Year: 2024

Naqvi says formula ‘beneficial’ for both country, cricket on cards amid Champions Trophy deadlock

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DUBAI: Amid ongoing talks with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over Pakistan-hosted Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that they will chalk out a formula which will be beneficial for both country and cricket. “A forumla will be made that will apply to all future events of ICC [International Cricket Council],” Naqvi, who is also the interior minister said while speaking to journalists in Dubai on Saturday. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan, has become a bone of contention…

UN urges action over alarming rate of HIV cases among girls in 2023

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The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) sounded the alarm on Friday as it released a report in which it discovered an alarming rate of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections among young women and girls. The report, which was released ahead of the world acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) day on Saturday, revealed that in 2023, 96,000 girls and 41,000 boys aged 15-19 were newly infected with HIV, with girls accounting for 70% of these cases. The report warned that these new cases resulted from lack of access…

VPN registration deadline ends today

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ISLAMABAD: A crackdown is expected on Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage if the last date for its registration, which expires on Saturday (today), is not extended, Geo News quoted citing sources. At least 27,000 VPNs have been registered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) so far. The sources said the telecommunication authority has stressed on importance of VPN registration for improving cybersecurity and ensuring national security as well as data protection. Stakeholders, including the IT industry and freelancers, have been pushing for an extension of the deadline for the registration.…

Trump warns to ban BRICS nations in US economy over anti-dollar plans

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President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations of a potential ban from the US economy if they proceed with plans to undermine the US dollar.  “We require a commitment… that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty US Dollar or, they will face 100 percent Tariffs,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social website, referring to the grouping that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and others. The statement comes after a BRICS summit held last month in Kazan, Russia,…

US consul general, consulate team celebrate Sindh Culture Day with greetings in Sindhi

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US Consul General in Karachi Scott Urbom and other consulate officials wished everyone celebrating Sindh Culture Day happiness and prosperity on Sunday. On this occasion, they recorded brief video messages of love and peace for the Sindhi people. Additionally, they expressed their wishes in Sindhi as well. “Sindh jo sakafati deharho mubarak hojay,” they vocalised separately. The top diplomat and consulate officials wore various designs of Ajrak shawls and Sindhi caps. “On Sindh Culture Day, we celebrate the rich heritage of a land renowned for its mystics, Sufis, poets, and…

Trump team begins transition after MoU signed with Biden admin

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WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Biden administration, marking the formal commencement of the transition process. The agreement, announced by his incoming chief of staff on Tuesday, came in the wake of weeks of delays. The move will allow Trump’s team to coordinate directly with federal agencies and access documents. The unusual delay in signing the agreement after the Nov. 5 election had raised concerns among some critics about potential hiccups in government operations or conflicts of interest. “This engagement allows…

Security forces foil infiltration bid on Pak-Afghan border, eliminates three terrorists

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Security forces have gunned down three terrorists, belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), by thwarting their attempt to infiltrate through Pak-Afghan border on Monday night in general area of Hassan Khel in North Waziristan District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the military’s media wing, the security forces detected the movement of a group of terrorists, who were trying to sneak into Pakistan via the Afghanistan border. However, the security personnel successfully thwarted the infiltration bid by surrounding and eliminating three militants in an…

Internet, mobile services disrupted in major cities, including Karachi, Islamabad

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Communication services across Pakistan are hit by significant disruptions as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gears up for its much-anticipated “do-or-die” protest in Islamabad. Major cities like Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi have reported interruptions in mobile internet and other services, causing inconvenience for residents and businesses alike.  These outages are part of the government’s intensified security measures to manage the situation surrounding the protest. Mobile data services have been suspended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Meanwhile, Peshawar has experienced partial internet disruptions, though mobile phone networks remain unaffected. Karachi has been experiencing…