Dubai, UAE, 15 December 2020 – Emirates has announced it will resume daily flights to Istanbul from 21 December*. In tandem with the gradual return of travel confidence and demand, Emirates continues to rebuild its network while offering customers a safe and enjoyable travel experience. Strict health and hygiene measures have been implemented across all […]
Second XI Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament begins on Wednesday
Karachi, 15 December 2020: The six Cricket Association Second XI sides will feature in their third and final event of the 2020-21 domestic season when the Second XI Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament begins on Wednesday. The 50-over tournament will be held after the successful delivery of the Second XI National T20 Cup and the three-day Quaid-e-Azam […]
Pakistan ranks 154th on UN’s Human Development Index
Pakistan was ranked at 154th position among 189 countries on U.N.’s 2020 Human Development Index’s (HDI) annual rankings that are measured by combining indicators of health, education, and standards of living but this year included two more elements: a nation’s carbon dioxide emissions and material footprint that put enormous strain on the planet. “With its […]
Avert ‘dire consequences’ for women’s health, UN urges
The UN agency dedicated to improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide appealed on Monday for $2.5 billion by 2030 to help avert potential “dire consequences” surrounding pregnancies and maternal deaths. As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) announced the next phase of its Supplies Partnership to secure essential contraception […]
Pakistan participates in Everlasting China-South Asia Online expo
Over 200 Pakistani companies were participated at the Everlasting China-South Asia Online Expo being held in the Chinese city of Kunming in Yunnan Province. A large variety of Pakistani products including furniture and wood craft; onyx, marble and brass items; leather and fur items; and carpets and rugs, oil painting, jewelry, floral art work, solar […]
U.S. sanctions against Turkey ‘contempt for international law’, says Iran’s Zarif
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday condemned U.S. sanctions against Turkey over Ankara’s acquisition of Russian S-400 air defence systems as “contempt for international law”. “U.S. addiction to sanctions and contempt for international law at full display again. We strongly condemn recent U.S. sanctions against Turkey and stand with its people and government,” […]
Turkey appoints ambassador to Israel
After a hiatus of two years, Turkey has appointed its new envoy, Ufuk Ulutas to Israel. The move is seen as an attempt to improve ties with incoming President-elect Joe Biden’s administration, a news report by Al-Monitor cited “well-placed sources”. Earlier in May 2018, Ankara recalled its ambassador over violent attacks against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza […]
Christmas: Sindh govt announces early salaries for Christian employees
The Sindh government has announced releasing advance salaries to all Christians employed in government departments ahead of Christmas, according to a notification. In a notification issued by the Sindh government, the provincial financial department was ordered to pay Christian employees their salaries before Christmas on December 25, 2020. It was also advised to instruct the […]
Palai, The much-awaited red blood citrus is finally ripened
The people of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (KP) prefer to buy the red blood orange of “Palai Dara” Malakand which are popular for its taste and premium quality. This year red blood citrus plucking started before it’s time due to increased yield and cold weather. Dozens of makeshift kiosks have been set up along the Swat expressway […]
The Bastard of Istanbul
The Bastard of Istanbul is the one of the fiction works of the renowned author of the forty rules of the love, Elif shafak. Elif Shafak writes in both English and Turkish languages. She was born in Strasbourg, France on 25th of the October 1971. However, after the separation of her parent’s, she was brought […]