August 27, 2020 – BOL News Staging

Torrential rains in Karachi affected flight schedules

August 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Due to heavy rainfall in Karachi, flight schedules has been disturbed in the city on Thursday. According to details, two flights, including PK369 that flew from Islamabad to Karachi flew and flight PK370 from Karachi to Islamabad have been affected due to the rain. Passengers are waiting in the lounge until the weather gets clear, … Read more

Murad Ali Shah announces holiday for tomorrow in Sindh

October 7, 2020August 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

As heavy rainfall wrecked havoc around Sindh, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced a holiday in the province on Friday. According to details, all government, semi-government and private institutions will remain closed tomorrow. CM Sindh said that the institutions that are providing essential services will remain open in the province to help the … Read more

“My aim is to score century in T20I”, says Babar Azam

August 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Pakistan limited overs skipper Babar Azam set the bar high by stating that he aims to score a century in the upcoming T20 series against England. The 25-year-old was disappointed with his performance during the test match series against the cricketing giants England who eventually won the series 1-0 because of two draws due to … Read more

Lebanese women wear swimsuit in Saudi Arabia, residents outraged

August 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

In the Saudi Kingdom, a video allegedly taken at a private Saudi beach showing party goers dressed in swimwear and dancing around a DJ booth with a Lebanese flag has sparked anger among the residents. The short video clip, receiving a million views on Twitter, features a group of young men and women dancing to … Read more

Saudi Ambassador meets National Assembly’s Speaker Asad Qaiser

August 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Thursday, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf Saeed Al-Maliki meets the speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser to discuss global and regional issues, bilateral parliamentary relations and issues of mutual interest. According to details, the Speaker of the National Assembly called on the platforms of Kao IC and PUIC to raise a common voice for the … Read more

TikTok lose CEO Kevin Mayer

August 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

The recently popularized social media platform ‘TikTok” lose their CEO Kevin Mayer on Wednesday as he informed officials that he will be quitting the post. In a letter that Mayer wrote to the staff of the company he stated: “It is with a heavy heart that I wanted to let you all know that I … Read more

Pak army sets up flood relief operations in Karachi

August 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Thursday, Pakistan Army has set up a Flood Emergency Control Center in Karachi to help the flood victims, stranded in their homes or roads. According to details, medical camps have been set up at District Center Gulberg, Liaquatabad and New Karachi. As per the statement issued by the ISPR, relief operations are underway in … Read more

Paris: Masks made compulsory as virus cases rise

August 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports first case of reinfection

Prime Minister of Paris, Jean Castex has announced that the use of face masks is now compulsory throughout the French capital. The prime minister said that there was an “undeniable resurgence” of the Covid-19 epidemic throughout France, whilst briefing a press conference in Paris. With a rate of 39 positive cases per 100000 of the population, … Read more

Dollar rate decreases by Rs1 and 18 paise

August 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Thursday, the dollar rate has been decreased in Pakistan by Rs1 and 18 paise. According to details, the dollar fell below Rs 168 in the interbank market. The Forex dealers said that the dollar fell from 168.43 to 167.25 in the interbank market. Interbank closing #ExchangeRate for today: https://t.co/xuLRvhojTx pic.twitter.com/mMR8XEySQo — SBP (@StateBank_Pak) August … Read more

Small concentration of ozone gas can neutralize COVID-19

August 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Japanese researchers and scientists at Fujita Health University stated at a press conference that they had successfully tested a method using ozone gas to neutralize the currently menacing COVID-19 virus. The officials stated that 0.05 to 0.1 parts per million (ppm) for Ozone gas, that would be considered harmless to human beings had the ability to kill … Read more

Torrential rains in Karachi to last till 11pm, says Met office

August 27, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

In its new advisory the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said the ongoing downpour in Karachi would continue until 11 pm today. The Met Office had forecast a day ago that the monsoon storm system had weakened, and the metropolis was likely to be provided with much-needed relief from the torrential rains. The Met office edited … Read more

ENG vs PAK: Jason Roy to miss T20I series due to left side strain

August 27, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

England’s opening batsman Jason Roy will miss the three-match T20I series against Pakistan after sustaining a left side strain.

