KARACHI – Singer and actor Azaan Sami Khan has said that he avoids posting pictures with his wife on social media due to his religious beliefs. In a recent interview, Azaan explained that Islam discourages public displays of personal relationships, and he chooses to honor those values. He called nikah a sacred and beautiful bond, […]
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Punjab Launches Pakistan’s First Air Quality Forecast System
The Punjab government has inaugurated Pakistan’s first state-of-the-art Air Quality Forecast System, a pioneering step aimed at curbing pollution and safeguarding public health. The system will provide weekly reports on weather and air quality in major cities, including Lahore and Faisalabad, offering guidance for both authorities and citizens on managing environmental risks. Provincial Senior Minister […]
Elevating Urdu Language and Literature; Concerted efforts by LUMS
Lahore, 1st March 2024: The Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature, LUMS, hosted the launch ceremony for its first publication, a comprehensive Urdu manual, titled, the Gurmani Manual for Academic Writing (گرمانی رہ نما کتاب-علمی نثر: اصول و رسمیات). The manual has been named after Mushtaq Ahmed Gurmani, the founding member of the Gurmani Centre […]
SpaceX rocket explosion illustrates Elon Musk’s ‘successful failure’ formula
LOS ANGELES, April 20 (Reuters) – The spectacular explosion of SpaceX’s new Starship rocket minutes after it soared off its launch pad on a first flight test is the latest vivid illustration of a “successful failure” business formula that serves Elon Musk’s company well, experts said on Thursday. Rather than seeing the fiery disintegration of […]
Sega offers $776 million for Angry Birds maker Rovio
HELSINKI: Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings Inc has agreed to launch an offer for Finland’s Rovio Entertainment, the maker of the Angry Birds mobile game, for 706 million euros ($775.8 million), the companies said in a joint statement on Monday. Tokyo-based Sega will offer 9.25 euros per share for Rovio, a 19% premium over Friday’s closing […]
UK bans TikTok on government phones over security concerns
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) – Britain said on Thursday it would ban TikTok on government phones with immediate effect, a move that follows other western countries in barring the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns. TikTok has come under increasing scrutiny due to fears that user data from the app owned by Beijing-based company ByteDance […]
TikTok to develop parental control tool to block certain videos
TikTok said on Wednesday it is developing a tool that will allow parents to prevent their teens from viewing content containing certain words or hashtags on the short-form video app, as the embattled company looks to shore up its public image. TikTok, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, is facing renewed scrutiny worldwide over its […]
A restaurant in Croatia serves a one-pot meal prepared by a robot chef
ZAGREB, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Gnocchi with lamb, black risotto, or zucchini pasta on the menu? Any of them can be ordered at a Croatian restaurant where a robotic chef can prepare about 70 different one-pot meals. The BOTS&POTS Sci-Food bistro in Zagreb, according to its owners, is the world’s only restaurant where ready-to-eat […]
Top 5 countries for raising kids
Rankings of the world’s most liveable countries can be useful for people looking to relocate. With children, however, there are more factors to consider than, say, average income or economic stability. You might be interested in local children’s health or happiness, educational quality, family leave policies, or even which countries have the most green space […]
Online Activities You Can Do on Your Mobile Phone
A mobile phone is a portable device that has become an essential part of our everyday lives. Knowing what activities you can do on your mobile phone and how to use them to your advantage is essential. Some activities you can do on your mobile phone include: Playing online games Playing online games is a […]