ISLAMABAD: Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada here on Wednesday assumed charge as Federal Minister for Human Rights. On arriving office, the Secretary of Human Rights and other senior officers of the ministry welcomed the federal minister. He also had a briefing on the ministry’s different wings and their work said a statement issued here. Pirzada is … Read more
Viruses are nearly usually lethal. As it spreads east to west, a highly contagious H5N1 avian flu outbreak with serious consequences is moving from farm to table. The bird flu has been found in commercial and backyard flocks in 29 states, impacting more than 33 million birds, according to the US Department of Agriculture. 60,000 … Read more
The actress discusses her and Justin Hartley’s long-awaited love story with The Hollywood Reporter, as well as how a production issue during the pandemic nearly derailed her homecoming. Kevin Pearson has finally found his happily ever after with four episodes left before the series finale of This Is Us. Kevin’s (Justin Hartley) love life had … Read more
ZURICH: Credit Suisse, the Swiss banking behemoth, said Wednesday that legal expenses and the financial consequences of Ukraine’s war pushed it farther into the red in the first three months of the year. “The first quarter of 2022 has been marked by volatile market conditions and client risk aversion,” Switzerland bank said in a statement. … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for reforms in the power sector on priority basis. Talking to Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir in Islamabad on Wednesday, he also directed to take steps for immediate operationalization of the remaining closed power houses. On the occasion, the Prime Minister was informed about the steps taken so far … Read more
Anumta Qureshi is a Pakistani actress who has appeared in many drama series as a supporting character. Because of her exceptional performance, she has captured the attention of the audience merely by participating in a few serials. The actress maintains a presence on social media. She occasionally posts photographs of herself and her husband, along … Read more
KARACHI: The suicide bomber who targeted Chinese teachers inside Karachi University was a woman and the Majeed Brigade of the banned Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack. The organization is active in the Baloch areas of Balochistan and most of its operations are carried out under a guerrilla strategy, ie they secretly hit … Read more
According to a specialist in intimate partner violence asked to testify in Johnny Depp’s defamation case against Amber Heard, her examination of the actor showed two mental diagnoses: borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder. Shannon Curry, Depp’s witness, said in court on Tuesday that the diagnosis was based on an analysis of Heard’s past … Read more
KARACHI: After the reprehensible incident in University of Karachi, strict security measures have been made at the entrances of the institution and academic activities to remain suspended today. As per details, security has been intensified at all four gates of the university after the suicide blast on Tuesday. Rangers and security officials have been deployed … Read more
MOSCOW: As Russia’s military campaign in its pro-Western neighbour approaches its third month, an armaments storage in a Russian hamlet near the Ukrainian border caught fire on Wednesday, according to the local governor. The governor of Russia’s Belgorod region announced on Telegram that “According to preliminary information, an ammunition depot is on fire near the … Read more
On Tuesday, Vicky Kaushal’s film Sardar Udham received the Technical Awards in three categories at the International Indian Film Academy 2022, and his ecstatic wife, Katrina Kaif, enthusiastically celebrated her better half’s accomplishment. The ‘Tiger 3’ actress took to social media to share a news story about Vicky’s film winning the Technical Awards at IIFA … Read more
Kacie McDonnell, a well-known broadcaster, not only reports on the greatest stories, but she also makes headlines herself. Kacie’s profession and personal life have piqued the interest of television watchers since she landed her job with Fox News. Kacie McDonnell was born on July 30, 1990, and spent her early years in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. In … Read more
LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti on Wednesday made another attempt to resolve looming constitutional crisis over non-functional Punjab government and advised the governor to ensure the completion oath taking process of chief minister-elect Hamza Shehbaz till April 28 by himself or though his nominee. “It is suggested / advised / proposed … Read more
The key global bond investors have shown keen interest in investing in Pakistan. During a meeting with Finance Minister Miftah Ismail in London, they appreciated the steps taken by the government of Pakistan to ensure fiscal sustainability. More than 30 global investors in global debt markets, representing asset managers, sovereign wealth funds and hedge funds … Read more
