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KARACHI: A case has been registered against the alleged target killing of two citizens including an ex-cop named Javed Baloch in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar, ARY News reported on Friday. Police registered a case against the alleged target killing of ex-cop Javed Baloch over the complaint of his brother Khalid Hussain under the sections of murder. The complainant stated in the First Information Report (FIR) that he is a government employee and his brother Javed Baloch went to the central jail for recording his statement in the Arshad Pappu case. He said that his brother was attacked by unidentified assailants when he was returning home from the anti-terrorism court (ATC). Hussain further stated that he was informed by his friend that his brother got attacked by armed men, whereas, his cousin Musadiq was also killed. Hussain added that he identified their bodies at the Civil Hospital. Earlier in the day, unidentified men opened fire at a petrol pump in Karachi’s Soldier Bazar, killing

The government increased the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4 per litre, according to a statement issued by the Finance Division late on Friday. The statement said the new prices will be effective from January 1 (Saturday). "In the fortnightly review of petroleum products prices, Prime Minister [Imran Khan] has rejected the proposal of Ogra (Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority) for an increase in prices of petroleum products and advised to increase only Rs4 per litre to meet the petroleum levy target agreed with the IMF (International Monetary Fund)," the statement read. The Rs4 increase in the price of petrol is part of a commitment made by the government under an agreement with the IMF for a net fiscal adjustment of almost Rs550 billion during the remaining part of the current fiscal year. Making an announcement in this regard, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin had said during a press conference in November that a Rs4 per litre monthly hike in petroleum l

ISLAMABAD: PML-N President and Opposition Leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif wished the best for the nation in 2022 and said that the PML-N would start a decisive struggle to revive Jinnah’s Pakistan under the leadership of Quaid Nawaz Sharif. In his message, Shehbaz wished for peace in Pakistan, in the region and the world […] The post PML-N to start decisive struggle to revive Jinnah’s Pakistan in 2022, vows Shehbaz appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3JsoNb7 https://ift.tt/3pIUMvE

Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson turned down Vin Diesel’s request of making a return to the Fast and Furious film franchise, a report by the US-based news agency Indie Wire . It is pertinent to mention that the two celebrities butted heads during the making of The Fate of the Furious . In November, Vin Diesel star made a request to Dwayne Johnson to forget what happened between them and come on board to work in the upcoming instalment titled Fast 10 . “My little brother Dwayne… the time has come,” he had stated on Instagram. “The world awaits the finale of Fast 10 . As you know, my children refer to you as Uncle Dwayne in my house. “There is not a holiday that goes by that they and you don’t send well wishes… but the time has come. Legacy awaits.” Read More: Dwayne Johnson wants to be the next James Bond The WWE superstar, in an interview, said that he had not taken the request well and claimed that Vin Diesel was showing his manipulative side by dragging his own children and dece

Good riddance to 2021. Let 2022 bring fresh hope. That was a common sentiment as people around the world began welcoming in the new year. In many places, New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or cancelled for the second straight year due to a surge of coronavirus infections, this time driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant. Even before omicron hit, many people were happy to say goodbye to a second grinding year of the pandemic. But so far, at least, the Omicron surge hasn't resulted in the same levels of hospitalisations and deaths as previous outbreaks — especially among vaccinated people — offering a glimmer of hope for 2022. Australia went ahead with its celebrations despite an explosion in virus cases. Thousands of fireworks lit up the sky over Sydney's Harbour Bridge and Opera House at midnight in a spectacular display. Neighbouring New Zealand had earlier opted for a more low-key approach, replacing its fireworks show in Auckland with a lights display pr

Aima Baig, a gorgeous Pakistani actress, is nothing short of a vision of beauty. Her stunning photos frequently win the hearts of her social media followers. Let’s take a look at gorgeous Instagram photos of Aima Baig. Aima Baig, a Pakistani singer, has always captivated her fans with her beautiful appearance and impeccable fashion sense. The post 2021 Recap: Top 10 BOLD and BRAVE Photos of Aima Baig appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3qCs0w2 https://ift.tt/3sNrXQw

