Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ulbricht for online drug scheme – World
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison for running an underground online marketplace where drug dealers and others conducted over $200 million in illicit trade using bitcoin. The Republican president made good on a campaign pledge to free Ulbricht, 40, who was arrested […]
Bushra Ansari Hits Back at Trolls Shaming Her For Viral Reel on Instagram
PUBLISHED January 22, 2025 In today’s digital age, even the most respected, talented, and experienced individuals are not safe from the wrath of online trolls. Social media provides a platform for people to express their thoughts, but it also becomes a space where unsolicited mean comments thrive. Women, in particular, often find themselves at the […]
University student allegedly gang-raped in Lahore – Pakistan
LAHORE: A female student of a leading private university of Lahore was allegedly gang-raped by three suspects in a flat in a private housing society located on Raiwind Road. The Racecourse Women Police Station lodged a case, nominating the three suspects. In the FIR, the victim (F) alleged that one of the suspects ‘H’ befriended […]
India to wear Pakistan’s name jersey in Champions Trophy 2025: BCCI
Listen to article The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that India will comply with the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) uniform guidelines for the 2025 Champions Trophy. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addressed reports suggesting that India had objections to including Pakistan’s name on their kits, stating that such claims were inaccurate. Saikia emphasised […]
Karachi: the city without a plan – Pakistan
Despite five masterplans and countless promises, why does Pakistan’s economic hub still look like a city in disarray? If you speak to an urban planner, they will tell you that the Karachi you see today is far from what was envisioned. They will reminisce about a city with trams gliding through bustling streets, elegant colonial […]
Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty ‘Soft Pinch Liquid Blush’ Has Become Sephora’s Top-Selling Blush Ever
PUBLISHED January 22, 2025 Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty continues to reign supreme in the blush category at Sephora. According to YipitData, the brand’s viral Soft Pinch Liquid Blush accounts for a staggering 26.16% of Sephora’s total blush sales, solidifying its status as the top blush brand at the prestige beauty retailer. Rare Beauty is credited […]
Emirates moves to set up cargo hub at Karachi airport
Listen to article The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s flag carrier Emirates Airline has decided to establish a cargo business hub at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. According to reports, Emirates has requested 90,000 square feet of space at the Karachi airport’s cargo terminal. The decision to create a cargo hub in Karachi comes in response to the growing demand […]
Gold Price surge in international and local markets
Listen to article The price of gold has increased in local market by Rs 4,250 per tola, bringing the cost of one tola of gold to Rs 287,450. The price of 10 grams of gold has risen by Rs 3,642, making it cost Rs 246,440. In the international market, the price of gold per ounce has risen […]
Lawsuits challenge Trump’s birthright citizenship move – World
BOSTON: Immigrant and civil rights groups have filed the first lawsuits challenging executive orders President Donald Trump signed on Monday after taking office, including one that seeks to roll back birthright citizenship in the US. The lawsuits were filed in federal court in Massachusetts and New Hampshire late on Monday ahead of expected legal challenges […]
Exporters warn against changes in Export Facilitation Scheme – Business
ISLAMABAD: Textile players have warned the government that any proposed changes to the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), particularly imposing a sales tax on imported yarn for the value-added industry, could severely harm the country’s export growth. Exporters in the value-added sector have raised concerns at a time when the government is considering various proposals to […]