PML-N has neither any narrative nor leadership: Firdous Awan

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan says PML (N) has neither any narrative nor leadership. In a tweet on Monday, Firdous Ashiq Awam pointed out that Rana Sanaullah's admission of rebellion in the party is a clear proof of political cracks within PML (N). رانا ثناءاللہ کا...

Share:

Read More

Saudi Arabia begins Road to Makkah project to facilitate Pakistani hajj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia begins Road to Makkah project at Islamabad Airport today to facilitate Pakistani pilgrims. A spokesman of the Ministry of Religious Affairs said a Saudi delegation has arrived in Islamabad to start the project. He said establishment of a special counter for Road to Makkah has been completed at Islamabad Airport...

Share:

Read More

Summer Vacations end, govt and private schools in Sindh reopened

The government and private schools in Sindh reopened after summer vacations on Monday. The new educational session would also begin in all private and government institutions from today. Due to climate change, the summer vacations in Sindh were given in the month of May and June. Earlier, Secretary School Education Department...

Share:

Read More

CTD kills three terrorists in Gujrat, trained from Afghanistan

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has killed three terrorists in an encounter in Gujrat, while three others managed to flee away on Monday. According to the CTD spokesperson, the CTD personnel foiled a terror bid in Gujrat by meeting an encounter with the terrorists and killing three of them on the spot, while their...

Share:

Read More

Grapefruit juice risky for patients with long QT syndrome: research

Grapefruit juice prolongs the QT interval and may impose risks for patients with congenital long QT syndrome, recent research carried out by leading medical investigators suggests. The research was published in HeartRhythm, the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society and the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society. The QT...

Share:

Read More

OGRA issues notification for increase in gas prices from July 1

The Oil and Gas Regularity Authority issued a notification for raise in gas priced from July 1. For domestic users, consuming gas 50-100 cubic metres per unit will cost Rs121 and Rs127, respectively. For monthly usage of more than 400 cubic metres per unit will maintain at Rs1,460. Price of feed gas for factories has been...

Share:

Read More

Shaheen becomes youngest bowler to claim four-wicket haul in World Cup

Pakistan’s young pace sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi on Saturday became the youngest ever player to take four wickets in a World Cup match. Shaheen Afridi got wickets of Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zardan and Rashid Khan to finish with bowling figures of 4/47 in World Cup match against Afghanistan at Headingley...

Share:

Read More

Trump meets with Kim, crosses border into North Korea

US President Donald Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the third time on Sunday amid hopes for new talks at ending North Korea’s nuclear programs. Trump met Kim on the southern side of the border village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarised Zone separating the two Koreas. The North Korean leader while meeting...

Share:

Read More

Valerie Pachner in New US Trailer for 'The Ground Beneath My Feet'

"Everyone makes mistakes." "Not you." Strand Releasing has debuted the official US trailer for acclaimed Austrian film The Ground Beneath My Feet, also titled Der Boden unter den Füßen in German (which translates exactly to the English title). This premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in competition earlier this year, and...

Share:

Read More

Full Trailer for 'The Game Changers' Doc About Vegan Bodybuilders

"This is going to wake a lot of people up." A trailer has arrived for the documentary The Game Changers, which first premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018. The film is about athletes and body-builders who have switched to a plant-based diet (basically vegan, but that word can scare people away so they don't like...

Share:

Read More

Asset Declaration Scheme deadline extended to July 3: Shaikh

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh during a post-budget press conference on Sunday said that the government had decided to extend the deadline for its Asset Declaration Scheme to July 3. "There's been a lot of interest in the Asset Declaration Scheme," he said, adding that the deadline had been...

Share:

Read More

Meeting of PML-N lawmakers with PM Khan is just beginning: Fawad Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said the meeting of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmakers is just a beginning. In his tweet, the federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the next group of members meeting the PM from PML-N will be from the National Assembly and Senate. “Decisions...

Share:

Read More

World Cup 2019: England won toss, select to bat against India

England won the toss and select to bat against India today. The only unbeaten side in the tournament, India sit on the second spot on the points table with five wins out of six with just their game against New Zealand being washed out. On the other hand, hosts England who kicked off the tournament on a high, stumbled around after back to back...

Share:

Read More

Pakistan Army rescued tourists, stuck in chair lift

Pakistan Army has rescued all the tourists, who were stuck in the air after a chair lift wire detached from the pulley due to typhoon in Murree, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. A popular visiting spot in Murree, the elevated chairlifts met with a malfunction resulting in hundreds of getting stuck...

Share:

Read More

Assets declaration scheme’s deadline to end today

The deadline for the government’s Asset Declaration Scheme will end today, on Sunday. It had been hinted earlier that the Prime Minister Imran Khan had been deliberating upon a possible extension in the scheme’s deadline but all rumors and speculations regarding a possible extension were put to bed by Chairman Federal Board...

