Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Charge framed in Kanta Kumari murder case

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KARACHI: An additional district and sessions judge (ADJ) on Monday indicted Anand Oga on a charge of murdering his wife Kanata Kumari. The suspect held on June 5, 2020, told her brother that Kumari had committed suicide. ADJ south, who was conducting the trial in a judicial complex inside central prison Karachi, read charges to … Read more

Deepika Padukone touches upon struggling days in industry alongside Katrina Kaif

Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif struggling days

One of Bollywood’s highest-paid actresses Deepika Padukone talked about the struggling days she and Katrina Kaif had to face when there was no concept of having PR agents or managers at the time of their debuts. In a recent interview, the Cocktail star revealed that they had to learn everything themselves as there was no … Read more

The price of the MG HS has increased by Rs. 23 lacs?

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In an amazing development, the price of the MG HS Exclusive has been increased by Rs. 23 lacs, which is unquestionably HUGE. The social media notice, according to our sources, is genuine. New Price of MG HS Exclusive According to an announcement, due to the increase in customs and taxes in the Federal Budget 2022, … Read more

PML-N ‘lost mind’ after seeing failure in no-trust move: Farrukh

'Mafia has hollowed out every institution of Pakistan', Farrukh grills opposition

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Farrukh Habib said on Monday Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has ‘lost its mind’ after seeing failure in the no-trust move, being planned against the Prime Minister. The Minister, in his response to the press conference of PML-N Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb, said her party came back … Read more

Philippines logs 1,427 new COVID-19 cases

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MANILA – The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,427 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 3,653,526. The DOH said 79 more people died from COVID-19 complications, pushing the country’s death toll to 55,763. The number of active cases dipped to 58,657 as the … Read more

Lao gov’t to expedite COVID-19 vaccination program

VIENTIANE – The Lao government has vowed to expedite a nationwide vaccination program for children aged 6 and over against COVID-19, starting on Monday. The program is part of the government’s efforts to ensure that people of all ethnic groups are immunized against COVID-19 and are protected against the Omicron variant in particular, as the … Read more

PTI MPA demands suspension of DIG East, SSP Korangi, SHO over street crimes

KARACHI: In a letter to the Sindh police additional inspector general, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) member of provincial assembly Raja Azhar on Monday demanded suspension of district inspector general East, senior superintendent police Korangi and relevant station house officer over the rising number of street crimes. Raja Azhar specially held the police officials responsible … Read more

Chinese researchers develop highly efficient perovskite solar cells

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BEIJING – Chinese researchers have developed a type of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with high power conversion efficiency. PSCs can be generally classified into two categories, n-i-p devices and inverted p-i-n devices. The p-i-n PSCs can be produced at low temperature with good stability, and are compatible with crystal silicon cell to achieve the development … Read more

Babar Azam opens about King’s poor performance

Karachi Kings skipper Babar Azam has opened about the poor display of performance during the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Kings are the first team to lose consecutive eight matches in a single season. They only managed to win against Lahore Qalandars, but lost their tenth match to Quetta Gladiators. In a … Read more

PM Imran, Chairman Senate discuss overall political situation of Balochistan

PM Imran, Chairman Senate discuss overall political situation of Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Monday discussed the overall political situation of Balochistan. During the meeting, both the dignitaries also discussed the progress on the ongoing development schemes in northern and southern Balochistan under the federal government funded uplift packages. The prime minister also assured taking all steps … Read more

China denies Australia’s ship laser ‘intimidation’ claim

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BEIJING – Beijing on Monday denied Australian allegations that a Chinese naval vessel shone a laser at one of the country’s surveillance aircraft in an incident that Prime Minister Scott Morrison termed an “act of intimidation”. A Chinese ship sailing off Australia’s northern coast last week illuminated the plane, Canberra’s defence department said Sunday, adding … Read more

Investigation claims Credit Suisse handled dirty money

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PARIS – Credit Suisse handled billions of dollars in dirty money for decades, an international media investigation based on a massive data leak claimed on Sunday, in the latest setback for Switzerland’s second-largest bank. The bank held more than $8 billion (seven billion euros) in accounts of criminals, dictators and human rights abusers, among others, according to … Read more

Ali Fazal is over the moon after huge success of his recent film ‘Death On The Nile’

Ali Fazal Death on the Nile

Indian actor Ali Fazal is overjoyed after his recent Hollywood film Death On The Nile garners a huge success. The Mirzapur actor turned to his social media and penned a sweet note to celebrate Death On The Nile nearing the $100 million mark at the global box office. “Never really made it to the 100cr … Read more

