KARACHI: The buying rate of 1 CAD to PKR was Rs138.50 and the selling rate of 1 CAD to PKR was Rs139.30 in the interbank market on 23rd Feb 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. … Read more
SEOUL: The world should provide millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccines to North Korea, where “draconian” anti-pandemic measures are worsening an already-severe food crisis, a UN human rights expert said Wednesday. The impoverished nation has been behind a rigid self-imposed coronavirus blockade since early 2020 to protect itself from the pandemic, with the economy suffering … Read more
KYIV – In reaction to the mounting possibility of a Russian invasion, Ukraine’s security cabinet authorised measures to establish a state of national emergency on Wednesday. According to the council’s secretary, Oleksiy Danilov, the proposal, which must be formally approved by parliament, calls for increased document and vehicle inspections, among other things. Danilov stated that … Read more
Police in Florida are looking for a 33-year-old man suspected of hurting a deputy. Gregory Ryan Miedema was placed under a Florida Blue Alert overnight. According to FOX 30, a Taylor County deputy near the state’s Big Bend area was shot many times and was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Miedema is a … Read more
You’re certainly aware of Suga’s Spotify artist profile if you’re a fan of BTS member Suga and enjoy listening to his cheerful music. On several occasions, this South Korean rapper and artist has contributed to the global success of BTS. ARMYs, on the other hand, were surprised to find a new song titled Suga Song … Read more
KYIV – Ukraine mobilised its military reserve Wednesday and urged its citizens to leave Russian territory as Moscow sharpened its demands, increasing fears of all-out war. Kremlin chief President Vladimir Putin has defied an avalanche of international sanctions to put his forces on stand-by to occupy two rebel-held areas of eastern Ukraine. In response, Kyiv’s President … Read more
SYDNEY – The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has decided to scrap mask mandate rules for students at schools while the COVID-19 infections continue to increase in the state. From Feb. 28, masks will no longer be required in high schools for students or staff in NSW. Schools will be able to welcome … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday said that the reprehensible incidents of the Delhi Riots Pogrom of 2020 and mass rapes of Kashmiri women in Kunan and Poshpura villages of IIOJK in 1991 continued to be a scar on the collective conscience of the international community. Read more: Only Imran Khan can resolve Kashmir issue: PM AJK … Read more
Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick are facing backlash from the public after their daughter Penelope’s video went viral. Scott took to his social media handle and shared a dancing video with his second child, Penelope. The duo grooved to British rapper Nutcase 22’s song Captain. View this post on Instagram A post shared … Read more
NEW DELHI – A major power blackout for over 36 hours in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh has hit water supply, hospitals and traffic lights, officials said on Wednesday. The blackout in India’s most well-planned city was caused by a three-day strike called by electricity department workers who protested against privatization. The outage left … Read more
VIENTIANE – Laos has confirmed a total of 27 cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, including the first local transmission and 26 imported cases, since the beginning of 2022, the National Taskforce Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control said on Wednesday. Sisavath Soutthaniraxay, deputy director-general of the Department of Communicable Diseases Control under the … Read more
BAMAKO – The Malian army said it had killed 19 jihadists in operations northeast of the capital Bamako that were supported by European special forces. A statement by the armed forces chief of staff late Tuesday said operations in the Timbuktu, Segou, Mopti and Bandiagara areas successfully targeted “terrorists” — a term typically used to … Read more
SUVA – Tonga reported 55 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases in the South Pacific island nation to 133. According to Tonga’s news website Matangi Tonga Online, Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni said that from Feb. 1 to date there had been a total of 287 positive cases in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court of Islamabad on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking former federal minister and PML-N Secretary-General Ahsan Iqbal’s plea for acquittal in Narowal Sports City Complex reference. Accountability Court Judge Syed Asghar Ali pronounced a reserved judgment on the plea of Ahsan Iqbal in Narowal Sports City Complex reference. The Islamabad accountability court … Read more
