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‘Greatest Test victory’: India’s Gabba heroics light up social media


January 19, 2021

Social media was abuzz on Tuesday after India secured a historic fourth Test and series win over Australia by three wickets after a thrilling final day. Without a single first-choice bowler in Brisbane, India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, two years after beating Australia in the 2018-19 series Down Under, and also shot to the top of the World Test Championship. Here’s what …

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Domestic debt rises to Rs24.11tr


January 19, 2021

rup KARACHI: Central government domestic debt increased by Rs829 billion to Rs24.11 trillion in the first five months of the current fiscal year, but the trend shows that the pace of borrowing has been slower in FY21 than what it was during the previous 12 months. The State Bank’s latest data issued on Monday showed that the domestic debt in …

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Foreign investment drops by 30pc in first half of FY21


January 19, 2021

KARACHI: Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 30 per cent in the first half of the current fiscal year, reflecting the impact of Covid-19 that is still affecting the country as well as global economies. The State Bank’s latest data issued on Monday showed the country received $952 million foreign investment during July-December FY21 compared to $1.357 billion in the …

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Balochistan’s first digital policy approved


January 19, 2021

QUETTA: The Balochistan cabinet on Monday approved the first digital policy of the province. The goals of the 2020-21 policy are to provide e-governance, public access to digital services, provision of cheap, standard and high-speed internet facility, besides promoting Information Communication Technologies (ICT) companies in the province through digital capability, digital economy, software and IT parks. The government will establish …

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Steve Martin quips he has no ‘fide resects’ after getting the COVID vaccine


January 19, 2021

American actor Steve Martin announced on Sunday that he received the COVID-19 vaccine. Detailing his experience of getting the jab, the Cheaper by the Dozen actor, 75, revealed that the entire process was as “smooth as silk.” “Good news/Bad news. Good news: I just got vaccinated! Bad news: I got it because I’m 75. Ha!” he wrote on Twitter. “The operation …

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may announce their split soon as they ‘quit marriage counselling’: report


January 19, 2021

Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West have binned off marriage counselling amid reports of their looming divorce. The realty star and her rapper husband have reportedly stopped going to marriage counseling as they’re ‘not on the same page’ for their future and divorce proceedings will begin in earnest. The ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star and her husband have …

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Lady Gaga dedicates her win to black community, denounces racism in award speech


January 19, 2021

Lady Gaga won hearts as she gave a powerful acceptance speech  at King Center’s Beloved Community Awards,  denouncing racism and white supremacy. Lady Gaga  addressed her social responsibility as a high-profile artist and white woman  in a video message after accepting the Yolanda Denise King “High Ground” Award. The ‘Rain On Me’ singer called on her white friends to “right …

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Stephanie Seymour’s son Harry Brant, 24 passes away


January 19, 2021

US supermodel and actress Stephanie Seymour and Peter Brant’s son Harry Brant passed away at age of 24, the family has confirmed. Harry Brant’s family said in a statement: ‘We will forever be saddened that his life was cut short by this devastating disease. He achieved a lot in his 24 years, but we will never get the chance to …

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The All Girl Band takes over social media with hit new track ‘Mera Nahi Hai’


January 19, 2021

The All Girl Band have shot through fame in Pakistan and experts speculate the girls plan to usher in a new era in the music industry. The girl’s newest success came after their track Mera Nahi Hai scored them an interview on Geo News’s morning show Geo Pakistan. Their official music video encompasses a breathtaking collection of shots featuring the girls and citizens …

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