World
A little town in India has acquired electricity for the first time, 78 years after the country gained freedom. After decades of waiting, Varaswadi, in Thane district's Shahpur taluka, was finally lighted up. Families marked the occasion with fireworks and applause, calling it the "biggest change of
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K-Electric has declared that it would permanently shut down two gas fired power facilities in Karachi due to the continued gas scarcity and fuel supply issues. Read more: World Bank Warns Poverty Deepens in Pakistan In a letter to shareholders and NEPRA, the business announced the shutdown of both
Sports
Dickie Bird, one of the most prominent cricket umpires in the world, died at the age of 92. The Yorkshire Cricket Club stated that Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird, MBE, OBE, died peacefully at home. They claim he will be regarded as one of the greatest personalities in the
entertainment
Actress Memoona Qudoos claims that the showbiz sector in Lahore is "dirtier" than in Karachi. In a recent podcast, she said that numerous inappropriate habits, like as homosexuality and late night partying, are more openly observed in Lahore. She emphasized that such things should be kept private rather
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Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan has finally clinched his first National Film Award, ending a 33-year wait in his illustrious career. At the 71st National Film Awards ceremony held in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu presented the honor. Khan was awarded Best Actor for his powerful performance in Jawan
Business
The Pakistani rupee maintained its winning run on Monday, rising for the 32nd consecutive session versus the US dollar in the interbank market. It finished marginally higher at Rs. 281.45, up one paisa from the previous day. Read more: Kitchen Essentials See Fresh Hike Across Pakistan According to the
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In collaboration with Pakistan Sweet Home, inDrive has developed a unique initiative in Islamabad to highlight children's creativity by putting their artwork on automobiles. The initiative's goal is to expose orphaned children's creative skills while asking the public to assist them through donations. Read
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The Sindh government has declared Wednesday, September 24, a public holiday in 14 districts of the province owing to local government by-elections. An official announcement announced that government offices and institutions in these areas will stay closed so that voters can cast their votes. Read more: Punjab Announces Class
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The long-awaited merger of Telenor and Ufone is approaching completion. The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) informed the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom that the agreement, which had been under evaluation for 18 months, is now in its final stages and might be concluded within one to
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Muhammad Shiraz, a kid YouTuber from Pakistan and his sister Muskan have used their online celebrity to help overhaul their local school in Ghursay, Gilgit-Baltistan. The siblings rebuilt the old, disintegrating edifice with a new institution known as Zaki Academy, which they funded with donations and their own resources.
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The Khawatoons, Pakistan's first all female comedy company, will conduct a special ladies only event this Friday at District 19 in Karachi. The event, which runs from 7:30pm to 9:00pm on September 19, promises a night of new jokes, fast wit, and participatory humor. Tickets cost
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Ayesha Omar's new program, *Lazawaal Ishq*, described as Pakistan's first dating reality series, has ignited a heated discussion. The trailer sparked outrage online, with many labeling it anti-Islamic and cultural values and urging a boycott. Read more: Huma Qureshi Engagement Rumors with Rachit Singh PEMRA