Who is Stormy Daniels and what did Trump do?

Former President Donald Trump was indicted in New York City on Thursday on criminal charges arising from alleged hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to avoid a scandal ahead of the 2016 US election. Daniels has said she had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006, the year after he married his […]

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Dar refutes Reuters report on China’s $2 billion loan to Pakistan

Minister for Finance and Revenue Affairs Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday strongly refuted a recent Reuters report that China did not disburse $2 billion to Pakistan on March 23, calling the report baseless and speculative. Responding to Senator Mian Raza Rabbani’s concerns over this report, the minister said that China had always offered Pakistan unwavering […]

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10 die in stampede during ration distribution in Site area

At least 10 ten persons, mostly women and children, died and many sustained injuries in a stampede during the distribution of Zakat money and ration near Nurus Chowrangi in the Site area on Friday. According to police and rescue sources, a large number of people had gathered for ration distribution. Many people become unconscious and […]

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Trump becomes first ex-president to be criminally charged in US

NEW YORK: Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, becoming the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges even as he makes another run for the White House. The specific charges are not yet known, as the indictment remains […]

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Extension of the normal Hajj application date until April 2

ISLAMABAD: According to Express News on Friday, the Regular Hajj Scheme registration limit has been prolonged until Sunday, April 2. The Ministry of Religious Affairs’ spokesman has stated that specific institutions will be available on Saturdays and Sundays to accept Hajj applications. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been approached by the designated banks […]

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FM asks int’l community to work together for overcoming challenges

Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said the international community needed to work together to overcome challenges caused by the COVID pandemic, climate catastrophe, difficult economic conditions and heightened geopolitical tensions. Speaking at an Iftar dinner hosted for the diplomatic corps in Islamabad, he said people in Pakistan were facing incredibly difficult economic […]

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A whole generation now finds ‘Friends’ offensive: Jennifer Anniston says its a tragedy for comedies

Jennifer Aniston said she wishes we could laugh more at ourselves, rather than having to police every word in comedies. “Comedy has evolved, movies have evolved,” the Friends star, 54, told AFP in Paris, where her new film Murder Mystery 2 with Adam Sandler, is set. “Now it’s a little tricky because you have to be very careful, which makes it […]

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Several feared dead after two US army helicopters crash during training in Kentucky

The governor of Kentucky said on Thursday fatalities were expected after two US Army Black Hawk helicopters crashed during a routine training mission over the state late on Wednesday. The status of the crew members was not immediately known, the US Army’s Fort Campbell said in a statement to Reuters, without providing the number of people who […]

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‘Joyland,’ ‘Kamli,’ and ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ win big at MISAFF 2023

It’s an exciting day for Pakistan’s film industry and local artists! Two of our films, Sarmad Khoosat’s Kamli, Saim Sadiq’s Joyland, and Sajal Aly’s What’s Love Got to Do with It, are sources of great pleasure and satisfaction for us. This week’s Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF) in Mississauga saw a major winner. […]

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Man Utd fans to be ‘backbone’ of Zilliacus’s proposed takeover

LONDON: Thomas Zilliacus said in an interview published on Thursday that Manchester United supporters would be at the centre of his proposed takeover of the Premier League club, with a say on major issues such as ground redevelopment and squad building.  The Finnish businessman recently joined the race to buy United from the Glazer family, who […]

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Sarfaraz instructs Babar Azam to improve communication with the players

Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has spoken out in favor of Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who has faced criticism for his captaincy. Under Babar’s captaincy, Pakistan failed to win a single Test match at home last year and also lost a home ODI series against New Zealand earlier this year. While appearing on a YouTube podcast, […]

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Balochistan Deserves Magnanimity

Time and again, miscreants have tried to destabilize Pakistan’s security and stability due to which our country has paid a huge cost. Violent extremism, be it religious or nationalist, is not the problem of one area or a province but it exists in pockets. Our province of Balochistan which has been making headlines because of […]

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Gold price in Pakistan today – 30 March 2023

Gold rates in Pakistan today – 30 March 2023, in Pakistan, a tola of 24-karat gold costs Rs 207,700 as of this Thursday. 10 grams of 24-karat gold cost Rs178,070 in total. Similarly, a tola of 22-karat gold cost Rs 190,880 while 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs 163,624. Note: Since the […]

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I gave up a lot including my inheritance from Pakistan: Adnan Sami

Indian singer, musician, and composer Adnan Sami Khan in his latest interview shared a lot about his decision to move to India and the reasons for leaving his homeland Pakistan. Back in 2016, Adnan Sami gave up his Pakistani citizenship and acquired Indian nationality. After the official announcement, a chaos started in both India and […]

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Milestone Messi shines in Argentine goal fest

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO: Lionel Messi surpassed the 100-goals mark for World Cup champions Argentina on Tuesday by scoring a hat-trick in their 7-0 friendly win over Curacao. Argentina’s leading scorer reached a century of international goals when he opened the scoring after 20 minutes, Giovani Lo Celso setting him up in the centre of the […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 30 March 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 30 March 2023 is being sold for Rs. 175111 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 204250 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, and […]

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New Zealand-Sri Lanka ODI washed out by Christchurch rain

CHRISTCHURCH: The second one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was washed out by persistent Christchurch rain on Tuesday in a further blow to the tourists’ slender hopes of automatic qualification for this year’s World Cup. Sri Lanka, world champions in 1996, will receive only five points from the abandoned match, rather than the […]

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South Korean 58-year-old wheelchair player suspended for doping

SEOUL: A 58-year-old South Korean wheelchair tennis player has been banned for 12 months after he was found to have violated doping rules, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Monday. A sample taken from Kim Kyu-Seung in November 2021 was found to contain a prohibited substance and Kim “promptly admitted the charge,” according to […]

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APSA: A credible name in the field of professional football training clubs

Sports builds courage, discipline, leadership qualities, and a sense of unity in an individual thus leading to a prosperous nation. In Pakistan, sports have been at a decline, not from the ones who play them but from the ones who should encourage, fund, and organize them. It will be appropriate to mention that other than […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 29 March 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 29 March 2023 is being sold for Rs. 175111 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 204250 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, and […]

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20 killed in bus crash in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: A bus ferrying pilgrims to Makkah burst into flames after a collision on a bridge on Monday, killing 20 people and injuring more than two dozen others. The incident in the southern province of Asir highlights persistent challenges to safely transporting worshippers to Makkah and Madina. “According to preliminary information we have now received, […]

