Month: August 2024
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2024 has been a year of uneven releases for Pakistani cinema. Comedies like Daghabaaz Dil and Hum Tum Aur Wo failed to impress, leaving some questioning the industry’s ability to consistently deliver strong content. However, not all releases were letdowns. Taxali Gate garnered critical and audience acclaim for its captivating story, strong acting, and impressive […]
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple will allow iPhone and iPad users in the European Union delete the App Store or its Safari browser, the tech giant told developers on Thursday. Apple had long fiercely protected the App Store as the lone gateway for digital content to get onto its popular mobile devices. The change comes as the […]
Pakistan completed a second trial run of firewall to block and filter unwanted content on Thursday, according to telecom sources, amid criticism over the internet slowdown in the country. The firewall was installed on internet service providers (ISPs) possessing deep packet inspection (DPI) capability, the sources said adding that the firewall has been installed in […]
Laced with massive star power, Portugal’s iconic footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attracted millions of subscribers within hours of launching his YouTube channel on Wednesday. The 39-year-old five-time Ballon D’Or winner is currently playing for Saudi Arabia’s club Al Nassr. “The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new […]
KARACHI: Pakistan’s star athlete Abdul Mueed Baloch has won a silver medal only two days after bagging gold medal in a race event in the ongoing sports event — the World Cadet Games — in Venezuela on Thursday. Representing the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in the military games, the 23-year-old sprinter secured the medal in […]
A 240-run fifth-wicket stand between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan formed the centerpiece of a dominant second day for Pakistan as they declared at 448 for 6, leaving Bangladesh to see off a tricky hour or so before stumps. Bangladesh did so, with openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan surviving 12 overs, but they will […]
by, Muhammad Usman(Reporter) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced playing XI for 1st Test against Bangladesh which would be captained by Shan Masood. Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in the first Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium starting from August 21. Joining Masood in the team are Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique, and the prolific Babar […]
By, Muhammad Usman(Reporter) The players’ union, formerly known as FICA, plan to put forward a solution that allows international cricket and domestic leagues to “co-exist in a clear, coherent calendar” for all”. Former England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison and ex-Pakistan women’s captain Sana Mir are part of a six-strong panel […]
Emotions took over Pakistan’s ace athlete Arshad Nadeem after he won a gold medal and also broke an Olympic record in the men’s javelin throw final at Paris Olympics 2024. The 27-year-old broke down in tears after winning the first-ever individual gold medal for Pakistan after 40 years by launching a 92.97-metre throw. Hopeful of winning […]
Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record on Thursday and ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final in Paris. The Mian Channu-born was slow off the blocks, registering a no-throw on his first attempt of the night but shocked everyone […]