APGC Champion ends on high note for Munazza Shaheen

Asia Pacific Golf Confederation’s most high profile event has concluded after an intense competition and a three way play off. The spectators, media, organizers and players were jubilant watching Jasper Stubbs, a player from the neighborhood emerging as a champion. Stubbs came from behind to claim the title as his. The playoff was among the […]

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Italian ambassador inaugurates Future World School & College in Rawalpindi

ISLAMABAD: Italian envoy H.E. Andreas Ferrarese and his charming spouse Madame Albana inaugurated the iconic purpose-built Future World School & College at Bahria Town Phase 8, Rawalpindi, followed by the celebration of Pakistan Italy Cultural Fusion Festival last day says a press release. Founder & CEO Dr. Faisal Mushtaq TI, Executive Director Anna Faisal, COO […]

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JDC opens free dialysis centre in Sialkot

JDC has taken a commendable step by opening a Free Dialysis Center in Sialkot on 30th October, 2023. This dialysis center has been named after the renowned businessman Mr. Tanveer’s mother, Kulsoom Akhtar, as he is the sole financial donor for this project and provided JDC the necessary funds to open a dialysis center in […]

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PIA’s affected operation shows signs of recovery with improved fuel supply

On Monday, October 30, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed scheduled flights on 45 routes. In addition to this, the airline’s domestic operations have also started to bounce back. Today, PIA will be operating flights to and from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Gilgit, and Skardu. International flights to destinations like Jeddah, Madinah, Bahrain, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, […]

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Zangazur corridor and new players in region: economic importance of 3+3 format

The tripartite statement signed by the leaders of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia ended the Second Garabagh war that started in September 2020 and lasted for 44 days. However, while many outstanding issues left until September 20, Azerbaijan successfully implemented the anti-terror measures – which fulfilled one of the main commitments indicated in the articles of […]

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Anti-Hasina Protest

There is every reason to fear utter chaos in Bangladesh as a determined wave of protest sweeps across the country. A giant demonstration of more than 100,000 supporters from opposition parties joining forces to demand a free and fair vote turned ugly on Saturday amid violent clashes. Two casualties ensued as a result of skirmishes […]

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Netherlands shock Bangladesh by lopsided 87-run victory

Scott Edwars, Paul van Meekeren spearhead Netherlands to dismantle Bangladesh. Netherlands stunned Bangladesh by pulling off a lopsided 87-run upset in the 28th match of the World Cup at Eden Gardens Kolkata on Saturday. BANGLADESH’S INNINGS Chasing a target of 229, Bangladesh were off to a devastating start as the wicket of Litton Das started […]

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Deepika says she and Ranveer Singh were ‘technically allowed’ to date other people ‘until he proposed’

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh opened up about their marriage on the premiere episode of Koffee with Karan Season 8. They spoke about the early days of their relationship, when they were “technically allowed” to date other people but kept coming back to each other. Ranveer spoke about their first meeting with each other during […]

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Bilawal urges int’l community to pay attention to Kashmir issue

Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said that the issue of Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) was a matter of stability in the region as well as peace in the world urged the international community to realize its responsibility to resolve this South Asian conflict. In his message on the occasion […]

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Diamond Paints Join Hands with Superior University’s School of Art and Design

KARACHI: In a significant step towards bringing academia and industry closer, Diamond Paints and Superior University Lahore formalized their partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 4, 2023. The MOU was signed by Ms. Sana Ahmad, Director of Marketing at Diamond Paints, and Ms. Saba Hisham, Director of the Centre of Creative Arts […]

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US Ambassador calls on Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan

ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan. The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan was accompanied by USAID Mission Director Kate Somvongsiri.   The U.S. Ambassador termed the cooperation between Ministry of National Health Services and the U.S. government as exemplary. Dr. Nadeem Jan expressed gratitude for U.S. Government’s support […]

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History will remember those who had the power to make a difference and didn’t: Mahira Khan

