Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Services trade deficit contracts 43.45%

Rupee

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s services trade deficit contracted 43.45 per cent during the fiscal year 2020/21, compared with the corresponding period of 2019/20, the data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed. The services trade deficit during July-June 2020/21 was recorded at $1.875 billion against the deficit of $3.315 billion in July-June 2019/20, showing a … Read more

Prince Harry’s Ex-Girlfriend could hit back at him by writing about their relationship

Prince Harry

If Prince Harry mentions her in his future memoir, Cressida Bonas, Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend, could react by penning the first book on their relationship. Bonas was “shocked” to learn of the Duke of Sussex’s decision to write an explosive memoir about his life, according to the Daily Mail. A friend told the tabloid that she, … Read more

K-Electric, PLL sign 150mmcfd gas supply agreement

K-Electric ventures into green

KARACHI: The K-Electric Limited (KEL) and Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) have signed a gas supply agreement for the supply of 150mmcfd re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) for K-Electric’s 900MW plant at Port Qasim (BQPS-III), a government official said. Once fully operational, the $650 million, 900MW plant will bolster Karachi’s power supply, as the project is … Read more

Who is to Blame for Lionel Messi Leaving Barcelona?

Who is to Blame for Lionel Messi Leaving Barcelona?

Lionel Messi has to leave Barcelona after 21 years. Neither he wanted to leave nor Barcelona wanted him to leave. However, there was another factor that broke them apart. Messi, who is loved by many fans, cried at a press conference on August 8, telling the media that he had no other choice, “The club … Read more

India’s nuclearisation of Indian Ocean threatens trade, Pakistan tells UNSC

Pakistan told the UN Security Council that India’s “belligerent and aggressive” policies posed an immediate and pervasive threat to international and regional peace and security, especially as it had nuclearised the Indian Ocean— an important avenue for global trade. “In pursuance of its hegemonic designs, India has nuclearised the Indian Ocean and continues to induct … Read more

Khloe Kardashian speaks up about her migraine problems

Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian, a reality TV star in the United States, has spoken up about her headaches, saying, “I wish people understood how debilitating migraines can be.” Taking to Twitter, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star tweeted “I wish people understood how debilitating migraines can be. I get so frustrated when people tell me to … Read more

Karachi lawyers boycott court proceedings

Federal Govt Directed To Fix COVID Vaccine Price In One Week

KARACHI: Lawyers boycotted court proceedings in Karachi on Tuesday to record their protest against the proposed appointment of Chief Justice Sindh Ahmed Ali M Shaikh as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Standing at the entrance of Sindh High Court and respective districts’ courts, office bearers of the bar bodies and … Read more

FO rejects ‘baseless allegations’ of crackdown on overseas dissidents

Zahid Hafeez

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Tuesday categorically rejected the unsubstantiated media reports alleging Pakistan cracking down on overseas dissidents, saying Pakistan as a parliamentary democracy protected rights of its national living anywhere in the world. In response to media queries regarding baseless allegations of Pakistani institutions cracking down on overseas Pakistanis, the … Read more

Prime Minister Inaugurates Shiplift And Transfer System In Karachi

Prime Minister Inaugurates Shiplift And Transfer System In Karachi

Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the Shiplift and Transfer System and said that with this system Pakistan will be able to generate foreign exchange. According to details, Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Karachi on a one-day visit, accompanied by Zubaida Jalal and Asad Umar. At the airport, Governor Sindh and provincial leadership received the … Read more

Islamic New Year 2021: Date, History, And Importance

Islamic New Year

The Islamic year, Muharram 2021, is set to begin on August 10th. Authorities in various West Asian countries will announce the start of the new year based on the sighting of the Moon. Muharram, also known as Muharram-ul-Haram, is the first month of the Islamic Year, or Hijri calendar, and is regarded the second holiest … Read more

Hira Mani reveals her love story with husband Salman Sakib aka Mani

Hira Mani

Hira Mani, a Pakistani actress, is savoring her marriage to Salman Sakib aka Mani. In a recent interview with a media site, Hira, who has been outspoken about marrying Mani behind her friend’s back, stated that she had no regrets. “People often ask me why I credit my success to Mani. My only response to … Read more

Emirates offers complimentary Dubai Expo passes

Emirates postpones flight resumption to Subcontinent till July 21

KARACHI: Emirates, the premier partner and the official airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, has launched an exclusive offer for customers to experience the excitement of the World Expo, the largest-of-its-kind event in the region. Emirates customers visiting Dubai, and travelling through Dubai, anytime during the much-awaited mega event running from October 1, 2021 to March … Read more

Iran FM to arrive in Pakistan for two-day visit on Wednesday

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Iraq Dr Fuad Hussein will be undertaking a bilateral two-day visit to Pakistan from Wednesday. The foreign dignitary is visiting on the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi. During the visit the two foreign ministers will hold an in-depth exchange of views on all aspects of bilateral … Read more

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

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

Federal aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan has said that Skardu airport is being revamped to begin international flight operations to boost tourism and trade activities in Gilgit-Baltistan. In an interview, he stated that steps were being taken to capitalize on the tourism potential in the United Kingdom under Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision. Mr Sarwar … Read more

