KABUL: A well-known Afghan journalist was killed and at least four other people injured Saturday when a suspected bomb destroyed a minibus near a Taliban checkpoint in Kabul, a media watchdog and officials said. The incident happened in Dasht-e Barchi, a Kabul suburb dominated by members of the mostly Shia Hazara community, who for years … Read more
KHARTOUM: Sudanese security forces killed at least five demonstrators Saturday in a crackdown on anti-coup protests, medics said, after the military tightened its grip by forming a new ruling council. The pro-democracy protests come nearly three weeks after top general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ousted the government, detained the civilian leadership and declared a state of … Read more
RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels in Yemen said on Saturday that its air strikes over the previous 24 hours killed 186 Houthi fighters in the battleground provinces of Marib and Al-Bayda. The Saudi-led coalition has been reporting high death tolls in almost daily strikes since October aimed at repelling a rebel offensive on the … Read more
NEW DELHI: New Delhi authorities announced Saturday a one-week closure of schools and said they would consider a “pollution lockdown” to protect citizens from toxic smog. “Schools will be shut so that children don’t have to breathe polluted air,” Delhi’s chief minister Arvind Kejriwal told reporters. Delhi is ranked one of the world’s most polluted … Read more
The release date for Disney’s next film, Disenchanted, has been set for later 2022 on Disney Plus. The film is a sequel to the 2007 film Enchanted, which starred Adams, Patrick Dempsey, and James Marsden. Giselle, Nancy, and Prince Edward will be played by Adams, Idina Menzel, and James Marsden, respectively. According to Deadline, Maya … Read more
At least three Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred in separate incidents in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said the military’s media wing on Saturday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces launched an intelligence-based operation in the Hoshab area, Balochistan. “On November 13, based on intelligence about the presence of externally supported … Read more
LAHORE: Amid reports of a rift between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi alleged on Saturday that the ruling party has been “mistreating” their “workers in every district”. The Punjab assembly speaker was quoted in a press issued by the party stating that the PML-Q’s parliamentary committee will … Read more
On Thursday, Zayn Malik posted a photo of himself on Instagram. Since the conflict between him, Gigi Hadid, and Yolanda Hadid erupted, this is his first social media post. Zayn Malik posted a promotional video on Instagram on Thursday. Since clarifying his position over his reported altercation with Yolanda Hadid. The musician, who was previously … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates Jamshed Iqbal Cheema and his wife Musarrat Cheema have approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the returning officer’s rejection of their nomination papers for the NA-133 by-polls on December 5. Cheema and his wife’s nomination papers were rejected by the returning officer (RO) after they were submitted to him. … Read more
KARACHI: A team of Italian experts led by Prof Valeria Fiorani Piacentini has resumed excavation work at the ancient site of Bhanbhore located in Thatta district. Prof Piacentini, head of the Italian team and scientific director of joint Pakistani-Italian archaeological mission of Bhanbhore, and Mr Simone Mantellini, field director of the mission, recently met Sindh … Read more
WELLINGTON: Pacific Rim leaders agreed to cut tariffs on Covid-19 vaccines at a virtual summit Saturday, but failed to deliver meaningful movement on climate change and reacted coolly to US efforts to re-engage with the region. The annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit brought together leaders from 21 member economies, including US President Joe Biden and … Read more
While homeowners in Queensland, Australians are used to seeing kangaroos near their houses; however, recently they were taken aback when they saw a kangaroo jumping on the roof of a house! The kangaroo was first noticed by children playing in the Mount Isa area, atop a residence on Duchess Road. Locals had a difficult time … Read more
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates accepts that oil is not its future despite being one of the world’s top exporters, a visiting delegation of US politicians told AFP on Friday. The UAE’s leaders “recognise that their future is not going to be in oil”, Senator Ben Cardin said at the end of a trip that also included the … Read more
During Portugal’s World Cup qualifier versus Ireland in Dublin, a young Irish fan was lucky enough to receive the star player’s shirt as a present. Despite the fact that Portugal’s World Cup qualifier ended in a tie, Cristiano Ronaldo won hearts online after donating his shirt to a young girl who ran onto the pitch … Read more
