Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Man United Targets Bundesliga Goal Machine in January Transfer Window

Man United Targets Bundesliga Goal Machine in January Transfer Window

Man United in talks for Stuttgart’s Guirassy. The 27-year-old has 16 goals in 11 Bundesliga matches. Cole sees Guirassy as experience support for young striker, addressing United’s scoring issues. Manchester United are reportedly in talks to sign Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy during the upcoming January transfer window. The 27-year-old has impressed in the Bundesliga this … Read more

Gohar Khan submits nomination papers for slot of PTI Chairman 

Gohar Khan
  • The PTI is going to hold intra-party elections on December 2(today).
  • Gohar Ali Khan picked by Imran Khan submitted his nomination papers.
  • PTI has written letter to ECP requesting for provision of security.

ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar Khan has submitted nomination papers for the post of Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) for intra-party elections.

The PTI is going to hold the intra-party elections on December 2 after the Election Commission ordered the party to hold intra-party elections.

The process of receipt of nomination papers for intra-party elections of Tehreek-e-Insaf has been started. Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, nominated by the Founder Chairman, has also submitted his nomination papers.

Chairman candidate Barrister Gohar Ali’s papers were received by the Returning Officer Sardar Masroof Khan Advocate. Senior central leader Ahmed Owais is the proposer of Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Central Information Secretary Rauf Hasan is the endorser of Barrister Gohar Ali Khan for the election of the Chairman.

Election Commissioner Tehreek-e-Insaf Niazullah Niazi was also present at the time of the submission of nomination papers.

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‘England Sticks to Strategy Despite World Cup Upset’ says Ben Duckett

'England Sticks to Strategy Despite World Cup Upset' says Ben Duckett

England will not change their approach despite their disappointing performance in the 2023 World Cup. Ben Duckett believes that the team should continue to play their attacking brand of cricket. England are currently on the tour of the West Indies and will play three ODIs followed by five T20Is. Despite their disappointing performance in the … Read more

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Price in Pakistan & Specs – Dec 2023

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Price

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is a versatile smartphone designed to deliver a compelling user experience. Its key features include a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, providing vibrant colors and sharp visuals. Powered by a Snapdragon 680 processor and up to 4GB of RAM, it handles multitasking and gaming with ease. The device … Read more

Data Breach at Rock County Human Services: Employee, Client Info Stolen

Data Breach at Rock County Human Services: Employee, Client Info Stolen

The Rock County Human Services Department (HSD) has experienced a cybersecurity attack that resulted in the theft of employee and client information. The attack, which involved a phishing email campaign, occurred on or about September 29th. According to a notice posted on the Rock County website, the attack was carried out by a “bad actor” … Read more

Pakistan Navy deploys ship ‘Tughril’ for security patrol in GoA

Pakistan Navy deploys ship ‘Tughril’ for security patrol in GoA

ISLAMABAD: Amidst the prevailing maritime situation in the Middle East, Pakistan Navy has deployed PNS TUGHRIL to ensure safety and security of merchant ships carrying shipments to and from Pakistani ports passing through one of the world’s busiest choke points. Pakistan Navy is committed to ensure freedom of navigation on high seas and safety of … Read more

PM Kakar invites Dutch firms to invest in agri, energy sectors

PM Kakar invites Dutch firms to invest in agri, energy sectors

DUBAI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday met Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte wherein he invited the Dutch firms to invest in agriculture, horticulture, water management and renewable energy sectors of Pakistan. In the meeting held on the sidelines of COP 28, they appreciated the celebrations held in Islamabad and The Hague … Read more

NBP will continue to accept Hajj applications till Dec 12

NBP
  • The regular Hajj scheme, which spans 38 to 42 days.
  • The Short Hajj Package, covering 20 to 25 days.

KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has started accepting applications for Hajj 2024 at all NBP branches from November 27 till December 12, 2023.

In the Long Hajj Package, the regular Hajj scheme, which spans 38 to 42 days, including 8 days in Madinah, is priced at PKR 1,065,000 per person for the Southern Region (Karachi, Quetta, Sukkur) and PKR 1,075,000 per person for the Northern Region (other cities).

The Sponsored Hajj Scheme for the Southern Region is priced at $3,765 per person, while the Northern Region is set at $3,800 per person.

For the Short Hajj Package, covering 20 to 25 days, with 3 to 5 days in Madinah, the regular Hajj scheme is priced at PKR 1,140,000 per person for the Southern Region and PKR 1,150,000 per person for the Northern Region.

