Islamabad– The Pakistani rupee continued its nosedive against the US dollar on Friday, for the fifth consecutive working day, as it declined by 0.64% (Rs1.23) to a new historical low, reaching Rs193 against the greenback in the inter-bank market. The domestic currency had closed at Rs191.77 against the global currency …
Read More »couple in India sue son for not giving them a grandchild India-My son has been married for six years but they are still not planning a baby.”
A couple are suing their only son and his wife for not giving them a grandchild after six years of marriage. Sanjeev and Sadhana Prasad from the north Indian state of Uttarakhand, said they used up their savings raising their son, paying for his pilot training as well as a …
Read More »EVMs won’t be used in polls..Rana Sanaullah
London- Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan has the next elections will not take place through electronic voting machines (EVMs), but measures will be taken to give representation to overseas Pakistanis. “We will abolish EVMs idea,” he said while speaking to Pakistani media here after holding talks with PMLN supremo Nawaz …
Read More »UAE President passed away aged 73.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates President whose modernization policies helped transform his country into a regional powerhouse, died on Friday aged 73, state media WAM said. The United Arab Emirates’ President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan died aged 73 on Friday, state media said, after …
Read More »An alarming water deficit in water reserves knocks Pakistan
Islamabad-Being the largest water reservoir, Tarbela Dam’s (alt. 1380 feet) water level has retreated drastically while the rain-fed Mangla Dam is facing an even disastrous situation. Despite collecting a huge volume from the melted glaciers and snow-covered peaks which has a record increase of 37% compared to the last year, …
Read More »Boxer Aamir khan announce retirement .
British- Pakistani former light-welter weight World Champion Boxer Amir khan announced on Friday that he will be retiring. Khan took to twitter, thanking his friends and family for their unwavering support during the span of his career. He had a 10- year career in amateur boxing before turning professional in …
Read More »Justice provision on top of govt agenda: Tarar
LAHORE, May 13 : Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazir Tarar Friday said that provision of justice was on top of the government agenda and all-out efforts would be made for the purpose. While addressing a reception in his honour, held by the Lahore High Court Bar …
Read More »Droughts increase 29% in a generation; serious action needed to avoid bleak future: UN
UNITED NATIONS May 13 : The world has hit a “crossroads” when it comes to managing droughts — which have increased 29 percent in a generation and are only getting worse, according to new United Nations report. With the duration and number of droughts rising and severe weather increasingly responsible …
Read More »KPCTA arranges bikers rally, 22 Malaysians to travel Chitral from Islamabad
PESHAWAR, May 13: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) has arranged a rally of bikers participated by around 22 Malaysians which will pass through different scenic spots of the province and culminate at Shandoor valley in Chitral. According to a press release, the rally was arranged with the cooperation …
Read More »Marriyum holds Imran responsible for present economic catastrophe, US dollar’s unprecedented flight against rupee
ISLAMABAD, May 13 : Holding former prime minister Imran Khan for present economic catastrophe and US dollar’s unprecedented flight against rupee, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Friday that the PTI regime plunged the country in the quagmire of problems. Giving her reaction to the statement of …
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