Paras Malik

Election Commission rules Imran Khan’s party received illegal funds

In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, the Pakistani Election Commission (ECP) declared that it had discovered that the PTI had received illegal...

895

US-Pak cooperation hinted at as Biden says Al-Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in Kabul drone strike

Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of Al-Qaeda and the mastermind of the September 11 attacks, was one of the world’s most wanted terrorists...

539

India to ground ‘flying coffin’ MiG-21 fighter jets by 2025

Following the death of two officers in a crash, the most recent in a string of fatalities related to the single-engine jet’s...

516

Toyota massively increases car prices across entire lineup

News was circulating regarding the increase in car prices by Toyota for some days, but company was refuting all the price increase...

538

Petrol price cut by Rs 3.05 and diesel price increased by Rs 8.95

According to a statement from the Finance Division, the Pakistani government on Sunday announced a reduction in the price of petrol of...

411

Prolonged screen time leaving a generation of short-sighted kids at risk

Anglia Ruskin University researchers claim that the authors of the study are primarily concerned with the crucial topic of whether future generations’...

539

Toyota Indus Motors announces 13-day shut down of its auto production plant

Facing serious hardships in importing raw materials, Pakistan’s leading car manufacturer, Indus Motor Company (IMC), has decided to temporarily shut down its...

Talk of the death of one-day cricket is premature according to ICC

A “healthy” number of one-day international matches will be played in the 2023–2027 cycle, according to the governing body of International Cricket Council...

Govt lifts ban on import of luxury, non-essential items after two months

The coalition government relaxed the import limits on non-essential and luxury goods, but the prohibitions on the import of completely built-up cars, cell...

758

Science

Chocolate can be just as good for the heart as high blood pressure medication

Studies have suggested that cocoa flavanols can reduce arterial stiffness and blood pressure just like the top blood pressure drugs. However, there...

376

United States to allow direct flights of PIA

The United States of America has indicated that it is ready for direct flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from Pakistan. This represents...

Jayasuriya, Mendis rattle Pakistan as Sri Lanka level series

Sri Lanka 378 and 360 for 8 (dec) beat Pakistan 231 and 261 (Babar 81, Imam 49, Jayasuriya 5-117, Mendis 4-101) by 246 runs to level...

795

Toyota, Suzuki to partially shut their plants as auto sector reels due to fragile economy

The continuing economic situation in Pakistan is having a negative impact on the auto sector and two major automakers, Toyota and Suzuki...

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Nadra begins pilot test of system that will conduct Pakistan’s first-ever digital census

In the pilot phase of the nation’s first digital census, which is expected to finish house listings and enumeration by August 3,...

Govt increases basic electricity tariff by Rs 3.50 per unit to Rs 20.41

The basic electricity tariff will now cost Rs 20.41 a unit, which say an increase of Rs 3.50, according to a federal...

Pakistan’s first Nishan-e-Haider recipient Captain Sarwar remembered

Nishan-e-Haider, the highest military honour, was awarded to Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar, who is the country’s first recipient. Today (Wednesday), the Pakistan will...

744

Science

Study reveals women are more prone to depression than men

According to a recent study, women may experience depression in a different way than men, primarily as a result of negative social...

377

Pakistani markets fall short on essential medicines due to hike in production costs

Due to a surge in production costs, markets in the country are currently short on various essential medicines, including meds used to prevent...

413

Government and PETA agree to end animal experiments at universities

Top representatives from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the largest animal rights organization in the world, met with...

458

Two PIA planes narrowly escape mid-air collision over Iranian airspace

In Iranian airspace, two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) planes travelling in the same direction escaped a mid-air collision. When they witnessed an...

Pakistan’s $33.5 billion external financing needs for FY23 fully met

Dr. Murtaza Syed, the acting governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), stated that Pakistan’s $33.5 billion external financing needs for...

Javelin Thrower Arshad Nadeem finishes fifth at World Athletics Championships

Arshad Nadeem, a star athlete from Pakistan, placed fifth in the men’s javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon,...

Asia Cup to shift from crisis-hit Sri Lanka to UAE

The forthcoming Asia Cup 2022, which was scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka, will now take place in the United Arab...

Pakistan to play at least 133 matches across all formats in 2023-27 FTP cycle

Pakistan is expected to compete in at least 133 matches, comprising 29 Tests, 49 ODIs, and 55 T20Is in the next two...

528

Netflix loses nearly 1 million subscribers in 2nd quarter but avoids worst scenario

As the streaming powerhouse deals with strong competition and slow demand, Netflix revealed that it had lost subscribers for the second consecutive quarter. ...

