KAMPALA: Uganda on Tuesday reported that it has registered seven cases of Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant. Ruth Aceng, minister of health, told reporters that seven people travelling into the country had tested positive for the variant. She said five of them came from Nigeria and two from South Africa. Aceng said the cases have … Read more
PARIS: The share of global wealth of the world’s richest people soared at a record pace during the Covid pandemic, a report on inequality showed on Tuesday. Since 1995, the slice held by billionaires has risen from one per cent to three per cent, according to the World Inequality Report. “This increase was exacerbated during the … Read more
TikTok Star Hareem Shah’s Video of eating seafood has gone viral online. She has made fans curious whether it is the first time Hareem has indulged in trying out seafood items because the TikTok star’s attempt at devouring scrumptious seafood laid out in front her certainly suggest that she is quite new at it. Hareem Shah is widely known for posting … Read more
KARACHI: Property valuators of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will help the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in reviewing the valuation tables of immovable properties released recently. The FBR in a statement said it had sought assistance from top property valuation experts of the SBP, who will hold meaningful consultations with the key stakeholders, … Read more
CEO of Better.com; Vishal Garg faced severe criticism after he reportedly fired 900 of his employees on a Zoom call. “I come to you with not great news,” said Garg in the starting of his video call made last week. If you are on this call, you are part of the unlucky group that is … Read more
Alizeh Shah has never failed to impress with her sartorial choices and keeps on giving major fashion inspiration through her outfits. Alizeh sets major winter fashion goals. The beautiful star has posted various pictures in which she is wearing mighty comfortable winter wear while also managing to look quite adorable posing for clicks. She looked incredibly … Read more
KAMPALA, Dec 7, 2021 (AFP) – Uganda announced Tuesday that it had detected cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in travellers coming into the country, the first infections to be reported in East Africa. The cases were detected in people screened at Entebbe International Airport who flew in from five different countries, Ugandan medical authorities said … Read more
KARACHI: The bearer prize bonds of high denomination will expire by the end of the current month but unregistered securities worth billions of rupees are still in circulation. The government has decided to withdraw the bearer bonds with denominations of Rs7,500, Rs15,000, Rs25,000 and Rs40,000 and set a deadline of December 31, 2021 to exchange … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday termed the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)’s decision to hold a march on Pakistan Day an extremely irresponsible move. “The armed forces stage a national parade on this day which is attended by citizens, ambassadors and various delegates,” he said in a series of tweets. The interior minister … Read more
LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday opposed Jang/Geo owner Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman petition seeking acquittal from a reference regarding illegal allotment of land, stating that the accused acted in conspiracy with public office holders, including Nawaz Sharif, to obtain undue favour to get plots allotted illegally in Johar Town. In its written reply, NAB stated … Read more
BEIJING, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — China will step up the protection and utilization of grotto temples, aiming to eliminate major dangers at these heritage sites by 2022, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration. The conservation of grotto temples will see significant improvements by 2025, with enhanced security capabilities, according to a five-year plan for … Read more
KARACHI: The dollar jumped to the new historic high of Rs176.79 on Tuesday, as Saudi fund deposits failed to leave any positive impact despite expectations. The exchange rate witnessed a decline of 31 paisas to end at Rs176.79 against the dollar from the previous day’s closing of Rs176.48 in the interbank foreign exchange market. Previously, … Read more
JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA) said most patients infected with Omicron COVID-19 variant got mild symptoms, while the unvaccinated patients showed relatively severe symptoms. Angelique Cootze, who has treated 70 patients diagnosed with the new variant, said she has seen most patients with mild symptoms such as … Read more
SYDNEY: Australia’s largest airline Qantas is boosting its fleet of freight planes to handle the boom in parcel deliveries this Christmas as well as the nation’s ever-rising increase in online shopping. Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce announced on Tuesday that a new wide-bodied Airbus A321 has been added to the freight fleet that operates on … Read more
