Posts By Paras Malik
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447Budget 2020Telecom operators reject proposed tax on calls exceeding five-minute duration
Telecom operators rejected the proposed tax of Re 0.75 on voice calls exceeding five minutes, calling it technically difficult to implement and...
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427E-Commerce47% growth seen in Pakistan’s IT exports from July-May in fiscal year 2020-21
According to figures given by the State Bank of Pakistan, Pakistan’s IT exports increased by 47% from July to May in fiscal...
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1.8KCristiano RonaldoBelgium 1-0 Portugal: Defending champions fall short but injury concerns for De Bruyne, Hazard
In the round of 16, Belgium ended Portugal hopes of defending European Championship defence after defeating Cristinao Ronaldo’s team by 1-0. During the narrow margin victory...
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1.9KCricketThe star players of PSL 2021
The sixth edition of the HBL PSL 2021 is concluded with the Multan Sultan’s holding their first ever PSL trophy after beating...
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335CryptocurrencyTech billionaires Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey to discuss Bitcoin at ‘B Word’ event in July
Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey, two influential tech billionaires, have agreed to discuss Bitcoin at “The ₿ Word” event on July 21. Musk...
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1.8KSportsFour-time gold medalist Mo Farah fails to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Mo Farah, the four-time Olympic gold medalist, will not compete in the men’s 10,000 metre race in Tokyo after failing to meet the qualifying...
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696FBRFBR planning to tax digital platforms to generate Rs 10 billion
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) predicted that the taxation on the digital platforms including Google, Facebook, and Youtube will generate Rs 10...
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408SmartphoneXiaomi Mi 11 launched in Pakistan with 2K AMOLED Display and 55W Charging
The Xiaomi Mi 11 is now available in Pakistan as one of the most powerful phones. For Rs 144,999, you get one of...
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446softwareSoftware mogul John McAfee’s widow blames US for death
The widow of US software mogul John McAfee blamed US authorities on Friday for his death in a Spanish prison where he...
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308AutomotiveTesla to recall over 285,000 cars in China due to faulty software
A government regulator declared late Friday that Tesla will “recall” over 285,000 cars from the Chinese market after an examination revealed flaws...
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315FATF‘Some forces’ using FATF grey list to pressurise Pakistan: FM
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi believes that ‘some forces’ were trying to maintain pressure on Pakistan by keeping it on the FATF...
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342FBRNo leniency for tax defaulters from next fiscal year, warns Shaukat Tarin
Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has stressed that the government will not be lenient towards wilful tax defaulters in the coming fiscal year. The minister was addressing...
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460civil warRussia warns of civil war in Afghanistan after withdrawal of troops
Russia warned of the danger of the situation in Afghanistan, saying that there is a “high probability” of a civil war after...
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1.5KCricketPakistan Cricket Team leaves for England Tour
A special flight of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) carrying the national cricket team took off from Lahore for Birmingham on Friday for...
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484MicrosoftWindows 11 released by Microsoft with a new UI and Android support
After months of teases and massive leaks, Microsoft has officially announced Windows 11. The revamped user interface, efficiency and multitasking enhancements, a...
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1.5KCricketMultan Sultan beat Peshawar Zalmi to clinch PSL 6 title
The Mohammad Rizwan-led Multan Sultans completed a fairy tale run in Abu Dhabi on Thursday night, clinching their first PSL title at the Zayed...
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341India‘Drama’: FM Qureshi slammed Modi’s fruitless meeting with Kashmiri leadership
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with top Kashmiri leadership as a “drama” and...
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481ConstructionNo fresh tax amnesty for construction sector, says FBR
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has strongly denied that it will offer any new amnesty to construction contractors, claiming that the...
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853FacebookFacebook ‘haha’ emoji ‘totally haram’ for Muslims: Bangladeshi cleric issues fatwa
A prominent Muslim Bangladeshi scholar with a big online follower has issued a fatwa prohibiting individuals from mocking others on Facebook using the “haha”...
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1.5KCricketWilliamson and Taylor guide New Zealand to World Test Championship glory
New Zealand won the World Test Championship final at the Ageas Bowl, chasing down a fourth-innings score of 139 with eight wickets...
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1.5KCricketPSL 2021 final: Peshawar Zalmi’s Haider Ali, Umaid Asif suspended for bio-secure breach
Haider Ali and Umaid Asif have been suspended from Thursday’s PSL 6 final against Multan Sultans after admitting to breaking health and safety rules....
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506covid-19COVID-19: Saudi Arabia classifies 69 countries as high risk for travel
Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Authority (Weqaya) classified 69 countries around the world at a “very high risk” level, according to its travel...
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390DiamondsSouth Africa ‘diamond rush’ stones turn out to be quartz
Officials have verified that the unidentified stones that drew thousands of fortune seekers to a small village in South Africa hoping to...
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345ChinaChina has administered over a billion Covid-19 vaccine doses
Health officials in China announced that the number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has surpassed one billion, accounting for...
