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Day: October 14, 2021

Over 55,000 displaced by fighting for Yemen’s Marib: UN

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yemen displaced familes in shelter homes

DUBAI – Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by fierce fighting in Yemen’s Marib province this year, the UN’s migration agency said Thursday, with figures surging as clashes intensified last month. The battle for Marib city, the internationally-backed government’s last northern stronghold, could change the course of a civil war that has forced millions … Read more

EU won’t accept UK’s N Ireland Brexit red line

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Brexit UK EU

LONDON – The European Union will not accept London’s demands for an alternative arbitrator to settle post-Brexit trade disputes involving Northern Ireland, Dublin said Thursday after the EU offered other concessions. Brussels put forward a raft of proposals on Wednesday, including reduced customs checks and paperwork on British products intended for Northern Ireland, in a bid … Read more

Mahira Khan’s ‘Aik Hai Nigar’ release date announced

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'Aik Hai Nigar'

Pakistani star Mahira Khan’s upcoming telefilm ‘Aik Hai Nigar’ release date has been announced. The much-awaited telefilm ‘Aik Hai Nigar’ will be released on Saturday 23rd October at 8 pm.

The Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay actress announced the released date on her official Instagram account.

Mahira will be starring in the telefilm as Nigar, who is the Lieutenant General and the first woman to be promoted to the rank of three-star general in the Pakistan Army.

The upcoming telefilm also starred Bilal Ashraf as Johar Ali Khan.

The telefilm Aik Hai Nigar, is based on Lieutenant General Nigar Johar’s life and career which is Directed by Adnan Sarwar and written by Umera Ahmed.

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Boeing uncovers another defect on 787 Dreamliner

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Boeing uncovers another defect on 787 Dreamliner

NEW YORK – Boeing said Thursday it will rework undelivered 787 Dreamliner planes after uncovering another defect on the jet, which has been halted for deliveries since May. The company was notified by a supplier that some 787 parts “were improperly manufactured,” a Boeing spokesman told AFP, confirming aspects of a Wall Street Journal story. “While … Read more

Blast kills Taliban commander, wounds 11

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Taliban

JALALABAD: A bomb ripped through a vehicle carrying a Taliban police chief in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing him and wounding 11 others, officials said.  The blast occurred in Asadabad, the capital of Kunar province, targeting the Taliban police chief for Shigal district, said an official. “The police chief has died and eleven people have been … Read more

Archroma Pakistan declares force majeure

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Value-added textile exporters slam 300% higher taxes

KARACHI: The global supply-chain crisis has started taking a visible toll on Pakistan’s industrial sector, as the country’s leading industrial concern, Archroma Pakistan, on Thursday declared force majeure due to inability to procure raw materials. “Archroma’s raw materials and petrochemicals supplies coming from China are getting adversely affected by the ongoing “energy consumption controlling measures” … Read more

Meezan Bank declares 8% earnings growth

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VIS upgrades entity ratings of Meezan Bank

KARACHI: Meezan Bank on Thursday announced 8 per cent growth in earnings during the nine months (January–September) 2020 to Rs12/share, compared with the same period of the last year, a bourse filing said. The bank also announced an interim cash dividend of Rs1.5/share in addition to Rs3/share already announced. Analysts at Topline Securities said despite … Read more

Subhani appointed OGDCL acting managing director, CEO

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OGDCL

KARACHI: The board of directors of the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has appointed Syed Khalid Siraj Subhani, as the acting managing director and CEO of the company, a statement said on Thursday. Earlier the board of directors announced that Shahid Salim Khan has tendered his resignation from the posts and Subhani will … Read more

Attock Cement announces Rs15 billion expansion in Balochistan

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PSX

KARACHI: Attock Cement Limited (ACL) has announced a Brownfield expansion at its existing line in Hub, Balochistan with an estimated cost of Rs15 billion. The company expects the 1.3 million tonnes/annum plant to come online by the first quarter of FY23, the company management announced on Thursday. ACL has obtained all the requisite regulatory approvals … Read more

Bank deposits touch all-time high of Rs20 trillion in FY21

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SBP

KARACHI: The number of depositors covered under the protection offered by the Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased due to healthy growth trend in the bank deposits, which further swelled and reached an all-time high of Rs20 trillion in FY21. In this regard, the corporation issued its first … Read more

Sindhi Culture Day to be celebrated at Expo 2020

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Sindh Cultural Day being celebrated across the province

KARACHI: The Sindh government will organise an investment conference as well as a Sufi classical performance at Expo 2020 Dubai, says a statement released by the Sindh culture department. This was decided at a meeting held in the Sindh Secretariat regarding Dubai Expo 2020 in which Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah, Provincial Minister … Read more

Shahzad Khan elected PHMA central chairman

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) has elected Shahzad Azam Khan, Abdul Rehman and Kashif Ahmed Aslam Zia unopposed as the central chairman, senior vice chairman and vice chairman, respectively, for the term of 2021/22, a statement said. The election results were announced in the annual general meeting held on Thursday. Abdul … Read more

Security forces gun down ‘wanted terrorist’ in North Waziristan IBO

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North Waziristan: 4 Terrorists Killed In Security Forces Operation

Security forces on Thursday gunned down “wanted terrorist” Arif Ullah alias Dadullah in a intelligence based operation in North Waziristan, said a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s meda wing shared that the security forces launched an operation in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali on the reported presence of terrorists. “A … Read more

EU waiting on Washington, Tehran ahead of nuclear talks

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iran nuclear project is completely peaceful

