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Celebrities pour in condolences after comedian Umar Sharif’s demise

Umar Sharif

Celebrities, including those across the borders too, poured in their condolences for the comedian. Kapil Sharma, an Indian comedian, also said his final goodbyes to the legendary comedian. “Alvida legend, may your soul rest in peace,” tweeted Kapil Sharma. Alvida legend 🙏may your soul Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏 #UmerShareef pic.twitter.com/ks4vS4rdL0 — Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) October … Read more

Watch: Man uses a trash bin to catch a straying crocodile

Watch: Man uses a trash bin to catch a straying reptile

Some people pointed out that the man wore no safety equipment and captured the massive reptile while wearing slippers. While thinking outside the box can lead to innovative solutions to problems, one man appears to have gone above and beyond in his attempt to catch a crocodile. A guy is shown using a trash can … Read more

Mauritius reopens to foreign visitors after Covid shutdown

PORT LOUIS: Mauritius fully opened its doors to international visitors on Friday, hoping to rebuild its vital tourism industry after long months of isolation because of the Covid pandemic. The move was greeted with a mixture of optimism, relief and some caution in the Indian Ocean paradise. “This reopening is inevitable because 100,000 families depend … Read more

Minal Khan, hubby Ahsan Mohsin seem to be having fun in underwater restaurant

Minal Khan

Minal Khan, who is presently vacationing in the Maldives with her husband Ahsan Mohsin Ikram, had lunch with him at the world’s “biggest” underwater restaurant. Taking to Instagram, Minal and Ahsan shared adorable photos and videos of their “lunch date underwater.” Ahsan shared a sweet photo with a heartfelt note for her better half. “The … Read more

Legendary comedian Umar Sharif passes away

Murtaza Wahab has announced that one of Karachi's underpasses will be named after the late actor and comedian Omar Sharif

Umer Sharif, a veteran comedian, died in Germany on Saturday, according to local media. The well-known artist was on his way to the United States for medical treatment. He was 66 years old at the time of his death. He was scheduled to fly from Karachi to Washington, in the United States for medical care, … Read more

Demi Lovato discusses non-binary identity, ‘I’m as masculine as I am feminine’

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato, an American singer, has revealed that she identifies as both male and female, months after coming out as non-binary. The Sorry Not Sorry singer, Demi Lovato addressed what it means to be non-binary in an interview with Today’s Hoda Kotb. “The way that I explain being non-binary to people, or gender non-conforming, is … Read more

Chinese scientists set seed collection record

LHASA: Chinese scientists have recently completed a seed-collection mission on Mount Qomolangma, according to the Germplasm Bank of Wild Species, a comprehensive national database for the collection and preservation of wildlife germplasm resources in China. The team successfully collected seeds of several plants such as crucihimalaya himalaica and saussurea gnaphalodes at a height of approximately … Read more

Covid-19 claims 46 more lives across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus pandemic claimed 46 more lives across the country in the past 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) announced on Saturday. Pakistan reported 1,664 new infections, while the total number of virus cases in the country exceeded 1,248,200. The NCOC, the country’s department leading the campaign against the Covid-19 pandemic, … Read more

Battle for abortion rights hits America’s streets

WASHINGTON: The abortion rights battle takes to the streets across America on Saturday, with hundreds of demonstrations planned as part of a new “Women’s March” aimed at countering an unprecedented conservative offensive to restrict the termination of pregnancies. The fight has become even more intense since Texas adopted a law on September 1 banning almost … Read more

Pakistani students contributing through CPEC, BRI: official

CPEC

BEIJING: The growing number of Pakistani youth studying at Donghua University, Shanghai will contribute to the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Belt and Road Initiative and in the future “it will also provide more professionals to Pakistan,” International Cultural Exchange School at Donghua University dean Prof Yao Weixin said on Saturday. On … Read more

Nepra imposes Rs31 million fine on Hesco for negligence

NEPRA

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a fine of Rs31 million on the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco) on the charges of negligence, resulting in fatal incidents during the period July 2019 to October 2020, a statement said. The authority upon receipt of reports of 15 deaths due to different electrocution … Read more

ACWA Power IPO oversubscribed 248 times; attract $300 billion

RIYADH: The Saudi utility developer ACWA Power completed the institutional book-building process for its initial public offering, receiving bids worth 248 times what it is issuing, Arab News quoted a filing on the Tadawul Stock Exchange. The company drew orders of SR1.127 trillion ($300.4 billion) from institutional investors, to which it is allocating 90 per … Read more

First royal wedding held in Russia since revolution

SAINT PETERSBURG: Russia on Friday held its first royal wedding since the 1917 Bolshevik revolution toppled the Romanov monarchy, with aristocrats travelling from across Europe for the lavish ceremony. Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov, 40, and his Italian fiance Rebecca Virginia Bettarini, 39, were wed at Saint Isaac’s cathedral in the former imperial capital Saint … Read more

Qualified coaches to impart training to 50 hockey coaches: SBP DG

Qualified coaches to impart training to 50 hockey coaches: SBP DG

LAHORE: Sports Board Punjab Director General (DG) Adnan Arshad Aulakh has said that hockey is our national game and the SBP is ready to take every possible measure for its growth and revival. He said this while talking to Secretary Education South Punjab Dr Ehtisham Anwar who called on him here at National Hockey Stadium … Read more

