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Day: May 21, 2021

FM Qureshi invites senior Republican Senator to visit Pakistan

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Republican Senator

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a virtual meeting with senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, today (Friday). The Foreign Minister and Senator Graham discussed bilateral relations and the regional situation. Foreign Minister Qureshi appreciated Senator Graham’s efforts for strengthening the Pakistan-U.S. partnership. He underscored that Pakistan wanted to forge closer economic and trade linkages with … Read more

Star Rapper All Set To Be Aired Tomorrow

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Star Rapper

BOL Entertainment is all set to release the first episode of Pakistan’s first reality rap competition, Star Rapper tomorrow (May 22nd 2021). The show will be aired every Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 pm. Stay tuned! The hip-hop music trend in Pakistan has grown at an exponential pace in the last few years. Previously, the … Read more

UAE’s Sheikh Hamdan introduces the world to his twins

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, on Friday, introduced the world to his twins. The twins, a boy and a girl were draped in white wraps. In the photo posted on his Instagram account, Sheikh Hamdan is seen holding the babies in … Read more

Unidentified Men Attacked Nawaz Sharif

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Nawaz Sharif

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday was attacked by unidentified men in London. According to the details, four masked men tried to enter Hassan Nawaz’s office and attacked Nawaz Sharif. The masked men also threatened Nawaz Sharif’s son Hassan Nawaz on the steps of the office. PML-N Vice President and Nawaz Sharif’s daughter Maryam … Read more

FIFA Congress confirms Pakistan’s permanent suspension

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FIFA Pakistan

FIFA’s congress on Friday has confirmed Pakistan Football Federation’s permanent suspension.

Matters of the Pakistan Football Federation were also discussed in the 71st Congress session of FIFA. Voting was held to maintain the suspension of the Pakistan Football Federation.

209 members took part in the referendum out of which 5 votes were rejected while 203 out of 204 votes were in favor of maintaining the suspension of Pakistan.

On the other hand, a statement issued by the spokesperson of the normalization committee said that due to the efforts of the NC, Pakistan was safe from further crackdowns.

The spokesman said the normalization FIFA Council could lift the ban. If Haroon Malik asked him to lift the ban once all matters had been handed over to him.

Earlier in April, the Bureau of the (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) FIFA Council suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) with immediate effect due to third-party interference, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes.

According to the official statement by FIFA, this situation was prompted by the recent hostile takeover of the PFF headquarters in Lahore by a group of protestors and an alleged decision by certain individuals to remove the FIFA-appointed normalization committee of the PFF led by Haroon Malik and to hand over the leadership of the PFF to Syed Ashfaq Hussain Shah.

As per the statement, FIFA issued a ‘letter warning’ that, should the illegitimate occupation of the PFF headquarters not be lifted and the office bearers recognized by FIFA not be permitted free access to the building to carry out their mandate, the matter would be immediately submitted to the Bureau of the Council for decision.

FIFA said that the suspension will only be lifted once FIFA has received confirmation from the normalization committee of the PFF that the PFF’s premises, accounts, administration, and communication channels are again under its full control and it can continue to carry out its mandate without further hindrance.

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Hammad Azhar denies reports of increasing electricity prices

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Hammad Azhar

It was earlier announced that the electricity price will be increased by Rs1.72 per unit, however, Hammad Azhar on Friday has denied all the reports.

The Minister for Energy took to the micro-blogging site to clarify that the government is not increasing the electricity price.

“It is important to clarify that a Quarterly Tariff Adjustment is expiring in October and a new one will be replacing it,” said Hammad Azhar.

The Minister for Energy went on to say that the net increase in the electricity unit price will be only .08 paisa/unit.

Hammad Azhar also said that the federal cabinet did not approve an immediate increase in the price of electricity despite the recommendation of NEPRA.

The Ministry of Power has been directed to request NEPRA to reconsider the decision so that the price of electricity remains the same and should only increase eight paise in October.

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Pakistan’s GDP growth is estimated at 3.94% : Prime Minister Imran Khan

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Pakistan's GDP

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday told via the micro-blogging site Twitter that Pakistan’s GDP is estimated at 3.94%.

