Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PSX expected to attract around $200m in 2022

PSX closes lower over economic, political unrest

KARACHI: The Pakistan equity market is witnessing a rising trend of foreign investment, as the country’s economy is returning to normalcy after some relief from the Covid-19 pandemic. “The local market is expected to attract net inflow of $150 to $200 million in 2022, as the country make progress with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), … Read more

Xi’an restarts some public transport after coronavirus lockdown

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BEIJING: The Chinese megacity of Xi’an has partially resumed public transport, according to official announcements, after millions were confined to their homes for weeks because of a coronavirus outbreak. The easing of transport rules — including the resumption of some inter-city train routes — comes just before the Lunar New Year holiday later this month, … Read more

Two hospitals in China’s Xi’an closed over lockdown failures

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BEIJING: Two hospitals in China’s locked-down city of Xi’an, including one that refused to treat an eight-month pregnant woman who later miscarried, have been closed while they “rectify” mistakes, authorities said Thursday. The historic city, one of several in China experiencing coronavirus outbreaks, has been subject to strict home confinement for three weeks in line … Read more

Chinese cities battle Covid as Winter Olympics loom

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BEIJING: China is battling coronavirus outbreaks in several cities, testing the country’s strict “zero-Covid” strategy just weeks before Beijing hosts the Winter Olympics. Here’s a rundown of the measures in place in key areas of the world’s most populous nation.   Tianjin Fears are growing about China’s largest domestic Omicron cluster to date in the … Read more

Millions more locked down as China battles Omicron spread

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BEIJING: Five million residents of a central Chinese city started home confinement Tuesday in a new lockdown to curb the spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus, according to state media. Beijing is on high alert for new outbreaks as it prepares to host the Winter Olympics next month, sticking to a … Read more

China detects more Omicron cases as cities tighten restrictions

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BEIJING: China reported more cases of the highly transmissible Omicron coronavirus variant on Monday, with authorities on high alert over flare-ups in major cities just weeks ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics. The emergence of the fast-spreading variant is yet another test of China’s zero Covid strategy, with authorities already battling several outbreaks — including … Read more

Vietnam’s growth slides to new 30-year low

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HANOI: Vietnam reported economic growth of just 2.58 per cent on Wednesday, beating a 30-year low set last year, as the pandemic continues to take a toll. The communist state has long been a success story among the Asian economies, posting a growth of 7 per cent in 2019. But shutdowns caused by the coronavirus have … Read more

Slovakia eases Covid rules despite surge in cases

Slovakia eases

BRATISLAVA: The Slovak government allowed shops, ski resorts and churches to reopen Friday to those who are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid, despite having the highest infection rate in the world. The EU member of 5.4 million people, which went into partial lockdown late last month, registered 1,099 cases per 100,000 people over the … Read more

Omicron an opportunity for investors: JPMorgan

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Turmoil in global equity markets due to the new omicron variant could be an opportunity for investors to rebuild positions, JPMorgan, as saying. According to Bloomberg, the American investment bank suggested the latest evolution of the Covid-19 virus might ultimately be a positive for risk markets because it could signal that the end of the pandemic … Read more

Russia imposes nationwide paid holiday to curb Covid

Russia imposes nationwide paid holiday to curb Covid

MOSCOW: New coronavirus restrictions came into effect across Russia on Saturday with authorities looking to stem soaring infections and deaths in Europe’s worst-hit country by fatalities. Saturday’s government tally recorded 40,251 new cases, the highest figure for new infections since the beginning of the pandemic. President Vladimir Putin last week ordered a paid holiday from … Read more

Protests in Australia’s Melbourne could accelerate Covid-19 outbreak, authorities fear

Can Australia contain the Covid Delta variant

SYDNEY: In the Australian state of Victoria, healthcare workers battling a rising number of Covid-19 cases believe that a series of violent demonstrations in the capital city of Melbourne could trigger an even worse spike in the disease. On Friday morning, police riot squads, armed with tear gas and rubber bullets were bracing for further … Read more

Cats stressed out because owners remain home

Stressed out cats because owners remain home during pandemic

Vets are reporting an increase in the number of felines suffering from stress-related disorders, which they attribute to owners spending more time at home during the pandemic, disrupting the animals’ usual routine. Debbie James of Swindon’s Vet’s Klinic has cautioned that the problems could become life-threatening. According to her, “We have seen a rise in … Read more

Turkey’s economy up by 21.7% in Q2

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ISTANBUL: Turkey’s economy witnessed a 21.7 per cent growth in April-June this year as the country is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, but double-digit inflation remains a concern, official data showed on Wednesday. The gross domestic product (GDP) rebounded sharply in the second quarter, compared with the previous steep fall caused by the global health … Read more

Australian state extends lockdown as Covid-19 cases surge

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SYDNEY: Australia’s second most populous state of Victoria will extend its lockdown as the state’s daily increase of local transmission stood on triple figures for the first time in the current outbreak. Victoria reported 120 new locally acquired cases and two deaths on Wednesday. “Due to the ongoing level of community transmission and the continued … Read more

Australia avoids double-dip recession in Q2 but outbreak takes toll

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Sydney: Australia’s economy expanded more than expected in the second quarter, data showed on Wednesday, easing concerns that the country could suffer a double-dip recession as it battles a fresh wave of Covid infections thanks to a pick-up in domestic demand. However, there are fears it will suffer a contraction in the current period with … Read more

