Nida Yasir, a prominent TV personality in Pakistan known for her morning show hosting, has responded to social media backlash she received over a comment she made about the World Cup. Yasir’s comment, which went viral on social media, was made during an interview with former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar. In the interview, Yasir mistakenly […]
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have successfully conducted a raid against illegal SIM card issuers in Mingora Swat. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the PTA Zonal Office Peshawar and the FIA Cyber Crime Circle Peshawar. The raid targeted a mobile company franchisee that was allegedly issuing illegal […]
In a bizarre turn of events, a letter that had been lost in the mail for over a century has finally found its way to its intended recipient’s address. The letter, which was originally posted in Bath in 1916, was discovered by theatre director Finlay Glen in his Crystal Palace apartment in London. This remarkable […]
Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) is in trouble yet again, having to declare another round of non-production days (NPDs) in February 2023 due to operational challenges. The company recently announced a halt in production and assembly operations from February 20 to February 21, citing an inventory shortage caused by import restrictions imposed by the State […]
P&G Pakistan, a leading global consumer goods company, has been named the Champion of 2022 at the annual OICCI Women Empowerment Awards. The award ceremony was held at the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (OICCI) HQ in recognition of P&G’s efforts towards promoting diversity and gender equality in the workplace. The OICCI, which […]
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for an investigation into alleged constitutional and oath violations by the country’s former COAS General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa. Khan, in a letter addressed to President Arif Alvi and shared on social media, accused Bajwa of repeatedly violating his oath of office during his tenure as COAS. […]
A deadly explosion rocked a passenger train in Pakistan’s Punjab province on February 16, leaving one person dead and three injured. The incident occurred on the Jaffar Express while it was traveling from Quetta to Rawalpindi. The exact nature of the blast is yet to be determined, and a team from the counter-terrorism department has […]
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has secured broadcasting rights for PSL 2023 matches with Pakistan Television (PTV) and ARY News, after the Sindh High Court (SHC) ruled out Geo Super’s involvement in airing the matches. The court made its decision in response to ARY News’ appeal after Geo Super had started airing the PSL 2023 […]
A recent study by local and international researchers revealed that over 40% of oil-based paints being sold in Pakistan contain “dangerous and illegally high levels” of lead. This poses a severe threat to children’s health, with irreversible damage to their brain development, short stature, and anemia. As part of the study, researchers from the Aga […]
Ufone, a Pakistani telecom operator and digital services provider, has been named the Global Rising Star in all five categories measured by OpenSignal’s latest Global Network Experience Report. The categories include Games Experience, Voice App Experience, Download Speed Experience, Upload Speed Experience, and Time on 4G/5G. Ufone was the only operator to be in the […]
In a recent incident, Customs officials confiscated a large number of iPhones worth over Rs. 20 million at Jinnah International Airport. The apprehension was made at the International Arrival lounge during the evening shift, after the arrival of a flight from the USA via Dubai. The suspect, identified as Muhammad Arshad Khan, son of Abdul […]
Pakistan’s economy has been in a state of decline for quite some time now and is at the brink of default. The devaluation of the rupee against the US dollar has added to the country’s economic woes. The situation is reminiscent of Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis and serves as a warning for Pakistan to […]
The Pakistani Rupee is anticipated to begin its resurgence against the US dollar, following the government’s attempts to secure a bailout program from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Traders and analysts believe that the market’s positive sentiments have been boosted by the government’s efforts to meet the IMF conditions for the state-level agreement. During the […]
A charitable act of remarkable magnitude has taken place at the Turkish embassy in the United States, where an anonymous philanthropist from Pakistan made a $30 million donation towards the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. This generous donation was met with great admiration by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who took to Twitter […]
Refineries in Pakistan are warning of a severe petrol crisis by mid-February, unless the government takes immediate action to resolve the issues surrounding letters of credit (LCs) for imported raw materials and additives. In separate letters addressed to the Minister of State for Petroleum and the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, the refining […]
Twitter Blue, a subscription service offered by the social media platform, will soon be available to users in Pakistan. The Twitter blue icon has been spotted by some Pakistani users on the website version of the platform, and when clicked, a window appears outlining the features that come with the subscription. Among these features are […]
The Secretary of the Punjab government, Dr. Irshad Ahmed, has issued directives to the Lahore Parking Company to upgrade its parking system and implement automation technology. During a meeting at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Dr. Ahmed emphasized the importance of proper monitoring of the parking lots, using CCTV cameras to ensure thorough fee collection. He […]
The country is facing an unexpected fuel shortage crisis, with inadequate imports and a scarcity of both petrol and high-speed diesel on the local market. Cities such as Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad in Punjab are among the worst affected areas, with numerous petrol stations running low on or completely out of fuel. This shortage is […]
The Pakistan Cricket Board has recently announced the lineup of match officials for the upcoming 34-match Pakistan Super League (HBL PSL 8). The tournament will take place from February 13th to March 19th, with 20 matches being played in Lahore and Rawalpindi, and will feature a combination of experienced and debutant umpires, referees, commentators, and […]
Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) has raised the prices of its vehicles by a substantial amount of up to Rs. 1.05 million, following in the footsteps of its competitors in the ongoing price hike trend. The cause of this increase, like other companies, is attributed to the persistent depreciation of the Pakistani Rupee. Effective immediately, […]
