Islamabad, Oct 26: Sajid Khan Sets New Historical Record with Remarkable Seven-Wicket Haul Against England After tormenting the visitors with his bowling in the first innings in which he took 6 wickets, Sajid showed equal class with the bat clobbering a vital 48* to put his side in the commanding seat. He also managed to notch another wicket to his name before the day’s play came to a close. His all-round performance moved him closer to a stat-line that has only been achieved in test cricket twice. If he takes three wickets in England’s third innings, he will become only…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Oct 26: Glenn Maxwell has finally revealed his side of the story of the infamous fallout between him and Kings XI Punjab during the 2017 Indian Premier League season. In his book “Glenn Maxwell: The Showman”, the Australian all-rounder opened up about a turbulent chapter in his IPL career with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and his tense relationship with Indian cricket icon Virender Sehwag. During the 2017 season, Maxwell, the captain of the squad, found himself navigating both the pressures on the field and unexpected friction with Sehwag, the team’s influential mentor, who had started to play…
Islamabad, Oct 26: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took a detour from barnstorming the battleground states that will decide November’s election with Friday stops in Texas, a conservative state that was the first to implement a near-total abortion ban. Texas hasn’t backed a Democratic president since 1976, and Republican Trump is almost certain to win the state’s 40 electoral college votes. But Democrats are betting it will provide a powerful backdrop for Vice President Harris to talk about abortion rights in the final days before the Nov. 5 election. Superstar singer Beyonce, who was born in Houston, fired up the…
Islamabad, Oct 26: Nvidia dethroned Apple as the world’s most valuable company following a record-setting rally in the stock, powered by insatiable demand for its specialized artificial intelligence chips. Nvidia’s stock market value briefly touched $3.53 trillion, slightly above Apple’s $3.52 trillion, LSEG data showed. Nvidia ended the day up 0.8%, with a market value of $3.47 trillion, while Apple’s shares rose 0.4%, valuing the iPhone maker at $3.52 trillion. In June, Nvidia briefly became the world’s most valuable company before it was overtaken by Microsoft and Apple. The tech trio’s market capitalizations have been neck-and-neck for several months. Microsoft’s…
Islamabad, Oct 26: A Colorado man has filed what appears to be the first lawsuit against McDonald’s over an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder burgers that has killed one person and sickened nearly 50 others. According to the case, which was submitted on Wednesday to the Circuit Court in Cook County, Illinois, Eric Stelly consumed food from a McDonald’s in Greeley, Colorado, on October 4 and a few days later tested positive for E. coli. According to the lawsuit, Stelly was later informed by Colorado health officials that his E. coli was linked to the McDonald’s outbreak. Stelly,…
Islamabad, Oct 26: The vivo V40e 5G has officially been launched in Pakistan, adding another sophisticated option to vivo’s renowned V series. This smartphone is designed to appeal to users who appreciate both aesthetics and cutting-edge camera features. The V40e 5G is just 7.49 mm thin and weighs only 183 grams, making it one of the slimmest phones in its category. The 3D Curved Screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smoother scrolling and more fluid animations. Despite its slim design, the phone includes a 5500mAh battery, giving it the perfect balance between form and function. The phone is available…
Islamabad, Oct 25: A policy dialogue convened by Pakistan- German Climate and Energy Partnership (PGCEP) and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Islamabad explored the economic, social, and environmental implications of early coal power plant retirement in Pakistan. The session, titled “Political Economy of Early Coal Retirement in Pakistan,” attracted stakeholders from government, civil society, and international organizations to discuss the challenges and potential solutions for transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Mr. Sebastian Paust, Head of Development Cooperation at the German Embassy emphasized the importance of mitigating the negative social impacts of early coal retirement, drawing on Germany’s comprehensive…
Islamabad, Oct 25: CEO Universal Service Fund Ch. Mudassar Naveed emphasized the importance of increasing awareness and early detection of breast cancer in Pakistan during his message at the “Breast Cancer Awareness Walk” organized by the Universal Service Fund (USF). This significant event, held at Fatima Jinnah Park (F-9), drew a substantial participant, including notable figures such as Joint Secretary MoITT, Ms. Saima Ahad, renowned Oncologist Dr. Muhammad Farrukh, USF employees, and women from diverse backgrounds. Joint Secretary MoITT, Ms. Saima Ahad, emphasized the crucial role of open communication: “Mothers must initiate conversations with daughters about breast cancer, instilling the…
Islamabad, Oct 25: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) remains committed to addressing concerns in the ongoing Phase II Merger Review of PTCL’s proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding in Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited and Orion Towers (Private) Limited. The review is being conducted by a distinguished Bench, led by Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, alongside Members Mr. Salman Amin and Mr. Abdul Rashid Sheikh. In an in-depth analysis, the CCP has thus far held five extensive hearings, beginning on September 30, 2024, with subsequent hearings on October 2nd, 3rd, 22nd, and 24th, 2024. The Bench posed critical questions regarding the…
Islamabad, Oct 25: With a noteworthy 33.6 percent increase in earnings before taxes for the nine months ending in September 2024, BankIslami is continuing on its growth trajectory and providing significant returns to its shareholders. The Bank’s post-tax profit jumped to Rs. 10.2 billion, representing a strong 20.5 percent gain, while its profit before tax reached Rs. 19.9 billion. BankIslami is unwavering in its dedication to financial excellence in spite of difficult market conditions. The notable increase in non-fund-based income (NFI), which increased by almost 1.3 billion rupees over the same period previous year, was one of the period’s main…
