# iPin Pakistan ## Posts - [Remembering Jaun Elia On His 20th Death Anniversary](https://ipin.com.pk/news/remembering-jaun-elia): Syed Hussain Sibt-e-Asghar Naqvi was his real name. John was born on December 14, 1931 in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, and moved to Pakistan in 1957, settling in Karachi. When he was eight years old, he wrote his first Urdu couplet. According to electronic channels, his famous poetry collections include Shayed, Ya'ani, Gumaan, Lekan, and Goya. The poet was fluent in Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew, and he was also a skilled translator. In 2000, he received the Presidential Pride of Performance Award for his literary services. Jaun Elia was a romantic who believed strongly in the family system. He married a well-known [...] - [Pakistan's Gaming Industry Can Generate Revenue](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-s-gaming-industry): Pakistan has a mobile-first gaming market, which means that cell phones are the primary mode of game consumption rather than consoles, computers, or virtual reality. Intel Digital predicts that mobile games will generate $171.3 million in 2022. Pakistan's gaming industry is focused on developing mobile apps. "It's all copy and paste," laments Shehmir Riaz Bhatti, a game engineer working on Texas hold'em poker for a Chinese company. Large gaming studios in Pakistan assign a popular game to their team with one task: change the user interface and model, and incorporate as many advertisements as possible. He added that heavy investments are made in marketing the game [...] - [Viral Meme Being Auctioned As NFT To Help Flood Victims In Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/viral-meme-being-auctioned-as-nft-to-help-flood-victims-in-pakistan): Some chose to donate much-needed items, while others donated their physical help. However, the former Senator Sehar Kamran, known as “Wow Grape,” has decided to seize her viral moment forever. Her NFT will be sold on The Foundation's Digital Art Marketplace. In the viral video in question, Kamran was standing with a number of students at a school for Pakistani expatriate children in Jeddah. A boy came and assisted the Pakistani army and opened a machine gun volley against India. Senator Sehar saying "strong army, great" which sounds like "grapes". Her long pronunciation also became a mantra. - [First Electric Car Launched In Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/first-electric-car-launched-in-pakistan): The event ‘Showcasing Pakistan’s First Fully-Electric Three-Wheel Vehicle was organised by the Ministry of Climate Change in collaboration with the Board of Investment and Sazgar Engineering Works Limited. From low running costs to environmental friendliness, the introduction of electric vehicles in the country will reduce the cost of importing oil and bring many benefits to the environment, people's lifestyles as a whole and the appearance of cities. The climate-causing carbon dioxide emissions from conventional vehicles contribute to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, accelerating climate change and general environmental degradation, and causing health problems. - [World Bank: Climate Change-Induced Disasters Could Slow Pakistan's Development](https://ipin.com.pk/news/world-bank-climate-change-induced-disasters-could-slow-pakistan-s-development): Pakistan's ability to reduce poverty and develop is at risk due to climate change-induced disasters. According to the World Bank Group's Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Pakistan released today, the country needs fundamental changes in its development path and policies in order to foster people-centric climate adaptation and resilience. This involves substantial investments, including international assistance. More than 1,700 people have died and more than 8 million people have been displaced as a result of this year's heatwave triggered by climate change. It has also caused massive damage to infrastructure, assets, crops, and livestock, affecting more than 33 million [...] - [QS Asia University Rankings 2023, 2 Pakistani Universities In 100 List](https://ipin.com.pk/news/qs-asia-university-rankings-2023-2-pakistani-universities-in-100-list): According to the QS Asia University Rankings 2023, 50 Pakistani universities have been ranked. In this ranking, the top higher education institutions in Asia are recognized. There are only two Asian universities in the top 100. For this year, QS Asia Rankings ranks the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) as the top national university. A number of colleges follow NUST, including Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). There are only two Asian universities in the top 100: NUST and QAU. In total, 760 universities have been included in the QS Asia University Rankings 2023, making [...] - [Pakistan Will Play With England In Final Of 2022 T20 World Cup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-will-play-with-england-in-final-of-2022-t20-world-cup): In the second semi-final played at the Adelaide Oval in Australia on Thursday, November 9, England defeated India by 10 wickets to qualify for the final of the T20 World Cup 2022. At the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, November 13, the Pakistan will face England, who defeated New Zealand in the first semi-final at SCG. Read more about previous Semi Final Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma put on a 47 run partnership to help India fight back after losing KL Rahul in the second over of their first innings at the Adelaide Oval. At the end of the first innings, Hardik [...] - [Pakistan Into The Final Of T20 World Cup 2022](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-into-the-final-of-t20-world-cup-2022): Pakistan's opening batting pair, Babar Azam and also Mohammad Rizwan stormed back right into type as they assisted their side get approved for the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Babar as well as Rizwan struck scintillating fifties as Pakistan comfortably chased down a target of 153 with 7 gates in hand. Green Team remained in leading form from the start of the match as Shaheen Afridi struck in the first over to eliminate the dangerous Finn Allen. Shadab Khan was electric in the field as he rejected Devon Conway with a direct hit while Mohammad Nawaz obtained Glenn Phillips [...] - [Twitter Dismisses Ninety Percent of Staff In India](https://ipin.com.pk/news/twitter-dismisses-ninety-percent-of-staff-in-india): This change is a result of Musk's aim to lower Twitter's expenses globally, but it has reduced the company's product and engineering team in a market with enormous growth potential. According to persons with knowledge of the situation who spoke to Bloomberg under the condition of anonymity, the company currently employs just over a dozen people in India, when it had just over 200 employees before the drastic reduction. India is regarded as one of the world's most promising countries for the expansion of the technology sector. Many Big Tech companies, including Twitter, Google, and Meta Platforms, rely on India's enormous [...] - [Pandago - Foodpanda Launches Delivery Services In Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pandago-delivery-services-in-pakistan): This is where foodpanda brings a cost-effective solution for mango vendors – foodpanda has started its own exclusive delivery system by the name of pandago; an on demand delivery service! This service is aimed at helping businesses big and small, and far and near in delivering their goods to the customers they are intended for. This means that mango vendors have the option to change up their logistical routine and give pandago a try when it comes to transporting their produce. Foodpanda was acquired by Delivery Hero in 2016 which allowed it to benefit from Delivery Hero’s global operating capacity and [...] - [YouTube Increases Its Shopping Options To Fight The Decline In Digital Advertising](https://ipin.com.pk/news/youtube-increases-its-shopping-options-to-fight-the-decline-in-digital-advertising): They will be able to tag goods from their own businesses thanks to the feature, which is being tested with qualified artists in the US. The tags are visible to and interact with by viewers in the US, India, Brazil, Canada, and Australia, according to a Google spokeswoman. "We'll continue to offer tagging to more creators and locations," the spokesperson added. The streaming service is also experimenting with new commission plans for influencers who promote products via video links. A few months prior, YouTube introduced a new method for creators to monetize their short-form videos by adding advertising to its video [...] - [Pakistan Will Get $1.3 Billion From The World Bank For Emergency, Agricultural, And Housing Assistance](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-will-get-1-3-billion-from-the-world-bank-for-emergency-agricultural-and-housing-assistance): According to World Bank Regional Director for Sustainable Development John A. Roome, who met with Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Tariq Bashir Cheema, the money will be disbursed following approval from the board meeting of the international lender in December. Additionally, the World Bank has agreed to lend the nation money to subsidise urea for farmers who have been harmed by the floods. Cheema reminded the delegation at the meeting today that the recent floods and rain had caused the farming community to suffer enormous losses. He stated, "We are making every effort to offer relief and assistance [...] - [The UK Sees Its Highest Inflation Rate In 41 Years, At 11.1%](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-uk-sees-its-highest-inflation-rate-in-41-years-at-11-1): In October, the Consumer Prices Index rose to 11.1 percent, which was its highest level since 1981, according to a statement released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In contrast, the rate in September was 10.1%, the highest in 40 years and on par with the rate in July. Despite the UK government's restriction on energy prices, domestic fuel costs continued to soar as the market dealt with new impact from a major producer Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The October result exceeded the Bank of England's anticipated peak and above market forecasts by 10.7 percent. Despite the Energy [...] - [Launch Of NASA's New Moon Rocket, 50 Years After Apollo](https://ipin.com.pk/news/launch-of-nasa-s-new-moon-rocket-50-years-after-apollo): If everything goes according to plan during the three-week trip, the rocket will launch an empty crew capsule into a large orbit around the Moon, where it will remain until December when it will crash down in the Pacific. The Space Launch System rocket roared aloft after years of delays and billions in cost overruns, soaring from Kennedy Space Center on 4 million kilogrammes (8.8 million pounds) of thrust and reaching 160km/h (100 mph) in a matter of seconds. Not quite two hours into the flight, the Orion capsule was sitting on top, prepared to break out of Earth orbit and [...] - [Seven People Are Hanged In Kuwait For The First Time Since 2017](https://ipin.com.pk/news/seven-people-are-hanged-in-kuwait-for-the-first-time-since-2017): A Pakistani, a Syrian, an Ethiopian, four Kuwaitis, and three other prisoners were hanged on Wednesday. Of the seven, two were female. It was the first hanging since January 25, 2017, when seven other people were also hanged, including a member of the two-and-a-half century-old ruling Al-Sabah dynasty. Amnesty International, a renowned human rights organisation, demanded that the executions cease on Tuesday, claiming that they were "a violation of the right to life and the ultimate harsh, inhuman, and humiliating punishment" and that Kuwait should "completely" abolish the death sentence Amna Guellali, deputy regional director for Amnesty International, stated in a [...] - [Launch Of A Digital Traffic Challan System In Lahore](https://ipin.com.pk/news/launch-of-a-digital-traffic-challan-system-in-lahore): It was started as a pilot initiative on The Mall, and after evaluating its success, it will be gradually expanded to the rest of the city. According to Dr. Assad Malhi, the busiest thoroughfare in the province capital, The Mall 1, The Mall 2, and The Mall 3, were the primary targets of the digital challaning. He claimed that the use of digital challans would end complaints about phoney and fraudulent challans and guarantee transparency. In this regard, he stated, a specifically created App has been downloaded on the traffic wardens' smartphones, and the general public would receive a challan message. [...] - [The Medical Commission Has Ordered That MDCAT Question Papers Be Rechecked](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-medical-commission-has-ordered-that-mdcat-question-papers-be-rechecked): This directive came in response to complaints from students who took the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) on Sunday. At a post-MDCAT meeting, PMC President Prof Dr Noushad Ahmed Sheikh gave the instructions. The meeting was attended by representatives of all interested parties and the PMC's examination division. The vice chancellors of all public universities were given a directive from the PMC president to double-check their exam questions. The commission decided not to reimburse the fees of the 8% of students who failed to show up for the exam without giving prior notice after learning this. It should be [...] - [For The Second Year In A Row, Arooj Aftab Has Been Nominated For Best Global Music Performance At The Grammys](https://ipin.com.pk/news/for-the-second-year-in-a-row-arooj-aftab-has-been-nominated-for-best-global-music-performance-at-the-grammys): Aftab announced the news via The New York Times list of complete nominations on Instagram on Wednesday. To encourage her, actor Sarwat Gilani stopped by the comment section and commented, "You go girl." There were also comments from American singer Jessica Betts, Blood Orange's Devonté Hynes, Rachel Eckroth, Priyanka Bose, Priya Darshini, Poorna Jagannathan, and other actors and musicians. Aftab wrote in another post, "Oh my God! A Grammy nomination has been made for "Udhero Na." Congratulations to Maeve Gilchrist, Nadje Noordhuis, Anoushka Shankar, and me. A song that I penned when I was 15 is played by four fierce ladies [...] - [By Receiving Nine Nominations, Beyonce Breaks Previous Grammy Records](https://ipin.com.pk/news/by-receiving-nine-nominations-beyonce-breaks-previous-grammy-records): On Tuesday, November 15, Beyonce is leading the field of musicians nominated for Grammy Awards, followed by Kendrick Lamar with eight nominations, Adele with seven, and Brandi Carlile with seven. Beyonce has dominated the annual Grammy nominations for six years running. She now has 88 nominations overall, which ties her with her husband Jay-Z for the most nominations in Grammy history. In addition to Adele's album 30, Harry Styles' album Harry's House, Lizzo's album Special, and entries from ABBA, Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, and Coldplay, Renaissance is up for album of the year. The album Mr. Morale & [...] - [BTS' J-hope To Perform At 2022 MAMA Awards](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bts-j-hope-to-perform-at-2022-mama-awards): In a press conference on November 16, the show's executive producer confirmed that BTS member J-hope would be giving a solo stage performance at the forthcoming MAMA awards, according to Soompi. According to Yoon Shin Hybe, "[J-Hope] garnered high recognition in Korea and overseas as he shared honest personal tales and fresh growth as the first BTS member to release a solo album. The MAMA Awards broadcast will feature the first reveal of J-solo Hope's stage. The producer stated, "BTS's MAMA performances have always been renowned, and we've heard that J-Hope is working hard to once again make a performance that [...] - [Nigeria Accuses Crew Members From Pakistan And Other Nations Of Stealing Crude Oil](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nigeria-accuses-crew-members-from-pakistan-and-other-nations-of-stealing-crude-oil): After officials claimed that their supertanker was illegally entering Nigerian waters, the court filed charges against the guys. According to court documents, the crew is made up of people from Pakistan, Pakistan, Poland, India, and Sri Lanka. The captain is an Indian national. The Heroic Idun, a ship with a capacity for 2 million barrels of oil, was captured by Equatorial Guinea on August 17 at the request of Nigerian authorities for sailing without an identification flag, evading the Nigerian navy, and travelling in Equatorial Guinean waters without permission. The judge ordered the 26 men—including the captain—to be held on their [...] - [An Indian Man Cuts A Womans Throat And Uploads A Video Of Her Final Moments To The Internet](https://ipin.com.pk/news/an-indian-man-cuts-a-womans-throat-and-uploads-a-video-of-her-final-moments-to-the-internet): The accused killer allegedly published the video, which went viral online, three days after the body of the 25-year-old was discovered. In the selfie video, the alleged murderer is heard saying, "Bewafai nahi karne ka (do not be unfaithful)," before removing the victim's blanket as she inhales her last breaths. The girl is shown in the video breathing her final breath while lying in bed with her throat cut. According to the authorities, the perpetrator has not yet been apprehended and the footage was released on an Instagram account. In a subsequent video, the suspect introduced himself as Abhijit Patidar and [...] - [A Relationship Between Ultra-Processed Foods Like Frozen Pizza/Snacks And Early Death](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-relationship-between-ultra-processed-foods-like-frozen-pizza-snacks-and-early-death): Brazilian scientists discovered that eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) increases the risk of developing preventable chronic and fatal illnesses, which can lead to early death. Over 10% of early deaths, according to a significant study on dietary choices that was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, are caused by UPFs. Ingredients that have been extracted from food or created in laboratories go into the ready-to-eat or warm products. Soups, sauces, candies, drinks, and doughnuts are more prepackaged goods. It is crucial to remember that countries with higher incomes and more developed economies tend to consume more UFPs and may also [...] - [Can You Really Avoid The Doctor With An Apple A Day?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/can-you-really-avoid-the-doctor-with-an-apple-a-day): Researchers came to the conclusion that if ingested regularly, an apple, together with some berries and tea, can protect the health of the heart. The researchers advised consuming two cups of tea each day, coupled with an apple and a few berries. Delivering flavan-3-ols, a substance that is "bioactive," to the body was the objective, according to experts. The aforementioned mixture contains almost 500mg of the substance thought to be beneficial for the heart. According to the review study, the molecule can also be found in dark chocolate. It can lower cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Flavan-3-ols can improve health, [...] - [Short Males Choose Dangerous Surgery To Grow Taller And Attract Women](https://ipin.com.pk/news/short-males-choose-dangerous-surgery-to-grow-taller-and-attract-women): Men are willing to pay £240,000 for a life-altering procedure that physicians in the US and Turkey are offering to increase their height by six inches. Some guys who underwent the procedure asserted that the aesthetic procedure helped them succeed in online dating. Some women who are less than five feet have also undergone surgery as a result of constantly being "treated like children." The gruelling procedure entails shattering the legs. Depending on whatever bone the medical professionals decided to shatter, surgeons insert screws into the ends of each thigh bone or the lower leg tibia. The bones are gently separated [...] - [Could Socialising Improve Your Digestive Health?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/could-socialising-improve-your-digestive-health): Although we typically believe that friendships are excellent for our mental health, research has revealed that they can also be helpful for our physical wellbeing. A group of monkeys were evaluated by the research team, and they discovered that the social monkeys had better guts and more helpful microorganisms in their systems. A healthy gut can contribute to an overall healthier physique and improved psychological wellbeing, according to earlier studies. Researchers discovered that the social monkeys' beneficial bacteria had extraordinary anti-inflammatory characteristics and a better immune system. Additionally, the monkeys' microbiota—a collection of microorganisms—was less hazardous. Streptococcus, a pneumonia-causing microbe, was [...] - [When Will The Sun Die?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/when-will-the-sun-die): Our sun, which is around 4.6 billion years old, controls the weather, seasons, climate, and ocean currents. It also enables photosynthesis in plants, which supports life on our planet. Scientists have long been interested in the birth, death, and genesis of the enormous star that controls our planet. Scientists are growing increasingly curious about how and when the sun, like other stars, will erupt and die in light of the present debate on climate change and planetary disasters. According to a National Geographic research, the sun began to develop from a helium and hydrogen molecular cloud almost 4.5 billion years ago. [...] - [A Genetically Modified Plant Purifies The Air More Effectively Than 30 Air Purifiers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-genetically-modified-plant-purifies-the-air-more-effectively-than-30-air-purifiers): The plant not only brightens the space, but it also purifies the air and fosters a more wholesome environment. The pothos plant and its root microbiome were chosen by Neoplants, the firm that created the modified plant, to boost the plant's inherent cleaning abilities. The modified plant, known as Neo P1, is presently for sale in the market. Clean air and indoor plants both have been demonstrated in tests to improve mood and lessen anxiety. The Neo P1 provides both in a single product naturally and operates without the use of a battery or energy. Neo P1's creators assert that it [...] - [Tesla Claims To Support The Police Investigation Into A Fatal Crash In China](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tesla-claims-to-support-the-police-investigation-into-a-fatal-crash-in-china): A high school student and a motorcyclist were murdered in the event on November 5 in the southern province of Guangdong, according to Jimu News, which posted a video of a car speeding into other cars and a bike. Elon Musk's electric vehicle manufacturer warned against believing "rumours" in a message to Reuters on Sunday. "Police are currently seeking a third party appraisal agency to identify the truth behind this accident, and we will actively provide any necessary assistance," the message from Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker read. The incident was one of the top trending topics on the Weibo social [...] - [Is A New Camera Mode Being Introduced By WhatsApp?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/is-a-new-camera-mode-being-introduced-by-whatsapp): The latest update will be released through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing WhatsApp's version to 2.22.24.21. Some beta test participants will get access to it. The messaging service "would have overhauled the in-app camera by providing new iconography and a photo/video option," according to the WhatsApp news tracker. This screenshot demonstrates how the WhatsApp camera has been improved to enable quick transitions between photo and video modes. Previously, in order to capture a video on WhatsApp, users had to press and hold. Users may, however, easily move between the two choices as opposed to touching and holding to shoot a [...] - [China and Pakistan Agreed To Collaborate On Disaster Preparedness](https://ipin.com.pk/news/china-and-pakistan-agreed-to-collaborate-on-disaster-preparedness): After doing the post-disaster assessment work in Pakistan, a team of experts from the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) decided to strengthen their technical exchange cooperation with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). In-depth conversations were conducted by the CMA's 11-person team to help Pakistan combat flooding. Expert on meteorological disaster risk for the CMA, Gao Ge, stated that the organisation has been keeping an eye on the occurrence of monsoon floods in Pakistan since June and working with the PMD on weather forecasting and flood monitoring. The team visited Sindh, the province that has experienced the highest flooding, to gather data on [...] - [Ireland Defeats Pakistan To Win The T20I Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ireland-defeats-pakistan-to-win-the-t20i-series): Ireland defeated Pakistan 2-1 to win the series, which marked both the first-ever away T20I series victory for the visitors and the first T20I series victory for the Irish side in Asia. At the Gaddafi Stadium, Ireland scored 167-4 in their allotted 20 overs after opting to bat first. With opener Gaby Lewis leading the way with 71 runs in 46 balls, Ireland's top-order significantly boosted the team's total. She scored an incredible 11 fours and a six. Orla Prendergast scored 37 runs in 23 balls, while Lewis's fellow opener Amy Hunter scored 40 runs in 35 balls. Nida Dar, Nashra [...] - [On November 29, Musk Will Relaunch Twitter's Blue Check Subscription](https://ipin.com.pk/news/on-november-29-musk-will-relaunch-twitter-s-blue-check-subscription): Musk tweeted, "Punting relaunch of Blue Verified until November 29th to ensure that everything is rock solid. According to Musk, the blue check will be lost if someone changes their verified name "until name is certified by Twitter to fulfil terms of service" with the latest version. Before, only verified accounts of public figures including journalists, legislators, and well-known people could display the coveted blue check mark. But earlier this week, Twitter launched a membership option that is available to anyone willing to pay in order to increase revenue as Musk battles to keep advertisers. Twitter Blue will likely "come back [...] - [Jacqueline Fernandez, an Indian Actress, is Granted Bail in a 200-crore Money-Laundering Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/jacqueline-fernandez-an-indian-actress-is-granted-bail-in-a-200-crore-money-laundering-case): Ms. Fernandez asked for bail on the grounds that now that the investigation was over and an indictment had been filed, her incarceration was no longer required. On September 26, the court approved her temporary release on bail in exchange for a $50,000 surety bond. The court accepted the amended charge sheet from the Enforcement Directorate on August 31 and mandated Ms. Fernandez's court appearance. The supplemental charge sheet makes Ms. Fernandez, who was repeatedly called in for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the inquiry, an accused for the first time. She was not listed as an accused [...] - [The Supply Chain Category's First P@SHA Award Goes to Algo Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-supply-chain-categorys-first-psha-award-goes-to-algo-pakistan): The Algo Pakistan team has been acknowledged as one of the country's most creative and prosperous suppliers of software solutions and services by earning Pakistan's top prize for digital excellence. Algo has been nominated for the Pacific ICT Alliance Awards, which honour the top digital solutions from the top 16 nations in the area, in addition to the P@SHA Award. - [Pakistan Will Send Two Students To The 2022 International Conference On Problem Solving](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-will-send-two-students-to-the-2022-international-conference-on-problem-solving): Competitors in the Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) competition will address potential issues on the year's topic of antibiotic resistance. To be ready for competitive events where a futuristic scenario will be examined and addressed, these teams and individuals must conduct thorough research on all facets of antibiotic resistance. The event has taken place virtually for the last two years. FPS will have its first hybrid international conference this year. Some participants will physically visit the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus, while others will participate electronically. No matter where they are, these young leaders are prepared to take on the world's [...] - [PMC To Give Grace Marks To MDCAT Candidates](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pmc-to-give-grace-marks-to-mdcat-candidates): According to Dr. Noshad Ahmad Shaikh, the head of the Pakistan Medical Commission, candidate objections were examined at a meeting of the PMC, where it was decided to award grace marks for incorrect as well as incorrectly answered questions. Vice chancellors of all the participating universities have received the orders from the PMC. The PMC said that more than 0.204 million applicants took the MDCAT exam the day before at federal and provincial public colleges. Dr. Noshad reports that 204,253 young people took the test, including 203,791 in locations around the nation and 461 in locations in the United Arab Emirates [...] - [A New Procedure Makes Paralysed People Walk Once Again](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-new-procedure-makes-paralysed-people-walk-once-again): Many people believed that this was impossible, but researchers have now identified the cells that can restore walking capacity. Although the study was first published in September, the results are now receiving more attention since paralysed people being able to walk again is a significant game-changer. The authors have talked about how spinal cord stimulation can activate and modify neurons. If the procedure is successful, the paralysed person will be able to walk once more. Researchers conducted their initial tests on rats to determine the usefulness of the neuron and the stimulation method in regaining the use of the limbs. Scientists [...] - [The "Very Unknown And Misunderstood" King Charles](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-very-unknown-and-misunderstood-king-charles): Catherine Mayer remarked during their discussion on Australia's Sunrise: "I think one of the things that startled me was his very lonely existence. She continued, "[When] you think of someone like that, who lives in Palaces [and] is always surrounded by people as being somebody with a lot of connections [and], if you like, a lot of social life. You watch him working constantly; in truth, it's a really solitary existence. "He's also a lot funny than you realise, mainly on purpose, not always," the expert stated. Over time, he developed his own ideology. The author of Charles: The Heart of [...] - [The Highest-Grossing Film From The Subcontinent In The Last Four Months](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-highest-grossing-film-from-the-subcontinent-in-the-last-four-months-is-the-legend-of-maula-jatt): The movie has now surpassed the threshold of generating more than PKR 150 crore globally to become the biggest grossing Indian movie of the past four months in the UK and Ireland. According to Moviegoers Entertainment, TLoMJ made £44,149 in the fifth week of its UK release, bringing its total earnings to almost £1.3 million, exceeding the $1.26 million taken in by India's biggest hit, Ponniyan Selvan: I. Like other movies, Lashari's directorial effort did experience a decline in audience, but the decline wasn't particularly pronounced. Since the day of its debut up to this point, TLoMJ's viewership has decreased to [...] - [Warner Provides Hints About His Possible Retirement From Test Matches](https://ipin.com.pk/news/warner-provides-hints-about-his-possible-retirement-from-test-matches): The T20 World Cup 2022 hosts, Australia, were unable to get past the quarterfinals, which put Warner and his senior colleagues' careers in the public eye. Before the next World Cup, the team needs to be revitalised, according to former Australia hitter and Pakistan batting consultant Matthew Hayden, who also suggested that some players might consider retiring. The 50-over World Cup will be played in India prior to the following big T20 competition, which will take place in the Caribbean and the USA in 2024. On Triple M's Deadset Legends, Warner predicted that test cricket would be the first to disappear. [...] - [Shahid Afridi To PCB; Handle Shaheen Shah With Care](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shahid-afridi-to-pcb-handle-shaheen-shah-with-care): The senior Afridi told a private news outlet that Shaheen "is presently resting because he once again had his knee damaged in the same spot." "I believe Shaheen needs to take at least two to three months off to heal and should be cautious when fielding." The youthful pacer was warned by the former master-blaster not to land on his feet in a way that would put too much stress on his knee joint and send him back to rehabilitation. Shahid stated, "He has to play extremely carefully right now, and PCB will have to make sure. In response to rumours [...] - [Man Hides £26 Million Lottery From Wife](https://ipin.com.pk/news/man-hides-26-million-lottery-from-wife): The man, who has only been identified by his first name, went to the lottery office in Nanning, China, to pick up his winnings while hiding himself by donning a character costume. The father believed that the news would change his family's way of life and outlook on life. He made the choice to keep the news a secret despite his excitement. Last Monday, he received his payment, which had been reduced to £20.4 million after taxes, or 171.6 million yuan. Nanning Evening News reported that the fortunate man gave 5 million yuan to charity. The Daily Star quoted him as [...] - [Historic Victory: 82 Muslim Americans Were Elected To Office In The US Midterm Elections](https://ipin.com.pk/news/historic-victory-82-muslim-americans-were-elected-to-office-in-the-us-midterm-elections): Mehmet Oz, a Republican who would have been elected as the nation's first Muslim senator, lost, but the record-breaking number of Muslims who were elected is still a victory. In Pennsylvania, Oz lost his seat. Red states like Virginia, Georgia, and Texas hosted the majority of the Muslim victories. There are 20 re-elected Muslim MPs and 17 fresh faces on the list. Popular Muslim politicians like Rashida Tlaib and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar remained in office. From local school boards and city councils to the US House of Representatives, seats were won. When 71 Muslims had been elected to office in 2020, [...] - [During an Air Show In Texas, Two Aircrafts Collide And Crash](https://ipin.com.pk/news/during-an-air-show-in-texas-two-aircrafts-collide-and-crash): The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress from World War Two and the Bell P-63 Kingcobra fighter were flying at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow at Dallas Executive Airport when the incident occurred, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Airport officials reported the incident on Twitter, but the number of passengers on board the two aircraft was not immediately known, according to the FAA. Emergency crews flocked to the crash site. Coates stated that there is only one pilot on board the P-63, but he would not disclose how many passengers were on board at the time of the [...] - [Risks Abound, According to IMF, As the Prognosis for the World Economy Darkens](https://ipin.com.pk/news/risks-abound-according-to-imf-as-the-prognosis-for-the-world-economy-darkens): It claimed that most of the Group of 20's major economies were showing signs of deterioration in recent purchasing manager indices, which measure manufacturing and services activity. It was predicted that the economies would fall as inflation remained stubbornly high. The IMF said that global fragmentation added to "a convergence of downside risks" and that "readings for an increasing share of G20 nations have slipped from levels that suggest contraction earlier this year." The IMF added that the current political environment was "unusually unstable" and that the challenges facing the world economy were "immense and weakening economic indicators hint to greater [...] - [WATCH: Internet Finds Amusing Woman With No Nose Bone](https://ipin.com.pk/news/watch-internet-finds-amusing-woman-with-no-nose-bone): Romana Bruintjes of the Netherlands, who appears to have been born without a nasal bone, posted a video showing her pressing her nose all the way up to show how the cartilage is missing. On camera, Bruintjes, who has over 8,600 Instagram followers, is seen stooping and poking her nose with her index finger. The onlookers are shocked to see the nose completely flatten. The young lady identifies as a singer and makeup artist. "Do you have a bone in your nose?" she asked in the caption of her reel. The video surprised many people on the internet. Under the Dutch [...] - [Amazon Will Implement Its Largest Round Of Layoffs Ever](https://ipin.com.pk/news/amazon-will-implement-its-largest-round-of-layoffs-ever): Without includING seasonal workers who are hired at times of high activity like the holidays, this would equal just under one percent of the group's overall payroll, which at the end of September had 1.54 million employees worldwide. The affected roles, according to the Times article, will be found in Amazon's gadget department, retail division, and human resources. There was no mention of the distribution per nation. The final number of layoffs, according to the source, could fluctuate, but if true, they would represent the biggest firing spree in the 28-year-old corporation that Jeff Bezos founded. The hiring drive would be [...] - [The Third T20I Between Pakistan And Ireland, Gaddafi Stadium](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-third-t20i-between-pakistan-and-ireland-gaddafi-stadium): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made the choice as part of its social business responsibility. The PCB issued a press release in which it stated that "awareness messages would be displayed inside the stadium" and that "both team captains, players, match officials, and commentators will wear the pink ribbons over the length of the match." The stumps will be pink-branded as well. Pink will be used as the color scheme for the ceremony following the game. The matches are free to attend, and four enclosures—Imran Khan, Rajas', Fazal Mahmood, and Saeed Anwar—are accessible to the general public. The PCB also encourages supporters [...] - [One In Eight Billion: Scientists Are Astounded At A Woman](https://ipin.com.pk/news/one-in-eight-billion-scientists-are-astounded-at-a-woman): The woman's diagnosis and the details of her case were revealed in a recent study, but her identity was omitted. According to the study, her body had its first tumor ever discovered when she was a toddler. Her body developed new tumors in various locations every few years. 