KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Great Britain Pound (GBP) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs237.75 and Rs240.18 at 3:00 pm PST on January 6, 2022. 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 Market … Read more
PARIS, Jan 6, 2022 (AFP) – French regulators have hit Google and Facebook with 210 million euros ($237 million) in fines over their use of “cookies”, the data used to track users online, authorities said Thursday. US tech giants, including the likes of Apple and Amazon, have come under growing pressure over their businesses practices across … Read more
Sang-e-Mah, one of the most anticipated drama serials of 2022, has been given a new release date. Sang-e-Mah is getting a lot of buzz because of the ensemble of celebrities. Which includes Atif Aslam, Hania Aamir, and Kubra Khan. With this drama, Atif Aslam will make his debut in the drama industry. However, he was … Read more
BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday stressed intensifying tax and fee cuts to provide relief to businesses and revitalise the market. Keqiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks at a symposium on the implementation of tax and … Read more
KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Omani Riyal (OMR) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs392.75 and Rs394.78 at 3:26 pm PST on January 6, 2022. The exchange rate is based on the average buying and selling of foreign currency by various exchange companies in the open market. OMR TO PKR Open Market Here … Read more
LHASA: Southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region plans to invest 601.5 billion yuan (around $94.3 billion) during its 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021/25), according to local authorities. The number sees a growth rate of 58 per cent, compared with that of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016/20), the fifth session of the 11th People’s Congress of Tibet … Read more
KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Australian dollar (AUD) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs126.25 and Rs126.63 at 9:00 am PST on January 6, 2022. 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 Market Here … Read more
BEIJING: The Chinese capital Beijing is striving to notch a year-on-year GDP growth of over 5 per cent this year, local authorities said on Thursday. The city also aims at maintaining its consumer price index (CPI) increase within 3 per cent, compared with the previous year. The targets were unveiled in the government work report … Read more
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz recipient and stunning actress Mehwish Hayat has turned a year older today and is celebrating her 34th birthday. The stylish diva, who loves to hog the limelight, is one of the refined artists that the Pakistan showbiz industry is blessed, so far. Known for her tremendous acting skills and divine beauty, Hayat is being … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee declined 41 paisas, as the dollar crossed Rs177 at midday in the interbank exchange market on Thursday. The greenback is being traded at Rs177.15 in the midday trading at the interbank exchange. The exchange market closed at Rs176.74 on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The local currency witnessed a decline in the … Read more
WASHINGTON: Hiring in the United States surged in December, with private companies adding 807,000 workers, particularly in the service sector, payroll services firm ADP reported on Wednesday. It was a big upswing from the 505,000 gain in November and nearly double the increase economists had been expecting, but the fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19 could hit … Read more
JAKARTA: Japan’s ambassador to Indonesia has called on Jakarta to end its recent ban on coal exports, which he said has had a “serious impact” on the world’s third-biggest economy. Indonesia exports around three-quarters of its coal output, with the biggest markets including Asian economic powerhouses China, Japan, South Korea and India. But on January 1 … Read more
After the fame of dramas Sinf e Aahan and Hum Kahan Ke Sachy Thy, Usman Mukhtar is ruling the fan’s heart. Now we will be seeing the heartthrob with Ushna Shah in their first film together. Even though the name is not revealed yet we know that Usman will play as a police officer opposite … Read more
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday thanked the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Babar Iftikhar for clarifying rumours about the military establishment’s alleged deal with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo. Addressing media in Karachi, Iqbal said the PML-N believed in the politics of the constitution and vote. He … Read more
WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve officials last month were concerned about the Omicron impact, but believed the US economy had recovered enough from the pandemic downturn that interest rate hikes could come sooner than expected, according to minutes of the December meeting released Wednesday. The document provides a behind-the-scenes look at the deliberations of the Fed’s policy committee, … Read more
Musicians and fans around the world were disheartened after the 64th Grammy awards were postponed due to rising Covid-19 cases. “After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Show. The … Read more
SAO PAULO: Jussara Romero’s credit card is nearly maxed out, and the sky-high interest payments have left her family struggling to get by. Still, inflation-battered Brazil’s soaring prices have left the 37-year-old mom little choice when she gets to the cash register, she says: she often breaks out the plastic yet again. Many workers in Brazil … Read more
KABUL – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has distributed basic needs to over 1,700 families in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat, the UNICEF Afghanistan said on Thursday. “To keep children and women warm and meet their basic needs during this harsh winter @UNICEFafg distributed 5,000 blankets, 1,700 tarpaulin and 1,700 buckets to 1,700 most … Read more
KANCHANABURI, Thailand: Trekking through dense jungle and mountainous terrain at night to avoid arrest, one couple from Myanmar endured a gruelling journey to Thailand, grasping for an economic lifeline as jobs dry up in their coup-hit home. Myo Chit and his wife are among thousands of migrants who have made the crossing in recent months, spurred … Read more
The legendary singer and musician AR Rahman is celebrating his 55th birthday today. The musician, who has been ruling the industry for past many years, is one of a kind. Read more: WATCH: AR Rahman’s daughter, Khatija, recites her kalaam at Dubai Expo His spellbinding compositions are famous all across the world. With his soothing … Read more
The bold and audacious Shaniera Akram urged people to donate warm clothes and accessories this winter to the needy people who have nothing to wear in this weather. Amid the heavy rainfalls in Karachi, the activist stepped out to distribute some winter clothes to the needy and shared it on social media to motivate her … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called for immediate and robust national and international action to curb illicit financial flows from the developing world to financial safe-havens. He was addressing the 7th international seminar of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission on “Combating Corruption – A Pre-Requisite for the full … Read more
The most adorable couple in town Saboor Aly and Ali Ansari are going to tie the knot this month and their wedding festivities have kicked off with a Mayun last night. The pictures and videos of the event took the internet by storm and left their fans amazed. View this post on Instagram … Read more
BANGKOK, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) — Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health on Thursday raised its COVID-19 alert level from three to four in response to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in the country. The level-four warning refers to the closure of areas prone to cluster infections, reduction of inter-provincial travels and gatherings, Kiattiphum Wongrajit, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated that Pakistan as a nation can progress only by following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) while talking to renowned religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel, who called on him in Islamabad, Radio Pakistan reported. Read more: PM Imran wishes Maulana Tariq Jameel speedy recovery from COVID-19 Matters pertaining … Read more
SEOUL: North Korea said Thursday it has conducted a second hypersonic missile test, a sophisticated technology it is pursuing as a top priority for its arsenal. Here is a look at the development of Pyongyang’s banned nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes, for which it has been hit with international sanctions: The beginnings North Korea starts working … Read more
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal stepped up his return from Covid and injury with a patchy win over qualifier Ricardas Berankis at the Melbourne Summer Set tournament on Thursday. The 20-time Grand Slam champion launched his Australian Open preparations with a 6-2, 7-5 win in the second round, his first singles match on the ATP Tour since August. The … Read more
ADELAIDE: Iga Swiatek showcased her Australian Open credentials with a 6-1, 6-2 demolition of US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez at the Adelaide International on Thursday. The Pole, who won the 2020 French Open as a 19-year-old, took just 77 minutes to dispose of the Canadian and set up a quarter-final clash against former world number one Victoria … Read more
