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International Womens Day: UNAMA calls for inclusion of Afghan women in peace talks

International Womens Day: UNAMA calls for inclusion of Afghan women in peace talks

The head of United Nations  mission, Tadamichi Yamamoto in Afghanistan calls for inclusion of Afghan women in peace talks. Tadamichi Yamamoto said in a statement urged that Afghan women should have access to education, healthcare and work facilities and full representation in all areas of political decision-making, from parliament to the peace table which is … Read more

FIR registered against those who disrupted Aurat Azadi march

FIR registered against those who disrupted Aurat Azadi march

Deputy commissioner Islamabad in his Tweet said “We are registering FIR against those who disrupted the Aurat March today. After inquiry people will be arrested.” “Islamabad Police worked very hard to ensure that situation stays in control but few elements broke the law and they had no NOC. Will update soon.” he added. We are … Read more

8 kill as passenger bus plunge into nullah in Azad Kashmir

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At least eight people were killed and multiple others were injured when a passenger bus plunged into a nullah in Azad Kashmir’s Arja area. According to the details, rescue officials rushed to the scene and retrieved the bodies and the injured from the nullah and shifted them to the hospital. Police officials stated that the … Read more

Burqa clad man arrested from women’s march in Islamabad

women's March 2020

A man was arrested from women’s march in Islamabad who was allegedly wearing a woman’s abaya, niqab and was claiming to represent women from FATA. According to the details, a man named Usman, who said that the women of FATA could not come here so I was representing them. Religious party activists pelted stones on participants of the march … Read more

Our Women Our Pride says COAS on Women’s Day

Our Women Our Pride says COAS on Women's Day

Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said in a wake of Women’s day “Our tribute to all women of Pakistan who have played pivotal role in nation building in all segments of our society. Our brave mothers, sisters, daughters especially our martyrs’ families and those serving in armed forces are pride of … Read more

Stone pelted on Aurat Azadi March in Islamabad

Stone pelted on Aurat Azadi March in Islamabad

Unidentified persons have pelted  stones on Aurat Azadi March held in Islamabad. According to the details, two different rallies were held in a wake of women’s day in Islamabad one of the rally participant tried to enter in Aurat Azadi March, but the police failed the attempt. Police used tent to separate both the rallies … Read more

PTI has given nothing but unemployment and inflation

PPP Chairman

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Sunday that we want to form nation friendly government that will benefit the people and protect their rights. While addressing to media in Lahore, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto said The government has not given any package to the poor. Bilawal Bhutto said The PML-N and PTI have not increased … Read more

Senator Siraj ul Haq demands to allocate 33% of Budget to Women

Senator Siraj ul Haq

Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Senator Siraj-ul-Haq said we will fight those people who are an obstacle in ensuring women’s rights. Addressing in Islamabad, Senator Siraj ul Haq said I sympathize with women facing controversial slogans for Women’s march. “We want women in offices to be fully protected” Siraj Ul Haq demanded that The government should … Read more

Aurat Azadi March 2020 – Will March Give Women The Rights?

Aurat March 2020

Women’s day is celebrated across the globe for equality which often women struggle to get. Be it workplace or any other sector, women have to face various issues like unequal pay. And, to achieve equality in society, women have been dealing with consequences for decades now. The situation is problematic in underdeveloped countries where women … Read more

Iran Air stops all flights to European destinations

Iran Air

Iran Air has stopped all flights to European destinations, citing a statement from the Civil Aviation Organization. “With attention to the restrictions that placed on (Iran Air) flights by Europe for unclear reasons all IranAir flights to European destinations have been suspended until further notice,” the statement. Iran is in the midst of a coronavirus … Read more

Australia beat India, wins T20 Women’s World Cup 2020

Australia

Australia beat India by 85 runs in final to win a record-extending 5th Women’s T20 World Cup title. Australia take their fifth World Cup title, beating India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on International Women’s Day. Opener Healy blasted 75 from just 39 balls including three successive sixes while Mooney’s 78 off 54 balls helped … Read more

‘Women equally participate in every walk of life,’ Firdous Ashiq

PM has begun accountability from himself, says Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan says Pakistani women commits to prove their capabilities in every field of life. Firdous Ashiq addressed a special ceremony in connection with International Women’s Day in Lahore today. She said that without active participation of womenfolk in every field of life, … Read more

FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi pays tribute to womenfolk of the country

FM Shah Mahmood

Foreign Minister FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday paid tribute to the womenfolk of the country playing different roles for the progress and development of the country. In a message on the International Women’s Day, FM Shah Mahmood said the day required reiteration of the commitment to ensure provision of equal opportunities to the women in … Read more

Coronavirus death toll in New York reaches 19, emergency declared

Coronavirus Emergency New York

Authorities in New York Saturday declared emergency in the city as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 89, while the nationwide death toll from the virus reached 19 on Saturday. More than half of all US states have reported cases of the coronavirus, which originated in China last year and causes the sometimes … Read more

China quarantine hotel collapse kills several, many trapped

China quarantine hotel

At least seven people were killed in the collapse of China quarantine hotel used to isolate people who had arrived from other parts of China hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. As per details,  the sudden China quarantine hotel collapse  in southeastern city of Quanzhou, trapped 71 people, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management said. Authorities … Read more

