Author: Iqra Khan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said, relief has been provided to the laborers, retirees, and members of the salaried class.When the premier met with Muhammad Aurangzeb, the finance minister, in Islamabad, he reaffirmed his commitment to using every resource at his disposal to help the average person. According to the prime minister, the fields of information technology, health, education, and agriculture have received particular attention. He claimed that as it is impractical for the impoverished to pay taxes while the wealthy continue to enjoy benefits, the privileged and non-taxpayers will eventually be forced into the system. The economy of…

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The Meteorological Department has predicted hot and humid conditions across most of the country, accompanied by eagerly awaited rainfall in several regions. According to the department, monsoon showers have begun in Sindh, notably in Karachi, and are set to advance to other areas of Pakistan. Anticipated rainfall includes Kashmir, northeast Punjab, Potohar, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and southeast Sindh. There is also a chance of rain in northeast and south Balochistan, with light showers expected in certain coastal areas of Sindh. The Meteorological Department has forecast hot and humid weather during the day in Islamabad and its surrounding areas, with…

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Fiza Ali has strongly denied rumors claiming she is married, expressing frustration with online communities for spreading false information. She criticized those who are eager to sensationalize her personal life for views, stating, “People are so desperate for me to get married that they’re spreading misinformation, some even suggesting they’ve prepared a dowry for me.” She urged people to focus on their own lives, particularly their sisters’ marriages, adding, “I will announce my marriage to the world when the time comes.” Additionally, she called out YouTubers and channels that exploit her name to attract viewers, featuring content about marriage ceremonies…

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England’s hopes of defending their T20 World Cup title were dashed after a comprehensive 68-run defeat in the semi-final against India. Skipper Jos Buttler, however, refused to attribute the loss to his decision to field first after winning the toss. Following a delayed start due to rain and a wet outfield, Buttler opted to bowl, anticipating the advantage of chasing on a potentially rain-affected pitch at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. India’s captain Rohit Sharma capitalized on the conditions, leading with a crucial half-century as India posted a formidable 171-7 on a slow surface. Reflecting on the match, Buttler acknowledged…

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Pakistan secured four spots in the finals of the Asian Junior Squash Championship at the Mushaf Sports Complex in Islamabad after a demanding round of semi-finals on Friday. In Saturday’s finals, Pakistani teammates Huzaifa Shahid and Sohail Adnan will compete for the Boys U-13 title, while Abdullah Nawaz will take on Malaysia’s Nikhileswar Moganasundharam in the U-17 category at the 31st edition of the championship. Defending world champion Hamza Khan will confront Malaysia’s Harith Danial in the U-19 category. However, no Pakistani girl advanced to the semi-finals in the tournament, which featured around 200 players from a dozen countries across…

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The anticipation is palpable as India and South Africa gear up for a historic clash in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. This encounter marks a watershed moment as it will be the first time these two teams meet in the final of a men’s ICC tournament. Notably, India had previously bested South Africa in the semi-final of the 2014 T20 World Cup. Both teams have showcased impeccable form throughout the tournament, remaining undefeated and topping their respective groups in both the initial stage and the Super Eight. South Africa holds a slight edge with an additional win, owing to…

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Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has stated that the provincial government of Sindh has announced that it will start drug testing pupils in schools in July. The minister had earlier said that drug tests would be conducted on pupils at Karachi’s educational institutions at random by the provincial authorities. Memon stated that certain pupils will take exams at random and that their names would remain confidential. He said, “Students will be asked who gave them the drug and their parents will be notified if they test positive for drugs.” However, the government of Sindh would not bring any charges against…

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The distribution date for electric bikes was announced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during a speech at the Punjab Assembly in Lahore. As per CM Punjab, e-bikes would be distributed by the government from July 10. The Chief Minister emphasized in her speech the achievements of her administration’s first 100 days in power. She declared that no further taxes would be placed on the people of Punjab because the province government had proposed a record tax-free budget. In addition, Maryam Nawaz declared the relaunch of the laptop initiative, which will give students access to computers for 10 billion rupees.…

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China Jiliang University and Quaid-i-Azam University have signed an agreement to establish a joint laboratory for carbon neutral environmental remediation technologies. In 2021, the Chinese government promised to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, and Pakistan intends to set a cumulative ambitious conditional target of an overall 50% reduction of its projected emissions by 2030 according to UNDP. In the future, in this laboratory, Chinese and Pakistani researchers would jointly develop low carbon or carbon-negative pollution control and environmental remediation materials and technologies, to achieve carbon neutrality in the field of environmental governance and…

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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has brought together senior officials from provincial food authorities across Pakistan in the Federal Capital for a high-level workshop to enhance food regulatory practices in the country. The three-day workshop, entitled “Designing and Operating Food Regulatory Functions,” gathered director generals, directors, and technical officials from all the provincial authorities, including Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the  Islamabad Food Authority. Professor Samuel Godefroy, an expert in Food Risk Analysis and Regulatory Policies at Laval University and former Director General of the Food Directorate under the Federal Department of Health in Canada, delivered the sessions in…

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