KABUL/WASHINGTON: A firefight broke out between unidentified gunmen, Western security forces and Afghan guards at Kabul airport on Monday, Germany’s armed forces told Reuters, as thousands of Afghans and foreigners thronged the airport, seeking to flee Taliban rule. One Afghan guard was killed and three were wounded in the battle at the airport’s north gate, … Read more
Following the rise in “part-time” marriages in Egypt, the country’s Iftaa Council has warned that such marriages have no concept in Islamic teachings adding that any such move would be considered contrary to the Islamic concept of marriage, invalid and haraam (forbidden). It should be noted that when the debate on ‘part-time’ marriage started on … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan attaches utmost importance to its ties with Australia and wants to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interests. Talking to the outgoing spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and High Commissioner-designate of Pakistan to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, who called on him … Read more
KARACHI: The overall Business Confidence Score (BCS) in Pakistan now stands at positive 9 per cent, a record improvement from the previous negative 50 per cent score in the Wave 19 Survey conducted in May 2020, a statement said on Monday. The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) conducted a comprehensive Business Confidence … Read more
Shaniera Akram, the wife of cricketer Wasim Akram, is in hot water after a recent tweet in the midst of the ongoing Minar-e-Pakistan debate. Shaniera, who is active on social media, sent an apology to all the males who have been “failed” by their Pakistani brothers on her microblogging app. “My heart goes out to … Read more
KARACHI: The major upheaval in Afghanistan this month and the swift Taliban takeover has hardly brought about any change for the thousands of Afghan refugees living in Pakistan for nearly four decades. Zikarullah, 60, is among those Afghan refugees who came to Pakistan after the war broke out in the neighbouring country during the 1980s. … Read more
Pakistan International Airlines has cancelled today’s Kabul flight operations due to new orders from Afghan authorities to stop the evacuation of locals. According to PIA spokesman Abdullah Khan, all three flights to Kabul have been cancelled today. According to pre-arranged lists, aviation sources say Afghan authorities are not allowing locals to leave Kabul, which could … Read more
BEIJING: Pakistan has a huge potential to enhance rice export to several countries, especially China and Pakistani rice export is likely to cross one million tonnes within two years with an increased demand from the Chinese market, a diplomat said. Commercial Counsellor of Pakistan Embassy in China Badar uz Zaman told APP: “Last year our … Read more
Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is often referred to as Earth’s twin due to similarities in size, surface composition, and the presence of an atmosphere with a sophisticated weather system, to mention a few. Many such fascinating facts about our neighbouring planets, their satellites, and other celestial space objects have come to our … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia could not ship more crude oil in the first-half as it voluntarily restrained output under Opec+ production-cut agreement; however, high oil prices this year helped the kingdom to see stable income, Arab News reported. The kingdom’s crude oil exports averaged 5.776 million barrels per day (bpd) in the first-half of 2021 that is 19.8 … Read more
Falak Shabir and Sarah Khan, the nation’s star pair, are on a mission to triumph in showbiz at an alarming rate, and if the opportunity to shine side by side presents itself, why not? Previously, Sarah and Falak debuted a song called ‘Zindagi,’ which stood out due to the duo’s impeccable synchronization skills and captivating on-screen … Read more
RIYADH: Freelance workforce growth is accelerating in Saudi Arabia, as the number of local freelance workers has almost doubled in the first-half of the current year, with the economy showing more signs of recovery from the pandemic, Arab News reported. The number of Saudis who obtained a freelance employment document has reached 631,518 since the launch of … Read more
Global central banks, led by the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank (ECB), and the Bank of Japan (BoJ), have collectively spent $834 million an hour, that’s $13.9 million/minute, during the last 18 months to keep businesses viable, amid the Covid-19-led lockdowns, Khaleej Times reported. According to strategists at Bank of America, trillions of dollars, euros … Read more
Chelsea won the match by 2-0 against Arsenal, securing yet another consecutive win. Currently, Chelsea is leading the points table with 2 wins and 6 points. Romela Lukaku made his second debut with a goal as Thomas Tuchels’s side maintained the winning streak. Lukakau signed in for Chelsea during the summer from Inter Milan. He … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The industries in Gujranwala could gain a prominent position in the export of engineering goods in the coming years through increasing the productive manufacturing, a senior government official said. During a meeting with Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) president Umar Ashraf Mughal and other senior business leaders, Adviser to the Prime Minister … Read more
