Islamabad, Oct 29: Matthew Wade joins Australia’s coaching staff for Pakistan series Matthew Wade will join the coaching team for the three-match T20I series against the Green Shirts, according to Cricket Australia’s announcement of yet another coaching change ahead of the Pakistan series. After a 13-year international career that included 225 games in all formats, Wade has formally declared his retirement from cricket. and was sent right away to serve as the national team’s assistant coach, concentrating on fielding and wicketkeeping. He is very qualified for the position because he recently earned his Level Three coaching certification. It is anticipated…
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Islamabad, Oct 29: PCB Shortlists Pakistan’s Next Coach High-Profile Candidates Considered for Key Role After Gary Kirsten resigned after only a few months on the job, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is allegedly nearing the appointment of a new white ball coach for the national side. When verifying that the next appointment with their international counterparts won’t work out for Pakistan cricket, PCB is said to have retreated its position on foreign coaches and will instead focus more inward. Two candidates have been shortlisted to be the next coach: Saqlain Mushtaq and Aaqib Javed. Because of his familiarity with the…
Islamabad, Oct 29: United Nations Condemns France Hijab Ban for Athletes at 2024 Olympic Game Human rights experts from the United Nations strongly denounced recent rulings by French authorities that prohibited women and children who wear the hijab from competing in sports on Monday, calling the actions “discriminatory” and called for their reversal. In anticipation of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France recently banned athletes from donning religious symbols, such as the hijab, citing its stringent regulations on secularism. Both athletes and governing organizations have expressed disapproval of the decision. These limitations violate the rights of Muslim women and girls…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Karachi Shorter Winter Expected This Year as Temperatures Stay Mild Karachi is likely to have a shorter winter in 2024, with temperatures predicted to dip around mid-November, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Residents are becoming concerned about the continued effects of climate change as the city experiences abnormally high temperatures, which are now surpassing 40°C. Experts predict that this winter would be warmer in Karachi and throughout Pakistan. The population’s heightened desire for fluids and beverages as a result of the delayed onset of winter, which acts as a sharp reminder of the climate issue.…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Engro Corp Reports 48% Profit Decline in 2024 With a consolidated profit after tax of Rs. 11.983 billion (EPS: Rs. 22.33), Engro Corporation Limited (PSX: ENGRO) reported its 9MCY24 financial results, showing a 48 percent YoY decrease. Consolidated earnings for the quarter came to Rs. 5.722 billion (EPS: Rs. 10.66), a 53 percent YoY decline. The company also declared a dividend of Rs. 5.00 per share in 3QCY24 (Rs. 24.00 per share in 9MCY24) in conjunction with the results. During the nine months, revenue from ongoing operations increased by 12 percent to Rs. 279 billion, up from…
Islamabad, Oct 29: In order to negotiate the details of a $1.2 billion oil facility, a high-level Saudi delegation is expected to travel to Pakistan by December 2024. According to a national daily, Saudi Arabia recently reaffirmed its readiness to assist Pakistan in obtaining clearance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Pakistan intends to apply for a 12-month Saudi Oil Facility deferred payment plan with monthly payments of $100 million. The facility may run for three years, but the precise time frame is still unknown. The payments might begin in 2025. Out…
Islamabad, Oct 29: The time Apple releases the iPhone SE 4 early next year, it looks like we’ll know almost everything about it. Now, a thorough specs list that covers everything from Wi-Fi connectivity to RAM capacity has appeared. Since @Jukanlosreve is a well-known source, this leak is probably true, but nothing can be verified until the phone is formally announced. While some of these specifications are new, others have already been disclosed. iPhone SE 4 specs The specifications sheet states that the A18 chipset—the same CPU as in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus—will power the iPhone. According…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Gold prices in Pakistan had a significant upward trend on Tuesday, mirroring worldwide market trends, following a minor decline the day before. The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) released data showing that the price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs1,600 in the local market, reaching Rs285,000. Likewise, the cost of 10 grams of 24-karat gold increased by Rs1,372 to Rs244,342. The price of gold increased by $16 on Tuesday on the global market as well, hitting $2,755 per ounce with a $20 premium. Silver prices, however, remained steady at Rs3,350 per tola in…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Rizwan and Agha Australia Series Assuring Naqvi of a Strong Performance in Upcoming Matches Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), met with Muhammad Rizwan, the recently named captain of the white ball side, and Salman Ali Agha, the vice captain. As the team gets ready for the series against Australia and Zimbabwe, Naqvi sent the two players his best wishes and expressed faith in their ability to lead. “The nation expects good performance from the team under your leadership,” Naqvi said, underscoring the high standards set for them and the honor of captaining…
Islamabad, Oct 29: Pakistan Stock exchange-100 Index Hits 91,000 in Six-Day Rally The benchmark 100 Index closed at 90,970 points, up 777 points, as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its impressive upward trend for the sixth day in a row. The index rose 850 points earlier in the day, briefly hitting a record-breaking 91,050 points, highlighting strong market momentum and investor optimism. As the PSX hits previously unheard-of levels of trading activity, the historic milestone represents increased investor optimism and represents a tremendous accomplishment. Analysts forecast prolonged progress if favorable conditions continue, attributing the ongoing advance to market euphoria…
