Pakistani actor Shaan Shahid disclosed why he refused a Bollywood film offer opposite superstar Aamir Khan. In a recent interview with host Nauman Ejaz, he explained how he thought the role offered to him was not suitable and rejected it for his set of beliefs and values. “I keep receiving offers and I keep refusing … Read more
Karachi: Pakistan, a rice producing country, is under severe duress due to its plan to initiate barter trade of rice against the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with Iran, which is facing several sanctions from the US and other international donors due to its stand on nuclear issue. The donor agencies are also putting pressure on … Read more
Actors Ali Ansari and Saboor Aly have entered the new chapter of their lives after they tied the knot in an intimate Nikkah ceremony on January 07. For their big day, Saboor was spotted in a gold-beige ensemble while groom Ali is seen wearing a white Sherwani and a Turban. Apart from the beautiful clicks, … Read more
Lahore: Chinese scientist Yuan Longping (1930–2021), known as the “Father of hybrid rice”, is the most famous researcher on hybrid rice. In the 60s, he made his seminal discovery of the genetic basis of heterosis in rice. This was a unique discovery because it had been previously thought that heterosis was not possible for self-pollinating … Read more
Actress Disha Patani often takes the internet by storm with her bold pictures and her Instagram handle is full of such pics. This time, she dropped a picture on Instagram donning a pink bikini. Her feet are immersed in water, while she turns her back to the camera, showcasing her toned back and perfect curves. … Read more
Crypto assets offer a new world of opportunities: Quick and easy payments, innovative financial services, inclusive access to previously ‘unbanked’ parts of the world. All are made possible by the crypto ecosystem. But along with the opportunities come challenges and risks. The latest Global Financial Stability Report describes the risks posed by the crypto ecosystem … Read more
Adamjee Life to get listed at PSX Adamjee Insurance Company Limited’s (AICL) subsidiary, Adamjee Life Assurance Company (ALAC) has announced its listing plans at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) through the offer for sale, with a floor price of Rs28/share, which is expected to be listed by the first quarter of CY22. The market price … Read more
NAROWAL: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday sought help from government’s allies to remove the “incompetent” government through vote of no confidence, Bol news reported. Talking to media in Narowal, Ahsan Iqbal said the incompetent government of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) had financially and administratively ruined the country. He said the … Read more
Unity Foods Limited was incorporated in Pakistan in 1991 as a private limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now the Companies Act, 2017) and subsequently converted into a public limited company on June 16, 1991. The principal business activity of the company has been changed from yarn manufacturing to edible oil extraction, refining and … Read more
After widespread criticism, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar conducted an aerial inspection of disaster-hit Murree on Sunday. He was accompanied by Punjab Law Minister Muhammad Basharat Raja, Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) on Information and Special Initiatives Hasaan Khawar, the chief secretary, Punjab Police Inspector General (IG), and other officials. Read more: Army … Read more
Indian actress Mouni Roy once again sets the Internet on fire with her fashion game. From cutting sensuous silhouettes bright bikini sets and thigh-slit skirts to raising the heat in sweetheart necklines and bold red dresses, the stunning diva always keeps fans hooked to her sartorial elegance. Taking to Instagram, the Naagin star shared a couple … Read more
JS Global Capital: Cascading performance of mid-tier banks and large banks reveals that former set of banks is relatively better placed, owing to higher return on equity (ROE) generation, prevailing since CY18, based on higher deposit growth mix and operational deleveraging; albeit reflecting a divergence in trading multiples with an expanding discount during the same … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan rupee’s stability is linked with the international oil prices and the demand for the dollars for export payments next week, as the foreign exchange reserves of the country is on the decline, analysts said. The international oil prices are on the rise for the last couple of days, while the external payments … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan’s equity market gained 1.68 per cent during the week ended January 7, 2022, amid rising global commodity prices and likely release of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tranche, dealers said. The market outlook is guided by expected improvement on the external front through available financing from multilateral sources with the International Monetary … Read more
Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday left for Bucharest on his official visits to Romania and Spain, Radio Pakistan reported. During the first leg of his visit, the FM will stay in Bucharest till tomorrow at the invitation of his Romanian counterpart, Bogdan Aurescu. Read more: Border fencing issue: Qureshi says positive response … Read more
Sarah Khan, one of the rising stars of the Pakistani showbiz industry, has a social media presence that might end you up scrolling through her feed for hours. The actress’ insta feed is no less than that of a gorgeous diva. She can pull off any outfit effortlessly in both eastern and western looks. Recently, the … Read more
BEIJING: China’s digital fiat currency, or the e-CNY, has evolved into an ever-expanding presence in Chinese people’s lives and has shown more charm thanks to growing application scenarios. Since its debut in late 2019, the digital yuan has been accessible in 10 Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, with its applications ranging from bill … Read more
Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif is celebrating a happy one month anniversary with hubby Vicky Kaushal. She took to her Instagram and posted an un-seen picture with her husband and delighted fans on Sunday morning. “Happppyyyyy one month my (heart emoji),” Katrina wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared … Read more
CAIRO: Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority said the key waterway netted record revenues last year, despite the coronavirus pandemic and a six-day blockage by giant cargo ship the Ever Given. Connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, the canal accounts for roughly 10 per cent of global maritime trade and is a source of much-needed foreign … Read more
Actress Aiman Khan has shared a piece of advice for TikTok star Jannat Mirza and the internet is having mixed reactions to her statement. The Hari Hari Churiyaan star appeared on Wajahat Rauf’s digital show recently. On being asked to give a bit of advice to her fellow celebrities, she got candid. The host asked … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO: Fraud convictions this week for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will send a chill through Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, insiders say, now they know there is the threat of jail for airy promises that come to nothing. But with billions of dollars washing around the tech industry in search of the next big thing, the … Read more
LAS VEGAS: The snub-nosed craft resembles a shuttle-airplane mash-up, and is the latest entrant in a profit-seeking push with staggering potential, and risks, for humans to visit, work or even live in space. The display of technology like the life-size model “Dream Chaser” ship at the CES tech show in Las Vegas is a sharp … Read more
MURREE: Media wing of armed forces, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday said more than 300 snow-affected people including children had been provided medical care by team of army doctors and paramedics, Bol news reported. While, cooked meal was served to more that 1,000 stranded people in Jheekagali, Kashmiri Bazar, Lower Topa and … Read more
ANKARA: Turkey’s consumer prices have soared by the highest rate since 2002, further undermining President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s unorthodox battle for his developing country’s “economic independence”. Analysts attribute the jump of the official reading to 36.1 per cent last month to the surging cost of imports, which range from energy to many of the raw … Read more
WASHINGTON: US telecom giants AT&T and Verizon have rebuffed a request from US authorities to again postpone their rollout of 5G networks to allow more study of possible interference with flight safety equipment. The US introduction of the high-speed mobile broadband technology had been set for December 5, but was delayed to January 5 after … Read more
PARIS: Europeans have been living with euro banknotes and coins for 20 years now, but many still point the finger at the single currency for covertly driving up consumer prices, despite plenty of evidence to the contrary. “The euro is a catastrophe, it’s catastrophic,” says Maria Napolitano, a 65-year-old Italian living in Frankfurt. “With 100 … Read more
If you somehow missed the first season last year, Emily in Paris was released at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, with nationwide lockdowns raging the better half of the globe, producer of Younger and Sex and the City, Darren Star, released this latest rom-com show. With everything happening around us, the show inevitably … Read more
KARACHI: One could have envied Sualeha; she seemed to have a perfect life — married with two beautiful kids, car and driver at her disposal, freedom to meet friends, everything a young woman would have dreamed of. However, she disclosed something about herself that was, till then, a closely guarded secret. She was in what … Read more
