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Instagram wants users to ‘take a break’ from non-stop scrolling

Most of us started using social media as a hobby or to interact with family and friends or simply to kill our spare time. It may seem to be a harmless hobby but in reality, it’s addictive. It is estimated that an average person spends around 2 hours and 33 minutes on social media daily. … Read more

Wade, Stoinis snatch victory from Pakistan as Australia book place in final of ICC T20 World Cup

Aaron Finch and Babar Azam

Outstanding performance from Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan was not enough for Pakistan in securing their spot in the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup 2021 as they suffered a narrow five-wicket defeat against Australia in Dubai on Thursday. After being asked to bat first in a pressure match … Read more

PYMA demands cut in Customs duty to 7% on yarn

price of cotton

KARACHI: The Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has demanded the government to reduce the Customs duty on polyester yarn to 7 per cent from the existing 11 per cent to provide relief, which will result in improved overall productivity, a statement said on Thursday. PYMA central chairman Saqib Naseem stressed that the previous governments had … Read more

Pakistan’s forex reserves inch up to $24.026 billion

KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan have increased $100 million to $24.026 billion by the week ended November 5, 2021, the central bank reported on Thursday. The foreign exchange reserves of the country stood at $23.926 billion by the week ended October 29, 2021. The official foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of … Read more

PSX remains bearish; Index shed 281.7 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan equity market witnessed profit-taking on Thursday, amid political uncertainty and continuous rupee depreciation, dealers said. “Pakistan and ITFC [International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation] have signed an agreement of $762 million for the import of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and LNG [liquefied natural gas], which will further fuel the inflation numbers. Cumulatively, the … Read more

Rupee devaluation bad for economy: OICCI

AUD TO PKR

ISLAMABAD: The massive rupee devaluation has negatively affected the Pakistan economy and the worst victim is the energy sector, which meets 40 per cent of its demand through imported fuel. “The devaluation of [the] rupee increases the cost of doing business and eventually it discourages investment climate,” Overseas Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry vice … Read more

Pakistan’s auto sales surge 75% in four months

KARACHI: The sales of locally-assembled cars have surged 75 per cent to 89,891 units during the first four months (July-October) of 2021/22, compared with 51,465 units in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year. According to the data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (Pama) on Thursday, car sales registered a 49 per … Read more

Celebrities are kitted out in green for Pakistan vs. Australia semi-final

Celebs are all kitted out in green for Pakistan vs. Australia semi-final

Pakistani celebrities are ready to support team Pakistan as they are all set to cheer for our men in green in today’s T20 world cup Pakistan vs. Australia semi-final.

The singing sensation Asim Azhar with his squad reaches Dubai stadium to support Pakistani Shaheens for today’s Pak vs. Aus semi-final.

Took to Instagram, the singer shared live glimpses from the Dubai stadium with his fans, gearing up for Pak vs. Aus match on Thursday.

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Turning to his Twitter, the singer also urges everyone to pray for our boys in green to win today’s match.

“AAJ KI SHAAM, PAKISTAN KE NAAM Sab duaa karain humare boys shaandaar tareeke se final mai pohanchce aaj InshaAllah!!! Aameen” tweeted Asim.

On the other hand, a beautiful actress of Pakistan’s showbiz industry Mawra Hocane is also prepping up to show support for the Pakistani team, she puts her green shirt on and shared her selfie on Instgaram while watching Pak vs. Aus semi-final with a caption, “match & selfie all in one second!! #priorities #pakvaus 🇵🇰Allah kher karay InshaAllah.”

 

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Pak vs Aus semi final live: ‘Brave’ Rizwan, Zaman power Pakistan to 176-4 against Australia

Pak vs Aus semi final live: 'Brave' Rizwan, Zaman power Pakistan to 176-4 against Australia

Pak vs Aus semi final live: Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman hit attacking half-centuries to drive Pakistan to 176 for four against Australia in the second semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday. Rizwan, who top-scored with 67, and Zaman, who hit an unbeaten 55 off 32 deliveries, put on 72 runs for the second … Read more

This is how you can switch your Google Maps to dark mode on iOS

A few months ago, Google announced dark mode for Google Maps especially for its iOS users. It is also worth noting that the users with the updated version of the application are currently using it. Dark mode, on the other hand, won’t automatically be turned on by default as you increase iPhone’s brightness and display … Read more

PM take important steps on solving problems faced by farmers

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan met with a delegation of farmers from Southern Punjab on Thursday. The PM underlined the importance of solving the problems of genuine farmers. He said,” Immediate steps in collaboration with irrigation dept. of Punjab should be taken to stop pilferage of water in the canals.” In a series of tweets, … Read more

Alizeh Shah shows how to look effortlessly stunning in a jumpsuit

Alizeh Shah shows how to effortlessly look stunning in Jumpsuit

Alizeh Shah is a beloved up-and-coming actress in Pakistan’s showbiz industry. She has won millions of hearts not only with her brilliant acting but also with her flawless beauty and fashionable looks.