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670CanadaCOVID-19: PIA to resume flight operations to Canada
Canada has permitted Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to restart flights to Toronto, which were previously halted owing to an increase in Covid-19...
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473BusinessOnline marketplaces in Pakistan criticize 17 percent tax on transactions
In a recent Finance Bill, the government sought to classify online marketplaces (OMs) as “Tier 1 Retailers,” subjecting all transactions performed through...
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531ChinaBitcoin, Ethereum drop as China intensifies crypto mining crackdown
On Monday, the cryptocurrency market was under increasing pressure, with a number of coins and tokens mainly Bitcoin and Ethereum losing double...
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505Covid-19 vaccine“Govt needs to stop relying on charity”: Shehbaz Sharif on vaccine shortages
Shehbaz Sharif, the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, voiced deep worry about the lack of vaccines in Pakistan on...
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550electionWorld reacts to election of Iran’s new hardline President Ebrahim Raisi
Iran’s judiciary chief, Ebrahim Raisi, has won a landslide victory in the country’s presidential election, which had the lowest turnout in the Islamic republic’s...
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2.4KAutomotiveJaved Afridi teases the launch of MG 6 Pro in Pakistan
The all-new MG 6 Pro could be on its way to Pakistan shortly, according to a recent social media post by the Pakistani...
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1.5KAutomotiveKia Sportage recalled in Pakistan due to HECU Fuse Kit issue
In Pakistan, there have been a few instances of vehicles catches fire, and videos of vehicles set on fire have gone viral...
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1.7KCoca-ColaIn Cristiano Ronaldo Vs Coca-Cola Fiasco, Fevicol is the Real Winner of Euro 2020
Adhesive brand Fevicol used the Ronaldo-Coca Cola controversy as an opportunity to create a hilarious ad that is being applauded on social...
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592ChinaAlibaba co-founder says Jack Ma is now focusing on hobbies and philanthropy
According to a Chinese e-commerce executive, Alibaba founder Jack Ma is “lying low” and has “taken up painting as a hobby.” Joe...
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2.2KAutomotiveBookings closed for Haval Jolion and H6 SUVs yet again
Haval Pakistan has already closed the bookings for both its SUV cars, Haval Jolion and Haval H6, after just three days of reopening. Following the...
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466International‘Two great powers’: Biden, Putin plunge into hours of talks
US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in hours of face-to-face talks in front of the cameras at a...
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357Budget 2020Mills association say flour price likely to go up next month
Due to a spike in three taxes relating to the flour mining business in the fiscal budget 2021-22, the Pakistan Flour Mills...
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1.7KCoca-ColaRonaldo removing Coca-Cola becomes trend as Pogba, Locatelli imitate gesture
After videos of football star Cristiano Ronaldo putting aside bottle of Coca-Cola during a press meet went viral, other top footballers also...
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516ISPRPakistan Army soldier martyred in terrorist attack near Turbat: ISPR
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Pakistan Army soldier was martyred in a terrorist attack near Turbat in Southern Balochitan. Naik Aqeel Abbas,...
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843BusinessBanks allowed to collect up to Rs 200 fee on inter bank funds transfer
According to the State Bank of Pakistan’s recent instructions about changes to the pricing mechanism of inter bank funds transfer online, a...
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2.4KAutomotiveKIA Stonic may launch in Pakistan to take on Civic, Elantra or Corolla
KIA Lucky Motors may be planning on introducing another SUV, the KIA Stonic, in the Pakistan automotive market and the vehicle will...
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874Budget 2020Quran publishers hail PM Khan for duty-free paper import
In the budget for the fiscal year 2021-22, Prime Minister Imran Khan removed taxes on imported paper used for printing the Holy Quran, as...
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1.5KCricketIslamabad United breaks record to score the highest in PSL history
In their match against Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United broke the record and scored the highest total in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history....
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282debt suspensionG-20 countries put off repayment of $3.7 billion loan by Pakistan
Pakistan’s repayment of a $3.7 billion loan has been put on hold until the end of the year by the G-20 countries....
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659AutomotivePrice of petrol in Pakistan goes up by Rs 2.13 per litre
The Finance Ministry authorised a Rs 2.13/litre rise in petrol price and a Rs 1.79/litre rise in High-Speed Diesel on Tuesday. According to a government announcement,...
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676Budget 2020Analysis: Budget 2022 and its impact
After the announcement of budget 2022, there has been a mixed public reaction to the budget’s presentation. People are divided as some are...
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341FinLitPakistani firm RNS Solutions to develop Blockchain based FinLit Platform for IsDB
The ICD-Islamic Development Bank Group, a multilateral development bank that promotes social and economic development in member countries, and Trustedchain, a software development...
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457AutomotiveFirst ‘charging highway’ for electric vehicles is coming to Italy
Between Milan and Brescia in Italy, Israeli business ElectReon Wireless is creating a 0.6-mile-long (1-kilometer) stretch of electric vehicle-charging highway to test the technology for...
