Iranian, Turkish presidents vow to expand bilateral relations

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday expressed willingness and determination to expand bilateral relations and regional cooperation, according to a statement published on the website of the Iranian president’s office. In a phone conversation, Raisi congratulated Erdogan on his re-election as Türkiye’s president, expressing hope that the two […]

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Indian wrestlers postpone medal-immersion protest against chief

NEW DELHI: India’s top wrestlers were talked out of their plans to toss their medals into the river Ganges on Tuesday as part of their ongoing demand to arrest their federation chief over sexual harassment allegations. The athletes had been camping in New Delhi since April 23 demanding action against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) […]

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IPL 2023 Predictions: Chances Of Team To Qualify For Playoff

Mumbai Indians have significantly improved and are now in third place and are actively vying for a playoff spot following their victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore. On the other hand, RCB’s hopes of qualifying for the playoffs have taken a significant hit. Similar to how many other teams’ chances are on the line, here is […]

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Launching ceremony of National Tobacco Control Strategy 2022-2030 held

On World No Tobacco Day, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination organized the launching ceremony of the National Tobacco Control Strategy 2022-2030. The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health emphasized the significance of this strategy, stating that it is a comprehensive and evidence-based roadmap that will serve as a guide in […]

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FM Bilawal departs for Jordan to attend a “royal wedding”

Jordan’s royal family has invited FM Bilawal to a wedding event: FO Jordan is preparing for the crown prince’s wedding on Thursday. During his visit to Baghdad, the foreign minister will meet with Iraq’s leadership Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will go to Jordan and Iraq this afternoon, the state-run APP said on Wednesday. The foreign […]

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Fashion maven Humayun Alamgir aims to go international

“I started working in 2005 and ended up opening a store in 2007,” fashion designer Humayun Alamgir says in an exclusive interview. “I had never imagined or wanted to be a designer but some situations where you end up targeting something like making money, that is how I started. I was playing cricket professionally and […]

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LHC upholds FTO’s powers to conduct inspection of Inland Revenue Commissioners’ offices

In the instance of dismissal of five writ petitions filed by the Inland Revenue Commissioners including Muhammad Anwar (CIR) and Muhammad Tariq Chaudhry (Member IR Policy FBR), the Hon`ble Lahore High Court, Lahore (LHC) upheld the letter of Hon`ble Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) issued to FBR to conduct inspection of the offices of the petitioners […]

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Naimal gives a sneakpeek at her weekend life

Former actor and star wife, Naimal Khawar Khan gave a peek into her weekend life with the latest photo dump going viral on social media. Taking to her account on the photo and video-sharing application on Sunday night, Khawar treated her fans with some random glimpses of her weekend endeavours. The four-picture gallery, captioned with […]

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Angry wild elephant destroys wooden shed while finding food in Thailand

Angry wild elephant destroys wooden shed while finding food in Thailand. This is the terrifying moment an angry wild elephant destroyed a wooden shed in Thailand. The hungry creature wandered into a village in the Kap Choeng district of Surin province in search of food on May 17. In its quest for a snack, the […]

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On a culinary homecoming, influencer chefs look to perpetuate Palestinian dishes

For Canadian celebrity chef Suzanne Husseini, a first culinary tour of the Palestinian territories was a chance to preserve and promote the dishes and folk-remedies of her ancestry. During a farm-to-table tour of the occupied West Bank, Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, Husseini and four other high-profile chefs encountered a Palestinian cuisine often unfamiliar to […]

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Anarchists, arsonists do not qualify for dialogue: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said dialogue was a key to evolving democracy, however categorically stated that it could not be held with ‘anarchists and arsonists’ in the garb of politicians. The prime minister’s statement came after the former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Friday appealed for immediate talks with […]

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Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 30 May 2023

KARACHI: Gold Rate in Pakistan Today on 30 May 2023 is Rs. 232,000 per tola for 24-karat of the precious metal in the local bullion market. 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 […]

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India’s decision to host G-20 conference in IIOJK slammed as flagrant violation of int’l laws

The speakers in a seminar on Monday unanimously expressed their concern over New Delhi’s decision to host the G-20 conference in the disputed region, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), and highlighted it as a flagrant violation of international laws and blatant disregard of the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. The seminar titled ‘G-20 […]

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45,000 Google scholarships announced for Pakistani students this year

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haq has said that an agreement has been inked with Google for 45,000 scholarships, which we hope will increase up to 450,000 next year. At least 40 per cent of the scholarships of Google will be for women, the state news agency reported. He said this […]

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Nawaz Sharif gets right to challenge disqualification

The Supreme Court Review of Judgements and Orders Bill 2023, which grants the right to appeal in suo motu instances, has been passed by President Dr. Arif Alvi. As the Supreme Court of Pakistan resumed hearing on the case filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against the April 4 ruling regulating the holding […]

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Choosing the Perfect Hair Color: A Complete Guide for Beginners

Are you ready to transform your look and express your unique style with a new hair color? Choosing the perfect hair color can be an exhilarating journey, filled with endless possibilities. In this comprehensive guide, created and edited by hair color experts, we will provide you with all the information you need to confidently select […]

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Naqvi responds to Imran Khan’s allegations of ‘mistreatment of women protestors in jail’

Rana Sanaullah’s mid-night conference raised many eyebrows, with several PTI leaders, including chairman Imran Khan, speaking out against the alleged sexual assault on women in various jails. The disturbing charges made by the previous premier elicited a strong response from the coalition administration, and now caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi cleared the air by […]

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Flights between Karachi, Kuala Lumpur soon: HC

Malaysian High Commissioner (HC) to Pakistan Mohammad Azhar Mazlan has said that the direct flight between Kuala Lumpur and Karachi would be started soon to strengthen the economic and people to people contacts between Pakistan and Malaysia. Mohammad Azhar Mazlan said this during the meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Minister for Industries, Commerce and Technical […]

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PTI leaders continue to desert Imran Khan

Three more leaders of the ‘sinking’ Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) ship have announced parting ways with Imran Khan over May 9 vandalism. Former special assistant to prime minister Tariq Mehmood Al Hasan, former MPA Malik Khurram Ali Khan and former MNA Jamshed Thomas on Sunday condemned the May 9 violent protests following the arrest of Imran […]

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Crime thriller steals best pic at Bollywood awards in UAE

Crime thriller “Drishyam 2” was crowned best picture as Bollywood glossed over its recent struggles with a high-octane International Indian Film Academy Awards show in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Director Abhishek Pathak’s gritty remake of a Malayalam film took the top honour at the end of a four-hour ceremony of pumping dance routines that showcased […]

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Martyr’s Day organized by Roots Millennium Education Group

