BatOneHealth team studying zoonotic spillover prevention

Understanding the causes and transmission of infectious diseases from animals to humans has become a significant area of research in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2021 study found that around 60% to 70% of infectious diseases that affect humans now have their origins in wild animals. Researchers believe that the COVID-19 pandemic …

Sidharth and Kiara strike amusing poses in recent unseen wedding photos

Unseen photos from the recent wedding of Bollywood actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani continue to surface on social media, including pictures of the couple striking fun poses. The two stars, who tied the knot in Jaisalmer on February 7, hosted a star-studded reception for their celebrity friends after the ceremony. Chandni Prakash, the couple’s …

NBP and SLIC ink MoU to provide financial and insurance solutions together

National Bank of Pakistan and State Life Insurance Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding for mutual financial solutions. The agreement was signed by the President and CEO of National Bank of Pakistan, Rehmat Ali Hasnie, and Chairman of State Life Insurance Corporation, Shoaib Javed Hussain. Both organizations agreed on a business arrangement through the …

Bail Granted to Sheikh Rashid by IHC

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, the Awami Muslim League chief and former interior minister, has been granted bail by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against surety bonds of Rs50,000. He had sought bail in the case registered against him for making allegations against former president Asif Ali Zardari of plotting to kill former prime minister Imran Khan. …

Saudis bid farewell to Pakistani worker graciously

Saudi Family Throws Lavish Farewell Party for Pakistani Worker After 45 Years of Service In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation and loyalty, a family in the Saudi province of Qasim recently threw a grand feast to bid farewell to a Pakistani worker who had spent his entire life with them and was retiring to Pakistan. …

Explanation of EU ban on petrol cars

The European Parliament has approved a landmark law that effectively bans the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the European Union from 2035. The law aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and help combat climate change. The new rules will require car manufacturers to achieve a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions …

IK to Appear Before LHC for Protective Bail in ECP Case

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is expected to appear before the Lahore High Court (LHC) today to seek protective bail in a case registered against him over protests outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office. This comes after an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad cancelled his bail when he failed to appear before it …

Multan Sultans thrash Quetta Gladiators in one-sided game

Multan Sultans put on a dominant performance against Quetta Gladiators, winning by nine wickets in a one-sided match at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. After winning the toss, Multan Sultans put Quetta Gladiators to bat first. It was Ihsanullah who stole the show with his bowling brilliance, ending up with a career-best figure of …

Elon Musk hire Dog ‘Floki’ as CEO twitter

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has announced that he has appointed his pet dog ‘Floki’ as the new CEO of Twitter. Musk made the announcement on Wednesday via a tweet, which included a picture of Floki sitting on the CEO’s chair with the caption “The new CEO of Twitter is amazing”. Musk …

Unseen photos from Kiara and Sidharth’s wedding shared

On February 7, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra exchanged wedding vows in a grand but intimate ceremony at the Suryagarh Boutique Hotel in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Although the dreamy wedding festivities have come to a close, the families of the newlyweds are now sharing previously unseen photos from the event. Kiara had earlier shared pictures from …

Jemima becomes a matchmaker for a Pakistani couple

Jemima Khan, a filmmaker and screenwriter, has shared her success as a matchmaker, revealing that she recently brought together two Pakistani friends who will soon be tying the knot. Jemima spoke with Geo News at the UK premiere of her film “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” held at the Odeon Luxe cinema in …

IMF demands hike in GST, cigarette duty hiked by 1%

Government of Pakistan Introduces New Tax Measures to Appease IMF. In an effort to revive its bailout program, the Shehbaz Sharif government has introduced new taxation measures worth Rs115 billion, according to a notification issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The government quickly got the money bill approved by the federal cabinet after …

BCCI selector alleges banned injections used by Indian cricketers for fitness

The Chief Selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Chatan Sharma, has stirred up controversy in the Indian cricket community after being caught in a sting operation that revealed alleged doping by star cricketers. The results of the operation have cast doubts on the integrity of the BCCI and its cricketers, …

Google loses $100 billion over one wrong search result

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, experiences $100 billion loss after AI chatbot shares inaccurate information Alphabet, the parent company of Google, suffered a massive loss of $100 billion in market value on Wednesday, following an incident in which its new AI chatbot, Bard, provided incorrect information in a promotional video. Bard is an experimental conversational AI …

LHC questions delay in election date

The Lahore High Court has instructed the Election Commission to respond to a contempt of court petition regarding the scheduling of elections to the Punjab Assembly. The court had previously ruled on Friday that the ECP should announce a date for the polls, yet no date has been issued, prompting the contempt petition. In its …

After critical documentary, Indian tax officers search BBC offices

Indian tax officials search BBC bureaus after critical documentary on Modi Indian tax officers have conducted searches on the BBC’s bureaus in Mumbai and New Delhi. The searches took place after the BBC released a documentary that was critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. The documentary focused on Modi’s …

Actor and wife of Turkish series Kurulus Osman die in earthquake, mourned by fans

Turkish actor Çağdaş Çankaya, best known for his role in the hit series Kuruluş Osman, and his wife Zilan Tigris, a professional musician, have tragically been declared dead following the catastrophic earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria. The quakes have killed thousands of people and forced millions to stay outdoors in extreme weather. As rescue …

Nora Fatehi to Star in Kunal Khemu’s Debut Film ‘Madgaon Express’

Nora Fatehi, the actor and dancer, is all set to play a role in Kunal Khemu’s debut directorial project ‘Madgaon Express’. The film was announced in August 2022 and is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under their banner, Excel Entertainment. According to sources, the film is a fun-filled comedy with an ensemble cast, …

Over 40,000 dead as 9 rescued from Turkihe earthquake debris

Nine survivors were pulled from the rubble more than a week after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkiye and neighboring Syria, as the focus of aid efforts turned towards helping survivors without shelter or enough food in freezing temperatures. The death toll in the combined countries is over 41,000, with many left homeless and struggling …

President Alvi rejects approval of ‘mini-budget ordinance’ for IMF deal

On Tuesday, President Dr Arif Alvi rejected a request by the federal government to approve an ordinance that would impose new taxes to generate additional revenue in line with the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and revive a stalled $6.5 billion bailout package. According to an official statement released by the President House, …

Zalmi Defeats Kings by 2 Runs in Nail-Biting Match

In a thrilling second match of the Pakistan Super League 2023 held at the National Bank Cricket Arena on Tuesday, Captain Imad Wasim’s unbeaten 80 went in vain as Peshawar Zalmi beat Karachi Kings by just two runs. Peshawar Zalmi batted first after Karachi Kings’ invitation and posted 199-5, thanks to Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s impressive 92 …

BBC responds to Indian tax authorities’ survey

The Income Tax Department in India conducted a survey at the offices of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Mumbai and Delhi on Tuesday, as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion. The BBC stated that it was cooperating fully with the tax authorities, and hoped to resolve the situation as soon as possible. …

Interbank rupee gains momentum against dollar

The Pakistani rupee gained ground against the US dollar in interbank trading on Tuesday, rising by Rs2.59 to be quoted at 266.85. This gain came after the local currency had seen a decline on the first day of the week, closing at 269.44 against the greenback. The slight strengthening of the rupee has been attributed …

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