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World oil benchmarks post 3rd weekly gain Oil prices fell on Friday, but both benchmarks logged a third straight weekly…
Published in Geo News on Dec 14th, 2019, Onusha Ahmad Move over Avengers — Pakistan now has its own…
An original Superman cape worn by actor Christopher Reeve in the 1978 “Superman” film (estimate $100,000 -2000,000 $ USD) is…
Published in The Nation on Dec 14th, 2019, LOS ANGELES – The ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ team are building…
Published in The Nation on Dec 04th, 2019, LAHORE-SOC Films has released the ninth animated short film from the…
Published in Geo on Dec 04th, 2019, Newcomer Billie Eilish dominated Apple Music streams in 2019, scoring the top…
Published in Geo News on Dec 12th, 2019, Pakistan’s Aleem Dar on Thursday broke the world record of officiating…
The Khalifa International Stadium in Doha will stage five matches including the final [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera] Published in AlJazeera…
Published in Dawn News on Dec 11th, 2019, Russian boxers will only take part in the Tokyo Olympics if…
Published in Gulf News on Dec 11th, 2019, Bloomberg Smith agreed to take the role on an interim basis…
Bahrain’s Sayed Mohammed Jaafar celebrates winning the Gulf Cup with teammates [Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters] Published in AlJazeera on Dec…
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Photo: File Published in Geo News on Dec…
Algeria has been roiled by mass anti-government rallies for nine months [Ramzi Boudina/Reuters] Published in AlJazeera on Dec 12th,…
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S.,…
Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill is the latest of Modi’s attempts to promulgate his…
Washington has suspended Ankara from the US F-35 stealth fighter jet programme, in which it was a producer and buyer,…
GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE Abu Dhabi airports awards spaces at midfield terminal to Lulu group Abu Dhabi Airports…
*PM Imran launches ‘Digital Pakistan’ initiative International studies revealed that the digital world is increasingly penetrating the education and skills…
Only 13pc of Indonesian family businesses survive until 3rd generation Family businesses account for almost all of businesses in Indonesia,…
ECONOMIC TIMES OF PAKISTAN NTC seeks exemption from 8pc turnover tax National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) has approached the government, seeking…
More green ship recycling under way Ships’ demolition activity has been on the rise over the last couple of weeks.…
PAKISTAN NEWS: Pakistan receives $238.6 million from China mobile: The Government of Pakistan has received $238.6 million (Rs. 37.16 billion)…
World oil prices decline Oil prices fell on Monday after data showed Chinese exports declined for a fourth straight month,…
Published in The Express Tribune on Dec 04th, 2019, By AFP Baby Yoda may stand only a few inches tall, communicating…
Brazil’s president accuses Leonardo DiCaprio of financing Amazon fires Published in Geo News on Nov 30th, 2019, SAO PAULO:…
Marvel sends letter to US politician, asks him to stop dressing as Captain America Published in Geo News on…
Published in Variety on Nov 27th, 2019, By DAVE MCNARY Disney’s “Frozen 2” is heading for a record of at…
Published in BBC on Nov 28th, 2019, By Natalie Donovan Former Netflix customers who cancelled their subscription months ago…
Published in The Nation on Nov 27th, 2019, LOS ANGELES-Billie Eilish has been named Billboard’s 2019 Woman of the…
Published in Geo News on Nov 28th, 2019, AFP BARCELONA: Lionel Messi marked his 700th game for Barcelona by…
Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak (extreme right) celebrates with Sergio Aguero during the presentation ceremony for winning the FA…
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play a two-Test series next month. — Photo: File Published in Geo News on…
Published in Ary Sports on Nov 27th, 2019, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stood firm on their decision to…
Rafa Nadal, who will end the 2019 ATP season as the world’s top ranked player. Published in Arabian Business…
Protesters have called on the US to support their movement during mass protests that began in June. [Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters] …
“I strongly adhere to the rule of ‘not me, but someone else’ to form a government,” Hariri said. Published…
Kashmir is reeling under a crippling military lockdown and internet blackout for nearly four months [Danish Ismail/Reuters] Published in…
Published in Arabian Business on Nov 26th, 2019, By AFP Coalition says will also allow patients needing medical care…
Published in The Express Tribune on Nov 27th, 2019, By AFP BEIJING: Beijing on Wednesday accused developed countries including the US…
GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE Emirates launches special fares on UAE’S national day Emirates airline has launched special fares…
*PM’s initiatives for financial inclusion and shelter homes Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Financial Inclusion Strategy initiative under his…
Jordan PM says 2020 budget to focus on growth to ease unemployment The Jordanian Prime Minister, Omar Al Razzaz, said…
ECONOMIC TIMES OF PAKISTAN Chinese investors keen to pour $2 bn into PSX Chinese investors have expressed keen interest in…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index gains on stronger vessel demand The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates…
