Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, after reversing their decision to retire from international cricket, will join Usman Khan and 26 other players at the Kakul fitness camp ahead of the T20 World Cup starting in June. This camp, held in Abbottabad with support from the Pakistan Army, will run from March 26 to April 8….
Shahid Aziz, also known as Gullu Butt, the infamous figure recognized for his distinctive mustache, passed away after a long illness. He gained notoriety during the 2014 violence in Model Town, where he was arrested for his involvement in vandalizing property. Butt’s health had deteriorated significantly over the past few months, rendering him bedridden due…
Tonight marks the year’s first lunar eclipse, a captivating celestial event that enchants observers worldwide. This phenomenon offers a mesmerizing spectacle, with the moon gradually dimming and adopting a striking red hue as it enters Earth’s shadow. Known as a penumbral lunar eclipse, this occurrence involves the outer part of Earth’s shadow partially covering the…
Pakistan’s agreement with the IMF for the final review of a $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement is expected to keep the rupee stable until June. Currently, it’s trading at 278 against the dollar. However, analysts foresee pressure on the rupee in the next fiscal year due to the government’s growth-focused measures, leading to increased imports and…
Realme, a top smartphone brand, and foodpanda, a leading delivery service, have joined hands for a Ramadan initiative. They aim to spread joy during this special month by offering free Iftar meals to 50 lucky winners every Wednesday and Sunday. Winners receive Rs. 1500 cashback for their meal of choice, made possible by following Realme’s…
Two soldiers were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a security forces convoy in Dera Ismail Khan. The incident occurred on March 21, as reported by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). Naib Subedar Yasir Shakeel and Sepoy Tahir Naveed, both from Kohat district, lost their lives in the blast. The ISPR stated that…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Sindh High Court that it blocked social media platform X (formerly Twitter) nationwide under orders from the federal interior ministry due to security concerns based on intelligence reports. The PTA defended its actions, stating they were in accordance with relevant laws and not a violation of constitutional rights….
IMF and Pakistan reached an agreement for $1.1 billion release under the Stand By Agreement. The deal awaits approval from the IMF Executive Board. This agreement secures the final installment of the bailout funds Pakistan received last year, preventing debt default. IMF’s recent mission in Pakistan reviewed fiscal benchmarks during a five-day visit. IMF noted…
A gas explosion in a private coal mine in Khost, 80 km east of Quetta, has left several people trapped. Rescue efforts are underway, with some already rescued and four still awaiting help. There are concerns for the trapped workers’ safety, but rescue teams are striving to reach them. Government mining and disaster management teams…
Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan has introduced “Dow Rab,” an anti-rabies vaccine, accessible with a simple phone call, initially available in Sindh province. The vaccine is delivered within 48 hours. Vice-Chancellor Professor Muhammad Saeed Quraishy inaugurated the service, emphasizing the local production of the vaccine by Dow Institute of Life Sciences (DILS). Currently,…
