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SHC lifts suspension of TikTok, directs PTA to decide plea against the app


July 2, 2021

The Sindh High Court ended the suspension of popular video-sharing application TikTok on Friday, three days after it ordered that public access to the app be blocked for “spreading immorality and obscenity” in the country. The court issued these directives while hearing a petition filed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The PTA had contended in its plea that its version was …

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New Saudi airline plan takes aim at Emirates, Qatar Airways


July 2, 2021

Saudi Arabia plans to target international transit passenger traffic with its new national airline, going head-to-head with Emirates and Qatar Airways and revving up regional competition. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is pushing economic diversification to wean Saudi Arabia off oil revenues and create jobs, announced a transportation and logistics drive on Tuesday aimed at making the kingdom the fifth-biggest air …

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Pakistan among 51 countries listed to get WB aid


July 2, 2021

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has announced that it is providing over $4 billion for the purchase and supply of Covid-19 vaccines to 51 countries, including Pakistan. More than half of the financing comes from the International Development Association (IDA), the bank’s fund for the world’s poorest countries, and is provided as grant or on highly concessional terms, according to a …

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After legal battle with Johnny Depp, Amber Heard welcomes baby daughter


July 2, 2021

Amber Heard unleashed a wave of elation over her fans after she revealed she has been blessed with a daughter, named Oonagh Paige Heard. The starlet said she welcomed her baby girl in April 8 via surrogate after she was told she would never be able to carry her own baby. “I’m so excited to share this news with you. …

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Oscars group adds Pattinson, Jackson but stems new intake


July 2, 2021

LOS ANGELES: After years of rapid expansion to boost diversity among its members, Hollywood´s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences slashed its new intake by more than half this year, the Oscar-awarding body said Thursday. The Academy invited just 395 new members to join Tinseltown´s most prestigious club, with inductees including Robert Pattinson, Janet Jackson and “Borat” breakout star …

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Regulatory duty on cellphones revised


July 2, 2021

ISLAMABAD: In a move to encourage local mobile phone manufacturing, the government on Thursday revised the upward regulatory duty in flat rates for six different slabs according to import value of the cellphones. The regulatory duty on import of mobile phones valuing up to $30 will remain at a flat rate of Rs300 per set, while it will be charged …

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Salma Hayek captures hearts as she rocks unusual dress to show off her grace


July 2, 2021

Hollywood star Salma Hayek looked amazing as she wore an awe-inspiring red Kurti while soaking up the sun at a beach on Thursday. The 54-year-old actress sizzled in Gucci’s dress which fell just above her knees and billowed in the breeze. It had dark blue details and had two tassels which hung from her neck. The Desperado star was looking …

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Why Princess Diana’s statue includes unknown children? Revealed


July 2, 2021

Kensington Palace releases an official statement highlighting the real reason there are three children surrounding Princess Diana’s statue. A breakdown into the symbolic significance of the children standing beside Princess Diana has been explained by palace officials in a statement. It read, “The figure of Diana, Princess of Wales, is surrounded by three children who represent the universality and generational …

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Financial firm in Britney Spears’ conservatorship appeals to withdraw


July 2, 2021

LOS ANGELES: Bessemer Trust, a wealth management firm that had been tapped as co-conservator of Britney Spears’ estate, on Thursday asked a Los Angeles court to withdraw from the case after the pop superstar’s testimony that she opposed the arrangement. Spears, 39, told the court last week that she felt the legal arrangement put in place in 2008 was abusive. …

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Kate Middleton’s secret campaign to ease tensions with Meghan Markle revealed


July 2, 2021

Kate Middleton  has reportedly been ‘reaching out’ to Meghan Markle over the last few weeks in a bid to heal the rift between the Sussex couple and the Royal Family. Relations between the Cambridges and the Sussexes have been strained since Harry and Meghan  announced they would be stepping back as senior members of the Royal Family. The Duchess of …

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