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India won the toss and decided to bowl first at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium, Rohit Sharma’s men dominated from the start as Ireland’s batting crumbled under immense pressure and unfamiliar conditions. Gareth Delaney was the only batter for the Irish side who could get past the 20-run mark while only four batters managed to get past the double figures. Jasprit Bumrah bowled exceptionally well giving just 6 runs in his 3 overs spell while picking up a couple of scalps while Hardik Pandya was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3-27 in his allotted 4 overs. Arshdeep…

The Islamabad High Court has upheld the decision of the Appellate Bench of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) against Shaukat Marwat Group of Companies (Private) Limited and Shaukat Marwat Estates & Builders (Private) Limited, wherein penalties of Rs. 50 million and Rs. 10 million were imposed respectively. These companies were found to be involved in illegal deposit-taking activities and were conducting a social media campaign related to such unlawful activities. The SECP conducted a thorough investigation against these two companies for the alleged violations of the applicable laws. Show Cause Notices were issued against these companies on…

In a historic financial boost for international cricket, the winner of the T20 World Cup will be awarded a substantial prize of 2.45 million USD, which is worth 682,864,000 (68 million) Pakistani Rupees (PKR). This announcement by the International Cricket Council (ICC) marks a significant increase in the tournament’s prize money, reflecting the sport’s growing popularity and commercial success globally. In 2022, the winner, England pocketed $1.6 million which was $850.000 less than the sum this year. The total prize money for teams that will finish in their respective positions has doubled, from $5.6 million in 2022 to $11.25 million…

Fauji Fertilizer Company Ltd (FFC) and Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Ltd (FFBL) have both reduced prices of DAP. In a notice, brokerage house JS Global said that Fauji Fertilizer Company Ltd and Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Ltd have reduced DAP prices by Rs. 1,800 per bag. The new prices now stand at Rs. 11,191 per bag and Rs. 11,141 per bag for FFC and FFBL, respectively. The brokerage house said that it expect a similar revision in Engro Fertilizers Limited (EFERT) prices as well to match up. The post FFC, FFBL Announce Major Cut in DAP Prices appeared first on…

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman met with a delegation of officers and faculty members from the 40th Mid-Career Management Course organized by the National Institute of Management (NIM), Peshawar, during their visit to PTA Headquarters in Islamabad. During the visit, the delegation was welcomed by senior officers from PTA. The delegation was given a detailed presentation about the role and functioning of PTA, specifically focusing on cyber security initiatives for the telecom sector, consumer issues, and Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS). The post Delegation from 40th Mid-Career Management Course Visits PTA appeared first on…

Oppo views smartphones as the future’s most vital personal AI devices and has embarked on a mission to make AI accessible to everyone through its products. The company has pledged to integrate AI across all its smartphone lines, targeting 50 million users by the end of the year. To advance its AI technology, Oppo not only develops solutions internally but also collaborates with major industry players such as Google, Microsoft, and MediaTek to enhance user experiences. It has registered over 5,000 AI-related patents, with approximately 70% focused on AI imaging technologies. Oppo’s commitment is more than just false hype. In…

An image from Samsung’s Kazakhstan website has appeared online, showcasing the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, offering an official glimpse of the new foldable devices from a single angle that still provides a sense of their design, and confirms leaks. Overall, the design remains largely unchanged. However, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 appears to have slightly sharper corners compared to the more rounded edges of the Z Fold 5. This image aligns with a live image shared by Ice Universe recently. Samsung has reportedly reduced the bezels to achieve a 22:9 aspect ratio on the cover…

To enhance maternal and child healthcare, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has approved a special package for expectant mothers in the province’s underdeveloped regions. As part of the initiative, pregnant women will receive nutritional and food supplements during and after pregnancy. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of reducing infant mortality rates and announced plans to strengthen the midwifery sector to meet modern needs. The decision was made during the fourth meeting of the Provincial Population Task Force at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar. The meeting’s participants stressed the importance of enforcing a law requiring…

OnePlus has been upping its game with its recent flagship phones. Both the OnePlus 11 and 12 received much better reviews than the previous generation phones and the company aims to continue this trend, at least according to leaks. OnePlus 13 is due for several upgrades such as a bigger 6,000 mAh battery, and a fingerprint sensor of the ultrasonic kind, which is quicker and more consistent than optical sensors. According to the latest leak from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, the OnePlus 13 will also have a revamped camera configuration. He claims that the OnePlus 13 will get a…

The Federal Directorate of Education has announced summer vacations for all educational institutions within the Islamabad Capital Territory. According to the announcement, summer vacations for all educational institutions within the Islamabad Capital Territory will begin on June 10 and last until July 31. However, students enrolled in undergraduate classes (BS/ADP programs) will continue their studies as per the established semester calendar. Educational institutions will use the summer break to enhance their infrastructure and operational efficiency through activities such as physical stock verification, and repairing and maintaining furniture, buildings, and playgrounds. Furthermore, in-house continuing professional development sessions will be conducted in…