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318InternationalMeghan Markle to donate 2,000 copies of her debut children’s book
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, turned an author this month with the release of her debut children’s book The Bench. Now,...
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368CryptocurrencyElon Musk says Tesla will accept Bitcoin again once miners use 50% clean energy
After yet another weekend of price swings following tweets from Tesla boss Elon Musk, Bitcoin climbed above $40,000 on yesterday. Due to...
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1.5KICCNew Zealand announce squad for ICC WTC final against India
The ICC’s first World Test Championship final will be played between New Zealand and India on 18th of June at the Ageas...
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560AutomotiveHuge tax relief for automobile sector in 2021-22 budget
Due to a considerable reductions in customs and taxes on the sales and acquisitions of smaller vehicles, the 2021-22 budget has been a source...
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399EntertainmentLord of the Rings anime movie “The War of the Rohirrim” in the works
Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, the creators of Netflix’s Emmy-winning The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series, are writing Lord of the Rings: The War...
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839DHAAry Laguna DHA City Karachi starts balloting and booking
With a man-made coastal community giving a unique lifestyle option and a strong lifetime investment, ARY Laguna DHA City Karachi is destined...
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842Covid-19 vaccineG7 leaders launch Build Back Better World (B3W) to counter China’s BRI
G7 leaders have launched a new global infrastructure initiative Build Back Better World (B3W) to help developing nations, countering China’s Belt and...
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1.2KFeaturedSaudi allows women to register for Hajj 2021 without male dependent
Saudi Arabia has made it possible for women to register for the annual Hajj trip in 2021 without the need for a...
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289electionIsrael swears in new coalition, ending Netanyahu’s long rule
On Sunday, Israel parliament barely elected a new coalition government, ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s record 12-year rule and throwing the contentious...
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1.6KCricketDu Plessis has memory loss after concussion but recovering well
After contracting a concussion during a Pakistan Super League T20 match in Abu Dhabi, South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis says he...
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447cyber securityRockYou2021: Largest data breach in history leaks 8.4 billion passwords
In a yet another password breach, now labelled as the RockYou2021, hackers have been able to leaked 100GB of data which includes...
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354InternationalSaudi Arabia releases 49 more Pakistani prisoners
The government of Saudi Arabia has released 49 more Pakistani prisoners who had been held in the Kingdom prisons for various charges. Lt...
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514CoronavirusUK to donate 100 million covid vaccine doses to poorer nations
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the United Kingdom will begin distributing Covid-19 vaccine doses to nations in need in the next...
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1.1KAutomotiveThe all-new 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser J300 unveiled in the UAE
In a major world reveal aired from the United Arab Emirates, Toyota introduced the new generation of their all-terrain beast, the Land...
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530Income tax detailsMusk, Bezos, other billionaires dodged paying US income taxes, says report
According to an investigative report, several of the billionaires Americans have paid no income taxes in recent years, as Washington considers fresh plans...
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355electoral reformsNA passes Election Act Amendment Bill, grants voting right to overseas Pakistanis
The National Assembly (NA) has passed the Election Act Amendment Bill, 2020, which contains dozens of amended articles aimed at bringing electoral...
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388privacyApple brings new update to AirTags after stalking fears
Apple has published a software update for its AirTags after fears that they may be used to secretly track someone’s whereabouts in real time. ...
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407CoronavirusPunjab decides blocking SIM cards of unvaccinated citizens
All residents who refuse to be vaccinated against the new coronavirus will have their SIM cards blocked by the Punjab government. These...
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1.0KImportRussia resumes import of rice from Pakistan after two years
The prohibition on rice imports from Pakistan has been lifted by Russia. Russia has permitted the import of the commodity from four...
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420covid-19US lowers travel restrictions to 61 countries – but not UK
As the rollout of coronavirus vaccines advances, the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has given a greenlight easing travel...
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535crypto miningEl Salvador plans to use electricity generated from volcanoes to mine Bitcoin
The president of El Salvador announced Wednesday that the country’s state-run geothermal energy utility would begin using power derived from volcanoes for...
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574AutomotivePrice of Pakistan’s cheapest electric vehicle MG ZS EV revealed
The MG ZS EV’s price has finally been disclosed. The pricing of MG ZS Electric Vehicle (EV) is Rs. 68,50,000, according to MG...
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1.6KCricketPSL 2021: Multan Sultans beat Karachi Kings by 12 runs
Multan Sultans, who were underperforming in the sixth season of the Pakistan Super League, defeated Karachi Kings by 12 runs in Abu Dhabi’s...
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347CanadaCanadian terrorist who martyred members of Muslim family appears before court
The Canadian man who slammed his pick-up truck into a Muslim family in London, Ontario, and martyred four people in a terrorist attack...
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333Donald TrumpTrump-era ban on TikTok dropped by Biden; orders new review
President Joe Biden has revoked an executive order issued by former president Donald Trump, that prohibited the use of Chinese apps such as TikTok and...
