilising its financial situation, state media quoted China’s President Xi Jinping as saying on Wednesday. China and Pakistan should move forward more effectively with the construction of their economic corridor, as well as accelerate the construction of infrastructure for the Gwadar Sea Port, state media reported. […]

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CIA among targets of new Iran sanctions on US

Iran announced on Monday new sanctions on United States entities and individuals including the CIA, accusing them of “inciting terrorist acts” in the Islamic republic. It comes days after the US placed more than a dozen Iranian officials on its sanctions blacklist for the crackdown on protests over the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa […]

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Rapper Takeoff passes away after being shot in Houston

Takeoff, the third member of Migos alongside the rappers Quavo and Offset, has died, TMZ reports. The 28-year-old rapper, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was fatally shot at a bowling alley in Houston. The rapper, whose real name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was “shot in the head” during […]

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Tickets for 1st Pakistan vs England Test to be available online

LAHORE: With less than a month remaining to the start of the historic Test series between Pakistan and England, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced ticket prices for the first Test, which will be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium from 1-5 December. Ticket prices for the Imran Khan, Javed Akhtar, Javed Miandad and […]

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Govt knows how to deal with Imran’s long march: Marriyum

On Tuesday, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) knew how to deal with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) long march which was aimed at creating chaos and anarchy in the country. “Imran Khan’s long march will be sent back before it would make it to Islamabad,” she said while […]

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Kohli ‘perfect’ and training after invasion incident: Dravid

  “Absolutely perfect” Virat Kohli trained as usual at the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday, coach Rahul Dravid said, adding he hopes there is no repeat of the invasion of privacy which left the star batsman “paranoid”. Kohli on Monday took to social media to condemn the actions of an intruder who filmed the inside of his […]

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USD to PKR Exchange rate – 1 Nov 2022, other currencies

On Tuesday, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), USD to PKR buying exchange rate was Rs220 as per Pakistan’s Interbank’ and the USD/PKR selling exchange rate for 1 Dollar was PKR 220.5. While, in the ‘open market’, the US dollar was being traded between Rs224.5 to Rs226.5. Dollar to PKR – US Dollar rate in […]

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