Independence Day Dramas – A Trip Down the Memory Lane

The Pakistani TV industry has been fast catching up both in terms of popularity and great content. Acknowledged both nationally and internationally, our industry has left no stone unturned to provide us with entertaining dramas that the viewers consider true gems. This year marks Pakistan’s 74th Independence Day and with the ‘birthday’ just around the … Read more

Afghan airstrikes kill 47 militants in Kandahar province

Afghanistan

KABUL—At least 47 militants have been confirmed dead as fighting planes struck Taliban fighters’ hideouts and positions in the southern Kandahar province, Afghan Defence Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The sorties, according to the statement, targeted Taliban militants in Dand, Zari, Takhta Pul, and parts of provincial capital Kandahar city in the wee … Read more

Pakistan’s Total Death Toll Crosses 24,000, Drop In Daily Cases Continue

Pakistan's Total Death Toll Crosses 24,000, Drop In Daily Cases Continue

In the last 24 hours, 86 more people have died in Pakistan due to the global pandemic, after which the death toll has crossed 24,000. According to the Corona Statistics website (covid.gov.pk) in Pakistan, 49,506 Corona tests were conducted across the country in the last 24 hours, of which 3,884 were tested positive while 86 … Read more

Muhammad Waseem Jr Becomes the First player to Score a Hat-Trick in KPL 2021

Muhammad Waseem Jr Becomes the First player to Score a Hat-Trick in KPL 2021

Muhammad Waseem Jr. has made history by winning the first hat trick in the first season of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL). The seventh match of the event being played at Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium was played between Muzaffarabad Tigers and Rawlakot Hawks in which Muzaffarabad Tigers fast bowler Muhammad Waseem Jr. scored the first hat-trick … Read more

Actress Yasra Rizvi reveals directors ‘are afraid’ to work with her

Yasra Rizvi

Actress Yasra Rizvi expressed her work ethic by establishing a connection with industry directors. Yasra admitted in a recent YouTube interview that she might be tough to deal with due to her seriousness on set. “I am a bit weird,” she said. “Little things tend to tick me off,” said Yasra before breaking into laughter. … Read more

KPL Live Score: Kotli Lions vs Mirpur Royals, Match 11

Rawalakot Hawks vs Bagh Stallions, Match 11

The Kashmir Premier League (KPL Schedule 2021) management has announced the schedule for the inaugural season of the tournament. Six teams will contest in a 10-day cricketing event beginning on August 6th till August 17th 2021 in Muzaffarabad. KPL teams include Kotli Lions, Rawalakot Hawks, Mirpur Royals, Muzaffarabad Tigers, Overseas Warriors and Bagh Stallions. Here … Read more

US in talks with Pakistan over ‘terrorist safe havens’ along Afghan border

US on Tuesday stated that Washington was in conversation with Pakistani leadership about the alleged “safe havens that exist along that border between Afghanistan and Pakistan”. Addressing reporters during a press briefing, Pentagon Press Secretary John F Kirby said that US was mindful that those safe havens were providing a source of more insecurity, more … Read more

Met Department Predicts Light Rain, Drizzle In Karachi

Met Department Predicts Light Rain, Drizzle In Karachi

There is a possibility of thundershowers and rain in most parts of the country today. According to the Meteorological Department, thundershowers and strong winds are expected in Azad Kashmir, North-East Punjab, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and some parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. The weather will remain hot in the federal capital Islamabad, however, strong winds and thundershowers are … Read more

Galaxy A12 Nacho launched: A true bargain by Samsung

In December of last year, Samsung launched the budget-friendly Galaxy A12, which was powered by outdated entry-level MediaTek silicon. Samsung Galaxy A12s were also speculated previously, and the phone manufacturer has recently updated the A12 with a new model. Instead of MediaTek, the Galaxy A12 Nacho uses Samsung’s own Exynos processor. The design of the … Read more

Pakistan Cannot Be Held Responsible For Failures Of Others, Qureshi Categorically Tells

Pakistan Cannot Be Held Responsible For Failures Of Others, Qureshi Categorically Tells

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the success or failure of intra-Afghan dialogue will depend on Afghan leadership adding that Pakistan cannot be held responsible for the failures of others. FM Qureshi told the press conference that Pakistan has played a constructive role in Afghan Peace Process and will continue to do so. “As … Read more

Christina Applegate Diagnoses with Multiple Sclerosis Condition

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate, a primetime Emmy winner, confirmed she has multiple sclerosis in a late Monday evening Twitter message. Applegate’s agent has been contacted by Variety. “Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey. But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have … Read more

Well-prepared digitalisation can catapult Pakistan to progress: president

President Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that with the timely decisions and preparedness on digitalisation, Pakistan could make great strides in technological revolution. Addressing the Digital Government Summit, held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said: “Pakistan will be catapulted in the era of technological advancement if it keeps making fast decisions to join the … Read more

India: ‘If Muslims Want To Live Here, They Must Chant Jai Shri Ram’

India: 'If Muslims Wants To Live Here, They Must Chant Jai Shri Ram'

In the Indian capital, Delhi, near the parliament, hardline Hindus chanted provocative and inflammatory slogans against Muslims and Islam during a program. Police in the Indian capital, Delhi, say they have registered a case in connection with provocative anti-Muslim slogans on the Jantar Mantar. According to police, a case has been registered against some unidentified … Read more