World Oceans Day is being observed today to raise awareness about importance of oceans and ending overfishing. The theme for this year’s World Oceans Day is “Awaken New Depths”.
Author: Iqra Khan
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, who is on a visit to New York, called on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at UN headquarters on Friday. During the meeting, they discussed matters related to the engagement of Pakistan police personnel with the UN peacekeeping operations, the world body’s flagship activity, according to a press release of the Pakistan Mission. Pakistan is the 5th largest contributor of military and police personnel to UN peace operations with more than 3,800 now serving in Abyei, the Central African Republic, Cyprus, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, South Sudan and Western…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday arrived in Istanbul, Türkiye to attend the Extraordinary Meeting of the D-8 Council of Foreign Ministers. On arrival in Istanbul, the Deputy Prime Minister was received by Deputy Governor of Istanbul Mustafa Asım Alkan and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Yousaf Junaid. The D-8 Foreign Ministers will deliberate upon the shared responsibility of the international community to bring an urgent and unconditional ceasefire, and an end to the inhumane and unjustified war on the people of Gaza.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today met with H.E. Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China.The Prime Minister paid rich tribute to Chairman Zhao for his contributions to Chinese politics and society and congratulated him on successfully convening the annual session of the National People’s Congress. The Prime Minister noted Mr. Zhao Leji’s important position in the Communist Party of China (CPC) and National People’s Congress (NPC) which underlined the trust placed in him by the Chinese leadership and people. The Prime Minister stated that the relations with China were the cornerstone of Pakistan’s…
It’s understandable how passionate fans can get, especially when their team doesn’t perform as expected, let alone losing to an unexpected opponent. Cricket in Pakistan isn’t just a sport; it’s a deeply ingrained part of the culture, almost like a religion. So, when the team fails to meet expectations, emotions run high. This loss must have been particularly hard to swallow, especially considering Pakistan’s strong cricketing history. But sometimes, even the best teams have off days or unexpected losses. It’s important for fans to express their frustrations, but also to remember that the players themselves are likely feeling the weight…
During the ICC T20 World Cup photoshoot, a humorous incident unfolded involving Pakistan’s cricket star, Shaheen Shah Afridi. When asked to pose with a poster that simply labeled him as a “bowler,” Afridi couldn’t help but express his dismay. “Why just ‘bowler’?” he quipped, asserting his all-rounder status. Taking his protest seriously, Afridi even lodged a formal complaint with the ICC media team, insisting on proper acknowledgment of his versatile talents.
In a stunning upset, the USA emerged victorious over Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup hosted in Dallas, Texas. Making their debut appearance in the tournament, the co-hosts have now secured two consecutive wins, showcasing their prowess in the shorter format of cricket characterized by intense, action-packed innings of up to 20 overs each. This remarkable achievement is sure to be etched in cricketing history as one of the most memorable moments on the global stage. In a thrilling encounter, the USA’s victory over Pakistan has put them in a favorable position to advance to the Super 8 round…
Lahore: YouTube has removed Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’s song “Bado Badi,” which made her famous on social media for her comic singing. The song by Chahat Fateh Ali Khan was a cover of the well-known song “Akh Lari Bado Badi,” which quickly amassed 28 million views on YouTube. This song was used in reels, or short videos, posted on social media by Pakistani users, although several Indian performers and users themselves also created videos for it. But because of copyright, the popular song Bado Badi has since been taken down from YouTube. According to a number of media sources, Chahat…
During its fourth test flight, SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket launched from south Texas on Thursday and made a splashdown landing in the Indian Ocean after surviving reentry through Earth’s atmosphere. In March, the spacecraft broke apart during its final effort to survive a scorching hot reentry through Earth’s atmosphere. The spacecraft was made up of two stages, with the Starship cruise vessel atop its massive Super Heavy rocket booster.Yet, a SpaceX livestream on Thursday demonstrated that the craft made it during its reentry. “Despite loss of many tiles and a damaged flap, Starship made it all the way to a…
Karachi: The Country:s foreign exchange reserves had increased by $16 million every week to a total of $9.1 billion as of May 31. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced figures on Thursday that showed the nation’s total liquid foreign reserves were $14.2 billion. There were $5.1 billion in net foreign reserves held by commercial banks. The rise in reserves was announced by the central bank without explanation. It stated, “SBP reserves increased by $16 million to $9,109.5 million during the week ended on May 31, 2024.” Pakistan’s central bank’s reserves dropped by $63 million last week.
