KARACHI: The power generation in Pakistan went up 8.9 per cent on a year-on-year basis to 8,797GWh (11,824 MW) during January 2022, compared to 8,079GWh (10,859 MW) during the same month last year, a report by Arif Habib Limited showed. The rise in generation was owed to higher generation from high speed diesel (HSD), nuclear, … Read more
On Monday, Russia’s military assault on Ukraine entered its fifth day, with fighting in the streets of Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city, and troops moving closer to the capital, Kyiv. A video posted by the news agency AFP has gone viral on Twitter, showing hundreds of locals blocking the path of Russian tanks in northern … Read more
Pakistani actress Mehar Bano recently got engaged to well-known producer Shahrukh Kazim Ali in an intimate engagement ceremony. Showbiz stars, including Ahmed Ali Akbar, Osman Khalid Butt, and Hasan Raheem, have been spotted at her engagement. The celebs made her special day even more memorable by busting out some dance steps. Everyone’s favorite Ahmed Ali … Read more
MOSCOW: Russia’s central bank announced on Monday it was raising its key interest rate to 20 per cent from 9.5 per cent as the West pummelled the country with sanctions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “The Bank of Russia’s board of directors has decided to raise the key rate to 20 per cent,” the central … Read more
KARACHI: The Stocks closed bearish on Monday, as the market was under pressure on the economic uncertainty and weaker global equities. The surge in industrial power tariff, rupee instability and reports on falling trend of textile exports on monthly basis in January 2022 played a catalyst role in the bearish close, Ahsan Mehanti at Arif Habib … Read more
CHITTAGONG: Afghanistan won the third ODI against Bangladesh by seven wickets in Chittagong on Monday, avoiding a series whitewash. After Rashid Khan’s 3-37 helped the visitors bowl out Bangladesh for 192 runs in 46.5 overs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored an unbeaten 106 off 110 balls to lead Afghanistan to 193-3 in 40.1 overs. “I am proud … Read more
PARIS – Russia is being “unplugged” from the world economy as sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine start to bite, France said on Monday. “Russia is being progressively unplugged from the rest of the world, notably in economic terms, and that will have a very serious impact,” European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune told the Europe … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Usman Khawaja, Australia’s opening batsman, said Monday that returning to his native country of Pakistan for the first time as an international cricketer will be “special.” Khawaja, 36, was born in Islamabad to Pakistani parents and moved to Australia four years later, when he became the first Muslim cricketer to wear the baggy green … Read more
KYIV – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that his nuclear forces were on alert sparked outcry in the West as the invading troops faced stiff resistance on Monday. The UN General Assembly will hold a rare emergency session Monday to discuss the conflict, which has claimed dozens of lives and raised fears that it will … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ decision not to broadcast the best original score category live at this year’s Oscar ceremony has sparked more controversy. As the Alliance for Women Film Composers (AWFC) has issued a statement denouncing the Academy’s decision. The Academy’s initial confirmation of its plan to present some Oscar categories … Read more
SOFIA – Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said his defence minister will be fired Monday over his restrained stance on Ukraine, notably stopping short of calling the conflict a “war”. An extraordinary government session would approve Defence Minister Stefan Yanev’s resignation, Petkov said. “No defence minister of mine can use the word ‘operation’ instead of … Read more
Several cool releases were made at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), with companies unveiling various models. TCL, too, unveiled a slew of tablets, including a few new models, an upgraded 5G version of an older model, and hints at what else is on the way. The company also hinted that the Tab Pro 12 5G … Read more
Angelina Jolie, a Hollywood icon, recently posted a message of prayer for the victims of the Russia-Ukraine issue. In her role as a special envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Jolie turned to Instagram to issue a remark on the Russia-Ukraine war (UNHCR). “Like many of you, I’m praying for the people of … Read more
The Nokia C series is one of the company’s best-selling product lines. Despite the fact that the C series is only two years old, it accounts for 16 percent of the company’s total smartphone sales over the last five years. Nokia has now added two more affordable phones to the C21 and C21 Plus series. … Read more