ISLAMABAD: Roots Millennium Education Group, Pakistan Largest Teaching and learning community of Schools, Colleges and University hosted and commemorated Martyrs Day at TMUC Auditorium Islamabad says a press release. The symposium held great significance in honouring the martyrs’ legacy and the values they stood for. The panel and forum remember national sacrifices and honoured the […]

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Sumeria Khalid Satti President Women Wing District Rawalpindi cutting cake on Yom-e- Taqbeer at Kahuta

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Murad vows to provide equal opportunities to persons with disabilities

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that his government was committed to providing equal opportunities to the people, including those with disabilities. “I announce here that my government will provide job opportunities to the persons with disabilities, particularly the amputees who have gone under treatment and rehabilitation process here at SIP&R”, he […]

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Sana Nawaz’s Instagram post goes viral

Latest pictures of prolific actor Sana Fakhar are going viral on the social media application Instagram. Sana Fakhar shared the pictures of herself on her account. She was wearing a sky blue outfit in the clicks. The actor went poetic in the caption. She wrote, “Yeh Mera Zarf Tha Ke Main Ne Uss Ko Chor […]

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Missing Brazilian soap actor found dead inside a buried trunk after four months

According to many sources, Jefferson Machado’s remains, a South American soap star who had been missing since January, have been recovered in Campo Grande, Brazil. Brazilian officials recovered the 44-year-old actor’s body on Monday, according to R7, a local media station. The trunk holding his bones was discovered buried in a garden, encased in cement. […]

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Mike Tindall talks seating woes at King’s Coronation: ‘Quite frustrating’

  Not everyone was delighted with their seats during King Charles III’s coronation. Mike Tindall, who is married to Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Tindall, discussed his experience at the crowning ceremony and what upset him about the occasion on a recent edition of his podcast, The Good, The Bad, & The Rugby, according to Page […]

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YouTube to end Stories feature by June

After almost six years of launch, Google is ending YouTube stories on June 26, 2023. In an announcement on its support page, Google informed the users that the Stories feature is being removed to prioritise other options such as Community posts, Shorts, Live, etc. From June 26 onwards, the option to create a YouTube Story will […]

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Twitter cannot hide from EU rules after exit from code

Twitter cannot run away from its obligations even after quitting a voluntary EU code of practice to tackle disinformation, EU industry chief Thierry Breton warned the company late on Friday. Companies which signed up to the code are required to provide regular progress reports with data on how much advertising revenue they had averted from […]

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Vietnamese automaker, Chinese partner reveal first mini electric vehicle

Vietnamese car manufacturer TMT Motors unveiled the first flagship micro electric car, the Wuling HongGuang MINI EV, marking its debut in the local industry of electric vehicles with what has been known as the world’s best-selling microcar for three years in a row, TMT Motors said in an online statement. “Externally, the first Wuling HongGuang […]

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India gets new parliament building as Modi remakes capital’s centre

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a new parliament complex on Sunday, the centrepiece of a $2.4bn project that aims to reconstruct British colonial-era buildings in the capital’s centre and give it a distinct Indian identity. The inauguration, and the ongoing makeover of the heart of New Delhi based on Indian culture, traditions and […]

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Firdous Ashiq Awan quits Imran Khan’s PTI

Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday announced to quit Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf over May 9 mayhem. In a press conference, she stated that she had joined the party with a vision to aid Pakistan’s prosperity but the objectives of party had changed now. “Pakistan’s progress and Imran Khan are not compatible with each other,” she said. She […]

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No one should object if Pakistan punishes May 9 arsonists as US did to Capitol rioters: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that no one should object if Government of Pakistan punished the arsonists of May 9 as per law, the way the United States had done to its citizens for storming the Capitol building on January 6, 2021. “Today, in the city of Quaid, we all are ashamed for […]

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World Bank approves $213m for flood-affected communities of Balochistan

The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has approved $213 million in financing to enhance risk protection and improve essential services and livelihoods in communities impacted by the floods of 2022, with a focus on Balochistan. “We will be working closely with the Government of Balochistan to support the affected communities by providing […]

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Maleeka Bokhari quits PTI

Maleeka Bokhari, a former member of the National Assembly, joined a lengthy list of party leaders who have defected since the May 9 riots when she declared on Thursday that she was leaving the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). “I condemn the events that transpired on May 9. For every Pakistani, the events that took […]

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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi among 600 PTI leaders put on no-fly list

Imran Khan, the chairman of the PTI and a former prime minister, along with other party officials, have been prohibited from leaving Pakistan as the previous ruling party has come under scrutiny following the violent riots on May 9. Reports claim that over 600 PTI leaders have had their names put on the no-fly list, […]

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Maj Gen (r) Hafeezur Rehman appointed PTA chairman

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) new chairman is Major General (r) Hafeezur Rehman, according to the federal government. According to reports, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif vetted 22 candidates before choosing Rehman. The federal government is pleased to announce that Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman HI (M), Member Administrator, has been appointed Chairman of the […]

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Asim Azhar reacts to fans body shaming him, comparing him to Adnan Sami

Even in 2023, singer Asim Azhar is the most recent target of body shaming. The 26-year-old musician received criticism from society after bragging about his sold-out performances on his US tour. Fans advised him to lose weight rather than congratulating him and expressing their joy for him, pointing out how he appeared “fat” in the […]

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Anchorperson Sami Ibrahim ‘missing’ from Islamabad

Sami Ibrahim, a senior journalist and TV anchorperson, was reported missing in the federal capital on Thursday. According to an Islamabad police statement, attempts are being undertaken to locate and recover Ibrahim, however it would be premature to make conclusions at this time. The police would work with the senior journalist’s family, according to the […]

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Imran Riaz Khan not in custody of ISI and MI, LHC told

Imran Riaz Khan, a political pundit, and journalist from Pakistan, was detained about two weeks ago, but it is still unclear where he is. Neither his family nor the police appear to be aware of his location. In a recent development, the top two spy organizations in the nation, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence […]

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German chip charge could short-circuit on myriad challenges

Germany is seeking to lead a European charge to boost chip production with a series of mega-investments but the drive faces challenges ranging from high energy prices to subsidy rows and worker shortages. When the pandemic sent semiconductor demand surging and snarled global supply chains, Western nations long reliant on Asia to produce their chips […]

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Ex-spymaster biggest beneficiary of £190m corruption: Vawda

Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Vawda accused on Wednesday ex-chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt-Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed of having benefited the most from the corruption case involving £190 million. During the PTI government, Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) seized assets worth £190 million belonging to a Pakistani property tycoon. The agency said […]

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Russian spy chief tells ‘meddling West’ to go to the devil

One of Russia’s top spy chiefs on Wednesday said the West had sown the seeds of its own destruction by turning away from what he called its core traditions and told it to “go to the devil” and stop interfering in global affairs. In remarks at a security forum outside Moscow attended by foreign security […]