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308DuckDuckGoRival search engines won’t have to pay Google to be Android default
Google has bowed to competitor pressure and agreed to let them compete for free to be default search engines on Android smartphones...
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1.5KCricketPlayers to sign a special clause for social media in next PCB central contracts
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering including a unique condition in the upcoming central contracts to limit cricketers’ use of social...
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307Geo TVHamid Mir apologises to Pakistan Army over ‘controversial’ remarks
Hamid Mir, Capital Talk host and a senior journalist, has apologized for his recent remarks at a protest against assault on journalists, saying he had...
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1.4KCricketRashid earns nail-biting victory for Qalandars against United
Rashid Khan scored the game-winning runs as Lahore Qalandars defeated Islamabad United by five wickets in the 15th match of Pakistan Super...
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1.4KCricketCabinet rejects proposal to liaise with Indian company for airing Pak vs Eng series
The Pakistan Television Corporation’s plan to collaborate with an Indian business for live transmission of the upcoming Pak vs Eng cricket series...
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480Emmanuel MacronFrench president Macron slapped on regional tour
During a journey to southeast France on Tuesday, on the second stop in a nationwide tour, a bystander slapped French President Emmanuel...
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461FaceTimeFaceTime is coming to Android and Windows via the web
Users on Android and Windows will be able to join FaceTime calls for the first time. Apple said during its WWDC keynote...
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542InternationalPakistan refuses to host US military bases post Afghanistan withdrawal
Pakistan has refused to host US military bases on its soil as Washington seeks to continue its counterterrorism operation in Afghanistan after...
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330FranceGoogle to change global advertising practices after fined €220 million in France
In a landmark settlement with French authorities, Google said it would make adjustments to its global advertising business to guarantee it would...
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675EconomyRupee expected to remain stable after volatile week, say traders
The Pakistani rupee is projected to remain firm during the coming week, thanks to market optimism after the Asia Pacific Group (APG)...
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578GoogleGoogle announces $99 wireless earbuds Pixel Buds A-Series
The Google’s Pixel Buds A-Series have been officially released, as per company’s official announcement, which is a more affordable variant of its existing...
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424InternationalLilibet Diana: Harry and Meghan announce daughter’s birth
The birth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter Lilibet Diana named after Harry’s grandmother Queen Elizabeth II and his late mother Diana was announced on...
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336iOSEverything Apple announced at its WWDC 2021 keynote
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s WWDC keynote of Apple was conducted virtually, just like last year’s. This time, the company...
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1.6KFloyd Mayweather‘They hug it out’: Was Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul staged?
From the moment it was first announced, Sunday’s exhibition bout between YouTube sensation Logan Paul and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather was surrounded...
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382CoronavirusWHO presses G20 states for funding, vaccines for COVAX
Emerging powers among G20 countries, such as China, Brazil, and India, are being pressured to contribute urgent funding and COVID-19 vaccines for...
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441Jeff BezosAmazon’s billionaire founder Jeff Bezos to fly to space next month
Jeff Bezos, the billionaire creator of Amazon, said on Monday that he and his brother Mark will go in space for the first-time next...
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1.1KAutomotiveHyundai Nishat stops bookings for Tucson due to chip shortage
Hyundai Nishat has issued an official statement warning buyers that the Tucson SUV’s delivery will be delayed due to a “scarcity of...
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323PakistanMajor train accidents in Pakistan in the past five years
When it comes to rail accidents, Pakistan has a dreadful track record. The country has had a series of tragic train accidents...
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530iPadApple working on iPad Pro with wireless charging, new iPad Mini
Bloomberg News reported on Friday that Apple Inc is working on a new iPad Pro with wireless charging and a revamped iPad...
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546MicrosoftMicrosoft will announce its next generation of Windows on June 24th
At an event slated for June 24, Microsoft plans to unveil its “next generation of Windows.” The software behemoth has begun sending...
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312Donald TrumpFacebook says it’s justified in suspending Trump for 2 years
Facebook Vice President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg said Sunday that the company is “justified” in its decision to keep former President...
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429ChinaPakistan announces new visa policy for Chinese nationals
Sheikh Rasheed, the Interior Minister, announced a new visa policy for Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects, saying they will be given...
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1.6KCricketNajam Sethi wants PCB chairperson Ehsan Mani, CEO Wasim Khan removed
Najam Sethi, the former chairperson of the Pakistan Cricket Board, wants current PCB chairperson Ehsan Mani and CEO Wasim Khan to step...
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410CoronavirusUS announces plan to share 80 million Covid-19 vaccine doses
President Joe Biden presented his plan for the first of 80 million coronavirus vaccine doses that the US will share globally before...
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626IndiaPakistan seeks probe into illegal uranium sale in India
Pakistan has called for investigating repeated incidents of illicit uranium possession and sales in India, emphasizing the need for identifying the end-users of...
