Islamabad, Dec 24: The West Indies cricket team has revealed its 15-player squad for the landmark two-Test series in Pakistan, scheduled for January 2025. This marks the Caribbean side’s first red-ball series in Pakistan in 18 years. Amir Jangoo Earns Test Call-Up Amir Jangoo headlines the squad with his maiden Test selection after a stellar ODI debut against Bangladesh, where he scored an unbeaten 104 off 83 balls. Spin Boost with Motie’s Return Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie returns after recovering from injury, adding depth to the bowling attack. However, Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph are unavailable due to injuries. WTC…
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Islamabad, Dec 24: With the onset of snowfall on Murree Hills, the City Traffic Police has urged tourists to take precautionary measures when traveling to Murree. In a statement, Chief Traffic Officer Mughees Ahmad Hashmi emphasized the department’s readiness to provide full support to visitors. The advisory recommends tourists ensure their vehicles have full fuel tanks and use tyre chains in slippery conditions. Commuters are advised to prefer four-wheel-drive vehicles and ensure their vehicles are technically sound for the journey. Highlighting the importance of traffic discipline, Mughees Hashmi warned that violations of traffic rules, including parking in no-parking zones, would…
Islamabad, Dec 24: In Pakistan, the tech industry is growing faster than ever, and Lahore, as well as Islamabad, are thought to be Pakistan’s two technology capitals. First, with the modern enhancement to these cities, innovation, talent and growth are imminent and thus these cities are suitable for start-ups. Now it’s time to take a closer look at the most successful tech startups in Lahore and Islamabad and see what contribution they have made. Why Lahore and Islamabad? Lahore and Islamabad are most certainly the best when it comes to providing support structure, talent infrastructure for startups. Tensions of Lahore…
Islamabad, Dec 23: The latest iOS update, version 18.2, introduced innovative features such as Image Playground, Visual Intelligence, and enhanced writing tools. Apple now appears set to release iOS 18.2.1, a minor but essential update aimed at refining the system further. According to MacRumors, which often uncovers details about upcoming iOS versions, analytic logs indicate the presence of this update. While iOS 18.2.1 is unlikely to introduce new features, it is expected to focus on bug fixes and performance enhancements. Speculations suggest the update may roll out by late December or early January, with a year-end release being the most…
Islamabad, Dec 23: Samsung Galaxy S22 users are encountering serious issues following the One UI 6.1 update, ranging from minor display lag to critical boot loop failures that render devices unusable. Complaints have surged across Samsung forums, Reddit, and social media, with users demanding accountability from the company. Key Problems Reported Boot Loop: Many devices are stuck in continuous boot loops, making them inoperable. Attempts to resolve the issue through cache clearing, factory resets, or visits to Samsung service centers have proven ineffective. Wi-Fi Triggered Restarts: Some devices restart repeatedly when Wi-Fi is enabled. Troubleshooting methods, such as resetting network…
Islamabad, Dec 23: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued 177 telecom licenses during the fiscal year 2023-24, as outlined in its recent report. These licenses covered various categories, reflecting efforts to expand the country’s telecommunications infrastructure and services. Key categories included 60 Fixed Local Loop (FLL) licenses, 36 Class Value Added Services (CVAS) licenses, and 31 Wireless HF/VHF/UHF licenses. Other significant allocations were 39 Amateur Licenses, three Long Distance and International (LDI) licenses, six Aeronautical Mobile Station licenses, and two IoT Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) licenses. By October 2024, the PTA reported a total of 2,140 licenses across all categories.…
Islamabad, Dec 23: Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Division, Syed Sajid Mehdi, urged Pakistanis to limit internet usage to essential tasks. Speaking to a private news channel, he emphasized that reducing time spent online could help alleviate internet traffic congestion. He highlighted that Pakistan’s internet infrastructure currently operates at only 15 percent fiber capacity, significantly lower than India’s 45 percent, and is strained due to excessive use. Mehdi assured that efforts to improve the network are ongoing, with upgrades expected within three to four months. Addressing the issue of slow internet speeds, he attributed it to population growth and urged…
Islamabad, Dec 23: Meezan Bank, the leading Islamic bank in Pakistan, has partnered with Arif Habib Limited, a prominent investment bank, to improve the investor experience in the country. The new service enables Meezan Bank customers to instantly add funds to their Arif Habib Limited investment accounts through the bank’s Alternate Distribution Channels, such as the Meezan Mobile App, Internet Banking, and ATMs. Previously, investors had to manually transfer funds and provide proof of deposit. The Instant Top-up Service now automates this process, making it faster and more efficient. By removing the need for manual deposits and proof of payments,…
Islamabad, Dec 23: Greentree Holdings Limited has announced its intention to acquire up to 35 percent of the issued and paid-up share capital of TRG Pakistan Limited (PSX: TRG), as well as control of the company. The announcement was made through a Public Announcement of Intention filed with the stock exchange on Monday, with AKD Securities acting as the manager of the offer. According to the filing, AKD Securities, appointed by Greentree Holdings as the Manager to the Offer, confirmed that the acquisition is subject to receiving any necessary regulatory approvals. The offer involves acquiring 50 percent of TRG’s free…
Islamabad, Dec 23: Feroze1888 Mills Limited (PSX: FML) announced its decision to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom, according to a notice filed with the stock exchange on Monday. The company stated that the Board of Directors has approved the formation of the subsidiary, subject to the necessary legal and regulatory approvals. Feroze1888 Mills is primarily engaged in the production and export of towels and collaborates with 1888 Mills (USA). The company operates manufacturing units in Sindh and Balochistan. For the three months ending September 2024, FML reported a profit after tax of Rs2.7 million, a decline…