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Late Junaid Jamshed’s son talks about financial hardship and struggles

Babar Junaid, the son of the renowned Naat Khawan late Junaid Jamshed, recently opened up about the challenges he and his family faced following the untimely demise of his father. In a candid podcast interview, Babar shared the heartbreaking story of their financial difficulties, which eventually led to the sale of their family home. During […]

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Pakistani govt mulling options to ban PTI, confirms Defence Minister

In the midst of a widespread crackdown on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that the former ruling party was being considered for a ban following the May 9 attacks. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, the PML-N stalwart said the coalition government was considering all options to outlaw Imran Khan’s party, […]

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Anoushay Abbasi sets temperature rising with new beach pictures

Pakistani diva Anoushay Abbasi has been winning the hearts of social media users with her stunning looks and outstanding acting skills. The Prem Gali star is back in the town to steal the attention of her fans with her charm and killer looks. The 29-year-old is a gifted beauty as the actor uses her star […]

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Alizeh Shah exudes elegance in new pictures

The simple look sported by the showbiz starlet Alizeh Shah in her latest viral picture gallery is an absolute hit among social users. Taking to her Instagram handle on Tuesday morning, the ‘Taqdeer’ actor treated her millions of followers with some new pictures from what looks like the location of her next project. The four-picture […]

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Biden, McCarthy meeting ends with no deal on debt ceiling

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy could not reach an agreement Monday on how to raise the U.S. government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling with just 10 days before a possible default that could sink the U.S. economy, but vowed to keep talking. The Democratic president and the top […]

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Juventus deducted 10 points after initial penalty revised

ROME: Juventus on Monday were given a 10-point deduction in Serie A after a revision of their initial 15-point penalty inflicted on the club over illicit transfer activity. The new sanction, announced by the Italian Football Federation’s (FIGC) appeals court, severely dents Juventus’ hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, pushing them out of […]

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PCFA celebrates 72nd anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic relations

  The Pakistan-China relations are exemplary and we should learn from the China’s Leadership and Peoples dedication and devotion for their loving home land and their vital role in China’s stand on international stage with pride. The recent past China’s global positive role for peace and economic development is a guideline for us. This was […]

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Imran Riaz not present in any police station across Pakistan, IG tells LHC

On Monday, Punjab Inspector General Dr. Usman Anwar told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that the whereabouts of anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan, who was arrested at Sialkot airport on May 11, remained unknown because no record of his detention was found at any police station across the country. When the high court was hearing a […]

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Inter part 1 English paper leaked before exam in Sukkur

Once again outperforming the authorities, the cheating mob leaked the first paper in Sukkur hours before the test. According to reports in the local media, the Class XI English exam paper was leaked on Monday, hours before the exam began, and was spreading through Whatsapp chat groups. In Sukkur, where the exam is being administered […]

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Cambridge issues new schedules for A-levels exams, check here

Two A-level exams in Pakistan that were canceled on May 10 and 12 due to unrest following Imran Khan’s arrest have been rescheduled by Cambridge Assessment International Education. According to a recent update from CAIE, the results of the A-level Mathematics and History exams will be made public by August 18 and will be administered […]

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Perez shaves 29 seconds off 35 km race walk world record

PARIS: Spain’s Maria Perez broke the women’s 35 km race walk world record by nearly half a minute at the European Race Walking Team Championships on Sunday, eclipsing the mark set by Peru’s Kimberly Garcia just two months ago. Holding a Spanish flag, Perez broke the tape at the World Athletics Race Walking Tour Gold […]

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Private mission carrying first Saudi astronauts

A private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) organized by Axiom Space is due to blast off from Florida on Sunday, carrying the first two Saudi astronauts to go to the orbiting laboratory. Rayyanah Barnawi, a breast cancer researcher, will become the first Saudi woman to voyage into space and will be joined on […]

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Manchester City win Premier League title as Arsenal lose

LONDON: Manchester City were confirmed as Premier League champions for the fifth time in six seasons on Saturday without even having to kick a ball after second-placed Arsenal’s challenge ended in defeat away at Nottingham Forest. Arsenal, who enjoyed an eight-point lead over City as recently as mid-March, needed at least a point to stay […]

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Nadeem honoured by fans on completion of 56 years in film industry

Acclaimed legendary actor Nadeem honoured for his meritorious and outstanding performance delivered throughout his longest film career spanning 56 years. In this connection, a colourful programme was organized by the Malak Art promoters in the Press Club auditorium the other day. Nadeem had started his career with Block Buster ‘CHAKORI’ which was released on May […]

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ATC hands over Imran Ismail to police on two-day physical remand

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday handed over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Sindh governor Imran Ismail on two-day physical remand in connection with the May 9 riots following PTI supremo Imran Khan’s arrest. The police produced the former Sindh governor in ATC. During the hearing, the investigating officer said that there are allegations […]

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PBHF arranges seminars to create awareness among growers

Pakistan Basmati Heritage Foundation (PBHF), a consortium of Basmati rice exporters, arranged seminars to create awareness amongst the growers and other stakeholders of the rice value chain for improving productivity and food safety through the usage of certified seeds and judicious application of pesticides. The seminars held at Narowal and Mandi Bahauddin were attended by […]

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Shahrukh Khan’s chats with Sameer Wankhede leaked!

The alleged pleas of Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan to NCB officer Sameer Wankhede after the former’s son was arrested in the drug case have surfaced on the internet. The WhatsApp chats between the Bollywood celebrity and the former zonal director of NCB Mumbai, Wankhede, which date back to 2021, were acquired by an Indian news […]

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‘Noor’ screened in Karachi

It is no secret that society passes indifferent comments on person with even slightest form of disability. The Pakistani society is no exception. Here also, people with even vision issues have to face society’s callous approach. ‘Noor’ – that got the award in the health category in the online edition category at Cannes – is […]

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CMT Music Awards 2023 red carpet fashion

Everything is bigger in Texas-including the 2023 CMT Music Awards. Country music’s biggest stars are dusting off their cowboy hats and preparing for CMT’s annual award show live from the Moody Centre April 2. Hosted by Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini, the star-studded event will certainly get music fans dancing in their homes as Blake […]

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US Republicans upbeat on debt deal as budget hawks dig in

Top US Republican Kevin McCarthy said Thursday he saw “the path” to a breakthrough in talks to avert a looming debt default, despite signals from his party’s hard right that they would not soften their demands for deep spending cuts. The government is expecting to hit the legal borrowing limit by as soon as June […]

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Imran claims the army chief ‘obviously has some issues with me’

Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has stated that he has had “no dialogue” with the military since his incarceration on May 9. “The current army chief clearly has some problems with me,” Imran told news agency AFP at his Lahore home late Thursday. “I don’t know what will happen in […]

