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Banks to remain closed for public dealing on July 1

SBP

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced that the banks will remain closed on July 1, 2021 for public dealing. A circular issued by the central bank said the SBP will remain closed for public dealing on Thursday July 1, 2021, which would be observed as a bank holiday, enabling the central … Read more

UK bans world largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been proscribed by Britain’s financial regulator. The regulator said the company cannot conduct any structured activity and issued a warning to consumers about the platform, which is coming under growing inspection globally. In a notice, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Binance Markets Ltd, Binance’s only … Read more

Real-Life Tarzan who lived 41 years in the jungle didn’t know women existed

Real-Life Tarzan

Real-life Tarzan Ho Van Lang, the man who lived inside the jungle for 41 years, had no idea of women and human civilization.

After Lang’s father ran away with him and his brother into the deep forests of Vietnam, to escape the Vietnam War in 1972, he grew up among animals and wild berries with no idea about women.

For 41 years, Lang had no idea of human civilization and social behavior until 2013, when the trio was recused from their ‘isolation’ and was brought into a local village, that also had women.

When the Vietnam War killed Lang’s mother and siblings, his father escaped with them into a forest in Vietnam’s Tay Tra district of Quang Ngai province. Ever since then, he grew up learning to hunt and eat bats and rats, as ‘olives’.

Lang revealed that his father never talked to them about women. Although he can identify a man and a woman, Lang still lacks knowledge of the essential differences between them.

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FBR raids unregistered plastic shoppers making unit

Corporate tax office

KARACHI: An intelligence wing of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has conducted a raid on a plastic shoppers manufacturing unit in Multan and impounded records for further investigation, a statement said on Monday. The FBR’s Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation-Inland Revenue, Multan, conducted the proceedings under Section 38 and 40 of the Sales Tax … Read more

Younis Khan Breaks Silence Over His Fight With Hassan Ali

Younis Khan Breaks Silence On His Fight With Hassan Ali

Younis Khan, the former Pakistan batting coach broke silence over his fight with right-arm pacer Hassan Ali on Monday.

Younis said that Hassan had apologized to him after their fight and that the two had moved past the incident.

He resigned from his position as batting coach a few days back, surprising many. Neither did the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) nor did the former captain speak on the reason for quitting his position.

He said in a statement, “Hassan Ali apologized to me, and I had forgiven him,”

He added, “To play up the Hassan Ali incident [and use it] as a possible reason for my resignation comes as a surprise to me,”

He also clarified that it was the PCB’s Strength and Conditioning Coach Yasir Malik who requested him to speak to Hassan on taking an ice bath.

Speaking about his resignation, Younis said he had kept silent over the matter in the larger interest of the PCB and Pakistani cricket.

He added, “I have never looked towards the PCB for a job or any position,”

He further said. “I was approached for the position [of batting coach] by the Board,”

Pakistan sports reporter Saj Sadiq had revealed that the incident a few days ago on Twitter, stating that a fight between the two took place when Hassan refused to take an ice bath as suggested by Younis.

He said the incident reportedly took place during Pakistan’s tour of South Africa.

 

 

According to Saj, the argument got to the point where the two had to be separated by coaching staff members and other team players.

 

 

Earlier, Saj spoke more about the incident, saying that Younis had allegedly locked himself in a room and refused to talk to Hassan, even after the fast bowler had apologized to him.

 

 

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Another key witness to be produced against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman in Illegal Plot Allotment Case

Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

The hearing of illegal plot allotment reference against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman, owner of Jang and Geo, will be held tomorrow. Court has summoned prosecution witness, Director Wasa Zeeshan Bilal to record a statement. According to the sources, another key witness will be produced against the accused, Mir Shakil. There will be more sensational revelations from the … Read more

Is it beneficial to take Weight Loss Supplements?

covid

An analysis of available studies indicated that the majority of herbal and dietary supplements do not result in weight loss. Researchers examined data for a variety of products, including green tea extract, guar gum, and acupuncture. Only 16 trials found a difference in weight between those who took supplements and those who received a placebo. … Read more

