CM KP takes notice of nine people killed inside house in Batkhela

Caretaker Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Muhammad Azam Khan on Wednesday while taking notice of the killing of nine people inside a house in Batkhela tehsil of Malakand division, directed the top personnel to immediately investigate the incident and take necessary action for arresting the culprits. Muhammad Azam Khan in his condolence message, […]

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Russia executed 77 civilian detainees in Ukraine: UN

Russia has summarily executed 77 civilians being held in arbitrary detention during its war in Ukraine, according to a United Nations report released Tuesday. Since Russia began its invasion in February last year, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine has documented 864 individual cases of arbitrary detention by Russia, many of which also […]

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Journalists vow to become voice of Kashmiris

Senior Kashmiri journalists on Tuesday vowed to become the voice of Kashmiris at a time when the media in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) was totally chocked by Indian government and was not allowed to report ground realities. Speaking at a conference, while pointing out various shortcomings in structuring appropriate narratives on Kashmir, […]

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Gabon to hold elections on August 26: govt

Oil-rich Gabon will hold presidential, legislative and local elections on August 26, the west African country said Tuesday, with President Ali Bongo Ondimba strong favourite to win against a divided opposition. Bongo has not yet said whether he will stand again, but he is widely expected to run for re-election. His powerful Gabonese Democratic Party […]

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Medical aid provided as many pilgrims suffer heat exhaustion

A large number of pilgrims including men and women, taking part in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, were found suffering from heat exhaustion and provided emergency medical aid as the temperature on Tuesday touched 45 C mark in Arafat. Basically, heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after a person is exposed to high […]

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Despite rising prices millions of pilgrims travel to Makkah for Hajj

Minimum cost for Hajj soars to $7,000 this year. Massive crowds likely to break attendance records.  Chance to “see Kaaba” worth spending everything. MAKKAH: Over 2.5 million Muslims are anticipated to go to Makkah, one of Islam’s holiest sites in Saudi Arabia, to make the Hajj pilgrimage, which is projected to be the largest in […]

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Afghan Taliban say women saved from oppression

Afghanistan’s supreme leader said on Sunday the country’s women were being saved from “traditional oppressions” by the adoption of Islamic governance and their status as “free and dignified human beings” restored. In a statement marking this week’s Eidul Azha holiday, Hibatullah Akhundzada — who rarely appears in public and rules by decree from the Taliban’s […]

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BRI tones up new pattern of globalization in 10-year journey

ISLAMABAD: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is marking its first decade with flying colors by toning up a new pattern of global connectivity and economic development. Launched in 2013,  BRI has evolved into a comprehensive framework encompassing infrastructure development, trade facilitation, financial cooperation, and cultural exchanges across Asia, Europe, Africa, and beyond. As we […]

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Pakistans export of broken rice to China increases substantially

SHANGHAI: A B2B webinar on the promotion of Pakistani rice to China was jointly held here by the Consulate General of Pakistan in Shanghai, and the Pakistan Trade and Development Authority. Nawab Ali Rahoojo, Deputy Consul of the Consul General of Pakistan in Shanghai addressed the session. He highlighted the potential of Pakistani rice in […]

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Fans celebrate Shah Rukh Khans 31 years in the film industry

On June 25, Shah Rukh Khan, commonly known as the King of Bollywood, celebrated his 31st year in the film industry by delivering meals to the underprivileged. Twitter is flooded with posts showcasing snippets of the SRK Day celebration. Poor individuals living on the streets received food packages from his devoted admirers and well-wishers. For […]

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State Bank to remain closed on July 3

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will be closed to the public on July 3 (Monday) due to a bank holiday, according to a notification released on Monday. “As a result, all banks/DFIs/MFBs will remain closed for public trading on the aforementioned date.” Employees of banks/DFIs/MFBs, on the other hand, will report to work as […]

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Taylor Swifts night out with Gigi Blake Lively and HAIM

Taylor Swift’s squad never goes out of style. In the middle of her sold-out Eras stadium tour, the Grammy winner squeezed in some quality time with her closest friends in New York City April 20. Taylor was spotted enjoying a stroll with Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid, as well as sisters Este, Danielle and Alana […]

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Bayer to Continue Operations in Pakistan

Karachi, June 23, 2023: Bayer Pakistan has denied claims of the company’s exit from Pakistan and maintained that no such move is planned. In a statement issued, the company stated, “Bayer is analyzing which of its manufacturing activities may no longer be of strategic focus going forward. In doing so, the company intends to strengthen the […]

