Ships to evacuate thousands of Indians from Yemen
NEW DELHI: India is to send ships to Yemen to evacuate thousands of workers stranded there as the fighting intensifies, authorities said. Around 3,500 Indians are currently working in Yemen, which has...
View ArticleDunga pleased with Brazil character
PARIS: Brazil coach Dunga was delighted with the character shown by his side as they came from behind to beat France 3-1 in a friendly in Paris on Thursday to continue their impressive post-World Cup...
View ArticleRadicalisation in Pakistan concern for India: Indian security advisor
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Thursday that increasing radicalisation in Pakistan was a major concern for India, Zee News reported. “The threat is real and the threat is imminent....
View ArticleEnjoy England ride, Rooney tells Kane
LONDON: England captain Wayne Rooney has beseeched his new team-mate Harry Kane to savour the experience as the Tottenham Hotspur striker prepares for his first taste of international football. Kane,...
View ArticleLeaked conversation: ‘Good, govt deserves it,’ Imran allegedly told Alvi...
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief was apparently pleased with protesters storming the headquarters of Pakistan Television Network in Islamabad’s high-security “red zone” last year during the...
View ArticlePM requests Saulat Mirza’s execution to be halted for further 30 days
ISLAMABAD: Upon request of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, hanging of death-row convict and target killer Saulat Mirza is to be delayed for a further 30 days to pave way for further investigations,...
View Article7 ways you’re unintentionally sabotaging your relationship
A relationship can’t be successful without both parties putting in some effort – what’s annoying is that by trying to advance your bond you might actually be creating a few habits that can crack your...
View ArticlePM to advise MQM to distance itself from criminal elements: sources
ISLAMABAD: In his meeting with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leaders, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will advise them to distance themselves from criminal or militant elements within the party,...
View ArticlePM Nawaz directs two PIA planes to evacuate Pakistanis from Yemen
On the directions of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif a comprehensive plan was devised on Saturday for the evacuation of Pakistanis stranded in Yemen. Pakistan International Airlines has arranged two...
View ArticleWe need to develop youngsters – Waqar Younis
KARACHI: Pakistan cricket team coach Waqar Younis, while talking to Express News in an exclusive interview, said that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) needs to develop more young players in the coming...
View ArticleKatrina’s wax clone finally unveiled!
We have another Katrina Kaif amidst us! To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Bollywood at Madame Tussauds, Katrina Kaif did the honor of unveiling her wax figure at the famous museum which houses...
View ArticleHeathrow demotes PIA over crew violations, issues warning
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was under fire by authorities at Heathrow Airport for violating UK laws as the national airline’s crew carried restricted goods in excess in their personal luggage...
View ArticleUK’s first Urdu degree offered by Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University has become the first higher education institute in the United Kingdom to offer a degree in Urdu. While shorter courses are available at other universities, this is...
View ArticleThis or that? Amal Clooney sports bohemian chic
KARACHI: She’s the image of sophistication – both in the courtroom and when accompanying husband, George Clooney for Hollywood’s most prestigious occasions. Lately, Mrs Clooney has been taking fashion...
View ArticleTwo Czech women kidnapped in Pakistan in 2013 freed: official
PRAGUE: Two Czech women kidnapped in Pakistan in 2013 have been freed and are now in the Czech Republic, Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said on Saturday. The 24-year-old psychology students -...
View ArticleGermanwings crash pilot was psychiatric patient, planned big gesture: paper
BERLIN: The co-pilot suspected of deliberately crashing a passenger plane in the French Alps told his girlfriend he was in psychiatric treatment, and that he was planning a spectacular gesture that...
View ArticleAfter 11-hour struggle, elephant rescues its baby from well in India
INDIA: Emotional footage surfaced on social media showing an elephant who struggled for 11 hours in India’s Chatra district, in a desperate attempt to rescue her baby from a water-well. The mother made...
View ArticleMoin Khan sacked from chief selector post
Amid much controversy over his role as Pakistan national team chief selector, Moin Khan was sacked on Saturday by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Express News reported. During the World Cup...
View ArticleWater, sanitation issues: ‘Existing mechanism needs overhaul’
ISLAMABAD: Speakers have said that existing water and sanitation mechanism has become decrepit, which needed drastic overhaul. They were speaking at a workshop titled “water conservation, purification...
View ArticlePersian New Year: Navroz festival celebrated with spirited dance, cultural...
ISLAMABAD: Amid resounding drums, spirited dance performers and all-around festive air, the Navroz festival was celebrated with fervour at Lok Virsa on Saturday. Heralding spring and the Persian New...
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