BRUSSELS – EU foreign policy head Josep Borrell is waiting on responses from Washington and Tehran before calling a meeting of negotiators on the Iranian nuclear deal, his spokesperson said Thursday. EU chief negotiator Enrique Mora, who coordinated the 2015 text affording Iran sanctions relief in return for curbs on its nuclear activities, is currently in Iran … Read more

Ian Smith looking forward to ‘grudge match’ between New Zealand and Pakistan

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Ian Smith looking forward to 'grudge match' between New Zealand and Pakistan

Former New Zealand cricketer, Ian Smith is looking forward to a ‘grudge match’ between Pakistan and New Zealand at the T20 World Cup. Last month, emotions ran high when New Zealand unilaterally decided to cancel the series against Pakistan due to ‘security threats’. Ian Smith said, “It’s a bit of a grudge match now on … Read more

Maryam Nawaz urges world to provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz urged the world to provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the country. “It is imperative that a congenial environment be created that would encourage the repatriation of Afghan refugees to their beloved motherland,” Maryam told U.S. Chargé d’affaires in Pakistan Angela Aggeler. … Read more

In pictures, Alizeh Shah looks like candy floss in a pink outfit

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Alizeh Shah

Social media sensation Alizeh Shah has rocked the day in a pink ethnic outfit shows us her soft and graceful personality.

The Ehd-e-Wafa starlet surely loves this color and has got us bedazzled in pink looking like candy floss. The diva proves how to stand out from the crowd wearing pink.

Took to Instagram, the actress shared her pictures to slay the day in style.

Have a look at her adorable pictures:

 

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In the pictures, Alizeh can be seen wearing a floral embroidered pink ethnic outfit. She teamed the look with a golden neckpiece and bangles and rounded off her glam look with her side-parted silky hair left open and glossy pink makeup. Complimented her look with beautiful hair flowers.

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Qatar resumes financial aid to needy Gazan families: envoy

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GAZA – Qatar on Thursday resumed financial aid to thousands of needy families in the besieged Gaza Strip, home of more than 2 million Palestinians, a senior Qatari diplomat said. Qatari Ambassador to Palestine Mohammed al-Emadi said in a press statement that the distribution of aid money to 100,000 needy families in the Gaza Strip, … Read more

PIA suspends Kabul flights over ‘unprofessional attitude’ of Taliban

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PIA

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Thursday it had suspended flights to Kabul over the “unprofessional attitude” of the Taliban authorities. PIA resumed special flights to the country after the Taliban seized power in mid-August, and was a lifeline for many Afghans trying to flee the new regime and economic crisis. “Our flights … Read more

After winning National T20 cup, Taimur Jhagra terms KP ‘Pakistan’s cricket factory’

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taimur jhagra

PESHAWAR: Following Khyber Pakhtunkwa’s triumph over Central Punjab in the National T20 cup, provincial finance minister Taimu Jhagra called the province “Pakistan’s cricket factory”. “Congratulations KP. T20 champions of Pakistan!” tweeted Jhagra. The provincial minister recalled that when he was growing up he only remembered Zakir Khan from K-P wearing the Pakistan jersey. “Today, KP … Read more

Instagram to launch new tools for live creators

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Addressing the requirements of its content creators, the photo and video sharing giant, Instagram has announced to roll out a new feature for those who want to schedule their livestreams ahead of time. Instagram has taken this step to simplify the need of scheduling new meetings or live events that are due in 90 days … Read more

I was used as a pawn: Jemima Khan

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In a recent interview with the Evening Standard on Wednesday, Jemima Khan opened up about her dilemmas, fears, success and married life. Khan, the former wife of Prime Minister Imran Khan, shared how she reconnoitred different horizons of her personality and lesson learned from her marriage. Whereas, the creative pursuits came to her after her … Read more

Rupee continues to make historic low against dollar

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dollar depreciated

KARACHI: The rupee is under immense pressure and continued its slide against the dollar on Thursday and made a fresh low of Rs171.20 in the interbank foreign exchange market, dealers said. The exchange rate recorded seven paisas decline in the rupee value against the dollar as against the previous day’s closing of Rs171.13 in the … Read more

Esra Bilgiç, the queen of her fans’ hearts, celebrates her 29th birthday

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Esra Bilgiç birthday

Popular Turkish actress Esra Bilgiç, who rose to fame with her exceptional performance in the TV series Dirilis: Ertugrul, has won millions of hearts with her stellar acting skills and flawless beauty.

Esra Bilgiç, the queen of her fans’ hearts, is celebrating her 29th birthday on October 14 (today) and is receiving a plethora of lovely wishes and prayers from Turkish as well as Pakistani fans.

Netizens and friends from the industry have taken to social media to shower her with sweet wishes.

She now has a huge fan base globally. The most-loved celebrity became an overnight star with her debut series Dirilis: Ertugrul. She has a number of other television projects to her credit. She appeared in series like Bir Umut Yeter and appeared as the female lead in the Turkish crime-drama series Ramo.

Back in 2019, she took up the lead role in the film Adaniş Kutsal Kavga which was scheduled for release in March 2020.

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Prime Minister Imran Khan says his govt is dedicated to preservation of trees

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PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterated on Thursday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was dedicated to the preservation of trees. “Our government is dedicated to [the] preservation of our trees and every tree is being saved including saving and replanting trees that need to be removed from a particular location,” he said in a tweet. Our … Read more

TikTok removes 81 million videos violating community guidelines in Q2

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TikTok

The video sharing application, TikTok recently announced in its transparency update that it has removed a large number of videos between months April and September, 2021. Videos violating the community guidelines by the social media application were exceeding 81.5 million in number, and so TikTok decided to remove it from the platform. TikTok came up … Read more

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