Leading actress Mahira Khan took to social media to condemn the ongoing genocide.Taking to her Instagram feed, Mahira Khan shared a carousel post of videos and images that displayed the extent of destruction in Palestine. The star penned alongside, “This is the genocide of Palestinian people. This is the killing of innocent human beings – […]

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Atif Aslam asks fans to donate money instead of showering on him

Pakistani singing sensation Atif Aslam, currently on tour in the United States, captured the hearts of millions of adoring fans once again with his recent gesture of solidarity with Gaza during a live concert. In a viral social media video, an enthusiastic fan showered currency notes upon the iconic artist as he performed. Aslam’s immediate […]

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How to save humanity in Gaza

Every war-mongering leader has the blood of innocent people on his hands. Every person who remains silent or supports the war-mongering leader becomes a partner in killing innocent people. Every ambidextrous politician who achieves his power by pandering to the nationalist, religious, and animalistic passions of innocent people is a criminal. Every war brings with […]

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BCCI bans trekking, paragliding for national players to avoid injuries

New limitations have been placed on players who are a part of the national team for the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 by the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI). To prevent any injuries during the ongoing mega tournament, the board has forbidden the national team members from paragliding and trekking. The change occurred as […]

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SpaceX signs deal to launch key European satellites

SpaceX has signed a deal to launch up to four of Europe’s flagship navigation and secure communications satellites into orbit, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The European Commission, the European Union’s executive arm, along with EU member states, must still give final approval for the deal, the report added, citing officials. SpaceX and […]

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ECP extends voter registration deadline to Saturday

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the voter registration and voter information update deadline from Wednesday (October 25) to Saturday (October 28). This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja. The Commissioner has called upon the general public to utilize this final opportunity to ensure […]

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China’s Foreign Policy on its Neighborhood in New Era

China and its neighboring countries enjoy geographical proximity, cultural affinity and integrated interests with a shared future. The millennium-old friendly exchanges between the two sides are a vivid history of exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. Such friendly bonds are best captured by the Chinese saying: “true friendship weathers the changing seasons without fading away and is made even stronger by hardships.” The neighborhood is where China survives and thrives and the […]

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IHC denies Imran Khan’s intra-court appeal against jail trial

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s intra-court appeal against his prison trial in the cypher case was dismissed by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday. The hearing was presided over by a two-person IHC division bench made up of Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rafat. Salman Akram Raja, the PTI leader’s […]

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Dubai police arrests Canadian-Indian businessman Sri Ram Tumuluri over bounced cheques

DUBAI: Law-enforcement agencies in Dubai arrested controversial Canadian-Indian businessman Sri Ram Tumuluri over several bounced cheques and kept him in prison for a month. Authorities confirmed that Sri Ram Tumuluri was arrested by the Dubai police after complaints made to the police and the banks by at least three victims whose cheques bounced after being […]

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US-Pakistani Tahir Javed sacked as SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar has removed Texas-based Pakistani-American businessman Muhammad Tahir from the post of Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM). According to a notification issued by the PM Office, the appointment notification of the SAPM Mohammad Tahir Javed has been taken back. The notification to appoint Tahir Javed as Special Assistant […]

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SC declares civilians’ trial in army courts as null and void

A five-member larger bench of the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday declared the trial of civilian accused of May 9 vandalism and rioting as null and void. The court, in its 4-1 majority verdict, observed that the suspects of May 9 incidents suspects should be tried in criminal courts.     The larger bench headed […]

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Doctors warn of ‘severe consequences’ amid heavy bombardment of Gaza

As fuel for the hospitals may run out in the next 48 hours due to Israel’s continued bombardment of the besieged territory, doctors in the Gaza Strip have warned of the “catastrophic consequences” in the event that the electricity supply is interrupted. Infants on ventilators would not live, and doctors would be powerless to save […]

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All set to celebrate 76th Founding Day of AJK govt tomorrow

