Islamabad, Sep 13; The Social Security Administration has officially announced that the 2025 Social Security COLA increase will be set at 2.5%, offering some relief to retirees and beneficiaries. The 2025 Social Security COLA increase at 2.5% marks a modest uptick compared to previous years, where higher inflation drove larger adjustments. Cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are available to recipients of Social Security benefits each year. The goal of COLAs is to allow Social Security recipients who are elderly to keep their purchasing power as long as inflation keeps raising living expenses. In essence, COLA is a percentage increase applied to…
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Islamabad, Sep 13: The Trump-Harris debate attracted over 67 million TV viewers, marking one of the most-watched political events in recent history. The US presidential debate between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump attracted 67.1 million television viewers, according to Nielsen data released on Wednesday. Tuesday night’s event was the first time the candidates in the November 5 presidential election had met face to face. The viewing figure tops the roughly 51 million people who watched Trump debate then-candidate President Joe Biden in June. It does not capture the full extent of online viewing, which has grown…
Islamabad, Sep 13: Germany Border Controls Immigration announced plans this week to extend controls to all its land borders and turn away more asylum seekers in a bid to reduce irregular migration in a shift from its previous open-door policy. Germany lies at the heart of Europe, with land borders to nine countries. The plans mark a setback to free movement within the European Union, a pillar of the European project, and could strain regional unity. Germany Border Controls Immigration announced on Monday it would extend temporary controls to all its land borders. Beginning on September 16 and lasting for the…
Islamabad, Sep 13: The highly anticipated Champions Cup Pakistan 2024 Live is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly awaiting the exciting matches that will unfold. Starting on September 12 and ending on September 29, the competition will take place. With the countdown officially underway, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to non-stop coverage of the Champions Cup Pakistan 2024 Live, including live updates, expert commentary, and exclusive insights Fans can watch the Pakistan Champions Cup 2024 on the Tamasha Web application and website. Pakistan Champions Cup 2024- Squads Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abdullah Shafique, Aamir Jamal, Aamer Yamin, Faisal Akram, Hassan…
Islamabad, Sep 13: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mardan today released important updates regarding upcoming exams and results. According to BISE Mardan, students can now access their examination schedules for the 2024 academic year. The board has made the timetable available on its official website, ensuring transparency and timely communication with students. It was also announced that the results for the recent matriculation and intermediate exams will be released next week, with an online platform for students to check their scores. The BISE Mardan announces results and reported a significant increase in the overall pass percentage this…
Islamabad, Sep 12: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the merger between M/s. DWP Engineering Industries (Private) Limited and M/s. Digital World Pakistan (Private) Limited, as per the Scheme of Arrangement. The CCP conducted a Phase I competition assessment, reviewing the business activities of both entities. DWP Engineering Industries is a private limited company incorporated in Pakistan, specializing in the manufacturing and sale of various interrelated consumer electronics and home appliances. Similarly, Digital World Pakistan is a private limited company engaged in the same line of business. The CCP’s assessment identified the relevant product market as…
Islamabad, Sep 12: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday that it has decreased the interest rate by 200 basis points to 17.5 percent, effective September 13, 2024. SBP announced the declaration during a meeting of the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) through an official press release. This choice goes above and beyond what the market anticipated. This time, as in earlier monetary policy statements, inflation was a major factor in lessening the financial strain of the benchmark lending rate. The policy rate has decreased for the second time in the current fiscal year and for the third…
Islamabad, Sep 12: SBP Clarifies New Banknote Designs. the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday issued a clarification regarding the results of the Art Competition for thematic design ideas of a new banknote series. According to the central bank, the new currency series’ design process was started in January of this year. The purpose of the art competition was to support regional artists and involve the public in the design process in accordance with global best practices. The winning pieces from this competition were revealed on September 5 after a panel of well-known artists assessed the artwork that the local artists…
Islamabad, Sep 12: Fans from all over the world watched as Denmark and Serbia battled it out in an exciting exhibition of football skill. The eagerly awaited match, which was characterized by fierce rivalry and astounding skill, featured the greatest players from both sides competing for supremacy on the field. Denmark vs. Serbia was a battle of skill and footballing ideologies more than just a game. Denmark, a team renowned for its methodical and tactical style of play, faced Serbia, a team with an abundance of talent and offensive ability. The game, which was played in a full stadium, was…
Islamabad, Sep 12: Saudi Ministry Photography Masjid al-Haram as the Grand Mosque in Mecca welcomes an increasing number of Muslims for Umrah, pilgrims are reminded of the regulations around photography at the holy site by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Although a lot of pilgrims want to take pictures to remember their trip, officials advise believers to be considerate of other people and not cause trouble. The ministry has stressed that travelers should snap pictures fast and not take pictures of people praying or without their consent. Additionally, it cautioned against waiting too long to snap photos in order…