BRUSSELS – Poland is “quite well prepared to welcome a lot of Ukrainians” fleeing a Russian offensive in their country, the EU’s home affairs commissioner said after talks on Tuesday with Poland’s deputy interior minister. EU commissioner Ylva Johansson spoke in Warsaw with Poland’s Bartosz Grodecki on his country’s plans and preparations to handle various scenarios that … Read more
A woman can be seen carefully comforting and caressing her Labrador after he has been injured. The wonderful bond that exists between humans and dogs is well known. Many people consider their pets to be members of their family. As seen by numerous popular videos on the internet, there is no other love like a … Read more
Popular vlogger Shahveer Jafry, who got married to the love of his life in an extravagant wedding, left his fanbase awestruck after he set couple goals with wifey Ayesha Baig at a wedding. Turning to his Instagram, Shahveer Jafry, who is an avid social media user, dropped loved-up photos with his new bride, all-dressed to … Read more
Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Qaddus Bizenjo has been tested positive for Covid-19, following which he has isolated himself at his residence. According to CM’s spokesperson, Bizenjo was in good health but had symptoms of the virus. “Doctors have advised the chief minister to rest completely. However, he will hold online meetings to continue important government … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea’s drug safety agency on Wednesday authorized the use of COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 for the first time amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. The two-dose vaccine, developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, was approved for use among minors aged 5 through 11, with a lower dose level of … Read more
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) scrapped the requirement of the Covid-19 rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for the fully-vaccinated passengers, reported Bol News on Wednesday. In this regard, the aviation authority issued new travel guideline for the passengers traveling to Pakistan from abroad. However, complete Covid-19 vaccination has been made mandatory for the passengers. Read … Read more
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday confirmed the pre-arrest bail of Shahzadi Nargis, widow of former Balochistan governor Nawab Akbar Bugti in a case against her for allegedly sharing objectionable photos of her daughter-in-law on social media. After hearing the arguments, Justice Sardar Ahmed Naeem issued an order regarding confirmation of bail Nargis but … Read more
MANILA – The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,534 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 3,655,709. The DOH said 201 more people died from COVID-19 complications, pushing the death toll to 55,977. The number of active cases dipped to 55,449 as the country’s … Read more
Actress Mawra Hocane, who is garnering much love and appreciation for her performance in Qissa Meherbano Ka, has addressed romance rumours with co-star Ameer Gilani. In a recent candid chit-chat, the Sanam Teri Qasam star responded to all the rumours of fans about her marriage with Ameer. Replying to the most asked questions that when … Read more
Pakistan’s new bowling coach, ex-Australian pacer Shaun Tait will arrive in Pakistan at a later date due to his father’s demise, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed. PCB issued a statement expressing their condolences to Shaun Tait on the demise of his father and informing him that his arrival in Pakistan has been delayed. “PCB … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday agreed on an exceptional basis to allow the overland transportation of humanitarian assistance of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat and lifesaving medicines from India for Afghanistan via the Attari-Wagah border up till Torkham. The first batch of 41 Afghan trucks, which entered into Pakistan through Torkham, is returning to Afghanistan today … Read more
ULAN BATOR – Mongolia recorded 525 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing its national tally to 463,380, the health ministry said Wednesday. Meanwhile, two more related deaths were reported, taking the death toll to 2,089, the ministry said. Based on the national infection rate, high vaccination coverage, and assessments by relevant authorities, … Read more
RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said raising awareness about Thalassaemia and its prevention through screening of individuals before marriage could prove helpful in reducing the chances of its transmission to the next generation. Addressing here at the inauguration of Bone Marrow Transplant Centre under the Pakistan Thalassaemia Welfare Society (PATHWEL), he said premarital … Read more
QUETTA: The main suspect in the murder of senior journalist Athar Mateen has been arrested from the Khuzdar District of Balochistan on Wednesday. Parliamentary Secretary on Information Bushra Rind confirmed the arrest and said the action in Khuzdar was taken on the information by Sindh police. Read more: Police arrest owner of bike used in … Read more
