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USD TO SAR: Today Dollar Rate in Saudi Riyal on, 7th October 2021

USD TO SAR

Today USD to SAR (Dollar rate in Saudi Riyal) – Dollar to SAR today on 7th October 2021 by the International market. Dollar to Saudi Riyal conversion is based on open market rates which are set by the currency exchange dealers in Saudi Arabia. Check the 1 USD/SAR buying rate and selling rate here. Today Dollar … Read more

Saudi Aramco closes near $2 trillion valuation on back of higher oil prices

Aramco

RIYADH: Oil giant Saudi Aramco closed on Wednesday just shy of a $2 trillion valuation buoyed by high oil prices and increased demand for energy, as economies recover from last year’s pandemic lockdowns Arab News reported. Aramco touched the $2 trillion market cap moment during the day, but ultimately closed at $1.99 trillion, or what … Read more

USD TO AED: Today Dollar Rate in UAE Dirham on, 7th October 2021

USD TO AED

Today USD to AED (Dollar rate in UAE Dirham) – Dollar to AED today on 7th October 2021 is AED 3.6725. This is the inter-bank closing exchange rate for the Dollar to AED which is provided by the International market. Dollar to UAE Dirham conversion is based on open market rates which are set by the … Read more

US judge halted the implementation of Texas’ near-total abortion ban

In a challenge brought by President Joe Biden’s administration after the US Supreme Court had allowed it to take effect, a federal judge temporarily blocked a near-total ban on abortion in Texas, the toughest such law in the United States. The decision by US District Judge Robert Pitman in Austin on Wednesday prevents the state … Read more

US discloses size of nuclear stockpile

WASHINGTON: The US State Department has disclosed the number of nuclear weapons in the country’s stockpile. A report issued on Tuesday showed that the US stockpile consisted of 3,750 nuclear warheads as of September 2020. The stockpile includes both “active” and “inactive” warheads, the report noted, adding that some 2,000 additional warheads are currently retired … Read more

Dubai’s real estate transactions exceed Dh100 billion-mark

DUBAI: Real estate transactions in Dubai crossed the Dh100 billion-mark in September due to phenomenal growth in monthly sales, thanks to the presence of a good number of international investors in the market, Khaleej Times reported. According to Property Finder, Dubai recorded 5,762 transactions worth Dh16.2 billion in September, making it the best September on … Read more

TPL Trakker partners with Habib Metropolitan Bank

KARACHI: TPL Trakker, Pakistan’s leading IoT company for tracking, telematics, mapping, and location-based services, has recently partnered with Habib Metropolitan Bank to offer vehicle tracking solutions to the bank clients, a statement said. By joining hands with TPL Trakker, a market leader in GPS tracking for about two decades, Habib Metropolitan Bank aims at enhancing … Read more

Startled horse runs away with the groom as the crackers burst

Startled horse runs away with the groom as the crackers bursts

Most north Indian weddings are incomplete without baaratis dancing their hearts out and blowing firecrackers. However, one such celebration ruined a recent wedding in Rajasthan when the horse was scared by the crackers and bolted with the groom! The incident’s video has gone viral, with netizens laughing out loud. According to reports, the incident was … Read more

Camila Cabello discusses being “transparent” with Shawn Mendes

Camila Cabello, a famous singer, is opening up about her relationship with boyfriend Shawn Mendes and how they deal with difficulties. In a new interview with Glamour, the Havana singer discussed how social media can affect relationships. “When stuff that’s negative is out there, it’s going to get to you. So yeah, that’s very, very … Read more

Ufone launches helpline for housing finance facility

KARACHI: Pakistani telecom company, Ufone has launched its new state-of-the-art contact centre for Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) to resolve queries and generate leads for the government of Pakistan’s “Mera Pakistan, Mera Ghar” helpline initiative, which brings affordable housing finance facility for the low-income groups, a statement said. The contact centre was inaugurated by State Bank … Read more

Aussie researchers confident about nasal spray becoming COVID-19 breakthrough

SYDNEY: Australian respiratory researchers are preparing to start the next stages in developing a nasal spray to protect people from viral diseases such as COVID-19 and influenza. Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and University of Newcastle (UON) scientists in the state of New South Wales said on Thursday that they had been working to create … Read more

Ministers named in Pandora Papers should resign: Sindh CM

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has demanded that the ministers, whose names have appeared in the infamous Pandora Papers for having offshore companies, should step down from their positions. Talking to the media in Islamabad on Thursday, Shah said that Prime Minister Imran Khan should keep the same standards for himself as he … Read more

Daniel Craig honored into Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside fellow Bond star

Daniel Craig, Britain’s favorite superspy, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday. Outside 7007 Hollywood Boulevard, next to fellow Bond star Roger Moore, the world’s most suave action hero was memorialized. “I never thought I’d hear myself saying this but you know it’s an absolute honor to be walked … Read more

Faryal Mehmood’s latest bold photoshoot draws intense ire

Actress Faryal Mehmood, who recently confirmed rumours about her separation from husband Daniyal Raheal, has drawn intense ire among netizens after her bold photoshoot went viral.

A number of hateful and derogatory comments flooded the comments section after Faryal Mehmood shared a snap from her photoshoot on social media. The naysayers began schooling the actress over her choice of clothing and revealing body.

