Rupee weakens against US dollar on 16 February

Karachi: The US dollar’s purchasing rate was Rs159.2, while Rs160 on Tuesday, February 16, was its sale rate. The rupee dropped during Monday’s trading session, breaking a five-session winning streak, as a recent surge in dollar demand from importers dragged down the local currency, dealers said. Dealers also said the national currency did give up …

Meesha Shafi rebukes PSL 6 anthem ‘Groove Mera’ criticizers

Karachi: Meesha Shafi has slammed people bashing the official anthem of Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) sixth edition. The song was sung by famed artists Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig, and rappers Young Stunners. Ever since its release, the song has received flak from social media users. The coke studio singer said on her Instagram story that …

TikTok in hot water for breaching consumer laws across the UK

BRUSSELS: On Tuesday, the Chinese-owned short video sharing app TikTok was hit by many lawsuits from EU consumer organizations for allegedly breaching the consumer laws of the bloc and for failing to shield children from secret ads and inappropriate content. TikTok, particularly among teenagers, has been rapidly growing in popularity around the world. Following a …

Myanmar protest: military assures new election after protesters blocked train services

On Tuesday, the military junta in Myanmar guaranteed that it will hold an election and hand over power, denied that the ouster of an elected government was a coup or that its leaders had been arrested, and accused demonstrators of violence and coercion. According to Reuters, the junta’s defence of its Feb. 1 takeover of …

Firdous Ashiq Awan: “PTI is the guardian of farmers’ rights”

Islamabad: Punjab Chief Information Secretary Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Tuesday that the ruling PTI will strive for the welfare of farmers in Pakistan. “It’s not just the water running through rivers but also the sweat of our farmworkers that drive Pakistan’s economy and flourish agricultural,” she added. The CM’s assistant said, in accordance …

Gold rate increased on 16 Feb

Karachi: On Tuesday 16 February, at the close of the bullion market, a single tola of 24 karat gold was sold in Pakistan for Rs111,200. Similarly, at the close of trade, 10 grams of 24k gold were valued at Rs95,336. Additionally, for Rs87,391, 10 grams of 22k gold was exchanged. The All Sindh Saraf Jewellers …

Ayman Khan breaks silence on the accusation of buying Instagram followers

Pakistani actress, Ayman Khan is the second most followed on Instagram. She has nearly 8 million followers on social media. However, social media users speculated that Ayman Khan’s followers are not real but are fake and paid followers. Users also say that the celebrity has not done any significant work in the showbiz industry enough …

PTI’s Govt to recover 386 bn from sugar mills

Islamabad: The PTI government has decided to recover Rs 386 billion from sugar mills for which National Accountability Bureau cases have been sent. In a recent cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed the Adviser on Accountability and Home Affairs to brief the Cabinet on the action taken so far on the report of the …

Sharif’s passport expires today

Karachi: The Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) leader’s passport will be expired today on 16 February which will not be renewed as the former PM’s name is on the Exit control (ECL). While speaking at the media conference, Sheikh Rasheed declared that if someone’s name is on the no-fly list then …

How to look after your mental health?

Sarah was always worried about doing well at the High school but she was unsure of the thoughts that swarm around her head. Sometimes she would stay up at night and days too and gradually begin to feel lost in space.  This condition led her to perform poorly in her tests. One day when she …

South Africa beat Pakistan by 6 wickets

South Africa have won the 2nd T20I by 6 wickets, on Saturday and have leveled the 3-match series by a 1-1 margin. “South Africa maintained their nerve during the innings, chasing down Pakistan’s total with 22 balls to spare #PAKvSA“ South Africa held their nerve throughout the innings, chasing down Pakistan's total with 22 balls …

Mastercard to allow merchants cryptocurrency payments

Mastercard (MA) plans to provide merchants with the possibility of accepting cryptocurrency payments later this year. The feature would see Mastercard customers’ digital currency purchases resolved in crypto at participating retailers, a first for the financial giant, according to a source familiar with the matter. The firm has not yet revealed the, or when, digital …

