Islamabad, Aug 25: The Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PAKMMA) has been revived with the support of Prime Minister’s Youth Program. “Under the vision of the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, sports economy has been the key focus”, says Rana Mashood Khan, chairman prime minister youth program. One of the largest sports events with 150 foreign athletes and around 100 technical officials was successfully held from 17th to 23rd of August in Lahore by generating funds from the private sector. Chairman Prime Minister Youth Program inaugurated the event and held meetings with the Heads of Sports Federations from other countries visiting…
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Islamabad, Aug 25: Petrol & Diesel prices is anticipated to decrease the following week as a result of a drop in global oil prices. On September 1, 2024, the federal government is anticipated to lower the price of gasoline and diesel by Rs. 5–6 per liter for the third consecutive fortnight. The lower estimate is predicated on global prices for gasoline, crude oil, and HSD, which have dropped to $80.4, $88, and $79 per barrel over the past two weeks, respectively. Notably, during the period under consideration, the value of the Pakistani rupee stayed steady at 278. The import premium…
Islamabad, Aug 25: Krafters, a Peshawar-based company, has announced the creation of a digital “App” to inform the people about possible career options through skill development, business startup, and market linkage development. “Krafters, which has already developed a network of over 9000 artisans, about 80 percent of whom are female, is looking to expand its scope to a wider public willing to earn skills and start home-based businesses,” stated Zahid Ali Shah, CEO of Krafters, in a press release released here on Saturday. Zahid continued, “People will be educated on how to establish business, undertake necessary documentation, and develop linkages…
Islamabad, Aug 25: The Power Division had collected approximately Rs108.93 billion as a result of a nationwide campaign against power theft. Positive outcomes are now being seen from the government of Pakistan’s crackdown and the military leadership’s efforts to revive the economy of the nation. Over 108 billion rupees have been retrieved from power theft suspects, while over 84,000 electrical thieves have been taken into custody, according to the details. In August, the concerned organizations gathered more over one billion rupees from those who stole electricity in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, and Islamabad. In an attempt to lower the spiraling…
Islamabad, Aug 25: Pakistan lost an early wicket on the fifth day of the test match as they attempted to survive. After putting on two runs to the score throughout the night, captain Shan Masood was out. Before being taken off guard by a Hassan Mahmud delivery, he scored 14. Babar Azam struck one outside off stump to begin his frustrating innings. Babar Azam was dismissed by Litton Das behind the stumps for a score of zero. Pakistan, down by 94 runs and having lost 1 wicket, resumed their play on 23. On the fifth day, Bangladesh would seek to…
Islamabad, Aug 25: The largest IT and telecom expo in Pakistan, ITCN Asia, will hold its 25th edition from August 27 to 29 at the Karachi Expo Center. In order to establish Pakistan as a developing worldwide tech hub, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has prioritized important objectives, which the event seeks to facilitate for investors and businesspeople in the IT industry. Through ITCN Asia, over $500 million in investments are expected, which could strengthen Pakistan’s economy. To further solidify Pakistan’s standing in the international technology sphere, the exhibition will also play host to the second iteration of the…
Islamabad, Aug 25: The eighth monsoon phase is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Karachi; hence the Meteorological Department has issued an advisory for the city. The region is predicted to be greatly affected by a low-pressure system that is emerging near West Bengal; on August 27 and 28, Karachi is likely to experience strong thunderstorms. The probability of heavy rain is rising as the low-pressure system approaches the border region of Sindh. The Local Government Department has canceled the leaves of all Cantonment Board employees in anticipation of managing water drainage operations around the city with 1,288 personnel. Karachi…
Islamabad, Aug 25: Imagine browsing Instagram and coming across a profile that, in addition to gorgeous photographs and clever biographies, draws your attention right away because it features a music that encapsulates the persona behind the account. Instagram is now allowing you to upload music to your profile as an additional means of expression. The most recent addition to the platform allows users to add a song to their profile, enabling their favorite music to greet guests. The music you select, whether it’s an homage to bygone eras or the newest hit song, will play for 30 seconds, giving viewers…
Islamabad, Aug 24: The second-tier Azerbaijani club Difai Agsu and well-known Pakistani football players Adeel Younas and Waqar Baloch could not come to an agreement on Saturday. According to sources, the deal fell through because both players’ negotiations broke down at the same time because one of them didn’t think the offer from the Azerbaijani club was attractive. The two Pakistani football players were anticipated to sign a package agreement with Difai Agsu, which would have been a big step forward for their international careers. The talks, however, came to a stop when one player refused to accept the terms,…
Islamabad, Aug 24: The fast bowler for Pakistan, Naseem Shah, stated on Saturday that getting the reverse swing on the green field is “difficult”. After the conclusion of the fourth day, Shah shared his comments, saying: “Many series are receiving pitches that are similar to Pindi. On this pitch, there is no chance to break the ball.” “After the new ball, the pitch was not providing assistance to the bowlers. We believed that the quick bowlers would benefit from the pitch,” he stated. “We should have taken the home advantage, which we did not get so far,” Shah stated.