WORLD COMMODITIES TRADING World oil prices tumble on fresh trade tensions, record us crude output Oil prices fell on Friday,…
GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE 75PC of UAE companies don’t set aside assets for end-of-service gratuities Three quarters of…
Pakistan’s external debt, liabilities rise $600mn Pakistan’s total external debt and liabilities increased $600 million to $106.9 billion in first…
Govt revises economic growth target The government has revised the economic growth target for the ongoing fiscal by 1.49 percentage…
*PM says Super 6 wind power projects provide affordable energy Prime Minister Imran Khan has signed a deal for Wind-generated…
Maritime industry confronts boatload of environmental challenges Keeping up in a world hurtling toward the dawn of the IMO 2020…
PAKISTAN NEWS: Sindh is Bringing Back Sales Tax on Cellular Services: Sindh’s provincial cabinet has decided to bring back sales…
World oil prices retreat Oil prices fell on Friday, pulling back from two-month highs as concern over U.S.-China trade talks…
Published in Ary News on Nov 7th, 2019, Syed Omer Nadeem Actress Mahira Khan has been appointed as United…
Top Hollywood film critics have also endorsed Martin Scorsese’s position. Photo: Marvel Published in Geo on Nov 7th, 2019,…
Published in Samaa on Nov 6th, 2019, Documentaries based on the lives of slain T2F founder Sabeen Mahmud and…
Published in Geo on Nov 5th, 2019, Legendary playwright Anwar Maqsood, who last wrote the script for the critically…
Published in Ary News on Nov 6th, 2019, Reuters Doris Day’s four Golden Globe awards, her piano, and a…
Published in Cricket Pakistan on Nov 7th, 2019, Former the Men in Green head coach was optimistic about the…
Half of the funds will go toward storing samples from pre-Olympics testing for 10 years. — Reuters/File Published in…
Published in Ary News on Nov 6th, 2019, By Reuters ZURICH: Global soccer’s governing body FIFA said on Wednesday it…
IOC’s decision to move 2020 Olympic marathon and race-walking events from Tokyo to Sapporo was taken after after seeing athletes…
Pakistan last hosted India’s Davis Cup team in Lahore in March 1964 [File: AP] Published in AlJazeera on Nov…
Kuwaiti demonstrators take part in a demonstration against corruption in Kuwait City Published in Arabian Business on Nov 7th,…
Published in AlJazeera on Nov 7th, 2019, Latest step means Fordow facility will move from its permitted status as…
Published in Independent on Nov 7th, 2019, Lizzy Buchan Chancellor seeking to get on the front foot after a…
Published in Gulf News on Nov 7th, 2019, This will mark the start of his fourth term as the…
Those charged were Twitter employees Ali Alzabarah and Ahmad Abouammo, along with Ahmed Almutairi, a marketing official with ties to…
Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during the reauthorization of Freedom Act on Capitol Hill in…
GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE GCC launches investigation to protect steel industry The GCC has started a safeguard investigation…
ECONOMIC TIMES OF PAKISTAN Pakistan decides to continue supplying imported lng Pakistan decided on Friday to continue supplying imported liquefied…
*PM gives roadmap to ministries, departments for next 3-month Prime Minister Imran Khan has given a roadmap to ministries and…
ASIAN ECONOMY: OVERVIEW, GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT S&P revises MOL outlook to positive on Azerbaijan acquisition S&P Global Ratings revised the…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index sheds over 7pc to touch 4-month trough The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which…
World oil prices move higher Oil prices edged higher on Friday, after falling more than 1% following comments from US…
Published in Ary News on Oct 31st, 2019, English singer Ed Sheeran has been named the richest UK celebrity…
HBO has reportedly scrapped plans for another ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel starring Naomi Watts. Photo: HBO Published in Geo…
Published in Variety on Oct 30th, 2019, By BRENT LANG Toby Emmerich has extended his contract as chairman of Warner Bros.…
Published in The Nation on Oct 29th, 2019, KARACHI-Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, is all set to…
Published in Samaa on Oct 28th, 2019, Warner Bros’ comic book film Joker has become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all…
Published in Samaa on Oct 30th, 2019, Pakistan whitewashed Bangladesh in the three-match women’s T20I series as they won…
England’s Eoin Morgan and team mates celebrate winning the world cup with the trophy in July, 2019. — Reuters/File …
Published in The Express Tribune on Oct 30th, 2019, Barcelona star Lionel Messi has opened up about his appreciation…
Published in Samaa on Oct 30th, 2019, Bulgaria must play their next home game behind closed doors and have…
Al Hasan will be able to play again from October 29, 2020, the ICC said [File:John Sibley/Reuters] Published in…
Fire was caused by a cylinder blast, says Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid. — Photo provided by Adnan Sheikh Published…
The army called on anti-government protesters to open all major roads they blocked for two weeks [Bilal Hussein/AP Photo] …
FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed logo for Twitter is seen in this picture illustration made in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina on…
Afghan and international military forces have been responsible for 484 civilian deaths, the United Nations says [File: AP] Published…
Published in ARY News on Oct 30th, 2019, Reuters India will formally split up disputed Jammu and Kashmir state…