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Sleep Conference ‘23 by MoltyFoam Brings Together Sleep Specialists to Offer Solutions for Better Sleep

  World Sleep Conference ‘23, hosted by Master MoltyFoam, brought together leading sleep specialists to discuss and offer solutions to the growing problem of sleep disorders. The event, held on 22nd March 2023, was attended by professionals from the sleep industry, including doctors, researchers, and practitioners. The World Sleep Conference provided a unique opportunity for […]

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Suicide blast in Kabul kills six

A suicide attack on Monday near Afghanistan’s foreign ministry killed six civilians and wounded several others, the interior ministry said. Security has dramatically improved since the Taliban stormed back to power in August 2021, ousting the US-backed government and ending their two-decade insurgency, but Daesh has proved an increasing threat. The attacker was identified by […]

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Mansoor Awan appointed as new Attorney General Pakistan

President Dr Arif Alvi has accepted the resignation of Attorney General of Pakistan Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi and appointed Advocate Supreme Court Mansoor Usman Awan as the new Attorney General. The President accepted the resignation and made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister under article 100 of the constitution. On Friday, Barrister […]

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Pakistan condemns ‘abhorrent’ act of desecration of Holy Quran in Denmark

ISLAMABAD: Following two separate “heinous” acts of desecration of the Holy Quran in Denmark and the Netherlands last week, Pakistan issued a forceful condemnation on Monday, calling it a symptom of rising intolerance and Islamophobia. “The recurrence of such wilful and vile acts is a troubling manifestation of growing hatred, racism and phobia against Muslims […]

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Pakistani origin Humza Yousaf wins race to be Scotland’s next leader

Scottish nationalists picked Pakistani origin Humza Yousaf to be the country’s next leader on Monday after a bitterly fought contest that exposed deep divisions in his party over policy and a stalled independence campaign. The 37-year-old practising Muslim succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the governing Scottish National Party (SNP) and will take over as […]

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Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: Sofia logs in to class on a laptop in Kabul for an online English course run by one of a growing number of educational institutes trying to reach Afghanistan’s girls and women digitally in their homes. But when the teacher calls on Sofia to read a passage her computer screen freezes. “Can you […]

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IHC grants interim bail to Imran in seven FIRs

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted interim bail to PTI chairman Imran Khan till April 6, in seven FIRs pertaining to riot and vandalizing public property at the judicial complex Islamabad. The court stopped police from arresting the petitioner till the next date and also sought comments from the federal government regarding the […]

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SC serves notices in plea against KPK, Punjab elections delay

The Supreme Court on Monday served notices to respondents in a petition challenging the notification of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for delaying the elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces. The top court served the notices for Tuesday to Federation, ECP, Governors and governments of KPK and Punjab in the case. A five-member bench, […]

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Ronaldo still ‘very important’ for Portugal, says Martinez

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a “very important” player for Portugal, coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday after the veteran striker scored a second successive brace in Euro 2024 qualifying against Luxembourg. The 38-year-old opened the scoring for the Euro 2016 winners by turning in Nuno Mendes’ header and slotted home another in the 31st minute as […]

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Indian actress Akanksha Dubey found dead in hotel

According to police, the Indian actress Akanksha Dubey was discovered dead in a hotel room in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. According to police, the model-turned-actor may have committed suicide. According to police, no note was discovered at the scene. Her age was twenty-five. The well-known model made an impact on Bhojpuri music, films, and […]

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Nobody likes Maryam Nawaz’s painting, says Rabi Pirzada

Rabi Pirzada, a professional painter whose calligraphic art has placed her among some of the most prominent faces in the art circle — not to mention her long-running music career — enjoys unprecedented success as an artist for her ubiquitous assimilation of the beauty around her as she translates it into her paintings. The 36-year-old […]

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Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu starrer The Crew begins shoot

The much-anticipated project The Crew starring Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Tabu have finally entered the shooting phase. Kriti, taking it to her Instagram, shared the exciting news with her fans by posting the picture of a movie clapper that had The Crew written on it. She captioned the post: “New beginning!!! Toooooo excited for […]

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Why courts are not punishing Imran?

Senior Vice President of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has questioned why former prime minister Imran Khan was not punished by the Supreme Court despite his involvement in “abrogating the Constitution”. Speaking to the lawyers’ wing of the party in Lahore on Sunday, she said that while former prime minister Nawaz […]

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“Like a war zone”: volunteers travel miles to tornado-hit Mississippi

Outside, houses are torn open and trees lie with their roots in the air. Inside, stretchers are lined up in front of tables overflowing with food. In Rolling Fork, Mississippi, where a tornado caused chaos and death, volunteers are pouring in from surrounding towns to help. The American Red Cross moved into a National Guard […]

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Pakistan, Republic of Korea working on aeroponics technology for potato seed production

Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and Korean Program on International Agriculture (KOPIA) held a Media briefing on “Progress and Future Plan for Seed Potato Production through Aeroponics technology”: a joint Project between KOPIA and PARC at NARC Islamabad. Pakistan and Republic of Korea are working jointly on seed potato production through Aeroponics technology and 2nd […]

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PBS conducts interactive session with media, highlights importance of digital census

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics conducted an interactive session with media at Provincial Census Coordination Centre (P3C) Karachi. The main purpose was to brief media personnel about the scope, background and importance of Pakistan’s upcoming first Digital Census and bringing clarity regarding PBS point of view. Keeping in view the importance of confidence building of people […]

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Pol Espargaro injured in Portuguese MotoGP crash

MADRID: Spanish MotoGP rider Pol Espargaro suffered jaw, back and lung injuries after a heavy crash in practice for the season-opening race at Portugal’s Portimao circuit on Friday. MotoGP said in a medical update that the 31-year-old GasGas Factory Racing Tech3 rider had a pulmonary contusion, jaw fracture and a fractured dorsal vertebra. Espargaro, who […]

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Imran should tell nation about PTI ‘misrule’: Marriyum

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, on Saturday while taking a dig at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan, said he should tell the participants of the rally at Minar-e-Pakistan about his “forbidden foreign funding, Toshakhana gifts theft and Tyrian White “. Using her twitter handle, the minister said Imran should tell the nation about […]

