WASHINGTON: The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful space observatory ever built, is now tentatively set for launch on Christmas Day, after decades of waiting. An engineering marvel, it will help answer fundamental questions about the Universe, peering back in time 13 billion years. Here are five things to know. Read more: NASA confirms … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has convened a meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and spokespersons at 4pm today in the federal capital after the ruling party saw an upset in the first phase of local government elections in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) recently. Read more: Wrong selection of candidates PTI’s mistake in K-P LG polls: Imran Khan In … Read more
US life expectancy dropped by 1.8 years in 2020, final official figures showed Wednesday, the steepest drop in more than 75 years driven in large part by the Covid-19 pandemic. Life expectancy at birth was 77.0 years for the total US population last year, down from 78.8 years in 2019, according to the centers for … Read more
KARACHI: Arzoo Maseeh, who had changed her name to Arzoo Fatima after converting to Islam, confirmed to Sindh High Court on Wednesday that she had a day earlier moved an application for leaving the Panah Shelter Home and living with her parents. When called to witness box by the division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Karim … Read more
The super gorgeous and talented Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt was spotted wearing Pakistani designer Faraz Manan and the fans are loving it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FARAZ MANAN (@farazmanan) The Student of the Year actress was seen wearing a beautifully stitched attire with long drape sleeves and she … Read more
Pakistan eyes greater Central Asian trade benefits The emerging regional trade outlook after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan has led to an active engagement between Pakistan and Central Asian Republics. The US defeat in Afghanistan also eliminated the Indian influence in the neighbouring country, which sits at the crossroads to South and Central Asia. –JAVED … Read more
David Lloyd, a former England cricketer and commentator, has announced his retirement after working for 22 years as a commentator in Sky Sports. pic.twitter.com/LXhLYdnfmh — David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) December 21, 2021 Lloyd said that after the departure of his three long-term partners Ian Botham, David Gower and Michael Holding, also the passing of late … Read more
The United States submitted a new draft resolution to the UN Security Council on facilitating humanitarian aid to Afghanistan while keeping it out of Taliban hands, after abandoning an earlier proposal under pressure from China. After a first draft was rejected by US rivals China and Russia, but also India, France and Britain, Washington submitted … Read more
At least 70 people were missing and one confirmed dead on Wednesday following a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar, a member of the rescue team told AFP. “About 70-100 people are missing in a landslide that happened around 4:00 am” at Hpakant mine in Kachin state, said rescue team member Ko Nyi. … Read more
Paul Collingwood will act as a stand-in coach in place of Chris Silverwood for England during the tour of West Indies next month. The English team is set to ply five T20Is against the Caribbean team scheduled to start on January 23 at the Kings Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Collingwood, being one of the assistant coaches, … Read more
LONDON: Already sidelined England fast bowler Jofra Archer is set to miss the tour of the West Indies after undergoing a second elbow operation, it was announced Tuesday. The Barbados-born quick has been out of international action since March and his absence from England duty will now extend to over a year after it was … Read more
KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of US dollar (USD) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs177 and Rs178.10 at 8:00 am PST on December 22, 2021. The USD increases against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs177.15 and Rs178.05 on December 21, 2021. The exchange rate is based on … Read more
Karachi: Latest Gold Rate in Pakistan on December 22, 2021, stands at Rs125,100 24k per tola. Karachi Is the main hub for Gold Rate, Every City Follows Karachi Sarafa Bazar Association For Gold Rate, Today Gold Rate for different Cities Including Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, And Multan, Etc. Gold Rate Today in Pakistan Today 24k Per … Read more
Ayesha Omar, who’s known to hit back at trolls, has silenced a fan asking how much she ‘charges’ to dance at weddings without appearing too offended. A video that recently made its way to social media sees the actor shaking a leg at a Mehendi in a black lehenga choli to a Bollywood number. But of course, … Read more
PARIS, Dec 21, 2021 (AFP) – The first SMS ever sent over a mobile phone in 1992 was sold Tuesday as an NFT at auction for 107,000 euros ($120,600), the Aguttes auction house said. The buyer, whose identity was not disclosed but is a Canadian involved in the tech sector, is now the owner of a … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat on Tuesday said that the accused, who are responsible for the Sialkot tragedy, must be awarded maximum punishment, adding that the police and public prosecution departments had been directed to submit flawless challan before the court within 30 days. He said this while talking with US Consul General William … Read more
GENEVA, Dec 21, 2021 (AFP) – The World Health Organization on Tuesday approved a Covid vaccine made by US pharma giant Novavax for emergency use, after the European Union medicines regulator gave it the green light. The European Medicines Agency had assessed and approved Nuvaxovid on Monday. It is made from a more conventional technology than others already … Read more
PARIS, Dec 21, 2021 (AFP) – The World Health Organization on Tuesday authorised its 10th Covid-19 vaccine — Nuvaxovid from US firm Novavax. As the highly mutated Omicron variant throws yet more uncertainty into the mix, here is a look at the technology behind the jabs. – ‘Subunit’ and ‘viral vector’ – Novavax’s jab is a subunit vaccine, … Read more
WASHINGTON, Dec 21, 2021 (AFP) – The United States said Tuesday it would distribute hundreds of millions of free Covid tests in the face of surging Omicron cases, which have forced governments worldwide to reimpose restrictions ahead of the holidays. Washington also said it would donate more than $500 million to help other countries battle the … Read more
SHANGHAI, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — Chen Zhiyuan is just nine years old and already he’s programming with a computer, remotely controlling a robot. Supported by coding, the robot travels to various destinations, completes its tasks, and returns, having used its mechanical arms to lift and push garbage to simulate garbage sorting and transfer. The robot … Read more
In the year 2021, a slew of Instagram trends took the Internet by storm and actress Madhuri Dixit jumped on almost every viral trend especially ones that included even a bit of the dancing for which she is famed and nailed it. Let’s take a look at the top five Madhuri Dixit Instagram Reels videos … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday dismissed a plea against PML-N leader Ishaq Dar for his notification as member of the Senate due to non-perusal of the case. The apex court three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed, heard the case. Read more: SC gives six months to ERRA for … Read more
