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2021

A look back at top ten Pakistani dramas of 2021

There is no doubt Pakistani dramas have made enormous strides over the last decade, raising the bar for quality writing, strong plot, and social issues. Although coronavirus affected many industries Pakistani TV dramas managed to entertain audiences with chunks of

Live shows return at London Fashion Week 2021

Catwalk shows have resumed at London Fashion Week after previous editions of the landmark industry event were forced online by the coronavirus pandemic. The sight of models and audiences together again was a welcome sight for a country hoping to

Sindh Assembly passes Child Protection Authority Amendment Act, 2021

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly has passed the Child Protection Authority Amendment Act, 2021, on Friday (today). On a social media website Twitter, Sindh government Spokesperson Senator Murtaza Wahab, who confirmed the development, said the new law will help the government

PTI’s Maleeka Bokhari named WEF’s Young Global Leader 2021

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice Barrister Maleeka Bokhari has been selected as the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Young Global Leader 2021. The Young Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum are a dynamic community of more than 1,400

First polio case of 2021 reported in Balochistan

QUETTA: The first case of poliovirus in the year 2021 has been reported in Balochistan. According to the health department, a 28-month-old child has been diagnosed with poliovirus in Qila Abdullah. A new case of polio has been reported from

Farewell 2020

Year 2020 has passed and the beginning of a new year heralds the dawn of a new era. This is a pivotal moment as it marks the end of the decade while the world has seen considerable progress and even

Female Pakistani scientist wins most prestigious German award

A female Pakistani scientist is set to receive the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize in 2021. Pakistani scientist named Asifa Akhtar is among the ten recipients to win the nomination for outstanding research work in her field. The award ceremony

Saudi Arabia set for Formula One debut in 2021

LONDON: Saudi Arabia is set to host a Formula One grand prix for the first time next year with a street race in Jeddah. The new coronavirus pandemic has added uncertainty although the sport’s ability to race this year has

South Africa cricket team to tour Pakistan in 2021

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed has said that the South Africa cricket team will tour Pakistan in January and February 2021. According to PCB, the touring team is expected to land in Pakistan on 20th January 2020 with two

Tokyo Olympics would be cancelled if not held in 2021: IOC chief

LONDON: International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach has said the Tokyo Games would have to be scrapped if the event cannot be held next year due to the coronavirus crisis. In March, the IOC and Japanese government took the

Pakistan is set to host 3rd Tourism Cooperation meeting in 2021

MALAYSIA: Chairman National Tourism Coordination Board Zulfikar Bukhari has said that Pakistan would host the Developing-8’s third Ministerial Meeting on Tourism Cooperation in 2021. Special Assistant to the premier, Zulfi Bukhari represented Pakistan in the summit being held in Malaysia.