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Chinese envoy puts forward four-point proposal on global climate cooperation

UNITED NATIONS: Zhang Jun, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal for global climate cooperation. China attaches great importance to tackling climate change and is ready to work with all parties to make the upcoming 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) a success so … Read more

Sudan anti-coup protests defy army, PM held under guard

Sudan

KHARTOUM: Furious Sudanese protests against a military coup entered a third day Wednesday, with the prime minister returned home under guard after intense international condemnation of the army’s power grab. But the return to his residence of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok – who was detained Monday along with his ministers and civilian members of Sudan’s ruling … Read more

Shoaib Akhtar, Nauman Niaz clarify positions after harsh debate on PTV sports

Shoaib Akhtar Dr Nauman Niaz

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has issued a video statement after the heated debate between him and sports anchor Dr Nauman Niaz which led him to step down from his job as a cricket analyst. Taking to Twitter, the speedster, who left the show at state-owned PTV, explained his position on the matter, saying he … Read more

Sheryl Crow discusses her decision to adopt

Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow, the famous singer is speaking out about loving motherhood through adoption. The singer discussed her decision to adopt sons Levi, 11, and Wyatt, 14, in an interview on a recent edition of the podcast Making Space with Hoda Kotb. “I had the gift of getting a lot of things out of my system … Read more

Shoaib Akhtar walks off the live show after being insulted by a host

Shoaib Akhtar

The PTV Sports show experienced some unwelcome drama late Tuesday night, shortly after Pakistan vs. New Zealand T20 World Cup match. While Shoaib Akhtar was going through some cricket trivia, he credited the Pakistan Super League’s Lahore Qalandars team for discovering Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, the show’s host, Nauman Niaz, took offense and … Read more

Microsoft launching this handy tool on Outlook in November

Microsoft, is all set to introduce a new feature on its Outlook application next month. Since, typing long emails on a smartphone is a hassle, Outlook is back with its predictive-text feature to help you send your mundane emails a lot more conveniently. The company posted the announcement on Office 365 Roadmap, that the new … Read more

This cute Insta text exchange between Zaid Ali, Yumnah will make your day!

After completing three years of wedded bliss with wife Yumnah, Pakistani-Canadian YouTube star Zaid Ali is still madly in love with his partner.

Zaid Ali is undoubtedly the most loving husband we have seen. He often appears to be romantic and caring for his ladylove.

However, as the popular influencer is currently in Pakistan to attend Shahveer Jafry’s wedding, Yumnah is counting the days till her hubby returns back to Canada.

The mother of one took to her Instagram and said, “@zaidalit I can’t wait until you’re finally home from Pakistan.”

Yumnah Zaid

To which, the loving husband replied saying: “I’m flying back to Canada today. Please keep me in your duas.”

Zaid Ali Yumnah

Yumnah and Zali Ali welcomed their first baby boy on August 18 and also shared the picture of their bundle of joy.

“Allhamdulilah! August 18th 2021, We have been blessed with Izyan Ali Zaid,” he unveiled the name of his baby boy.

“This is the best anniversary gift I could have asked for. Ya Allah tera lakh lakh shukar hai,” the 26-year-old YouTuber captioned alongside the photo of his son wrapped in a blue blanket.

 

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The famed YouTube star Zaid Ali T and Yumnah tied the knot on August 17, 2017.

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Aao Rang Karyn

Ali Syed is an emerging name as an art activist who is striving to not only raise issues related to the arts but also providing a platform Aao Rnag Karyn to facilitate underprivileged art students.

