Paras Malik

OKEx lists Pakistan’s first cryptocurrency token on its exchange

TenUp Smart, the first-ever Pakistan-based crypto project to be hosted on an international exchange, has been listed on OKEx, a widely renowned platform for...

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Yamaha again increases bike prices in Pakistan, know the price

And, in what appears to be a routine matter nowadays, Yamaha bike costs have risen yet again. The new prices will take...

571

Fitch forecasts Pakistani rupee to weaken further in 2022

According to Reuters, Fitch Ratings now anticipates the Pakistani Rupee to depreciate considerably further against the US Dollar in 2022. It lowered...

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China sends record 77 warplanes towards Taiwan over two days

China has sent a record number of warplanes into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday and Saturday, Ministry of National...

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Locally-assembled Volkswagen, Skoda crossover SUVs to hit the roads by 2023

Volkswagen and Skoda crossover SUVs assembled in Pakistan are expected to hit the roads by mid-2023 as per an announcement made by...

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Comedy

Umer Sharif’s desire regarding his burial at Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard fulfilled

The Sindh government has allowed the family of legendary comedian Umer Sharif to bury him at Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard. The Sindh minister Saeed...

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Pakistan T20 World Cup squad to depart for Dubai on October 14

The Pakistan T20 World Cup side, led by captain Babar Azam, will be heading for Dubai on October 14, according to reports, with the...

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Dubai Expo

Pakistan pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai records 8,000 visitors on Day 1

The Pakistani pavilion in the star-studded Expo 2020 Dubai dubbed by organizers “the event of the century” attracted around 8,000 people on...

European Super League

UEFA drops disciplinary case against European Super League clubs

To comply with a Madrid court order, UEFA has dropped its disciplinary case against Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus for their participation...

526

esports

Top six teams will qualify for PMPL MENA and South Asia Championship

The top six teams from the PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL) Arabia season two grand finals will advance to the PMPL MENA and...

391

Economy

FBR surpassed first quarter tax collection target by Rs 186 billion

According to the provisional information, FBR has collected net revenue of Rs 1,395 billion during the first quarter of the current Financial...

519

Petrol price crosses Rs 127 as govt announces new rates for October

According to a notification from the Finance Division, the government hiked the price of petrol by Rs 4 effective October 1 due...

610

Pakistan

IBO in Tank: 27-year-old Captain martyred, banned TTP commander killed

During an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander was killed, while a 27-year-old Pakistan Army Captain...

Sazgar announces yet another huge price hike for Haval H6

Sazgar has once again increased the price of Haval H6 compact crossover SUV within the 3 months of introducing it in Pakistan....

794

E-Voting

E-voting: Which countries use it, where has it failed and why?

The government is planning to bring on the E-voting machine to conduct elections, however, the main obstacle they need to tackle is...

409

Crypto ban by China could release more energy than Finland consumes in a year

China announced that all crypto-related activity would now be illegal, bringing the country’s campaign on cryptocurrency to a conclusion. The reasons for...

ECB Chairman Watmore apologises for cancelling Pakistan tour

Chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Ian Watmore, has publicly spoken out about the board’s recent decision to cancel...

283

Nokia

Nokia teases its second Android tablet for October 6 launch

Finland-base HMD Global owned Nokia is teasing a new tablet to be announced on October 6. The teaser shows the tablet’s side...

Wasim Khan resigns as Pakistan Cricket Board chief executive

Wasim Khan, the CEO of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has resigned after his responsibilities were limited. Wasim Khan resigned the day...

440

UK fuel crises eases further as military drivers prepare to restock petrol pumps

The number of UK fuel stations hit by delivery shortages and panic buying restoring as the military started driving supply tankers to...

295

FBR

Govt to collect taxes directly from social media giants

According to the proposed framework, social media powerhouses such as Facebook, Google, YouTube, and Twitter would be compelled to open offices in...

568

governance

Taliban to restore 1964 monarchy constitution with limitations in Afghanistan

On Tuesday, the Taliban said that they would temporarily adopt the 1964 constitution that gave women the right to vote, but would...

711

PTA

Zong wins 4G cellular spectrum auction for AJK and GB

The 1800 MHz spectrum auction for Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) was held in PTA’s headquarters in Islamabad,...

Inzamam-ul-Haq clarifies he did not suffer a heart attack but underwent angioplasty

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has, in his first public comments since undergoing an angioplasty, clarified that he did not suffer a heart attack. Inzamam,...

