Pakistan announces playing XI for 2nd Test against South Africa. The Pakistan cricket team management has announced the playing XI for the second Test match against South Africa. In a notable change, fast bowler Naseem Shah has been replaced by Mir Hamza in the lineup. The playing XI for Pakistan includes captain Shan Masood, Saeem […]
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PSL Season-10 draft ceremony moved from Gwadar to Lahore
PSL Season-10 draft ceremony moved from Gwadar to Lahore. Planning for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 draft ceremony is underway, and this time the event will be held in Lahore. According to sources, the PSL management is planning to organise the ceremony at an open-air location between the Badshahi Mosque and the Shahi […]
Sindh governor takes notice of student ‘dissatisfaction’ over Karachi BISE results
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has taken notice of students’ dissatisfaction with the Karachi Intermediate Board examination results. He has ordered the chairman of the Karachi Intermediate Board to submit a detailed report on the matter. Tessori emphasised the necessity of scrutinising the examination results thoroughly. He instructed the relevant authorities to address the concerns of […]
‘Squid Game 2’ actor’s inappropriate video leaked online
‘Squid Game 2’ actor’s inappropriate video leaked online. In a surprising twist, Netflix’s popular web series Squid Game 2 is facing criticism from the public due to the casting of actors with controversial pasts. Recently, actor Park Sung Hoon, who plays the role of Hyun Jo, a transgender former special forces soldier in the series, […]
Pakistan becomes non-permanent member of UN Security Council
Pakistan becomes non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Pakistan will take the reins as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the eighth time from Jan 1. According to international media, Pakistan will also hold the presidency of the United Nations Security Council in July this year. Moreover, Pakistan will secure […]
BISP Kafaalat cash installment increased to Rs13,500
BISP Kafaalat cash installment increased to Rs13,500. In good news for Benazir Income Support Programme beneficiaries, the government has increased the quarterly stipend by Rs.3,000, to Rs13,500, starting January 2025. Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairman Senator Rubina Khalid made the announcement in this regard, adding the government aimed at supporting 10 million families by […]
Indian man chops off four fingers to avoid quitting job
An Indian man chops off four fingers to avoid quitting his job. In a tragic incident, a 32-year-old man from Gujarat, India, took an extreme step to avoid confronting his boss about quitting his job. Mayur Tarapara, a computer operator at a relative’s diamond company in Surat, cut off four fingers from his left hand […]
World hits 8.09bln people in 2024 – How fast are we growing?
The world hits 8.09bln people in 2024. The global population reached 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day 2025, marking an increase of over 71 million people in 2024, according to estimates released by the United States Census Bureau on Monday. The 0.9% growth recorded in 2024 reflects a slight slowdown compared to 2023, which saw […]