Author: Faiza Liaquat

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi embarked on a significant journey to Pakistan on Monday, addressing Tehran’s commitment to strengthening ties with Islamabad. His arrival comes among heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, adding a layer of global scrutiny to the visit. President Raisi’s decision to proceed with the visit despite regional uncertainties highlights the paramount importance Iran places on its relationship with Pakistan. The visit, originally planned before the recent upswings, aims to mend strained relations worsening by earlier missile exchanges. Accompanied by, his spouse and a delegation comprising key ministers and officials, President Raisi’s visit will be followed by meetings…

YouTube is now focusing on third-party apps to advertise YouTube Premium memberships as part of an increased campaign against ad blockers.These programs may give error messages or cause problems with video playback for users.In response to dwindling ad sales, YouTube has been cracking down on ad blockers globally since October. This campaign comes after that.After a brief dip, ad income increased, and by February 2024, YouTube had more than 100 million paying members.YouTube Premium and other subscription services offered by Google brought in more than $15 billion a year.

Pakistan Railways plans to gradually switch all of its stations’ power networks—including major train stops, offices, workshops, and factories—to solar electricity. It is anticipated that the department will save billions of rupees as a result of this approach.According to a Ministry of Railways official who spoke with APP, the effort is expected to save the department Rs. 1.8 billion in the first year. Additional stations, offices, and facilities will be added in later phases. Pakistan Railways intends to convert about 99 formations, which include nine divisional headquarters, major railway stations, and other key offices, to solar energy in the first…

The prime minister of Australia stated on Thursday that he will investigate the prospect of awarding citizenship to a Pakistani security guard who was hurt in the f*tal Sydney shopping center shooting.Muhammad Taha, the guard, stated that he thought he ought to be granted citizenship as a token of appreciation for surviving the stabbing incident.In a bedside interview with The Australian, Taha described how he was attacked not long after his colleague, Pakistani security guard Faraz Tahir, who was one of the six victims at the Bondi Junction Westfield retail center.Taha’s graduate visa is currently expiring in less than a…

The development of two five-star hotels in Islamabad, either individually or through joint ventures, has been suggested by the Pakistani government to Saudi Arabia.This offer is made in conjunction with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud’s visit to Pakistan, during which talks about bilateral relations and economic cooperation are the main topics of conversation.Pakistan has reportedly invited Saudi Arabia to contribute to the development of two opulent hotels in Islamabad. In one plan, land is provided by the Capital Development Authority, and building is handled by Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia also has the option to buy land…

In the QS Subject Ranking 2024, Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in Islamabad has once again demonstrated its excellence, taking the top spot among Pakistani universities and placing 315th overall.QAU has shown outstanding success in a wide range of subjects, securing its place as one of Pakistan’s top universities.Achieving excellent international rankings ranging from 201 to 351, departments like Mathematics, Statistics & Operational Research, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Biological Sciences have taken the top spots in Pakistan for their respective subjects. Furthermore, the department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology is ranked second in Pakistan and 201st globally.Moreover, departments with rankings ranging from…

During the next New Zealand series, Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has the potential to break a big T20I record that is now shared by teammate Babar Azam and Indian star batsman Virat Kohli.In T20I cricket, Kohli and Azam were the fastest players to amass 3000 runs, each taking 81 innings, while Aaron Finch of Australia needed 98 innings to reach this mark.But in his next two innings, Rizwan needs just 19 runs to become the fastest player to attain this milestone. To date, he has amassed 2,981 runs in 78 innings.Babar Azam is also getting close to breaking Virat…

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium witnessed the action on Thursday, with subsequent matches scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Following these encounters, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will take over hosting duties for the remaining two matches next week on Thursday and Saturday. A notable shift in the Pakistani camp sees Azhar Mahmood stepping into the role of head coach for the first time in his career. Mahmood, a former Test all-rounder, previously served as the national side’s bowling coach from 2016 to 2019, bringing a wealth of experience and insight to his new position. This series marked the third time the two sides clashed…

As part of the Electric Vehicles Policy for 2020–2025, the Engineering Development Board (EDB) has granted licenses to 34 electric vehicle manufacturers, indicating a shift away from traditional fuel-powered cars and toward electric ones.Asim Ayaz, a senior EDB official, spoke about the finance difficulty that consumers face as a result of the increased costs of electric vehicles, which are mostly driven by battery expenses, during a webinar held by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute. The government suggested adding EV charging stations to every gas station as a solution to this problem.The global shift towards electric vehicles has rendered the early…

According to an official, up to 3,000 Indian Sikh pilgrims traveled via the Wagah Border on Saturday to arrive in the provincial capital of Punjab, Pakistan, to take part in the traditional Baisakhi celebration. At the border of Wagah, the Indian pilgrims were welcomed by senior officers, Rana Shahid, additional secretary shrines of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), and Sardar Ramash Singh Orara, the first Sikh Minister in Punjab province of Pakistan and President of the Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.According to ETPB spokesman Amir Hashmi, “up to 2,400 Indian Sikh pilgrims arrived here today to attend Baisakhi festivities in Gurdwara…