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Saudi Arabia Introduces New Temporary Work Visa for Foreigners

Saudi Arabia has launched a new Temporary Work Visa to attract skilled short-term workers. The new visa is easier to acquire than the previous Work Visit Visa and is not limited to technical and specific roles. It is also open to a wider range of workers, including female workers above the age of 40. To […]

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Premium ride-hailing service Yango to begin operations in Faisalabad after Islamabad and Lahore

Faisalabad, August 28, 2023: The international ride-hailing service Yango, has started its operations in Faisalabad. Operating globally in over 20 countries, including UAE, Norway, Finland, Bolivia, Peru, Morocco, and Algeria, Yango is making massive strides in its mission to introduce its safe, reliable, and affordable ride-hailing service to the vibrant and flourishing Pakistani economy by […]

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PSO Reports 90% Drop in Annual profit

The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) reported that its profit dropped by 90% in the financial year 2023, mainly because of an increase in the cost of production, inflation, and other financial vulnerabilities. The state-owned oil company’s profit stood at Rs 9.82 billion for the year that ended on June 30th. In the previous financial year, […]

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Scientists Decipher Blueprint of ‘Y’ Chromosome; Could Be a Breakthrough in Understanding Infertility in Men

In a remarkable advancement in scientific research, scientists have successfully deciphered the blueprint of the human genome present in males; the ‘Y’ chromosome. With this discovery, scientists are hopeful to understand the core reason behind male infertility. For the first time ever, scientists revealed the complete blueprint of the Y chromosome. The Y chromosome is […]

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Pakistani Rupee Goes Up Against US Dollar In Interbank

The Pakistani Rupee has finally gone up on Tuesday after facing severe pressure against the US Dollar on Monday. According to market data, the local currency was trading at Rs. 296.75 against the US Dollar after an increase of 38 paisas. On Monday, the closing interbank rate was Rs 297.13.

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Lucky Cement Starts 2nd Solar Plant to Save Rs 0.5bn/Year

Lucky Cement’s second solar power plant is up and running. The project is initiated with the objective to reduce the cost of operations while increasing the profit margin in the current challenging economic environment. A notification sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) by Lucky Cement read, “We are pleased to announce the successful completion […]

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Air Sial All Set to Fly International Routes

Air Sial, which is also Pakistan’s third privately-owned airline, is all set to fly international routes. The airline will offer two international flights per week from Sialkot and five flights per week from Multan. A spokesperson from the UAE embassy in Islamabad told the media that Bakheet Ateeq Al-Rumaithi, UAE Consul General in Karachi and […]

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Any Attempt to Sabotage Pak-China Friendship and CPEC Will Not Succeed, Says China

China and Pakistan both have categorically condemned the terrorist attack on Chinese Engineers in Gawadar. The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued an official statement stating that any attempt to sabotage China and Pakistan’s friendship and CPEC will not succeed. Wang Wenbin said, “China will continue to work with the Pakistani side to jointly guard against and […]

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Rapid Introduces Independence Day Security Hotline on WhatsApp

In order to ensure the safety of Pakistani businesses, Titanium, a RapidCompute’s security wing has introduced a Independence Day Security Hotline on WhatsApp. Companies are at a risk of security breach or cyber attacks as soon as the month of August arrives. This hotline will directly connect customers with qualified experts who will then suggest […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Mumtaz City Islamabad

Are you in search of an exceptional housing society in Islamabad? Look no further than Mumtaz City Islamabad. Strategically located next to the Islamabad-Rawalpindi Motorway exchange and Pind Nasrala, Mumtaz City Islamabad offers a diverse range of residential plots and modern amenities, making it an ideal place to call home. Mumtaz City Islamabad Owners & Developers Mumtaz […]

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Early Adopters in Mexico Participate In a Biometric Project Aimed at Creating Unique Digital Identification for Everyone Globally

Early adopters in Mexico were spotted at a café participating in a Biometric Project aiming to create a unique digital identification for everyone on the earth. The participants were getting their eyes scanned through a futuristic sphere which is outfitted with cameras. The project is aimed at scanning the iris of human beings in order […]

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Ferry Service Offering Scenic Views to Tourists Launched on River Indus

The Sukkur District Council has initiated a ferry service between Rohri and Sukkur. The fleet comprising six boats will ensure a safe commute for the locals and will also facilitate tourists coming here to enjoy the scenic views of the River Indus. The Chairman of the District Council seemed very excited about the project and […]

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WhatsApp Introduces Screen-Sharing Option During Video Calls

WhatsApp has launched yet another productive feature in which you can share the screen with others on a video call with you. This is an excellent feature for face-to-face virtual meetings, fixing issues, and showing things to each other from a distance. To start screen sharing, all you have to do is click on a […]

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Pakistan Parliament Due to be Dissolved Today Ahead of Elections

Pakistan was pushed into political turmoil ever since ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan lost office last April. Then Shehbaz Sharif took over the office and he has been struggling to bring things back on track. He launched several initiatives and drafted strategies to recover the economy. Today, Sharif too will go home as the parliament of […]

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SECP Cracks Down on Loan Apps, Protects Borrowers

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced new rules to crack down on predatory loan apps and protect borrowers. The new rules require loan apps to be registered with the SECP and to comply with a number of regulations, including: The SECP has also warned borrowers to be wary of loan apps […]

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Pakistan’s Homegrown Messaging App Will be Available for Public Use Within a Year

In an interesting turn of events, Syed Aminul Haque, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication revealed Pakistan’s first-ever WhatsApp like Beep communication application called Beep. Beep Pakistan is aimed to enhance digital communication within government organizations. The app is developed by the National Information Technology Board (NITB) and was officially launched on Monday. Beep boasts […]

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Samsung Ready to Launch its First Smart Ring in November

Samsung is gearing up to launch its first smart ring in November. The ring, which is codenamed “Project Gem,” is designed to be a more modest and wearable alternative to smartwatches and fitness trackers. The ring is said to be made of titanium and will be available in two sizes. It will have a small […]

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Alibaba Releases Open-Sourced AI Models to Challenge Meta Platform

Alibaba is taking on Meta with its own open-sourced artificial intelligence (AI) model. The Chinese tech giant has released two versions of its large language model (LLM) called Tongyi Qianwen, which can generate content in English and Chinese. The models, named Qwen-7B and Qwen-7B-Chat, have seven billion parameters each and are free to use for […]

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Pfizer to Launch a Global Cost-cutting Program If COVID-19 Vaccine Keeps Underperforming

The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has announced that it will scale back its investment if the demand for COVID vaccine remains low this year. Pfizer also announced it to initiate a cost-cutting program if it’s COVID-19 and antiviral medications continue to underperform due to low demand. The company also said that this year’s fall demand is […]

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Here is Everything You Need to Know About this 21-Foot Hummer Which is Taller Than Your Apartment

You might have seen many huge vehicles, however, Hummer H1 is gigantic. It is so massive that a regular apartment may look small in front of this Hummer. The 21-foot-tall vehicle is owned by Dubai‘s Sheikh Hamad Al Nahyan. You might be thinking that this is just a display model and not a real car. […]