South Africa achieved a narrow but thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first Test at SuperSport Park. This win not only gave them the edge in the ongoing series but also made them the first team to secure a place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final. Let’s break down how this…
As 2024 comes to an end, OpenAI, the company that’s been leading in artificial intelligence (AI) development, has announced a big change in how it operates. OpenAI is going to split into two parts: a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) and a non-profit organization. Why Is OpenAI Making This Change? OpenAI used to have a structure…
Nick Kyrgios, a well-known Australian tennis player, recently expressed his strong opinions about the doping incidents involving world number one Jannik Sinner and world number two Iga Swiatek. He called these cases “disgusting” for the sport, especially since they involved top-ranked players. The Sinner Doping Incident Jannik Sinner, an Italian tennis player, failed two drug…
In a dramatic step to prevent TikTok from being banned in the United States, President-elect Donald Trump has taken action by requesting the Supreme Court to grant him the authority to negotiate the platform’s future. Trump Legal Filing to the Supreme Court Trump’s request was made through an amicus brief, a legal document submitted to…
The Women National Selection Committee has announced Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the ICC U19 Women T20 World Cup 2025. The tournament is set to take place in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025. The team will be led by Komal Khan, a wicketkeeper-batter from Lahore, with Zoofishan Ayyaz from Wah Cantt serving as…
The Haval Second-Generation Big Dog Hi4 SUV has been officially launched in China, creating a buzz in the automotive world. With its modern technology, sleek design, and hybrid powertrain, this vehicle promises to deliver both performance and luxury. Priced at 179,800 yuan (approximately 70 Lac PKR), this SUV is set to make a significant impact…
In the first six months of the fiscal year 2024 (July-December), Pakistan state-owned enterprises (SOEs) faced staggering financial losses, amounting to Rs408 billion. This alarming figure brings the total accumulated losses of SOEs since 2014 to a massive Rs5.9 trillion by December 2024. These losses are a reflection of deep-rooted inefficiencies and financial challenges faced…
Agriculture plays a vital role in Pakistan economy, contributing 24% to the GDP and employing 50% of the workforce. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including inefficiencies in farming practices, high post-harvest losses, and outdated technologies. The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has identified a promising solution to these challenges—Agri-Tech. By embracing modern technology, Pakistan…
A Senate panel recently approved a new bill aimed at closing bank accounts of non-filers with balances over Rs1 million and restricting their ability to make certain purchases, like homes or cars, without explaining the source of funds. This bill, called the Tax Laws Amendment Act 2024, was endorsed with some changes to make the…
Apple has asked to join the U.S. antitrust trial against Google, focusing on Google search practices. Apple argues it cannot rely only on Google to defend the revenue-sharing deals that bring in billions of dollars every year. These deals make Google the default search engine on Apple Safari browser. Apple Position Apple clarified it has…