616

Forbes features Pakistan’s Systems Limited and Highnoon in its ‘Best Under A Billion’ 2021 list

Systems Limited, a Lahore-based information technology company, and another Pakistani company, Highnoon Laboratories have been named to Forbes’ list of Asia’s Best Under A Billion. The...

439

Entertainment

The Witcher renewed for season 3 on Netflix alongside a spin-off for kids

Netflix has announcing that The Witcher show starring Henry Cavill is getting a third season, while also announcing a second anime film and oddly,...

262

social media

Twitter finally upgrades from lower quality video uploads

Twitter says that the social media has made updates to fix the poor video quality of their platform, which has been an...

359

social media

TikTok hits 1 billion monthly users worldwide

TikTok announced on Monday that it had reached one billion monthly users. It’s an impressive number for a platform that debuted in...

519

Uncertain future in Germany as Social Democrats edge out Merkel’s party

The Social Democrats (SPD), Germany’s centre-left party, has claimed victory in the federal election, signaling outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party that it should...

719

Tesla allows drivers to request full self-driving beta despite safety concerns

Despite the fact that the head of U.S. National Transportation Safety Board expressed major reservations about its safety last week, Tesla has...

920

PTA allows import of 5 mobile devices for personal use in a year

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released the ‘Type Approval Technical Standards Regulations 2021,’ which permits the import of only five mobile devices...

358

Comedy

Air ambulance arrives for Umer Sharif but unstable health delays departure to US

The air ambulance that arrived on monday to carry veteran Pakistani comedian Umer Sharif to the United States for medical treatment has been put...

351

Pakistan pursuing preferential trade deals with Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE

Pakistan is looking to establish bilateral trade deals individually with Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates after trade talks within...

555

Iceland will have a male-majority parliament after election recount

Iceland briefly celebrated electing a female-majority parliament for the first time in Europe on Sunday, before a recount showed there will still...

533

Cryptocurrency exchanges stop letting Chinese users sign up after Beijing’s ban

Major cryptocurrency exchanges and service providers are scrambling to sever business ties with mainland Chinese clients after Beijing renewed a crackdown on...

Football

Michael Owen named brand ambassador Of Pakistan Football League

Michael Owen, a well-known English footballer, has agreed to serve as the official Ambassador of the Pakistan Football League (PFL) for a...

744

KIA stops bookings for Picanto and Sportage FWD over chip shortage

The shortage of the semiconductor chip is beginning to affect Pakistan’s automotive industry, as numerous popular vehicles have had their bookings halted...

418

Microsoft

Microsoft has just made its Surface line-up better than ever!

Microsoft showed off its updated and expanded line of Surface devices this week, positioning the new Surface Laptop Studio as its flagship...

614

Iran says ‘remarkable progress’ made in Saudi Arabia talks

According to an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman, talks between regional foes Iran and Saudi Arabia have resulted in “substantial progress” on the...

283

Paris Club extends Pakistan’s debt payment deadline to December

The Paris Club of Creditor Countries announced on Friday that it was extending Pakistan’s debt service deadline to allow the country to...

342

Nobel Prize ceremonies to be curtailed again due to pandemic

The organizers of the Nobel Prize ceremonies revealed on Thursday that the winners ceremony is not being held again this year, due to coronavirus pandemic....

876

SBP tightens consumer lending rules to limit car finance

With the introduction of Auto Policy 2016-2021, Pakistan grabbed many renowned brand under the policy which was a significant boom to the auto industry...

422

Digital Pakistan

PM Imran launches Digital Media Development Program for youth

Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Digital Media Development Program (DMDP) and stated that information technology (IT) is a huge opportunity for...

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Messi as highest-paid football player

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has replaced Lionel Messi as the highest-paid football player in the world, with Gareth Bale still among...

754

Smartphone

Airlink Communication will be Apple’s authorized reseller in Pakistan

Airlink Communication Limited received the authorization to resell Apple devices in Pakistan after signing a deal with Apple Inc. As per stock filing...

655

Digital Pakistan

Pakistan rises 8 places in this year’s Global Innovation Rankings

On the Global Innovation Index 2021, Pakistan has risen eight places to 99th place in 2021, up from 107th place in 2020,...

312

US economy may boost as international travel restrictions lift in November

United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Thursday that the decision by the Biden administration to lift international travel restrictions in...

Ramiz Raja tells Australia to be responsible amid tour fears

Ramiz Raja, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has urged Cricket Australia (CA) to act responsibly while deciding on a visit...