ISLAMABAD: Terming the hue and cry over supplementary finance bill as totally unjustified, Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Thursday said that the government had proposed to review tax exemptions of Rs343 billion in the supplementary finance bill, 2021 out of which Rs272 billion taxes were refundable or adjustable, while the rest Rs71 […] The post Supplementary Finance Bill: Tarin claims common man to bear only Rs2bn new taxes appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3pEeRmF https://ift.tt/3z9Y8uV

A video that sees a makeup artist Dikshita transforming herself into Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan by using just simple methods has gone viral. The video starts with her showing a picture of the prolific Bollywood actor in a tuxedo. She uses different methods for her transformation as the song Chammak Challo from his movie Ra. One  can be heard in the background as well.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Dikshita | Makeup Artist (@stuck.in.a.paradise) We can see her uncanny resemblance to the Shah Rukh Khan at the end. “Makeup Transformation into the king of Bollywood @iamsrk ” the Instagram post. “Let’s set a mark of 1 lac likes on this one? Can we do it?” Read More: Pakistani makeup artist recreates Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’ look However, the video easily crossed the million-like mark. The visual artist hoped that the netizens would love this transformation. Moreover, she asked the people as to which celebrity sh

In 2021, there was a song for every occasion, every event, and every emotion—from Lucy Dacus’ introspective sounds to Farruko’s triumphal blockbuster, “Pepas,” these are the top 5 best English songs we couldn’t stop listening to in 2021. 5. “Monster,” Yoasobi YOASOBI, a Japanese pop duet, has taken Japan by storm in recent years, topping […] The post Top 5 Best English Songs of 2021 appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3FGABEf https://ift.tt/34brddZ

KARACHI: The Sindh Home Department has imposed a ban on celebratory firing besides ordering security deployments on coastal and sensitive localities ahead of New Year Eve, ARY News reported on Thursday. A notification was issued by the Sindh home department regarding special measures across the province on New Year’s Eve to avoid any untoward situation. According to the notification, aerial firing was banned and orders were issued to impose emergency in hospitals. Deployments of police and Rangers officials will be made on coastal and sensitive areas. Moreover, traffic plans will be devised for the routes towards Sea View. It has been directed to ensure the implementation of COVID-19 SOPs on the public spots. READ: NEW YEAR’S EVE: PUNJAB GOVT BANS CONCERTS, FIREWORKS In Sindh capital Karachi, Commissioner Karachi has imposed Section 144 on New Year’s Eve due to expected aerial firing incidents. The commissioner warned of strict action against lawbreakers. Earlier on Wednesday,

At least four persons were killed and 15 others injured in a blast near Science College on Quetta's Jinnah Road on Thursday night, officials said. Balochistan Health Department media coordinator Dr Wasim Baig confirmed the death toll in a statement issued soon after the incident. Separately, Civil Hospital Quetta Medical Superintendent Dr Javed Akhtar — who had initially said that three bodies and 13 injured had been brought to the hospital — also confirmed to Dawn.com that the death toll from the blast had risen to four and the number of injured to 15. Meanwhile, Adviser to the Balochistan Chief Minister on Home and Tribal Affairs Mir Ziaullah Langove said the explosion was triggered by a remote-controlled device. Langove visited the site of the blast and expressed sorrow over the loss of lives. Speaking to the media, he said, "The Pakistani nation has been targeted in the blast," but those who wanted to disrupt peace would not succeed in their nefarious designs.

Bigg Boss fame Urfi Javed, who turned heads in a backless shirt and white jeans, was chastised by the internet. “Not all individuals who wander are lost,” Urfi captioned the post. #instadaily #instagood” While some netizens mocked her for dressing inappropriately, others criticised her for emulating celebrities. This is apparently not the first time Urfi […] The post Urfi Javed Wears Backless Netizens Brutally Tolled her appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/32zKLIk https://ift.tt/343FAkh

WASHINGTON/REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.: U.S. President Joe Biden will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, the White House said, as Washington crafts a common response to Russia’s military build-up on the Ukraine border with European allies. Biden and Putin will discuss a range of topics, including upcoming security talks between the countries, National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne said in a statement. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Reuters the call was planned for “late Thursday evening,” without elaborating. Horne said Biden had spoken with leaders across Europe about the situation on the Ukraine border, while Biden administration officials were in touch with NATO, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Moscow has alarmed the West by massing tens of thousands of troops near Ukraine in the past two months, following its seizure of Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula in 2014 and its backing of separatists fighting Kyi

