Norway’s cross-country ski squad has been winning a huge haul of medals at one Game after another and with Beijing Winter Olympics just started, Norwegians are expected to again top the medals table. Norway has hosted the Games on two occasions including the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo and the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. … Read more
FAISALABAD: Standing tall at the heart of the city with eight arteries, Faisalabad’s Clock Tower narrates the saga of a century-old civilization of the Rachna Doaba (the land falling within two rivers). The city of magnificent eight bazaars formerly known as Lyallpur named after Sir James Lyall, the then lieutenant governor of Punjab, is the … Read more
Back in 2018, Arbaqan Changezi a young aspiring model at the age of 21 got the call of a lifetime. He had just been selected to walk the ramp for a fashion show in Lahore. At 6’1 and 77 kgs, seemingly well built, had not previously been concerned about his frame, “I was told to … Read more
In an attempt to revolutionise and digitalise Pakistan, the citizens will soon be using digital wallets, which will replace the existing computerised national identity cards (CNICs). This task comes under the umbrella of the Digital Pakistan vision that the government is pursuing vigorously. While the aim looks pretty decent and will take Pakistan into the … Read more
Economics and politics are inter-twined, the quicker any nation recognised this reality, the better placed it is for growth and development. For any nation state to be successful, the basic human needs and necessities of its populace have to be satisfied, first and foremost. The People’s Republic of China has achieved this enormous task. Having … Read more
A tragic incident where four members of a family were allegedly murdered by one of their own has shocked society. A teenage boy who entertained himself by playing the popular Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) game allegedly picked up a gun imitating the killing of four ‘enemies’. And this time, the battleground was his own home … Read more
In recent twitter feuds, Rap Artist Faris Shafi was critiqued for his line of work and the background he belongs to by a known academic Nida Kirmani. Her targeting and singling out Faris Shafi was a major reason that left many netizens angered who then went on to drag Kirmani’s statement to bits. The … Read more
KARACHI: Pandamart has achieved a major milestone as it opened its 50th store in DHA Phase 8, Karachi, a statement said. Pandamart, the country’s leading online groceries delivery platform, has established over 50 stores within just over a year since the first store was opened in Bahadurabad, Karachi in November 2020. Speaking about pandamart’s rapid … Read more
LAHORE: The latest designs of Turkish ‘abayas’ (veil) and ‘hijabs’ (scarf) are gaining popularity in Pakistan. The abaya looks like a jacket or a formal coat and the hijab covers the head — both forms of coverings are associated with Muslim women. On World Hijab Day that falls on Feb 1, the Karachi-based abaya and … Read more
After music legends Neil Young and Joni Mitchell quit Spotify over a Covid misinformation row, some lesser-known artists have said they simply couldn’t afford to leave the world’s largest music streamer – despite their concerns. The row sparked a discussion about other artists exiting the platform of more than 170 million subscribers in a … Read more
KARACHI: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) has posted a 20 per cent increase in net profit to Rs35.69 billion, translating into the earnings per share (EPS) of Rs28.06 for the year ended December 31, 2021. FFC also declared a final cash dividend of Rs4.65 along with the results, which is in addition to the interim … Read more
KARACHI: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has revealed in a very disturbing report that more than 4,000 PhD scholars are unemployed, and out of which only 642 have registered themselves on the portal set up by the HEC to provide jobs to the unemployed PhD scholars. Of these, 358 fresh PhD holders were given jobs, … Read more
Parizaad’s finale screening – a larger than life affair! With everyone’s favourite Parizaad coming to a rather heartwarming end this week on TV, die-hard fans got to witness the grand finale four days before the show aired this past week. The finale screening was attended by the ensemble cast and crew of the show. A … Read more
Mohammad Hasnain is one of Pakistan’s brightest talents in the bowling department and has already produced some notable performances for the national team over the last two years. However, February 03, 2022, became a day to remember for him, his fans and the cricketing community in Pakistan — for all the wrong reasons — as … Read more