Qurban Ali Niazi, a well-known folk musician, died in PIMS Hospital Islamabad after a battle with the deadly COVID-19. Qurban Niazi was hospitalized at the PIMS hospital a few days ago and died on Monday. Qurban Ali Niazi, a Sitara-i-Imtiaz award, began his career as a village-to-village singer. At the infant age of ten, he … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Saarc CCI) has called upon the international community to support Afghanistan economically and to help rebuild one of the world’s poorest states. Talking to a delegation of senior lawyers led by Mian Jaffer Hussain, Saarc Chamber president Iftikhar Ali Malik said that it was equally essential for … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The regional economic and trade integration through the connectivity with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) is key to the development and prosperity in the whole region, a diplomat said. Talking eminent businessmen and former president of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce (ICCI) Zafar Bakhtawari and Ahsan Bakhtawaria in the embassy of Kyrgyzstan, Ambassador of the … Read more
When questioned by a fan whether he loves his wife or his son more, Yasir Hussain offered a clear answer! According to reports, after succumbing to COVID-19, famed Pakistani actor Yasir Hussain hosted a question-and-answer session to engage his fans and relieve boredom. Meanwhile, a fan questioned Yasir who he loves more when he was … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that we have no objection to India’s good relations with Afghanistan and our focus in Afghanistan is not on only one group. In a statement issued on the current situation in Afghanistan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the Indian media made a fuss about his visit to Kabul … Read more
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has declared a level four lockdown that will last until at least 11.59 p.m. on Friday. In the midst of a fast-moving Delta outbreak, the country recorded 35 new COVID-19 cases today. The lockdown extension will extend the original duration by four days. The lockdown in Auckland, the epicentre … Read more
Security experts have arrived at Lahore to assess the situation and necessary arrangements ahead of New Zealand and England tours. Australian-based security expert Reg Dickson has been appointed by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), while England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) appointed David Sr. for the assessment. Both the experts have arrived at Lahore. The experts … Read more
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a number of Bollywood celebrities, including Madhuri Dixit, Yami Gautam, Esha Deol, and Ranbir Kapoor’s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, took to social media to share messages, videos, and pictures. Madhuri Dixit shared a video of the celebration on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/CS3UB7_DpFp/ On Raksha Bandhan, a host of Bollywood and … Read more
The nikah ceremony of Junaid Safdar, son of PML-N Central Vice President Maryam Nawaz, was held at a local hotel in London last night. On social media, Junaid Safdar’s mother Maryam Nawaz shared photos of her son and daughter-in-law and wished them well while Maryam Nawaz’s daughter-in-law Ayesha Saif’s bridal pair was the topic of … Read more
The Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police has stated that more than 20 police officers were wounded in anti lockdown protests of Melbourne. Chief Commissioner Shane Patton revealed that the total number of officers injured in protest had reached 21. Following prior allegations that nine police officers had been injured, Commissioner Patton stated more reports of … Read more
Pakistan will enter the fourth day of the second Test against West Indies with high hopes, as the national team put the hosts on the edge after outstanding bowling by Faheem Ashraf and Shaheen Shah Afridi on Sunday. Fawad Alam brought up yet another century with 124 unbeaten. This helped Pakistan rise up to a … Read more
Are you aware that Kiara Advani and Kareena Kapoor Khan are relatives? Armaan Jain, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s cousin brother, is married to Anissa Malhotra, Kiara Advani’s cousin. Began in the aftermath, the two actors made waves with their dancing videos and attire at Armaan and Anissa’s wedding festivities in 2019. From the sangeet to the … Read more
The Punjab government has decided to ban TikTokers and Youtubers from entering the parks across the province. According to sources, under the ban, YouTubers and TikTokers will not be able to enter the parks and make any kind of video and content, while only the mainstream media will be allowed to make videos. Sources said … Read more
