The ICC is under pressure due to a deadline to announce the tournament schedule. BCCI is urging other cricket boards to support a hybrid model or complete relocation of the event to India. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) strongly rejects the hybrid model and insists all matches take place in Pakistan. The Board of Control for … Read more
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazl ur Rehman has voiced concerns over recent legal changes in Pakistan, stating that they have intensified political turmoil and increased public hardships. He criticized the government for prioritizing political maneuvering over restoring peace and addressing pressing issues faced by the public. Speaking to the media, Fazl ur Rehman highlighted … Read more
In the fiscal year 2023-24, approximately 41.91 million passengers traveled by train, a significant increase from 35.40 million in 2022-23, marking a rise of 6.51 million passengers, according to Pakistan Railways. The total passenger earnings for 2023-24 amounted to Rs. 47.712 billion, surpassing the budget target by Rs. 8.712 billion. Additionally, the earnings saw an … Read more
Apple Vision Pro, which was first unveiled in June and released earlier this year in February, is now available in two additional countries: South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Customers in these regions can purchase the device through Apple’s websites and retail stores. In South Korea, the Vision Pro starts at KRW4,990,000 ($3,575/€3,395/INR302,045), … Read more
Pakistan cricket team travels from Sydney to Hobart for the third T20 match. The match is scheduled to take place tomorrow, starting at 7 PM local time. Pakistan aims to recover from a challenging second T20 encounter. The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Hobart from Sydney for the third T20I of their ongoing series … Read more
An Israeli airstrike on a building in Beirut’s densely populated Ras al-Nabaa neighborhood on Sunday killed Mohammad Afif, Hezbollah’s media relations head, according to two Lebanese security sources. The strike targeted a building housing Ba’ath Party offices, and the sources confirmed that Afif was present at the time. Hezbollah has not yet confirmed his death. … Read more
YouTube has rolled out updated icons for its Android app, part of a broader redesign aimed at streamlining navigation and enhancing user experience. Changes to the Bottom Bar While the layout of the bottom bar remains the same, four of its five icons now feature a refreshed look: Home: Redesigned with a more prominent appearance. … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that the government is prepared to implement strict measures to boost tax collection. Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad on Sunday, Muhammad Aurangzeb provided details about the recent visit of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation, led by Pakistan mission chief Nathan Porter. He shared that the confidence … Read more
Vivo is gearing up to launch the Vivo Y300, its latest 5G smartphone, this month. A teaser has revealed the phone’s sleek design and hints at it to be a rebranded version of the Vivo V40 Lite, previously launched in Indonesia. Vivo Y300 specifications (expected) The Vivo Y300 could feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display … Read more
Founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) appointed three official spokespersons, on Sunday. According to a notification issued by the PTI, Barrister Gohar Khan, Salman Akram Raja, and Omar Ayub have been designated as focal persons for PTI’s imprisoned leader. This decision goals to clear any uncertainties regarding information related to the PTI founder, confirming that all … Read more
LAHORE: The Punjab government, utilizing locally developed technology, successfully carried out a cloud seeding operation on Friday to induce artificial rainfall in selected areas. The operation targeted Jhelum, Gujar Khan, Chakwal, and Talagang and commenced around 2 pm, resulting in rainfall in the designated regions. Experts have suggested expanding such initiatives to Lahore to combat … Read more
Punjab has seen a slight improvement in air quality, with Lahore dropping to the second spot on the global pollution index. Despite this, the provincial capital remains heavily impacted by smog, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 294 on Sunday morning. Nationally, Multan ranked second with an AQI of 256, followed by Rawalpindi at … Read more
KARACHI: Indus Motor Company has introduced an exciting “New Year Promotion Offer” for the Toyota Corolla Cross, its premium crossover SUV. The announcement follows the SUV’s first-anniversary celebrations earlier this year, during which discounts of up to Rs0.9 million were offered. In the latest promotion, Toyota Motors is providing savings of up to Rs400,000 across … Read more
Pakistan Kisan Ittehad has announced a nationwide protest in December to oppose the imposition of an agriculture tax, introduced at the behest of the IMF. The announcement came from the union’s president, Khalid Mahmood Khokhar, who emphasized that farmers are struggling to recover their production costs, putting the survival of agriculture at risk. Khokhar stated … Read more
At least six terrorists were killed and four others wounded as they tried to launch an attack on a security check post in the Kalat district of Balochistan, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). “On the night of 15/16 November 2024, terrorists attempted to attack a security forces’ post in the general area of Shah-e-Mardan … Read more
ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Tour. Grand unveiling at Pakistan Monument in Islamabad. The international journey begins on November 26, starting in Afghanistan. ISLAMABAD: The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour commenced with a grand unveiling at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad on Saturday. Following the ceremony, the prestigious silverware was showcased at the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled an easier Virtual Private Network (VPN) registration process aimed at assisting freelancers and organisations. This updated system allows software houses, call centres, banks, embassies, and freelancers to register their VPNs conveniently through PTA’s official website. Members of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) are also eligible to … Read more
Muhammad Hassan Usmani Wins Ashgabat Open Tennis Tournament. Usmani defeats Turkmenistan’s second seed Suleyman Hudayberdiyev in Under-14 final. He wins in straight sets 6-1, 6-0, with only one game conceded. KARACHI: Muhammad Hassan Usmani of Pakistan secured a remarkable victory at the Ashgabat Open Tennis Tournament, defeating Turkmenistan’s second seed Suleyman Hudayberdiyev in the Under-14 … Read more