511

Facebook

Facebook introduces two new Portal devices for all-day video calls

Facebook has refreshed its video-call-centric device lineup with two new Portal devices, including the first portable model. The social media giant also...

271

Boris Johnson appreciates PM Imran Khan for billion trees project

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson appreciated his Pakistani counterpart Prime Minister Imran Khan over Ten Billion Trees Tsunami Programme that was launched to overcome climate issues....

776

Coca-Cola kicks off Pakistan’s first Plastic Road project in Islamabad

Coca-Cola Pakistan, TeamUp, and the National Incubation Center (NIC) have teamed up with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for ‘Plastic Road’ project to...

554

Dollars being smuggled to Afghanistan adds pressure on weaker rupee

Dr. Raza Baqir, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has revealed that US dollars are being smuggled into Afghanistan from Pakistan. ...

455

US official says window for Iran deal ‘won’t be open forever’

The window is still open to reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal but Tehran has yet to indicate whether it is willing to resume...

415

Five million Chinese will be working in Pakistan in next four years

According to a leading public health specialist, about 5 million Chinese nationals will be working in Pakistan by 2025 as part of...

Threatening emails from India led New Zealand to withdraw from tour

Threatening emails were sent to the New Zealand cricket squad from India, which prompted the Kiwis to call off the tour of...

310

India

Saudi Arabia ready to mediate between Pakistan, India

Saudi Arabia has volunteered to arbitrate between India and Pakistan in an effort to ease conflicts between the two nuclear neighbours. Saudi Foreign...

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Electronics

Samsung Electronics setting up TV line-up plant in Karachi

According to Abdul Razak Dawood, the Adviser for Commerce and Investment to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Samsung Electronics is establishing a television...

Taliban bans IPL broadcast in Afghanistan due to ‘anti-Islam content’

The Taliban leadership has decided to prohibit the Indian Premier League (IPL) from being telecast in Afghanistan. The restriction was imposed owing...

570

Corporate sector to opt for digital payments by November: FBR

Companies would be required to make payments on expenditures over Rs 250,000 through digital channel alone starting November 1, according to spokesperson...

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UK releases new travel advisory for fully vaccinated Pakistanis

The United Kingdom on Friday issued new COVID-related travel guidelines. According to the new rules by UK, the fully jabbed Pakistanis will...

354

Canada

Canada election: Trudeau wins third term, but falls short of majority

On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held to power as his main rival accepted defeat, claiming that he had gained a...

England ‘reluctantly’ withdraws from Pakistan tour after New Zealand snub

After New Zealand pulled out at the last-minute citing “security” concerns, the England Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that their mid-October two-T20I tour of Pakistan...

431

Climate Change

PM Imran Khan to virtually address UN General Assembly today

Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the 76th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, whose main agenda items include...

371

EA

EA delays Battlefield 2042 until later this summer

Electronic Arts has pushed back the global release of its Battlefield 2042 by a month to November 19, citing the pandemic’s impact...

New Zealand open to discussion on restaging of Pakistan series

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Chief Executive David White said that he was happy to talk about restaging the Pakistan series that the Black...

341

E-Commerce

WhatsApp launches an in-app local business directory

WhatsApp the world biggest messaging service app has added a new feature that allows users to search for businesses within the app for the...

317

Iran plans use of cryptocurrency to ease sanctions

The use of cryptocurrency might solve challenges connected to international sanctions imposed on the Islamic republic of Iran. Gholamreza Marhaba, a spokesman for...

449

Climate Change

Climate change could force 216 million from their homes by 2050

According to the World Bank, by 2050, reduced agricultural production, water scarcity, rising sea levels, and other adverse effects of climate change...

269

China orders Ant Group to break off loans business from Alipay

Regulators ordered substantial modifications to Alipay, China’s largest payment service, in an attempt to curb in the country’s “unruly growth.” According to...

263

PM Imran holds key meetings in Tajikistan on sidelines of SCO Summit

According to the reports, Prime Minister Imran Khan met with foreign leaders on Thursday during his two-day visit to Tajikistan, where he arrived...

305

Taliban leader Mullah Baradar named among Time’s 100 most influential people of 2021

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a co-founder of the Taliban and an experienced military commander, has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 most...

517

Microsoft

What will Microsoft announce at its 22 September Surface event?

On September 22nd, Microsoft will have a Surface event where “the company will talk about devices and Windows 11.” With the release...

