In a career that now spans a decade and boasts roles in several star dramas, Hira Mani is a force that keeps on going stronger. From hosting to acting, to even fashion, the actress does it all whilst being a full-time mom, constantly elevating the bar on all fronts. And while the actress has often … Read more
London – Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to reign for seven decades, announcing her “sincere wish” that Camilla, the wife of her heir Prince Charles, should ultimately be known as Queen Consort. Britain’s longest-serving monarch acceded to the throne aged 25 on February 6, 1952, following the death of her father King … Read more
LONDON – Britain’s embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced renewed pressure to apologise to opposition leader Keir Starmer for what critics have called a misleading “Trumpian” attack on him last week. Johnson, already facing calls to step down after months of scandals, accused Starmer of failing in 2013 as head of the country’s prosecution service … Read more
KARACHI: “Every citizen like me had been waiting a long time for this project to be completed. Even though it is a late start, I am happy residents of Karachi have finally got a good transport service for themselves”, stated Zunehra, a college student. Expressing her satisfaction over travelling on the Green Line Bus Rapid … Read more
Linking Kratie provincial town and Sambour district in northeast Cambodia, the China-funded 93.5-km-long stretch of National Road No. 7 has brought closer contact between rural and urban dwellers and facilitated goods transport in the province. “This road was previously devastated by floods and travel was very difficult,” Phong Lida, a 27-year-old resident in Kratie provincial … Read more
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leadership surprised its supporters when it visited Wali Bagh in Charsadda on Feb 7 for the first time and offered fateha at the graves of ANP leader Abdul Wali Khan and his wife Begum Naseem Wali Khan. The visit to Charsadda is stated to be an effort to strengthen the … Read more
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM – Israel’s ground-breaking surveillance technology was once feted as a prized export bolstering diplomatic ties abroad, but reports the secret spyware was also turned on citizens at home has trigged domestic outrage. Recent bombshell allegations in Israeli media centre on the controversial Pegasus malware made by the Israeli firm NSO, which can turn … Read more
A Bangladeshi court ordered two teachers to read a book by the country’s late founding leader after they marked his 100th birthday by serving cheap bread instead of cake, a prosecutor said. Both men were charged under the country’s broad digital security law last year as the country celebrated the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur … Read more
Sri Lanka, previously known as Ceylon, an island in South Asia, is one of Pakistan’s oldest friends. Sri Lanka got its independence on February 4, 1948, just six months after Pakistan appeared on the map of the world as an independent state. Pakistan and Sri Lanka have stood by each other in every thick and … Read more
The citizens of Karachi often find themselves to be victims of rampant commercialism these days which is increasingly making their lives miserable with each passing day. The powerful construction mafia is out to grab every inch of the metropolis and convert it into a money making venture at the expense of the recreation venues, parks … Read more
The brutalities and atrocities against women in the interior of Sindh are mounting at an alarming rate. The gender-based violence comprising cases of honour killing, karo-kari and torture have reached ghastly proportions during the past few years, especially in tribal areas of Sindh. What’s extremely unfortunate, though, is the callously insensitive attitude of the state, … Read more
Sri Lanka appealed to its diaspora to send money home to overcome the island’s worsening economic crisis and a pledge to protect foreign investments. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa urged millions of Sri Lankans abroad to invest their savings in their home country, which is facing its worst debt crisis since independence from Britain 74 years ago. … Read more
Scientists in Britain announced they had smashed a previous record for generating fusion energy, hailing it as a “milestone” on the path towards cheap, clean power and a cooler planet. Nuclear fusion is the same process that the sun uses to generate heat. Proponents believe it could one day help address climate change by providing … Read more
Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges combined for 58 points and JaVale McGee provided a much-needed spark off the bench as the Phoenix Suns won their third straight game with a 114-109 victory over Philadelphia. Just ahead of the Bulls’ game, The Suns were 9-1 in their last ten and 13-2 over their last fifteen games. … Read more
