Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Brazil’s Nubank shakes up market with IPO, funky beats

SAO PAULO: With 48 million clients, pop star Anitta on its board and a viral ad set to the beats of Brazilian funk, Nubank, a new digital-only bank, is shaking up the market in Brazil, and now eying a $50 billion entry on Wall Street. Launched in 2013 by an international trio of fintech entrepreneurs, … Read more

Adele breaks down mid-concert while unexpectedly meeting her teacher

Adele

Adele, the music singer who frequently sends her fans to tears, shed a few tears herself on Sunday during her ITV performance special An Audience with Adele, when she was greeted by a beloved old teacher. Emma Thompson, one of the many British celebrities in attendance, asked the Easy on Me singer a question. Adele … Read more

UK to make electric car charging points compulsory in new buildings

LONDON – Britain will make electric car chargers compulsory for new buildings in England from 2022, as it switches away from high-polluting vehicles, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday. Johnson, fresh from hosting the COP26 climate change summit, told business leaders that he will legislate to compel charging points in new homes, supermarkets and workplaces in … Read more

USD to PKR: (USD/PKR) exchange rates on November 22, 2021

Dollar rate in Pakistan

KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of US dollar (USD) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs 173.1 and Rs 174.83 at 07:29 pm PST on November 22, 2021. The USD decreased against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs175.15 and Rs176.9 on November 21, 2021. The exchange rate … Read more

Watch: Tiger slowly crosses the road in Khammam district

Watch: Tiger slowly cross the road in Khammam district

A tiger was witnessed crossing the road in Telangana’s Khammam district, according to a video published on Twitter by the Forests and Wildlife Protection Society. As the human-animal conflict continues to make headlines, FAWPS has advocated for the creation of a safer environment for tigers. The predator emerged from the darkness, and a passing vehicle … Read more

Biden nominates Powell for second term as Fed chair

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has nominated Jerome Powell for the second term as the Federal Reserve chair, the White House said on Monday, allowing him to continue his role, overseeing the economy’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. If confirmed by the Senate, Powell will preside over the central bank’s response to the damage done by … Read more

Photos: Pooja Hegde looks breathtaking in a vibrant lehenga

Pooja Hegde

Pooja Hegde keeps up with the times and has upgraded her fashion game yet again. The stunning beauty isn’t afraid to try new things and wear bright colors. Pooja Hegde shared a few images of herself wearing a vibrant lehenga that is ideal for an outside day wedding. Pooja wore her hair straight open, smokey … Read more

PSX remains bearish as index shed 744.41 points

KARACHI: Pakistan’s equity market witnessed massive profit-taking on Monday where the index dropped below 46,000 points, dealers said. An analyst at Pearl Securities said cement and technology sectors cumulatively eroded 351 points from the index, as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised the policy rate by 150bps; thus, the effect was seen in the … Read more

Soldier martyred in attack on security forces near Pak-Iran border

A soldier embraced martyrdom in an attack on a patrolling party of security forces in the Panjgur area of Balochistan, said the military’s media wing on Monday. “A group of terrorists, in a cowardly attack, targeted a patrolling party of security forces in Panjgur area, along the Pakistan-Iran border,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). … Read more

Naveed Raza reveals Alizeh Shah’s unprofessionalism

Alizeh Shah

After Yasir Nawaz, leading actor Naveed Raza has made some shocking revelations about actress and social media star Alizeh Shah’s unprofessionalism.

In a show hosted by Ahsan Khan, Raza disclosed how Shah misbehaved with Humayun Saeed and Yasir Nawaz.

The Faryaad actor said, “Why don’t we name and shame a certain actor who commits wrong, let’s take her name, it was Alizeh Shah who misbehaved with Yasir Nawaz, I think, no matter how superior, talented and famous you are, you have to respect the seniors.

Read more: Why Does Yasir Nawaz Regret Working With Alizeh Shah?

Furthermore, he stated that things had deteriorated to the point where the producer had to intervene.

“Covid also came and she also started fussing on dates. Humayun Saeed who is the producer also called her and requested to cooperate. She even misbehaved with him and said, “now, you people will give me work?” he added.

Earlier, director Yasir in an interview shared the problems with Alizeh Shah while shooting for the drama serial Mera Dil Mera Dushman and he even regrets working with her.