New Zealand ‘unilaterally’ decides to abandon Pakistan series

According to media reports, the New Zealand Cricket Board told the Pakistan Cricket Board and federal government on Friday that they had...

Pakistan to tour Bangladesh after T20 World Cup, confirms BCB

The CEO of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Nizamuddin Chowdhury stated that, Pakistan cricket team will visit Bangladesh right after ICC Men’s T20...

502

China working on tech that can track data from cars

China, the world’s largest automobile market, is creating machines that will be able to follow data carried abroad by cars, according to...

537

Epic Games

Epic Games vs Apple trial & verdict – all you need to know

Epic Games’ approach, which resulted in its lawsuit against Apple, has been over a year in the making. And, barring any inevitable...

258

Mars

NASA Perseverance rover samples hint Mars had water for a long time

NASA started a new chapter in its space exploration history book with the safe landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars on...

539

Samsung

Samsung adds 4GB virtual RAM to Galaxy A52s 5G in new update

Samsung has added 4GB virtual memory or RAM Plus to Galaxy A52s 5G in India via an over-the-air (OTA) update. Virtual RAM is a...

553

Diesel, petrol prices up by Rs 5 each for rest of September

The government raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 5 per litre for the second half of the current month on Wednesday after a...

581

Climate Change

Rain helps bring massive wildfire in southern Spain under control

Firefighters battling a “monster” wildfire in southern Spain, which killed a firefighter and caused the displacement of over 2,600 people, were given...

361

Mobile Application

New app launched to let parents track children’s school buses

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has released an app that allows parents to track their children’s school buses. In Sharjah, a new...

271

PTA

PTA sets conditions for lifting TikTok ban

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) will lift the ban on TikTok only after the conditions of removal of all the indecent videos and...

273

Some Pakistan interests in conflict with US, will reassess ties, says Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that the US will examine its ties with Pakistan in the coming weeks to determine...

256

Apple says iPhone cameras can degrade by motorcycle vibrations

According to MacRumors, exposing an iPhone to high-amplitude vibrations, “specifically those created by high-power motorcycle engines,” could degrade the camera system. The...

331

Technology

Apple Watch Series 7 arrives with a larger, more rugged display

Apple has unveiled Apple Watch Series 7, which features a larger, more sophisticated display, according to the brand. The company released a...

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iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max feature 120Hz display, better cameras, 1TB of storage

The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, the high-end phones of the iPhone 13 lineup, have been officially revealed by Apple. They...

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Here’s everything Apple unveiled at its big iPhone event

Apple announced plenty of new products at its event, including the iPhone 13 smartphone lineup, bigger Apple Watches, and new iPads. This is a...

562

India

Pakistan presents another dossier on Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir

Pakistan has presented another dossier to the world on the “fascist” Indian government’s horrific human rights violations, war crimes, and genocide of...

PCB appoints Hayden and Philander as Pakistan coaches for T20 World Cup

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden and former South African bowler Vernon Philander will be Pakistan’s new coaches for the upcoming T20 World...

330

Moderna developing single-dose booster shot for Covid and flu

Moderna, a US pharmaceutical company, has announced the development of a single-dose vaccination option that combines a Covid-19 booster with a seasonal...

French Open

US Open: Raducanu makes history by powering past Fernandez in final

Emma Raducanu became the first qualifier in tennis history to win a major slam final after defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in the US Open final. ...

French Open

US Open: Medvedev scuppers Djokovic’s Grand Slam dream

Novak Djokovic came agonisingly close to completing a clean sweep of the majors this year, as Daniil Medvedev clinched the US Open final. Djokovic entered...

370

eSIM

PTA fines telecom companies Rs 150 million for issuing illegal SIMs

The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Amir Azeem Bajwa stated that two telecom companies have been fined substantial sums of Rs 100 million and...

482

China announces $31 million aid package for Afghanistan

China has offered Afghanistan 200 million yuan ($31 million, £22 million) in aid, including food and coronavirus vaccines. Beijing has stated that...

402

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Wide 5 unveiled with 64MP camera and 5000mAh battery

Samsung has unveiled a new mid-range smartphone Galaxy Wide 5 with a unique brand name and camera design. However, the Galaxy Wide 5...

307

France

French cement giant Lafarge paid ISIS terrorists millions with govt knowledge

The case of French cement giant Lafarge involved in funding of ISIS terrorist group in Syria has prompted a continuing debate in...

614

Toyota plans investing $100 million to assemble hybrid cars in Pakistan

Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has stated that domestic production of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) will begin soon in Pakistan. In an...

