BEIJIN: China Unicom has said there were no “justifiable grounds” for a US order that banned the company from operating in the country on national security concerns. The decision by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday was the latest broadside in a standoff that has seen Beijing and Washington clash over trade, technology, … Read more
KARACHI: Is it fair to say that development at the cost of Karachi’s mangroves is a necessity. Or does it embody the city’s ecological destruction? While some feel that there is no reason for alarm where deforestation of the city’s mangroves is concerned, activists say we are paving the way for disaster by losing these … Read more
Ever since Spider-Man: No Way Home has become the latest entry into the top 10 highest-grossing movies worldwide, the audience’s interest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has increased. With the arrival of Hawkeye, that interest has doubled, for it answers many questions the curious MCU fans had about the blip, or the resurrection of all the victims of Thanos’ … Read more
NOUMOUTENE, Mali: Malian cotton farmers are set to produce a bumper crop this year, but Mahamadou Konate is worried, belying the smile he wears as he paces through his field. Economic and diplomatic sanctions recently imposed on the poor, conflict-torn Sahel state threaten one of its few economic motors: the cotton sector. Mali has traditionally … Read more
QUETTA: The city of Quetta is currently facing serious traffic problems where snarl-ups have become commonplace while the citizens are facing severe mental anguish and anxiety due to the growing problem. The city’s population has grown over time, but its road infrastructure has not been updated to meet the demands of greater traffic. The surrounding … Read more
BEIJING: Eddy Chan has always felt lucky to have an “exciting career” which highlights both speed and stability, express delivery. “Even more lucky, I am honoured to participate in and witness the burgeoning express delivery industry in China,” said Eddy Chan, FedEx senior vice president and FedEx China president. “FedEx is committed to continuously strengthening … Read more
PESHAWAR: Mothers in Afghan refugee camps are allegedly feeding their babies opium to avoid disturbance during their work, Bol News has learnt. The children of refugees from war-torn Afghanistan, living in the Khorasan refugee camp in Pakistan, end up getting addicted to the drug as their mothers continue to weave carpets. The women in the … Read more
An incredible historical political thriller that melds fact with enjoyable fiction, the movie was born when director Christian Schwochow brought to life the page-turner, Munich, authored by Robert Harris in 2017. It is a story of loyalty, betrayal, and treason, set around the events of the infamous 1938 Munich Conference, convened by Adolf Hitler to … Read more
BEIJING: A funding crisis battering China’s big property developers could start to shake the wider economy and global markets, the IMF warned on Friday, saying deeper reforms were needed to fully curb the threat. The International Monetary Fund’s report comes as property firms in the world’s second-biggest economy struggle with liquidity problems as Beijing looks … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has decided to prosecute the cases of stealing, selling and buying of manhole covers with the charges of attempt to murder, Bol News has learnt. Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) and local government senior officials have been warned by the Punjab chief secretary that they will be held responsible and will … Read more
BERLIN: Rising tensions with Moscow over Ukraine have exposed Germany’s problematic dependence on Russian gas, inflaming an already heated debate over soaring energy prices. As Germany pursues its target to transition to cleaner energy sources over the next decade, Europe’s biggest economy has counted on gas temporarily filling the gap while it builds up its … Read more
Pakistan fans are excited and looking forward to the historic tour of Australia after 24 long years, where they will be playing three Tests, as many ODIs and a T20I. Since the time when the tour was announced, there were speculations regarding who will join the Australian squad and who will not. However, Test captain … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Following the July 2021 flash flood and the havoc it had played with the lives and properties of posh Islamabad locality of E-11, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) had sprung into action and announced to clear all the nullahs passing through various localities of the federal capital. But the proverbial slackness of the bureaucracy … Read more
Have you ever been left awe-struck by those Instagram hair transformation videos where they pour purple, blue, red and sometimes even a silver shampoo to wash the hair? Because same. Buying shampoo is already a confusing endeavor. Hydrating, strengthening, smoothing, colour-safe, thickening—matching the lingo to the hair on your head is a challenge in itself. … Read more