12 of her tumors were known to the doctors. According to the article in Science Advances magazine, she acquired at least five of these, at least five of which were malignancies, in her colon, cervix, and brain. Researchers in Spain who are keeping an eye on her illness expressed shock and called her [...] - [A 50-Year-Old Woman Breaks The World Record By Jumping 23 Times From A Height Of Almost 700 Feet](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-50-year-old-woman-breaks-the-world-record-by-jumping-23-times-from-a-height-of-almost-700-feet): With a 20-metre cord strapped around her waist, Linda Potgieter set a new record for the most bungee jumps in an hour outside. The daring woman leaped off Bloukrans Bridge, the tallest bridge in South Africa. The bridge spans the Bloukrans River at a height of 216 metres (708.6 ft). A record that had stood for over 20 years was broken by Linda. At the same bridge, Veronica Dean, a South African woman, set the record 19 years prior. In order to attempt to break the record, Linda had to train for a time. She worked out and trained for the [...] - [Pat Cummins, The Captain Of Australia, Not To Play In The Indian Premier League](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pat-cummins-the-captain-of-australia-quits-to-play-in-the-indian-premier-league): The Test and One-Day captain competed in the last three IPL seasons with Kolkata Knight Riders, but his 2022 season was cut short by a hip injury. He posted on Twitter on Tuesday, "I've made the difficult decision to miss the IPL next year." For the next 12 months, the international schedule is jam-packed with Tests and ODIs; therefore, I'll take a break before the Ashes series and World Cup. As the defending champions Australia were eliminated before the semi-finals, Cummins had a disappointing tournament at the recent T20 World Cup held on home soil, taking just three wickets from four [...] - [Elon Musk's SpaceX Purchases A Twitter Advertising Campaign For Starlink](https://ipin.com.pk/news/elon-musk-s-spacex-purchases-a-twitter-advertising-campaign-for-starlink): Musk tweeted on Monday, "SpaceX Starlink bought a little, not-very-large, ad package to assess the efficacy of Twitter advertising in Australia & Spain. Did the same for FB/Insta/Google." Due to concerns that Musk will alter the company's content moderation policies, advertisers have abandoned Twitter, which derived more than 90% of its second-quarter revenue from ad sales. Following Musk's purchase of the platform last month, businesses like General Motors Co., General Mills, Mondelez International, and Volkswagen AG halted their advertising on it. Martin Sorrell of S4 Capital stated that "right now, most clients are stopping their activity (on Twitter) because they are [...] - [A New Google Tool Converts Text To Video](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-new-google-tool-converts-text-to-video): A textual prompt will be used exclusively by the tool to create films at 24 frames per second and 1280x768 resolution. Users of this beta tool can make Pixar-style monsters and fantastical architecture. According to Business Today, a demonstration of Google's technology featured coffee being poured into a cup. The features of Imagen Video include animated letters displayed in various animation styles, 3D spinning objects, and created movies of works of art by well-known artists. The tool would also have internal data sets of 14 million films and 60 million photos, as well as noise cancellation augmentation. A 16-frame movie will [...] - [Pakistan Will Soon Have Hundreds Of Automated Weather Stations Installed](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-will-soon-have-hundreds-of-automated-weather-stations-installed): In order to accurately anticipate the weather for at least 10 days, 300 AWS will be deployed around Pakistan, according to Chief Meteorologist PMD Karachi, Sardar Sarfaraz. The World Bank will provide the project's funding. It will take three years to finish. Numerous meteorological indicators, such as temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, cloud cover, and visibility, will be recorded by the AWS. In Karachi, there are currently five AWS deployed, one of which is at Jinnah International Airport. Sindh has 17 AWS deployed overall. 55 AWS will be installed in the province after the World Bank-funded project is finished. Every [...] - [Pakistani Women Outlive Males Despite A Decline In Average Age](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistani-women-outlive-males-despite-a-decline-in-average-age): The average age of Pakistani nationals decreased from 65.4 to 65 years according to PBS's Pakistan Demographic Survey (PDS) 2020, primarily as a result of an increase in cardiac arrest incidents. In addition to heart disease, which causes 14.74 percent of all fatalities annually, additional causes of mortality include fever (9.28 percent), stroke (6.45 percent), diabetes (5.63 percent), cancer (5.50 percent), asthma (3.85 percent), and other respiratory illnesses (3.64 percent). Hepatitis is also one of the main killers in Pakistan. According to the report, total infant mortality decreased from 62 per 1,000 in 2017 to 56 per 1,000 in 2020. It [...] - [Services To Be Provided By International Agreement To Pakistan's Textile Sector](https://ipin.com.pk/news/services-to-be-provided-by-international-agreement-to-pakistan-s-textile-sector): The local suppliers do not pay any money to take part in the Accord initiative. According to him, the multinational brands and buyers pay a price to the Accord. In addition to Ms. Veronique Cremer, Head of Policy and Advocacy, and Zulfiqar Shah, consultant for International Accord, he was leading a team to the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA). According to Oldenziel, the purpose of the Accord is to guarantee that employees may work in a secure setting free from worries about accidents involving buildings and other workplace safety issues. Hamid Zaman, the association's chairman for the northern zone, stated [...] - [Pakistans Climate Adaptation Will Cost $348 Billion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-climate-adaptation-will-cost-348-billion): During the COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, she spoke at a panel on "How to avert, minimise, and address Loss and Damage to infrastructure" and emphasised the inadequacy of early warning systems that protect infrastructure when the climate turns rogue, as it did in Pakistan during the 2022 floods. She claimed that, just as we are focused on using natural solutions for mitigation, it is apparent that Pakistan needs to give priority to adaptation. The Minister stated that Pakistan is actively participating in all multilateral forums in an effort to find points of agreement that will support structural transformation within the [...] - [Saifullah Paracha, A Former Prisoner At Guantanamo, Has Returned To Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/saifullah-paracha-a-former-prisoner-at-guantanamo-has-returned-to-pakistan): In September, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin informed Congress of his intention to return Paracha, who had been held in US custody since 2003 on suspicion of having ties to al Qaeda. "The United States appreciates the readiness of Pakistan and other allies to assist ongoing U.S. efforts focused on responsibly lowering the detainee population and ultimately closing the Guantanamo Bay facility," the Defense Department said in a statement. According to a statement from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paracha landed in the nation on Saturday after "an exhaustive inter-agency process was completed to facilitate Mr. Paracha's repatriation." The statement said, "We [...] - [Nearly 200 Stolen Artefacts Are Returned To Pakistan By New York](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nearly-200-stolen-artefacts-are-returned-to-pakistan-by-new-york): In a news release on Thursday, district attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced the repatriation. The return is the result of a lengthy inquiry into the selling of artefacts that had been taken from several nations throughout the world. Subhash Kapoor, an Indian American antiquities dealer, is accused of running a multi-million dollar trafficking network out of his Manhattan gallery, Art of the Past, and 187 of the artefacts are allegedly connected to him. According to the press release, the district attorney's office returned the artefacts during a repatriation ceremony on Thursday at the Pakistan Consulate in New York. Kapoor was [...] - [List of 2023 Grammy Nominees](https://ipin.com.pk/news/check-out-the-list-of-2023-grammy-nominees): Beyoncé received the most nominations (9), all for her album "Renaissance." Adele and Brandi Carlile each received seven nominations, while Kendrick Lamar received eight. Dan + Shay, Smokey Robinson, Machine Gun Kelly, John Legend, and others participated in the announcement along with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. On February 5 in Los Angeles, there will be a Grammy Awards ceremony. The nominees for various important categories are listed below. The complete list of more than 91 categories is available here. Record of the Year “Don’t Shut Me Down,” ABBA “Easy on Me,” Adel“Break My Soul,” Beyoncé “Good Morning Gorgeous,” Mary [...] - [Austrian Environmentalists Spray A Dark Material Onto The Klimt Picture "Death and Life"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/austrian-environmentalists-spray-a-dark-material-onto-the-klimt-picture-death-and-life): Just after 11 a.m., two activists from the "Last Generation" movement attacked the painting at the Leopold Museum in Vienna. Tuesday at local time (5 a.m. ET), the museum said in a statement. One protester covered the artwork with the material and then taped himself to the glass covering it. The demonstration was documented in a video and images by Last Generation. The organisation stated, "New oil and gas drilling is a death sentence to humanity," blaming people who seek out these resources of having blood on their hands. It then urged for fast action to prevent climate breakdown in another [...] - [Guatemala Detains Two In A Vehicle Carrying Maya Artifacts](https://ipin.com.pk/news/guatemala-detains-two-in-a-vehicle-carrying-maya-artifacts): More than 90% of the objects, according to an archaeologist, were real and came from pre-Hispanic times. The woman, who lives in Guatemala, was captured in possession of pre-Hispanic artefacts for the second time, according to the police. Only a few days prior, she had been halted at the airport in Guatemala City. In her suitcases, customs officers discovered two Maya stone carvings. The woman claimed that she had purchased them from a market in Antigua. The 49-year-old woman was accused with "smuggling national treasures" and given bail with the restriction that she stay in Guatemala. There were 166 items in [...] - [Record $51 Million Is Paid At Auction For A Mondrian Painting](https://ipin.com.pk/news/record-51-million-is-paid-at-auction-for-a-mondrian-painting): The artwork was last sold in 1983 for $2.15 million, which is equal to $6.4 million (£5.4 million) in today's currency. The acquisition was referred to as "a once in a generation occurrence" by the head of impressionist and modern art at Sotheby's, the venue for the auction of the artwork. On Monday, an unidentified Asian art collector purchased the piece. No. of composition II is an illustration of the artist's distinctive aesthetic. He is well known for his geometric, colourful, and abstract grid designs, which revolutionised the art world. After relocating to Paris in 1912, Mondrian was influenced by the [...] - [Facebook Twitter Linkedin WhatsApp E-mail From January, The Netherlands Will Outlaw Laughing Gas](https://ipin.com.pk/news/from-january-the-netherlands-will-outlaw-laughing-gas): The ban, which goes into effect in January, makes it unlawful to purchase, sell, or possess gas. The authorities claim that it is still permissible to utilise it in food production and medicine. The government also anticipates that the prohibition will result in fewer drug-related auto accidents. Laughing gas has reportedly been a factor in 1,800 accidents in the Netherlands over the last three years, according to road safety watchdog TeamAlert. According to Maartje Oosterink of TeamAlert, "almost two a day, data that really astonished us," she told AD newspaper earlier this month. The well-known legal high has been more popular [...] - [Mach: Six Coal Miners Were Abducted](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mach-six-coal-miners-were-abducted): Six persons working at several coal mines were taken hostage on Saturday, according to the police, when a group of armed men broke into the coal field region. They were identified as Sartaj, Jumadar, Rozi Khan, Barkat Ali, Amanullah, and Jamal Khan Kakar, and they were employed at mine number 172. Their coworkers reported the incident to Mach police. To find the kidnapped people, security forces started a search operation throughout the neighbourhood. The motive for the kidnappings cannot be determined at this time, according to the authorities. A senior Mach police official stated, "We are looking into the situation and [...] - [A Security Officer In Karachi's Clifton Fatally Shot A Young Child Selling Toys](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-security-officer-in-karachi-s-clifton-fatally-shot-a-young-child-selling-toys): Mohammed Umer was allegedly slain at the Bilawal House roundabout by security guard Jan Mohammed in "accidental [gun]fire," according to Boat Basin police Station House Officer (SHO) Naseer Tanoli. He said, "He was selling toys around here. The guard transported the wounded youngster to the adjacent Dr. Ziauddin Hospital on a motorcycle right away after the incident, but the eight-year-old passed away from his wounds before getting there, according to Tanoli. The guard then ran away from the scene, leaving the body close to the railroad track, according to Tanoli. He further stated that Mohammed has been charged with murder following [...] - [UN Introduces Satellite-Based Methane Detection System](https://ipin.com.pk/news/un-introduces-satellite-based-methane-detection-system): During the COP27 climate meeting in the Egyptian coastal resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, the UN Environment Programme introduced the Methane Alert and Response System (MARS). Approximately 30% of the current increase in global temperatures is attributable to methane, which is released via landfills, animal husbandry, and fossil fuel installations. Last year, dozens of nations made commitments to take action to reduce emissions from the dangerous greenhouse gas. According to a release from the UN Environment Programme, MARS will use data from global mapping satellites to find methane "hot spots" and big plumes of the gas and determine its source. Following that, [...] - [Pakistan Gets Removed From The UK's List Of "High-Risk Countries"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-gets-removed-from-the-uk-s-list-of-high-risk-countries): This development was noted by a statement from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Monday, which stated that the UK acknowledges Pakistan's efforts to strengthen limits on money laundering and terrorism financing. On Twitter, the foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari greeted the event as "excellent news." The list includes those countries that the UK deems pose risks due to unsatisfactory money laundering and terror financing controls. - [Last Year, Natural Disasters In Asia Harmed 50 Million People](https://ipin.com.pk/news/last-year-natural-disasters-in-asia-harmed-50-million-people): Last year alone, weather- and water-related risks caused total damage of $35.6 billion, affecting approximately 50 million people. The report was presented at the COP27 UN climate change discussions in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. It was created in collaboration with the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). It demonstrates how economic losses are increasing for most sorts of disasters when compared to the average over the last 20 years. In comparison to the average from 2001 to 2020, economic losses due to floods, landslides, and drought have all increased. Future water stress was portrayed in the [...] - [Boko Haram Accused Of "Killing Women Over Witchcraft"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/boko-haram-accused-of-killing-women-over-witchcraft): In Nigeria, a nation with a strict moral code that is split almost evenly between its predominantly Muslim north and Christian south, accusations of witchcraft are not unheard of. Security forces, Boko Haram, and its adversary, the violent Islamic State West Africa Province group, are engaged in a struggle that has so far claimed more than 40,000 lives in north-eastern Nigeria. According to family members and a woman who managed to flee, over 40 women were imprisoned last week in a village outside of Gwoza on the instructions of Boko Haram commander Ali Guyile, whose children mysteriously passed away over night. [...] - [SNGPL Prevented From Cutting Off The Gas Supply To Business Owners](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sngpl-prevented-from-cutting-off-the-gas-supply-to-business-owners): Islamabad's traders and the All Rawalpindi Restaurants Association petitioned the IHC's Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani to review their case regarding the government's decision to "force conversion" of their utility connections to re-gasified liquid natural gas. The disconnection of gas connections issued by SNGPL has been contested by the petitioners. The petitioners' legal counsel argued that SNGPL has no right to cut off gas connections because gas is a necessity for their enterprises. It was further argued that the SNGPL authority had sent notices on October 25, 2022, regarding the disconnection of gas connections during the upcoming winter in favour of an [...] - [World Cup Football 2022: Pakistani Truck Painters Create A Mural In Doha](https://ipin.com.pk/news/world-cup-football-2022-pakistani-truck-painters-create-a-mural-in-doha): After two weeks, Ali Salman Anchan's Phool Patti group finished painting the artwork. As part of an official collaboration with the Qatar Museum for its regional programme, Phool Patti was extended an invitation to visit Qatar. "We are invited to official partnership with the Qatar Museum for its local programme, Jedariart, in Doha this year 2022," wrote Ali in an Instagram post. "Phool Patti is proud to be promoting Pakistani truck art and the beauty of Pakistan's heritage and art in Doha, Qatar," added founder Ali Salman Anchan and other team members Mumtaz Ahmad and Muhammad Amin. The murals of Indian [...] - [Plans Are Outlined In Sri Lanka's Budget To Get An IMF Loan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/plans-are-outlined-in-sri-lanka-s-budget-to-get-an-imf-loan): In his first annual budget speech since taking office in July, Wickremesinghe, who is also the nation's finance minister, told parliament that the IMF's proposals had only been taken into consideration to stabilise the economy. In order to receive an IMF bailout package to aid the country in recovering from its worst financial crisis in decades, Colombo included deficit-reducing measures in the budget. The island's 22 million inhabitants are finding it difficult to pay for imports of necessities like food, fuel, and medical supplies due to rising inflation, a declining currency, and limited foreign exchange reserves. Wickremesinghe set many medium-term goals [...] - [PTV Intends To Rerun The Television Serial Ainak Wala Jin](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ptv-intends-to-rerun-the-television-serial-ainak-wala-jin): The play, which was aired from 1993 to 2002, was one of the performances that PTV aired when it was at its peak and kept kids riveted to their televisions. In the 1990s, a whole generation grew up watching this children's programme on television and associated it with indelible memories, according to TV star and show creator Haseeb Pasha. "I recently spoke with PTV officials at the Lahore station, and they expressed a desire to revive the show on the miniscreen," he said. PTV intends to rerun the television serial Ainak Wala Jin Pasha claimed that the lack of interest from [...] - [Fans Laud Pakistan's Fighting Spirit Despite Heartbreaking Defeat](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fans-laud-pakistans-fighting-spirit-despite-heartbreaking-defeat): Pakistan fans have praised the team's fighting spirit despite the heartbreaking loss to England in the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Pakistan reached the final after narrow losses to India and Zimbabwe. In the end, England beat Pakistan by 5 wickets, proving a bit too good for them. Pakistani bowlers particularly impressed fans by making England sweat, despite the low target. Proud of your effort team green.. thank you for an amazing tournament. Get well soon Shaheen. — Shahzeb Khanzada (@shazbkhanzdaGEO) November 13, 2022 Team Pakistan you have left an impact on the cricketing world. Your brand of cricket [...] - [Is Pakistan's Dark Magic Responsible for India's Elimination From the T20 World Cup in 2022?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/is-pakistans-dark-magic-responsible-for-india-s-elimination-from-the-t20-world-cup-in-2022): According to a report on an Indian news channel, Pakistan disqualified India from the semifinal match instead of England by using black magic. According to the news source, winning or losing is merely part of the game, but this time, India was unable to grab even a single wicket from the other team, as England easily triumphed by 10 wickets with 24 balls remaining. It also emphasized Team India's precipitous drop in the points table and said that Pakistan's black magic is the lone reason leading to the country's demise in the game. Furthermore, it was reported that Pakistan was concerned [...] - [A Road Accident Took Life Of Loralai’s Assistance Commissioner](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-road-accident-took-life-of-loralais-assistance-commissioner): Assistant Commissioner, Jameel Ahmad Baloch, was driving when his automobile crashed in Loralai, according to sources. As a result, the assistant commissioner died. AC Jameel Baloch was also given the additional charge of deputy commissioner.His body has been taken to a hospital in Quetta. - [Bride Flees With Rs300,000 And Abandons Groom On Wedding Day.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bride-flees-with-rs300-000-and-abandons-groom-on-wedding-day): The groom, Makhdoom Rasheed, arrived for the wedding ceremony in the district only to discover that the bride and her family had fled. The groom claimed to have paid Rs300,000 to the bride's family, and that his marriage was arranged through mutual contacts of the two families. In another strange event earlier this year, an English groom abandoned his bride on their wedding day, leaving her heartbroken and with no apology. The groom, named as Kallum Norton, 24, was widely publicised for failing to appear on his wedding day. The incident occurred in Wales, in the United Kingdom. His ex-fiancée, Kayley [...] - [Where Can You Watch The Pakistan vs. England T20 World Cup Final Live?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/where-can-you-watch-the-pakistan-vs-england-t20-world-cup-final-live): Pakistan is poised to face the English team at Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13 (Sunday) at 1pm (MCG). Pakistani cricket fans can watch the match between Pakistan and England live on the Daraz App. Meanwhile, they can watch the game on their televisions via: • Ten Sports • PTV Sports The two teams previously clashed in a World Cup final in 1992, when Pakistan won, but England will be out for vengeance this time around. Under Imran Khan's tremendous leadership, Pakistan won the World Cup in 1992. It's a T20 World Cup title match this time, and the same nations [...] - [BLACKPINK Surpasses One Billion Views On YouTube](https://ipin.com.pk/news/blackpink-surpasses-one-billion-views-on-youtube): BOOMBAYAH is BLACKPINK's third music video to reach this milestone, following DDU-DU DDU-DU and Kill This Love. BLACKPINK became the first artist in K-pop history to have three music videos with 1.5 billion views. BOOMBAYAH is the title single from BLACKPINK's debut album Square One, which was released on August 8, 2016, and it took more than six years for the song to reach 1.5 billion views. BLACKPINK is a popular South Korean girl group comprised of four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa. The YG Entertainment music agency formed the group in 2016. - [Disney Intends To Freeze Hiring And Eliminate Some Positions.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/disney-intends-to-freeze-hiring-and-eliminate-some-positions): The message was delivered to Disney executives by CEO Bob Chapek, who stated that the business is adopting a targeted hiring block and anticipates "some small personnel layoffs" as it seeks to manage costs. "While certain macroeconomic elements are beyond our control," Chapek wrote in the message, "achieving these goals needs every one of us to continue doing our part to manage the areas we can control, most notably our expenses." The move came after Disney missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly earnings on Tuesday, as the entertainment conglomerate incurred additional losses from its push into streaming video, dubbed its direct-to-consumer [...] - [Humayun Saeed Is Trending On Twitter Following An Intimate Scene In 'The Crown.'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/humayun-saeed-is-trending-on-twitter-following-an-intimate-scene-in-the-crown): Fans have conflicting feelings about the actor following his personal scene from the episode.   The Mere Pass Tum Ho actor, 51, shared an intimate moment with the Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki, who plays Diana in the series, in episode 7 of season 5.   As soon as the video clips of that steamy scene went viral, Saeed started trending on the networking giant. - [Prince George Will Never Ascend To The Throne; Will Prince William Be The Last King?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/prince-george-will-never-ascend-to-the-throne-will-prince-william-be-the-last-king): Prince William is first in line to the throne, while Prince George is second, following the death of Queen Elizabeth in September. In an interview last year, author and historian Hilary Mantel stated that she believes Prince George will never ascend to the throne and that his father, Prince William, will be the last King. She told The Times that Prince William will be crowned monarch after King Charles, but that the line will end there. "I think it's a fair prediction," Hilary Mantel continued, "but I wouldn't put money on it." "It's difficult to understand the thinking behind monarchy in [...] - [Executions Of Two Pakistani Nationals In Saudi Arabia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/executions-of-two-pakistani-nationals-in-saudi-arabia): This was the first execution since the country's Human Rights Commission announced a moratorium on the use of the death penalty for drug-related crimes in January 2021.This startling increase in the country's use of the death sentence this year exposes the real Saudi government the world is seeing behind the so-called progressive reform plan. They blatantly violated the government ban on drug-related offences by killing two Pakistani citizens at random. The lives of those sentenced to death for drug-related and other offences are at danger. Whoever committed the offences should not be subjected to this cruel punishment. To abolitionize the death [...] - [AMI Will Be Installed To Reduce National Power Losses: Minister](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ami-will-be-installed-to-reduce-national-power-losses-minister): In response to inquiries on the National Assembly floor, he stated that this approach was employed in developed nations and was having a favourable impact on both the firm and the customers. According to the minister, it will also aid in reducing electricity theft, which is prevalent throughout the nation and is carried out through the "Kunda System." According to him, the implementation of this new metering system will significantly alter the way power is distributed and also bring relief to consumers by minimising load shedding in their particular locations. According to him, load-shedding typically lasted eight hours, especially in places [...] - [Food Warning From The UN For Northern Mozambique](https://ipin.com.pk/news/food-warning-from-the-un-for-northern-mozambique): One million people in need of food assistance are receiving it from the World Food Programme of the UN as a result of the unrest in the country of southern Africa. However, the WFP issued a warning that if an extra $51 million is not promptly received, it will be obliged to halt its supplies at the height of the hunger season in February.   According to the WFP's national director in Mozambique, Antonella, "the situation is grave and these are people who are suffering." "There is a critical budget gap. If we don't get money immediately, WFP will have to [...] - [Asim Iftikhar Is Replaced By Mumtaz Zahra Baloch As The New Spokeswoman For The Foreign Office.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/asim-iftikhar-is-replaced-by-mumtaz-zahra-baloch-as-the-new-spokeswoman-for-the-foreign-office): The Foreign Office announced the appointment of Saima Syed, who is now the director-general (strategic communication division), as the deputy spokesperson and Baloch as the spokesman in a notification. Baloch is a career diplomat from Pakistan who has held positions including second secretary at Pakistan's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva and minister/deputy head of mission at the Beijing Embassy in the past (2015–2020), counsellor for political affairs at the Washington DC Embassy (2006–2011), and ambassador of Pakistan to Korea in the (1999- 2002). She has held the positions of director (America), director (security council and human rights), and [...] - [Pakistan vs. England T20 World Cup Final Is Threatened By A Gloomy Melbourne Forecast.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-vs-england-t20-world-cup-final-is-threatened-by-a-gloomy-melbourne-forecast): Due to a persistent La Nina weather phenomenon that has been soaking most of eastern Australia for several years, heavy rain is predicted for both the reserve day on Monday and the match day on Sunday. Several Super 12 matches have already been cancelled during the season, but the semi-final matches in Sydney and Adelaide went on as scheduled. Although the weather may reduce the number of spectators at the MCG, organisers will proceed with the scheduled start time of 7 p.m. (0800 GMT) on Sunday in the hopes that each team can complete the minimum number of 10 overs necessary [...] - [For PSL 8, Babar Azam Joins Peshawar Zalmi.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/for-psl-8-babar-azam-joins-peshawar-zalmi): The competition will take place in Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Multan between February 9 and March 19 of the next year. Before the trade and retention window closed on Friday night, the 2017 champions Zalmi acquired Babar in the Platinum category and the first pick in the additional round for Haider Ali and Shoaib Malik, who will move to Karachi Kings, the winners of the 2020 edition, in the Platinum and Diamond categories, respectively. Before the PSL Player Draft, when the squad size can be increased to 18 players (three in each of the Platinum, Diamond, and Gold categories, five in [...] - [After Addressing Legal Concerns, Sania Mirza And Shoaib Malik Want To Announce Their Divorce, According To Reports](https://ipin.com.pk/news/after-addressing-legal-concerns-sania-mirza-and-shoaib-malik-want-to-announce-their-divorce-according-to-reports): [Update] The couple, however, haven't spoken about speculations or addressed rumors publicly, despite a stunning announcement that they'll be hosting a talk show soon. 'The Mirza Malik Show' will stream on OTT platform 'UrduFlix' and will feature Shoaib and Sania from Dubai, who are currently based in Dubai. - November 17, 2022 08:50 _____________________________________ Online discussions have been spurred by the rumors of their divorce. However, sources told that after any legal issues are resolved, Sania and Shoaib might formally announce their divorce. According to the reports, Shoaib and Sania are not responding to the rumours because of obligations they have with various [...] - [T20 World Cup: ICC Modifies Rules For Pakistan vs. England Championship Game](https://ipin.com.pk/news/t20-world-cup-icc-modifies-rules-for-pakistan-vs-england-championship-game): In a statement on Friday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) stated that the Event Technical Committee (ETC) has enhanced the allocation of additional playing time on the reserve day from the original provision of two hours to four hours. The choice to finish the game and determine a winner was made, according to the cricket's international governing body. Rain is expected on Sunday, the final's scheduled day, and on Monday, the final's designated day, according to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. Even while there is still a 65% chance of rain between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Sunday, the probability of [...] - [A New Date For 5G Launch In Pakistan By IT Minister](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-new-date-for-5g-launch-in-pakistan-by-it-minister): Syed Amin ul Haq, the minister of information technology and telecommunications, promised that the effort would help further expand the IT industry and its export at an exponential rate while announcing the new date. Speaking during a ceremony for the UBIT Career Fest 2022, which was put on by the University of Karachi's Department of Computer Science, the minister expressed confidence that the new deadline for the introduction of 5G technology will be met without additional delay.   He claimed that "our IT industry has already experienced substantial growth." The IT and telecommunications sector has seen the largest increase in exports [...] - [The Safety Of Journalists](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-safety-of-journalists): Arshad Sharif, a television news anchor who was abruptly fired by his network in September, was fatally slain in Kenya a month later under strange circumstances. During the long march, TV reporter Sadaf Naeem was killed after he fell from a truck carrying Imran Khan and other Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leaders and was crushed to death near Sadhoke. Leaders looking to gain ground in the ne Even though Naeem died while performing his job, the circumstances surrounding Sharif's death were very different, it is nonetheless important to note since it highlights the hazards that journalists must contend with.ver-ending argument over "who [...] - [Pakistan Will Get $500 Million From The AIIB For A Development Programme.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-will-get-500-million-from-the-aiib-for-a-development-programme8765): Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's finance minister, announced on Wednesday that the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide $500 million in co-financing for a development programme in Pakistan. As the cash-strapped country frantically seeks money to lessen the impact of floods, Dar stated in a tweet that "These funds will be received by the State Bank of Pakistan within November 2022." An Asian Development Bank (ADB) finance programme called BRACE (Building Resilience with Active Counter cyclical Expenditures Program) seeks to mitigate the social effects of economic crisis. The money would support the central bank's foreign exchange holdings, which as of October 28 [...] - [Pakistan Lowers The Foreign Currency Carrying Limit Overseas](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-lowers-the-foreign-currency-carrying-limit-overseas): According to the new restrictions, people over the age of 18 (adults) are now allowed to take out of Pakistan foreign cash worth $5,000 every visit, while children under the age of 18 (minors) are only allowed to take out foreign currency worth $2,500 per visit. The SBP further mentioned that the annual ceiling to take foreign currency abroad for adults and minors shall be $30,000 and $15,000, respectively. Per-visit limits will take effect right away, according to the SBP, while annual limits will take effect on January 1, 2023. The central bank has also seen that debit and credit cards [...] - [Pakistan Will Receive $3 Billion From The World Bank For The Infrastructure Development Of The Power Sector](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-will-receive-3-billion-from-the-world-bank-for-the-infrastructure-development-of-the-power-sector): An official statement in this regard claims that the World Bank helps with energy efficiency and conservation programmes in addition to assisting provinces with the installation of solar installations. The promise followed a meeting between representatives of the World Bank and the team at Power Division led by Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir Khan. The group was informed that the administration had made difficult and challenging decisions in the power industry, with an increase in electricity costs being one of the main measures. Although the administration was dedicated to promoting sustainability in the energy sector, he claimed that it was politically [...] - [Big Layoffs Planned By Meta: Report](https://ipin.com.pk/news/big-layoffs-planned-by-meta-report): The Wall Street Journal said that an announcement was anticipated as soon as Wednesday and that the layoffs might affect "many thousands" of Meta employees. About 87,000 people worked at Meta as of September 30 across its various platforms, which include the social media sites Facebook and Instagram as well as the messaging service Whatsapp. CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the company's headcount might actually decline by the end of 2023 in his remarks following Meta's dismal third-quarter results. As the technology sector battles economic headwinds, Meta's most recent intentions come in response to recent statements by other tech companies to [...] - [Saudi Arabia's First Electric Vehicle Firm Is Launched.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/saudi-arabia-s-first-electric-vehicle-firm-is-launched): According to the official Saudi Press Agency, the business, known as Ceer, "will contribute to Saudi Arabia's efforts towards carbon emissions reduction and promoting sustainability to address the impact of climate change." It is a collaboration with Foxconn, the largest employer in China's private sector, which "will design the electrical architecture of the vehicles," according to SPA. In addition to sedans and sports utility vehicles, Ceer "will design, manufacture, and sell a range of vehicles for consumers in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region," the company said, adding that it was anticipated to create "30,000 direct and indirect jobs." According to [...] - [The Launch Of Pakistan's Inexpensive Airline Fly Jinnah](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-launch-of-pakistan-s-inexpensive-airline-fly-jinnah): A joint venture between Fly Jinnah and the international carrier Air Arabia resulted in the successful completion of its initial trip from Karachi to Islamabad. A private hotel in Karachi hosted the opening ceremony. Fly Jinnah is a low-cost carrier, according to Arman Yahya, the airline's chief operational officer. He declared that the airline will maintain low operational costs, which would benefit the general population by resulting in affordable fares. Yahya remarked at the occasion, "The support Air Arabia has given us is essentially in the training sector and their assistance is always with us. Three Airbus A-320 aircraft make up [...] - [A Man Consumes The Ten Hottest Peppers In The World In 33 Seconds.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-man-consumes-the-ten-hottest-peppers-in-the-world-in-33-seconds): According to Guinness World Records, a man from the United States set the record for the quickest time to consume the Carolina Reaper chillies, which are among the hottest peppers. Californian Gregory Foster finished all the peppers in in 33.15 seconds. Interesting enough, the man ate three Carolina Reapers in 8.72 seconds, breaking his own record from nine months prior. According to GWR, Foster broke the record on September 17. The Reapers are reputed to be the spiciest peppers in the world, according to the outlet's website. They are superior to other peppers like jalapenos and ghost peppers. Experts quantify how [...] - [Instagram Age Verification Feature In UK.