251

Encryption

WhatsApp adds end-to-end encryption for iCloud, Google Drive backups

WhatsApp has stated that it will roll out end-to-end encrypted backups for iCloud and Google Drive, according to a announcement made in...

257

WHO urges rich countries to hold off on booster shots until 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested a halt on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, an additional dose of the vaccine, until the...

Traffic plan announced for Pakistan, New Zealand cricket matches in Rawalpindi

For the next cricket matches between Pakistan and New Zealand, a traffic plan has been designed. During the matches, Cricket Stadium Road will...

496

DG ISI hosts spy chiefs from Russia, China, Iran and Tajikistan

According to a security source, DG ISI hosted a meeting of spy chiefs from several nations on Saturday to discuss the situation in...

Shoaib Akhtar picks his own T20 squad and calls Wasim a ‘puppet selector’

Shoaib Akhtar, former Pakistan bowler, has slammed Pakistan’s top selector, Mohammad Wasim, for picking an unworthy squad for the T20 World Cup....

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Facebook

Facebook debut Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses

Ray-Ban and Facebook have debuted their new smart glasses, the latest push in a challenging, niche sector that the social media behemoth...

521

Fully vaccinated Pakistanis can travel to UAE from today

Residents of the United Arab Emirates who have been fully vaccinated with a World Health Organization-approved vaccine can return as of September...

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Toyota Pakistan launches Corolla Altis X 1.6 Special Edition

Toyota Pakistan has released the Corolla Altis X 1.6 Special Edition to commemorate 50 million global sales. Indus Motor Company (IMC), the...

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Pakistan

Pakistan plans to roll out 5G in 2023

Pakistan is planning to roll out the most advanced 5G internet in 2023, announced the country’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom....

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Rupee falls to 13-month low of 168.08 against dollar as trade week closes

The rupee ended the day weaker and lost 0.26 percent against US dollar, according to today’s inter-bank closing exchange daily report. The US dollar’s...

342

Bitcoin plunges as El Salvador officially adopts the crypto as a legal currency

Bitcoin as well as other major crypto assets plunged on Tuesday after El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as...

654

Charity

In a first, Pakistani clean water charity raises over Rs 2 million using NFTs

A Pakistani charity focused on water shortage and accessibility claims to have generated Rs 2 million through a restricted collection of Non-Fungible...

870

Pakistan announces humanitarian assistance for people of Afghanistan

Pakistan has committed to provide food and medicine to the people of Afghanistan as humanitarian help. Three C-130 aircraft of Pakistan Air Force...

682

Hajj

Saudi Arabia increases number of Umrah pilgrims to 70,000 per day

According to Kingdom sources, Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah Ministry has increased the number of daily Umrah pilgrims to 70,000. According to...

480

Military

Navy Day being observed today to pay homage to 1965 War

The Pakistan Navy (PN) celebrates Naval Day to honour the martyrs and ghazis of the 1965 Pak-Indo war. The day is commemorated to honour the sacrifices...

458

Government mulls fixing car prices in Pakistan

Pakistani automakers are preparing to raise car prices again shortly after lowering them, however, their ambitions thwarted when government took a stand against the...

298

In world first, bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador

Despite significant domestic distrust and international warnings about consumer concerns, El Salvador became the first government in the world to accept bitcoin...

521

Election Commission of Pakistan rejects EVMs with 37 objections

Election Commission of Pakistan submitted its report on the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to the Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary...

837

Suzuki discontinues 2nd-gen Swift, halts Cultus bookings

Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has officially discontinued second-generation Swift variant in Pakistan, almost 12 years after its launch, while bookings for...

453

Taliban announce new government for Afghanistan led by Mullah Akhund

The Taliban have announced an interim government in Afghanistan, an Islamic Emirate led by Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhunda. As the West debates...

Fifa

UEFA, ECA reiterate opposition to World Cup every two years

The idea of staging the World Cup every two years, according to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and European Clubs’ Association (ECA) chairman Nasser...

326

Taliban claim to have taken Panjshir, last holdout province in Afghanistan

The Taliban claimed entire control of Afghanistan on Monday, claiming victory in the important battle for the Panjshir Valley, the final stronghold...

344

Monetization

Twitter announces Super Follows feature to let users make money from subscription

Twitter has officially revealed its long-awaited “Super Follows” function, which allows creators to charge for access to exclusive material. The move comes...

Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed dropped from T20 World Cup squad

Mohammad Wasim, Pakistan’s Chief Selector, named a 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup on Monday, leaving out Sarfaraz Ahmed, Wahab...

363

Citizenship

UAE unveils new residency guidelines to attract foreigners

In an effort to encourage economic growth, the UAE introduced a new visa policy that allows foreigners to work in the nation...

Misbah, Waqar step down from coaching roles ahead of T20 World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board said Monday that team coaches Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis have resigned from their positions. Misbah and Waqar both informed...

335

Google, Apple forced to open up app store payments in South Korea

South Korea became the first country to force Apple and Google to open up their app store to other payment systems. According...

427

Technology

Alexa will now speak louder if it detects background noise

Tech giant Amazon is introducing a new feature — Adaptive Volume — that will make Alexa respond louder if it detects a...

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo breaks men’s international scoring record with 110th and 111th goals

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal in their dramatic 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over the Republic of...

258

Microsoft

Microsoft will release Windows 11 on October 5, but without Android app support

Windows 11 will be released on October 5th, according to Microsoft, but the update won’t include Android app support. The company has confirmed this...

315

Privacy advocates raise concerns about US-built biometric system for Afghans

The US built a biometric system more than 15 years ago to register as many Afghans as possible, and now that the...

434

Apple Watch Series 7 may get delayed due to production issues

Apple is expected to launch iPhone 13 series along with Watch Series 7, AirPods 3 as well as a new iPad Mini this...

527

Mu: everything you need to know about ‘more vaccine-resistant’ variant of interest

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it is keeping an eye on a novel coronavirus variant known as “Mu,” which...

241

After the Twitter fleets, LinkedIn gives up on its Stories feature

After Twitter, which gave up its fleets on August 3rd, it is LinkedIn turn which said Tuesday that its ephemeral Stories feature...

501

Shell plans to install 50,000 electric vehicle charging points by 2025

Shell, a Dutch oil company, announced plans on Wednesday to install up to 50,000 on-street electric charging points in the United Kingdom...

537

China will be our main partner in rebuilding Afghanistan: Taliban

With the help of China, the Taliban will fight for an economic comeback in Afghanistan. According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, Afghanistan’s economic future...

South Africa legend Dale Steyn announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Dale Steyn, the legendary South African fast bowler, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 38-year-old grabbed 439 wickets...

504

Al-Haj Proton announces good news about car deliveries

Following a decrease in the COVID-19 infection rate in Malaysia, Proton’s production and sales operations have been restarted. As a result of...

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo completes return to Manchester United after 12 years

Cristiano Ronaldo completed his return to Manchester United on Tuesday after 12 years, saying the club always had “a special place in my heart.” The...

335

Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani laid to eternal rest amid strict curfew

Indian authorities cracked down on public movement and imposed a near-total communications blackout in the occupied Kashmir on Thursday after the death...

501

China bans kids from playing online games Monday through Thursday

From Monday to Thursday, the government of China has banned minors from playing online games, citing concerns that children would become addicted...

472

New investment options opened up for overseas Pakistanis through RDA

The country’s central bank has given overseas Pakistanis a variety of new investment choices in Pakistan, including public and unlisted enterprises, mutual...

363

Islamabad High Court

Only 1 percent of users have been misusing TikTok, IHC points out to PTA

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is convinced that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) imposed a ban on TikTok without good reason. The court underscored...

326

Pakistan to discuss Covid testing mechanism with United Kingdom

In order to get Pakistan off the UK’s travel red list, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan will...

523

FATF

FATF conditions: Realtors to share credentials of buyers, sellers with FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has instructed realtors and builders to exchange the details of potential buyers and sellers of properties...

821

Petrol Price in Pakistan reduced by Rs 1.50 per litre

The Finance Division stated on Tuesday that the price of petrol in Pakistan will be reduced by Rs 1.50 starting on Wednesday,...

306

Military

Senate, NA members get briefing at GHQ amid evolving Afghanistan situation

Members of the Parliamentary Kashmir Committee and defence committees of the Senate and the National Assembly (NA) were among those who visited the...

507

The iPhone 13 will be launched on 14th September

Apple’s upcoming iPhone, said to be called the iPhone 13, is expected to debut as early as the middle of next month with...

406

Football

Whatsapp rolls out ‘Fantasy Football’ sticker pack for Android, iOS

WhatsApp, the widely used communication application, introduced a new sticker pack, which is great news for soccer enthusiasts. In a tweet, WABetaInfo said, “Fantasy...

