A vote by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on a draft resolution urging a truce was postponed by one day, as the attacks persisted. It is currently anticipated to occur today. The seaside community is in ruins as a result of Israel’s drive to destroy Hamas, which has also resulted in widespread famine and […]
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed six loan agreements worth $1.2 billion, with one-third of it to be disbursed as budget financing, reopening choked financing pipelines after reaching a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The loan agreements were signed by the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) and the local office of […]
Key commander of the outlawed militant group Baloch National Army (BNA), Sarfraz Bangulzai, turned himself in to the government of Pakistan along with seventy other members, declaring his desire to become a part of the country. At a news conference on Wednesday in Quetta, Bangulzai—along with Balochistan’s Caretaker Information Minister, Jan Achakzai—accused India of encouraging […]
The recent presence of Pakistani screenwriter Khalilur Rehman Qamar on Ahmad Ali Butt’s Excuse Me Podcast caused a stir as it provided an honest look into the world of the celebrated author. Qamar’s talk offered a raw and fascinating look into the workings of the industry, revealing anything from his thoughts on famous people like […]
With the exception of K-Electric, power distribution companies (Discos) are seeking to place further financial strain on already overburdened power users. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is being asked by the Discos for permission to charge customers an additional Rs4.6617 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in January 2024 bills. This requested increase is a result […]
Back in July, producer Shiraz Uppal had called out singer Aima Baig for failing to credit him for his significant role in the creation of their song, Funkari, while speaking to a local news outlet. Now, in a candid conversation on the show Bakamal, Uppal has shed light on his decision to “correct” Aima and explained why it would benefit […]
The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has dropped 3,200 points, or more than 4.6%, over the last two days. At 2:00 pm, the index was essentially unchanged at 62,996 points. Samiullah Tariq, Head of Research at Pak-Kuwait Investment Company, stated that the market was taking profits and that there was significant […]
The health ministry of the Palestinian enclave reports that Israel’s assault to drive out Hamas fighters responsible for a massacre on October 7 has left the coastal enclave in ruins, brought widespread starvation and homelessness, and killed close to 20,000 Gazans. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes the war will not end until the last […]
Fans are buzzing about a new ‘trailer’ for a 2024 Harry Potter film. This “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” trailer shows an older Harry Potter beside Dumbledore. It’s crucial to remember that this teaser was created using artificial intelligence (AI) and is only currently accessible on stage and in books. Fans are expressing a […]
Inspired by the well-known Silicon Valley in California, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Caretaker Chief Minister, Arshad Hussain Shah, has revealed plans to create a quantum valley in the districts of Abbottabad and Haripur. Offering instruction and training in the area of information and communication technology (ICT) is the main goal of this project. At the opening ceremonies […]