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New Face New Name: Arrival of Future Pakistan in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The streets of Islamabad are abuzz with anticipation as a new phenomenon takes hold. A captivating figure has emerged, captivating the attention of passersby and igniting curiosity among residents. From Blue Area to D Chawk, F7, F8, Agha Khan, and School Roads, one cannot miss the sight of Future Pakistan streamers adorning the cityscape. […]

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Former Lal Masjid cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz booked in terrorism case

Former Lal Masjid cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz and four others were arrested on terrorist charges earlier this week after reportedly opening fire on police officers in the capital city. Umme Hassan, the cleric’s wife, has also been charged with making threats to police. According to sources, the cases have been filed at the Counter-Terrorism Department […]

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Katrina to star in Super Soldier

Katrina Kaif will be joining hands with her Tiger Zinda Hai director Ali Abbas Zafar once again for his next action film, Super Soldier. Ali revealed that work on Super Soldier is still in progress. However, the film was delayed previously because of COVID-19 pandemic. He told the media that both, him and Katrina are […]

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Beyond Mandate

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared illegal leasing of land to Pakistan Army for corporate farming, observing that the armed forces of Pakistan had no constitutional and legal mandate to indulge in corporate farming. Lahore High Court judge Justice Abid Hussain Chattha said in the written judgement that the caretaker government of Punjab had […]

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Australia gives Twitter 28 days to clean up toxicity and hate

Australia’s internet safety watchdog on Thursday threatened to fine Twitter for failing to tackle online abuse, saying Elon Musk’s takeover had coincided with a spike in “toxicity and hate”. E-safety commissioner Julie Inman Grant — a former Twitter employee — said the platform was now responsible for one-in-three complaints about online hate speech reported in […]

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PM urges international community to deliver commitments made at COP27

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged the international community to deliver the commitments made at COP 27 in Sharm al-Sheikh and also operationalise Loss and Damage Fund on the principle of equity. “The international community should deliver on the commitments they made at COP 27 in Sharm al-Sheikh, including the operationalisation of Loss & […]

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Pakistan leads South Asia in university rankings 2023

According to Times Higher Education’s Asia University Rankings 2023, Pakistan has surpassed India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka in the South Asian region, with more universities making it to the top 200. According to the UK-based organization, there are now more South Asian universities in the top 200 than ever before. The top 200 universities this […]

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The Simpsons foresaw the disappearance of the Titanic submersible

Fans of The Simpsons claim that the cartoon show foretold the disappearance of the Titanic submersible in a 2006 episode. According to accounts, Mike Reiss developed the episode while on a voyage on a similar submarine called Oceangate. Mason Fairbanks, Homer Simpson’s long-lost father who specializes in retrieving lost treasures from the sea, delivers a […]

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Armys vital role in boosting economy

The Pakistani government has announced an ambitious Economic Revival Plan in an admirable effort to address economic issues and promote prosperity. The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which seeks to entice investment from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and other nations, was established as the centrepiece of this initiative. The Pakistan Army’s crucial contribution in […]

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Billie Eilish to perform at Pariss Eiffel Tower in climate awareness concert

The concert, organised by NGO Global Citizen, features on the sidelines of an international summit launched by French President Emmanuel Macron. Artists H.E.R. and Eilish’s brother Finneas are also on the bill for the free show at the Champ de Mars below the Parisian landmark. The venue hosted a previous Global Citizen concert in 2021 […]

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PIA announce cut in airfare ahead of Eidul Adha 2023

On the eve of Eidul Adha 2023, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced a discount on domestic flight fares. A PIA spokesperson announced that all domestic flights will receive a 10% discount and that the discount will be in effect from June 30 to July 1 during the Eid holidays. Discounted tickets can be issued right […]

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New home launching ceremony for homeless orphans held by Almarah Foundation under Project apna ghar.