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/instagram-age-verification-feature-in-uk): The technology has been made available in the United Kingdom. Users who attempt to change their date of birth from under 18 to over 18 on the app will be required to upload their national ID or show a selfie video that will be analysed by AI. Instagram explained that the new system would ensure that users on the platform were receiving age-appropriate content.To create an account on the photo-and-video-sharing app, users must be at least 13 years old. For a long time, online safety advocates have been requesting this feature. Many people are opposed to children using these platforms for [...] - [Australian Captain Aron Finch To Become A Part Of PSL 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/australian-captain-aron-finch-to-become-a-part-of-psl-2023): Finch has a lot of T20 experience, having scored nearly 11,000 runs in 367 matches at a strike rate of 139.31 It should be noted that the draft is scheduled for the third week of November 2022.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already revealed the draft order, with defending champions Lahore Qalandars taking the first pick.The second and third picks will go to the Quetta Gladiators and the Multan Sultans. Karachi Kings and Islamabad United will make the fourth and fifth picks, respectively. Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi will be the sixth selection. The next 17 rounds were determined using a specialised statistical [...] - [Pakistan Promoting Ties With Canada](https://ipin.com.pk/news/promoting-ties-with-canada): The official made the remarks during a meeting with Bushra Rehman, President of the Pakistan Western Canada Trade Association (PWCTA). Sohail Malik, Secretary-General Pakistan Chapter, US-Pakistan International Chamber of Commerce, accompanied her.The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was intended to discuss ways to expand bilateral trade between Pakistan and Canada, particularly in terms of Pakistan's exports. Rehman informed that the PWCTA was planning a first-of-its-kind single-country (Pakistan) trade exhibition in Vancouver in May 2023.The PWCTA was inviting nearly 200 Pakistani exporters to participate in the exhibition and promote their products in this regard. Textiles, rice, surgical instruments, shoes, [...] - [Saudi Arabia Started Carbon Capture Center](https://ipin.com.pk/news/saudi-arabia-started-carbon-capture-center): "I'm delighted to announce that the establishment of a CCC will assist the Kingdom in meeting its net zero ambition by 2060," said the Kingdom's energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, in a speech in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. "Don't be surprised if we achieve net zero before then." According to Aramco CEO Amin Nasser, the centre will be located on Saudi Arabia's east coast in Jubail. He added that the hub could store up to 9 million tonnes of CO2 per year by 2027. “At Aramco, we aim to contribute around 6 million tonnes, with the remaining 3 [...] - [Sri Lankan Cricketer Accused Of Rape In Australia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/srilankan-cricketer-accused-of-rape-in-australia): On October 29, A women who cannot be identified - matched on Tinder. Danushka Gunathilaka, 31, was charged with four counts of rape on Sunday and is also accused of removing a condom while having sex with the woman.In an interview with police, the batter denied any violence or lack of consent.On Monday, he was denied bail because police claimed he was a flight risk.On Wednesday, a court suppression order was lifted, allowing reporting on the documents used by police to oppose his bail. According to the police evidence presented in court, Mr Gunathilaka and the 29-year-old complainant - who cannot [...] - [Treating Severe Depression With Magic Mushrooms](https://ipin.com.pk/news/treating-severe-depression-with-magic-mushrooms): A 25mg tablet of psilocybin induces a dreamlike state in patients, increasing the likelihood of successful psychological therapy. However, the researchers warn that the short-term side effects could be frightening, and that help should always be available. According to experts, larger studies with much longer follow-up are still required. An estimated 100 million people worldwide suffer from severe clinical depression that does not respond to available treatments; 30% attempt suicide.For years, scientists have been researching the effects of psilocybin on mental health disorders. The latest trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, tested 1mg, 10mg, and 25mg doses on [...] - [Heating Climate And The Arctic Spill Over](https://ipin.com.pk/news/heating-climate-and-the-arctic-spill-over): Scientists in Canada wanted to look into how climate change might affect spillover risk by examining samples from Lake Hazen's arctic landscape.It is the world's largest lake entirely north of the Arctic Circle, and it "was truly unlike any other place I've been," according to researcher Graham Colby, now a medical student at the University of Toronto. The team sampled soil that becomes a riverbed for melted glacier water in the northern summer, as well as the lake bed itself, which required clearing snow and drilling through two metres of ice. According to Aris-Brosou, the analysis discovered pronounced differences between viruses [...] - [Apple Warned: Delay In iPhones Shipments](https://ipin.com.pk/news/delay-in-iphone-shipments): Foxconn, Apple's main subcontractor, shut down its massive factory in Zhengzhou last month due to an increase in infections, in accordance with China's zero-Covid policy.Following reports of poor working conditions at the complex, which employs hundreds of thousands of people, employees fled the scene on foot this week. "At the moment, the facility is operating at significantly reduced capacity." "We are prioritising the health and safety of the workers in our supply chain, as we have done throughout the Covid-19 outbreak," said Apple, which debuted its new iPhone line in September. "The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max variants [...] - [TCL Gamers League 2022 Brings The Biggest Football E-Gaming Event](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tcl-gamers-league-2022): LAHORE- TCL Electronics, Pakistan's No.1 LED TV brand, brings the biggest Football E-Gaming Event, "TCL Gamers League 2022," with a massive prize pool of PKR 1.5 million, to celebrate the spirit of eSports. The league's registration has begun. Mark your calendars for the Karachi Qualifier on November 12th and 13th at Lucky One Mall, and the Lahore Qualifier on November 18th and 19th at Packages Mall, followed by the Grand Finale on November 20th at Packages Mall. TCL will be giving away cash prizes and led TVs to participants in the series of events, which will include exciting games and surprises [...] - [To Restart A Programme That Has Stopped, The IMF Requires Pakistan To Comply With Demands Within Three Weeks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/to-restart-a-programme-that-has-stopped-the-imf-requires-pakistan-to-comply-with-demands-within-three-weeks): ISLAMABAD: If Pakistani authorities want to restart the halted loan programme, they must take steps to implement the precondition tasks listed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) within the next three weeks. The IMF advised the Pakistani government that "all necessary initiatives" must be taken at this time. The deadline for carrying out all necessary steps to enable the release of a staff-level agreement and a $1 billion tranche under the Extended Fund Facility has been set at two to three weeks (EFF). Ishaq Dar, the finance minister, is scheduled to speak with his core economic team in a few days [...] - [The Priority In Conversations Will Now Go To Paid Twitter Users](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-priority-in-conversations-will-now-go-to-paid-twitter-users): Recently, additional features have been added to the brand-new Twitter Blue subscription. Some of the most recent ones, like the capacity to post videos lasting up to an hour, and priority in chats, were previously promised. These are now included in Twitter Blue. Longer videos with a 1080p quality and a 2GB file size can be uploaded via the web. It used to be possible for Twitter Blue subscribers to upload films up to 10 minutes long at 1080p resolution and 512MB in size. Videos uploaded via Twitter's iOS and Android apps are subject to this restriction. According to Twitter, when [...] - [Due To Dense Fog In Punjab, The Multan Test Is Reportedly Being Moved To Karachi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/due-to-dense-fog-in-punjab-the-multan-test-is-reportedly-being-moved-to-karachi): The second Test match in the two-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand is likely to be moved to Karachi because of the persistently thick fog in Multan, the City of Saints. Due to the current weather in the Southern Punjab city, Karachi will likely host the second match, which was originally slated for Multan from January 3 to 7. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already decided to change the location, according to media reports based on insider sources, but no official announcement has been made in this regard. By switching the location of the second game, Karachi will now [...] - [13-Member Committee To End Interest-Based Banking In Pakistan Is Notified By The Government](https://ipin.com.pk/news/13-member-committee-to-end-interest-based-banking-in-pakistan-is-notified-by-the-government): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) agreed to withdraw their appeals against the Federal Shariat Court's (FSC) order in order to fulfil the government's commitment to integrating Islamic banking into the nation's economic structure by doing away with the interest-based system. Additionally, in order to uphold the resolution for the eradication of interest that Mufti Taqi Usmani made at the Hurmat-e-Sood Conference held in Karachi on November 30, 2022, the government established a steering committee under the patronage of Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, with the responsibility to offer guidance [...] - [Xiaomi Patents A Cutting-Edge EV Battery Cooling System](https://ipin.com.pk/news/xiaomi-patents-a-cutting-edge-ev-battery-cooling-system): The electric vehicle (EV) that Xiaomi is currently developing boasts an excellent self-driving technology called "Pilot Technology." The news of the day, though, is on batteries and Xiaomi's most recent patent application. The business reportedly has some novel suggestions for cooling down EV batteries, according to a Chinese patent office document. In today's EVs, thermal management is a significant issue because it frequently interferes with performance, quick charging, battery health, and safety. In addition to greater performance, efficiency, and safety, Xiaomi asserts that its products will also have longer battery lives, better health, and quicker charging. Since the report doesn't provide [...] - [President Alvi Greets Pakistani Army Commanders And Soldiers Hurt In The Operation At The Bannu CTD Complex](https://ipin.com.pk/news/president-alvi-greets-pakistani-army-commanders-and-soldiers-hurt-in-the-operation-at-the-bannu-ctd-complex): President Arif Alvi met with the officers and soldiers who were hurt while clearing the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) facility in Bannu at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalpindi on Friday. The president lauded their bravery and dedication in the fight against terrorism, according to a statement from Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). As the primary guest, he also attended the National Security Course 2023 graduation ceremony at the National Defence Unit (NDU), Islamabad. Selected members of Pakistan's civil service attended the National Security Course alongside military officers. This course's major goal was to help the participants understand how all [...] - [Rupee Ends The Day At 225.4 Against The Dollar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rupee-ends-the-day-at-225-4-against-the-dollar): In interbank trade on Thursday, the value of the Pakistani rupee decreased by 02 paisas in relation to the US dollar, finishing at Rs 225.42 as opposed to Rs 225.40 the day before. The purchasing and selling values of the dollar in the open market were reported at Rs 232.4 and Rs 234.7, respectively, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP). Compared to the previous day's closing price of Rs 239.51, the price of the euro rose by 27 paisas to conclude at Rs 239.78. State Bank of Pakistan claims that (SBP). The British pound's exchange rate fell by 87 [...] - [At An All-time High Of Rs 180,650 Per Tola, The Price Of Gold Has Increased By Rs 1850](https://ipin.com.pk/news/at-an-all-time-high-of-rs-180-650-per-tola-the-price-of-gold-has-increased-by-rs-1850): Gold prices reached an all-time high of Rs 180,650 on Thursday compared to its sale at Rs 178,800 on the previous trading day, reflecting a gain of Rs 1850 in the price of 24 karats per tola. The cost of 10 grammes of 22 karat gold climbed from Rs 140,518 to Rs 141,972 while the cost of 10 grammes of 24 karat gold jumped by Rs 1586 to Rs 154,878 from Rs 153,292, according to the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association. While the price of 10-gram silver jumped by 42.87 rupees to Rs 6044.54, the price of a tola of silver [...] - [Parvez Elahi Was Re-elected As Punjab's Chief Executive After Taking The Court "Into Confidence"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/parvez-elahi-was-re-elected-as-punjab-s-chief-executive-after-taking-the-court-into-confidence): LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Friday reinstated the provincial government and Parvez Elahi as chief minister after he promised the court that he wouldn't dissolve the Punjab Assembly if he regained control of the post. Elahi was asked by the LHC to make a promise not to dissolve the assembly because if he did, it may exacerbate the province's already-existing political unrest. The Punjab governor's directives were not subject to a vote of confidence by the chief minister, since the court did not mandate. After several hours had passed, Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman revoked the chief minister's notification of the Pakistan [...] - [Suzuki Announces A Substantial Discount On The WagonR AGS](https://ipin.com.pk/news/suzuki-announces-a-substantial-discount-on-the-wagonr-ags): The limited-time promotion from Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC), which includes free registration for the WagonR's AGS model, has been reintroduced. Observe that this will result in a reduction in the Suzuki WagonR's base price because, in accordance with the Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department, the registration charge for all vehicles with an engine capacity of under 1000cc is equal to one percent of the vehicle's retail price. Don't delay to take advantage of this fantastic offer, the company said in a social media post. Offer is only valid for a short period of time at all Suzuki Authorized Dealerships. There [...] - [While Comforting Flood Victims, The PM Announces A New Campus For The COMSATS University](https://ipin.com.pk/news/while-comforting-flood-victims-the-pm-announces-a-new-campus-for-the-comsats-university): Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, has announced the opening of a COMSATS University campus in Khairpur. During his visit to Pir Guddu and Kot Diji in the Khairpur area, the premier shared the good news. The prime minister vowed to provide funding for the building of the campus and homes for those impacted by the floods on Thursday when speaking to flood victims in Khairpur. According to PM Shehbaz, around Rs 5 billion will be set aside for the construction of homes for flood victims, and he promised that the government would make every effort to help those impacted by the [...] - [Iran Wants To Work With Pakistan In The Energy Sector, Says Envoy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/iran-wants-to-work-with-pakistan-in-the-energy-sector-says-envoy): Sayed Mohammad Ali Hosseini, the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan, emphasised on Friday that there is enormous potential for Iran and Pakistan to work closely together in a variety of areas, including energy and trade. At the Finance Division, the ambassador met with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. The minister made clear that Pakistan places a high emphasis on its cordial ties with Iran. According to him, the existing level of trade between the two nations is not optimal, and Pakistan is committed to using all legal means to remove trade barriers in order to considerably increase the two nations' bilateral trade volume. [...] - [On December 30 and 31, FBR's Tax Offices Will Observe Extended Working Hours](https://ipin.com.pk/news/on-december-30-and-31-fbr-s-tax-offices-will-observe-extended-working-hours): To assist taxpayers in the payment of duties and taxes, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all Large Taxpayer Offices (LTOs), Medium Tax Offices (MTOs), and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) will remain open and observe extended working hours on December 30 (Friday) and December 31 (Saturday). The FBR gave the field formations instructions in this regard on Friday. All LTOs, MTOs, CTOs, and RTOs will maintain regular business hours on Friday, December 30, until 8:00 PM, and on Saturday, December 31, until 10:00 PM (Saturday). The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and authorised branches of the National Bank [...] - [Pakistan Became Proton's Top Export Destination For Vehicles.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-became-proton-s-top-export-destination-for-vehicles): Pakistan is Proton's largest export market as it expands its global presence. Popular Malaysian news source Paul Tan reports that in November 2022, the manufacturer exported 5,028 units to foreign markets, 2,610 of which went to Pakistan. Other export markets included Brunei and South Africa. The Saga continues to be the most popular export model, according to Proton, with the X70 and the X50 coming in second and third, respectively, after nearly doubling their sales volumes. As we expand into more new areas and use a combination of CBU and CKD strategies according on market conditions, Proton's export volume is expanding [...] - [The Test Series Between Pakistan And England's Worst Performers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-test-series-between-pakistan-and-england-s-worst-performers): The year 2022 will be remembered as one of the worst for Pakistan's Test cricket. Only one of the eight Test matches played by the Babar Azam-led team so far this year has ended in victory. The worst happened this month when they were thoroughly defeated by England in a three-match Test series. This result broke numerous long-standing records, including the record for consecutive losses in Pakistan. Since the present fast bowling unit fell short of expectations, the absence of the elite pacers was cited as an excuse by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the team, who both received harsh [...] - [Pakistan's Ratingis Lowered By S&P To "CCC+/C"ueTto External And Fiscal Risks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-s-rating-is-lowered-by-s-p-to-ccc-c-due-to-external-and-fiscal-risks): Due to persistent external, economic, and fiscal risks, S&P Global reduced Pakistan's long-term sovereign credit rating to "CCC+" from "B-" and its short-term rating to "C" from "B." The rating agency predicted that, barring a significant drop in oil prices or an increase in foreign aid, Pakistan's already meagre foreign exchange reserves would remain under pressure throughout 2023. Over the medium future, weaker economic and fiscal outcomes and refinancing difficulties will result from a succession of shocks, including severe floods, skyrocketing food and energy inflation, and rising global interest rates. According to the research, Pakistan also confronts significant political risks that [...] - [Imran Khan, Amid Power Struggles In Punjab, Warns That If Hasty Elections Are Not Held](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-amid-power-struggles-in-punjab-warns-that-if-hasty-elections-are-not-held-everything-will-spiral-out-of-control): Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), renewed his call for early elections on Thursday. He also urged the "system" and "judiciary" to do their part to prevent more economic devastation and political instability in the nation. He spoke to his staff and followers via video link from his Zaman Park home in Lahore, saying, "We are scared that everything would get out of hand if [general] elections are not held soon." Imran Khan, who was ousted from office in April of this year following a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly, also reminded his followers of the PTI's [...] - [SBP Governor Requests Support For The Agriculture Sector From Banks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sbp-governor-requests-support-for-the-agriculture-sector-from-banks): Jameel Ahmad, governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), encouraged banks on Thursday to execute the Kissan Package in letter and spirit and pledged to provide all necessary help to the banks. The governor mentioned the recent floods' destruction while presiding over the annual meeting of the Agricultural Credit Advisory Committee (ACAC) in Hyderabad. He also noted that climate change is the biggest long-term threat to the nation because of its unpredictable effects. While the government, businesses, and society are aware of these concerns, he argued, we still need to move quickly and allocate the necessary funds for the research [...] - [Launched With Flagship Hardware, An AMOLED Display, And 66W Charging, The Vivo S16 Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/launched-with-flagship-hardware-an-amoled-display-and-66w-charging-the-vivo-s16-series): The Vivo Series 16 has just been authorised in China. Three variants are available: the S16, S16 Pro, and S16e, which are the S15 series' immediate successors. Despite having slightly varied features, all three models share the same design. The three phones all have the same AMOLED panel, which has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1080p resolution, but they vary in size and appearance. The 6.62-inch flat screen of the S16e is slightly smaller than the 6.78-inch display with curved edges on the S16 and S16 Pro. The center-aligned punch hole cutout and the under-display fingerprint sensors are shared by [...] - [Education On Wheels launched In Shorkot, D. I. Khan, KP To Reduce Flood-Related Disruptions To Education](https://ipin.com.pk/news/education-on-wheels-launched-in-shorkot-d-i-khan-kp-to-reduce-flood-related-disruptions-to-education): Over 350 school buildings were damaged in the D. I. Khan district alone due to the severe rains and flash floods, which hampered learning in several parts of the state. According to a representative of the district's education department, the recent rains and floods have destroyed or damaged about 257 male and 87 female schools across the district's five tehsils. The Ministry of Federal Education and KP Education Department have introduced School On Wheels, a Google-funded pilot programme to provide classroom amenities to the pupils of D. I. Khan along with potent gadgets, such as Chromebooks, to assist flood-affected students in [...] - [Lahore Traffic Police And LCCI Collaborate To Reduce Traffic Issues](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lahore-traffic-police-and-lcci-collaborate-to-reduce-traffic-issues): In order to solve traffic concerns such encroachments, unlawful parking, and traffic infractions in Punjab's capital, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and City Traffic Police (CTP) have decided to create collaborative committees and designate a focal person. This decision was made at LCCI by Senior Vice President Chaudhry Zafar Mahmood, President Kashif Anwar, and Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Dr. Assad Malhi. Participants in the meeting included market representatives and members of the LCCI Executive Committee. The CTO said that as LCCI's suggestions are frequently knowledge-based, their viewpoint is important. He also mentioned that traffic rule awareness programmes [...] - [FTO Orders FBR To Review Orders For Duplicate Illegal Assessments.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fto-orders-fbr-to-review-orders-for-duplicate-illegal-assessments): The FBR circular dated 30-06-2015, which states that no notice under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 is to be issued to taxpayers w.e.f. 01-07-2015 without a system-generated barcode, has been violated. The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered FBR to reexamine the duplicate illegal assessment orders for the tax years 2016, 2017, and 2020 that were issued in violation of the circular. The complaint's basic facts stated that the complainant was a person who was in the business of operating a rice husking mill. For the tax years 2016, 2017, and 2020, the Inland Revenue Officer, RTO Hyderabad, conducted a withholding [...] - [SECP Establishes New Benches To Handle Appeals Quickly](https://ipin.com.pk/news/secp-establishes-new-benches-to-handle-appeals-quickly): After the Federal Government appointed three additional commissioners to bring its total to a quorum, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) approved the creation of new benches to hear appeals under Section 33 of the SECP Act, 1997. In the previous year, the Commission had only had two Commissioners on staff, which led to an accumulation of appeals that were brought before the Appellate Bench. The Registrar Appellate Bench has scheduled a hearing of 37 Appeals before newly appointed Commissioners Abdul Rehman Warraich and Mr. Mujtaba Ahmad Lodhi on December 29, 2022, following the formation of new benches. The [...] - [Anti-money Laundering Law Amendments Are Recommend By A Senate Body](https://ipin.com.pk/news/anti-money-laundering-law-amendments-are-recommend-by-a-senate-body): On Thursday, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue suggested modifying the anti-money laundering regulations. The committee meeting, which was presided over by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, stated that the anti-money laundering rules were being abused. Farooq Hamid Naek, a committee member, bemoaned the fact that these regulations are implemented uniformly throughout Pakistan in order to appease the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The committee suggested that the anti-money laundering laws be amended as soon as possible after its discussions. Asim Ahmad, the chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), stated that the tax regulator will take into account all [...] - [Sindh To Develop Bus Depot Of Red Line BRT Inside Famous Aladin Park](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sindh-to-develop-bus-depot-of-red-line-brt-inside-famous-aladin-park): Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh's Minister of Information, Transportation, and Mass Transit, has declared that Red Line BRT's bus depot will be built on 10 acres of Aladin Park, a well-known park in Karachi. The park recently underwent an infrastructure clean-up as part of an anti-encroachment campaign, during which several membership clubs, marriage halls, and over 450 stores were destroyed per the Pakistani Supreme Court's directive (SCP). Since then, it has remained off-limits to the general public since the province government plans to renovate it and reopen it as Jinnah Park. The most significant transportation project in Karachi is the Red Line [...] - [Toyota IMC Won’t Fire Employees Despite “Difficult Economic Times”](https://ipin.com.pk/news/toyota-imc-won-t-fire-employees-despite-difficult-economic-times): Car makers have reduced production as a result of Pakistan's persistent economic difficulties. Market sources imply that automakers may have also fired a sizable number of staff as a result of a weakened operating capacity, despite the absence of any public updates. This swirl of rumours had also ensnared Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC). To set the record straight, the company has released a statement stating that despite the current economic climate, it will not be firing any of its staff members. In a recent statement, Toyota IMC stated that due to the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) limitation on vehicle [...] - [Google Maps New Features Let You Scan Places, Shopping & Directions](https://ipin.com.pk/news/google-maps-new-features-let-you-scan-places-shopping-directions): The introduction of numerous new Maps, Search, and Shopping services was announced by Google today. The majority of the new capabilities were debuted by the business at its Search On event in September, and they are now beginning to be made available to consumers. Search Users will now be able to use Search to locate their preferred food at a nearby restaurant as of today. For instance, you can look out local eateries that provide truffle mac and cheese by typing in "truffle mac and cheese near me." Once you've located the food you're looking for, you can learn more about [...] - [Audi E-Tron Prices Dropped Up To Rs. 2 Crore](https://ipin.com.pk/news/audi-e-tron-prices-dropped-up-to-rs-2-crore): Regulatory Duty (RD) on Electric Vehicles (EVs) has been removed following the expiration of SRO1571(I)/2022 on November 21, 2022. Due to this, Audi e-tron prices have dropped considerably today. Audi announced new ex-showroom prices for its e-tron and e-tron GT in a notification. Prices for the new Audi e-tron Compared to Rs. 32,450,000, the new price of the E-tron 50 is Rs. 22,300,000. Thus, the car's value dropped by Rs. 10,150,000 In comparison to the old price of Rs. 36,150,000, the price of the E-tron SB has been lowered by Rs. 11,300,000. Also, the revised price of the E-tron GT is [...] - [Can Pakistani Users Have Access To Google Play Store?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/can-pakistani-users-have-access-to-google-play-store): In an announcement Saturday that the State Bank of Pakistan has suspended a $34 million payment to international service providers, which will prevent users from downloading Google Play Store services until December 1, 2022. As a result of the central bank discontinuing the direct carrier billing (DCB) mechanism, an annual payment of $34 million to international service providers, such as Google, Amazon and Meta wasnt unpaid. To make payments through credit cards or debit cards, Pakistani customers must now download Google or other international apps. In contrast, the Google Play Store only accepts credit cards for a limited number of users, [...] - [The Rupee Breaks Its Losing Streak Against The US Dollar And Makes Minor Gains](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-rupee-breaks-its-losing-streak-against-the-us-dollar-and-makes-minor-gains): In the interbank market, the local currency increased Re0.24 or 0.11% to close at 223.42. Comparing that to Monday's closing price of Rs223.66 During the last eight trading sessions, the country's currency lost 2 rupees, or 0.9%, against the US dollar. Even the improvement in the nation's current account balance, according to analysts, was unable to boost the rupee. In October, the current account deficit decreased by 68% to $567 million.   According to dealers, the market's mood is negatively impacted by Pakistan's rising danger of failing to meet its obligations to repay foreign debt, the holdup in IMF-Pakistan negotiations, and [...] - [Fact-Check: No, Papaya Leaf Juice Does Not Cure Dengue](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fact-check-no-papaya-leaf-juice-does-not-cure-dengue): In fact, they go on to say, the juice may be more harmful to the patient than helpful. Claim Several online publications and social media users have connected drinking papaya leaf juice with treating dengue illness. On August 10, the YouTube channel Hareem's Kitchen Menu published a video that has now gained over 300,000 views. According to the video, papaya leaf juice can be used at home to treat dengue infection. On September 15, an article was published on the well-known Pakistani health website Marham, claiming that the leaf can treat viral illnesses spread by mosquitoes. The report claims that although [...] - ['Difficult To Stop Me,' Says Spinner Abrar Ahmed Of His Chances Against England](https://ipin.com.pk/news/difficult-to-stop-me-says-spinner-abrar-ahmed-of-his-chances-against-england): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the Test squad for the upcoming seven-match series against England on Monday, with some new faces in the lineup. Ahmed is one of two new first-class cricket players. He stated that every cricketer dreams of playing Test cricket, and he cannot express how happy he is to be a part of the squad. "My colleagues used to refer to me as a white ball expert, but I told them that if they let me enter red ball [cricket], it would be difficult to stop me," he said. He promised to perform in the same manner [...] - [The Netherlands Scored Late To Defeat Senegal In Their World Cup Return](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-netherlands-scored-late-to-defeat-senegal-in-their-world-cup-return): With Senegal missing injured star Sadio Mane and the Netherlands missing their main attacking threat Memphis Depay at kickoff, the Group A clash in Doha appeared destined to end in a goalless draw. PSV Eindhoven forward Gakpo got up in front of Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy with just six minutes remaining to head in a floated Frenkie de Jong cross from the left. Substitute Klaassen then sealed the win in injury time, scoring after Mendy had saved from Depay, who had also come off the bench. The result ties the Netherlands for first place in Group A with Ecuador, who defeated [...] - [EU Medicines Agency: "Laughing Gas" Use For Recreational Purposes Is Increasing](https://ipin.com.pk/news/eu-medicines-agency-laughing-gas-use-for-recreational-purposes-is-increasing): According to EMCDDA director Alexis Goosdeel, "the surge in nitrous oxide recreational usage in various parts of Europe is a cause for concern."   Users generally believe that it is safe to breathe in nitrous oxide.   "However, we observe that heavier or more frequent gas consumption increases the likelihood of significant damage."   Numerous valid medicinal, industrial, commercial, and scientific uses for nitrous oxide exist.   Both as an anaesthetic and a food additive, it is employed.   According to the EU medicines agency, it has also grown in popularity as a sedative that makes users feel euphoric.   This [...] - [Whatsapps Desktop Version Will Get A New Privacy Feature](https://ipin.com.pk/news/whatsapps-desktop-version-will-get-a-new-privacy-feature): WaBetaInfo claims that this new feature would enable users to password-protect the desktop version of the app.   The screen lock option was previously only available to Android and iOS beta users, but WhatsApp is currently working on a fix to make it available to PC beta users as well.   As seen in the above screenshot, users will be required to provide a password each time they launch the application. For those whose computers are shared, this is helpful.   The WhatsApp news tracker stated: "Note that using this feature is optional and likely, the user will have more control [...] - [Toilet Paper Is Being Used To Assist Suicidal Youth In The Japan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/toilet-paper-is-being-used-to-assist-suicidal-youth-in-the-japan): In a unique new attempt to reach out to suicidal young people in the nation, toilet paper with the message "Dear you, who might want to end it all" is being utilised. Japan has a long history of suicide issues, and throughout some of the pandemic, the country experienced a rise in the number of suicide deaths. The health ministry reports that the number of kids in elementary, middle, and high school who committed suicide set a new record in 2020 with 499 deaths. Yamanashi officials believed that writing encouraging slogans and suicide prevention hotline numbers on toilet paper sheets might [...] - [According To A Study, Apple Airpods Can Serve As Pricey Hearing Aids](https://ipin.com.pk/news/according-to-a-study-apple-airpods-can-serve-as-pricey-hearing-aids): To assess the effectiveness of the AirPods, a team of researchers at the Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan collected samples from 21 participants for a study that was published in the journal Science. The group put AirPods Pro and AirPods 2 earbuds to the test alongside high-end and entry-level hearing aids. The AirPods were connected to an iPhone during the trial, which also included the environmental noise amplifier app "Live Listen" running. While the researchers gave them short sentences, participants used the pods. Once the researcher had finished speaking, they were asked to repeat the sentences exactly as they were. [...] - [In October, Foreign Direct Investment In Pakistan Fell 62% To $95 Million](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-october-foreign-direct-investment-in-pakistan-fell-62-to-95-million): Compared to the $84 million reported in September 2022, the net FDI increased by 13%. Additionally, net FDI decreased by 52% year over year (YoY) to $348 million in 4MFY23. Compared to that, the FY2022 July–October period saw $726 million. FDI inflows totaled $514.5 million from July through October of FY23, while FDI outflows were $166.2 million. The largest investor, China, had a decline in total investment of 27% in the first four months of FY2023, according to a breakdown. With net FDI of $74.8 million as opposed to the $102 million invested during the same time last year, China contributed [...] - [The CEO Of Twitter France Resigns And Says, "It's Over"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-ceo-of-twitter-france-resigns-and-says-it-s-over): "It's over," Viel tweeted on Sunday, thanking his staff in France, which he led for the last seven years.   Viel announced his departure from Twitter.   He declined to reveal how many workers Twitter employed in France before or after Musk's takeover of the business last month, nor did he go into detail about the reasons for his resignation.   French labour regulations prohibit employers from abruptly firing long-term employees. Companies with a presence in France are required to formally notify employees of their intentions to terminate them in advance, generally through the use of a letter with a receipt [...] - [Williamson, The New Zealand Captain, Will Miss The Final India T20 Match Due To A Medical Appointment](https://ipin.com.pk/news/williamson-the-new-zealand-captain-will-miss-the-final-india-t20-match-due-to-a-medical-appointment): According to New Zealand Cricket, Mark Chapman, an Auckland batsman, will replace Williamson as the team's captain for Tuesday's third T20 match in Napier.   Williamson's appointment was not related to the long-standing elbow issues that have plagued the Black Caps captain, according to coach Gary Stead, who did not provide any other information.   On Monday, Stead added, "It's something he's been trying to get booked in for a while.   "An chance has now presented itself, and we have chosen to have Kane seize it."   