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Israeli president confirms meeting Pakistani expatriates

30May

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Israeli president confirms meeting Pakistani expatriates

The Israeli President Isaac Herzog recently welcomed a delegation of Pakistani-Americans, calling it an "amazing experience" and praising it as an example of Israel's "great change" in its relations with the Muslim world. Israel's president confirmed that he met with a Pakistani delegation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but he did not disclose who the members of the delegation were. Despite residing permanently in the United States, Herzog maintained that the two Pakistani nationals were "proud Pakistanis". Furthermore, Pakistani delegation's visit was "warm welcome" and was pleasantly surprising, since Israeli President had never before seen a Pakistani delegation in Israel. American Muslim and Multi-faith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and Sharaka The tour wa...

4 Pakistanis on Forbes 2022 Asia’s list of 30 Under 30

29May

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams2 Comments

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4 Pakistanis on Forbes 2022 Asia’s list of 30 Under 30

There are 4 Pakistanis on Forbes' 2022 list of Asia's 30 under 30. They are selected for contributions in the areas of arts, industry, media, and social impact. Despite the fact that North America is staring at a lengthy pandemic winter, there are hundreds of bright spots on the horizon," Forbes reported in a statement. "Forbes 30 Under 30 featured 600 young entrepreneurs, activists, scientists and entertainers who are defying the odds and building businesses despite COVID-19; others are fighting the illness and finding drugs using artificial intelligence." Collectively, these trailblazers have raised more than $1 billion in venture funding," Forbes said. Here are more details about these brilliant Pakistani minds: Zain Ahmed Rastah, a streetwear brand base in Lahore, founded...

Petrol price increase by 30 PKR, a liter will now cost 180PKR

28May

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

Business, Latest

Petrol price increase by 30 PKR, a liter will now cost 180PKR

Another blow has been dealt to the common man in Pakistan, as petrol price increase by Rs 30. This hike is effective as of midnight on Thursday May 26, 2022, according to the government. In Pakistan after this increase in petrol price, one liter of petrol will cost Rs 179.85 (Rs 180 approx.) and one liter of diesel will cost Rs 174.15. The announcement regarding the IMF bailout made at a press conference by Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail. Who made the announcement. Just one day after the talks between the Pakistani government and the IMF in Qatar broke down. An agreement reached between the staff of the IMF. And the World Bank regarding the revival of a USD 6 billion programme. The hike in petrol prices will result in a price of Rs179.86 (almost Rs 180). A diesel price...

Joyland gets a standing ovation at Cannes 2022

26May

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Showbiz

Joyland gets a standing ovation at Cannes 2022

The world saw Pakistan in the ongoing Festival of De Cannes 2022 in France. Our movie "Joyland" gets a special screening at the event. It also gets a standing ovation from the jury as well as the spectators. 75th Festival De Cannes is happening right now in France. It starts on the 17th of May and it will end on the 28th of May. This year Pakistan is proud of its entertainment industry. Since a Pakistani movie is short-listed in the "Uncertain regard" category. This is the second most important category in the festival. Saim Sadiq's movie "Joyland" premiered here and gets special feedback in Cannes 2022. Speaking about the honor, Saim said, “I hope it [Joyland] generates positivity and good debate at home in Pakistan and around the world because a lot of very passionate people hav...

Police raided PTI leaders and arrested several

25May

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

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Police raided PTI leaders and arrested several

Attaullah Tarar, the Punjab government spokesperson, said. 'No one from Punjab shall take part in Imran Khan's long march aimed at sabotaging the country's peace. Fawad Chaudhry, PTI leader, PTI's information secretary, and former federal minister said police raided the homes of 1,100 party leaders and workers. A day before the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf planned mega-march to Islamabad to press for early elections. Over 250 activists belonging to PTI arrested in the Punjab province. While Tarar deny the PTI's claim that over 1,000 party workers and office-bearers have been arrested in Punjab. He said; a crackdown is underway and more arrests expected. "Regardless of how the PTI uses fascist tactics to gain power. The Azadi March scheduled to reach Islamabad on Wednesday (tomorrow),...