German region tells parties: put equal numbers of men and women up for election

The regional parliament of the German state of Brandenburg voted on Thursday to make political parties put an equal number of men and women up for elections. The bill, proposed by the Green party and backed by the Social Democrats and the Left which govern the state in a coalition, makes Brandenburg the first German region...

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Government taking steps for revival of PIA: Asad Qaiser

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that the government is taking several steps for the revival of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Speaking at an event arranged by PIA Officers Association in Islamabad, he urged officers of the airline to make endeavours for restoring past glory of the organization. The...

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Why Measles Outbreaks Are Hard to Stop

An outbreak has infected 40 people in the Pacific Northwest and officials say more cases are likely. A measles outbreak has appeared in the United States leaving dozens infected in two states. The outbreak is just the just latest to appear in the United States in recent years despite the fact that the virus was declared “eliminated”...

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Indian troops martyr two youth in IoK's Pulwama district

Indian forces in a fresh act of state terrorism, martyred two Kashmiri youth in Pulwama district of occupied Kashmir on Friday. According to Kashmir Media Service, the youth identified as Shahid Ahmad Baba and Inayat Ahmad were martyred by Indian troops during a cordon and search operation in the Baba Mohalla of Drabgam village...

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You Take Birth Control Pills so read

New UK guidelines advise giving up placebo pills for women on birth control. Most packages of combination birth control pills contain 21 active pills and 7 placebo pills. But how important is it for women to use those placebo pills or take a break from active pills each month? According to updated guidelines released in the...

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Here’s How Your Genes Impact Your Ability to Lose Weight

A study looked at why some people seem to never gain weight no matter their diet. A new University of Cambridge study may have an answer to the question asked by many frequent dieters: Why can some people eat anything they want and never put on any weight? In a study published Jan. 24 in the PLOS Genetics journal, university...

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Government to put country on path of development: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says PTI government will put the country on the path of development by prudent economic measures. Addressing Overseas Pakistanis in Oman, he said the government is working on the agenda of change as promised with the nation. The Foreign Minister said that Overseas Pakistanis are playing...

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SHC seeks documents against Talpur in Iqama case

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday resumed hearing petitions against top leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for holding an Iqama (work permit) and ordered the submission of documents against Faryal Talpur in the case. The petitions seek disqualification of PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari’s sister Faryal, Suhail...

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SHC directs NAB to review Vawda's petition against Waseem Akhtar

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday has directed National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to review Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda’s petition that alleged Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar of embezzlement in development funds. During the hearing, SHC Chief Justice remarked Vawda is a minister and that federal government...

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Rafael Nadal to get hitched to girlfriend of 14 years

After keeping his engagement, a secret for some time, Spanish tennis champ Rafael Nadal is prepping up to tie the knot with his longtime girlfriend Mary Perello this year. According to reports, the 32-year-old tennis player recently revealed that he had proposed to his girlfriend of 14 years Mery, also known as Xisca, on...

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Sana Javed joins Peshawar Zalmi as goodwill ambassador

TV actor Sana Javed has joined Peshawar Zalmi as its Goodwill Ambassador for the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). She will be supporting the Pakistan Super League team during the mega event being played in United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi welcomed Sana Javed into the...

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Hassan Khan excited to play for Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars’ 2019 signing, young Hassan Khan is hopeful of a good show by the franchise in the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League. Talking to Geo, the 20-year old spinning all-rounder said that he’s excited to be part of Lahore Qalandars for PSL 2019 and is looking forward to playing an important role in making...

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Spirit of cricket needs to be protected

The head of cricket's world body Thursday said the sport's "spirit" is under threat after recent scandals — ranging from racist comments to corruption — that have tarnished its reputation. International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson, speaking just days after Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed was banned for...

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Ehsan Mani out at ICC decision to ban Sarfraz Ahmed

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani has lashed out at the International Cricket Council’s decision to charge and ban Sarfraz Ahmed, saying that the governing body’s “bureaucratic process overruled common sense”. On Sunday, Sarfraz was banned for four matches by the ICC for breaching its Anti-Racism code, after the skipper was heard making...