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‘Change your number plate,’ says Babar Azam, who was stopped by Excise inspectors in Lahore

Babar Azam found himself at the focus of attention on a busy day at Liberty Chowk, one of Lahore’s most iconic monuments. While driving his Audi through the busy streets of Pakistan, the captain was stopped by excise authorities who suspected a possible infringement. The officers approached the vehicle quickly, and Azam cooperated calmly, fully […]

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Breakingviews: Disney can play Scrooge with Florida

NEW YORK, May 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Walt Disney (DIS.N) isn’t mickey-mousing around. The $170 billion media company said on Thursday that it was pulling a $1 billion project that would have moved jobs from California to the Sunshine State – part of expansive plans that include spending $17 billion on revamping its flagship Florida theme park […]

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India to withdraw 2,000-rupee notes from circulation

MUMBAI, May 19 (Reuters) – India will start withdrawing 2,000-rupee ($24.5) notes from circulation, its central bank said on Friday, adding that evidence showed the denomination was not being commonly used for transactions. The notes will remain legal tender, but people will be asked to deposit and exchange them for smaller denominations between May 23 […]

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Kachhi Canal Extension Project expected to be completed in next few months

Kachhi Canal Extension Project being constructed by WAPDA in District Dera Bugti of Balochistan will be completed in couple of months to irrigate another 30,000 acres of land in the project area. Consequently, the command area of Kachhi Canal Phase-I will extend to 102,000 acres. This was briefed by the project management to Chairman WAPDA […]

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Mexico midfielder Guardado retires from international football

MEXICO CITY: Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado has retired from the national side after an international career spanning 16 years, the Real Betis player announced on Tuesday. The 36-year-old, who made his international debut in 2005, has played in five World Cups and is Mexico’s most capped player with 181 appearances. “Thank you for everything I […]

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Hania finds a child star to play her on screen

A-list actor Hania Aamir found herself a potential child star who can play the childhood of the dimple girl on screen. Actor Faizan Sheikh suggested the idea to the ‘Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha’ star on behalf of his year-old daughter, who he believes has the potential to be baby Hania Aamir on screen. Tagging Aamir […]

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Falak Shabir and Sarah Khan break the Internet with latest pictures

Heart-warming pictures of singer Falak Shabir with his actor-wife Sarah Khan are going viral on social media. Falak Shabir posted the adorable clicks on Instagram. It showed them in a happy mood. There was a solo picture of him in his latest post. More than 45,000 Instagram users have liked the pictures. Instagrammers showered their […]

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Ahad Raza Mir announces return in another production of ‘Hamlet’

Actor Ahad Raza Mir, a theatre enthusiast, is finally on his way to star in a long-delayed Shakespearean play Hamlet in Canada. The play was supposed to go live in October 2020 but Covid restrictions delayed their plans. Now, the Yakeen Ka Safar actor has excitedly announced his show’s return. On Tuesday, Mir took to […]

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Marvel to kill off Kamala Khan, the comic studio’s first official Muslim superheroine

Marvel is killing off its first official Muslim superhero and fans are taking to social media to share their anger. Popular character Kamala Khan, better known as Ms Marvel, will die in “the most shocking issue of Amazing Spider-Man in 50 years” – “Amazing Spider-Man #26.” The issue is set to hit comic book stores […]

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China slaps comedy studio with $2 million fine for mocking military

China is recognized for being an authoritarian regime, and most people in the world are aware of its strict policies, with the exception of a comedian whose troupe was fined $ 2 million for making a joke comparing the Chinese military to stray dogs. Famous Chinese comedian Li Haoshi has sparked outrage with a joke […]

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Javed Sheikh recalls Salman Khan waiting in a mall for Momal Sheikh.

In a recent podcast interview with Hafiz Ahmed, legendary veteran actor Javed Sheikh charmed fans with a sweet narrative of an incredible experience he and his daughter, Momal Sheikh, had a few years ago with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Sheikh appeared in the film Om Shanti Om, in which Salman makes a cameo appearance for the song Deewangi Deewangi. Sheikh began by saying that he gets along well with all of the Indian stars he’s worked with, including Shahid Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan. “I think as a human – everyone’s given me respect – I personally think, even though we haven’t interacted much or worked together, but the respect […]

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Martinez deals knockout blow as Inter reach Champions League final

A second-half goal by forward Lautaro Martinez earned Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over rivals AC Milan in their Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday, sealing a 3-0 aggregate win to book their ticket to the showpiece in Istanbul. Milan recovered some of the spark they lacked in the first leg but Inter’s Martinez […]

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Dead woman wins election in India’s Uttar Pradesh

A woman won a local election in India almost two weeks after her death as supporters kept their pledge to back her in a sign of respect, officials said. Ashiya Bi polled nearly 44 percent of the vote in the race for a municipal civic body seat in the Bijnor district of India’s most populous […]

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Punjab govt gives PTI 24-hour deadline to hand over “terrorists” hiding in Zaman Park

The Punjab interim government on Wednesday gave a 24-hour ultimatum to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hand over ‘terrorists’, who attacked Army installations after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan. “30 to 40 terrorists who attacked Army installations including Jinnah House are present in Zaman Park,” Punjab Caretaker Information Minister Aamir Mir said while addressing […]

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IHC extends order against Imran Khan’s arrest till May 31

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday extended its order barring authorities from arresting former prime minister Imran Khan in cases including those that are undisclosed — registered across the country until May 31. The development came during the hearing of PTI’s plea seeking details of all cases filed against Khan claiming that the PTI […]

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Schoolgirl dies, six injured in Swat firing

A “gun attack” on a school van killed at least one female student and injured six others in the Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, police said. As per details, a police constable allegedly opened fire on the van carrying minor girl students soon after it left the premises of a private school. The […]

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New Zealand hostel fire kills at least six

A fire ripped through a four-storey hostel in New Zealand’s capital in the early hours of Tuesday, leaving at least six people dead as others fled for their lives, with some plucked from the roof. Towering flames and thick smoke could be seen pouring from the top-floor windows of the Loafers Lodge hostel in central […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 17 May 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 17 May 2023 is being sold for Rs. 200017 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 233300 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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Barca will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta

BARCELONA: Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will “do everything possible” to bring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi back in the close season. The Paris Saint-Germain forward is set to leave in the summer when his contract expires and new La Liga champions Barcelona are hoping to lure their all-time top goalscorer back, despite […]

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OpenAI planning to release an open-source language model to the public as it gains attention from Silicon Valley

OpenAI is preparing to release a new open-source language model to the public, The Information reported on Monday, citing a person with knowledge of the plan. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, known for producing prose or poetry on command, has gained widespread attention in Silicon Valley as investors see generative AI as the next big growth area for […]

