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Egypt to issue $604 million of treasury bonds

Egypt

CAIRO: The Central Bank of Egypt will issue 9.5 billion Egyptian pounds ($604.3 million) in treasury bonds to finance the country’s budget deficit, Arab News reported. The T-bonds will be issued in coordination with the Finance Ministry. In a statement posted on its website, the central bank said the value of the first offering is 8 billion … Read more

Russia successfully test-fires Tsirkon hypersonic missile

Russia hypersonic missile successful

Russia said Monday it had carried out another successful test of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, as world powers race to develop advanced weaponry. Russia, the United States, France and China have all been experimenting with so-called hypersonic glide vehicles — defined as reaching speeds of at least Mach 5. As part of “the completion … Read more

Rupee gains 20 paisas against dollar at interbank opening

KARACHI: Pakistani rupee gained 20 paisas against the dollar in early trade at the interbank foreign exchange market on Tuesday. The dollar is being traded at Rs176 at the opening of the interbank market. The exchange rate was closed at Rs17.20 on Monday, November 29, 2021. Read more: BOL NEWS BUSINESS DIGEST: November 30, 2021 … Read more

New Zealand’s opposition National Party elects new leader

New Zealand's opposition National Party elects new leader

Christopher Luxon was elected leader of New Zealand’s opposition National Party on Tuesday, with Nicola Willis as the deputy leader. Luxon has been voted the new leader of the opposition, succeeding Judith Collins. “Now, more than ever, New Zealand needs the National Party to offer them hope, ambition and drive to meet the challenges of … Read more

Thailand plans to boost tourism through Bitcoin holders

Thailand

RIYADH: The Tourism Authority of Thailand is working with the country’s regulators to make it easier and more convenient for visitors to spend cryptocurrency in the country, Bloomberg reported. Thailand is laying the groundwork for becoming a positive crypto community with the aim of attracting cryptocurrency holders and promoting tourism in it. The country is also hoping … Read more

PM Imran directs to take action against hoarding, profiteering of fertilisers

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed the relevant authorities to take legal actions against the elements involved in hoarding and profiteering of fertilisers. The premier was chairing a meeting in Islamabad with the agenda to review the current stock and prices of fertiliser in the country, said Radio Pakistan. Read more: Crackdown against … Read more

France issues arrest warrant over Japan ‘parental kidnap’

France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'

French authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a Japanese woman whose two children have been kept from their father in a case that has revived debate about “parental kidnapping” in Japan. The children’s French father Vincent Fichot — a resident in Japan — has drawn international attention over his attempts to reestablish contact with … Read more

Saudi Arabia issues 16 more fintech licences in third quarter of 2021

Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued licenses to 16 fintech companies in the third quarter of 2021, Sabq quoted Saudi Central Bank governor, as saying at an event. Fahad Almubarak said 13 of those companies work in the field of payments and electronic wallets, and three firms are engaged in insurance and finance sector. Saudi Arabia witnessed a 37 … Read more

Nissan to spend $17.6 billion to accelerate vehicle electrification

Nissan

RIYADH: Nissan Motor Co plans to spend 2 trillion yen ($17.59 billion) over the next five years to accelerate vehicle electrification. The new electrification strategy, called Nissan Ambition 2030, is a roadmap on how the company plans to meet its goals by the end of the decade, Bloomberg reported. The Japanese automaker will launch 23 new electrified … Read more

Punjab govt makes recitation of Durood Sharif mandatory in schools

School

LAHORE: The Punjab government has made it mandatory to recite Durood Sharif during assembly hours in schools across the province. On the directives of the provincial Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, the Punjab chief secretary, on Tuesday, notified schools about the decision through a circular. Read more: PM launches Rehmatul-Lil Alameen scholarship program in Islamabad “During … Read more

Tesla plans to produce 30,000 vehicles in Germany in first half of 2022

Tesla

CAIRO: Tesla will start production operations in Germany in December, Bloomberg reported, citing Automobilwoche. The California-based automaker will aim to produce 30,000 vehicles in Germany in the first half of 2022. Tesla had planned to begin production in Germany in July, but that date was postponed due to a failure to comply with environmental regulations. German local … Read more

BOL NEWS BUSINESS DIGEST: November 30, 2021

BOL NEWS BUSINESS

PSMA thanks government for resolving genuine issues ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has expressed its gratitude to the government for resolving their genuine issues and problems. –HAMZA HABIB Read more Circular debt affects petroleum companies’ profits ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has said the circular debt has affected the profitability of the listed petroleum … Read more

NASA is gearing up for another spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS)

NASA

NASA is preparing for another spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS), the ninth such activity involving its astronauts this year. Thomas Marshburn and Kayla Barron, two recent space station guests, will leave the ISS on Tuesday, November 30 to repair a problematic antenna system. NASA said in a message that the two astronauts will … Read more

Sadia Khan shares breathtaking pictures from UAE

Sadia Khan shares breathtaking pictures from UAE

Pakistani actress and model, Sadia Khan has treated her followers by sharing a new photo from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Khuda Aur Muhabbat (2011) star shared a series of photos on Instagram, giving us winter vibes while wearing a black top. The actress captioned the photo with a flower and a camera emoji.

