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Video: Varun Dhawan teaches Avengers star Chris Pratt dance steps on ‘Tan Tana Tan’

Varun Dhawan Chris Pratt

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is bonding with Hollywood star Chris Pratt over quirky Bollywood songs.

In a recent interview, the two superstars spoke about Pratt’s upcoming action thriller The Tomorrow War and the actor’s journey while rolling for the film.

The whole conversation took a fun turn when Varun asked Chris Pratt to take some steps with him on one of his songs Tan Tana Tan.

Chris Pratt grasped the iconic step flawlessly with a little demonstration by Varun before saying, “I wanna do a Bollywood movie with you.”

Check out the video here:

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Yami Gautam summoned by ED for alleged money laundering

Yami Gautam summoned

Indian actress Yami Gautam has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate of India in an alleged case of money laundering.

The Sanam Re actor paid a visit to the ED this Friday for inspection around violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

According to reports, Yami Gautam received an undisclosed amount of ₹1.5 crore in her private bank account and the agency has asked the star to appear before them next week to present her stance due to the alleged irregularities.

The actor will join the investigation on July 7.

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Leading Indian actor Arvind Rathod passes away

Arvind Rathod died

Leading Indian actor Arvind Rathod died at the age of 83. According to a foreign news agency, Arvind Rathod died at his residence in the Paldi area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, The family of actor Arvind Rathod said that he was ill for a long time and was in bed. Arvind Rathod was well known in … Read more

Twitter is flooding with reviews of Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Haseen Dillruba’

Haseen Dillruba

The most-awaited film ‘Haseen Dillruba,’ starring Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey as a lead role, was released on Friday (July 2, 2021), and netizens are divided over their verdict on the mystery-thriller.  The mystery film is directed by Vinil Mathew with screenplay and dialogues headed by Kanika Dhillon. It features Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Harshvardhan … Read more

KPT’s performance remains outstanding during 2020-21

KPT’s performance remains outstanding during 2020-21

KARACHI: The financial year 2020/21 remained phenomenal for the Karachi Port Trust despite the global lockdown situation, especially for shipping operations and cargo handling, a statement said on Friday. The volume of cargo handling, including imports and exports peaked at 52.28 million tonnes, registering a growth of 25 per cent over the previous year’s 41.84 … Read more

President Alvi calls for enhanced economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia

President Alvi calls for enhanced economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need to further strengthen bilateral economic and investment cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoyed strong fraternal ties, based on shared faith, culture, tradition and mutual goodwill, that needed to be further expanded for the mutual benefit of the two countries, he … Read more

Shahid Kapoor’s wife Mira Rajput gets her hair transformed, have a look

Mira Rajput

Shahid Kapoor‘s wife Mira Rajput shared her pictures after a hair dye. Mira took to Instagram on Friday to share two pictures of her hair after getting fresh hair color.

Mira took to Instagram and shared pictures of her hair after getting a fresh color.

In pictures, Mira can be seen wearing a green floral top. Following the Covid-19 precautions she is seen wearing a mask at the salon. Her hair has been dyed light brown.

The mom of two captioned the post “Refresh with my f(h)airy godmother @nidapatel,”.

Take a look at her post:

 

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Pakistan equity market closes lower on institutional profit-taking

PSX

KARACHI: The Pakistan stocks witnessed a miniscule correction on Friday, as both domestic and foreign investors opted for profit-booking, amid rising trade deficit, dealers said. Ahsan Mehanti at Arif Habib Corp said the stocks closed lower on institutional profit-taking, amid high CPI inflation at 9.7 per cent in June 2021 and trade deficit of $30.8 … Read more

FPCCI concerned over continuous gas crisis

FPCCI

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed concern over the persisting gas crisis and supply shortages that hampered industrial production and fulfilment of export orders, a statement said on Friday. FPCCI president Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo stressed the immediate need to bring all the stakeholders and players on one … Read more

State Bank amends rules to facilitate exports through Pakistan Single Window

State Bank of Pakistan

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made amendments to the foreign exchange regulations for facilitating export transactions through the Pakistan Single Window (PSW), a statement issued by the bank said on Friday. “The key changes included amendments in regulations to facilitate export transactions through the PSW when it becomes operational,” it said. This … Read more

Social media users start calling Kareena Kapoor an old woman

Kareena Kapoor

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor regrets sharing a photo of herself doing yoga on social media.

Kareena Kapoor is one of the most beautiful actresses in Bollywood whose acting and beauty addicts are in huge numbers.

However, the effects of aging have started to show on the actress’s face, which is why people are making fun of her recently shared photo and calling her an old woman.

Actress Kareena Kapoor, 40, recently shared a photo of herself doing yoga on Instagram on International Yoga Day, telling people about the importance of yoga and saying that she started doing yoga in 2006 and how this exercise has made her fit and strong.

The effects of aging on Kareena Kapoor’s face can be clearly seen in the picture. That is why people are making fun of her and criticizing her image.

One user called Kareena ‘Aunty’ while another wrote ‘Kareena you are getting old’.

Another account read, “Is this Kareena’s grandmother?” While many users said look at Kareena’s face, she looks old.