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US, China hail major 'progress' in trade talks

The United States and China said their trade war negotiations resulted in major progress as the clock ticks on a March deadline to avert a massive escalation of tariffs that could bruise the global economy. US President Donald Trump hailed "tremendous progress" and welcomed a "beautiful" letter from his Chinese counterpart...

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Spirit of cricket needs to be protected: David Richardson

The head of cricket's world body Thursday said the sport's "spirit" is under threat after recent scandals — ranging from racist comments to corruption — that have tarnished its reputation. International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson, speaking just days after Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed was banned for...

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Facebook at 15: a titan with grown-up woes

Fifteen years after its founding, Facebook has made strides toward Mark Zuckerberg´s goal of connecting the world. But it has also made some huge missteps that have turned some of its cheerleaders into vocal detractors. The online social network founded on February 4, 2004 in Zuckerberg´s Harvard University dorm heads into...

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Spirit of cricket needs to be protected: David Richardson

The head of cricket's world body Thursday said the sport's "spirit" is under threat after recent scandals — ranging from racist comments to corruption — that have tarnished its reputation. International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson, speaking just days after Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed was banned for...

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Ehsan Mani hits out at ICC decision to ban Sarfraz

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani has lashed out at the International Cricket Council’s decision to charge and ban Sarfraz Ahmed, saying that the governing body’s “bureaucratic process overruled common sense”. On Sunday, Sarfraz was banned for four matches by the ICC for breaching its Anti-Racism code, after the skipper was heard making...

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Hip-hop turns 40 — and its parents are beaming with pride

Forty years ago, hip-hop was little known outside its birthplace, New York — until the Sugarhill Gang decided to record their rhymes, launching the genre´s rise as a dominant cultural and commercial force. The result was the group´s 1979 smash "Rapper´s Delight" — which is credited as the commercial start of an unforgettable...

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Beyonce, Jay-Z offer lifetime concert tickets for fans who go vegan

Music superstars Beyonce and Jay-Z are offering fans a chance to win free tickets for life to their concerts in exchange for adopting a vegan diet for a month. The “Lemonade” singer announced the contest to her 123 million Instagram followers late on Wednesday in support of the Greenprint Project, which encourages people...

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Pakistan’s security improved significantly: UK Home Office report

The United Kingdom Home Office has declared Pakistan as a country where the state of security has significantly improved in 2018 as compared to previous years. The Home Office report on Pakistan’s situation praised determination of security forces, especially Pakistan Army, saying that the military-led operations against...

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Over 20 dead in US polar vortex, frostbite amputations feared

Tens of millions of Americans braved Arctic-like temperatures on Thursday as low minus 49 Celsius that paralysed the US Midwest and were blamed for at least 21 deaths. Warmer-than-normal weather was on the way, but that offered little comfort to vulnerable populations such as the homeless and elderly enduring cold that caused...

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Sahiwal killings: CM Buzdar rejects opposition’s demand to form judicial commission

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Thursday rejected the opposition's demand to form a judicial commission over the tragic Sahiwal extrajudicial killings. Speaking to the press after a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Punjab chief minister said that there is no immediate need for a judicial commission...

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New US Trailer for Jia Zhangke's Sprawling Drama 'Ash Is Purest White'

"For people like us, it's kill or be killed." Cohen Media Group has debuted an official US trailer for the film Ash Is Purest White, the latest from acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke. This premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year, and played at a bunch of other major festivals in the fall. Ash Is Purest White...

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Sundance 2019: Mads Brügger's Profound 'Cold Case Hammarskjöld'

There are always a few documentaries every year that deserve to be categorized under the "holy shit" section of cinema. This is one of them. Cold Case Hammarskjöld is the latest compelling documentary feature made by Danish filmmaker Mads Brügger, follow his other provocative films Kim Jong-Il's Comedy Club and The Ambassador....