Almarah Foundation launched its 5th house for homeless orphans where the best facilities are set for orphans. Renowned signer Ibrar ul Haq joined as chief guest, during his speech he said ” I am feeling blessed to be part of this noble cause and my all possible support is with apna ghar”. Chairperson Almarah Foundation […]

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Marc Anthony welcomes baby with fourth wife Nadia Ferreira

Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband, and his new wife Nadia Ferreira have had a child. On Father’s Day, the musician, who already has six children, disclosed that his wife had given birth to their first child together. “God’s timing is always perfect,” he wrote beside a black-and-white image of his child in his arms, adding, […]

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Taylor Swift catches up with Gigi during break from Eras Tour

Taylor Swift was spotted hanging out with her best friend and model Gigi Hadid as she took a break from her ambitious 61-stop Eras Tour. After wrapping her show on Friday and Saturday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Anti-Hero hitmaker was seen leaving celebrity hot spot, Nobu, arm-in-arm with her bestie, Hadid, on Sunday night, June […]

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Hamza Ali Abbasis sister addresses rumours about Naimals surgery

Pakistani star actor Hamza Ali Abbasi’s wife Naimal Khawar has become talk of the town in recent days as rumours have circulated that she has undergone facial surgery. She remained as top trend on Twitter for several days and fans said she did not have any need to improve her facial look as she is […]

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Himalayan glaciers melting 65 percent faster than previous decade: study

Himalayan glaciers providing critical water to nearly two billion people are melting faster than ever before due to climate change, exposing communities to unpredictable and costly disasters, scientists warned Tuesday. The glaciers disappeared 65 percent faster from 2011 to 2020 compared with the previous decade, according to a report by the International Centre for Integrated […]

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Bank Alfalah partners with Aga Khan Foundation to provide health services in flood-hit areas

  KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, has partnered with Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) through a donation of PKR 200 million. The funds will be utilised by AKF (Pak), and it’s implementing partners to provide essential health services to populations impacted by floods in Pakistan. The partnership’s objective is to tackle the […]

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SC reserves verdict on pleas against review of judgments law

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday reserved its judgment on petitions pertaining to SC Reviews of Orders and Judgments Act 2023. A three-member bench of the top court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan and Justice Munib Akhtar heard the case. At the outset of the […]

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Commanding Respect

MS Dhoni (Indian Cricketer) had gone out first ball in the final of IPL-2023, just concluded, yet commanded Respect, not only from his team but also from cricket fans as well as cricket analysts alike. His team, that he was captaining, picked up the Champions Trophy for a record equaling 5th time, all under his […]

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Maryam Nawaz removes Miftah Ismail from party position

Former finance minister Miftah Ismail was dismissed from the position by the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday. In addition to announcing the decision, PML-N Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz also voiced her “disappointment” with Miftah and Shah Muhammad Shah, who was also kicked out of the party, for their actions. Maryam Nawaz announced that […]

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PM Shehbaz approves Rs25b aid for flood victims

In response to the concerns made by his government’s ally, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved an allocation of Rs25 billion in help for flood victims. The premier promised to set aside this money during a recent meeting with PPP leaders. The PPP leadership, including Syed Naveed Qamar, Sherry Rehman, […]

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Max Verstappen on pole after wild Canadian GP qualifying

MONTREAL: Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen took pole position on Saturday in a wet qualifying for a Canadian Grand Prix that could see him secure Red Bull’s milestone 100th win. It was an unpredictable and wild afternoon of racing at a rain-swept Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as teams rolled the dice switching from wet tyres […]

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Air raid kills 17 in Sudans capital

An air attack in Sudan’s capital Khartoum has killed at least 17 people, including five children, as fighting continues between rival generals seeking to control the country. The attack on Saturday was one of the deadliest of the clashes in urban areas of Khartoum and elsewhere in Sudan between the military and a powerful paramilitary […]

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SAPM Interior visits Capital Safe City Headquarters

SAPM on Interior, Jawad Sohrab Malik visited Safe City Headquarters, here in Islamabad to monitor operations of the Capital Command & Control Center and to review law and order related issues. On his arrival, SAPM Jawad Sohrab Malik was received by IGP Akbar Nasir Khan, DIG Shoaib Khurram Janbaz and SSP Safe City, Shahzada Umar […]

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Kylie Jenner rocks chic style at Coachella

The Kardashian-Jenners take Coachella 2023! Kylie Jenner and sisters Kendall Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian were all spotted sporting chic styles while partying during the first weekend of the annual music festival. Kylie stepped out with friends in a white jacket, a semi-sheer crop top worn over a lace bra, a mid-length denim skirt, grey sneakers […]

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Archaeologists in Peru find 3000 year-old mummy in Lima