After the first match in Wellington was rained out, India destroyed the hosts [...] - [The Worlds Longest-serving President Seeks To Extend His 43-year Reign](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-worlds-longest-serving-president-seeks-to-extend-his-43-year-reign): In the nation of roughly 1.5 million, more than 400,000 people have registered to vote. In addition, voters will choose 55 of the nation's 70 senators, 100 members of the lower house of parliament, and local mayors. Nobody who observes expects surprises. In polls whose fairness international observers have questioned in light of ongoing concerns by rights groups about a lack of political freedom, the 80-year-old Obiang has consistently been elected with more than 90% of the vote. Buenaventura Monsuy Asumu, who is running against Obiang for the sixth time, and Andrés Esono Ondo, who is running for the first time, [...] - [The Collapsed FTX Owes Nearly $3.1 Billion To The Top 50 Creditors](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-collapsed-ftx-owes-nearly-3-1-billion-to-the-top-50-creditors): The exchange stated in a court document on Saturday that it owed its top 10 debtors approximately $1.45 billion without naming them. In one of the most publicised crypto meltdowns, FTX and its affiliates filed for bankruptcy in Delaware on November 11. As a result, an estimated million consumers and other investors are expected to have lost billions of dollars. The cryptocurrency exchange announced on Saturday that it has started a strategic evaluation of its worldwide assets and is putting some firms up for sale or reorganisation. According to a statement from the company's new CEO John Ray, FTX would look [...] - [Over 160 People Are Killed In Indonesia Earthquake, And The Search For Survivors Is Ongoing](https://ipin.com.pk/news/over-160-people-are-killed-in-indonesia-earthquake-and-the-search-for-survivors-is-ongoing): CIANJUR: A devastating earthquake struck West Java province in Indonesia on Monday, killing more than 160 people. Rescuers are still looking for any survivors who may be buried beneath the rubble. The 5.6-magnitude earthquake's epicentre was close to the town of Cianjur in West Java's mountainous region, roughly 75 kilometres (45 miles) southeast of the nation's capital, Jakarta. There are about 2.5 million people living in the area. Ridwan Kamil, the governor of West Java, posted on Instagram that 162 people had died and 326 had been hurt. The 62 fatalities were still listed by Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency (BNPB), which [...] - [England Trains In Abu Dhabi Ahead Of The Pakistan Test Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/england-trains-in-abu-dhabi-ahead-of-the-pakistan-test-series): Three days of practise games versus the England Lions will be held in Abu Dhabi for the English team. From November 23 to November 25, practise matches will be held. On November 27, the Englishmen will then arrive in Islamabad. Three games will be played between the Green Shirts and England. On December 1, the opening Test will take held in Rawalpindi. On Friday, December 9, the second test will take place in Multan, and on Saturday, December 17, the final test will take place in Karachi's National Stadium. England toured Pakistan in September-October this year for seven-match T20I series. The [...] - [ICC Modifies The Rules For The 2024 T20 World Cup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/icc-modifies-the-rules-for-the-2024-t20-world-cup): The T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held by the West Indies and America, has a new format that the International Cricket Council (ICC) of DUBAI says is noticeably different from prior competitions. According to the ICC, two teams from each group will move on to the Super 8 stage of the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will feature 20 teams divided into four groups. The First Round/Super 12 system in the 2021 and 2022 editions will not apply to the 20-team tournament proper in 2024, according to the council. Two groups will be formed from the Super 8 teams. [...] - [Polls Will Be Available On Whatsapp For Windows Soon](https://ipin.com.pk/news/polls-will-be-available-on-whatsapp-for-windows-soon): According to WABetaInfo, some beta users have already discovered the functionality via the Windows 2.2242.0.0 update for the social messaging service, which also adds polls, shortcuts, and online status. Users on Windows could previously only watch and participate in polls on groups within the application, but as soon as the capability is ready, they will also be able to make their own polls. "If you want to create a poll, you need to click the attach icon placed next to the chat bar: a poll shortcut will show up and it opens the view shown in this screenshot," WABetaInfo states in [...] - [Hasan Ali Hopes To Make A Comeback After Being Dropped From The Test Squad](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hasan-ali-hopes-to-make-a-comeback-after-being-dropped-from-the-test-squad): Due to his poor performance in the last four Test matches he played against Australia and Sri Lanka, Ali was dropped from the Test squad by the selection committee, which was led by Muhammad Wasim. The right-arm pacer stated, "I will work hard in the current domestic season and win my position back in the national squad." In addition to 91 and 60 wickets in ODIs and T20Is, the speedster has claimed 77 wickets in 21 Test matches. The 28-year-old also expressed his congratulations to the athletes chosen for the eagerly awaited home series versus England. The much awaited tour will [...] - [Disaster Management: The Role Of Disaster Education And Awareness](https://ipin.com.pk/news/disaster-management-the-role-of-disaster-education-and-awareness): Researchers, analysts, decision-makers, and the general public have all worked to understand the reasons behind the exceptional flood in the wake of the calamity. Others have tried to draw attention to Pakistan's deficient disaster risk reduction (DRR) and disaster management system, while others have blamed the country's poor state of governance. All of these elements have contributed to the creation of the catastrophe. Numerous solutions are also being considered to control upcoming disasters now that the causative factors have been recognised. The best options being suggested are climate change adaptation and mitigation, efficient governance, and proactive disaster management. However, Pakistan is [...] - [Pakistan Will Receive Anti-Diphtheria Serum From WHO And UNICEF As 39 Children Pass Away](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-will-receive-anti-diphtheria-serum-from-who-and-unicef-as-39-children-pass-away): Following a recent outbreak of the deadly infectious disease that claimed dozens of children's lives, the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have decided to distribute anti-diphtheria serum. The vaccine-preventable disease, which was eradicated from the majority of the world, claimed the lives of at least 39 children and teenagers in the nation despite assurances that routine immunisation rates had increased. The officials stated that WHO and UNICEF were working together to make plans for the distribution of anti-diphtheria serums. Pediatricians said that the lack of pentavalent vaccine and anti-diphtheria serum was to blame for [...] - [Study Reveals Honeys Remarkable Health Advantages](https://ipin.com.pk/news/study-reveals-honeys-remarkable-health-advantages): While adding honey to food typically adds flavour, studies have shown that it can also have significant positive effects on health. Additionally, the group discovered that raw honey from a single floral source has the greatest effect. The study's authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis after reviewing a sizable number of clinical trials on honey. They came to the conclusion that honey eating decreased fasting blood glucose levels and decreased LDL, generally known as "bad cholesterol" because it is a sign of fatty liver disease. In addition to lowering LDL, honey was also found to increase levels of "HDL, the [...] - [Headphones And Loud Noise Environments May Cause Hearing Loss, According To A New Study](https://ipin.com.pk/news/headphones-and-loud-noise-environments-may-cause-hearing-loss-according-to-a-new-study): The World Health Organization-led study advised governments and manufacturers to take more action to protect future hearing and asked young people to be more cautious about their listening habits. More than 19,000 people aged between 12-34 were included in 33 research that were published in English, Spanish, French, and Russian over the past 20 years. The analysis, which was published in the journal BMJ Global Health, examined data from these studies. It was discovered that 24% of teenagers engaged in risky listening habits when utilising headphones with gadgets like smartphones. Additionally, 48 percent were reported to have been exposed to loud [...] - [Messi Practises Sparingly Away From The Argentina Team](https://ipin.com.pk/news/messi-practises-sparingly-away-from-the-argentina-team): The 35-year-old captain, who is playing in his sixth and final World Cup, was reportedly kept apart as a "precautionary" step because of muscle exhaustion, according to Argentine media. On Friday, Messi and a few other players remained in the gym rather than attending main training at the Qatar University, where his squad is one of the favourites in Qatar to win the one big prize that has escaped him throughout his stellar career. Messi missed a Paris St Germain game earlier this month due to an inflamed Achilles tendon. But Argentinian media said there was no real doubt that he [...] - [NASAs Moon Mission Has 'Exceeded' Expectations](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nasas-moon-mission-has-exceeded-expectations): The spacecraft will soon send humans to the Moon, the first people to do so since the final Apollo mission in 1972. The goal of this maiden test flight without a crew is to make sure the vehicle is secure. According to Mike Sarafin, mission director for the Artemis 1 mission, "Today we met to discuss the Orion spacecraft performance... It is exceeding performance expectations." According to Jim Geffre, the Orion manager at the Johnson Space Center, the spacecraft's four solar arrays, each measuring approximately 13 feet (four metres) in length, deployed correctly and are producing more power than anticipated. It [...] - [High Stakes As The World Cup Begins For Qatar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/high-stakes-as-the-world-cup-begins-for-qatar): DOHA: The first World Cup to be held in the Middle East gets underway in Qatar on Sunday. It's a high-stakes event for the tiny country, which has endured a storm of criticism and bet its reputation on hosting a successful game. Prior to the first game between the hosts Qatar and Ecuador at 1440 GMT, the stadium's opening ceremony will take place. There were few information about the visiting heads of state, but Algeria's president and the UN secretary general were said to have arrived on Saturday by official media. The new official tournament song, Dreamers, will be performed live [...] - [If The Team Is Chosen On Merit, Pakistan Can Qualify For The FIFA World Cup, According To A Former Captain](https://ipin.com.pk/news/if-the-team-is-chosen-on-merit-pakistan-can-qualify-for-the-fifa-world-cup-according-to-a-former-captain): Essa Khan, who played 36 times for Pakistan and scored 11 goals, told Geo News that Pakistan "is capable to qualify for the major tournament" if the standards of merit are respected in the selection procedure.   "The World Cup will have 48 teams starting in 2026, giving Pakistan a good chance to qualify for the competition. If merit is emphasised and all the stakeholders are on the same page, I'm optimistic that Pakistan would qualify for the 2030 World Cup even if they were unable to do so for the 2026 tournament, the 38-year-old stated.   Essa Khan, a former [...] - [Watch: Sania Mirza And Shoaib Are Seen Together In A Show Clip For The First Time Since Divorce Rumours Surfaced](https://ipin.com.pk/news/watch-sania-mirza-and-shoaib-are-seen-together-in-a-show-clip-for-the-first-time-since-divorce-rumours-surfaced): After 12 years of marriage, Pakistani cricketer and Indian tennis star Sania Mirza are apparently no longer together. Both of them, though, have remained silent about it. A video of Sania and Shoaib together has leaked while admirers and followers impatiently await the couple's apology. The footage was taken on the set of the show that the two will be hosting soon for a Pakistani streaming service. While some fans expressed relief to see Sania and Shoaib together and wished for peace between the couple, others reacted negatively, claiming the rumours were a PR gimmick to advance their show. In a [...] - [Injury Forced Karim Benzema Of France Out Of The World Cup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/injury-forced-karim-benzema-of-france-out-of-the-world-cup): The Ballon d'Or winner had to leave earlier on Saturday's training session for the defending champions France due to a muscular issue.   "I feel a great deal of sadness for Karim, who had made winning this World Cup a top priority. Even with this latest setback for the French team, I am completely confident in my team. We will make every effort to tackle the enormous challenge that lies ahead of us "Didier Deschamps, the coach, made a statement.   In his first season with Real Madrid, Benzema had an outstanding campaign, scoring 44 goals in 46 games across all [...] - [Bidens Granddaughter Naomi Got Married In A White House Ceremony](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bidens-granddaughter-naomi-got-married-in-a-white-house-ceremony): The bride, a lawyer, is 28 years old and has been residing at the White House with the groom, Jackson Hole, Wyoming native and recent law school graduate Peter Neal, who is 25. He is currently engaged in National Security work at the Georgetown University Law Center. They alighted in 2018. On a frigid day, the event was held on the South Lawn of the White House with no press access permitted. There were about 250 attendees. In a joint statement released after the celebration, the president and first lady said that it has been a joy to witness Naomi develop, [...] - [Funeral Prayers For Mufti-e-azam Rafi Usmani Offered In Karachi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/funeral-prayers-for-mufti-e-azam-rafi-usmani-offered-in-karachi): Mufti Usmani, a prominent Islamic scholar who served as Pakistan's mufti-e-Azam and president of Jaamiyah Darul Uloom in Karachi, passed away on Friday at the age of 86.   The funeral prayers were conducted by his brother Maulana Taqi Usmani, a well-known religious figure and vice president of an Islamic university. Governor of Sindh Kamran Tesori, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and a sizable crowd were present. The deceased scholar's grave will be located between that of his mother and father, former grand mufti Shafi Usmani, in Jaamiyah Darul Uloom in Korangi.   On July 21, 1936, Mufti Rafi Usmani was born in [...] - ["Hybrid Reborn" – New 5th Gen Toyota Prius Revealed](https://ipin.com.pk/news/toyota-prius-5th-gen-revealed): In December 1997, Toyota's Prius was released in Japan as the first mass-market hybrid. Prius has been the best-selling hybrid model worldwide since then, and it would be fair to declare it the pioneer of hybrids. Interestingly, Toyota engineers were unable to move the first Prius prototype for 49 days when it was built; today, millions of Prius are in use. Prius' current generation is the 4th generation, or XW50, which arrived in 2014 and was face lifted in 2020. On and off, we've heard news about the next 5th-generation Prius. Recently, a camouflaged prototype of the upcoming Prius was spotted [...] - [Layoffs At Amazon Will Continue In 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/layoffs-at-amazon-will-continue-in-2023): In a letter to staff members, Andy Jassy, the company's new CEO who took over in 2021, stated that "those decisions will be shared with impacted workers and organisations early in 2023." Jassy noted that the organisation was currently deciding what should change in each of its businesses as part of an annual operating planning review. How many additional roles will be impacted by the change is still up in the air for Amazon. According to a person familiar with the firm, Amazon.com Inc. still plans to eliminate roughly 10,000 jobs, including those in its retail division and human resources. As [...] - [The World's Oldest Primary School Student, Who Was 99 Years Old, Died In Kenya](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-world-s-oldest-primary-school-student-who-was-99-years-old-died-in-kenya): Sitieni's determination to complete her education in her 90s inspired a French movie and garnered acclaim from UNESCO. Gogo Priscilla, or "Granny Priscilla," as she was affectionately called, passed away at home on Wednesday as a result of a chest problem, according to her grandson Sammy Chepsiror, who spoke to The Standard newspaper. Gogo had been attending her lessons and in good health up until three days before she passed away, when she experienced chest symptoms that forced her to miss class, he said in a statement to the newspaper on Thursday. "We are grateful that she lived 100 years. She [...] - [In Karachi, Zameen.com Hosts A Two-day Property Sales Event](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-karachi-zameen-com-hosts-a-two-day-property-sales-event): The two-day property saga featured a number of projects, all of which were exclusively marketed and offered for sale by Zameen.com. Senior Director Sales of Zameen.com Taha Mehmood, Director Sales Shoaib Anees, and other senior executives were present at the property sales event to provide unique insights into the real estate industry. Taha Mehmood, senior director of sales for Zameen.com, stated in a statement to the media on this occasion that the major goal of property sales events is to bring all the information about buying and selling real estate to the public under one roof. He claimed that this part [...] - [Hyderabads Peoples Bus Service Will Debut Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hyderabads-peoples-bus-service-will-debut-today): The first PBS route in Hyderabad, according to Sharjeel, will traverse 15 kilometres from Hyder Chowk in the centre of the city to the Hatri Police Station. Additionally, he indicated that there will be 15 bus stops put up along the road. The buses will run from Hyder Chowk to Gul Center, Thandi Sadak, Agriculture Complex, Wahdat Colony, Sindh Museum, Qasim Chowk, Jail Road, and Isra Hospital in addition to making a stop at Hattri Police Station. The PPP leader unveiled a new, eco-friendly electric bus service for Karachi residents earlier this month. These buses have a 20-minute charging time and [...] - [Lunches, Dinners, And High Tea Are Prohibited In Government Buildings In Sindh](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lunches-dinners-and-high-tea-are-prohibited-in-government-buildings-in-sindh): According to the notification, the government has outlawed lunches, dinners, and high teas at its own offices as well as those of its associated departments and independent groups. Additionally, the acquisition of office supplies and equipment has been limited, and the use of utilities at the government and office levels will both be lowered by 10%. The provincial administration has instructed its staff to discourage unnecessary travel for meetings and to encourage zoom meetings at official facilities. 84 districts across the nation have been impacted by flooding, according to WHO. According to a WHO spokesman for Pakistan, flooding has damaged almost [...] - [Amitabh Bachchan's "Uunchai" Maintains A Consistent Box Office Performance](https://ipin.com.pk/news/amitabh-bachchan-s-uunchai-maintains-a-consistent-box-office-performance): Uunchai, a recently released movie starring Amitabh Bachchan, maintained its momentum at the box office on the seventh day of its theatrical release, earning INR 1.5 crore, according to IndiaToday. On its seventh day in theatres, the movie reportedly made INR 1.5 crore. This came after the movie had a strong opening weekend and took in INR 1.7 crore on the sixth day. This brings the movie's seven-day total revenue at INR 17 crore. Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, and Danny Denzongpa star in Sooraj Barjatiya's Uunchai, which debuted in theatres on November 11. The movie tells the tale of [...] - [What Is The Latest Upgrade To Whatsapps Group Chat Feature?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/what-is-the-latest-upgrade-to-whatsapps-group-chat-feature): Users of WhatsApp may recognise members of the groups they are using on the messaging app thanks to the functionality, which allows them to view profile images within group chats. According to the WhatsApp news tracker website, the feature is now available to some beta testers on WhatsApp Desktop as well after the version upgrade for iOS users who have loaded the WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.23.0.70. When the feature is turned on, the group conversations will appear as seen in the screenshot above. The conversation bubbles will be shown next to the profile icons. However, it should be noted that [...] - [Us Regulator Approves Lab-grown Meat For Human Consumption](https://ipin.com.pk/news/us-regulator-approves-lab-grown-meat-for-human-consumption): The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection will allow UPSIDE Foods, a company that produces cell-cultured chicken by extracting cells from living animals and using the cells to grow meat in stainless-steel tanks, to put its products on the market. According to a joint statement from FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf and Susan Mayne, director of the FDA's Centre for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, "the world is experiencing a food revolution and the (FDA) is committed to encouraging innovation in the food supply." In documents made public on Wednesday, the FDA stated that it had examined the company's evidence and [...] - [Elon Musk Promises To Appoint A New Twitter CEO](https://ipin.com.pk/news/elon-musk-promises-to-appoint-a-new-twitter-ceo): Musk made the comments while testifying in a Delaware court to refute allegations that his $56 billion compensation package at Tesla was determined by a board of directors that was compliant and based on performance goals that were simple to meet. Musk later added, albeit it will "take some time," that he will continue to lead Twitter until it is in a good position. Following Jack Dorsey's announcement that he would not accept the position of CEO of Twitter, Musk sent out a tweet. When asked if he would accept the post of CEO on Twitter, he replied, "never." Investors at [...] - [The Legend Of Maula Jatts Director, Bilal Lashari, Receives Acclaim From Karan Johar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-legend-of-maula-jatts-director-bilal-lashari-receives-acclaim-from-karan-johar): The Legend of Maula Jatt director Bilal Lashari has received special praise from acclaimed Bollywood director Karan Johar. Actor Gohar Rasheed of TLoMJ recently said in an interview that Karan Johar specifically called Bilal Lashari after watching the movie to express his admiration for his outstanding performance. Rasheed claimed that Johar thought The Legend of Maula Jatt was a significant achievement for Pakistan and a source of national pride for the whole country. Gohar Rasheed, who played Maakha in the popular movie, stated that the entire Maula Jatt team was really grateful for this recognition. The movie has already made more [...] - [Bride Refuses To Marry After Groom's Family Provides A Low-cost Bridal Outfit](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bride-refuses-to-marry-after-groom-s-family-provides-a-low-cost-bridal-outfit): The Haldiwani girl was anticipating the groom to give her a "mehegna lehenga" (expensive wedding gown), but she really got the complete opposite. The locals told Indian media that she did not like the attire at all. This was another another instance of the passion and intensity that are typical of Indian wedding celebrations. The couple was already engaged, the locals told the media. She was given a bridal outfit that was "just" INR 10,000. The bride had a tantrum after learning the price tag because she wanted something opulent. The lehenga, however, was allegedly acquired "exclusively" from Lucknow, a city [...] - [Suniel Shetty On Gym Deaths: 'the Problem Is The Supplements'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/suniel-shetty-on-gym-deaths-the-problem-is-the-supplements): Suniel Shetty, an actor, responded to the recent spate of celebrity deaths while working out in the gym by claiming that it was all due to the supplements they consumed. "The trouble comes in the supplements they take, the steroids they use," Shetty continued. The issue is not the workout. No, they are not pushing themselves past their comfort zones. When one consumes vitamins and steroids, it is heart failure rather than a heart attack. There have been discussions concerning sudden fatalities in gyms since since actors Raju Shrivastava and Siddhaanth Vir Surryavanshi purportedly passed away while exercising there recently. Sagar [...] - [The Reason Nepal Got Five Penalty Runs In The UAE ODI](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-reason-nepal-got-five-penalty-runs-in-the-uae-odi): In the second one-day international series on Wednesday, UAE hitter Alishan Sharafu coated the ball with his saliva when the team was bowling, resulting in a free five runs for the opposition Nepal. Vinay Jha and Durga Subedi, the on-field umpires, observed Sharafu applying saliva on the ball as per custom, a practise that is now against the rules. The law was initially enacted in response to the coronavirus outbreak more than two years ago. Under COVID regulations, players were not authorised to utilise saliva. According to the new rules in effect as of October 1, the team would be penalised [...] - [Wasim Akram Has been Chosen a Brand Ambassador for the Lanka Premier League](https://ipin.com.pk/news/wasim-akram-has-been-chosen-a-brand-ambassador-for-the-lanka-premier-league): Wasim Akram, a great former cricket player from Pakistan, has been named the brand ambassador for the third Lanka Premier League (LPL), which will take place from December 6 to 23. Sanath Jayasuriya, known as the "Sultan of Swing," and LPL have appointed each other as "brand ambassadors." Wasim Akram expressed his happiness at being selected for the position by saying the Sri Lankan supporters had always shown him love and compassion. He claimed that the LPL was creating top-tier professional players for the nation and that the Asia Cup triumph was evidence of this. "I have watched the last two [...] - [Netflix Teams Up With The Creators Of 'stranger Things' For 'death Note': Learn More About The Plot And Characters](https://ipin.com.pk/news/netflix-teams-up-with-the-creators-of-stranger-things-for-death-note-learn-more-about-the-plot-and-characters): The Duffer brothers of Stanger Things are producing the Netflix series Death Note, based on the most well-known manga in the world. Halia Abdel-Meguid, a major lover of manga, will write and executive produce the show, according to What's on Netflix. He has lived in Tokyo before and speaks Japanese with ease. Along with the Duffer brothers, Abdel-Meguid is collaborating on Netflix's series adaptation of Stephen Kings and Peter Straub's The Talisman. The Stranger Things creators have collaborated with them on the Netflix live-action version of the popular manga Death Note. The Netflix series Death Note, which is based on the [...] - [Shahid Afridi, The Legendary Cricketer, Prepared To Compete In Psl 8](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shahid-afridi-the-legendary-cricketer-prepared-to-compete-in-psl-8): Afridi, whose PSL stint with Quetta Gladiators was cut short by a back injury, said he would consider returning to the league if any team approached him. "I don't know where I'm going. I will undoubtedly accept a franchise's offer. I'll work because it's for Pakistan," the flashy all-arounder declared. Afridi participated in the PCB's pioneering Pakistan Junior League (PJL) as the Mardan Warriors' coach. Since the first season, he has represented four of the six PSL teams. When asked whose side he preferred to play with, the batter responded: "Peshwar Zalmi and I had a terrific time together. We want [...] - [Pakistans Participation In The Fih Nations Cup Is In Shambles](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-participation-in-the-fih-nations-cup-is-in-shambles): Despite contacting the PSB three times for funding, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has not gotten a response, according to reliable sources. Prior to the FIH Nations Cup, the Pakistani squad is scheduled to depart for South Africa on November 22, but it still lacks the funds to pay for travel and lodging. In addition, PHF Secretary Haider Hussain emphasised the significance of Pakistan's participation in the forthcoming FIH Nations Cup after the Green Shirts won the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2022 and earned bronze. "Taking part in the FIH Nations Cup is crucial for us. We haven't competed in the [...] - [One Of Three Boys In Karachi Attending School Is Killed By A Speeding Truck](https://ipin.com.pk/news/one-of-three-boys-in-karachi-attending-school-is-killed-by-a-speeding-truck): According to the sources, the tragedy happened as the three brothers were riding a motorcycle from their home to school near Baba Mor in Surjani Town.   The three students were critically hurt when a speeding truck struck them as they were travelling on the motorbike.   According to the authorities, all of the youngsters were immediately transferred to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where the two received medical attention and the doctors verified the boy's death. The injured brothers have been identified as 15-year-old Azhar Asghar and 12-year-old Usman Asghar, while the deceased has been identified as 12-year-old Umar Asghar.   According [...] - [Mufti-e-azam Maulana Rafi Usmani Of Pakistan Dies At The Age Of 86](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mufti-e-azam-maulana-rafi-usmani-of-pakistan-dies-at-the-age-of-86): The late Mufti-e-Azam was the older brother of Maulana Mufti Taqi Usmani, vice president of the Islamic university, and the child of Shafi Usmani, a former grand mufti of Pakistan. On July 21, 1936, Mufti Rafi Usmani was born in Deoband, United-India. He also served as the Wifaq ul Madaris Al-Arabia, Pakistanpatron. ,'s The nation's grand mufti passed away, and condolences began to flood in. President Dr. Arif Alvi expressed his sorrow and paid honour to the scholar's academic and religious contributions. Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, too expressed his sorrow at the death of the grand mufti. "Mufti Rafi Usmani [...] - [Leopards Spotted In Islamabad's Saidpur In A Rare Appearance](https://ipin.com.pk/news/leopards-spotted-in-islamabad-s-saidpur-in-a-rare-appearance): This was an uncommon appearance close to human habitation. According to a report by Geo News, pleas for people to stay indoors came through mosques. According to the spokesman for the Islamabad Police, information can be exchanged at the 15 services in case of an emergency. After learning that a few leopards had been spotted inside Saidpur village at 7:30 pm, the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) staff hurried to the area to ensure the protection of the populace and the endangered wild cats, an IWMB employee on the scene told APP while sharing details of the incident after a brief [...] - ["Bat Like Babar, Bowl Like Amir," Says Sarfraz Ahmed's Son About His Role Models In Cricket](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bat-like-babar-bowl-like-amir-says-sarfraz-ahmed-s-son-about-his-role-models-in-cricket): Junior Sarfraz, as he is affectionately known, has been picking up advice from his father, who has been taking the young child to the stadium. Following the conclusion of the game, the father-son team was spotted practising while Junior Sarfraz batted and the former Pakistani captain bowled to him. Abdullah told Geo Super that he appreciated his father's batting today when commenting on Sarfraz's performance, who managed to achieve a century during the game. Abdullah responded that he wants to be an all-rounder when asked which aspect of playing cricket he enjoys the most: batting, bowling, or wicketkeeping. Junior Sarfraz took [...] - [As Ideas 2022 Concludes, Shahrah-e-faisal Will Be Temporarily Closed From 12 To 4 A.m](https://ipin.com.pk/news/as-ideas-2022-concludes-shahrah-e-faisal-will-be-temporarily-closed-from-12-to-4-a-m): KARACHI: Due to security concerns and necessary transportation following the conclusion of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2022, which was held in Karachi, Shahrah-e-Faisal and Karsaz Roads will be temporarily restricted to traffic from 12 a.m. on November 19 till 4 a.m. In order to ensure duty for security traffic movement for IDEAS 2022, the traffic police have announced that the city's main road Shahrah-e-Faisal from the Karsaz flyover to Drigh Road, as well as Karsaz Road and Sir Shah Suleman Road at Hassan Square, will be temporarily closed for all types of traffic on both sides from 12am [...] - [Indian Board Dismisses Selection Committee Following T20 World Cup Exit](https://ipin.com.pk/news/indian-board-dismisses-selection-committee-following-t20-world-cup-exit): India was eliminated from the tournament in Australia after losing to eventual champions England by a score of 10 wickets, and Rohit Sharma's team was criticised by previous players, fans, and the local media for being "clueless" and "out of their depth." In order to play in the game's shortest format, the squad required to elect a new captain, according to former head coach Ravi Shastri. But the senior selection committee, which Chetan Sharma headed, was the first to depart. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India invites applications for the position of national selectors (senior men)," the BCCI said [...] - [This Is How Babar Azams New Bat Appears To Be "Insane"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/this-is-how-babar-azams-new-bat-appears-to-be-insane): On Friday, the sporting equipment manufacturer published a brief video of the bat they designed for Babar on Twitter.The company revealed the bat made for the 28-year-old batter in an Instagram post with the comment, "This new bat for Babar is looking insane." Babar may be seen gripping his bat with Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood in one of its Instagram images that has been pinned. The Green Shirts advanced to the final of the just finished T20 World Cup in Australia under the captaincy of Pakistan. However, they were ultimately on the losing side as England took home the trophy. [...] - [Joyland Is Described By Malala Yousufzai As "A Love Letter To Pakistan"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/joyland-is-described-by-malala-yousufzai-as-a-love-letter-to-pakistan): After the movie was banned, the hashtag #ReleaseJoyland began to trend on Twitter. A number of Pakistani showbiz celebrities have spoken out in favour of the movie. Malala Yousufzai, who served as the movie's executive producer, wrote an article about what it portrays. "Joyland is not activism disguising as art; it doesn't argue for a certain point of view or issue a call to action," she wrote in her exclusive piece. She went on to say that each character in the movie demonstrates compassion. From the grandfather who forces his way on the family to the young woman who demands more [...] - [Atal Bihari Vajpayee Will Be Portrayed By Pankaj Tripathi In The Biopic](https://ipin.com.pk/news/atal-bihari-vajpayee-will-be-portrayed-by-pankaj-tripathi-in-the-biopic): The untold Vajpayee: Politician and Paradox by Ullekha NP served as the inspiration for the film. The movie will probably be released by Christmas of the following year. When asked about his thoughts on playing the former prime minister, Pankaj said: "It's an honour to represent such a kind leader on TV. He was much more than just a politician; he was also a renowned poet and a skilled writer. For an actor like me, getting to walk in his footsteps is nothing but an honour. The biopic of PM Vajpayee was unveiled on June 28, 2022. Since then, the audience [...] - [The Next Movie By Quentin Tarantino Will Be His Last](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-next-movie-by-quentin-tarantino-will-be-his-last): After helming nine independent films over the previous three decades, the veteran director announced in a new interview with CNN's Chris Wallace that his upcoming project would be his last. "I've been doing it for 30 years, so I've done it for a very long period. And now it's time to end the programme "Tarantino, 59, added. "I work as a performer. I want to pique your curiosity." Reservoir Dogs, released in 1992, served as Tarantino's debut feature film directing effort. His most recent project, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, was released in 2019. He has received two Academy Awards [...] - [Gas Will Be Available To Domestic Customers 8 Hours A Day In The Winter](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gas-will-be-available-to-domestic-customers-8-hours-a-day-in-the-winter): Gas will be made available to customers from 6 am to 9 am in the morning, from 12 pm to 2 pm for lunch, and from 6 pm to 9 pm for supper. One of the Energy Ministry's top officials told The News, "More crucially, commercial consumers would receive RLNG in Punjab, with the exception of roti tandoors, which will receive system gas (local gas). The official stated, "The CNG, fertiliser, cement, and non-export industry will have zero gas supply." "Gas supply to captive power plants of the export industry may be cut off if the winter season peaks from December [...] - [The Brother Of Princess Diana Appreciates Matthew Perry's "Beyond Brave" Book](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-brother-of-princess-diana-appreciates-matthew-perry-s-beyond-brave-book): On Thursday, The Earl, 58, tweeted his opinions regarding the most recent book to be published. Charles expressed his admiration for the book by reposting the author's tweet announcing that it was the number one bestseller on the New York Times list. "Just finished listening to @MatthewPerry's very outstanding book, which is stunning in its candour, masterfully put together, and incredibly gutsy. He has now appeared in the top TV show, the top movie at the box office, and penned the top bestseller. For the demons he has encountered, that is three in the eye "Tweets from Charles The latest book [...] - [The Co-founder Of The Indian Food Delivery Service Zomato Leaves](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-co-founder-of-the-indian-food-delivery-service-zomato-leaves): Before being promoted to co-founder in May 2020, Gupta was the segment's chief executive and is credited with starting from scratch Zomato's meal delivery operations. In a letter to the business, Gupta stated that he was quitting to explore "unknown adventures." His resignation comes after that of Nitin Savara, the business's former deputy chief financial officer, who left in August. Due to an increase in online order volume and value, Zomato last week disclosed a modest second-quarter deficit. - [Saudi Arabia Ties Tax Exemption And Money Release](https://ipin.com.pk/news/saudi-arabia-ties-tax-exemption-and-money-release): Sources claim that Saudi Arabia has resolved to free itself from taxes in exchange for Pakistan receiving $382 million for four projects. The sources claim that the Pakistani government is doing its part to fulfil the Saudi conditionality. The agreements will reportedly be signed soon by the two nations, and the signing ceremony would probably happen during the Saudi crown prince's visit to Pakistan. - [Pakistans Gold Market Has Reached A Record High](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-gold-market-has-reached-a-record-high): Wednesday saw a dramatic increase in gold prices in Pakistan as the US dollar strengthened against the Pakistani rupee and the price of the precious metal increased steadily on the world market. In Pakistan, the price of a tola of 24-karat gold increased by Rs1850 to reach Rs158,850, closing in on the record high of Rs162,000 a tola set in July of this year. The cost of 10 grammes of 24-karat gold also increased by Rs. 1586 to Rs. 136,188. The price of a 10-gram piece of 22-karat gold is Rs. 124839. One ounce of gold now costs $1782 on the [...] - [Musk Alerts Staff That Twitter Is Getting More "Hardcore"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/musk-alerts-staff-that-twitter-is-getting-more-hardcore): According to The Washington Post, the workers reportedly had to sign a contract committing them to remain with the business. An email that was sent to every employee said, "If you are sure that you want to be a part of the new Twitter, please click yes on the link below." The Post reported that the message invited staff to complete the online form that was attached by Thursday at 5 EST, after which they would be required to depart the company with severance pay. In the email, Musk warned staff that the microblogging platform would need to develop into something [...] - [Umair Jaswal To Play Shoaib Akhtar In Rawalpindi Express](https://ipin.com.pk/news/umair-jaswal-to-play-shoaib-akhtar-in-rawalpindi-express): Since the beginning of his career, Akhtar has been nicknamed to as the "Rawalpindi Express" because