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1.4KCricketPakistan announced squads for England and West Indies tours
The Pakistan cricket selectors have recalled four veteran players and named uncapped Azam Khan in their teams for the upcoming tours to...
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615intelPakistani made P40 laptop launched by Viper
Viper Technology, a rising brand in Pakistan’s laptop industry, has unveiled the much-anticipated Viper P40 Notebook, a locally built computer with a feature-rich...
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609BusinessE-earn program for 10,000 freelancers inaugurated in Punjab
Yasir Humayun, the Punjab Higher Education Minister and head of the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), has launched the e-Earn scheme, which...
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327ChinaChina’s ‘artificial sun’ sets new record of 120 million Celsius temperature
China has set a new world record when scientists managed to maintain their nuclear-powered artificial sun functioning for more than 100 seconds...
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474GwadarSaudi Arabia plans oil refinery, chemical complex in Hub or Karachi
According to Tabish Gauhar, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Power and Petroleum, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) would...
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566Budget 2020FBR sets Rs 5,829 billion tax collection target for FY 2021-22
According to government sources, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set a Rs 5,829 billion tax collection target for the fiscal year 2021-22. ...
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405NASANASA plans two new missions to Venus for the first time in decades
For the first time in almost 30 years, NASA plans to launch two new research missions to Venus between 2028 and 2030. ...
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502Budget 2020No new taxes to be included in budget 2021-22 on salaried person
The federal budget for 2021-22, with a total budget of Rs. 8.4 trillion, will be submitted to the National Assembly on June 11. ...
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549CryptocurrencyKhyber Pakhtunkhwa dissolves committee on cryptocurrency
The administration of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has chosen to terminate the cryptocurrency panel that was formed on February 4. According to a...
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1.4KCricketPSL 2021 remaining matches to be played from June 9-24
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the remainder PSL 2021 matches would be played from June 9 to 24 in...
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478ElectronicsLG to use its smartphone factory to build home appliances
LG recently exited its dead smartphone segment, which had been a drag on the company’s revenues for years. The Korean business, on...
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699CoronavirusSindh to block salaries of Covid unvaccinated employees
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced that government employees will not be paid unless they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The primary goal...
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1.2KEntertainmentISPR set to launch Pakistan’s biggest military reality show 60 Hours to Glory
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and Hum TV have teamed up to bring Pakistan’s greatest military reality show, 60 Hours to Glory, to the...
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360electionIsrael eyes end of 12 years of Netanyahu after opposition strike deal
Israel’s opposition leader moved closer to deposing controversial Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister. After inconclusive elections in March, a politically...
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1.0KBusinessPakistan Post becomes Amazon official delivery partner
Just weeks after Amazon opened up its platform to Pakistani sellers, Pakistan Post Office has been formally authorized as the delivery partner...
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471ISPR‘Terrorists will not be permitted to disrupt peace efforts,’ Army Chief Bajwa
According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa stated that terrorists will not be...
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565ChinaChina’s Sinovac shot cleared for wider global use by WHO
The World Health Organization approved the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use on Tuesday, making it the second Chinese vaccine to do...
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740IslamabadPakistan receives $76.28 million loan from South Korea to build IT Park
South Korea has provided the Pakistani government with a $76.28 million loan to help fund the development of an IT park in...
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333InternationalIranian largest navy ship, oil refinery hit by fires amid threats from Israel
After the first one ravaged and then sank a naval vessel, the Kharg, reportedly the largest ship in the Iranian navy fleet,...
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762InfinixThe best smartphones under Rs 30,000 you can buy in Pakistan
Are you considering purchasing a new smartphone but are concerned about the cost? We’ve compiled a list of the best cellphones available...
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434CitizenshipOman allows expats to convert visit visas to work permits
As per a newly updated Foreigners’ Residence Law published by the Inspector-General of Police and Customs, expatriates arriving in Oman on visit...
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1.5KAutomotiveDFSK Glory 500 coming to Pakistan with Rs 3.5 million price tag at the end of 2021
SUVs are the focus of the Pakistani auto sector. Automobile manufacturers are releasing the latest and finest SUVs one after the other....
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1.4KCricketTendulkar recalls he fielded for Pakistan before his India debut
Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian batting legend, has disclosed that before making his international debut for his country, he played for Pakistan in a...
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574ConnectivityFacebook & telcos discuss urban connectivity solutions for an inclusive digital economy
Broadband and connectivity are becoming engines of economic growth in Pakistan as already proven in other parts of the world. The theme...
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469CeasefireCeasefire along LoC led to sense of peace: Indian Army Chief
The maintaining of a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) between Pakistan and India, according to Indian Army Chief Gen M M Naravane,...
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355InternationalKuwait lifts bar on visas for Pakistani citizens after 10 year suspension
After a ten-years of suspension, Kuwait has reinstated visas for Pakistani families and companies, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. In a statement,...
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387CoronavirusPfizer vaccine less effective, but protects against Indian Covid variant: study
According to a research by France’s Pasteur Institute, the Pfizer vaccination is slightly less effective, however, still manages to fight against the more...
