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Ayeza Khan takes a dig at Imran Abbas after he sings her praises

Ayeza Khan takes a dig at Imran Abbas after he sings her praisesPakistani actress Ayeza Khan on Monday dropped a hilarious comment on the Instagram post of co-star Imran Abbas. Imran took to photo-video sharing platform and shared an adorable picture with Ayeza as he showered praises and love for her. Commenting on Imran’s emotional post, Ayeza dropped hilarious remarks saying “Thankyouuuuuuuu, but dont expect the same post from m
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Sharapova, whose boyfriend is close to the royals, has an interesting reaction to the Queen's pic

Tennis queen Maria Sharapova on Sunday shared a picture of UK's Queen Elizabeth driving a car, saying that it made her smile. Taking to Instagram, the five-time grand slam winner wrote that the picture prompted her to tell her grandmother that "it's never too late to get that drivers' license".    "This made me smile. It also made me call my grandmother and tell her it's never too late to get that driver's license," Sharapova wrote on the picture that she shared to her Instagram stories.
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PM Imran's efforts to woo MQM-P will prove fruitless, says PML-N

FAISALABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan's mission to woo the Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) will prove fruitless, said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) stalwart Rana Sanaullah on Sunday.  The former Punjab law minister was addressing a rally when he made the statement. He cautioned the MQM-P from reverting to the coalition government, saying that if it does, the party "will go back" on its stance.  He said the government did not have any policy hence it was not possible for them to
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Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye put on hold

Marvel fans are expressing disappointing on social media platforms after reports emerged that the return of Hawkeye has been put on hold. Reports that the project has been delayed was broken by Charles Murphy and his Murphy's Multiverse website, without giving any cause of the delay. According to the website the Disney Plus show has been put on the back burner indefinitely months after Marvel studios confirmed the return of the superhero;  The Marvel superhero was expected to return in a standal
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Zhob: Six killed as heavy snow causes roof of house to collapse

ZHOB: Six persons, including three women and an equal number of children, died on Sunday when the roof of a house collapsed owing to heavy snowfall. Other members of the family who remained unhurt were rescued and shifted to a safe location, according to Levies officials. The roof of a room fell owing to excessive snowfall, killing all six members of a family. An emergency has been imposed in the area. Levies officials said the danger of shanty houses or cottages collapsing due to the heavy sn
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Volley of rockets target Iraq base hosting US troops: reports

BAGHDAD/SAMARRA: A volley of rockets slammed into an Iraqi airbase north of Baghdad where US forces have been based, wounding four local troops, the Iraqi military said on Sunday. Its statement said eight Katyusha-type rockets landed on Al-Balad airbase, wounding two Iraqi officers and two airmen. Al-Balad is the main airbase for Iraq's F-16s, which it bought from the US to upgrade its air capacities. The base had held a small US Air Force contingent as well as American contractors, but a major
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Shiffrin crashes out as Brignone wins World Cup combined

Federica Brignone. Photo: AFPALTENlMARKT, Austria: Italian specialist Federica Brignone clung on in the slalom run to win the World Cup combined event in Austria on Sunday having romped the Super-G run that took out a third of the field. In overcast conditions on a tight, challenging first run American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin, her key rival Petra Vhlova and 14 other competitors failed to complete the treacherous first run. Shiffrin pulled out of the ultra-fast and fog-blighted downhill on the
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Margot Robbie was unaware what constitutes sexual harassment before 'Bombshell'

Margot Robbie says she didn't know what constitutes sexual harassment before working "Bombshell", her upcoming film. The movie that also features Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron is based on real-life accounts of sexual harassment from women working at Fox News. According to UK's Metro, the actress said she was unaware of what it truly meant to be sexually harassed. "One of the lines that shocked me when I first read the script was that sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexual advanc
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Bangladesh decline to play Test series in Pakistan

Bangladesh have said no on Sunday to a proposal by Pakistan to play a full Test series later this month, saying they will only tour the country to play three T20Is Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hassan said the recent tension in the Middle East between Iran and the United States was the main reason behind the decision as the government had given the board permission to send the team only for a short period. "The current state in the Middle East is definitely different than other times
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Reason why Miley Cyrus is relieved after divorce

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth seems to have moved on from their divorce. While Cyrus left fans surprised by the pace with which she has recovered from the divorce , they are glad that she has found a new boyfriend in fellow singer, Cody Simpson. On the other hand, Hemsworth is reportedly dating model Gabriella Brooks. The former couple had announced that they would be filing for divorce less than a year after they got married, leaving their fans in utter shock. Citing sources, People had r
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Do not kill your protesters: Trump warns Iran

The US is watching, says President Trump to IranWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned the "leaders of Iran" against killing their protesters, as protests against the Iranian leadership intensified across the country after Tehran admitted it had accidentally shot down a Ukrainian airliner.  Read more: Iran says it unintentionally shot down Ukrainian plane amid soaring tensions after missile strike As protests continued in different cities across the country, Trump took to Twitter
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Stock market extends gains at end of turbulent week

Photo: FileThe stock market closed on a positive note in the outgoing week as it scaled above 43,000 points despite geopolitical tensions arising due to the US-Iran conflict, dealers told The News and are expecting the market to sustain its recent upward momentum. Dealers also shared that the recent spiraling of tensions between Iran and the US led to a surge in oil prices and people also rushed to havens such as gold. However, the equity market showed resilience to the conflict, which suggests
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Iran-US tensions: FM Qureshi leaves for Tehran, Riyadh visit