Share:

Read More

Issuance of E-visas begins as Hajj preparations enter into final phase

The authorities have started issuance of e-visas to pilgrims registered under government Hajj scheme as preparations have entered into its final phase, on Saturday. A spokesperson of Ministry of Religious Affairs said that 10 Hajj pilgrims camps have been activated across the country. “Pilgrims will be provided passports,...

Share:

Read More

Extension in amnesty scheme is fake: Shabbar Zaidi

There would be no extension in the amnesty scheme , alternatively the Assets Declaration Scheme 2019, as opposed to speculation rife in social and mainstream media, according to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairperson Shabbar Zaidi. Zaidi said so in a press conference on Saturday here in the federal capital. The FBR...

Share:

Read More

PTI demands Bilawal apologise for using 'insulting words' for NA speaker

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers on Saturday submitted a resolution in the lower house against PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, demanding that the opposition leader apologise for his remarks criticising the National Assembly speaker. The resolution, which bore the signatures of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi,...

Share:

Read More

PTI demands Bilawal apologise for using 'insulting words' for NA speaker

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers on Saturday submitted a resolution in the lower house against PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, demanding that the opposition leader apologise for his remarks criticising the National Assembly speaker. The resolution, which bore the signatures of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi,...

Share:

Read More

PML-N MPAs meet PM Khan at Bani Gala: sources

As many as 15 Punjab Assembly lawmakers from the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have met with Prime Minister Imran Khan at his Bani Gala residence, sources told. The PML-N lawmakers discussed political issues with the premier. Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar was also present during the meeting. Sources...

Share:

Read More

Money laundering main reason behind economic crisis, PM Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said that money laundering and corruption were the biggest reasons for the economic crisis faced by Pakistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan, speaking on the floor of the National Assembly after the passage of the federal budget and the Finance Bill 2019-20, said that the Pakistani rupee has...

Share:

Read More

Review: Danny Boyle & Richard Curtis' 'Yesterday' is Awkwardly Sweet

Seen at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. Who doesn't love The Beatles? Wait – don't answer that question. But seriously - The Beatles are the best and their music will live on forever because it's so brilliant. Danny Boyle's latest film Yesterday, featuring a screenplay written by Richard Curtis (of Love Actually, Pirate Radio,...

Share:

Read More

PM Khan likely to meet US President Trump in July

Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to meet US President Donald Trump during a five-day visit to the US in July. According to sources, PM Imran Khan will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and other leaders during his visit to the US on July 20. The prime minister is expected to meet President Trump and...

Share:

Read More

Ashiana case: Shehbaz Sharif granted exemption from personal appearance

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday filed an application before an accountability court seeking exemption from personal appearance in today’s hearing of the Ashiana-e-Iqbal housing scheme case. Former Principal Secretary to Premier Fawad Hassan Fawad, former Lahore Development Authority...

Share:

Read More

Farishta Murder Case: Former SHO among six policemen dismissed

In a major development, former station house officer (SHO) among six police personnel have been dismissed from service over their alleged negligence in Farishta murder case on Friday. According to the details, Deputy Inspector General (Operations) Islamabad Waqar Uddin dismissed ex-SHO Ghulam Abbas, investigation officer...

Share:

Read More

World Cup 2019: Afghanistan won toss, choose to bat

Afghanistan won the toss and choose to bat against Pakistan. Never before both the teams have met in any World Cup as it is the first time that war-torn Afghanistan has qualified for the mega event. Pakistan team is left with no choice but to win this match in order to rekindle their hopes for a semi-final qualification. Afghanistan gave a big scare...

Share:

Read More

Pakistan rejects US religious report, calls it ‘biased’

Pakistan on Friday rejected a report by the US State Department on International Religious Freedom, calling it a “compendium of unsubstantiated and biased assertions.” According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, “The report's segment on Pakistan is a compendium of unsubstantiated and biased assertions. As a matter...

Share:

Read More

FBR decides to reduce percentage, duration of property tax

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to reduce the duration and the percentage of withholding tax on the purchase of a property. The duration and the rate of property tax will be announced by the government on Sunday. At present, there is no tax if the property is held for more than three years. However, if the...

Share:

Read More

Afghanistan's warm-up win holds no relevance: Haris Sohail

Left-hand batsman stressed that the Men in Green are not taking Afghanistan lightly. Swashbuckling batsman Haris Sohail has stressed that Pakistan’s defeat to Afghanistan in the World Cup warm-up game will have no bearing on the result of World Cup’s match between the Men in Green and Naib-led side on Saturday in Headlingly. While...

Share:

Read More

World Cup 2019: Pakistan to play Afghanistan in first-ever meeting

Pakistan will be taking on Afghanistan in their first-ever meeting in a World Cup on Saturday (today). Never before both the teams have met in any World Cup as it is the first time that war-torn Afghanistan has qualified for the mega event. Pakistan team is left with no choice but to win this match in order to rekindle their...

