Islamabad, Nov 11: During the second ODI game of the three-match series against Australia at Adelaide Oval on Friday, pacer Haris Rauf and captain Mohammad Rizwan achieved several ODI career milestones. Haris Rauf after having gone for five wickets in Australian team’s innings now has 77 wickets in 39 matches of ODI careers. This achievement makes him the leading Pakistani bowler in terms of wickets in their first 39 ODIs and surpassing spinner Saqlain Mushtaq 76 wickets and Shaheen Shah Afridi secure 76 wickets also in the same 39 ODIs. Mitchell Starc out of Australia is the overall record holder of…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Nov 11: Although Bugatti started as a bicycle making company, the company has from the very beginning set high standards in automobile engineering, and one has to marvel at the innovation of the W16 engine. This is a real wonder of the motor, which many people know as an incredibly powerful, high-performance, and economical engine. Unmatched Power and Acceleration Bugatti W16 engine is a rare one, running up to 16 cylinders horizontally – in the shape of the Greek letter ‘W’. This specific layout joins two V8 motors at ninety-degree which ensures that the engine offers spectacular power. The…
Islamabad, Nov 10: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recommended that power distribution companies (DISCOs) should either be privatized or restructured through public-private partnerships (PPPs) to address chronic issues within the sector. As detailed in CCP’s report, “State of Competition in the Key Markets in Pakistan: Power Sector”, these companies struggle with excessive distribution losses, financial leaks, poor bill recovery, widespread power theft, and constrained supply. CCP’s Proposed Solutions To combat these challenges, the CCP proposes either fully privatizing DISCOs or incorporating PPPs. Recent amendments to the NEPRA Act, which removed the exclusivity clause, now allow for greater private…
Islamabad, Nov 11: The Huawei Mate 70 series may come to the market with some enhanced features which may cause a raise in the price rate. The Mate 70 may be slightly pricier than the previous model due to the new Kirin chip that boosts the performances but with higher manufacturing cost. For fans of Huawei’s flagship phones, this price increase might seem justified given the performance improvements and innovative additions. Huawei Mate 70 Series: Expected Pricing and Feature Upgrades suggesting that the Mate 70’s starting price could sit slightly higher but remain within a familiar range The new Kirin chip…
Islamabad, Nov 10: Are you a remote job search looking for a part-time or a part-time side hustle for extra income? This means that whether you require an additional stream of income, you might be in the middle of a job hunt and you’re looking for a part-time job with employment, or you do not wish to work full-time, there are many different part-time from home work opportunities in different fields’ don’t want to work full-time, there is a wide variety of work-from-home part-time jobs available in a range of career areas. Here are some options to consider if you want to boost…
Islamabad, Nov 10: Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister issued a compelling call to action for global and regional leaders to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Palestine. Expressing deep concern over the escalating violence in Gaza and broader Middle East, he emphasized the need for concrete, unified steps to support the Palestinian people and uphold their rights. The Deputy Prime Minister began by commending Saudi Arabia’s leadership, under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for their efforts in hosting the preparatory meeting. He also acknowledged the Organization of Islamic…
Islamabad, Nov 10: The Ministry of National Health Services had reaffirmed its dedication to global health at COP-28 by endorsing a health declaration aimed at addressing the impacts of climate change. Director of Nutrition at the Ministry of National Health Services Dr Mehreen Mujtaba announced plans to introduce a ‘National Health Adaptation Plan’ that evaluated climate-related risks across various provinces. With the support of international donors, Pakistan had completed a vulnerability assessment And was seeking a $13 million grant from the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance training programmed designed to bolster climate resilience within health systems, she said. In…
Islamabad, Nov 10: Gulf Country Introduces Stricter Property Ownership Rules for Non-Citizens, Aiming for Greater Local Ownership In an effort to balance state interests and preserve economic stability in the real estate market, Kuwait has implemented stronger restrictions on non-citizens’ capacity to buy real estate. With notable differences between citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and other nationalities, the new regulations set particular restrictions based on the nationality of potential buyers. As a reflection of the strong economic relations within the region, the amended legislation offers property rights in Kuwait to GCC nationals from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab…
Islamabad, Nov 10: Thal Jeep Rally 2024 Asif Fazal Chaudhry Wins After Smog Delay Thal Jeep Rally was reduced to 40 kilometres only while the first vehicle already crossed the finishing line. Asif Fazal Chaudhry recently secured the second position at the seventh Thal Desert Jeep Rally in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan. This challenging event, organized by the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP), brought together 38 racers from across the country, competing on a rough 2.8-kilometer track in the Thal desert. Nadir Khan Magsi clinched first place with a time of 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 15 seconds, while Chaudhry followed…
Islamabad, Nov 10: In response to mounting worries about food security and labor shortages, the U.K. government announced plans in October 2024 to offer 45,000 seasonal work visas for the agriculture and poultry sectors in 2025. The decision to keep the Seasonal Worker Scheme in place was made in response to the difficulties caused by Brexit, which removed the simple means of obtaining European labor that British farmers had hitherto depended upon. Prior to the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, the nation’s farmers and food producers had access to a consistent supply of seasonal laborers from Europe. This…