All is set to celebrate the 76th Founding Day of the emergence of Azad government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir on October 24, Tuesday, with a great enthusiasm and devotion coupled with the renewal of pledge to continue Kashmir freedom struggle till it reaches to its logical end through liberation of the Indian […]

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Trump fined $5,000 by New York judge for violating gag order

The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial fined the former US president $5,000 on Friday for not complying with a partial gag order and threatened him with possible jail time for future violations. Judge Arthur Engoron ordered the 77-year-old Trump to pay the fine within the next 10 days to the […]

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Blow for Sunak as Tories lose two previously safe seats

Britain’s Conservative Party lost two parliamentary seats to Labour on Friday, another ominous setback for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his ruling party ahead of a general election expected next year. The by-election results, the latest in a string of traditionally safe Tory seats lost to rival parties in recent years, saw Labour overturn huge […]

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French troops to leave Niger by year’s end: French general

The commander of France’s forces in the Sahel said Friday that 1,500 French soldiers would leave Niger by December 31, a timeframe announced by French President Emmanuel Macron late last month. The pullout, demanded by Niger’s military rulers, started last week after the July ouster of president Mohamed Bazoum, a key ally of Paris, threw […]

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The Akbar’s Hammam in Lahore Fort

LAHORE: Who is not familiar with the Lahore Fort and twenty-one monuments that are inside it. Today let me take you to a masterpiece that is not included in the list of these twenty-one monuments and probably is the twenty second one! This is the Hammam (bath area) that belongs to Mughal Emperor Akbar’s times. […]

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IHC grants Nawaz protective bail in Avenfield, Al-Azizia references

All the legal hurdles were removed on Thursday in the smooth return of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif after he was granted protective bail in two graft cases while his arrest warrant in the Toshakhana case was suspended by an accountability court. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo had approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) […]

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Tibu, violent ‘no-man’s land’ hosting Colombian peace talks

For months, the mayor of Tibu, a Colombian town under the yoke of guerrilla violence, was forced to do his job from more than 115 kilometers (71 miles) away, after receiving death threats. Nelson Leal says he had no choice but to leave behind a “no-man’s land” under the control of dissidents who distanced themselves […]

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Health Minister directs major reforms in Pakistan Nursing Council

ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan has issued instructions to improve the performance of the Pakistan Nursing Council. The Health Minister directed establishment of a one-window cell for the registration of paramedics on urgent basis.  Immediate steps should be taken for digitization of Nursing Council, said by the Minister Health while chairing a meeting. […]

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Six labourers killed, two injured in Turbat attack

At least 6 labourers were killed in their sleep and two were wounded after gunmen targeted them in an overnight attack in Balochistan’s Turbat city, officials said, in the region’s latest bout of violence. According to the police, unknown gunmen targeted the labourers who were sleeping in an under-construction house. The deceased – which include […]

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It’s the Economy!

As a nation accustomed to brief spells of respite followed by stumbling in the dark, dreary tunnel, caution and more caution remain the usual course of action. We are told by experts to not count the chickens before they hatch. No matter how promising the television tickers may appear, we tend to wait for the […]

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Mahira’s qawwali night with Abida Parveen captivates social media

Mahira Khan, the renowned Pakistani film and television actress, continues to captivate social media with highlights from her private and star-studded wedding. A recent post by the Superstar actress showcased heart-warming moments from her wedding’s Qawwali night. The Qawwali night’s performance was graced by the legendary Abida Parveen. The stunning bride and her handsome groom […]

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Nurturing Minds, Strategies to Improve Mental Health of Special Children

Mental health is a fundamental aspect of well-being for all individuals, including special children who may face unique challenges. Ensuring the mental health of these children is vital for their overall development and quality of life. In this article, we will explore strategies that parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals can employ to improve the mental […]

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Police implement state-of-the-art security measures

