The Lahore High Court (LHC) has hinted at the closure of schools and private offices for at least a week due to the unsatisfactory Air Quality Index (AQI). The court was dealing with several petitions filed about the ongoing environmental issues. Considering the situation, Justice Shahid Karim remarked that the AQI level in Lahore has […]
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has approved booster shots for immunocompromised people, healthcare workers and elderly people who are 50 and above. This news came in the wake of another coronavirus variant, Omicron, spreading across the world. The statement issued by NCOC did not specify the name of any vaccine that will be […]
According to the latest Global Hunger Index (GHI) ranking, Pakistan is ranked 92nd out of 116 countries. This is considered serious and is a grave concern for the authorities. Though Pakistan’s position is still better than the neighbour India (standing at 101), our other two neighbours in the region are comparatively doing better with Bangladesh […]
Food trucks in Karachi are gaining a lot of attention recently. Not only are they fun to look at, they also offer an amazing experience where you stand in front of a truck while your order is being prepared. Sounds very movie-ish, isn’t it? It certainly is a great feeling. To help you decide which […]
More than 6 million children have been vaccinated in Pakistan so far. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the government to focus more on vaccinating adults and the elderly than youngsters. The WHO has issued a statement in collaboration with Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunisation and its Covid-19 Vaccines Working […]
Members of the parliamentary committee have shown concern over the increased number of crimes in the federal capital. The Senate Standing Committee on Interior had a meeting with Senator Mohsin Aziz at Parliament house where the recent law and order situation of the city was discussed. The recent robbery at the house of a Senator […]
An Indian man was kept in a hospital morgue after he was declared dead followed by a road accident. However, when his relatives went to see him in the morgue, they found him breathing. Srikesh Kumar from Moradabad had an accident with a motorcycle. He was then rushed to a hospital where the doctors of […]
The government of France has confirmed on Sunday that COVID-19 infection cases in the country are increasing alarmingly and have nearly doubled in the last week. The number of cases which were 9,458 last week have now climbed to 17,153 in this week. This according to the health department is an 81% increase and is […]
Finally good news for Pakistan. NCOC reports that the number of COVID-19 affected patients is at its lowest in the last 14 months. The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) shared the data on Tuesday according to which only 216 patients were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, dropping the COVID-19 positivity […]
As if the people were not over ranting about an increase in petrol prices yet, now there is news that compressed natural gas (CNG) prices are also increasing in the wake of an increase in sales tax by FBR. In Punjab, the per litre hike is Rs 6.89 while it is Rs 10.30 in the […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) started a door-to-door drive to verify voters before the onset of the next elections in the country. The drive began on Sunday and is expected to be completed by December 6th, 2021. The list will enable the holding of transparent general elections in Pakistan that are due in 2023. […]
Inflation Increases to Its Highest in Four Months Inflation in Pakistan rose to 9.2 % in October as compared to 9% in September, according to a report issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Consumer Price Index (CPI) also states that this is the highest inflation figure in the last 4 months. The major […]
Babar Azam captain of the Pakistani cricket team and ambassador of Noon academy declared 2 million scholarships for students with Noon academy as an act of gratitude after a historical win. Captain announced “Muhammad Azam and Saya scholarship” in partnership with Noon Academy that is also established by him after the great victory. The main […]
India faced the first-ever defeat by 10 wickets in the history of the T20 world cup, and that too done by the Pakistan cricket team. Indeed it becomes the best victory for the Pakistan cricket team. The excitement and zeal of cricketers and other people from both sides remain at the peak when it’s about […]
2021 is the year of cryptocurrencies. While they rose to new heights, many countries came forward and accepted these currencies on various trading platforms. It is no hidden fact that the interest of people in cryptocurrencies has skyrocketed in the past few years. From Elon Musk to Waqar Zaka, everyone is talking about regularizing them […]
Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks made blasphemous sketches of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) killed in a car accident and two policemen on 9 September. A 75 years old Swedish artist published a depiction of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 2007 and stirred worldwide controversy. This action of him provoked the Muslims of the whole world. Al-Qaeda put a […]
Pandora Papers are leaked with names of politicians, military men, elites, celebrities, sportsmen and many more who own offshore companies without proper legal status. A few years ago, Panama Papers also revealed the sensitive data of assets owned by renowned personalities across the world. These papers cost the then PM of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif his […]
KARACHI: Germany is celebrating the 31st anniversary of German reunification on October 3, 2021, a statement said on Friday. This year is very special for both Pakistan and Germany, as they commemorate the 70th anniversary of cordial diplomatic ties. Due to the pandemic, the German missions in Pakistan must sadly once again refrain from the […]
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Government of Pakistan is celebrating World Maritime Day 2021 by organizing a seminar at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. World Maritime Day is observed every year on the last Thursday of September to celebrate the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) founding in 1958, 2021 being the 73rd year. The theme of this year’s […]
Wasim Khan resigns as Chief Executive of Pakistan Cricket Board According to various media reports, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Executive, Wasim Khan has resigned from his post effective immediately. According to sources, Wasim handed in his resignation to PCB chairman, Ramiz Raja during a meeting yesterday. The PCB Board of Governors is set to […]
