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Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases and the familiar feeling of fearing to pass an exam, students from across the country are now demanding Education Minister, Shafqat Mahmood, to cancel their board exams. The hashtag #cancelboardexams2021 has been trending on Twitter ever since the O/A Level exams got postponed. Cambridge students getting unfair grades for the first time.Matric /inter students :#cancelboardexams2021 pic.twitter.com/pLKFju4DXR — Subhan (@Muhamma64668868) May 5, 2021 ALSO READ NCOC Doesn’t Want PCB to Host PSL in Karachi While most people have urged the education minister to defer all exams until the situation gets better, a ‘highly intellectual’ netizen…

The government has once again slashed the cut-off yields on the benchmark six-month treasury bills (T-bills), as it raised more than Rs. 600 billion in another auction. The government has raised Rs. 617.8 billion in an auction held on Wednesday. The cut-off yield on the six-month T-bills was slashed by 14 basis points to raise Rs. 299.4 billion, while for three-month T-bills, the cut-off yield was reduced by 5bps to 7.35 percent to raise Rs. 232.3 billion. SBP raised PKR 618bn; 6M T.Bills yields down by 14bps-The cut-off yields of 3M and 6M decreased by 5bps and 14bps, respectively-Amount raised…

Pakistan’s crossover SUV segment has had substantial growth over the last few years. It had been almost non-existent until early 2018, with the exception of a few imported vehicles, but is now more populous than any other local automotive segment. Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SEWL) also aims to have its presence felt in the segment through the launch of two new SUVs in Pakistan, the Haval Jolion and the H6. The H6 test unit has arrived in Pakistani after the introduction of the Jolion test unit here.   Photo Credits: Automotive Pakistan Much like the Jolion, the Haval H6 is…

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is one of the best mid-range phones of 2021 with a lot of notable features. It comes with a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 108MP main camera, and 33W fast charging, but it is still missing a prominent feature, 5G. ALSO READ Redmi Watch and Note 10S Are Coming on 13th May The growth of 5G has slowed down quite a bit due to the pandemic but it is still spreading at a steady rate regardless. Redmi may be looking to take a slice of that pie with a 5G version of the Redmi Note 10…

National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has suggested that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) move the remainder of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) from Karachi to the UAE. The suggestion came after judging the dire situation in the country due to COVID-19. ALSO READ Dennis Freedman Suggests Stranded Australians to Visit Pakistan After IPL Debacle The PSL officials recently met with the NCOC, briefing their plans of hosting the remainder of the tournament in Karachi, despite a surge in the COVID-19 cases across the country. According to sources, NCOC was not satisfied with the plans amidst…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is considering barring foreign pilgrims from performing the annual Hajj for the second consecutive year in a bid to control the pandemic. According to Reuters, only the Saudi nationals and residents who fulfill the following criteria will be allowed to perform Hajj: Vaccinated against the coronavirus Recovered from the coronavirus at least six months before the pilgrimage ALSO READ Big Decisions Expected During Imran Khan’s Upcoming Visit to Saudi Arabia Initially, there had been plans to allow vaccinated foreigners to perform Hajj, but this decision has been halted due to the emergence of several…

If you open a video streaming platform on the internet now, there is an 85% chance that the first video you land on is uploaded by a content creator who was enabled by the internet. Being mindful of the insight, Jazz has created a stellar campaign that emphasizes the avenues of opportunities that an internet connection opens for its consumers. In the recent campaign from Jazz, we see the underlying idea of Jazz being your friend, mentor and it highlights through a series of emotional TVCs and DVCs how Super 4G, like a real friend, has always pushed the customers…

Escorts Investment Bank, which is owned by real estate tycoon Malik Riaz, has continued to pile up losses in every passing quarter of the current financial year that surged to Rs. 57.49 million in the nine months of FY2021 (July 2020 to March 2021). This is 112 percent higher than the corresponding period of the last financial year. The drop in interest rates, followed by the State Bank of Pakistan’s policy rates, have taken a toll on the revenue streams of the bank. The delays in the recoveries of loans also added staggering losses to the bank’s balance sheet. ALSO…

Australian researchers have found neutralizing nanobodies in camels, alpacas, and llamas that can combat Coronavirus and curb its transmission and mutations. For the unversed, nanobodies are naturally occurring mini antibodies composed of heavy chains with a comprehensive antigen-binding range that can be easily engineered. Nanobodies are 10 times smaller than regular antibodies and are produced naturally in different camelid species. ALSO READ Official: Amazon is Adding Pakistan in its Approved Sellers List According to a study carried out by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI), the Doherty Institute, and the Kirby Institute, nanobodies in camels, alpacas,…

Street cricket is one of the most popular activities in the country, especially in Ramadan. The sport is a form of physical exercise and also a source of entertainment for the youth. However, an unfortunate incident turned the sport into grief, as a young man suddenly passed away while playing street cricket. ALSO READ Ex-Cricketer Reveals Whether World T20 Will be Held in India Watch the video of the incident below: Video courtesy: 24 News HD According to reports, the unfortunate incident took place at Shah Faisal Colony No. 3 in Karachi, where 25-year old Hamza suddenly fell while bowling…