Helsinki: Latte drinkers may in the future be sipping on java sourced from a petri dish rather than a plantation, say scientists behind a new technique to grow what they hope to be sustainable coffee in a lab. “It’s really coffee, because there is nothing else than coffee material in the product,” Heiko Rischer tells … Read more
Premier League clubs must have at least four positive coronavirus cases in their squad before a match can be called off under new guidance issued Wednesday following a number of controversial postponements. The change comes after criticism of the way some clubs were perceived to be exploiting the previous rules. If a club could not field 13 … Read more
MURREE: The climate crisis, and the many problems it brings with it to the urban areas, has started to show its adverse effects to the environmental assets of the resort town of Murree. After the tragic January 7 incident, tourists were once again stranded in the most sought-after tourist point over the past week reportedly … Read more
Dubai: Diehard fans of Apple products often go into a frenzy when a new product from the tech giant hits shelves. The 4am queues in front of Apple showrooms, in the UAE and globally, when a new iPhone hit the shelves is proof of the brand’s massive popularity. But how many people remember the first … Read more
This particular designer’s name has been on everyone’s lips whereas his work has garnered unparalled fame nationally and internationally. From Mahira Khan to Deepika Padukone, his clothes have made their way in many A-list celebrity wardrobes, and even royal families! Often deemed as the King of Couture, Faraz Manan has mastered the art of layering … Read more
Italian giants Juventus are close to signing Fiorentina’s rampaging 21-year-old striker Dusan Vlahovic, Italian media reported widely on Tuesday. Often compared to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Serb has 17 goals in Serie A this season and Juventus are ready to pay around 70 million euros for the youngster as they seek to fill the goal gap left by Cristiano Ronaldo. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: After the plains of Punjab and Sindh, the spell of thick fog also shrouded the scenic federal capital’s suburbs. The temperature reportedly declined due to heavy winter rains and snowfall in its adjoining hill station of Murree. Although it was a rare phenomenon a decade ago, recent rapid construction and vehicular and industrial emissions … Read more
Karachi: Undoubtedly, a good handbag is just as important a staple in the wardrobe and there’s a type for every occasion and season. From bucket bags to totes, clutches to purses and so many options to choose from, the right bag can make or break your outfit. As autumn 2021 approaches, it’s about time you … Read more
WASHINGTON: The world is changing. From Covid-19 and climate change to digitalisation and diverging demographics, the IMF’s member countries are confronting new challenges. The impacts of these challenges are being felt unevenly across countries and will inevitably play out in their balance of payments, potentially undermining global economic stability. It is therefore important that the … Read more
Let’s get one thing straight – this is the age of metrosexual men and there should be no denying it any longer! Men, love to look their best, feel like a million bucks, and get pampered just like anybody else out there right now, and whether it’s for a wedding or for an office presentation … Read more
Santiago Eneme scored the decisive penalty as minnows Equatorial Guinea edged Mali 6-5 in a shoot-out after a drab 0-0 draw following extra time in Limbe on Wednesday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. After France-based Eneme converted, Malian Falaye Sacko had a kick saved by Jesus Owono and his country bowed out … Read more
KARACHI: A recent boom in the Dubai real estate sector offers an opportunity to the investors and buyers, as the prices and demand for residential properties are on the rise. While there are other factors at play, leading towards the growth, mainly attributed to the Expo 2020 Dubai. The areas closer to the global fair … Read more
LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) was established in 2012 and is known for restoration and preservation of some of the historical monuments of the Punjab capital. These include Shahi Hammam, Lahore Fort as well as other historical monuments and sites across the country. The WCLA has been recently assigned by the Auqaf … Read more
LeBron James scored a team-high 33 points and Anthony Davis returned to spark the offence as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the short-handed Brooklyn Nets 106-96 on Tuesday in New York. James shot 14-of-21 from the floor and added seven rebounds and six assists for the Lakers, who have lost five of their last eight … Read more