Coronavirus updates: 33 people died in a single day in Pakistan

Ministry of National Health Services of Pakistan shared the statistics of the number of corona cases that came to light during the last 24 hours. according to the updates released, 35,280 tests conducted in the last 24 hours while 1,270 people were diagnosed with the #COVID19 across the country. Pakistan: Daily update on #coronavirus cases …

2nd T20I match: SA won the toss, decides to bowl

South Africa has won the toss and decided to field first against Pakistan in the second T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Today shaheens are chasing to seal the series as they are in the lead — 1-0. However, now given the score, Pakistan has a 37% winning probability and South Africa’s chances are 63%. …

The entire judicial system is being pushed to save the incompetent, Maryam Nawaz

PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz has said that the justice system is being pushed to save the incompetent and incompetent. Maryam Nawaz while talking speaking to the media said, “no matter how many tactics the government uses, they will fail. Wherever there is a vote, the PML-N will win. Those who need backdoor contacts are …

Justin Timberlake writes an apology to Britney Britney Spears and Janet Jackson

As a result of allegations of misogyny and sexism against renowned American-singer Justin Timberlake regarding his treatment of Ex-Lovelady Britney Spears, and the “wardrobe malfunction” with Janet Jackson in 2004 at the Super Bowl, the singer has said sorry to both in an Instagram post. Timberlake wrote, “I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and …

An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hits many parts of Pakistan

An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit numerous parts of Pakistan as tremors were felt throughout several cities of Pakistan late Friday night. The epicenter, according to the details, of the earthquake was a city in Tajikistan. The intensity was recorded at 6.4 magnitude on the Richter’s scale, according to Met Department. An earthquake originated on …

Microsoft emphasizes the need to encourage girl learners to embrace STEM subjects

Karachi: “It’s evident by the significant investments into skills development and educational programmes that Microsoft believes in upskilling our youth to have the right skills to succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. But even as we strive to include as many young learners in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects as possible, our girl …

PPAF and Taraqee Foundation plant 80,000 trees in Balochistan

Islamabad: Taraqee Foundation with the support of United Nations Development Program (UNDP Pakistan), Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund – PPAF, Forest and Wildlife Department and Government of Balochistan, initiated a mass tree plantation campaign called “Chand Meri Zameen – Phool Mera Watan” The drive targets multiple cities of Balochistan including Quetta, Pishin and Nushki. As part …

CEO PIA visited Bin Qasim Association of Trade & Industry

Pakistan International Airline delegation headed by CEO Air Marshal Arshad Malik along with team visited BQATI Secretariat The CEO PIA, Air Marshal Arshad Malik was welcomed by the Patron in Chief / Founder President, BQATI, Mian Muhammad Ahmed, Founder Vice President Mr. Usman Ahmed, Senior Vice President Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed the meeting was attended by …

Habibmetro Bank Joins Roshan Digital Account

KARACHI: 12 February 2021 – Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited (HABIBMETRO) has joined the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) initiative of the State Bank of Pakistan. Roshan Digital Accounts provide innovative banking solutions to millions of Non-Resident Pakistanis (NRPs) and Resident Pakistanis (RPs) with declared offshore assets, who need a secure and convenient facility, to undertake banking-payments, …

A silent killer Smog can reduce lifespan, says PM

LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran khan during as he spoke in an inauguration ceremony in Lahore for the Gillani Park Urban Forestation initiative said that smog is a silent killer that diminishes the life span of a human and is posing a great hazard to developing cities. He also remarked that the former governments never paid …

1st T20I match: Pakistan beat South Africa by 3 runs

In the first T20I fixture of the three-match series between the two nations, Pakistan defeated South Africa by three runs at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. In order to bring up a decent score for the Men In Green, Mohammad Rizwan struck a gorgeous lot. Rizwan became the first wicket-keeper ever from Pakistan to score …

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