A Pakistani couple gifts traditional Pakistani hat ‘pakol’ to the famous judge of the United States of America, Frank Caprio. The judge is famous for his viral videos. His humble and kind gestures toward people while charged with violating traffic rules have won the internet already. Chief Judge Frank Caprio …
Read More »Apple has announced an increase in App Store prices for apps even in Pakistan
Apple has announced an increase in App Store prices for apps and in-app purchases starting next month. The price hike is only meant for select markets including the eurozone and some countries in Asia and South America. The list includes Pakistan as well.
Read More »The World Bank plans to provide flood-related support of up to $ 1.7 billion through existing and upcoming projects
The World Bank plans to provide flood-related support of up to $ 1.7 billion through existing and upcoming projects, says the bank’s Regional Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser.
Read More »Google launched Career Certificates today to offer flexible learning paths for all Pakistanis
Google launched Career Certificates today to offer flexible learning paths for all Pakistanis to enable learners to develop their knowledge and acquire digital skills for in-demand jobs. In its mission to Unlock Pakistan’s Digital Potential, Google has also reinforced its commitment to enable an equitable and inclusive digital economy by …
Read More »EU Commission president promises ‘new humanitarian aid’ for flood-ravaged Pakistan
President of the European Union (EU) Commission Ursula von der Leyen met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York and announced “new humanitarian aid” in the coming weeks for flood-ravaged Pakistan. During the meeting, the former German defence …
Read More »China’s ex-justice minister sentenced to death for corruption
A court in China on Thursday sentenced a former justice minister to death for over $16 million in corruption, with a two-year reprieve. Fu Zhenghua, 67, was found guilty by the Intermediate People’s Court of Changchun in northeast China’s Jilin province. The death sentence can be commuted after two …
Read More »UK government lifts fracking ban for shale gas
The British government on Thursday lifted a ban on fracking for shale gas that has been in place since 2019. Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg said: “In light of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and weaponization of energy, strengthening our energy security is an absolute priority, and — …
Read More »Malaria, other diseases spreading fast in flood-hit Pakistan
The death toll from malaria and other diseases tearing through Pakistan’s flood-ravaged regions reached 324, authorities said, and actress Angelina Jolie said she feared many people she had met during visits to flood-hit areas this week would “not make it” if more aid did not arrive. Hundreds of thousands …
Read More »Train operation from Karachi to Lahore, Quetta suspended for 26 days
Web Desk 3:11 PM | September 22, 2022 Train operation from Karachi to Lahore and Karachi to Lahore routes has not been restored after 26 days. The operation was suspended on August 26 due to flooding in Sindh and southern Punjab. Railway officials claim that the recent rainfall and …
Read More »IMRAN KHAN ANNOUNCES TO START MOVEMENT ON SATURDAY
LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has announced to start anti-government movement on Saturday. While addressing All Pakistan Lawyers Convention outside the Supreme Court (SC) Lahore Registry, Imran Khan appealed to the lawyers to support him when he gives a protest call to the nation. …
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