of his quick bowling action and propensity to unleash vicious bouncers, making batters afraid to stand on the wicket. The 47-year-old former right-arm bowler holds the record for bowling the fastest delivery in cricket history, clocking it at 161.3 kph. The actor-singer who will portray Shoaib's role made the announcement on his Instagram. "I consider it an honour to portray Mr. Shoaib Akhtar, a living legend, in Rawalpindi Express on the big screen. May Allah grant us success in all of our endeavours. We're excited [...] - [Babar Azam Advances In The Most Recent Icc T20i Batting Rankings](https://ipin.com.pk/news/babar-azam-advances-in-the-most-recent-icc-t20i-batting-rankings): In the just finished T20 World Cup semifinal versus New Zealand, Babar scored the game-winning fifty. The captain, however, did not have a good start to the competition as he only scored 39 runs in the Super 12 stage of the game, drawing criticism from both spectators and various commentators. In the championship game, he managed to score 32 runs as Pakistan failed to prevent England from winning. Over the course of the tournament, Babar was only able to score 124 runs overall at an average of 17.71 and a strikeout rate of 93.23 innings. Suryakumar Yadav, an Indian middle-order batsman, [...] - [Beyonce And Adele Will Duel At The Grammys Once Again](https://ipin.com.pk/news/beyonce-and-adele-will-duel-at-the-grammys-once-again): According to the Recording Academy, Beyonce is in the lead with nine possibilities to win during the performance-heavy programme honouring the best in the business on February 5. While Adele and fellow balladeer Brandi Carlile each received seven nominations, rapper Kendrick Lamar received eight. Six years after Adele was excluded from the most prestigious categories for her contemplative, ugly-cry tribute "30," Queen Bey will compete with her throbbing club track collection "Renaissance" in those same categories. Both women broke down in tears after Adele's victory, calling Beyonce her "idol" and told the crowd that Beyonce's paradigm-shifting album ought to have won. [...] - [With Additional Sex Offence Allegations In The Uk, Kevin Space's Legal Problems Are Far From Over](https://ipin.com.pk/news/with-additional-sex-offence-allegations-in-the-uk-kevin-space-s-legal-problems-are-far-from-over): According to The Crown Prosecution Service, the 63-year-old actor has been charged with "a number of sexual assaults against one male between 2001 and 2004." (CPS) The American Beauty and House of Cards star, who resides in the US, was also given permission to face "one charge of compelling a person to engage in sexual behaviour without consent." The seven additional allegations concern alleged offences that occurred both before and after 2003, when new sexual offences legislation went into effect. According to the CPS, which is in charge of filing lawsuits in England and Wales, Spacey is now facing a total [...] - [The Trailer For The Upcoming Movie "The Swimmers" Has Been Released By Netflix](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-trailer-for-the-upcoming-movie-the-swimmers-has-been-released-by-netflix): Sally El Hosaini directed this motion picture. The sisters' love of swimming unites them in any circumstance and motivates them to do anything to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics. They helped rescue the lives of other refugees when they left the Syrian civil war in 2015. On September 8, 2022, The Swimmers will have its Toronto Film Festival premiere. On November 23, 2022, The Swimmers will be available on Netflix. CAST: Matthias Schweighofer James Krishna Floyd Ali Suliman Manal Issa Victoria Valcheva Bridgitta Roy Dritan Kastrati Alfredo Tavares Nathalie Issa The trailer for The Swimmers has been released by Netflix. - [After Removing Some Parts, The Censor Board Permits The Oscar-Nominated Movie Joyland To Be Released](https://ipin.com.pk/news/after-removing-some-parts-the-censor-board-permits-the-oscar-nominated-movie-joyland-to-be-released): After removing several scenes, the full board approved the local showing of Joyland. The movie was originally scheduled to open for business in Pakistan on November 18. After several schools of thought opposed to the film, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif established a cabinet committee to investigate the situation. The Pakistani-produced movie has garnered awards all around the world, including the Cannes Jury Prize. It is also the nation's Oscar submission for the following year.The censors have finally permitted the film, which depicts a romance between a married man and a transgender woman, to be seen. Joyland had its world premiere at [...] - [Jim Carrey Is One Of 100 Canadians Who Are Prohibited From Entering Russia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/jim-carrey-is-one-of-100-canadians-who-are-prohibited-from-entering-russia): A response by Russian president Putin to Canada's ongoing assistance to Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion, according to Complex, the new list also includes Canadian author Margaret Attwood of The Handmaid's Tale. With a statement that read: "In response to the ongoing practise of imposing sanctions by the regime of Prime Minister J. Trudeau against the Russian leadership, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation shared a list of 100 citizens on their website. "Entry is closed on the basis of reciprocity for 100 Canadian people to politicians and lawmakers, members of the business community, experts [...] - [Flowers And Well Wishes Are Sent To Saba Qamar By A Secret Admirer](https://ipin.com.pk/news/flowers-and-well-wishes-are-sent-to-saba-qamar-by-a-secret-admirer): Saba Qamar, a queen of Lollywood, is an incredible beauty and a virtuoso at grabbing attention. The Baaghi star's enormous fan base is interested in her marriage intentions in addition to her impeccable playing abilities and commanding on-screen presence, especially the admirers who show her flowers. The Cheekh actress released a stunning video of herself surrounded by white flowers to celebrate the New Year, which quickly went viral on social media. Undoubtedly, the "Fraud" actor has once again kept her followers in the dark. Saba is encircled by numerous flower vases loaded with white daisies in the Instagram video. The buckets [...] - [DigitalOcean is Launching an IT Training Programme in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/digitalocean-is-launching-an-it-training-programme-in-pakistan): Yancey Spruill, CEO of DigitalOcean, stated on Tuesday that the company recently acquired Cloudways Pakistan and that they plan to launch a training programme for Pakistani youth in collaboration with various universities to provide IT skills to enable them to compete in the global market. According to the minister, Pakistan has a lot of potential in the IT sector, and the government is eager to expand the IT industry in order to increase its contribution to Pakistan's economic development. He praised DigitalOcean for its interest in training the country's IT workforce. He also stated that the government will provide all necessary [...] - [PML-N Names Maryam Nawaz Senior Vice President](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pml-n-names-maryam-nawaz-senior-vice-president): Shehbaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), nominated Maryam Nawaz as the party's senior vice-president on Tuesday. Maryam Nawaz has been given permission to reorganise the party at all functional tiers/levels as the "Chief Organizer," according to a notification released by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which Federal Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb published on Twitter. The announcement states, "The undersigned is happy to designate Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif as Senior Vice President" with immediate effect in accordance with the authority granted by the Pakistan Muslim League-N Constitution. - [A Year To The Murree Tragedy: Humanity Is Alive](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-year-to-the-murree-tragedy-humanity-is-alive): Wintertime tragically conjures up thoughts of the 2022 Murree disaster, which was nothing short of a nightmare for people. On January 7, the city of Murree had a terrible blizzard and snowstorm, but 23 people also perished as a result of unanticipated events that turned their weekend escape into a tragic event. People travel from all over the nation to visit Murree since it is a prime tourist destination. Extreme weather was predicted for January 6–9, 2022, according to the MET Office, but it wasn't taken as seriously as it ought to have been. In spite of the winter, thousands of [...] - [By The End Of April, All Government Buildings Will Be Powered By Solar Energy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/by-the-end-of-april-all-government-buildings-will-be-powered-by-solar-energy): The federal government has updated its standards for solarizing public buildings in light of the fragile state of the economy. According to sources, the administration has decided against using public funds to pay for the solarization of public buildings and has instead ordered all state organisations to set aside space and pay for the installation of solar panels out of their own pockets. The Alternative Energy Development Board will receive the load estimation report for the entire project (AEDB). All departments have been instructed to adhere to the regulations for making the switch to solar energy and to ensure that all [...] - [Shahid Afridi Sets A Minimum Strike Rate Criteria For Selection In Pakistan T20 Team](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shahid-afridi-sets-a-minimum-strike-rate-criteria-for-selection-in-pakistan-t20-team): Shahid Afridi, the recently appointed interim chief selector, has devised new standards for choosing the nation's T20I cricket team. The former cricketer told the media that the selection committee will pick individuals whose domestic cricket strike rates are greater than 135. It is important to note that the strike rates of Pakistani batsmen in cricket's shortest format have given rise to discussion within the sport. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, among others, came under fire for their consistently low strike rates throughout the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup 2022. Afridi has been actively involved in making choices regarding selection as [...] - [Alarming 37% Decrease In Pakistan's Cotton Production](https://ipin.com.pk/news/alarming-37-decrease-in-pakistan-s-cotton-production): According to the most recent biweekly data, which the Pakistan Cotton Ginner's Association (PCGA) issued on Tuesday, Pakistan's cotton output declined by almost 37% year over year (YoY). As of January 1, 2023, Pakistan received 4.61 million bales of cotton overall, down from 7.347 million bales during the same period in the previous year. This is a decrease of 37.25 percent and a difference of 2.73 million bales. According to PCGA data, both the cotton-producing provinces of Punjab and Sindh experienced a significant fall in cotton arrivals. Since the latest flash floods that destroyed crops a few months ago, numbers have [...] - [Markets Will Close At 8:30pm, While Wedding Venues Will Close At 10pm, According To The Government's Energy Saving Plan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/markets-will-close-at-8-30-p-m-while-wedding-venues-will-close-at-10-00-p-m-according-to-the-government-s-energy-saving-plan): The federal government has announced the energy conservation plan that will require the closure of markets at 8:30 p.m. and wedding halls at 10 p.m., according to defence minister Khawaja Asif's announcement on Tuesday. At a press conference, Asif announced the cabinet's decision in a press conference flanked by ministers, Sherry Rehman, Khurrum Dastagir Khan and Marriyum Aurangzeb. According to the defence minister, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed a 30% reduction in power utilised by all federal government ministries. He also advocated for reducing unnecessary office electricity use. According to the minister, the federal cabinet meeting was held without any [...] - [For Q1 And Q2 Of Fy23, The Federal Government Reduces Fund Releases](https://ipin.com.pk/news/for-q1-and-q2-of-fy23-the-federal-government-reduces-fund-releases): For the current fiscal year 2022–2023, the federal government changed the way that money are released for development projects, reducing payouts for the first two quarters from 45 percent to 30 percent. The Ministry of Planning will release 20% of the funds for the development budget in the first quarter, 25% in the second, 30% in the third, and 20% in the fourth, in accordance with the prior release strategy of the Finance Division for the developmental budget 2022–23. According to the new release plan, 10 percent of each approved demand for grant and appropriation will be issued during the first [...] - [Current Highest Paid Footballers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/current-highest-paid-footballers): It is expected to reach more than 3.5 billion people. With 2.5 billion, cricket is the only sport that comes close. With high popularity comes high pay. The numbers have reached incredible heights, and the trend does not appear to be slowing down. Let's talk about the athletes who get the best slice of pie. - [Departmental Cricket Is Restored By The New PCB Regime](https://ipin.com.pk/news/departmental-cricket-is-restored-by-the-new-pcb-regime): Departmen't Restored by New PCB Regime On Monday, the PCB Management Committee's Chair, Mr. Najam Sethi, formally approved notifications for the reinstatement of District/Zonal Cricket Associations, Regions, and Departments/Services Organizations under the 2014 PCB Constitution. Following the publication of the notification, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy will now feature 16 Regional Cricket Associations, while the Patron's Trophy will feature 8 departments during the 2023–24 season, which will start in August. During the domestic cricket season of 2023–24, in addition to these competitions, Grade–II, 50–over, and 20–over events will be planned for the regional and departmental sides. Information on these competitions will be released [...] - [New Punjab Assembly Building Is Inaugurated By Elahi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/new-punjab-assembly-building-is-inaugurated-by-elahi): Speaking during the ceremony, the CM said that the province has fostered the political ideals of tolerance and fraternity. Although we have done a decent job of containing the opposition, PMLN is a master of malfeasance. The PMLN is known for doing awful things because no one can stop them and it doesn't matter to them. After 5–10 years, they take over and then demolish all prior progress before leaving. He regretted that they board the train at the same station from which they had gotten off. The PMLN train is made up entirely of devastation. This train is the same [...] - [Punjab Assembly To Sit On January 9](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-assembly-to-sit-on-january-9): A notification in this regard has also been issued by the Assembly secretariat. Sardar Sibtain Khan, speaker of the Punjab Assembly, will chair the Session. Earlier, the Punjab Assembly session was suspended until January 11 to allow MPAs to give the chief minister their vote of confidence. Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has called a party meeting for January 8 to finalize the plan for the vote of confidence in Punjab. According to sources, Earlier PTI has been unable to agree on the issue, and since Moonis of the PML-Q is abroad, the vote of confidence may now [...] - [Mehwish Hayat Says That She Will Not Tolerate Anyone Slandering Her Name](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mehwish-hayat-says-that-she-will-not-tolerate-anyone-slandering-her-name): As we all know, Adil Raja sparked a scandal when he suggested that some women were exploited as "honey traps" by the country's powerful establishment. Read Here - Kubra Khan has announced that she will sue fugitive Major (retd) Adil Raja for allegedly making false claims against her. Previously, he alleged in a series of tweets that Pakistan's powerful military establishment uses actresses to trap politicians and key figures. Although he did not take the identities of the actresses involved, he did reveal their initials. According to the initials he revealed of the involved top-tier actresses, many netizens assumed they were Mehwish Hayat, [...] - [Current Exchange Rates In Pakistan For The US Dollar, The Euro, The Pound, And The Riyal As Of January 3, 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/current-exchange-rates-in-pakistan-for-the-us-dollar-the-euro-the-pound-and-the-riyal-as-of-january-3-2023): The US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, UAE Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies' exchange rates in Pakistan's open market for December 3, 2023, are listed here (Tuesday). Currency        Symbol               Buying               Selling        US Dollar ‎USD 233.6 235.85 Euro EUR 260.5 263.1 UK Pound Sterling GBP 296.6 299.6 U.A.E Dirham AED 68.55 69.15 Saudi Riyal SAR 65.1 65.7 Australian Dollar AUD 155.50 156.80 Bahrain Dinar BHD 603.5 608 Canadian Dollar CAD 168.16 169.5 China Yuan CNY 32.51 32.76 Danish Krone DKK 32.35 [...] - [Pakistan's Current Gold Price As Of January 3, 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-s-current-gold-price-as-of-january-3-2023): In Pakistan, a tola of 24-karat gold costs Rs186,400 as of Tuesday. 10 grammes of 24 karat gold were priced at Rs 159,810. The price for 10 kilos of 22-karat gold was Rs. 146,550, while the price for a tola of 22-karat gold was Rs. 166,250. Note: Since the price of gold fluctuates on the international market, it is never fixed in Pakistan. The prices listed below were provided by Sarafa Markets and local gold markets in various places.                 City               Gold               Silver [...] - [The Establishment Employs Pakistani Actresses As "Honey Traps" Says An Ex-pakistan Army Officer](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-establishment-employs-pakistani-actresses-as-honey-traps-says-an-ex-pakistan-army-officer): According to media reports, a retired Pakistani military officer and YouTuber alleged that some actresses were exploited as "honey traps" by the country's powerful elite. Sajal Aly, a Pakistani actress, has responded to social media posts smearing her reputation after an ex-military guy allegedly levelled horrible claims about her and other female performers. Major Adil Raja, a retired military official who operates the YouTube channel 'Soldier Speaks,' which has over 290,000 subscribers, has been critical of Sajal. In his tweets he claimed: ‘There are numerous names of models, actresses, and celebrities in Pakistan and abroad, with the initials that I have [...] - [Adil Raja Step Back After Kubra Khan Threat](https://ipin.com.pk/news/adil-raja-step-back-after-kubra-khan-threat): Major (Retd) Adil Raja, take a step back after the Kubra Khan threat that she shared her Instagram on Monday. He mentioned her in response and said: "I haven't named or defamed you in any manner, and I strongly oppose speculation about anyone's name being included in my vlog. You, on the other hand, have explicitly named and defamed me based on rumours and hearsay. It's a good thing you're coming to the UK " Miss Kubra M Khan, I haven't named or defamed you in any way and condemned speculations regarding anyone's name being mentioned wrt my vlog. However, you have [...] - [Mehwish Hayat, Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly, And Kubra Khan Respond To Slanderous Accusations](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mehwish-hayat-mahira-khan-sajal-aly-and-kubra-khan-respond-to-slanderous-accusations): In a statement made on Monday, she warned she would sue him if he did not retract his charges and apologise to her within three days. Kubra Khan demanded that Adil Raja produce proof to back up his statements or face legal action. A big number of social media users were seen distributing a collage of photographs starring Mehwish Hayat, Mahira Khan, Kubra Khan, and Sajal Aly shortly after his vlog became viral. It is very sad that our country is becoming morally debased and ugly; character assassination is the worst form of humanity and sin. — Sajal Ali (@Iamsajalali) January [...] - [During The Terrorist Incident At Lakki Marwat, A Police Officer Martyred](https://ipin.com.pk/news/during-the-terrorist-incident-at-lakki-marwat-a-police-officer-martyred): On Sunday, January 1, 2023, gunmen opened fire on a police checkpoint in the Shahbaz Khel neighbourhood of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat District, martyred a police constable in the process. Lakki Marwat police spokesperson Shahid Hameed told the media that the terrorists used heavy and automatic weapons to attack the police [checkpost] and tried to break in. The police responded in a timely manner, which prevented the attack, the spokeswoman claimed. Hameed identified the murdered police officer as Rapid Response Force Constable Tehsinullah. According to the speaker, Owais Abdulkhel was the terrorist. Additionally, weapons were found on him. According to Hameed, [...] - [Establishment Is The Name Of "One Individual" In Pakistan: Imran Khan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/establishment-is-the-name-of-one-individual-in-pakistan-khan-imran): Without naming anyone, Imran Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), asserted that in Pakistan, the establishment goes by the name of "one guy." The former prime minister continued his tirade against the former army chief, whom he now holds responsible for the overthrow of his government, during a conversation with journalists. "Former chief of army staff (COAS) General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa's setup is still working in the establishment," the ex-prime minister said. Khan, who was overthrown in April 2022 by a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, claimed that the former army leader did not want accountability in [...] - [NEPRA Will Hold A Public Hearing In Muzaffargarh To Approve A Solar Project](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nepra-will-hold-a-public-hearing-in-muzaffargarh-to-approve-a-solar-project): On January 9, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will hold a public hearing to decide whether to authorise competitive bidding for a 600 megawatt peak (MWp) solar project in Muzaffargarh, Punjab. In accordance with the specifics, the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) has submitted the RFP documents to the NEPRA in order to obtain authorization to conduct competitive bidding for a 600 MWp Solar PV Project at Muzaffargarh. This is done in accordance with the authority's competitive bidding tariff (approval procedure) regulations of 2017. After reviewing the RFP materials, the authority made the decision to hold a public hearing [...] - [Second Test Between Pakistan And New Zealand Will Begin In Karachi Tomorrow](https://ipin.com.pk/news/second-test-between-pakistan-and-new-zealand-will-begin-in-karachi-tomorrow): Beginning on Monday, Karachi will host the second Test in the two-game series between Pakistan and New Zealand. Earlier, the opening Test game was a tie. Pakistan resumed their second inning on the final day of the first Test at 77 for the loss of two wickets, declared at 311 for the loss of eight wickets, and gave New Zealand a winning target of 138 runs. When the game was called off owing to poor lighting, New Zealand was 61 for one while chasing the objective. Final results: 438 and 311/8d Pakistan New Zealand 612, 9d, and 61 - [SBP Reserves Declined In 2022 By Around $12 Billion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sbp-reserves-declined-in-2022-by-around-12-billion): In the year 2022 (from December 31, 2021, to December 23, 2022), the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) foreign exchange reserves decreased by 67%, or $11.864 billion, from $17.686 billion to just $5.822 billion. At the start of the year, the nation's entire liquid foreign reserves were valued at $23.883 billion, but by year's end, they had decreased by more than half, to $11.7 billion (till Dec 23). The significant import bill and the rapidly rising cost of energy caused the nation's foreign exchange to be continuously depleted. Various steps were made to stop the influx of foreign currency, but they [...] - [PKR Remained Unchanged Against US Dollar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pkr-remained-unchanged-against-us-dollar): In the interbank market, the US dollar closed at Rs 268.83. At the close of trading, the rupee lost 0.94 points. There is a link between the rupee's movement and the IMF agreement, according to analysts. As the market awaits a resolution to the ongoing negotiations between the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Pakistani Rupee remained unchanged against the US Dollar on Thursday. Two factors are responsible for the stability of the local currency: the market's optimism regarding the continuation of IMF negotiations, and the government's efforts to reduce market speculation. Since the lifting of the currency cap [...] - [Killing Four Militants And Martyred A Soldier In The Bannu Operation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/killing-four-militants-and-martyred-a-soldier-in-the-bannu-operation): The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Saturday that a soldier was martyred  in battle and four terrorists were shot dead during an altercation in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the military's media wing, the event happened as security personnel were conducting an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Bannu's approximate vicinity of Jani Khel. While the operation was in progress, there was a frenzied firefight between the soldiers and the terrorists, however the ISPR said that the forces successfully engaged the terrorists' position. The ISPR claims that as a result, not only were four terrorists killed during the operation, but militants' weapons [...] - [Imran Khan Is Criticised By Fm Bilawal For "Bringing Routed Militants Back](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-is-criticised-by-fm-bilawal-for-bringing-routed-militants-back): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari criticised Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), for his liberal stance toward terrorists on Saturday, saying that the former prime minister's "greatest offence" was to encourage militants who had been routed to stand up again. "Terrorists engaged in the Army Public School (APS) attack got out from prison and are now giving courses in Turkiye," Bilawal claimed in a speech to PPP workers in Karachi. Without naming anyone, Bilawal mentioned Ehsanullah Ehsan, a former spokesperson for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a banned organisation, and claimed that under Khan's presidency, the APS attack's perpetrators fled [...] - [List Of Mobile Devices On Which Whatsapp Will No Longer Function After December 31](https://ipin.com.pk/news/list-of-mobile-devices-on-which-whatsapp-will-no-longer-function-after-december-31): Like it does every other year, WhatsApp will stop operating on select smartphones as of today, rendering such devices unable to access the software (December 31). According to a report from The Independent, the instant messaging software keeps releasing fresh versions. However, after the app receives the most recent updates after December 31, some handsets with outdated operating systems will stop supporting the app. For cellphones with out-of-date operating systems, the corporation will stop offering its services. However, before the app stops functioning on their phones, the users of these smartphones will receive a warning message. According to a statement released [...] - [Top 5 Iconic Performances From 2022 In Pakistan Cricket](https://ipin.com.pk/news/top-5-iconic-performances-from-2022-in-pakistan-cricket): Pakistani cricketers put on a strong performance throughout the year, making some fantastic cameos in every aspect of the game. But some of the 2022 performances were so legendary that they will live on in cricket fans' memories for years to come. Here are the most memorable cricketing moments from Pakistan in 2022: Pakistan's top order collapsed when chasing 130 runs against Afghanistan, leaving the rest of the batting order to shoulder the load. As soon as the final batter, Asif Ali, started walking back to the pavilion, Pakistan's prospects of winning the game began to dwindle. Shadab Khan's rapid attack [...] - [PIA To Charge Smokers On Flights Rs. 100,000](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pia-to-charge-smokers-on-flights-rs-100-000): Employees who violate the ban on smoking during flights would be fined Rs. 100,000, according to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The PIA management took note of a staff member who was seen smoking onboard. Employees who are found smoking on planes will be fined Rs. 100,000 each, it has been decided. The management of the national flag carrier disclosed in a circular that a recent Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) inspection of one of their aircraft revealed that the cockpit crew had violated the "NO SMOKING ON BOARD" policy. The airline stated that smoking is prohibited on board at all [...] - [Petroleum Products' Prices Won't Change: Ishaq Dar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/petroleum-products-prices-won-t-change-ishaq-dar): On Saturday, the federal government announced that the price of petroleum products will not change. Ishaq Dar, the finance minister, made the announcement during a press conference. The current pricing are valid for the following two weeks. According to the decision, the cost of gasoline would continue at Rs. 214.80 for a litre, while the cost of HSD will be Rs. 227.80. Kerosene oil and light diesel oil (LDO) would continue to cost Rs. 169 and Rs. 171.83 per litre, respectively. The cost of gasoline was reduced by Rs. 10 per litre at the latest review, while the cost of high-speed [...] - [Explained Covid Bf.7 Variant Symptoms And Precautions For A New Variant](https://ipin.com.pk/news/explained-covid-bf-7-variant-symptoms-and-precautions-for-a-new-variant): The Corona virus is causing havoc in China, where hundreds of people are dying every day. Every day, hospitals are overcrowded. Following the easing of the limitations in December, Covid is causing havoc in China. Cases are presently rising in this country due to Omicron's sub-variant bf.7. Given that the R value of the BF.7 variant is 18, the infectivity rate for this variant is fairly high. In other words, a person who has this form of the virus can infect 18 other people. This is the cause of Covid's rapid spread in China. This article will give you the most [...] - [Aqsa, The Oldest Child Of Shahid Afridi, Marries In A Private Nikkah Ceremony](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aqsa-the-oldest-child-of-shahid-afridi-marries-in-a-private-nikkah-ceremony): The wedding of Shahid Afridi's oldest daughter Aqsa brings December to a close. To celebrate the year's end, the Afridi family gathered on Friday. Before the commencement of the upcoming Pakistan Super League season on February 3, Shaheen and Ansha's nikah will take place in Karachi. In response to rumours that the fast bowler and his daughter were getting married, Shahid tweeted last year, "Shaheen's family asked my family for my daughter. Matches are made in paradise; if Allah wills, this match will also be made. Both families are in contact. He prayed for Shaheen "for his continuing success on and [...] - [Despite The Women's Ban, The UN Won't Stop Funding Afghanistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/despite-the-women-s-ban-the-un-won-t-stop-funding-afghanistan): The Taliban's restriction on women working in Afghanistan's assistance sector did not deter the UN, which declared on Thursday that it would continue to do so. Ramiz Alakbarov, the UN Resident Coordinator in Afghanistan, told reporters, "Let me make it very clear that the United Nations and humanitarian partners are highly committed to the delivery of life-saving assistance to the people of Afghanistan." Alakbarov stated that Afghanistan's humanitarian needs are "extremely immense" after the G7 condemned the hardline Islamists' behaviour as "reckless and dangerous." Without women's participation, he continued, "we do not believe that comprehensive humanitarian action can be delivered." But [...] - [Hold LG Elections Today In Islamabad, IHC Informs ECP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hold-lg-elections-today-in-islamabad-ihc-informs-ecp): The Election Commission of Pakistan was ordered by the Islamabad High Court on Friday to hold local body elections in the federal capital today (Saturday). However, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah claimed that the federal government was unable to organise local government elections in Islamabad in such a short amount of time. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir of the IHC issued the ruling after hearing identical petitions from the PTI and the Jamaat-i-Islami challenging the ECP's earlier this week announced decision. The court quickly overturned the Dec. 27 order from the Election Commission of Pakistan. "It is ordered that the local government elections [...] - [To Save Money, The Airports In Islamabad, Lahore, And Karachi Would Be Outsourced](https://ipin.com.pk/news/to-save-money-the-airports-in-islamabad-lahore-and-karachi-would-be-outsourced): As the economy continues to deteriorate, the federal government has chosen to outsource the management of the airports in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi in an effort to reduce costs and improve passenger services. According to a news release from PM House, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led a meeting on Friday to review issues relating to the aviation industry and made the decision to appoint operators of worldwide standing to administer airports in the three cities. The prime minister instructed organisations to move on with outsourcing airports with a particular emphasis on openness. A special committee will work on this issue under [...] - [CP Files Intra-court Appeal Against IHC’S Verdict On Islamabad Local Bodies Elections](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cp-files-intra-court-appeal-against-ihc-s-verdict-on-islamabad-local-bodies-elections): The Islamabad High Court's (IHC) decision to hold the Local bodies elections in the federal capital on December 31 has been appealed internally by Pakistan's highest electoral authority (today). Jamat-e-Islami, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and its leaders have been declared respondents in the case by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The event occurs as a result of an order from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) directing ECP to hold local body elections in the nation's federal capital today. After receiving directions from Justice Arbab, ECP had an emergency meeting on Friday and announced that the polls could not be held [...] - [Pakistan's Current Gold Prices As Of December 31, 2022](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-s-current-gold-prices-as-of-december-31-2022): On Saturday, a tola of 24-karat gold costs Rs184,100 in Pakistan. 10 grammes of 24 karat gold were priced at Rs 157,840. The price for 10 grammes of 22-karat gold was Rs. 143,530, while the price for a tola of 22-karat gold was Rs. 164,750. Note: Since the price of gold fluctuates on the international market, it is never fixed in Pakistan. The prices listed below were provided by Sarafa Markets and local gold markets in various places.          City          Gold          Silver          Lahore PKR 184,100  PKR 2,080 [...] - [After 11 Years, A Pakistani Movie Will Be Released In India During Controversy Of "Pathan"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/after-11-years-a-pakistani-movie-will-be-released-in-india-amid-backlash): The Legend of Maula Jatt, a popular Pakistani film, is about to make history by becoming the first movie from that nation to be released in India in more than ten years on December 30. This will signal a possible cultural breakthrough in the strained relations between the South Asian neighbours. Director Bilal Lashari, 38, will release his Maula Jatt adaption in Indian Punjab and a few Delhi theatres, according to Rajender Singh Jyala, chief programming officer of the Indian multiplex network INOX Leisure. It will be performed in Punjab and a few INOX theatres in Delhi where Punjabi speakers are [...] - [200 Billion Rupees In Revenue Shortfall Is Likely For FBR In December](https://ipin.com.pk/news/200-billion-rupees-in-revenue-shortfall-is-likely-for-fbr-in-december): In December 2022, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is anticipated to experience a revenue shortage of about Rs. 200 billion. In comparison to the allocated target of Rs. 965 billion, the tax collection for December has so far exceeded Rs. 600 billion, revealing a deficiency of Rs. 365 billion. The shortfall is anticipated to drop to Rs. 200 billion after tax revenue was collected in the final two days of December. The FBR has given administrative and enforcement measures, such as anti-smuggling initiatives, accurate valuation of imported goods, track and trace systems, point of sales (POS), integration of tier-1 retailers, [...] - [Three Airports Will Begin Being Outsourced, According To PM Shehbaz](https://ipin.com.pk/news/three-airports-will-begin-being-outsourced-according-to-pm-shehbaz): Friday, the necessary departments were ordered by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to begin the process of outsourcing three of the nation's international airports through a public-private partnership (PPP). While presiding over a meeting to discuss issues pertaining to aviation and Pakistan International Airlines, the prime offered these instructions (PIA). The first airports to be outsourced are the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, and the Islamabad International Airport. The prime minister emphasised the need for transparency and ordered all pertinent departments to take action in this area as soon as possible. The premier ordered the [...] - [SBP Issues A Statement Regarding The Holiday](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sbp-issues-a-statement-regarding-the-holiday): The State Bank of Pakistan, along with all SBP Banking Services Corporation locations, including Public Debt Offices, will be closed on January 2 in observance of the bank holiday. As a result, on Monday, all banks and development finance institutions (DFIs) will be closed to the general public. However, all SBP, SBPBSC, bank, and DFI officers and staff will come to work as usual. On December 31 (Saturday), the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) authorised branches and SBP field offices will be open for an extended period of time in order to collect government revenues, duties, and taxes. The State Bank [...] - [Shahid Afridi Promises A Bouncy Track For The Second Pakistan-new Zealand Test](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shahid-afridi-promises-a-bouncy-track-for-the-second-pakistan-new-zealand-test): In regards to the field for the second Test match against New Zealand in Karachi, newly appointed Pakistan Chief Selector Shahid Afridi has made a bold statement. Afridi promised a lively wicket for the series finale at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi when addressing the media. "We have to erase the dread of defeat from our hearts," the former cricketer stated in response to a question about flat surfaces in the Test series. The Rawalpindi wicket received two "below average" ratings from the International Cricket Council (ICC) this year, once for the England match and once for the Australia [...] - [Islamabad's Security Has Been Stepped Up In Response To The Danger Of Another Suicide Bombing](https://ipin.com.pk/news/islamabad-s-security-has-been-stepped-up-in-response-to-the-danger-of-another-suicide-bombing): An notice for a potential suicide attack has been issued, which has increased security in the capital city of Pakistan. The intelligence agencies have been informed that Zakir Khan son of Laique, a potential suicide bomber from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, will attempt to enter Islamabad. Additionally, a picture of the alleged terrorist was made public. The capital police have increased security in response to the danger notice, and the Ministry of Interior has been asked to provide extra FC troops for deployment at the check points. Additionally, the security of the Parliament Building has been tightened, and admission by unrelated people is [...] - [IHC Directs ECP To Conduct LG Elections Tomorrow In Islamabad](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ihc-directs-ecp-to-conduct-lg-elections-tomorrow-in-islamabad): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was instructed by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday to hold local government elections in the federal capital on December 31 as previously announced. The ruling on the petitions filed by the PTI and Jamat-e-Islamic challenging the ECP decision to postpone the LG elections "for the time being" was made by IHC Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir. Due to the federal government's decision to expand the number of union council members, the top election board postponed the polls in Islamabad earlier this week (UCs). The IHC reserved its decision earlier in the day after hearing [...] - [Another Mini-budget Is Planned As The Government Plans To Pass An Ordinance To Raise Rs. 60 Billion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/another-mini-budget-is-planned-as-the-government-plans-to-pass-an-ordinance-to-raise-rs-60-billion): The government aims to raise an additional Rs. 60 billion in revenue to mitigate post-flood aftershocks, therefore a mini-budget is likely in the works. A Presidential Ordinance could be used to levy these fees, keeping the money out of the federal divisible pool and away from the National Finance Commission's (NFC) awards. Additionally, because the levy is not a tax, it will not be included in the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) collection, according to the Express Tribune. The Presidential Ordinance's initial draught is apparently finished and waiting for approval. It might become effective as soon as this Sunday. However, if [...] - [In Karachi, Williamson's Double-hundred Score Puts New Zealand In Command](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-karachi-williamson-s-double-hundred-score-puts-new-zealand-in-command): Kane Williamson of New Zealand, freed from the responsibility of serving as red-ball captain, hit a masterful 200 not out on Thursday to put his team in command of the opening Test against Pakistan. Williamson handed up his resignation as Test captain earlier this month, but he demonstrated that he is still the backbone of New Zealand's batting by leading them to a massive 612-9 before captain Tim Southee declared with a lead of 174. In order to prevent New Zealand from taking an early 1-0 lead in the two-Test series, Pakistan finished day four on 77-2, still 97 down, and [...] - [Two Militants Killed And Three Soldiers Were Martyred, In A Gunfight In Kurram](https://ipin.com.pk/news/two-militants-killed-and-three-soldiers-were-martyred-in-a-gunfight-in-kurram): In a battle on Thursday in the Arawali neighbourhood of the Kurram District, three Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred and two terrorists were put to death. