Hajj stoning to be shortened after deadly stampede
RIYADH: A stoning ritual which led to the deaths of about 2,300 people during last year’s Hajj will be more tightly controlled during next month’s pilgrimage, Saudi newspapers reported on Wednesday....
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Furious two: The Rock and Vin Diesel embroiled in a feud
It all started when Dwayne Johnson slammed his Fast 8 male co-stars in a social media rant, calling them “candy asses” for being unprofessional. Although The Rock didn’t name the stars he was referring...
View ArticleAmir Liaquat may have quit MQM but he’s still part of us: Farooq Sattar
MQM leader Farooq Sattar said on Wednesday that noted broadcaster Amir Liaquat Hussain would always remain a part of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) regardless of wherever he was. “Our brother Amir...
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Maria B to launch Pakistan’s first-ever Swarovski prêt collection
KARACHI: After coming out with exquisite unstitched collections with the global leader of crystals, Maria B is set to become the first designer to launch a Swarovski embellished prêt and couture line....
View ArticleTanks and jets enter Syria as Turkey launches anti-IS operation
KARKAMIS: Turkey’s army backed by international coalition air strikes on Wednesday launched an operation involving fighter jets and tanks to drive Islamic State jihadists out of a key Syrian border...
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Refugee who made it returns with drone to halt drownings
Standing on a pebbled beach on the Greek island of Lesbos, Mehdi Salehi searches for a good spot to set his drone loose. Far from being a hobby flight, this is a project to save the lives of drowning...
View ArticleRamiz Raja has more Indians than Pakistanis in his all-time XI
Cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja named one Pakistani, three Indians and Australians each and four West Indian players while revealing his all-time eleven on Tuesday. The former Pakistan batsman...
View ArticlePakistan fulfilling nuclear non-proliferation responsibilities : Maleeha
Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi said on Tuesday that the nation had been fulfilling its nuclear non-proliferation responsibilities. Pakistan made a strong case...
View ArticleGaston becomes third hurricane of Atlantic storm season: US monitor
WASHINGTON DC: Gaston became the third hurricane of the Atlantic season Thursday when it was upgraded from a tropical storm, the US-based National Hurricane Center said. Swirling in the middle of the...
View ArticleWas denied job for not having good personality: Indian minister
In a surprising revelation, Indian Textiles Minister Smriti Irani said she was turned down by Jet Airways for lacking a good personality. “My application for a cabin crew position was rejected by Jet...
View ArticleAuto, aerospace industries warm to 3D printing
EDEN PRAIRIE, UNITED STATES: New 3D printing technology unveiled this week sharply increases the size of objects that can be produced, offering new possibilities to remake manufacturing in the auto,...
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Iulia Vantur breaks silence on relationship with Salman Khan
Salman Khan and Iulia Vantur have been painting the town red for a while now as the rumoured couple continues to be spotted together by shutterbugs quite often. However, after the Sultan star denied...
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Uber launches in Karachi
Ride sharing giant Uber has finally launched in Karachi and is offering five free rides to users till August 28. “We are thrilled to announce uberGO is now available in Karachi, which means getting...
View ArticleMalaysian rapper freed after being held for insulting Islam
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian rapper, who was arrested for insulting Islam in a music video that was filmed inside a mosque and used the word “Allah,” was freed on Thursday on health grounds. Wee Meng...
View ArticleItalian imam’s Facebook blocked over nuns on beach image
An Italian imam has had his Facebook page blocked after he indirectly criticised recent burkini bans by posting an image of seven Catholic nuns, clad head to toe in their trademark gowns and veils,...
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Americans decide whether they would DM or unfollow Pakistani actors on Instagram
We’re all aware of the fact that Pakistani men are ranked among the most good-looking in the world and this isn’t up for debate at all. Please see Exhibit A and Exhibit B below: STILL FROM KHOOBSURAT...
View ArticleMuslim convicted of attacking boy embracing girlfriend
A Muslim convert and associate of hate preacher Anjem Choudary is facing a substantial jail term after knocking a teenage boy unconscious for hugging his own girlfriend. Michael Coe, 35, was driving...
View ArticleColombia announces historic peace deal
HAVANA: Colombia’s government and the FARC rebels have reached a historic peace agreement to end their half-century civil war that cost hundreds of thousands of lives. After nearly four years of...
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You can stop WhatsApp from sharing your data with Facebook
WhatsApp, Facebook Inc’s popular messaging service, on Thursday announced it will start sharing users’ phone numbers with its parent, however, there is a way to prevent data being shared. WhatsApp to...
View ArticleMuslim refugee fired from internship in Germany over headscarf
A Muslim refugee in Germany has been fired from an internship at her local town hall after she refused to remove her headscarf. “We told her that a neutrality requirement applies here,” Elizabeth...
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