Paleontologists digging in an Egyptian desert have unearthed an extinct whale species that lived on the planet 41 million years ago. It is said that during that period the whale ancestors were migrating from land to the sea. The species “Tutcetus rayanensis” is around 2.5 meters (eight feet) in length and should have weighed 187 […]
The use of airhorns in Islamabad on Independence Day (August 14) has been prohibited by the federal administration. An official tweet from the Islamabad Deputy Commissioner’s Office states that this decision aims to curb noise pollution, given the typically rowdy nature of Independence Day celebrations. Under the authority of section 144, the federal government has […]
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced scholarships for flood-affected students in Pakistan. The scholarships will cover the cost of tuition, room and board, and other expenses for students who have been displaced by the recent floods. The scholarships are part of USAID‘s $100 million commitment to help Pakistan recover from the […]
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 […]
These days, the Egyptian media is abuzz with the news of a man claiming his wife is a man. The news surfaced from the Al-Bahira region where a husband believes that his wife is actually a man. He made the revelation after being with her for two years. The husband reached out to a news […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pakistan is indeed a heaven on earth with magnificent mountains and beautiful landscapes. Thanks to all the four seasons it has, people are able to experience different weather throughout the year. However, if you are someone who loves chilly winds and cold areas, we suggest you visit these places (pro tip: visit them in winter […]
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 […]
Hollywood’s Barbie has stirred a Pink Storm across the globe. It has been topping the charts everywhere. In North American theatres alone, Barbie dominated the screens for the third week straight. The movie has also crossed the $1 billion mark, which is the first one for a woman director, reported by Exhibitor Relations. The reports […]
A Saudi Woman defied societal norms and broke barriers when she decided to go back to school at the age of 110. The woman named Nawda Al-Qahtani belongs to the Umwah governorate in Saudi Arabia and is a mother of four. Al Qahtani is now attending Al-Rahwa Center and has become an inspiration for many. […]
WhatsApp has released a latest update via the Google Play Beta programme. The new version 2.23.16.12 now enables animated avatars. According to the messaging app, the most-awaited animated avatars are now available in the new version. In order to check whether you can access the avatars or not, one should open the keyboard and then […]
As per the recent digital census approved by the Council of Common Interests (CCI), the population of Pakistan has reached 241.49 million, with a growth rate of 2.55 percent. The CCI meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and attended by chief ministers of all provinces, gave the nod to the census results. Major Population […]
In a heartwarming tale of love that knows no borders, a Karachi-based woman named Ameena decided to tie the knot virtually with her Indian fiancé, Arbaaz, after facing difficulties obtaining an Indian visa for their marriage. Their extraordinary love story has captured attention and rekindled the spotlight on cross-border relationships, drawing parallels with similar stories […]
PTI Chairman Imran Khan was arrested on August 5, 2023, after the Islamabad District and Sessions Court sentenced him to three years in prison for corruption in the Toshakhana case. The court also disqualified Khan from holding public office for five years. The verdict stated that Khan had filed false details with the Election Commission […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
