The Pakistani most talented vocalist Aima Baig set a bigger achievement at the end of the year 2021. The singer was declared the most-streamed female artist of Pakistan in 2021. According to Spotify Pakistan (a music application) released its general ranking of artists for 2021. Read more: THROWBACK: Aima Baig’s sizzling dance video breaks the … Read more
RIYADH: Omani companies, which are fully-owned by the Investment Authority, have signed 13 memoranda of understanding with their Saudi counterparts in different sectors, Arab News quoted Oman’s state TV, as reporting. The Oman-based OQ Group, a global energy provided, signed three MoUs. The first one was signed with Saudi ACWA Power and Air Products in … Read more
RIYADH: Dubai has been ranked second in a list of top global cities for tourism by market research firm Euromonitor International, Arab News reported. The “Top 100 Cities as a Global Tourist Destination for 2021” Index sees Dubai as the only city belonging to an emerging country in the top 10. Dubai is second in the world … Read more
RIYADH: As the demand slightly outstrips supply, Moody’s Investors Service has changed the outlook for the global shipping industry to stable from positive for the next 12 to 18 months, Arab News reported. A report issued on Monday said the change is driven by tough comparisons with the very strong cash flows generated this year rather than … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistani rupee gained 12 paisas against the dollar in early trade at the interbank foreign exchange market on Tuesday. The dollar is being traded at Rs176.60 at the opening of the interbank market. The exchange rate was closed at Rs176.48 on Monday, December 6, 2021. Currency dealers said that the local currency is making … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The newly-promulgated legislation on the electronic voting machine (EVM) has been challenged in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday. Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Athar Minallah declared the petition of the citizen incomplete and asked what provisions of the electronic voting machine legislation did the petitioner object to. The petitioner replied that the … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan stocks opened on a bullish note as the KSE-100 index witnessed an increase of 517.29 points, or 1.2 per cent, in the first hour of trading on Tuesday. The Pakistan equity market on Monday moved both ways on account of pressure on economic numbers along with the political disturbance. The investors’ interest … Read more
RIYADH: US automotive company General Motors plans to invest $35 billion on manufacturing a new portfolio of electric cars using battery platform Ultium, Arab News quoted the company’s president as saying. General Motors will introduce 30 new electric cars by 2025, Steven Kiefer told Al Arabiya, adding that many of the new vehicles aim to cater to the … Read more
QUETTA: As young doctors boycott OPDs to protest against the arrest of fellow doctors, hundreds of patients continue to face difficulties. The protesting doctors have warned the provincial government that they will continue to protest if their demands are not met. Despite the Balochistan High Court order, the protest of paramedical staff and the young … Read more
KARACHI: In an alleged encounter, a police official gunned down a student of grade 12 and shot and injured his friend in Karachi’s Orangi Town area on Monday night. The police official claimed that the college student identified as Arsalan Mehsood was killed in an exchange of fire, while his accomplice fled in injured condition. … Read more
KARACHI: Agriculture and soil experts of Sindh expressed their concerns that rapidly increasing salinity in the soil could pose a serious threat to food security and rising salinity in agricultural land due to various reasons is having a profound effect on the agricultural production of the country. World Soil Day was observed and hosted by Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam in collaboration with Soil Science Society … Read more
RIYADH: The regulator in Singapore has suspended Bitget, a crypto exchange that got into a fray after promoting the digital currency Army Coin, which is named after the followers of South Korean boy band BTS, Bloomberg reported. Bitget, the sponsor of Italian soccer team Juventus, describes the army coin as a way to provide lifelong financial support … Read more
The Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s private bodyguard Shera has been given the responsibility of providing an extra security squad for the wedding of Katrina Kaif and Vicky Koshal. The most awaited wedding’s festivities kick off today. According to Indian media reports, the diva has already left Mumbai for Jaipur along with her family and guests. … Read more
RIYADH: A design of a liquid hydrogen-powered airliner theoretically capable of matching the performance of current midsize aircraft with zero emissions was unveiled by a UK research group. The FlyZero concept envisions a commercial plane carrying 279 passengers’ non-stop from London to San Francisco matching today’s comfort and speed, Bloomberg reported citing a statement by the Aerospace … Read more