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Microsoft wins EU antitrust approval for Activision deal vetoed by UK

Microsoft Corp won EU antitrust approval for its $69 billion acquisition of Activision on Monday, in a significant boost that could prompt Chinese and South Korean regulators to follow suit despite a British veto of the deal. The US software giant still faces a battle to clinch the world’s biggest gaming industry takeover, however. It has until May […]

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CJ Bandial speaks about his ‘good to see you’ remarks amid outrage

Umar Ata Bandial, Pakistan’s Chief Justice, has clarified his remark about Imran Khan, which sparked outrage from the political establishment, including the Prime Minister. As the ruling coalition questioned the country’s top judge’s bias, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial clarified his greeting during a case hearing on Tuesday. During today’s hearing, Justice Bandial […]

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Ufone, Pakistan Polio Programme join hands for polio eradication

Ufone 4G, a Pakistani Telecommunication company has embarked on a shared initiative with the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) in Pakistan to raise awareness amongst the citizens regarding the importance of polio eradication through vaccination. In pursuit of this mission, Ufone 4G has launched an extensive SMS broadcast across the districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), South […]

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Binance pulls out of Canada amid new crypto regulations

Binance said on Friday it was withdrawing from Canada, weeks after the country issued a series of new guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges including investor limits and mandatory registrations. Canada has tightened regulations for crypto asset trading platforms in recent months, with the introduction of a pre-registration process. The companies that do not adhere to the […]

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Challenges to Pakistani women

Pakistan has a population of almost 50% women breaking the stereotypes and doing wonders. Pakistani women, however, are still subjected to certain difficulties in safeguarding their human rights and liberties. The debate on social media about whether the Aurat March should be supported or not is more important than analyzing the facts of violence toward […]

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Iran tightens internet restrictions

Banned from using popular Western apps, Iranians have been left with little choice but to take up state-backed alternatives, as the authorities tighten internet restrictions for security reasons following months of protests. Iranians are accustomed to using virtual private networks, or VPNs, to evade restrictions and access prohibited websites or apps, including the US-owned Facebook, […]

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NA approves resolution to bring reference against Chief Justice of Pakistan

The National Assembly, Pakistan’s lower house of parliament, approved a resolution on Monday to submit a reference against Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial for alleged misconduct. The motion comes as the Pakistan Democratic Movement holds a demonstration against the court for alleged illegal favours to PTI Chairman Imran Khan, with JUI-F followers at the forefront. […]

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Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ launched on Prime Video

Ben Affleck’s sports film Air, featuring an all-star cast including Affleck himself, Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Chris Tucker, and Jason Bateman, has been released on Prime Video barely a month after its release in cinemas. The movie narrates how Nike signed Michael Jordan and created the famous Air Jordan 1, while also showcasing the impact […]

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Six lions killed in Kenya in blow to conservation efforts

Six lions have been killed in a national park in southern Kenya, in a blow to conservation efforts and the tourism industry that is a key pillar of the nation’s economy. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said the lions were killed after attacking goats and a dog near villages close to the Amboseli National Park. […]

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Pakistan’s external financing requirements unchanged: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sunday said that the amount of external financing necessary to ensure that Pakistan stays current on its external payments remained unchanged throughout discussions for the 9th review of the programme. This was stated by Miss Esther Perez Ruiz, Resident Representative, in a statement. “There is no truth to reports […]

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Category 5 Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar, Bangladesh

Cyclone Mocha crashed ashore in Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh on Sunday, uprooting trees, scattering flimsy homes in Rohingya displacement camps and bringing a storm surge into low-lying areas. Packing winds of up to 195 kilometres (120 miles) per hour, Mocha hit between Cox’s Bazar, home to nearly one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, and Myanmar’s […]

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Khar calls for enhanced cooperation between Europe, Asia-Pacific

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar Sunday called for enhanced cooperation between Europe and Asia-Pacific particularly in trade, investment and sustainable development. She was speaking at the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Stockholm at the invitation of the EU High representative Josep Borrell and Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström. While taking part […]

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Qurbani expenses included in existing Hajj package: minister

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood on Sunday announced that the ministry would bear the expenses of Qurbani for the pilgrims performing Hajj on government scheme. Addressing a press conference accompanied with Secretary Religious Affairs Dr. Aftab Akbar Durrani, he said Qurbani had been included in the same package as […]

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Imran ruined every institution: Ahsan Iqbal

Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, on Sunday, slammed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) social media team for running totally baseless smear drives aimed at creating a Sudan-like situation in the country. “PTI’s social media wanted to turn the country into Sudan via its fabricated campaigns,” the minister said, speaking with journalists in Narowal. […]

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Turkey’s Erdogan to lead Hagia Sophia prayers on eve of fight for political life

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will lead Saturday prayers at Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia mosque, ahead of a battle for his political life against a powerful secular rival. The 69-year-old will be emulating a ritual that Ottoman Sultans performed before they led their men off to war as he braces for Sunday’s parliamentary and presidential […]

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Food combinations that can help lower cholesterol

Cholesterol levels that are too high can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. High cholesterol is the cause of a third of ischaemic heart disease worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation. Your body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells, so not all cholesterol is bad. However, if a person has a […]

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The Millennium Education wins leading Education Brand of the Region Award 2023

The Millennium Education Group has been honoured with the prestigious Leading Education Brand of the Region Award at a first ever Education Excellence Recognition Ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr Islamabad, hosted by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry RCCI says a press release. Founder & CEO of The Millennium Education Group, Dr. Faisal Mushtaq TI, received […]

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Uncertainty as Covid-era US border rules expire

Pandemic-era rules that have allowed US border guards to summarily expel hundreds of thousands of would-be asylum-seekers expired Friday, setting up an uncertain future for migrants and inflaming America’s always-churning immigration debate. Tens of thousands of people were expected to try to cross into the United States over the coming days, hoping to escape the […]

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Momal Sheikh radiates beauty in latest pictures

Momal Sheikh is a name that oozes grace, beauty and charm. The stunning Pakistani television actress just shared a few incredibly stunning and attractive pictures on her Instagram and it goes without saying that the diva looks stunning. The cute starlet captioned her post as, ‘Don’t be the same. Be better’ Momal can be seen […]

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PSX gains 161.95 points

The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday witnessed a bullish trend gaining 161.95 points, with a positive change of 0.39 per cent, closing at 41,487.58 against 41,325.63 points on the previous day. A total of 89,474,706 shares valuing Rs 3.401 billion were traded during the day as compared to 96,850,678 shares valuing […]

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PTA awaits instructions on restoration as mobile internet blackout enters 4th day

