Pakistan’s street child football team has made an impressive stride in the Norway Cup, advancing to the pre-quarter finals with a commanding 5-0 win over Norway’s Charlton Lund Club in the play-off stage. The match saw a dominant performance from the Pakistani team, who scored an early goal in the first half to set the…
Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), a prominent fertilizer producer in Pakistan, has announced an impressive consolidated profit-after-tax of Rs25.01 billion for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. This marks a significant increase from the Rs12.44 billion profit reported during the same period last year, underscoring the company’s substantial financial growth. On July 30, 2024, the company’s…
On August 1, 2024, Bank Alfalah Limited’s (BAFL) Board of Directors approved the Bank’s financial results for the half-year period ending June 30, 2024. The Bank reported a profit after tax of PKR 20.609 billion, translating to an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of PKR 13.07. An interim cash dividend of PKR 2.00 per share (20%)…
In the latest ICC rankings update, Babar Azam, Pakistan’s premier batsman, has ascended to the third spot, now sharing this position with New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell, both with 768 points. This move has seen Babar’s teammate, Mohammad Rizwan, slip to fifth place, while he himself is ranked sixth, emphasizing the fierce competition in the rankings….
Teem Cola has recently gained attention in Pakistan, where it’s being marketed with a “Made in Pakistan” label. This has piqued curiosity and sparked skepticism among consumers, who are questioning whether Teem Cola is still linked to a major international brand. Originally launched by PepsiCo in 1959, Teem Cola was phased out in the U.S….
Lahore has recently witnessed an unprecedented weather event, with a record-setting 350 millimeters of rainfall deluging the city in just three hours. This massive downpour has shattered a 44-year-old rainfall record and resulted in severe flooding throughout the area. Major thoroughfares, including Mall Road and Ferozepur Road, were submerged, leading to significant traffic disruptions and…
In 2024, US visa issuance to Pakistani citizens is on track to set a new record, according to US Embassy officials, as reported by ARY News. The US consulates in Karachi and Islamabad are currently processing more than 10,000 visa applications per month. This trend of high visa issuance, which saw its peak in 2023,…
Presented by: Connected Pakistan and TechTripDates: August 9-12, 2024Location: Sharan Forest, Kaghan Valley, Pakistan Event Overview Innoventure Club 2024 invites tech enthusiasts, innovators, and adventurers to an unparalleled experience set against the stunning backdrop of Sharan Forest. This four-day event seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with the serene beauty of nature, offering a dynamic mix of…
At the Paris Olympics, Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, 51, earned a silver medal in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol event, capturing global attention with his minimalist approach. Partnering with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, Dikec chose to compete with only basic gear—regular glasses and standard earplugs—eschewing the high-tech equipment usually associated with shooting. His distinctive style,…
A recent incident during an India-bound flight from Muscat underscores the critical role of swift emergency response in air travel safety. The flight, carrying over 150 passengers en route to Kerala, was compelled to make an emergency landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport due to a severe medical emergency involving an Omani passenger. Mid-flight, the…