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Kim Kardashian announces Skims, Fendi collaboration launch


October 25, 2021

Kim Kardashian has announced her most exciting collaboration. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star revealed her shapewear Skims’ latest launch that is in collaboration with Italian fashion brand Fendi. The pairing comes as a result of her friendship with Fendi’s artistic director Kim Jones who heard from the women in his office about how good Skims are. Kim later “sent him a bunch” and then …

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Nick Jonas reacts to Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya starrer ‘Dune’


October 25, 2021

Just like many other fans of Sci-fi masterpiece, Dune, Nick Jonas also seems impressed by the Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya starrer. Taking to his Instagram account, the Sucker singer uploaded a video on story in which he posted a scene of Chalamet, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin. Reacting on the film, he wrote, “Yup.. it’s [lit]” with a fire emoji. Photo Credit: Nick …

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Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka upstage Bangladesh in feisty clash


October 25, 2021

SHARJAH: Brilliant knocks from Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa rallied former champions Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over a sloppy Bangladesh side in their bad-tempered opening T20 World Cup’s Super 12 match on Sunday. Chasing an imposing target of 172, the 2014 champions saw Asalanka (80 not out) and Rajapaksa (53) lead them to victory for a fourth successive …

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Congestion at ports causes headache to petrol, oil shippers


October 25, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Port congestion and relating infrastructure constraints have put the shippers of strategically important supplies in a tough situation besides economic losses to the nation as the ministries of energy and maritime affairs like to run port operations to their preferences. This results in underutilisation of port infrastructure and an unnecessary wait for ships and resultant heavy demurrages that ultimately …

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Covid-19 cases surpass 20m in Eastern Europe as inoculation lags


October 25, 2021

BUCHAREST: The number of coronavirus infections recorded so far in eastern Europe surpassed 20 million on Sunday, according to a tally, as the region grapples with its worst outbreak since the pandemic started and inoculation efforts lag. Countries in the region have the lowest vaccination rates in Europe, with less than half of the population having received a single dose. …

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US should have pushed ex-Afghan president Ghani harder, says Khalilzad


October 25, 2021

WASHINGTON: The United States did not put enough pressure on former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani to share power with the Taliban, Zalmay Khalilzad, who recently resigned as US envoy to Afghanistan, said in an interview broadcast on Sunday on CBS. The Afghan-born Khalilzad, speaking for the first time since his resignation was announced on Oct 18, also expressed reservations about the …

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AJK PM’s claim leaves social media users stunned


October 25, 2021

MUZAFFARABAD: An inexact claim by Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi about a mega development package not only left the audience of an official ceremony astounded here on Sunday but also provided netizens with an opportunity to poke fun at him after a video clip of his speech went viral on social media. After a …

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Religious parties stage rally in support of TLP in Karachi


October 25, 2021

KARACHI: Several religious parties, including the Pakistan Sunni Tehreek, staged a massive rally on Sunday to express solidarity with the leadership of the outlawed Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Several arteries leading to M. A. Jinnah Road and the Karachi Press Club (KPC) were closed for vehicular traffic due to security reasons, causing inconveniences to commuters. A large number of protesters …

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Has Advocate-on-Record office outlived its utility, wonders SC judge


October 25, 2021

ISLAMABAD: A Supreme Court judge wondered if the institution of Advocate-on-Record (AoR) has outlived its utility for causing more disservice to litigants as well as the court itself than achieving the benefits like early disposal of cases. “Whether the institution of AoR is required anymore?” asked Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah in a judgement. He also wondered whether this institution …

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Is it the U-turn of the recovery?


October 25, 2021

THE import-dependent national economy has landed at a difficult juncture within months of a sharp rebound. Many businesses are pinning their hopes on an International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal to improve the country’s market credibility and to pave the way for new credit which is crucial to closing the current account gap, stabilising the currency and meeting repayment obligations without eroding forex …

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