Russia terms minister’s statement ‘slip of tongue’ on Daesh moment By: Web Desk on February 1, 2019Russia clarified the statement of Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov over the Daesh movement and termed it as ‘slip of tongue’ adding that the two countries shared close ties in fighting terrorism. Russian Interior Minister Igor Zubov earlier this week said that an unidentified helicopter transported a large number of terrorist from Pakistan to Tajikstan […]
Ben Affleck hangs up cape as ‘The Batman’ seeks young Bruce Wayne By: Web Desk on January 31, 2019Ben Affleck has stepped down from the role of Batman and is handing over his cape to a new Batman. After months of speculation, Affleck is turning in his cape and utility belt with a new Dark Knight set to rise in his place. According to Deadline, Affleck has stepped down from the role of Batman after […]
Grams of gold fuel French Guiana’s ruthless jungle economy By: AFP on January 31, 2019Honda all-terrain vehicles have replaced mules as the beast of burden of choice, but the wildcat mining camps of French Guiana are governed by the same rules and violence that have marked gold rushes since the 19th century. Around 10,000 men are thought to be toiling deep in the jungle of the territory in South […]
Asia Bibi can travel anywhere in the world: FO By: Web Desk on January 30, 2019ISLAMABAD: Asia bibi can freely travel anywhere after Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the blasphemy charges on her. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Dr Faisal on Wednesday said that Asia Bibi can travel anywhere as she has been cleared from all charges from the SCP. The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Tuesday dismissed the review […]
Liverpool dish out new deals to ensure sustained success By: AFP on January 29, 2019Liverpool are working to ensure this season’s Premier League title push is not a one-off as they lay the foundations for continued success after struggling in recent years to sustain a challenge. Within 20 months of running a Manchester United side containing Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney close in 2008/09, the core of the side […]
Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Al-Hamdallah resigns By: Web Desk on January 29, 2019The Palestinian PM Rami AL-Hamdallah after a cabinet meeting announced that he has submitted his resignation to the President Mahmoud Abbas and the government will continue its working until the formation of new one. However, it is not clear whether Mahmoud Abbas accepted the resignation of PM Rami Al-Hamdallah. President Abbas has been facing pressure […]
Unidentified gunmen attack police office in Loralai By: Web Desk on January 29, 2019QUETTA: At least five policemen were gunned down and 19 persons including police officials injured after unidentified gunmen attacked the Deputy Inspector general (DIG) of police office in Loralai, Balochistan on Tuesday. The incident took place when four unidentified gunmen entered DIG of police office and opened fire on the office and threw a hand […]
Round of US-Taliban talk to end 17-years-old Afghan war concludes By: Web Desk on January 26, 2019KABUL: Talk between United States authorities and Taliban negotiators in Qatar have been ended with the accord to include the final clauses in the draft agreement to end the 17-years-old Afghan war. According to the sources, both parties were agreed upon exclusion of remote powers from Afghanistan in year and a half from the future […]
Facebook getting its messaging apps to be friends By: AFP on January 26, 2019Facebook said Friday it is trying to get its messaging apps to be friends, allowing encrypted missives be exchanged no matter which of its services are used. The leading social network is behind free, stand-alone smartphone apps Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. Each service is popular, but users have to be in the same application to […]
Amir returns to Pakistan T20 squad for South Africa series By: Web Desk on January 26, 2019LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday has announced 15-member T20 squad for the three-match series against South Africa starting February 1. Fast bowler Mohammad Amir aftr making his comeback to Test and ODI series has also returns to the shortest format side. Pakistan have made only one change to the squad that played against […]