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan Army's soldiers fought valiantly and successfully engaged the terrorists' location. Additionally, weapons and ammo from the terrorists who were murdered were found. The terrorists that were murdered continued to engage in violent attacks on security personnel. After bravely fighting, Subedar Shuja Muhammad, Naik Muhammad Ramzan, and Sepoy Abdul Rehman "embraced martyrdom," according to the military's media wing. It said that the region is [...] - [FTO Orders FBR To Conduct An It Audit Of All Fictitious Transactions And Taxpayer Data](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fto-orders-fbr-to-conduct-an-it-audit-of-all-fictitious-transactions-and-taxpayer-data): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been instructed by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) to thoroughly investigate the thousands of fictitious entries made in a taxpayer's name in the RTO Islamabad and to order an IT audit of all fictitious transactions. A complaint made by a deputy secretary in the ministry of law and justice who was solely stating salary income on income tax forms has been resolved by the FTO. According to reports, he found hundreds of unknown entries in his tax profile. The complainant claims that there are over 23800 fictitious entries in his or her name, including [...] - [Customs Are Required By FBR To Use The Standard Measurement System For More Than 7,500 Items](https://ipin.com.pk/news/customs-are-required-by-fbr-to-use-the-standard-measurement-system-for-more-than-7-500-items): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) ordered all field formations of Customs on Thursday to implement the 7,575 item specified standard units of quantity/measurement (UoM). The FBR released a customs general order (CGO) 5 of 2022 in this regard on Thursday. The FBR has instructed all field formations of Customs to adopt the standard units of quantity/measurement (UoM) expressed in the CGO's Annex-I in order to carry out the authority granted by Section 223 of the Customs Act of 1969 and to replace Customs General Order No. 15/2019, which was issued on September 13, 2019. In order to maintain uniformity and [...] - [Government To Provide Grants For Policy-focused Research Worth Rs. 1.75 Billion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-to-provide-grants-for-policy-focused-research-worth-rs-1-75-billion): The federal government will launch a competitive grants programme for policy-oriented research with a budget of Rs. 1.756 billion in order to increase the body of knowledge among the indigenous people and aid policymakers in the development of evidence-based policies. Most socioeconomic research in Pakistan is currently supported by foreign donors; as a result, it is donor-driven, has its own preferences, and rarely takes into account the complexity of public policy processes at the operational and policy levels. The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), whose primary responsibility is to advise the Government of Pakistan by conducting policy-oriented research on important [...] - [After An 83% Decrease In Profit Repatriation, Foreign Investment Numbers In Pakistan Plummet](https://ipin.com.pk/news/after-an-83-decrease-in-profit-repatriation-foreign-investment-numbers-in-pakistan-plummet): With the repatriation of profits on foreign investments falling by 83.41 percent year over year (YoY) in July–November of the current fiscal year 2022–23, Pakistan has become one of the least desirable moneymaking markets for foreign investors due to the outflow of dollars and the deteriorating state of the economy. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) revealed that paid earnings from foreign investments in the nation decreased to $128.7 million in the first five months of FY23 from $776 million reported in the same fiscal year, with the real estate sector accounting for the majority of the decline. While entities and [...] - [Hasnain And Sharjeel Were Added To The Probables List For The New Zealand Odis With Fakhar Zaman Out](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hasnain-and-sharjeel-were-added-to-the-probables-list-for-the-new-zealand-odis-with-fakhar-zaman-out): For the One Day International series against the Black Caps, the Interim National Selection Committee has released a list of 21 possible players. 21 players were chosen for the home series by the selection committee, which was led by Shahid Afridi, including Sharjeel Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Ihsanullah, Kamran Ghulam, Qasim Akram, and Tayyab Tahir. In the list released by the cricket board on Wednesday, Zahid Mehmood, Khushdil Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi were not mentioned. After the current Pakistan Cup is over, the final lineup for the home series will be revealed. Hasan Ali, Ihsanullah, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Haris, [...] - [The First Winter Rain Lowers The Temperature In Lahore And Neighbouring Cities](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-first-winter-rain-lowers-the-temperature-in-lahore-and-neighbouring-cities): On Thursday, the first winter rain fell in several Punjabi cities, including the province capital Lahore, which resulted in a drop in temperature. Today's temperature, which was 13 degrees Celsius before the light showers, will drop to 8 degrees at midnight. A westerly wave that hit Balochistan earlier this week and is likely to engulf the upper and central regions of the country was predicted by the Met Office earlier this week. Showers will be provided for Lahore, Sahiwal, Vehari, Lodhran, Jhang, Pakpattan, Fort Abbas, Gojra, Arifwala, Alipur, and Kabirwala. Light to moderate downpour is predicted in Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Ziarat, [...] - [Turkish President Erdogan And PM Shehbaz Discuss Bilateral And International Issues](https://ipin.com.pk/news/turkish-president-erdogan-and-pm-shehbaz-discuss-bilateral-and-international-issues): On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke by phone with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, about bilateral relations and regional developments. The PM House stated in a news release that the Prime Minister spoke with the Turkish Premier over the phone. Shehbaz extended an invitation to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend the international conference that the UN and Geneva would be hosting on January 9. The prime minister emphasised throughout the call the enormous task facing South Asia in terms of recovery and reconstruction following significant flooding. In addition, the statement stated that Islamabad and Ankara had discussions about [...] - [Pakistan Army's Top Brass Promises To End The Threat Of Terrorism](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-army-s-top-brass-promises-to-end-the-threat-of-terrorism): In the midst of a new wave of terror in the South Asian nation, the top generals of the Pakistani Army on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to combating and eliminating the terrorist threat. The top brass expressed their determination to snuff out the latest wave of terrorism at the 254th Corps Commanders' Conference held at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, according to the Army's media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations. Corps commanders and other members of the military's top hierarchy attended the CCC, which was presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir. According to ISPR, a [...] - [Murree's Mall Road Is Restricted To Traffic Due To Tonight's Forecast Of Snowfall](https://ipin.com.pk/news/murree-s-mall-road-is-restricted-to-traffic-due-to-tonight-s-forecast-of-snowfall): Due to the Met Office's forecast of snow starting tonight, entry of vehicles to Murree's popular tourist destination, the Mall Road, has been prohibited. Authorities are taking preventative measures to avoid situations like the one that occurred in January of this year when 22 tourists died from exposure to the cold inside of their cars after becoming caught in a snowstorm. More than 270 officers have been stationed at various locations to maintain the smooth flow of traffic, according to the traffic police in Murree, who also stated that parking cars in no-parking zones is not permitted. To assist the tourists, [...] - [6 New Customs Collectorates Are Established By FBR To Combat Smuggling](https://ipin.com.pk/news/6-new-customs-collectorates-are-established-by-fbr-to-combat-smuggling): Six new Model Customs Collectorates have been established by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to boost enforcement and anti-smuggling efforts nationwide. According to sources, the FBR has published a notification regarding this. At the Islamabad Airport, Khuzhdar, Dera Ismail Khan, SAPT Karachi, Appraisement-West, and Appraisement-East, Lahore, new customs Collectorates have been built. 35 Model Customs Collectorates were currently in existence, including seven offices for the Chief Collector of Customs. According to officials, the new Model Customs Collectorates are being developed to increase revenue collection from imports and customs clearances. - [7th Consecutive Day Of Rupee Declines Against The Us Dollar As Markets Are Uneasy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/7th-consecutive-day-of-rupee-declines-against-the-us-dollar-as-markets-are-uneasy): Today's intraday session saw additional losses for the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) against the US Dollar (USD). It lost 22 paisas and declined by 0.10 percent, closing at Rs. 226.37. Before the market closed, it cited an intraday low of 226.625 vs the US dollar. The local currency opened trading at 226.25 against the US dollar for the sixth day in a row. The dollar depreciated against the rupee by lunchtime. The local currency declined after 1 PM and remained at a level of 226 against the major foreign currency until the interbank closing. In response to the Finance Minister Ishaq Dar's [...] - [2023 Will Bring Additional Hardship For The Global Economy Following A Bleak Year](https://ipin.com.pk/news/2023-will-bring-additional-hardship-for-the-global-economy-following-a-bleak-year): After the Covid epidemic, this was expected to be the year that the global economy recovered. Instead, a new conflict, record inflation, and tragedies related to climate change defined 2022. Adam Tooze, a historian, popularised the phrase "polycrisis," and it applied to that year. In 2023, be prepared for more doom. According to Roel Beetsma, a macroeconomics professor at the University of Amsterdam, "the number of crises has increased since the turn of the century." We haven't witnessed a situation this complex since World War Two, he told AFP. Consumer prices started to climb in 2021 as countries began to emerge [...] - [In Lahore, Traffic Police Have Begun Using Breathalyser Tests To Identify Intoxicated Drivers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-lahore-traffic-police-have-begun-using-breathalyser-tests-to-identify-intoxicated-drivers): Police in Pakistan's cultural centre have declared that they will begin conducting breathalyser checks to deter drunk drivers. To catch drunk drivers, the traffic police have established specific checkpoints at several sites throughout the city and begun employing breathalysers. In a recent interview with the media, Dr. Assad Malhi, Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Lahore, said that the latest initiative was inspired by incidents in which drunk drivers lost control and caused serious accidents. The top traffic cop in the second-largest city in the nation issued a warning that drunk drivers could face legal consequences under the Motor Vehicle Ordinance. Along [...] - [Three More People Were Martyrdoms By Indian Soldiers In Occupied Kashmir](https://ipin.com.pk/news/three-more-people-were-martyrdoms-by-indian-soldiers-in-occupied-kashmir): On Wednesday, three more civilians were martyrdoms by Indian forces during a phoney encounter in the part of Jammu and Kashmir that India has illegally annexed. According to a report in Kashmir Media Service, the Indian Army shot and killed the three Kashmiri youths in the Sidhra region of the contentious Himalayan valley. According to KMS, authorities apprehended the three men and staged an encounter while they were travelling in a truck in the Sidhra area. Later, in order to justify killing, forces referred to the victims as "militants." Thousands of troops have been stationed in disputed territory by New Delhi to [...] - [Punjab to Get German Grant of Rs. 844 Million for Renewable Energy Projects](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-to-get-german-grant-of-rs-844-million-for-renewable-energy-projects): Punjab will receive a grant from the German Development Bank KfW worth Rs. 844 million for the creation of two Excellence Hubs in the field of Renewable Energy. According to official documents reviewed by the scribe, the establishment of two Excellence Hubs in the field of Renewable Energy is expected to cost a total of Rs. 1,117.403 million. This amount will be covered by a German grant and the Provincial Annual Development Plan (ADP). The project will reportedly result in the establishment of two Excellence Hubs for Renewable Energy, one in each of the districts of Lahore and Rawalpindi. KfW German [...] - [Agriculture Is Not Viable Economically Because There Is No Regulatory Framework, Says ADB](https://ipin.com.pk/news/agriculture-is-not-viable-economically-because-there-is-no-regulatory-framework-says-adb): According to the Asian Development Bank, maintaining Pakistan's agriculture sector's economic viability is difficult due to the absence of a cogent sanitary and phytosanitary regulatory framework and harmonised food safety laws, outdated animal and plant health laws, subpar supply chain management, and a strong emphasis on end-product food safety testing (ADB). The Bank noted that Pakistan's food safety system lacks a supra-ministerial advisory board to coordinate activities among concerned agencies, making food safety governance difficult and complex and frequently failing to facilitate trade and protect public health in its most recent report, "Strengthening food safety systems in the Central Asia Regional [...] - [A Police Officer Was Martyred In Gwadar During A Violent Demonstration](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-police-officer-was-martyred-in-gwadar-during-a-violent-demonstration): Police officers and supporters of Haq Do Tehreek leader Maulana Hidayatur Rehman battled in the port city on Balochistan's southwest coast, resulting in one police officer's martyrdom and injuries to others. The unwelcome event took place in Gwadar at the Syed Hashmi Chowk when the Maulana Hidayatur Rehman-led Gwadar Rights Movement (GRM) was protesting in the port city. Local media said that protesters were calling for the release of their leaders who had been arrested by police. A police officer was critically hurt when unidentified persons shot at police officers during the tense scenario. The officer, identified as Yasir, was taken [...] - [The Interior Minister Claimed, The Islamabad Suicide Bombing Suspects Have Been Arrested](https://ipin.com.pk/news/according-to-the-interior-minister-the-islamabad-suicide-bombing-suspects-have-been-detained): Late on Tuesday, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah asserted that authorities had apprehended the suspects responsible for a suicide explosion that martyred one police officer and injured at least six others in the nation's federal capital. The PML-N leader made these comments as worries over Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan's presence in the safest metropolis in the nation intensify. The interior minister tweeted to confirm the arrest of suspects in the terror assault as suicide bombs prompted numerous nations to issue advisories for their residents. Sanaullah insisted that the cab driver was blameless and played no part in the fatal assault. He stated that the [...] - [Leader of the PML-N Was Injured In An Alleged Assassination Attempt In Sheikhupura](https://ipin.com.pk/news/leader-of-the-pml-n-was-hurt-in-an-alleged-assassination-attempt-in-sheikhupura): Former minister Tariq Khokhar and Leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), nearly escaped being shot in Sheikhupura Local law enforcement officials told the media that in the early hours of Wednesday at Grand Trunk road close to Sheikhupura, attackers riding motorbikes fired at Khokhar's vehicle. According to reports in the local media, the PML-N leader was driving when assailants tried to stop him. When he resisted, the guys allegedly opened fire. Ferozewala, the general secretary of the PML-N, was hurt and was taken to Mayo Hospital in Lahore in severe condition. Police officials have taken notice of the occurrence and [...] - [Current Gold Price In Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/current-gold-price-in-pakistan): On Tuesday, the price of gold in Pakistan reached a new record high after rising by Rs 4,500 in a single session. The price of gold increased by Rs4,500 per tola to settle at Rs182,700, according to data made public by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The cost of gold per 10 grammes increased by Rs3,858 to reach Rs156,636. The price of gold increased by Rs4,500 per tola to settle at Rs182,700, according to data made public by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The cost of gold per 10 grammes increased by Rs3,858 to reach [...] - [Everything You Need to Know About Deepfake Technology](https://ipin.com.pk/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-deepfake-technology): Deepfake / Deep fake technology has been creating a buzz lately. Deepfake technology is a rapidly growing area of artificial intelligence that is quickly revolutionizing how we create, manipulate, and share digital media. This post will look at deepfake technology and how it works today. Without wasting time, let's get started! What is Deepfake Technology? Deepfake technology is artificial intelligence (AI) that can create realistic digital media, such as video and audio, using only a few pieces of data. Deepfakes have been used for various purposes, from creating fake news stories to creating digital media for entertainment. For example, deepfakes can [...] - [Schengen Visa Consolidation And A New Pricing Schedule Are Announced By VFS Global](https://ipin.com.pk/news/schengen-visa-consolidation-and-a-new-pricing-schedule-are-announced-by-vfs-global): VFS Global, a visa management organisation, has announced significant modifications for its Indian citizens applying for Schengen visas. The procedure for appeals and remonstration petitions has been changed, and there are now new fees for the German National and Schengen visas. The most significant change is the centralization of the Schengen visa (short-term visa), which enables Indian candidates to schedule an appointment and submit their visa application at any of the VFS Global-operated application centres located around the nation. Schengen Visa centralization According to VFS Global, applicants can now schedule appointments and submit Schengen visa applications at any Visa Application Centre [...] - [Three talented kids are added to Pakistan's Test team](https://ipin.com.pk/news/three-talented-kids-are-added-to-pakistan-s-test-team): As part of its plan and goal to cultivate, grow, and reward outstanding young people who perform well, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) added three top age-group players to the nation's Test squad on Tuesday. The Men's Interim Selection Committee, led by former captain Shahid Afridi, made the choice in order to provide the players exposure to and experience playing abroad. Arafat Minhas (Multan), top-order batsman Basit Ali (Dera Murad Jamali), and right-arm fast bowler Mohammad Zeeshan are the three players (Faisalabad).Men's Interim Selection Committee Chair Shahid Afridi stated: "We are not only looking at the present, but also have an [...] - [APTMA Calls on FBR to Remove Obstacles to the Implementation of the Export Facilitation Scheme](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aptma-calls-on-fbr-to-remove-obstacles-to-the-implementation-of-the-export-facilitation-scheme): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was requested by the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) to eliminate obstacles in the way of the Export Facilitation Scheme 2021's implementation. The Export Facilitation Scheme 2021 implementation difficulties were thoroughly examined during a Tuesday visit by a delegation from the APTMA to the FBR Headquarters. The FBR's initiative to start the facilitation plan was greatly welcomed by the APTMA delegation. As a delegation told the FBR, "The FBR is doing a wonderful job to support exporters," according to sources. The APTMA delegation also provided some recommendations for further streamlining the programme to facilitate [...] - [$2 Billion Are Smuggled From Pakistan To Afghanistan Each Month](https://ipin.com.pk/news/2-billion-are-smuggled-from-pakistan-to-afghanistan-each-month): Smuggling through the Afghan transit trade is making matters worse for Pakistan, which is already losing money quickly in US dollars. At a press conference, Malik Bostan, the chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), stated that roughly $2 billion is transferred from Pakistan to Afghanistan each month through formal and informal channels, smuggling, and border crossings, all of which deplete Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves. "Pakistan is currently struggling with issues on numerous fronts, the first and biggest one being the political crisis," he remarked. Additionally related to it is the current currency crisis. Bostan claimed that Pakistan's economy [...] - [Customs Values On Imported Paper Are Updated By FBR](https://ipin.com.pk/news/customs-values-on-imported-paper-are-updated-by-fbr): For the import of uncoated offset paper for writing, printing, and photocopying from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, and Russia, the Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has amended the customs values. In this regard, the directorate on Monday issued a valuation decision. The directorate has also updated the customs values for imported sheets of branded self-adhesive sticker paper from China, Indonesia, Australia, Brazel, Singapore, Japan, Russia, and Thailand through a separate ruling. In accordance with the third valuation ruling, the importation of non-Carbon Releasing Paper, Art Card/Coated Board/Paper, and Light Weight Coated Papers from China, Indonesia, Korea, [...] - [Elections For Islamabad's Municipal Bodies Are Delayed By The Election Commission](https://ipin.com.pk/news/elections-for-islamabad-s-municipal-bodies-are-delayed-by-the-election-commission): Following a revision in the union councils of the federal capital, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday postponed the local body elections in Islamabad that were originally set for December 31. A five-member bench, presided by by Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja, had earlier in the day heard the petition and reserved a decision. Former Pakistani Attorney General Ashtar Ausaf spoke before the court today on behalf of the federal government, saying that the federal capital's rising population led to an increase in the number of union councils. CEC Sikander Raja inquired as to the status of the [...] - [Apolitical Establishment " Orphaned Selected" , Says Bilawal](https://ipin.com.pk/news/orphaned-picked-by-the-establishment-is-bilawal): Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and others have been "politically orphaned," according to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who declared this on Tuesday. At a gathering in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh held to commemorate the 15th anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto's passing, Bilawal said, "This is the reason there is a hue and cry in Bani Gala, this is the reason they have resorted to the politics of violence, and this is the reason why he [Imran] hides and addresses workers via video link." The chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal, also stated that the [...] - [Australian Citizens Travelling To Pakistan Must Obtain A Visa From Malaysia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/australian-citizens-travelling-to-pakistan-must-obtain-a-visa-from-malaysia): The Malaysian visa has been requested of Pakistani people travelling from Australia to Pakistan via Malaysia in case they need to leave the airport. According to the Pakistan High Commission in Australia, Pakistani individuals on a connecting flight from Australia to Pakistan would need a visa if they wanted to leave the Malaysian airport for their next trip. The High Commission tweeted a number of times to remind people to double-check the names of airports when buying tickets to make sure the connecting flight's departure airport and the landing airport are the same. The Malaysian visa has been requested of Pakistani [...] - [Yamaha Raised The Price Of Motorcycles By Up To Rs8,000](https://ipin.com.pk/news/business-yamaha-raised-the-price-of-motorcycles-by-up-to-rs8-000): Yamaha, a Pakistani bike manufacturer, recently raised their rates, which came as a surprise to the nation's citizens who are already dealing with record inflation. Beginning on January 4, 2023, the new prices will be in effect. According to the updated rates, the cost of the YBR-125, the automaker's best-selling model, has increased by Rs7,500 to Rs322,500. The price of the YB-125Z has increased by 7,500 and is now Rs 293,500, while the cost of the YB-125Z DX has climbed by 7,500. The price of YBR-125G (Red) has increased from Rs. 328,000 to Rs. 336,000. Variant Old Price New Price Difference [...] - [PM Shehbaz Reiterates Commitment To Eradicating The Threat Of Terrorism.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-reiterates-commitment-to-eradicating-the-threat-of-terrorism): Speaking at a gathering following the groundbreaking of development projects in DI Khan is Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment on Monday to use all of Pakistan's resources to eradicate the threat of terrorism as the nation has seen an increase in terrorist attacks. The prime minister pledged to take all necessary measures to bring terrorism in all of its manifestations under control in the nation while speaking at an event in Dera Ismail Khan. The pledge came from PM Shehbaz as he discussed recent acts of militancy around the nation, focusing in particular on the [...] - [Pakistan Vs. New Zealand: Babar Azam Becomes The Top Test Scorer Of 2022.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-vs-new-zealand-babar-azam-becomes-the-top-test-scorer-of-2022): c on the opening day of the two-Test series in Karachi. By beating England cricketer Joe Root, the captain took over as the top Test scorer of 2022. Additionally, he equaled Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara's record for the most 50+ scores in international cricket in a calendar year and set the record for the most international runs by a Pakistani batter across all formats in a year. On Monday morning, Babar passed Mohammad Yousaf to become Pakistan's top run scorer in a calendar year of international cricket when he reached the 13th run of his innings. In all three forms, [...] - [6 Soldiers Lost Their Lives In Clearing Operations Throughout Balochistan.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/balochistan-clearance-operations-result-in-the-deaths-of-6-soldiers): The heartbreaking news that six security officers were martyred on Sunday during various clearance operations around Balochistan. Five security officers embraced martyrdom, according to the military's media wing, when an IED exploded during a clearance operation in the Balochistan region of Kahan. The ISPR released a statement saying that Captain Fahad and four other valiant citizens, Lance Naik Imtiaz, Sepoy Asghar, Sepoy Mehran, and Sepoy Shamoon, "had embraced Shahadat, sacrificing their life in defence of the country against an externally perpetrated menace of terrorism." According to the statement's additional information, the operation had been going on in the mentioned area from [...] - [Government Issues A List Of Vacations For 2023.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-issues-a-list-of-vacations-for-2023): Holidays in public The Cabinet Division has announced that there would be 11 public holidays in 2023. Observing Kashmir Day on February 5 Islamabad Day 23rd of March Thursday Eid-ul-Fitr April 22, 23, and 24 are Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Working Day May 1st, Monday Eid-ul-Azha Thursday, June 29, 30, and July 1 Ashura days (9th,10 Muharram) Friday and Thursday, July 27 and 28 Day of Independence a.m. on August 14 Eid-Milad-un-Nabi 28th of September, Thursday Day of Allama Iqbal November 9th, Thursday Christmas Monday, December 25, Quaid-e-Azam Day, or Tuesday following Christmas, December 26 (Only for Christians) According to the [...] - [Here Are The Price Increases For Toyota, Honda, And Suzuki For 2022.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/here-are-the-price-increases-for-toyota-honda-and-suzuki-for-2022): The year 2022 was a dismal one for Pakistan's auto industry. The economic crisis has caused car costs to soar to incredible heights, making them unaffordable for a large percentage of consumers. Despite having a high level of localised manufacture in Pakistan, Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC), Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC), and Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) have hiked the prices of their vehicles by significant amounts. Here are the differences between their previous and new prices from January to December 2022. Toyota IMC Variants Price in January 2022 (Rs.) Price in December 2022 (Rs.) Increase (Rs.) Toyota Yaris 1.3 [...] - [Mickey Arthur Returns as Head Coach Under New PCB Regime.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mickey-arthur-returns-as-head-coach-under-new-pcb-regime): Mickey Arthur, a seasoned coach, is rumoured to have accepted the Pakistan Cricket Board's offer to lead the national squad (PCB). According to the information, the specialist coach was contacted a few days ago by the recently appointed PCB Chairman, Najam Sethi, and he accepted the offer. The country's cricket governing body will be managed by a management committee made up of 14 people, as PM Shehbaz Sharif approved last week. Sethi made significant moves the day after taking office, including disbanding all committees established while Ramiz Raja served as PCB Chairman. Media reports state that the previous head coach will [...] - [Arrival Of The Deputy Prime Minister Of Uzbekistan To Talk About Cooperation In Various Sectors.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/arrival-of-the-deputy-prime-minister-of-uzbekistan-to-talk-about-cooperation-in-various-sectors): On Monday morning, Khodjaev Jamshid Abdukhakimovich, the deputy prime minister of Uzbekistan, arrived in Pakistan. The Uzbek deputy prime minister arrived in Islamabad on a special plane, and Syed Naveed Qamar, the federal minister for commerce, met him there. The two sides will discuss how to further bolster their bilateral cooperation in a number of different areas. Numerous bilateral agreements and Memoranda of Understanding are anticipated to be inked during the visit. The visit of the deputy prime minister of Uzbekistan to Pakistan is anticipated to provide the two nations' expanding collaboration in a number of areas a fresh push. The [...] - [In The First 11 Months Of 2022, Pakistan Produced About 20 Million Mobile Phones.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-the-first-11-months-of-2022-pakistan-produced-about-20-million-mobile-phones): According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, local manufacturing facilities produced or assembled 19.7 million phone handsets during the first eleven months of 2022, from January to November, as opposed to 1.37 million commercially imported phone handsets (PTA). In November 2022, local manufacturing facilities produced or assembled 1.56 million mobile phone handsets. Local manufacturing facilities produced/assembled 24.66 million mobile phone handsets in 2021 as opposed to 13.05 million in 2020, a historic rise of 88 percent. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's official figures, commercial imports of mobile phone handsets decreased to 10.26 million in 2021 from 24.51 million in 2020. (PTA). 11.5 [...] - [Due To New Taxes, Landa Bazar Is Becoming More Expensive.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/due-to-new-taxes-landa-bazar-is-becoming-more-expensive): The administration has also chosen to raise taxes on the inexpensive imports in "Landa Bazars," which is making life difficult for the country's poor population. According to reports, the tax on goods sold at Landa Bazar has gone up from Rs. 81 per kilogramme to Rs. 225, forcing individual vendors to boost the cost of cosy sweaters, blankets, and other winter clothing and accessories. The notification issued in this regard said that in addition to the 5% sales and 5% customs taxes that were applied to imported used goods, there was also a 10% regulatory fee and a 5.5% income tax. [...] - [Launch Of Rescue-1122's Emergency Ambulance Services.