In regard to fashion, the Mera Dil Mera Dushman actress is considered one of the most stylish stars of Lollywood and she is known to have an impeccable sense of style.

The Ehd-e-Wafa starlet shared her pictures on Instagram, slaying the day in a jumpsuit, and garnered everyone’s attention.

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In the pictures, Alizeh donned a khaki Jumpsuit with a matching belt around her waist. She paired it with leather black boots and left her hair open, leaving fans in awe with her stealer look.

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Pakistani Rupee depreciates against US dollar on November 11, 2021

Dollar rate in Pakistan

KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of US dollar (USD) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs173.76 and Rs175.5 at 07:00 pm PST on November 11, 2021. The USD appreciates against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs172.25 and Rs173.98 on November 10, 2021. The exchange rate is based … Read more

Pakistani Rupee depreciates against Saudi Riyal on November 11, 2021

SAR TO PKR

KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs46.35 and Rs46.81 at 06:43 pm PST on November 11, 2021. The SAR appreciates against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs45.93 and Rs46.39 on November 10, 2021. The exchange rate is … Read more

Pak vs Aus semi final live: Australia opt to bowl against Pakistan in T20 World Cup semi-final

Aaron Finch and Babar Azam

DUBAI, Nov 11, 2021 (AFP) – Australia skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bowl against Pakistan in the second semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday. Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, won all of their five Super 12 matches, the only team in the tournament with a perfect record. The winner will … Read more

Rupee decreases against Omani Riyal on November 11, 2021

omani riyal to pkr

KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Omani riyal (OMR) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs449 and Rs 450.98 at 06:36 pm PST on November 11, 2021. The OMR increases against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs447 and Rs448.15 on November 10, 2021. The exchange rate is … Read more

FBR reduces sales tax on petrol to nominal 1.43%

Govt not getting sales tax on petroleum products: Spokesperson

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced the sales tax on petrol to a nominal 1.43 per cent effective from November 11, 2021. The sales tax rate has been reduced from 6.84 per cent to provide relief to the masses against a sharp rise in the prices of petroleum products in the international … Read more

PPP, PML-N slam Punjab govt shortage of life-saving drugs in market

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday lashed out at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government over a shortage of life-saving drugs in the market. Attacking Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar, PPP Information Secretary for  South Punjab Shahzad Saeed Cheema said that 30 million live-saving tablets … Read more

Vaccine champion Spain spared European virus surge

MADRID: With the highest Covid-19 vaccination rate of Europe’s big nations, Spain has been spared the surge in infections seen across the continent but experts warn the country remains vulnerable to the virus. Spain, one of the nations hit earliest and hardest by the pandemic, now has one of the lowest infection rates in Europe … Read more

China’s ‘Single’s Day’ shopping fest subdued by tech crackdown

China

SHANGHAI: China on Thursday held a subdued version of its annual “Single’s Day” shopping spree, shorn of the usual boasting on sales volume as the country’s chastened e-commerce sector kept a lower profile, amid a government crackdown on platforms such as those operated by Alibaba. The world’s biggest shopping festival has for years been accompanied … Read more

Rupee slightly appreciates against British Pound on November 11, 2021

GBP TO PKR

KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Pound Sterling (GBP) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs232.8 and Rs235.13 at 03:54 pm PST on November 11, 2021 The GBP slightly drops against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs233.13 and Rs235.46 on November 10, 2021. The exchange rate is … Read more

North Macedonia government faces no confidence vote

SKOPJE, Republic of North Macedonia: North Macedonia’s lawmakers are to vote Thursday on a no confidence motion filed by the opposition against Prime Minister Zoran Zaev’s government, which has been weakened by poor results in municipal elections. If Zaev loses the vote, which is uncertain, the Balkan nation’s centre-right opposition said they would try to … Read more

Rupee plunges to 174.19 against dollar

Rupee

KARACHI: The rupee plunged against the dollar on Thursday as the exchange rate closed at Rs174.19 in the interbank foreign exchange market, dealers said. On Wednesday the exchange rate closed at Rs172.93 against the greenback in the interbank foreign exchange market. The dealers said the external payments had kept pressure on the dollar demand. Since … Read more

Pakistan to ‘provide all possible humanitarian aid’ to Afghanistan, says PM Imran Khan

PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that Pakistan has assured Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi that Islamabad “will provide all possible humanitarian aid” to its neighbour. “Pakistan has always stood with the Afghan people in their hour of need. We have assured Afghan acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and his … Read more

South Africa’s last white president FW de Klerk dies: foundation

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JOHANNESBURG:  FW de Klerk, South Africa’s last white president, has died aged 85, his foundation announced on Thursday. “It is with the deepest sadness that the FW de Klerk Foundation must announce that former President FW de Klerk died peacefully at his home in Fresnaye earlier this morning following his struggle again,” the statement said. … Read more