Islamabad United secures playoff spot with win over Quetta Gladiators in PSL 8

Islamabad United booked their place in the playoffs with a thrilling two-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators in the 21st match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8 at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Chasing a target of 180 runs, United reached their target with just three balls to spare. Colin Munro’s blistering knock of …

Veteran actor Qavi Khan passes away, end of an era

Renowned Pakistani actor Qavi Khan, known for his unparalleled talent and contributions to the entertainment industry, passed away at the age of 80 in Canada, where he had been receiving medical treatment. The news of his demise was confirmed by Arts Council Karachi President Muhammad Ahmad Shah, who described Khan as a “great actor who …

IMF deal uncertainty causes rupee to decline

IMF’s new demands weigh on Pakistani rupee. The Pakistani rupee faced a significant drop during Wednesday’s trade as the market reacted nervously to news that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had made “new demands” of the federal government. The currency fell 4.61 or 1.73% against the US dollar to close at 266.11 in the interbank …

Resolve travel agency issues, says Yahya Polani

Chairman of the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan Yahya Polani spoke at a joint press conference held in Karachi by the association. He was accompanied by Mohammad Nadim Sharif, Senior Vice Chairman of TAAP, Alamgir Khokhar, Vice Chairman of South Zone, Mohammad Raza, former Chairman Mohammad Hanif Ranch and Executive Committee Member of TAAP, Naveed …

WOW Festival Returns to Karachi

British Council Pakistan is organizing the sixth edition of the Women of the World Festival (WOW) in Karachi on March 4 and 5, 2023, in collaboration with the ACDAI Pakistan and the Alif Noon Media. After two virtual editions in 2021 and 2022, this will be the first physical edition of the WOW Festival in …

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs5 per litre

Petrol Price Decreased by Rs5 per Litre for the Next Fortnight by Govt. The federal government has announced a decrease in petrol prices by Rs5 per litre for the upcoming two weeks to provide relief to the masses who are already burdened by inflation. In a press conference held on Tuesday, Finance and Revenue Minister …

Strict Measures Imposed by UAE on Pakistani Minors’ Visas Violators

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced that it will enforce its laws regarding the acquisition of visas for Pakistani minors strictly. UAE Consul General in Karachi, Bakheet Ateeq Al-Remeithi, spoke to the media about the Wadeema law, Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 concerning child rights. He said that a large number of …

Interfaith Harmony Conference held in Pakistan

Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities in Pakistan, Chela Ram Kewlani, attended a one-day Interfaith Harmony Conference organized by the Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. The conference was attended by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor, as the chief guest, along with Sindh Provincial Minister for …

Pakistan’s juice maker draws international clients

Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed & Company (IAC), a leading fresh juice and pulp producing company, has attracted international clients at the Gulf Food & Beverages Exhibition. The event, which ended on February 24, drew businessmen from 125 countries and featured products from over 5,000 companies. Waheed Ahmed, the Director of IAC and the patron in chief …

Pakistani artist Kaifi Khalil’s Kahani Suno 2.0 lands in YouTube’s Top 10 Global chart

Kaifi Khalil, a young Pakistani singer-songwriter, has made history by becoming the first Pakistani artist to make it onto YouTube’s Top 10 Global list. His music video for the single “Kahani Suno 2.0” is currently ranked 8th on the YouTube Global Music Video Charts. Kaifi expressed his gratitude towards his fans for their love and …

Kiara Advani shares her emotions about viral bridal entry

Kiara Advani shares her emotions about viral bridal entry with Sidharth Malhotra. Actress Kiara Advani has opened up about her feelings regarding her unique bridal entry moment that went viral on social media. She spoke about the experience during an award show where she revealed that she was very emotional but as soon as the …

SC bench dissolved after recusal of four judges in election suo motu

Chief Justice of Pakistan formed New bench after recusal of judges in election suo motu case. A nine-member larger bench of the Supreme Court, which was hearing a suo motu notice regarding elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, was dissolved on Monday after four judges recused themselves from the case. The judges who recused themselves …