Islamabad Capital Police have recently adopted a series of comprehensive security enhancements throughout the federal capital which would cover the entire city to ensure high vigilance. One of the key implementations is the deployment of a cutting-edge entry and exit system, strategically integrated into the High-Security Zone and various other key locations within the city. […]

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Mikaal Zulfiqar refuses to work in Bollywood again

A-list actor Mikaal Zulfiqar vows to never work in Bollywood again until and unless given equal opportunities. In his recent appearance on ARY Digital’s talk show, ‘The Knock Knock Show’ with actor-host Mohib Mirza, prominent actor Mikaal Zulfiqar, who has worked in a couple of Bollywood films, including his last outing in Akshay Kumar’s ‘Baby’, […]

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Pakistan, Egypt mull cooperation in pharma, vaccine fields

CAIRO: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr. Nadeem Jan held a meeting with Minister of Health & Population Egypt Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar on the sidelines of 70th Session of the WHO’s Regional Committee for Eastern Mediterranean in Cairo. Dr. Nadeem Jan congratulated Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar on achieving the milestone […]

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‘Nadal to play at Australian Open’

Rafal Nadal will return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open in January, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Wednesday. The 37-year-old former world number one has been sidelined since hurting his hip flexor in a second-round loss to Mackenzie McDonald at the Melbourne Park major earlier this year. The Spaniard, who has won […]

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Mohammad Rizwan dedicates century to Palestinians besieged in Gaza

Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s star batter, dedicated his century to besieged Palestinians in Gaza reeling from indiscriminate Israeli strikes. Rizwan’s 131 helped Pakistan achieve the highest-ever run chase in an ICC World Cup against Sri Lanka. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets on Tuesday in Hyderabad, India, after chasing down a record target of 345 […]

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Peruvian police rescue Malaysians, Taiwanese held by gang

Police in Peru have rescued 44 people captured by a Taiwanese criminal organization that used them in an extortion scheme in the South American country, officials in Lima said Monday. The foreigners were forced to make calls to companies in Malaysia and Taiwan to demand money while posing as police or justice officials, General Carlos […]

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Dr Nadeem shares Pakistan’s health sector reform agenda at Cairo moot

CAIRO: Addressing the 70th WHO Regional Committee meeting in Cairo Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan said Health for All by All is everyone’s business; this includes governments, civil society, development partners, private sector, academia, local communities and health practitioners. We must all work hand-in-hand with a belief that strong health systems will protect everyone. […]

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Pakistan has applied ‘whole of governance’ approach towards polio eradication: minister

President Global Development Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Christopher J. Elias called on Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr. Nadeem Jan on the sidelines of 70th Session of the WHO’s Regional Committee in Cairo today. Deputy Director BMGF Michael Galway, and Director Pak-Afghan hub Hamid Jaffery were also present in the […]

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Imran Khan’s ex advisor and donor from Texas joins PM Kakar’s cabinet

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has appointed a former donor and aide of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan as his Special Assistant on Investment. Texas based Pakistani-American businessman Muhammad Tahir Javed has been given the investment portfolio and has joined the cabinet with immediate effect, according to a notification by the Prime Minister’s Office. […]

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Japan lifts tsunami advisory for coastal areas

Japan issued a tsunami advisory for some coastal regions early Monday following a series of shallow quakes in the Izu islands in the Pacific Ocean but it was later lifted after no damage was reported from the minor waves generated. Tsunami waves of 60 centimetres (24 inches) hit Hachijojima island, 280 kilometres (170 miles) south […]

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KSA assures full support towards new health initiatives in Pakistan

CAIRO: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr. Nadeem Jan held a meeting with Minister of Health Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.E Fahad bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel on the sidelines of 70th Session of the WHO’s Regional Committee of the Eastern Mediterranean in Cairo today. Senior officials from Saudi Ministry of Health were […]

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World Cup 2023: Zainab Abbas leaves India due to threats

