BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese scientists have developed a new way to monitor aftershocks by using telecom optical fiber with less deployment time and cost, the China Science Daily reported Wednesday. A research team from the Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, used distributed optical … Read more
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Minister Taimur Jhagra confirmed on Wednesday that the province has “detected” its “first” case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. “Our public health reference lab has detected the first cases of Omicron in [Khyber] Pakhtunkhwa. As expected, this was only a matter of time,” tweeted Jhagra. Our public health reference lab … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan had achieved “big success” in the manufacturing of mobile phones in 2021, with local production exceeding imports for the first time, and the country was now eyeing expansion into exports, Arab News quoted adviser to the prime minister on commerce, Razak Dawood as saying. Pakistan, a net importer of mobile phones prior to 2016, produced … Read more
BERLIN, Jan 5, 2022 (AFP) – Germany’s BioNTech and US pharma giant Pfizer, which partnered up to develop a Covid-19 vaccine in record time, said Wednesday they are working on a shingles vaccine using the same breakthrough mRNA technology. The companies have signed a partnership deal and are aiming for clinical trials to start in the … Read more
Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan is back with a bang and has stunned fans once again with her high fashion realness. She is always ahead of trends and sure knows how to draw social media attention with classy looks. The Mery Paas Tum Ho star turned herself into Queen Cleopatra’s beauty in her latest photoshoot and left … Read more
A video of a unique birthday party for a chicken is going viral on social media. The family celebrates a pet chicken’s second birthday in a memorable way. The family also invited a large number of friends to celebrate the chicken’s birthday. They cut a cake and also sing the song “Happy Birthday.” A large … Read more
LAHORE: Several areas in Lahore have plunged into darkness due to power outages after the first winter rain in the city which started early Wednesday morning. The areas facing power outages since morning include Gulberg, Cantt, Mughalpura, Sant Nagar (Civil Secretariat), Shad Bagh, Harbanspura, Shahdara Bagh, Johar Town, Garden Town, Chauburji, Thokar Niaz Baig, Raiwind, … Read more
TikToker and social media star Hareem Shah’s throwback dance video has gone viral on social media. Hareem took to her Instagram, the famous TikTok star shared a video of herself. In the video she can be seen dancing in the hotel room and showering money on herself. Background music can also be heard in the video, … Read more
KARACHI: The buying rate of 1 UAE Dirham to PKR was Rs 46.16 and selling rate of 1 Dirham to PKR was Rs 48.11 in the open market on January 5, 2022. Meanwhile, the following are the rates of the US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound, UAE Dirham, and other foreign currencies in the open … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The exports of leather gloves during the first five months of the fiscal year 2021/22 grew 11.81 per cent, compared to the exports of the commodity during the corresponding period of the last year. During the period from July-November 2021, leather gloves worth $119,516 were exported, compared with the exports of $106,890 during the … Read more
In an attempt to find a bride, a Muslim man in the United Kingdom has spent lot of money on billboards advertising himself. The 20-foot ad, which featured Mohammad Malik, stated, “Save me from an arranged marriage.” According to the media, the 29-year-old guy, who identified himself as a ‘desi Pakistani,‘ has also created a … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Fazal Rahim has been working on the Port Qasim Power Plant project for six years. The plant is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. During his time at the plant, Rahim has witnessed growth on both professional and personal levels. “I was a fresh graduate when I started here, and now, six … Read more
DUBAI: The Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 8,958,132 visits during its first three months, boosted by a slate of spectacular events across the December festive season and with more world-class sport, music and cultural performances expected in the second half of its six-month run, Emirates news agency WAM reported. From October to December 2021, the expo hosted … Read more
KARACHI: The government will raise Rs4.7 trillion for budget financing through the sale of treasury bills during the first three months of 2022. According to the auction targets for the next three months (January-March 2022) issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday, the government would auction the Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) worth … Read more
