Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PM to inaugurate the country’s first smart forest in Sheikhupura

Sheikhupura

ISLAMABAD: Today, Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the country’s first smart forest at Rakh Jhok Forest in Sheikhupura. Rakh Jhok Forest is a huge Ravi Urban Development Authority project in Sheikhupura that will be installed with sensors and monitoring equipment. PM Imran Khan will meet with Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar one-on-one during his visit to … Read more

Islamic banking ensures equal distribution of wealth: SBP official

FAISALABAD: The objective of promotion of Islamic banking is to ensure equal distribution of wealth in the society and to end poverty and hunger, a government official said. Addressing the opening ceremony of four-year BS Honours programme in Islamic banking and finance under the Department of Islamic Studies at the Government College Women University Faisalabad, … Read more

Netizens are swooned by the 70-year-old Usman Mukhtar: See photo

Usman Mukhtar

Pakistani showbiz’s rising star Usman Mukhtar has left fans and netizens swooning over his older look as he shared a 70-year-old snap of himself.

Usman Mukhtar took to his Instagram and treated fans with his older look and fans are literally amazed to witness their favourite actor in his old age.

“70-year-old Aswad still in his favourite turtle neck sweater with a broken frame,” he captioned the post.

Earlier, famed director Mukhtar had accused a woman of harassing, blackmailing and intimidating him for a year and a half.

He shared a long post on social media site Instagram titled ‘My Story’ in which he described the incident of harassment by a woman.

“I have been harassed, blackmailed by a woman for more than a year and a half, my family and friends have been harassed and hurtful remarks have been made about them,” the actor wrote.

Usman said in his post that he had lodged a complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) regarding harassment, but after a lapse of one and a half years, nothing is known. He further added, “My mental health has suffered, my anxiety has been messing with my health because of this person.”

“I had wanted to resolve this quietly, in order to not bring negative attention onto a woman, any woman, but I can’t remain silent in good conscience while my character is constantly being maligned,” he said.

The actor had shared a screenshot of the female artist’s message to him but did not mention anything about the woman’s name and identity.

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Afghan traders assured of removal of bottlenecks at borders

KABUL: A delegation of Pak-Afghan Joint Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) called on Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmed Khan and discussed problems being faced by the Afghan traders at Torkham, Chaman borders and Karachi Port. The ambassador assured the delegation that the Pakistan government would provide full support to the Afghan traders to … Read more

MOC releases Rs6 billion under DLTL schemes: Razak Dawood

Government releases Rs6 billion under DLTL schemes: Razak Dawood

The Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has released Rs6 billion under duty drawback on local taxes and levies (DLTL), Advisor to Prime Minister on Trade and Investment Abdul Razak said. “I am glad to share that the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has released a total of Rs6bn under DLTL schemes,” said Dawood, adding that this includes … Read more

PM to address Punjab Education Convention 2021 in Lahore today

PM to address the Punjab Education Convention 2021 in Lahore today

Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the Punjab Education Convention 2021 in Lahore today. According to details, Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Lahore today, where he will attend the Punjab Education Convention 2021 in Lahore. The convention is being organized by the School Education Department, Punjab. The convention will highlight the steps taken by … Read more

Pakistan to showcase hidden treasures at Expo 2020 Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai Unveils the Ticket Prices, Event Kick starts From July 18

DUBAI: Visitors to the Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be in for a visual treat. It promises to leave a lasting impression by offering them one-of-a-kind virtual experiences through immersive and engaging hybrid art installations, and a colourful and attractive façade, Khaleej Times reported. The facade of the pavilion is designed by Rashid … Read more

Miftah Ismail makes clever vote appeal that will make you choose PML-N

Miftah Ismail Chilli Milli

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Miftah Ismail promises the masses for better and juicier Chili Milli, his company’s one of the most popular candies, if the public gives the vote to his party in the next general elections. Chilli Milli is one of the most loved candies among the youth. Recently, a social media user … Read more

UAE outstrips global tourism trends in first-half of 2021

UAE PIA mobile testing labs

DUBAI: The UAE has outperformed depressing global trends in tourism arrivals in the first-half of 2021 with the decline in its hotel occupancy rates appearing less severe, compared with other markets, Khaleej Times quoted the findings of a study. Going forward, as the positive impact of the UAE’s strong vaccine programme starts to take effect, … Read more

Taliban appoints key officials, including education and defence minister

Taliban in possession of Kabul's airport after the US withdrawal

In the wake of a financial crunch in the country, Taliban has immediately appointed an acting head of the central bank along with an acting education minister. Haji Muhammad Idris, a former detainee of the Guantanamo Bay, has been appointed acting head of the Central Bank of Afghanistan. The new chief has instructed staff to … Read more

Saudi non-oil exports up 40.5% year-on-year in June to $6.2 billion

Pakistan

RIYADH: The non-oil exports of Saudi Arabia surged 40.5 per cent year-on-year in June 2021, rising to SR23.6 billion ($6.2 billion) from SR16.8 billion in June last year, Arab News quoted official data, as showing. Plastics and rubber and articles thereof jumped 68 per cent and products of the chemical or allied industries increased 49.2 … Read more

Motorcycle theft incidents shoot up in Karachi

Karachi

Another motorcycle has been stolen on Wednesday. According to details the most recent incident of motorcycle theft occurred at Frontier Colony in Karachi. The lifter can be seen in a CCTV footage, taking a parked motorcycle outside a house in Pirabad. The lifter’s face is clearly visible in the CCTV footage. More than 30,000 motorcycles were reported … Read more

PCB announces 2021-22 cricket season for women

PCB announces 2021-22 cricket season for women

To help shape up for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a bumper 2021-22 women’s cricket season. In the coming season, Pakistan’s top women players will be competing in 33 matches, domestic and international. The season will commence from September 9 in Karachi where Pakistan Cup Women’s One … Read more

WhatsApp testing its new message reactions feature for Android users

Change WhatsApp wallpaper and modes for specific chats

Globally popular messaging application WhatsApp has begun to test its new message feature that will allow users to send reactions to messages.

According to WABetainfo, WhatsApp is working to introduce a message to present when the user is using an antiquated version of the app that does not support receiving reactions.

“You already know what is a reaction: it’s usually an emoji that you can place on a message to express emotions. Instagram, Twitter, iMessage already support message reactions and today we can start to discover the progress of their development,” read a post on WABetainfo.

In this case, the user cannot see the reaction but WhatsApp will present a different message, asking to update its app to see the reaction:

WhatsApp screenshot. Photo: WABetainfo

Reportedly, the messaging giant will also work on this feature on WhatsApp for iOS and Web/Desktop as well.

WhatsApp: How to send messages without typing?

Step 1: First, you need to install the Google Assistant app on your smartphone if you are not able to summon it by just saying “Hey Google” or “Okay Google.” On your Android phone or tablet, you can also touch and hold the Home button to activate Google Assistant.

Step 2: Once you install it, tap on the “Open” button and say “Hey Google.”

Step 3: After that, the digital assistant will respond to you. You can then say “Send a WhatsApp message to XXXX (name).” You will have to mention the name of the contact you want to send a message to.

Step 4: Google Assistant will then ask you about what should be mentioned in the message.

Step 5: The virtual assistant will then type and show the message. The assistant will say the message is ready to send. So after that, you just need to say “Okay, send it.” Your message will then be delivered. The second time, the assistant might directly send the message.

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Crypto-currency prices drop, recovery continues to slow

Gold

RIYADH: Bitcoin, the leading crypto-currency, traded lower on Tuesday, falling 3.22 per cent to $48,497.55 at 6:31pm Riyadh time, Arab News reported. Ether, the second most-traded crypto-currency, traded at $3,241.55, down by 3.21 per cent, according to data from Coindesk. Meanwhile, sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have jumped to new heights, in another sign of … Read more

Kendall Jenner spotted dining out for lunch by boat with her beau

Kendall Jenner lunch with beau

Famed supermodel Kendall Jenner recently revealed her fit body showing off her abs wearing a crop top paired with a lime green skirt as she was spotted alongside beau Devin Booker and friends in Italy.

Kendall Jenner was seen out for lunch by boat with her NBA player boyfriend Devin Booker and friends.

The model undoubtedly gave some chic vibes with a pair of sunglasses and tucking her locks beneath a headscarf.

She was helped off the small white boat by waiting for staff and was quick to take her seat at a table overlooking the beautiful sea.

The model also teamed her outfit with a gorgeous pair of open-toe heels. Also, she opted to carry a beautifully embroidered handbag.

Kendall Jenner lunch with beau

Kendall’s notably private about her relationships, but is reportedly ‘crazy’ about her boyfriend.

“She has never looked happier. Her whole family loves Devin too,” a source told. “Devin is such a cool guy. He is very low-key and doesn’t want to be a celebrity. He is very sweet to Kendall.”

Earlier, after the United States, Men’s Basketball team won their championship match at the Tokyo Olympics, Jenner partied her boyfriend’s majestic victory.

The 25-year-old model shared a snap of the basketball game. She added a gold medal emoji to her Instagram Story.

“I’m not emotional, you are,” she wrote via her Story, alongside a video from inside the arena.