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1,500 people flee as major fire in Spain engulfs 3,000 hectares of forest

Spain’s first major wildfire of the year raged in the eastern Valencia region on Friday, destroying more than 3,000 hectares (7,413 acres) of forest and forcing 1,500 residents to abandon their homes, authorities said. An unusually dry winter across parts of the south of the European continent has reduced moisture in the soil and raised […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 26 March 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 26 March 2023 is being sold for Rs. 173611 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 202500 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, and […]

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KP governor also proposes Oct 8 as date for elections

In a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday, Governor Ghulam Ali has proposed delaying elections to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Assembly until October 8, days after the electoral body postponed polls in Punjab to the same date. “Since ECP has postponed the election date for the general elections of Punjab province to […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 25 March 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 25 March 2023 is being sold for Rs. 173611 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 202500 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, and […]

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The department store in Sweden so big it’s now the country’s #1 tourist attraction

There’s a department store in Sweden so enormous that it’s become the country’s most popular visitor attraction, welcoming an average of five million visitors each year. The superstore – Gekas Ullared – attracts such vast numbers of visitors that it has built two hotels, a motel, several log cabin rentals and a camping ground nearby […]

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Four Pakistan players to debut in first Afghanistan T20I

Pakistan have named a dynamic XI for the first of the three T20Is against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. Opener Saim Ayub, middle-order batter Tayyab Tahir and right-arm quicks Zaman Khan and Ihsanullah will make Pakistan debuts. Top-order batter Abdullah Shafique, all-rounders Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim, and Azam Khan mark their […]

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Iqra Aziz claims that working with Adnan Siddiqui would be her “absolute dream.”

Adnan Siddiqui appeared on The Mirza Malik Show last month and expressed his desire to work with Iqra Aziz due to her beauty and talent, to which Aziz has now responded with a firm nod. During the interview, the host asked the Mom star about his choice for a female co-star, saying, “I know if […]

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Transgender athletes banned from women’s events

PARIS: Transgender women, regardless of testosterone levels, will no longer be allowed to compete in female track and field events, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe announced Thursday, citing fairness over inclusion. Coe said no transgender athlete who had gone through male puberty would be permitted to compete in female world ranking competitions from March 31. […]

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PTI writes to international organizations against human rights violations

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central leader and senior vice president Dr Shireen Mazari on Thursday penned a letter to the United Nations special representative revealing human rights violations against the party workers. In her letter to the UN representative and rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, Ms Mazari […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 24 March 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 24 March 2023 is being sold for Rs. 173611 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 202500 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, and […]

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President Xi’s visit to Russia

“President Xi’s visit to Russia marks a new milestone in our strategic partnership,” said Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Xi, who is on a three-day visit to Russia, responded by stating that “China and Russia are comprehensive strategic partners of coordination, not allies targeting anyone, […]

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Luxembourg’s love for cars unaffected by free transport

Three years after Luxembourg declared all public transport free in a bid to clear its roads of jams and cut pollution, the car is still king of the congested Grand Duchy. Traffic permitting, it is barely an hour’s drive from Weiswampach in the far north of Luxembourg near the German and Belgian borders to Dudelange […]

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Covid infection before vaccination lowers immunity: Study

If you had Covid infection before you took vaccination, chances are that you might have less immunity, claimed a study. Researchers at the Stanford University in the US found that the magnitude and quality of a key immune cell’s response to vaccination with two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine were considerably lower in people […]

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Greek prime minister announces May elections after rail disaster

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Tuesday that the country would hold a general election in May, as his government faces widespread anger over a train disaster that killed 57 people in February. “I can tell you with certainty that the elections will take place in May,” he said in an interview with TV channel […]

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Advisor to CM Punjab on Sports Wahab assumes charge of his office

Veteran Test fast bowler Wahab Riaz has assumed the charge of Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab on Sports and Youth Affairs here at the National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. After taking charge, Wahab held a meeting with Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Shahid Zaman and Director General Sports Board Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi, who […]

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Over 10m in flood-hit Pakistan still lack safe water: UNICEF

More than 10 million people, includ­ing children, living in Pakistan’s flood-affected areas still lack safe drinking water, the Unit­ed Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned Tuesday. In a statement, the UN agency said the situation leaves fam­ilies with no alternative but to “drink and use potentially dis­ease-ridden water.” The floods, which experts attribute to cli­mate change, […]

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What’s at stake in Turkey’s upcoming elections?

President Tayyip Erdogan faces the biggest test of his 20-year rule in May elections that will decide not only who leads Turkey but how it is governed, where its economy is headed and what role it may play to ease conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East. The presidential and parliamentary votes are set for May […]

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UN raises alarm, saying water crisis threatens global security, stability

Humanity’s “lifeblood” — water– is increasingly at risk around the world due to “vampiric overconsumption and overdevelopment,” the UN warned in a report, published hours ahead of a major summit on the issue was set to begin Wednesday. The world is “blindly travelling a dangerous path” as “unsustainable water use, pollution and unchecked global warming are […]

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Australian Olympian Owen Wright retires from pro surfing

SYDNEY: Surfer Owen Wright, who fought his way back from a traumatic brain injury to win an Olympic bronze medal for Australia, announced his retirement from professional competition on Wednesday, saying he no longer wanted to risk his health. “Over the years I’ve had a number of head injuries and concussions and it’s got to the […]

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IMF raises reservations on the petroleum subsidy scheme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised reservations on the petrol subsidy scheme announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. International Monetary Fund (IMF) resident representative Esther Pérez Ruiz has the government of Pakistan has not consulted with the fund on the petrol subsidy scheme. “The IMF is seeking more details about the scheme from Pakistan.” […]

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Macron to address nation as protests over pension reform increase

French President Emmanuel Macron will give a televised interview, his office said on Tuesday, after his government fended off two no-confidence votes in parliament over a controversial pensions overhaul that has sparked mass protests. Macron’s government used a constitutional measure to adopt the reform, which pushes back the retirement age to 64 from 62, without a vote in the […]

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Sindh announces new school timings for Ramadan 2023

The new Ramadan 2023 timings for all educational institutions have been announced by the Sindh region’s education department in the country’s southeast. In a notice released by the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department, it was announced that government and private schools in the area would start classes at 7:30 am and continue until 12 […]

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LHC grants protective bail to Imran Khan in two cases

