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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Turkey claim First-Ever Gold Medal Win In Archery

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Turkish archer Mete Gazoz has bagged the first gold medal for Turkey in the men’s individual archery final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 22 years old archer Mete Gazoz brought his country its first-ever Olympic medal by facing world no. 7 Italian archer Mauro Nespoli in the final. Gazoz got the match by 6-4 and … Read more

Turkey wildfire leave four dead

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Turkey: Fires raced through the tourist areas of Antalya and Mula, killing at least four people and causing hundreds of tourists to be evacuated from their hotels by a flotilla of boats. Conditions were tinder-dry there, as well as at the locations of dozens of other fires around the country. According to satellite data, the … Read more

Turkey Fears Large Influx Of Afghan Refugees Amid Tense Situation

Turkey Fears Large Influx Of Afghan Refugees Amid Tense Situation

In Afghanistan, the Taliban are advancing and in such a situation, the number of Afghan refugees arriving in Turkey from Afghanistan is increasing. Turkey is already hosting millions of refugees and is tightening its grip on the government’s refugee strategy. Videos have gone viral on social media in Turkey showing Afghan refugees allegedly travelling in … Read more

Authorities start offloading fuel from Heng Tong 77

KARACHI: The authorities have started offloading fuel from Heng Tong 77, the cargo motor vessel that ran aground to find itself stuck at the Seaview beach in Karachi on July 19. “Of the 118 tonnes of oil, 15 tonnes have been offloaded,” a KPT source told BOL News, adding that the operation was being carried … Read more

Saudi Arabia to impose 3-year travel ban for citizens who visit ‘red list’ states

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will impose a three-year travel ban on citizens travelling to countries on the kingdom’s ‘red list’ under efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus and its new variants, state news agency SPA quoted as saying on Tuesday. It cited an unnamed interior ministry official as saying some Saudi citizens, who in May … Read more

Prime Minister Reaffirms Solidarity With Turkey 5 years After Failed Military Coup

Prime Minister Reaffirms Solidarity With Turkey 5 years After Failed Military Coup

Prime Minister Imran Khan reaffirmed his solidarity with Turkey on the fifth anniversary of Turkey’s failed military coup in 2016 on behalf of the government and the Pakistani people. Sending a message to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the social networking site Twitter, the Prime Minister said that history will remember how in 2016, … Read more

Taliban Warns Turkey For Keeping Troops In Afghanistan

Taliban Warns Turkey For Keeping Troops In Afghanistan

The Taliban has warned Turkey against expanding its presence in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US troops, saying the decision was “reprehensible”. The Taliban said in a statement that the decision “contains the wrong advice and violates our sovereignty, territorial integrity as well as national interests,” according to the international news agency AFP. The Taliban’s … Read more

Pakistan will not favour Talibanisation: FM Qureshi

Pakistan calls for unfreezing of Afghan assets ahead of UN talks

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday categorically stated that the country would not favour ‘Talibanisation’. “The comeback of TTP is not in Pakistan’s interest. We do not want Talibanization of our country,” the foreign minister said in his remarks at the meeting of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs at the Parliament House. … Read more

Crypto usage: Turkey jumped by elevenfold in a year

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A recent survey performed in Turkey shows, how the attitude towards crypto has changed in the past year.

According to a new survey by Turkish crypto exchange Paribu (a Turkish cryptocurrency exchange website), Turkey’s cryptocurrency userbase has increased by more than 11 times in the previous year.

The “Cryptocurrency Awareness and Perception Survey 2021” was conducted by Akademetre Research, revealing the perceptions and behaviors of Turkish citizens toward Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. The first such survey was completed in 2020.

The fact that only 0.7 percent of over 6,000 respondents exchanged cryptocurrency in any way was a striking finding from last year’s study. On top of that, 84% of respondents had never heard of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies before. These results have contrasted with previous reports that claimed one-fifth of the Turkish population was exposed to cryptocurrency.

This year, the survey shows a substantial jump in terms of cryptocurrency usage in Turkey. Out of 1,400 respondents, 7.7% said they traded with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, marking an 11-times jump in crypto users compared to last year.

According to the survey, 11% of respondents with crypto knowledge have become active cryptocurrency users. As a major cryptocurrency exchange in the country, Paribu reflects the adoption speed with its user count, which grew from 600,000 to over 4 million within a year.