Peruvian archaeologists have discovered an approximately 3,000-year-old mummy in Lima, they said on Wednesday, the latest discovery in the Andean nation dating to pre-Hispanic times. Students from San Marcos University and researchers initially found remains of the mummy’s hair and skull in a cotton bundle during excavation, before uncovering the rest of the mummy. The […]

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Beyoncé blamed for keeping inflation high in Sweden

Swedish consumers now have Beyoncé to blame for their bills, bills, bills. The chief economist at Danske Bank, the biggest bank in neighboring Denmark, said Thursday that the singer’s decision to kick off her “Renaissance” world tour in Stockholm last month led to a surge in hotel and restaurant prices in the area as tens […]

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Role of law enforcement agencies for crime-free Pakistan

The current state of Pakistan’s economy is deeply concerning, and its impact on the citizens is reflected in the increasing crime rate. And being Pakistanis, it is a sad time for all of us as we are going through the worst times in the 75-year history of this country. Every other day, we hear news […]

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SC adjourns Review Judgments Act cases till Friday

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned hearing of petitions against the Review of Supreme Court Judgments and Orders Act 2023 till Friday. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan and Justice Munib Akhter heard the case. During the course of proceeding, Attorney General for […]

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Police charge India wrestling chief with sexual harassment

Indian police said Thursday they had charged the country’s wrestling federation president with sexual harassment and stalking, following a protest by the sport’s top figures demanding his arrest. In April, a group of wrestlers began a sit-in in the capital New Delhi to demand the arrest of Brij Bhushan Singh, who is also a lawmaker […]

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Cyclonic Storm Biparjoy lies at a distance of 220km South of Karachi

The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) “Biparjoy” over northeast Arabian Sea has moved further northeastward during the last six hours and now lies at a distance of about 220 kilometers south of Karachi, 210 km south of Thatta and 130km south of Keti Bandar. The “Biparjoy” is likely to continue moving northeastward and cross between […]

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Google launches AI-powered advertiser features in push for automation

Alphabet’s Google said on Wednesday it is launching two new artificial intelligence-powered features for advertisers that will automatically find the best ad placements for brands across the tech company’s services. AI has dominated the tech industry in recent months as Google and other companies have developed novel chatbots that can respond to users in open-ended […]

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Melania Trump shrinks from limelight

Donald Trump has been forced to sit quietly in court twice in recent weeks to face felony charges, and on both occasions has sought solace in the company of family, friends, and his devoted supporters. However, one prominent supporter of the Republican former president has been conspicuously absent: his wife, Melania. Trump surrendered to US […]

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Grand Central Mall: a hub of glamour and luxury

FAISALABAD: The Grand Central Mall is set to revolutionize the concept of luxury living in Faisalabad and redefine the image of the city on international standards. This new landmark, sprawling over an impressive area of 75 Kanal, promises to be a secure hub of glamour, luxury, and unparalleled amenities for the people of Punjab. With […]

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Nigeria boat accident kills 100 people several missing

At least 100 people drowned and several others were missing after an overloaded boat capsized in Nigeria’s north central region, residents and state officials said on Tuesday. The wooden boat was ferrying people across a river to Kwara state after a wedding ceremony in neighbouring Niger state when it capsized on Monday night, local residents […]

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Trump under arrest in federal documents case

Former US President Donald Trump was in custody at a Miami courthouse on Tuesday to face criminal charges that he unlawfully kept national security documents when he left office and lied to officials who sought to recover them. Trump was due to submit a plea at an arraignment before US Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman that […]

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Meghan Markle warns Prince Harry about Chelsy Davy

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, appears to have issued a harsh warning to Prince Harry on his previous girlfriend Chelsy Davy. Meghan is reportedly ‘hurt and humiliated’ by Harry’s comments about his previous romances, particularly Chelsy Davy, during his court appearance in MGN’s phone hacking trial. The Duke of Sussex discussed his connection with Davy, […]

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Shell Petroleum to sell stake in Pakistan

On Wednesday, Shell Pakistan announced that its parent company, Shell, had informed it of the group’s intention to sell its ownership stake in the company. The local operations, which are 77% owned by the immediate parent company, Shell Petroleum Company (SPCo), suffered losses in 2022 as a result of exchange rates, the devaluation of the […]

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Ambassador of Pakistan to Damascus visits SCCI

Ambassador of Pakistan to Damascus Shahid Akhtar on Tuesday visited the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). Senior Vice President SCCI Wahub Jahangir and Vice President SCCI Amir Majeed Sheikh welcomed the guest. During the meeting, issues related to the diplomatic, commercial relations and trade promotion with Damascus were discussed. SVP SCCI Wahub Jahangir […]

