IMF revives Pakistan’s stalled $6bn programme By: webdesk on August 29, 2022The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board Monday approved the seventh and eighth review of the stalled $6 billion Pakistan programme. “Alhamdolillah the IMF board has approved the revival of our EFF programme. We should now be getting the seventh and eighth tranche of $1.17 billion,” Miftah Tweeted. Alhamdolillah the IMF Board has approved the […]
Pakistan Floods: First consignment of relief goods from Japan to reach Pakistan on Tuesday By: APP on August 29, 2022ISLAMABAD: The first consignment of emergency relief goods including tents and plastic sheets would arrive in Pakistan at Jinnah International Airport Karachi on Tuesday. “The government of Japan would provide emergency relief goods including tents and Plastic Sheets through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to Pakistan in response to the damages caused by the flood […]
Are period products a necessity or luxury for flood affected women? By: Saba Yousaf on August 29, 2022 Over 1,000 people have died and over 30 million people have been affected by the catastrophic and extensive flooding that has ravaged a large portion of Pakistan. Some very wise folks reminded donors that sanitary pads should be on the list of donated products while appeals for donations were being made. These sane words […]
Armeena Khan raises her voice against ‘toxic positivity’ By: Web Desk on August 26, 2022Armeena Khan raises her voice against ‘toxic positivity’. The ‘Janaan’ actor advised people to be attentive and thoughtful about those who “only post about color, rainbows, stars, and unicorns.” Actor Armeena Khan has been active on social platforms. While she was talking to her followers, she handled sensitive points. Now the Janaan actor has raised […]
Earth-Like Planet found with deeper Oceans and two Suns By: webdesk on August 25, 2022 Astronomers have found an Earth-like, bigger planet that could have deeper oceans and two suns. The discovery was made by an international team of researchers guided by the University of Montreal, using ground-based telescopes and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). The team came up with simulations to show how TOI-1452b is actually an […]
Biden forgives millions of student loans By: Reuters on August 25, 2022WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the US government will forgive $10,000 in student loans to millions of debt-laden former college students, keeping a promise he made during his 2020 White House campaign. The move could bolster support for his fellow Democrats in November’s congressional election, but some economists believe it could cause inflation, […]
Sidhu Moose Wala’s last song to be out on Sept 2 By: webdesk on August 25, 2022A new song of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala titled ‘Jaandi Vaar’ is all set to be launched on September 2, 2022. The news has been confirmed by singer and composer Salim Merchant via a video social media. The song was recorded in July 2021 in Chandigarh. In the video, Salim said, “Hi everyone, a lot of […]
Missing students case: Judge rules Mexico’s ex-attorney general to go to trial By: AFP on August 25, 2022Mexico City: A Mexican judge on Wednesday ordered a former attorney general to stand trial in the case of 43 students whose murky disappearance in 2014 traumatized the nation. Jesus Murillo Karam will be tried on charges of forced disappearance, torture, and obstruction of justice, the Federal Judiciary Council said after a court hearing in […]
23 most beautiful beaches in world By: Web Desk on August 25, 2022Whether you are a beach walker, a water baby, or a seasoned sailor, it might be hard to resist the lure of a beautiful beach. They are places for enjoying the best of nature, getting into water sports, making a living, or just lying back and relaxing. Here are 23 of the most beautiful beaches […]
National Incubation Center and media’s role in building a positive image of Pakistan By: webdesk on August 24, 2022On 23rd August-22, the National Incubation Center (NIC) Islamabad hosted a one-day seminar that represented the digital future of Pakistan. The seminar was hosted by Parvez Abbasi, Project Director of NIC. The aim of the seminar was to create industrial linkages between NIC and Digital Media. “National Incubation Center proudly stands as the pioneer in […]