Jason Roy sustained the injury this week in the team’s preparation at Old Trafford and had a scan on Wednesday.

A statement by England Cricket read, “England’s Jason Roy has been ruled out of the Vitality IT20s against Pakistan after sustaining a left side strain.

Prime Minister Imran Khan briefed about Karachi rain Situation, Ismail

August 27, 2020 by Web Desk

Action will be taken against those who ignited sectarianism

Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is monitoring the situation that has arisen in Karachi due to the torrential rains and has assured: “to take any action required”. In his tweet on Thursday, he wrote “Briefed PM Imran Khan over Sindh rain situation, Karachi needs special attention. This is an … Read more

Pakistan Navy continues rescue and relief operation in Karachi

August 27, 2020 by Web Desk

Pakistan Navy continues relief operations in rain-affected areas of Karachi

During a heavy spell of rain in Karachi, Pakistan Navy’s rescue and relief operation continued in various parts of the city. Pakistan Navy‘s continuous relief operation in Karachi aimed to assist people and extend all necessary support in rain-hit areas. Pakistan Navy Seaking helicopter conducted an aerial rescue of Korangi crossing, Quaidabad (Malir Nadi), and … Read more

Katy Perry, fiancé welcome their baby girl

August 27, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Popular singer Katy Perry gives birth to a beautiful baby girl with fiancé Orlando Bloom.

The new parents turned to social media and announced the news of their baby daughter via UNICEF’s official account. Katy Perry and Bloom also posted a picture of their new bundle of joy.

“Welcome to the world, Daisy Dove Bloom! We are honoured to introduce Goodwill Ambassadors Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s new bundle of joy,” read the tweet.

In a statement released, the couple said: “We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter. But we know we’re the lucky ones and not everyone can have a birthing experience as peaceful as ours was.”

“Communities around the world are still experiencing a shortage of healthcare workers and every eleven seconds a pregnant woman or newborn dies, mostly from preventable causes,” said Perry and Bloom.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEYmtQInzo9/?utm_source=ig_embed

“Since Covid-19, many more newborn lives are at risk because of a greater lack of access to water, soap, vaccines and medicines that prevent diseases. As parents to a newborn, this breaks our hearts, as we empathize with struggling parents now more than ever,” they added.

The two also announced the launch of a donation campaign after their daughter’s birth to ensure that the world becomes a healthier place for every child getting born.

Re-Opening of Schools: Decision to be taken on Sept 7

August 27, 2020 by Web Desk

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has said that the final decision regarding the reopening of educational institutions will be taken with consensus on September 7. According to the details, Shafqat Mahmood in a meeting of the National Command and Operation Center in Islamabad here today emphasized that the educational institutions must ensure compliance with … Read more

Karachi Rain Update: Main underpasses turned into pools

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Another testing time for Karachiites, as heavy rain lashed Karachi and its major parts on Thursday, roads, underpasses left submerged in over flooded in water.

On the other hand, The MA Jinnah from Gurumandir to Numaish Chowrangi has been closed for all kind of traffic.

Heavy rainfall is currently lashing the city, resulting in a massive traffic jam in parts of the city due to flooded roads. A massive traffic jam was witnessed at the Jam Sadiq Bridge and Qayyumabad Chowrangi due to closure of Korangi Causeway Road.

The rainwater has gathered outside Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) building and surrounding roads.

Amid the current spell, several roads in Surjani Town, Yousaf Goth, Abdul Raheem Goth and Dada Bhai Town are still submerged in the water.

In its new alert, the Meteorological Department redacted its earlier rain prediction that heavy showers in the city could last until 4pm, saying that now it would last till 11pm.

Rainwater inundated KPT underpass that connects Do Talwar to Teen Talwar at Clifton, while the same situation was observed with the underpass near Punjab Colony.

In a video that circulates online, containers brought for security measures in Muharram could be seen floating in water.

Even huge containers placed at MA Jinnah road couldn’t stand in the way of rain waters #Urbanflood #Karachi #RainEmergency pic.twitter.com/7i0uVFRvV5

— Naimat Khan (@NKMalazai) August 27, 2020

Due to the hassle at the two main underpasses, the flow of traffic was disrupted as traffic officials urged the public to use alternate routes.

