Islamabad, Oct 28: Rupee Declines Against US Dollar as October’s Final Week Begins. After starting the day at 278 in the interbank market, the Pakistani rupee (PKR) saw minor declines vs the US dollar (USD). Despite closing in red against the greenback, it remained steady throughout the day. During today’s session, it recorded gains against the majority of the other major currencies. Before closing at the 277 level, the interbank rate remained at that level for the majority of the day. Today, open market rates at several currency counters stayed between 278 and 281. The PKR lost 20 paisas versus…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Oct 28: PTA Struggles to Monitor Heavy WhatsApp and Facebook Usage, Causing Slowdowns. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority , social apps have been experiencing slowdowns due to their high user volume. The National Assembly was notified that Meta’s Facebook and WhatsApp have been severely disrupted by recent internet outages in Pakistan. According to the regulator, META’s Facebook has a notably big user base of almost 50 million in Pakistan, more than any other social networking platform. It added that one among the most widely used real-time apps is META’s WhatsApp. According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority any lag or…
Islamabad, Oct 28: EVO France 2025, Game Lineup Revealed. In a much-awaited announcement, the official lineup for the six games whose titles will be decided during the first EVO France event was made public yesterday. Next year, the first-ever EVO France Champions of GranBlue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, DragonBall FighterZ, Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, and Tekken 8 will be determined. From October 10–12, 2025, the city of Nice will host the first EVO France. This foray into Europe is a part of an expanding initiative by EVO to host more elite fighting game…
Islamabad, Oct 28: Pakistan Pledges Full Support for Saudi Investment, Says Minister. During a follow-up meeting with the kingdom’s assistant minister of investment, Ibrahim AlMubarak, on Monday to discuss the various agreements signed between the two countries this month, Privatization Minister Abdul Aleem Khan stated that Pakistan would provide all possible support for Saudi Arabia’s investment in the country’s various projects. This month, the firms of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan inked memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and agreements totaling more than $2 billion. When Saudi Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih visited Islamabad earlier this month with a high-level delegation of…
Islamabad, Oct 28: FPCCI Leaders Encouraged to Invest in Balochistan. Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail of Balochistan has urged the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to seize the region’s rich investment prospects, which would foster a steadily expanding economy that would benefit all of the nation’s provinces. He stated at a meeting with FPCCI representatives at the Governor House here that focus should be placed on increasing trade, creating border markets, guaranteeing a reasonably priced electricity supply, and following advice from economic experts to improve company operations. According to a news release released on Sunday, Mr. Mandokhail…
Islamabad, Oct 28: Google Unveils Jarvis AI to Perform Tasks on Your Behalf. In order to help you save time on tasks, Google may soon make it simpler to control your web browser with a new AI assistant. As early as December, a preview of the AI tool called “Project Jarvis” could be released. The Verge’s sources claim that Jarvis AI reacts to user commands by regularly taking screen captures, deciphering them, and then carrying out activities like button clicks and field input.Jarvis AI was created by Google especially to be used with web browsers, especially Chrome, to facilitate everyday…
Islamabad, Oct 28: Hajj Policy Approval Delayed Yet Again. According to insiders who spoke to media, the federal cabinet’s decision to approve the Hajj policy through a circulating summary has been rescinded and will now be discussed at the upcoming cabinet meeting. According to sources, after a federal minister objected to the circulating technique, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif ordered that the cabinet personally review the strategy in its entirety. First, a summary was distributed to cabinet members in order to approve the Hajj policy. However, the Prime Minister determined that the issue should be reviewed at a formal meeting because…
Islamabad, Oct 28: Instagram Lowers Video Quality for Low-View Content. Have you ever noticed that although some of your Instagram videos seem clear, others appear blurry? In actuality, the popularity of your video on Instagram determines its quality. In an Instagram AMA (Ask Me Anything), the company’s CEO, Adam Mosseri, gave an explanation of why some videos appear to be of higher quality than others. Mosseri claims that Instagram first displays the best quality videos. Because the majority of views happen early on, the platform will lower the quality of a movie if people don’t watch it frequently. However, Instagram…
Islamabad, Oct 28: Citizenship Granted, 85 Foreigners Receive Middle Eastern Nationality. In a major shift in the country’s residency and integration laws, Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has issued a royal proclamation formally awarding Omani citizenship to a group of foreigners. 85 people have been granted Omani citizenship as a result of Royal Decree No. 50/2024, which was issued under Sultan Haitham’s rule. By giving long-term residents the chance to become full citizens, this edict not only demonstrates Oman’s appreciation of the contributions made by foreigners but also the nation’s strategy for promoting a more diverse and inclusive society. Professionals and…
Islamabad, Oct 27: Diplomatic Business Club Commemorates International Day of Diplomats, Celebrating Global Unity and Peace-Building. The 8th Annual International Day of Diplomats was celebrated in the nation’s capital by the Diplomatic Business Club, which brought together diplomats from all around the world to recognize their commitment to promoting international cooperation and togetherness. The event’s subject, “Diplomats Defuse Crises and Shape Peace,” emphasized the critical role that diplomacy plays in preserving global peace. Foreign diplomats were greeted with bouquets by Secretary General Ali Vazir and Chairman Muhammad Umar Shah of the Diplomatic Business Club. Numerous international dignitaries graced the occasion,…
