F1 esports champion Leigh to make real race debutBy: Agencies on April 20, 2019LONDON: Formula One’s esports double world champion Brendon Leigh will make his real race debut this weekend in a Formula Ford 1600 race at Snetterton in eastern England. The 19-year-old former kitchen porter, who had yet to pass his driving test when he won the esports title for the Mercedes team last year but has done so now, became the sport’s inaugural virtual champion in 2017. … [Read more...] about F1 esports champion Leigh to make real race debut
Pakistan discusses economy, reforms with WB, ADBBy: News Desk on April 13, 2019Finance Minister Asad Umar and the Pakistani delegation he has been leading met with representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) and discussed the issues related to economy and the reforms measures taken by Pakistan.They also held a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) spring meetings in … [Read more...] about Pakistan discusses economy, reforms with WB, ADB
Pompeo says Iran tied to Al-Qaeda, declines to say if war legalBy: Agencies on April 11, 2019US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday accused Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda and declined to say whether the Trump administration had legal authority to invade the country.Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Pompeo hedged on whether the authorization of force by the US Congress days after the September 11, 2001 attacks would allow the United States to strike … [Read more...] about Pompeo says Iran tied to Al-Qaeda, declines to say if war legal
Direction is the next ‘logical step’ for Tisca on April 11, 2019Actress Tisca Chopra, who is making her directorial debut with a yet untitled thriller film, says direction was the next logical step forward for her after acting in films over 26 years.Tisca was interacting with the media at a special screening of Oscar-winning film "Free Solo" here on Tuesday.The actress, who had earlier acted in and co-written the acclaimed short film "Chutney", will … [Read more...] about Direction is the next ‘logical step’ for Tisca
Varun Dhawan defends ‘Coolie #1’, says it’s not a remake on April 10, 2019Actor Varun Dhawan, who will be seen in the new version of 'Coolie No 1', says it is not a remake but the essence of the original film will be retained.Varun Dawan's father David Dhawan had directed the Govinda-starrer 1995 hit."When we do something like this, the idea is that the essence has to be the same. But at the same time, the film is completely different. It's not a remake, it's an … [Read more...] about Varun Dhawan defends ‘Coolie #1’, says it’s not a remake
Three arrested in crackdown on dollar hoardingBy: News Desk on April 8, 2019The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Sunday seized currency worth Rs 40 million and arrested three people in Lahore, the interior ministry said in a press release.The action was taken against those involved in dollar hoarding, money laundering, hundi/hawala (illegal money transfer) and 'illegal speculation' regarding the de-valuing of Pakistani rupee, the statement said. "The dollars were … [Read more...] about Three arrested in crackdown on dollar hoarding
Rwanda remembers the 800,000 killed on 25th anniversary of genocideBy: Agencies on April 7, 2019Rwanda embarks on a week of commemoration activities and 100 days of national mourning on Sunday to mark the 25th anniversary of the genocide in which 800,000 people - one tenth of its population - were killed in 100 days of slaughter.Here are some facts about one of the darkest chapters in human history:* On the night of April 6, 1994, a plane carrying then Rwandan President Juvenal … [Read more...] about Rwanda remembers the 800,000 killed on 25th anniversary of genocide
‘Romeo Weds Heer’ is about a dysfunctional married coupleBy: Aisha Ahmed on April 5, 2019'Romeo Weds Heer' is a 7th Sky Entertainment project, directed by Anjum Shehzad and produced by the dynamic duo Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi.The drama is a romantic comedy between Feroze Khan who plays Romeo and Sana Javed as Heer; two college sweethearts who fight different family backgrounds and finally manage to get married against all odds.Episode 26 starts off with Romeo and Heer … [Read more...] about ‘Romeo Weds Heer’ is about a dysfunctional married couple
When fitness isn’t just a resolution but a lifestyleBy: Zaresh Ernest on April 4, 2019These Pakistani celebrities will put you to shame with their intense workout and undying motivation. If you were looking for some gym-spiration, here is your dose of fitness feed for the day. Fitness is always trendy and there are no short cuts to it.People can look for easy alternatives to reach fitness goals, but the bitter, hardcore truth is that you have to beat that body to burn the … [Read more...] about When fitness isn’t just a resolution but a lifestyle
Senator Roghani elected as Parliamentary Committee ChairpersonBy: Staff Report on April 3, 2019Senator Prof Dr Mehr Taj Roghani, on Tuesday, was elected as the chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on the appointment of the National Commission on Status of Women (NCSW) Chairperson.When the proceeding of the election started, member of National Assembly (MNA) Tahira Aurangzeb, proposed the name of Senator Roghani.This was seconded by Senator Nuzhat Sadiq and MNA Shahida Akhtar Ali. … [Read more...] about Senator Roghani elected as Parliamentary Committee Chairperson
