ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran on Sunday said everyone, except the United States, agreed to save Afghanistan from a humanitarian crisis and if the situation worsened, the US would also face difficulties. Interacting with former diplomats, representatives of think tank in Islamabad, the PM said the situation in Afghanistan was becoming very serious and provision of … Read more
Pop singer Rihanna, who is expecting her first baby with beau A$AP Rocky, is happy to face all the challenges amidst pregnancy. Speaking recently at the Fenty Beauty Universe Event, the Love On The Brain singer discussed bringing her fashion A-game despite her changing body. The 33-year-old singer said that she has embraced the good and the … Read more
Bollywood’s Taapsee Pannu is overwhelmed after actress Areeba Habib heaps praise on her for her performance in the Netflix movie Looop Lapeta. Turning to her Instagram Stories, Areeba captured a still from the movie while she applauded Taapsee Pannu for her acting prowess. “Kamal,” wrote the Jalan star while tagging Pannu. Re-sharing the comment on her … Read more
PESHAWAR: In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, re-polling in 13 districts for local government elections is underway on Sunday (today), Radio Pakistan Reported. According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), re-polling is being held on various seats of local councils where elections were terminated either because of deteriorated situation on polling day or death of the contesting … Read more
Bollywood diva Kangna Ranaut, who is known for her outspoken personality, has slammed Deepika Padukone starrer Gehraiyaan as a ‘bad movie’ for offering nothing new to the industry. Taking to her Instagram story, the Queen actress said that “no amount of skin show or pornography can save it”. Produced by Karan Johar, Gehraiyaan turned out to … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reiterated that breaking nexus between terrorists and their sympathisers and support base was imperative for defeating terrorism. According to the media wing of armed forces, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), interacting with troops during his visit to Panjgur in Balochistan, the army chief appreciated professionalism … Read more
KARACHI: Azan Naveed Ahmed, a mechanical engineer, had a very good job offer at a plant in the Site Area, one of the largest industrial zones in Karachi; however, he refused that job, and is now working at a consultancy firm at Sharea Faisal. “It was a lucrative offer with vast growth opportunities, but my … Read more
KARACHI: Rising geopolitical tension, fears of supply disruption and a surge in the post-Covid demand are dragging crude oil prices towards $100 a barrel in the international market sooner than earlier predicted, risking the fragile global growth, analysts and industry players said. Experts say oil at $100/barrel has become a high probability, as the markets … Read more
WASHINGTON: She’s accused of laundering billions of dollars in stolen bitcoin with her husband, but her alleged crimes are likely to be overshadowed by an excruciating foray into rap music. Heather Morgan, also known, largely to herself, as “raunchy rapper” Razzlekhan, was arrested along with her husband Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein in Manhattan on Tuesday. The … Read more
Amreli Steels expects 10% growth in FY22 The management of Amreli Steels Limited (ASTL) is expecting 10 per cent growth with 400k tonnes of rebars in FY22 and is anticipating to maintain 12 to 13 per cent average gross margins during the period. Additionally, the company is hopeful that the higher volumetric growth coupled with … Read more
Atlas Battery Limited was incorporated as a public limited company on October 19, 1966. It is engaged in manufacturing and sale of automotive and motorcycle batteries and allied products. The company is a subsidiary of Shirazi Investments (Private) Limited, which holds 58.86 per cent of issued, subscribed and paid-up capital of the company as of … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan’s economy is again at crossroads mainly due to its inconsistent economic policies and weak implementation of structural reforms. This is evident from the Budget FY22, by way of which the fiscal policy became expansionary and several key EFF commitments were reversed to spur growth; which also included low petroleum development levy (PDL) and … Read more
KARACHI: The movement of international oil prices will decide the fate of the rupee during the next week. Currently, the rupee is stable, owing to the inflows received from a lending agency and the proceeds of the Sukuk bond. The exchange rate for the week ended February 11, 2021 closed at Rs174.71 against the greenback … Read more
KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 Index increased 0.37 per cent during the week ended February 11, 2022. This positivity in the market can be attributed to good corporate announcement, where higher-than-expected dividend announcement came as a positive surprise for the market. An analyst at Topline Securities said that the MSCI released update on its Quarterly Index … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan’s much-anticipated visit to Beijing has not only cleared the ambiguities over the viability of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, but also attracted investment worth billions of dollars in various sectors. During the visit, the two sides also chalked out a plan for CPEC’s Phase-II, which involves huge incentives for … Read more
KARACHI: Samrah Enterprises, has brought top American brands to Pakistan, in facilitation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a statement said. A ceremony was held at Greenvalley Diplomatic Enclave Islamabad where new brands were introduced, including the famous food brands Midamar Halal meat, Freshly, and Mission Foods, in the addition to Andalou Naturals … Read more
KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati) acting president Maheen Salman has expressed reservations over the sharp rise in inflation in the country, a statement said. The inflation rate for the working class has crossed 21 per cent, which is a matter of great concern. According to the data released by the Bureau of … Read more
KARACHI: The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) of Pakistan and a Chinese association have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to promote high-quality science and technological exchanges between China and Pakistan, a statement said. Zhongguancun Belt and Road Industrial Promotion Association of the People’s Republic of China (ZBRA) President Zhang Xiaodong, and STZA Chairman Amer … Read more
There is no better time to read about Agatha Christie and her most famous detective Hercule Poirot than today. With the release of Kenneth Branagh’s Death on the Nile in cinemas, the demand to know about Dame Agatha Christie has skyrocketed, for her life was nothing short of a mystery itself. Two books – … Read more
What Is A Good Painting? Curated by Emaan Mahmud, this new group show exhibited at ArtChowk Gallery showcases works by about a dozen artists namely Amber Arifeen, Asad Kamran, Faizan Riedinger, Haider Ali, Khadija S Akhtar, Marium M Habib, Marium Kamal, Maryam Arslan, Maryam Hina Hasnain, Rabia S Akhtar and Rabia Ali. Aimed to instigate … Read more
KARACHI: The world’s premium aviation agency, IATA Consultancy, has submitted a comprehensive business plan for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for 2022 to 2026 to the Minister of Finance and Minister of Aviation. The business plan preparation was commissioned by the Ministry of Finance last year consequent to the report by the former special assistant … Read more
Call it mumbo jumbo, or term his films nonsensical, but Roland Emmerich’s movies are remembered for their crazy theories, and Moonfall isn’t much different. He claimed in Stargate that aliens created the pyramids, they were the more intelligent species in Independence Day, nuclear bombs created Godzilla, and that global warming was responsible for events shown … Read more
If there is anything we learned in 2021, it’s that Netflix will never cease to amaze us. It has time and time again proved to be the best streaming service available for entertainment. With its wide range of tv shows and movies, as well as the original content produced by Netflix, it has become a … Read more
France’s gender equality minister threw her support on Thursday behind Muslim women footballers who are seeking to overturn a ban on players wearing headscarves on the pitch. Rules set by the French Football Federation currently prevent players taking part in competitive matches from wearing “ostentatious” religious symbols such as Muslim headscarves or the Jewish kippa. … Read more
Dating makes you want to die. It’s messy, anxiety-inducing, and give you butterflies and in the end you require a ton of confidence and extroversion. Above all that, we aren’t even given a user manual that tells us what to or not to do as we meander through this big wide world searching for the … Read more
KARACHI: H&S Real Estate, a real estate company and partner of Emaar Alliance, celebrated Chinese New Year with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Chinese elites, a statement said. Around 500 Chinese community members participated in the event, with a dazzling light show at Burj Khalifa wishing China for the new lunar year. H&S Real … Read more
BEIJING: Facing an increasingly complicated external environment and more uncertainties, China is fully confident in and capable of maintaining sound, healthy and sustainable economic growth, said an official with the country’s top economic planner. China faces the triple pressures of demand contraction, supply shocks, and weakening expectations. But its economic resilience, massive potential, bright prospects, … Read more
KARACHI: There was a time when education was not just about going to school and getting a degree; it was about widening knowledge, expanding your horizons and learning much-needed skills of the time. However, over the past few years, the mindset has changed drastically and today, the youth are being judged by their grade point … Read more
