Govt forms panels to decide future of cryptocurrency business Committee will mull over the method to ban cryptocurrency, if necessary ISLAMABAD: The federal government has constituted three sub-committees to decide the future of cryptocurrency business in the country. These panels will formulate their recommendations after reviewing all the aspects of …
Read More »US president sends ‘warmest wishes’ to Muslims on Eidul Fitr
US president sends ‘warmest wishes’ to Muslims on Eidul Fitr ‘Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a Happy Eid,’ says Joe Biden WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden congratulated Muslims worldwide on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the …
Read More »xtreme heat kills at least 25 in India’s Maharashtra state
More fatalities likely elsewhere in a country sweltering in temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius A girl selling water uses an umbrella to protect herself from the sun as she waits for customers on a hot summer day, in New Delhi, India, April 27, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS NEW DELHI: India’s …
Read More »Responsible, conscientious, free press ultimate conscience of society: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, May 03 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that ultimate conscience of society was a responsible, conscientious free press. In a tweet marking the World Press Freedom Day, she said the contribution of the press was transparency, accountability and healthy discourse with high standards …
Read More »Women’s cricket looks to future with new-style event in Dubai
The FairBreak Invitational, featuring Heather Knight, Stafanie Taylor and Sana Mir, opens on Wednesday Warriors Yasmin Daswani (C) catches the ball during training ahead of the SDG Fairbreak Invitational 2022 womens cricket at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, on May 1,2022, in the Gulf emirate. — AFP Warriors Yasmin Daswani (C) …
Read More »Regime change’: Imran Khan seeks explanation from Biden administration
Imran Khan said that after this reaffirmation of US regime change conspiracy that was evident from the cipher message sent by our envoy in Washington ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday posted a series of tweets asking some questions from US President Joe Biden’s administration and calling upon …
Read More »Govt did not register case against Imran Khan: Rana Sanaullah
Rana Sanaullah asks PTI leadership to condemn Masjid-e-Nabawi incident Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah addressing a press conference in Faisalabad, on May 3, 2022. — YouTube/PTVNews FAISALABAD: The government did not have a first information report (FIR) registered against PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday. The …
Read More »German finance watchdog sees ‘very big’ risk of cyberattacks
“The risk that companies in the financial sector will fall victim to cyberattacks is very big and very present,” BaFin president says BaFin president Mark Branson. — Bafin official website FRANKFURT: Germany’s financial regulator BaFin warned Tuesday of the “very big” risk of cyberattacks targeting the financial sector, a threat …
Read More »Meghan Markle Netflix camera will be ‘left at Queen’s door,’ says expert
Meghan Markle will not be allowed to film inside Buckingham Palace Meghan Markle Netflix camera will be ‘left at Queen’s door,’ says expert Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will have to keep cameras out of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The summer events, that will mark the monarch’s 70 years …
Read More »WHO warns of obesity ‘epidemic’ in Europe
Nearly a quarter of adults are now obese in Europe, higher than in any other region except the Americas, WHO says World Health Organization board outside its headquarters. — AFP COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that “epidemic” overweight and obesity rates are linked to over 1.2 million …
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