Punjab govt takes U-turn on power subsidy for Islamabad – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a surprise move, the Punjab government has withdrawn the much-publicised electricity subsidy for consumers in Islamabad for September. According to a statement issued by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) on Wednesday, the Rs14 per unit subsidy in electricity bills for federal capital consumers has been suspended by the Punjab government. However, consumers in […]
Israeli forces detain, ram UN convoy in Gaza: UN
Israeli forces detained a United Nations convoy in Gaza for hours, ramming its vehicles and firing shots, according to a UN spokesperson. The convoy, transporting personnel involved in a polio vaccination campaign, was stopped by Israeli soldiers at the Wadi Gaza checkpoint on Monday. The soldiers demanded to question two Palestinian staff members onboard, escalating […]
Visa eyes 10-fold rise in use of digital payments – Business
KARACHI: Visa plans to increase the number of businesses accepting digital payments in Pakistan tenfold over the next three years, the payments giant’s general manager for Pakistan, North Africa, and the Levant told Reuters. The comments from Leila Serhan came as Visa announced a strategic partnership with 1Link, Pakistan’s largest payment service provider, aimed at […]
How to Master the Art of the Slicked-Back Bun in Minutes
PUBLISHED September 12, 2024 For the past decade, the slicked-back bun has reigned supreme in the realm of cool-girl hairstyles. Though it may seem simple, this look has a lot going for it. It’s a key part of the clean girl aesthetic that seemingly took over the world of beauty, fashion and style—minimal makeup paired […]
Pakistani man with Iran ties charged over ‘plot to kill US official’ – World
NEW YORK: A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been charged for allegedly plotting to kill a US official in retaliation for the assassination of Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani, prosecutors said on Wednesday. Asif Raza Merchant, 46, allegedly sought to hire a hitman to assassinate a politician or a US government official in […]
Terrorism charges dropped in Ichhra Bazaar case
Listen to article The Anti-Terrorism Court Judge, Arshad Javed, has ordered the removal of terrorism charges from the Ichhra Bazaar case, directing that it be transferred to the session court for trial. The incident, which took place in February, involved a woman wearing a printed shirt with Arabic script and was confronted by a man in a bazaar, […]
Finding the Best Sunglasses for Every Face Shape
PUBLISHED September 12, 2024 When shopping for sunglasses, getting the right fit for your face shape is key to finding a style that flatters you. Although each face is unique, we typically classify them into six main shapes: diamond, heart, oval, rectangle, round, and square. Knowing your face shape can make all the difference when […]
By-polls in NA-171 underway with PTI and PPP candidates in close contest
Listen to article Polling for the NA-171 by-election in Rahim Yar Khan is currently underway and will continue uninterrupted until 5 pm today. The local government has declared a public holiday in the district, and Section 144 has been imposed for security purposes. A total of 526,000 voters are registered in the constituency, with 301 polling stations […]
Emotional tribute to father following his death
Listen to article Bollywood actress and dancer Malaika Arora has issued her first statement following the tragic death of her father, Anil Mehta. Malaika, who is widely known for her work in the Indian film industry, expressed deep sorrow over the loss. Anil Mehta, 67, reportedly took his own life by jumping from the roof of his […]
Biden briefly dons Trump hat at 9/11 event in Pennsylvania, sparks controversy
Listen to article President Joe Biden briefly donnes a red Trump 2024 hat during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, in what the White House described as a gesture of bipartisan unity. The event marked the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, where United Flight 93 had crashed after passengers fought the hijackers. […]