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Sundance 2019: Ritesh Batra's Lovely, Heartwarming Film 'Photograph'

Not everything is about falling in love, and being physical. Sometimes just spending time with someone can mean more than anything, and remind us we're not always alone. I adore Indian filmmaker Ritesh Batra's films about the random connections that mean the most to us. His sweet, touching storytelling lets emotions build...

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Trailer for Composer Biopic 'The Maestro' Starring Xander Berkeley

"There is music in everything!! I help you to bring forth what is inside…" Freestyle Digital Media has released the first official trailer for an indie drama titled The Maestro, a biopic about the infamous master teacher Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. The film focuses on a young composer named Jerry Herst, played by Leo Marks,...

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Olivia Wilde in Full Trailer for Sarah Daggar-Nickson's Film 'A Vigilante'

"You start to feel like there's no escape." Saban Films has debuted the first trailer for an indie dramatic thriller titled A Vigilante, the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Sarah Daggar-Nickson. This first premiered at the SXSW Film Festival last year to some strong reviews, and has been playing at smaller fests, arriving...

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Pakistani teacher wins Cambridge University’s Dedicated Teacher Awards 2019

A Pakistani teacher won Cambridge University’s Dedicated Teacher Awards 2019. Ahmed Saya, a resident of Karachi, was among six finalists shortlisted for the Cambridge University Press award, the university website said on Thursday. We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2019 Dedicated Teacher Award goes to... Ahmed...

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Infant’s intestines start spilling out of stomach after father cuts small hole in belly button

In a nightmarish example of parental medical care gone horribly wrong, a month-old infant ended up with much of his intestines outside of his body after his father poked a hole in his stomach. The dad made the small incision because the boy’s belly was bulging unusually. He believed that the hole would allow the “gas to come...

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Thousands of people in Sweden are embedding microchips under their skin to replace ID cards

Thousands of Swedes are having microchips implanted into their bodies so that they don't need to carry key cards, IDs, and even train tickets. About 3,000 people in Sweden have inserted a microchip — which is as tiny as a grain of rice — under their skin over the past three years, Agence France-Presse reported. The technology...

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Qatar to hire 100,000 Pakistanis

Qatar plans to issue work visa to around 100,000 Pakistanis in different sectors, Radio Pakistan reported. Speaking to media in Sindh’s Matiari district, Consul General of Qatar Mishal M Al Ansari said the two sides were working on bolstering bilateral ties and his country was interested in deliberating over Pakistan’s offer...

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EU parliament urges member states to recognize Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president

The European Parliament voted to recognize opposition leader Juan Guaido as the legitimate interim president of Venezuela and urged EU leaders to do the same. The resolution, voted on Thursday, called on the EU leadership to adopt “a strong, unified stance,” and recognize Guaido as the “only legitimate” interim president...

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Still using Google+? You won’t be after April 2

Have you ever used Google+, the social network run by Google? Do you know anyone who has used Google+? Did you even know Google+ was a real thing while you were spending time posting photos of your latest awesome-looking dinner on Facebook? Well, regardless of your knowledge of, or exposure to Google+, the long, slow end...

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Nokia 8.1 review: Does the device stand out in the Android crowd?

Nokia was late to the Android market but it looks like they aren't holding back. With the 8.1, Nokia aims to bring a mid-range phone with high-end qualities. Boasting a top notch processor and an up-to-date Android Pie for Rs35,000, how does the phone hold up? Key specs 6.18" Pure Display Qualcomm Snapdragon - 710 3500 mAh...

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Govt slashes petrol price by 59 paisa per litre

The government on Thursday has reduced petroleum product prices for the month of February 2019. According to notification issued on Monday, petrol price has been slashed by 59 paisa per litre, whereas the price of High Speed Diesel remained the same. The prices of kerosene oil and light diesel oil has also been reduced by...

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