Islamabad, Oct 3: Rising tensions in the Middle East have led to significant disruptions in air travel, with global airlines either diverting or canceling flights on Wednesday. Regional airports, including those in Lebanon, Israel, and Kuwait, experienced substantial delays, according to data from FlightRadar24. As concerns about travel disruptions grew amid the escalating conflict, shares in the travel and airline sectors suffered, with Europe’s largest travel operator, TUI, seeing a nearly 5% drop and Lufthansa declining by 4.4%. Andrew Lobbenberg, an analyst at Barclays, noted that similar to previous conflicts, such as the Ukraine crisis and last year’s Israel-Gaza conflict,…
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Islamabad, Oct 3: Nathan Porter, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Mission Chief for Pakistan, recently indicated that the current loan program might be the last for the country if it effectively implements all recommended economic reforms. In an interview with Voice of America, Porter discussed Pakistan’s economic challenges and the IMF’s role in stabilizing the economy, confirming that the First Review of the loan program will commence in December and is expected to conclude between March and April 2025. Following the approval of the $7 billion IMF program, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed that this could be Pakistan’s final program,…
Islamabad, Oct 3: Milestone ventures, including the Fairwinds Golf & Country Club, Innovista Indus, and Malir Industrial Park, were officially launched on September 26, 2024, at the Innovista Indus IT Hub in DHA Karachi. The ceremony, graced by Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir and Chief Minister Sindh Mr. Murad Ali Shah, attracted a notable attendance from Karachi’s business community. During the event, the COAS highlighted the critical role of Karachi’s business sector in the nation’s economic progress, encouraging hard work for a brighter future. A significant moment was the groundbreaking ceremony for the Fairwinds Golf & Country Club,…
Islamabad, Oct 3: Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday. The leaders engaged in constructive discussions in a friendly atmosphere, covering various bilateral, regional, and international matters of shared concern, particularly those affecting the Muslim community. They examined ways to enhance bilateral cooperation to achieve tangible results. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Anwar Ibrahim on Malaysia’s forthcoming Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025. Anwar expressed his support for Pakistan’s continued participation in ASEAN as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner and emphasized the importance of further collaboration between Pakistan…
Islamabad, Oct 3: In response to the increasing threat of dengue in Islamabad, the district administration has launched a citywide operation to enforce anti-dengue protocols, focusing on business centers, industries, and construction sites. The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has warned businesses and industries to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, especially stagnant water, which is a primary source for dengue larvae. Multiple arrests have been made for violations of these protocols, with 16 individuals detained for non-compliance. Assistant Commissioners have led raids in various sectors, including I-11, I-9, and G-8, and targeted hotspots like construction sites and educational institutions. The Deputy…
Islamabad, Oct 3: Italy has announced an increase of 10,000 migrant work visas for caregivers in 2025 as part of new migration rules aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing shortage of personnel to care for the elderly and disabled. This decision comes in response to Italy’s aging population and declining birth rate, which have heightened the demand for caregivers. The new experimental quota for caregivers adds to the previously established 452,000 work visa allocations for the period from 2023 to 2025, which already marked a significant increase of nearly 150% compared to the previous three years. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government has implemented various measures…
Islamabad, Oct 3: South African cricket legend AB de Villiers has shown his support for Babar Azam’s decision to step down as the captain of Pakistan’s white-ball teams. De Villiers, who praised Babar’s leadership, expressed optimism about Babar’s future as a key batsman for Pakistan. In a social media post, de Villiers congratulated Babar on his tenure as captain, writing, “Congrats. You’ve been great. Now for plenty more runs for your team.” Babar Azam’s resignation marks the second time in 10 months that he has relinquished his captaincy role. In his statement, Babar explained that the increased responsibilities of leadership…
Islamabad, Oct 3: Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (PSX: AGTL) announced the launch of its new 85 HP tractor, the NH850, in a recent filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The company stated that this launch marks a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to develop products that cater to the evolving needs of the agricultural sector. AGTL primarily focuses on manufacturing and selling agricultural Al-Ghazi Tractor, generators, implements, spare parts, and providing irrigation solutions. The company operates as a subsidiary of Al-Futtaim Industries Company LLC, based in the UAE. As of the filing, AGTL’s stock was priced at Rs. 422.06,…
Islamabad, Oct 3: Apple’s iOS 18 update introduces a major new feature: native call recording, something previously exclusive to Android users. With this feature, iPhone users can now record calls directly on their device without using third-party apps. How to Record Calls on iOS 18: Initiate a Call: Start your call on your iPhone. Tap the “Record” Button: During the call, tap the “Record” button located at the top left corner of the screen. Notification Prompt: Both parties on the call will receive a notification that the call is being recorded, ensuring transparency. Stop Recording: Tap the “Stop” button when…
Islamabad, Oct 3: WhatsApp introduces new filters, backgrounds for video calls WhatsApp has introduced an exciting new feature that allows users to change backgrounds and add filters during video calls, making conversations more personal and expressive. In a recent blog post, the messaging app highlighted how this feature is designed to create a fun and engaging atmosphere, offering 10 filters and 10 backgrounds to choose from. Users can apply filters like Warm, Cool, Black & White, Light leak, Dreamy, and more to give their video calls an artistic or playful touch. Additionally, backgrounds such as Blur, living room, Office, Beach,…
