Chinese envoy Nong Rong calls on Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP):China’s Ambassador Nong Rong called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, here, on Friday. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed the Chinese ambassador and highlighted the friendly and multi-dimensional historic bilateral ties between Pakistan and China, said a […]

US praises S.Africa, Nigeria efforts after terror warnings

Washington, Oct 28 (AFP/APP):The United States on Friday voiced appreciation over security efforts in Nigeria and South Africa, whose governments have voiced unease after Washington publicly warned of terror threats. The United States on Thursday ordered families of US personnel to leave Nigeria’s capital Abuja […]

Pioneering rocker Jerry Lee Lewis dead at 87

New York, Oct 28 (AFP/APP):Jerry Lee Lewis, a kingpin of 1950s American rock and roll who played a pivotal role in shaping the genre’s sound, died on Friday. He was 87 years old. Famous for his flowing blond locks, rowdy piano beats and outrageous stage […]

What will Elon Musk’s Twitter look like?

San Francisco, Oct 28 (AFP/APP):After months of controversy, Elon Musk is now at the head of one of the most influential social networks on the planet, whose “tremendous potential” he has promised to unleash. What changes can we expect for the platform from the multi-billionaire […]

UK govt says will call N.Irish elections ‘within 12 weeks’

Belfast, Oct 28 (AFP/APP):The British government said on Friday it would call elections in Northern Ireland within 12 weeks, the second time since May, after UK and local lawmakers failed to resolve a standoff over post-Brexit trade rules. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris confirmed that […]

IEA sees global energy emissions peaking in 2025

Paris, Oct 27 (AFP/APP): The International Energy Agency said Thursday it believes global energy emissions will peak in 2025 as surging prices due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine propel investment in renewables. Only last year the IEA said there was “no clear peak in […]

I have made no friends in the industry: Feroze Khan

KARACHI 27 Oct (Online): Feroze Khan continues to receive backlash from fans and celebs alike due to the evidence of domestic abuse submitted in court by his ex-wife, Syeda Aliza Sultan. In response, the ‘Titch Button’ actor has shared a message on his social media […]

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