NEW YORK: After nearly two years of pandemic gloom, American consumers appear primed to spend generously for the holidays in spite of worries over inflation and item availability. Retailers have seen strong buying interest this fall, with robust “back to school” and Halloween sales fueling optimism about the holiday season, which kicks off this week with … Read more
Bollywood Diva Priyanka Chopra has refuted divorce rumours with husband Nick Jonas with a romantic comment on his post. Nick Jinas turned to Instagram on Monday and shared a video of his workout routine from the gym. He posted the video and captioned it “Monday motivation. Let’s get it”. Priyanka Chopra, who fueled split rumors … Read more
Known for his brooding looks and intense acting, Feroze Khan, who is still receiving praise from fans all around the world for his acting in Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3, is excited to announce his new project. Read more: Feroze Khan & Iqra Aziz humbled as fans laud them for their drama Taking to Instagram, the … Read more
Indian singer Neha Kakkar shared pictures with her husband, Rohanpreet Singh from their trip to Paris. In the pictures, the couple can be seen kissing in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Capturing Paris’s iconic Eiffel Tower in the frame Neha shared a series of pictures. She captioned it, “City of Love #Paris looks BEAUTIFUL! … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated that his government is willing to allow India to transport wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistan after finalising procedural details, Arab News reported. Prime Minister Khan recently assured a ministerial delegation from Afghanistan to consider the transit of Indian wheat on humanitarian grounds. The delegation, which was led by Afghan foreign … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Tuesday threatened that a protest would be staged outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s office if it did not implement the law related to overseas Pakistanis in 90 days. “Prime Minister Imran Khan fulfilled his promise and gave overseas Pakistanis the … Read more
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has awarded Prime Minister Imran Khan the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award for winning the 1992 World Cup, reported Gulf News on Tuesday. “Premier Imran Khan has been given the award for his contribution to sports, including leading his country’s cricket team to win the 1992 Cricket … Read more
WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday she expects the current record-high inflation to ease, with monthly rates falling back to 0.2 per cent or 0.3 per cent in the second half of 2022. “I’m hoping and expecting in the second half of next year, to see monthly CPI (consumer price index) rates coming … Read more
Climate change is not just a word anymore, it’s a reality that’s already started penetrating our country. Every year, Pakistan experiences recurring heatwaves and droughts, riverine and flash floods, landslides, and sea storms or cyclones. Read more: Pakistani Short Film Home1947 Wins Top Award At South Asian Film Festival Every year, thousands of Pakistanis lose … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on the state to immediately address the situation of Afghan refugees in the country, which, in the absence of any comprehensive policy framework or legislation, has been sidelined. “Contrary to the prime minister’s public announcements, ordinary citizens from Afghanistan have been left to fend for … Read more
Fashion model Junaid Jamshaid Niazi is all set for his debut in the upcoming most awaited drama serial Sinf-e-Aahan alongside actress Yumna Zaidi. Read more: ‘Pawri girl’ Dananeer Mobeen all set to make her acting debut in upcoming drama ‘Sinf-e-Ahan’ Niazi will be playing the role of ‘Kamil’ in the drama. Previously, he has worked … Read more
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to make space for Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin in the Senate, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Senator Ayub Afridi tendered his resignation in the upper house on Tuesday. Senate Chairperson Sadiq Sanjarani has accepted the resignation. Afridi has been an elected representative in the upper house of the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Tuesday, said that, with a focus on increasing investments in the export industry for creating employment opportunities, the government was taking steps to enhance economic activity in the country on priority. All government institutions were working together to provide a conducive environment for investors, he said while chairing a … Read more
PARIS: Nearly half the world’s population suffer from poor nutrition linked to too much or not enough food, a global assessment said Tuesday with wide-ranging impacts on health and the planet. The Global Nutrition Report (GNR), a yearly survey and analysis of the latest data on nutrition and related health issues, found that 48 per cent … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday directed devising a comprehensive strategy within the shortest possible time, to protect major cities from pollution. “A sustainable environment protection plan is need of the hour to fight pollution, especially in major cities,” Imran Khan said while chairing a meeting to counter pollution and its impact on health and … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) made it mandatory for the Trading Right Entitlement (TRE) certificate holders to segregate customers’ funds and securities from their own funds, a statement said. “Every TRE certificate holder is to ensure the protection of its customers’ funds and securities at all times and must refrain from comingling of its … Read more
KARACHI: The Towel Manufacturing Association of Pakistan (TMA) has organised a Business-2-Business (B2B) match-making event for better connectivity between TMA members and buyers at TMA House, a statement said. Recently, TMA has deployed a digital B2B Marketplace “My Falcon Eye” on their web. ‘My Falcon Eye’ has been designed to strengthen the business operations and … Read more
BEIJING: With his clean record and the austere air of a Chinese Communist Party cadre, nothing seemed to indicate Zhang Gaoli would, at the age of 75, find himself embroiled in a sex scandal with global repercussions. The former vice-premier (2013-18) has been accused by tennis champion Peng Shuai — in a message promptly censored … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar-led provincial government decided closure of public and private educational institutions (schools, colleges and academies etc.) in the provincial capital on Mondays, along with, weekly holidays (Saturday and Sunday) with effect from November 27 till January 15, 2022. In his order on Monday, Relief Commissioner Punjab Babar Hayat Tarar also … Read more
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued revised “Corporate Governance Regulatory Framework” with the objective to further strengthen the corporate governance regime of banks and the DFIs and to align the same with international standards and best practices. The framework, which has been developed in consultation with the key stakeholders, covers Fit and … Read more
GALLE: The West Indies avoided the follow-on as they reached 215 for eight at lunch on the third day of the third Test in Galle, still trailing hosts Sri Lanka by 171 runs. Rahkeem Cornwall was on 33 not out off a breezy 43 balls containing five fours and a six, while Joshua Da Silva … Read more
National Security Advisor Dr Moeed Yusuf on Tuesday reiterated his call for immediate assistance to avert the looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. A six-member US delegation led by Chairman of House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) Congressman Gregory Meeks called on the NSA to discuss Pak-US bilateral relations and the overall situation in Afghanistan. Yusuf stressed that … Read more
BANGKOK: Golf’s Asian Tour returns after 20 months of pandemic inaction in Thailand this week, buoyed by a $200 million cash injection from Australian legend Greg Norman into 10 new lucrative tournaments from next year. When the $1 million Blue Canyon Championship tees off on Thursday on the idyllic Thai island of Phuket, it will … Read more
KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has said that it fully supports general industries’ resistance against the suspension of gas supplies, as it would not only affect their own production but would also have a severe impact on the export-oriented industries, as well because both were linked with each other and it … Read more
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz, who hit the winning boundary in the third t20I against Bangladesh, said he was not looking at the bowler as Mahmudullah bowled. The last over was full of drama and twists in Dhaka as Pakistan lost three wickets when the match began to reach its conclusion. With only two required off … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday discussed a comprehensive future vaccination strategy. NCOC Chairman and Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Asad Umar chaired the meeting in which the forum expressed satisfaction over the low positivity and fatality rate in the country and placed a particular emphasis on the obligatory vaccination … Read more
LAHORE: Speakers at a workshop have stressed the need for increasing allocation for research, adopting modern technology and innovations and following international standards and certifications for boosting the agriculture sector in Pakistan. “Commercial attaché should promote our products in their respective markets to boost the agricultural exports and ensure prosperity of the country and the … Read more