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Tax authorities empowered to enforce tax returns of past years

Corporate tax office

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday said that the tax authorities have been empowered to enforce income tax returns of any past year in cases where foreign income or assets are not disclosed. The revenue board said, under the law, the tax authorities are empowered to enforce annual returns of income for … Read more

Merchants slammed for not accepting debit, credit cards

Merchants slammed for not accepting debit, credit cards

KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (Unisame) has voiced concerns over the reluctance of the businessmen, owning the retail outlets and superstores, in accepting debit or credit cards, a statement said on Friday. Unisame president Zulfikar Thaver said that some of the merchants accept cards selectively and are charging 2 per cent on … Read more

Photos: Aiman khan looks flawless as she gives off Friday vibes to her fans

Aiman khan

Pakistani actress and social media sensation Aiman Khan, who is considered one of the most beautiful and most-followed celebrities of Pakistan. Her flawless beauty and innocence make Aiman different from others.

Recently, the actress shared adorable photos donning a sky blue outfit as she gives her fans Friday vibes.

Aiman chose to keep her hair in loose curls and complemented her look with beautiful studs, and minimal makeup.

Took to Instagram, the Baandi actress captioned her photos with, “Jumma Mubarak” followed by heart emoji.

Have a look at the photos here:

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President Alvi calls for early resolution of Karachi’s water woes

President Alvi

President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday called for timely completion of all water supply projects for Karachi to address the issue of water shortage faced by citizens of the provincial metropolis, which requires 1,100 to 1,200 million gallons of water per day. Presiding a meeting at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president discussed the water situation in … Read more

Mustard seed, wall rocket and turmeric extracts are helpful against SARS-CoV-2

Mustard seed, wall rocket and turmeric extracts are helpful against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers in Spain have discovered plant extracts that could be useful in the search for treatments for coronavirus (COVID-19) and provide a foundation for future chemical, in vivo, and clinical trials. The researchers from the Polytechnic University of Valencia found 17 plant items often used in modern and traditional cuisine that has previously shown promise … Read more

Twinkle Khanna consumes orange peels to gain the benefits of the citrus fruit

Twinkle Khanna consumes orange peels to gain the benefits of citrus fruit

Twinkle Khanna consumes orange peels in addition to the “fleshy citrus fruit,” revealing health benefits and other “clever” suggestions for re-purposing it. Given that almost all of us are prioritizing our health and immunity levels like never before, especially in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it is critical to consume citrus fruits, which are … Read more

Rupee drops 33 paisas against dollar

Rupee drops

KARACHI: The rupee fell 33 paisas against the dollar on Friday due to the demand pressure for foreign payment, as the currency market opened after the bank holiday, dealers said. The exchange rate ended at Rs157.87 against the dollar from the last working day’s closing of Rs157.54 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The currency … Read more

US adds Pakistan in Child Soldiers Prevention Act List

Child Soldiers Prevention

The move could lead to sanctions being imposed on the military The United Stated has placed Pakistan in its Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA) list which could lead to some restrictions being imposed on the military. The list includes foreign governments identified during the previous year as having governmental armed forces, police, or other security … Read more

Science behind laughter and why it is beneficial to our health

Science of laughter and why it is beneficial to our health

Everyone enjoys a good belly laugh now and then, and science backs up that pleasure. Laughter has been connected to our physical, emotional, and mental well-being, as well as our relationships, according to research. Here are some facts about laughter that you may not be aware of. Laughter served as a means of survival Laughter … Read more

Pakistan keen to boost trade relations with Asean nations: foreign secretary

Pakistan keen to boost trade relations with Asean nations: foreign secretary

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan accorded high priority to its relations with the South East Asian nations and recognised the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) vast economic potential and its centrality in the regional architecture, a government official said on Friday. Addressing the Experts Dialogue on “Pakistan-Asean: Shared Future and the Way Forward”, co-organised by the Embassy … Read more

Ayeza Khan’s uncanny resemblance to Noor Jehan stuns fans

Ayeza Khan Noor Jehan

Pakistan’s superstar and the most popular actress on social media Ayeza Khan has won the hearts of fans by playing the role of Malika-e-Tarannum Madam Noor Jehan. Ayeza Khan is reportedly playing a role in her upcoming new project called ‘Geeti’, in which she is seen playing the role of Madam Noor Jehan. The actress shared her photos … Read more

Duty, taxes collection: Seaports generate Rs1.67 trillion on imports

Taxes

KARACHI: The revenue collection from goods arriving at the seaports of the country was recorded at Rs1.67 trillion during the fiscal year 2020/21, which is around 35 per cent of the total collection at the national level during the fiscal year, according to the data made available to BOL News on Friday. The collection of … Read more

Hilton Opens Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort in Croatia

Hilton Opens Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort in Croatia

Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort and Spa on the Adriatic coast. The leisure resort is located between the charming town of Opatija and the vibrant city of Rijeka, surrounded by soaring mountains and cobalt-blue waters. The hotel has one of Croatia’s best beachfront locations, with 200 meters of private … Read more

“Govt. determined to extend full facilitation to overseas Pakistanis”: PM Imran

PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Friday directed the relevant ministries to examine extending more incentives to overseas Pakistanis to attract maximum remittances.

Chairing a meeting in Islamabad regarding the increase in foreign remittances, Prime Minister Imran Khan said overseas Pakistanis are a precious asset of the country.

He said the remittances sent by them have an important role in the country’s economic stability.

The Prime Minister said the government is determined to extend full facilitation to overseas Pakistanis and their families.

Imran Khan also emphasized the need for evolving a strategy to achieve the targets set for different sectors.

Earlier in the day, the premier highly praised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) after they achieved a “historic level of tax revenue of Rs4,732 billion in the fiscal year 2020-21.”

On Twitter, Prime Minister Imran said that the FBR tax collection in the previous fiscal year was more than the revised target of Rs4,691 billion and was 18pc more than the previous year.

“This performance is testimony to the strong economic revival spurred by our government’s policies,” he said.

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