Category: Featured
Ramadan crescent likely to be sighted on March 10 in most Islamic countries
The crescent moon of Ramadan is likely to be sighted on Sunday, March 10, in most Islamic countries. According to the International Astronomical Center, the moon will be born on March 10 at 9:00 AM. There is a possibility of the moon being seen after sunset in almost all parts…
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5G in Pakistan: Can it Bridge the Digital Divide and Fuel Growth?
Pakistan expects to earn billions of dollars from the auction of 5G spectrum and increase internet speed by 20 times. During the 5G trial in the country, a download speed of 1.685 gigabytes per second was recorded. According to officials, the auction of 5G spectrum will create job opportunities in…
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Pakistan’s Supreme Court Ends Lifelong Disqualification of Politicians
Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Monday ruled to end the lifelong disqualification of politicians under Article 62(1)(f) of the constitution. The court ruled by a 6-1 majority, with Justice Yahya Afridi dissenting. The ruling comes after years of debate over the constitutionality of lifelong disqualification. The clause was used to disqualify…
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Pakistan Welcomes PayPal (Partially): US Giant Partners with Local Provider
Pakistan’s freelancers are disappointed after learning that PayPal will not offer its services directly in the country. Instead, the company will partner with a local third-party payment processor, Payoneer or some other FinTech company already operating in Pakistan. The news comes after years of government efforts to bring PayPal to…
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WhatsApp to add Username Feature to address privacy concerns
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, is adding a new username feature that will address privacy concerns for many users. The username feature is currently available in beta for Android devices. It is expected to be rolled out to all users in the coming months. Currently, WhatsApp users…
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Islamabad High Court Denies PTI’s Request for Stay Order in Imran Khan’s Cipher Trial
The Islamabad High Court declined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) plea for a stay order on Imran Khan’s in-camera trial regarding the cipher case on Thursday. Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb presided over Imran’s petition challenging the trial’s confidentiality, contesting the de-novo trial in jail, framing of charges, and a media gag…
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Rupee Rises 11th Day in a Row Versus US Dollar
The Pakistani rupee continued its remarkable rally on Wednesday, appreciating for the 11th consecutive day against the US dollar. Opening trade saw the rupee bullish, reaching a high of 279 after gaining nearly Rs. 4 during intraday sessions. Since January 2023, the rupee has weakened by nearly Rs. 63 against…
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Punjab Govt Officially Launches Electric Rickshaw
In a bid to curb rising air pollution, the Punjab government, in collaboration with a private firm, has rolled out a pilot project launching electric rickshaws on provincial roads. The initiative, unveiled after a high-level meeting chaired by Transport Secretary Ahmed Javaid Qazi, marks a partnership between the Transport Department…
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