Mongolia reports lowest number of daily COVID-19 cases since early January

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ULAN BATOR – Mongolia registered 309 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, the lowest since Jan. 3, bringing the national tally to 462,406, the country’s health ministry said Monday. Meanwhile, no more COVID-19 related deaths were recorded in the past day, and the country’s death toll remains at 2,087, it said. So far, … Read more

Information war rages ahead of feared Russian invasion

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KYIV- The Russian TV reporter stands in a flak jacket and helmet near some army barracks on a crisp and sunny afternoon. “Are you ready,” an off-camera voice asks him. The journalist nods and a burst of gunfire erupts as he starts running and shouting a breathless report into his microphone about “a group of … Read more

Babar Azam, others to join Test squad on Wednesday

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Pakistan national Test squad started their training at the National Stadium, Karachi from Feb 16. The remaining players, including Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Naseem Shah, will join the squad in Islamabad. The three will spend one day in quarantine before joining the squad. After the conclusion of the training camp in Karachi, players will … Read more

After curbs on mainstream media, govt muzzling social media: Shehbaz Sharif

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif claimed on Monday that after imposing curbs on mainstream media, the government was out to muzzle social media. Taking to Twitter, Shehbaz said that the “so-called ‘defamation’ amendment to PECA [Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016], promulgated by presidential ordinance, shows the real fascist face of the ruling clique.” So-called 'defamation' … Read more

Amna Ilyas explores herself as ‘not lesbian’

Amna Ilyas no more a 'lesbian'

Model and actress Amna Ilyas spilt the beans about her personal and professional life and also expressed her views over the backlash she usually receives online. The Baaji star sat down for a fun interview with Voice Over Man aka Wajahat Rauf and clarified about the confused sexual orientation. On being asked about being confused … Read more

WATCH: Did Zarnish Khan dub Alizeh Shah a ‘Badtameez’?

Zarnish Khan discusses about the rudeness of Alizeh Shah

As a few celebrities from the industry had mentioned actress Alizeh Shah as ‘unprofessional’ for being rude with other co-actors, talented star Zarnish Khan has also shared her opinion regarding Shah’s disrespecting behaviour. In a chit-chat with Voice Over Man aka director Wajahat Rauf, the Aietbaar star was asked who would win between you and … Read more

UNICEF executive director acknowledges Pakistan’s efforts towards child rights, SDGs

ISLAMABAD: Executive Director of United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Catherine Russell on Monday acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts for realisation of child rights and the progress towards achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In a meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she appreciated the response of the government of … Read more

Fewer new local COVID-19 cases reported on Chinese mainland Sunday

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BEIJING – The Chinese mainland on Sunday reported 71 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, down 30 from the day before, the National Health Commission said on Monday. Of the new local infections, 32 were reported in Inner Mongolia, 11 in Jiangsu, seven in Liaoning, six in Guangdong, five in Shanxi, four each in Sichuan and Yunnan, … Read more

After Australian furore, Djokovic starts his season in Dubai

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Novak Djokovic’s season, derailed in January when he was deported from Australia, finally starts on Monday in Dubai with the world number one insisting players in the locker room “have been positive and welcoming” on his return. Djokovic missed the chance to win a 10th Australian Open, and 21st Grand Slam, due to the cancellation of his … Read more

Avanceon secures Rs750 million project for Masjid Al-Haram expansion

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KARACHI: Avanceon Saudi for Energy Co WLL, a subsidiary of Avanceon FZE, has secured an approximately Rs750 million project to execute SCADA solution for the Masjid Al-Haram Expansion Project in Makkah, a statement said. The high value project will see Avanceon provide a state-of-the-art solution to expand and restore Masjid Al-Haram’s central position in the … Read more

President Arif Alvi wishes Britain’s Queen speedy recovery from Covid-19

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ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday wished a speedy recovery to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II after she tested positive for Covid-19. On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, I wish Her Majesty The Queen a speedy and complete recovery from COVID. — The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) February 21, 2022 The president … Read more

Khurrum Sher Zaman labeled Sindh government as biggest hurdle in the launch of health card

Parliamentary leader Khurrum Sher Zaman maintained that the issuance of Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card in Thar, Sindh is a revolutionary step. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader blamed the Sindh government for the killing of children in Sindh due to malnutrition. “The issuance of health card in Sindh will prove to be a health license … Read more

India’s disinformation campaign again active against Pakistan ahead of FATF plenary meeting

India's disinformation campaign again active against Pakistan ahead of FATF plenary meeting

ISLAMABAD: The Indian disinformation campaign is back in the lineup against Pakistan ahead of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting in Paris from February 21 to March 4. According to a report released by Kashmir Media Service (KMS), an Indian campaign against Pakistan is underway, with its media spreading propaganda that Pakistan will … Read more