Here are the pictures:

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Take a look at the public reactions:

Faryal Mehmood

Earlier, the Teri Chah Mein star put months of rumours about her marital status to rest in a local talk show where when asked by the host whether she was single, she said, “Yes, I am.”

After this initial confirmation, Mehmood had confirmed the same in a later segment on the same show in which the host asked her to answer in either true or false. When asked if she is single and doesn’t want to talk about it because it’s a personal matter, Faryal once again answered in the affirmative.

“Yes, it’s true. I mean, I am single but this isn’t something to be discussed. If you observe me, you will know that I am single,” she said, adding that she doesn’t feel that she needs to tell people everything about herself.

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Dogs can memorize the names of toys for months

Six border collies participated in a ‘Genius Dog Challenge,’ and it was discovered that the canine geniuses can recall the names of toys for two months. Over the course of a week, the dogs were shown unusually named toys, such as a rabbit named Thumper and a fish named Silver, and were taught their names. … Read more

Netflix to change ‘Squid Game’ phone number after woman inundated with calls

A South Korean woman who received thousands of prank calls and text messages after her phone number was highlighted as a key plot point in Netflix’s hit show “Squid Game” may soon be relieved. The phone number appears on a cryptic invitation card given to potential players of a series of deadly children’s games, and … Read more

Taapsee Pannu shares her views on national awards: ‘I’ve never lobbied for awards’

Taapsee Pannu

Talented Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu, who gained incredible recognition in the industry within a short span of time, has recently detailed about not getting any award for her performance in Pink.

The 34-year-old stated, “Please give me one! Whom shall I ask for it? What can I do? I can only perform to my best, and that’s all that I have control over. I’ve never lobbied even for regular awards, which is why it took so long for me to win one. So how will I be able to lobby for a National Award?”

Taapsee Pannu added, “I have no idea how to go about it other than making sure that if I don’t win one [an award] this year, I’ll return the next year with another performance.”

She further added, “I have kept that attitude since 2016 when I was not acknowledged for Pink. And ever since then, my way of taking revenge has been to come back with a performance every year that’s going to make you sit up and take notice of my work. That’s all that I have control over, really.”

On the work front, the renowned actress is all set to star in her upcoming Rashmi Rocket.

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Pakistan to complete 4th Biennial Review of GSP-Plus: adviser

Abdul Razak Dawood

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will successfully complete the 4th Biennial Review of the European Union (EU) Generalised Scheme of Preference (GSP) Plus incentive, a senior government official said. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood expressed the hope that as the 4th Biennial Review of GSP Plus incentive is currently under way, … Read more

Encouraging response to Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2020 lauded

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood has appreciated the response received to the Pakistan Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai. “I would also like to extend my warmest gratitude to our esteemed donors whose contributions have made it possible to show to the world what the real is all about,” … Read more

Qureshi calls for revisiting global trade, investment, technology regimes

Foreign Minister Qureshi to undertake official visit to UK

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called for revisiting the international policy frameworks governing trade, investment, finance, taxation and technology. In a video statement at the General Debate of the 15th Quadrennial United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the foreign minister drew attention towards the Covid-induced and exacerbated economic, social and … Read more

Pakistan leading world on climate action: PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan was leading the world on climate action with the achievement of the highest climate co-benefits (CCBs) during the fiscal year 2021 through a number of mega green initiatives on the ground. On his twitter handle, the prime minister said the World Bank endorsed Pakistan’s vision with … Read more

Ahmad Ali Butt is enraged at the casting of Indians as Pakistanis in Netflix shows

Since the main OTT platforms like Netflix took over, the globe may rightfully be described as globally attached, as fans from all over the world connect via popular shows that, due to their success, become the talk of the town through OTT platforms. The most recent is Netflix’s mega-smash series ‘Squid Game,’ which is receiving … Read more

Utmost efforts a must for Pakistan to join global tech race: President Alvi

President Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan required utmost efforts to join the global race of technology, which would also guarantee the future national economic development. Addressing the launching ceremony of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) pilot project, the president said the children’s motivation towards scientific education would create actual wealth for the … Read more

Pakistan on track to surpass major crops production statistics

Sindh Abadgar Board seeks withdrawal of tax on cotton production to save local crops

ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and informed him about surpassing the previous year’s production statistics of wheat, rice, sugarcane and maize crops, which at present, were recorded at 27.5 million tonnes, 8.4 million tonnes, 81 million tonnes and 8.4 million tonnes, respectively. The … Read more

Debt-to-GDP ratio down to 83.5%: Finance Ministry

Budget 2021-22 GDP growth rate set

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has said that the country’s total debt-to-GDP ratio has decreased to 83.5 per cent as of June 30, 2021 from 87.6 per cent on June 30, 2020. Responding to some media reports, the statement added that both domestic and external debts have depicted a downward trend from last year. It … Read more

SBP issues steps to enhance transparency in foreign currency transactions

SBP

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced regulatory measures to enhance transparency in the foreign currency transactions by the exchange companies and to curb undesirable outflow of foreign currency, a statement issued by the central bank said. The regulatory measures included persons travelling to Afghanistan will be allowed to carry only $1,000/person/visit with … Read more