TOKYO: Japan’s household expenditures dropped a real year-on-year 0.6 per cent in October, down for the third straight month, due to a plunge in purchases of furniture and other household goods, government data revealed on Tuesday. The average consumption of households with at least two people, regarded as a key indicator of private consumption which … Read more
SANAA: Yemen’s Houthi militia claimed responsibility for the overnight ballistic missile attack on the Saudi capital Riyadh, the Houthi military spokesman said in a statement aired by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV on Tuesday. “We launched a major cross-border attack on airports, military targets and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, using ballistic missiles and 25 bomb-laden drones,” … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday condemned the failed ballistic missile attack by the Yemeni Houthi rebels towards Riyadh. “Pakistan strongly condemns the launch of ballistic missile by Houthis towards Riyadh that had been aimed against civilians and civilian infrastructure. The successful interception of the ballistic missile by the Royal Saudi Air Defence prevented loss of innocent … Read more
SHANGHAI, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Shanghai has rolled out a series of measures to support female talent in playing a greater role in sci-tech innovation. Launched by 17 local departments, these measures include recommending female talent to work in international sci-tech organizations, raising their retirement age and allowing them to have deadline delays during pregnancy … Read more
Did you notice the same as what we are noticing! The Internet did magic and found a photo of a Swedish makeup artist doppelganger with the Pakistani celebrity, none other than Hania Aamir. Read more: Hania Aamir grooves to her favourite beat The disclosure was made by a twitterati who goes by @thincrustgirl with Instagram … Read more
KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of US dollar (USD) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs176.8 and Rs178.57 at 03:49 pm PST on December 7th, 2021. The exchange rate is based on the average buying and selling of foreign currency by various exchange companies in the open market. USD TO PKR Open … Read more
RIYADH: The falconer, Hadeel Salem Al-Mutairi, defied her disability through her hobby and passion for the world of falcons. She was able to participate in Melwah competition within King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival (KAFF) 2021, to achieve an advanced position that grants her a financial prize. Yesterday, Al-Mutairi participated with two falcons in the Jeer Shaheen … Read more
JIUQUAN, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — China on Tuesday launched its CERES-1 Y2 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The rocket blasted off at 12:12 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the launch site, sending five small satellites into the planned orbit. Developed by Beijing-based high-tech company Galactic Energy, CERES-1 is a small-scale … Read more
SYDNEY: After months of speculation that Novak Djokovic may miss the Australian Open over tough Covid vaccination requirements, the world number one was on Tuesday named to play in a Sydney tournament weeks before. The 20-time Grand Slam champion had cast doubt on whether he would defend his title at Melbourne Park next month, refusing … Read more
BEIJING: From human rights to coronavirus and tennis star Peng Shuai, February’s Beijing Olympics have been overshadowed by several controversies. With under two months, until the Games begin, the United States on Monday reacted by announcing a diplomatic boycott. AFP Sports looks at the issues hanging over the Olympics: Peng Shuai There was a grave international concern … Read more
TRIPOLI: Libya’s rival central banks said on Monday they had reached a reunification deal, seven years after they divided as conflict tore the country apart. The original bank, which manages the North African state’s vast oil revenues, had been severed in 2014 when a complex civil war gave rise to rival administrations in the east and … Read more
COPENHAGEN, Dec 7, 2021 (AFP) – The World Health Organization in Europe on Tuesday called for better protection of children against Covid-19, with five-to-14-year-olds currently the most infected group. Mandatory vaccines should also be “an absolute last resort and only applicable when all other feasible options to improve vaccination uptake have been exhausted,” regional director for WHO Europe, … Read more
According to BIEK, HSC Part 2 Commerce & art group Result 2021 will be announced on 7th December 2021 at 4.00 PM Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Karachi discloses BIEK Karachi inter part 2 result of Commerce group on the annual basis. However, Students of the Karachi Board are eager for HSC Inter Part … Read more
BEIJING: The United States has announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics to protest China’s human rights record, particularly its handling of Muslim minorities that Washington considers a form of genocide. Here’s what the move means. What is a ‘diplomatic boycott?’ Under the boycott, the Biden administration will not send any US diplomatic or … Read more
