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KTBA highlights anomalies in sales tax returns form

KARACHI: Tax practitioners have highlighted anomalies in the sales tax returns form, which is causing hardships for the taxpayers in filing their monthly returns. The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) on Friday sent a communication to Asim Ahmed, chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday and highlighted the difficulties of the taxpayers … Read more

SECP approves prospectus of Octopus Digital IPO

KARACHI: Avanceos Limited has notified the bourse that the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has accorded approval to Octopus Digital Limited to issue, circulate and publish the prospectus for the issuance of 27.350 million ordinary shares. The issue consists of 27.35 million ordinary shares, i.e., 20 per cent of the total post-IPO paid-up … Read more

The luckiest man in the world, cheated death 7 times

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In most movies, we have seen heroes jump off planes and survive dangerous car accidents, but in real life such things can rarely be seen.

Today we are going to tell you about a living example of this, something we have been hearing since childhood.

In Croatia, in 1929, a man named Frane Selak was born with a fate we cannot even imagine.

Did you know that Frane Selak has come back from the brink of death 7 times?

Train crash in 1962

In 1962, Frane was traveling on a train in the winter, but unfortunately, his train derailed when it approached the river and fell into it. Seventeen people on the train were killed, but fortunately, Frane survived and was only injured.

Plane crash in 1963

The very next year, in 1963, Frane sailed for the first time, and unfortunately, the door of the plane broke down due to a technical malfunction. Luckily, he fell on straws lying on the ground, and was brought out of the mouth of death . In this plane crash, all the passengers died and not everyone was as lucky as Frane.

Bus accident in 1966

Three years later, in 1966, Frane traveled by bus and the bus skidded on an icy road and fell into the river. He once again came back from the mouth of death.

Car accident in 1970

Frane, who miraculously survived an accident while traveling, three times in a row, thought in 1970 that it was better to travel in his own car now, but no one knew what would happen to him in the future. Frane was traveling in his car when suddenly the engine of his car caught fire. Frane immediately jumped out of the car after which his car exploded and he was once again lucky to escape.

In 1973, the car crashed again

In 1973, Frane set out again to travel in his car, and surprisingly, his car caught fire again. This time his hair was burned because of the fire, but because he jumped out of the car at the right time, Frane again evaded death.

After so many accidents with Frane, his friends were afraid to travel with him and started calling him bad luck. Frane himself was worried about whether he was lucky or unlucky.

Bus collision in 1995

In 1995, a bus hit Frane in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. He was seriously injured in the collision but fortunately survived.

In 1996, the car fell into a ditch

In 1996, as he was driving, he was hit by a truck coming from the other side of the road and his car fell from a height of 300 feet, but fell on a tree on the mountain. They came back after seeing death up close again.

Won the lottery in 2003

In 1996, the car fell into a ditch, who dodged death seven times, did not leave him behind and he also won a lottery.

In 2003, Frane bought a lottery ticket and his luck helped him there as well. Two days after his 73rd birthday, he won a 1.1 million lottery prize (over 180 million Pakistani rupees).

With the prize money, Frane bought a house, a car, but in 2010 Frane gave all his wealth to his friends and relatives and moved into his own old house.

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Tarin seeks proposals from exporters to spur exports

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Friday reiterated his unflinching support to the exporters, encouraging them to come up with a well-rounded proposal, enabling the government for better facilitation and timely support, amid post-Covid-19 scenarios. Chairing a meeting with the delegation of exporters, the finance minister urged for adopting a forward … Read more

Nimra Khan returns home from hospital, expresses gratitude to fans

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Actress Nimra Khan, a well-known actress in the Pakistani drama industry, has returned home from the hospital after recovery.

Nimra said in a video message that she had been taken home from the hospital but she was still in severe pain. The actress asked the fans for prayers for her pain to lessen, with the help of medicines and no surgery would be required. She also thanked the prayers and good wishes of all her loved ones.

She was shifted to the hospital due to stomach pain and infection and stones. Fans are worried after seeing Nimra Khan’s photos and videos and pray for her speedy recovery.

It may be recalled that earlier Nimra Khan was seriously injured in a car accident in 2014 and doctors said that the condition of the actress is critical but with courage, the actress was able to recover herself. This time too, Nimra Khan will recover soon with courage.

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KPL 2021: Muzaffarabad Tigers set the target of 228 runs for Mirpur Royals

KPL 2021: Muzaffarabad Tigers set the target of 228 runs for Mirpur Royals

Muzaffarabad Tigers gave the target of 228  runs to Mirpur Royals in the fifteenth match of Kashmir Premier League (KPL) the first edition at the Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium. 

Earlier, Muzaffarabad Tigers won the toss and elected to bat first.

