The coronavirus pandemic has hit the sports events really hard as almost all sporting activities have been brought to a halt across the globe.
With countries battling hard to contain further spread of the novel coronavirus, sports activities are starting to resume behind closed doors and with a thorough screening of the athletes on a frequent basis.
Pakistan is also hoping to resume top-flight cricket in the country in October-November as major events such as the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup are unlikely to go ahead due to the ongoing health emergency.
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PCB to Consult PM Imran for Resumption of Cricket Activities in Pakistan
Reports state that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to invite England for a 3-match T20I series. Pakistan has principally agreed to tour England despite the poor COVID-19 situation in the UK and the series will go ahead as scheduled after approval from the government. PCB can use this to convince England to tour Pakistan in return.
With Austr..
Category: Technology
ZTE Launches its Cheapest 5G Phone Yet
Right after all other major Chinese OEMs, ZTE has also announced its own cheapest 5G smartphone in China, the ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G. It is essentially a Lite variant of the base ZTE Axon 11 5G, with slightly downgraded internals but with a more attractive price tag and a design refresh.
Let’s have a look.
Design and Display
The 6.53-inch display now has a cornered punch-hole cutout in the top-left of the LCD panel, unlike the base model. The display is now flat but still has minimal bezels that give the device an impressive screen to body ratio.
Since it has an LCD panel, the fingerprint sensor has moved to the back below the quad-camera sensor. The primary camera setup is no different from before and only comes with a minor downgrade in resolution.
Internals and Storage The handset is powered by Mediatek’s new Dimensity 800 series of affordable SoCs meant to power cheaper 5G devices. The SoC is paired with 6 to 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and the Mali-G57MP4 GPU. There is also a microSD..
Gayle, Russell & Holder Also Think India Lost to Eliminate Pakistan from World Cup
Following Ben Stokes’ startling revelations about the crucial India-England game in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, former Pakistan leg-spinner, Mushtaq Ahmed has revealed that some of the West Indian star cricketers said the same at the time.
The 49-year-old was working with the West Indies cricket team as a spin bowling consultant in the mega event. Talking about the match which ultimately resulted in Pakistan’s elimination, the former cricketer said that West Indies players including captain Jason Holder, Andre Russel, and Chris Gayle said that India lost the match to kick Pakistan out of the tournament.
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Ben Stokes Questions India’s Loss Which Knocked Out Pakistan from World Cup
The Men in Green failed to make it to the top 4 despite having the same number of points as New Zealand.
I was working with the West Indies squad at last year’s World Cup. After India’s loss to England, Jason Holder, Chris Gayle, and Andre Russell said to me, Mushy, India didn’t want to see Pa..
Romanian PM Gets Fined While Governor Sindh Flouts Social Distancing Rules
Despite the Federal government urging the general public to follow precautionary measures amid rising Coronavirus cases, Governor Sindh, Imran Ismail, went to Lyari over the weekend to distribute sports articles among the youth of Lyari, flouting social distancing SOPs issued by the government.
Flanked with PTI MNAs Aftab Siddiqui, Shakoor Shad, and other party leaders, Imran Ismail gave boxing gloves, footballs, and cricket kits to the youth of the area once dominated by gangs.
Here Imran Ismail can be seen among a giant crowd with virtually no social distancing, face masks, and gloves.
While the purpose of the Governor’s visit was to promote sporting activities among the youth of Lyari, he might have contributed to the spread of disease in an underdeveloped area.
This isn’t the first time Governor Sindh has blatantly disregarded social distancing SOPs. In late April, Imran Ismail had tested positive for COVID-19 after visiting interior Sindh to meet the elderly. Imran Ismail, ho..
Online Classes Start in KP Universities From Today
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to start online classes in all universities province-wide from today. Universities in KP have already informed staff and students in this regard.
KP government has directed the education department to ensure the attendance of all staff members for delivering online classes and implement all SOPs issued by the government.
Matriculation and intermediate students in KP have been promoted to the next grades without exams after the Federal Education Ministry extended the shutdown of schools and colleges till 15th July.
KP government supported the reopening of educational institutions after June 1 during inter-provincial education ministers’ conference at the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).
Academic activities in Pakistan had been disrupted following the outbreak of the coronavirus in late February. Moreover, conducting online classes has proven to be a challenge as well during the pandemic due to limited or no network coverage..
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Lost Your Phone? Here’s What You Should Do [Guide]
Irretrievably losing your smartphone or it getting stolen is quite unnerving, especially since they have become the centerpiece of our digital identities. From using them to connect with our friends to using them for all sorts of online payments, smartphones are the hub of electronic engagement for many. However, unfortunately, getting a phone stolen or losing it is more common than you might think.