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Friday that it had yet to receive any government directives regarding the restoration of mobile internet services. On May 9, the telecom regulator shut down mobile broadband services across the country in response to protests sparked by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. PTI supporters became enraged and […]

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China maintains stable grain production: official

China has maintained steady development in terms of its grain production, said Cong Liang, head of the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, at a press conference Thursday. The country’s staple food self-sufficiency rate is above 100 percent, Cong said at the press conference hosted by the State Council Information Office, adding that cereal self-sufficiency […]

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Ethiopian Embassy inaugurated in Islamabad

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Misganu Arega inaugurated Embassy of Ethiopia here on Thursday. Hina Rabbani Khar said the opening of Ethiopian embassy would serve as a catalyst for increased cooperation and promote economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Ethiopia. She […]

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COMSTECH, Ibadat Int’l University sign MoU to strengthen cooperation

The OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) and Ibadat International University, Islamabad have agreed to promote and strengthen cooperation by providing a platform for collaborative activities in the relevant fields of mutual interest. The Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary and the Rector of the Ibadat International University, Prof. […]

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Indian troops continue violent CASOs in IIOJK

Indian troops continued their violent cordon and search operations (CASOs) in different districts of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), subjecting the residents to severe harassment. According to Kashmir Media Service on Thursday, Indian troops and paramilitary personnel continued their so-called operation on the 7th consecutive day, today, in different areas including Kesari in […]

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Italian Open must offer women equal pay before 2025, says Jabeur

ROME: World number seven Ons Jabeur said women players should not have to wait to receive the same prize money as their male counterparts at the Italian Open after tournament organisers announced plans to achieve pay parity by 2025. Tennis has sought to be a leader in the battle for equality in the last couple […]

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Supreme Court declares Imran Khan’s arrest ‘illegal’, orders his release ‘immediately’

Supreme Court declares Imran Khan’s arrest ‘illegal’. In a major relief for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI),  Chairman Imran Khan’s arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case has been declared “illegal” by the Supreme Court and authorities have been ordered to release him “immediately”. The court also directed Khan to approach the Islamabad High Court (IHC) once again. The order came shortly […]

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Saba Qamar suffers lung infection; undergoes treatment

A-list actor Saba Qamar has been hospitalized after suffering a lung infection due to on-set diesel inhalation. Taking to her Instagram stories on Monday, the ‘Sar-e-Rah’ actor shared a health update with her fans and friends, urging everyone against the use of diesel to design the weather effects on sets. Qamar posted a picture from […]

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Farah Khan abuses Katrina in ‘Tees Maar Khan’ BTS

In a viral BTS video from the Bollywood film ‘Tees Maar Khan’, filmmaker Farah Khan is seen abusing A-list actor Katrina Kaif. An old clip from the filming of the dance number ‘Wallah re Wallah’ has resurfaced on social media where Khan playfully shoved Kaif saying, “Ja kalmoohi naach,” as the latter took a second […]

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Quratulain Balouch shares fun-filled hangout with Arshad Mehmood and Azam Khan

Quratulain Balouch (QB), a singer, has recently made waves after being seen in Karachi alongside veteran actor Arshad Mehmood and fledgling cricketer Azam Khan. The singer posted photos of herself with the two celebs on Instagram. Quratulain Balouch looked quite charming in the photos, wearing a black sari with silver and dark red embellishments. QB […]

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Ed Sheeran shares name of baby #2

This baby name is out of this world. Nearly one year after Ed Sheeran and his wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed their second daughter, the singer is revealing her name. He confirmed that the 10-month-old’s name as Jupiter in a Rolling Stone cover story published March 21. Jupiter joins the couple’s family of four, which also […]

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Author who inspired ‘Mean Girls’ threatens legal action over lack of compensation

Rosalind Wiseman isn’t a regular writer, she’s a cool writer. And after her book Queen Bees and Wannabes was adapted into the 2004 movie Mean Girls, the 54-year-old says she is considering legal action against Paramount Pictures over what she claims is a lack of compensation. “We have reached out to Paramount to have things […]

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Internet service to remain suspended for indefinite period: PTA

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday said that internet services across the country will remain suspended for an indefinite period. The telecommunication authority confirmed that the decision to block mobile broadband services was taken on the directives of the Ministry of Interior. A day earlier, the services were shut down as protests erupted after Pakistan […]

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Maya Ali appeals Imran Khan to protest sensibly

Following the arrest of former prime minister and PTI chairman Imran Khan, significant numbers of people, including PTI party members and the general public, took to the streets in Islamabad. In order to rally support for Khan and promote peace, many Pakistanis resorted to using VPNs to access social media sites that had been shut […]

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Army called in Punjab to maintain law and order

The Ministry of Interior approved the deployment of Pakistan Army troops in Punjab on Wednesday, at the request of the caretaker government, to address the province’s deteriorating law and order situation, amid ongoing protests by PTI supporters against Imran Khan’s arrest. Following the arrest of the party chairman in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Tuesday, […]

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Four children among 12 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes

JERUSALEM: Four children, three senior Islamic Jihad commanders were among 12 people killed in Gaza airstrikes launched by the Israeli military on Tuesday in what it claimed was an attempt to target the Islamic Jihad group. The air strikes were the latest incident in more than a year of surging violence that has seen repeated […]

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Imran Khan arrest: Protests erupt across country

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers on Tuesday started countrywide protests against the arrest of party chief Imran Khan on the premises of the Islamabad High Court. The PTI leadership gave the call for countrywide protest moments after the arrest. The PTI supporters and activists blocked several roads in major cities across the country. PTI Vice […]

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Twitter to remove idle accounts, archive them

Social media platform Twitter Inc will remove accounts that have been inactive for several years, CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet on Monday. Musk added that users on the micro-blogging platform could see a drop in follower count. According to Twitter’s policy, users should log in to their account at least once every 30 […]

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Medical board formed for Imran Khan’s medical examination

Former PM and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, who was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case, has been referred to a seven-member medical board at the Poly Clinic in Islamabad for a medical examination. The seven-member medical board, which includes experts in medicine, orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, and pathology, has been formed under the […]

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Shakira disses Gerard Pique after bagging Billboard’s Woman Of The Year award

Shakira seemingly dissed her ex-boyfriend Gerard Pique after she got the Billboard’s Woman Of The Year award at the inaugural Women in Latin Music gala. The Waka Waka singer made a moving speech on relationships as she was honoured with the accolade on Saturday in a gorgeous black mini dress. “There comes a time in […]

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Imran Khan arrested by Rangers in Islamabad

Imran Khan, a former prime minister and the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was detained by Rangers on Tuesday outside the Islamabad High Court in the federal capital. The nation’s anti-graft watchdog detained the former premier in the Al-Qadir trust case as he continued to rant against his rivals and government agencies. Meanwhile, initial reports […]