Rupee weakens 60 paisas against dollar

rupee

KARACHI: The rupee posted a decline of 60 paisas against the dollar on Monday, owing to the higher demand for the foreign payment on the first day of the week, dealers said. The exchange rate ended at Rs158.22 against the greenback from last Friday’s closing of Rs157.62 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The currency … Read more

Update on GCAA imposed suspension of Pakistan-UAE flights until july 21st

UAE Flights: India, Pakistan, 4 Other Countries to be Exempted from Restrictions

The United Arab Emirates’ ban on entry from Pakistan, South Africa, and Nigeria remains in place, according to the federal aviation authority, despite Dubai’s announcement that it will reduce entry restrictions from those nations. Dubai, the most populous of the UAE’s seven emirates, is a business and tourism center. Throughout the pandemic, the seven emirates … Read more

Port Qasim to get three high standard terminals soon

Port-Qasim

KARACHI: The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) intends to establish new state-of-the-art port terminals, including two multipurpose cargo and one integrated container terminal at Port Qasim to augment its capacity to handle the break bulk and general cargo, an official said on Monday. “[The] Port Qasim Authority cargo handling capacity is growing at [a] steady pace … Read more

Octopus Digital wins Rs100 million contract from country’s largest tea manufacturer

Contract Law

KARACHI: Octopus Digital Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avanceon Limited, has won a Rs100 million contract from one of the largest tea manufacturers to ensure overall equipment efficiency (OEE) on two of its plants, a statement said on Monday. “Octopus Digital’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) proposal is based on its BTMI value proposition, which … Read more

Have you seen Hareem Shah’s wedding ring?

Hareem Shah

Recently, Hareem Shah got married as the News of her marriage went viral when she shared photos of herself in a wedding dress on Instagram. After posting a shot of her hands with a diamond ring a few days ago, the TikToker sparked a social media storm. The report said that although Hareem Shah confirmed the … Read more

Pakistan Cold-Shouldered by Many Countries To Meet FATF’s Conditions

Pakistan Cold-Shouldered by Many Countries To Meet FAFT's Conditions

Pakistan has been cold-shouldered by more than two dozens of countries on the requests seeking mutual legal assistance to tackle terrorism-financing, money laundering, and cyber terrorism to meet the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATD) conditions and recommendations. Pakistan has sent more than 232 official requests to two dozen countries under its mutual assistance laws in … Read more

SSGC seeks Rs109.78/mmbtu rise in gas prices

SSGC

KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has proposed an increase of Rs109.78/mmbtu in gas prices to Rs789.24/mmbtu, as the gas utility is incurring a loss of Rs3.34 billion on the sale of indigenous gas and Rs16 billion loss on the sale of imported re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), making it impossible for the company … Read more

Do you know who Hareem Shah’s husband is?

Hareem Shah wedding

News has been circulating that Hareem Shah, who gained fame from the video-sharing application TikTok, married a well-known politician of Sindh. News of Hareem Shah’s engagement and marriage went viral recently when she shared photos of herself in a wedding dress on Instagram. The tiktoker promised to share more details about her husband as she … Read more

ICC T20 World Cup Switched From India to UAE, Confirms BCCI

ICC T20 World Cup shifted to UAE

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the T20 World Cup will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has said the BCCI has decided to switch the T20 World Cup to UAE and it will formally communicate to the International Cricket Council (ICC) by Monday (June 28).

“We’re moving the tournament to UAE and we will inform the ICC this evening,” Shah said.

“The BCCI is also open to having the first round of the World Cup matches in Oman, something this website had previously written,” he added.

“The schedule will be done later. We have not decided on the schedule completely. We will inform you soon,” the BCCI secretary said.

Owing to the safety health protocols amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said: “We have officially intimated the ICC that the T20 World Cup can be shifted to the United Arab Emirates. The details are being chalked out.”

On the other hand, the ICC has previously confirmed that the BCCI will remain the hosts of the tournament.

Earlier, the BCCI had suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 due to rising Coronavirus cases among the players as well.

“The Indian Premier League Governing Council (IPL GC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in an emergency meeting has decided to postpone IPL 2021 season, with immediate effect,” BCCI said in a release.

“The BCCI does not want to compromise on the safety of the players, support staff and the other participants involved in organising the IPL. This decision was taken keeping the safety, health and well-being of all the stakeholders in mind.”