Share:

Read More

It would be 'monumental' if US can reach deal with China: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was ready for a "historic" deal with China as he kicked off a hotly awaited meeting with China's Xi Jinping, with the world watching to see if they can strike a deal over their long-running trade war. After a first day dominated by public shows of bonhomie, all eyes at the G20 turned...

Share:

Read More

Vítej Zpět! The 54th Karlovy Vary Film Festival in Czechia is Underway

We're back! We're ready! And we want to watch some films! Kicking off this weekend is the 54th Karlovy Vary Film Festival, a wonderful festival that takes place in a quaint spa town (also known as Carlsbad) in Czechia - just a few hours drive west of Prague. This is my third year in a row returning to the festival, as it's...

Share:

Read More

Camila Mendes in First Trailer for Drug Smugglers Drama 'Coyote Lake'

"There's certain things that once you get into, you can never get out of." Cranked Up Films has released an official trailer for an indie crime drama titled Coyote Lake, based on the real life Falcon Lake, a reservoir on the Rio Grande (on the Texas-Mexico border) along a dangerous drug smuggling route that has become synonymous...

Share:

Read More

Official Trailer for 'Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan' Action Movie

"Stay strong, protect your mates. You're Delta company!" Transmission has debuted the first Australian trailer for an Australian action movie titled Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, from director Kriv Stenders (Blacktown, Dark Frontier, Red Dog, Kill Me Three Times). This is Australia's take on a Michael Bay-esque military...

Share:

Read More

Incredible Third Trailer for 'Hobbs & Shaw' Starring Johnson & Statham

"We're going to need cars, and guns." Universal has revealed a third & final official trailer (first and second) for Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, the unbelievably badass new Fast & Furious "spin-off" movie focusing on the two characters in the title - Luke Hobbs (played by Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard...

Share:

Read More

World Cup 2019: Sri Lanka given a target of 203 to South Africa

Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 203 in their group match against South Africa on Friday and face an uphill task to secure a win that would lift them level on points with England. Sri Lanka´s victory against the tournament hosts last week revived their hopes of reaching the semi-finals after a miserable start to the competition. With...

Share:

Read More

OGRA recommends decrease in petrol prices

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has recommended a decrease in the prices of petroleum products and forwarded a summary in this regard to the petroleum division. According to OGRA's summary, a copy of which was available with Geo News, a decrease of Rs0.77 per litre was recommend in the price of petrol. If approved,...

Share:

Read More

Haris says Pakistan cannot be complacent against Afghanistan

 Pakistan’s middle-order batsman Haris Sohail said that Pakistan cannot be complacent in their World Cup match against Afghanistan on Saturday. Sohail spoke to media at Headingley after the team’s practice session and said that players are aware of the fact that Afghanistan can be a dangerous side. “Their spinners are...

Share:

Read More

If you can't dare to speak truth then don't ask for justice: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Asif Saeed Khosa observed on Friday that people who can't dare to speak truth should not then ask for justice. There is no justice without truth. The chief justice passed the remarks while hearing a review petition on a murder case. He said that suspects are released from jails on false testimonies...

Share:

Read More

New UK Trailer for 'The Informer' Starring Joel Kinnaman Undercover

"I'm just trying to get home…" Warner Bros UK has unveiled a new, shorter 60-second trailer for the crime thriller The Informer, formerly known as Three Seconds. This was originally set for release in March (we ran a trailer last year) but then it got pushed back until August this summer, and is now being prepped for release...

Share:

Read More

Casper Van Dien & Brianne Davis in Yacht Thriller 'Dead Water' Trailer

"Spooky, isn't it…? Out here, all alone…" Saban Films has revealed the trailer for this indie horror-thriller titled Dead Water, yet another thriller-on-a-boat movie (there seem to be more and more of these boat films these days - see also: Disappearance or Vampyrz on a Boat). When a relaxing getaway turns deadly, a former...

Share:

Read More

It is time to unite and become one nation: COAS

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa said on Friday that there cannot be any sovereignty in the absence of economic sovereignty, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. The COAS was addressing a national seminar on “Pakistan’s Economy: Challenges and Way forward” was organised by Institute of Strategic Studies,...

Share:

Read More

World Cup 2019: South Africa won toss, chose to field against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka take on South Africa in their ICC World Cup 2019 clash today at Chester-le-Street in Durham. Sri Lanka sit on seventh with six points from six games, while South Africa sit on the ninth position and have been eliminated from the tournament. South Africa won the toss and chose to field against Sri Lanka. South Africa...

Share:

Read More

Joint opposition to decide its candidate for next Chairman Senate: Kaira

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira on Friday said that the opposition has agreed to remove the incumbent Chairman of the Senate. The opposition’s committee will decide its joint candidate for the top office of the senate with consensus, talking to media here, Kaira said. “The People’s Party had supported...

Share:

Read More