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594Gaming SmartphonePlaystation games are coming to mobile phones this year
Some top-rated and iconic Sony PlayStation games will soon find their way to mobile applications and a wider audience with smartphones. There is a...
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450covid-19Pakistan prepared to send limited Hajj pilgrims: Noor ul Haq Qadri
Saudi Arabia has not yet revealed its Hajj policy for this year, but Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Dr Noor ul Haq Qadri...
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569ChildrenChina allows family to have 3 children, up from 2
China will now allow married couples to have up to three children as the country attempts to halt a declining birthrate. China’s...
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1.4KChampions LeagueMan City 0-1 Chelsea: Havertz Seals Champions League Glory For Blues
Chelsea crowned European Champions League winner in Porto after defeating league rivals Manchester City in a thrilling final after Kai Havertz scored the only...
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386AutomotiveChip shortage expected to cost auto industry $110 billion in revenue in 2021
According to experts, the global auto industry is projected to lose $110 billion in revenue during 2021 due to recent semiconductor chip shortage. There...
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320InternationalBernard Arnault becomes world’s richest person for the third time this week
The fight between Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault for the title of world’s richest person has taken a new turn: Arnault has...
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376JazzPTA receives Rs 15.82 billion against second installment of license renewal fee
Two Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), Telenor Pakistan and Pakistan Mobile Communication Ltd (Jazz), have paid the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Rs 15.82...
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399electionBashar al-Assad re-elected as Syrian President for 4th term
Despite Western charges that the votes were “neither free nor fair,” Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was re-elected for a fourth term, according...
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1.5KCricketPSL 2021: Former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz, five others finally issued UAE visas
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), out of 13 people whose visas had been delayed, six PSL players have been issued...
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376IndiaWhatsApp sues govt of India, says new media rules mean end to privacy
According to sources, WhatsApp has launched a law suit in Delhi against the government of India, attempting to prevent legislation from taking...
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402GoogleGoogle to open its first retail store in New York
The tech giant Google has revealed its intention to launch its first retail store in Manhattan’s Chelsea district in the summer of...
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363CoronavirusPfizer assembles ’SWAT team’ to develop a COVID-19 treatment pill
As a new lethal coronavirus continues to grow over the world in early 2020, Pfizer established a “SWAT squad” of scientists and...
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624InternationalIslamabad stops official contact with Afghan NSA for disrespecting Pakistan
Pakistan has conveyed its strong reservations to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani over the statements of Afghan NSA Hamdullah Mohib against Pakistan. Pakistan has...
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1.5KChampions LeagueEuro 2020: Squad lists for every team taking part
Euro 2020 is about to kick off from 12th June and here is the list of every squad who have been called to participate in...
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378InternationalHow much money does Israel get from the US?
After the latest clash between Israel and Gaza, the US president Joe Biden is under immense pressure from Democratic party member regarding...
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311CAACAA incurred over Rs 1.4 billion losses in three years: aviation minister
Ghulam Sarwar Khan, the Federal Aviation Minister has revealed the figure to the National Assembly regarding loss suffered by the Civil Aviation...
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1.6KCricketAsia Cup postponed to 2023 due to packed schedule
Due to a lack of window in a rejigged cricket calendar that is constantly subject to change during an evolving COVID-19 situation,...
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384InternationalBangladesh warn punishment if anyone goes to Israel after removing ‘except Israel’ from passport
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh AK Abdul Momen yesterday warned that legal action will be taken if any Bangladeshi citizen travels to Israel....
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486InternationalTaliban warns Pakistan against allowing USA to operate military bases
Taliban warned Afghanistan’s neighbour on Wednesday against allowing the United States of America (USA) to operate military bases on their soil after...
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1.6Kcovid-19Naseem Shah dropped from PSL 6 for breaching COVID-19 protocols
A right call was made by the PCB management as they have dropped Naseem Shah from PSL 6 for violating the protocols...
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2.0KEntertainment‘Money Heist season 5’: Netflix announces release date with a heart-thumping teaser
Netflix has revealed that La Casa de Papel’s fifth and final season would be split into two parts, each with five episodes. Money Heist...
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335CovidWhat is ‘black fungus’ that is hitting India’s COVID-19 patients?
The challenges encountered by India’s healthcare system as it confronts with a major second wave of COVID-19 infections have been exacerbated by...
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328InternationalRocket barrage targets Iraqi airbase hosting US contractors
Six rockets were fired north of Baghdad at Iraqi Balad airbase, mildly injured a foreign contractor working for a US corporation. According to an...
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1.7KChampions LeagueFootball: Results in top 5 European leagues
Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and Lille have all won titles of the big five European football leagues. Around...
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320FacebookPro-Palestinian activists tank Facebook app rating to 2.2 on Google and Apple app stores
After individuals boycotted the world’s most popular social media network for flagging and deleting postings condemning Israeli military violence against Palestinians, Google...