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/launch-of-rescue-1122-s-emergency-ambulance-services): Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, the chief minister of Sindh's advisor, debuted five cutting-edge, fully functional emergency ambulances on Saturday in the Badin district as a part of the Rescue-1122 Sindh Emergency Services. The Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services (SIEHS), which will drive these emergency ambulances, and Rescue-1122 have jointly created an emergency response system. Deputy Commissioner Badin Agha Shah Nawaz Babar, General Manager SIEH Shaikh Nadir Hussain, Deputy General Manager Lutaf Ali Mangrio, Murtaza Abbas, and Wazeer Zoar were also present at the launching ceremony. Other attendees included Secretary of Rehabilitation Muhammad Ali Khoso, Project Director Sindh Resilience Project Ghulam [...] - [The Cost Of Flour In Karachi Has Reached Rs2500 Per 20kg](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-cost-of-flour-in-karachi-has-reached-rs2500-per-20kg): Compared to last week's price of Rs2,400 per 20-kilogram bag, flour prices in Karachi have reached a new high of Rs2500 on Saturday, according to statistics from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The price of flour has increased to Rs2500 for the first time in Pakistan's history. One kilogramme of flour now costs Rs125 in Karachi, according to the Sensitive Price Index for the week ending December 22. This is approximately 100% more than what it costs in Islamabad and Punjab. According to the data, the cost of a 20kg bag of flour increased by Rs100 in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Quetta [...] - [5,700 US Flights Have Been Cancelled Due To Winter Storms](https://ipin.com.pk/news/5-700-us-flights-have-been-cancelled-due-to-winter-storms): On Friday, more than 5,700 US flights were cancelled by airlines as severe winter storms disrupted airport operations around the country and aggravated tens of thousands of Christmas visitors. According to the airline tracking website FlightAware, almost 1,000 flights have already been cancelled for Saturday, following nearly 2,700 cancelled flights on Thursday. Amtrak, a passenger railroad, has disrupted thousands of travellers' holiday travel by cancelling dozens of trains until Christmas. Long-lasting delays on Midwest highways were caused by snowy weather or accidents, and authorities in several sections of Indiana, Michigan, New York, and Ohio recommended drivers to avoid unnecessary travel. Due [...] - [Soon, Pervaiz Elahi Will Receive A Vote Of Confidence: Fawad](https://ipin.com.pk/news/soon-pervaiz-elahi-will-receive-a-vote-of-confidence-fawad): A delegation would soon meet with the PML-Q leader to set a date in this regard, according to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, who made the announcement on Saturday. The party leadership has decided that Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi will take a vote of confidence. Speaking to the media outside his residence in Lahore's Zaman Park, former prime minister Imran Khan asked Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Railway Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique to avoid talking about the state of the economy. "It sounds like Modi is discussing liberalism. They ought to first pay attention to their finance minister, [...] - [Elahi's Reinstatement Will Be Contested By PML-n At The SC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/elahi-s-reinstatement-will-be-contested-by-pml-n-at-the-sc): On Saturday, the Pakistan Muslim League-N made the decision to appeal the Lahore High Court's decision to reinstate Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi to the Supreme Court. Sources claim that the development happened when the party's representatives to the Punjab parliament met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at his Lahore home. According to sources, Tariq Basheer Cheema of the Pakistan Muslim League-Q attended the high-level conference where it was decided to dispute CM Elahi's reinstatement. Sources revealed that the PML-attorneys N's also drafted a draught of the petition that would be sent to the Supreme Court in opposition to the LHC's [...] - [Today Marks Quaid's Birth Anniversary](https://ipin.com.pk/news/today-marks-quaid-s-birth-anniversary): The Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's 146th birthday will be commemorated today with a fresh commitment to follow his guiding ideals of discipline, religion, and togetherness. The day will begin with special prayers for the nation's security, progress, and prosperity. Across the nation, the national flag will be flown over significant government structures. On this day, special activities will be planned to draw attention to and advance the beliefs and principles of the Father of the Nation, particularly those that support the rule of law, the supremacy of the constitution, and democracy. To emphasise the ideas and vision of Quaid-e-Azam, public and [...] - [The Nation Celebrates Quaid-e-146th Azam's Birthday With Zest And Fervour](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-nation-celebrates-quaid-e-146th-azam-s-birthday-with-zest-and-fervour): Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who founded Pakistan, turns 146 today, and the country is marking the occasion with commitments to retain his core values of discipline, faith, and unity. Pakistan is celebrating the nation's founding father's birthday with the customary zeal and fervour, paying him rich accolades for his tireless efforts, cunning, and leadership that resulted in the establishment of a distinct country for the Muslims of the subcontinent. To emphasise the ideas and vision of Quaid-e-Azam, public and private departments will host a range of events, including seminars, conferences, competitions, and debate programmes. On the anniversary of the Quaid-e-birth, Azam's [...] - [Imran Khan's Disqualification Arguments Are Heard By A Full Bench Of The LHC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-s-disqualification-arguments-are-heard-by-a-full-bench-of-the-lhc): In order to hear appeals involving the disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case, the Lahore High Court (LHC) convened a full bench on Friday. According to information, Justices Abid Aziz Sheikh and Sajid Mehmood Sethi would join Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti of the Lahore High Court (LHC) to form a three-person full bench. The chief judge of the LHC had asked for a wider bench so that two different pleas could be heard in this matter. On January 9, the case will be heard by a three-person bench led by [...] - [Imran Is Accused By Marriyum Of Stealing Nawaz's Mandate](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-is-accused-by-marriyum-of-stealing-nawaz-s-mandate): Imran Khan was forced onto the country as prime minister during the 2018 elections by stealing Nawaz Sharif's mandate, according to minister of information and broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb. In response to remarks made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan, she said, "Anything that is not yours must be returned to the original owner." She claimed that Imran Khan was fully aware that his administration would fall when he lost the majority in the National Assembly and that the fall of the PTI regime was caused by his deceit, corruption, and incompetence. She insisted that after the constitutional term is over in [...] - [Federal Ministers Call On The SC To Handle The Punjab Crisis On An Emergency Basis](https://ipin.com.pk/news/federal-ministers-call-on-the-sc-to-handle-the-punjab-crisis-on-an-emergency-basis): As the ongoing unrest in Punjab continues, the federal government has pleaded with the Supreme Court to take notice, claiming that the LHC's judgement does not follow legal precedent. After Parvez Elahi informed the court that he would not dissolve the Punjab Assembly once he regained control of the position, the Lahore High Court (LHC) Friday reinstated the provincial cabinet and Parvez Elahi as the chief minister. At a news conference held on Saturday in Lahore, Ministers for the Interior, Food Security, and Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique, Tariq Bashir Cheema, and Aviation, Khawaja Saad Rafique, requested that the Supreme Court take [...] - [JIT Established To Look Into Suicide Bombing In Islamabad](https://ipin.com.pk/news/jit-established-to-look-into-suicide-bombing-in-islamabad): KARACHI - A joint investigation team (JIT) was established by the capital administration on Saturday to look into the Islamabad suicide vehicle attack. The eight-person team would be led by a senior member of the counter-terrorism department (CTD), and the JIT also includes representatives from intelligence agencies. The members will begin an investigation into the suicide attack that tore through Sector I-10 in Islamabad, killing two individuals including a police officer. Following a suicide attack on Friday in Islamabad's I-10/4 district, a complaint was opened by the Counter-Terrorism Department under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) under the categories of terrorism, murder, and [...] - [Open Market Exchange Rate For The US Dollar Against The Pakistani Rupee On December 24, 2022](https://ipin.com.pk/news/open-market-exchange-rate-for-the-us-dollar-against-the-pakistani-rupee-on-december-24-2022): In Karachi. According to Pakistan Interbank, the buying rate for a US dollar is PKR 225.64, while the selling rate for a dollar is PKR 225.90. Date Buying Selling Dec 24 225.64 225.90 - [Pakistan Cricket's Interim Chief Selector Is Shahid Afridi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-cricket-s-interim-chief-selector-is-shahid-afridi): Shahid Khan Afridi, a former captain and prominent player, has been appointed as Pakistan's temporary chief selector, it was revealed on Saturday. A temporary selection committee has reportedly been named by the newly established management committee, which is led by Najam Sethi. The selection committee will be headed by Afridi, and members will also include Rao Iftikhar Anjum and Abdul Razzaq. Haroon Rashid has assumed the convener's position in the meantime. Shahid Afridi had already praised Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, for selecting him to serve on the PCB executive committee. The former well-known player expressed his eagerness to help Pakistan [...] - [Sindh Government Orders Electric Buses To Be Launch Immediately](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sindh-government-orders-electric-busest-launch-immediately): The Peoples Electric Bus Service (PEBS) must be launched immediately, and its routes must be decided in Karachi, according to an instruction from Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon to the Sindh Mass Transit Authority. On Monday, Memon presided over a meeting addressing the People's Bus Service (PBS). The introduction of new routes and the acquisition of new buses were topics of conversation. He said that the government had chosen to expedite the procurement process and had approved the purchase of more buses. The Sindh government also disclosed late last year its intentions to start an electric taxi service that will compete [...] - [Punjab Assembly Prohibits Federal Ministers From Entering During Session](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-assembly-prohibits-ministers-from-entering): The Punjab Assembly Secretariat has imposed a prohibition on the entry of federal ministers during the present session; the secretariat has issued instructions to the sergeants of the Assembly in this regard. The Punjab Assembly prohibits the entry of federal ministers Rana Sana Ullah Khan, Azam Nazir Tarar, and Atta Ullah Tarar. Despite clear instructions to the Assembly Sergeants, Atta Ullah Tarar entered the Provincial Assembly premises. - [Two Road Projects Worth Rs. 7 Billion To Begin In Lahore Tomorrow](https://ipin.com.pk/news/two-road-projects-worth-rupee-7-billion-behin-in-lahore): Elahi will reportedly lay the foundation stone at Gulshan Ravi for the Band Road T-Junction project. The project, which is expected to cost Rs. 4.84 billion, will start construction under the direction of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA). Similar to that, the CM will lay the foundation stone for the two-month-old, Rs. 2.21 billion Samanabad Underpass project. An emergency ceremony has been planned by LDA officials. The provincial ministers, assembly members, administrative staff, LDA representatives, and other dignitaries have all been invited by the government to the occasion. The incorporation of EV charging stations with new construction has also been mandated [...] - [Babar Has Scored More Runs In Last Three Years Than Kohli And Suryakumar Combined](https://ipin.com.pk/news/babar-scored-more-runs-in-last-three-years-than-kohli-and-suryakumar): The batsman, who was born in Lahore, has amassed 5,310 runs in 115 innings since the year 2020, in three different forms, including 13 centuries and 39 half-centuries. On the other side, the best Indian batters have amassed 5,116 runs in 154 international innings, including five centuries and 43 half-centuries. In 2020, Babar Azam, who also serves as Pakistan's captain, amassed 835 runs in 19 innings at an average of 69.58, with two century and seven fifty-plus scores. The 28-year-old batsman earned 1,760 runs for his country in 45 innings in 2021, averaging 40.93, including three hundreds and 14 fifty-sixes. The [...] - [Nadia Khan Speaks About Divorce Rate In Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nadia-khan-speaks-about-divorce-rate-in-pakistan): Talking about the failure of her first marriage, she said that it is difficult to manage children alone because the human mind is a little confused when you are at work, you are at home, and if you are at home. So you worry that you have to work because the needs of the children also have to be met. Talking about the failure of her first marriage, she said that it is difficult to handle children alone because the human mind is a little confused when you are at work, you are at home, and if you are at home, [...] - [First Look - Asim Azhar New Song Featuring Actress Durefishan Saleem](https://ipin.com.pk/news/asim-azhar-new-song-featuring-actress-durefishan-saleem): Asim Azhar's new song video features leading actress Durefishan Saleem, the first look of which has been released on social media. According to the details, the new song "Dard" by famous Pakistani singer Asim Azhar will be released on January 12. Asim Azhar released the first glimpse of the music on his social media account. The singer captioned the poster of the song "Dard. Mera Dard Aapka Hoin Hai". Also, he tagged this caption with actress Durefishan. While commenting on Durefishan , Asim asked that the teaser be released tomorrow, to which Durefishan replied, "What time?" Asim wrote, "Dard teaser will [...] - [Abnormal Hike in the Price of LPG in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/abnormal-hike-in-the-price-of-lpg-in-pakistan): In Pakistan, millions of people use domestic gas cylinders to meet their daily needs for cooking and other domestic use. As the weather gets cold, these cylinders are also used for heating equipment to normalize the temperature. LPG is the only alternative to Natural Gas, especially in winter when the gas load shedding begins. It is also expensive compared to natural gas and has low pressure. LPG is used not only for cooking or other domestic use but also as a fuel for auto vehicles. That is the reason that OGRA analyzes and controls the prices of LPG on a monthly [...] - [Saudi Arabia Expand The Deposits for Betterment Economy of Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/saudi-arabia-expand-the-deposits-for-betterment-economy-of-pakistan): Prince Muhammad Bin Salman ordered the Country's Financial Institutes to expand the Deposits and Investments up to 15 billion dollars to better the economy of Pakistan. The KSA's embassy confirms the news that the Saudi government will enhance their deposits to 5 billion dollars in the State Bank of Pakistan and also invests 10 billion dollars in the country. This sudden decision comes out after talks between the heads of both countries. KSA development fund is now studying to expand their deposits in the country's central bank to 5 billion dollars which were previously 3 billion dollars. The fund will determine [...] - [Mickey Arthur's Return As Head Coach Is A Priority for PCB?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mikckey-arthurs-return-as-head-coach-priority-for-pcb): As the announcement says, yes, Mickey Arthur will be appointed as the Head Coach of the Pakistan Cricket Team. He is considering this offer and needs some time for his final decision. This all began because the contract of Mr. Saqlain Mushtaq as Head and Mr. Shaun Tait as the Bowling coach ended on the 9th of February, 2023. Arthur is currently on a three-year coaching contract with the English county Derbyshire and will finalize his decision after discussing it with the club officials. Earlier in this contract, he coached Pakistan’s national team between 2016 to 2019, and the team also [...] - [Hashtag StayStrongBabar In Top Trend](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hashtag-staystrongbabar-in-top-trend): The test series against New Zealand, which resulted in a drawing, raise questions about the leadership of Pakistani team captain Babar Azam. Some major heads are thinking about the removal of Babar from the test leadership. They express their thoughts and then after that #StayStronBabar is surfacing at the top of Twitter for the last 12 hours. Sources also said that some major heads are thinking to replace him with Sarfraz Ahamad, but fans are not ready for him as a player instead of captain. Some of the fans were there on Twitter with the words. “Tough times don't last, tough [...] - [New Zealand Playing Today Without A Pacer](https://ipin.com.pk/news/new-zealand-playing-today-without-a-pacer): Karachi will host the first ODI match between Pakistan and New Zealand today at 02:30 PM in the national stadium Karachi. Before starting the clash there is a loss of star Kiwi pacer Matt Henry. He will be replaced by Doug Bracewell. Matt Henry was ruled out from the ODI format against Pakistan due to a stomach strain injury. He got that injury on the 5th day of the 2nd test match that was played at the national stadium, karahi. He is going back to the country with the test players who are not participating in the ODI series. He will [...] - [Sajid Ali Sadpara Announced A Mission Clean Up K-2](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sajid-ali-sadpara-announced-mission-clean-up-k2): Sajid Ali Sadpara, the son of the late legendary mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara has announced a campaign to clean up K-2 in June-August 2023. He announced it via a video on his Twitter handle. In the video, he was worried about the worse results of climate change on Pakistan, in the form of Floods. He also talked said that the livelihood of the people of GB is directly or indirectly attached to the tourism sector. If there is cleanliness, then everyone will earn benefits equally. Expedition culture is going to peak, and many expeditions are coming to Pakistan to summit K-2. [...] - [Cricket: Pakistan Women’s Team Australia Tour, Schedule Announced](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-womens-team-australia-tour): Pakistan women's cricket has landed on Australian soil and is ready to start its campaign against the number one side of Australia. There is a huge difference between the among both opponents. Right now, the Australian cricket team is enjoying the top of the list in the T20 and ODI formats. On the other hand, Pakistan's Team has secured 9th in ODI and 7th in the T20 format. In this bilateral series, there will be three matches of both the ODI and T20 formats. The schedule has been announced. The 1st and 2nd ODI will be played at the same venue, [...] - [CMOs Has Written A Letter To USF On Import Limitations](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cmos-has-written-a-letter-to-usf-on-import-limitations): Cellular mobile operators (CMOs) request to delay the 10 projects costing Rs. 8 billion to Universal Service Fund (USF). The letter describes the difficulty of importing the necessary equipment required to develop infrastructure across the country. USF has signed about 130 projects with Rs.124 billion costs. The delay in the completion is now deciding the fate of upcoming projects across the country. Resources from the CMO have confirmed that a letter was delivered with the request to USF. CMO started its venture in 2007 with the aim that it will develop the telecommunication infrastructure across the un-served and underserved areas of [...] - [OPPO Has Launched A56s with Great Similarities To OPPO A57](https://ipin.com.pk/news/oppo-has-launched-a56s-with-great-similarities-to-oppo-a57): OPPO has launched its brand new mobile device that mimics A57 in design and has great similarities in specs with the previous version, i.e., 5G supported A56. By watching these similarities, users are not as excited as they have seen both. However, its version is available in China only. Some of the specifications that this device covers are here in the following: It contains the chipset of Media Tek Dimensity 810. It has Android 12, the ColorOS operating system. It supports 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G networks. 6.56” IPS LCD gives a unique look with 720 X 1600 pixel resolution. [...] - [NSTP and U.S. Embassy Joins Hands In Rising Stars Startup Competition](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nstp-and-us-embassy-joins-hands-in-rising-stars-startup-competition): The US embassy is ready to sponsor the Rising Stars Startup competition held by Pakistan’s first-ever Science and technology park, NSTP (National Science and Technology Park). Alongside, these two big boys, many others are interested in joining the venture. Startup culture is gaining fame across the world. It is also helping to eliminate unemployment in the region. Besides creating new jobs, these also help promote the culture, norms, and values of the specific region. Pakistan is also looking for ways to promote the startup culture in the region. This joint venture of NSTP and the US embassy is a part of [...] - [Action by FBR Against Mobile Phone IMEI Scandal](https://ipin.com.pk/news/action-by-fbr-against-mobile-phone-imei-scandal): Over 10,000 mobile phone IMEI scams have been covered, and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has requested that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) file a lawsuit. According to sources, PTA requested that the FBR conduct the inquiry legally in a letter to them based on the application they had received. Chief collector North has been instructed to produce a report on the situation as soon as possible by FBR headquarters, which has since issued that directive. According to the document, the Customs Collectorate in Islamabad has filed formal complaints (FIRs) against two importers, Al-Hamd Enterprises and Pak-China dealers, for falsifying [...] - [PM Attends Geneva on Flood Recovery Moot Points](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-attends-geneva-on-flood-recovery-moot-points): After the proposal of Shehbaz Sharif on Pakistan’s post-disaster strategy in Geneva, the world announces to pledge Pakistan with 8.5 billion dollars which may help the country to recover from this devastating flood effects. This announcement gives a sigh of relief to Pakistan so that the country will recover from damages and helps the economy. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that a large part of Pakistan suffered from this flood. I personally witnessed this heartbroken situation that led the country down. Almost Eight Hundred Thousand people were directly effect, and a large area of land was damaged. However, the passion [...] - [ECP Gives Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman A Notice](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ecp-gives-hafiz-naeem-ur-rehman-a-notice): Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, the leader of JI Karachi, received a notice from the ECP for conducting a political gathering there before the city's second round of local government (LG) elections. The district monitoring officer (DMO) of Karachi Central issued a warning to the JI chief after assessing the "violation" and asking for clarification over the political gathering on January 8. The ECP ordered KP Hafiz Naeem to appear before the DMO on January 11 and defend their position. It is important to note that the leader of JI Karachi is running for the local government (LG) office from Union Council [...] - [Karachi, Hyderabad LG Polls Will Be Held On January 15: ECP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hyderabad-karachi-lg-polls-held-on-15th-january-ecp-order): According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the local government's elections in Hyderabad and Karachi have been continuously postponed. He should recall that while Jamaat-e-Islami prayed for the LG elections to take place in Hyderabad and Karachi on January 15, MQM-P and the Sindh administration sought a postponement in the elections, alleging a delimitation issue. After hearing the arguments of the MQM-P and other parties, a three-member ECP bench led by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja reserved the decision.The CEC eliminated the provincial government's right to defend itself after its attorney appeared in court without studying the case. The [...] - [In Karachi Eat festival, Kaifi Khalil Denied Rumours Being Injured](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kaifi-khalil-denied-being-injured-at-karachi-eat-festival): Kahani Suno" and "Kanayari" songs from "Coke Studio 14" famous singer Kaifi Khalil has denied the rumors that he was attacked and injured at the Karachi Eat Festival. According to the details, several users tweeted yesterday and claimed that "During the concert at Karachi , the singer was attacked with a bottle, after which he got injured and left . The singer Kaifi Khalil has issued a clarification statement on all these rumors and said, "There is no truth in the news circulating about me being injured. I am fine." The singer thanked all the fans who were worried about him. [...] - [Syeda Tuba Anwar Talks About Receiving Threats Of Rape & Death](https://ipin.com.pk/news/syeda-tuba-anwar-talks-openly-about-receiving-threats-of-rape-and-death): Syda Tooba, the wife of late TV host and politician Doctor Amir Liaqat, has recently stated about the violence against women.And after that, she has been receiving threats of murder and rape. She said her life is at risk because she raised her voice for women,And she feels Unsecured in these campaigns. In a podcast, she explained the threats she received from zealots.She also explained how she is trolled by these people online and also offline.She also says about the public. She said she was not aware of how the public would respond to her if she started any connection to [...] - [Mehreen Shah Accuses Ehsan Zaidi Of Sexual Harassment](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mehreen-shah-accuses-ehsan-zaidi-of-sexual-harassment): Actress and model Syeda Mehreen Shah alleged sexually harassed by director Ehsan Zaidi. After calling Baku for a photo shoot, she became the victim of harassment. She released a video message telling people that she wanted to warn them of the danger they were in. In her video, she also mentions Indian producer Raj Gupta as one of the producers. She said that when she refused to follow Ehsan Zaidi's terrifying orders, he changed his attitude. This video was made to warn people to be careful. I'm working with Ehsan Zaidi for the first time. She said in the video, "I met him through a reference, [...] - [The Prime Minister Says $16.3 Billions Required For Affected Areas](https://ipin.com.pk/news/prime-minister-says-16-3-billions-required-for-affected-areas): In his remarks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that we must work together to rebuild the lives and hopes of those affected by the floods. He spoke on Monday at the opening session of the International Conference on Climate Resilient Infrastructure in Geneva. At this crucial time, he claimed, Pakistan needs the long-term solidarity and support of the international community to avoid falling behind or to face the future with renewed hope and aspirations. It is about the cooperation and foresight required to ensure that the world's transition to a sustainable future occurs on paper and on the ground in classrooms, fields, workplaces, [...] - [PM Shehbaz Sharif Will Visit UAE On January 10th](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-visit-uae-10th-january): PM Shehbaz Sharif will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to details, despite the nation's ongoing economic difficulties.It is important to note that PM Shehbaz Sharif and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are co-hosting the Geneva conference. They are urging nations, organizations, and businesses to step up with financial and other support toward a long-term recovery and resilience plan to climate change, which caused the country to experience catastrophic floods last year. To help Pakistan's people and government meet the immense challenge of post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation, the conference brought together governments, leaders from the public and private sectors, and members [...] - [France Has Promised Support For Pakistan's Flood Victims](https://ipin.com.pk/news/france-support-to-pakistan-on-flood-relief): France's Prime Minister Macron has announced 100 million dollars in aid for the flood victims in Pakistan to be held in Geneva. Speaking at the ceremony, French President Macron said that there is no doubt that the floods have affected Pakistan. Pakistan bravely faced the destruction caused by the floods and will provide all possible support for the rehabilitation of the flood victims from international organizations. I also demand Pakistan's help. I am ready to offer sports to the Prime Minister of Pakistan personally.On behalf of the French people and government, we express our condolences to the people of Pakistan. Addressing [...] - [At The Climate Conference Pm Shehbaz Will Propose Pakistan's Post Disaster Recovery Strategy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/at-the-climate-conference-pm-shehbaz-will-propose-pakistan-s-post-disaster-recovery-strategy): Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, will make a case for the flood-stricken country's need for foreign assistance to recover from the effects of the devastating floods. Today, the premier and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres flew into Geneva to co-host the international conference on a "climate resilient Pakistan." The South Asian country will also make an effort to establish long-term alliances for enhancing climate resilience and adaptation. Leading members of the Pakistani team, including the Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, the Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman, and the Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, accompanied the [...] - [Gen. Asim Munir Coas Meets The Saudi Crown Prince During His First Official Trip](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gen-asim-munir-coas-meets-the-saudi-crown-prince-during-his-first-official-trip): Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), met with Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, to discuss cooperation among other things. At the "winter camp" at AlUla, an oasis city in northwest Saudi Arabia, the de facto ruler of the Kingdom and Pakistan's senior general interacted. Both parties, who are recognised for being strong friends in the military and economy, also discussed ways to improve bilateral ties in a variety of industries. Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defense, National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed bin Muhammad al Aiban, Pakistan's Ambassador to the Kingdom, and the [...] - [A Tremor Shakes Mirpur and Other Azad Kashmir Cities](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-tremor-shakes-mirpur-and-other-azad-kashmir-cities): Sunday Night, vibrations from an earthquake were felt in a number of Azad Jammu and Kashmir cities, including Mirpur. According to news reports citing the meteorological agency, the earthquake had a Richter scale value of 3.3 and a depth of about seven kilometres. The met office reported that Mirpur AJK was close to the earthquake's epicentre. Along with many other cities, tremors were also reported in Bhimber, Kotli, Dadyal, and other places. At the time, there were no reports of earthquake damage. However, people left their homes because of the tremors, they became frightened. The October 8, 2005 earthquake, which was [...] - [Mansha Pasha Speaks About Her First Marriage](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mansha-pasha-speaks-about-her-first-marriage): Mansha Pasha had not discussed her first marriage on any platform, but in her recent interview, she spoke about her first marriage. She had a tough time when she married. She said she was married at a young age and was not fully prepared for it. So she couldn't take the pressure of responsibilities. Specialty for women. Additionally, she said that she had not married to get a divorce. She said our society gets married to girls at a young age. She told me about her first marriage and that she married her advice man in the showbiz industry, where she had [...] - [Sadia Khan Shared A New Year Photo Aryan Khan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sadia-khan-shared-a-new-year-photo-aryan-khan): Pakistani actress Sadia khan has seen with shah rukh Khan's son Aryan khan while parting on this new year's eve. The actress of the drama serial Khuda or muhabbat Sadia khan recently posted a picture on her social media account with Aryan khan at this new year celebration. In This picture, Sadia khan and Aryan khan have taken a shoot together, and the caption is "a throwback to new year's eve" with their names. Recent Update Sadia Khan Shared a New Year Photo Aryan Khan - [Khan Hope to Unveiled Election Schedule In Feb](https://ipin.com.pk/news/khan-hope-to-unveiled-election-schedule-in-feb): Speaking to social media activists in Lahore, Imran Khan asserted that new elections are necessary to address the country's problems. He hoped that the election calendar would be released in February. Khan criticized the current administration for having no strategy to boost the economy. He continued by saying that the current authorities are only eager to settle their cases. He made it clear that PTI is not seeking help from anyone, only fair and free elections for the nation. Gen. Bajwa, according to Imran Khan, is totally to blame for the mess that Pakistan is in today. Gen. Bajwa sent Shaukat [...] - [Pakistan Committed to Successfully Completing Ongoing IMF Program](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-committed-to-successfully-completing-ongoing-imf-program): In a tweet Prime minister of Pakistan express about the telephonic conversation with MD IMF. MD IMF Ms. Kristalina Georgieva called to express her grief about the masses and material loss as a result of the recent flood devastation in Pakistan. She also reiterated her commitment to helping Pakistan in this difficult time. The prime minister thanked MD IMF to show sympathy for the loss and standing beside Pakistan in this difficult period. Moreover, He extended an invitation to Ms. Kristalina to participate in Climate Resilient Pakistan Conference in Geneva. She said there is a prefixed meeting on the 9th and [...] - [Ayesha Omar Took Mesmerizing Photos in Beirut, Lebanon](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ayesha-omar-took-mesmerizing-photos-in-beirut-lebanon): Ayesha Omer has a remarkable fashion sense. Her fans always admire her fashion sense, and her colleagues love her. She always looks stunning in desi style and also in western dress. Ayesha Umar has always proved herself to be a great fashion model as well as a great actor. From the drama serial Bulble to Ko Habs, he showed his acting best and celebrated himself. Along with all these features, Ayesha Omar also engages in the traveling hobby. Some time ago, Ayesha Omar uploaded pictures on her social media account that she had taken in Beirut, Lebanon. She is having fun [...] - ["KIA Shahrah-e-Faisal" Is Shutting Down](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kia-shahrah-e-faisal-is-shutting-down): KIA has announced in a press release that they will close their operation at the Shahrah-e-Faisal dealership from the 1st of January, 2023. They also announced the closure with the words “The only reason for the closure of KIA motors Shahrah-eFaisal Showroom was the expiry of our lease agreement with the landlord, which couldn’t be renewed.” Moreover, they advise collecting their automotive vehicles by the night of 31st of December. In the press release they mentioned: “For the benefit of our customers, we would like to apprise that all our customers whose cars were booked from KIA motors Shahrah-e-Faisal and are [...] - [Temporary Shutdown Has Been Announced By Pakistan Suzuki](https://ipin.com.pk/news/temporary-shutdown-has-been-announced-by-pakistan-suzuki): A notification was received from Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) from Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) with the following context, "Restrictions had adversely impacted clearance of import consignment, affecting inventory levels". "Therefore, due to a shortage of inventory level, the management of the company has decided to shut down its plant for the automobile as well as a motorcycle for the period from January 02, 2023, to January 06, 2023." Remember that the State Bank of Pakistan announced prior approval for importing any product into the country. Pakistan's automotive industry largely imports the product to meet their production. A result of PKR [...] - [Production Of Auto Parts Temporarily Halted In Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/production-of-auto-parts-temporarily-halted-in-pakistan): Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) received a notice from Balochistan Wheel Limited (BWHL)with the following context. “In furtherance to our earlier disclosure dated December 09, 2022, regarding the temporary closure of production activities due to a drop in our sales order from the OEMs [Original Equipment Manufacturers] owing to depressed demand of photos.” It extended with the following words. “It is now informed that closure of the company's production activities shall continue till Friday, December 30, 2022.” The company is doing so due to an alarming economic crisis in Pakistan. There is a noticeable decrease in demand due to inflation across the [...] - ['VENON' is Close to Selling its Tower Assets in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/venon-is-close-to-selling-its-tower-assets-in-pakistan): In recent days, Jazz parent company VEON CEO Kaan Terzioglu said in his interview that the company is closing to sell its tower in Pakistan. He told this to the interviewer without naming the bidder. The company owned 10,000 to 12,000 towers in Pakistan, and its price was estimated at $600 Million. The deal is still in the pipeline and will be unveiled within a few weeks. The strong contestants are TPL from Pakistan, who joined with TASC group. These contestants have to face strong competition from many other big-name telecommunication names. Now there are two possibilities that the towers will [...] - [Pakistan Energy Sector Needs $155 Billion to Revive](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-energy-sector-needs-155-billion-to-revive): In a recent report by Asian Development Bank, the situation of Pakistan’s energy sector was one of the magnified topics of the said region. The Asian development sector’s report described the transmission and distribution of energy in very poor conditions in Pakistan. Therefore, it is necessary to invest in this sector. The amount estimated to revive the sector was about $155 billion. Pakistan has been facing a major energy crisis since the beginning of the 21st century. The population and industry are going to increase at a higher pace and both of them are unable to get their rightful share to [...] - [150+ Textile Companies Closed in 5 Months, Laying Off 2 Million Workers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/150-textile-companies-closed-in-5-months-laying-off-2-million-workers): Textile is the backbone of Pakistan's export, but the backbone is facing hardships. In the first 5 months of the year 2022, it was reported that about 150+ textile industries, including both weaving and spinning, closed. As a result of the closure, about 2 million+ people are directly affected by it. The mill owners blame the current government's responsibility for all this, worsening the situation. The stronger their point with the words "Gas is not available to the industry, LCs are not open, raw materials are not available to run the textile industry if the government does not take immediate notice, [...] - [Nishat Chunain: Textile Industry in Pakistan Partially Closes](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nishat-chunain-textile-industry-in-pakistan-partially-closes): A notification received from Nishat Chunain textile industry notified to Pakistan stock exchange, "51,360 spindles will be temporarily shut down (23.4% of the total) after one month. As soon as the market conditions improve," the company will restart the spindles." Nishat textile has 219,528 spindles and 2,880 rotors in its spinning division. It is also 5th giant textile industry in terms of earnings. Moreover, its interim financial information report for September's quarter said that: "Domestically, recent fluctuations in the exchange rate of the US dollar and the recent surge in political instability are turning out to be very challenging for the [...] - [After His Abrupt Ouster, PCB Will Pay Ramiz Raja's Pension](https://ipin.com.pk/news/after-his-abrupt-ouster-pcb-will-pay-ramiz-raja-s-pension): Ramiz Raja, a former PCB Chairman and cricketer, has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board to continue paying him a pension even after he has left his position as PCB Chairman. As a retired cricketer, the former captain of Pakistan is eager to exercise his claim to a pension from the Pakistan Cricket Board. Recent sources state that the former head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will receive Rs. 154,000 from the PCB. Ramiz enhanced the pension from Rs. 54,000 to Rs. 154,000 while serving as PCB chairman because he thought that former cricketers should be honoured for their contributions to [...] - [Naseem Shah Talks Funny With The New Zealand Captain During The Tense Chase](https://ipin.com.pk/news/naseem-shah-talks-funny-with-the-new-zealand-captain-during-the-tense-chase): Naseem Shah, a prominent Pakistani bowler, has commented on the crucial moments in the second Test match in Karachi versus New Zealand. Abrar Ahmed was too cocky when entering the crease as the penultimate man, according to Naseem as he reflected on their critical partnership. The 19-year-old pacer continued by saying that Southee informed him that he wears spectacles and will not be able to see the ball in the dark. "Abrar Ahmed entered with panache, as though he were Imran Khan. I discovered this guy has self-assurance," Naseem Shah continued. In addition, Abrar thanked Naseem for giving him encouragement at [...] - [Sania Mirza Will End Her Tennis Career Following The WTA 1000 Event Next Month](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sania-mirza-will-end-her-tennis-career-following-the-wta-1000-event-next-month): After the Dubai Tennis Championships, Indian tennis prodigy Sania Mirza, 36, will stop her professional career, which she began more than 20 years ago. In a recent interview with the Women's Tennis Association, one of the finest women's tennis players announced that she would retire next month (WTA). Sania, who has been battling with a calf problem, said that her decision to not push her body was primarily influenced by her age. She added that her priorities had changed and that she "just don't have the capacity in my mind to emotionally push that much anymore." Sania stated concentrating on her [...] - [Sui Southern Reports Record Profit of Rs. 2.263 Billion for FY21](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sui-southern-reports-record-profit-of-rs-2-263-billion-for-fy21): A consolidated profit after tax of Rs. 2.263 billion was reported by Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) for its fiscal year (FY) ended June 30, 2021. According to financial statistics, the government-owned company reported losses of Rs. 21 billion during the same period in FY20. FY21's top line was Rs. 317 billion, an increase of 7.3 percent from FY20's Rs. 295 billion. A year ago, net sales were Rs. 290 billion, an increase of 2% year over year (YoY). Administrative and selling expenditures reduced by 6.7 percent in FY21 from Rs. 4.94 billion in FY20, whereas other operating expenses decreased [...] - [Dollar, Euro, Pound, and Riyal exchange rates in Pakistan as of January 7, 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dollar-euro-pound-and-riyal-exchange-rates-in-pakistan-as-of-january-7-2023): The US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, UAE Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies' exchange rates in Pakistan's open market for January 7, 2022, are listed here (Saturday).   