The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to stage its power show in Rawalpindi today (Saturday), despite the security warnings issued by the intelligence agencies. PTI on Friday got permission for its public gathering in the garrison city but changed the venue from Faizabad to Rehmanabad on Murree Road. PTI Chief Imran Khan will join his […]
Last-gasp Iran sink Wales at FIFA World Cup
Iran claimed a famous 2-0 victory over 10-man Wales on Friday as Carlos Queiroz’s men scored two goals deep into added time to keep their Fifa World Cup campaign alive. The Iran players, who sang the national anthem before kick-off, sent their thousands of supporters at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium delirious by beating a […]
Educational boards to implement new grading system for matric, inter levels
The committee of chairmen of the educational boards decided to replace the current grading system at the inter and matric levels with a 10-point system across the country. The decision was made in Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) meeting held in Lahore. The meeting was chaired by Secretary of Universities and Boards Mureed Rahimo. […]
Sialkot, world’s football manufacturing capital, gets green makeover: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is assisting the Government of Punjab to build sustainable and livable mid-level cities by upgrading basic infrastructure and services. This includes, according to an ADB handout, Sialkot — a thriving business hub known for manufacturing footballs and high-quality surgical instruments. ADB’s support for urban development is helping boost Sialkot’s competitiveness, […]
FIFA World Cup: Neymar suffers ankle sprain in Brazil win
Brazil captain Neymar suffered a sprained ankle in his team’s World Cup win over Serbia on Thursday and faces a medical assessment in the next 48 hours, the national team doctor said after the match. Doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said the Brazilian superstar suffered the injury after a collision with his opponent. Neymar was substituted in […]
Rana Sanaullah advises IK to postpone Long March towards Pindi fearing terrorist attack
On Friday, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah advised PTI Chairman Imran Khan to postpone his party’s long march in Rawalpindi on November 26 (Saturday). Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Rana Sanaullah said that all intelligence agencies have issued security threats against the party and its chief regarding Nov 26 rally in Rawalpindi. Rana Sanaullah warned […]
LinkedIn roll out new feature that let users schedule posts
The social media app for professionals, LinkedIn, will now support scheduling posts for later as part of a new feature rollout. Social media consultant and renowned tipster, Matt Navarra, confirmed the reports after sighting the post-scheduling feature inside the Android app and on the LinkedIn website. The schedule feature is represented with a ticking clock when […]
SC revokes Faisal Vawda’s lifetime disqualification
The Supreme Court on Friday revoked the Election Commission of Pakistan’s decision of lifetime disqualification for former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf leader Faisal Vawda after he accepted misstating his dual nationality and apologised. A three-member apex court bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Ayesha […]
Nigerian start-up uses tech to help the visually impaired
LAGOS: A Nigerian start-up called Vinsighte is using technology to assist the visually impaired, with several products including “smart” reading glasses that convert text to audio. About 15.3% of the world’s blind population resides in Africa, according to the World Health Organization, where they often lack the resources and support needed to succeed in school […]
PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkiye on two-day official visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Istanbul on Friday on a two-day official visit at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The prime minister is visiting the country at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, alongside President Erdogan, PM Shehbaz […]