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday granted protective bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan in two cases. The case was heard by a two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Shahbaz Ali Rizvi and Justice Farooq Haider. The bench granted bail to the former premier which will remain effective till March […]

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Adil Raja slapped with two defamations cases in UK High Court

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army’s retired major Adil Raja is in big trouble in the United Kingdom where he has been reportedly slapped with two defamation cases for lying and fake news propagation at the England High Court. Two separate cases of defamation have been launched against YouTuber Adil Farooq Raja by a serving senior Pakistan Army […]

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Babar Azam to receive Sitara-e-Imtiaz on March 23

The Sitara-e-Imtiaz award will be given to Pakistani cricket team captain Babar Azam for his outstanding contributions. At age 28, Babar Azam will be the youngest cricket player to receive the civil award. The government had previously announced that Babar would receive the Sitara-e-Imtiaz honor. The prize will be given to H on March 23, […]

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Hassaan Niazi arrested outside Islamabad court

Police detained PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s nephew, Hassan Khan Niazi, outside the Judicial Complex in the federal capital on Monday. Niazi was apprehended from G-11 near the Judicial Complex in connection with clashes between Islamabad police and PTI workers during Imran Khan’s court appearance. When the former prime minister arrived at the Federal Judicial Complex […]

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Ramadan 2023: Weather during first 10 days of fasting month

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has shared some good news for Karachiites during this year’s Ramadan, a month when Muslims around the world worship and fast. Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz told Geo News that the intensity of the heat is expected to decrease during the first 10 days of the holy month. Pakistan is expected […]

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The Whites in our Flag

The US on 2nd of December, 2022 put Pakistan on the violators of religious freedom list. Pakistan was placed on the list by President Trump in the year 2018 which was continued in the year 2020 and up till now. Pakistan’s Foreign Office condemned this step and reminded the US administration of the real perpetrators […]

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IMF rejects linking loan programme with Pakistan’s nuclear weapons

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has dismissed claims that the global lender had attached any conditions to the restart of a loan programme that had been stalled for months, despite the fact that the two parties had been in talks for weeks. Since early February, Pakistan has been hosting an IMF mission to negotiate the […]

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Amber Heard recalls ’embarrassing moment’ with Johnny Depp

The Aquaman actress Amber Heard has now commented on a cringe-worthy incident involving Johnny Depp. The actress shared this complaint herself and dated the incident back to 2012. Heard claims that she felt ashamed after wearing a low-cut dress to a charity event with Johnny Depp. According to a report, Heard recalled, “I wore a […]

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Child Abuse

A bruised and battered body of a minor boy with glaring signs of sexual abuse was the latest to send shockwaves across the ideals of a perfect society. For all those comfortably cushioned in their golden fantasies who do not tire of the moral tirade as to how rape does not exist and even if […]

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‘Bundle package of bail’ shows Imran is above judicial system: Marriyum

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday said that the “bundle package of bail” given to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan conveyed a message that he was above the law and the judicial system. In a tweet, without naming Imran Khan, she said the “terrorist” who attacked police, the judicial system, and […]

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Australia tells Modi it cannot stop Khalistan Referendum voting

Tensions have risen between India and Australia after the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his govt cannot stop legal right to expression of pro-Khalistan Sikhs in Australia after Modi govt demanded a ban on Khalistan Referendum taking place on March 19, at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre. Tensions […]

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Putin over war crimes

Arrest warrants were issued by judges at the International Criminal Court for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Commissioner for Children’s Rights. In a statement, the ICC says they are suspected of the war crime of unlawfully deporting children, from Ukraine to Russia. There are reasonable grounds to believe President Putin bears individual criminal responsibility […]

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Toshakhana case: Judge permits Imran to mark attendance outside Judicial Complex

Additional District and Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal has permitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to mark his attendance from the car outside the Islamabad Judicial Complex in the Toshakhana case. “The situation as it is, the hearing and appearance cannot proceed,” the judge said referring to the clashes between the Islamabad Police and PTI […]

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Shahrukh Khan lauds Rani Mukerji’s performance in ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’

Superstar of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan recently watched Rani Mukerji’s ambitious film Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway, also penned a special review for best friend. Rani and Shah Rukh are close friends for a very long time now. Therefore, he writes the sweetest review possible for his friend. Taking it to his Twitter handle, the Pathaan […]

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CTD says Peshawar attack mastermind traced

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday revealed that the mastermind behind the police lines mosque suicide bomb attack has been traced and confirmed that a faction of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was behind it. Additional IG CTD Shaukat Abbas and DIG CTD Sohail Khalid stated that the attack was planned in […]

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Saddam’s rusting yacht serves as picnic spot for Iraqi fishermen

e BASRA: Capsized in a river in southern Iraq, the rusting wreck of a yacht that belonged to Saddam Hussein serves as a stark reminder of his iron-fisted rule that ended with the US-led invasion two decades ago. The 121-metre (396 ft) “al-Mansur”, a symbol of Saddam’s wealth and power when it was built in […]

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Today’s gold rates in Pakistan – 17 March 2023

KARACHI: Gold Rate in Pakistan Today on 17 March 2023 is Rs. 200,000 per tola for 24-karat of the precious metal in the local bullion. This is the Gold Price in Pakistan for 24-karat as per different sources in the local bullion market in Karachi or Multan. It is pertinent to mention that Gold Rates are usually same throughout […]

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Katrina and Vicky Kaushal review ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’

Bollywood couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal attended the screening of Rani Mukeji’s much-anticipated film Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway along with other Bollywood celebrities on Wednesday at Yash Raj Studios. After watching the Mukerji’s ambitious film, the duo penned down their honest reviews on their Instagram handles praising Mukerji’s phenomenal performance. Katrina mentioned that it […]

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Barcelona make case for the defence ahead of Real Madrid showdown

BARCELONA: Barcelona’s rock-solid defence will be put to the test as they look to take a big step closer to a first league title in four years with victory over rivals Real Madrid at the Camp Nou in El Clasico on Sunday. Barca, who hold a nine-point advantage over their rivals at the top of […]

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Farmer protest party wins ‘monster’ Dutch vote victory

The Netherlands woke up to a political earthquake Thursday after a farmers’ protest party won key elections, throwing the government’s environmental policies into doubt. The upstart Farmer-Citizen Movement (BoerBurgerBeweging) or BBB, which was only set up four years ago, is set to be the biggest party in the Dutch senate with 15 seats. The party […]