KARACHI: Careem and National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) have partnered to map 600 government vaccination centres on its Super App, a statement said. As a result of this partnership, people can now book a ride to and from the centres to get their vaccination or boosters shots, following the outbreak in the Omicron variant … Read more
Being on social media is not enough; you need to know how to use it properly to stay on top of the game! It’s okay if you may not be interested to put yourself out there personally, social platforms can be powerful drivers for your business and help boost brand awareness, website traffic, customer base, … Read more
KARACHI: “Our shelters have gone after the tower’s demolition. We are homeless now. What was our fault in all this? Who will compensate us for this huge loss? We are still seeking answers to all these questions,” stated Mohammad Ali, who had to leave his residence after orders to demolish Nasla Tower were issued. On … Read more
Africa Cup of Nations’ favorites Egypt will take on Senegal in the final of the tournament this year. Liverpool stars Sadio Mane and Mohammad Salah will be playing in the opposite teams as their teams fight for the title. Meanwhile, Egypt called on Africa Cup of Nations organisers to delay this weekend’s final against Senegal … Read more
Seldom do we see stars starting off their career on TV with a role so powerful that it matches the level of the leads, and in Talha Chahour’s case, to make his mark alongside the likes of Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali and match their level of screen presence is something Chahour has nailed. Spending … Read more
KARACHI: No one had taken seriously the claim of Uzair Baloch, former chief of the defunct Lyari Amn Committee, when he — after being handed over to the Sindh police by Rangers — in his first interaction with the media claimed that he would be exonerated by the courts in all the cases registered against … Read more
ISLAMABAD: AAA Associates in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Programme held AAA Job Marathon, 2022 on January 29 and 30 at Topi Rakh Ayub Park, Rawalpindi, a statement said. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs (SAPM) Usman Dar graced the occasion as chief guest, it added. The event provided more … Read more
It has just been a week (from Thursday to Thursday) since the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) kicked off at the National Stadium Karachi. Already, the action-packed T20 tournament has put forward some breathtaking performances, including Fakhar Zaman’s ton and some disappointing shows like the lack of Babar Azam’s cover drives. We … Read more
KARACHI: Supersecure and Falcon-i have signed an agreement for SOC As-a-Service (SOC365®) to monitor, detect, report, and remediate the security issues at Falcon-i, a statement said. The fully managed SOC365® solution by Supersecure, will help Falcon-i to not only comply with local and international compliance regulations, but will also harden their security posture against the … Read more
KARACHI: A former senator and federal minister, Javed Jabbar takes an active interest in diverse fields including international affairs, voluntary work for rural and urban development, the environment, social issues and mass media. He is associated with conflict-resolution and co-operation initiatives between Pakistan, India and in South Asia and is a member of the longest-running … Read more
Humayun Saeed hints on a project about the country’s obsession with doctor daughter-in-laws Shocked to learn that only one out of every 4 female doctors actually go on to practice after marriage, Humayun Saeed who is currently shooting for The Crown, hinted on producing a project that revolves around the idea of trophy doctor daughter-in-laws … Read more
As many as 10,000 people can run in the third edition of the Commissioner Karachi Marathon which is set to take place on February 13. The registration for the marathons was opened on Monday and Karachi Commissioner Mohammad Iqbal Memon is anticipating an overwhelming response from the people. “This sporting event is growing with every … Read more
KARACHI: At a time when the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and is expected to reach its peak by the middle of this month, the Sindh government, in view of the dire situation, has decided to take extraordinary measures to send health teams door to door to vaccinate the general public. According … Read more
In the age of saas-bahu dramas, never-ending soaps, and illogical plays, having a Parizaad around is more of a necessity than a luxury. Hashim Nadeem’s drama (inspired by his novel of the same name) that concluded earlier this week, had a bigger effect on the viewers than all the other dramas combined, for it tackled … Read more
