On Independence Day, actress Mehwish Hayat posted a message calling for Pakistanis to embody the ideals of our forebears, but instead of focusing on her message, people appeared more interested in the color of her bra. “The Quaid said, “It is only with united effort and faith in our destiny that we shall be able … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has accepted the resignation tendered by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and his cabinet, the national palace said on Monday. Sultan Abdullah also appointed Muhyiddin as the caretaker prime minister until his successor was chosen, the national palace said in a statement. In a televised address, Muhyiddin … Read more
Millions of people all around Pakistan are making preparations to celebrate Pakistan’s 74th anniversary of independence. Pakistan, on the 14th of August, was declared a sovereign state for Muslims and to rejoice on this auspicious occasion, we have compiled a list of 14 mid-blowing facts about our country that you probably are not aware of. … Read more
TEHRAN: Standing at a new historical starting point, China and Iran will open a new chapter in their friendship, Chinese ambassador to Iran Chang Hua said Sunday on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. In a written interview with Xinhua, Chang said over the past … Read more
Pakistan on Monday called upon the Afghan leaders to work together to address the evolving situation and craft a way forward for sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said “Pakistan has consistently emphasized that a political solution is indispensible. Pakistan will continue to play its constructive … Read more
BEIJING: Pakistan sees a bright future in the cooperation and friendship of China, as the two are celebrating a remarkable anniversary, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Moin-ul-Haque said, while showing firm support for China’s fight against the pandemic. “We reject all instigations, politicisation or standardisation. Any Covid-19 virus tracing has to rest on scientific data,” he … Read more
OPPO recently unveiled a new edition of the entry-level A16 in Netherlands. The Oppo A16s is a successor to the Oppo A15s and a slight refresh of the A16. It should be available in other regions soon, including Pakistan, where the A16 series is still unavailable. The Oppo A16s is just an Oppo A16 with … Read more
The Afghan capital, Kabul, has seen an unusual rush of people seeking travel abroad from the country’s largest airport since the Taliban took control last night, following reports of a security situation there. U.S. airport security personnel conducted aerial firing to control the chaotic rush. Seeing the situation getting out of control, the management of … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan’s mobile phone manufacturing company Inovi Telecom Pvt Ltd has exported 5,500 units of 4G handsets to the UAE, becoming the first Pakistani firm to export mobile phones. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued mobile manufacturing authorisation licence to Inovi Telecom in April 2021. Within four months, the company has started manufacturing and … Read more
DUBAI: Tourists and visitors have been urged to comply with the UAE’s Covid-19 protocols, as they enjoy their summer vacation in Abu Dhabi, Khaleej Times reported. The Abu Dhabi police have issued a statement regarding more proactive efforts as part of the “Healthy and Safe Summer” campaign to educate tourists and the public about the need to … Read more
DUBAI: A consortium led by developer ACWA Power has reached financial closure for the 1,500MW Sudair solar plant, a key project in Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy push, Arab News reported. The developer also announced that Aramco-owned Sapco has joined the consortium, marking the oil giant’s first participation in the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s renewable energy … Read more
NEW YORK: The total market value of cryptocurrencies rose above $2 trillion again, as Bitcoin continued to climb and the likes of Cardano, XRP and Dogecoin advanced, as well, Gulf News reported. The crypto’s market value rose to $2.06 trillion on Saturday, according to CoinGecko, which tracks more than 8,800 coins. Bitcoin reached as high as $48,152, … Read more
Foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi held a meeting with a political delegation of Afghanistan’s leaders led by Muhammad Younas Qanooni. In a Tweet, the foreign minister said that all of whom have a vital stake in the country’s future, took place at an extremely critical time. “Our ultimate objective is a peaceful, united, democratic, stable … Read more
