Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed and Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, joining a growing list of politicians who have contracted the disease. Earlier today, PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed Khaqan had been diagnosed with the virus, adding that he had quarantined himself at home. Shehbaz Sharif extended […]
Fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar has reportedly been summoned by the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing in connection with his spat with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) legal adviser Tafazzul Rizvi. Sources in the FIA informed Geo News that Akhtar has been ordered to appear before the agency on Friday at 11am. However, Akhtar’s team […]
Bollywood music composer Wajid Khan of Sajid-Wajid fame has died from complications due to suspected Covid-19 infection early Monday morning in India, according to initial reports. The composer was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai and was reportedly on a ventilator. Wajid, who along with his brother Sajid Khan produced music for many Bollywood hits […]
A passenger plane with nearly 100 people on board has crashed in a residential area in the Pakistani city of Karachi, killing at least 30 people and wounding many others, officials said. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane was close to landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport when it came down among houses, sending plumes […]
Following the launch of Pakistan’s first official moonsighting website, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday announced the availability of a mobile application which displays the various phases of, and other real-time information about, the moon. The app, named ‘The Ruet’, is available on the Google Play store for download. According to […]
It’s the size of a grain of rice. If you thought having a mobile can bring the whole world in your hand, then here’s an update for you. A new concept introduced at the 39th Gitex Technology Week is promising people the ultimate form of mobiles by giving humans bionic abilities via microchips implanted in […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have proven to be a key factor in helping residents and businesses across the UAE adapt to the new reality of functioning during a pandemic, with experts noting that the rate of adoption of the technology will only accelerate in the coming years. Jackson Liu, head of the Middle East, North […]
If you’ve been quarantined due to Covid-19 stay-at-home orders, you might be eager to travel again — or at least visit your favorite places. Thanks to virtual reality (VR), it is possible to “visit” places around the world without leaving home. Experts say these virtual excursions provide more than just entertainment; VR experiences, especially immersive […]
The Galaxy A51 mid-ranger is turning into the star of the show for Samsung. According to the latest report from the research company Canalys, Samsung has sold over 6 million units of the device in Q1 2020, making it the best-selling smartphone of the company for that period. The prime spot in the chart is […]
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has forwarded a summary to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) to incentivise the mobile phone assembling and boost manufacturing in Pakistan, reported a media outlet. ECC would now decide the fate of the summary, it was further reported. Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Syed Amin Ul […]
