Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Bad news piles up for UK economy before Christmas

UK puts army on standby to help ease fuel crisis

LONDON: Britain is suffering from a wave of Brexit-and-Covid-induced crises, from runaway energy prices to shortages of goods, drivers and motor fuel while unemployment is predicted to jump before Christmas. Last year, a huge surge in Covid cases and hospital admissions forced the government to slap restrictions on social mixing indoors, ruining festive season plans. … Read more

Pakistan to seek individual trade deals with Saudi, UAE, Oman: Razak Dawood

Pakistan to seek individual trade deals with Saudi, UAE, Oman: Razak Dawood

Pakistan will pursue individual trade deals with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Razak Dawood said. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes the mentioned countries along with Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, started talks about free trades with Pakistan in 2004. However, since 2015 the … Read more

UK urges public calm over shut fuel stations

LONDON: The UK government on Friday urged the public against panic-buying as some petrol stations closed pumps due to a lack of lorry drivers to deliver fuel. Tabloid newspaper The Sun headlined its front page “We’re running on empty”, with the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit triggering an ongoing crisis in the haulage industry. But Transport … Read more

Developed countries must take lead in raising climate change ambitions: PM

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has stressed that the developed countries must take lead in raising their climate ambitions, both for emissions reduction and increased financial flows to the developing countries. Emphasising that commitments made under the Paris Agreement must be fully implemented, he expressed concern over unrealised climate finance pledges by the developed countries. … Read more

Sceptics fail to deter companies from entering crypto fray

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RIYADH: Paypal has completed the first international expansion of its cryptocurrency offering outside the US, Arab News reported. Paypal Crypto is now available to its UK customers allowing them to buy, hold and sell four types of cryptocurrencies. The official account of Paypal UK tweeted: “We are delighted to share that all eligible customers in the UK … Read more

Chilli pepper grows to record length in the UK

Chilli pepper grows to record length in United Kingdom

A gardener in the UK has produced the world’s largest chilli pepper, measuring 18 inches in length. Graham Barratt’s Thunder Mountain Longhorn Pepper, which he raised on his allotment in Gloucestershire, surpassed the previous record by 0.4 inches. Barratt had previously won accolades for enormous veggies, but this was the first time he had smashed … Read more

UK cancels COVID-19 Vaccine Contract with Franco-Austrian firm Valneva

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According to Valneva, a French-Austrian biotech laboratory, the British government has cancelled a supply agreement for a potential Covid vaccine it is developing. Britain had placed an order for 100 million doses of the vaccine for 2021-2022, the company’s only order so far for Valneva which has  manufacturing sites in Scotland. Valneva stated in a … Read more

Scottish National Party mulls second referendum on independence from UK

LONDON: Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Monday that her party intends to hold another legal referendum on independence from Britain by the end of 2023 if the Covid-19 pandemic is under control. In a speech delivered to the Scottish National Party (SNP)’s autumn conference, Sturgeon called for a second Scottish independence referendum, asking … Read more

United Kingdom expresses concerns regarding vaccine passports

United Kingdom expresses concerns regarding vaccine passports

Nadhim Zahawi, the vaccines minister, has announced that vaccine passports would be required for entry into nightclubs and other indoor venues in England by the end of this month. Zahawi stated that the project for high-traffic areas should begin now because all over-18s will have received two vaccinations by then. Venues and some MPs have … Read more

BA warns of serious cost problems when furlough ends

LONDON: In a memo to staff, the airline said its flight schedule and staff costs will not line up in their current form, BBCreported. BA said it believed this would be a temporary problem, but it was a “serious one which we need to manage”. The warning comes alongside plans to set up a lower … Read more

UK loses 83% of department stores since BHS chain collapsed

LONDON: The UK has lost 83 per cent of its main department stores in the five years since the collapse of the BHS chain. The figure highlights the extent of the upheaval in the High Street as the Covid pandemic sped up changes in shopping habits. The data, compiled by commercial property information firm CoStar … Read more

Canada leads new green list entries for UK

Canada leads new green list entries for United Kingdom

Canada has led a number of places added to the UK’s green list for arrivals. Denmark, Finland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Switzerland, and the Azores are also included in the green list, with the adjustments taking effect on Monday at 04:00. According to the administration, the danger of travel from these countries to public health is “low.” … Read more

Pakistani students, expats disappointed with UK’s decision to retain Pakistan on red list

Germany is set to relax travel restrictions for the United Kingdom, India, and other countries

The Pakistani students and expats residing in the United Kingdom (UK) have expressed their concern over London’s decision to retain Pakistan on the red list despite the lobbying by Pakistan High Commission and Pakistani-origin British MPs. The UK government had introduced a “traffic light system” for travellers a few months back. The countries are placed … Read more

Pakistan and Turkey could be removed from red list in UK

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LONDON: Pakistan and Turkey could be removed from the travel red list of UK as their governments convene on Thursday to review the country’s travel advisory for those countries forbidden from flying into the UK. According to the sources, there is some momentum to soften the restrictions for passengers coming from Pakistan. The government is expected … Read more

Agreement signed for developing indigenous ICT resources in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Inovatian-Asia (Private) Limited, a sister concern of international technology firm Inovatian Inc with offices in Canada, the UK, the US and Egypt, a statement said on Saturday. The Inovatian-Asia (Private) Limited was founded by renowned scientist and innovator Dr Hatim … Read more

My favourite day of the year is Parsi new year says, Amyra Dastur

Amyra Dastur

Amyra Dastur is an Indian actress. She Was born on 7 May 1993 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She began her career as a model and has appeared in numerous television commercials for brands such as Vodafone, Dove, and Clear Foaming face wash, Airtel, and others. She has also walked the ramp for a number of well-known fashion designers.