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India approves purchase of military equipment worth $8.5bn

India on Thursday approved purchases of missiles, helicopters, artillery guns and electronic warfare systems worth $8.5 billion as it sought to add more teeth to its military. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the top government body for capital acquisition approvals for the Indian military, approved the orders worth 705 billion rupees ($8.52bn) for all its […]

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Imran Khan’s plea seeking cancellation of arrest warrant dismissed

The District and Sessions Court Islamabad on Thursday rejected Imran Khan’s plea and upheld his non-bailable arrest warrants in Toshakhana case. Additional District and Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal announced the verdict reserved earlier redirecting the authorities concerned to arrest the former prime minister and present him before the court on March 18. He mentioned that […]

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Willing to cooperate

US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome wished for a deal between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) assuring Washington’s willingness to support the country in its efforts to resume a stalled $6.5 billion bailout programme. Ambassador Blome also indicated that the IMF bailout package for Islamabad will take its final shape in a couple […]

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EFU Life wins CSR award 2023

EFU Life Assurance Ltd., the leading private life insurance provider in the country, has been conferred with ‘CSR Award 2023’ in the category of ‘Social Impact’ at the 12th Corporate Social Responsibility Summit & Awards, organized by The Professionals Network and Ethical Business Update (EBU). The award is the first and only registered CSR Award […]

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GISEC Global 2023 set to host cyber competitions

GISEC Global 2023, the Middle East’s largest and most impactful cybersecurity event, is set to host an exciting line-up of features, from live cyber competitions to deep-dive discussions on industry trends. GISEC Cyber Stars is the place to be for young, dynamic startups who are determined to make a mark in cybersecurity. GISEC Global offers […]

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Microsoft-backed OpenAI starts release of powerful AI known as GPT-4

The startup OpenAI on Tuesday said it is beginning to release a powerful artificial intelligence model known as GPT-4, setting the stage for human-like technology to proliferate and more competition between its backer Microsoft Corp and Alphabet Inc’s Google. OpenAI, which created the chatbot sensation ChatGPT, said in a blog post that its latest technology is “multimodal,” meaning images […]

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Famous brand outlet owner sent to jail for cutting tree in Islamabad

Senior Special Magistrate CDA has sentenced the owner of a famous brand over illegally cutting of tree in the Melody Market. Senior Special Magistrate Sardar Asif sentenced the accused to three days of rigorous imprisonment. The accused Faheem was arrested from the court premises. The owner of Lawrencepur brand outlet was also sentenced to a […]

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Dire Straits

Because our dirty linen continues to be washed before the public eye every other day, there remains no need for one to read the tea leaves in order to gather how perilously close we are to the cliff’s edge. But just to send the envelope flying across the table, the dark clouds hovering over the […]

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Imran Khan tells the party to carry on the struggle even if he is killed or imprisoned

Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, pleaded with his supporters on Tuesday to fight for their rights and “continue the struggle” even if he were to be detained or killed. As police were en route to Khan’s home in Zaman Park to arrest him, his party posted a video message on social media. To […]

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IOC urges Britain to respect ‘autonomy of sport’

LONDON: Olympic chiefs have urged the British government to respect the “autonomy of sport” after an attempt to lobby sponsors against a proposed pathway for Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate at next year’s Paris Games. Britain’s Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer last week wrote a letter to 13 of the biggest Olympic sponsors, urging them […]

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President rejects speculations about any delay in elections

President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday, rejecting the speculations about any delay in elections, said he strongly believed that the polls would be held on time. The president, talking to a delegation of the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) led by its President Kazam Khan, here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, said the timely elections would […]

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Attempt to arrest Imran Khan: police, PTI workers clash outside Zaman Park

The Islamabad police on Tuesday used water cannon and tear gas to disperse PTI workers gathered outside party chief Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence in Lahore. The police team reached Lahore to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan after a district and sessions court issued his non-bailable arrest warrants for failing to attend the hearing […]

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Maula Jatt’s Gandasa sold for $50,000 at Toronto auction

Fawad Khan, a Pakistani actor, is a household name. He also serves as the best possible testimonial for a given product. The Muala Jutt actor and Mikaal Zulfiqar, another actor, were in Toronto, Canada for a charity event. The stadium was completely filled with Fawad Khan supporters. They came to support their preferred actor in […]

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Fritz survives Shelton scare to reach Indian Wells third round

INDIAN WELLS: Defending champion Taylor Fritz battled back against fellow American young gun Ben Shelton 4-6 6-4 6-3 and top seed Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3 6-3 in second-round action at Indian Wells on Saturday. An energized Shelton came out firing, crushing an emphatic overhead to break Fritz’s mighty serve en route to […]

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Karachi police gun down mastermind of KPO terrorist attack

A police encounter in Karachi resulted in the death of the terrorist attack’s mastermind and a companion on Monday. The two terrorists were killed in Karachi’s Manghopir neighborhood by members of the Counter-Terrorism Department. Iryadullah son of Gul Qadir Khan and Abdul Waheed son of Saif Mali Khan were the terrorists who were killed, according […]

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Gold price in Pakistan Today – 13 March 2023

KARACHI: Gold Rate in Pakistan Today on 13 March 2023 is Rs. 195,000 per tola for 24-karat of the precious metal in the local bullion. This is the Gold Price in Pakistan for 24-karat as per different sources in the local bullion market in Karachi or Multan. It is pertinent to mention that Gold Rates are usually the same […]

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Govt declassifies Toshakhana records: Pot calling the kettle black

The PDM government on Sunday released the much-awaited records of Toshakhana gifts received by public office holders from foreign governments and dignitaries since 2002. Established in 1974, the Toshakhana is a department under the administrative control of the Cabinet Division and stores precious gifts given to rulers, parliamentarians, bureaucrats, and officials by heads of other […]

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PML-N to bring reforms in judiciary: Saad

Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will introduce reforms in the judicial system of the country for quick and doubtless justice to people after coming to power. Addressing an organisational meeting of the PML-N in his constituency in Lahore on Sunday, he said that […]

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SVB collapse could add to China stock investors’ anxiety

