KARACHI: The Pakistan equity market opened on a positive note on account of higher international oil prices, but the positivity didn’t sustain as the market witnessed profit taking in the last hours, dealers said. An analyst at Pearl Securities said that the bourse started the day in a positive zone and crossed the psychological barrier … Read more
KARACHI: The sales of locally-manufactured cars surged 96 per cent in December 2021, mainly aggressive buying during the month on the expectation of price increase. According to the data released by the Pakistan Auto Manufacturers Association (Pama) on Tuesday, the total car sales grew to 27,331 units during December 2021, compared with 13,956 units in … Read more
BANGKOK: Thailand will introduce a $9 entry fee for foreign visitors from April, officials said on Wednesday, even as the kingdom seeks to lure travellers back and repair its Covid-battered tourism sector. Strict entry rules imposed to curb the pandemic hammered Thailand’s crucial tourism industry last year, contributing to the economy’s worst performance in more … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The State-owned QatarEnergy will be a shareholder in a private sector liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal being set up at Pakistan’s Port Qasim, Arab News quoted Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs, as saying. Port Qasim, one of Pakistan’s largest ports, is located 28 miles south-east of the country’s largest city, Karachi. The country has become … Read more
BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) will hold its annual conference this Spring in Boao, a coastal town in China’s southernmost province of Hainan, the secretariat of the forum said Wednesday. Due to the COVID-19 impacts, exact dates for the conference are yet to be decided after consultation, said BFA … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A leading Pakistani think tank on Tuesday said that increasing fibre optic connectivity would create an investment potential of $6 billion in the country, adding that a 10 per cent increase in fixed broadband penetration could increase GDP growth by at least 1.38 per cent in developing countries like Pakistan, Arab News reported on Wednesday. … Read more
KARACHI: A high-level committee constituted by the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday recommended a complete ban on all cryptocurrencies in Pakistan. The high court on October 20, 2021 constituted a committee headed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) deputy governor to consider the trade/transactions of any kind of cryptocurrency in Pakistan. The SHC … Read more
WASHINGTON: The global economy is on track to grow by downwardly revised 4.1 per cent this year amid new waves of the pandemic, rising inflation and continued supply chain bottlenecks, the World Bank Group said in its latest Global Economic Prospects released on Tuesday. The global outlook is “clouded by various downside risks,” including renewed … Read more
Milind Soman and his wife Ankita Konwar had previously tested positive for Covid-19, but have now tested negative. The pair claimed to be unaffected and stayed under quarantine at home. Ankita shared a few images from their time together when they were under quarantine. They farmed veggies on their fields in addition to spending time … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The female victim of the Islamabad couple harassment case withdrew her statement on Tuesday and filed an affidavit denying further investigation of the matter. The Incident It’s worth noting that in July of last year, a video showed the primary accused in the case, Usman Mirza, severely thrashing and tormenting the young couple in … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Wednesday directed for ensuring the supply of fertilizer to farmers and asked the authorities concerned not to show any leniency towards the elements involved in profiteering and hoarding. The prime minister, chairing a high-level follow-up meeting to review supply and demand of fertilizer in the country, said the … Read more
SYDNEY, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — An Australian-led international research team has unlocked a key to making existing frontline antibiotics work again against the deadly bacteria that cause pneumonia. The research, led by Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, was published in Cell Reports on Wednesday. It discovered how to repurpose a molecule called PBT2 … Read more
Guardian of the Galaxy Vol 2 was released in theatres five years ago, and while characters from the film have resurfaced in Avengers Infinity War and Avengers Endgame, fans of filmmaker James Gunn have been waiting for the third installment of the saga for quite some time. The film is currently set for release in 2023. … Read more
There was a time when Bollywood was controlled by the Khans—Hrithik Roshan’s debut came as a norm breaker after his debut film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai hit the big screens. The film’s song “Ek Pal Ka Jeena” introducing Hrithik’s paired with outstanding dance moves found many Bollywood critics labelled Hrithik as the new legend. The … Read more