She also says she is praying for theatres to reopen and shoots to resume in the coming months. The actor says that she is spending the day playing cards with her cousins and having a scrumptious spread cooked by her mother.

She says, “My favorite memories are from when all of us lived together before I shifted out and my brother went to the UK for his work. We would always sneak out desserts from the fridge while mom wasn’t looking. Sometimes, even my dad helped us if they were on a high shelf. In fact, Parsi New Year is my favorite day of the year.”

“My mom is the best cook in our family; she makes the best dishes on Parsi New Year. Our family in Mumbai will get together for lunch. My cousins and I play cards together. It’s our favorite thing to do when the four of us get together.”

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NAB asks FIA to halt probe into Broadsheet case

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has directed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to immediately stop their probe into Broadsheet case which also names officials from the bureau amongst the accused for causing a loss of billions of rupees to the national exchequer, Bol News has learnt. Sources have confirmed that NAB has written a letter … Read more

UKPBC playing key role in attracting foreign investment

ISLAMABAD: The UK-Pakistan Business Council (UKPBC) is playing an effective role in attracting foreign investment to Pakistan and establishing collaboration between the investors for setting up joint ventures in various sectors of the economy. UK-Pakistan Business Council Pakistan Chapter chairman Mian Kashif Ashfaq, while talking to a delegation of importers and exporters led by Rehmat … Read more

A woman’s jaw dislocated after eating a big size burger in UK

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A 34-year-old woman from the UK tried to eat an unusual size chicken sticker burger from a well-known American fast-food company (KFC) and her life got in trouble. According to the British media, four years ago, Holly Strevens, while eating a burger, opened her mouth to an extent that her left jaw broke, and she … Read more

UK reports another 25,161 coronavirus cases 

Covid kills eight more, infects another 521 in Sindh

LONDON: UK has reported another 25,161 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 6,094,243, according to official figures released Monday. The country also recorded another 37 coronavirus-related deaths. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in UK now stands at 130,357. These figures only include … Read more

UK universities to continue online lessons in autumn term despite lockdown lift 

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LONDON: Many of the top universities in UK have refused to bring back full face-to-face teaching in the autumn, despite government advice that they can lift all Covid-19 restrictions, local media reported Sunday. According to The Sunday Times report, 20 of the leading 24 Russell Group universities said a proportion of undergraduate teaching will continue … Read more

Pakistan’s exports to EU, other markets rise in July

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to the European Union (EU) and other trade markets have increased in July 2021, a senior government official said. In a tweet, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood said: “We wish to inform that in terms of market, our exports increased to the US, the UK, … Read more

UK musicians granted free visas for 19 European states

Web Desk LONDON: British musicians and performers would not be needing work permits or visas in 19 European Union (EU) countries for temporary visits, said the British Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on Wednesday. The countries they can visit include Czech Republic, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, … Read more

Yasra Rizvi Posts a Cute Photo Of Her Little Bundle Of Joy

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Yasra Rizvi is a Pakistani actress and writer. She was born on 15 November 1982, in Islamabad.

She grew up in the capital of Pakistan and went to the UK for the pursuit of her higher education where she got her BBA Degree in Human Resource Management from Western Michigan University, London, UK.

She starred as the female lead in many television shows, including  Mann Ke Moti, Woh Dobara, Thora Sa Aasman, and Ustani Jee.

Yasra Rizvi recently posted an adorable photo of her little bundle of joy on her Instagram account. She also shared her thoughts as a new mother on a baby’s miracle growth!

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Chinese envoy calls for closer UK-China military ties

LONDON: china’s ambassador to Britain called for closer ties between the two countries’ military here on Sunday, which marked the 94th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. In a video speech, Ambassador Zheng Zeguang hailed the People’s Liberation Army as “a force of the people, a force of valor, and a force … Read more

Crypto Team is Being Built by PayPal in Ireland as Bitcoin Acceptance Grows

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At the time when Bitcoin and Ether are gaining popularity, the new hires are required to help PayPal expand its crypto-focused business offering.

PayPal, the global payments company, is hiring for many cryptocurrency-related posts at its Ireland headquarters, highlighting the business’s ambitions in the fast-rising digital asset sector.

PayPal is looking to fill several crypto-focused posts in compliance, anti-money laundering, and business development for its Dublin and Dundalk offices, according to the Dublin-based Irish Independent, one of the country’s most popular news outlets.

PayPal established a specialized crypto and blockchain business unit earlier this year to assist its entrance into cryptocurrencies, which took place in October 2020 with the purchase of Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Litecoin (LTC) by clients in the United States.

The company expanded its offering in March of this year, allowing US clients to pay for products and services with their digital asset holdings.

PayPal said two months later that clients would be able to withdraw their cryptocurrency to third-party wallets.

PayPal’s CEO, Dan Schulman, stated in April that the company’s crypto business has exceeded all expectations in its first six months of existence.

The fast adoption of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ether was accompanied by a tremendous price increase that brought the whole cryptocurrency market to a worth of about $2.6 trillion.

Crypto markets seem to have hit a bottom and are now hiking upwards again, after a significant correction between May and July.

Schulman stated on PayPal’s quarterly earnings call last week that the company’s crypto trading business would be arriving in the UK in the near future. Upgrades to allow for faster payment processing are also in the works, according to him.

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British Pound to PKR: Today 1 GBP TO PKR on, 31st July 2021

British Pound To PKR

The current GBP to PKR (British Pound to Pakistani Rupee) exchange rate is 226.74 PKR, as shown below. (updated on July 31st, 2021). Find today’s British Pound to PKR (Pakistan Rupee) rate as per the open market. Today GBP TO PKR (Pakistani Rupee) Check the updated list of UK Pound to PKR Exchange Rate (Updated, … Read more