Diamond Jubilee – Pakistan Receive A Melodious Tribute From NADRA

Diamond Jubilee – Pakistan Receive A Melodious Tribute From NADRA

It is quite overwhelming and simply heartening to see that every Pakistani – whether living in Pakistan or abroad – is equally celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan so promisingly and cheering up the people around them. In a bid to take active part to celebrate the 75th Independence Day and to to pay tribute…

BARRICK supports flood relief in Balochistan

BARRICK supports flood relief in Balochistan

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) is contributing US$150,000 to Balochistan’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to support its relief efforts in the wake of unprecedented floods in the region. Remote communities in the province were hardest hit by the heavy monsoon rains which killed more than 500 people in Pakistan. In a phone call today with…

Khaki Desan - Fatima Fertilizer Makes a Nostalgic Appeal to Revive Cotton Production
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Khaki Desan – Fatima Fertilizer Makes a Nostalgic Appeal to Revive Cotton Production

The fond recollections of our mums bringing out hand-knit khaees and dariyan made of local cotton and proudly setting those out for the frequent guests have long since vanished. In addition, the cotton fields have gradually been replaced by concrete jungles and other “more profitable” crops. Sarsabz Fertilizer recently released the second episode of its…

Cheetah: The World's Fastest Animal
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Cheetah: The World’s Fastest Animal will be seen Again After 60 Years

Finally, a number of leopards will set out from Africa the next week for their new home in India, where they will be housed in a sizable forest. The cheetah, the fastest terrestrial mammal in the world, is returning to India after nearly 60 years away. This is the first occasion that a huge carnivore…

President Meezan Bank visits Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana

President Meezan Bank visits Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana

Recently, Mr. Irfan Siddiqui, President Meezan Bank visited Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana and praised the dedication of Chairman Arif Habib Group, Mr. Arif Habib and his team for delivering an amazing landmark to the people of Karachi, at Naya Nazimabad. During the visit, Mr. Arif Habib informed that they are working to transform Naya Nazimabad into…

New iPhone 14 Pro Features “Always-On” Display

New iPhone 14 Pro Features “Always-On” Display

Long rumored to be an upcoming feature for next-gen iPhones, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has claimed the iPhone 14 Pro will finally get an always-on display and it’ll be used to show “weather, calendars, stocks, activities and other data” on the lock screen, with a low refresh rate helping preserve battery life. Also Read: Apple iPhone 14…

Meezan Bank and Arif Habib Group Enter into a Strategic Partnership for Apartment Development under Musharakah Mode

Meezan Bank and Arif Habib Group Enter into a Strategic Partnership for Apartment Development under Musharakah Mode

Arif Habib Group (AHG), and Meezan Bank Limited (MBL) have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop and sell apartment towers at Naya Nazimabad. This collaboration will allow customers to opt for the Shariah Compliant Home financing services offered by MBL. MBL has entered into a Musharakah Agreement with Globe Residency REIT(GRR), for development…

Self-Improvement by Keeping a Daily Journal
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Self-Improvement by Keeping a Daily Journal

Journaling means writing down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly or note-keeping of your daily routine. Journaling can help you improve in every aspect of life, including your happiness, sadness, grief, and stress. The more you practice it regularly, the more you’ll gain out of it. But what are the advantages of…

Carpooling, A Hope to Offset Soaring Fuel Costs for Middle Class
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Carpooling, A Hope to Offset Soaring Fuel Costs for Middle Class

The COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are still having an impact on the world’s economy, and things are looking bleak and uncertain. Rising inflation and issues regarding an economic recovery are being exacerbated by this. It has increased the possibility of stagflation, which might have negative effects on both middle- and low-income economies….