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt reunited on Karan Johar’s film, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, following the success of Gully Boy. The pair has been filming for it for the past few months, and it is anticipated to be finished in March. While COVID’s release date may vary, it is currently planned for the … Read more
BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that the United States should reduce greenhouse gas emissions when asked to comment on a reportedly 6.2 percent year-on-year increase of emissions in the United States in 2021. Spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks in response to a query that reports said a … Read more
A video from China’s Shanxi area shows a large truck dangling for three days from a cliff’s brink, adding to the terror of most residents. Driving on Shanxi’s steep highways is usually a dangerous thing to do, and even more risky after the truck was involved in an accident earlier this month. The truck’s cabin … Read more
Abhishek Bachchan is celebrating 15 years of Guru, he took Instagram to celebrate 15 years of Guru through a social media post. The Mani Ratnam film starred Aishwarya Rai opposite him, while Vidya Balan, R Madhavan, and Mithun Chakraborty played essential roles. Junior Bachan shared a clip from the movie Guru of his character talking … Read more
PHNOM PENH, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — A large flock of critically endangered migratory birds, the yellow-breasted bunting, have arrived at the Boeung Prek Lapouv Protected Landscape in southern Cambodia’s Takeo province during their yearly migration, a conservationist organization said on Wednesday. The yellow-breasted bunting was considered a critically endangered species by the International Union for … Read more
JUBA, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — South Sudan is revamping its necessary aviation infrastructure across the country in order to fully manage and control its airspace thanks to the contractor, China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited, who is about to complete the construction of the country’s Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) project. Athuai Deng Akok, a … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with the federal ministers, visited the Inter-Services Intelligence Secretariat in Islamabad on Wednesday wherein he appreciated the institution’s role for national security, stability and prosperity. Read more: PM Imran, Air Chief discuss professional matters of air defence Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa was also present on the … Read more
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Price in Pakistan Its launch date is set to be 18th February 2023 (Expected). Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with 6.7 inches of Display, Apple A15 Bionic of Chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB/256GB/1TB of Storage, 12MP of Main Camera, 12MP of Selfie Camera, Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue of Colors, … Read more
Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid, sisters from the United States, posted childhood images to wish their mother Yolanda a happy 58th birthday. Gigi took to Instagram to wish her mother a happy birthday by sharing a nice childhood photo with her in her Stories. She wrote, “Happy birthday mamma!” followed by heart emojis. Bella, Gigi’s … Read more
TUNIS, Jan 12, 2022 (AFP) – Tunisia on Wednesday announced a new night-time stay-at-home order for the next two weeks in order to tamp down surging coronavirus cases. There will be “a curfew from 10:00 PM until 5:00 AM”, following recommendations by the government’s scientific committee, the presidency said in a statement. A similar measure had … Read more
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Price in Pakistan Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra price in Pakistan is PKR around Rs194,315.00 to 211,980.00 expected . The Galaxy Tab S8 series is expected to make its debut shortly. A new leak has now provided pricing details for the trio, the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and … Read more
Hareem Shah has withdrawn her statement after the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) decided to open a money-laundering investigation on Hareem Shah after she claimed to be carrying a large sum of money abroad. The FIA declared on Wednesday that it had decided to open an investigation into her claims that she had “successfully carried a … Read more
HELSINKI, Jan 12, 2022 (AFP) – Finnish national airline Finnair will cancel 20 percent of flights in February after a spike in Covid-related staff absences, the company said on Wednesday. “The Omicron coronavirus variant and flu season has led to a significant increase of sick leave among staff at Finnair and its partners,” the company said … Read more
LAHORE: An accountability court on Wednesday declared the daughter and son-in-law of opposition leader in national assembly Shahbaz Sharif as proclaimed offenders and ordered to seize their movable and immovable properties in a reference pertaining to Punjab Power Development Company and misappropriation of funds of government departments. Accountability court judge Naseem Virk also issued perpetual … Read more