Argentine great Juan Martin del Potro made a losing return to tennis after a two-and-a-half-year injury absence on Tuesday, beaten in straight sets by compatriot Federico Delbonis in the Argentina Open. In what was expected to be one of Del Potro’s final appearances before retiring, the 33-year-old former US Open champion was overcome with emotion towards the … Read more
KARACHI: The local dealers, importers and mobile phone mechanics are suffering huge losses owing to the rising costs of imported mobile parts, rupee depreciation and the absence of domestic part manufacturers. As countries around the world strive for advancement and manufacturing in the field of technology and IT; self-sufficiency and becoming a manufacturing base remain … Read more
As the authorities in Pakistan have managed to control the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic, the series of international events have returned to the country once again. The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) is set to host a bilateral series against South Africa later this month from February 26 to March 9. The Proteas will … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan needs viable and inexpensive electricity for socioeconomic development, but the situation is contrary, as the power regulatory authority on the dictation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased the tariff several times in the last few months, creating financial problems for the residential and industrial units alike. Pakistan Apparel Forum Chairman Javed … Read more
Before becoming the first female cricketer from Pakistan to receive an International Cricket Council (ICC) accolade, Fatima Sana Khan used to play in the streets of Nazimabad Block 1 with her brothers. She was breaking many stereotypes by playing a sport, which is usually associated with boys. She was backed by her brothers, who made … Read more
Like any other kid in Pakistan, 11 years old Hamza Yasir also picked up a bat and a ball and started playing cricket. However, his elder brother, Nadeem Kaka, was a fan of football and it attracted his younger brother to the sport as well. In a span of a couple of years, from dreaming … Read more
KARACHI: Toyota will invest over $100 million for the local production of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in Pakistan. The investment would go towards localisation of components, plant expansion and production preparation for the first hybrid electric vehicle to be manufactured at the Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC) plant located at Port Qasim, Karachi, said Ali … Read more
Perhaps not since Kerry Packer bought out the entire Australian cricket team back in 1977 to launch his private league have Australians, especially the cricketing community themselves, been so polarised. This is highlighted by the war of words between the former cricketers of the recent past and the current administrators, which has also dragged in … Read more
LAHORE: Volatile exchange rates, higher markup and the weakening rupee are the key hurdles in tapping the full potential of the Rs20 trillion packaging industry, said Zaki Aijaz Qureshi, director of Roshan Packages Limited. “The manufacturing sector mostly relies on imported raw material and the packaging industry is no exception. Plastic, paper and tinplate packaging … Read more
QAR: The price of gold rate in Qatar Stands at Qatari riyal QAR 2,469.03 per tola on Sunday, February 13, 2022. The rate of 24 karat/gramme is stable to QAR 211.68 from the previous day’s QAR 211.68. Similarly, the rate of 22 karat gold has no changed to QAR 194.04 from the previous day’s QAR … Read more
SAR: Today’s Gold rate in Saudi Arabia (last updated: 13th Feb, 2022) 24k per tola stands at SAR 2,544.11. The rate of 24 karat/gramme stable to SAR 218.11 from previous day’s SAR 218.11. Similarly, the rate of 22 karat gold came up to SAR 199.94 from previous day’s SAR 199.93. Today Gold Price in Saudi Arabia … Read more
UAE Gold: Today Gold Rate in UAE updated on, (13th, Feb 2022) today 24 Carat is AED 225.25. while 22k Carat gold price is AED 211.50. The rate of 24 karat/gramme increased to AED 225.25 from previous day’s AED 221.25. The gold rate (22 karat/gramme) Appreciated to AED 211.50 from previous day’s AED 208.00. Gold … Read more
Karachi: Latest Currency Rates in Pakistan today on 13th Feb 2022, Check updated currency rates of US Dollar to PKR, Euro, Canadian Dollar, UAE Dirham, Saudi Riyal, in Rupees. All currency exchange rates are according to the interbank market. Currency rates in Pakistan Check the latest currency rates today Feb 13, 2022. CURRENCY BUYING TT CLEAN … Read more
KARACHI: The buying rate of 1 SAR to PKR was Rs46.530 and selling rate of 1 SAR to PKR was Rs46.610 in the interbank market on Feb 13, 2022. Meanwhile, the following are the rates of the US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound, UAE Dirham, and other foreign currencies in the interbank market today. The information … Read more