547

Technology

12.5 million Pakistani videos removed by TikTok in first quarter of 2022

Between January and March 2022, more than 12 million videos were taken down from TikTok for breaking the platform’s community guidelines, making...

456

New Zealand launches new investor visa that requires NZ$5 million investment

The New Zealand government has established a new investor migrant visa category in order to draw experienced, high-value investors to participate in...

538

Pakistani passport ranked fourth worst again, with visa-free access to 32 countries

According to the most current Henley Passport Index, the Pakistani passport was once again ranked fourth worst in the world, one position...

Shafique’s epic 160 not out help Pakistan break Galle record to beat Sri Lanka

Wednesday’s dramatic opening Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was won by the Pakistan after Abdullah Shafique scored an outstanding 160 to lead...

509

Rupee nosedives to 225 against dollar due to renewed political volatility

Rupee dropped to a new all-time low of Rs 224.92 against the US dollar in the interbank market as the nation’s currency...

429

Putin signs bill banning digital assets and cryptocurrencies for payment in Russia

The usage of digital assets for payment in Russia has been banned following President Vladimir Putin’s official signature on the legislation. This...

716

With 40,000 MW solar, wind power potential, Pakistan aims for 60% clean energy by 2030

Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister for planning and development, emphasized the importance of keeping the promises and commitments made to invest $600...

Babar breaks Kohli’s record to become fastest Asian batter to score 10,000 runs

Babar Azam broke Virat Kohli’s record on Sunday to be the first Asian batsman to reach 10,000 runs in international cricket. At the Galle...

642

Govt agree to raise margin of petroleum dealers from Rs 3.5 to Rs 7

Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) on Sunday cancelled the strike call given for Monday after the government agreed to raise their margin...

671

Science

Men often die before women, and the Y chromosome may be to blame

Researchers have discovered a potential explanation for why males typically die away earlier than women: People who at certain time lose their Y...

544

Car sales surged 55% to all-time high of 279,700 units in FY22

The car sales increased by a staggering 55 percent in the fiscal year 2021–2022 that trend is expected to slow as financing...

716

PTI secures landslide victory in Punjab by-elections, PML-N accepts defeat

The PTI side was in complete control on Sunday as unofficial results from the Punjab by-elections in 20 constituencies revealed that the PTI...

Pakistan announces playing XI for Sri Lanka Test series

The starting eleven for Pakistan’s first Test match against Sri Lanka, which starts tomorrow at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, was made...

453

Biden says he raised killing of journalist Khashoggi at meeting with Saudi Prince

US President Joe Biden said Friday he raised the 2018 killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi “at the top of the meeting”...

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Sri Lanka MPs to elect new president after Gotabaya Rajapaksa officially resigns

The parliamentary speaker announced that Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the embattled president of Sri Lanka, has resigned officially following a dramatic week that saw...

Petrol price cut by Rs 18.50, diesel by Rs 40.54 to pass on global drop to consumers

To give people the most relief possible, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cut the price of petrol by Rs 18.50 a litre and diesel...

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Most-followed TikToker in the world Khaby Lame is Hafiz-e-Quran

Despite having established a dancing dynasty, a silent comedian Khaby Lame has surpassed Charli D’Amelio as the most popular TikTok account. Khaby...

713

China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as top seller of electric cars globally

The Chinese automaker BYD, which is backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, has surpassed Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s largest producer...

716

budget allocation

Govt trims armed forces development budget by Rs 72 billion on IMF’s demand

In order to satisfy a key requirement of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about establishing primary budget surplus in the next fiscal...

863

Honda announces delivery delays, Suzuki stops bookings due to economic unrest

Suzuki Pakistan has suspended the bookings of all of its cars and Honda Atlas has just announced that customers who have placed bookings...

866

UAE-Pakistan ticket prices climb up to Dh8,000 due to huge demand

One-way flights ticket prices for Pakistani expats returning from the UAE for the Eid holidays have risen to as much as Dh 8,000....

KIA car prices revised after Capital Value Tax applied

After Kia Lucky Motors added Capital Value Tax (CVT) to its lines, the pricing of Kia automobiles in Pakistan was modified. The...

870

Europe

Luxembourg richest country in world had -0.09% inflation in 2021

Western Europe is home to the world’s richest nation, Luxembourg and it has a high-income level and a low unemployment rate. According...

670

iPhone users will soon be able to type in the rain, underwater

According to a patent Apple has obtained, the iPhone would be useful for usage in the rain and underwater. Despite the water-resistant...

864

Pakistan’s trade deficit increased to an all-time high of $48 billion in FY22

In the fiscal year that concluded on June 30, 2022, Pakistan’s trade deficit expanded by 55.29 percent as a result of higher...

