The ties between the United States and Russia have begun to take an unexpected turn on Thursday following the Russian foreign ministry recalled the Russian ambassador to the US for a consultation about the future of the US. The step highlights growing problems between Moscow and Washington, as Biden has taken a more confrontational approach …
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UAE imposes ban on iftar gatherings during Ramadan
The United Arab Emirates has declared a ban on iftar gatherings as part of a slew of Ramadan protection measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the Gulf state. According to details, a total of 52.46 percent of the country’s population was successfully vaccinated as part of the national program. The statement was released …
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Shahid Afridi laments the criteria of PCB selection
LAHORE: Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistan captain, said on Wednesday that he couldn’t comprehend the “standard of selection followed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).” Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said on Wednesday that the “level of selection adopted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)” baffled him. Selectors, coaches, and captains, according to Shahid Afridi, …
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Asif Ahmed appointed General Manager of IBM Pakistan
KARACHI: Asif Ahmad has been appointed General Manager of IBM Pakistan by the International Business Management (IBM). He will succeed Ghazanfar Ali, who has led IBM’s operations in Pakistan since 2016 and is now in charge of IBM’s Middle East and African operations. “The adoption of technology is not only necessary for a profitable and …
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Meesha Shafi shares her picture of “not going to jail”
KARACHI: Despite being guilty of falsely accusing Pakistani singer, Ali Zafar and dragging him into court, Meesha Shafi shared her photo on Twitter saying that she is “not going to jail”. Her Twitter came after the news of her being sentenced to three years of jail started making rounds on social media. She took to …
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A political emergency for Joe Biden
Hundreds of migrant children are crossing the Southwest border alone, and the White House may be reluctant to mark the situation a disaster. However, with the incoming President, it is quickly becoming a national emergency. The plight of poor people escaping hunger, tyranny, crime, and natural disasters is churned in the maelstrom of Washington politics, …
Signal becomes unavailable to Chinese users
The encrypted app, Signal, has been unavailable in mainland China Tuesday Morning. According to news from TechCrunch and Reuters, Signal, one of the few Western social media apps available in China, has gone silent. Since early Tuesday morning, the encrypted software, which is commonly used by reporters and those who need total secrecy, has been …
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Tax specialists observe issues in tax system
ISLAMABAD: Complications and irritants in current tax processes must be overcome in order to fully use the country’s tax capacity. According to former vice president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) MA Jabbar, taxation schemes are getting more nuanced with each budgetary exercise, likely due to the Federal Board of …
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Green infrastructure to mitigate global warming?
Ever since major cities are experiencing high temperatures, their governments have decided to turn to Green infrastructure to mitigate rising temperatures in an urban area. They are turning to different methods of planting trees in developed cities that are filled with dark pavement and concrete that absorb the heat of the sun. This is why …
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SADA Welfare Treats Thousands of Patients Free of Cost
The founding members of the SADA Welfare Foundation have a deep passion for serving mankind, as shown by the foundation’s roots. Mrs. Tahira Jawaid, Parveen Makda and Dr. Fawzia Siddiqui, who were all involved individual social workers at the start.The organization’s programs are tailored to meet the demands of children’s health care, with an emphasis …
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New 2,511 corona cases, 58 deaths in Pakistan
In just 24 hours, Pakistan announced 2,511 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the world to 609,964. Additionally, 1,136 people recovered from the viral disease in a single day, bringing the overall number of patients that have recovered to 573,014. The death toll in the world has increased to 13,595 …
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The LHC takes note of attack on Shahbaz Gill
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) takes note of the attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill outside the court. Authorities are directed to review CCTV video, locate those involved, and bring them to justice. The LHC ordered immediate action against those responsible for the attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Shahbaz Gill on …
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Govt seeks ECP resign en masse
ISLAMABAD: The ruling party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), sought the resignation of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday, accusing it of “total incompetence” in conducting open Senate elections and thereby losing the government’s confidence. The PTI government and the commission got into a battle when the latter claimed in the Supreme Court that the …
The government raises the price of kerosene by Rs3.42
ISLAMABAD: The government raised kerosene and light diesel oil (LDO) tariffs on Monday, the new rates will be effective from today. The price of kerosene oil was boosted by Rs3.42 per litre, from Rs80.19 to Rs83.61, by the government. Within the fortnightly market adjustment process, the premiums will be in place for the next two …
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IED explosion on Rangers personnel
KARACHI: An improvised explosive device planted in a motorcycle exploded in Orangi Town on Monday, killing a Pakistan Rangers official and injuring 16 others, including two Rangers personnel. The explosion was so large that it smashed the windows of many nearby buildings in addition to destroying the Rangers’ smartphone, which was hit in the attack. …
Maryam Lashes out NAB on Monday
LAHORE: Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz labeled the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) request to cancel her bail “ludicrous”, claiming the body had devolved into a vengeance machine. On Monday, the PML-N leader said that “I went every time NAB summoned me, despite the assassination attempt,” The PML-N leader’s remarks came …
Pakistan becomes the largest importers in Asia: SIPRI
STOCKHOLM: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), on Monday, informed via a report that Pakistan, among other counties, such as India, Australia, China, and South Korea, was the largest importer of major weapons. In the report by SIPRI, Pakistan collected 42% of global arms transactions in 2016–20. The United States, France, and Germany – …
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Third Wave of Corona: Sindh govt imposes smart lockdown
KARACHI: New restrictions have been imposed in Sindh in view of the Coronavirus situation. The decision to impose a smart lockdown in Sindh by April 15 was issued by the Sindh Home Department. According to the notice, all commercial and business centers will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Recreation areas such as …
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Adnan Siddiqui shares old pictures with Pitt and Jolie
Veteran artist Adnan Siddiqui took to his Instagram on Friday to post some nice flicks of his time with the Hollywood film A Mighty Heart. He recalled the time when he worked with the Hollywood stars, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. He also shared his experience on the project before posting a snapshot of himself …
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Aiman comments about Mawra, receives backlash
Pakistani actress Aiman Khan hit the headlines as she made several remarks about fellow actor Mawra Hocane. While reacting to a quick-fire question on a star talk show with Muneeb Butt’s husband, the Baandi star stated that Mawra “should gain some weight because she’s really skinny.” This comment made by Aiman Khan about Mawra didn’t …
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FIR registered against Kangna Ranaut
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, also renowned for making irrational comments, is again in hot waters. The superstar along with her brother Akshat, her sister Rangoli Chandel and a man identified as Kamal Kumar Jain are accused of allegedly announcing a films name without the author’s permission. an FIR has been registered against Kangma and others …
K-Electric to increase tariff, NEPRA allows
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has authorized K-Electric to raise the electricity tariff to Rs1.97 per unit for a period of three quarters. Currently, the government is implementing a strategy of uniform tariffs for all electricity delivery firms. The same policy applies to K-Electric as well. With a strategy of standardized market …
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Two Students of Lahore university get expelled
LAHORE: A clip of a young girl proposing to her university friend at the University of Lahore went viral on Twitter. The viral video shows the woman with her right leg bent, a bouquet of flowers in her hand, pointing to an elated man who then embraces her. The rare and daring decision of the …
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