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Pakistan condemns ‘unfair demolition’ of historic mosque in India

Pakistan condemns 'unfair demolition' of historic mosque in India

Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the ‘unfair demolition’ of a historic mosque in the Indian state of Haryana, calling it another attack on the human rights of the Indian Muslim minority. The Foreign Office statement comes after reports emerged that the Indian administration had demolished the ancient Bilal Mosque in the Faridabad area of Haryana. “Pakistan … Read more

Amir Khan’s brother Faissal speaks up about Aamir and Kiran’s divorce

Aamir

It wasn’t long ago that Aamir Khan startled the world when he announced his separation from now-ex-wife Kiran Rao. After 15 years of marriage, the couple divorced, leaving everyone in the dark as to why they split up. While everyone has an opinion, Aamir’s brother Faissal Khan was recently questioned about the Taare Zameen Par … Read more

Honour killing: Man kills wife in Multan

Multan

MULTAN: Another heinous crime against women took place in Multan. A man in Jalalpur Pirwala Tehsil admitted to killing his wife because he doubted her character. Mumtaz, the suspect, is presently in police custody after killing his wife four days ago and dumped her body near their home. Mumtaz informed his brother of his conduct, claiming … Read more

Pakistan-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Dostarym III” begin today

Pakistan-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Dostarym III” begin today

Opening Ceremony of Pakistan-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Dostarym III” held today at National Counter-Terrorism Center (NCTC), Pabbi. The exercise is aimed to develop and bolster coordination between the two armies in the counter-terrorism domain. Special Forces of both countries will take part in hostage rescue, compound clearance, heli rappelling and Close Quater Battle (CQB) drills … Read more

Pakistan vs India is always a pressure match, looking forward to it: Shadab

Pakistan vs India is always a pressure match, looking forward to it: Shahdab

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan says that a match against India is always intense for both sides. While talking to the media during the white-ball training camp, Shadad said that the national team is excited and all geared up to play against their arch-rival India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. “Cricket fans wait for … Read more

Pakistan vs West Indies: Shaheen awarded with man of the series title after Pakistan win

Pakistan vs West Indies: Shaheen awarded with man of the series title after Pakistan win

Pakistan won the second Test match against West Indies by 109 runs. Shaheen Shah Afridi played a major role in leading the team to victory and ultimately, leveling the series. Shaheen completed his 10-wicket haul, which was the major contribution to the victory. With a day and an inning loss due to rain and a … Read more

WATCH: Sara Ali Khan, Radhika Madan looks comfy yet casual in airport look

Sara

When Sara Ali Khan and Radhika Madan were photographed together at Mumbai’s airport, they drew a lot of attention. Surprisingly, both actresses looked great in their easy and informal airport outfits. Being a celebrity is difficult since they are constantly scrutinized by the media. Not only do celebrities make headlines for their personal and professional … Read more

‘Move away from scandal’ Ma Anand Sheela advises Priyanka and Alia

Ma Anand Sheela

Ma Anand Sheela has spoken up regarding Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt’s rumored plans to play her in a film, as well as her advice to them. Ma Anand Sheela, the controversial former aid to Bhagwan Shri Rajneesh (after known as Osho), has spoken out about the two competing biopics about her, one starring Priyanka … Read more

Gold Rate in Qatar on, 25th August 2021

Gold Rate in Qatar

QATAR: Today Gold Rates in Qatar (Updated, on 25th August 2021) 24k gram is 210.16. Live today gold price in Qatar and different cities of Qatar. Today Gold Rate In Qatar (QAR) Today, Wednesday, August 25, 2021, the gold price in Qatar has increased moderately by 23.87 Qatari riyal per ounce (change percent of 0.37 percent … Read more

XRP TO PKR: Today 1 Ripple Price in Pakistan, on 25th August 2021

XRP TO PKR

In these countries, the exchange of different cryptocurrencies, such as Ripple to PKR, is a common practice. Today’s XRP to PKR Exchange Rate. Ripple Price Rate In Pakistani Rupee Check the updated list of  XRP TO PKR  Exchange Rate  (Updated 18th August 2021) Amount convert into Results 1 Ripple  XRP  PKR 192.46 Pakistani rupees 2 Ripple  XRP  PKR … Read more

Pakistan reports record daily COVID death toll after four months

Pakistan reports record daily COVID deaths toll

Pakistan on Wednesday reported more than 140 deaths in a single day after a gap of almost four months, showed the data released by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). The NCOC said that Pakistan lost 141 people to the pandemic taking the nationwide death toll to 25,220. Last time Pakistan reported more than … Read more