765

Saudi Arabia installs world’s largest air conditioning stations at Masjid al-Haram

For the two holiest sites and the visitors that come to worship Allah, Saudi Arabia has made sure that the best and...

437

divorce

UN committee calls on UAE to give women equal rights in marriage, divorce

A committee of the United Nations has called on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to give Emirati women equal rights in marriage...

670

mountaineering

Shehroze Kashif is now youngest climber in the world to summit Nanga Parbat

The youngest member of Pakistan’s climbing community, Shehroze Kashif broke another record by becoming the youngest mountaineer to summit Nanga Parbat. Kashif...

681

China using mind-reading AI to test loyalty of Communist Party members

According to a recent revelation, the Chinese government is allegedly using cutting-edge mind-reading artificial intelligence (AI) to track the thoughts of numerous...

571

Smartwatch

Apple Watch Series 8 will be able to detect if you have a fever

According to a claim from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the next Apple Watch Series 8 will purportedly include a body temperature sensor that...

Cryptocurrency

Meta’s once-ambitious cryptocurrency project Novi to shut down

On September 1, 2022, Meta’s money-transfer service, which makes use of the business’s own cryptocurrency digital wallet, “Novi,” will be discontinued. The...

896

Nepra allows Rs 9.66 per unit hike in K-Electric’s tariff

The federal power regulator Nepra authorized a significant rise in electricity tariff for K-Electric’s consumers on Monday, which is yet another bad news for...

733

PIA increases Skardu flights to 12 per week due to strong travel demand

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country’s flag carrier has announced the expansion of its flights to Skardu on Monday. The national...

Each household in Punjab to get 100 units of free electricity

On Monday, chief minister of Punjab, Hamza Shehbaz Sharif, declared that the province will give free electricity to household consumers who used...

489

Pakistan’s KSE-100 Index sees largest decline after 8 quarters

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index witnessed largest decline after eight quarters where index was down by 8% on quarter-on-quarter basis. The index fell...

474

Elon Musk

Elon Musk is on longest-ever Twitter break amid $44 billion deal chatter

It has been nine days since Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took digital detox from Twitter which has left his more...

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PCB approves Rs 15 billion budget with 78% allocated for cricket activities

The Board of Governors (BoG) authorized a Rs 15 billion budget for the PCB for the upcoming fiscal year, according to the...

793

Technology

Twitter tests 2,500-word Notes feature for long-form content

On Wednesday, Twitter announced that it had begun testing a new function called “Notes” that would enable authors to publish stories and...

486

Canada

Pakistan issues démarche to Canada over MP’s remarks against COAS Bajwa

To condemn Canadian MP Tom Kmiec’s “irresponsible and undiplomatic” comments on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Foreign...

630

debt suspension

Pakistan signs pact with France for $107 million debt suspension

The Economic Affairs Division announced on Monday that Pakistan and France had signed a contract for the suspension of loans totaling $107...

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Featured

Govt considering to lift ban on import of mobile phones

According to reliable sources, the federal government is prepared to partially lift the ban on the import of mobile phones. A notification...

680

Al-Haj Automotive increased Proton Saga and X70 prices

With dollar surpassed +210 the new car prices hike is started. The first company to reveal the increased price is Proton. The...

833

Johnny Depp to get $301 million deal with apology letter to return as Jack Sparrow

An industry source claims that Disney is very interested in mending their relationship with Johnny Depp. Disney reportedly offered Hollywood star Johnny...

527

Pakistan confirms India blocked it from BRICS event in China

Pakistan said on Monday that a BRICS member has blocked its invitation to a development meeting held in China on June 24. In...

920

Camera

10,000 new CCTV cameras installed in Karachi under Safe City Project

According to a DG Sindh Safe Cities Authority official, the Karachi Safe City Project will gradually install up to 10,000 closed-circuit television...

756

State Bank receives $2.3 billion loan from China

A Chinese consortium loan of RMB 15 billion, or around $2.3 billion, has been credited to the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP)...

976

Instagram

Instagram can now verify your age using face videos with new AI technology

On Thursday, Instagram announced that it is exploring new ways for users to prove their age on the platform, starting with Americans....

Hungary

Pakistan’s swimming champion Faizan Akbar goes missing in Hungary

Faizan Akbar, a four-time national swimming champion from Pakistan, is said to be missing in Hungary. Details indicate that Faizan vanished a...

874

Suzuki to soon discontinue its best selling Cultus in Pakistan: Here’s why

According to sources, Pak Suzuki will stop producing one of its most well-known vehicles in Pakistan. For the owners and lovers of...

