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Amid escalating attacks by Afghan-based terrorists, UN Chief slams use of violence for political means

Posted on December 9, 2022

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 08(APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for steps to end violence, amid increasing attacks against Pakistan from terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan, including Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). “He (UN chief) strongly condemns the threat and any use of violence for political […]

Anwar Maqsood calls clerics slandering women a sign of the ‘end of times’

Posted on December 8, 2022

KARACHI 07 Dec (Online): Celebrated writer, presenter and satirist, Anwar Maqsood, at the closing session of the 15th International Urdu Conference, has offered his two cents on clerics using derogatory language against women. “The end of times is here; do you know what its signs […]

Corps Commander Polo Cup reach semifinals

Posted on December 8, 2022

Lahore (December 7, 2022): Team Master qualified for the semifinals of Corps Commander Polo Cup sponsored by Diamond Paints while due to having equal points, now the fourth semifinalist will be decided on penalty shoots between Diamond Paints/Sheikhoo Steel and Platinum Homes today (Thursday) here […]

Muslims Rejoice as Morocco Reaches Quarter-Finals of 2022 FIFA World Cup

Posted on December 8, 2022

Doha (PNI) Morocco shocked the football world as they registered a historic victory over Spain in the Round of 16 to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is the first time in history that the North African country […]

Powerful, emotional: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ gets world premiere

Posted on December 8, 2022

LONDON 07 Dec (Online): One of the most delayed sequels in blockbuster history finally hit the big screen on Tuesday as Avatar: The Way of Water got its much-anticipated world premiere in London. The 13-year wait for a follow-up to Avatar, the biggest-grossing film of […]

Despite all odds and social barriers, Pakistani feminist comedians challenge taboos

Posted on December 8, 2022

BONN 07 Dec (Online): Periods, sex, body shaming, harassment, misogyny, dating: These are not topics of discussion that are openly discussed in Pakistani households or amongst friends. But packaged as comedy, the taboo themes elicit raucous laughter and cheers in packed auditoriums. Families, couples and […]

One killed, hundreds arrested as Bangladesh police clamp down on opposition rally

Posted on December 8, 2022

Dhaka, Dec 7 (AFP/APP): At least one person died Wednesday and scores were injured in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka as police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at opposition supporters before arresting hundreds, witnesses and police said. Tension has been building this week after the […]

Canada central bank hikes key rate to 4.25%, hints at pause

Posted on December 8, 2022

Ottawa, Dec 7 (AFP/APP): Canada’s central bank on Wednesday hiked its key lending rate by 50 basis points to 4.25 percent, saying its aggressive moves to rein in inflation were working but that the economy was still too hot. This is the highest interest rate […]

Pakistanis are passionate for food, reveals Google

Posted on December 8, 2022

HYDERABAD, Dec 07 (APP):International search engine Google has published its Yearly Search report which epitomized the biggest developments in Pakistan for 2022. Pakistan’s passion for food was reflected in the search categories, with desi cuisine dominating the rankings. The searches showed that Pakistanis have had […]

Bali bombmaker released on parole from Indonesian prison: official

Posted on December 8, 2022

Jakarta, Dec 7 (AFP/APP):One of the bombmakers in the Bali blasts that killed more than 200 people two decades ago was released on parole on Wednesday, an Indonesian official said, months after Jakarta reduced his 20-year prison sentence. Umar Patek was a member of an […]

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Amid escalating attacks by Afghan-based terrorists, UN Chief slams use of violence for political means

Anwar Maqsood calls clerics slandering women a sign of the ‘end of times’

Corps Commander Polo Cup reach semifinals

Muslims Rejoice as Morocco Reaches Quarter-Finals of 2022 FIFA World Cup

Powerful, emotional: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ gets world premiere

Despite all odds and social barriers, Pakistani feminist comedians challenge taboos

One killed, hundreds arrested as Bangladesh police clamp down on opposition rally

Canada central bank hikes key rate to 4.25%, hints at pause

Pakistanis are passionate for food, reveals Google

Bali bombmaker released on parole from Indonesian prison: official

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