India’s top court orders probe into Pegasus snooping

Pegasus

NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered an independent investigation into the alleged government use of Pegasus spyware on journalists, opposition politicians and activists with the chief justice calling the implications “Orwellian”. India was one of 45 countries where tens of thousands of numbers were targeted by the spyware made by Israeli firm NSO, … Read more

NBP declares 31.43% decline in quarterly profit

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KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has posted a sharp decline of 31.43 per cent in the profit-after-tax for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, according to the financial results shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday. The bank declared earnings per share of Rs3.55 for the quarter, compared with the EPS … Read more

Canadian businessmen invited to invest in Pakistan

Canada

KARACHI: Patron-in-chief of the United Business Group (UBG) and former CEO of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) S M Muneer has invited the Canadian businessmen to invest in Pakistan and to promote bilateral trade, a statement said on Wednesday. Addressing the dinner hosted for him by Amir Shamsi, chairman of the Universal Group … Read more

Bangladesh opt to bat in first ever T20 clash against England

Ban vs Eng

ABU DHABI: Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah Riyad won the toss and elected to bat against England at the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday in the two nations’ first ever meeting in the format. The Tigers, who lost their opening Super 12 match to Sri Lanka, have made one change with Shoriful Islam coming in for Mohammad … Read more

Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Shaikh lauds SECMC’s progress on Thar Coal Block II

KARACHI: Provincial Energy Minister Imtiaz Shaikh has appreciated the work being done by the Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) at the Thar Coal Block II, an official of the SECMC said. “The minister along with a delegation after visiting Thar Coal Block II project appreciated the diversity and inclusion approach of SECMC and pledged … Read more

Libya fighting damages key oil refinery

Libya

TRIPOLI: Libya’s only operational oil refinery was “severely” damaged after gunmen battled for three hours around the complex, the National Oil Corporation said. “The Zawiya Oil Complex was severely damaged as a result of skirmishes by armed groups,” Libya’s state oil company NOC said late Tuesday. “Those involved held no regard for the lives of workers … Read more

Emma Watson discusses her new role

Emma Watson

Emma Watson, the Harry Potter star, revealed on Wednesday that she will be working behind the camera besides acting from now on. Taking to Instagram, the Harry Potter star also revealed that she learned how to operate a camera during the lockdown. She captioned the post while stating, ” Getting behind the camera and learning … Read more

‘We must continue to convince Taliban to take next steps,’ says FM Qureshi

FM Qureshi

TEHRAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who is in Iran on a two-day official meeting, has termed terrorist organizations in Afghanistan a threat to global peace, urging the Taliban-led Afghan government to ensure the country does not become a safe haven for such elements. Addressing a ministerial meeting of Afghanistan’s close neighbours in Tehran Qureshi … Read more

Tristian Thompson shares adorable snap of daughter amid reconciliation with Khloe Kardashian

Tristian Thompson Khloe Kardashian

Famed NBA player Tristian Thompson recently displayed a few adorable clicks of their daughter True and his four-year-old son Prince on Instagram amidst reconciliation with on-off girlfriend Khloe Kardashian.

“Let me love you a little more before you are not so little anymore #MyEverything,” captioned Tristian Thompson followed by two heart emojis.

 

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The post has garnered immense love reacts from several fellow stars and netizens. Among those who showered love, True’s mommy also jumped in to write, “They are so beautiful and sweet!!!! So so blessed!!! What angels!”

Tristian Thompson Khloe Kardashian

The two looked cute posing with huge smiles on their faces. Prince rocked a black Fendi hoodie and sweatpants. Whereas, True donned an oversized sweatshirt and paired it with pink and white sneakers.

Thompson shares Prince with his former partner Jordan Craig. The pair split in 2016 after two years of dating. Months later he’d go on to date Kardashian.

According to sources, that the pair currently have ‘no label’ on their relationship and are more focused to co-parent True together.

“Tristan is around and Khloe is happy. He’s very supportive and there’s nobody else in her life. They are a family and there’s a lot of love between them. They leave it at that,” added the source.

The source further continued, “Tristan is around, and Khloe is happy. He’s very supportive, and there’s nobody else in her life.”

