Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concern about the prevailing gender roles in Pakistani society and the urgent need to challenge them in order to promote gender equality and social progress. Despite numerous advancements and changes witnessed in recent years, our society still clings tightly to traditional gender norms that limit the potential […]
Author: Tayyaba Sadaqat
Woman claims Sushi restaurant shamed her for ordering too much food
Woman claims Sushi restaurant shamed her for ordering too much food. Going out to your favorite restaurant for a meal can be a very enjoyable experience. The relaxing ambiance immediately takes over our senses and we feel immediately relaxed. We look over the menu and decide what we want to eat for appetizers, main course, […]
Jibran Nasir ‘picked up at gunpoint,’ says wife Mansha Pasha
Lawyer and activist Jibran Nasir ‘picked up at gunpoint,’ says wife Mansha Pasha. Actress Mansha Pasha, who is married to renowned social activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir, revealed a traumatic incident that occurred in DHA Karachi, claiming that “armed individuals forcefully abducted her husband.” Pasha recounted the incident, which occurred late Thursday night as they […]
Congress approves debt deal, turning down the US default
Congress approves debt deal. The United States Congress has approved a deal to increase the country’s borrowing limit, just days before the world’s largest economy is set to default on its debt. A day after passing the US House of Representatives, the bipartisan bill breezed through the Senate by a vote of 63-36. As Congress […]
British Airways fined $1.1m by US government
British Airways was fined $1.1m by the US government. The US government has fined British Airways over claims that it did not provide refunds for flights that were cancelled due to the pandemic. The airline was accused of failing to give “timely refunds to passengers” for cancelled or rescheduled flights into and out of the […]
Watch: The fall of the American President Joe Biden at the Air Force Academy
President Joe Biden fell face-first after tripping over an obstacle on stage at the Air Force Academy in Colorado on Thursday, but he appeared unharmed – and later joked about it. Biden, 80, had just shaken hands with a cadet and began walking back to his seat after delivering the military academy’s commencement address. Air […]
Watch: Justice Isa refuses to shake hands with CJP Bandial
Justice Isa refuses to shake hands with CJP Bandial. A video exposing animosity between two Supreme Court justices went viral on social media on Thursday. The video, which depicted an awkward encounter between Supreme Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Senior Puisne Judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa, sparked heated debate in the country on […]
Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 2 June 2023
KARACHI: Gold Rate in Pakistan Today on 2 June 2023 is Rs. 225,000 per tola for 24-karat of the precious metal in the local bullion market. This is the Gold Price in Pakistan for 24-karat as per different sources in the local bullion market in Karachi or Multan. It is pertinent to mention that Gold Rates are usually the […]