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Diaspora in France holds Pakistan solidarity rally

The Pakistani diaspora in France on Tuesday held a rally expressing solidarity with the vision of putting their homeland ahead of political interests. Pakistanis from all walks of life gathered in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and raised slogans for Pakistan and the army. The rally emphasized the need for promoting the message […]

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The quest to find the WWI dead, 100 years on

The remains of three Canadian soldiers who died in World War I, 105 years ago, but were only recently identified have been reburied in France at an emotion-filled military ceremony. Hundreds of thousands of servicemen died in the war but only a few of those whose remains languish in the fields of northern France have […]

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Overpass collapses in US, disrupting traffic on Highway

An overpass on one of the busiest highways in the United States collapsed in Philadelphia after a tanker truck passing beneath it burst into flames. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated that it would take months to fully restore this “critical artery.” During an afternoon press briefing, Governor Shapiro reported that fortunately, no individuals travelling along […]

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PepsiCo Pakistan and Foodpanda Join Forces to Enhance Culinary Experience

PepsiCo Pakistan, one of the country’s largest food and beverage companies, has joined hands with the largest online food delivery platform in Pakistan, Foodpanda, as their Preferred Beverage and Snacks Partner. This collaboration brings together the expertise and resources of both industry-leading companies, with the aim of enhancing culinary experiences for consumers across the nation. […]

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Inter Miami fall to sixth straight loss at MLS

MIAMI: Lionel Messi’s future club Inter Miami suffered a sixth straight defeat and remained rooted to the bottom of Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference after a 3-1 defeat at the New England Revolution on Saturday. If Messi, who announced this week he intended to join Miami, was tuning in to watch what awaits him in […]

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North West and Kim Kardashian support Tristan Thompson at Lakers Game

Kim Kardashian and North West are Tristan Thompson’s biggest cheerleaders. On May 12, the SKIMS founder and her eldest daughter, 9, publicly showed their support for the father of his and Khloe Kardashian’s two children while sitting courtside at Crypto.com Arena to watch his team the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors in […]

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Naimal shares ‘summer madness’ with her followers

Naimal Khawar, the talented Pakistani actress and artist, recently delighted her fans with a series of stunning Instagram photos that perfectly captured the essence of summer. In the pictures, Naimal Khawar can be seen enjoying the vibrant and carefree ambiance of the season with her adorable son, creating beautiful memories together. The Instagram post shared […]

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Murtasim’s epic comeback in ‘Tere Bin’ sends waves of happiness among fans

“Tere Bin” has been consistently captivating fans with its unpredictable twists and turns, but the recent episodes of the drama left viewers frustrated as Murtasim embarked on a search for Meerab, who had taken refuge at Farrukh Khan’s house. These two dragged-out episodes were deemed unbearably trashy by angry fans. However, episode 53’s promo injected […]

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Saba Qamar to star in film addressing polio issue in Pakistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan remain the last strongholds of the polio virus, a highly contagious and incapacitating disease primarily transmitted through contaminated water or food. While polio has been eliminated in many regions worldwide, these two countries still face its persistent threat. Despite comprehensive endeavours made by past administrations, a diverse set of obstacles and enablers […]

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Mawra Hocane looks mesmerising in recent pictures

Mawra Hocane is a talented Pakistani actress and model who has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry. Hailing from Karachi, Pakistan, Mawra began her career as a video jockey before making her acting debut in the Pakistani television drama ‘Mere Huzoor’ in 2012. Her performance in the drama received critical acclaim and established […]

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Momal Sheikh expresses gratitude to Allah in latest Instagram post

Momal Sheikh, the renowned Pakistani actress, recently took to Instagram to share a couple of pictures alongside a heartfelt caption expressing her gratitude towards Allah. The post, which featured serene images of the actress, quickly garnered attention from her fans and followers. In the caption, Sheikh greeted her followers with a warm ‘Jummah Mubarak,’ a […]

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Federal Budget 2023-4

A disgruntled Ishaq Dar presented Pakistan’s annual budget in parliament on Friday with spending at more than 14 trillion rupees, targeted growth at 3.5 per cent and a reduction in inflation to 21 per cent from a record 38 per cent. It is hoped that the budget this year will help unlock the last $2.5bn […]

