A logo of the State Bank of Pakistan is pictured at a reception desk at the head office in Karachi, July 16, 2019. Photo: ReutersMonetary policy of Pakistan to be discussed by SBP today.This will be SBP’s first monetary policy meeting of calendar year 2022.SBP raised interest rate by 100 bps in December to counter…Continue Reading
Shah Rukh Khan writes thank you note to Egyptian travel agent for helping Indian professor The King Khan of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan never fails to impress his fans with his kind gesture. This time around, he has won over hearts of his millions of fans with his adorable response to an Egyptian travel agent, who…Continue Reading
Mohammad Rizwan. Photo: ICC/ TwitterRizwan says it’s a pleasure to see Pakistan’s name among top teams of the world.Expresses gratitude towards Allah and his fans; dedicates award to country and Pakistani nation.PCB Chairman and PCB Congratulate Rizwan for a “well deserved achievement”.Pakistan’s star cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has been named the Men’s T20 Cricketer of the…Continue Reading
The Pakistani rupee is expected to gain ground against the US dollar next week. Photo: AFP/filePakistani rupee is expected to gain ground against dollar next week, say traders and analysts. Trader says they expect local currency to appreciate due to lower import payments, and likely approval of IMF loan. Government expected to issue dollar sukuk in international…Continue Reading
Regina King’s son Ian Alexander Jr. dies by suicide, Viola Davis sends love and prayersAmerican actor and director Regina King’s only child, son Ian Alexander Jr. has died by suicide, her representative confirmed on Saturday. The 51-year-old star’s son — whom she shared with ex-husband Ian Alexander Sr. — committed suicide on Friday. He was…Continue Reading
Prince Harry likely to attend Queen’s Platinum Jubilee after secret talks with Prince CharlesDuke of Sussex Prince Harry is expected to return to UK for his grandmother Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in June following secret talks with his father Prince Charles.According to a report by The Sun, Prince Harry ‘reached out’ to his father, future…Continue Reading
Students wear protective masks while maintaining safe distance as they attend a class as schools reopen amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Karachi, Pakistan September 15, 2020. — Reuters/FileEducation dept to base decision on schools’ closure on COVID-19 tests.Health dept teams to start testing of students in schools across Punjab.NCOC had said earlier schools…Continue Reading
A worker from Chicago Family Health Center prepares a booster shot for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a McDonald’s, as the Omicron coronavirus variant spreads through the country, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., December 21, 2021. — Reuters/FileThird dose of an mRNA vaccine is key to fighting Omicron variant.It provides 90% protection against hospitalisation due to…Continue Reading
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas welcomed their child 12 weeks early: reportsPriyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have been blessed with a baby who reportedly arrived 12 weeks before the due time.According to Daily Mail, the delivery was scheduled for April but Pee Cee gave birth to her first child, who was born via surrogate, at…Continue Reading
Prince Andrew kept all of his memories associated with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson intact even after the couple’s divorce.Former royal maid Charlotte reveals Andrew kept Fergie’s wedding dress and makeup with him, even after moving back with the Queen to Buckingham Palace. She told The Sun: “Although she didn’t live there, her make-up was still laid…Continue Reading