Punjab Announces Scholarships for Non-Muslim Students
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Punjab Announces Scholarships for Non-Muslim Students

To aid students from the minority population financially, the Punjab government has created a scholarship scheme for thousands of non-Muslim students throughout the province. Further information reveals that students enrolling in BS and BSc programs will earn a stipend of Rs. 30,000, while those pursuing intermediate and matriculation programs will receive stipends of Rs. 20,000…

Punjab Adds New Subject to Matric and Intermediate Board Exams

Punjab Adds New Subject to Matric and Intermediate Board Exams

Quran translations will be incorporated into the Matriculation and Intermediate curriculum, according to an announcement by Punjab’s Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE). They also mentioned that classes 9 and 11 would take the subject’s board exams. The cumulative total marks for the board test will rise to 1,200 if the Holy Quran translation…

GIKI Held Online Entry Tests First Time in Pakistan
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GIKI Held Online Entry Tests First Time in Pakistan

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute held an online entry test for undergraduate programs. This is the first time any institution conducts online entrance tests. The latest online admission test one of GIKI’s many efforts to create new benchmarks for excellence, according to the university’s official statement. It freed the students from having to worry about budgeting…

American Couple Won Around $26 Million in Lottery by Learning a Basic Hack
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American Couple Won Around $26 Million in Lottery by Learning a Basic Hack

Many desire to win a lottery but an American retired couple did something that most people can only dream about. Jerry and Marge Selbee, high school sweethearts, lived a quiet life for many years in Evart, Michigan, a town with a population of only 1900 people. Together they ran a little local convenience store on…

Celebrations by Google for completing a Decade of Google Play

Celebrations by Google for completing a Decade of Google Play

Google is celebrating the 10 years anniversary of the Google Play Store by releasing and revamping new logo that represents the magic of Google. It represents the values and branding of the company and there are 10x Play Points for the loyal members. The Play Store is used in 190 countries across the world by…

PTI’s Foreign Funding Unveiled by UK Paper
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PTI’s Foreign Funding Unveiled by UK Paper

The Financial Times (FT) of UK has unveiled an investigation in a report that PTI received funds of £2mn in April 2013 from a distinguishd Arab personality and Abraaj founder Arif Naqvi’s Cayman Islands-incorporated company Wootton Cricket Ltd was used to bankroll Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)after receiving funds from companies and individuals. The FT stated in…

Customers Have Lost Money Because of a Vulnerable SCB Banking System

Customers Have Lost Money Because of a Vulnerable SCB Banking System

There has been a rise in the frequency of data breaches in the banking industry in Pakistan. There have been recent unsubstantiated claims that Standard Chartered Pakistan is experiencing major security concerns, resulting in clients losing money via debit card transactions they did not make. Several individuals have shared their experiences on Twitter, and it…

All-Time Low Pak Rupee Value Against US Dollar Falls Below 240

All-Time Low Pak Rupee Value Against US Dollar Falls Below 240

The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) crashed below the 240 level against the US Dollar (USD) during today’s trading. During today’s intraday trading, the rupee is taking a beating after the Supreme Court of Pakistan nullified Hamza Shahbaz’s illegal election as chief minister of Punjab, the country’s largest province on Tuesday and appointed Pervaiz Illahi as Chief…

Serene Lakes to Explore in Swat Valley Pakistan
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Serene Lakes to Explore in Swat Valley Pakistan

The beautiful Swat valley, popularly known as East Switzerland, is a delight for tourists and is characteristic of the magnificent natural beauty and rich historical past. Thanks to bustling rivers, waterfalls, winding streams, glacial lakes, pine forests, alpine meadows, snowy peaks of Mankial and Flaksair, fruit-filled orchards, lush green fields, and flower-filled mountain slopes, especially…

Google Dismisses Its Software Engineer for The False Claims

Google Dismisses Its Software Engineer for The False Claims

Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Friday it has dismissed a senior software engineer who claimed the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot LaMDA was a self-aware person. Company said Blake Lemoine violated Google policies and that his claims were ‘wholly unfounded’ Blake Lemoine, who worked in Google’s Responsible AI organization, was placed on administrative leave last…