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Youtube’s ‘New to you’ feature will help you discover required content faster

The online video streaming platform, YouTube has rolled out a new feature that is going to make it easier and faster for its users to find their required content. The new addition is available for both phone and desktop users. The new ‘New to you’ tab could be found in both website and application of … Read more

Four policemen martyred in Lakki Marwat attack

Police crackdown at driving license office

ISLAMABAD: Four policemen, including an officer, were martyred in an attack on a police vehicle at Lakki Marwat  district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an official said on Wednesday. The police personnel were on a routine petrol late Tuesday night when unidentified armed men riding on motorcycles sprayed bullets on their vehicle in the Wanda Mir Alami … Read more

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan become first Pakistani duo to accumulate 1,000 T20I runs

Babar

Pakistani opener Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan became the first Pakistani pair to reach to a 1,000-run partnership. The glorious pairing of Babar and Rizwan 😍 They have now become the first #Pakistan duo to stitch 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ runs together in T20 internationals 💪#PAKvNZ #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/8zAA8FNqD6 — Cricwick (@Cricwick) October 26, 2021 The duo reached the … Read more

Halsey’s enjoy the sweet life with her baby son Ender

Halsey's

Halsey is sharing a glimpse of her life after becoming a mother with her followers. On Tuesday, the 27-year-old singer took to Instagram to post a sweet snapshot of their three-month-old son Ender Ridley. The Without Me hitmaker captioned the photo, “sweet life.” Ender Ridley, with boyfriend Alev Aydin, who they welcomed in July. In … Read more

Hiroshima nuclear bomb survivor and campaigner dies at 96

TOKYO: Hiroshima A-bomb survivor Sunao Tsuboi, who became a prominent campaigner for nuclear disarmament and met Barack Obama on his historic visit to the city, has died aged 96, his advocacy group said on Wednesday. Tsuboi was on his way to engineering school in 1945 when the first nuclear bomb attack was launched by the … Read more

Shahveer Jafry reveals why he got married pretty early; watch video

Shahveer Jafry

YouTube star Shahveer Jafry, who recently tied the knot with designer Ayesha Baig, reveals the real reason behind his pretty early marriage.

He took to his Instagram and posted an entertaining video saying that people keep asking me that why I got married. Directing his finger to the money garland he was wearing, Shahveer said “Yes this is the reason why I got married”.

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Shahveer and Ayesha got married on October 25 in Pakistan in an exuberant wedding ceremony attended by several members of the YouTube community including influencers Sham Idrees and Zaid Ali.

The groom wore a sequined black sherwani for the day, accessorising with an embellished shawl, which matched with the bride’s traditional red and gold wedding attire.

The wedding festivities kicked off with a Mehendi ceremony, with the couple donning yellow outfits for the event.

Shahveer Jafry Ayesha Baig

Earlier in December 2020, the Canadian-Pakistani YouTuber got engaged in an intimate ceremony. He took to his Instagram and confirmed the news himself, alongside multiple pictures with his ladylove.

“We are engaged,” he had captioned the adorable post.

 

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Which Asia-Pacific countries are re-opening to foreign visitors?

KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand’s re-opening to vaccinated foreign tourists marks a major easing of border controls for Asia, where governments have been far slower to roll back coronavirus travel curbs than in much of the West. Here is a look at which countries are opening up across the Asia-Pacific region and those staying sealed off from … Read more

Pakistanis troll New Zealand team with epic ‘security’ jokes

Pakistan New Zealand Trolling

Pakistan made an exceptional start in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a historic win over India by 10 wickets on October 24 at Dubai International Stadium. They followed that victory with another triumph against New Zealand by five wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Haris Rauf was the star of the game with four … Read more

Beijing says Taiwan has ‘no right to join the United Nations’

Bejing

BEIJING: China insisted Wednesday that Taiwan had no right to join the United Nations, after the United States ratcheted up tensions with a call for the democratic island to have greater involvement in the world body. In a statement marking 50 years since the UN General Assembly voted to seat Beijing and boot out Taipei, … Read more