Month: April 2024

Ruling coalition clinches posts of Senate chief, deputy

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) leader Yusuf Raza Gilani and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Saidal Khan Nasir were elected as Senate chairman and deputy chairman unopposed, respectively, on Tuesday.  No candidate submitted nomination papers against PPP’s Gilani for the coveted Senate post. The inaugural session, which began by the oath-taking of newly-elected senators as members of the House, was marred by noisy protests carried out by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). About 41 senators took oath during today’s session except for Faisal Vawda and Maulana Abdul Wasay who were absent.  The Senate session was summoned by President Asif…

Elon Musk’s X offers free blue checks to high-follower accounts

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The social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, has once again changed its policy regarding its blue check that is given to accounts as a sign of verification. X has announced that users with large followings will now receive a free subscription and this coveted blue check mark. This verification symbol was once exclusive to celebrities, institutions, and journalists. Later, Elon Musk restricted it to paying subscribers, leading to many losing their blue checks. However, this Wednesday, users were taken aback to see their blue ticks restored. X explained…

Eid ul Fitr 2024 holidays announced in Punjab

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LAHORE: The Punjab government has followed footsteps of the Centre to announced holidays for Eid ul Fitre as a four-day holiday was approved for offices functioning six days a week while three-day off would be given to five days a week offices. Ahead of the big festival, the provincial government issued a notification regarding the Eid holidays to all relevant departments. Yesterday, the federal government also notified the Eid holidays. As per the notification released by the Cabinet Division, the offices observing five working days a week will observe three…

Cristiano Ronaldo mocks Erik ten Hag?

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Fans of Manchester United believe that Cristiano Ronaldo made fun of Erik ten Hag when he posted on social media with the caption “happy days” soon after their defeat against Chelsea. Ten Hag’s team is still a few points out of fifth place, which might earn them a position in the Champions League for the following season, according to The Mirror. There are rumours that Ten Hag will be removed in the dugout since he has failed to build on his successful rookie season. One of the most important decisions made…

Eid ul Fitr 2024 holidays announced

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As the holy month of Ramadan going to conclude in a few days, the federal government has announced holidays on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr, commencing from April 10. As per the official announcement on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved holidays from April 10 (Wednesday) to 13 (Saturday). The Met Office on Monday predicted that the first day of Eid ul Fitr would fall on April 10 as the Shawwal moon was expected to be sighted on April 9. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said the crescent would…

Saudi mega futuristic project Neom attracting foreigners

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Saudi Crown Prince MBS’s dream project, ‘The Line’, is still a work in progress, but it has already caught the eye of many foreigners. They are not just watching from the sidelines; they are eager to call it home. Global property consultancy Knight Frank’s inaugural Destination Saudi report reveals that nearly a third of expats based in Saudi Arabia are interested in buying a home in Neom, the trillion-dollar megacity that is the brainchild of the Crown Prince. This futuristic project has emerged as the top choice for expats. Neom…