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the country's "gas situation" and directed officials to fast-track licences for domestic exploration, calling it the "cheapest source of natural gas". According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the meeting was attended by Finance and Revenue Minister Shaukat Tarin, Energy Minister Hammad Azhar, Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar, Shipping and Maritime Affairs Minister Ali Haider Zaidi, SAPM Mahmood Maulvi and officials of the departments concerned. "The meeting was briefed about the demand [and] supply from domestic reserves, shortfall and import of liquefied natural gas (LNG)," the PMO statement said. During the meeting, the premier also directed the departments concerned to remove hurdles in the process of installing new LNG terminals and virtual pipeline projects by investors. "In this regard, the Ministry of Maritime A

BAGHDAD, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi confirmed on Wednesday the end of the U.S.-led coalition forces’ combat mission in Iraq after the withdrawal of the forces from the country. “The combat mission of the international coalition has ended, and all the combat equipment withdrew outside Iraq,” al-Kadhimi said in a tweet […] The post Iraqi PM confirms end of U.S.-led combat mission in Iraq appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3sIjGNP https://ift.tt/3z7YbHB

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned three important sessions on Thursday (today) to discuss matters related to the mini-budget, political and economic situation of the country, ARY News reported. PM Imran Khan will chair the special session of the federal cabinet at 12:00 noon today. Moreover, the parliamentary party session will be held at 1:45 pm at the Parliament House. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central executive committee will be held today at 3:15 pm at the Parliament House under the chair of PM Imran Khan. During the session, the premier will gain confidence over the mini-budget, political and economic developments in the country. On December 28, Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry had announced that the mini-budget would be approved from the ongoing National Assembly (NA) session within three days. READ: OPPOSITION CHALKS OUT STRATEGY TO BLOCK MINI-BUDGET While briefing the media on the decisions taken by the federal cabinet, Fawad Chaudhr

Police said on Wednesday that security and other arrangements, including measures against aerial firing, were being made in Karachi and Lahore ahead of New Year's Eve. According to a statement issued by the Karachi police spokesperson, the city's police chief had constituted a team for monitoring incidents of aerial firing in the metropolis. In the statement, police appealed to citizens to remain vigilant. They also asked them to record and share videos of people firing into the air on New Year's Eve. Citizens could send complaints and videos of persons involved in aerial firing on 0343-5142770 or share relevant information on the 15 police helpline, the statement added. It stated that on a citizen's complaint, immediate legal action would be taken and those involved in aerial firing would be charged with attempted murder and other offences. Arrangements in Lahore Meanwhile, Lahore Police Operations Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abid Khan said over 5,000 police p

Kylie Jenner, who earlier announced her pregnancy on social media with her second child, facing rumors that she has already given birth to her second baby, according to her fans. Fans of the American reality TV star believe Kylie’s second child with the rapper Travis Scott has already arrived. They believe she is withholding information […] The post Kylie Jenner gave birth to her second child with Travis Scott? appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3ex99wP https://ift.tt/3HiarYM

KARACHI: Pneumonia claimed the lives of more than 7000 children under the age of five this year in Sindh, according to Sindh Health Department. According to the Sindh health department official, as many as 7,462 children have died and 27,136 children under the age of five have been affected by the deadly pneumonia virus in Sindh in 2021. The statement further said that more than 46 children over the age of five and 8,534 people — including children and adults — suffered from Pneumonia in 2021. More than 60% of cases were reported from rural areas of Sindh while 40 per cent from urban part of the province, he added. Read More:  PNEUMONIA MAY PLAGUE COVID-RIDDEN COUNTRY AS WINTER ARRIVES: PECHUHO According to UNICEF, Pneumonia is caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, and leaves children fighting for breath as their lungs fill with pus and fluid. According to WHO estimates, pneumonia accounts for 16 per cent of the total child deaths, making it the leading killer of children under

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has urged the jewellery industry to enhance the exports and, in this regard, the government will extend full support to them. During a meeting with the delegation of the jewellers association at the Finance Division on Tuesday, the adviser highlighted the importance of […] The post Tarin urges jewellery sector to boost exports appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3FA3sKg https://ift.tt/3saSE1h

