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After an attack on the Karachi Police Office (KPO), concerns were raised about the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8 matches scheduled to take place in the city. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the PSL franchise owners have confirmed that the games will continue as planned. The decision was made after an emergency meeting …
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State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held a round of talks to discuss the possibility of increasing foreign exchange reserves and tightening monetary policy by the end of June 2023. The country’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank currently stand at $3.1 billion, after an increase of $276 …
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A shooting spree in the southern US state of Mississippi on Friday resulted in the deaths of six people. US President Joe Biden responded to the incident by once again calling for tighter gun restrictions. Police reported that the shooter first killed a person at a store in Arkabutla, a small town in Mississippi, before …
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Twitter has announced that from March 20, only its paid subscribers will be able to use text messages as a two-factor authentication (2FA) method to secure their accounts. Twitter allows 2FA through text message, authentication app, and a security key. The company has taken this decision to stop “bad actors” from abusing phone-number-based 2FA, as …
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As the release of Jemima Goldsmith’s romantic-drama film, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, draws near, the screenwriter sat down for an interview with Middle East media to discuss her views on the movie, modern love, and arranged marriages. In the interview, Jemima shared how romantic comedies have ruined her life and her friends’ …
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On February 17, 2023, the Pakistani Taliban launched an attack on the police headquarters in Karachi. After several hours, the security forces were able to regain control of the building and killed all three militants involved in the attack. Unfortunately, the attack resulted in the deaths of three police officers and a civilian. Eyewitnesses reported …
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Neal Mohan, Indian-American Product Executive, Set to Lead YouTube as CEO Susan Wojcicki Steps Down. On Thursday, YouTube CEO and one of the first Google employees, Susan Wojcicki, announced that she will be stepping down from her role. As a result, Neal Mohan, an Indian-American senior advertising and product executive, is set to take the …
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US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet expressed concerns about debt owed to China by Pakistan and other countries during his visit to Islamabad. Pakistan, which has been historically close to Washington, has turned to China for support as it grapples with a severe economic crisis, marked by soaring inflation and critically low foreign exchange reserves. …
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Researchers at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a 3D printing method for smart contact lenses that can print functional micro-patterns on non-planar substrates without the need for electricity. The key to the process is the use of a meniscus, the curved surface of …
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The Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Ghulam Mahmood Dogar has been reinstated by the Supreme Court of Pakistan after it suspended a notification issued by the Punjab interim government to transfer him. This decision was made following a hearing on a petition against Dogar’s transfer, during which the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) secretary …
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Understanding the causes and transmission of infectious diseases from animals to humans has become a significant area of research in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2021 study found that around 60% to 70% of infectious diseases that affect humans now have their origins in wild animals. Researchers believe that the COVID-19 pandemic …
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National Bank of Pakistan and State Life Insurance Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding for mutual financial solutions. The agreement was signed by the President and CEO of National Bank of Pakistan, Rehmat Ali Hasnie, and Chairman of State Life Insurance Corporation, Shoaib Javed Hussain. Both organizations agreed on a business arrangement through the …
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Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, the Awami Muslim League chief and former interior minister, has been granted bail by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against surety bonds of Rs50,000. He had sought bail in the case registered against him for making allegations against former president Asif Ali Zardari of plotting to kill former prime minister Imran Khan. …
Saudi Family Throws Lavish Farewell Party for Pakistani Worker After 45 Years of Service In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation and loyalty, a family in the Saudi province of Qasim recently threw a grand feast to bid farewell to a Pakistani worker who had spent his entire life with them and was retiring to Pakistan. …
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The European Parliament has approved a landmark law that effectively bans the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the European Union from 2035. The law aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and help combat climate change. The new rules will require car manufacturers to achieve a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions …
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is expected to appear before the Lahore High Court (LHC) today to seek protective bail in a case registered against him over protests outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office. This comes after an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad cancelled his bail when he failed to appear before it …
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Multan Sultans put on a dominant performance against Quetta Gladiators, winning by nine wickets in a one-sided match at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. After winning the toss, Multan Sultans put Quetta Gladiators to bat first. It was Ihsanullah who stole the show with his bowling brilliance, ending up with a career-best figure of …
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Government of Pakistan Introduces New Tax Measures to Appease IMF. In an effort to revive its bailout program, the Shehbaz Sharif government has introduced new taxation measures worth Rs115 billion, according to a notification issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The government quickly got the money bill approved by the federal cabinet after …
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The Chief Selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Chatan Sharma, has stirred up controversy in the Indian cricket community after being caught in a sting operation that revealed alleged doping by star cricketers. The results of the operation have cast doubts on the integrity of the BCCI and its cricketers, …
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The Lahore High Court has instructed the Election Commission to respond to a contempt of court petition regarding the scheduling of elections to the Punjab Assembly. The court had previously ruled on Friday that the ECP should announce a date for the polls, yet no date has been issued, prompting the contempt petition. In its …
Indian tax officials search BBC bureaus after critical documentary on Modi Indian tax officers have conducted searches on the BBC’s bureaus in Mumbai and New Delhi. The searches took place after the BBC released a documentary that was critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. The documentary focused on Modi’s …
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Nine survivors were pulled from the rubble more than a week after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkiye and neighboring Syria, as the focus of aid efforts turned towards helping survivors without shelter or enough food in freezing temperatures. The death toll in the combined countries is over 41,000, with many left homeless and struggling …
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On Tuesday, President Dr Arif Alvi rejected a request by the federal government to approve an ordinance that would impose new taxes to generate additional revenue in line with the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and revive a stalled $6.5 billion bailout package. According to an official statement released by the President House, …
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