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New Zealand bans TikTok in devices Technology
  • March 18, 2023

New Zealand bans TikTok in devices connected to parliament, citing security concerns

Due to cybersecurity concerns, New Zealand has announced a ban on TikTok on devices with access to the country’s parliamentary network, making it the latest country to restrict the use of the video-sharing app on government-related devices. Concerns have grown around the world about the Chinese government’s ability to access users’ location and contact information via ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent…
India claims situation with China fragile World
  • March 18, 2023

India claims situation with China fragile, dangerous in the Himalayan front

NEW DELHI: According to Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, the situation between India and China in the Ladakh region of the western Himalayas is unstable and dangerous, with armed units stationed near to one another in some areas. When the two sides clashed in the area in the middle of 2020, at least 24 troops were killed, but the conflict…
Nisab of Zakat set at Rs103159 Business
  • March 18, 2023

Nisab of Zakat set at Rs103,159

KARACHI: The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety announced the Nisab of Zakat the minimum amount in bank accounts from which zakat will be deducted on Friday. On the first day of Ramadan, banks will deduct 2.5% of the total amount as zakat. If the amount standing to the credit of an account in respect of assets is less…
Actor Lance Reddick Entertainment
  • March 18, 2023

Lance Reddick, actor in “The Wire,” dies at 60

Actor Lance Reddick, best known for his commanding presence as a no-nonsense police chief on the popular television drama “The Wire” and for his supporting performance in the “John Wick” action-film series, died on Friday at the age of 60, his publicist said. According to a statement made by Reddick’s publicist, Mia Hansen, the actor passed away unexpectedly on Friday…
Police beating PTI workers Politics
  • March 18, 2023

Police begin operation, PTI workers arrested at zaman park

LAHORE: In an anti-encroachment operation at Zaman Park in Lahore, Punjab police arrested more than 13 Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) workers. According to reports, one police officer was also injured in retaliation for PTI workers. The operation at Zaman Park involves heavy infantry from the anti-encroachment squad and police. The police have closed the road leading from Sundar Das Road to…
Aleem Dar steps down Sports
  • March 18, 2023

Aleem Dar steps down from Elite Panel of ICC Umpires

Aleem Dar, a seasoned official from Pakistan who has officiated in a record number of international cricket matches throughout his illustrious career, resigned from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires on Thursday. The 58-year-old played in 69 T20 Internationals, 144 Tests, and 222 ODIs, both of which set world records. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced in a press release…
Textile exports fell by 30% in February Business
  • March 18, 2023

Textile exports fell by 30% in February

KARACHI: Pakistan’s textile exports fell for the fifth month in a row, with shipments falling 29.9% year on year to $1.20 billion in February 2023. Tahir Abbas, Head of Research at Arif Habib Limited said that textile exports were at their lowest since May 2021, when they totaled $1.05 billion. “The main reason for the drop was administrative measures to…
Capital administration imposes section 144 Politics
  • March 18, 2023

Capital administration imposes section 144 ahead of Imran’s court appearance

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former prime minister Imran Khan is scheduled to appear in the Toshakhana case at the Judicial Complex today, hence the Islamabad government has imposed Section 144 (a prohibition on public gatherings and the exhibition of firearms) in Islamabad. Private businesses, security personnel, or private persons are not permitted to carry weapons under Section 144.…
SBP issues Rs50 coin Business
  • March 18, 2023

SBP issues Rs50 coin to commemorate Pakistan Senate’s golden jubilee

ISLAMABAD: To commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the Senate, the Upper House of Pakistan’s Parliament, the State Bank of Pakistan released an Rs. 50 commemorative coins on Friday. The year 2023 commemorates the golden jubilee of the Senate and, in this regard, the federal government has permitted the central bank to issue an Rs50 commemorative coin, the SBP stated in…
Imran leaves for Islamabad to attend case hearing Latest
  • March 18, 2023

Court cancels Imran Khan’s warrants in Toshakhana case

ISLAMABAD: Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal on Saturday dismissed the non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case. The hearing was postponed until March 30 by the court, which also instructed Khan to guarantee his appearance and informed the parties involved that the next hearing would have arguments. Islamabad Chief Commissioner Noorul Amin Mengal…