Sri Lanka ripped through Pakistan‘s batting line-up and emerged victorious by 35 runs in 2nd T20I at historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Bhanuka Rajapaksa struck an aggressive maiden international half-century as Sri Lanka made 182-6 before spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took 3-38 to help bowl Pakistan out for 147 in 19 overs. Rajapaksa blasted 77 off … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi here on Monday said that India was trying to blacklist Pakistan in Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Talking to journalists, FM Qureshi said that Pakistan has mad sincere efforts to fulfill the requirements of FATF and hopped that the body will acknowledge the steps taken by Islamabad to improve counter … Read more
Rip Taylor, the animated comedian who always left behind a trail of confetti, died at 84 here on Sunday. Rip was born on 13th January 1935 in Washington D.C. Taylor’s publicist, Harlan Böll, confirmed Taylor’s death, saying the comedian suffered a seizure before he died at a Los Angeles hospital. An exact cause of death, … Read more
A suicide bomb targeted a minibus of recruits for the Afghan security forces in the eastern city of Jalalabad on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring 27, a local government source said. The recruits were travelling to Kabul. The bomb detonated in a small motorized vehicle used to haul goods. Last month, a … Read more
The Government of Sindh offered on Monday a Turkish company to remove garbage from Karachi. Officials of the Turkish company, OZPAK J V, met Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Minister for Local Bodies Nasir Hussain Shah at the CM House on Monday. Speaking to the media, Shah said the company would be tasked … Read more
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday reached China on an official visit. The Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor in a tweet said, “COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa arrived in China today on an official visit.” During the visit, the Army Chief will meet Chinese military leadership … Read more
US Senators Christopher Van Hollen and Maggie Hassan called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ in Rawalpindi today (Monday). During the meeting, issues of mutual interest, overall regional security situation including Afghan reconciliation process and Kashmir issue were discussed. The visiting dignitaries acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace and stability. … Read more
In a step to ensure protection of green areas in Islamabad, Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Monday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to execute new building code in the capital city at the earliest. Presiding over a high-level meeting in Islamabad, PM Imran said that keeping in view population growth in Islamabad, it … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that talks with India not possible due to the ongoing situation in occupied Kashmir since India revoked its special status in August. United States Senators Chris Van Hollen and Maggi Hassan met PM Imran wherein they shared their observations about their recent visit to Azad Kashmir. The premier … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says Prime Minister will meet his Chinese counterpart as well as President to discuss a host of issues during his three-day visit to China. Talking to newsmen in Multan on Monday, he said schedule of meetings with private sector of China and business organizations has also been finalized. He said … Read more
Tennis star Sania Mirza has confirmed Sister Anam Mirza’s marriage with former Indian cricket captain’s son. Sania shared that her sister, a fashion designer, is set to marry former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin’s son, Asad. “She is actually getting married in December. We just came back from her bachelorette trip in Paris. We are … Read more
Whoever said actresses can’t be friends had not met Mahira Khan and Hareem Farooq. And there is nothing better and inspiring then two powerful women who not only celebrate their own achievements, but that of other women around them as well. Hareem Farooq, a producer and actor, recently took to twitter to celebrate the success … Read more
The much-anticipated film Joker, as well as Phoenix’s outstanding performance have been hailed by the audience. According to US media, “Joker” is the largest opening for Warner Bros, which made $234 million worldwide. Helmed by Todd Phillips, the film follows the life of Arthur Fleck (essayed by Phoenix) from 1981, as an aspiring stand-up comedian … Read more
The High Court acquits the three death row convicts, including a brother of Javed Iqbal, who was involved in the murder of Chairman NAB’s parents. According to sources, a two-member bench comprising Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan of the Lahore High Court passed judgment on the appeals. The court acquitted the accused on the basis of … Read more
A report by a British government agency, Commission for Countering Extremism has warned that groups are ‘distorting truth’ to spread hate. According to British media, Far-right activists are exploiting concerns about the safety of women and children to target Muslims and ethnic minorities. The Commission for Countering Extremism said some groups deliberately distort the truth … Read more
The month of world-class sporting, entertainment, musical and cultural events is all set to begin on November 21 in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi General Sports Authority organized a launch event, which was held under the patronage of GSA Chairman Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal. The Ad Diriyah Equestrian Festival will see the world’s best … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated the Ehsaas Saylani Langar Scheme on Monday. According to details, the inauguration ceremony of Ehsaas Saylani Langar Scheme took place in the federal capital. The scheme will help feed the poor and needy people. The scheme, currently being launched from the federal capital, will later be expanded to the … Read more
The Kashmir valley and Muslim majority areas of Jammu region continue to reel under military lockdown and communications blackout on the 64th consecutive day, today. This has virtually cut off the territory from the rest of the world. Main markets, educational institutions are closed and public transport is off the roads. With deployment of Indian … Read more
There are no chances of further rainfall in the metropolis, whereas, the temperature remains 28 degrees in Karachi. According to details, a western monsoon weather system present in Karachi has now quit with no chances of rainfall in the city, Pakistan Meteorological Department said in its forecast. The city is experiencing partly cloudy atmosphere, however, … Read more