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Fifa

New York, Los Angeles among 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup

Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle were among the...

60 balls, 6 wickets: West Indies tweaks T10 introduces new format 6IXTY

The Cricket West Indies has changed the T10 format to bring a new one called THE 6IXTY in an effort to add...

470

With aggressive interest rate hike since 1994, US faces increased risk of recession

As China’s COVID-19 restrictions and Russia’s war of Ukraine affects supply chains, manufacturing growth is slowing from Asia to Europe, while the looming...

Yasir Shah replaces Sajid Khan as PCB names squad for Sri Lanka Tests

The team for the forthcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which is set to take place next month, has been released...

538

Under a new rule, the PTA seeks total internet control

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is pressing through with a policy that will give them great authority over who can browse what on...

606

earthquake

Death toll from earthquake in Afghanistan climbs to 1150

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan continued to climb days after it turned brick and stone homes into rubble, killing 1,150...

467

Food

5 vitamins to add to your diet for healthy, glowing skin

Your food changes the appearance of your skin, and adding specific vitamins to your diet can have a significant impact on the...

501

Technology

WhatsApp will let you move chats from Android to iPhones soon

Users may now utilize Apple’s Move to iOS app to export their WhatsApp conversation chat history, photographs, videos, and voice chats from...

798

Coronavirus

Omicron subvariants of Covid may have evolved to target lungs

The latest Omicron subvariants may have developed to hit the lungs, raising fears that the Covid’s next wave is on its way....

655

Ferrari says 80% of its models will be electric or hybrid by 2030

Ferrari revealed plans to convert 80% of its manufacturing to all-electric or hybrid vehicles by 2030, a significant leap for a company known...

671

HBL becomes the first Pakistani bank to provide payment services on WhatsApp

HBL is the first bank in Pakistan to provide ‘full-featured’ banking services over WhatsApp. E.Ocean, a well-known cloud communication service provider, collaborated...

720

Imran Khan

Roshan Digital Accounts record highest single-day inflow of $57 million

On Tuesday, overseas Pakistanis sent $57 million using Roshan Digital Accounts, setting a new record for the largest remittance in a single...

494

Adobe plans to make Photoshop on the web free to everyone

Adobe has begun testing a web-based version of Photoshop that is free to use, with the intention of making the service available...

734

Lightyear to launch world’s first solar car with 1000 km range by end of 2022

Lightyear, a business that creates solar electric vehicles, has shown its first production-ready vehicle, the Lightyear 0 with a beyond 1000 km...

672

Cryptocurrency

Bill Gates says cryptos and NFTs are ‘100% based on greater fool theory’

Bill Gates, the IT tycoon, has slammed NFTs as “100% based on greater fool theory” – the financial concept that even overvalued...

557

PTA

PTA to implement new system to block marketing SMS from July

Under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s direction, work on a strategy to prevent unwelcome marketing SMS has launched. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)...

934

Featured2

Italy to promote Pakistan’s olive culture with €1.5 million investment

Andreas Ferrarese, the Italian ambassador to Pakistan, said Italy was investing €1.5 million in a project in Pakistan to promote olive cultivation...

690

FATF

Pakistan has almost crossed the finish line to get out of FATF grey list

Pakistan has “largely fulfilled its two action plans,” according to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and will be pulled from the...

England smash world-record 498 to beat Netherlands

After crushing 498-4 to beat Netherlands by 232 runs in a run-fest in Amstelveen, England set a new world record for the...

565

Russia earned $98 billion in fuel exports in 100 days of Ukraine war

According to recent reports, Russia gained $98 billion from fossil fuel exports during the first 100 days of its conflict in Ukraine,...

547

Microsoft has finally bid farewell to Internet Explorer after 27 years

It’s time to say goodbye to our long-time companion, Internet Explorer. The Internet Explorer, which was first released in 1995 as part...

Imam-ul-Haq becomes second-best ODI batter after jumping past Kohli

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has claimed second spot in ICC ODI Rankings all thanks you his performance in the 3-0 ODI clean sweep...

575

Bitcoin fell below $20,000 for the first time since December 2020

The sell-off in cryptocurrencies deepened even further on Wednesday, with bitcoin sinking below $20,000 for the first time since December 2020. This...

835

FBR

New tax on non-productive immovable properties cannot be challenged in courts

Asim Ahmad, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), said that the ‘deemed income’ tax proposed in Finance Bill 2022 on non-productive...

733

Petrol price in Pakistan reaches a record high of Rs 233.89 per litre

Miftah Ismail, the Federal Finance Minister, declared on Wednesday that Pakistan could no longer afford to provide subsidies on petroleum products, thus...