Samuel L. Jackson, an Oscar-nominated actor and producer, received the Chairman’s Award at the 53rd Annual NAACP Image Awards, presented by chairman Leon W. Russell. Jackson is a vocal supporter of civil rights and an outspoken campaigner for Alzheimer’s and cancer research. He has raised money and awareness for a variety of charities. He has … Read more
People frequently wonder what it would be like to have complete access to Buckingham Palace. But how would you react if you happened to run into the Queen herself while you were there? Well, Prince Harry previously shared what it’s like to run into Her Majesty while visiting her home – and his reaction is … Read more
Meghan Markle said in an impassioned speech alongside her husband, Prince Harry, that the tragic death of George Floyd “invoked centuries of unhealed wounds.” They were at the NAACP Awards last night to accept the prestigious President’s Award, which was given to them in recognition of their distinguished public service. Meghan addressed the tragedy as … Read more
Selena Gomez wore barefoot to the SAG Awards on Sunday after tripping on the red carpet in her Louboutins earlier in the day, according to People magazine. The Only Murders in the Building star took off her heels before taking the stage to present the award for outstanding female actress in a supporting role to … Read more
Sean Penn, a Hollywood actor and filmmaker who is filming a documentary about Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, shared his thoughts on the situation. Penn called Russia’s actions as a “brutal error” in a statement shared with a news channel. Read more: Sean Penn arrives in Ukraine in the midst of the Russian invasion to … Read more
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper made a touching gesture at the 28th Annual Screen Actor Guild Awards, and fans have been gushing ever since. The A Star Is Born co-stars embraced one another while attending the star-studded event, smiling as they reunited more than three years after the release of their award-winning film. While Cooper, … Read more
More and more films are being produced on super naturals as the fascination of this genre seems to never fails. Following the bandwagon Dracula is coming back once again, with new twists and depth. This time in Renfield, that is set to release on 14 April, 2023. Read more: Great actor means Great liar- Nicholas … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged the universities to broaden the scope of their education systems by promoting virtual dissemination of knowledge to increase the number of graduates in the country. “Besides the conventional brick-and-mortar system, our higher education system needs a paradigm shift to focus on online education as well to match … Read more
Pakistan’s most adored celebrity couple Asad Siddiqui and Zara Noor Abbas never shy to display their love for eachother even after fours years of marriage. But amidst joys, the couple has also gone through a major loss after their first child couldn’t survive shortly after birth, which was a premature delivery. In a recent chit-chat, … Read more
Kim Kardashian, the billionaire mogul and reality TV star, never fails to dazzle fans and followers with her glamorous style statements. The supermodel recently debuted her luxurious private jet as she returned from Milan Fashion Week. The mother-of-four was photographed wearing chic leather pants, heeled boots, and an oversized leather jacket as she flew back … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday has announced that all public and private educational institutes throughout the province will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1, in observance of Shab-e-Meraj. To commemorate Shab-e-Meraj, the Sindh Education and Literacy Department (SELD) has decided to close all schools, colleges, and universities on Tuesday. However, in order to assist … Read more
Gigi and Bella Hadid’s walk for Versace’s Fall 2022 collection at Milan Fashion Week on Friday made headlines in the fashion world, as the model sisters debuted their new look, which included bleached brows. This year’s prestigious event, like every other return, exuded glamour and style, but it was the Hadid sisters’ runway that stole … Read more
National Commission on Rights of Child (NCRC) on Monday formally launched a policy on forced conversions in Islamabad. The policy touches upon the gaps in existing laws and puts forward recommendations for specific interventions by various stakeholders to curb incidents of forced conversions in light of the rights of minors and religious minorities. Addressing the … Read more
Famous legal experts weigh in on the possibility that Brad Pitt’s lawsuit against ex-wife Angelina Jolie will be successful. David Glass, a certified family law attorney, presented this analysis. He made the admissions while discussing the possibility with Fox News Digital, saying, “The fact that she sought his consent in 2017, and then in 2021 … Read more