Squads:

Mirpur Royals:

Shoaib Malik (icon player), Owais Shah, Sharjeel Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Irfan, Salman Irshad, Amad Butt, Mukhtar Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Muhammad Akhlaq, Shadab Majeed, Danyal Allah Diita, Muhammad Taha, Ibtesam Ul Haq, Ammad Alam

Muzaffarabad Tigers: 

Mohammad Hafeez (icon player), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Sohail Tanvir, Sohaib Maqsood, Mohammad Wasim, Arshad Iqbal, Zeeshan Ashraf, Sohail Akhtar, Usama Mir, Anwar Ali, Arsalan Arif, Tahir Hussain, Inzamam Ul Haq, Usman Arshad, Taimoor Sultan

 

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Maya Ali shares latest photos from Hunza Valley

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Maya Ali is a famous Pakistani actress. She was born on 27th July 1989 in Lahore. She started her career in 2011 and today she is one of the most accomplished and loved actresses of the Showbiz industry. She is known for her leading role in several television serials including Aik Nayee Cinderella, Aun Zara, … Read more

Latest dollar rate in Pakistan today on, 13th August 2021

USD to PKR - Dollar rate in Pakistan

Karachi: US Dollar to PKR (Dollar Price in Pakistan Rupee) – US Dollar to PKR today on 13th August 2021 is Rs. 163.76. This is the inter-bank closing exchange rate for the US Dollar to Pakistani Rupee which is provided by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) every day. This US Dollar to Pakistan Rupee conversion … Read more

USD TO AED : Today 1 Dollar rate in UAE Dirham on, 13th August 2021

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In these countries, exchanging different currencies, such as the Dollar to the AED, is common. Today’s USD TO AED Exchange Rate. US Dollar Rate In UAE Dirham Check the updated list of  USD to UAE Dirham Exchange Rates (Updated 13th August 2021) USD AED 1 USD 3.67     AED 5 USD 18.37   AED 10 … Read more

USD TO SAR : Today 1 Dollar rate in UAE Dirham on, 13th August 2021

The current USD to SAR currency exchange rate can be found here. The current Dollar Rate in SAR (Saudi Riyal) can be seen here. Latest Dollar Rate In Saudi Riyal Today (USD/SAR) Find the updated list of US Dollar Rate to Saudi Riyal Exchange Rate. (Updated 13th August 2021) 1 USD = SAR = 3.75   Dollar … Read more

BTC to PKR: Today 1 Bitcoin Price in Pakistani Rupee on, 13th August 2021

Karachi: Check the latest 1 bitcoin to Pakistani rupee. Today 1 Bitcoin to PKR (BTC to PKR) according to the foreign exchange rate for today.  Today Bitcoin Rate In Pakistan Find today’s 1 Bitcoin into PKR exchange Rate, 1 BTC to PKR Rate (Updated 13th August 2021). 1 BTC =  7,326,594.59 PKR Q: What is the … Read more

KPL Points table 2021 – Kashmir Premier League Ranking

Rawalakot Hawks vs Bagh Stallions, Match 11

KPL Points table 2021: The inaugural season of the Kashmir Premier League commenced on 6th August 2021. Six teams will contest in a 10-day cricketing event beginning on August 6th till August 17th 2021 in Muzaffarabad. The tournament, consisting of six teams, will feature a round-robin format and is accredited by the Pakistan Cricket Board. … Read more

Fayyazul Hasan Chohan appointed Punjab govt spokesperson

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In an expected move, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Friday appointed provincial minister for prisons Fayyazul Hassan Chohan as his official spokesperson a week after Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan resignation from the post. It is pertinent to mention that earlier Awan had replaced Chohan in November last year when he was removed as information … Read more

Pak-Eng T20I series fixtures shifted from Karachi to Rawalpindi

Pakistan, England, Rawalpindi, Karachi

The two-match T20I series between Pakistan and England has been shifted from Karachi to Rawalpindi due to operational and logistical reasons, revealed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday. Both English men and women cricket teams will land in Islamabad on October 9 and the men’s team will depart for Dubai on October 15 to participate … Read more

Will not to let hostile forces undermine Sino-Pak friendship: PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday expressing the government’s resolve to timely complete the projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) said “no hostile force would be allowed to undermine the ‘iron-clad friendship’ between the two countries”. In a meeting with Chinese ambassador Nong Rong, the prime minister termed CPEC a transformational project, for which he … Read more

Terrorists are using Afghan soil to conduct gruesome attacks in Pakistan: FM Qureshi

Terrorists are using Afghan soil to conduct gruesome attacks in Pakistan: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that it is regrettable that terrorists are using Afghan soil to conduct gruesome attacks in Pakistan. Presiding over the meeting of the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the Foreign Minister said that Pakistan is committed to continuing its conciliatory … Read more

In Pictures: Little Jeh spotted as paparazzi captures him with Kareena and Saif

As fans were curious to have a glimpse of Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s second-born Jeh, the paparazzi helped them find out how adorable little Jeh is.

