Two Japanese mountaineers, Hiraide Kazuya and Nakajima Kenro, have recently fallen on K2, the world’s second-highest peak located in northern Pakistan. The climbers, both in their 30s and 40s and affiliated with Tokyo’s Ishii Sports, were reported to have fallen while ascending around 7,000 meters above sea level. A rapid search and rescue operation was…
Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) has announced a significant breakthrough with the discovery of substantial oil and gas reserves at the Razgir-1 exploratory well located in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Drilled to a depth of 3,950 meters, the well has yielded promising results, testing at 20 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) of gas and 250…
A groundbreaking advancement in football technology is poised to revolutionize the sport. A tiny chip embedded in footballs, developed by a sports equipment manufacturer from Huai’an, Jiangsu, is set to make a major impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This chip, which performs 500 recognition actions per second, is embedded in the football bladder, or…
In a stunning display of talent, China’s Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao clinched the first gold medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The duo triumphed in the mixed team 10m air rifle event, defeating South Korea’s Keum Ji-hyeon and Park Ha-jun with a score of 16-12. This impressive victory sets a high bar for the…
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has articulated a vision of a shifting global power landscape, emphasizing that Asia is poised to become the new epicenter of global influence. In a recent speech in Budapest, Orban highlighted China, India, Pakistan, and Indonesia as emerging major powers that will shape the future of global affairs. He criticized…
Former Pakistani cricketer Younis Khan has extended a heartfelt invitation to Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli, encouraging him to participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Khan’s gesture underscores his deep respect for Kohli’s illustrious career and his hope that cricket can act as a bridge between India and Pakistan. Kohli, along with Rohit…
Cambridge International Education has officially announced the cancellation of the leaked AS-Level Mathematics paper and has decided not to use it for grading. Instead, students’ final grades will be determined based on their performance in the second AS-Level Mathematics exam paper. The leak had caused significant uncertainty and stress among students, raising concerns about potential…
The federal government is facing significant pressure from both the public and political entities to eliminate free electricity for its officials and agencies. In response, the Ministry of Energy is contemplating an emergency measure to discontinue complimentary electricity for all government and semi-government institutions, including bureaucrats, judges, and parliamentarians. Phase two of this plan involves…
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall expected across Pakistan from July 28 to 31. Monsoon currents originating from the Arabian Sea are set to bring substantial rain to upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Galliyat, Murree, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir, which may result in flash floods and landslides in these regions. In…
Wordplay was the star of the show at Karachi’s LuckyOne Mall, where Scrabble enthusiasts gathered for an electrifying competition on July 7th. This inaugural Scrabble event, organized in partnership with the Pakistan Scrabble Association (PSA) and managed by VLEAD, attracted an impressive 234 participants, all eager to test their Scrabble skills. From 10 a.m. to…