On the other hand, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi took to Twitter to share a video clip in which cars were seen to be driving around in the city’s DHA Phase 6 area in over flooded water.

This is DHA Phase 6 Karachi. What is happening in the low lying areas of KHI today is devastating yet once again.
Testing times for Karachiites yet again!
No doubt Allah tests those he loves the most.#KarachiRain #KarachiSinks #RainEmergency pic.twitter.com/MEBgRxWMCs

— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) August 27, 2020

AC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Suleman Shehbaz

August 27, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

An accountability court on Thursday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif’s son Suleman Shehbaz, in a money laundering reference.

The court has ordered authorities to arrest Suleman and present himself before the court at the next hearing of the reference.

Moreover, the court also asked authorities to submit a report in this regard at the next hearing.

Earlier in June, the National Accountability Bureau said it will contact the National Crime Agency in UK and Interpol to bring back Suleman from London in its ongoing investigation into money laundering charges.

According to a spokesperson of the Bureau, Suleman’s non-bailable arrest warrants had been issued on the money laundering charges. “The Lahore High Court has declared Suleman Shehbaz a fugitive in the money laundering case against the Sharif family,” he had said.

In April last year, the PTI leadership and NAB had alleged that Hamza Shehbaz and Suleman, who is currently in London, are involved in laundering money worth Rs85 billion.

Suleman had rejected the charges as baseless allegations by the PTI government.

He had said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has questions to answer about his own “unexplained assets worth Rs4 billion”.

“I brought money from abroad into Pakistan for investment and that’s not money laundering. Each and everything that I own is declared with the FBR. Every penny that I invested in Pakistan is declared and on-board, and record of each and every asset and business that I have ever owned is available with relevant Pakistani authorities,” Suleman had said.

‘Every young cricketer wishes to be here’, Haider Ali on playing for Pakistan

August 27, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan’s top batsman Haider Ali is near to realize his dream of playing for the national team after his impressive performances in domestic cricket and Pakistan Super League (PSL) season five.

“This is a dream come true for me,” Haider said. “Every young cricketer wishes to be here. This is my first tour and though I have shared dressing room with established cricketers in the HBL PSL 2020, being in the Pakistan dressing room is altogether a different experience,” he added.

The 19-year-old revealed that he didn’t get the chance to bat in club matches, so he practiced to improve his drive at the nets.

“I did not get to bat much in matches during my club cricket days. I used to spend a lot of time in nets and focused on cover drives as it is my favorite shot. That practice helped me improve this shot,” he maintained.

Promising Haider Ali set to realise his dream. MORE: https://t.co/wEqnpWg4q4 pic.twitter.com/1wzcZL0IGU

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 27, 2020

Haider is now eager to make the most of the opportunity and proof himself at the international level. “This is my first tour of England. The conditions here are different than Pakistan and even a different kind of ball is used here. Arriving here two months early has been beneficial, as it has provided me the necessary time to practice. I am looking forward to make the most of what I have learned from my previous experiences,” he added.

“There is only political solution to the Afghan conflict”

August 27, 2020 by Web Desk

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that it is an effort of Pakistan that Intra Afghan dialogue immediately moves forward. According to the details, in a statement today (Thursday), Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi described his recent meeting with the Afghan Taliban in Islamabad very useful. He said there was consensus in … Read more

Massive Traffic Jam at Qayyumabad Chowrangi and Jam Sadiq Bridge

August 27, 2020 by Web Desk

As the city continues to receive heavy rains, massive traffic jams witnessed at Qayyumabad Chowrangi and Jam Sadiq Bridge after the closure of Korangi Causeway Road. According to the details, heavy rains in the city has lead to massive traffic jams. Commuters travelling to Korangi area via Jam Sadiq Bridge are facing severe difficulties People … Read more

Honda to roll out first mass-produced electric car in October

August 27, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Japanese automaker Honda will launch its first mass-produced electric car in October, the company said on Thursday.

The EV will go on sale on October 30 at a retail price of about $42,000. Honda aims to sell the compact car, which is fitted with cameras instead of door mirrors, mainly to urban consumers.