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NCOC Proposes Summer Vacations In Educational Institutions

NCOC Suggests Summer Vacations In Educational Institutions

The National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) has proposed summer vacations in educational institutions across the country. According to the reports, the NCOC has proposed summer vacations in educational institutions across the country from July 18, but Punjab has disagreed. In its proposal, the NCOC has called for summer vacation from July 18 to August … Read more

Kuwait sets new record as it sizzles at 53.2°C

Kuwait

KARACHI: Kuwait recorded the highest temperature in the world for the year 2021, registering 53.2°C, according to America’s El Dorado Weather, which collects temperature data from countries’ meteorological stations. The Kuwaiti city of Nawasib recorded 53.2 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature in the world so far this year, according to a Gulf News report. Meanwhile, … Read more

New study found a link between cannabis use and suicidal thoughts

Legalize Marijuana

People with underlying mental illnesses who are prone to suicidal thoughts may be more likely to use marijuana to treat their symptoms. It is uncertain whether marijuana affects a person’s risk of mental illness and suicidal thoughts. More research, according to experts, is needed to properly evaluate the link. According to a new study from … Read more

Mufti Aziz-ur-Rehman Transferred To Jail On Judicial Remand In Student Abuse Case

Mufti Aziz-ur-Rehman Transferred To Jail On Judicial Remand In Student Abuse Case

LAHORE: A court has sent Mufti Aziz-ur-Rehman, arrested in a student abuse case, to jail on judicial remand. Judicial Magistrate Rana Rashid Ali heard the case in Cantt Court. When questioned by the court, accused Mufti Aziz-ur-Rehman said, “I just want my statement to be recorded.” In addition, the North Cantonment Police Station told the … Read more

Mint Margarita – A refreshing lemon soda Drink To Beat The Heat

Mint Margarita Recipe

The menthol quality of mint water has been shown to help clear nasal passages. Studies show that mint may help reduce the bacteria within the mouth that causes bad breath. From boosting digestion to keeping your breath fresh for long, mint is packed with a number of benefits that make it more than just a mocktail, chutney or … Read more

Delta ‘most transmissible’ of coronavirus variants identified so far: WHO chief

Coronavirus

UNITED NATIONS: The head of the UN health agency expressed concern over the coronavirus’ delta variant, which he called “the most transmissible” mutation to date. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) told journalists at a regular briefing in Geneva that delta has been identified in at least 85 countries and … Read more

Potato chips and fatty lunches increase the risk of heart disease

Potato chips and fatty lunches increase the risk of heart disease

Constant routine fatty lunches including cheeseburgers and fries may shorten your life, while a dinner plate loaded with veggies may have the opposite effect. Researchers discovered that U.S. individuals who preferred a “Western” lunch — high in cheese, processed meat, refined grains, fat, and sugar, were at a high risk of death from heart disease. The … Read more

Lahore Blast: Usman Buzdar, IG Punjab Hold Important Press Conference

Lahore Blast: Usman Buzdar, IG Punjab Hold Important Press Conference

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has said that the anti-national agency was directly involved in the June 23 blast in Lahore which had provided all financial support to the network. Talking to media in Lahore, he said that 3 people were martyred and 22 injured in a bomb blast in Johar Town on June 23. … Read more

Watch: Sajal Aly and Pakistan’s popular showbiz duo groove to desi beats

sajal aly dance

Popular Pakistan showbiz industry actors Sajal Aly, Yasir Hussain and his wife Iqra Aziz were recently spotted at their friend’s wedding event where they were seen grooving to Sukhbir Singh’s track, ‘Oh Ho Ho Ho’. The renowned film and drama industry personalities thrilled their fans with their entertaining and joyful dance videos as well as … Read more

Rockefeller, IKEA foundations launch $1 billion clean energy fund: UN

IKEA

UNITED NATIONS: The Rockefeller Foundation and the IKEA Foundation have announced plans to launch a $1 billion fund to boost access to renewable energy in developing countries – one of the key commitments made through a series of virtual United Nations ministerial forums this week, according to a UN statement. Some 50 ministers outlined their … Read more