Karachi: Pashto has more than 60 million native speakers around the world while 35 million people live in Pakistan and speak the language. Yet science and technology or knowledge related content has been missing for the native Pashto speaking population. POHA, Pashto Science Magazine, is the initiative of Deutsche Welle (DW), which will start streaming …
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Peshawar High Court removes Ban On TikTok
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has lifted the ban on the popular video streaming application TikTok on Thursday. A bench headed by Chief Justice Qaiser Rashid, according to the details, to ensure that immoral content is not uploaded to the app issued orders to the concerned authorities to put a ban. PHC’s top judge questioned …
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2021’s first Roza is likely to be on April 13 in most countries
Karachi: The International Astronomy Centre (IAC) has confirmed that on April 13, the first Roza is likely to observe in most countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Iran, Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. According to the news published in Khaleej Times, the Ramadan moon is expected to be sighted on April 12 including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, …
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PCB to submit report on coronavirus cases tomorrow
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the two-member fact-finding committee looking into the causes of coronavirus outbreaks in the biosecure bubble built for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will submit its findings on Friday (tomorrow). After seven players and crew members tested positive for coronavirus, the sixth edition of Pakistan’s premier T20 …
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Karachi’s temperature expected to touch 41°C
KARACHI: The weather in the metropolis is likely to remain hot and dry even today. The mercury is expected to touch 41°C in the city. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has alerted the residents of Karachi that the weather will remain hot and dry for the next 24 hours. In the port area, winds are blowing …
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Pakistan reports highest COVID-19 cases since June 20
ISLAMABAD: As the third wave of the coronavirus intensifies, Pakistan has recorded the highest single-day toll since June 30 with 4,974 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The nation has recorded 98 more deaths, raising the total number of deaths to 14,530. Coronavirus cases had a positivity rating of 9.92 percent, for a …
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“Govt will reduce petrol and diesel prices”, Hammad Azhar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Hammad Azhar declared the government’s decision to lower gasoline and diesel rates on Wednesday. “This decision has nothing to do with the ECC [meeting that took place], but the first decision we’ve reached is to of the price of gasoline and diesel after discussions with the prime minister,” Hammad Azhar said …
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Careem introduces COVID19 Vaccination transport service
Karachi: Careem has recently released a new feature in its Super App to offer its users to arrange a ride to any Covid19 vaccination centre anywhere in Pakistan with just two taps. The new “Get vaccinated” option includes details from the official government source on the vaccines being offered in the country. Through the new …
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Pakistan Quiz Society International Registered organized two quiz competitions on Pakistan Day
KARACHI: Pakistan Quiz Society International Registered organized two quiz competitions on the occasion of Pakistan Day on 23rd March. The first competition was organized under the auspices of the Institue of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) Karachi Branch Council in which the students of ICMA who participated in the competition were asked questions. …
These amazing rangoli art will drop your jaw
We all have seen making rangoli either in Indian dramas or live. It is an everyday practice in Hindu households that is going to blow your mind. Rangoli is an Indian art form in which designs are made on the floor or on a tabletop using materials like powdered lime plaster, dry rice flour, colored …
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What daily life is like for a world champion boxer? Amir Khan explains
Of course, there’s glamour in the life of Amir Khan – a summer home in Dubai and luxury clothes galore – but there’s also squabbles over changing nappies and throwing the garbage out. What evidence do we have? Khan and his wife Faryal Makhdoom revealed in an interview with BBC Three. Khan, 34, is the …
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World leaders call for international pandemic pact
Members from around the world have called for a worldwide pandemic treaty. More than 20 world leaders, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, have called for a new global agreement to help the world brace for any pandemics. Covid has faced the greatest threat since World War II, according to world leaders such as French President …
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Mosques will remain open in Ramazan, Noorul Haq Qadri
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noorul Haq Qadri, said that mosques across Pakistan will remain open during Ramazan while adhering to COVID-19 basic operating protocols. He urged citizens to exercise restraint while carrying out their religious duties. In response to a query, the minister said that Hajj arrangements will be done in …
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Crowd Attacks Cops Maharashtra Gurudwara, 4 wounded
Mumbai: After police refused to allow a religious procession due to the Covid surge in Maharashtra, a crowd of sword-wielding Sikh protestors broke through barricades at a Gurdwara in Nanded last evening and assaulted policemen, injuring four. According to the Indian media, a case has been filed in connection with the abuse and the enforcement …
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Shab-e-Barat was observed with great spirit in Pak yesterday
KARACHI: Last night, Monday, Shab-e-Barat was observed in Pakistan and around the world to pray for Allah’s forgiveness. People visited graveyards to say prayers at the graves of their loved ones, and special religious ceremonies were held not only in Pakistan but throughout the world as well. In a tweet, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman …
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Ertugrul’s star inaugurates UCAAZ stores aims to empower struggling middle class
KARACHI: Jalal Al also known as Abdurrahman Ghazi, one of the leading characters of the famed Turkish series “Ertugrul” on Monday inaugurated Ucaaz, a chain of retail stores, which, the team says, will not only help the struggling middle-class retail store owners to survive in a competitive market dominated by growing superstores but will also …
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Australia calls for throne abolishment
In the aftermath of the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry controversy, Australia has called for the throne to be dismantled. According to reports, an Australian Labor MP is strongly considering ending Australia’s links to the British throne and its membership in the Commonwealth. “I believe it’s time for Australians to launch a serious debate about …
Earth is save from being hit by Apophis asteroid, NASA
Earthlings will exhale a sigh of relief after Nasa, the US space agency, declared the world “protected” from a once-feared asteroid for at least the next 100 years. Since its discovery in 2004, Nasa designated Apophis as one of the most hazardous asteroids to Earth. Close calls were predicted in 2029 and 2036 but were …
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Wasim Akram’s old pic took social media by storm
Cricket fans in both India and Pakistan remember a period when the two nuclear-armed nations’ relations were less tense and cricket teams often visited each other’s countries. When a photo of former Pakistan sprinter Wasim Akram went viral on Twitter, the memories were rekindled. The photo, which was shared by an Indian host, shows a …
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President Arif Alvi contracts covid after getting vaccine
ISLAMABAD: On Monday, Arif Alvi revealed on Twitter that he had tested positive for covid-19. The president revealed on Twitter that he had tested positive for the virus after receiving the first injection of the coronavirus vaccine and that he was due for another. “I have tested positive for Covid-19. May Allah have mercy on …
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SBP and CGA Sign MOU for Digitizing Government Payments through Raast
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Controller General of Accounts Pakistan (CGAP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to digitize federal government payments using RAAST, Pakistan’s First Instant Payment System, which will be launched by SBP in January 2021. Raast is SBP’s flagship initiative, providing a simple, fast, low-cost, interoperable, and safe online …
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A School Van on fire was seen in Sharae Faisal
KARACHI: A school van caught fire in Sharae Faisal Karachi on Monday afternoon. The ten children in the van were rescued by the pilot. He’s been admitted to a doctor. When the fire was discovered, the car was parked outside the Aisha Bawany Academy. The fire has been extinguished, and the cooling process has begun. …
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Positivity ratio of Coronavirus shoots past 11% in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus’s third wave is showing no signs of slowing down, with the coronavirus positivity levels passing 11% on Monday. According to data from the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 40,369 checks were performed in the last 24 hours, with 4,525 of them returning positive, raising the national positivity rate to 11.21 percent. …
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