Quetta Gladiators Pakistani actors Maya Ali and Bilal Ashraf have not only supported the team in the past, but also taken a position as their Brand Ambassadors. This year, the two have been re-appointed as the ambassadors for Quetta Gladiators! On the same note, Ushna Shah has taken to support the team, and also appeared … Read more
It’s officially the PSL season in Pakistan, and cricket buffs all over the country are gearing up to support their favourite teams. On the same note, Twitter is all set to whip out the funniest memes and city banter, chai dhabas and restaurants too are ready to screen the most happening matches of the tournament … Read more
KARACHI: Supernet Limited in conjunction with its Australian technology partner Avara Technologies Pty Ltd has secured an Rs250 million project within a long-term programme that they were awarded in 2021, a statement said on Wednesday. The project awarded by a major Pakistani customer constitutes phase 3 of the programme for the supply of multiservice multiplexers … Read more
LAHORE: On one hand where the PML-N claims that big transit projects such as the Metrobus and the Orange Line train services are feathers in its cap, the PTI’s Punjab government seems to be following on the same lines as its predecessors as it is planning to launch another ambitious mass transit system for Lahoris. … Read more
Javed Iqbal gets a star-studded premiere The Nueplex cinema in DHA, Karachi, was hustling and bustling as it hosted a star-studded premiere for Javed Iqbal: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer ahead of its scheduled release on January 28. Making its mark as the first release of the year, the film revolves around the … Read more
LAHORE: The killing of a senior crime reporter in broad daylight in the second largest city of the country, Lahore, has left everybody in a state of shock. The latest targeted killing of journalist Husnain Shah near the Lahore Press Club, one of the busiest places in the city, has not just rung alarm bells … Read more
KARACHI: Veon Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu has inaugurated the Jazz Digital Park (JDP) that was established with an investment of over $8 million, a statement said. Located in Islamabad, the park will accelerate the country’s digital transformation ambition by significantly improving the existing level of IT services being provided to various sectors. With a current … Read more
KARACHI: The China Power Hub Generation Company (Pvt) Ltd (CPHGC) has won the CSR Stalwart Award at the first Nepra CSR Awards 2022, a statement said on Thursday. The company won the award in recognition of its astounding support to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (Nepra) corporate social responsibility (CSR) drive ‘Power with Prosperity’, … Read more
LAHORE: The smog and biting cold have alarmingly increased the rate of weather-related diseases, especially among the elderly and children. Bacterial and viral infections are on the rise in the plains including Lahore due to the accumulation of hazardous pollutants and dust particles in the atmosphere. Medical experts have advised precautionary measures especially for those … Read more
Cinema is an all-pervasive tool that reaches countless people at once and challenges the conditioning of our society – helping people form an opinion about certain elements, or in this case, a specific community. People who don’t have the access to academic resources or other informative avenues rely highly on the entertainment industry for their … Read more
African football supremo Patrice Motsepe says an “inexplicable” decision to keep an entry gate closed was responsible for the deadly stampede which killed eight people before an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroonian capital Yaounde on Monday. “That gate was supposed to be open because if it was open they would have walked through, … Read more
The stage was set, the lights were on, kids arrived with smiles on their faces, and bam – began a happening day at BOL’s first-ever game show for kids, aptly titled ‘Rio presents Bacha Log Game Show.’ The production features four staunch teams competing with each other on the quest to find everyone’s favourite Rio, … Read more
KARACHI: Inside the slum area of Pahar Ganj commonly known as Bhangi Para in North Nazimabad, a group of young men sit at their usual haunt, reportedly drinking alcohol. These unemployed youths say they have nothing to do with their lives; every night they drink moonshine and after getting drunk, they indulge in banter involving … Read more
KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL) has partnered with Visa to drive fintech enablement in Pakistan by becoming the first “Visa Ready BIN Sponsor” in the region, a statement said on Tuesday. This development is a first for the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, and third in the CEMEA (Central and Eastern Europe, the … Read more