565

Top military leadership of Pakistan, China discuss regional, global security situation

As relations between China and the West worsen, military chiefs of China and Pakistan increased their cooperation, building on what the official...

Shadab Khan shines with bat and ball to secure series sweep over West Indies

Shadab Khan struck a fighting half-century and took four wickets to help Pakistan beat the West Indies by 53 runs in the...

542

Apple unveils new MacBook Air, iOS 16, M2 chip at Developers Conference

Apple released an iPhone software update, announced a buy now, pay later option, and presented a MacBook Air featuring the company’s latest...

Football

Qatar 2022: 10 things you need to know about the FIFA World Cup

From November 21 to December 18, 2022, the FIFA World Cup will be played in Qatar. Qatar created history when it was...

621

Defence Deal

Germany to induct 60 Boeing Chinook heavy-lift helicopters into armed forces

Germany will buy 60 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters from Boeing to upgrade its ageing CH-53K fleet, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht announced on Wednesday,...

Babar Azam guides Pakistan to five-wicket victory over West Indies in first ODI

Babar Azam’s 17th ODI century helped Pakistan beat West Indies by five wickets in the opening ODI at Multan Cricket Stadium. Meanwhile,...

586

Doctors successfully transplant 3D-printed ear made of living cells

A medical team from the United States said that they have repaired a human ear while using patient’s own tissue to build...

710

Petrol at 210? Here’s how you can reduce your petrol cost by 40%

The cost of driving is becoming increasingly expensive due to rising fuel prices. According to experts, prices could climb even higher as...

652

Scam

Police from 11 countries bust ‘FluBot’ phone scam

FluBot, a mobile phone scam that spread throughout the world via fake text messages, has been busted down by police in 11...

757

Google

Google and Umang join hands to launch suicide hotline for Pakistan

Google has developed a suicide hotline onebox for Pakistan, which allows users to connect with a suicide prevention helpline directly from the...

712

Top ways which can help reduce electricity bills

With energy bills responsible for such a large portion of most household budgets, it makes more sense to seek for ways to...

754

Swvl stops daily rides in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad due to economic downturn

The popular bus-sharing service Swvl has halted its intracity shuttle service in various cities across Pakistan due to the present economic upheaval....

494

Erdogan

Erdogan says Pakistan and Turkey can push trade target to $5 billion

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan and Turkey last year increased the bilateral trade volume to over $1 billion for the first time...

627

Yamaha increased prices of motorbike models by as much as Rs 22,000

Yamaha has announced its third price hike for 2022, with no explanation as to why the increase in motorbike models prices was...

Only 6.04% of smartphones in Pakistan are iOS devices

Only 6.04 percent of smartphones in Pakistan are iOS devices, according to StatCounter, an online counter that records global statistics. Android phones...

749

Careem

Careem suspends food delivery service in Pakistan due to economic instability

Careem, a ride-hailing company based in Dubai, confirmed that their food delivery service in Pakistan has been discontinued. The decision was taken to focus...

696

Moody’s downgrades Pakistan’s outlook to negative from an earlier stable rating

Pakistan’s outlook was dropped from stable to negative by Moody’s Investor Service on Thursday, citing “heightened external vulnerability” and uncertainty about procuring...

705

NEPRA hikes electricity tariff by Rs 7.91 to Rs 24.82 per unit

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) okayed an increase in the price of energy of Rs. 7.91 per unit and released a...

627

Pakistan raises fuel prices by Rs 60 in one week, protests hit petrol pumps

Protests have broken out at petrol pumps after the government increased fuel prices by Rs 60 in the second straight hike within...

780

32,000 Hajj pilgrims will fly to Saudi Arabia on 106 flights starting June 6

Ministry of Religious Affairs on Friday released the schedule of Hajj flights and the first Hajj flight will depart from Islamabad for...

From dollar at Rs 3.2 in 1947 to around Rs 200 in 2022, the history of Pakistani currency

We rarely notice the different pictures on the currency notes that we use on a regular basis as Pakistanis.  As many of...

796

Total companies registered by SECP goes up to 169,919 till May 2022

In May 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 1,906 new companies, bringing the total number of businesses registered...

787

Johnny Depp wins defamation case, ex-wife Amber Heard to pay $15 million

Following an extensive trial based on heavily contentious charges of domestic abuse, a US jury held both Johnny Depp and his ex-wife...

537

Diabetes

Could vitamin D supplements prevent type 2 diabetes?

Vitamin D insufficiency and type 2 diabetes are becoming more common, especially in the northern hemisphere and some researchers believe there is...

Fifa

The most expensive FIFA World Cup in history

FIFA declared in 2010 that the world’s largest football event would be held for the first time in the Middle East. The...

