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Falak Shabir’s reply to controversy about Ahad and Sajal win hearts

Singer Falak Shabir kicked off a Q/A session on Instagram and was asked about the absence of Ahad Raza Mir from Saboor Aly’s wedding. Recently, actor Ahad Raza Mir’s absence from the family wedding has sparked numerous controversies in regards to his relationship with his wife Sajal Aly and the fans have been expecting some … Read more

Pakistan remembers Zainab on fourth death anniversary

Pakistan observes fourth death anniversary of little Zainab

KASUR: The fourth death anniversary of Zainab, who was raped and murdered, was observed in the country by people belonging to all walks of life. In October 2018, 24-year-old Imran Ali, who was convicted for the rape and murder of Zainab Amin was hanged to death right after the ninth-month of the incident. Read more: President … Read more

Watch: The bride and groom ride on horses at their wedding entry

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In this viral video of the bride and groom, they can be seen riding on a horse and holding each other’s hands as they arrive at the wedding. Here comes the wedding season, and couples throughout the world are going all out to make their special day memorable. Brides and grooms arrive at their wedding … Read more

Samantha Lockwood clarifies dating rumours with Salman Khan

Samantha Lockwood Salman Khan

Actor Samantha Lockwood has recently opened up about being called the ‘new girlfriend of Bollywood actor Salman Khan. In a new interview, Samantha called Salman a ‘very nice guy’ and said that even though she also met actor Hrithik Roshan, ‘nobody says anything’ about them. “I think people talk a lot. I think people can … Read more

Hamza Shehbaz claims govt hiding actual death toll of Murree incident

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz claimed to have received information that the actual toll in the Murree tragedy was higher than the 22 deaths reported by the authorities and accused the government of hiding it. Talking to the media in Lahore after visiting a bereaved family … Read more

India wants to choke every dissenting voice within and outside Kashmir: Wani

India wants to choke every dissenting voice within and outside Kashmir: Wani

ISLAMABAD: Veteran rights activist and Chairman Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR), Altaf Hussain Wani on Monday condemned in strong terms the Indian occupation authorities’ act of filing a concocted case under notorious UAPA against London and Saudi Arabia based Kashmiri rights activist Muzamil Ayoub Thakur and Dr Asif Dar. Read more: Killings of youth in … Read more

PM Imran Khan urges world to act against extremist agenda of Modi govt

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the international community to take note and act against the extremist agenda of the Narendra Modi government in India posing a threat to the peace of the region. Read more: ‘The world must take action against India’s war crime in IIOJK,’ says PM Imran He slammed his … Read more

Kazakhs count cost of living as largest city reels from violence

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ALMATY, Kazakhstan: Before clashes between security forces and government opponents left dozens dead and rendered parts of Kazakhstan’s largest city almost unrecognisable, citizens in the west of the oil-rich country were staging their own protest against a sudden New Year fuel hike. By the time the government rolled back prices for liquefied petroleum gas, a relatively … Read more

Businessmen seek govt’s help in khashkhash export

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KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (Unisame) has sought the help of the commerce ministry and revenue board to assist in the trade of khashkhash, a statement said on Monday. Unisame president Zulfikar Thaver sought the support of the Ministry of Commerce and the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) customs wing to examine … Read more

IMF warns developing countries of ‘economic turbulence’

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WASHINGTON: Emerging economies should gird for possible rough times as the US Federal Reserve prepares to raise interest rates and world economic growth slows because of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, the IMF warned on Monday. The International Monetary Fund, which is scheduled to release updated economic forecasts on January 25, said that for now global … Read more

In Liberia, abandoned hotel stands as symbol of haunted past

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MONROVIA: Towering above Liberia’s ramshackle capital Monrovia stands a hotel that once symbolised an African dream yet today lies in ruins, a legacy of brutal conflict. When it opened its doors in 1960, the Ducor was one of the only five-star hotels in Africa, boasting a night club and air-conditioned rooms, according to travel guides. At … Read more

Falak Shabir reveals which quality of Sarah Khan he loves the most

Pakistani singer Falak Shabir, who never shies away to express his feelings for his ladylove, has revealed one of his wife’s most attractive qualities. In a recent Q/A session on Instagram, the Ijazat crooner was asked to mention one of the most beautiful qualities which Sara Khan owns. To which Falak replied, “She speaks in … Read more

Asad Umar reminds public coronavirus still exists as daily cases rise above 1,600

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Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has warned on Monday that coronavirus still exists as daily cases in the country rise above 1,600. He was addressing a prize distribution ceremony among workers who rendered their best performance in the anti-Covid vaccination drive, in Islamabad on Monday, said Radio Pakistan. Read more: Pakistan breaks 1,500 mark … Read more

Mongolia’s COVID-19 death toll exceeds 2,000

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ULAN BATOR, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — Mongolia’s COVID-19 death toll has reached 2,001 after two more related deaths were registered over the past 24 hours, the country’s health ministry said on Monday. Meanwhile, 649 new COVID-19 infections, including 10 imported ones, were recorded across the country in the past day, raising the national tally to … Read more