The Northern areas of Pakistan have long been laurelled as some of the most breath taking and in some cases life changing sights in the world. This is due to not just the sheer expanse of gorgeous views on offer but also the peace and quiet. The world just seems to stop when you are … Read more
OUAGADOUGOU: Dust and toxic fumes billow from a cavernous, ashy granite quarry in the centre of Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou. A giant crater located among the roads, houses and administrative buildings of the city’s Pissy neighbourhood, the mine has been dug by hand over 40 years. Artisanal miners toil in the bowels of the earth, … Read more
To have the most stunning glow up ever, skincare tops the checklist. Your confidence gets a boost, your makeup looks perfect every time, and how can we forget about feeling 100% fantastic in your skin! With the skincare industry constantly bringing us new and improved formulas and varying types of skincare products, it could get … Read more
The UAE will introduce a 9 per cent corporate tax on business profits of more than Dh375,000 ($102,000) from June 1, 2023, the Finance Ministry said, in a major change of course, as the country seeks to diversify its income. For the UAE, the regional headquarters for a swathe of multinationals, the move marks a … Read more
ISLAMABAD: While the image of the police in Pakistan is not a very positive one for numerous reasons, there occur cases where the true character of dedicated law enforcers shines through. Mohsin Saleem, an assistant sub inspector (ASI) of the Islamabad police along with other police personnel was on a routine patrol in the I-9 … Read more
As seasons get more confusing, variants get more complex, and the urge to wear sweatpants 24/7 reaches an all-time high, it’s getting tougher to keep up with the ever evolving realm of fashion. If you’re ever wondering what the next big fashion trend is going to be, you can always look to the runways and … Read more
Widely acknowledged as one of the world’s natural treasures, Al-Ahsa oasis in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province is home to shady palm groves, crystal clear springs, and a centuries-old secret. Scientists have long puzzled over how the ancient watercourse, the largest self-contained oasis in the world, managed to survive the passage of time, providing its lush, … Read more
The Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC) recently proposed religious tours to shrines and temples in India, rekindling hope that the neighbouring countries can find a common ground to build relations upon. The PHC approached New Delhi recently after receiving a positive response from Islamabad. “The Indian authorities have appreciated our initiative. But they say it would … Read more
India’s legendary singing sensation Lata Mangeshkar passes away on Sunday morning aged 92. The veteran singer, who was being admitted to the ICU after her health deteriorated, breathed her last at Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital at 8:12 AM. Lata Mangeshkar also fought pneumonia along with the deadly virus, which she contracted last month. According to … Read more
The seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is underway in full swing. The matches are full of breathtaking action, thrill and excitement. However, the number of spectators to witness the action-packed games in the stadium has been much lower than the expectations throughout the tournament so far. The National Stadium Karachi has a … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) legend Tom Brady bid goodbye as the ‘G.O.A.T’ (Greatest of All Time) as he announced his retirement on Tuesday after 22 glorious seasons. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, a seven-time Super Bowl winner and holder of a slew of records that may never be beaten, confirmed his retirement in a post … Read more
Three decades ago Pakistan nowhere on the fashion map of the world. Over the years, the country’s fashion industry has slowly marked its place and has shown its potential of making inroads into the international fashion arena. We are now part of the global village that the world has fast turned into. Our local brands … Read more
ISLAMABAD: With a retail market size of around $125 billion Pakistan offers huge opportunities for investment. In recent years, the country witnessed a mushroom growth of branded retail outlets but many of them were launched by the manufacturers to earn maximum profits. Unlike Walmart, Amazon, Costco or Schwarz Group, which fully cater to the needs … Read more
LAHORE: The historic city of Lahore and its association with the Ravi River dates back centuries. The Walled City and the Mughal monuments of Lahore — the Badshahi Mosque, the Lahore Fort, etc — were built around the river. The ‘Buddha Darya’ (old bed of Ravi) was where the river flowed when it passed adjacent … Read more