XIAMEN, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) — The China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday in the city of Xiamen, east China’s Fujian Province, with foreign films joining the race for China’s top film awards for the first time. Five foreign films will compete for the best international film of the China […] The post Foreign films join race for China’s top movie awards appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3pxTFie https://ift.tt/3z3jZEd

ISLAMABAD: The combined opposition in the parliament has started consultations to counter mini-budget and other government bills likely to be tabled in Parliament on Dec 30, ARY News reported on Tuesday citing sources. The opposition parties have reportedly contacted the coalition partners of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to stop the passage of the mini-budget. The development came hours after federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry announced that the mini-budget would be approved from the ongoing National Assembly session. According to sources, the opposition parties have approached the allies of the PTI government and sought support to prevent the passage of a mini-budget from the lower house. However, according to sources, the coalition partners have not yet assured the opposition of its support to block the mini-budget. Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry Tuesday said that the mini-budget would be approved from the ongoing National Assembly sessio

In a rare occurrence, several women clad in burqas took to the streets in the Lakki city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat district on Tuesday and staged a sit-in to protest long hours of gas and electricity load shedding in the area. The women began the protest at around 9am and blocked the main road in the city. Holding placards and shouting slogans, they demanded from the government and elected representatives in the area to end gas and power outages. An elderly woman who was leading the demonstration said while addressing the protesters: "Why did we come out of our homes? Because the government compelled us to take to the streets." The woman, who did not reveal her identity, lamented hours-long gas and electricity load shedding in the area. "We are facing around 14 hours of gas and almost 18 hours of electricity load shedding daily," she said, reiterating that the situation had compelled her and other women to stage a protest for their rights. The wo

For the first time, Pattinson will play the famed DC character alongside Zoe Kravitz’s Catwoman in Matt Reeves’ directorial, and the trailer has fans reassured of the two’s on-screen connection. In the clip, Pattinson and Kravitz can be seen becoming closer to each other as they lead a chase for Gotham City villain The Riddler, […] The post The new teaser for ‘The Batman’ puts comic book lovers in a buzz appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3qA5Bj3 https://ift.tt/32x2PD4

Faryal Mehmood is Pakistan’s one of the most famous dancers. She knows often entertain her fans with sultry yet impressively dancing videos. Faryal is also a celebrated actress. The fearless star makes sure to keep posting random yet hot dance videos on her instagram . She never shy away from sharing bold dance moves. Faryal […] The post Faryal Mehmood’s TOP 5 DANCE VIDEOS of 2021 appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3JmmzK1 https://ift.tt/3mAFmHQ

LAHORE: Unidentified assailants have carried out a gun attack on the vehicle of senior officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Lahore, ARY News reported on Monday. Two FBR deputy commissioners, Salman Ali and Ali Solangi have miraculously escaped unhurt in a gun attack carried out by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle in the vicinity of the Muslim Town police station. The bullet rounds hit the rear side of the vehicle, however, the FBR officers remained safe in the incident. After being informed, a heavy contingent of police forces rushed to the crime scene and launched an investigation. Punjab police chief took notice of the gun attack on the vehicle of FBR officers in Lahore and sought a report from the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO). He issued directives to immediately trace and arrest the culprits involved in the gun attack. Facebook Notice for EU! You need to login to view and post FB Comments! The post FBR officers escape unhurt in gun attack in Laho

The drama serial Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay needs no introduction, the drama has grabbed the attention of the viewers from the very first episode. In the drama series which is aired on HumTv Mahira Khan plays the character of Mehreen, wrote a heartfelt caption on Instagram acknowledging her co-star, Kubra Khan, and the show’s […] The post Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay ends with a heartfelt note by Mahira Khan appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/32BzKGc https://ift.tt/3z0UMKC

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Monday recommended two projects worth Rs191.2 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) for approval. During the meeting, presided over by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, the Ministry of Water Resources presented a project of ‘Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme’ K-IV 650MGD (revised) at a cost of Rs191.2 billion before the committee. The project was presented with the reduced scope and cost for 260MGD water at Rs126 billion. The meeting was attended by Planning secretary Abdul Aziz Uqaili, senior officials from the Planning Commission and officials from the federal ministries/divisions. Last month, the Water & Power Development Authority (Wapda) chairman Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain said Monday during his visit to the site of Karachi’s bulk water supply project K-IV that the scheme will have been completed by October 2023. The target of the K-I