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Moody’s warns Pakistan could default without IMF loan

If Pakistan does not restart the loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has been inactive since last year due to the South Asian nation’s economic crisis, it risked defaulting on its external obligations. A rating agency, Moody’s, has issued the warning as the cash-strapped nation rushes to finish the ninth review in […]

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Ukraine marks allied victory day against Nazis, Moscow condemns act

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy moved on Monday to formalise the day that Ukraine marks the allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two as May 8, aligning it with Western nations in a repudiation of the Soviet past quickly condemned by Moscow. Speaking to Ukrainians on a hill overlooking Kyiv, Zelenskiy said “the old evil” […]

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Expensive cigarettes to help curb smoking in Pakistan

The share of smokers among Pakistani youth has historically been increasing each year while globally it has been falling due to higher taxes and awareness, leading to a significant decrease in health problems and deaths. The trend is expected to reverse by the recent hike in taxes on cigarettes. Tobacco smoking is one of the […]

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How much salary increase can Pakistani govt employees expect this year?

Pakistanis are suffering increasing prices and are anxious for a sigh of relief from the government since the rupee has lost almost 20% of its value since the beginning of the year. According to a renowned journal, government employees might expect a wage increase of up to 50% in the 2019 budget. According to a […]

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Second blast near Sikh shrine in India in 36 hours

A second blast in 36 hours rocked the area around the Sikh holy site of the Golden Temple in India’s Amritsar city on Monday, police said. Authorities said that there were no casualties or damage reported in the incident, with police investigating the possible cause. The late Saturday night blast, which police said they were […]

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US grants visa to Fowzia Siddique to meet sister Aafia at US jail

The US government has given Dr. Fowzia Siddique a visa so she can visit her sister, Dr. Aafia Siddique, who is now serving a term in a case brought against her for allegedly working for a terrorist organisation. The Islamabad High Court heard the case involving Aafia’s release from US custody and his return to […]

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Pricey training complicates US pilot diversity push

Caitlyn Blanco realized early on that there was no ready template to follow in her quest to become a professional pilot. A Latina female in a field traditionally dominated by white men, Blanco, 20, didn’t know any pilots growing up, and nobody at her New York public school could advise her. “And then when it […]

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Perez on pole at Miami Formula One Grand Prix with Verstappen ninth

MIAMI: Red Bull’s Sergio Perez was gifted a dream pole position at the Miami Grand Prix on Saturday while team mate and Formula One leader Max Verstappen qualified only ninth. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc halted qualifying when he crashed with a minute and 36 seconds remaining and race control announced the session would not resume, leaving […]

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Veteran television actor Shabbir Rana passes away in Karachi

Senior television actor Shabbir Rana passed away on Sunday in Karachi after a prolonged illness, his son Azlan Shah confirmed. The 69-year-old, who was reportedly suffering from cardiac issues, passed away after a prolonged illness, announced his son Azlan Shah, a known YouTuber on social media. Azlan said the funeral prayer of his father will […]

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UAE signs nuclear energy cooperation agreements with China bodies

DUBAI: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the body responsible for developing the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear energy sector, has signed three agreements with Chinese nuclear energy organisations as it looks to boost low-carbon nuclear power. The UAE, which is hosting the COP28 climate summit this year and wants to get 6% of its energy needs […]

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Milan clubs win ahead of Champions League showdown

ROME: AC Milan and Inter Milan secured matching 2-0 victories over Roman clubs as they briefly swopped places in Serie A ahead of their Champions League semi-final clash. Milan briefly jumped from sixth to fourth, leapfrogging Inter, with a home victory over second-place Lazio in the early game. “We played a great game. Now there is […]

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Binance faces US probe of possible Russian sanctions violations

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Binance Holdings was illegally used to let Russians skirt U.S. sanctions and move money through the cryptocurrency exchange, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Regulators globally have long called for tighter controls on crypto exchanges including Binance, the world’s largest, to prevent illegal […]

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PTI to hit the streets from Monday

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has announced to hold public gatherings from Monday. He made the announcement in an address to workers at a rally at Lahore’s Lakshmi Chowk metro station held to “support the Constitution, Supreme Court, and the chief justice of Pakistan”. Addressing the participants, Imran Khan said that his party would […]

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King Charles III crowned at UK’s first coronation ceremony in 70 years

People from all across the UK and the world travelled to London to see Charles III’s coronation, the first of its sort in seven decades. World leaders, including Pakistan’s Prime Minister, were invited to Charles’ coronation ceremony, in which he succeeded his mother, Queen Elizabeth, as the oldest British monarch. A considerable number of military […]

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Punjab announces internet facility for all schools

The Punjab Schools Education Department has stated that all schools in the province will have access to the internet. The decision was made at an education department meeting in order to modernise schools around the province. The department also stated that a mobile application has been developed through which all subject lectures will be available […]

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Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 6 May 2023

KARACHI: Gold Rate in Pakistan Today on 6 May 2023 is Rs. 222,000 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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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 6 May 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 6 May 2023 is being sold for Rs. 191701 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 223600 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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Biden meets Microsoft, Google CEOs on AI dangers

President Joe Biden met with CEOs of top artificial intelligence companies including Microsoft and Alphabet’s Google on Thursday and made clear they must ensure their products are safe before they are deployed. Generative artificial intelligence has become a buzzword this year, with apps such as ChatGPT capturing the public’s fancy, sparking a rush among companies to launch similar products […]

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Let’s not get caught up in weaponising terrorism for diplomatic point scoring: FM Bilawal

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday, warned the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states against “weaponising terrorism for diplomatic point scoring” as India raises terrorism issue. Speaking on the second day of his visit to India, the foreign minister emphasised the importance of greater cooperation among SCO countries in tackling terrorism, calling for joint efforts to […]

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ARY CEO Salman Iqbal’s Daughter Passed Away

Sumaiya Salman, CEO of Ary Digital Network, died today. The official Karachi Kings Facebook page announced the news. Sumaiya Salman was Salman and Sabeen’s daughter. She was a special-needs child. Sumaiya Salman died in Dubai, according to Ary News. Her funeral prayers will be offered in Dubai tomorrow. The news which was shared on Karachi […]

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The end of the world according to Isaac Newton

There are more and more prophecies of the end of the world. They range from mediums to notable figures in the history of science, such as Isaac Newton, who wrote a letter to explain his theory of the end of the world. According to physics, the world will end in the year 2060, or in […]

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Reema Khan shares Reel with Rambo on Aamir Khan’s classic song

The evergreen and talented Reema Khan once again brought entertainment to our mobile screens with her latest reel with another superstar of Pakistan, Rambo. In the reel shared by Reema, both stars are seen doing a fun lip-sync over Amir Khan and Rani Mukherjee’s classic song Kya Bolti Tu. Reema captioned her post, ‘Like father, […]

