In 2023, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India ranked among the world’s worst for smog. Their PM2.5 levels far exceeded WHO recommendations, with Bangladesh at 79.9 micrograms per cubic meter and Pakistan at 73.7 micrograms, compared to the WHO’s 5 micrograms limit. Factors like climate, geography, agriculture, industry, and population density contribute to the high pollution levels…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared honest feedback on GPT-4, calling it subpar. He stressed the need for continuous improvement to meet future expectations. Though initially praised, attention shifted to GPT-5 for greater advancements in AI. Altman acknowledged GPT-4’s efforts but emphasized the ongoing growth in AI development. He cautioned about the gap between expectations and…
Islamabad United won PSL 9, beating Multan Sultans by 2 wickets. Shadab Khan led Islamabad to their third PSL title. Multan Sultans, led by Muhammad Rizwan, lost their third consecutive final. Islamabad chased down 160 runs, with Hunain Shah hitting the winning boundary. Guptill and Azam Khan’s partnership was crucial, but Guptill’s run-out added tension….
PCB’s search for foreign coach faces new setback as Darren Sammy, Peshawar Zalmi’s coach, declines offer due to ongoing contract with West Indies team. Earlier, efforts to hire Shane Watson as head coach failed as he returned home after discussions. Watson, also Quetta Gladiators’ coach, rejected offer due to leak of PCB’s proposed package to…
Saim Ayub, the young left-handed opener, made history in T20 cricket by becoming the youngest Pakistani to hit 100 sixes at just 21 years and 297 days old. Playing for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9, Saim had an outstanding season both with the bat and the ball. He scored 345 runs…
Roof collapse in South Waziristan kills 6, including 2 kids, 1 woman, and 3 men. 4 others hurt, taken to hospital. Similar incident in Swat on March 4 left 7 dead, 2 injured. Rescue teams saved all from debris. Over 30 died in Pakistan due to heavy rains, many schools closed. In Kalam’s Nazimabad village,…
IMF suggests Pakistan expand Capital Gains Tax to cover cryptocurrencies, real estate, and securities. In talks for a $3 billion standby arrangement, IMF wants FBR to ensure taxation of all gains, not just on assets held for a certain time. They propose penalties for property developers who don’t report transfers before property completion. These measures…
Experts estimate TikTok’s US operations at $100 billion, but this value may drop to $40 billion if its addictive algorithm isn’t included in a buyout. Despite revenue between $16-20 billion, heavy spending has left TikTok in the red. With 170 million monthly users in the US, it’s a sought-after platform. But its profitability is uncertain,…
Saudi Arabia, a close friend of Pakistan, has launched a gift program during Ramadan, distributing high-quality dates as gifts to 30,000 people. Named the “Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Gift Programme,” it was initiated at the Saudi embassy in Islamabad. Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malkyi and other officials attended the event. The program, directed…
The rupee’s stability against the US dollar next week depends on how well talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) go. Analysts say if the IMF review goes well and interest rates stay the same, the rupee should stay steady. Currently, the rupee is doing slightly better against the dollar, closing at 278.74 on Friday,…