ISLAMABAD: UK-Pak Business Council will hold a meeting with the British investors in London next month to lure foreign investment in diversified fields in Pakistan, besides establishing collaboration between the private sectors for setting up joint ventures in various sectors of the economy. Talking to a delegation of importers and exporters led by Chaudhary Araib … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Saarc CCI) has cautioned that the rapidly changing security situation in Afghanistan will have an adverse impact on the regional economies, especially Pakistan. In a statement, Saarc CCI president Iftikhar Ali Malik said that the impact of the crisis in Afghanistan could ultimately spread far wider, adding … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The successful completion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)-related projects would bring development and prosperity to the country, especially Balochistan, a senior government official said. Addressing a 100-member delegation of students from seven districts of Balochistan at the Parliament House, Acting President of Pakistan and Senate Speaker Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani said that Balochistan was on … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan launched a uniform curriculum to end the class-based system in the education sector across Pakistan. Addressing a function in Islamabad, Prime Minister Imran Khan paid tribute to Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood and his team for the initiative. The Prime Minister said that the uniform curriculum is to improve the moral values … Read more
MULTAN: The present government is taking practical steps to improve infrastructure in South Punjab on a priority basis, a senior government official said. Addressing the meeting of the district coordination committee, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that special focus was being given on the development projects in the deprived areas. Various development projects … Read more
The Twitter account of the Afghan Embassy in India has been hacked, according to press secretary Abdulhaq Azad. Several tweets from the Afghan embassy in India’s handle were removed after they criticized Afghan President Ashraf Ghani for fleeing the nation after the Taliban seized power. The Afghan embassy’s press secretary in India, Abdulhaq Azad, then … Read more
BEIJING: The trade volume of imports and exports between Pakistan and China has increased explosively against the global trend under the influence of the pandemic. According to the General Administration of Customs PR China, the trade between the two countries amounted to $12.56 billion in the first-half of 2021, 1.6 times larger than that of … Read more
Pakistan has become the smartphone exporter after sending the first-ever shipment tagged ‘Manufactured in Pakistan’ to United Arab Emirates (UAE). On Friday, Inovi Telecom exported a shipment of 5,500 4G-enabled smartphones to the UAE. Advisor to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Commerce and Investment Abdul Razzak Dawood confirmed this news through his Twitter post. “It’s … Read more
RIYADH/MOSCOW: Inflation rate in Saudi Arabia decelerated in July from June on an annual basis, as the effects of the July 2020 tripling of the VAT rate no longer weigh on spending, Arab News reported. The consumer price index, a gauge used to detect the changes in prices, recorded a modest increase of 0.4 per … Read more
One of the gorgeous mommies-to-be Sarah Khan, who is expecting her first baby with Falak Shabir, is seen setting major maternity fashion goals in her recent pictures. Taking to Instagram, Sarah Khan posed for the camera in the middle of her workout. The actress can be seen wearing a pink exercise suit along with a … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Razak Dawood has expressed the hope that by the last fiscal year 2023 of the present government, the country’s exports would reach $50 billion by following the policy of trade diversification in potential trade sectors and markets. Export diversification, focus on non-traditional sectors and increasing … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Roshan Digital Account (RDA) crossed the historical milestone of $2 billion in deposits, an official said. In a tweet, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said that the increase in the funds of the Roshan Digital Accounts during the last 11 months reflected the confidence of overseas Pakistanis in the … Read more
Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently announced that he had partnered with OTT streaming giant Netflix to develop his next project, Heera Mandi. The aforementioned show will delve into the lives of courtesans and the hidden cultural reality of Heeramandi, a dazzling district in pre-independence India. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s typical larger-than-life sets, multi-faceted characters, and soulful music … Read more
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that no country should recognize the Taliban as the Afghan government, while it is clear that a new administration will emerge in Afghanistan soon. “We don’t want any country to recognize the Taliban as the Afghan government,” he said in an interview. The British Prime Minister urged the … Read more
Saif Ali Khan fans are in for a treat on Monday, as images of him with his sons Jeh Ali Khan, Taimur Ali Khan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan have gone viral as he celebrates his 51st birthday. Sara Ali Khan also wished her ‘Abba’ a happy birthday by posting sweet photos from her own birthday … Read more
