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Hong Kong is clinging to ‘zero covid’ and extreme quarantine. Talent is leaving in droves.
HONG KONG — Ellie May Paden, 26, came to Hong Kong over a year ago for a new opportunity and a budding relationship. Her LinkedIn page says she is “fortunate enough to be teaching English as a foreign language in a beautiful city,” with a photo of the glittering downtown skyline. Paden, who runs a side business…
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Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan – Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates on 27 December 2021
KARACHI – Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on December 27, 2021 (Monday).
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PM Imran joins world leaders to condole Archbishop Tutu’s death
The equality activist from South Africa passed away in Cape Town at 90 Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed his profound sadness on the passing of South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and retired Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Tutu who coined the phrase “the Rainbow Nation” and…
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Harry Potter at GCU
The mythical aura and the magical architecture have done complete justice to the inspiration Oh, the moment you set your eyes on that tower and the awe it leaves you in! Still holding on to the promised grace, sumptuous Government College, officially called GCU, stands majestically in the overpopulated city of Lahore. Time has failed…
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NASA enters ‘new era of astronomy’ as James Webb Space Telescope blasts into orbit
Most powerful space telescope will capture earliest galaxies believed to have formed during universe formation WASHINGTON – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturday launched the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope which was expected to unearth new things that the world hadn’t seen before. James Webb Space Telescope was developed to capture the first…
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Salman Khan hospitalised after getting bitten by snake
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was reportedly rushed to hospital for treatment after being bitten by a snake at his farmhouse. According to Indian media, the Tiger 3 actor was rushed to a private hospital in Kamothe after he was bitten by a snake at his Panvel farmhouse in the wee hours of Sunday. The Dabangg…
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Covid-19: New rules in force for three UK nations
New Covid restrictions have come into force in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as the nations try to halt the surge in infections. All three nations have introduced curbs on the hospitality and leisure industry, resumed social distancing rules and put limits on the size of gatherings. Boris Johnson has not announced any further restrictions…
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Shoaib Akhtar’s mother passes away in Islamabad
The international star also known as Rawalpindi Express announced early Sunday on the microblogging platform. Reports in local media said Akhtar’s mother was rushed to the hospital after her health deteriorated, however, she could not survive. The 46-year-old cricketer turned analyst is said to be one of the fastest and fiercest bowlers in international cricket,…
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Pakistani cricketers, politicians rejoice victory over India in U19 Asia Cup
LAHORE – Pakistan’s national team players, board officials, and politicians expressed their delight and congratulated the U19 team for its recent feat against India in the ongoing U19 Asia Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja and the skipper Babar Azam have felicitated the Pakistan U19 side, after their win over India on…
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Covid: Travel misery continues as 1,500 more flights cancelled
More than 1,500 flights across the globe were scrapped on Sunday, bringing more misery for travellers planning to fly over the festive period. As many as 5,900 flights have now been cancelled on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day after, according to FlightAware data tracking website. Chinese and US airlines appear to be the hardest…
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Australia dominate first day against England at MCG – highlights & reaction
Crawley’s smart catch in the gully ends Warner’s punchy knock England skittled for 185 after being put into bat Root only player to reach 50 Three wickets each for Cummins & Lyon Australia need draw to retain Ashes after wins in Brisbane and Adelaide
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Ray Illingworth – Yorkshire and England great diesLast updated on
Former England and Yorkshire captain Ray Illingworth has died, aged 89. The all-rounder, who led England to an away Test series victory over Australia in 1970-71, had been undergoing radiotherapy for esophageal cancer.ADVERTISEMENTnull Illingworth played 61 Tests for England between 1958-1973, scoring 1,836 Test runs at an average of 23.24 and claimed 122 wickets at…
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Amazon sees fresh push to unionise in New York
More than 2,000 Amazon warehouse workers in New York City hope to hold a vote to unionise, in the latest labour push at the firm. It’s the second organising effort at the online shopping giant this year, and comes amid a pick-up in union activity across the US. The workers, from four Amazon sites in…
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Russia fines Google over illegal content breach
A Moscow court has fined Google 7.2bn roubles ($98m; £73m) for repeated failure to delete content deemed illegal in Russia. Details of the offending content were not specified in the announcement by the court’s press service. This is the first time in Russia that a technology giant has been hit with a fine based on…
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Christians in India being forced to convert to Hinduism.
NEW YORK: Terrifying revelations of atrocities against the Christian community in India have been brought to light by the American newspaper. Hindu extremists are damaging the places of worship of the Christian community. Horrific revelations have surfaced in the US or The New York Times that Hindu extremists have damaged Christian places of worship and…
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Islamabad records first case of Omicron variant
Islamabad on Saturday reported its first case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. A health official said that a 47-year-old man has been found infected, adding that the patient has developed minor symptoms. The official said that the infected persons had not history of travelling abroad, but he had gone out of the capital…
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NASA spacecraft touches the sun for the first time ever
NASA says the spacecraft was flying into the eye of a storm amid the superheated corona NASA says the spacecraft was flying into the eye of a storm amid the superheated corona WASHINGTON – National Aeronautics and Space Administration impudent Parker Solar Probe has achieved a major landmark as it entered the sun’s atmosphere. Scientists…
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Today’s gold rate in Pakistan 25 December 2021
KARACHI – A single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan was being sold at Rs 120,700 on Saturday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was Rs 103,500 at the closing of trading. Likewise,10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs. 94,875 and a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs.…
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Nation celebrates Quaid’s 146th birth anniversary today
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is celebrating the 146th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah today (Friday) with traditional zeal and fervour. The national flag will be hoisted on government buildings throughout the country to mark the day. Qur’an Khawani will be held at the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi. A change…
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Boxing Day movies on to New Year’s Day: here’s what is heading to Australian cinemas and streaming
The summer release slate is an embarrassment of riches — with movies long-delayed by the pandemic finally reaching Australian shores. We’re talking new features from the idiosyncratic brains of Joel Coen and Aaron Sorkin, franchise blockbusters like the new Matrix and Ghostbusters, plus movies that are already generating deserved Oscars buzz (we see you, Lady…
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