Zainab Abbas, a Pakistani presenter chosen by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the World Cup 2023 event, has left India. According to reports, the acclaimed sports journalist has arrived in Dubai after feeling immense pressure since arriving in India to present the mega cricket event. According to reports, her family members and a broadcaster […]

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Loss of Green Plantation impacts mental health negatively

  Have you visited Islamabad recently? The beautiful F-10 park is deforested. Government institute that cannot be named believes that their pathway is more critical. There are hundreds of people enjoying the park in the morning and evening. All gone. What now remains is a road pavement that is totally abysmal in terms of construction. […]

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Ambassador Shoaib Sarwar hosts Tech Meetup in Denmark to welcome CEOs, companies from Pakistan

Copenhagen, Denmark, 6th October – The recent Pakistan Tech delegation from a successful event in Oslo, Norway, made a significant mark on the tech landscape with their participation in the Pakistan Tech Meetup hosted by the Pakistani Ambassador to Denmark, Mr. Shoaib Sarwar. The event, held on 6th October at the Embassy in Copenhagen, served […]

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Pakistan calls for international intervention

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Sunday expressing solidarity with Palestine against Israeli oppression called for the international community to intervene to protect Palestinian civilians. The foreign minister also expressed concern over the volatile situation and the loss of precious Palestinian lives. “Pakistan is deeply concerned by the escalating hostility in the Middle East […]

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India’s persistent ‘repression’ of Kashmiris’ right to freedom threatens peace: Pakistan

Pakistan has warned that India’s continued “repression” of the UN-promised Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination, in defiance of Security Council resolutions, posed a grave threat to regional and international peace and security. “Strategic stability is also threatened by this state (India) as it continues to receive abundant supply of conventional and non-conventional weaponry, and now […]

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OSP organize symposium on diagnostic ophthalmology

In a dedicated effort to advance the field of diagnostic ophthalmology and promote groundbreaking research in eye care, Ophthalmology Society of Pakistan (OSP) in collaboration with Peshawar Medical College (PMC) organized a one-day eye symposium titled “Diagnostic Ophthalmology.” The event was attended by distinguished ophthalmologists, clinicians, and academicians from various institutions who share their invaluable […]

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Health minister to represent Pakistan at WHO moot in Cairo

ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker Federal Minister for Health, Dr Nadeem Jan, will represent Pakistan in the 70th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, said a press release. The assembly is scheduled for October 9 in Cairo. The international health forum holds substantial significance as it convenes 22 nations […]

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Zara Noor Abbas talks about hardships of life and importance of being grateful

The beautiful Pakistani actress Zara Noor Abbas, who rose to fame with the drama ‘Ehd-e-Wafa’ has said that life is not as easy as it looks on social media. The actress shared her two pictures with her fans on the photo and video sharing app Instagram. In the caption of the photos, Zara Noor wrote […]

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Imran Khan says he got skinnier as he battled depression, people claimed he was on drugs

Former actor Imran Khan has been actively interacting with his fans on social media. He often shares anecdotes from the films he did and writes about the difficulties he faced while working as an actor. In his latest post, Khan opened up about consuming steroids to bulk up his muscles, as he was too ‘skinny’ […]

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COAS attends Sindh Apex Committee meeting: Illegal activities to be curbed with full force

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir on Friday said law enforcement agencies and the government would continue efforts against a “spectrum of illegal activities with full force to deny pilferage of resources and economic losses”. The COAS passed these remarks during a meeting of the Sindh Provincial Apex Committee, with Caretaker Chief Minister […]

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Pakistan make winning start at World Cup

Pakistan opened their World Cup campaign with a comfortable 81-run win against the Netherlands on Friday, overcoming an impressive performance from Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede. The 1992 champions were bowled out for a fighting 286 in 49 overs with 68 each from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan before dismissing their opponents for 205 in […]

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FM defends deportation of illegal Afghans

Interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani defended the government’s decision to deport all illegal immigrants, including Afghans, from the country on Friday and termed the decision “in line with international practice”. Jilani further said no other country allows illegal immigrants like Pakistan has in the past forty years. “No country allows illegal people to live […]

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Rupee gains 94 paisa against US-Dollar

Pakistani Rupee on Friday witnessed the 22nd consecutive recovery session as it gained 94 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 282.68 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 283.62. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the […]

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Empty feeling as fans trickle in for Cricket World Cup opener

England and New Zealand opened the Cricket World Cup on Thursday faced with a largely empty stadium — and those in the crowd donned tops and face-paint in the national colours of India. A ripple of excitement went through the crowd as the England players made their way into the world’s biggest cricket arena, a […]

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New book by journalist Salman Abid published

LAHORE: Prominent intellectual, journalist, columnist, and analyst Salman Abid’s new book “The Case of Local Governments” (Politics, Democracy, Decentralization, and Transparent Governance) has been published. In this book, a complete review of the system of local governments in Pakistan and the problems and difficulties faced by them, along with future prospects and suggestions have been […]

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‘Koi Tayyari Nahin, ‘Fareb’ and ‘Sham Bhi Thi Dhawan Dhawan’ staged

Three theatre plays titled ‘Koi Tayyari Nahin, ‘Fareb’ and ‘Sham Bhi Thi Dhawan Dhawan ‘ were presented in the ongoing Pakistan Theatre Festival at the Arts Council of Pakistan -Karachi. The first show was ‘Koi Tayyari Nhi’ directed by Muneeb ur Rehman at improvisation Theatre, the highlight of improvisation Theatre was the absence of a […]

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At least 10 dead, 82 missing in India glacial lake burst

The death toll from a devastating glacial lake burst that triggered a torrential flash flood in India has risen to at least 10 people, with 82 others still missing, according to officials. Violent flooding from glacier lakes dammed by loose rock has become more frequent as global temperatures rise and ice melts, with climate scientists […]

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SC adjourns hearing in plea against Pervaiz Elahi’s arrest

  The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned hearing till indefinite time in a petition against the arrest of former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. A three-member bench headed by Justice Sardar Tariq Masood heard the case. During the course of proceeding, the court remarked that where had been written in the law that an […]

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Pakistani rupee continues winning streak against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee has gained 23.50 against the US dollar since September 5 in the interbank market, extending its winning streak against the greenback to one month today (Thursday). The local currency has increased by 1.8 against the dollar today, hovering at 283.60 on the interbank market. On September 5, the interbank market saw the […]

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Sajal overwhelmed on Best Actress nomination for ‘Sinf-e-Aahan’

A-list actor Sajal Aly is beyond excited to bag the Best Actor nomination for her stellar performance in ARY Digital’s ‘Sinf-e-Aahan’. The blockbuster serial of the year 2022, ‘Sinf-e-Aahan’ of Six Sigma and Next Level Entertainment, has bagged as many as six nominations in the leading categories, for the upcoming Lux Style Awards. These nods […]

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Empowering women: Coca-Cola Pakistan receives award

ISLAMABAD: In a ceremony held today at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Coca-Cola Pakistan proudly accepted the “The Rising Women Award for Community Impact” in recognition of its efforts in advancing women’s empowerment and water sustainability in Pakistan. The event, graced by the honorable President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi, brought together esteemed dignitaries, prominent agents of social […]

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IHC to hear Imran Khan’s bail plea in cipher case in open court

IHC stated on Wednesday that the hearing on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan’s bail plea in the cypher case registered under the Official Secrets Act will be held in open court. The IHC reserved its decision earlier this week on the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) request for an in-camera hearing on Imran Khan’s bail application […]

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Big blow for Pakistan as Arshad Nadeem ruled out of Asian Games