The Sponsored Hajj Scheme for the Southern Region is set at $4,015 per person, and for the Northern Region, it is $4,050 per person.

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US Pressures Saudi Fund to Withdraw from Altman-Backed AI Chip Startup

US Pressures Saudi Fund to Withdraw from Altman-Backed AI Chip Startup

The Biden administration has forced a Saudi Aramco-backed venture capital firm to sell its shares in a Silicon Valley AI chip startup backed by OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman. The U.S. Treasury Department said that CFIUS is committed to taking all necessary actions within its authority to safeguard U.S. national security. The administration’s actions reflect the … Read more

Deposit Protection Corporation issues annual report for FY2022-23

DPC
  • Report emphasizes commitment to safeguarding depositors’ funds.
  • The report provides insights into DPC’s performance during the year.
  • DPC provides protection to more than 98% of total 73m depositors.

KARACHI: The Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC), a subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan, has released its third Annual Report for the year 2022-23 to enhance awareness among bank depositors and the general public regarding the protection of deposits of its member banks.

The Annual Report emphasizes DPC’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding depositors’ funds, strengthening financial stability, and continually enhancing the horizon of deposit protection.

The report provides insights into DPC’s performance during the year and disclosure of its financial performance. It delves into DPC’s plans and strategic initiatives underscoring the organization’s commitment to strengthen deposit protection.

The coverage and scope of DPC’s deposit protection have been portrayed through statistics and graphical presentations in the report reflecting a clear picture of the Corporation’s safety net.

It reports that DPC provides deposit protection to more than 98 percent of the total 73 million depositors of scheduled banks in Pakistan.

The report also focuses on public awareness with the tagline “Know the deposit protection”. To ensure ease of understanding, frequently asked questions regarding deposit protection have been illustrated pictorially in this segment.

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Vivo Y51 new price in Pakistan & features – Dec 2023

Vivo Y51 new price

The Vivo Y51 is a mid-range smartphone that is now available for sale in UAE at an affordable price range. The smartphone is equipped with the MediaTek MT6893 Dimensity 1200 (6 nm) octa-core processor. The device has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. The device runs on the Android 11 and … Read more

NATO Revamps AI Strategy in Response to Emerging Threats

NATO Revamps AI Strategy in Response to Emerging Threats

NATO updates AI strategy for cyber threats and advanced AI tech. Emphasizes responsible use of generative AI for ethical content. Strengthens cybersecurity to defend against rising cyberattacks. In response to the growing threat of cyberattacks and the increasing sophistication of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, NATO is set to update its AI strategy to address these … Read more

Schools in Punjab will remain open on Saturday

Schools in Punjab will remain open on Saturday

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday announced a ‘temporary’ relaxation of restrictions imposed to address high levels of smog. Caretaker Information Minister Amir Mir in a statement released on social media said that all public schools in Punjab would remain open on December 2 (Saturday). He further mentioned that winter vacations for public schools would … Read more

NAB files references against Imran, Bushra Bibi & others in Al-Qadir Trust case.

Imran Khan Bushra Bibi

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday submitted a reference in an accountability court concerning the £190 million settlement case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. Besides Imran Khan, individuals implicated in the reference include Bushra Bibi, her associate Farhat Shahzadi, also known as Farah Gogi, PTI leader Zulfi … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: White House Pushes for Gaza Truce Extension

Israel-Hamas War: White House Pushes for Gaza Truce Extension

White House persists in advocating for Gaza truce extension amid renewed hostilities. Ongoing efforts with Israel, Egypt, and Qatar to extend humanitarian pause. Antony Blinken urges truce extension during visit to Israel and Palestine. The White House announced on Friday its commitment to persist in advocating for an extension of the Gaza truce, even as … Read more

Election schedule to be issued 54 days before polls date, says CEC  

CEC  
  • Sikandar Sultan Raja said final list of constituencies has been published.
  • The appointment of ROs and DRO will also be done on time.
  • CEC said poll schedule will be announced 54 days from February 8.

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja said that the election schedule will be released 54 days before the general election in 2024.

Speaking informally to journalists in Islamabad, Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja said the final list of the constituencies has been published and everything else will be done on time.

He said that ECP is doing everything ahead of time, and the election schedule, the appointment of Returning Officers (ROs) and District Returning Officers (DRO) will also be done on time.

On the question regarding the election schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja said that the poll schedule will be announced 54 days from February 8.

The Chief Election Commissioner smilingly replied ‘no comments’ to the question regarding the recruitment of returning and district returning officers from the judiciary or the bureaucracy.