Lt Gen Rtd Amjad Shoaib Arrested for Incitement

Lt Gen (retd) Amjad Shoaib, a former army officer, was arrested by Islamabad police early on Monday on suspicion of inciting public dissent against national institutions. According to sources, he was apprehended at his residence in the federal capital by officers from the Ramna police station. The arrest came after an FIR was filed against …

Overloaded Boat Sinks off Italy’s Coast, Leaving 59 Migrants Dead, Including 28 Pakistanis

At least 59 migrants, including 28 Pakistanis, died after their overloaded boat sank in stormy seas off Italy’s southern Calabria region. The vessel had set sail from Turkey several days ago with migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and other countries, and crashed in stormy weather near Steccato di Cutro, a seaside resort on the eastern …

Karachi Kings Defeat Multan Sultans by 66 Runs in PSL Match

In the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8th edition, Karachi Kings secured a convincing win over Multan Sultans by 66 runs. Karachi’s bowlers, including Tabraiz Shamsi, Shoaib Malik, Akif Javed, and Imad Waseem, wreaked havoc on the Sultans’ batting lineup, limiting them to a meager total of 101 runs in 16.3 overs. …

WhatsApp to Introduce Scheduled Calls Feature like Google Meet and Zoom

WhatsApp is adding new features to catch up with rival apps like Telegram and Google Meet. The latest addition is a feature that allows users to schedule calls in group chats, similar to what Zoom and Google Meet already offer. The scheduling feature was first spotted on WhatsApp beta for Android and has now started …

Pakistan Needs 5G to Compete Globally – IT Minister

IT Minister Aminul Haq recently announced that the adoption of 5G technology is crucial for Pakistan to keep up with the global tech competition. 5G, the latest iteration of cellular technology, is designed to increase the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks. Telecom giants are working towards the commercial deployment of the latest networks. According …

Indian News Agency Propagates False Narratives Against Pakistan, China

Asian News International (ANI), a well-known Indian “news” agency, continues to spread fake stories using fake sources and “fake experts” to attack rivals, especially China and Pakistan, according to a report by EU DisinfoLab. EU DisinfoLab made the discovery in a report called “Bad Sources (BS)” that looked into anti-Pakistan and anti-China influence operations as …

Indian Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Wife Sues For Rape

In a new development, Aaliya Siddiqui, the estranged wife of Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, has made allegations of rape against him in a video that she shared on her Instagram account. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Aaliya has filed a case against Nawazuddin for allegedly forcing himself on her. In the video, Aaliya …

Ride-Hailing Apps Strive To Survive as Fuel Prices Go Up

In Pakistan, a ride-hailing app is trying to keep its business going by re-categorizing its customers. This is because rising fuel prices and stiff competition are changing the way the business works. Imran Saleem, the general manager of Careem, told that as prices have gone up, customers’ tastes have changed. Many of them now prefer …

Rupee Reaches One-Month High Against USD

Friday was the third day in a row that the Pakistani currency kept going up, and it recovered to around Rs260 to a dollar on the inter-bank market. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the value of the rupee against the dollar went up by 0.36%, or Rs0.94, to a one-month high of Rs259.99 …

Builders Lament Hike in Raw Material Prices

Due to the current economic crisis and restrictions on the import of raw steel materials, the price of steel rebar has gone up by a lot. This has caused problems between builders and the people who make the metal. In a statement, the Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) said that it was …

1.5 million Earthquake-Displaced People, Turkey Begins Rebuilding

A government official said on Friday that Turkey has started to rebuild homes after this month’s devastating earthquakes. The death toll in Turkey and Syria has now passed 50,000. During the February 6 earthquakes that killed tens of thousands of people in Turkey and neighboring Syria, more than 160,000 buildings with 520,000 apartments either fell …

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