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Lyon-Marseille match abandoned after Payet struck by bottle

Lyon-Marseille match abandoned after Payet struck by bottle

Sunday’s Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Marseille was abandoned nearly two hours after it was interrupted when Dimitri Payet was hit by a water bottle thrown from the crowd for the second time this season. The Marseille captain required treatment after being struck on the side of the head as he prepared to take … Read more

Norway’s Telenor teams up with Thailand’s CP in mobile sector

OSLO – Norwegian telecoms operator Telenor said Monday that it has agreed to merge its Thai mobile unit with a local rival in a bid to create a major new player on the market. Telenor and Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand (CP) said they plan to combine their respective mobile units, Dtac and True, in a … Read more

Bunty Aur Babli 2 earns lesser than original in its first weekend

Bunty Aur Babli 2

Over the weekend, Bunty Aur Babli 2, starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji, earned Rs. 8.30 crore. On Sunday, the Bollywood movie, which was released in theatres, grossed 3.20 crore. Bunty Aur Babli 2, directed by Varun V Sharma, was released in theatres on Friday. Pankaj Tripathi, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Sharvari Wagh also star … Read more

History on line as unprecedented fourth AFC Champions League crown beckons

History on line as unprecedented fourth AFC Champions League crown beckons

Al Hilal face Pohang Steelers in the AFC Champions League final in Riyadh on Tuesday with both teams looking to be the first to lift Asian club football’s biggest prize four times. But South Korea’s Steelers will have to overcome fervent home support with an expected 68,000 Al Hilal fans packing out the King Fahd … Read more

Fruit exports increased by 21.29 percent, PBS

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said on Monday that the exports of fruits from the country have amplified by 21.29 percent during the first four months of the current fiscal year in comparison to the last year. According to the data by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the exports of fruits during … Read more

SC issues order on women’s right to inheritance

ISLAMABAD:  The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan on Saturday issued its written verdict on women’s right to inheritance. In a written order, Justice Qazi Faez Isa stated that, “depriving female members of a family from their right to inheritance by their male relatives is an abominable act.” The apex court observed that, “it is a … Read more

Ronaldo pays tribute to ‘outstanding human’ Solskjaer after sacking

Ronaldo pays tribute to 'outstanding human' Solskjaer after sacking

Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute on Monday to “outstanding human being” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the Norwegian was sacked as Manchester United manager. Ronaldo, who returned to Old Trafford in August, has scored nine times in 13 games for United this season but has failed to prevent the club’s slide down the Premier League table after … Read more

Kangana Ranaut lands in hot water for remarks on Sikh community

The Bollywood famous actress, Kangana Ranaut has again landed in trouble. The Gangster star is known for her controversial remarks and recently commented about the Sikh community calling them “Khalistani terrorists”. Read more: Kangna Ranaut wishes Kareena Kapoor a happy Birthday: ‘most gorgeous of them all’ Maharashtra’s Home Minister @Dwalsepatil Ji has assured us that … Read more

African players in Europe: Salah ends five-match goal drought

African players in Europe: Salah ends five-match goal drought

Mohamed Salah ended a five-match goal drought by scoring as third-placed Liverpool crushed Arsenal 4-0 at the weekend in the English Premier League. After scoring in 10 consecutive matches, the Egyptian failed to find the net in three matches for his club and two for his country before notching the third goal against the Gunners. … Read more

Sheikh Muhammad Ibrahim: A humble heart

Sheikh Muhammad Ibrahim: A humble heart

Serving as the chief executive officer of Cannon Foam Industries, one of the leading foam manufacturers in Pakistan, Sheikh Muhammad Ibrahim has graduated from the Forman Christian College, a Chartered University. Set up with the seed money of Rs12.5 million that also included working capital of just Rs2.5 million almost 25 years ago, Cannon is … Read more

Rubina Dilaik slams haters for fat-shaming over weight gain

Rubina Dilaik

Rubina Dilaik gave a powerful message in response to those who have chastised her for her weight gain. The actress has received hate mail and threatening comments, according to her. Taking to Twitter, Rubina Dilaik shared a note which read: “Dear well wishers, I am observing that my weight gain is bothering you! You are … Read more

French ministers to meet football chiefs after Payet incident

French ministers to meet football chiefs after Payet incident

The French ministers of the interior and sports are to meet with football chiefs on Tuesday after the Marseille v Lyon Ligue 1 fixture was abandoned after Dimitri Payet was hit in the head by a bottle. The Marseille captain required treatment after being struck on the side of the head as he prepared to … Read more

Russian caviar prices surge ahead of holidays

Russian caviar prices surge ahead of holidays

MOSCOW: Russians looking to indulge in their traditional winter holiday treat of red caviar will be disappointed this year, as prices have hit historic highs, official figures showed on Monday. With Russia battling surging inflation, state statistics agency Rosstat said the market price for one kilogramme of red fish roe has surpassed the 5,000 rouble ($68, … Read more

Gwadar Coal Power Project to create over 1000 jobs for locals

ISLAMABAD: The Coal Power Project at Gwadar will create more than 1000 jobs opportunities for the local people and reduce the electricity outage in the area. The $ 542.32 million worth of coal power project has the capability to produce 300 MW electricity would initiate under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) at Gwadar, stated … Read more