According to the Prime Minister, the National Accounts Committee has finalized the GDP growth estimate & GDP growth is estimated at 3.94%.

PM Khan said that this reflects the success of our govt’s economic policies while managing COVID 19 pandemic.

In the tweet, Prime Minister said,

“Our V-shaped recovery is balanced between 3 major sectors: agriculture, industry & services.”

Pakistan GDP Growth Rate Projected At 1.5 % For Current Fiscal Year:

Earlier in January, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had projected the GDP growth rate of Pakistan at 1.5 percent for the current fiscal year 2020-21.

According to the media reports, the projection of the international body was made after comparing the negative growth of 0.4 percent for the fiscal year 2019-2020 that was declined due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Although for the year 2019-2020 the GDP growth rate was projected at 1.9%, however, the pandemic hit the economy resulting in a severe crisis as thousands lost their jobs.

Whereas, for the fiscal year 2020-21, the incumbent government of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf has envisioned a GDP growth rate target of 2.1% with expectations that the recovery of economic activities will help improve the progress trajectory.

IMF in its economic outlook said that Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast is projected at 1.5% for the current fiscal year as the difference from October’s last projection was 0.5 percent.

The IMF had projected GDP growth rate at 1% but has now revised it upward to 1.5% for the current fiscal year.

The IMF had projected that Pakistan’s growth rate will be 4% of GDP in the next fiscal year 2021-22.

The IMF’s World Economic Outlook for 2021 highlights that the global economy is projected to grow at 5.5%. The outlook also showed that the emerging economies stood at 8.3% and Africa at 3.2%.

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6.1 magnitude earthquake jolts China’s Yunnan province

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China Earthquake

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has jolted China’s southwestern province Yunnan on Friday. According to the details, the quake hit at 21:48 (1348 GMT) with its epicenter near the city of Dali, at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles), said United States Geological Survey. Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.1 – 28 km NW of … Read more

Have a look at the body doubles of Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Shah Rukh, Hrithik Roshan and Tapsee Pannu

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body doubles of Bollywood stars

Bollywood stars are considered superheroes in India. In movies, these actors are seen cheating death in every possible way by jumping between skyscrapers, obliterating entire mobs with a single punch or taking on beasts and monsters singlehandedly. Even though their stunts receive applause from the audience, seldom is the case where these superstars are actually … Read more

Israel’s intentions are very dangerous: FM Qureshi

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FM Qureshi

Federal Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Israel’s intentions are very dangerous. Addressing the Pro-Palestine Rally on the video link, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the Muslim Ummah played its role in stopping the atrocities on Palestine, the ceasefire is a great achievement of the Muslim Ummah, Israel’s intentions are very dangerous. He … Read more

The day will come when the Palestinians will get their land: Imran Khan

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Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the day will come when Palestinians will get their land from Israel.

While giving a special message on Palestine Solidarity Day today, Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed to always support Palestine at every forum.

PM Khan said,

“There has been injustice with the Palestinians. Pakistan supports Palestinians at every forum.”

PM Khan also assured that Pakistan will always support Palestine.

The premier told in the special message aired at 7:45 pm that he was in Masjid-e-Nabawi on the night of 27th Ramadan when he got to know that Israel had attacked Masjid Al-Aqsa.

He highlighted that the Western media also criticized Israel.

Imran Khan appreciated Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s efforts and said that Shah Mahmood had greatly raised the issue in the UNGA session.

PM Khan went on to say that,

“It seems that the world’s position on the Palestinian issue is changing. Israel’s allies are now talking about the rights of the Palestinians.”

He is hopeful that one day the Palestinians will get their land.

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Ali Zafar Releases New Song To Celebrate 70 Years Of Pak-China Friendship

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Ali Zafar Pak China

Pakistani singer Ali Zafar has once again won the hearts of Pakistanis as he released a song sang in the Chinese language on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The Pakistani singer shared the song on his social media platforms and told that he learned … Read more

Prime Minister Imran Khan To Address Nation On Palestine Solidarity Day

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Palestine Solidarity Day

Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to address the nation on Palestine Solidarity Day today (Friday).

According to the details, Imran Khan’s special message on the issue of Palestine will be broadcast tonight at around 7:45.

