Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Smart lockdown strategy is being adopted globally today: Shibli Faraz

Shibli Faraz targets Bilawal Bhutto

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said effective planning by Prime Minister Imran Khan helped in reducing the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan. While addressing a ceremony on Saturday, Shibli Faraz said that encouraging results of smart lockdown are coming at every level but warned that the pandemic is not over yet and SOPs … Read more

Saroj Khan death: Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan share their memories

Saroj Khan death: Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan share their memories

Bollywood superstars Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, and Shah Rukh Khan have shared their thoughts and experiences as they pay tribute to the veteran choreographer Saroj Khan on her death. Saroj Khan has passed away on Friday due to cardiac arrest at the age of 71. King Khan gave an interview to megastar. He shared a … Read more

Babar Azam wants to adopt Imran Khan’s iconic style of cricket leadership

Babar Azam

Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam said on Saturday that he wishes to adopt iconic cricketer Imran Khan’s style that he exhibited during his cricket days. Speaking to a private channel, Babar Azam said that the cricketer-turned-Prime Minister always favoured aggressive style of play and instilled confidence in his younger teammates. “When players are praised, they get … Read more

WhatsApp rolls out first-ever global brand campaign in India

WhatsApp campaign

WhatsApp on Saturday has rolled out its first brand campaign in India that narrates real stories about how Indians communicate daily on WhatsApp with their closest relationships.

The campaign called ‘It’s Between You’ gives thrust on WhatsApp’s commitment to privacy, the company said in a statement.

“With WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption, we come closest to replicating real-life interactions and that’s when we can truly be ourselves. The conversations you have, the jokes you tell and the memories you relive belong to you and deserve to stay between you,” said Director Marketing at Facebook India.

WhatsApp collaborated with Gauri Shinde, a celebrated Indian Bollywood director along with BBDO India to create two 60-seconds ads, each highlighting how WhatsApp’s features like texts, video calls or even a voice message, help replicate in-person conversations and bring people closer.

One ad is based on a true story about an elderly woman and her caregiver, who are now separated from each other.

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Kareena Kapoor recalls her experience with Saroj Khan

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Legendary Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan has passed away yesterday. Celebrities have expressed sorrow over her demise. Kareena Kapoor recalls a memory of her with the choreographer. She shared her experience with Saroj Khan during the set of Jab We Met. She wrote on Instagram, “Masterji always told me… perrr nahin chala saktiii toh kam se … Read more

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti ruled out with knee injury

Samuel Umtiti

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti will miss Sunday’s game at Villarreal with due to a knee injury, the latest setback in another injury-plagued season for the France international.

Samuel Umtiti, will undergo treatment on his left knee with no timeline given for his return, the club said on Friday.

He has made 18 appearances for Barca this season but was sidelined for almost two months between September and November with foot and knee injuries.

The Barcelona centre-back. who has battled a series of injuries since helping France win the 2018 World Cup, also hurt his calf shortly after the team returned to training following the coronavirus lockdown in May.

He has featured in just two of Barca’s six games since the restart, starting last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo.

Defending champions Barca trail leaders Real Madrid by four points in La Liga with five matches left to play.

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Five tips to travel safe and easier during coronavirus pandemic

Five tips to travel safe and easier during coronavirus pandemic

Domestic travels are open in some areas of the country during the coronavirus ongoing pandemic. People may need to travel to their hometowns for spending lockdown time or for Eid holidays. If you are thinking about traveling, consider these important tips so you may have fewer chances of contracting coronavirus. Carry a stock of disinfectants, … Read more

‘Take precautions, listen to your doctors and stay healthy’, says Asad Umar

Asad Umar

The precautionary measures for the novel coronavirus are very simple and basic. You have to wear masks and practice social distancing, said Federal Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar. Follow coronavirus precautions and stay healthy: Asad Umar While speaking to media officials on Saturday, Asad Umar said, “You have to take care of yourselves.” “Take … Read more

Brad Pitt expresses love for Aishwarya Rai, says ‘I want a chance to work with her’

Brad Pitt Aishwarya Rai

Versatile actress of Bollywood, Aishwarya Rai has made her mark not just in India but has received much appreciation across the world from several A-listers including Brad Pitt. Actor Brad Pitt had heaped praise on Aishwarya Rai during an interview with that has been making rounds online. The Hollywood hunk sang praises, calling her a … Read more

Twitch & gamers pay tribute to gamer Reckful amid his death

Twitch & gamers pay tribute to gamer Reckful amid his death

Byron (Reckful) Bernstein, a former pro gamer, popular Twitch streamer and top player in World of Warcraft, has reportedly committed suicide at the age of 31. He died at his home in Austin, Texas on Thursday. His brother Gary Bernstein, has suggested that he died by suicide.  Reckful was a renowned e-sports player and had 960,000 followers on streaming … Read more

Zilhaj moon likely to be sighted on July 21st, says PMD

Zilhaj Moon

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said that there is fair chance of sighting the moon of Zilhaj, 1441 AH on the evening of July 21 i.e. on 29th of Ziquad. The Zilhaj moon most likely to be sighted on Tuesday July 21st and the festive of Eid-ul-Adha will fall on Friday July 31. In a … Read more

Pakistan to re-open four border points with Iran from Sunday

Pak-Iran border

Pakistan has decided to re-open four border points with Iran from Sunday 5th July. A notification issued by Ministry of Interior said that crossings at Gabd, Mand, Katagar and Chedgi will be opened in the light of decision taken by National Command and Operation Center in its meeting. The borders will remain open seven days … Read more

Jamal Khashoggi murder case: Turkey puts 20 Saudis on trial in absentia

Jamal Khashoggi murder case: Turkey puts 20 Saudis on trial in absentia

Twenty Saudi nationals have been sent on trial in absentia in Turkey for the assassination of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi journalist and was killed inside the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. Two former aides to the prince, who denied the involved, are among the defendants. Khashoggi’s Turkish Fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, … Read more

France’s former Prime Minister faces inquiry into coronavirus response

inquiry

An inquiry has been launched into the France’s former Prime Minister’s handling of coronavirus pandemic response. France has reported 166,960 confirmed cases of Covid-19 out of which 29,893 have lost their battle against the virus whereas 77,060 have recovered. The number of active cases is 60,007. The investigation has been launched against three senior figures, including … Read more

Very hot, humid weather to prevail in Pakistan today

Karachi Weather: Met Dept. Predicts Heat And Some Rain

Very hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country on Saturday (today). However, rain/wind-thundershowers is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Islamabad, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Meanwhile, heavy fall at few places is also expected in Kashmir and Northeast Punjab. Weather remains hot today in Karachi as temperature reaches 39 degrees … Read more

Trump denounces ‘cancel culture’ as he marks 4th July at Mount Rushmore

Trump denounces 'cancel culture' as he marks 4th July at Mount Rushmore

US President Donald Trump has led a rally against the “cancel culture” of those who tumbled monuments during recent anti-racism protests. He denounced toppling monuments. He gave a speech to mark 4 July at Mount Rushmore. He said that the South Dakota landmark would “stand forever as an eternal tribute to our forefathers and our … Read more

Pakistan confirms 68 deaths in a single day, COVID-19 cases jumped to 225,283

COVID-19 cases surged

Pakistan has confirmed 68 deaths in a single day by Coronavirus pandemic as the number of positive cases has jumped to 225,283. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 4,619. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 3,387 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. … Read more

Jennifer Aniston reveals secrets behind her fit, glamorous body

Hollywood’s charming personality Jennifer Aniston, who is 51-years old and still looks like 30, has been flaunting her fit body with glamorous outfits which makes her fans go crazy. The actress makes super healthy meal choices to stay fit. Aniston’s daily diet plays major role to shine her stunning personality. She loves to practice yoga, … Read more

People call for an end to K-Electric as power outrage continues for hours

Karachi Power shortage

The public has called for an end to power supplier K-Electric after unannounced load-shedding increased in Karachi. Eight to 12 hours of load-shedding a day is being reported across the city. On Friday night, dozens of residents of Pak Colony slept on footpaths due to the heat. They complained that K-Electric blamed the unannounced load-shedding … Read more

Messi decides to leave Spanish football club Barcelona

Messi decides to leave Spanish football club Barcelona

Lionel Messi, the captain of the famous Spanish club Barcelona and a world-renowned player from Argentina, has terminated talks with the club to extend his contract. According to the reports, Radio Spain said that Messi is ready to leave Barcelona and will leave in 2021 as soon as the contract expires. The report states that … Read more

Hafeez revealed untold stories of his life in GOOGLY WITH MUSHI

Hafeez revealed untold stories of his life in GOOGLY WITH MUSHI ON

Former cricketer and Pakistani cricket coach, Mushtaq Ahmed interviewed international cricketer Muhammad Hafeez on BOL’s new program, GOOGLY WITH MUSHI . According to the details, the cricketer discussed his life journey from his village, Sargodha to International cricketer. During the discussion, Hafeez revealed that his fans and cricket lovers call his ‘Professor’ but he still … Read more

Attack on police in India, 8 killed including DSP

Attack on police in India, 8 killed including DSP

New Delhi: Gunmen indiscriminately opened fire on police in Kanpur area of ​​Uttar Pradesh India, killing eight people, including a DSP. According to Indian media, armed men ambushed on the roofs of houses in Kanpur area of ​​Uttar Pradesh and indiscriminately opened fire on a police party, killing eight people, including DSP Devendra Mishra and … Read more

Schoolgirl pilot died in a plane crash a few hours before her birthday

Schoolgirl pilot died in a plane crash a few hours before her birthday

Schoolgirl Anika, a young pilot died in South Africa just hours before the 17th birthday as a result of a plane crash. A few days ago, a schoolgirl pilot named Anika had a successful experiment of flying a plane alone, to the delight of not only the parents but also the instructor. After this successful … Read more

Ali Zafar Foundation, ACP Karachi to work together for artists

Ali Zafar Foundation, ACP Karachi to work together for artists

Pakistan’s leading and favorite singer Ali Zafar made an important announcement for artists. The singer and actor said that Arts Council Pakistan and Ali Zafar Foundation will work together to help deserving artists. In this regard, Ali Zafar said that hundreds of artists, musicians and technicians are facing difficulties due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Ali … Read more