Islamabad, Oct 2: Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela favorite cricketer has stirred social media once again by naming young Pakistani pacer Naseem Shah. In a viral video from the IIFA 2024 red carpet, Rautela responded to a question about her favorite Pakistani player, saying, “They have a good team. Naseem is good.” This revelation reignited discussions on social media, with fans recalling her admiration for Naseem Shah. Last year, Rautela garnered attention when she extended birthday wishes to Shah on his 20th birthday and congratulated him on receiving an honorary DSP rank. However, Naseem later clarified that he did not personally…
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Islamabad, Oct 1: PBA Commends Government’s $7 Billion IMF Loan Deal to Stabilize Economy The Pakistan Banks ’Association (PBA) commends the efforts of the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of Finance on the successful negotiations to obtain US $7 billion, a 37-month loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the unwavering commitment of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb towards the implementation of robust policies and reforms leading to improved macroeconomic indicators and sustainable growth. PBA acknowledged with satisfaction that in his press conference…
Islamabad, Oct 1: The recently inaugurated Pakistan School Campus in Oman, led by Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain, is set to address the increasing needs of Pakistani families in the region. The institution will enhance the overall learning experience with state-of-the-art facilities and a team of qualified educators, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education in a supportive environment. The event saw participation from both the Pakistani and Omani communities. The new campus, designed to accommodate 3,000 students from Kindergarten to A-levels, is part of the Pakistan School System’s expansion, which already operates seven campuses in Oman serving over 8,500…
Islamabad, Oct 2: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule is eagerly anticipated as it returns to Pakistan, bringing together top cricketing nations for a thrilling competition. This will be Pakistan’s first time hosting a major ICC event in years, adding to the excitement of local and global fans. Teams and Groups: Group A includes defending champions India, Australia, South Africa India and Australia are expected to be the frontrunners, with fierce competition. Group B features Pakistan, New Zealand, England, and Sri Lanka. Pakistan, playing on home turf, could have a significant advantage, while England and New Zealand pose formidable challenges.…
Islamabad, Oct 2: Iran Attack on Israel Over 300 Drones Fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles, following Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon and the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Iran attack on Israel, which targeted multiple locations in Israel, came without any direct warning to the U.S., according to the State Department. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that reports of Iran communicating directly with the U.S. before the attack were “absolutely false.” However, the U.S. had indications of a possible strike from other sources. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in his first public statement, stressed that the attack was in…
Islamabad, Oct 2: BF Biosciences IPO Subscription Begins Octo 2 BF Biosciences IPO is set to offer 6.25 million shares to the general public as part of its IPO on October 2nd and 3rd, 2024, at a strike price of Rs. 77 per share, representing 25% of the total offer size. The subscription window will be open during banking hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, while the e-IPO option will be available 24/7. The IPO’s book-building phase concluded successfully, with an oversubscription of 3.4 times. Institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals responded enthusiastically, pushing the strike price 40% higher than…
Islamabad, Oct 1; Virat Kohli has set yet another record, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar by becoming the fastest cricketer to reach 27,000 international runs. He achieved this feat during the fourth day of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, taking only 594 innings to do so. Kohli’s innings saw him score 47 runs off 35 balls before being dismissed by Shakib Al Hasan. The previous record for the fastest to 27,000 runs was held by Tendulkar, who accomplished it in 623 innings. Kohli is now the only player to reach this milestone in under 600 innings. Comparatively, Ricky…
Islamabad, Oct 1: PIA flight PK-222, en route from Dubai to Multan, encountered a significant issue when all its tires burst during takeoff. Fortunately, all 172 passengers were safely moved to the lounge without any injuries. A PIA spokesperson reported that as the plane was preparing for takeoff, an engine malfunction warning was received. The experienced captain promptly activated the emergency brake system, bringing the aircraft to a safe stop. To address the technical problem, engineering staff from Karachi will be dispatched to Dubai on a night flight. Some passengers will be flown to Lahore via flight PK-204, while others…
Islamabad, Oct 1: The inaugural Pakistan-Russia Trade and Investment Forum is currently underway in Moscow. Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan expressed optimism, stating that this forum signals the beginning of stronger bilateral ties between the two nations. He emphasized the long-standing diplomatic and commercial relations between Pakistan and Russia and highlighted the vast potential for joint ventures across various sectors. Khan also underscored Pakistan-Russia Trade and Investment, noting that it is the fifth-largest market globally and has one of the most liberal trade and investment regimes in the region. He assured that foreign investments are fully protected and that…
Islamabad, Oct 1: PM Shehbaz’s UNGA Speech Tops UN YouTube Views Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has garnered significant attention, becoming the most-watched speech on the UN’s official YouTube channel with over 150,000 views, surpassing other global leaders’ addresses. In his speech, Sharif emphasized pressing global issues, focusing on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence, urging immediate international action to support the Palestinian people. Sharif also brought attention to the prolonged conflict in Kashmir, criticizing the lack of an effective global response He called on…