The government of Pakistan has issued a statement on Twitter today, demanding the international community to take action on Israel’s aggression imposed over the occupied territories of Palestine.

“Pakistan has always supported Palestine and will always stand with the people of Palestine,” read the tweet.

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan had expressed solidarity with the Palestinians against the Israeli atrocities.

According to the details, Imran Khan on his Twitter handle wrote:

I am PM of Pakistan and #WeStandWithGaza #WeStandWithPalestine

The Prime Minister also shared a picture depicting a quote by Noam Chomsky,

“You take my water, burn my olive trees, destroy my house, take my job, steal my land, imprison my father, kill my mother, bombard my country, starve us all, humiliate us all but I am to blame: I shot a rocket back.”

This quote provides the proper context for the timelines on the latest episode in the savage punishment of Gaza.

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Federal Govt. to increase electricity rate by Rs1.72 per unit: sources

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power generation

The federal government has on Friday approved to increase the price of electricity by Rs 1.72 per unit.

Federal Cabinet approves summary through circulation told the sources of Cabinet Division.

According to sources, the government has decided to increase the price of electricity in 3 different quarterly adjustments.

Moreover, the government has decided to increase the price of electricity by 82 paisa per unit in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2020.

In the first quarter of the financial year, the government approved to increase the price of electricity by 90 paisa per unit in terms of adjustments, told the sources.

The increase in electricity prices will be implemented from October 2021, sources said.

It is pertinent to mention here that earlier in March 2021, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) had notified 89 paisa per unit increase in the electricity rates.

According to the details, the rates were increased to generate about Rs 6.9 billion additional revenue.

NEPRA held a public hearing on February 25 on the Central Power Purchase Agency’s (CCPA) request for an increase in power.

The CCPA had requested an increase of 92 paisa per unit in electricity rates in the context of January’s monthly fuel charges adjustment. NEPRA then reserved the verdict after completing the hearing.

However,  NEPRA had approved an increase of 89 paisa per unit in the price of electricity. That had only apply to March bills, but not to K-Electric consumers.

It may be recalled that in the hearing held on February 25, NEPRA officials had said that running power plants outside the merit order had imposed an additional burden of Rs 3.90 billion on consumers.

The reason for the increase in the cost of power generation was the unavailability of gas.

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‘Indiscriminate use of steroids’ may cause ‘Black Fungus’ among COVID-19 patients

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New Delhi has set up special wards at three hospitals to cope with increased black fungus cases. Hospitals in India are flooded with more than 200 black fungus patients in New Delhi hospitals, with dozens on waiting lists for beds, according to media reports. The IT hub of Bangalore opened special wards on Wednesday which … Read more

PM Khan to increase amount allocated in budget for higher education

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Prime Minister

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday has chaired a meeting on the promotion of higher education in the country.

According to the details, the meeting presented proposals for increasing resources for higher education.

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the promotion of higher education will be the stepping stone to the country’s development.

PM Khan compared the developed countries’ education system with Pakistan and said,

“Developed countries spend most of their GDP on education. Countries that spend on education become more prosperous.”

The premier also directed the Federal Minister of Education to consult with the Ministry of Planning and the Ministry of Finance for the development of the education sector.

PM went on to say that recommendations will be made within 7 days to increase resources.

The Prime Minister intends to increase the amount allocated for higher education in the budget.

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Indian states order emergency measures to counter ‘black fungus’ among COVID patients

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Pakistan Reports 2,117 And 43 Death In Last 24 Hours

India states ordered emergency procedures to counter an outpouring of the deadly “black fungus” infection taking place among COVID-19 patients on Thursday. Two new states declared waves of Mucormycosis while New Delhi and other major cities have opened special wards to treat the cases of the infection black fungus. India normally deals with less than … Read more

Gold Rate Pakistan: Yellow Metal Increased By Rs750

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Gold Rate

Gold prices have increased on the fifth day (21st May 2021) of the business week across Pakistan. According to the data released by the All Pakistan Jewelers Manufacturers Association, the price of gold per tola has increased up by Rs 750 to Rs 19,300 while the price of 10 grams of gold has appreciated by … Read more

“My daughter is engaged to Shaheen”, confirms Shahid Afridi

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Shahid Afridi daughter engagement

Shahid Afridi has recently confirmed in a recent interview that his daughter Aqsa is engaged to Pakistani bowler Shaheen Afridi.