Australian capital reports new record number of Covid-19 cases amid lockdown

Can Australia contain the Covid Delta variant

CANBERRA:  The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on Tuesday morning recorded 30 new locally acquired cases of Covid-19, a new record number for the national capital, on the 12th full day of its lockdown. It takes the number of active cases associated with this outbreak in Canberra to 167, including four being treated in hospital. Among … Read more

Curfew imposed on parts of Greater Sydney with lockdown extended one more month 

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SYDNEY: Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales (NSW), epicentre of the country’s current Covid outbreak, announced Friday to extend the lockdown on Greater Sydney until the end of September and to impose curfew on some areas of concern. For residents and businesses in the local government areas of concern, the curfew will be … Read more

I adore playing strong and mysterious characters: Adaa Khan

Adaa Khan

Adaa Khan is an Indian television actress and model. She was Born on 12 May 1989 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She started her acting career in 2009 by playing the role of Anita Kulkarni. She has also made her special appearances on the sets of Comedy Night with Kapil in 2015.

Adaa Khan, an actress, believes she would not have been able to survive the lockdown had it not been for her family.

Actors Behenein and Piya Basanti Re are quoted as saying, “It was beyond doubt a testing time for all. I saw my friends who are putting up in Mumbai for work away from a family struggling to cope up with stress and anxiety. Luckily, I had my family with me so we were there for each other throughout,”

She says, “I drove down to Goa and later to Himachal Pradesh to stay because this was the only way to keep my father away from the virus. Though insecurity and uncertainty are very much there we are a bit prepared now.”

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Sukriti-Prakriti Kakar: Decline in Bollywood music

Sukriti and Prakriti Kakar, singers, admit that the past two years have been difficult for them, as they struggled to find motivation and inspiration in the face of such difficulties.  While both the sisters have worked extensively in film music, Prakriti, who has crooned hits such as Subah Subah from Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018) and Hawa Hawa from Mubarakan (2017), adds, … Read more

Australian capital Canberra enters into seven-day lockdown

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SYDNEY:   Canberra, Australia’s capital, was placed under lockdown for seven days on Thursday after a single Covid-19 case was discovered in the city, which had previously avoided virus restrictions. Around 400,000 people in the Australian capital will be ordered to stay at home starting at 5:00 p.m. local time, joining millions more in Australia‘s southeast. … Read more

Sindh government announces to lift lockdown, starting 9 August

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The Sindh government has issued a notification to revised COVID-19 restrictions for the province as the country battles the fourth wave. According to details, the Sindh government has announced to lift the lockdown in the province. The Sindh Department has issued a new notification from Monday, August 9, to August 31. Under the revised notification, … Read more

Businesses dormant, vaccination centres active in Karachi

KARACHI: As the Sindh government’s imposed lockdown brings Karachi to a grinding halt, hundreds of people visited vaccination centres across the city to get Covid jabs on Saturday. Amid a surge in the confirmed coronavirus cases and single-day deaths, the provincial authorities imposed a weeklong lockdown till August 8. Following the lockdown and the federal … Read more

Pakistan equity market may remain volatile next week

Stocks remain range-bound over political turmoil

KARACHI: The benchmark stocks lost 1.5 per cent during the week ended July 30, 2021, and analysts predict a volatile week ahead as the Sindh government has imposed a strict lockdown, amid corporate results announcement season, dealers said on Saturday. An analyst at Arif Habib Limited said with the result season commencing, and cyclical expected … Read more

Sindh Lockdown: Ban On Pillion Riding Lifted In Karachi

Sindh Lockdown: Ban On Pillion Riding Lifted In Karachi

The Sindh government lifted the ban on pillion riding in Karachi amidst strict COVID-19 lockdown that has begun from today. Police say that the lifting of the ban on pillion riding of motorcycles in the city will be implemented immediately. Sindh government spokesman Murtaza Wahab while addressing a press conference said that the ban on … Read more

Lockdown may ease pressure on rupee

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KARACHI: A strict lockdown imposed by the Sindh government may discourage import payments and ease pressure on the rupee. The Sindh government imposed a stringent lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus from July 31, 2021. The restrictions may partially halt commercial and industrial activities in the province, especially in the port city of … Read more

Exams Postponed, Pillion Riding Banned As Strict COVID-19 Lockdown Begins

Exams Postponed, Pillion Riding Banned As Strict COVID-19 Lockdown Begins

Sindh Home Department has issued notification of COVID -19 lockdown restrictions in the province. According to the notification, partial lockdown will be enforced in Sindh from today and citizens will be banned from leaving their homes unnecessarily while pillion riding of motorcycles will also be banned and more than two persons in vehicles will be … Read more

Google Delays the Resumption of Workplace Activities as Delta Cases Skyrocket

In the wake of the current delta variant cases, Google has decided to put its activities on hold and delay reopening its headquarters due to the recent soar in Delta Variant cases. The leading tech giant has recently rolled out a policy which states that the office activities will be resumed from the mid of … Read more

Businessmen slam complete lockdown in Sindh

KARACHI: The businessmen on Friday rejected the decision of the Sindh government to impose a complete lockdown for the prevention of coronavirus spread in the province, a statement said. Mian Nasir Hayat Maggo, president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), urged the Sindh government to review the decision. The Sindh … Read more