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem was ruled out of the Asian Games due to a knee injury on Tuesday, officials confirmed, in a major dent to the country’s chances of winning another medal at the event. An official of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) confirmed that Nadeem informed them and the Pakistan contingent that […]

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Pakistan, Azerbaijan mull cooperation in health sector

ISLAMABAD: Khazar Farhadov Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan held a meeting with Federal Minister Health Dr Nadeem Jan on Tuesday. Matters of mutual interest, including bilateral cooperation in the field of health were discussed. Federal Minister of Health briefed the Ambassador on the healthcare initiatives being undertaken in Pakistan. “We are implementing concerted measures to […]

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Depleting foreign reserves posing serious financial threat to Pakistan

1st Oct 2023: As the State Bank of Pakistan reported that the nation’s overall foreign reserves amounted to $13,079.1 million. Pakistan’s foreign reserve levels have experienced a downward trend in recent months due to a number of contributing factors. These include fiscal deficits, trade imbalances, inappropriate government spending, reduced remittances from overseas Pakistani citizens, an […]

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‘Inshallah A Boy’ in the race for Oscars

‘Inshallah A Boy’ is selected by Jordan as an official submission for the Best Foreign Film at the 96th Academy Awards after Amjad Al Rasheed’s debut movie made history earlier this year when it became the first Jordanian feature film to premiere in Cannes. A shortlist of 15 finalists is scheduled to be announced on […]

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SC adjourns cases pertaining to fuel price adjustment

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing till October 16, in petitions pertaining to the addition of fuel price and quarterly adjustments in the electricity bills. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, heard the case. The court said that it wouldn’t allow the facility of video link to anyone […]

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Iraq wedding fire caused by ‘gross negligence’, government investigation says

A fire that swept through a crowded wedding hall in a northern Iraqi town killing more than 100 people was blamed on “gross negligence” and lack of safety measures, the results of a government investigation into the disaster said. The investigation results, announced at a news conference on Sunday by interior minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari, […]

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Zaka Ashraf admits there is “too much politics” in PCB

Zaka Ashraf, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), complained on Monday that there is “too much politics” there. Zaka Ashraf made his remarks during an extensive interview on the Geo News programme Score where he discussed the Pakistan Super League schedule, central contracts, and the team’s chances of competing in the ICC World […]

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Kudermetova beats Pegula to win Pan Pacific Open

Tokyo: Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova won the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sunday, upsetting tennis’ world number four Jessica Pegula in straight sets. The 19th-ranked Kudermetova overwhelmed the American 7-5, 6-1 in an hour and 24 minutes. “I knew it would be a tough final… I need to fight for every ball and today it […]

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Klopp slams ‘crazy decisions’ after nine-man Liverpool’s Spurs loss

London: Jurgen Klopp blasted the “crazy decisions” that led to nine-man Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat against Tottenham as referees’ chiefs admitted the Reds were denied a legitimate goal in Saturday’s dramatic clash. Klopp’s side had Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota sent off in north London, while Liverpool forward Luis Diaz had a goal wrongly disallowed by […]

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McIlroy spat adds spice to Ryder Cup climax

Rome: The Ryder Cup is set for a fiery climax on Sunday after Rory McIlroy’s row with Patrick Cantlay’s caddie overshadowed the American’s late surge in Saturday’s fourballs which gave the USA a glimmer of hope. Sunday’s 12 singles matches were already going to be spicy affairs as the USA need a record-breaking comeback from […]

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NSYNC drop first new song together in 20 years

NSYNC, one of the most successful acts of the late 1990s, released their first new music together in 20 years on Friday, a song featuring in the animated movie, Trolls Band Together. Better Place is the first new song Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass have worked on together since […]

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Raveena Tandon says she’s told daughters about her past relationships

Raveena Tandon in a new interview talked being aware of what was written about her in press. She said that her life is like an open book to her kids. Raveena Tandon in a recent interview, opened up about not hiding anything from her daughters, including everything about her past relationships. Raveena has two adoptive […]

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