Chelsea

Boehly-led consortium complete £4.25 billion Chelsea takeover

Chelsea have declared that a consortium led by American billionaire Todd Boehly has finalized their £4.25 billion takeover. The club was placed...

Darren Sammy receives civil award Sitara-e-Pakistan for his contributions

Former West Indian captain Darren Sammy has been awarded the ‘Sitara-e-Pakistan’ civil award for his outstanding contributions to Pakistan cricket’s resurgence. The...

Debt

22 IMF loans in 64 years: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund loan history

Since 1950, Pakistan has been a member of the International Monetary Fund and IMF has granted loans to Pakistan on twenty-two occasions,...

849

Import

Government lifts ban on import of raw materials, pet food and energy savers

According to a notification from the Ministry of Commerce, the federal government lifted the restrictions on the import of raw materials, intermediate...

964

Fisheries

Poor fisherman accidentally caught a rare fish and sold it for Rs 13.58 million

After inadvertently catching a rare fish while fishing in the Gulf of Oman near Jiwani, a small town in the Gwadar area,...

Pakistan vs West Indies ODI series moved from Rawalpindi to Multan

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted next month’s ODI series against the West Indies from Rawalpindi to Multan in the wake...

Proton, Kia and Toyota suspended bookings for their cars due to uncertainty

Until early 2022, Al-Haj Automotive struggled to meet increased demand for their vehicles. Despite its recent launch of local production of its...

654

Turkey says normalization of Israel ties will help resolve Palestinian conflict

The normalization of relations between Turkey and Israel, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, will have a “good impact” on a...

659

4 Pakistanis make it to Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list for 2022

Four Pakistanis have been named to the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list for 2021. These Pakistani youngsters have been recognized for...

Champions League

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 to win 2022 UEFA Champions League title

After a 1-0 victory against Liverpool in the 2022 Champions League final, Real Madrid won their 14th European title. Due to disturbing crowds...

641

Google

Google introduces Imagen AI tool that creates photorealistic images from text

Google has unveiled a new artificial intelligence model called “Imagen”, capable of creating an image from a simple text description. Google has...

Hot

Imran’s tourism push bears fruit as Pakistan moves up on Travel & Tourism Development Index

Pakistan has risen six places in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) latest Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2021. The Travel and Tourism...

6 Pakistani peacekeepers conferred Dag Hammarskjöld Medal posthumously

Six Pakistani UN peacekeepers were given UN medals of courage for giving their life for the pursuit of peace in a helicopter crash...

Pakistan making progress in overcoming economic challenges, says PM Shehbaz Sharif

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election

NA amends election laws to stop overseas Pakistanis from voting and EVMs use

The National Assembly (NA) adopted the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2022, on Thursday, which aims to eliminate the use of Electronic Voting Machines...

Umar Gul has been named the new bowling coach of Afghanistan

Umar Gul, a former Pakistan fast bowler, has been named as Afghanistan’s new bowling coach for a one-year agreement. Gul’s first job...

492

Monetization

TikTok getting subscriptions feature to help creators earn money

TikTok has announced that some prominent users on the video-snippet streaming platform would be able to charge subscriptions for live streams. As...

685

debt servicing

Foreign debt crossed $49 billion in 45 months of PTI government

With current account deficits and a short foreign exchange reserve, the ousted PTI government borrowed $15.4 billion in foreign loans in the...

736

Kia suspends bookings for Sportage, Picanto and Carnival due to import ban

Kia Sportage, Picanto, and Carnival bookings have been halted by Lucky Motor Corporation Limited (LMCL) due to import ban. Carnival’s bookings have...

653

Pakistan under pressure from IMF drops a massive petrol bomb

The federal government has surrendered to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) condition and declared a huge increase in petrol and diesel prices of...

991

India

Indian occupied Kashmir sees upsurge in violence after Yasin Malik convicted

Indian security forces have martyred six freedom fighters in the Indian occupied Kashmir in the past 24 hours following the conviction of...

536

Samsung

Samsung to spend $360 billion on chips, biotech over 5 years and create 80,000 jobs

As South Korea’s conglomerates cope with mounting economic and supply disruptions, Samsung aims to increase expenditure by more than 30% to 450...

Football

Top 5 football league winners

The football league season is finally coming to an end where two titles and many positions were decided on the final day....

743

State Bank cuts auto loan tenure to three years to slow down booming car sales

The State Bank of Pakistan has set a new time frame for auto loan in an effort to reduce car imports and...

995

Featured

Pakistan shuts down internet as defiant Imran Khan vows to reach D-Chowk

Internet service in Pakistan is being artificially limited as the government seeks to shut down protests organized by former Prime Minister Imran...