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Photo: File Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi departed on a one-day visit to Tehran on Sunday as part of Pakistan's 'role for peace' in the region, Radio Pakistan reported. According to Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, Qureshi will hold talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and other officials on the current situation in the region. Qureshi’s visit comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington after the lat
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Rupee goes through volatile week against dollar

Photo: FileThe rupee/dollar parity remained volatile throughput the outgoing week due to the spiraling political tensions between Washington and Tehran in the wake of the US assassination of a top Iranian general, reported The News on Sunday. In the interbank market, the rupee broke the level of 155 against the dollar on Tuesday and Wednesday, but settled at 154.83 on Friday. In the open market, the rupee traded in the band of 155.30 and 155.80 against the greenback. Yaqoob Abubakar from Tresmar
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US to expel Saudi military trainees after Florida shooting: CNN

The shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida had left three people dead and eight people injured including two sheriff's deputies. Photo: File WASHINGTON: Saudi servicemen training at US military bases will be expelled from United States in the aftermath of a Pentagon review prompted by the deadly December 6 shooting by a Saudi Air Force officer at an American naval base in Florida, CNN reported on Saturday. Quoting unnamed sources, CNN reported Saudi personnel being expelled are not a
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Karachi to witness light rain today, says PMD

Photo: FileThe Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light rain in Karachi on Sunday evening after a westerly weather system entered the country from neighbouring Iran led to heavy rains and snowfall in Balochistan, reported The News. “Light rain is expected in Karachi on Sunday evening or night through a westerly disturbance that would cause rains in most of the Sindh province. This system is already resulting in heavy rains and snowfall in the Balochistan province,” Anjum Nazir
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Dave and Capaldi take the lead for BRIT Award nominations

Rapper Dave and Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi lead the nominations for this year’s BRIT Awards // PHOTO: ReutersRapper Dave and Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi lead the nominations for this year’s BRIT Awards with four nods each, in a new, slimmed-down list of prizes at Britain’s top pop music honors. Both will contest the same categories at next month’s ceremony: male solo artist, best new artist, song of the year and Mastercard album of the year. Dave is in the running for
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Kriti Sanon to romance Salman Khan in 'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali'

This girl will pair opposite Salman Khan in 'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali'Bollywood star Kriti Sanon will be paired opposite superstar Salman Khan in his newly announced film Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali, reports claimed.  Citing sources, entertainment portals have reported that Kriti Sanon will be the leading lady in Salman Khan's first project of 2021. The plot or story line of Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali was yet to be released. Salman Khan last week announced his next film Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali after Radhe.
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Prince Harry's finances to plunge due to tax impact post royal life split

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on the road to inherit tax payments if they choose to abdicate. Photo: AFPThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on the road to inherit tax payments, greater than they might have expected, if they choose to abdicate from their role as senior royals of Queen Elizabeth II's court, reported Daily Mail. The financial impact could very well have "stark implications" on Harry due to amounting bills and taxes post his and his wife, former American actor Meghan Markle's de
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IT Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui resigns from Federal Cabinet

IT Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. Photo: Geo News screengrab KARACHI: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Sunday announced his resignation from the Federal Cabinet.  "We had promised the government that we would help in forming the government and we have fulfilled the promise. However, none of our promises were fulfilled,” Siddiqui said while addressing a press conference in Karachi along with senior Muttahida Quami Movement- Pakistan (
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Queen Elizabeth calls Prince Harry for crisis meeting

Queen Elizabeth has summoned Prince Harry to discuss future arrangements for him and Meghan Markle Queen Elizabeth has summoned her grandson Prince Harry for a crisis meeting to discuss future arrangements for him and Meghan Markle following the couple’s shock announcement that they want to step back from royal duties. Harry’s father Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, and his elder brother Prince William, will also attend the meeting, due to take place on Monday at the queen’s Sandringham e
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Trump warns Iran against 'massacre' as protests erupt over jetliner downing

US President Donald Trump. Photo: File WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday the United States was monitoring Iranian demonstrations closely, warning against any new "massacre" as protests broke out after Tehran admitted to shooting down a passenger plane. Iran said earlier it unintentionally downed a Ukrainian jetliner outside Tehran, killing all 176 people aboard, in an abrupt about-turn after initially denying Western claims it was struck by a missile. The firing came shortly
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Elton John blames his diva reputation on drug abuse

Elton John blames his diva reputation on cocaine habit. Photo:ABC News Well known singer, Elton John, has been known to have had a rather well-publicized battle with drugs and alcohol addiction. John who got sober in the 90s has dubbed cocaine as his "worst decision". “Worst decision of my life. I shouted at people. I wasn’t proud of that behaviour because it is not really who I am," the "Candle in the Wind" singer said while speaking to the podcast Awards Chatter.  He recalled the time where h
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Iran-US tensions: FM Qureshi to embark on Tehran, Riyadh tour today

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Photo: File Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will embark on a one-day visit to Tehran today as part of Pakistan's 'role for peace' in the region, Radio Pakistan reported. According to Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, Qureshi will hold talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and other officials on the current situation in the region. Qureshi’s visit comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington after the latt
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British ambassador to Iran arrested: UK govt

Rob Macaire was arrested for allegedly inciting' protesters in Tehran angry at the military´s accidental downing of a Ukranian passenger jet. Photo: FileLONDON: Iranian authorities briefly detained Britain's ambassador in Tehran on Saturday, according to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, after he was reportedly arrested during protests against the regime. "The arrest of our ambassador in Tehran without grounds or explanation is a flagrant violation of international law," Raab said in a statement a
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