BERLIN: According to a crucial study released Wednesday, consumer sentiment in Germany has reached an all-time low as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine erodes trust in Europe’s largest economy. GfK’s forward-looking barometer plummeted to minus 26.5 points in May, down from negative 15.7 points in April. According to GfK, the decline indicates a “new historic low.” … Read more
In January of this year, Priyanka Chopra and her husband, singer Nick Jonas, welcomed a baby girl via surrogate. The couple, who married in 2018 was recently entertained by the newly turned parents in their Los Angeles home, which they purchased in May of last year. A glimpse of the couple’s living area can also … Read more
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declined US Vice President Joe Biden’s offer to attend the United States-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) conference next month. Duterte said in a taped meeting with some Cabinet members aired on Wednesday that he received an invitation to attend an ASEAN “dialogue” with Biden, but that there would be … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to hold the seventh population census in the country from August 1, which may delay the holding of general elections across the country. In this regard, the Secretary Election Commission has been informed in a letter by the Statistics Agency regarding the 7th Census. The letter said that the … Read more
The Cannes Film Festival will begin on May 17 this year, for those who are unaware. And, surprise, Deepika Padukone, Bollywood’s greatest jewel, will serve on the competition panel this year. It brings her great satisfaction because she has a huge fan base all over the world and has repeatedly proven her mettle and acting … Read more
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft crewed by affluent explorers splashed down off the coast of Florida a few days ago, and another is scheduled to launch Wednesday, this time for a NASA mission to the International Space Station. With weather forecast to be good, the Crew-4 mission, carrying Americans Kjell Lindgren, Bob Hines, and Jessica Watkins, … Read more
According to his relatives, a mentally challenged Malaysian man was killed in Singapore on Wednesday after losing a protracted legal struggle and despite international condemnation and clemency petitions. Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam was caught in 2009 for smuggling a minor amount of heroin into the city-state, which has some of the strictest drug prohibitions in the … Read more
At CinemaCon Warner Bros, Pictures unveiled a first look at Robbie in Barbie, as well as a release date for the film. Margot Robbie lives in a Barbie universe! Warner Bros. Pictures debuted a first-look image of the 31-year-old actress in the role of the famed Mattel doll at CinemaCon in Las Vegas this week, … Read more
You haven’t seen what two rhyming powerhouses can do if you thought Sara Ali Khan’s rhyming shayaris were entertaining. Sara Ali Khan and Farah Khan met on Tuesday, and the two couldn’t help but make a humorous video for social media. Sara and Farah, dressed in bright green, shot the short video on-site and outside … Read more
At least 200 individuals have already been confirmed dead in West Darfur as a result of the latest onslaught on civilians and local troops blamed on Janjaweed militants. Darfur, Sudan’s semi-arid western area where a violent civil war started in 2003, has seen a new outbreak of conflict in recent months as different factions struggle … Read more
Margot Robbie’s new movie’s Barbie’s first look is out, along with a summer release date. Barbie will be released in theatres on July 21, 2023, according to the Warner Bros. presentation at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada, which runs through April 28. Greta Gerwig directs the film, which also stars Ryan Gosling, America … Read more
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered Governor Punjab Omar Sarfaraz Cheema to administer oath of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shehbaz tomorrow (Thursday) or to nominate someone for the purpose. LHC has ruled on the petition of Hamza Shehbaz to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Punjab. Chief Justice Lahore High Court … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday took oath as a federal minister, and is appointed as foreign minister in a ceremony on Wednesday. Former president Asif Ali Zardari, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari attended the oath taking ceremony. Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also attended the ceremony. Senior PPP leaders – … Read more
LAHORE: Former Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan is to visit Lahore today to discuss the political situation in the country. The former prime minister will also address workers convention at Aiwan-e-Iqbal during his visit and will express gratitude to the locals who made Lahore rally a huge success. The Chairman will … Read more