The electric vehicle can travel 300 km on a single charge. It is shorter compared to competitors’ EVs, as the company prioritized compactness, forcing it to reduce the size and capacity of the battery. The car is less than 4 meters long.

The compact EV is also equipped with a new parking system designed for use in narrow spaces. Tomofumi Ichinose, Honda’s senior chief engineer, says that “Its smallness is a big attraction,” noting that it will be easy to use in crowded urban areas.

Door mirrors on both sides of the car have been removed so that the rear of the car can be seen on a screen inside through a camera.

Honda claims that the display images will be clear even in the rain. The car has a digital dashboard, comprised of five screens arranged horizontally, to ensure natural vision for the driver.

The model will only be sold in Europe and Japan at the time of its launch in October. Honda expects annual sales of only around 10,000 in Europe, and 1,000 at home, where it will also introduce the model into its car-sharing fleet.

The automaker said it had no plans to market the car in North America or China, its biggest markets where SUVs dominate.

Cengiz Coşkun aka Turgut to be seen in ‘Malazgirt 1071’ soon

August 27, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Popular Turkish hero Cengiz Coşkun who played Turgut Alp in famed series Dirilis:Ertugrul, revealed that his new film will hit the theaters soon. Coşkun in an Instagram post, said that his new film titled “Malazgirt 1071” will arrive soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEWoGa3JJhd/ Coşkun played Turgut Alp in Dirilis: Erturgul which is being aired with Urdu dubbing on Pakistan’s … Read more

Chohan to Shehbaz: ‘Get Ready to be disqualified’

August 27, 2020 by Web Desk

Information Minister of Punjab Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan has said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif should get ready to be disqualified if former premier does not return to the country. According to the details, he said “Nawaz is neither undergoing medical treatment nor admitted to a hospital. He has been on vacation … Read more

CEO Tik Tok Kevin Mayer resigns from his post

August 27, 2020 by Web Desk

Chief Executive of Tik Tok Kevin Mayer resigned from his post days after the popular short-form video-sharing app sued the Trump administration over an executive order banning transactions in the United States. According to the details, General Manager Vanessa Pappas will replace him on an interim basis. “In recent weeks, as the political environment has sharply … Read more

Anushka, Virat expecting first baby; she cradles her baby bump in a post

August 27, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Celebrity couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli give surprise to their fans as they announced that they are expecting first baby together which will arrive in January 2021.

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli took to his Twitter to share the special news fans and captioned a happy picture with Anushka, flaunting her baby bump.

He captioned the picture saying: “And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021.”

And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021 ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/0BDSogBM1n

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 27, 2020

Also, the actress on her Instagram shared the same post and it seems that she is four months pregnant. Anushka looked stunning in a black and white polka dot dress as she posed with her better half.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEYZINOpd53/

Messi on verge of facing Ban by FIFA

August 27, 2020 by Web Desk

Argentine Football Star Lionel Messi could be in hot waters and might face FIFA ban if he fails to resolve the contract dispute with his current club Barcelona. According to the details, Messi has told Barcelona bosses that he wants to leave the club this summer and play for Manchester City. However, this might get … Read more

Christchurch Massacre: Shooter gets life imprisonment without parole

August 27, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Brenton Tarrant, who committed a terrorist act at two Christchurch mosques in 2019 killing more than 50, was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

Brenton Tarrant admitted to 51 charges of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder during the 2019 shooting rampage at two Christchurch mosques which he live streamed on Facebook.

High Court Judge Cameron Mander said in Christchurch on Thursday that a finite term would not be sufficient.

“Your crimes, however, are so wicked that even if you are detained until you die it will not exhaust the requirements of punishment and denunciation,” said Mander in handing down the sentence.

“As far as I can discern, you are empty of any empathy for your victims,” he said.

Earlier, the prosecutors told the court that Tarrant wanted to instill fear in those he described as invaders and that he carefully planned the attacks to cause maximum carnage.

The 29-year-old, armed with semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles, attacked Muslim worshipers indiscriminately during Friday prayers at the Al-Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Center in Christchurch on March 15, 2019.

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