Police were dispatched to a South Carolina road to apprehend a rogue pig that had broken its owner’s trailer. TRAFFIC: Two lanes are closed at Old York Rd. at Earnest Dr. in York because… and we’re not kidding… a large pig blocking the road & causing onlooker delays. We’re there making sure it’s safe until … Read more
When a British mother completed a 10k race in 40 minutes and 4 seconds while carrying her 1-year-old kid in a stroller, she set a Guinness World Record. Heather Hann, 36, of St. Albans, England, completed the Herts Fast 10K race in Hemel Hempstead while pushing her one-year-old kid in a stroller and set a … Read more
Tomatoes can be grown on Mars, according to recent scientific research. Scientists at the Aldrin Space Institute in Florida were able to grow the crop in a biodome that mimicked the severe conditions on Mars. The two-year project was funded by Heinz, a sauce business, and it raises hopes that humans would be able to … Read more
A bird has flown nonstop covering 8,000 miles from Alaska to Australia, a bar-tailed godwit has set a new world record. The bar-tailed godwit’s aerodynamic form has been compared to that of a jet fighter, and the epic journey set a new world record. The male bird, which was carrying a small solar-powered satellite tracker, … Read more
BEIJING: In March this year, China-Pakistan Trade Online (CPTO), a platform for Pak-China online trade, was launched. However, many merchants have not yet put their products on the website, because there are too many products. Now our chamber of commerce is busy helping put the introductions of member companies and information of their products on … Read more
LAHORE: The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) has announced to observe a strike in the Rawalpindi division from Monday, November 15, 2021. The association has convened a meeting of mill-owners on Tuesday for devising the future course of action in the wake of the condition of lifting 25 per cent of the allocated wheat quota … Read more
KARACHI: The central bank on Saturday increased the average cash reserves requirement (CRR) for banks to 6 per cent to contain monetary expansion and moderate domestic demand. A statement issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said it has decided to increase the average (CRR), to be maintained during a period of two weeks … Read more
Travis Scott hasn’t left his Houston home since the tragic incident at the Astroworld music festival, according to TMZ. Travis Scott’s lawyer, Ed McPherson, told the site that the rapper is ‘devastated by the loss of nine lives in the panic. McPherson said, “The fact that it did happen to Houston which he loves and … Read more
We’ve been dying to hear more from Zunaira Inam since Pakistani superstar Usman Mukhtar announced his engagement to her. What does she have to say about being the focus of attention? The actress, Zunaira Inam has spoken about her life after marrying Usman. She opened up regarding her connection with the Anaa actor in an … Read more
Ertugrul came and took Pakistanis by storm, becoming one of the most-watched series in Pakistan, fans absolutely adore the cast. Recently, Ertugrul-famed Turkish actor Cengiz Coşkun, who plays the character of Turgut Alp came to Pakistan for a meet and greet courtesy of Junaid Jamshed fragrances. The actor was awe-struck by the amount of love … Read more
Experimenting with different hairstyles can be entertaining, but it can also be time-consuming. But that doesn’t mean that after shampooing and conditioning, we can just leave our hair uncovered. Leaving them alone, on the other hand, can quickly get irritating. Start taking inspiration from Ananya Panday’s creative and chic hairstyles if you’re looking to add … Read more
We’ve rounded up for you 5 songs that you need to add to your playlist right now, from pak-indie to soulful OSTs and new releases, there’s a little something for everyone! Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay – Yashal Shahid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwMkDqVGvhM Cricket Khidaiye – Atif Aslam, Faris Shafi, Talal Qureshi Zid Pe Ara – Khel … Read more
Juhi Chawla celebrated her 53rd birthday today, Raveena Tandon and the media, along with her followers, sent her heartfelt greetings. On November 13, Raveena Tandon, Madhuri Dixit, and a slew of other Bollywood celebs flocked to social media to express their love for the birthday girl. Tandon gushed about the diva while posting flashback photos. … Read more
Dakota Johnson, an American actor, is speaking out against Alfred Hitchcock for sexually assaulting her grandmother, actress Tippi Hedren. Dakota Johnson said in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast that her grandma was compelled to pay inappropriate benefits to the director in order for him to grow in his career. “She’s always been really honest … Read more