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Ehsaas Kafaalat PolicyPM Imran Khan introduces ‘Ehsaas Saving Wallets’ programme
During a visit to an Ehsaas Kafaalat payment site in Islamabad on Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the “Ehsaas Saving Wallets (Ehsaas Bachat Bank Account) project.” Prime...
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554CoronavirusPfizer allocates 2 billion vaccine doses to poorer countries through COVAX
Pfizer and BioNTech will deliver some of the 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses as fresh supplies for low- and middle-income countries through the worldwide...
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1.4KFifaPSB DG confident FIFA suspension of PFF will be lifted soon
Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Director General Col (retd) Asif Zaman is hopeful that the suspension of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) by FIFA Congress...
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466FintechPayFast becomes first payment gateway to get commercial license from SBP
Karachi: PayFast, the indigenous payments solution by APPS, is now the first payment gateway in the country to receive a commercial license...
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343social mediaTwitter opens verification applications for blue check mark
After a year-long suspension on public submissions for the site’s blue check marks, Twitter users can now request to be verified again,...
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625CoronavirusIMF proposes $50 billion plan to end Covid-19 pandemic
The IMF suggested a $50 billion plan on Friday to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, with a goal of vaccinating at least 40%...
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433GoogleGoogle reveals the number of active Android devices has surpassed 3 billion
Google announced that Android has crossed around 3 billion devices that are actively being used currently around the world. The Google I/O 2021 conference...
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566punjabGovernment to set up software technology parks in Rawalpindi and Faisalabad
The growth in IT sector in Pakistan continues as Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked for creating two software technology parks in...
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634CanadaCanada extends travel ban from India and Pakistan over COVID-19
Canada has extended the travel ban for all direct passenger and business flights from India and Pakistan for another 30 days, until June 21,...
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1.4KesportsKP govt intends to establish e-sports academies for gamers
The government of KP revealed their plans that it will seek to improve the local video gaming business shortly after e-sports has...
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470Fortnite‘Apple made more than $100 million in commissions from Fortnite’
During the two years that Epic Games’ “Fortnite” was available on the App Store, Apple Inc made more than $100 million in...
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398InternationalIsraeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa compound for 2nd day despite ceasefire agreement
The pressure from world leaders and Egypt’s mediating a ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. However, reports emerged from Palestine...
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417internetMicrosoft is saying goodbye to Internet Explorer as it seeks ‘EDGE’ in browser war
Microsoft will phase out its once-ubiquitous Internet Explorer browser next year as it plans to compete with market leader Chrome with its...
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772ChinaBitcoin price continue to tumble as China crypto miners suspend operations
Bitcoin price dropped to $35,201.81 at noon today according to figures from Coindesk following intensified crackdown on bitcoin mining and trading by Beijing. Major...
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1.4Kcovid-19Tokyo organizers say Olympics are safe as public, medical community disagrees
Just two months before the games begin, International Olympic Committee (IOC) has completed its final planning discussions with Tokyo Olympics organisers. The effort...
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359InternationalUS says unclear if Iran ready to return to compliance with nuclear deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that it remains unclear whether Tehran is prepared to take the necessary steps...
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363GazaIran unveils long-range combat drone ‘Gaza’ in tribute to Palestinians
Iran on Friday unveiled a new long-range combat drone dubbed “Gaza” in a tribute to Palestinians, hours after a ceasefire between Israel...
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353FacebookMark Zuckerberg announces new revenue options for Instagram creators
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, has revealed details on new features coming to Instagram that would enable creators to be compensated...
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479CoronavirusCoronavirus vaccine profits have helped nine people become billionaires
A campaign organization revealed that Covid vaccine profits have helped at least nine people become billionaires, calling for an end to pharmaceutical...
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360CryptocurrencyEthereum: What is it and how is it different from bitcoin?
Ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, has recently eclipsed bitcoin in terms of market capitalization. After reaching a record high of...
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1.5KCricketRemaining PSL matches to be completed in Abu Dhabi
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 is likely to resume on June 5, after PCB secured the approvals and exemptions from the...
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392ClubhouseClubhouse Android app now available for download across the globe
The Clubhouse Android app is available for download through Google Play Store and is compatible with devices running Android 8.0 or later. Although the Android version is now available, Clubhouse is still based...
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377AutomotiveSamsung partners with Hyundai Motors to develop car chips
Samsung has joined forces with Hyundai Motor Company to collaborate with the South Korean government and some agencies to tackle the global...
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669crypto miningWhat’s Bitcoin mining and how much energy does it consume
A recent tweet by Elon Musk saying Bitcoin mining consumes a lot of energy and it is a cause for concern for the...
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445HamasGazans celebrate Israel-Hamas ceasefire that ends bloody 11-day war
After 11 days of devastating air strikes that battered the Palestinian territory and killed over 200 people including children, Israel and Hamas...
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576social mediaTwitter to reportedly launch a $2.99 ‘Twitter Blue’ subscription service
For several of its services, Twitter has been experimenting with a paid subscription model. Twitter Blue is the provisional moniker given to...
