Russia has invited the Taliban to its biggest economic forum and is thinking about removing them from its terror list, a Russian diplomat said on Monday. Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021, Moscow has been building ties with them, even though they are still officially banned in Russia. Russian officials have discussed […]
Category: Education
Public Holiday for Youm-e-Takbeer Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Youm-e-Takbeer will be observed to remember the nuclear tests on May 28, 1998, which made Pakistan’s defense strong and made Pakistan the first Muslim nuclear nation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared May 28 a public holiday. He said this day shows the nation’s unity and determination to keep Pakistan safe and strong. Also […]
Actors Greedy for Awards, Says Sultana Siddiqui
Sultana Siddiqui, a legendary figure in the Pakistani TV industry and the face of Hum TV, recently shared her concerns about the current awards culture. Starting her career as a single mother with three boys, she now runs one of Pakistan’s largest TV channels. In a YouTube podcast, Sultana discussed her life, struggles, and motivations. […]
Zindigi JS Bank & 5th Pillar Family Takaful Signed MoU to Facilitate Customers for Hajj and Umrah on Easy Installments
[Islamabad, Pakistan]: The Digital banking Initiative of JS Bank, Zindigi, has partnered with 5th Pillar Family Takaful, a prominent provider of Takaful products and services, to make Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages more accessible. This collaboration brings together Zindigi’s user-friendly digital platform with 5th Pillar’s established Hajj and Umrah saving plans including the end-to-end value chain. […]
Man Fakes Kidnapping and Murder to Escape Debt, Caught Alive from Pindi
Ghulam Rasool, a 24-year-old from Nawabshah, faked his kidnapping and murder to dodge an Rs8.5 million debt. He posted fake images of his torture and death on social media, tricking his family and friends. However, police tracked him down using his digital footprint and found him alive in Rawalpindi. Also Read: TikToker Hareem Shah’s Husband ‘Kidnapped’ In […]
Bainbridge Head Transplant: AI’s New Adventure
Bainbridge, a US-based bioengineering firm, has just released an animated video. The video showcases robots detaching the head from one body and re-attaching it to another. The bioengineering firm has been in a static mode but is now convinced to take its experiment to the next level. The firm has developed a mechanism to deal […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Visits to UAE
Shehbaz Sharif is visiting the UAE for a day-long visit. Shehbaz Sharif will be received by the UAE’s vice-president and Deputy Prime Minster Mansour bin Zayed bin Nayhan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be accompanied by ministers. The convoy includes Deputy Minister Ishaq Dar, Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Interior Minister Muhammad Asif, and several others. Also […]
New Dates For Inter-Exams Announced in Karachi
The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced new dates for the intermediate examination, from June to July. The exams were postponed for a week, concerned over the week-long heat wave in Karachi. The board announced that 290,000 students will appear in the exam. Science students are to appear for exams between 9 am […]
‘The Chronicles of Umro Ayyar’ at the Cannes Film Festival
In recent news, Pakistan’s first 3-D film, ‘The Chronicles of Umro Ayyar’, is set to be presented at the Cannes Film Festival. The news is groundbreaking for the Pakistani film industry. Marche Du Film, through Cinando, the B2B on-demand service, is to present the film. Ingenuity Production has produced the film. The CEO of the production […]
FBR directs PTA to block 3600 SIMs amid IHC order
Islamabad High Court had previously held the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) from blocking non-filers SIM. FBR had directed PTA to block SIMs of non-filers. The petition in IHC was filed by Zong, a private telecommunication firm, stating an expected loss of Rs.1.1 billion in total to the telecom industry. Also Read: Islamabad High Court (IHC) […]