Boom Boom Afridi said,

“My daughter is engaged to Shaheen, Alhamdulillah. We are not relatives but Shaheen’s family was approaching us for the last two years for the proposal. I asked my daughter and we made the decision altogether. My daughter currently completed her FSC exams.”

It was earlier assumed that cricketer Shaheen Afridi will soon get engaged to legend Shahid Afridi’s daughter.

Lala earlier took to the micro-blogging site Twitter and affirmed that,

“Shaheen’s family approached my family for my daughter. Both families are in touch, matches are made in heaven if Allah wills this match will be made too.”

He went on to write,

“My prayers are with Shaheen for his continued success on and off the field.”

On the other hand, Shaheed replied to his to-be father-in-law,

“Alhumdulillah. Thanks, Lala for your prayers. May Allah SWT make things easier for everyone. You are the pride of entire nation.”

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Nora Fatehi request fans to donate for Covid relief fund

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Nora Fatehi

Bollywood actress and street dancer, Norah Fatehi request fans to contribute towards the Covid-19 relief fund. The actress took to her Instagram where she is requesting to people for the  Covid-19 donation she says, “Even a small contribution from your side will make a huge difference for all those who are in a life-and-death situation” … Read more

Arjun Kapoor opens up about Boney Kapoor’s Decision to Marry Sridevi

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Arjun Kapoor

Arjun Kapoor said that he wasn’t okay when his father Boney fell in love and got married to Sridevi. He said he can’t change anything that has happened in the past but now he understands his father’s decision. The relationship between Arjun and his father wasn’t good since Boney got married again to Janhvi’s mother … Read more

Nora Fatehi becomes first female brand ambassador of CultFit

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Nora Fatehi

Bollywood actress  Nora Fatehi joins Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff as the brand ambassador of fitness brand CultFit. After welcoming Tiger Shroff to the CureFit family in 2018, Nora Fatehi joins the brand CultFit that has been curating workouts for bringing like-minded people to becoming the best version of them. Nora Fatehi emerges as the … Read more

Taylor Swift and boyfriend Joe Alwyn considering marriage?

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Taylor swift

Taylor swift is now considering takings ahead with her Boyfriend Joe Alwyn, the couple also thinking of getting married, according to some reporters, Taylor has discussed her future plans The singer is in a happy relationship with her boyfriend Joe Alwyn and seeing them together making us believe that the couple is deciding to get … Read more

USD To PKR: Today Dollar Rate In Pakistan, 21st May 2021

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Dollar decreased on 28th May

Today USD to PKR exchange rate is given below. All Currency prices are updated every hour to offer you the best US Dollar to Pakistani Rupee conversion. US Dollar to PKR conversion depends on open market rates which are set by the currency exchange dealers of Pakistan. Find today’s USD into the PKR exchange rate in Pakistan. … Read more

Govt to Introduce Measures for Increase Exports

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Pakistan Exports

The budget 2021-2022 will bring good news for the import and export sector, the government is drafting major tax-related facilitative measures for exporters in the budget (2021-22) under a combined strategy to guarantee a substantial increase in exports of Pakistan. Top government officers told a local website that the government is issuing a brand new … Read more

US Dollar Rate Decreased Against PKR On 21st May 2021

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usd rate decreased

The US Dollar decreased on the fifth day of the trading week (May 21st, 2021) in the interbank market. According to the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the dollar rate decreased by 10 paise in the interbank market. According to Forex dealers, the dollar depreciated from Rs153.46 and sold at Rs153.36 in the … Read more

Indian film actress Radhika Apte reacts to her leaked nude clip

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Radhika Apte nude clip

Indian film actress Radhika Apte said that the film ‘Parched’ directed by Leena Yadav’s was signed by her at a time when she was desperately on the look out for a project. According to sources, a clip from Radhika’s film ‘Clean Shaven’ was leaked with allegations claiming she was in it. The actress however denied the … Read more

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