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Toshiba gives shareholder management masterclass

MUMBAI, June 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) – A Japanese corporate titan is showing others how to constructively engage pushy owners. Two-and-a-half months after Toshiba (6502.T) first tentatively supported a $14 billion buyout offer from a consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners, the scandal-ridden elevators-to-power-systems conglomerate officially recommended the deal to shareholders, taking into account investor feedback and effectively concluding no better offer […]

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Beijing wants the terror strikes on the Pakistan-Iran border to stop

All three parties agree to formalize trilateral consultations on counter-terrorism and security. Pakistan claims to have seen a statement from Iran’s Admiral Shahram regarding the formation of a naval alliance. “When it comes to Pakistan,” the Foreign Office said, “we will examine any proposal.”ISLAMABAD: For the first time, China, Pakistan, and Iran have committed to […]

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WhatsApp provides ‘channels’ to get information from people and organizations

On Thursday, Meta-owned WhatsApp revealed that a new feature for Android, iOS, and desktop users was in the works, allowing them to follow accounts other than their own contacts. According to WaBetaInfo, the new upgrade would allow users to receive critical updates from persons and organizations privately and reliably after following them. Channels, the new […]

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Prince Harry used a court appearance in London to put an end to divorce rumors

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not addressed the rumors of their divorce publicly. The pair was involved in a car pursuit in New York after the Duchess of Sussex won the Women of Vision Award, which fueled divorce rumors. The couple then boycotted a Gracie Awards ceremony a few days later, where Meghan Markle […]

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Prince Harry possesses a “clear talent for theatrical rhetoric”

Prince Harry was recently mocked for displaying a large quantity of ‘theatrical hyperbole’ that can be interpreted as’self-righteous posturing.’ Daniela Elser, a royal analyst, analyzed Prince Harry’s antics. In this admission, she accused the duke of possessing extreme theatrical rhetoric. According to News.com.au, “Harry proved he clearly has a knack for theatrical rhetoric, such as […]

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PML-N hints at electoral alliance with JKT-led group

The Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT) group, which is made up of people who recently broke with PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the wake of the May 9 occurrences, is where the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) has intended to form an electoral coalition. The spokesperson for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Attaullah Tarar, told the media […]

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Prince Harry’s past drug use at issue in US visa case

A conservative US think tank urged a federal judge on Wednesday to order the release of the immigration records of Britain’s Prince Harry, who was awarded a visa despite the admission in his memoir that he had used illegal drugs. Lawyers for the Washington-based Heritage Foundation are seeking the release of the records from the […]

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Mansha Pasha criticizes Naseeruddin Shah for making claims regarding the Sindhi language

Mansha Pasha, a Pakistani actress, has attacked Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah for making incorrect assertions regarding the position of Sindhi in Pakistan. The legendary actor from the neighboring nation became embroiled in a dispute after claiming that Sindhi was no longer spoken in Pakistan. In a promotional interview for his latest television series Taj, he […]

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Slump in juice volumes, hurt fruit farmers as pulp purchase drops

In the coming budget, the government is reintroducing Federal Excise Duty (FED) on fruit juices. This will decline juice sales, leading to a negative impact on the fruit industry and those employed by it and fruit farmers. In the past, a 5 percent FED was imposed on the fruit juice sector in 2019-20, resulting in […]

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Apple buys AR headset startup Mira

Apple Inc has acquired Mira, a Los Angeles-based AR startup that makes headsets for other companies and the U.S. military, the Verge reported, citing a post from Mira CEO’s private Instagram account and a person familiar with the matter. This comes a day after Apple unveiled a costly augmented-reality headset called the Vision Pro, one […]

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President approves appointment of Sheikh Rohail Asghar as PM’s advisor

President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday approved the appointment of Member of National Assembly Sheikh Rohail Asghar as the Advisor to Prime Minister. The president approved the appointment of the advisor under Article 93 (1) of the Constitution, a President House press release said.