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NCOC allows 25 percent spectators during New Zealand matches

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated Monday that the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has sanctioned a 25 percent crowd attendance...

552

US completes withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan after 20-year war

On Monday, the United States (US) concluded its withdrawal from Afghanistan, bringing an end to a 20-year war that resulted in the...

379

Japan suspend use of Moderna vaccine after more cases of contamination emerge

After fresh occurrences of vials contaminated with metallic particles were discovered over the weekend, two regions in Japan have chosen to stop...

543

Xiaomi rolls out MIUI 12.5 update for Mi 10 and Mi 11 phones

On August 13, Xiaomi began rolling out the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in China, with the first batch estimated to be ready...

Ramiz Raja starts devising roadmap ahead of PCB chairman elections

Ramiz Raja has began consulting with exports to devise a roadmap for Pakistani cricket on how to lead it forward in a...

Champions League

Champions League draw: Manchester City to face PSG and Chelsea will meet Juventus

The group stage draw for the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League season was held in Istanbul on Thursday, with the five Spanish sides in this...

400

messaging app

WhatsApp tests message reactions, new UI colors in beta versions

WhatsApp is experimenting on message reactions, which would allow users to express their feelings in reaction to messages they receive on the...

361

Bennett meets with Biden at White House after delay due to Afghanistan crisis

Naftali Bennett met with US President Joe Biden for the first time as Israel’s prime minister on Friday at the White House....

Chelsea

Chelsea star Jorginho named UEFA Men’s Player of the Year

Jorginho, Chelsea and Italy midfielder, has been awarded UEFA Men’s Player of the Year for 2020-21. Jorginho, 29, won the award ahead of Blues teammate...

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IMF

World Bank, IMF thanks PM Khan for evacuating staff, families from Kabul

Despite the fast-changing circumstances in Afghanistan, World Bank President David Malpass has praised Pakistan’s assistance in rescuing and temporarily relocating their workers and families from Kabul. ...

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Pakistan remains on UK red list for travel

The United Kingdom (UK) government amended its travel advise for countries forbidden from flying into the Kingdom, maintaining Pakistan on the red...

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Putin calls PM Imran to talk about the emerging situation in Afghanistan

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Prime Minister Imran Khan on the phone on the developing...

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2 suicide attacks outside Kabul airport kill multiple US soldiers among others

Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul airport Thursday killing at least 13 people and 15 wounded....

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Facebook ready to launch Novi digital wallet

Facebook is planning to link its launch of the Novi digital wallet to the debut of the digital coin Diem that will...

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Pakistan and Turkey could be moved off red list in UK Covid travel update

Pakistan and Turkey are likely to be removed from the UK’s travel red list as their governments meet on Thursday to revise...

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Shaheen Afridi becomes pacer with most Test wickets in 2021

After his 18-wicket haul during the Test series against the West Indies in Jamaica, Shaheen Shah Afridi has become the fastest bowler in the...

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More than 10,000 people at Kabul airport awaiting evacuation

More than 10,000 people are awaiting evacuation at Kabul airport, the US defence department said at a press conference on Wednesday. Europe...

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ISPR

Pakistan successfully tests multi-launch rocket system Fatah-1

According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan Army successfully tested the domestically produced “Fatah-1” guided Multi Launch Rocket...

Football

Players from Afghan women’s national football team evacuated from Kabul

The Afghan women’s national football team has been evacuated from Kabul following the Taliban’s recent takeover. Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs...

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Pfizer-BioNTech becomes first Covid vaccine to gain full FDA approval

As the Delta variant strikes the country, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completely authorized Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on Monday, triggering a fresh...

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PayPal launches its cryptocurrency service in the UK

Starting this week, the US online payments giant PayPal said that British users will be able to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency. ...

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Europe

Nokia wins 5G order for three European markets

Nokia, the Finnish telecom equipment maker, announced on Monday that A1 Telekom Austria Group has awarded it a 5G network order for...

Afghanistan ODI series to be held in Pakistan next year

A one-day international (ODI) series between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been postponed until 2022 due to logistical challenges to travel and changing...

Fawad Alam surpasses Indian record to become quickest Asian to score five tons

Fawad Alam, the left-hander became the quickest Asian batsman to score five Test centuries when he hit an unbroken 124 on day three...

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cyber security

Huawei denies allegations of implanting backdoor for spying in Pakistan

Huawei issued a statement refuting charges that it spied on Pakistan and stole trade secrets, claiming that there is no evidence that...

