Islamabad, Sep 7: Pakistani Club vs Afghanistan U-17 squad of Islamabad is preparing for an important three-match series that starts on October 5 versus Afghanistan U17. The opening match between the two youth teams will take place at Ghazi Stadium in Kabul, and it looks to be a fierce international matchup. With the second game set for October 7 in Kabul, the Afghan team will have home advantage for the first two games. The Popo U-17 team will likely be put to the test in these back-to-back games as they take on a competitive Afghan team at home. With the…
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Islamabad, Sep 7: KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered a decline on Saturday, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Gold now costs Rs261,500 per tola, a reduction of Rs2,000. In a similar vein, the price of 10-gram gold fell by Rs. 1714, selling for Rs. 224,194. On the other hand, the price of silver per tola was steady at Rs 2,950. The spot price of gold dropped 0.8% to $2,495.86 an ounce after reaching a record high on August 20. At $2,524.60, U.S. gold futures ended the day 0.7% down. Spot silver dropped 3.1% to $27.92…
Islamabad, Sep 7: Samsung’s much awaited Galaxy S24 FE is believed to carry over the well-known design of its predecessor, the Galaxy S23 FE. The future phone is shown in the pictures in four striking hues: blue, graphite, green, and yellow. Although it’s also rumored that a white version is being developed, it’s noticeably missing from this leak. The renders suggest that Samsung is sticking to the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” philosophy with the S24 FE’s design. The overall aesthetic appears nearly identical to the S23 FE, with even minute details like the LED flash placement remaining unchanged. Although…
Growing Freelancing in Technology a concept of working independently offering client services on a project basis, has gained significant momentum in Pakistan. Freelancing has grown in popularity among Pakistanis as a career choice thanks to the digital revolution and improved connectivity. From web development to content creation and graphic design to digital marketing, freelancing offers many opportunities in Pakistan. The freelancing sector in Pakistan has seen remarkable growth in recent years, particularly in technology-related fields such as software development, web design, digital marketing, and content creation. This surge has largely been driven by Pakistan’s young and tech-savvy workforce, eager to leverage the opportunities…
Islamabad, Sep 7: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to resolve their tax-related disputes with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through the forum of the alternate dispute resolution committees (ADRCs). The FBR has issued an S.R.O. 1377(I)/2024 on Friday to amend Income Tax Rules, 2002. In the case of a state-owned enterprise, this rule shall apply to any dispute irrespective of the amount of liability of tax and the state-owned enterprise must apply to the Board for appointment of a Committee if it is aggrieved, the new rules said. Any person…
Islamabad, Sep 7: There will be some light drizzle in Karachi combined with partly cloudy skies and persistent humidity. The city’s lowest temperature, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, was 27°C. It is predicted that the city’s highest temperature will be between 30°C and 32°C. There are gusts of 11 km/h coming from the southwest, and the humidity is up to 85%. Due to excessive rains over the past two weeks, Karachi’s streets have gotten progressively worse; main roads have crumbled, and residential alleyways are nearly inaccessible. Residents now live in unsafe circumstances and traffic has been badly interrupted by…
Islamabad, Sep 7: The federal cabinet has extended the period for the export of sugar by 15 days. Government sources claim that the 45-day window for sugar exports has been extended to 60 days. Previously, one and a half lakh tonnes of sugar could be exported. Unused quota will be exportable by sugar mills for a longer duration. Sugarcane farmers who are not paid by mills will not be covered by the extension. The conditions governing sugar’s retail and ex-mill export prices won’t change. It has been mandated that the Cabinet Committee for Monitoring Sugar Export keep an eye on…
Islamabad, Sep 7: n a positive development, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has decided to transition all operations to an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, abolishing the use of paper entirely. The choice is in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recommendations to increase the efficiency of government agencies through digitization. The soon-to-be fully operational PAA ERP system will improve data management, expedite procedures, and foster a sustainable work environment. The goal of the PM’s e-office project is to improve efficiency and openness in government. All government employees must complete their file work using the e-office system; the personnel in…
Islamabad, Sep 7: Due to an elbow injury, England fast bowler Mark Wood will not play in the forthcoming Test series against Pakistan. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that Wood will not play in the series against New Zealand and Pakistan. Wood suffered an elbow injury during the West Indies series, according to the ECB statement, but he was able to play in the next Test match against Sri Lanka. Medical scans have shown that Wood has a bone stress injury of the right elbow. “He had noticed increasing stiffness and discomfort in his elbow during…
Islamabad, Sep 7: Releasing new detection tools, YouTube is stepping up its attempts to combat the growing menace of AI-generated deepfakes. With the intention of reducing deception and false information on the platform, these innovations will notify producers and distributors whenever their image or voice appears in another video. Deepfakes have been using computer-generated images of artists and politicians more frequently as the use of generative AI has increased. In response, YouTube has created “synthetic-singing identification technology” that enables publishers and producers to identify and control artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video that mimics their vocals.