Waseem Khatri from Pakistan delivered an outstanding performance at the World Cup Scrabble Championship in Albuquerque, New Mexico, securing 3rd place. Despite facing a challenging start with several early losses, Khatri showcased exceptional strategy and word knowledge. He made an impressive comeback, winning 10 of his last 11 games. Tariq Pervez, Director of the Pakistan…
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In 2024, the US consulates in Karachi and Islamabad are anticipated to see a historic surge in visa applications from Pakistan, with over 10,000 applications expected to be processed each month. This increase builds on a remarkable year in 2023, when the US embassy in Islamabad and the Karachi consulate issued the highest number of…
Toyota Motor has reported a remarkable 17% rise in its operating profit for the first quarter, reaching 1.3 trillion yen ($8.70 billion). This surge is largely due to the advantages of a weaker yen and effective cost-cutting initiatives. In comparison, the operating profit for the same period last year was 1.1 trillion yen. The current…
The ICC has allocated a substantial $70 million for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, which will be hosted by Pakistan. This major investment highlights the ICC’s commitment to supporting premier cricket events and enhancing the sport’s global presence. These funds will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of the tournament. The budget…
Pakistan Railways has announced a fare reduction across all train categories, effective August 3, reversing a recent increase in ticket prices. This new fare structure is aimed at making train travel more affordable and accessible. Under the revised fare system, passengers will see a discount ranging from Rs100 to Rs150 on AC class tickets and…
Fly Jinnah, a prominent low-cost airline in Pakistan, has teamed up with T3 Aviation Academy to launch its inaugural pilot training program for Pakistani trainees. The initiative commenced on June 20, 2024, with the first cohort of Commercial Pilot License (CPL) holders beginning their training at T3 Academy in Sharjah, UAE. This initial phase focuses…
Fueling Hope, Together Taj Gasoline is thrilled to announce the launch of our “Liter Liter Umeed” campaign, an initiative designed to turn every liter of fuel into a beacon of hope for the people of Palestine. For each fill-up at Taj Gasoline, we donated 1 Rupee towards vital humanitarian aid in Palestine, in partnership with…
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled plans to develop a state-of-the-art safari park in Islamabad, aiming to elevate the city’s recreational and tourism landscape. On Tuesday, CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa convened a meeting with CDA Board members, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) representatives, and other key officials to discuss this ambitious project….
In a landmark development, ZLK Islamic Financial Services, Pakistan’s leading Shariah-compliant brokerage firm, has forged a strategic partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL), a subsidiary of the pioneering Dubai Islamic Bank UAE. The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Mr. Junaid Ahmed, CEO of DIBPL, and Mr. Zahid…