China’s CSI300 Index (.CSI300) dropped 4% last week, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng (.HSI) tumbled 6%, as China’s moderate GDP growth target of around 5% for 2023 – set during the annual session of the rubber-stamp parliament – dashed hopes for a big stimulus. The market mood could be damped further following Friday’s sudden collapse of start-up focused lender SVB (SIVB.O), which […]

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Priyanka Chopra is being paid the same as her male lead for the first time in 22 years

Priyanka Chopra stated that Citadel, her newest Russo Brothers action drama co-starring Richard Madden, is the first time she has had pay parity with her male co-star during an interview with Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke at the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW 2023) on Friday. After being named Miss World 2000, Priyanka joined […]

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I’ll let him go, I’ll be very serious if he cheats: Merub on future husband

Since announcing their engagement, actors Merub Ali and Asim Azhar have been in the spotlight. Merub made a guest appearance on the popular Canadian-Pakistani YouTuber Shahveer Jafry’s podcast Honest Hour on March 10. The host used this opportunity to ask questions about her opinion on cheating husbands. “This is entirely hypothetical,” he clarified before asking. […]

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East coast African states ail from too much, too little rain

Surrounded by miles of dried land and what remains of his famished livestock, Daniel Lepaine is a worried man. Dozens of his goats in Ngong, a town in southern Kenya, have died after three years of harrowing drought in the east and Horn of Africa. The rest are on the verge of starvation as rain […]

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Pakistan’s garment exports to China register 33% increase in 2022

Pakistan’s garment exports to China have seen a remarkable increase of 33% in the past year which is a significant achievement, as it marks an important milestone in the strengthening of economic ties between the two countries, said Ghulam Qadir, Commercial Counsellor, Pakistan Embassy Beijing. The growth in exports is attributed to the increasing demand […]

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Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupts, spews hot cloud

Indonesia’sMerapi volcano erupted on Saturday, spewing hot cloud up to seven kilometres, the country’s disaster management agency said in a statement. The volcano located in Indonesia’s Yogyakarta special region erupted around 12 p.m local time (0500 GMT) and a lava flow of 1.5 km was observed, the local authority said. Residents in the nearby community […]

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France, Britain strike migration deal paving way for new entente

PARIS, March 10 (Reuters) – Britain will pay France around 480 million pounds ($577 million) over three years to try to stop migrants travelling in small boats across the Channel as the two allies on Friday took a major step to end years of bickering in the post-Brexit era. At a summit designed to rebuild […]

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Alia Bhatt is “a better mother” than a wife, according to Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor is enjoying his new role as a father. The actor was recently questioned about whether he was changing his daughter’s diapers. The 40-year-old actor claimed that while he is adept at changing diapers, he is more adept at burping the infant after she has eaten. The fact that burping is a significant event […]

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Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties after years of hostility

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to re-establish relations after seven years of hostility which had threatened stability and security in the Gulf and helped fuel conflicts in the Middle East from Yemen to Syria. The deal was announced after four days of previously undisclosed talks in Beijing between top security officials from the […]

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Diamond Paints – Greener Objective for Green Pakistan

Diamond Paints has positively impacted its local community by introducing a new wastewater treatment plant at its Sundar Industrial Estate state-of-the-art factory. This innovative technology is the first of its kind in Pakistan’s paint industry and can clean up to 988,000 liters of water monthly. In addition, the factory will curb the use of chemicals […]

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Erdogan calls Turkish elections for May 14

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday officially set parliamentary and presidential elections for May 14, a month early and just three months after earthquakes that left millions homeless across southern Turkey. “Our nation will go to the polls to elect its president and parliamentarians on May 14,” Erdogan said in a televised speech after signing […]

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Tiktok’s ‘Bold Glamour’ filter sparks debate over toxic beauty standards

TikTok’s latest sensation is a real-time filter called Bold Glamour that sashays right past debates over toxic beauty standards on social media, going all in on giving users a new face. Quietly released to the app’s more than a billion users, Bold Glamour convincingly blends a user’s real face with an AI-generated ideal of a […]

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Malaysia ex-premier Muhyiddin Yassin charged with corruption

Malaysia’s former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged Friday with abusing his power to obtain bribes and money laundering linked to the alleged misuse of a Covid economic recovery fund. Muhyiddin was prime minister for 17 months between 2020 and 2021, at the height of Malaysia’s battle against the coronavirus, and now leads an opposition coalition against […]

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Fed’s Barr says crypto needs ‘guardrails’ to realize benefits

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) – The top regulatory official for the U.S. Federal Reserve said cryptocurrency technology still could have “potential transformative” effects on the financial system, but needs “guardrails” to realize them. Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said recent turmoil in crypto markets make clear the sector could still pose a risk […]

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Apple backs new music startup

Apple Inc is backing a music startup launched by one of its former executives. The company, called Gamma, is the brainchild of former Apple Music Global Creative Director Larry Jackson and veteran music executive Ike Youssef. It positions itself as an alternative to traditional record labels. “The artists shaping today’s culture not only create music, but […]

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‘Chelsea an example of how to handle player pregnancies’

LONDON: Chelsea midfielder Melanie Leupolz has nothing but praise for her club after the support they provided during her pregnancy, including hiring specialists for training. Players in the English Women’s Super League receive maternity cover as part of an agreement between the Football Association and Professional Footballers Association that came into effect from the 2022-23 season. […]

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Quetta court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan

A local court in Quetta issued on Thursday the non-bailable arrest warrant for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. The warrant has been issued by the court of judicial magistrate I for his alleged involvement in debasing the state institutes. The court directed the authorities to present Imran Khan before the court. On Monday, the Balochistan […]

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Three arrested in Japan for ‘sushi terrorism’ pranks

Three people have been arrested in Japan over unhygienic pranks at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant after footage of their antics — dubbed “sushi terrorism” — sparked outrage online. Police accused the young trio of seeking to obstruct business at major restaurant chain Kura Sushi, which was bombarded with customer complaints after the video went viral. […]

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LHC suspends PEMRA’s ban on Imran Khan’s speeches

The Lahore High Court suspended a PEMRA order barring local media outlets from broadcasting speeches by PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday. Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza announced the verdict on a defiant politician facing a slew of cases, which had been reserved earlier in the day. Earlier this week, the PTI chairman challenged the media […]

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Pakistan Pavilion in “ITB Berlin 2023” showcases rich tourism potential