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Iran presents its first hypersonic ballistic missile

Iran presented what officials described as its first domestically-made hypersonic ballistic missile on Tuesday, the official IRNA news agency reported, an announcement likely to heighten Western concerns about Tehran’s missile capabilities. Iranian state media published pictures of the missile named Fattah at a ceremony attended by President Ebrahim Raisi and commanders of Iran’s elite Revolutionary […]

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Canada braces for worst-ever wildfire season as blazes engulf country

Officials in Canada have warned that the country is on course to endure its most devastating wildfire season ever, as warm and dry conditions are likely to remain throughout the summer. Fires are currently raging in practically all Canadian provinces and territories, following an exceptional start to the fire season. According to government officials, there […]

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Rupee sheds 52 paisas against dollar

Pakistani rupee witnessed 52 paisas devaluation against the US Dollar (USD) in the interbank trading on Monday as it closed at Rs286.19 against the previous day’s closing of Rs285.67. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of dollars in the open market stood at Rs305 and Rs308, respectively. […]

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Turkish actor joins Erdogan’s government

The Justice and Development (AK Party) group has appointed renowned Turkish actor Bahadr Yenişehirliolu, who portrayed Tahsin Pasha in the well-liked TV show Payitaht Abdulhamid, as its group chair. According to media reports, Yenisir Luoglu compared Erdogan to Abdulhamid Sani during the Turkish election campaign and remarked, “Do we prefer our freedom or the price […]

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How many holidays will Pakistanis get on Eidul Adha?

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that the Zil Hajj moon will be visible on June 19, implying that Eidul Adha will fall on June 29th in Pakistan. The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, which meets on June 19, will make the final announcement about moon sightings. The Met Department predicts cloudy weather during the moon sighting […]

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Gold price In Pakistan Today 6 June 2023

Gold price in Pakistan today on 6 June 2023 is being sold for Rs. 196759 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 229500 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 6 June 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 6 June 2023 is being sold for Rs. 196759 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 229500 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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Eden Hazard to leave Real Madrid after dismal four-year spell

MADRID: Eden Hazard will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after agreeing to terminate his contract a year early, the club said on Saturday, with the winger enduring a dismal four years in LaLiga since his move from Chelsea. The former Belgium international, 32, joined Real in 2019 and became the Spanish […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 5 June 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 5 June 2023 is being sold for Rs. 198645 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 231700 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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Naseeruddin Shah uses awards as door handles in farmhouse

Naseeruddin Shah has been grabbing headlines for his statements for the past few days. The actor, who was last seen in Taj: Reign of Revenge, has always been very vocal about what he feels. In a recent interview, the actor has now opened up about the futility of competitive awards. In fact, he even claimed […]

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Juventus bids to end the season on a high note against Udinese

ROME: Juventus will look to end its season on a positive note by winning at Udinese on Sunday to give itself a chance of qualifying for the Europa League, with the legal issues that have plagued the club throughout the season now behind them. Juve will pay a fine of 718,000 euros ($790,374.40) and will […]

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Two soldiers martyred in Bannu clash

Fire exchange took place between the Pakistan Army troops and terrorists in general area Jani Khel in Bannu district on Saturday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location resultantly two terrorists were sent to hell. However, during intense exchange of fire, Naib Subedar Ghulam Murataza (age 40 years, […]

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Initiative of Pakistan’s Foreign Minister

Pakistan and India are two rival neighboring countries. Both states got independence in August 1947 and, since then, have fought four major wars, and one was this close to breaking a nuclear war against each other. Strong political influence and extremism on both sides have never let people like each other. This is the reason […]

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Leading developer invests in backing rising racing star Enaam Ahmed

Leading real estate developer ONE Homes, part of the ONE Group have signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement to back rising British-Pakistani racing star Enaam Ahmed. Ahmed who grew up in London is the first ever professional racing driver of Pakistani heritage. At the young age of only 23 Enaam is currently racing in the INDY […]

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Turkmenistan embassy, Serena Hotels encourage healthy habits on World Bicycle Day

3 June is celebrated worldwide as World Bicycle Day to recognize bicycle as a reliable and sustainable means of transportation. The Embassy of Turkmenistan in collaboration with Serena Hotels, and Tabani Group of companies who provided bicycles, organized a cycling event to encourage people from all walks of life to adopt cycling, promoting an active […]

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NA speaker opens PPP office in Khushab

Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf visited the Khushab district and inaugurated the office of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) here on Saturday. State Minister for Industries and Productions Tasneem Ahmed Qureshi also accompanied him. Speaking on the occasion, the NA speaker said when a political party attacked military installations, there was a jubilation in India […]

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Nadra introduces Iris biometric verification

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) stated Saturday that it has deployed the Iris Recognition System (IRS) for identity verification and citizen deduplication, which is a key step in strengthening the country’s biometric verification system. The data regulation authority stated in a statement that after the introduction of fingerprint matching as the first […]

