IMF sets a new condition ahead of staff-level agreement By: Web Desk on March 16, 2023IMF is having trouble unlocking a stalled bailout package for crisis-hit Pakistan because the lender has proposed a new requirement before signing a staff-level agreement. The US-based financial institution has demanded a written guarantee of financing by June 30 from friendly nations including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates after placing extremely stringent […]
Anoushey Ashraf pays heavy price for ‘cheap’ rickshaw ride By: Staff Report on March 11, 2023Pakistani radio and video jockey Anoushey Ashraf was feeling adventurous when she hopped in a rickshaw trying to normalise the ride in Karachi – a city where vehicle takes more space than humans. The popular presenter, as mentioned in her tweet, was offered a sympathy ride when someone saw her getting into a rickshaw the […]
Diamond Paints – Greener Objective for Green Pakistan By: webdesk on March 10, 2023Diamond Paints has positively impacted its local community by introducing a new wastewater treatment plant at its Sundar Industrial Estate state-of-the-art factory. This innovative technology is the first of its kind in Pakistan’s paint industry and can clean up to 988,000 liters of water monthly. In addition, the factory will curb the use of chemicals […]
Six terrorists killed in Datta Khel IBO By: APP on March 8, 2023The security forces on Wednesday killed six terrorists in an intense exchange of fire during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO), conducted in general area Datta Khel, North Waziristan District. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, the killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against the security forces and civilians. The […]
Expiry of the Plot By: Andleeb Abbas on March 5, 2023“Ultimately every trick succeeds or fails with an audience because of its plot.” Jim Steinmeyer. The trick then is to first get the plot sorted out. The trick then is not to try to trick people when the plot does not have feet to stand upon. The problem is that those who make the plot […]
PRCS Punjab branch gets modern blood collection van By: News Desk on March 3, 2023The national headquarters of Pakistan Red Crescent Society has handed over state-of-the-art blood collection van to Red Crescent Punjab Branch to increase the capacity of its blood donation center. Secretary General PRCS Muhammad Abaidullah Khan presented the keys and documents of blood collection van to Secretary Red Crescent Punjab Branch Mohammad Zahid, in a simple […]
Gold price increases by Rs 300 to Rs194,400 per tola By: APP on March 1, 2023The per tola price of 24 karat gold increased by Rs 300 and was sold at Rs194,400 on Tuesday against its sale at Rs194,100 the previous day, All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs257 to Rs166,666 from Rs166,405 whereas the price of ten […]
Multan Sultans’ Josh Little ruled out of PSL with hamstring niggle By: Staff Report on February 26, 2023Today’s matches Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans in Karachi at 02:00 pm Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi in Lahore at 07:00 pm LAHORE: Ireland’s left-arm quick Josh Little will miss the Pakistan Super League (PSL) through injury and has returned home for treatment. Little, 23, was due to play for Multan Sultans in the PSL. […]
Biophilic approach in housing can help tackle climate issues: CEO Forest Town By: Adnan Arif on February 23, 2023Q: What is the situation of urbanization in Pakistan? A: Urbanization is a global trend. Pakistan is among the most affected countries in South Asia. The urbanization growth rate per year is 3% projected and population of Pakistan by year 2030 will be 250M. More than half of it will be living in cities. Poor […]
For tech giants, AI like Bing and Bard poses billion-dollar search problem on February 22, 2023MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb 22 (Reuters) – As Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) looks past a chatbot flub that helped erase $100 billion from its market value, another challenge is emerging from its efforts to add generative artificial intelligence to its popular Google Search: the cost. Executives across the technology sector are talking about how to operate AI like […]