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Billie Eilish slams ‘growth’ comparisons after British Vogue Cover


June 18, 2021

Billie Eilish is clapping back at netizens on criticism around her British Vogue cover. Speaking with Rolling Stones,  the 19-year-old touched on the social media response of her cover photo. “I saw a picture of me on the cover of Vogue [from] a couple of years ago with big, huge oversize clothes [next to] the picture of [the latest Vogue],” …

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Yolanda Hadid shares a heartfelt note for her ‘best friend’ on birthday


June 18, 2021

Supermodels Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid’s mother Yolanda shared a heartfelt birthday note for her ‘Best Friend’ in the world Paige, saying ‘I feel so blessed to have you by my side to walk this journey called life together’. Gigi’s mother took to Instagram and shared a lovely photo of Paige with a sweet birthday note. Yolanda wrote “Happy birthday …

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Why Kris Jenner names Kourtney Kardashian as most difficult to work for


June 18, 2021

While Kris Jenner is known for  manages her daughters’ business flawlessly, it is not so easy behind the scenes in fact not all of them are easy to work with. Speaking on the reunion episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the famed momager was asked if she was the “devilish mastermind” that people have painted her to be. “No,” she …

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Covid-19: How vaccines work against the Delta variant


June 18, 2021

The Delta variant of the coronavirus, first identified in India, is a cause for global concern with studies showing it is more contagious and resistant to vaccines than other forms of Covid-19. But there is also evidence vaccines retain important effectiveness against Delta after two doses. Here is what we know about how variants respond to jabs. Fewer antibodies Several …

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Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics


June 18, 2021

TOKYO: Japan said on Thursday it would ease emergency coronavirus curbs in nine prefectures including Tokyo while keeping some measures, including limiting spectator numbers at big events, amid fears that next month’s Olympics could trigger a surge in infections. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga called on the Japanese public to watch the Olympics on TV to avoid spreading the virus, saying …

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Three players, eight officials of Pakistan squad clear Covid test


June 18, 2021

LAHORE: All three cricketers and eight officials of Pakistan team cleared Covid-19 tests and now they will gather at a local hotel here on June 20 for further testing proceedings before flying to Abu Dhabi on June 25 to join the entire squad to embark on the tour of England the same day. The three cricketers tested negative are Haris …

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Banks given time to develop model for housing loans


June 18, 2021

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has directed banks to come up with their informal income proxy models operational for low-cost housing within four weeks as the process of lending for housing is still much below than the expectations of the government. “In order to facilitate low-cost housing finance applicants with informal income, the State Bank has asked banks to …

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Steel industry slams price distortion


June 18, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Criticising the policy makers and government functionaries for inefficiencies, iron and steel sector stakeholders on Thursday said that after failing to run Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), the officials were bent on destroying steel units in private sector. Addressing a press conference, major players in the iron and steel sector said that ill-planning and lack of regulatory oversight was creating …

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