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The Sindh government has announced a three-day holiday for Eid-ul-Adha 2024 across the province. The break will run from June 17 to June 19 (Monday to Wednesday) for all provincial government departments. Effectively, the holidays will begin on June 15, as most government departments observe weekends off. Earlier, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government announced a three-day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha. In a notification, the provincial government stated that all public and private offices in the province will be closed from June 17 to June 19. The announcements by Sindh and KP follow an earlier announcement by the federal government, which also…

As Eid-ul-Adha approaches, the Meteorological Department has predicted hot weather nationwide. However, there’s a possibility of rain showers shortly after the holiday, offering some relief. Irfan Work, Deputy Director of the Meteorological Department, stated that Eid day will likely be hot. Moving to the end of June, two rain systems are expected to arrive, potentially initiating the monsoon season early. These showers are anticipated to bring cooler temperatures and relief from the heat. Furthermore, the Meteorological Department has warned about exceptionally hot weather in most plain areas of the country today (Thursday). Daytime temperatures are expected to be 2°C to…

Oppo has unveiled its latest F series phone in India dubbed the F27 Pro+, and given its name, we expect it to be the most powerful phone in the lineup. But you never know with Chinese brands. Design and Display This is the first phone in India to boast an IP69 dust and water resistance rating. This durability extends to military-grade standards with MIL-STD-810H certification, and the phone’s 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The F27 Pro+ features 1080p resolution with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. An in-display fingerprint scanner unlocks the phone, while…

In a move to support undocumented children from underprivileged communities, government-run schools in Islamabad have removed the requirement of Form-B for admissions. This change aims to enhance enrollment rates hindered by this prerequisite which disproportionately affects vulnerable children. Pakistan has around 26 million children who are out of school, despite various government efforts to increase enrollment through initiatives like free meals and textbooks. Education Secretary Mohyuddin Wani announced the policy shift, emphasizing that all children in Islamabad, regardless of documentation, are now eligible for admission to government schools. Wani explained, “Requiring Form-B for school admissions has unintentionally restricted access to…

A third-party website called EpicDB, which monitors the Epic Games Store library, may have unintentionally revealed a large number of upcoming games, according to Wccftech. EpicDB was taken down shortly after it published information collected from the Epic Games Store on Monday. However, users accessed and shared the list before the site went offline. Screenshots posted on a ResetEra forum show games from major publishers like Bethesda, Sega, Sony, Square Enix, etc. While some titles like Turok are identifiable, others are listed under codenames like “Parkside” or “BioShock 4,” which have been rumored previously. The leaked list also included titles…

Leaked information suggests the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 might cost $100 more than the previous model. This price increase is expected to apply to all storage options, which are rumored to remain the same as last year: 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. While benchmark tests have surfaced, they only indicate 12 GB of RAM. While a 16 GB option isn’t entirely out of the question, there’s no evidence to support its existence. Here’s a comparison of the expected Z Fold 6 prices against the launch prices of the Z Fold 5. Credit: GSMArena Pre-order promotions may include…

In this year’s budget, Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, allocated Rs. 4 billion to promote electric bikes (e-bikes) and Rs. 2 billion for energy-saving fans. However, the success of this e-bike promotion remains to be seen. This is because the last time the government announced an e-bike scheme, half of the bikes involved were regular motorcycles due to a lack of e-bikes in Pakistan. In any case, these initiatives aim to reduce carbon emissions from transportation and lower overall energy consumption. The Minister also highlighted Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change and the government’s commitment to finding solutions through climate…

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced that it will remain closed from 17th to 19th June 2024, (Tuesday to Wednesday) being public holidays on the occasion of Eid ul Azha. This means that commercial banks in the country will also be closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, in addition to the existing weekend closure on Saturday and Sunday. Earlier in the day, the Cabinet Division released a notification declaring a five-day holiday for Eid ul Azha, catering to offices with different working schedules. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) will also remain closed for five days i.e. Saturday, Sunday, Monday,…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed the highest single-day gain on Thursday with the benchmark KSE-100 index rising more than 3,400 points following the budget for fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25). The KSE100 crossed 76k and closed at an all-time high level of 76,208.16 after going up by 3,410.73 points or 4.7 percent over the previous day. Today’s increase was the biggest day-over-day increase, the previous biggest single day increase was witnessed on July 03, 2024, when the index gained 2,446 points. It is pertinent to mention here that amidst fear over change in treatment of income from Capital gain and…

A total of 24 teams will participate in the upcoming Euro 2024, which will be held in Germany. The first game is slated for June 15 between the hosts Germany and Scotland facing off each other in their first group A game. Spain and Germany are known as the most successful teams in the Euros with 3 titles apiece while France and Italy both have two titles to their name. Groups Germany, Scotland, Hungary, and Switzerland will battle it out for the top two spots to qualify for the round of 16 with the third-placed side in each group also…