BEIJING: A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world’s first “gene-edited” babies to three years in prison on Monday, BOL News learnt. According to the official news agency, on charges of illegally practicing medicine the scientist who created the world’s first ‘gene-edited’ babies sentenced to 3 years in prison. He Jiankui was convicted … Read more
Pakistani Film-maker Jamshed Mahmood aka Jami named Dawn’s CEO Hameed Haroon as his alleged rapist, meanwhile Haroon rejects the allegation. According to the details, Film-maker Jami – who came forward in October this year with the accusation that he was raped by a “media tycoon” 13 years ago, has now named Dawn – English daily … Read more
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) rejects Bilawal Bhutto’s offer, spokesperson of MQM Pakistan has said that alliance with federal government is for the benefit of Karachi, not for ministries. Describing the MQM’s stance on the details, the spokeperson said that he was not satisfied with the federal government’s one-and-a-half-year performance, but would not decide for separation … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to take strong action against the tax evaders and announced to launch a crackdown against them from March 2020. According to the details, the revenue board has issued notices to 200,000 high-net worth individuals for the purpose. These remarks were made by FBR Inland Revenue (IR) Member Dr … Read more
Facebook has blocked live streaming of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation’s (PBC) news bulletins for highlighting Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir, Radio Pakistan reported on Monday. In its report, Radio Pakistan has included screenshots of earlier warning messages received from the social-media giant, dating back to May, warning the public broadcaster of violating “community standards on dangerous individuals and … Read more
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has suggested that prices of petroleum products should be increased by up to 3.2% for January 2020. The summary sent to the government by OGRA recommended the highest increase of Rs3.10 per litre or 3.2% in the price of kerosene oil, and a hike of Rs2.61 per litre … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The recently enforced National Accountability (Amendment) Ordinance 2019 has officially come into effect after the federal government published it in the Gazette of Pakistan on Monday. The official document issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice said the law was amended through ordinance as the National Assembly and Senate are not in sessions. The law … Read more
Section 144 will be imposed across the city on this new year. The section will be imposed from the start of 30th December till 1 pm, 1st January on the eve of the new years in Karachi. According to the Sindh Home Department notification, pillion riding will also be banned from 12 am, December 30 … Read more
Indian government is all set to announce Bipin Rawat, the first-ever chief of defence staff (CDS), to serve till the age of 65. General Bipin Rawat will complete his three-year term as the Army chief on December 31. He will turn 62 in March next year, reported by the foreign media. As per the existing … Read more
Provincial minister of information Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan said that opposition starts criticizing without studying anything, there is no discussion regarding 14-days remand and 50 crores rupees. Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan also said that Pervez Rasheed has said that Imran Khan is trying to ruin the institutions. Pervez Rasheed is known for creating chaos in the institutions. People have … Read more
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has sent a summary for change prices of petroleum products to the Petroleum Division for Januray 2020, here on Monday. According to the details, An increase of two rupees 81 paisas per litre in petrol price, an increase of Two Rupees 25 paisas per litre in high speed … Read more
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Pervez Rasheed has recorded his statement on Monday, before the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) into the purported video of judge Arshad Malik. The PML-N leader after reaching FIA’ s Lahore chapter office, expressed surprise. He asked that “why so much security set up for him only?”. Later Speaking to media, … Read more
Federal Minister of Railways Sheikh Rasheed announced the extension of Christmas special train service till 10th of January 2020. Federal Minister of Railways announced in a video message on Monday. He said the Christmas special train service extended till January 10. The decision taken because of an increase in the number of passengers. “A lot … Read more
India’s tourism industry has been badly affected due to ongoing unrest and tensions in India. Tourists are warned to refrain from visiting Agra due to protests and clashes organised amid the controversial citizenship law. At least seven countries have released travel warnings to their people about traveling in India. Countries including the Uk, Israel, Singapore, … Read more
Research reveals that high cholesterol levels can lead to heart diseases. This is the leading cause of death in the United States (US). Whereas, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that the liver and foods we eat, such as eggs, cheese, and certain meat products produce. It is … Read more
Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has invited Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to join Sindh Government. Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, while addressing people after inauguration of Four Mega Uplift schemes in Karachi, said that he invites MQM to join Sindh Government. He also said that Sindh Government will provide equal ministries and number … Read more
Indian player Bhuvneshwar Kumar has said he would not be thinking about next year’s Twenty20 World Cup in Australia as his main target is to get fit. Kumar has laid low by sports hernia, the latest in a series of injuries, which kept him out of the recent one-day series against West Indies. The 29-year-old … Read more
A six storey building collapsed in Karachi’s Ranchor line area, but there was no loss of life reported as the complex had been evacuated in advance. According to the details, residential edifice located in Somra Street of Ranchor line, collapsed due to dilapidated condition. It had 19 flats and a couple of warehouses. It was … Read more
The death toll from destructive Typhoon Phanfone has risen to 47 in Philippines. Another nine people are still not found, officials reported. Typhoon Phanfone had made landfall by bringing heavy rain and storm in Eastern Samar province. The storm has hit the country on Christmas Eve. Typhoon Phanfone is locally called Ursula. It hit with … Read more
Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said justice will not be delayed and denied against those involved in corruption. She was addressing in Islamabad. She said justice to serve against those involved in corruption. Dr Firdous, furthermore said those calling ordinance, mother of NRO’s must know who the petitioners are. However … Read more
Human Rights activists demand to immediately release WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange as his health deteriorates. Reporters without borders called on the US to drop espionage charges from Assange. His extradition to the United States will set a dangerous precedent, human rights activists say. “We are alarmed by the current state of Julian Assange’s health, and … Read more
Joy turned into mourning in Lahore, body of a newlywed bride choked to death and husband fell unconscious in Factory Area. Sawera, 20, got married to Waseem over the weekend. The couple had slept while keeping a coal grill burning to beat the cold at night. The room filled with poisonous gases. Neighbours told when … Read more
Key commander of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Qari Saifullah Mehsud killed in Afghanistan. Turkish media reported, Qari Saifullah Mehsud was also spokesman for Hakimullah Mehsud group. Shot dead by gunmen outside the Guloon camp in Khost province, eastern Afghanistan. The spokesman didn’t disclose his name in the message and claimed the attack was carried out by … Read more
The weather is forecasted to remain cool and dry in most of the areas in Pakistan today. Weather is predicted to be dry in cold in Karachi today. The temperature recorded today morning was 9 degrees Celsius and can reach 25 degrees Celsius. Moreover, the temperature can remain extreme cold and dry in areas including … Read more
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa extended winter vacation of educational institutions till January 7 due to chilly weather in the province. The government took the decision on the demands of the parents, a senior official of the education department said. The winter vacation in the educational institutions had started on Dec 22 and was to … Read more
Chinese telecoms firm Huawei should be allowed a role in Italy’s future 5G network. The Italian industry minister said after an influential parliamentary committee called on Rome to block the company. The United States has lobbied Italy and other European allies to avoid using Huawei equipment in their next generation networks. It should closely scrutinize … Read more
Tens of thousands of people were requested to leave Victoria as new fires in Victoria have emerged due to hot temperatures and strong winds. Tourists were also cautioned to flee from the East Gippsland holiday region. The strong wind had worsened the situation as it caused fanned the existing fires and led to the emergence … Read more
Pakistan Railways has put ban on smoking in trains, railway stations and its offices across the country. Reports said Pakistan Railways has banned smoking in trains, railways stations and its offices across the country, Reports cited Inspector General of Railways and said a detailed circular is also issued. The ban imposed under the Anti-Tobacco Ordinance 2002 … Read more
