“Opinions are the most superficial things about somebody when it comes down to it.” Jorge Luis Borges, who lived from August 24, 1899, to June 14, 1986, is one of literature’s most cherished and important authors. His work has influenced a vast body of literature as well as mathematical discoveries and philosophical children’s books. Susan […]
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“I don’t want to work with Ahsan Khan,” says Yasir Hussain
Pakistani actor, writer, and host Yasir Hussain appeared in ‘The Talk Talk Show’—a chat show hosted by Hassan Chaudhry—and answered some tricky questions in a rapid-fire kind of round. The host Hassan Chaudhry asked during the segment which actor he did want to work with. “I don’t want to work with Ahsan Khan,” the Baandi […]
How PM Modi deal with Toshakhana gifts?
Following the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the Toshakhana reference filed against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, an old video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trending on social media platforms, in which he can be seen telling the audience what he did with the gifts he received while serving […]
Pakistan Navy ship reaches Qatar for FIFA World Cup security
The Pakistan Navy ship PNS Tabuk docked at a Qatari port on Tuesday to participate in a maritime security operation during the World Football Cup. According to a Pakistan Navy spokesman, PNS Tabul will coordinate maritime security with the Qatari government during the 2022 World Cup. The Pakistani vessel Tabuk, which will help secure the […]
Fighting between armed groups leaves 18 dead in Colombia
At least 18 people died on Saturday as factions battled for control of drug trafficking routes in southwest Colombia. The incident marks the deadliest fight between illegal armed groups since left-wing Colombian President Gustavo Petro took office in August. The government ombudsman’s office said the violence occurred on November 19 in Puerto Guzman, about 60km […]
Shamima Begum trafficked by IS to Syria for sexual exploitation, tribunal hears
Shamima Begum, who left the UK for Syria as a teenager to join the Islamic State group, was a victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation purposes, a tribunal has been told. Ms. Begum traveled to Syria in 2015, with her citizenship stripped on national security grounds in 2019. A five-day immigration hearing is considering […]
US Journalist denied entry to World Cup match for wearing rainbow T-shirt
A US journalist said he was briefly detained on Monday while attempting to enter a World Cup stadium in Qatar while wearing a rainbow shirt in support of the LGBTQ community in a country where same-sex relationships are illegal. Grant Wahl, a former Sports Illustrated journalist who now runs his own website, said World Cup […]
Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan, November 22, 2022
KARACHI – Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on November 22, 2022 (Tuesday). Currency Symbol Buying Selling US Dollar USD 228.75 231 Euro EUR 242 244.5 UK Pound Sterling GBP 278.7 281 U.A.E Dirham […]