Tourism stakeholders from across the globe are exploring the beauty and diversity of our country along with great business opportunities at the Pakistan Pavilion set up in the three-day mega international tourism event titled “ITB Berlin 2023” being held from March 07-09 in Germany. Pakistan Tourism Development Cooperation (PTDC) along with the Trade Development Authority […]

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Role of women key to make Pakistan a dignified country

Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Amir Mir has said in his statement on International Women’s Day that the role of women is of key importance to make Pakistan a dignified country. A sketch of woman has been represented in the Punjab Culture Day logo. He said that on this day, I pay tribute to […]

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PTI worker killed as police crackdown on rally in Lahore

A worker of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been killed in clashes with police in Lahore, the party claimed on Wednesday. In a message on Twitter, PTI Chairman Imran Khan accused the provincial police of brutality and murdering party worker Ali Bilal in clashes near his residence in Zaman Park. “Ali Bilal unarmed & our […]

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India’s oil deals with Russia dent decades-old dollar dominance

NEW DELHI: U.S.-led international sanctions on Russia have begun to erode the dollar’s decades-old dominance of international oil trade as most deals with India – Russia’s top outlet for seaborne crude – have been settled in other currencies. The dollar’s pre-eminence has periodically been called into question and yet it has continued because of the […]

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Punjab elections to take place on April 30: ECP

The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced election schedule for general election in Punjab. “Polling for election of Punjab provincial assembly will be held on April 30,” the election commission announced. According to the election schedule, candidates could submit their nomination papers from March 12 to 14, while scrutiny of the papers will be held […]

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Punjab bans public rallies in Lahore ahead of PTI rally, Aurat March

The Home Department of the Government of Punjab on Wednesday imposed Section 144 in Lahore, banning public gatherings, ahead of a rally scheduled by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In a notification issued today, the Home Department observed that number of rallies and protests are held therein on daily basis at different places of Lahore, which […]

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Fast bowler Sohail Tanvir announces retirement

LAHORE: Left-arm pacer Sohail Tanvir, known for his unorthodox bowling action, has announced his retirement from international cricket. Sohail, who played two Tests, 62 ODIs, and 57 T20Is for Pakistan, took to made the announcement on Twitter. “Announcement: I am retiring from all formats of international cricket and will continue to play domestic and franchise […]

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KP CM takes notice of Leishmaniasis spread in Landi Kotal

The Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Azam Khan on Tuesday took notice of large scale spread of Leishmaniasis in Landi Kotal district and sought a report from the Health Department. The Chief Minister directed the concerned department to utilize all available resources to control the spread of the disease and provide all possible treatment to […]

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Red Bull play down talk of winning every race

LONDON: Red Bull were so dominant in Formula One’s Bahrain season-opener that Mercedes rival George Russell suggested they could win every race this year. The Briton was not alone in pointing to such a scenario, even if such a sweep would be unprecedented in a championship that started in 1950 with far fewer rounds than […]

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PM Shehbaz announces ‘Free Wheat’ Ramazan Package for underprivileged

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday unveiled a Ramadan package that includes free wheat flour for the poor in light of the intolerable inflation in the nation. The package, which is the first of its kind and is intended to help the country’s underprivileged classes, is described as a significant relief for the poor. The […]

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Poisoning of school girls in Iran: US calls for independent probe

The White House said an investigation into the recent poisoning of school girls in protest-hit Iran could fall under the mandate of the United Nations. Several hundred cases of gas poisoning have been reported in more than 52 schools across Iran since the end of November, according to an official count. The cases come more than five months after […]

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Estonian PM’s party wins general election

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kal­las’s centre-right Reform Party won the general election by a large margin Sunday, scoring 31.6 percent against 16 percent for the far-right EKRE, ac­cording to near complete results. In order to stay in power, Reform will again have to form a coalition with one or more of the parties that en­tered […]

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50 new Corona cases reported in last 24 hours: NIH

Health officials on Monday said that 50 new Coronavirus cases were reported during the last 24 hours across the country. As per data shared by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the case positivity ratio was 1.12 per cent while 10 patients were in critical condition. No death was reported from the Coronavirus in the […]

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Taliban’s persecution of women could be ‘crime against humanity’: UN report

The Taliban’s treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan could amount to a crime against humanity, according to a UN report presented on Monday at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Taliban seized power in August 2021, drastically curtailing women’s freedoms and rights, including their ability to attend high school and university. In a […]

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Chinese chipmaking equipment manufacturers filling void left by US export restrictions

The United States is working to expand its restrictions on the export of chipmaking equipment to China by securing cooperation with the Netherlands and Japan, forcing Chinese chipmakers to turn to domestic suppliers such as those listed below. SHANGHAI MICRO ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT (SMEE) SMEE is China’s only producer of lithography machines used in semiconductor manufacturing, making it […]

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Public holiday announced in Lahore

The Punjab government has declared March 11 (Saturday) as a public holiday in Lahore in honor of Hazrat Madhu Lal Hussain’s urs. According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, March 11 will be a public holiday in the Lahore District. The holiday was declared to commemorate the urs, according to the notification. […]

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Amitabh Bachchan suffers a muscle tear during shooting in Hyderabad

During filming Project K in Hyderabad, actor Amitabh Bachchan suffered a muscle tear in his right rib cage. The 80-year-old actor explained in a blog post that he was hurt during filming an action scene when his rib cartilage “popped” on the set. He sought medical attention in Hyderabad and is currently recovering at Jalsa, […]

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‘Joyland’ wins Best International Film award

After winning multiple awards, the globally acclaimed Pakistani motion picture “Joyland” has achieved another success as it has secured the Best International Film Award at the Independent Spirit Awards 2023. The film that explores transgender issues in Pakistan outlasted four other nominations in the award category, including Marie Kreutzer’s Corsage, Martika Ramirez Escobar’s Leonor Will […]

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Today Gold price in Pakistan – 6 March 2023

KARACHI: Gold price in Pakistan Today on 6 March 2023 is Rs. 196,000 per tola for 24-karat of the precious metal in the local bullion. This is the Gold Price in Pakistan for 24-karat as per different sources in the local bullion market in Karachi or Multan. It is pertinent to mention that Gold Rates are usually the same throughout the […]

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My script was common man’s catharsis: Nasir Adeeb

Maula Jutt famed script writer Nasir Adeeb said, the scores of scripts he created for films became a source of catharsis for the people in the face of injustices and provided solace to them in triumph of righteous character, the hero, against the oppressors. Speaking at a session organized in his honour by Bazm-e-Ehbaab at […]

