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25,000 Pakistanis Renounced Their Citizenship in Last Eight Years

According to statistics, nine Pakistanis are letting go their citizenship each year and in the last eight years, the number has reached 2500. Most of these Pakistanis head to Germany and around 330 of them are traders. SAMAA TV got hold of some documents which revealed that Pakistani nationals are embracing mostly the European nationalities […]

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Austerity Drive: 50% Cut In Cabinet Size Proposed

In an attempt to reduce government expenditures, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has indicated towards reducing the size of his cabinet. The members of his cabinet have suggested to cut the size by almost 50% to cope with the ongoing financial and economical crunch. While some members agree to this structural reforms, there are others who […]

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Ban on Production and Purchase of Conventional Fans to Conserve Energy

The Ministry of Science and Technology, Pakistan has recommended the government to stop production and purchase of conventional fans. The ban will be implemented from July this year as part of the energy conversation plan. A leading newspaper revealed that the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) was given a task to initiate production […]

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Inflation in Pakistan Hits Highest in Fifty Years

The inflation in Pakistan based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) has reached 31.5% this February on a year-to-year basis compared to12.2% in February last year. The prices of commodities, housing, and transportation skyrocketed in February due to which inflation got out of control and reached 31.5%. Data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) […]

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Pakistan’s Risk of Default Peaked – Moody’s Downgraded Currency to Caa3

Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Pakistan’s local and foreign currency credit rating to Caa3. Earlier, Pakistani currency stood at Caa1. The recent downgrading indicates that the country is at a higher risk of default on foreign debt repayment. A statement issued by the agency on Tuesday read as “In the current extremely fragile balance of payments […]

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Insomnia Increases Risk of Heart Attack

A recent study by Clinical Cardiology revealed that people who suffer from insomnia are at a higher risk of heart attack. According to the study, people who spend sleepless nights are 69% more likely to have a heart attack compared to those who sleep peacefully at night. The study was conducted by a team of […]

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Musk Turmoil Costs Twitter More Layoffs

Twitter has been riven by controversies ever since Elon Musk has taken over it. Recently, there are reports of more layoffs after Musk was found involved in racism controversy. The recent controversy has pushed advertisers away from Twitter. It all started when Musk labelled the US media as “racist” for refusing to publish a popular […]

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Pakistan’s First Ever Digital Consensus Starts Tomorrow

According to PBS spokesperson, next election in Pakistan will be conducted on basis of updated data gathered via digital consensus. The digital consensus will start from Wednesday throughout Pakistan, as stated by the spokesperson of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Sarwar Gondal was addressing to a conference where he said that on 20th February […]

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Exercise Can Reduce the Risk of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Latest studies have proven that regular physical activity may reduce the chances of Neurodegenerative diseases later in life. It further tells us that exercise not only preserves our cognitive function but it also reduces the chances of neurodegenerative diseases like Dementia and Parkinson’s s However, the question is, how does this work? According to a […]

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Pakistan Celebrates 4th Anniversary of Operation Swift Retort

27th February marks the 4th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort when brave heroes of Pakistan shot down two Indian air force jets in order to defend their beloved homeland. To celebrate the success, ISPR Director General Major General Ahmed Sharif mentioned that Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) Gen Shamshad Akhtar Mirza, Chief of […]

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Twitter Account Suspension Review Time Reduced to Three Days

Recently, Twitter has been focusing on making its platform more user-friendly. The microblogging site mentioned in a tweet that now it has reduced the time period to give verdicts on account suspension appeals. Now according to the new policy, all appeals against suspension will be resolved within three days. The tweet read, “Since announcing our […]

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“Washmallay” Is a Tribute to Baloch Culture – Aima Baig

Aima Biag bas Sahir Ali Bagga released the poster of their upcoming song “Washmallay”. According to Baig, this song is a tribute to Baloch Culture. She took to Instagram and announced in get stories she considers her next song a tribute to the biggest province of Pakistan – Balochistan and its customs and culture. Baig […]

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Pakistan and IMF to Reach an Agreement This Week – Dar

It seems like the deadlock between both the parties is coming to an end. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan and International Monterey Funds (IMF) will reach an agreement this week. Dar also added while talking to the media that all matters have been resolved and his ministry is making serious efforts to get […]

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“Tax the Rich, Subside the Poor,” IMF Tells Pakistan

Pakistan is on the verge of getting bankrupt and urgently needs the International Monterey Fund’s (IMF) help to come out of this chaos. Both the parties are holding talks to reach an agreement for $1.1Bn. IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva has asked Pakistan to tax the rich, subsidise the poor. She further said that if […]

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University Teacher Fired for Asking Objectionable Question

A lecturer from Comsats University Islamabad (CUI) was sacked for asking an “objectionable” question in an English composition quiz on the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEE) program. In a letter to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), the CUI administration mentioned that an inquiry had been initiated about the content of the quiz. It […]

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Police Make Another Unsuccessful Attempt to Arrest Imran Khan

Police surrounded Zaman Park area of Lahore, where Imran Khan lives, in a fresh attempt to arrest the Pakistan Tahreek e Insaaf (PTI) leader on Thursday night. According to sources, police officials in large number were present near the residence of Imran Khan. The entry and exit points to and from the area were also […]

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Maryam Nawaz Disowns the PML-N Government Post Mini-budget

In a new turn of events, Maryam Nawaz Sharif from Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) disowns the PML-N federal government a day after mini-budget was presented. The new Mini-budget comes with a lot of heavy taxes and price hikes which may impact the popularity of ruling party. Considering all this, the PML-N ‘s Chief […]

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PSL 8: Injured Mir Hamza Replaced by Akif Javed in Karachi Kings

There are some changes in the Karachi Kings Squad after Mir Hamza is replaced by Akif Javed for the next match. Hamza suffered form a fractured index figure of his bowler arm during the opening match against Peshawar Zalmi on Tuesday at the National Bank Cricket Arena. The fracture happened while Hamza was trying to […]

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Avoid These Fruits If You Have Diabetes

Fruits are packed with nutrients and are therefore considered a healthy option for people with diabetes. However, there are some fruits with high sugar content that must be avoided in order to keep your blood glucose levels in control. A source from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney suggests that people with […]

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PM Shehbaz to Visit Turkiye Today to Show Solidarity with Earthquake Victims

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Turkiye today to show solidarity and support with the Turkish government and its people. During his two-day visit to Ankara, Turkiye, Sharif will meet President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan and convey heartfelt condolences on behalf of his nation over the losses incurred by recent devastating earthquakes. Sharif will […]