Category: World
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Expo 2020 Dubai launches official visitor app and business app
Lahore (NUT-DESK) Expo 2020 Dubai has launched its official visitor app and a business-focused app, helping to ensure that millions of visitors can make the most of the 182 visually striking and emotionally inspiring days of Expo from October 1. The official Expo 2020 app allows users to tailor their visit to Expo, matching individual…
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enthralls Manchester by singing ‘MPTH’ OST
Lahore (NUT-DESK) Pakistan’s most popular singer, Rahat Ali Khan enthralled his fans at Manchester by singing an all-time favorite title track ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho’. His power-packed vocals created waves amongst fans. The music maestro recently performed in Manchester, UK, leaving audiences wanting more after crooning to the iconic ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho’ OST. Rahat…
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The Coca-Cola Foundation responds to UNHCR’s call to provide Afghan refugees humanitarian aid
Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The Coca-Cola Foundation, the global philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, has awarded a grant of USD 300,000 to provide humanitarian relief to displaced persons impacted by the recent crisis in Afghanistan. This relief is awarded to USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with a specific focus on women and children.…
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Permission to Dance? BTS sing their way through United Nations
Lahore (NUT-DESK) Fully vaccinated South Korean band BTS danced its way through the United Nations in a Monday broadcast, promoting global goals tackling poverty, inequality, injustice and climate change ahead of the annual UN gathering of world leaders. The seven-member group filmed a music video to its song “Permission to Dance” in the world body’s…
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London mayor thanks Rahat Fateh Ali Khan as he sells out Wembley Arena
Lahore (NUT-DESK) Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has said that Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is a “living legend” as he brings together four generations of South Asians who love Urdu music and poetry. Sadiq thanked Rahat for selling out the vast Wembley Arena soon after the lifting of the COVID-19 lockdown and for…
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‘Khuda Aur Muhabbat’ trends at No. 1 in India on YouTube
Lahore (NUT-DESK) Feroze Khan thanked his millions of fans across the world for their love after the latest episode of his drama serial Khuda Aur Muhabbat became the top trend on YouTube in India. Feroze tweeted, “The fans all across the world. Thank you!” followed by a heart, flower and folded hands emoticons. The…
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Pak vs NZ: New Zealand team cancels Pakistan tour citing ‘security alert’
Lahore (NUT-DESK) Just before the start of first ODI, the New Zealand cricket team has cancelled its tour of Pakistan Friday after informing the PCB of a “security alert”. A press release by the PCB confirmed the statement. “Earlier today, New Zealand Cricket informed us they had been alerted to some security alert and have…
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Malala proud of her ‘friend’ Angelina Jolie
Lahore (NUT-DESK) Malala Yousafzai is all praise for Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie whose youth guide Know Your Rights and Claim Them has been published by Amnesty International. “I’m proud of my friend Angelina Jolie and Amnesty for writing Know Your Rights, a book to give children the knowledge they need to stand up to injustice…
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Iran wants promotion of digital markets with Pakistan.
Lahore (NUT-DESK) Iran and Pakistan have great scope to enhance mutual trade relations and should consider setting up digital markets to boost bilateral trade up to the potential of both countries. This was stated by Syed Mohammad Ali Hosseini, Ambassador of Iran while interacting with the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of…
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Umer Sharif’s awaits US visa, wife Zareen says every minute critical.
Lahore (NUT-DESK) Pakistani actor and comedian Umer Sharif’s wife Zareen Umer has expressed hope a visa will be issued at the earliest to shift her ailing husband to the US, as every single minute is crucial for him. Speaking to the local News channel, Zareen said she received a call from PM office that efforts were…