A six-million-dollar banana? – World
LADIES and gentlemen, imagine a hypothetical experiment. Suppose I buy a banana for Rs10 and tape it to a wall. At the end of this rather banal experiment, what if I tell you that the banana’s value is now Rs10,000? Don’t laugh, or fret, just yet! About a month ago, a millionaire, Justin Sun, bought […]
Afghan outreach – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
AS much mistrust marks Pakistan’s relations with the Afghan Taliban, Kabul’s rulers are reaching out to regional states in order to break out from their isolation and deepen economic ties. While no one has formally recognised the Taliban regime, states are doing business with Kabul just short of recognition. In a significant development, the Taliban […]
Ummah urged to prioritise girls’ education as a pressing global challenge: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised the urgent need for Muslim countries to prioritise girls’ education, calling it one of the most significant challenges of the time. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day international conference titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Societies: Challenges and Opportunities,” the premier highlighted the necessity of large-scale initiatives to […]
Biden to hail ‘stronger’ America in last foreign policy speech – World
WASHINGTON: Outgoing US president Joe Biden will give a swansong foreign policy speech on Monday, claiming America is far stronger than when Donald Trump left office, a senior US official disclosed on Friday. Biden’s address at the State Department one week before he leaves the White House is expected to highlight his efforts to boost […]
PTI ‘ready to extend deadline’ for talks with govt – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The PTI has agreed to extend the deadline for talks with the government beyond the Jan 31 deadline. The PTI leadership announced the ultimatum last month following a meeting with the imprisoned party founder, Imran Khan. So far, there have been two rounds of talks between the committees formed by the PTI and the […]
‘Pushpa’ star Rashmika Mandanna takes break from acting after sustaining injury
Rashmika Mandanna, star of the blockbuster ‘Pushpa’, sustained injuries during a fitness session at a gym, temporarily halting the shooting schedules for three major films. The 28-year-old actress, who recently gained acclaim for her roles in ‘Pushpa’ and ‘Animal’, was training when the mishap occurred, according to Indian media reports. Mandanna’s upcoming projects include ‘Sikandar’ […]
LAFD denies dismissal of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid ongoing wildfires
Listen to article The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has refuted claims that Fire Chief Kristin Crowley was dismissed on Friday amid ongoing wildfires across the region. In a statement, the department emphasised that Crowley remains in full command of the LAFD, asserting that her focus, along with Mayor Karen Bass, remains on addressing the current wildfire […]
2024 confirmed as hottest year on record, highlighting urgent climate action need
Listen to article The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Friday that 2024 was the hottest year on record, with global temperatures reaching 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. The WMO reported that extraordinary land and sea surface temperatures, coupled with extreme weather events worldwide, contributed to widespread destruction. Photo: @WMO on X WMO spokesperson Clare Nullis stated that […]
ICC delegation to assess Rawalpindi stadium for Champions Trophy 2025
Listen to article An ICC delegation is set to visit Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday to assess ongoing preparations for the 2025 Champions Trophy. This visit is part of the second phase of their Pakistan tour to review arrangements for the tournament, Express News reported. The six-member team will inspect the stadium’s construction and renovation work. Pakistan […]
PIA soars back to Europe
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: After a long-awaited resumption of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights to Europe, the national flag carrier took to the skies of Europe once again, with its first flight to Paris touching down at Charles de Gaulle Airport on Friday. The flight departed Islamabad at 12:40 pm, becoming the only carrier to offer a […]