Islamabad, Aug 29: Recent research by mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi suggests that Instagram may be getting ready to enhance its musical integration. Paluzzi found signs of a possible new feature—real-time Spotify integration—in the Instagram code. According to this finding, Instagram users might soon notice Notes that are automatically created on their profiles depending on what they listen to on Spotify. Anyone viewing the user’s profile would be able to see these Notes, which are prominently displayed at the top of the user’s inbox and profile image and would give an indication of the kind of music they currently enjoy. Despite…
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Islamabad, Aug 29: A top officer from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) human resources department may have a conflict of interest, which the PCB is looking into. The official’s company was found to have taken part in a recent outdoor billboard advertising bidding procedure, which prompted the inquiry. In order to prequalify businesses for its billboard advertising campaign, the PCB had issued a call for bids. A company connected to the HR officer was one of the applicants, which raised questions about openness and possible wrongdoing. Following this discovery, the business was promptly removed from consideration for the contract, and…
Islamabad, Aug 29: The second Test of the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25, which is scheduled to start tomorrow at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, will pit Pakistan against Bangladesh. Bangladesh will try to win their first-ever Test series against Pakistan, riding high after their historic 10-wicket triumph in the series opener. But the onus is on the hosts to turn things around and tie the series. The weather in Rawalpindi may be important as both teams get ready for this important game. Forecasts indicate that the first day will be overcast, humid, and likely to see thunderstorms. Although the temperature is…
Islamabad, Aug 29: On Wednesday, the Punjab government introduced the Chief Minister Internship Program. According to details, individuals aged 18 to 25 can register for the program at www.cmip.punjab.gp.pk. A monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000 will be provided for each of the 6,000 six-month internships offered by the program. Prominent private-sector organizations will host the interns. It is important to note that graduates who finished their degrees within the last two years will be given preference. It is important to note that graduates who finished their degrees within the last two years will be given preference. Diploma Specializations Three-year Diplomas:…
Islamabad, Aug 29: Based on information from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Ministry of Interior has announced that 72 investigative officials have access to the data of telecom users. Police officers implicated in the sale of data were discovered during PTA investigations into 21 accusations of data leaks. Police officials from Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan are allegedly engaged. These officers were making up to Rs. 250,000 from the sale of consumer data, which they were selling for between Rs. 2,500 and Rs. 3,000. After being discovered, officials engaged in the data sale asserted that their accounts had been compromised.…
Islamabad, Aug 29: With the overwhelming success of its KPK Regionals, co-hosted by the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI), the Directorate General of Science and Technology, and The Catalyst, Zindigi Prize, Pakistan’s largest entrepreneurship competition, celebrated yet another milestone. An amazing opening ceremony showcasing the creative ideas of young entrepreneurs from the KPK region kicked off the three-day event. The program was enhanced by lively speed dating, thought-provoking speeches by well-known Pakistani businesspeople, and interesting workshops. More than eighty-five shortlisted startups from all throughout the region showcased their innovative concepts at the grand finale. Following…
Islamabad, Aug 29: The Sindh government has declared that because of the continuous, intense rain, schools in a number of districts will be closed, according to ARY News. Schools in Jamshoro will be closed for three days, from August 29 to August 31, while schools in Mirpurkhas will be closed on August 29 and 30. A school shutdown in the district was also announced by the Deputy Commissioner of Sujawal on Thursday because of the intense rainfall. Sanghar’s schools will also be closed on August 29 and 30. As instructed by their respective Deputy Commissioners, all public and private educational…
Islamabad, Aug 29: Due to inclement weather, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had to cancel and postpone a number of flights, which had a significant impact on its nationwide flight schedule. 35 flights have been delayed and 8 flights from Islamabad to Karachi have been canceled. Flights PK-301 and PK-368 from Karachi to Islamabad and PK-455 and PK-456 from Karachi to Skardu are among the canceled flights. Four flights, PK-601, 602, 605, and 606, between Islamabad and Gilgit have also been canceled. A number of international flights, including those from Karachi to Dubai, Damascus, Muscat, Madinah, Jeddah, and Baghdad, have experienced…
Islamabad, Aug 29: According to a new monsoon system, Karachi is expected to have significant rain today, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced on Thursday. According to information, Karachi is currently located 290 kilometers away from the potent monsoon system. As a result, the MET office stated that strong rain is predicted for today between 2 and 8 p.m. According to the PMD, Karachi recorded a minimum temperature of 26°C this morning along with 90% humidity. But later today, a temperature increase of 30°C is anticipated. Sardar Sarfaraz, PMD Chief Meteorologist, has issued an alert regarding urban floods in the…
Islamabad, Aug 29: At the 22nd meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), which was presided over by Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan, Chairman of the P&D Board, three development programs totaling Rs 1.48 billion were approved on Wednesday. A feasibility study for the installation of a chairlift/cable car system at Kotli Sattian, District Murree, at a cost of Rs 1 million, the rehabilitation of the Donga Gali Water Supply Scheme, Murree, at a cost of Rs 766.733 million, and the provision of the Stand-By Pumping Water Supply Scheme, Murree, at a cost of Rs 717.387 million are among the…