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Nobu Istanbul Launch at The Ritz Carlton Istanbul Puts all Eyes on Turkey

Nobu Istanbul Launch at The Ritz Carlton Istanbul Puts all Eyes on Turkey

Nobu Istanbul, Robert De Niro’s renowned Japanese restaurant brand’s 14th iteration in Europe, is launched in collaboration with Turkish businessman and hotelier Baran Suzer. The holiday season in Europe is returning after the COVID-19 crisis. Among others are the return of the Cannes Film Festival, Amfar, and an event that drew attention from all across … Read more

Turkey revises quarantine policy for Pakistani travellers

Turkey revises quarantine policy for Pakistani travellers

ISLAMABAD: The Turkish authorities on Tuesday issued revised policy regarding the mandatory quarantine requirement for the passengers arriving in Turkey. As per the new policy, which will come into effect on July 1, 2021, the quarantine period for the passengers arriving from Pakistan and Afghanistan has been reduced from 14 to 10 days. Meanwhile, the … Read more

Pakistan-Turkish Senior Military Leadership Discuss Defense Ties

Pakistan-Turkish Senior Military Leadership Discuss Defense Ties

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, who is on a 04-day official visit to Turkey, called on the senior Military leadership of Turkey today. According to the DGPR Air Force, the Air Chief separately called on Minister for National Defence of Turkey Mr Hulusi AKAR and Chief of the … Read more

Taliban Made Rapid Inroads, Surprises Pakistan

Taliban Involved In Killing Afghan Radio Station Manager, Kidnapping Journalist: Officials

Pakistan was not expecting the Afghan Taliban to make rapid inroads after the US and NATO forces started to withdraw from Afghanistan from May 1. When the US and NATO forces started withdrawing their troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban have took control over 69 of the 407 districts in the country, including the northern districts … Read more

Foreign Minister Qureshi to leave for Turkey this week to attend Antalya Forum

Foreign Minister Qureshi to leave for Turkey this week to attend Antalya Forum

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will leave for Turkey later this week. Qureshi will be attending the diplomacy forum in the Turkish City of Antalya from June 18-20. This will be the third visit of FM Qureshi in three months. In April this year, he visited Turkey to discuss the bilateral situations and the Afghan … Read more

Erdogan Offers To Help US Stabilize Afghanistan

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A day before his first meeting with US President Joe Biden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey is the “only reliable” country that can bring stability to Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. According to the report, the Turkish president signalled to the United States that it could rely on … Read more

US Condemns Erdogan’s Statement on Israel, Turkey Rejects Criticism

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Gaza. The United States has criticized his statement and termed it as ‘anti-Semitic’. The United States on Tuesday condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statement regarding the Israeli attack on Gaza, calling it anti-Semitic. “The United States strongly condemns President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent … Read more

PM Imran, Erdogan Exchange Views On Israel’s Heinous Attack During Ramazan

PM Imran, Erdogan Discuss rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan.

Prime Minister Imran Khan received a telephone call from President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prime Minister’s office stated. According to the details, the two leaders exchanged views on Israel’s heinous attack during Ramazan on the Al Aqsa Mosque and the worshippers inside as well as on Gaza violating all norms of humanity and international … Read more

Afghanistan: US Embassy Staff Begins To Leave Kabul

Afghanistan: US Embassy Staff Begins To Leave Kabul

The State Department on Tuesday, April 27, ordered some of its remaining staff to leave its embassy in Kabul. The United States is currently preparing to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan. Ross Wilson, the US ambassador to Afghanistan, said in a tweet that In light of increasing violence & threat reports in Kabul, the State … Read more

Turkey will enter into a national lockdown for three weeks starting on April 29

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President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced complete lockdown starting from April 29 until May 17, due to the significant rise in the novel coronavirus cases. According to the details, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in a statement following a Cabinet meeting in Ankara’s Presidential Complex, said that that travel between provinces will also be … Read more

No Military Solution To Afghan Issues, Says FM After Tripartite Conference

No Military Solution To Afghan Issues, Says FM After Tripartite Conference

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi appreciated Turkey’s role after the tripartite foreign ministers’ meeting in Turkey and said that there is no military solution to the Afghan issues, the only way is comprehensive dialogue. Addressing a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu after the tripartite meeting with Turkish and Afghan foreign ministers … Read more