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406Entertainment‘Emotional’ Friends reunion trailer brings back the nostalgia
Get ready to laugh, cry and reunite with millions of people who are reacting to the highly anticipated Friends reunion after HBO...
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1.0KCertificationSakina Abbas, Pakistan’s first female Google developers expert for Flutter
There are only few who pursue career development in Pakistan after studies and Sakina Abbas is one of them. The 25-year-old Sakina Abbas from...
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482CryptocurrencyFacebook-backed crypto project Diem to launch US stablecoin in major shift
Diem Association, formerly the Libra project of Facebook Inc (FB.O), wants to introduce a US dollar stablecoin as it cuts back its worldwide aims...
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512EntertainmentPeople are claiming Miss Universe 2021 Andrea Meza is married
From the moment Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned the next Miss Universe on Sunday, her name became known around the world...
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427FeaturedMore bombing on Gaza by Israel as Hamas official predicts ceasefire soon
Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza continued their cross-border attacks Thursday, as a senior Hamas official predicted a ceasefire soon. The escalation...
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305covid-19World Economic Forum cancels 2021 annual meeting in Singapore over covid
The World Economic Forum annual gathering, which was scheduled to take place in Singapore later this year and was billed as the...
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373CoronavirusG7 urged to donate excess supplies to COVAX vaccine-sharing scheme
On Monday, UNICEF’s executive director requested that G7 countries donate supplies to the COVAX vaccine-sharing programme as an emergency step to overcome a serious...
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297FeaturedBiden tells Netanyahu to de-escalate tensions with Hamas
US President Joe Biden has told Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu he expects to see a significant de-escalation in its conflict with...
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1.4KCricketMohammad Amir reveals his plan to play in IPL after getting British citizenship
Mohammad Amir, a former Pakistan bowler, stunned the cricketing world when he announced his retirement from international cricket last year at the...
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344Climate ChangeCyclone Tauktae leaves 27 dead, 100 missing in Covid-stricken India
The gigantic spinning system known as Cyclone Tauktae is the latest in a series of more violent storms in the Arabian Sea as climate...
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365InternationalMission Palestine: Pakistan and Turkey discuss ways to end Israeli atrocities
Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi met his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in Ankara and discussed ways to stop Israeli atrocities...
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380neurotechnologyNew neurotechnology may be able to assist humans in ‘erasing’ painful memories
A new neurotechnology technique, decoded neurofeedback, has been developed to help humans erase painful memories from their brains. According to a leading neurologist, the revolutionary neurotechnology...
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1.0KPakistanZulfi Bukhari resigns over allegations in Rawalpindi Ring Road scam
Zulfi Bukhari, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis, resigned from his position on Monday, citing allegations against him...
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1.4KNovak DjokovicNadal beats Djokovic to claim record-extending 10th Italian Open title
Rafael Nadal fired up for the French Open with a hard-fought 7-5 1-6 6-3 victory over world number one Novak Djokovic in...
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567messaging appWhatsApp new privacy policy just kicked in. Here’s what you need to know
WhatsApp new privacy policy has come into effect starting May 15 and the popular messenger has announced that if users do not...
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1.5KCricketFirst-class players exploring opportunities of moving to USA: Sami Aslam
Sami Aslam, who retired from Pakistan cricket and relocated to the United States of America (USA), has disclosed that first-class cricketers in...
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512EntertainmentHere’s how to watch the GOT prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ coming in 2022
HBO recently released the first set of images from the upcoming HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon”, along...
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838CryptocurrencyDogecoin funded Moon mission will be launched by SpaceX in 2022
Elon Musk’s commercial rocket venture, SpaceX, will launch the “DOGE-1 Mission to the Moon” in the first quarter of next year, accepting...
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603IBMIBM creates the world’s first 2-nanometer chip technology
On Thursday, IBM announced a breakthrough in integrated circuit design: the world’s first 2-nanometer process for faster computing. Every generation of computer chips has...
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493FeaturedDeath toll of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza rises to 212; Dozens of children killed
The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced on Monday that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Gaza has grown to 212, 61...
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329Donald TrumpDonald Trump returns to social media with a blog where only he can post
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a new communication platform after being banned from mainstream social media sites like Facebook and...
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293InternationalOIC demands an immediate halt of Israel’s barbaric attacks on Palestinians
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has passed a unanimous resolution calling for Israel’s cruel onslaught on Palestinians to come to an...
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690CoronavirusSaudi Arabia lifts quarantine requirement for COVID vaccinated foreign visitors
Good news for those who are travelling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from permitted countries by air that now you can visit...
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615AutomotiveBentley confirms its first all-electric car will be an SUV
The Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) appears to be on the verge of making its entire lineup completely electric. Bentley, one of the...
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487internetOxford study finds no link between technology and mental health in teens
According to a recent Oxford report, there is little to no connection between technology and mental health issues in teenagers. The data...