Inter on top with Lazio win, Juve inflict ‘psychological collapse’ on Roma

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MILAN: Inter Milan kept their lead in the Serie A title race thanks to a tight 2-1 win over Lazio on Sunday, while Juventus pulled off an incredible comeback to sink a distraught Roma 4-3. Milan Skriniar thumped home the decisive goal with a towering header from Alessandro Bastoni’s cross in the 67th minute to put … Read more

Uzbekistan reports first Omicron case, tightens pandemic restrictions

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TASHKENT, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — Uzbekistan is tightening pandemic restrictions as the first case of Omicron variant of COVID-19 virus was confirmed in the country, the Uzbek Health Ministry said on Sunday. A foreign citizen who arrived in Uzbekistan on Friday was confirmed to be infected with the Omicron variant, the ministry said, noting that … Read more

Murree tragedy: CM Punjab forms inquiry committee to probe 22 deaths

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ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has formed a seven-member committee for inquiry into the tragic incident of Murree that claimed 22 lives last week. Stuck in their cars overnight, all the people died from the cold or carbon monoxide poisoning from exhaust fumes. Among them were 10 children. Read more: Army clears roads around … Read more

Mahira Khan once again part of the Zalmi family for PSL 7

Mahira Khan Peshawar Zalmi

In the 7th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), iconic actress Mahira Khan will once again represent as the brand ambassadors for Peshawar Zalmi. Owner of Peshawar Zalmi, Javed Afridi, has announced Mahira Khan as the Brand Ambassador of Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 7, marking 5 Seasons of association with the franchise. “Let the storm … Read more

Wasps end Leicester’s perfect start as Bath win at last

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LONDON: Wasps ended Leicester’s perfect start to the season with a 16-13 victory in the English Premiership on Sunday as Bath won for the first time this campaign by defeating 14-man Worcester. Leicester had won 15 consecutive matches but the Tigers paid for their ill-discipline against a Wasps side who had only won one of their last eight … Read more

‘Amazing milestone’ as NASA fully deploys Webb telescope in space

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WASHINGTON: The most powerful space telescope ever built completed a tricky two-week-long deployment phase Saturday, unfolding its final golden mirror panel, as it readies to study every phase of cosmic history. Engineering teams in the James Webb Space Telescope’s control room cheered as confirmation came back that its final wing was deployed and latched into … Read more

Mahira Khan ‘so proud’ of Humayun Saeed after he grabs the role in Netflix series

Mhaira Khan Humayun Saeed The Crown

Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan congratulated Humayun Saeed after he was reportedly selected to essay a role in Netflix original series The Crown. The Parey Hut Love actress took to her Twitter and felicitated him on gaining the huge opportunity. “Finaaaallly it’s out!!!! So proud! So excited!!! MashAllah MashAllah. What a show! What a star,” she wrote.  … Read more

Malaysia reports 2,888 new COVID-19 infections, 23 new deaths

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — Malaysia reported 2,888 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Sunday, bringing the national total to 2,786,219, according to the health ministry. Some 323 of the new cases are imported, with 2,565 being local transmissions, data released on the ministry’s website showed. Another 23 deaths have been reported, bringing the … Read more

Sakina Samo ‘not happy’ with Netflix for casting Humayun Saeed in ‘The Crown’

Sakina Samo Humayun Saeed Netflix cast

Veteran actress Sakina Samo shared her two cents after it was reported that superstar Humayun Saeed will be seen as Dr. Hasnat Khan in Season 5 of the hit Netflix series The Crown. Taking to her Twitter handle, the Log Kya Kahenge actress questioned Netflix’s choice of considering Humayun Saeed fit for the role than … Read more

New Zealand reports 27 new community cases of COVID-19

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WELLINGTON, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — New Zealand reported 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country’s current community outbreak to 11,169. Among the new infections, 16 were recorded in the largest city of Auckland, five in nearby Waikato, two in Bay of Plenty, … Read more

Boult, Latham punish Bangladesh to put N.Zealand in firm command

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CHRISTCHURCH: Trent Boult bagged five wickets as Bangladesh were rolled for 126 at stumps in reply to New Zealand’s mammoth 521 for six declared in the second Test on Monday. The last wicket fell in the last over of the day in Christchurch as the Bangladesh innings ended inside a session and a half, and … Read more

Nawaz Sharif reiterates his desire to return to Pakistan soon

Nawaz Sharif reiterates desire to return to Pakistan soon

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif expressed his desire again to return to the country soon. Senior leader and former federal minister Sardar Mehtab Abbasi called on the former prime minister, sources privy to the development told BOL News. Read more: What if Nawaz Sharif actually returns? Their meeting in London discussed the … Read more

India reports 179,723 new COVID-19 cases

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NEW DELHI, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 35,707,727 on Monday, as 179,723 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, showed the health ministry’s latest data. This is the fourth consecutive day when more than 100,000 new cases were registered in a day in the country. Besides, as many as … Read more

Pakistan confirms 1,649 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

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ISLAMABAD, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — Pakistan confirmed 1,649 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths during the past 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Monday. The NCOC, a department leading the nation’s campaign against the pandemic, said the overall cases in the country surged to 1,305,707 while 1,258,987 of them … Read more