May 22, 2021 – BOL News Staging

Gaza media building owner to approach ICC

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Israeli Violence in Gaza enters 5th day, more than 100 killed

The owner of a Gaza building housing international media, such as Al Jazeera and AP that was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike stated that he will approach the International Criminal Court over the illegal bombing. “The owner of this building, who is a Palestinian, has instructed his lawyers to file a war crime complaint with the International Criminal … Read more

1 sepoy martyred as terrorists open fire on military post in North Waziristan District

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday that terrorists from inside Afghanistan across the International Border opened fire on a military post in North Waziristan District.

Own troops responded in a befitting manner. However, during an exchange of fire, Sepoy Umar Daraz, age 32 years, resident of Jhang, received a bullet injury and embraced shahadat.

Pakistan has consistently asked Afghanistan to ensure effective management and control on their side of the Pak-Afghan Border.

Pakistan strongly condemns the continuous use of Afghan soil by terrorists for activities against Pakistan.

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COVID-19 spreads to rural India as deaths toll reaches above 4,000

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

India’s COVID-19 outbreak has steadied in parts of the country, a government official said, but deaths rose by 4,194 on Saturday and the infection cases were spreading in rural areas where public health services are rare and already overstrained. Whereas India has reported more than 400,000 infections a day in early May but the numbers … Read more

Celebrities show support to Zoya Nasir After she broke off her engagement

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Many Pakistani celebrities have reached out to show their support to Zoya Nasir, who recently broke off her engagement with German Vlogger Christian Bretzmann.

Earlier on Saturday, Zoya Nasir announced her breakup with her fiancé Christian Betzmann after the controversy created uproar all over the internet after his remarks on Israel’s aggression against Palestine.

Taking to Instagram, Zoya Nasir has officially announced that she and Betzmann are no longer together. “It’s with a heavy heart I’m announcing that Christian Betzmann and I are no longer engaged to be married. His sudden change in stance towards my culture, my country, my people and insensitivity towards my religion has lead me to take this difficult and irrevocable decision,” she wrote.

The actress further added, “There are certain religious and social boundaries that can’t be crossed no matter what, hence, the decision to part ways. Humility, Tolerance and Respect towards each other are the virtues that we must always adhere to. I look upon my Allah to provide me with the strength to deal with this worldly emotional wreck. I wish Chris a bright and happy future.”

Zoya concluded by saying: “I sincerely request for space and privacy for myself and my family as we begin to navigate this emotional turmoil.”

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Many celebrities including Ushna Shah, Humaima Malick, Shahveer Jaffry, and others supported Zoya’s decision.

“We’re all here for you, always!” wrote YouTuber Shahveer Jaffry.

Pakistani singer Aima Baig commented,

“You know i’m a text away!”

“If Allah brings you to it, he will get you through it,” wrote Ushna Shah.

Earlier, Christian Betzmann, a German travel Vlogger, had said certain remarks regarding Palestine and Israel which landed him in deep waters and netizens heavily backlashed him.

An Instagram account shared her conversation with Christian who believes that social media has never helped in any political event.

He further indicates that ‘your strikes are useless, waste of time’.

And then he concluded his conversation by saying: “It is better to go pray as praying is the only thing Third World countries can do”.

“Whereas, first world countries are based on doers”, Christian declared.

Later, the Vlogger also jumped in to clear his views via his Instagram handle.

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SHC Directs To Pay Rs25,000 per month to faculty members with a PhD

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed that all faculty members with a Ph.D. should be paid PKR 25,000 per month. A two-member bench; including Justice Irfan Saadat Khan and Justice Adnanul Karim gave a written decision in a case filed by counsel Dr. Liaquat Abro. According to the petitioner’s request, some Ph.D. holders receive … Read more

WWE Wrestler Kurt Angle Will Soon Be Visiting Pakistan

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Good news for all the wrestling fans! WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Kurt Angle will soon be coming to Pakistan.

According to the details, American wrestlers will come to Pakistan next year. Kurt Angle will be participating the REW World Championship.

The World Championship is scheduled in Karachi.

Kurt Angle has won several major WWE titles

“I will be the champion by defeating Pakistan’s Koo Brandon and X-Mac,” said Kurt Angle.

Kevin Nash, Rob Van Dam and many other famous wrestlers will be participating in the REW championship.

It was earlier reported that WWE Wrestler cum actor John Cenna will also be coming to Pakistan in July 2021.

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FM Qureshi speaks with congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday has shared Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace with congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

FM Qureshi said on the micro-blogging site Twitter that “Happy to speak with Congresswoman @JacksonLeeTX18, Chairperson of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus.”

“Appreciate Congressional Caucus’s role within the US Congress working tirelessly to improve bilateral relations between USA and Pakistan”, tweeted Foreign Minister.

Happy to speak with Congresswoman @JacksonLeeTX18, Chairperson of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus. Appreciate Congressional Caucus’s role within the US Congress working tirelessly to improve bilateral relations between 🇵🇰 and 🇺🇸.

