Islamabad, Aug 24: The broadcasting rights for the Pakistan region from August 2024 to December 2026 were recently sold by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for Rs1.72 billion, a substantial discount from the reserve price of Rs 3.2 billion, according to reports. A group led by Tower Sports and ARY was granted the rights for the forthcoming 28-month season, which consists of 11 Tests, 26 ODIs, and 24 T20Is. An offer that was Rs1.48 billion less than the reserve price was accepted by the PCB in spite of holding a “transparent tender process.” Despite not raising its proposal, Pakistan Television…
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Islamabad, Aug 24: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning that the country’s ATMs, mobile and internet services, and long-distance international (LDI) carrier licenses may be disrupted if they are not renewed. A PTA paper states that the license issue is expected to impact 10% of internet traffic and 50% of mobile traffic. According to the document, 40% of ATMs would stop functioning and a number of cell towers might go out of operation. The impact of switching to other carriers on global communications could also disrupt the flow of traffic from other countries into Pakistan. The Ministry…
Islamabad, Aug 24: With the release of its new Google Essentials program, Google is streamlining the process of configuring a new Windows PC by making it easier for customers to access its apps and services. According to information posted on Google’s official Keyword blog, some HP laptops will come pre-installed with this unique program, which was created just for the Windows operating system. Although the Essentials app is only initially available for HP products, Google plans to make it available to all Windows users in the future. Google has not yet provided an official statement on this matter. With Google’s…
Islamabad, Aug 24: Due to the Chehlum procession, all educational establishments—universities, colleges, and schools—within Tehsil Rawalpindi’s municipal boundaries—apart from the cantonment area—will be closed on Monday, August 26, 2024. The Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Rawalpindi released a notification announcing the decision. The purpose of the closure is to guarantee the personnel and students’ safety and security throughout the religious ceremony. The Services and General Administration Department (Welfare Wing) sent out a message on Tuesday announcing the news. All government offices in Lahore will be closed on this district-level holiday, with the exception of the Punjab Civil Secretariat, its Attached Departments,…
Islamabad, Aug 24: The Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has verified that all scheduled exams will go forward as scheduled, even with the holiday. Exam schedules will not alter, and students must show up for their tests in accordance with the original schedule, according to Lahore Board Examinations Controller Zahid Mian. In order to prevent any interruptions from the sizable crowds anticipated for the Urs celebrations, he recommended students taking exams at locations close to the Data Darbar to arrive at least two hours before the exam time. Commissioner Lahore has issued additional directives to guarantee that exams…
Islamabad, Aug 24: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has sent an advisory on a fresh round of monsoon rainfall that is predicted to impact different parts of the state beginning on August 25. According to the PDMA spokesperson, there is a good chance that this rainy spell will last till August 29. This means that many divisions, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Bahawalpur, would have heavy rainfall during this time. Due to heavy downpours predicted in the mountainous areas of Koh-e-Sulaiman and the Kirthar range, the PDMA has issued a warning about possible…
Islamabad, Aug 24: We now know the exact dimensions of Samsung’s next Galaxy S25 Ultra, which is expected to have a larger display contained within a smaller body. This information comes from famed leaker Ice Universe. The report indicates that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will have a screen width of 73mm and a breadth of 77.6mm. This results in extremely thin side bezels that measure just 2.3 mm, which is a considerable decrease from the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s 3.35 mm bezels. With a bezel decrease of more than 30%, this design modification promises a more engaging visual experience. It is…
Islamabad, Aug 24: On Saturday, Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan said goodbye to both domestic and international cricket. He spent fourteen years serving his nation. The 38-year-old cricket player stated, “I only had one dream and that was to play for India, and I even achieved that,” in a video message that was posted on social media. “I’m departing with a calm heart, having played for India for a very long time. I’ve convinced myself to be happy that I represented India in the game rather than be unhappy that I won’t be playing for them anymore. His highest performance was…
Islamabad, Aug 24: Due to a $2–$3 billion shortfall in outside funding, Pakistan has asked the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for more deposits and has contacted commercial banks in the UAE to obtain guarantees that it will meet the IMF’s requirements. In addition to looking for additional funds to close the $2–$3 billion financing deficit for the current fiscal year, Pakistan is negotiating with the UAE, China, and Saudi Arabia to secure the rollover of $12 billion in deposits that the State Bank of Pakistan has on hand for the same period. In addition, an additional $2–$3 billion in…
Islamabad, Aug 24: The newest iPhones, watches, and AirPods will be unveiled at Apple’s largest product launch event of the year on September 10, according to a story published by Bloomberg News on Friday, which cited people in the know. The report stated that, in keeping with Apple’s prior practice, the corporation is getting ready for that date, even if the exact time has not yet been disclosed. The phones will then go on sale on September 20. A request for comment from Reuters was not immediately answered by Apple. Analysts predict that Apple will release what they refer to…
