Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Twitter founder points to blockchain future with Square rebrand

Twitter founder

LONDON: Just days after stepping down from his role as CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey is ringing the changes at Square, the other major company he founded, which has changed its name to Block, Arab News reported. While Dorsey is a renowned crypto enthusiast, the rebrand is not all about the blockchain, according to the company: “The … Read more

JS Bank, Trellis Housing sign deal to reshape housing finance

KARACHI: The JS Bank has partnered with Trellis housing finance limited to reshape the housing finance industry in Pakistan, a statement said on Friday. This collaboration will allow Trellis Housing Finance Limited to extend its digital mortgage origination services under GharHo product suite to JS Bank to build a sustainable affordable housing finance portfolio, it … Read more

London Criminal Court extends bail of Founder MQM on Strict Terms

The founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) bail

The founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) bail has been extended on strict terms and conditions, while the hate speech trial to begin June 1, 2020 and will continue for two weeks. He appeared before London’s Central Criminal Court today for a hearing in the incitement of violence case against him. Members of the … Read more

Pakistan issues a commemorative coin on Baba Guru Nanak’s 550th birthday

commemorative coin to observe Baba Guru Nanak's 550th anniversary

The federal government has issued a commemorative coin of 50 rupees on the 550th birthday of Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. The Sikh pilgrims, during their visit to the Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib next month, will be able to buy the coin of worth Rs50. The postage stamps, with the image of Gurdwara Janam … Read more

London: Founder MQM charged in hate speech case

Altaf Hussain charged by Scotland Yard over hate speech case

The founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has been charged by Scotland Yard in incitement speech inquiry for intentionally encouraging or Assisting Offences, contrary to Section 44 of the Serious Crime Act 2007. The MQM leader had appeared at the Southwark Police Station in South London on Thursday for the third time in four … Read more

Smile, as it is the world’s best medicine

World Smile Day 2019

Usually when we see a person smiling, we find ourselves smiling too, smiling is one of the most beneficial activities for a human being. For this purpose, World Smile Day is celebrated on October 04 (today) all over the globe including Pakistan. This day is observed on the first Friday of October. The main motive … Read more