Have a look:

Her pictures garnered compliments from her fans in just a few minutes. Comments still haven’t stopped flooding in. Her pictures were getting a lot of likes on social media, and there were also interesting comments.

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Croatia’s Gojo shocks Italy’s Sonego in Davis Cup opener

Borna Gojo

Borna Gojo beat Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (7/2), 2-6, 6-2 to give Croatia the first point of their Davis Cup quarter-final clash in Turin on Monday. The 279th-ranked Gojo overcame a hesitant start, with the 23-year-old trailing the 27th-ranked Sonego 4-1 in northern Italy, before coming back from 5-3 down to take the first set … Read more

PSG star Neymar to miss 6-8 weeks with ankle injury

Neymar

Neymar is expected to be sidelined for between six and eight weeks after sustaining ligament damage to his left ankle, Paris Saint-Germain said on Monday. The Brazil star was stretchered from the pitch in tears after suffering the injury in the final minutes of Sunday’s 3-1 victory at Saint-Etienne. “The examinations carried out last night … Read more

Club World Cup to be held in UAE in February

FIFA Club World Cup

The FIFA Club World Cup, initially set to be held in Japan in December, will now be held in the United Arab Emirates in February, world football’s governing body announced Monday. The Club World Cup will run from February 3-12, featuring eight matches between the champions of the six continental confederations along with the top … Read more

Did you know that goldfish will not stop eating if there is food available?

Did you know that goldfish will not stop eating if there is food available?

Goldfish are one of many varieties of fish that, no matter how full they are, will continue to eat if food is available. Overfeeding domesticated forms of the fish can, as a result, quickly kill them by obstructing their intestines.

Certain varieties of wild goldfish, which have less sophisticated intestinal tracts, don’t have as much of a problem. When there is enough food, they simply make more waste.

There are some more facts about goldfish like they can live to be 40 years old and can withstand a lot. The largest goldfish was 18.7 inches long.

Furthermore, goldfish do not have eyelids. Because of this fact, they cannot blink, and they do not close their eyes to sleep.

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Former England cricket captain Illingworth reveals cancer diagnosis

Ray Illingworth

Former England cricket captain Ray Illingworth has revealed he is receiving treatment for cancer. The 89-year-old, who led England to an Ashes series victory in Australia in 1970/71, is undergoing radiotherapy for oesophageal cancer. “They are just hoping to get rid of the last bit (of the tumour) with extra double doses. I will see how these … Read more

Fournette’s four TDs lead Bucs past Colts, Bengals pound Steelers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts

Tom Brady completed 25 of 34 passes for 226 yards and running back Leonard Fournette scored four touchdowns as the first-place Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 38-31 on Sunday. Fournette’s fourth touchdown came off a 28-yard run with just 20 seconds left in front of a crowd of 63,000 at Lucas Oil Stadium. … Read more

Trial for US actor Jussie Smollett, accused of attack hoax begins

Trial for US actor Jussie Smollett, accused of attack hoax begins

The trial of a US actor accused of fabricating a hate crime against himself kicked off Monday in Chicago with jury selection. Former “Empire” star Jussie Smollett was accused in 2019 of orchestrating a hoax racist attack in the Midwestern city to gain publicity and secure a bigger paycheck. The 39-year-old pleaded not guilty to … Read more

Cowboys coach McCarthy sidelined by Covid protocols

Mike McCarthy

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not be on the sidelines for this week’s crucial clash with the New Orleans Saints, the team said Monday. A Cowboys statement said McCarthy had entered the NFL’s Covid-19 health and safety protocols and will not travel to Lousiana for Thursday’s game, … Read more

Airtel launched an exciting offer with 3 prepaid plans

Airtel

Airtel has announced the free 4GB data coupons with three prepaid recharge plans. The telecom operator has introduced new data vouchers. Followed the latest price hike announcement. Airtel is giving away 4GB of data with its Rs 699, Rs 549, and Rs 479 prepaid plans. A free 2GB data coupon is included with the Rs … Read more