In a step taken to further limit public exposure to toxic air, Pakistan’s government increased measures in Punjab as Lahore battles some of the worst air quality in the world. Punjab banned public access to parks, zoos, playgrounds and historic sites on Friday until November 17. In advance, schools had been shut down, and universities […]
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been stuck in space for months after a malfunction on her spacecraft left her and fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore stranded on the International Space Station (ISS). Initially scheduled to return after an eight-day trip in June, NASA now estimates they may not make it back till February 2025. Recent […]
Pakistan’s Test pitches ahead of the just-concluded three-match series against England received the green signal from the governing body of world cricket-the International Cricket Council (ICC). The three surfaces were rated “satisfactory” by the governing body, which described them as fit for international cricket. The attention that was going to follow the series won by […]
Major overseas Pakistani group Al-Nahang has put forward an amount of more than Rs1.25 trillion for PIA privatization. Based on reports from ARY News, the offer submitted to the higher government functionaries includes the Ministers for Privatization, Aviation and Defence. Key Takeaways from the PIA Privatization Offer: Al-Nahang’s road map involves a comprehensive remedy to […]
Pakistan tops global ranking with a sense of responsibility to look after others, according to a new global survey conducted by Ipsos, a Paris-based research firm. This new global survey shows that Pakistanis exhibit a deep sense of compassion, as eight out of ten respondents claimed to put others’ needs ahead of their own. Thus, […]
Republican candidate Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election after defeating his Democratic rival Kamala Harris. He took the lead by winning some of the battleground states such as Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, which gave him electoral votes for a second term. Trump’s history-making successes in these significant regions have made it a […]
AUS vs PAK: Australia got a hard-fought victory over Pakistan in the first ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, winning with two wickets and 99 balls to spare. Australia defeated Pakistan when it chased a rather small target of 204. Resilience was shown here, although Pakistan’s determined bowling had kept the game on its toes […]
A polio vaccination campaign in north Gaza is to resume on Sunday, one day after the World Health Organization reported injuries from a strike on the Sheikh Radwan clinic. Among the injured were four children. WHO has not identified who conducted the strike, though Gaza’s civil defense agency attributed it to an Israeli quadcopter. Israel […]
In a new step towards strengthening the security of female students, the Punjab Higher Education Department has launched a detailed plan of action. Under this programme, female staff will be appointed in all institutions exclusively meant for women throughout Punjab, from public and private institutions alike. With this new policy, the process of transferring male […]
The Indian Army has been granted direct supervision to manage the social media content about its operations and public image, an important step in controlling the online narratives about military activities. This move has been followed by the Indian Defense Ministry’s decision to appoint a senior officer from the Additional Directorate General of Strategic Communications […]
A Russian court has ordered Google to pay the record fine of two undecillion roubles for blocking Russian state media channels on YouTube. The figure is unprecedented, exceeding $20,000,000,000,000,000,000, a sum far beyond Google’s $2 trillion valuation, and even the global GDP, estimated at $110 trillion by the IMF. The astronomical fine, with 36 zeros […]
The reported death toll from the blast near girls’ school in Mastung, Balochistan, stands at more than seven with 23 injured, five of whom are reportedly schoolchildren. The bombing struck a polio vaccination campaign that police had been protecting on Friday. According to reports, the blast has been caused by an improvised explosive device attached […]
Even though the oil price has decreased worldwide during the last few days, the Pakistan government has announced increasing the fuel and HSD for the next fortnight. The new petrol will begin from November 1 with a price of Rs. 248.38 per litre after it rises by Rs. 1.35 per litre. HSD is also likely […]
Falling asleep is not a simple task, especially when distractions and long to-do lists are associated with the modern age. Yet the benefits of sleep regarding health, emotional well-being, and general well-being are countless. This guide will introduce you to scientifically proven techniques that can help you fall asleep in 10, 30, or 120 seconds […]
In apparent capitulation to the new controversy labeled “PCB vs Fakhar Zaman” after giving the opening bat only a warning over an Instagram post with Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam, Pakistan Cricket Board, it appears, may still have its doors open wide for Fakhar Zaman after his temporary removal from national duty due to disciplinary […]
Gary Kirsten resigned as Pakistan’s head coach for the ODIs and T20Is six months before his two-year contract was to be over. He leaves when the white-ball tour of Australia awaits the team. That puts the Pakistan Cricket Board in a tight spot. In an interesting twist, Kirsten left without coaching a single ODI match. […]
X, which is formerly known as Twitter and owned by Elon Musk, suspended a Hebrew X account belonging to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The suspension of the account has sparked a conversation about content moderation on the platform, especially when it comes to political figures. The account was made for Khamenei’s messages […]
Gary Kirsten has resigned as Pakistan’s white-ball coach six months into his tenure following a fall-out with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), it is understood. The South African cricketing legend, who led India to that famous 2011 World Cup victory, was announced as the coach in the last week of April. According to reports, the […]
The Governor House Sindh, Karachi, on October 24, 2024, successfully organized the Women Leadership Conference 2024 as a tribute to the progress of influential women who made a difference across various sectors. This was a wonderful moment to unite leaders and innovators from the industry to highlight the potential change women can generate at leadership […]
MemeFi Telegram game, the popular tap-to-earn combat game, announced today a significant platform shift just weeks ahead of its much-awaited token launch and airdrop. From its current development on the Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution Linea, MemeFi now launches its token on the Sui network with an eye on the unique layer-1 architecture for the betterment […]