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) May 22, 2021

The Foreign Minister of Pakistan also said that he has spoken with Congresswoman Jackson on Pakistan’s vision for socio-economic progress & Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace and prosperity including peace in Afghanistan.

“Further, we look forward to building greater inter-parliamentary ties between the United States and Pakistan,” said Qureshi.

Earlier, FM Qureshi had called on the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Non-Proliferation led by Chair Ami Bera and Ranking Member Steve Chabot.

In a Tweet, the foreign minister wrote, “a broad-based & strategic partnership advances our shared interests, bilaterally & regionally.”

FM Qureshi further added, “spoke about Pakistan key role in facilitating a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan & stressed that peace is a shared responsibility of Afghan parties and key stakeholders.”

He also highlighted continuing human rights violations in IIOJK and said that resolution of the J&K dispute pivotal to stability in South Asia.

Spoke about 🇵🇰 key role in facilitating a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan & stressed that peace is a shared responsibility of Afghan parties and key stakeholders. Highlighted continuing human rights violations in #IIOJK. Resolution of J&K dispute pivotal to stability in S Asia https://t.co/OzMoUgjtCo

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) May 22, 2021

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Saudi King Salman speaks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, during a telephone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, reaffirmed the Kingdom’s denunciation of the Israeli aggression and attacks in Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip over the past 11 days.

King Salman offered his prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured during the conflict and said he wishes the Palestinian people security and peace.

He added that the Kingdom will continue its efforts at all levels to prevent Israeli attacks on Jerusalem by working with all relevant parties to put pressure on the Israeli government.

The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his deep gratitude for the Kingdom’s support and thanked the king and the Saudi government for their efforts within international, Islamic, and Arab organizations to stop the Israeli aggression and support the Palestinian people.

A ceasefire agreement had been reached between Israel and Hamas after 11 days of fighting that wreaked havoc in the Gaza Strip and disrupted life in Israel.

According to the international news agency, after the ceasefire, celebrations were heard on the streets of Gaza, with car horns being blown and a few aerial shots fired as crowds took to the streets in the occupied West Bank.

Egypt negotiated a ceasefire following international pressure to halt the bloodshed that began on May 10.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 22, 2021

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Horoscope Today: Good or bad, be prepared for all the crucial events coming your way. Know insights about your future with the help of astrology. Read your daily horoscope prediction to find out what’s in store for you today. Read predictions below for all the stars below: Aries (March 21-April 20) Your moves can be … Read more

Pakistan witnesses strong growth despite hard IMF Programme: Shaukat Tarin

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Finance Minister Vows To Make E-commerce More Sustainable Through Digitization

Pakistan witnessed a strong V-Shaped growth despite being in a hard-hitting International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin stated on Saturday. In a tweet here the minister stated that the IMF program was required by unsustainable current account shortage and falling foreign currency reserves, and a vicious Covid 19. … Read more

Chief of Air Staff expresses grief over death of Nigeria’s army chief

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force on Saturday has expressed his heartfelt sorrow and grief over the sad demise of Nigeria’s army chief, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, who died in a plane crash on Friday. The Air Chief prayed for the eternal bliss of the departed … Read more

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 22, 2021

June 1, 2021May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Govt. is targeting 4% economic growth for ongoing fiscal year: Hammad Azhar

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

The government is targeting a 4% economic growth for the ongoing fiscal year, announced the Federal Energy Minister Hammad Azhar on Saturday.

While giving an economic outlook at a press conference today in Islamabad, Hammad Azhar said that the government will also expand the “social protection programs” in the country to help the low-income groups.

Azhar said that the government managed to reach this level of economic growth because of the “prudent economic policies” that were followed despite the “negative impact of COVID-19”.

“This will not be temporary growth it will be sustained and further strengthened,” said the federal minister.

The minister said that during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, large-scale manufacturing grew by 9% and Pakistan in March only had made exports worth $3.2 billion.

Azhar said that the foreign exchange reserves of the country had reached $23 billion while remittances also increased by 39% in the current year.

The energy minister said that the cement industry has seen a record production of 17% while better crop prices have benefitted the farmers’ community.

Pakistan’s GDP Growth Is Estimated At 3.94%

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.”

National Accounts Committee has finalized GDP growth estimate & GDP growth is estimated at 3.94%.This reflects the success of our govt’s economic policies while managing COVID 19 pandemic. Our V-shaped recovery is balanced between 3 major sectors: agriculture, industry & services

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 21, 2021

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Schools To Remain Closed In Areas With High COVID positivity rate

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

NCOC Suggests Summer Vacations In Educational Institutions

The National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) on Saturday has directed provinces not to open educational institutions in the districts with high coronavirus rates.

According to the details, NCOC has sent a letter to the provinces, in which it said that schools should not reopen on May 24th where the COVID-19 positivity ratio is high.

They must instead remain closed till June 6.

“The districts where the infection rate is less — below 5% — can reopen educational institutions (on May 24),” NCOC said in a notification sent to the provinces.