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Shahbaz Gill registers as PTI’s ‘foreign agent’ in the United States

The PTI leader receives a registration number from the US Department of Justice. Gill tells the US government about his encounters with US citizens. Gill’s statement indicates that he intends to meet with US officials. WASHINGTON – Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s close aide Shahbaz Gill has registered as a foreign agent of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]

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‘No room’ for Parvez Elahi in PML-Q, says Shujaat’s son

In light of the continuous departure of leaders from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the aftermath of the May 9 mayhem, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, the older son of Chaudhry Shujaat, stated on Saturday that Parvez Elahi had no place in the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q). Speaking to journalists outside the Corps Commander House (Jinnah House) […]

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World food prices fall to two-year low in May

The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in May to its lowest in two years, as a slump in prices of vegetable oils, cereals and dairy outweighed increases for sugar and meat. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) price index, which tracks the most globally-traded food commodities, averaged 124.3 points in May against […]

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Jordan crown prince weds Saudi architect in lavish ceremony

Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah married Saudi architect Rajwa Al Seif on Thursday in a ceremony attended by royals from across the globe. The ceremony was held in the mid-century Zahran Palace in the capital Amman — the site of other key royal weddings including that of King Abdullah II to Queen Rania as […]

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Taliban say foreign forces committed ‘uncountable crimes’ in Afghanistan

The Taliban on Thursday said foreign forces had committed “uncountable crimes” during the 20-year war in Afghanistan after a former Australian soldier lost a defamation case over reports of executing Afghan civilians. Taliban administration spokesperson Bilal Karimi said the incidents involved in the Australian court case were a “small part” of the many alleged crimes […]

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Twitter’s head of trust and safety says she has resigned

Twitter’s head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, told Reuters on Thursday that she has resigned from the social media company, which has faced criticism for lax protections against harmful content since billionaire Elon Musk acquired it in October. Irwin, who joined Twitter in June 2022, took over as head of the trust and safety […]

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PM leaves for Turkiye to attend Erdogan’s inauguration

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday departed here for Turkiye on a two-day official visit to attend the inauguration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday. In the second round of elections held on May 28, Erdogan received 52.14 percent of the volead2tes, beating his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who won 47.86 percent. “Leaving for […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today 2 June 2023

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 2 June 2023 is being sold for Rs. 202332 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 236000 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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Video: Biden Falls At US Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony

President Joe Biden fell face-first on stage at the Air Force Academy in Colorado on Thursday after tripping over a barrier, but he appeared unharmed and later made fun of the incident. Biden, 80, had just shaken hands with a cadet and started back to his seat after giving the military academy graduates’ commencement address […]

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Three killed in Russian strike on Kyiv

Russia launched an air attack on Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least three people including a child and bringing fresh terror to the city after a week of strikes. Moscow’s forces have recently launched a series of aerial assaults on the Ukrainian capital, including an unusual daytime attack on Monday that sent residents running for […]

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Salman Khan and Kareena were first choices for ‘Bajirao Mastani’

Did you know? Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was the original choice to play the lead in ‘Bajirao Mastani’. He even chopped his hair and shot a poster of it with Kareena Kapoor Khan many years ago. It is no secret that filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus was one of the most-anticipated films of Bollywood […]

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Dubai ruler reveals plan for mothballed second palm-shaped island

DUBAI: Dubai’s ruler on Wednesday announced a new plan for the Palm Jebel Ali, a man-made palm-shaped island that has been dormant since 2009 following a real estate crash, and is double the size of the functioning Palm Jumeirah. “Its visitors and tourists will enjoy more than 80 hotels and resorts that provide beautiful tourist […]

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‘The Crown’ actor’s dog named after Prince Diana’s family

The late Princess Diana’s family name has been given to actor Emma Corrin’s dog. The actress who portrays Princess Diana in Netflix’s The Crown disclosed it in an Instagram post. The British actress turned to Instagram to snap a selfie with their puppy in the background. “Live truthfully and love hard….yourself and others…..reach for your […]

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Two soldiers martyred in terrorist attack along Pak-Iran border

Two soldiers of the Pakistan Army on Thursday embraced martyrdom amid gallantly thwarting the terrorists’ attack when a group of terrorists targeted a security forces’ post through fire in Singwan Area District Kech of Balochistan along the Pakistan-Iran Border. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, a heavy fire exchange ensued since troops […]

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