KARACHI: The proposed taxes on poultry products will undo all the efforts put in by the industry to reduce and eliminate malnutrition, a statement said on Wednesday. The Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) patron-in-chief Kalil Sattar proposed a comprehensive plan to eliminate malnutrition, under-nourishment, stunting and wasting in children, it added. The World Food Programme estimates … Read more
KARACHI: The rupee inched up by one paisa against the dollar on Wednesday, owing to ease in the demand for the foreign currency for import payments, dealers said. The interbank foreign exchange market ended at Rs176.74 against the greenback from the previous day’s closing of Rs176.75. The dealers said the dollar demand eased on Wednesday, … Read more
KARACHI: The rate of profit on premium prize bonds having denominations of Rs25,000 and Rs40,000 has increased to 1.86 per cent from the existing 1.79 per cent, according to the Finance Division on Wednesday. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has also issued a circular to inform the change of rate to all the presidents … Read more
LAS VEGAS, Jan 5, 2022 (AFP) – The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) throws open its doors to thousands Wednesday in Las Vegas despite surging Covid-19 cases in the United States, as one of the world’s largest trade fairs tries to get back to business. After a series of high-profile companies like Amazon and Google cancelled over … Read more
SEOUL, Jan 5, 2022 (AFP) – South Korea has grounded its entire fleet of advanced F-35 fighter jets, officials said Wednesday, pending a probe into a dramatic emergency landing. After the landing gear on a South Korean F-35A stopped working during a major systems malfunction, the pilot chose not to eject and instead landed the jet … Read more
Pakistan Super League is around the corner and now Peshawar Zalmi has made an announcement on its Twitter account that they will be unveiling their kit at 8 pm tonight. “Zalmi Fans! The wait is almost over. Playing Kit Reveal at 8 PM tonight,” read the Tweet which accompanied a video trailer. Zalmi Fans! The … Read more
Actress Saba Qamar flaunts her look on Instagram in Faraz Manan and she truly looks spellbinding. Qamar shared a few pictures on her social media in an ice-green embellished attire that looks perfect on her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐐𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 (@sabaqamarzaman) “No one is met by accident”, … Read more
Bollywood’s stunning actress Deepika is celebrating her birthday today and on this auspicious occasion, the star also announced the release date of her upcoming project Gehraaiyan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) The actress, who has been ruling the hearts of millions, turned 36 this year and … Read more
NAIROBI, Jan 5, 2022 (AFP) – Doctors in Ethiopia’s war-hit Tigray region say patients are needlessly dying of treatable conditions because a de facto blockade is preventing medicines and other life-saving supplies from reaching stricken hospitals. A dire shortage of oxygen, intravenous fluids and other critical equipment had made surgery and essential procedures almost impossible over … Read more
HONG KONG, Jan 5, 2022 (AFP) – Asian financial hub Hong Kong banned flights from eight nations on Wednesday as part of strict new virus curbs, with Omicron outbreaks spiralling out of control from Europe to the United States. The new coronavirus variant is spreading rapidly across continents, leaving governments rushing to roll out vaccine boosters … Read more
LONDON: Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has become the latest member of the club staff to test positive for coronavirus, throwing Thursday’s League Cup semi-final at Arsenal into further doubt. With manager Jurgen Klopp and three players — Alisson Becker, Joel Matip and Roberto Firmino — already isolating, Lijnders, who took charge of the team for … Read more
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan top-order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa quit international cricket Wednesday just days before the start of a one-day international series against Zimbabwe at home. The 30-year-old left-hander resigned due to family obligations, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. “I have very carefully considered my position as a player, husband and am taking this decision looking … Read more
NEW DELHI: India’s domestic Ranji Trophy has been postponed after a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases, the country’s cricket board said in a statement. The first-class competition — named for Maharaja Ranjitsinhji, an Indian prince who played for England in the 1890s — was scheduled to start this month. But the long-format tournament and February’s Twenty20 women’s league … Read more
SYDNEY: World number nine Hubert Hurkacz powered Poland into the ATP Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, overwhelming Argentina’s in-form Diego Schwartzman to ensure his country became the first to book a last-four berth. Both nations went into the tie in Sydney unbeaten in Group D, winning previous clashes with Greece and Georgia, to make their showdown a winner-takes-all … Read more
