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Hussain is a political commentator, and an adviser to private clients between Pakistan and the Gulf.

Pitches in South Africa suitable for Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq

Pitches in South Africa suitable for Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq

JOHANNESBURG: Head coach of the Pakistani men’s cricket team Misbah-ul-Haq, on Monday, said that the venues for the cricket series in South Africa are best-suited to his squad.  Misbah, speaking to the media after the

Rupee on the rise against US dollar

Rupee on the rise against US dollar

KARACHI: Rupee saw a spike against the US dollar by 42 paisas in the inter-bank market, on Friday, what currency experts forecast that a downward trend would keep going and the currency would soon attain

Sajal Aly grooves to Bhangra beats in viral video

Sajal Aly grooves to Bhangra beats in viral video

In viral videos, Sajal Aly dances her heart out with friends at Umair Qazi's wedding celebrations Pakistani actress Sajal Aly recently danced her heart out at the star-studded wedding ceremony of her friend Umair Qazi.

COVID situation worsens, tougher restrictions on the card

COVID situation worsens, tougher restrictions on the card

Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Planning and Development, said on Saturday that if the surge in cases is not controlled, Pakistan's coronavirus situation would soon cross the levels seen during the first wave last year

After 17 years gap PIA flight lands at Saidu Sharif Airport in Swat Valley

After 17 years gap PIA flight lands at Saidu Sharif Airport in Swat Valley

After a hiatus of 17 long years, Saidu Sharif Airport in the Swat Valley had its first flight landing on Friday. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight landed at the airport much to the relief

PDM in shambles as Gilani becomes leader of opposition in Senate

PDM in shambles as Gilani becomes leader of opposition in Senate

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani, on Friday, in a notification said that the former prime minister and current Senator Yusuf Raza Gilani is appointed as the opposition leader in the Senate after he submitted a

$2 billion Eurobonds pitched in to investors by Pakistan

$2 billion Eurobonds pitched in to investors by Pakistan

 On Thursday, Pakistan pitched in Eurobonds worth around $2 billion to global investors. This move came a day after IMF (International Monetary Fund) programme was revived in the country. With this Pakistan, after a gap

Veteran stars Kanwal Naseer, Haseena Moin lost in a day

Veteran stars Kanwal Naseer, Haseena Moin lost in a day

KARACHI: In the space of a few hours, Pakistan lost two of its widely celebrated female artists Kanwal Naseer and Haseena Moin.  Radio and TV artist and Pakistan’s first female newscaster, Kanwal Naseer, passed away

$500m loan for Pak budgetary support gets IMF’s nod

$500m loan for Pak budgetary support gets IMF’s nod

ISLAMABAD: After two Presidential Ordinances to withdraw corporate income tax exemptions to get Rs70 billion to 140 billion and an addition of a 10 percent power surcharge on consumers, the Executive Board of IMF has

Pakistan squad departs for South Africa, Zimbabwe tours

Pakistan squad departs for South Africa, Zimbabwe tours

Pakistan cricket team has left for Johannesburg after all 35 members tested negative for COVID-19 Pakistan's cricket squad left for Johannesburg on Friday in a chartered plane, a day after clearing their COVID-19 tests. As