How can foods be harmful to health? Such ideas were common in the old days, but as science progressed, it became clear that many of the things we use on a daily basis can actually be very harmful to us. The fact is that nothing can be eaten without care. From the selection of foods … Read more
In the wake of the evolving situation in Afghanistan, Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said on Saturday stressed that the world must not repeat the mistake it made after the soviet withdrawal. “This is the time for the global community to engage and not isolate Afghanistan,” he said in a tweet. The world … Read more
Sandra Oh, a Hollywood star, is reflecting on her ‘traumatising’ experience while filming Grey’s Anatomy. During an interview with Willie Geist, the Killing Eve star admitted that the fame that came with her Grey’s Anatomy character was “traumatic” for her. “The reason I’m saying that is because the circumstances you need to do your work … Read more
The Balearic Islands Tourism Agency (AETIB) has confirmed that its free Covid-19 insurance offer would be prolonged until the end of the year. Race insurance provides this service to all overseas tourists (non-residents) for stays in any regulated accommodation. The policy’s extension aims to re-establish traveler trust and encourage demand, with a special emphasis on … Read more
Emirates is no stranger to bold advertising, but its latest advertisement takes things to the next level. The new advertisement depicts an Emirates cabin staff member in full uniform standing tall on the 828-meter-high Burj Khalifa. She is one of only a few people who have had the honor of standing at the top of … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has underscored that Pakistan will continue to play its constructive role in support of the efforts to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan. In a telephonic conversation with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the foreign minister appreciated the contribution of the United Nations in addressing the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. Antonio … Read more
Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin Ikram have been all over the trends these days. The lovebirds, who have been engaged for a while, now announced their wedding on September 10. Ahsan while sharing a photo of a wedding card wrote, “Alhamdulillah! ❤️ We’re gettingggggg married” He also penned down a heartfelt love message to his … Read more
The US military said it had carried out a drone strike against a ‘planner’ of the Islamic State-Khorasan, the group which claimed credit for the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport. “The unmanned airstrike occurred in the Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan. Initial indications are that we killed the target,” said Captain Bill Urban of the … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday thanked former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani for his “contribution” to the sport during his three-year tenure. “Want to thank Ehsan Mani for his contribution to cricket in Pakistan during his 3-year tenure as chairman PCB,” tweeted PM Imran. Want to thank Ehsan Mani for his contribution … Read more
Pakistan reported over 4,100 new coronavirus cases on Saturday as the fourth wave of coronavirus picked up pace, data issued from the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) showed. The data showed that Pakistan conducted 61,306 tests in the last 24 hours out of which 4,191 returned positive. The new cases take the coronavirus positivity … Read more
Tibet in Central Asia is called the roof of the world. It is the highest region in the world, thousands of feet above sea level. The area, with its snow-capped mountains and some of the world’s tallest towns, is also known for its famous mountain ranges and the Black Diamond Apples, but the majority of … Read more
Marine rescuers were called to an Irish beach to help a stranded dolphin who needed to be lifted back into deeper waters. Volunteers from the animal rescue organization ORCA Ireland responded to Magheroarty Beach in County Donegal on Monday after members of the public reported a Risso’s dolphin stranded in the sand. In a Facebook … Read more
Tony Ashai, a Kashmiri architect working in the United States, outlines the proposal to turn Daman-e-Koh into a prominent tourist attraction at the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Tony Ashai is a Srinagar-based Indian-American architect. Tony Ashai is also the President of Ashai Design Corporation. The US-based Kashmiri architect tweeted, “I presented this as … Read more
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation group managing director Mele Kyari has said that there would be no more losses from the national oil company and it may embark on an initial public offering after it posted its first profit in 44-year history, Arab News reported. Legislation signed by President Muhammadu Buhari this month enables the Nigerian National … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih will take part in a series of meetings with the UK business leaders during a visit to Britain in a bid to boost bilateral trade, Arab News reported. The talks will cover the financial services, health, chemicals, hotel and hospitality, and manufacturing industries, among others. The minister said more than 600 … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s economy will expand faster than previously forecast this year, as non-oil industries continue their recovery from the pandemic, Arab News quoted Jadwa Investment, as saying. GDP will grow 1.8 per cent in 2021, a revision from a previous estimate of 1.3 per cent, Jadwa said in a research report. The non-oil growth … Read more
RIYADH: As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) diversifies away from carbon energy to a more sustainable economy, biotechnology is a growing focal point and a key element of Vision 2030, Arab News reported. Biotech involves technology that uses biological systems and living organisms such as molecules to develop new products. This is a field where science … Read more
NEW YORK: The US economy continues to make progress towards the Federal Reserve’s benchmarks for reducing its pandemic-era emergency programmes, Reuters quoted Fed Chair Jerome Powell, as saying on Friday, in remarks that defended the view current high inflation will likely to pass and stopped short of signalling the timing for any policy shift. In … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Bilateral cooperation between Qatar and Pakistan would further strengthen in various fields, which would be mutually beneficial for the people of the two countries, a government official said. Talking to Qatar Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam said that Pakistan had immense … Read more
Reese Witherspoon, Hollywood’s leading lady, is opening up about all of the difficulties she faced after becoming a mother for the first time. The Legally Blonde star was speaking to Kristen Bell and Monica Padman on Dax Shephard’s Armchair Expert podcast, where she discussed the many challenges she and her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe faced after … Read more
BEIJING: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Moin-ul-Haque has said that 2021 Online (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo would play a positive role in deepening Pakistan-China cooperation and trade and inject new impetus into Pakistan’s cooperation with Xinjiang, China. He made these remarks, while addressing a seminar titled “Cloud Dialogue for Guest of Honour on Economic … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for encouraging rice exporters so that Pakistan gets its maximum share in the international market. Presiding over a meeting of the National Export Development Board, Prime Minister Imran Khan directed to put special focus on the production of organic and brown rice and encourage the people for its … Read more
When you are in a bad mood, the use of chocolate is very propitious, its taste stimulates the mind and makes you happy. Research has shown that the taste, aroma or texture of chocolate also makes people happy, chocolate helps increase the amount of dopamine, a chemical that feels good in the brain. According to … Read more
LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for promoting research, industrial linkages, training, education and employment opportunities, a statement said. FPCCI senior vice president Khawaja Shahzeb Akram and LCWU vice chancellor Prof Dr Bushra Mirza signed the … Read more
China will take steps to curb the “chaotic” online celebrity fan culture, the country’s cyberspace regulator announced in a notice published on Friday, as part of a broader state campaign to “rectify” the Internet sector. The Chinese Cyberspace Administration (CAC) announced that it would take action against the spread of “harmful information” in celebrity fan … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Industries and Commerce Mian Aslam Iqbal has inaugurated an online portal for the registration of complaints under the Punjab Consumer Protection Act, a statement said. Now, the consumers can lodge complaints regarding substandard products and services through the mobile app, it added. Addressing the inaugural ceremony at the Punjab Board of … Read more
Anya Taylor-Joy recently commented on the terrifying paparazzi attention she’s been getting. During an interview, the Queen’s Gambit star was candid about everything. She was quoted as saying, “Most people are sweet and kind and just want to talk, and I love that.” “There are times when you’re just one person up against a group … Read more
Horror movies are very disturbing for some people, while people with certain psyches are fond of watching horror movies. According to the research, the mental stress of those who are interested in horror movies is different from others. Margee Kerr, an expert on the subject of fear in humans stated that it makes the body … Read more