It should be remembered that the ECP has announced that elections will be held on February 8 across the country and the electoral regulatory commission issued the final list of National and Provincial Assembly constituencies according to which 266 of the general seats of the National Assembly from across the country have been selected.

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Tech Breakthroughs Prioritize Trustworthiness for User Confidence

Tech Breakthroughs Prioritize Trustworthiness for User Confidence

Malta’s digital and high-tech industry has boomed. MDIA is key to Malta’s digital landscape. Malta’s digital industry thrives due to government innovation. Malta’s digital and high-tech industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, now accounting for a substantial 20% of the country’s GDP. This impressive success stems from the government’s proactive approach in promoting … Read more

Saudi Defense Minister’s Yemen Talks with UN and Iran

Saudi Defense Minister's Yemen Talks with UN and Iran

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid discusses Yemen peace with UN’s Grundberg in Riyadh. Focus: Support sustainable political solution under UN supervision. Presence: Saudi Ambassador Al-Jaber, Director General Hisham. Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, engaged in discussions with the UN’s special envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, addressing the recent developments in the Yemeni … Read more

OnePlus 9 Pro price in Pakistan & features – Dec 2023

OnePlus 9 Pro price

The OnePlus 9 Pro is a high-end smartphone that is now available for sale in Pakistan and has great features. The device is powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) octa-core processor. The OnePlus 9 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO Fluid2 AMOLED 120 Hz display with HDR10+ support and a UHD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 … Read more

Saudi Space Ambitions Soar High with Axiom Agreement

Saudi Space Ambitions Soar High with Axiom Agreement

Saudi Space Agency and Axiom Space sign talent development pact. Agreement sealed during Saudi delegation’s visit to the US led by Minister Al-Swaha. Mutual benefits to be maximized, per the Saudi Press Agency. Saudi Arabia’s Space Agency has inked a development agreement with Axiom Space, focusing on nurturing Saudi talent in the space industry. Axiom … Read more

Rise of AI Digital Colleagues Threatens ‘Safe’ Jobs

Rise of AI Digital Colleagues Threatens 'Safe' Jobs

AI may replace millions in knowledge jobs. Long-term trends signal AI’s growing impact. The fate of white-collar jobs depends on societal choices. AI-powered digital workers are poised to automate knowledge-work jobs, potentially displacing millions of employees. This is according to a report by The Brookings Institution, which found that “the exposure curve is upward-sloping,” meaning … Read more

Israel Dismisses Alert, Falls Victim to Hamas Strike, claims NYT

Israel Dismisses Alert, Falls Victim to Hamas Strike, claims NYT

Israeli officials ignored warnings of an imminent Hamas attack. The New York Times revealed a document outlining the devastating invasion. Document detailed Hamas’ plan, including a rocket barrage and gunmen infiltration. Israeli authorities possessed intelligence indicating that the Palestinian militant group Hamas was gearing up for a significant attack before its assault on October 7. … Read more

Vivo V29 Pro price in Pakistan & Specification

Vivo V29 Pro price in Pakistan & Specification

Vivo has introduced the V29 Pro, which will be available soon on the market. The phone has amazing features and specs. It comes with a 6.73-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The device has 256 GB of built-in storage space and 12 GB … Read more

Samsung Galaxy A33 price in Pakistan & Specification

Samsung Galaxy A33 price in UAE

The Samsung Galaxy A33 is now available for purchase on the market with great features. The smartphone has an Exynos 1280 chipset and a 2.4 GHz octa-core processor. It is designed and built on 5nm technology, which gives the device high-end performance. The phone includes 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The Galaxy A33 has … Read more

FIA arrests custom inspector involved in dollar smuggling

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  • The arrested Inspector Wajid Toor posted at Torkham border.
  • Another accused Asfandyar involved in clearing dollars illegally.
  • FIA officials said investigation against arrested accused started.

PESHAWAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested two suspects including a customs inspector involved in dollar smuggling while conducting operations at the Torkham border.

According to FIA officials, the arrested Inspector Wajid Toor was posted at the Torkham border and was assisting the accused in smuggling, while the other accused Asfandyar was involved in clearing dollars illegally with the connivance of customs officials.

FIA officials said that during the search, 123,000 USD were also recovered from the accused Asfandyar.

According to FIA, the accused used to receive dollars from the agents at the customs offices located at the Torkham border and received a commission of Rs 50,000 for the smuggling of 100,000 US Dollar (USD).

FIA officials said that the accused have been arrested and investigation has been started.

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