Tag: 2024
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Pakistan’s top 10 national songs
When we feel proud of our country, certain songs take us to a place of unity and joy. For a long time Pakistani musicians have created music that shows our nation’s ups and downs, successes and hopes. These special songs have become a big part of who we are, making us feel emotions and remember…
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What we know about the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Organisers of Friday’s opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics — the first time it will be held outside a stadium — have provided teasers for their spectacular plans but refused to give specifics. Here is what we know about the concept, the artists and music based on public statements over the last few months and…
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Alia Bhatt faces backlash for silence on Gaza crisis, lands on ‘Block Out 2024’ list
Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt has joined the ranks of celebrities like Taylor Swift and Priyanka Chopra on the ‘Block Out 2024’ list, a group of entertainers and influencers being blocked by fabs for not speaking up about the Gaza genocide. Despite her recent appearances at events like the Met Gala and the Gucci Cruise show,…
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World sweltered as April smashed global heat records
April marked another “remarkable” month of record-breaking global air and sea surface temperature averages, according to a new report by the EU’s climate monitor published on Wednesday. The abnormally warm conditions came despite the continued weakening of the El Nino weather phenomenon that contributes to increased heat, said the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, pointing…
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Met Gala 2024: Alia Bhatt blooms bright, Zendaya graces ‘Garden of Time’ with grape clusters
Celebrities brought their A-game to this year’s Met Gala, with standout looks like Zendaya’s dark blue gown adorned with grape clusters and Lana Del Rey’s dramatic headpiece featuring tree branches. The event, themed ‘Garden of Time’, saw stars walking a lush green and white carpet surrounded by foliage and flowers. Zendaya, one of the event’s…
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Saudi model makes debut at Miss Universe 2024
Saudi Arabia will make its debut in the Miss Universe pageant with Rumy Alqahtani, a well-known figure in beauty pageants and social media. The fashion model announced on her Instagram account that she will represent the Kingdom in the global competition. Along with a photo dump, she wrote on Instagram, “I am honoured to participate…
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Suzuki Swift GLX CVT now priced above Rs5.4 million
Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMC) announced a substantial increase of Rs304,000 in the price of its Swift G. CVT model, effective from March 8, 2024.
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OGRA announces ‘reduction’ of Rs0.81 per kg in LPG price
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has implemented a modest reduction in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by Rs0.81 per kg, effective from March 01, 2024.
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Govt expected to increase petrol price by Rs3.5 for first half of March
In a possible move that could impact consumers, the government is considering a hike in petrol prices by Rs3.5 per litre for the initial half of March 2024.
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British-era Muslim marriage act declared invalid in Assam
The state cabinet of Assam, India, approved the Assam Repealing Ordinance, 2024, for the annulment of the British-era Marriage and Divorce Act specific to Muslims. Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday asserted that he will not allow child marriages in the state and will repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration…