Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar presented the budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24) on Friday, June 9, 2023, in the National Assembly. The total outlay of the budget is Rs14.46 trillion, according to the minister. The budget is being keenly watched as the government is caught between a painful fiscal adjustment reforms agenda set […]
In a significant move to combat the proliferation of illegal internet service providers, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) joined forces and successfully conducted two raids in Lahore and Kot Addu. Locations revealed for illegal internet service providers The targeted locations, Etihad Park Chungi Amer Sidhu and Tehsil Chowk Sarwar […]
Image: GeoSuper The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially extended an offer to the Pakistani Football Team to visit their country for the upcoming South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup. The invitation came after the Indian government allowed the AIFF to host the Pakistani Football team for the matches. The football federations from both […]
The Prime Minister of Pakistan has launched a national laptop scheme to provide free laptops to students who meet certain criteria. The scheme aims to promote the use of technology and enhance the quality of education in Pakistan. If you are interested in applying for this Laptop Scheme 2023, here are some steps you need […]
Image: SkyNews The COVID-19 has affected the whole world in one way or another. People were forced to take precautionary measures and wear a face mask to avoid the virus spread. Now that the danger is not there anymore, many governments are allowing their people to stop wearing masks at public places. Japan is one […]
Tiktok, a platform owned by ByteDance, is expected to increase its e-commerce operations to $20 billion this year. The social media platform is looking at the Southeast Asian market to quadruple it’s merchandise sale. According to Bloomberg, this increase will be $20 billion compared to $4.4 Billion last year. TikTok Shop is particularly eyeing at […]
In the bustling city of Karachi, the news spread like wildfire. Unilever Pakistan had clinched the most prestigious Effie; Marketer of the Year Award. It was an honor coveted by many, a recognition that represented the pinnacle of advertising success. The company triumphed, outshining its competitors with a series of campaigns that promised to leave […]
China has released the world’s first 24-story 5G cruise ship into waters on Tuesday. The domestically built cruise ship named “Mo Du”, also known as “Adora Magic City” is the world’s first 5G cruise ship and is set to start its commercial operations from next year. According to Chinese People’s Daily, the cruise had 2,125 […]
If you are making travel plans this year, we would highly recommend you include Azad Kashmir in your list too. The mesmerizing tourist attractions and calmness in this area is beyond words. For your convenience, we have rounded up the top 5 most beautiful places you must visit in this paradise. Neelum Valley Source: High […]
Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori’s new IT courses initiative Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori has launched a new initiative to train the youth of Sindh in artificial intelligence, web 3.0, and metaverse technologies. The initiative, called Governor Initiative, aims to develop certified AI, metaverse, and web 3.0 developers and solopreneurs who can earn up to $5,000 per […]
Pakistani-American Chef Fatima Ali who died in 2019 after fighting bravely against cancer has been recently honored with the James Beard Award. This is the second time Ali was conferred with this prestigious award. Fatima Ali, the daughter of an ex former attorney general for Pakistan rose to the heights of fame for her participating […]
If you think the US dollar is the most valuable currency in the world, think again. There are many other currencies that are worth more than the greenback, and some of them may surprise you. In this blog, we will reveal the top 10 strongest currencies in the world as of June 2023, based on […]
Zainab Shafiq, a skilled content writer hailing from Karachi, Pakistan, has been making a name for herself in the world of cricket and beyond
Pakistan Customs has initiated a nationwide crackdown on the illegal trade of cigarettes. In an effort to combat the smuggling of tobacco products, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) released a statement on Sunday announcing raids on numerous warehouses and stores across various cities. Substantial quantities of smuggled cigarettes have been confiscated over the past […]
This weekend, you might want to look up at the night sky and catch a sight of the **strawberry moon**, the last full moon of June. But don’t expect to see a pink or red moon – the name has nothing to do with the color of our natural satellite. The strawberry moon is a […]
Sindh’s Information Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has issued a warning to the residents of Karachi, urging them to take precautions against Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba. This rare but lethal waterborne amoeba can be found in freshwater sources. Memon emphasized the importance of avoiding swimming in improperly chlorinated pools and advised people […]
According to a recent report by Arif Habib Ltd (AHL), inflation is expected to decrease in the coming months, reaching an average of 0.99 percent month-on-month by December 2023. The report suggests that inflation will hover between 23-29 percent between June and December, primarily due to high base effects. Additionally, the report predicts that real […]
The price of gold in Pakistan experienced a significant rebound on Friday after unexpected losses earlier in the week. According to data released by the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of 24-carat gold increased by Rs. 4,000 per tola, reaching Rs. 233,000, while the price of 10 grams rose by Rs. […]
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation for the week ending June 1, 2023, increased by 0.03 percent. This was primarily due to higher prices of various food items, including onions, potatoes, chicken, tea prepared, tomatoes, salt powdered, and non-food item energy savers. On a year-on-year basis, there […]
If you are a Pakistani who wants to learn digital skills and get a job-ready certificate, you might be interested in the Google Career Certificates (GCC) program. Google has announced that it will provide 44,500 scholarships to Pakistanis by the end of 2023, to help them access online courses in high-demand fields such as Business […]