A decision on whether or not educational institutes can reopen on June 7 will be taken on June 3, the letter added.

Earlier on May 19th, the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) had decided to reopen schools in districts with less than a 5% coronavirus positivity ratio.

The National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) had announced a relaxation of Corona restrictions.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by NCOC chief Asad Umar in Islamabad.

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Pakistan Launches New Private Airline for Gilgit, Skardu & Chitral

May 22, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has on Saturday announces to operate a newly launched private airline ‘North Air’ in order to boost tourism across the country.

According to the details, CAA launches new airline North Air to operate flights for Gilgit, Skardu, Chitral and Gwadar.

Initially, the airline will operate flights between Islamabad-Gilgit, Islamabad-Skardu, Islamabad-Chitral and Islamabad-Gwadar.

Recently, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had commenced direct flights from Lahore to northern areas.

The PIA using Airbus A-320 aircraft for Skardu flight operation and the fare of one person is Rs7500.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had also announced to operate weekly two flights from Karachi to Skardu to facilitate tourists.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PIA, Air Marshal Arshad Malik, had earlier said that the national carrier was planning to operate direct flights from Karachi to Skardu.

On March 26, Swat’s Saidu Sharif airport had welcomed the first flight on Friday, after a hiatus of 17 years.

Earlier, the CAA had revoked the flight permit of a private airline carrying 27 passengers from Dubai to Peshawar who tested positive for the coronavirus.

This is the second time this month that a private airline has violated government-designated SOPs and brought 24 Corona patients from Dubai to Peshawar on May 10, according to the report.

CAA spokesman Saad bin Ayub said the National Command and Control Center informed the authority that the private airline had violated COVID-19 SOPs by bringing 27 passengers from Sharjah to Peshawar on May 16.

He said the airline’s negligence had not only endangered the lives of health workers and airport staff but also other passengers on the flight.

He said that other airlines are strictly following COVID-19 SOPs.

Video: Engin Altan Duzyatan aka Ertugrul Bey Shows Off His Golf Skills

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

There is nothing that the Turkish actor Engin Altan Duzyatan is not good at. The Dirilis: Ertugrul recently shows off his golf skills like a pro!

The actor took to his Instagram and shared a photo while playing golf. His fans were over the moon to look at their favorite actor after a long time period.

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On the other hand, Engin shared a video on his Instagram story aiming at the target. Take a look!

Turkish actor Engin Altan Duzyatan gained popularity for portraying the role of Ertugrul Ghazi in the historic Turkish drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul.

People around the world, especially Pakistanis fell in love with the character as well as with Engin Altan Duzyatan. The drama series shows the history of how the Ottoman Empire was established, led by Ertugrul, the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire.

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Govt. To Not Allow RRR Project To Fall Victim To Any Conspiracy: Ghulam Sarwar

May 22, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Skardu Airport Set To Welcome Int'l Flights To Boost Tourism: Aviation Minister

Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan said that the government has aimed to launch the Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR) project this year as the project has ‘national significance’ and it is the flagship project of the ruling party PTI. Talking to the media in Rawalpindi, the Aviation Minister said that this project should be … Read more

Father of model Hasnain Lehri Passes Away

May 22, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Father of famed model Hasnain Lehri has passed away on Saturday (today). Fellow celebrities and family members pay condolences to Hasnain Lehri after the sad demise of his father. The model took to his Instagram to inform this news. Earlier in 2019, Hasnain Lehri has lost his younger brother. Previously, supermodel Sabeeka Imam and Lehri … Read more

Bollywood Singer Shreya Ghoshal Welcomes Baby Boy

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Renowned Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal is blessed with a baby boy on Saturday. The Teri Ore singer took to her social media handle and announced the news. She wrote, “God has blessed us with a precious baby boy this afternoon. It’s an emotion never felt before. @shiladitya and I along with our families are absolutely overjoyed. … Read more

Bella Hadid says she’s not condoning violence or hate against Jewish community

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

After the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, American model Bella Hadid called for the extension of the movement to end the ruthless blockade and colonization. The supermodel, who’s the daughter of Palestinian father Anwar Hadid, also condemned the people who are using the pro-Palestine movement as an excuse to be fierce or hateful towards Jewish people. … Read more

Prince Charles feeling tortured over Prince Harry’s allegations

May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Prince Charles is infuriated and feeling tortured after Prince Harry’s persistent attacks on him. According to a source, the heir to the throne is distressed over Harry accusing him of the agony he went through. “Charles is boiling with anger and feels tortured by Harry with his constant digs. He wishes he’d just let it … Read more

Gigi Hadid calls out anti-Semitic people for ‘spreading hate’

May 24, 2021May 22, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Gigi Hadid has pointed the so-called anti-Semitic supporters of Palestine, calling them “hypocrites” for increasing hate towards the Jews. “Anti-Semitic people who are using the pro-Palestine movement as an excuse to be violent and/or hateful towards Jewish people should be ashamed of themselves,” wrote the supermodel on Instagram. Hadid further added: “Their actions are hypocritical to … Read more