KARACHI: The introduction of the Tax Laws (Third Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 has proved to be the final nail in the coffin, as the tall claims by Finance and Revenue Minister Shaukat Tarin, who is a banker by profession, after presenting the Federal Budget 2021/22, negated all his statements. Tarin had claimed that the FBR has … Read more
National T20 Cup 2021 Live Score: Today Sindh will face Southern Punjab at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The tournament will feature six teams — Balochistan, Central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Northern, Sindh, and Southern Punjab. The Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host 33 matches of the tournament. Sindh have won the … Read more
After urging its owner to “f*** off” with a northern accent, a parrot has gained a cult following. Scooby the African Grey parrot enjoys hurling foul-mouthed tirades at his owner Lorraine Gregory, complete with a Teesside twang. Gregory, who works at Middlesbrough’s James Cook Hospital, has chosen to put Scooby’s antics to good use as … Read more
MOSCOW: Russia on Friday recorded its highest daily coronavirus death toll following a spurt in cases linked to the Delta variant and a lacklustre vaccination drive. A government tally reported 828 fatalities over the past 24 hours a day after Russia matched its previous record of 820. The new figures bring Russia’s total deaths from … Read more
Los Angeles, California: Netflix recently announced on Thursday that a sequel to “Tiger King,” the documentary series that enthralled millions around the world in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, will be released this year. The first season followed “Joe Exotic,” a mullet-wearing private zookeeper who ruled over a menagerie of huge cats, eccentric … Read more
MOSCOW: At least six people onboard died after a Russian An-26 military transport aircraft crashed on Thursday, the TASS news agency reported. According to a source from the emergencies ministry, none of the crew on board the aircraft survived, as debris from the plane was spotted earlier by rescuers near the city of Khabarovsk in … Read more
Regarding the tour of Pakistan, a statement has come out from the West Indies Cricket Board stating that it intends to fulfill the commitment of any tour including Pakistan. Cricket WI says that they plan to fulfill the commitment of any tour including Pakistan, our intention is that we will fulfill the responsibilities of the … Read more
RIYADH: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Middle East will build a new regional consulting headquarters in Riyadh, hiring more than 6,000 staff in the region over the next five years, Arab News reported. “We will be establishing the regional consulting headquarters in Riyadh, where it will be based in KAFD [King Abdullah Financial District],” Riyadh Al Najjar, KSA … Read more
DUBAI: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) had always been about access. Access to clean water and sanitation, access to sustainable cities and communities among 14 other goals. In designing a pathway for local actions, translating into global progress, the UN ensured that actors would leverage on their strengths through partnerships. In this regard, … Read more
RIYADH: The Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has reached a “historic milestone” in clean fuel production, Arab News quoted its CEO, as telling KUNA. Waleed Al-Bader claims KNPC’s Clean Fuels Project will cut carbon emissions and pollution through the use of products that meet strict environment standards. The project works to reduce emissions and environmental pollutants … Read more
Economic growth in the eurozone stumbled in September, a closely watched survey said, as supply chain bottlenecks, high prices and the spread of the coronavirus Delta variant hurt output. “Eurozone business activity grew at a markedly reduced rate in September, reflecting the peaking of demand in the second quarter, supply chain bottlenecks and concerns over … Read more
In China, a video of 15 skyscrapers being demolished at the same time has gone viral. After sitting unfinished for eight years, 15 high-rise buildings in China were blasted simultaneously in a jaw-dropping sight captured on camera. Skyscrapers in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, were devastated and turned into a massive mountain of dust. … Read more
RIYADH: IBM’s investments in initiatives including a cybersecurity center and training academy show the company’s belief in the Saudi people, one of its top officials told Arab News. Fahad Alanazi, general manager of IBM Saudi Arabia, said his company’s strategy “is to make the national priority, our priority” as he spoke of his commitment to the … Read more
DUBAI: A good number of film directors and cinematographers are already enjoying using iPhones to shoot videos and use them in their projects, and the major upgrade on the cameras of Apple’s latest flagship product will give them one more reason to continue doing so, and even inspire others to follow suit, Khaleej Times reported. Apple … Read more
The ministers of foreign affairs of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group have called upon the international community to hold India accountable for the heinous crimes being committed by the Indian occupation forces in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In their joint communique after the meeting on the sidelines of the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Various ministries have given suggestions for 1,100 projects to achieve speedy progress for the people of Pakistan, an official said. Talking to PTV, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Establishment Shahzad Arbab said that the government is working on a reforms agenda to enhance performance of the national institutions. The target has been set … Read more
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the prudential regulations for consumer financing, a statement said. This targeted step will help moderate the demand growth in the economy, leading to slower import growth and; thus, supporting the balance-of-payments position. The changes in the prudential regulations effectively prohibit financing for imported vehicles, and tighten … Read more
LAHORE: The government has decided to withdraw the recent increase in the property tax, a provincial government official said. During a meeting with Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Mian Tariq Misbah, Punjab Minister for Commerce and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal said that the government would take a number of business-friendly initiatives in the … Read more
KARACHI: The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) and the Central Depository Company (CDC) have successfully completed a business continuity management drill, a statement said. The exercise was planned for the most critical business functions to assess the readiness to continue operations in the event of unforeseen situations or emergencies. The exercise was conducted … Read more
The International Cricket Council (ICC) released the official anthem for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, Live the Game. The anthem has been composed by Indian music director, Amit Trivedi. The anthem’s video features avatars of Indian captain Virat Kohli, West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard, Afghanistan’s ace spinner Rashid Khan, and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. … Read more
SYDNEY: How do you help someone with their leg bitten off by a shark? Groundbreaking research by an Australian medic-surfer has uncovered a simple way to stop bleeding and save lives. Find the middle point between the hip and the genitals, make a fist and push as hard as you can. Shark attacks are rare … Read more
Due to rising social pressure, experts believe Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reconsidering their choice to have Lilibet christened in the United Kingdom. During an interview with The Sun, royal author and critic Adam Helliker remarked, “They seem to have quite entrenched opinions about the privacy of family functions.” “I think having the christening … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja and Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry have exchanged thoughts on launching a new channel dedicated to cricket. The news broke during a meeting between the two at the Federal Government of Information and Broadcasting, according to a statement released by the ministry. Chairman PCB @iramizraja … Read more
ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday he felt that relations with his US counterpart Joe Biden had “not gotten off to a good start” since the latter’s arrival in the White House. “My wish is to have friendly and not hostile relations” with the United States, the state news agency Anadolu quoted Erdogan … Read more
Experts are concerned that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will end up having the last laugh. According to Express, “the couple is writing a new chapter in the age-old American story of reinvention and self-determination by announcing that they are rejecting the British monarchy for the stuff of American dreams,” which was brought to light … Read more
Life has become miserable for former Indian agent Daniel, who worked for the notorious Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in Pakistan and served a four-year sentence. He now drives a rickshaw while his wife works as a maid to earn some livelihood. In an interview with the Indian News channel, Pro Punjab, the Indian agent, … Read more
The United Kingdom (UK) government officials urged England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to go ahead with the Pakistan tour as planned, according to reports by The Times. According to a published report, the Prime Minister of the UK, Boris Johnson, is also angry with the ECB’s decision to abandon the Pakistan tour. The ministers … Read more
SAR: Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) is 210.44 Saudi Arabian Riyal/Gram 24K. And SAR. 2,454.64 per tola. Today live gold rates in Saudi Arabia and different cities of Saudi Arabia. Gold Price In Saudi Arabia (SAR) Check today’s rate of Gold rates in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Riyal) (Updated, 24th September 2021). Location 24k … Read more
