ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,223 new companies in September 2021, up 20 per cent over the same period in the preceding year, a statement said on Friday. The total capitalisation (paid-up capital) of the new companies stood at Rs2.8 billion and the total number of registered companies has risen … Read more
KARACHI: The overseas Pakistanis have sent $8.034 billion during the first quarter (July–September) of the fiscal year 2021/22, the central bank reported on Friday. The inflows of home remittances during the first quarter registered a growth of 12.5 per cent, compared with $7.143 billion in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year. The inflows … Read more
KARACHI: The K-Electric, Engro Energy and Akhuwat Islamic Financing (AIM) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) headquarters, to provide interest-free (Qarz-e-Hasna) loans to the small businesses and households for the installation of photovoltaic systems, a statement said. The signing ceremony was presided over by Nepra chairman … Read more
KARACHI: The rupee made a recovery of 34 paisas against the dollar on Friday, as measures taken by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) discouraged the demand for import payments, dealers said. The exchange rate ended at Rs170.53 against the greenback from the previous day’s closing of Rs170.87 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The … Read more
KARACHI: FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited, a leading dairy company with over 150 years of expertise has joined the United Nations Global Compact to reinforce its commitment towards achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting responsible business, a statement said on Friday. The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, with … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday ordered the “establishment of a dedicated cell” on Afghanistan to synergize the government’s efforts in Afghanistan, said the PM Office in a statement. In a series of tweets, the PM Office said that PM Imran issued the orders in a meeting of the National Security Committee. “The National Security … Read more
WASHINGTON: A US nuclear submarine was damaged after hitting an unidentified object while operating underwater in Asia, the US Navy has stated. The USS Connecticut, a nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine, “struck an object while submerged on the afternoon of October 2, while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region,” the navy said in a statement. It said there were … Read more
A video of a young elephant being reunited with its mother went viral on social media, making many people emotional. The incident occurred in Tamil Nadu, according to a tweet by Indian forest officer Sudha Ramen, when a forest crew noticed the injured calf. They rescued the animal and returned it to its mother unharmed. … Read more
TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed as “baseless” the “allegations” made recently by Saudi Arabia and some European states pertaining to Tehran’s nuclear programme, a representative of the Islamic republic to the United Nations was quoted as saying on Friday by state TV. “As we stated earlier, the uncontested reality is that so far Iran has adhered … Read more
In the United States, a fellow cop was spared from a severe accident in the nick of time thanks to the quick action of a police officer. The jaw-dropping scene was captured on camera and has since gone viral. Two cops and a few people were seen standing beside a patrol car by the road … Read more
ISLAMABAD: After more than three months, Pakistan’s daily Covid-19 cases dropped below 1,000, showed the data issued from the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Friday. The NCOC, the department leading Pakistan’s campaign against the pandemic, said that 912 new Covid-19 cases were reported on Thursday. Earlier on July 5, Pakistan reported 830 confirmed … Read more
Young Stunners, Pakistan’s heartthrob hip-hop duo, can’t wait for their first-ever performance at the Lux Style Awards. Talha Younus and Talha Anjum spoke to a news channel in LSA green room about their journey to promote rap culture in Pakistan. “Well, I think the journey was difficult, but that’s when you know it’s worthy of … Read more
With his spectacular performance in Gully Boy, Bollywood star Ranveer Singh wowed the audience. His tremendous rapping skills astounded admirers all around the world, in addition to his acting abilities. However, it appears that a little lad from Arunachal Pradesh is here to give him a run for his money, as he impresses netizens with … Read more
The Korean or Hallyu wave has been sweeping Pakistan for some time, but the current smash Netflix show Squid Game is at the forefront of it all. While the show’s premise is brutal, it has inspired some humorous memes from netizens who have come up with desi interpretations. For its mind-boggling plot twists and captivating … Read more
KUNDUZ: A suicide bomb attack on worshippers at a Shia mosque in the Afghan city of Kunduz killed at least 50 people Friday, in the bloodiest assault since US forces left the country. Scores more victims from the minority community were wounded in the blast, which has not been claimed but appears designed to further … Read more
OSLO: The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia for their fight for freedom of expression in their countries. The pair were honoured “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace,” said the chairwoman … Read more
ISLAMABAD: United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R Sherman and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met on Friday to discuss “Afghanistan’s future”. In a Tweet, Sherman wrote: “I met today with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to discuss Afghanistan’s future and the important and long-standing U.S.-Pakistan relationship.” “We look forward to continuing to … Read more
The Lux Style Awards are in full swing, and there’s an exciting new addition to the lineup – Tabish Hashmi. Tabish Hashmi is one of Pakistan’s few comedians who has made fans swoon with their performance in such a short period of time. For those who haven’t seen his work, he is the host of … Read more
Animal rescuers in California were asked to remove a tarantula that had become stuck on a house’s roof, only to discover that it was really an old Halloween decoration. According to the Peninsula Humane Society, an animal control officer was dispatched to a San Mateo neighborhood to check on the insect, but it was swiftly … Read more
Mashal Khan, the showbiz queen, looks stunning in a recent bridal photoshoot for Moshaz Beauty Salon. In a light pink bridal jora from Farah and Fatima’s exclusive collection, the Parizaad diva appears as lovely as ever. Mashal Khan is a rising celebrity in Pakistan’s entertainment business. The excellent actress is quickly establishing herself in the … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced that the national T20 squad will start their training for T20 World Cup from Sunday, October 10. The PCB, in their official statement, said that the players will hold “a seven-day training and conditioning camp” under biosecure protocols at the National High Performance Center (NHPC) and LCCA … Read more
Danielle Watts suffered severe gum disease after her old practice closed in 2015 but was forced to take drastic measures as she was unable to find an NHS dentist willing to take on her and her children. Watts, from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, told The media, “I am in constant pain and feel so … Read more
The Lux Style Awards 2021 is just around the corner, and this year’s host, Mehwish Hayat, discusses the adrenaline rush leading up to the big day. In an exclusive interview with a local news channel, Mehwish discussed all of the things she enjoys about working backstage, including the thrill and craziness that comes with it. … Read more
The TV psychic Uri Geller believes that extraterrestrials are to blame for the social media giants being offline for several hours on Monday (04.10.21). The disruption, which impacted 3.5 billion people worldwide, was blamed on a technical glitch that led the servers to crash, but Geller blamed aliens on social media. After Pentagons release of … Read more
The heartthrob singing sensation, Asim Azhar, who never fails to make waves with his melodies, is back with another hit for fans. In an interview with a News channel from the Lux Style Awards rehearsal studios, Asim revealed the release of a new music video for his upcoming album, which stars some very special people. … Read more
Following the arrest of SRK’s son Aryan Khan in a narcotics case, Bollywood actress and choreographer Farah Khan has remarked that Shah Rukh Khan’s wife Gauri Khan is the “strongest” mother and woman. Farah Khan revealed this as she shared an encouraging post for Gauri Khan on her 51st birthday. The filmmaker wished Gauri a … Read more
Adele, a British musician, opened out about her divorce and life trauma, admitting she was unhappy with her ex-husband Simon Konecki. Adele, 33, talked up on the covers of both Vogue and Vogue U.K. about her divorce from Konecki, 47, with whom she had been married for nearly a year, and how she is recovering … Read more
WASHINGTON: US special operations forces have been quietly training Taiwanese troops for months, a move which China warned Friday could cause “serious harm” to relations between Washington and Beijing. A contingent of around 20 special operations and conventional forces has been conducting the training for less than a year, the Pentagon official, who declined to … Read more
