Islamabad, Sep 24: The owner of social media site X (previously Twitter), Elon Musk, has revealed a big update to the blocking feature on the network. Musk disclosed in a statement on Monday that although blocked users will remain unable to interact with an account, they will now be able to see the public postings made by accounts that have blocked them. Currently, a user receives the notice “You’re blocked” when they try to see the profile of an account that has blocked them. Beyond only postings, this limitation also blocks access to replies, media material, and follower data. X…
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Islamabad, Sep 24: Next month, in the United Arab Emirates, will mark the start of the ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The tournament’s official song, “Whatever it Takes,” has been published with just over a week to go. The song was co-written by composer Parth Parekh, music director Mikey McCleary, and all-girl Indian pop group W.i.S.H. The song’s one-and-a-half-minute music video, which was produced by Bay Music House, features a number of noteworthy scenes from prior ICC Women’s T20 World Cups. The official music video for “Whatever it Takes,” the song for the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, is…
Islamabad, Sep 24: Redmi is scheduled to introduce the much awaited Note 14 series in China on September 26. Official specifications have already been made public by the company through teaser posters, but now there is a leak that displays almost the whole Note 14 Pro spec sheet. The Note 14 Pro is expected to sport a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a resolution of 1,220 x 2,712, according to the source. It will have a fingerprint sensor beneath the screen and a maximum brightness of 2500 nits. The phone will be water…
Islamabad, Sep 23: Although Apple has been making reliable iPhones for a number of years, the durability of the most current Apple flagships is now in doubt due to internal modifications made to the iPhone 16 series. The classic durability test conducted by YouTuber JerryRigEverything, which the iPhone 16 Pro Max passed without a hitch, provided a prompt response to this query. The new M4 iPad Pros snap rather readily, exactly like its predecessors, which places the iPhone 16 Pro Max in sharp contrast. The new camera control button on the iPhone 16 is only scratch-prone at a level 7…
Islamabad, Sep 23: In partnership with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is offering a 5-day Coding Fellows training program. The program is divided into two sessions, with 40 fellows each. The project aims to bridge the digital divide and promote early-age tech literacy by empowering skilled individuals to teach coding and AI skills to government elementary school kids in Islamabad, according to the Education Ministry. The ministry shared an outline of the training, stating that the main focus areas include classroom management, coding principles (block-based programming, Scratch), pedagogy for…
Islamabad, Sep 23: Romina Khurshid Alam, the Prime Minister’s Climate Change Coordinator, has announced that Pakistan will soon see the opening of its first Green-Tech Hub (G-TH), a cutting-edge facility designed to revolutionize the nation’s energy landscape and lower carbon emissions by promoting green technologies, renewable energy sources, and environmentally friendly innovations. The PM’s coordinator further stated that the G-TH, an initiative backed by the Government of Pakistan in collaboration with private sector stakeholders, academic institutions, and international green technology leaders, aims to position the country as a regional leader in sustainable innovation. She was speaking as a chief guest…
Islamabad, Sep 23: The biggest insurance provider in Pakistan’s private sector, Jubilee Life Insurance, has teamed up with Spectreco to lead the way in moving towards Net Zero sustainability. This action establishes a standard for the insurance sector worldwide as well as in Pakistan, demonstrating Jubilee Life’s dedication to integrating sustainability into every aspect of its company operations. Jubilee Life’s partnership with Spectreco demonstrates a progressive mindset in the face of growing environmental issues and establishes the business as a pioneer in ethical business practices. With the help of Spectreco’s cutting-edge technology platform, data-driven insights, and professional advice, Jubilee Life…
Islamabad, Sep 23: Batting pro Kamran Ghulam feels optimistic about his chances of being chosen for the Pakistan national team. With 247 runs in just four innings, the right-hander, who is currently with Markhors, has emerged as the Champions One-Day Cup’s top run scorer. With two tournament centuries under his belt, Kamran Ghulam has undoubtedly made a lasting impression on the selection committee for the Pakistan national squad. Even with his outstanding results, Kamran Ghulam is still not selected for the national team. In a Faisalabad media interview, he expressed his belief that his steady play will eventually secure him…
Islamabad, Sep 23: “Navigating Pakistan’s Climate Action Path: Adaptation, Finance, and Technology” is the theme of the upcoming international conference being organized by the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) and the Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). According to a press announcement, the conference will take place at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad on September 26, 2024, at 1100 hours.In the run-up to the COP-29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where important international talks will center on climate financing, the Conference seeks to offer a forum for professional discourse on Pakistan’s climate strategy. Academics,…
Islamabad, Sep 23: For the fiscal year that concluded on June 30, 2024, the Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (PSX: OGDC) reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 208.9 billion (EPS: Rs. 48.59). When compared to the PAT of Rs. 224.6 billion reported in the previous fiscal year (FY23), the company’s PAT for the period under review is down by almost 7%. The company’s earnings for the fourth quarter of FY24 decreased 42% YoY to Rs. 37.8 billion (EPS: Rs. 8.81). The company also declared a final cash dividend of Rs. 4.00 per share (Rs. 10.10 per share…