Salman Butt appointed consultant coach of Singapore cricket team

Former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt has been recruited as a coach with Singapore’s national squad, according to cricket officials. Salman Butt was...

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Hockey

Pakistan pulls off last-minute goal to draw 1-1 with India in Asia Cup Hockey

The Asia Cup 2022 hockey match in Jakarta finished in a 1-1 tie between arch-rivals Pakistan and India after Pakistan pulled off...

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interest rate cut

State Bank raises interest rate to 11-year high of 13.75%

To maintain the balance between inflation and economic growth, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) hiked the monetary policy rate by 150...

562

Will monkeypox cause Covid-like pandemic? Here’s what scientists feel

Monkeypox, a form of viral virus more frequent in west and central Africa, is on the rise in Europe and elsewhere, according...

Foreign exchange reserves

Shadab returns as Pakistan announce squad for West Indies ODIs

Selectors announced on Monday that all-rounders Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz have been recalled to Pakistan’s team for the one-day international series...

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Doctor

Dubai hospital launches surgical robot to facilitate minimally invasive surgeries

Dubai Hospital has launched the Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot for performing robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgeries with increased precision and flexibility. On...

967

SBP declares OctaFX and other forex trading platforms illegal

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday declared use of forex trading platforms including OctaFX and Easy Forex illegal in Pakistan. The...

868

Import

Complete list of luxury imported items banned by Pakistan

As part of measures that a minister stated would save $6 billion, the Pakistan government has banned the import of non-essential and...

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Pay and Pension

PCB increased pensions of former cricketers by Rs 100,000

Under the PCB Players’ Welfare Policy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a Rs 100,000 increases in the pensions of retired...

935

Fisheries

Baloch fishermen turn millionaires overnight after catching 18 rare croakers

After catching 18 big rare croakers (also known as Kir) in the waters of Jiwani earlier this week, a bunch of Baloch...

815

coffee

Canadian coffee giant Tim Hortons to open dozens of restaurants across Pakistan

Tim Hortons, one of North America’s largest restaurant chains, is expanding into Pakistan this year, with intentions to launch dozens of outlets around the...

847

Toyota Pakistan once again halts bookings of all cars due to rupee instability

Due to the sheer economic uncertainty, Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has halted bookings for all of its vehicles. The ban is due...

770

Pakistan is giving discounted fuel that is costing $620 million a month

Pakistan is giving discounted fuel to its people that is costing $620 million a month and this is happening while country has...

Featured

Hamza Shahbaz no longer CM Punjab as SC disallowed vote of dissident members

Supreme Court of Pakistan in a majority verdict of 3:2 finally decides that defectors vote will not be counted which effectively ends...

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Street vendor earns average Rs 114,708 per month and 29% of which is profit

Researchers discovered that the average earnings of a street vendor in Pakistan is Rs 114,708, with 29 percent profit, while suggesting that...

654

Cannabis

Thailand to give away one million free marijuana plants for home cultivation

Thailand plans to send one million free cannabis plants to households across the country in June to welcome the implementation of a...

830

Telecom companies announce increase in call and internet package prices

Mobile telecom companies have increased their prices for calls and internet services yet again. Networks like Zong, Jazz, and Telenor have all increased...

526

Cancer

Dairy products linked to increased risk of cancer

The first comprehensive research of dairy consumption and cancer risk in Chinese adults discovered that higher dose was linked to an increased...

750

Regal Automobiles increased Prince Pearl price to Rs 1,586,000

In the recent price hike wave in the auto industry Regal Automobiles does not want to be get behind the line as...

724

Diabetes

Doctor creates Pakistan’s first insulin patch system for diabetic patients

A team of doctors, engineers, and data scientists led by Dr. Talha Durrani of Peshawar’s Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) has designed a...

707

Facebook

Facebook is getting rid of some location-tracking features due to ‘low usage’

Facebook is suspending numerous features that monitored and tracked your real-time location, including Nearby Friends, weather alerts, location history, and background location. Facebook...

839

Changan increased Alsvin price by Rs 125,000 and Oshan X7 by Rs 400,000

Several companies in Pakistan’s auto industry have announced price increases in recent months. Changan Pakistan, like nearly every other brand, has notified...

663

laptop

Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED laptop packs two 120Hz displays

The all-new Asus ZenBook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402) is a notebook featuring a 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen display with a resolution of...

889

Suzuki car prices increased for the third time this year

The pricing of Pak Suzuki’s six locally manufactured models, the Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Wagon R, Suzuki Cultus, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Bolan, and...

