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Sana Khalid

Sana Khalid is a culture and lifestyle columnist who writes about entertainment, trends, and everyday life. Her stories highlight how people express creativity through art, fashion, and culture.

Omicron: NCOC warns of 5th COVID-19 wave

Omicron: NCOC warns of 5th COVID-19 wave

Planning Minister Asad Umar has warned of another COVID-19 wave in Pakistan. Umar's warning comes as cases of the new variant, Omicron, are rising — specifically in Karachi. Data from the National Command and Operations

Are Pakistanis happy with Imran Khan’s government?

Are Pakistanis happy with Imran Khan’s government?

Fifty-five percent of Pakistanis have declared the performance of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) under par, as per a new survey conducted by Ipsos. The survey says that 13pc of the Pakistanis think that PTI’s government

Pertaka Canal: UAE brings hope to war-torn Afghanistan

Pertaka Canal: UAE brings hope to war-torn Afghanistan

The majority of the Afghanistan population lives in rural areas where agriculture is exceptionally vital for livelihoods. Realising and harnessing the potential of agriculture is necessary for improving labour productivity, food security, and women's lives.

ICC nominates Babar for ODI ‘Player of the Year’

ICC nominates Babar for ODI ‘Player of the Year’

Pakistan's captain Babar Azam has been included in the nominees for the ICC Men's ODI 'Player of the Year' award. On Thursday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the best cricketers other than Azam

PSL-7: PCB worried over surging Omicron cases

PSL-7: PCB worried over surging Omicron cases

The surging tally of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has started to frighten the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). With the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season seven just around the corner — scheduled from January 27

New Year 2022: Sea View beach to stay open

New Year 2022: Sea View beach to stay open

As citizens are gearing up to welcome 2022, the Karachi police have locked special security arrangements to deter any ill-fated incident on New Year's Eve. District South SSP Zubair Nazeer has said that a total

Only elite taxed in mini-budget: Tarin

Only elite taxed in mini-budget: Tarin

On Thursday, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin presented the Finance Supplementary Bill 2021 in the national assembly. The government has withdrawn tax exemptions worth Rs343 billion on pharma, machinery, and imported food items. Amid a chaotic

New Year’s Eve: Police lock steps against aerial firing in Karachi and Lahore

New Year’s Eve: Police lock steps against aerial firing in Karachi and Lahore

Karachi police have initiated street announcements before New Year's Eve to warn the citizens that celebratory firing would not be allowed in the city. Lawbreakers involved in aerial firing would be dealt with "full severity

Pakistan’s auto sales – what to expect in 2022?

Pakistan’s auto sales – what to expect in 2022?

The outgoing calendar year 2021 was a massive recovery period for the auto sector. Amid the detrimental impacts of the ongoing pandemic, car sales surged by 90% from January to November. With lower interest rates

Mini-budget 2021: Everything you need to know

Mini-budget 2021: Everything you need to know

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government plans to table the mini-budget in the Parliament today (Thursday). According to media reports, the mini-budget has earned the cabinet’s nod and will roll back tax exemptions worth Rs350 billion.