The Indian government on Monday “refused” to renew a permission that is vital for Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity (MoC) to be able to secure foreign funds, cutting off a key source the charity has depended on to run its programmes for the impoverished. Nobel-laureate Mother Teresa, a Roman Catholic nun who died in 1997, founded the MoC in 1950. The charity has more than 3,000 nuns worldwide who run hospices, community kitchens, schools, leper colonies and homes for abandoned children. The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused permission to the charity under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) on Saturday after it received some “adverse inputs”, a government statement said. “While considering the MoC's renewal application, some adverse inputs were noticed,” the home ministry said, without providing details. The ministry also rejected an earlier allegation of the West Bengal state chief minister Mamata Banerjee that the bank accounts of the cha

LAHORE: Following directions of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has so far retrieved over 1150 acres of land, worth billions of rupees, of Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) from illegal occupants across the country. Addressing a press conference here at FIA Lahore office on Monday, Director FIA Lahore Zone-1 DIG Dr […] The post FIA retrieves over 1150 acres of ETPB land across country so far: Director Lahore Zone-1 appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3evboki https://ift.tt/3ADrykH

A man is now taking care of a baby frog by feeding him bugs and giving him baths which he had found inside a salad box in the bottom of romaine lettuce. Simon Curtis shared his chronicles to Twitter after finding a baby frog living inside the salad box stored in the fridge for several days. He named the little frog, Tony who was seen in a container sitting near the lettuce in the photo. He wrote, “I found the cutest little frog in the bottom of my romaine lettuce tonight- it’s too cold to set him outside (27 degrees), but he’s been living in the lettuce in the fridge for several days now- does anyone know what I should do so that he doesn’t die?” he’s so adorable is this my starter Pokémon? pic.twitter.com/knyhnCyqk0 — Simon Curtis (@simoncurtis) December 21, 2021 “Back in the fridge until it warms up outside tomorrow? He’s hopping and clearly well and I bought this lettuce like four days ago… he’s so adorable I really don’t want him to die. Any advice at all will be very ap

President of the Qaumi Awami Tehreek (QAT) Ayaz Latif Palejo is a man of many talents. Besides being a prominent politician, Ayaz is a noted lawyer, a reputed teacher and a civil engineer. Of course, being the son of veteran left-wing leader, Rasool Bakhsh Palejo, he has a rich legacy to live up to. And […] The post ‘Sindh politics dominated by elite’ appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3enZUPd https://ift.tt/32As7Qv

BANNU: At least five people including father and his two sons were gunned down on Sunday over old enmity in Bannu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported. According to police, the firing incident between two families occurred within the limits of Saddar police station of Bannu district. The incident occurred due to old enmity between the groups, said the police. Getting information of the incident, the rescue teams reached the spot and moved bodies to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities. The further investigation was underway, said police. Read more:  Three killed over old enmity in Rawalpindi CM Mahmood Khan took notice of the incident and sought a comprehensive report from the IGP. Earlier on August 23, three people had been gunned down over an old enmity in Rawalpindi. Police had said that they were shot dead in an ambush by a rival group in Gujar Khan area of Rawalpindi. The officials had said that Ghazanfar, Mahmood and Masood were riding a motorcy

Militants killed 41 people last week in an attack in northern Burkina Faso, including the prominent leader of a volunteer group helping the country's military, the government said. Alkassoum Maiga, the government spokesman, announced two days of mourning following the deadly ambush on a convoy in Loroum province on Thursday. Among the victims was Soumaila Ganame, also known as Ladji Yoro. Burkina Faso's President Roch Marc Christian Kabore said Ganame had died for his country and must be a model of our determined commitment to fight the enemy. "The death of Burkina Faso's most important volunteer leader has created a sense of panic," said Heni Nsaibia, a senior researcher at the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project. While Ganame achieved legendary status as a popular counter-insurgent who played a central role in mobilising (volunteers) in Loroum and Yatenga, he was also the embodiment of the absent state," he said. Violence in the once-peace