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Islamabad bakery sealed for risking public health by allowing workers with Hepatitis

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has taken action against Tehzeeb Bakers Blue Area for endangering public health. The bakery came under scrutiny after six of its workers were diagnosed with Hepatitis. Despite being directed by authorities to halt the affected workers’ activities immediately, the bakery’s management allowed them to continue working, resulting in the […]

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Google Issues Strict Policies for Loan Apps, Restricts Them from Accessing Sensitive User Data

Image: Mashriq TV Google has recently issued stricter guidelines for personal loan apps in Pakistan according to which the apps are not allowed to access the sensitive data of users including contacts, videos and photos. The tech giant announced, “We’re introducing additional requirements for personal loan apps targeting users in Pakistan. Personal loan apps in […]

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44% Of Registered Voters in Pakistan are Millennials and Gen Z

According to the latest data released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECO), the number of registered voters in Pakistan has reached over 125 million. Of this, 54 percent are male voters, which is around 60.7 million while female voters account for 46%, which is over 50.7 million. Voter Demographics According to the report by […]

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Hubble Discovers a Multi-generational Cluster

Image: NASA The above image is of a globular star cluster NGC 2419. These clusters are absolutely fascinating and beautiful. They are actually stars arranged in a spherical setting that orbit the galaxy. In this case, the galaxy of NGC 2419 is our Milky Way. According to NASA, the NGC 2419 is approximately 300,000 light-years […]

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Cardiac Arrest; The Faster You Act, The Better

image: Parkview Health If you or someone you know is feeling tightness, pressure, heaviness or squeezing across your chest, it is time to call an ambulance immediately. Often the pain starts spreading toward your arms, mostly toward the left arm, neck, jaw, tummy, back coupled with sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness, vomiting, wheezing or […]

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AIC raises red flags over Pakistan’s Data Protection Bill 2023 – Is it a threat to foreign internet companies?

The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), a group of digital media giants, has raised concerns over Pakistan’s Draft Data Protection Bill 2023, stating that the bill does not address the industry’s substantive concerns. AIC Managing Director Jeff Paine expressed his worries in a letter addressed to Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Aminul Haque, stating […]

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Production of Electric Buses for New Routes in Islamabad

The National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) has begun the production of electric buses after receiving a demand from the Capital Development Authority (CDA). According to sources, NRTC has notified CDA that it has started manufacturing buses and will deliver the first batch of 30 electric buses next month. The drivers for these electric buses […]

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Sindh Government Announces Holiday for Youm-e-Ali to Commemorate Imam Ali’s (AS) Martyrdom

To commemorate Youm-e-Ali, the Sindh government has declared a holiday for all public and private educational institutions on April 12, 2023. The College Education Department has issued a notification in this regard, stating that the decision was made in a Steering Committee meeting held on February 22, 2022. Youm-e-Ali is observed on the 21st of […]

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It’s Confirmed – Shamoon Abbasi and Sherry Shah Are Married

Image: Lollywood City Shamoon Abbasi and Sherry Shah have finally confirmed that they are a married couple. In an Instagram post, Shah wished her husband on his birthday, “I appreciate so many things about you — your strength, your calmness, your character and integrity, your sense of humour, your way of seeing the beauty in […]

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No Balloting for Hajj This Year – All Applications Under Government Scheme Will be Accepted

image: VOX Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has told the media that there will be no balloting this year for Hajj. All applications received under the government Hajj scheme will be accepted as the number of applications received is very less than the allocated seats. Dar had a brief session with media along with Min­is­ter for […]

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Minister Hints at Another Winter Without Gas In Pakistan

Image: PID Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik has told the media that things are moving in the right direction and Pakistan is likely to receive the first Russian crude oil consignment this month. He said while talking to the businessmen, petroleum dealers and industrialists in Karachi that “Import of crude oil from Russia […]

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Google to Offer 1,000 Scholarships to the Youth of Balochistan

Image: Facebook A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the government of Balochistan and Tech Valley Pakistan to offer 1,000 Google Career Certificates Scholarships to the young people of the province. Abdul Aziz Aqeeli, Chief Secretary Balochistan told the media that those who will complete the training will be conferred with the certificates. […]

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One Serene Residences Breaks Ground, Sets New Standard for Luxury Living in Pakistan

One Serene Residences, a luxury resort-themed residential development, held its ground-breaking ceremony on March 21, 2023, to commemorate the occasion. The ceremony took place at the construction site located in DHA III Islamabad, marking the first-ever development in Pakistan with international standards of luxury living and a resort lifestyle specifically designed for the overseas Pakistani […]

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Mohammad Hafeez Inducted as Honorary Life Member of Marylebone Cricket Club

Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been named among the latest group of Honorary Life Members of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), one of the most prestigious cricket clubs in the world. The MCC awards Honorary Life Membership to some of the world’s finest cricketers in recognition of their outstanding international careers. The announcement of […]

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Karan Johar Is A Fan of This Pakistani Actor

Pakistani dramas are extremely popular in India too. Recently, Wahaj Ali’s drama “Tere Bin” is receiving a lot of appreciation because of its plot and mainly because of the lead actors, Wahaj and Yumna. Image: Instagram Wahaj Ali’s role in the drama is very much loved by the audience and it seems like that Indian […]

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‘Why Do You People Care So Much About My Marriage?’, Neelam Munir Slams Reporter

Image: Pinterest A short video of Pakistani actress Neelam Munir is taking rounds on the internet in which she can be seen lashing out at a reporter for asking about her marriage plans. The renowned actress looked irritated with the question and answered categorically. Munir said, “Why do you people care so much about my […]

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World Bank lowers growth forecast for Pakistan’s economy in FY23, urging government to implement effective policies

The World Bank has lowered its growth forecast for Pakistan’s economy in the current fiscal year (FY23), from 2 percent to only 0.4 percent. This reflects subdued private sector activity, import controls, belated fiscal tightening, and the impacts of the unprecedented floods of summer 2022, according to the bank’s Pakistan Development Update released on Tuesday. […]