TikTok, the popular social media app, recently went dark for U.S. users but was reinstated after President Donald Trump confirmed that Microsoft was in talks to acquire the platform. Trump expressed his preference for a bidding war over TikTok, which has about 170 million American users. This development comes after concerns about user data security…
Pakistan has the potential to become a $1 trillion economy by 2035 if it achieves a sustainable 7% annual growth rate. This vision was shared by Martin Raiser, the World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia. He stressed that while predicting long-term outcomes is challenging, successful implementation of Pakistan’s economic recovery plan could help the…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that new currency notes with updated designs will be introduced later this year. This decision follows a public art competition where citizens submitted their ideas for the new designs. The SBP plans to roll out the new notes gradually, in all current denominations, to modernize the country’s…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the decision of the State Bank of Pakistan to reduce the policy rate by 1%. This move, which brings the rate down to 12%, is aimed at boosting investor confidence and strengthening Pakistan’s economy. In his statement, the Prime Minister expressed hope that the reduction would lead to increased…
Scammers have found a way to bypass iMessage security features and trick users into falling for phishing attacks. This new tactic involves urging iPhone users to respond to messages that re-enable harmful links. These malicious links are designed to steal personal information, and scammers are using urgent, deceptive text messages to target individuals. In this…
Barcelona finally ended their four-match winless streak in LaLiga with a dominant 7-1 victory over Valencia. Fermin Lopez had a standout performance, scoring twice and providing two assists, helping his side secure a huge win. Let’s break down the match highlights and key moments from this remarkable performance. De Jong Opens the Scoring Early The…
Despite his legendary cricket career, Sachin Tendulkar missed out on two major awards that were later presented to Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. This article takes a closer look at these two awards, why Sachin did not win them, and the remarkable achievements of Kohli and Bumrah that earned them these honors. ICC Awards Announced…
On January 27, 2025, Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with Martin Raiser, the World Bank’s Regional Vice President, to discuss a range of developmental issues in the province. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration between Punjab and the World Bank, focusing on key sectors like environmental sustainability, poverty reduction, and improving social services….
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has praised Tilak Varma for his match-winning performance in the second T20I against England. He compared Tilak calmness under pressure to that of the legendary MS Dhoni. Manjrekar noted that Tilak ability to stay composed in the final overs, especially as wickets fell around him, reminded him of Dhoni’s match-finishing…
Senator Anusha Rehman raised serious concerns on Monday, accusing the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) of selling citizens’ thumbprints and misusing personal data during elections. This revelation has sparked concerns about the security and privacy of personal information held by government bodies. Senator Allegation Anusha Rehman Accused NADRA of selling thumbprints and misusing data…