According to the available statistics, around 89000 stolen phones were reported stolen in Pakistan last year. Globally, approximately 70 million smartphones are lost each year, with only 7% being actually recovered. Out of the total, 69% are lost, and 31% are reported as stolen.
Some of the steps you can take in case of a lost or stolen phone are:
(Make sure you call it first in case you might have left it somewhere in a hurry)
Try tracking it Both iOS and Android devices come with simple yet comprehensive suites of tools to help users track down their phones. For Android phones, you c..
Ghandhara’s Isuzu D-Max Gets a Massive Price Hike
Ghandhara Industries Limited has increased the prices for its Isuzu D-Max 2020 variants including Hi-Spark, Hi-Lander, and V-Cross to account for the depreciating value of Rupee against the US dollar and the taxes imposed by the government.
The new prices have already been implemented and the updated price tags along with income tax for filers and non-filers are listed below:
Variant Ex-Factory Price Income Tax (Filer) Income Tax (Non-Filer) Hi-Spark Single Cabin Deckless 3,450,000 150,000 450,000 Hi-Spark Single Cabin 3,479,000 150,000 450,000 Hi-Lander Single Cabin 5,000,000 150,000 450,000 Hi-Lander Double Cabin 5,300,000 150,000 450,000 V-Cross Double Cabin M/T 5,800,000 200,000 600,000 V-Cross Double Cabin A/T 6,100,000 200,000 600,000 Note: All the prices are in PKR.
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About D-Max 2020 Variants Isuzu D-Max 2020 comes in three main variants namely the entry-level Hi-Spark, midrange Hi-Lander, and premium V-Cros..
Viper Technology is The First Pakistani Company to Launch its Own Gaming Laptops
Viper Technology, a well-known name in the PC business in Pakistan, has launched a range of high-end laptops designed for gaming, video editing, designing, and general productivity.
The Expeder line of laptops features 9th Gen Intel Core processors, Nvidia’s RTX series GPUs, a 144Hz color-accurate display, and a design that matches the 2020 aesthetic.
Before we move on to the details, take a look at these machines:
Build and Display Starting off with the design, Expeder laptops have a thin 20mm chassis with a lightweight magnesium alloy body (coming in at 1.85 KG) giving it a premium look and feel.
Open the lid and you’ll be greeted by a 15.6″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution display which covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut, giving you a true to life, color-accurate experience. It also features a 144Hz refresh rate for a silky smooth gaming experience.
Add to that the thin 4.9mm bezels with a 90% screen to body ratio and you get a truly immersive experience.
As an added bonus, t..
Facebook Takes On Twitter With its New Second Screen App
With the booming popularity of online events caused by the pandemic, Facebook is looking to take advantage of that with its newest app called Venue. The aim of which is to make things easier for people looking to catch live events online.
Similar to Twitter, Venue will provide an interactive second-screen experience for live events to “bring passionate fans and expert commentators together to experience live events in a new interactive way.” It officially kicked off yesterday with a NASCAR racing event.
Facebook notes that second screening is becoming increasingly popular among fans, with almost 94% of viewers keeping their phones in their hands while watching TV. With Venue, people will be able to split their attention between their phones and the event itself.
While the live event is happening, the app provides interactive actions, questions, polls, and even live chat in certain moments. Unlike Twitch, Venue isn’t a platform to host events, it only serves as a space for people to..
Digital Pakistan? Meezan Bank Accused of Delaying a VC Fund’s Payment
Khurram Zafar has accused Meezan Bank Limited (MBL) for not releasing his company’s funds.
Zafar serves as the Country Director of 47 Ventures, an international venture capital fund that has invested millions of dollars in local startups
In a series of tweets, Zafar requested the Board of Investment (BOI) Pakistan, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Digital Pakistan to look into the matter.
“Dear Board of Investment, Pakistan our fund, 47 Ventures, has invested millions of dollars in local startups. Yet, the capital for our latest investment is being held hostage by Meezan Bank Ltd for 12 days,” added Zafar.
Dear @investinpak, our fund, @47_ventures, has invested millions of dollars in local #startups. Yet, the capital for our latest investment is being held hostage by @MeezanBankLtd for 12 days. Can you help? Details follow… @StateBank_Pak @DRezaBaqir @taidrus @DigitalPak_GoP 1/n
— Khurram Zafar (@kayzafar) May 31, 2020
He further elaborated that the ‘ordeal’ started nearly tw..
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