In West Virginia state of the US, a few hours south of Pittsburgh, there exists a town where the use of cell phones is prohibited. In this unique location, Wi-Fi access is restricted, and locating a radio station can prove to be quite challenging. Green Bank is commonly known as the quietest town in America. […]
The KSE-100 index gained 1,274.55 points, or 1.27 percent, to close an all-time high of 101,357.32 points, from the previous day’s closing of 100,082.77 points. A total of 915.5 million shares were traded during the day at the PSX, compared with the turnover of 1.16 billion the previous trading day at the stock market. The […]
Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday. The law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook owner Meta to TikTok to stop minors logging in or face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million). TikTok, the hugely popular platform where teen users upload and share videos, said in a statement […]
According to a recent study published by the University of California, this innovative test uses advanced DNA sequencing technology to identify the genetic material of the infectious agent, allowing for rapid and accurate diagnosis. “Our technology is deceptively simple,” said Charles Chiu, M.D., Ph.D., professor of laboratory medicine and infectious diseases at UCSF and senior […]
According to Pakistan Railways CEO Aamir Ali Baloch, the state-owned enterprise generated Rs 33 billion in revenue over the past five months, reflecting a 14 percent (pc) year-on-year growth compared to the Rs 29 billion recorded during the same period last year. This represents an incremental revenue gain of over Rs 4 billion, underscoring enhanced […]
The board meeting was called after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send its team to Pakistan for the tournament, scheduled in the February-March window next year. According to sources, the meeting, comprising representatives from the 12 Full Member countries, three representatives from Associates, and an independent director alongside the […]
As England’s batters Harry Brook and Ollie Pope were establishing a solid partnership that had surpassed 150 runs, the New Zealand team was eager to disrupt their momentum. Tim Southee was reintroduced into the bowling attack, and this strategic change proved beneficial for New Zealand. Southee delivered a ball at 125.9 kph, wide of the […]
The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also went up by Rs 1,800 to Rs 237,740 from Rs 235,940 whereas that of 10 gram 22 karat gold increased to Rs 217,928 from Rs 216,278. The price of per tola and ten-gram silver remained constant at Rs 3,400 and Rs 2,914.95, respectively. The price […]
However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 277.60 and Rs 279.10 respectively. The price of the Euro increased by Rs 1.17 to close at Rs 293.99 against the last day’s closing of Rs 292.82, according to the State […]
Speaking at the 26th National Security Workshop at the National Defence University, the prime minister remarked, “If we are economically strong, with growing exports and an expanding industrial sector, our economic security will automatically bolster our critical national security.” Highlighting the government’s dedication to implementing a comprehensive “Charter of Economy,” the prime minister recalled proposing […]
