Consumer goods’ prices continued their upward trajectory in January and reached a two-year high as inflation soared to 12.96 per cent, data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Tuesday. According to the PBS data, the year-on-year inflation during the last month — measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — was the highest since January 2020 while the month-on-month inflation increased to 0.39pc compared to December. In January 2020, inflation had risen to 14.6pc. The average inflation rate between July 2021 to January 2022 stood at 10.26pc. Fahad Rauf, the head of research at Ismail Iqbal Securities Ltd,…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
SUKKUR: The Sindh High Court, Sukkur bench, has ordered the police and Rangers to produce two missing persons, Ayaz Ali Shar and Sajjad Ali Mangnejo, on the next hearing fixed for Feb 9. Ayaz Shar was allegedly picked up by police about two months ago in Khairpur and Sajjad Mangnejo about one and a half month ago in Sukkur, according to their petitioners. The bench had in the previous hearing clubbed together the petitions filed by their family members and asked for reply from the law enforcement agencies. Rangers law officer submitted the reply on Saturday which the bench, comprising…
Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Tuesday announced the start of a two-week-long home vaccination campaign that aims to administer over 35 million coronavirus vaccine shots as the fifth wave of the pandemic continues across the country. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan, Umar said: “The NCOC (National Command and Operation Centre) has prepared for a massive campaign which is about to start in all areas of the country. Over 55,000 mobile teams will go and carry out vaccinations at homes,” he said, adding that…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday announced its verdict on a petition filed by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) seeking empowerment and autonomy for local government institutions in Sindh as it directed the Sindh government to devolve financial, administrative and political powers to local government as enshrined under the Constitution. The top court had reserved its decision on the MQM’s plea on Oct 26, 2020. The then MQM, now MQM-P, had challenged the Sindh Local Government Act (SLGA) 2013 in the Supreme Court in October 2013. The SLGA-2013 was passed into law by the Sindh Assembly on August 19 amid fierce opposition by the MQM.…
Gigi Hadid will co-host the Next In Fashion’s second season alongside Queer Eye’s Tan France, who presented the first season alongside Alexa Chung. The 26-year-old supermodel is all set to replace Alexa Chung on season two of Netflix’s Next In Fashion. Gigi and Tan confirmed the news on Instagram Monday, writing: ‘Who would have thought when we met over Facetime 4 years ago that we’d be hosting NEXT IN FASHION TOGETHER!’ Their identical social media posts continued: ‘You read that right! The secret’s out. You better get ready, casting is now open.’ Gigi Hadid and Tan, alongside the news, posted…
Rihanna and her beau A$AP Rocky broke the internet as they shared amazing post to confirm much-awaited news about their pregnancy. The 33-year-old singing sensation unveiled her baby bump via an open coat accessorised with a chain as the pair walked around New York together. The award-winning singer was seen outside with her coat undone, displaying what appeared to be a baby bump as she and the rapper walked hand-in-hand in his hometown of Harlem. Social media reacted to Rihanna’s photo, which shows her baby bump. Fans reacted in their own way to express the bliss, with one tweeted: “Rihanna…
New York: Organizers of the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants said Monday they were “devastated” by the suicide a day earlier of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who had often spoken out about stress and mental health. In a statement, the Miss Universe and Miss USA organizations said they were “devastated to learn about the loss of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst.” “She was one of the brightest, warmest, and most kind people we have ever had the privilege of knowing, and she lit up every room she entered,” the statement said. A police source in New York confirmed…
Janet Jacksons claimed that she was kept apart from her brother Michael Jackson during the music video shoot of Scream. In her new documentary, premiered on A&E and Lifetime, the Together Again singer discussed her journey to become a star, followed by personal life struggles. In the recent episode of the documentary, the 55-year-old singer revealed that she was strained to meet her brother when he became an International music icon. She recalled that amidst the duo’s collaboration for 1993 single (post sexual assault claims on Michael), the Smooth Criminal hit-maker’s record company tried to separate them. “Michael shot nights. I shot days. His record…
Humayun Saeed is bringing forward an important social issue in Pakistan. The Mere Paas Tum Ho star and owner of Six Sigma Productions turned to his Instagram on Monday to talk about the plight of female doctors who go do not take on their professional roles after getting married Saeed added how there is a need to highlight the issue in order to have more females participate in the working economy and discussed the likes of a project on this issue. “Disappointed to find out that only 1 out of 4 female doctors practice after graduation in Pakistan because of family…
Bollywood comedian Kapil Sharma delighted his millions of fans with a sweet photo of son Trishaan on his first birthday on Tuesday. Taking to Instagram, the Kapil Sharma Show host shared a sweet photo of the son with a heartfelt birthday note. He wrote, “Today is the first bday of my son #Trishaan. need your love n blessings.” Kapil continued, “happy bday my son, thank you for coming in our life n making it more beautiful. god bless #happybirthday #Happybirthdaytrishaan” followed by numerous heart emoticons. Kapil Sharma and his wife Ginni Chatrath welcomed their second baby on February 1 last year.…