Multiple pictures went viral online as Kareena, Saif and their little baby boy were spotted outside the house of Randhir Kapoor in Mumbai. The paparazzi also captured Jeh’s face and surprisingly he resembles his elder brother Taimur.

Saif can be seen carrying his little one, Jeh, in his arms in the photos.

Since his birth, the parents kept the baby’s face away from the spotlight. But on Friday, baby Jeh was captured and left fans gushing over him.

 

Saif Ali Khan was dressed in a white kurta and blue denim, while his baby looked cute in a blue outfit.

Earlier, Bollywood’s beauty queen Kareena Kapoor Khan announced the launch of her new book titled Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible. She has called it her ‘third child’.

Taking to Instagram, the iconic actress shared a video clip in which she is seen wearing oven mitts and taking out a book placed on a baking tray from the oven in the kitchen. Kareena Kapoor is heard saying, “So what’s been baking? This is what’s been baking.”

The mother of two also detailed her entire pregnancy journey and how she managed to write her book.

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s first child – son Taimur – was born in December 2016, he is four now. Earlier this year, the couple had welcomed their second child – a baby son.

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Malaysian politics in limbo after the crown’s intervention

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Malaysia: Malaysia’s politics is on fire as the incumbent Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin decided to dissolve the parliament to prepare for the General Election 15 after losing the majority, however, the King Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah of Pahang might refuse the dissolution request and appoint a new prime minister. The intense politicking or rather, … Read more

Rawalkot, Muzaffarabad, Overseas qualify for playoffs of KPL

Rawalkot Hawks, Mirpur Royals, Overseas Warriors, Kashmir Premier League

Rawalkot Hawks, Muzaffarabad Tigers and Overseas Warriors have qualified for the playoffs of the inaugural edition of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL). Mirpur Royals and Bagh Stallions will contest for the final spot of the next round. Royals need to beat Muzaffarabad Tigers to book a berth in the playoffs of the tournament. WATCH: Azam … Read more

Rupee ends firmer against dollar

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KARACHI: The rupee ended firmer against the dollar on Friday, owing to reports of inflows from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), dealers said. The exchange rate ended at Rs164 against the greenback from the previous day’s closing of Rs164.01 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The currency dealers said the rupee remained under pressure due to … Read more

Surge in ocean carrier’s charges pose threat to exports: NKATI

KARACHI: North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI) president Faisal Moiz Khan dubbed the four-time surge in tariffs by international shipping companies as a threat to the country’s exports, while urging the government to play a role like the US Federal Maritime Commission (US-FMC), according to a press statement. He also sought a clarification … Read more

Provinces urged to play greater role in making census more credible

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ISLAMABAD: Planning secretary Hamid Yaqoob chaired a progress review meeting on bringing transparency, credibility, and ownership in the entire census process and the sensitivity of the issue and its long-term effects on Friday. The Council of Common Interests (CCI) in its 45th meeting held on April 12, 2021, decided to approve the final results of … Read more

WHO sets up COVID-19 origin investigation team after criticism

WHO

Following criticism from China that the research had been “politicized,” the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that it has formed a new investigative team to look into the origins of COVID-19. “Following the publication of the WHO-China joint report of the phase one studies on the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in March … Read more

Vivo: Chinese smartphone company sets up production unit in Pakistan

Vivo: Chinese smartphone company sets up production unit in Pakistan

Vivo, a Chinese mobile manufacturing company, has set up a production plant in Pakistan. Abdul Razaq Dawood, in a series of tweets, congratulated Vivo, mentioning that this development will not only create job opportunities but also make smartphones more accessible to people across the country at lower costs. “I congratulate Vivo Pakistan Mobile on setting … Read more

What is the future of Afghanistan after the resurgence of the Taliban?

What is the future of Afghanistan after resurgence of the Taliban?

Afghanistan is in dire straits at the moment and its security forces have been weakened after the state failed to stop the Taliban’s attacks. Adding to Afghanistan’s woes, Washington has announced plans to evacuate its citizens from Kabul, a symbol of the US presence after nearly two decades of conflict. Following the Taliban’s takeover of … Read more

SECP digitalises filing of biannual returns of employees’ contributory funds

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has deployed an online reporting system for filing biannual returns under the Employees’ Contributory Funds (Investment in Listed Securities) Regulations, 2018, a statement said on Friday. The development of this reporting system is part of the commission’s efforts for promoting digitalisation, ease of doing business and … Read more

Meezan Bank to issue Sukuk worth Rs10 billion

Meezan Bank

KARACHI: The Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) on Friday announced the issuance of Sukuk worth Rs10 billion by way of public offering or by way of private placement. In a communication to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the bank said the board of directors in their meeting held on August 12, 2021, resolved that the bank … Read more