Germany at a standstill as huge strike halts planes and trains By: Reuters on March 27, 2023BERLIN, March 27 (Reuters) – Airports and bus and train stations across Germany were at a standstill on Monday, causing disruption for millions of people during one of the largest walkouts in decades in Europe’s biggest economy as soaring inflation stokes wage demands. The 24-hour “warning” strikes called by the Verdi union and railway and […]
Pathaan, according to Yasir Hussain, is a video game without a plot By: webdesk on March 27, 2023Yasir Hussain, an actor, is well known for speaking his mind without reservation. This time, the Aik Thi Laila filmmaker compared Pathaan, the most recent record-breaking movie by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, to an unfinished “video game.” Hussain didn’t appear impressed despite the action-thriller movie breaking multiple records at the box office this year […]
Pakistan condemns ‘abhorrent’ act of desecration of Holy Quran in Denmark By: APP on March 27, 2023ISLAMABAD: Following two separate “heinous” acts of desecration of the Holy Quran in Denmark and the Netherlands last week, Pakistan issued a forceful condemnation on Monday, calling it a symptom of rising intolerance and Islamophobia. “The recurrence of such wilful and vile acts is a troubling manifestation of growing hatred, racism and phobia against Muslims […]
Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes By: Reuters on March 27, 2023KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: Sofia logs in to class on a laptop in Kabul for an online English course run by one of a growing number of educational institutes trying to reach Afghanistan’s girls and women digitally in their homes. But when the teacher calls on Sofia to read a passage her computer screen freezes. “Can you […]
Ronaldo still ‘very important’ for Portugal, says Martinez By: AFP on March 27, 2023Cristiano Ronaldo remains a “very important” player for Portugal, coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday after the veteran striker scored a second successive brace in Euro 2024 qualifying against Luxembourg. The 38-year-old opened the scoring for the Euro 2016 winners by turning in Nuno Mendes’ header and slotted home another in the 31st minute as […]
Dietary salt: a silent killer that needs immediate policy action By: Dr Zaeem Ul Haq on March 27, 2023It’s time for Pakistan to act on salt reduction. The World Health Organization (WHO) has published the first-ever global report on sodium intake with an important message: The world is consuming double the amount of salt than what it should—by reducing consumption, it can prevent two million deaths by 2025 and seven million by 2030. […]
Ratcliffe makes revised Man Utd offer By: AFP on March 24, 2023LONDON: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe made a revised bid to buy Manchester United on Thursday as Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus entered the race to own the Premier League giants. A second bid from Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber AI Thani, the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank, is also expected to be lodged with […]
Feeling Lost And Depressed: BTS’ Jimin Discusses Rigorous Diet and Mental Health By: webdesk on March 24, 2023BTS’s Jimin has spoken about “feeling lost and depressed” when composing his song Set Me Free Pt.2. Jimin also discussed maintaining a specific weight range in a recent video titled Set Me Free Pt.2 MV Shoot Sketch that BangtanTV uploaded to its YouTube channel. The singer also revealed a list of foods he’s been craving […]
Iqra Aziz claims that working with Adnan Siddiqui would be her “absolute dream.” By: webdesk on March 24, 2023Adnan Siddiqui appeared on The Mirza Malik Show last month and expressed his desire to work with Iqra Aziz due to her beauty and talent, to which Aziz has now responded with a firm nod. During the interview, the host asked the Mom star about his choice for a female co-star, saying, “I know if […]
Transgender athletes banned from women’s events By: AFP on March 24, 2023PARIS: Transgender women, regardless of testosterone levels, will no longer be allowed to compete in female track and field events, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe announced Thursday, citing fairness over inclusion. Coe said no transgender athlete who had gone through male puberty would be permitted to compete in female world ranking competitions from March 31. […]