727

China makes live streaming illegal for anyone under the age of 16

According to media reports, Chinese regulators have attempted to prohibit teenagers from live-streaming on various social media platforms in order to preserve...

710

Govt issues notice to 10 car manufacturers to justify their never ending price hikes

In Pakistan, the matter with car costs has gotten so bad that car manufacturers are raising prices basically every month. The government...

Asian Games postponed as China battles Covid again

Due to Covid-19, the Asian Games scheduled for September in Hangzhou, China, have been postponed indefinitely, the organizers announced on Friday. The...

753

State Bank of Pakistan restores Saturday as holiday for banks

In less than a month after the federal government raised working hours for banks and government agencies, the State Bank of Pakistan...

710

Monetization

TikTok rolls out ad revenue-sharing program for creators

TikTok has introduced an ad revenue-sharing agreement with the social media platform’s most popular creators, inching closer to a model utilized by...

Pakistan climbs to fifth spot in ICC Test, ODI rankings

According to the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings, Australia, New Zealand, and India lead the world in three formats of the...

719

messaging app

WhatsApp now supports 32 people in a group voice call

The latest update of WhatsApp for Android and iOS now allows up to 32 individuals to participate in a single group phone...

884

Hot

Road to Saiful Muluk Lake finally reopened after 6 months

After the Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) restored the road leading to Lake Saiful Muluk after six months, thousands of tourists went to...

600

Education

Google offers $100,000 worth of free online tech courses to every U.S. company

Google has announced that it will offer any U.S. corporation with over $100,000 worth of free online courses in data analytics, design, and...

734

Journalism

Pakistan falls 12 spots to 157th place in RSF’s 2022 World Press Freedom Index

According to media reports, Pakistan has slipped further down the list of countries in respect of journalist protection in Reporters Without Borders...

593

Elon Musk

Twitter might come with a slight cost for commercial, government users

Governments and commercial users may soon find that their tweets come with a price tag. According to the new Twitter owner Elon Musk,...

688

USAID launches $23.5 million power sector improvement project in Pakistan

The US government is cooperating with the Pakistani government to start a $23.5 million, four-year power sector improvement project to combat climate...

646

Apple sees bigger supply problems after strong start to year

Apple warned that supply problems would cost the company $4 billion to $8 billion in the current quarter after announcing record-setting fiscal...

848

Hajj

Hajj 2022 Guide for Pilgrims from Pakistan

After the COVID-19 crisis caused the Hajj to be restricted to Saudi residents for the previous two years, the Saudi government has eased...

817

Fauji Fertilizer achieved net profitability of Rs 6.24 billion in Q1 2022

Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) Limited, Pakistan’s leading urea manufacturer, reported a profit after tax of Rs. 6.24 billion for the quarter ending...

838

6-month KIBOR hits a 13-year high at 14.1%

The six-month Karachi Inter-bank Offered Rate (KIBOR), a standard for financing to consumers and businesses, hit a 13-year high amidst growing threats...

676

Microsoft

Microsoft reports $8 billion revenue increase in Q3 thanks to Cloud services

Microsoft financial statistics for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 have been announced, and thanks to its cloud services, Office, and...

667

Monetization

Google starts running new types of ads on YouTube Shorts

YouTube is testing ads on Shorts, a short-form video tool similarly to TikTok and Instagram that the firm launched in 2020. Google’s...

705

Smartphone

Your Android phone’s charging cable could soon charge an iPhone

European Parliament voted in favor of legislation that will compel Apple to offer a USB-C charging port across all of its devices. Members of...

871

Pakistanis facing up to 18 hours of loadshedding amid worsening heat wave

Several parts of Pakistan witnessing extreme loadshedding for long durations amid worsening heat wave, disrupting daily life and businesses. While urban centres...

811

Google

Google’s growth continues, Alphabet slips in profit but reports $68 billion for Q1

In 2022, Alphabet Inc, the parent company of the search engine giant Google, had a financial setback. In comparison to the previous...

769

Islamic Banking

Shariat Court gives govt 5 years to get rid of Riba-based unislamic banking system

The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) issued a decision in a long-running case on Riba (interest), ruling the current interest-based banking system to...

Instagram

Instagram starts rewarding original content and tests new Pin Post feature

Instagram has tweaked its algorithm yet again, this time trying to help “value original content more” and now testing a new Instagram...

860

Changan suspends bookings for Alsvin and here is why

Because of its attractive price despite the recent hike, the Changan Alsvin has grown popular among Pakistani automobile buyers. Its popularity has...

633

Mobile Application

Apple to remove outdated apps from its app store

Apple has issued warning that the company will remove from the App Store apps that have not been updated in a significant...

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