FM To Visit Turkey To Attend Tripartite Conference On Afghan Peace Process

FM To Visit Turkey To Attend Tripartite Conference On Afghan Peace Process

At the invitation of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will pay a two-day visit to Turkey, where a tripartite conference on the Afghan peace process will be held. A statement issued by Foreign Office Spokesman Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry said that Shah Mehmood Qureshi will visit Turkey on April 23, 2021, … Read more

Afghanistan peace talks in istanbul postponed, says Turkey

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Turkey said an international peace conference on Afghanistan scheduled for April 24 in Istanbul has been postponed until mid-May. As per reports, the peace conference between the Afghan government and the Taliban that had been planned to take place in Turkey on Saturday has been postponed, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday. Foreign Minister … Read more

Video of Turkish players opening their fast during match goes viral

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With the sighting of the new Moon, Muslim around the globe began the celebration of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is a time when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset amidst a period of deep spiritual reflection. Muslim footballers often display devotion and determination during the holy month of Ramadan, training … Read more

Video: Sarah Khan, Falak Shabbir Stuck in Turkey

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Pakistan’s sweetheart couple Sarah Khan and Falak Shabbir are stuck in Istanbul, Turkey due to coronavirus lockdown.

Actress Sarah Ali Khan earlier shared multiple stories on her Instagram account. In one of the shared videos, Sara Ali Khan could be heard complaining about not getting food in Istanbul and ironing clothes herself.

In the video, Falak warned visitors not to come to Istanbul as “you will not see any shops open here and no restaurants, you can not do anything here on Saturdays and Sundays.”

In the video, Sara Khan further said that “you will have to iron the clothes yourself.”

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According to media reports, Sarah Falak had gone to Istanbul to celebrate their honeymoon, where the two are trapped now.

Earlier, actress Sarah and singer Falak had officially tied the knot in a simple wedding ceremony on July 16, 2020.

They had kicked off their wedding festivities with a stunning mayun ceremony and later shared their bliss with their fans and friends from the industry.

From their wedding day, Sarah Khan had uploaded a picture flaunting her engagement ring with the caption “I said, Yes” on her Instagram and surprised not only just her fans but the entire country.

 

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Turkey offers help to Egypt with Suez canal blockage

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Turkey has sent its tugboat to help Egypt because of the blockage of the Suez Canal and free a giant ship. Turkey’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoglu said, Turkey’s Nene Hatun ship was “one of the few machines in the world capable of carrying out an operation of this magnitude”. “We offered to help … Read more

Shab e Meraj: After Eight Decades, Durood o Salaam Echoed In Hagia Sophia

Shab e Meraj: After Eight Decades, Durood o Salaam Echoed In Hagia Sophia

ISTANBUL: A ceremony was held after 87 years at the historic Hagia Sophia Mosque in Turkey on the occasion of Prophet’s Night Journey and Ascension (Shab e Meraj). According to Turkish media reports, the 27th night of the month of Rajab al-Marjab 1442 AH was celebrated with religious devotion and respect throughout the country. This … Read more

US Objects Sale of Turkish Gunship Helicopters To Pakistan

US Objects Sale of Turkish Gunship Helicopters To Pakistan

Pakistan signed a $1.5 billion deal with Turkey in July 2012 to buy the helicopters. However, the United States refused to allow it, delaying the agreement. Defence and diplomatic circles in Pakistan say that the deal will not make much of a difference as Pakistan looks to China for its defence needs anyway. According to … Read more

Aiman Khan, Muneeb Butt Share Their Popularity With Foreigners, Fans Not Happy

Celebrity couple Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt are enjoying their time in Turkey once again. 

During their trip, Aiman and Muneeb met different foreigners with whom they shared their popularity and showed their videos to them.

Aiman was seen explaining why the couple is famous in Pakistan, on the other hand, Muneeb Butt was recording the moment.

After the video went viral on social media, netizens couldn’t keep their cool and trolled them.

Social media users bashed Aiman for being the second most followed Pakistani celebrity on Instagram and said this is how she gained followers.

 

Earlier in November 2020, the actress celebrated her 22nd birthday in Turkey with Muneeb Butt and shared beautiful moments from her birthday while enjoying a lavish breakfast.

 

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