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Greek station master due in court as anger boils over rail disaster

The station master involved in Greece’s worst-ever train disaster was due to appear in court on Saturday, with the country braced for more mass protests over the crash that killed at least 57 people. Thousands of protesters have demonstrated across the nation since Tuesday’s collision between a passenger train and a freight train, with public […]

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Punjab cabinet approves wheat purchase policy

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi presided over eighth cabinet meeting on Tuesday that took historic decisions to promote merit in the province and eliminate recommendation culture by relaxing rules in the departments, and declaring null and void the decision to make inductions through departmental committees. The Punjab cabinet granted approval for wheat purchase policy […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 5 March 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 5 March 2023 is being sold for Rs. 172754 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 201500 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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AJK stands with Turkey in hour of need: Sardar Tanveer Ilyas

ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan has said Kashmiri people will stand with their Turkish brothers and sisters in the hour of need. Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan visited the Turkish Embassy in Islamabad and handed over a relief cheque of Rs 480 million to the Turkish ambassador for the victims […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 4 March 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 4 March 2023 is being sold for Rs. 172754 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 201500 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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According to a new index, the UAE passport is the strongest in the world

The Emirati document entered the top 10 list by Nomad Capitalist for the first time with a score of 110.50, moving up from position 35 from the previous year to number one right away. The United Arab Emirates is at the top of the list for 2023, according to the tax and immigration consultancy, in […]

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The casting of a trans actor as Biba in ‘Joyland’ was critical: Malala Yousafzai

  Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, recently told Sky News in an exclusive interview that she must consider other storytelling techniques in her next phase of activism. She is seated next to renowned director and director of Joyland Saim Sadiq. The award-winning movie’s executive producer is Malala. “Working for an […]

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What Jemima misses most about Pakistan is hospitality, Gulab Jamuns, and truck art

According to Jemima Goldsmith, she misses Pakistan most for its hospitality, Gulab Jamuns, and truck art. “What struck me were the trucks,” said the ex-wife of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister in an interview with the Express Tribune. The British producer, who recently debuted in the romantic comedy genre with ‘What’s Love Got To Do With […]

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Javed Akhtar makes another bold statement about Pakistan

Javed Akhtar has compared the poverty of India and Pakistan during an event in India. During the event, the host and writer Chetan Bhagat asked Javed Akhtar that Pakistan’s economy is in a bad state, they are kneeling before the IMF, did you feel this during your visit to Pakistan? Javed Akhtar replied no, not […]

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President Arif Alvi announces April 30 as elections date in Punjab

President Arif Alvi on Friday announced April 30 as the date for elections in Punjab. He announced the date after considering the dates proposed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The ECP had proposed a poll date between April 30 to May 7 for holding the general elections of Provincial Assembly of Punjab, and […]

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Today Gold price In Pakistan – 3 March 2023

Gold price in Pakistan today on 3 March 2023 is being sold for Rs. 176012 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 205300 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold price In Pakistan Today Karachi is the central hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, and every city follows […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 3 March 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 3 March 2023 is being sold for Rs. 176012 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 205300 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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Results of Doctor of Pharmacy exams announced

The results of the Doctor of Pharmacy (New Scheme) Third Professional Annual Examinations were announced on Thursday. The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore, according to the report, has issued a notification of the annual examination results. According to the results, out of 236 candidates who appeared in the exams, 199 candidates passed while 36 […]

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Watch the first teaser for Kartik Aaryan’s return as Rooh Baba in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

The third installment of Bhool Bhulaiyaa will reunite producers Bhushan Kumar, Anees Bazmee, and actor Kartik Aaryan, production company T-Series announced on Wednesday. The “family entertainer” horror comedy will be released in theatres on Diwali the following year. “After winning hearts of millions across the globe, the gates of ‘haveli’ will now open again for […]

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With “Washmallay,” Aima Baig and Sahir Ali Bagga record another hit

Two of the most viewed and highly scored tracks from Coke Studio were Sahir and Aima’s Baazi and Mast Malang. The pair recently debuted the music video for their most recent song, a local tune called Washmallay. Pakistani vocalists Sahir Ali Bagga and Aima Baig, both of whom possess exceptional talent, frequently create songs that […]

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Erdogan says elections to be held on May 14 despite Turkey quake

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday ruled out any delay in elections after the devastating earthquake in February and said the vote would be held on May 14. “(Turkish) people will do what is necessary on May 14,” he told his ruling party lawmakers in the parliament in Ankara. The Turkish leader previously proposed holding […]

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UN’s FAO, GOP sign $5m funding agreement for flood victims

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Pakistan have signed a $ 5 million funding agreement for a project to recover from the devastating floods that hit the country and Balochistan in particular, in 2022. The collaboration between FAO and the Balochistan Agriculture & Cooperatives Department (BACD) represents […]

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$18b penalty if Pakistan terminates Iran gas pipeline agreement

Pakistan will have to pay $18 billion as a fine if it terminates Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline agreement, the Ministry of Petroleum informed the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday. The PAC held its meeting with Noor Alam Khan in the chair. “Iran could hand Pakistan a whopping $18 billion penalty if Islamabad fails to […]

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Kobe family awarded nearly $29 million in photos case

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles County will pay the wife of late basketball star Kobe Bryant nearly $29 million to settle a lawsuit over allegations that sheriff officers and firefighters shared gruesome photos of the helicopter crash that killed Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter. “Today marks the successful culmination of Mrs. Bryant’s courageous battle to hold […]

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Hareem Shah says friends behind leaked video controversy

Following the release of several of the TikToker’s videos, which she claimed were leaked by “close pals” Sandal Khattak and Ayesha Naz, the newest issue surrounding social media phenomenon Hareem Shah surfaced. Shah’s films went popular on social media on Tuesday, but the TikTok star later clarified that Khattak and Naz had “taken and released” […]

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Realme launches GT3 mobile phone: specialties and specifications

The global release of realme’s next-generation speed flagship, the GT3, with the fastest 240W charging power in the world, was announced on Tuesday at Mobile World Congress 2023. Since the first generation, the realme GT Series has stood for realme’s most cutting-edge technological advancements. Examples include the GT Master Series’ mind-blowing suitcase design, the realme […]

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