ISLAMABAD: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday that the national team’s jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will display the tournament logo, which includes the host nation, Pakistan. According to Indian media, a BCCI official assured that the board would comply with all International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has provided a significant update regarding the launch of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, in Pakistan. During a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, the PTA Chairman revealed that Starlink had applied for a license on February 24, 2022, and … Read more
In a rain-affected fixture at the Johor Cricket Academy Oval in Malaysia on Wednesday, Pakistan narrowly fell 13 runs short in their final ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Group B match against Ireland. With this loss, Pakistan finished fourth in Group B and will face Samoa in the fourth-place playoff on Friday, 24 January, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs4,250, reaching Rs287,450 per tola on Wednesday compared to Rs283,200 on the previous trading day, as reported by the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association. The price for 10 grams of 24-karat gold also rose by Rs3,642, closing at Rs246,440 from the prior rate of Rs242,798. Similarly, 10 … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani rupee weakened by 04 paise against the US dollar in interbank trading on Wednesday, closing at Rs278.85, down from Rs278.81 the previous day. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the dollar’s buying and selling rates in the open market were recorded at Rs279.80 and Rs281.30, respectively. The Euro saw a … Read more
Instagram has announced the launch of its new video editing app, “Edits,” designed to provide creators with advanced tools to elevate their content. The release follows the recent U.S. ban on CapCut, a popular video editing app owned by ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed the development, underscoring Instagram’s dedication to offering … Read more
Apple is gearing up to release the iPhone SE 4, with reports hinting at a spring launch, possibly in April. Newly leaked images of dummy units shared by Sonny Dickson provide insights into the expected design and features. These dummy units, typically used by accessory manufacturers, have a track record of accurately depicting the final … Read more
Meta has launched a new video editing app, “Edits,” to compete with ByteDance’s CapCut. The move comes after CapCut was removed from the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store due to the ongoing TikTok ban in the United States. Although TikTok has been reinstated in the US following a 14-hour outage, CapCut’s future remains … Read more
RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) in China, has emerged as a significant alternative to TikTok, especially following the confirmation of TikTok’s ban in the US. The app, which has been gaining rapid popularity over the past few months, combines features of Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, offering users a platform for short-form videos … Read more
Pakistan’s exports to Europe have risen to $3.8 billion, marking an 8.62 percent increase in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2024-25. This growth is driven by the efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council and is primarily attributed to key sectors such as textiles, leather, garments, sports goods, and surgical instruments. … Read more
Pakistan’s captain, Shan Masood, acknowledged that the pitch at Multan was the most challenging for batting during the recently concluded first Test match. Despite the victory, Masood stressed that there is still room for improvement in the team’s overall performance. He also highlighted the importance of playing more Test matches to gain better experience. “We … Read more
Samsung is preparing to unveil the Galaxy A26, a new addition to its mid-range Galaxy A-series, slated to succeed the Galaxy A25. The Galaxy A26 recently received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), suggesting its imminent launch in India, followed by releases in other Asian markets. According to the BIS listing, the device, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani rupee appreciated by 0.06 paisa against the US dollar in interbank trading on Monday, closing at Rs278.65 compared to the previous day’s rate of Rs278.71. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the dollar’s buying and selling rates in the open market were reported at Rs279.60 and Rs281.10, respectively. Meanwhile, the … Read more
GWADAR: The New Gwadar International Airport officially became operational as its first commercial flight landed successfully on Monday. PIA flight PK-503, which departed from Karachi at 9:50 AM with 46 passengers on board, touched down at the new airport at 11:15 AM local time. The arrival of the flight marked the beginning of operations at … Read more
JOHOR, MALAYSIA: England secured a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in their ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup match at the Johor Cricket Academy Oval on Monday. Chasing a modest target of 67, England sealed their first win of the tournament in just 9.2 overs. Pakistan, which earned a point in its rain-affected opening game against … Read more
Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan achieved a significant milestone on Sunday during the first Test against West Indies, solidifying his place among the country’s top wicketkeepers. Rizwan now holds 107 dismissals in just 64 innings, joining Pakistan’s elite club. The record for most dismissals by a Pakistani wicketkeeper in Tests is held by Wasim Bari, with … Read more
Google and Samsung’s innovative open-source spatial audio format, Eclipsa Audio, is set to arrive on Chrome and Android. This cutting-edge format is designed to deliver immersive audio experiences to all users, beyond the confines of the professional movie or music industries. Announced by Samsung earlier this year, Google has now revealed additional insights into Eclipsa … Read more
MULTAN: Pakistan’s men’s cricket team achieved a historic milestone on Sunday with a 127-run victory over the West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The match, which concluded in less than three days despite a weather-interrupted opening, set a new record as the shortest Test in Pakistan’s … Read more
On Saturday, the price of 24-karat per tola gold in Pakistan dropped by Rs. 200, settling at Rs. 282,400, down from Rs. 282,600 on the previous trading day, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also fell by Rs. 170, now priced at Rs. … Read more
LAHORE: On Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed the schedule for phase 1 of the Regional U15, U17, and District U19 trials, which will be held across Pakistan from January 20 to January 26. The trials are open to players within the respective age groups, with no need for form submission. In a significant … Read more
The automotive industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace with new developments, innovative features, and electrifying launches. Here’s a roundup of the latest and most exciting updates from the automobile world. Suzuki Unveils e Vitara at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 Suzuki introduced its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e Vitara, at the … Read more
Samsung is preparing to partner closely with Google to incorporate Gemini AI into its Galaxy devices, particularly with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. Rumors suggest that Gemini will have access to key Samsung apps, including Samsung Notes, Calendar, and more. Previously, Samsung’s collaboration with Google focused on the Circle to Search AI feature for the … Read more
As of January 15, 2025, ginning factories across Pakistan have processed over 5.489 million (5,489,818) bales of seed cotton (phutti), reflecting a 33.52 percent decline compared to the same period last year. A report issued by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) reveals that cotton arrivals in Punjab stood at 2,686,521 bales, marking a 35.40 … Read more
Hours after TikTok was banned in the United States, the popular mobile game Marvel Snap faced the same fate. Both platforms were banned under the “Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” a law aimed at restricting applications developed or managed by foreign companies in the US. Marvel Snap, developed by California-based Second Dinner … Read more
Pakistan claimed a 127-run victory over West Indies in the opening Test of the 2025 series, securing a 1-0 lead after an action-packed third day. The thrilling match saw 17 wickets tumble within two sessions, highlighting the brilliance of Pakistan’s spin trio—Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, and Abrar Ahmed. Dominant Spin Attack Secures Victory After setting … Read more
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has finalized its latest reasoning AI model, O3 Mini, and is set to launch it within the next few weeks, CEO Sam Altman announced on Friday. Altman revealed on social media platform X that the Microsoft-backed company had incorporated user feedback into its plans, ensuring that both the application programming … Read more
Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, unveiled an ambitious plan to distribute 100,000 e-bikes and award 50,000 scholarships to students by 2026. The announcement was made during a ceremony at Okara University, where CM Maryam also distributed scholarship cheques among students. In a heartfelt interaction, students presented portraits and photographs to the Chief Minister as tokens … Read more
Zimbabwe’s all-rounder and T20I captain Sikandar Raza has made his predictions for the top four teams in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place in Pakistan and the UAE next month. In a recent interview, Raza expressed confidence that both Pakistan and India would be strong contenders for the title. “I think … Read more
