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New Zealand defeats India and wins the World Test Championship (WTC) title

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SOUTHAMPTON: New Zealand beat India by eight wickets to win the opening World Test Championship (WTC) title at the Ageas Bowl on Wednesday. The weather-disrupted final marked the conclusion of a two-year cycle of the WTC, which was launched in 2019 to create test cricket’s peak event. [amazonad category=”Electronics”] Chasing 139 for victory in a … Read more

Shoaib Akhtar With His Adorable Sons – Pictures

Shoaib Akhtar is a world-famous former Pakistani fast bowler who earned a lot of fame at a very young age for his dedication and sheer hard work. Besides being a fast bowler, he is also a great commentator . Shoaib is also regarded as one of the best players in the history of international cricket. … Read more

Exams will be conducted for classes 9, 10, 11, 12: Shafqat Mehmood

about exam cancellation of class 9 and 11

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday said exams of classes’ ninth, matric, first, and second-year will be conducted across the country after July 10, The minister, speaking in National Assembly during the budget session, said several problems ascended last year when the government decided not to take the exams. [amazonad category=”Electronics”] “But now, … Read more

FEMALE STUDENT ASSAULTS PRINCIPAL WITH SHARP OBJECT IN JHELUM SCHOOL

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A female student attacked the principal of a government school in Jhelum when an objection was put forward before her parents after the teacher seized a cigarette packet from her. The incident took place in Government Girls High School in Punjab’s Jhelum city where a female student attacked the principal to aperture her anger after … Read more

Shahbaz Sharif slams govt over Electricity and Gas failures

Shehbaz Sharif post-budget speech

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif, articulated concerns over reports of a new gas and electricity crisis. In a statement, Shahbaz said that although the availability of additional and cheaper power resources, the government was producing affluent electricity and the govt is resounding out load-shedding to boot. “The closure of the RLNG plant … Read more

Excessive load shedding adds to Karachi’s miseries amid summer heat

Electricity prices Karachi

Lengthy power failures and load shedding hit several areas of Karachi on Wednesday, adding to the citizens’ grief amid rising temperatures. Areas that were previously exempted also faced power outage, including Tariq Bin Ziyad Housing Society, Shah Faisal Town, Karachi Admin Society, Saadi Town, and PECHS Block 2 which are facing outages since 9 am. … Read more

Pakistan is Now Producing Sugar-Free Mangoes for Diabetics

Pakistan Foreign Office Clarifies Reports Regarding Mango Diplomacy

Three new variations of sugar-free mangoes with four to six percent sugar levels have been introduced in Pakistani markets for diabetics. A Pakistani mango expert conducted scientific alterations of mangoes at a private agriculture farm in Tando Allahyar, Sindh, and produced three varieties of sugar-free mangoes. [amazonad category=”Auto”] The M H Panhwar Farms led research on … Read more

Ramsha Khan Thanks Fans for the Overwhelming Wishes

Ramsha Khan

Ramsha is a well-known and versatile Pakistani Television and film actress and a model who has also worked as a VJ on Television. She joined the industry in 2016 and made her place in the world of glamour with her talent and hard work, without having any artistic background. [amazonad category=”Electronics”] She gathered huge popularity … Read more

Sonya Hussyn Settled the Dispute over a Call with Mathira

Mathira

Mathira has blamed Sonya Hussyn previously for bullying her at an awards show. “I hope you remember how you bullied me, titled me shemale, and called me names on our way to the IPPA Awards in London. I still remember crying”, wrote Mathira. [amazonad category=”Auto”] Soon after this issue went viral on social media, Sonya … Read more

Hina Altaf and Aagha Ali unfollow all friends on Instagram

Hina Altaf and Aagha Ali

Pakistani celebrity couple Hina Altaf and Aagha Ali, all of a sudden unfollowed all the friends from their Instagram. [amazonad category=”Auto”] Hina and Aagha, who are always active social media users, were following some close friends, which include fellow showbiz stars and family members.   Whereas they have yet not revealed any purpose behind unfollowing … Read more

Finance Ministry notifies governing council of Pakistan Single Window

Pakistan Single Window

KARACHI: The Ministry of Finance has notified the governing council of Pakistan Single Window, as the Pakistan Single Window Act, 2020 will be promulgated on July 1, 2021, a notification suggested. The Pakistan Single Window is a transformational project for reducing time, cost and complications, while ensuring better compliance with the cross-border trade regulations. The … Read more

Home-based workers stage protest against Imran’s ‘few clothes’ remarks

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Karachi: Dozens of home-based women workers staged a protest outside Karachi Press Club against Prime Minister Imran Khan’s controversial remarks over women’s dressing. In an interview to HBO, the prime minister had dubbed women’s clothing as a cause of rape. Upon a question if, whether or not women’s clothing causes temptation in men and results … Read more

Industrialists seek PM’s intervention in resolving gas supply issue

Sui Southern Gas Employees To Stage Protest Against Pay Cuts

KARACHI: The industrialists on Wednesday appealed to Prime Minister Imran Khan to take notice of the gas situation in Karachi and directed the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to immediately restore supply to industries, a statement said. Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Shariq Vohra criticised the gas utility’s decision and said the … Read more

Jang owner, Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman Likely To Face 14 Years in Prison in Illegal Plot Allotment Case

Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

Another witness likely to be called against Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman Mir Shakil is likely to face 14 years in prison Director Planning Wasa Zeeshan Bilal is also summoned to the next hearing Mir Shakil acquired plots illegally with the help of the then Punjab CM, Nawa Sharif Another witness is likely to be called against accused … Read more

PABC IPO oversubscribed 3.3 times: Rs4.6 billion raised

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KARACHI: The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) has concluded with an oversubscription of 3.3 times, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. The IPO received an overwhelming response from the institutional investors and high networth individuals, as the strike price clocked in at Rs49/share, 40 per cent … Read more

Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Bajwa visits Turkey

gen bajwa in turkey

Gen Bajwa landed in Turkey for a one-day visit and met senior officials of the country. The army chief, during the visit, held a meeting with Turkey’s Defense Minister General (retd) Hulusi Akar. Turkey’s Commander General Staff General Yasar Guler and Commander of Land Forces General Umit Dundar attended the meeting. According to the ISPR, … Read more

ECC approves technical supplementary grant of Rs300 million for joint border markets

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KARACHI: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the technical supplementary grant of Rs100 million each from the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) to establish joint border markets at Mand, Kech district, Gwadar, Gabd district and Chedgi, Panjgur district, of the total allocation of Rs300 million. The ECC meeting, which was … Read more

Pakistan urges UN to hold India accountable for human rights violation in Kashmir

Pakistan urges UN to hold India accountable for human rights violation in Kashmir

GENEVA: Pakistan on Tuesday told the UN Human Rights Council that the condition in Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K) has further deteriorated as a result of India’s illegal actions of August 5, 2019 and urged the council to ensure the realisation of Kashmiri people’s necessary rights. In remarks at the 47th session of the … Read more

PSX continues slide on rupee instability, surge in oil prices

PSX

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another turbulent session on Wednesday, where the market settled yet again in the red zone, as rising oil prices and the rupee depreciation remained the prime source of concern for the participants. An analyst at Arif Habib Limited said another range-bound session was witnessed at the bourse that … Read more

Tarin seeks proposals for divesting govt shares in Mari Petroleum

Tarin seeks proposals for divesting govt shares in Mari Petroleum

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday directed the Privatisation Commission and the Ministry of Petroleum to come up with the comprehensive proposals for divestment of government shares in Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL), official Associated Press of Pakistan reported. Chairing the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP), the … Read more

Oppo Reno 6 Z Appears with Enhanced Cameras and Storage

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Since Oppo Reno 5 series has become old now, it is time to make way for another replacement. The Oppo Reno 6 Z series is probable to become official in the upcoming months. One of the devices in the series has been leaked ahead of the launch. The Reno 6 Z, the direct inheritor to … Read more

Lifestyle practises that can secretly cause you to age faster

Lifestyle practises that can secretly cause you to age faster

Although ageing is unavoidable, it can be delayed. If you’re worried about premature ageing and want to make a permanent change in your lifestyle, here’s some advice. Some of these actions are fairly frequent, and we do them on a daily basis, whether purposefully or unintentionally. Here are five bad habits to avoid if you … Read more

Dubai Airport gets high standard PCR testing lab

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KARACHI: Dubai took a major step in its efforts to further enhance safe international travel while accelerating the recovery of the travel sector by inaugurating one of the world’s largest and latest in-house airport labs, for the processing of Covid-19 RT PCR tests at the Dubai International Airport, the official Emirati news agency, WAM reported. … Read more

SSGC’s gas suspension slammed: Half of industrial units to close down

SSGC officials conduct raids to curb theft

KARACHI: Industrialists warned on Wednesday that the Sui Southern Gas Company’s (SSGC’s) decision to suspend supply to industries in Karachi would force half of the units towards closure. On Tuesday, the SSGC’s had announced the suspension of gas supply to all the seven industrial zones in Karachi. In a joint statement, Businessmen Group (BMG) Chairman … Read more

What exactly is Herpes, and what causes it? Here’s all you need to know

What exactly is Herpes, and what causes it? Here's all you need to know

Herpes simplex is the virus that causes the disease. In most cases, a herpes rash is found around the mouth or genitals, but it can appear anywhere on the body. It can generate a blister-like rash, which can lead to painful sores. Causes and recurrence This viral infection is spread through direct contact with an … Read more

Driving Licence Tests To Be Made Tougher Soon Amid Increasing Vehicles

Driving Licence Tests To Be Made Tougher Soon Amid Increasing Vehicles

Driving on the roads of the big cities is becoming difficult day by day as the number of vehicles are rising across Pakistan. As a result of the growing population, there has been an increase in the number of reckless drivers that endanger the safety of everyone on the road. Inspector General (IG) Islamabad, Qazi … Read more

Dubai repays $500 million bond certificates

Dubai repays

KARACHI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced that the $500 million fixed-rate note issued on June 22, 2011, under its “Euro Medium Term Note Programme”, reached maturity on June 22, 2021, the official Emirati news agency WAM reported. Upon maturity, all the notes have been redeemed in full by making the required payment … Read more

No justification to keep Pakistan in FATF grey list: Qureshi

Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Wednesday that since Pakistan has complied with 26 out of 27 requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) there was no justification to keep the country in the grey list. The foreign minister, in a statement, maintained that Pakistan has fulfilled maximum technical requirements regarding FATF. The … Read more