KARACHI: Despatch of imported wheat from Karachi Port to up country has remained suspended for the last two days after transporters refused to comply with axle load restrictions. Importers told Dawn that currently 240,000 tonnes of wheat is being held at Karachi Port and Port Qasim while another 400,000 tonnes are expected to arrive on Saturday. On Wednesday, Central Chairman Pakistan Flour …

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information Technology and Telecom Syed Amin Ul Haque launched the country’s first electric bike-sharing service — called ezBike — here on Wednesday. During its first phase the service will be available in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. At the launching ceremony, the minister said that ezBike would be a great option, especially for working women. The bikes would be …

KARACHI: In a seemingly innocuous letter written to the prime minister, the Asia Internet Coalition has gently raised its concerns regarding a renewed push by the government to put in place rules for blocking of online content. They are called the Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules, 2020 (“Rules”), and they have been approved by the …

harry Prince Harry seemed to be attacking the royal family in a brutal jibe aimed at shedding light on the extreme adversities he suffered growing up as a royal. According to a source, the Duke of Sussex is building a comfortable and secure childhood for his son Archie that he himself never had. “They are both extremely attentive parents. Harry …

Hollywood actress Megan Fox quit Twitter in 2013 only a few days after joining the social media website. “5 days on Twitter and I have yet to discern it’s purpose. #WhatIsThePoint ???,” she wrote and never return to Twitter again. The actress, however, remains active on Instagram where she often shares her pictures, videos and information regarding her upcoming projects. …

US rapper Megan Thee Stallion penned a thought-provoking note on violence against Black women in America. She urged everyone to play their part and vote responsibly in the upcoming US elections 2020. Her op-ed for New York Times speaks on police brutality against Breonna Taylor and the many instances she suffered as a Black woman. “In the weeks leading up to the …

Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, and with that, the former lovers’ legal tussle started against each other in full force. As Angelina and Brad battle it out in each court appearance, a member of the Salt actress’s family is hopeful the lawsuit with bring them together. Actress Jacqueline Bisset, who is Angelina’s godmother,  said she is confident the former …

Pakistani activist and world’s youngest Nobel laureate, Malala Yousafzai, sat down for a heartfelt conversation with Indian actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna. The chat between the two powerhouses came as a part of virtual Tweak India Summit, organised by Twinkle, wherein the two talked about using your voice effectively to create change within the world. During the conversation, Malala talked about how …

Some of the biggest names in the music industry were honoured on Wednesday at the Billboard Music Awards. While cheers and applause were canned due to a COVID-impacted show at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater, host for the evening, Kelly Clarkson managed to wow the virtual audience with her fiery rendition of Higher Love, with Sheila E. and Pentatonix. “Tonight is …

John Cena has exchanged vows with longtime girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh, PEOPLE.com reported. As per a marriage certificate obtained by the outlet, the two said ‘I do’ at an attorney’s office on Monday in Tampa, Florida. The document said that Cena, who has been in a relationship with Shariatzadeh since March 2019, obtained a marriage license on Friday. Earlier, the WWE star got …