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Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge to 270,400 with 5,763 deaths

Karachi

After 1,209 new novel coronavirus cases in last 24 hours reported, the nationwide tally of coronavirus cases in Pakistan rose to 270,400. National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) release data according to which 54 deaths also reported due to virus in last 24 hours. The nationwide tally of deaths has jumped to 5,763. Pakistan has … Read more

China orders closure of US consolate in Chengdu

China orders closure of US consolate in Chengdu

US consulate in the south-western city of Chengdu will be closed upon orders from China amid tensions between the two countries. China said that the measure was a “necessary response” to the US. China’s foreign ministry said in a statement that the closure of the US consulate was a “legitimate and necessary response to the … Read more

Zardari, Talpur’s indictment postponed again in money laundering case

Zardari

An accountability court deferred former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur’s indictment once again in money laundering case, adjourned till July 29. According to the details,  They were to be indicted on Friday in the mega money laundering reference. The hearing adjourned without any action due to the absence of Judge Azam … Read more

Preparations underway for Pakistan against England with first-class fixture

Pakistan

In a bid to step up their preparations for the three World Test Championship fixtures against the hosts, England, the Pakistan men’s national cricket team will play a four-day first-class intra-squad match at Incora County Ground, Derby. The match, which begins today, will be played between PCB Green, with Azhar Ali in lead, and Sarfaraz … Read more

K-electric will go into surplus in 2020, says CEO Moonis Alvi

K-electric will go into surplus in 2020, says CEO Moonis Alvi

Chief Executive Officer K-electric Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi assured that the company will go into surplus in 2022. According to details, CEO K-electric Syed Moonis Alvi spoke to BOL News anchor Kiran Naz in the show ‘Bas Boht Hogaya’. The anchor asked him when the matter of shortage of electricity will be solved in Karachi. … Read more

Farogh Naseem takes oath as federal law minister for the third time

Barrister Farogh Naseem

Barrister Farogh Naseem has taken oath as federal law minister for the third time since the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf government assumed office in 2018. According to the details, The oath-taking ceremony held at the President’s House. He had resigned twice, once to represent the government in a case against Supreme Court judge Justice Qazi … Read more

Serious Violation of SOPs, NCOC decides to take action against illegal cattle markets

NCOC

On Friday, after serious violation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) being reported in the country, the National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) has decided to launch a crackdown against illegal cattle markets across the country. According to the details, ahead of Eid Ul Adha, the NCOC decided to take action against the cattle markets, which … Read more

IHC orders to remove ban on online game PUBG

PUBG

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday has ordered Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to remove ban on PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) game. According to the details, the court has ordered to lift ban on the online game PUBG. Justice Aamer Farooq of the bench, while hearing the case announced the verdict that was reserved on July 14. … Read more

Zaheer Abbas, the Asian Bradman turns 73 today

Zaheer Abbas

Cricket Legend, finest batsmen of all times, whose numbers speak his class, called as one of Pakistan’s greats, popularly known as Asian Bradman, Zaheer Abbas has turned 73 today. He is among few professional cricketers who used to wear spectacles. Born on this day in Sialkot, Punjab; Abbas made his Test match debut in 1969. … Read more

Rain-wind-thunderstorm to hit upper areas of Pakistan today

Rain-wind-thunderstorm to hit upper areas of Pakistan today

Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country on Friday. However, rain-wind-thunderstorm is expected at few places in upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, Kashmir and central/lower Balochistan. Light rain turned Karachi’s weather pleasant today morning. Areas including Garden, Saddar, Clifton, and others received light rain. Acording to the met office, … Read more

Trump cancels Republican Party convention, citing coronavirus “flare-up”

US election 2020 Trump warns opponents

US President Donald Trump has canceled the Republican Party convention in Florida. He cited the coronavirus “flare-up”.  He said,“It’s not the right time for that,” but would deliver a convention speech in a different form. Some Republican delegates will join together in Charlotte, North Carolina, the original venue for the convention. During coronavirus briefing in White … Read more

Five Reasons You Must Eat Incredibly Nutritious Oats Every Day

Oats

When it comes to eating oats, many of us lift our hands as a major chunk of people do not like them because of their taste. However, those who have added oats in their daily diet, must be aware of its nutritional benefits. Here you will find five main reasons that will compell you to … Read more

Dozens Arrested as fans gathered outside Anfield to celebrate Liverpool victory

Arrest

Dozens arrested despite warnings to stay at home in England, as fans gathered in huge numbers outside Anfield stadium after Liverpool lifted premiere league trophy. According to the media reports,  arrests were made as large numbers congregated outside the Kop end, where Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy after a 5-3 victory against Chelsea. Before … Read more

US charges four Chinese nationals for visa fraud

US charges four Chinese nationals for visa fraud

Four Chinese nationals have been charged with visa fraud by the US for allegedly lying about their membership in the armed forces of China. Three nationals have been arrested whereas the FBI is working to arrest the fourth one, who is said to be staying in China’s San Francisco consulate. People in 25 US cities … Read more

Oil adds 15 cents at $43.46  a barrel on weaker dollar

Oil Prices Drops Globally Amid COVID-19 Resurgence

Despite of weaker dollar, oil prices witnessed gains on the last of the business week, adding 15 cents at $43.46  a barrel. According to the details, Brent crude rose 15 cents, or 0.4%, to $43.46 a barrel while, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 12 cents, or 0.3%, to $41.19. Market Analysts are of … Read more

Today’s horoscope for 24th July 2020

Daily horoscope is one of those things that is really important to prevent a day’s hassles and challenges and to prevent other defeats. The daily horoscope does not predict anything but assists in deciding the day’s characteristics.  Aries: This is a positive, productive day. Hustle your buns before this to get as much done as possible. You’ll … Read more

Barrister Farogh Naseem to sworn in as Law Minister tomorrow for the third time

Barrister Farogh Naseem to sworn in as Law Minister tomorrow for the third time

The government has decided to reinstate Barrister Farogh Naseem in the federal cabinet, who appeared as counsel for the government in the case of Justice Qazi Faiz Isa. On the other hand, Barrister Farogh Naseem has confirmed that he will be part of the cabinet again tomorrow. He said the swearing-in ceremony would be held … Read more

Hagia Sophia to hold first Friday prayers after 86 years

Two weeks after Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan terminated the Hagia Sophia ‘s status as a museum, the iconic building in Istanbul will once again host Muslim Friday prayers. Up to 2000 worshippers are expected to attend the landmark’s first Muslim prayers since 1934. It served for 900 years as a Byzantine Christian cathedral before … Read more

Falak Shabir’s songs are the best companion during breakup

There must be no one who had never listened to Falak Shabir’s song, especially when going through a miserable breakup. From his first song Rog to endless ear-pleasing yet heart-wrenching songs, everyone had re-lived their past relationship by listening to those melodious songs. No one could have imagined, a man who had sung heartbreaking songs … Read more