MANILA, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Around 3.50 million Filipinos were out of work in October, down from the 4.25 million reported in September, according to a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) survey released on Tuesday. In an online briefing, PSA head Dennis Mapa said the October unemployment rate, 7.4 percent, was the third lowest reported this … Read more
ISLAMABAD, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Pakistan on Monday reported 232 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Tuesday. The NCOC, a department leading the country’s campaign against the pandemic, said that the country has confirmed overall 1,287,393 cases so far, including 1,246,783 recoveries. The country has … Read more
Senate committee asks FBR to revoke revaluation of properties SRO ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to revoke the recent SRO issued on the revaluation of properties and urged the officials to determine the value of immovable properties in consultation with the relevant stakeholders in 15 … Read more
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) — A strictly military approach to the security challenges in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has its limitations, a UN envoy said on Monday. “The challenges the government is facing in implementing the state of siege highlight the fact that there are limitations to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has allowed the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to operate increased number of flights to the kingdom. The PIA spokesman, in a press release, said that the national flag carrier would now operate 48 flights in a week between different destinations of the two countries. He said eight flights each would be operated … Read more
BRISBANE: Pat Cummins warned Tuesday an Australian side boasting some of “the all-time greats” will be tough to beat as England’s task became harder with Jimmy Anderson set to miss the first Test. The home team head into the Ashes opener in Brisbane on Wednesday defending the hallowed urn and with their arch-rivals having a dismal record … Read more
MADRID: No sooner has reality hit than Barcelona have to believe in miracles again as Xavi Hernandez’s team seek a victory away at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to take them into the Champions League last 16. Four weeks after Xavi was appointed, Barca suffered their first defeat under their new coach on Saturday and as Real Betis’ … Read more
Model turned entrepreneur Mushk Kaleem is all set to tie the knot. The wedding festivities have been kicked off. The first inline function was the bridal shower which was attended by the nearest and dearest friends of the bride to be. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mushk Kaleem (@mushkkaleem) … Read more
LIVERPOOL: As Barcelona and Spanish champions Atletico Madrid scrap for a place in the Champions League last 16 this week, the Premier League’s four participants can take it easy knowing their places in the knockout stages are already guaranteed. Read more: Barca, Atletico in danger of Champions League exit Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United … Read more
TOKYO: Only four months have passed since Japan’s Ayumu Hirano competed at the Tokyo Games, now he is gearing up for another crack at Olympic gold — this time on Beijing’s snow in February. Hirano took part in the park competition as skateboarding made its Olympic debut this summer, missing out on the eight-man final … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair in Islamabad has decided to implement a comprehensive strategy to curb Sialkot-like incidents and ensure strict punishments to all the perpetrators. The prime minister chaired the meeting to review the overall security situation in the country wherein the participants said that individuals and mobs … Read more
BRISBANE: Veteran pace spearhead Jimmy Anderson is set to miss the opening Test against Australia, reports said Tuesday, dealing a blow to England’s chances of regaining the Ashes. The 39-year-old, Test cricket’s most prolific fast bowler with 632 scalps, has a minor calf problem, The Cricketer said with the BBC also reporting that he was … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to revoke the recent SRO issued on the revaluation of properties and urged the officials to determine the value of immovable properties in consultation with the relevant stakeholders in 15 days. The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee was held … Read more
KARACHI: A delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmakers on Monday assured the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) of raising their concerns at all parliamentary forums of the country. In a meeting at the association head office, PTI leader Khurram Sher Zaman paid tribute to the services of the ABAD in their contribution to the national … Read more