Islamabad United to encounter against Multan Sultans today

Islamabad United

Bad weather is once again likely to play its part in today’s game between Islamabad United and Multan Sultans at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The Sultans and United have already met once in this year’s tournament with United winning the game by eight wickets courtesy of Luke Ronchi and Colin Munros’s fifties and Ammad Butt’s … Read more

Queen Elizabeth criticizes Meghan Markle at Commonwealth speech

Prince William, Kate Middleton wishes Queen on her 94th birthday

Queen Elizabeth’s speech was an impactful piece aimed at expressing the dire need for unity and fortitude. It touched on a myriad of topics. From diversity to family and connections. The speech was delivered on the event of Commonwealth Day and voiced out the Queen Elizabeth’s desire for unity and fortitude. To many eagle-eyed observers, … Read more

HIV, AIDS – Prevention, Symptoms & Transmission

HIV transmission

What is HIV? HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. The immune system helps the body fight off infections. Untreated HIV infects and kills CD4 cells, which are a type of immune cell called T cells. Over time, as the virus kills more CD4 cells, the body is more likely to get various … Read more

PM, President pledge to take all measures for women empowerment

Labour Day

Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Dr Arif Alvi (PM and President) pledged to take all measures that would help women to lead a safe, secure and prosperous life. On the occassion on International Women’s Day PM and President in their message pledged to take all measures that would help women to lead a safe, … Read more

Google can add account security keys through Safari and mobile Chrome

Google

If you’re determined to keep your Google account airtight with a security key, you might have an easier time getting started. Google has made it possible for G Suite and Cloud Identity users to register security keys using both Chrome on Android devices (using at least Android 7.0 Nougat and Chrome 70) and Safari on … Read more

Sikh Pilgrims arrives Kartarpur Darbar Sahib to celebrate Nagar Kirtan

Sikh Pilgrims

More than 550 Sikh pilgrims arrived Kartarpur Darbar Sahib on Sunday to celebrate the custom of Nagar Kirtan. It was reported that 585 Sikh pilgrims arrived at Kartarpur Darbar Sahib barefoot to celebrate the custom of Nagar Kirtan. 58,311 pilgrims have visited the darbar from India so far while 9,904 Sikhs from United States (US), … Read more

Here’s how you can enable WhatsApp Dark Mode on your phones

WhatsApp new updates

Facebook owned Whatsapp officially released the ‘Dark Mode’ for Android and IOS platforms which will reduce eye strain in low light environments. In a blog post WhatsApp said: “When designing dark mode we spent time researching and experimenting with a focus on two particular areas” readability and information hierarchy. “Readability: When choosing colors, we wanted … Read more

Japanese Auto Maker Nissan to Invest s £400m in UK car plant

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Japanese Auto Maker Nissan announced to invest a hefty amount of money in opening new plant in United Kingdom despite of Brexit warnings. As per details, Japanese Auto Maker Nissan is investing £400 million (€462 million) in its Sunderland car plant. This investment is in preparation to build future models at the site. However the … Read more

Iqra Aziz lauds Geo’s decision to suspend Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s contract

Iqra Aziz talks about rapists

Iqra Aziz has showered praises on Geo Entertainment and 7th Sky Entertainment for suspending Khalil-Ur-Rehman Qamar’s contract after the he used abusive language against Marvi Simed during a live show. TV actress Iqra Aziz has lauded Geo Entertainment and 7th Sky Entertainment for suspending Khalil-Ur-Rehman Qamar’s contract. Taking to her Instagram stories, the actress shared … Read more

Kapil Sharma expresses sorrow over Amanullah Khan’s life loss

Kapil Sharma Amanullah

Bollywood comedians Kapil Sharma and Johnny Lever have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Pakistani ‘King of Comedy’ Amanullah Khan. Stand-up comedian and artist Amanullah Khan passed away in Lahore on Friday. Kapil Sharma took to Twitter and praised Amanullah. He wrote, “He was not only a great artist. He was … Read more

Sarah Khan looks absolutely elegant in her recent bridal shoot

Sarah Khan

Soft-spoken, yet pretty Pakistani actress Sarah Khan, looked absolutely elegant in an off-white and beige heavily-embroidered bridal outfit with ethnic jewellery. Sarah Khan’s recent bridal shoot has taken the internet by storm. The ‘Deewar e Shab’ actress, took to Instagram and shared the dazzling photos with over 4 million followers. Sarah is a fashion inspiration … Read more

Rizvia Society building collapse claimed 24 lives, death toll rising fear exists

Golimar Building collapse

The rescue authorities on Sunday recovered two more dead bodies from the debris of a collapsed building in Rizvia Society, Golimar area of the city, BOL News reported. The unfortunate incident has claimed 24 lives while many still are stuck under the wreckage. Fears of the death toll rising still exist. The building had initially … Read more

International Women’s Day 2020 – Theme & Significance

International Women's Day

The International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8 to celebrate the women’s movement and struggle for equality. “Equality is not a women’s issue, it’s a business issue,” the International Women’s Day website says. Gender parity in government, workplaces, health care, sports and media coverage is achievable through collective action, organizers say. They … Read more