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Prime Minister Imran Khan

MG 5 spotted in Pakistan: Here’s everything you need to know about the premium sedan model

The much-anticipated premium sedan, internationally known as Morris Garages 5, is coming to Pakistan under the name of MG GT. For MG fans,...

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PM welcomes $85 million investment in Airlift, a record for startups in Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has praised Airlift Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a Lahore-based online shopping delivery platform, for receiving $85 million in the...

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Bitcoin nears $50,000 as crypto market remain bullish

The crypto market remained bullish for the second straight day on Saturday, with the Bitcoin nearing $50,000 as it continues to rebound after months...

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Pfizer, Moderna to receive billions of dollars from COVID-19 vaccine booster

Analysts and healthcare investors predict that drugmakers Pfizer Inc, BioNTech, and Moderna Inc will generate billions of dollars from COVID-19 booster shots,...

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After Ford, Nissan, BMW, Toyota is cutting production by 40% over chip shortage

Toyota will slash global production some 40 percent in September as it finally feels the bite of the pandemic and the global...

Rafael Nadal

After Federer, Nadal out of US Open with season-ending injury

Rafael Nadal is the second big-name player after Swiss star Roger Federer confirmed Sunday he will be missing this year’s US Open. The...

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Entertainment

New Zealand loses Lord of the Rings as Amazon moves filming to UK

In a major achievement for the British film industry, Amazon Studios is relocating production of its $1 billion Lord of the Rings...

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Cyberattack

Network access to FBR sold on russian forum

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) (fbr.gov.pk) has been the target of a large-scale cyber-attack. This was discovered after a group of unknown hackers...

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Encryption

Facebook Messenger audio and video calls get end-to-end encryption

Facebook began encryption of audio and video chats conducted through its Messenger texting service on Friday, giving users more privacy. The move...

England men and women cricket teams to tour Pakistan after 16-year hiatus

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that England will play two Twenty20 internationals in Pakistan in October, on their first...

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Poly Network hit by $600 million heist asks hacker to become its security advisor

The cryptocurrency platform, Poly Network, targeted in a massive heist is now inviting the hacker behind it to become an advisor to...

ICC to bid for cricket inclusion in 2028 Olympics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) declared its intent to push for inclusion of cricket in the Olympics, announcing the commencement of preparations...

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internet

Reddit valued at more than $10 billion after new fundraising round

After obtaining an extra $410 million in fundraising, Reddit, the self-proclaimed “first page of the internet,” claims it is now worth more...

Pak Suzuki to finally discontinue its Bolan and Ravi in Pakistan

Pak Suzuki Motors plans to phase out the Bolan minivan and Ravi truck after nearly 40 years and replace them with the...

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Technology to ensure fair elections acceptable to all: PM Imran Khan

On Friday, Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that they will use technology to increase electoral transparency and conduct elections that would be...

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Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants

Scientists are keeping an eye on Delta, which is currently the dominant variant spreading rapidly over the world, but they’re also keeping...

West Indies knocked Pakistan in first Test after thrilling finish

West Indies held their composure in the first test against Pakistan in Jamaica on Sunday, with tailenders Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales...

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Instagram

Instagram announces new features to protect users from online abuse

Instagram has introduced a set of new capabilities aimed at protecting users and combating events like the online abuse directed at England...

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Taliban take control of presidential palace as Afghan President Ghani flees country

The Taliban has taken control of Afghanistan’s presidential palace after both President Ashraf Ghani and his deputy, Vice-President Amarullah Saleh, left the...

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Taliban enter Afghan capital two decades after US-led ouster

Even as foreign diplomats and many locals attempted to flee, Taliban rebels stormed Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Sunday and declared they intended...

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Ashraf Ghani resigns as Taliban reach the gates of Kabul

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani relinquished power as the Taliban formed an interim government on Sunday. President of Afghanistan has resigned after his...

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Pakistan to bring Turkey & Taliban face-to-face to discuss security of Kabul airport: PM

On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan would persuade the Taliban to begin direct negotiations with Turkey to secure Kabul International...

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Canada

Canada lauds PIA for maintaining international safety standards

Canada has praised operational services of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as meeting international standards and expressed hope that the airline would continue...

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Nation Celebrates 75th Independence Day with Traditional Zeal

The Pakistani nation is commemorating the 75th anniversary of its independence today with typical enthusiasm, as well as special activities to honour elders’ and...

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