North Korea fires anti-aircraft missile in latest test

SEOUL: North Korea has successfully fired a new anti-aircraft missile, state media said on Friday as the UN Security Council failed to issue a statement after an emergency meeting on the recent flurry of weapons tests by the nuclear-armed nation. The anti-aircraft missile had a “remarkable combat performance” and included twin rudder controls and other … Read more

Chairman PCB shares his vision with First Board officials

Chairman PCB shares his vision with First Board officials

LAHORE: Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board Ramiz Raja has met the Chairpersons and Chief Executives of the First Boards here at the National High Performance Centre, in which he shared his vision that revolved around grassroots cricket. Ramiz emphasised on the quick resumption of schools and club activities as well as infrastructure upgradation so that the … Read more

Netflix users criticize the Korean translations “Squid Game” ‘constantly botched’

Netflix

This week, Netflix’s smash show Squid Game has been in the news for all the right reasons. However, a lot of social media users have criticized the show for its terrible English translation work of the South Korean series, which is currently Netflix’s number one series and is being dubbed as the streaming platform’s largest … Read more

Kim Kardashian shares unrecognizable stunning throwback picture

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian looked completely unrecognizable in a flashback shot she released to wish her makeup guru a happy birthday. On Friday, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, Kim Kardashian shared a flashback photo on Instagram Stories. The 40-year-old is seen in her late twenties, just when her reality TV program was taking off, with … Read more

Dogecoin to PKR: Today 1 Dogecoin Price in Pakistan, 2nd October 2021

Dogecoin

Karachi: Today 1 Dogecoin to PKR according to the foreign exchange rate for today. Check updated one Dogecoin to Pakistani rupees. Today Dogecoin Price in Pakistan Check the latest 1 Doge to PKR Exchange Rate. Today 1 Doge to Pakistan Rupee (Updated: 2nd October 2021). 1 Doge= $0.21 1 Doge coin= 36.69 Pakistani Rupee Q: What … Read more

Women cricket training camp to be held from Oct 5

Women cricket training camp to be held from Oct 5

ISLAMABAD: A total of eighteen national women players would feature in the 16-day training camp to prepare the side for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier, to take place in Zimbabwe from November 21 to December 5.The camp would be held from October 5 to 20 at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre, National Stadium, … Read more

QATAR: Today Gold Rate in Qatar on, 2nd October 2021

Gold rates

QATAR: Today Gold Rates in Qatar (Updated, on 2nd October 2021) 24k gram is 206.09 Qatari riyal/Gram24k. Live today gold price in Qatar and different cities of Qatar. Today Gold Rate In Qatar (QAR) Check the latest Gold Price in Qatar (QAR), Gold prices in Qatar today 22 carat, Gold rate in Qatar per tola. (Updated, … Read more

Gwadar gets vocational training institute under CPEC

ISLAMABAD: The completion ceremony of a vocational training institute under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC was held on Friday in Gwadar. As an important project for public well-being, the Gwadar Technical and Vocational Institute was constructed by the China Harbor Engineering Company, with an aim to meet the urgent need of the locals in Gwadar … Read more

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West talk discuss future plans during a dinner date

Kim Kardashian

Even after their breakup, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West appear to be maintaining a pleasant connection, as they were seen having dinner together this week. After dinner with their friends Tracy and Ray Romulus, Kim Kardashian and her estranged husband Kanye were photographed leaving Nobu Malibu together. During their divorce, the 40-year-old reality star and … Read more

GBP TO PKR: Today 1 British Pound to PKR on, 2nd October 2021

GBP TO PKR

Karachi: Today GBP to PKR (British Pound Rate in Pakistan Rupee) – Pound to PKR today on 2nd October 2021 is Rs.231.28. This is the inter-bank closing exchange rate for the GBP to Pakistani Rupee which is provided by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) every day. Pound to Pakistani Rupee conversion is based on … Read more

Horoscope Today, 2 October 2021: Check astrological predictions for Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and others

Horoscope Today: Good or bad, be prepared for all the crucial events coming your way, and whether the stars are in your favor or not. Know insights about your future with the help of astrology. Read your daily horoscope prediction to find out what’s in store for you today. Read the predictions for all the stars … Read more

EUR TO PKR: Today Euro rate in Pakistani Rupees on, 2nd October 2021

EUR TO PKR

Karachi: Today EUR to PKR (Euro Rate in Pakistan Rupee) – EURO to PKR today on 2nd October 2021 is Rs.198.05. This is the inter-bank closing exchange rate for the EUR to Pakistan Rupee which is provided by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) every day. EURO to Pakistani Rupee conversion is based on open market … Read more

Saudi local currency Sukuk to be added to FTSE emerging markets index

IMF expects Saudi economy to grow 2.8% in 2021

RIYADH: The global index provider FTSE Russell said it will add Saudi Arabian local currency government Sukuk to the FTSE Emerging Markets Government Bond Index (EMGBI) after its market accessibility level was upgraded, Arab News reported. Riyal-denominated Sukuk will join the EMGBI from April 2022 and will comprise 2.75 per cent of the index on a market … Read more

Dubai Expo ‘new city’ will exist for decades, says chief

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

DUBAI: Dubai has created a “new city” for Expo 2020 that will exist for decades, the head of the event told AFP, promising most of the vast site will remain in use after the six-month world fair. The $7 billion, purpose-built showground occupies a vast site on Dubai’s outskirts, with hundreds of pavilions and exhibitions sprawling … Read more