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No ‘change’ in Punjab election verdict: SC

The Supreme Court Thursday clarified that negotiations between the ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to end the political deadlock on the general election’s timeframe were initiated in a volunteer capacity and that the top court did not issue any direction in this regard. In a three-page verdict of the April […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 5 May 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 5 May 2023 is being sold for Rs. 191701 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 223600 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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Imran divorced Reham on email at Bushra Bibi’s advice, Awn Chaudhry tells court

The former premier allegedly divorced Rehman Khan by email on the suggestion of Bushra Bibi, according to Awn Chaudhry, a close adviser to PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The former PTI leader stated it while recording his statement in a Nikkah case involving Imran Khan and his current wife Bushra Bibi during the latter’s “iddat” time. […]

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Ronaldo grabs top spot as Forbes unveils list of highest-paid athletes

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the best players of all time, has topped Forbes’ list of the highest-paid sportsmen, with an estimated $136 million earned in the previous year. The Portuguese player topped the list after joining a Saudi Arabian club, where he earns an estimated $75 million in playing salaries in addition to money from […]

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FBR hints at re-imposing regulatory duty on imported cars, mobile phones

Asim Ahmed, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), stated on Thursday that regulatory duty tax on imports of mobile phones and used cars up to 1,800cc could be reinstated at any time. The regulatory levies on automobiles and other commodities were eliminated after the two Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) that were used to […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 4 May 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 4 May 2023 is being sold for Rs. 191701 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 223600 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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‘ANATOLIAN EAGLE-2023’ kicks off in Konya

The Anatolian Eagle 2023, International Flight Tactical Exercise commenced in Konya, Turkiye, where the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent, consisting of F-16 fighter jets along with the air and ground crew is also among the exercise participants. Anatolian Eagle is an annual exercise that is being hosted by the Turkish Air Force, a PAF news […]

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Google, Microsoft CEOs called to AI meeting at White House

The chief executives of Alphabet Inc’s Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and top administration officials to discuss key artificial intelligence (AI) issues on Thursday, said a White House official. The invitation seen by Reuters to the CEOs noted President Joe Biden’s “expectation that companies like yours must make […]

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PM to leave for UK today to attend King Charles III coronation

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to leave for the United Kingdom today to represent Pakistan at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III. “The UK-Pakistan relations are rooted in shared history & multifaceted bonds that have grown stronger over the decades,” the prime minister in connection with his visit to the Kingdom tweeted […]

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Hollywood writers strike as studio talks collapse

More than 11,000 Hollywood television and movie writers went on their first strike in 15 years Tuesday, after talks with studios and streamers over pay and working conditions failed to clinch a deal. The strike means late-night shows are expected to grind to a halt immediately, while television series and movies scheduled for release later […]

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Imran Khan says calling his wife ‘Murshid’ a ‘slip of tongue’

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has admitted that he incorrectly referred to his wife Bushra Bibi as a ‘murshid.’ The PTI Chief, who has been charged in over a hundred cases since his ouster, recently appeared on a local media channel, where he apologized for calling Bushra Bibi a murshid and claimed a slip of […]

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Azerbaijan attaches great importance to good relations with Pakistan: envoy

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attaches great importance to Azerbaijan-Pakistan relations, which were constructed by Heydar Aliyev, said Azerbaijan Ambassador in Islamabad Khazar Farhadov while addressing an event organized to celebrate 100th birthday of Heydar Aliyev, the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people. “Every nation has genius personalities who played the role of saviors in […]

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Inflation soars past Sri Lanka’s amid rupee’s drop against dollar

Pakistan’s inflation rate has outpaced Sri Lanka’s, becoming the fastest in Asia, as the rupee’s 20% drop against the dollar this year and rising food and energy costs drive up consumer prices. According to a report published in Bloomberg on Tuesday, consumer prices surged 36.4% in April compared to the previous year, the highest increase […]

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Military brass brief PM on national security

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a meeting which was attended by top military brass and the heads of sensitive agencies, and discussed with them the matters pertaining to the national security. According to a private TV channel, national security issues were considered in the meeting, while the heads of sensitive institutions briefed the […]

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A common coachman awarded biggest state honor

He was not a soldier, nor did he hold any official position. He was a simple coachman who dropped riders at their destination, earned a few pennies and managed his own financial affairs. One day he saves a commoner from a thief and got prayers. He kept an eye to see if anything is going […]

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UN agrees to allow Taliban’s meeting with Pakistan, China ministers

A United Nations Security Council committee has agreed to allow the Taliban administration’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s meeting with foreign ministers and diplomats of Pakistan and China, Reuters reported on Tuesday. For the meeting, Muttaqi will travel from Afghanistan to neighbouring Pakistan next week. The Afghan minister has long remained under a travel ban, arms embargo […]

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Justice Isa skips dinner hosted by CJP Bandial

The differences between the top court’s judges appear to be growing, as the second most senior judge skipped a dinner hosted by Pakistan Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial. According to reports, Justice Qazi Faez Isa did not attend the event on Monday night. The CJP had invited all 15 of the court’s judges to the […]

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Costa Rican sloth antibiotics offer hope for human medicine

The fur of Costa Rican sloths appears to harbor antibiotic-producing bacteria that scientists hope may hold a solution to the growing problem of “superbugs” resistant to humanity’s dwindling arsenal of drugs. Sloth fur, research has found, hosts bustling communities of insects, algae, fungi and bacteria, among other microbes, some of which could pose disease risk. […]

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11 killed, 1,187 injured in Punjab road accidents

At least 11 people were killed and 1,187 others injured in 1,062 road traffic accidents in Punjab during the last 24 hours. As many as 644 seriously injured people were shifted to different hospitals, while 543 with minor injuries were treated at the incident site by rescue medical teams, said a spokesman for Rescue 1122 […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 2 May 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 2 May 2023 is being sold for Rs. 189472 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 221000 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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‘Super Mario’ is year’s first film to pass $1 billion globally

The Super Mario Bros Movie easily held its first-place position on North American movie screens this weekend while its accumulated global total pushed past the $1 billion mark, analysts said. The video game-based film earned an estimated $40 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period in the United States and Canada for a domestic total so far of […]

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All Pakistanis from Sudan will be evacuated in next 48 hours: FO

A batch of 93 Pakistani nationals from Port Sudan arrived here at Islamabad airport on Monday via PIA flight PK754. Earlier, 636 stranded Pakistanis returned home and reached Jinnah International Airport, Karachi from Sudan via Jeddah on 5 special PAF flights till date. “Alhamdulilah, in next 24-48 hours, all of the nearly 1000 Pakistanis would […]

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