FM Bilawal to undertake official visit to Moscow. On the invitation of his Russian colleague Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will go to Moscow on official visit from January 29 to 30, the Foreign Office (FO) announced in a statement on Saturday. “The foreign minister will hold official talks with his Russian counterpart […]
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Arooj Aftab as first Pakistani artist to perform at Grammys
As the first Pakistani to win a Grammy, Arooj Aftab will also be the first to take the stage during the ceremony. We are so proud of her achievements as they continue to grow. Arooj Aftab as the first Pakistani artist to perform at Grammys. Aftab revealed on Instagram on Friday that she would be […]
TikTok to enhance DM options
The well-known video-sharing app TikTok has enhanced its Direct Message (DM) capabilities, enabling any user to message another. TikTok to enhance DM options. The business started emailing TikTok users to tell them of the most recent DM option additions. As it competes with tech rivals YouTube, which includes an interactive comment area beneath each video, […]
Sajal Aly to play Umrao Jaan in eight-part series adaptation
KARACHI: Sajal Aly is ready to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime project! In a Pakistani rendition of the well-known book Umrao Jaan Ada, the actor is getting ready to play Umrao Jaan. Sajal Aly to play Umrao Jaan in eight-part series adaptation. The book, a classic of Urdu literature written by Mirza Hadi Ruswa in 1899, […]
India launches its first nasal Covid vaccine
Made by Bharat Biotech, iNCOVACC is administered in the form of drops and stimulates an immune response in the tissues that line the nasal cavity. In September 2022, China approved an inhaled Covid vaccine, administered in the form or a spray. Scientists say that nasal vaccines may offer added immunity in the lining of the […]
New Zealand declares emergency after Auckland’s rain
New Zealand’s largest city has declared a state of emergency after torrential rain prompted widespread flooding and evacuations. The downpour in Auckland on Friday shifted houses, stalled traffic, and cut power to homes and businesses. The New Zealand Herald reported that a body had been found in Wairau Valley on Auckland’s north shore. New Zealand […]
Tesla, insurers take different paths to deal with expensive repairs
Tesla Inc’s electric vehicles are expensive to repair so much so that the automaker and insurers are addressing the issue in sharply different ways. Chief Executive Elon Musk says Tesla is making design and software changes to its vehicles to lower repair costs and insurance premiums. Tesla, insurers take different paths to deal with expensive […]
China’s port investments raising security fears, says experts
China’s growing influence over the world’s seaports is a geopolitical risk hidden in plain sight. Chinese companies own or operate terminals in 96 ports in 53 countries according to research by Isaac B. Kardon and Wendy Leutert. This economic influence gives China significant political power. But there are steps the Biden administration can take to reduce the […]