NAB rejects Sputnik price fixing allegations By: APP on April 14, 2021ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has rejected Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami’s allegations that it may had been involved in fixing prices of Russian Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V, saying the bureau has nothing to do with the price fixation. A NAB spokesman said in a statement that Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami’s remarks in his Dunya TV programme “Nuqt-e-Nazar” aired on […]
Babar Azam finishes South Africa ODIs as No 1 ranked batsman By: APP on April 14, 2021LAHORE: Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has ended the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches against South Africa as the number-one ranked ODI batsman in the world. The latest rankings that have been updated after the third ODI were released on Wednesday afternoon. Babar had moved ahead of India’s Virat Kohli in number-one […]
PM grants special permission for Sikh, Indian pilgrims to visit holy sites on Baisakhi By: APP on April 14, 2021ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday wishing the Sikh community a joyful Baisakhi said the government had granted special permission to Sikh diaspora and Indian pilgrims to visit their holy sites in Pakistan. “We have granted Sikh Diaspora and Indian Yatrees special permission to visit their holy Gurdwaras in Pakistan & attend the Baisakhi […]
Government decides to ban TLP under anti-terror law: Sheikh Rasheed By: Web Desk on April 14, 2021ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to impose a ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the anti-terrorism law, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said Wednesday. In a tweet, he said the religiopolitical outfit would be banned under Rule 11(b) of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997. Rashid said the Punjab government had recommended a ban on […]
Govt urged to resolve Malam Jabba skiing resort issue By: Staff Report on April 14, 2021MARDAN: Lawyers should help stakeholders promote tourism instead of dragging them into litigation and resulting in the subsequent closure of tourism promotion sites. Vice-President of the Mardan Bar Association Ashraf Ali, commenting on the closure of the Malam Jabba site on the court orders, also urged the government to do its best to restore tourism […]
Tattoo Artist Alisha Gory Sheds Light On The Negative Stigma Around Tattoos By: webdesk on April 13, 2021What would you do to pursue your dream? Would you pack your bags and move to a foreign country at the age of 18 with no prospects or opportunities other than those you create for yourself through sheer willpower and a dogged determination? Would you still believe in yourself and your dream despite the disapproval […]
Biden sends greetings to Muslims for Ramazan By: Reuters on April 13, 2021WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday marked the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramazan in the US. “Jill and I send our warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramazan Kareem,” said Biden in a statement. “As many of our fellow […]
Pakistani UK-based chef Zahra Khan featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 By: Our Correspondent on April 13, 2021Pakistani UK-based chef Zahra Khan who belongs to Lahore feels proud for successfully setting up three eateries in London including Feya, Dyce Cafes and Selfridges retail stores in the upscale part of Central London in Nightsbidge and Oxford Street. Zahra completed her graduation from movie star chef Gordon Ramsay’s Tante Marie Culinary Academy and she […]
COAS, ISI chief call on PM Imran to discuss Pakistan’s security situation on April 13, 2021ISLAMABAD: Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday met Prime Minister Imran Khan to discuss Pakistan’s security situation. Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence Lt Gen Faiz Hameed was also present in the meeting. At least three people have been reported killed and more than 100 supporters of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) were arrested overnight as the […]
Opposition’s anti-government narrative dies after PPP split from PDM By: APP on April 13, 2021ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said that the anti-government narrative of opposition has died after the Pakistan Peoples Party’s split from Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). In a tweet, the federal minister advised the opposition to get out of the narrative of resignations and protests now and come on reform […]