Currency        Symbol        Buying        Selling US Dollar ‎USD 234.15 236.65 Euro EUR 264.5 267 UK Pound Sterling GBP 301 304 U.A.E Dirham AED 69 69.6 Saudi Riyal SAR 66.7 67.3 Australian Dollar AUD 162 163.25 Bahrain Dinar BHD 604 608.5 Canadian Dollar CAD 172 173.35 China Yuan CNY 32.41 32.66 Danish Krone DKK 32.17 32.52 Hong Kong Dollar HKD 29.04 29.39 Indian Rupee [...] - [FDA Approved Alzheimer's Drug For Early-Stage Patients](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fda-approved-alzheimer-drug-for-early-stage-patients): The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an Alzheimer's drug produced by Eisai Co Ltd and Biogen Inc for those with the illness in its early stages. The drug, which will be sold under the name Leqembi, is a member of a class of drugs created to slow the progression of neurodegenerative disease. It removes buildups of the dangerous protein beta amyloid in the brain. According to Eisai, the drug's initial yearly cost would be $26,500. The Biogen shares that were halted were trading 3% higher at $279.40. According to Eisai's forecast, 100,000 Americans will be eligible for the drug [...] - [Sugary Beverages Increase The Risk Of Baldness In Men](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sugary-beverages-increase-baldness-in-men): This was discovered in a Chinese medical study. Men who consumed large quantities of sugary beverages had an increased risk of going bald, according to research from the University of Tsinghua. The study evaluated hair loss and lifestyle choices using data from more than 1,000 individuals between the ages of 18 and 45. It was discovered that daily use of any sugary beverage raised a person's chance of hair loss by 30%. Similar to this, persons who drink more than one drink each day have a 42 percent higher risk of going bald. According to the study, other factors such as [...] - [US Approves The World's First Bee Vaccine](https://ipin.com.pk/news/us-approves-worlds-first-bee-vaccine): Since 2006, US bee colonies have been declining annually, and US health officials believe that this vaccine could help improve bee protection. American foulbrood, a bacteria-caused disease that attacks bee larvae and weakens colonies, has been the target of this vaccine, according to sources. As of this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture granted the vaccine a provisional licence. This vaccination creates inactive Queen's Royal Jelly Feed bacteria. There are numerous processes in the environment that bees are crucial to. Due to their role as pollinators and the health benefits of honey, bees are vital to food production. - [Must Know: Hair Can Now Be Used To Diagnose Autism In Children](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hair-can-now-be-used-to-diagnose-autism-in-children): With the help of a single strand of hair, scientists have created a universal test that can detect autism in newborns. Autistic children tend to have higher levels of lead and aluminum in their blood, which is examined in the sample study. Currently, there is no recognised test for the disease, so medical personnel rely on the child's developmental history and behavior to diagnose the illness. Diagnoses are usually made quite late in the process. New York-based startup LinusBio says the newly developed test should not be used in isolation; rather, it should be used in conjunction with other strategies. According [...] - [BioNTech Begins Trials For Cancer Treatment Based On mRNA](https://ipin.com.pk/news/biontech-begins-trials-for-cancer-treatment-based-on-mrna): The Covid-19 vaccination was developed by the German pharmaceutical company BioNTech. On Friday, the company announced plans to test a cancer treatment using the same mRNA technology in the UK based on the firm. Along with a regional office in London, the company will also open a new research and development facility in Cambridge with about 70 people. He continued on to say that the UK's successful and speedy production of Covid-19 vaccines demonstrated that pharmaceutical development may be accelerated without forgoing short cuts if everyone works together to achieve the same goal. The first Covid vaccine to be approved in [...] - [New Wave May Have Affected 70% of Shanghai's Population, Doctor Warns](https://ipin.com.pk/news/covid-new-wave-may-have-affected-shanghais-population): China's dramatic rise in Covid-19 cases has led a senior physician at one of Shanghai's leading hospitals to speculate that as much as 70% of Shanghai's population is infected. As a result of loosening regulations suddenly last month without prior notice, hospitals and crematoriums quickly overflowed with infections. It has been speculated that most of Shanghai's 25 million residents may be infected, according to Chen Erzhen, vice president of Ruijin Hospital and member of Covid's expert advisory panel. "Now the epidemic in Shanghai has spread very widely, and it may have reached 70% of the population, which is 20 to 30 [...] - [Loose Milk Sale To Be Banned Gradually In Punjab](https://ipin.com.pk/news/loose-milk-sale-to-be-banned-gradually-in-punjab): Director General of Punjab Food Authority Mudassar Riyaz told reporters that in the first phase, the sale of loose milk would be banned in Lahore. And gradually across the whole of Punjab, so that a mechanism has been devised for the sale and transportation of milk. It will be implemented gradually in the province in phases. Milk and milk-based products offer a wide range of nutritional advantages. However, unpasteurized or "raw" milk may contain harmful bacteria that could endanger your family's health. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data indicates that 127 outbreaks associated with raw milk or raw [...] - [Expected profit for Samsung Electronics will be the lowest in eight years](https://ipin.com.pk/news/expected-profit-for-samsung-electronics-will-be-the-lowest-in-eight-years): The preliminary results for Samsung Electronics' Q4 2022 earnings guidance are not promising. Estimated consolidated operating profit for the Korean phone manufacturer's October-December quarter was $3.38 billion. This is the business's lowest operational profit since 2014 and 69% below Q4 2021. Estimates for quarterly revenue have decreased by 9% to $55 billion. The decline in demand for smartphones and memory chips is primarily to blame for Samsung's financial difficulties. Due to the same circumstances that caused this quarter's declines, analysts anticipate declining profitability in the first quarter of 2023. Later this year, the newest Z series foldables are also anticipated to [...] - [Before Takeoff In Canada, A PIA Jet Malfunctions, Causing Injuries To Passengers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/before-takeoff-in-canada-a-pia-jet-malfunctions-causing-injuries-to-passengers): When a mechanical issue on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft PK-784 occurred just before takeoff from Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada, hundreds of passengers were forced to suffer. Around 250 passengers were reportedly on board when the hydraulic system of the PIA's Boeing 777 malfunctioned, delaying the flight by 30 hours. After removing every passenger, the aircraft was taken for maintenance. Finally taking off at 8:22 on Friday, the aircraft is scheduled to touch down in Karachi at 8:31 tonight. Separately, the PIA and Civil Aviation Authority will be the subject of a remote safety audit by the European Union Aviation [...] - [In The No-Trust Vote Against Imran Khan, PTI and Military Sparred](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-the-no-trust-vote-against-imran-khan-pti-and-the-military-sparred-according-to-fawad-on-bbc-s-hardtalk): During the no-confidence vote against Imran Khan, the party's leader, former information minister and prominent PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry declared that the PTI was pitted against the military of the nation. The PTI leader questioned how a "stable government" led by the former premier was overthrown last year during a recent interview on BBC's renowned programme "Hard Talk," claiming it is no longer a secret who controls and dictates allied parties. Fawad criticised the establishment for stifling political actors and reaffirmed the need to open up political space for statesmen. In addition, he used his party's leader to blame General (r) [...] - [In Geneva, Maryam Nawaz Undergoes Surgery](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-geneva-maryam-nawaz-undergoes-surgery): The daughter of the former premier and senior vice president of the PML-N, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, underwent a successful, three-hour throat procedure in Switzerland. In a tweet, information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb provided the update and stated that the 49-year-old had a successful throat operation and was recovering well. Maryam thanked the populace and party members for their kind wishes and prayers, Aurangzeb continued. Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz left the British capital earlier this week for Geneva, Switzerland. In order to take on her new roles as the party's chief organiser, the senior party leader will travel back to her native [...] - [Real Housewives Star Jennifer Shah Sentenced For 6.5 Years](https://ipin.com.pk/news/real-housewives-star-jennifer-shah-sentenced): On Friday, Jennifer Shah, a former cast member of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for defrauding hundreds of elderly and needy people through a nearly ten-year telemarketing scam. Shah admitted conspiring in July. Federal sentencing guidelines recommend a one-year sentence, but prosecutors proposed a 10-year sentence. According to Stein, he had no intention of judging Shah's family and friends during Friday's hearing. Stein called him "just a character." He was acting & scripted. In his opinion, reality television is not real, Shah told the judge. She blamed others for her predicament, claiming [...] - [Meghan Markle's Serial Has Offensive Scenes Rhat Harry Regrets Watching](https://ipin.com.pk/news/meghan-markles-serial-offensive-scenes-harry-regrets-watching): Prince Harry admitted to watching offensive episodes of Meghan Markle's TV drama "The Suits." Prince Harry said he regrets searching for such offensive scenes on Google during the early stages of his relationship with Meghan Markle. Harry has made a number of revelations in his book. There has already been much public disclosure about Prince Harry's past cocaine consumption. This includes the fact that he lost his virginity to an older woman, and the numerous fights he's had with his brother, Prince William. However, he found watching Meghan Markle do a sex scene in 'Suits' to be one of the least [...] - [The expansion project for the Pakistan Refinery was halted due to a lack of dollars](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-expansion-project-for-the-pakistan-refinery-was-halted-due-to-lack-of-dollars): A national daily reported that Wood was meant to get $25 million for the refinery expansion and upgrade project (REUP), but the payment couldn't be made for a while because there weren't enough cash in the country. The contract is recorded with the central bank for payment to a foreign company, and after the local business puts the money in the bank, the payment is made via the central bank. Dollar scarcity is to blame for the front-end engineering design (FEED) contractor from the UK not being paid on time. The payment lag to PRL management's UK contractor has also been [...] - [Pakistan Approves The First-Ever Auto Industry Safety Standards](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-approves-the-first-ever-auto-industry-safety-standards): The Cabinet Committee for Disposal of Legislative Cases (CCLC) adopted the safety requirements for the auto industry on Friday, which is an unusual milestone. The federal cabinet will now receive the safety requirements for approval. Once passed, these rules will apply to the automotive industry. The CCLC has authorised eight safety requirements for locally produced automobiles, according to specifics. These include air bags (PS:5576), safety belts (PS:5578 and PS:5579), child restraint systems (PS:5574 and PS:5575), electric powertrain for EVs (PS:5550 and PS:5551), and helmets for riders (PS:1402). The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority created these safety regulations (PSQCA). These requirements [...] - [Press Conference With Shaun Tait Turns Tense Over Journalist's Questions](https://ipin.com.pk/news/press-conference-with-shaun-tait-turns-tense-over-journalists-question): Shaun Tait, the bowling coach, got into a heated argument with a reporter during the press conference at the conclusion of day four over an unrelated subject.The national bowling coach was questioned by a journalist over the belief in Pakistan that the country's pacers had underperformed in red-ball cricket.The writer also questioned him about his satisfaction with leading the national pace team in the ongoing red-ball series in his capacity as a bowling coach. In response, Tait said that it was an opinion rather than a question, and that it was impossible to know. He questioned, "What would you like me [...] - [IMF Representatives Will Visit Pakistan in 2 to 3 Days, PM Shehbaz](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-representatives-will-visit-pakistan-in-2-to-3-days-pm-shehbaz): IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva informed him that a delegation would visit Pakistan in a matter of days, which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed on Friday. He said, "I told her to relax the terms of the contract since I cannot continue to tax the average guy." The PM remarked, "After asking about Pakistan's relations with Saudi Arabia and China, she also told me that China had pressed IMF to support Pakistan. The ninth review stage of the IMF programme is currently at a standstill, and experts believe Pakistan is reluctant to implement certain of the lender's requirements. As Pakistan struggles [...] - [The NIH Rejects Reports Of A New Variant Of Covid 19](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nhi-rejects-reports-of-new-covid-19-variant): NIH official stated that We are entirely equipped to combat and regulate any variation. According to reports, the coronavirus sub-variant BF.7 or BA.5.2.1.7, which is highly contagious, is spreading throughout China. Also Read Sindh Government Advises Karachi Residents to Use Masks After Covid's New Variant Found Lt-Gen Inam Haider Malik, the chairman of the NDMA, gave the NIH the order to release the required regulations for educational institutions, social gatherings, and communities yesterday while presiding over a review meeting on the virus situation. - [Govt. Approves A 30% Cut In Medicine Prices](https://ipin.com.pk/news/govt-reduce-30-percent-of-medicine-prices): According to a spokesperson for the health ministry, most medication costs have decreased by 30%. A plan to fix the costs of 54 other medications has also received approval from the cabinet. It chose a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad that was presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The health minister stated that the government was committed to giving relief to the people after the cabinet was informed that the PTI increased drug prices by up to 700% when it was in power. So that the cabinet also accepted the 54 new pharmaceuticals' price determination. He says treating cancer and [...] - [Imetelstat: Late-Stage Study Successful For Blood Cancer Drug](https://ipin.com.pk/news/late-stage-study-about-blood-cancer-drug): Compared to a placebo in a late-stage trial, Geron's investigational blood cancer therapy helped more patients attain independence from blood transfusions, the company announced on Wednesday, driving its shares up 50%. The company tested her medicine on patients with a particular form of myelodysplastic syndromes .To stop the anemia, patients with the condition need blood transfusions. 2023, in the United States and Europe's second half of that year, the business intends to submit applications for approval. The medicine is anticipated to go on sale in 2024.the pharmaceutical business, nearly 40% of the patients taking medicine demonstrated transfusion independence for eight weeks, [...] - [Sindh Government Advises Karachi Residents To Use Masks After Covid's New Variant Found](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sindh-government-advises-on-covid-new-variant): Dr. Faisal Mahmood discovered new Covid variant cases in Karachi but said there are few new variants of Covid patients visiting hospitals. In the event of illness, he recommended individuals visit a doctor to be examined. People in Sindh who are ill have been told to wear face masks and to stay away from public areas. Additionally, he urges everyone to visit a doctor if they become ill whenever a sick individual has been told to wear a face mask and to stay out of public areas. Also Read Rising Covid Cases in Pakistan in 2023 Furthermore, six cases of the [...] - [Thanks to Qualcomm, SMS and satellite connectivity are now available for Android smartphones](https://ipin.com.pk/news/thanks-to-qualcomm-sms-and-satellite-connectivity-are-now-available-for-android-smartphones): Android handsets may soon adopt emergency satellite communication, which Apple included to its iPhone 14 models last autumn. At CES 2023, Qualcomm just unveiled Snapdragon Satellite, a two-way satellite messaging service that would be offered for the following generation of high-end Android handsets. This collaboration is made possible by Iridium, which manages a 66-satellite constellation in low-Earth orbit. One of its biggest rivals is Globalstar, Apple's service partner. With Snapdragon Satellite, two-way emergency messaging as well as SMS texting and other messaging applications will be possible. In a very unambiguous statement, Qualcomm says that it will be utilised in remote, rural, [...] - [ZETA Technologies Receives LDI License to Improve Call & Internet Connectivity in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/zeta-technologies-receives-ldi-license-to-improve-call-internet-connectivity-in-pakistan): By getting an LDI License from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) at the licence awarding ceremony, Zeta Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd. achieved a new milestone. The LDI licence grants Pakistan significant progress in terms of its global connectivity. Before a licence is issued, a company must be in good financial condition and in conformity with the telecom authority. Zeta Technologies has achieved this important milestone after years of gruelling work and the fulfilment of professional obligations. Using the LDI licence in accordance with its terms and conditions, Zeta Technologies shall provide international and domestic telecommunication services. The signing event took place at [...] - [Volvo and Polestar First to Integrate Google HD Maps for Vehicles](https://ipin.com.pk/news/volvo-polestar-integrate-google-hd-maps-for-vehicles): Google has announced an HD version of its vehicle mapping solution. Google's HD map is not a consumer-facing application, but rather an additional layer of data served to the vehicle's L2+ or L3 assisted-driving systems via Google Automotive Services.  Theverge.com also confirmed as well. The additional data is layered on top of Google Maps data and provides details such as precise lane markers and object localization (road signs) to assist self-driving vehicles in orienting themselves on the road. The driver will not be able to directly see or access the HD map or data. It's unclear whether the driver will even [...] - [Twitch Goes Down for The Second Time in a Week](https://ipin.com.pk/news/twitch-goes-down-for-the-second-time-in-a-week): Twitch, the popular live streaming service, is down for the second time this week. Many Twitch creators were cut off in the middle of their streams around 3PM EST on Thursday afternoon. "We are aware of site issues and our teams are actively working on a resolution," Twitch Support said in a tweet. "We appreciate your reports and patience while we work on it; we will keep you posted here." Twitch's status page indicated that all systems were operational throughout the incident 🔧 We are aware of issues with the site and our teams are actively working on a resolution. Thank [...] - [Shot And Killed A Student In A Coaching Centre In Gulshan-e-iqbal Karachi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shot-and-killed-a-student-in-a-coaching-centre-in-gulshan-e-iqbal-karachi): Karachi:  a student was slain inside a coaching centre by a youngster who opened fire in Karachi's Gulshan-e-Iqbal neighborhood on Friday. One kid was critically injured in a shooting inside a coaching facility in Karachi's Gulshan-e-Iqbal neighborhood. After being transported to Civil Hospital in an authoritarian state, the student died from his injuries. According to the police, the victim was a student named Ehsan Akhtar, who died due to the shooting used by a young man named Luqman. - [SHC Temporarily Returns A Young Girl From Karachi To Her Parents In The Dua Zehra Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shc-temporarily-returns-a-young-girl-from-karachi-to-her-parents-in-the-dua-zehra-case): On Friday, the Sindh High Court (SHC) issued an order granting her parents temporary custody of the 14-year-old daughter Dua Zehra. On April 16, 2022, Dua was reported missing from Karachi. She was eventually found in Punjab and revealed that she had fled her house in order to wed Zaheer Ahmed, then 21. The matter was heard today by Justice Iqbal Kalhoro of the SHC, and the young girl was also brought before the court. Justice Kalhoro questioned the girl about her preference for staying with her parents or at the shelter home during the hearing. In response to the judge, [...] - [Government Receives Over 50 Applications For Chairman Pta Position](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-receives-over-50-applications-for-chairman-pta-position): Since Major General (Retd) Amir Azeem Bajwa resigned as chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on January 4th, 2023, the Cabinet Division has received more than 50 applications for the position. For the purpose of evaluating and shortlisting applicants, the federal government has established two committees. The candidates will be evaluated by one committee made up of Cabinet Division employees, while the shortlisting process will be handled by another group made up of federal ministers and secretaries. The Cabinet Division published an advertisement for the appointment of the new Chairman of the PTA in December of last year. The promotion [...] - [Rising Covid Positive Rate In Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rising-covid-positive-rate-in-pakistan): Following the country's registration of 33 additional coronavirus cases without a fatality during the previous day (Wednesday), Pakistan has seen an increase in Covid-19 infections, dramatically increasing the infectivity rate, according to data released by the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Thursday morning. The number of fatalities in the nation stayed constant at 30,638 according to NIH data, but following the addition of the additional 33 cases, the overall number of illnesses increased to 1,575,887. 3,942 tests were performed across Pakistan over the past 24 hours (Wednesday), with a positivity rate of 0.84 percent. There are now 19 individuals in [...] - [Rabya Kulsoom & Husband Set The Dance Floor On Fire: Watch](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rabya-kulsoom-husband-set-the-dance-floor-on-fire): In the viral video on social media, actress Rabya Kulsoom and her husband, Rehan Nazim, set the dance floor on fire. The season of weddings and the glitzy dance routines of friends and relatives go on. The "Fraud" actor is visiting quite a few mehendis, just like the rest of us, and it's safe to say that she's being an excellent guest and killing the dance floors. The actress posted a video of one such performance when she and her husband Rehan can be seen dancing to the chart-topping song "Manike Mage Hithe" by Sri Lankan singer Yohani, which was later [...] - [The Sindh High Court Has Ordered PTA And FIA To Take Down Offensive Content About Kubra Khan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-sindh-high-court-ordered-to-take-down-offensive-content-about-kubra-khan): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have been ordered by the Sindh High Court (SHC) to take down offensive material about Pakistani actress Kubra Khan from the internet. The court orders were issued only a few days after Major (retired) Adil Raja said in a vlog that some military generals had filmed politicians from various political parties in Pakistan using top Pakistani females as bait in order to blackmail them. Also More Over the harmful campaign against Pakistani actors, FIA action is being sought Adil Raja referred to these actresses by their initials (KK, SA, MK, [...] - [Rs. 100 Murree Shuttle Service Cannot Run Without Issues](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rs-100-murree-shuttle-service-cannot-run-without-issues): Only two buses were able to depart Islamabad towards Murree due to transporter uprising. However, the aforementioned buses were unable to return to Barakahu, therefore it was a one-way trip. According to the report, the Murree administration made an effort to reason with the truckers but was unsuccessful. The unreasonable transporters' uprising turned into a danger to the public, the passengers, and the buses. Sadly, the government continues to be mute. While local carriers charged between Rs. 250 and Rs. 300, the CDA started its bus service to Murree for just Rs. They applauded the move and pleaded with the Punjab [...] - [Babar Azam is Once More Nominated For ICC Player of the Month](https://ipin.com.pk/news/babar-azam-is-once-more-nominated-for-icc-player-of-the-month): The ICC Men's Player of the Month Award shortlist for December 2022 features players from three different nations, as batting dominated. The Pakistani captain is in excellent form with the bat right now, having played well against England and in the first game of the New Zealand series. Babar demonstrated his consistency even while carrying the responsibility of captaincy, scoring runs in all four Test matches he participated in. In eight innings, he scored two hundreds and three scores of fifties. His 136 on day three of the first Test in Rawalpindi, where he struck 19 fours and a six to [...] - [Pakistan's gold prices as of today, January 5, 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-s-gold-prices-as-of-today-january-5-2023): On Thursday, the cost of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs187,900. 10 grammes of 24 karat gold were priced at Rs 161,140. The price for 10 grammes of 22-karat gold was Rs. 146,990, while the price for a tola of 22-karat gold was Rs. 166,950. Note: Since the price of gold fluctuates on the international market, it is never fixed in Pakistan. The prices listed below were provided by Sarafa Markets and local gold markets in various places.         City                             Gold      [...] - [ECP Cannot Remove Imran Khan As PTI Chairman, According To The LHC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ecp-cannot-remove-imran-khan-as-pti-chairman-according-to-the-lhc): On Thursday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) halted the process through which the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sought to remove Imran Khan as its leader. Imran Khan's petition against the ECP notice preventing him from leading the party was accepted by LHC Justice Jawad Hassan, who then issued the instructions. The Pakistani attorney general and the Pakistani Elections Commission received notices from the high court as well (ECP). Khan's attorney, Barrister Ali Zafar, argued at the hearing that the ECP lacked the power to remove someone from their party's chairmanship. The LHC postponed the hearing until January 11th. After being disqualified in [...] - [The President Orders State Life Insurance Corporation To Pay Claimants Rs. 1.95 Million](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-president-orders-state-life-insurance-corporation-to-pay-claimants-rs-1-95-million): On Thursday, against the Wafaqi Mohtasib's (WM) directives, President Dr. Arif Alvi rejected four similar arguments made by the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLICP). He instead ordered SLICP to satisfy four claimants' claims for Rs. 1.95 million. The president gave the SLICP instructions to strengthen and improve its business practises before and after the award of policies in order to reduce the risk of future lawsuits that would burden policy beneficiaries needlessly and cost the state and parties involved in the litigation unnecessary expenses. In his ruling, the president noted that SLICP's mismanagement had been proven, and he mandated [...] - [Legal Issues Making It Difficult For The Government To Name The Next PTA Chairman](https://ipin.com.pk/news/legal-issues-making-it-difficult-for-the-government-to-name-the-next-pta-chairman): The Cabinet Division requested that Major General (Retd) Amir Azeem Bajwa serve as Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) through January 21, 2023, but Bajwa rejected the request, putting the federal government in a difficult position as it attempts to nominate an acting chairman. The procedure for choosing the next PTA Chairman has begun, but until the permanent position is filled, the acting chairman will likely have to deal with several legal issues that could seriously affect the authority's day-to-day operations. As things stand, Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar, Senior Member PTA (Compliance & Enforcement), will retire on January 10th. Farhatullah [...] - [Dar Claimed That Saudi Arabia And China Would Boost Pakistan's Foreign Exchange Reserves Before The End Of This Month](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-response-to-pti-white-paper): On Wednesday, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar claimed Saudi Arabia and China would boost Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves before the end of this month and that the government would soon impose a flood levy on the wealthy and a hefty gain tax on banks' foreign exchange earnings to raise income. He said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme would be completed at all costs, China and Saudi Arabia would increase their support, government-to-government (G2G) disinvestments would be completed, and the current account deficit would be $3 billion less than projected. “Our foreign exchange reserves by end-June would be much better than you [...] - [Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir, At The Visit Of Saudi Arabia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gen-asim-munir-the-head-of-the-pakistani-army-is-in-saudi-arabia-on-business): According to the military's media wing, Chief of Army Staff Gen. Asim Munir is on a visit of Saudi Arabia. From January 4 to January 10, according to ISPR, Gen. Asim will be visiting Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on official business. He will meet with the senior leaders of the two friendly nations to address issues of shared concern, military-to-military co-operation, and bilateral relations with an emphasis on security-related issues. Early on Thursday, Saudi Press Agency also released an update regarding Gen Asim's arrival to the Kingdom. General Asim met with Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Saudi [...] - [Karachi Customs Intelligence Seizes Non-custom Paid Automobiles Worth 25 Million Rupees](https://ipin.com.pk/news/karachi-customs-intelligence-seizes-non-custom-paid-automobiles-worth-25-million-rupees): Four tampered or non-custom paid (NCP) automobiles with an approximate worth of Rs. 25 million have been seized by Customs Intelligence Karachi. Additionally, smuggled betel nuts and other items were recovered by Customs Intelligence's anti-smuggling unit. Surveillance was set up in the Northern Bypass region after specific intelligence that a group engaged in organised betel nut smuggling would try to transport a dumper load to Karachi. This resulted to the dumper's being intercepted. The Customs Intelligence team overcame smuggler resistance to capture the dumper. Under the smashed stones, there were several smuggled betel nuts that were discovered and collected. The approximate [...] - [Over The Harmful Campaign Against Pakistani Actors, FIA Action Is Being Sought](https://ipin.com.pk/news/over-the-harmful-campaign-against-pakistani-actors-fia-action-is-being-sought): The outrageous claims made by a former army major from Pakistan about several "actresses and models" spurred defamatory campaigns against leading Lollywood performers, who were subjected to backlash and immoral trends on social media. Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb requested the Federal Investigators to begin legal action against those responsible for the "character assassination" of prominent Pakistani female stars on social media as the scandalous episode aroused widespread condemnation. The PML-N stalwart strongly condemned the campaign against the celebrities in a statement, calling on everyone to protest those who are fostering a culture of defamatory campaigns to damage celebrities' reputations and foster [...] - [Mahira Khan Once Again Raises The Temperature](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-newest-mahira-khan-video-raises-the-fever): Mahira Khan, the current reigning queen of Lollywood, has returned to town and is making news for setting trends. The 38-year-old actress, who is regarded as a fashion star not only in India but also in Pakistan, has a sizable following that she frequently indulges with her stunning looks and enticing images. The renowned actress from Humsafar, who made her name in Pakistani dramas before making her Bollywood debut with Shah Rukh Khan, is frequently seen posting glimpses into her personal and professional lives that astound online viewers. The Sadqay Tumhare diva is grabbing everyone's attention once more with her lovely [...] - [PCB Officials Are Criticised By Simon Doull For Interfering With Pitch Curation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pcb-officials-are-criticised-by-simon-doull-for-interfering-with-pitch-curation): Former cricketer for New Zealand Simon Doull has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for unfairly interfering with pitch maintenance and rendering bowlers like Mir Hamza completely ineffective. After batters scored heavily in the Karachi Test, a Kiwi commentator and former cricketer criticised the PCB for mistreating bowlers by constructing batting-friendly wickets in the home series. The former cricketer argued that bowlers like Mir Hamza have been rendered useless by this flat track since it provides no assistance to bowlers, despite the fact that they compete in first-class matches in conditions that are comparable to favourable ones. You choose bowlers who [...] - [Minister: There is no shortage of wheat in the nation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/minister-there-is-no-shortage-of-wheat-in-the-nation): There is no scarcity of wheat in the nation, according to federal minister for national food security and research Tariq Bashir Cheema, and the strategic stockpiles are adequate. The minister told a press conference in Islamabad that he will suggest to the Prime Minister that wheat be supplied to the city's flour mills through Pakistan Agricultural Storage & Services Corporation (PASSCO). The minister emphasised that 38,000 bags of 20kg are needed each day for Islamabad's forty wheat mills. According to him, the Punjab government is underfunding these wheat mills, which causes a daily shortfall of 17,000 bags. He claimed that the [...] - [PTA Chairman Abandons Position Following Term](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pta-chairman-abandons-position-following-term): Major General (Retd) Amir Azeem Bajwa, the chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), stepped down on Wednesday after serving his full term. The PTA chairman reportedly notified the authorities that he would be stepping down. He also expressed his gratitude to the authority's officers for their cooperation over the years. As you may remember, Bajwa began serving in January 2019. On January 2, 2023, his four-year term as chairman came to an end. The chairman of the cabinet division had verbally requested that he stay on until January 21, 2023, but he refused. The process for choosing the next chairman [...] - [Israeli Minister's 'insensitive, Provocative' Visit To The Al-aqsa Compound Is Denounced By Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, And The US](https://ipin.com.pk/news/israeli-minister-s-insensitive-provocative-visit-to-the-al-aqsa-compound-is-denounced-by-pakistan-saudi-arabia-and-the-us): The visit of the Israeli minister of national security to the grounds of the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque was fiercely condemned by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and other nations. the far-right action The Muslim world, other nations, and the Palestinians expressed their outrage at Itamar Ben-actions, Gvir's warning that they constituted challenges to the precarious status quo at Jerusalem's sacred sites. According to a statement from Pakistan's Foreign Office, Muslims from all over the world cherish the Al-Aqsa Mosque as a sacred location. A violation of its sacredness inflames an already sensitive situation in the occupied Palestinian territory and offends [...] - [Lahore And Other Cities In Punjab Felt The Tremors Of The Earthquake](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lahore-and-other-cities-in-punjab-felt-the-tremors-of-the-earthquake): On Wednesday, tremors were detected in a number of Punjabi cities, including Lahore, the provincial capital. According to local media, the earthquake's epicentre was close to the Pakistan-India border and its Richter scale value was 4.2. The earthquakes were reportedly felt in Sheikhupura, Chiniot, and other cities in the nation's most populous area, according to reports citing the National Seismic Monitoring Center. As of right moment, no loss of life or property has been reported. - [Microsoft Professional Record Holder Pakistani Teen Now Facing Murder Charges Over Land Dispute](https://ipin.com.pk/news/microsoft-professional-record-holder-pakistani-teen-now-facing-murder-charges-over-land-dispute): Babar Iqbal, a cyber prodigy from Pakistan, is accused of murder in a horrifying incident that occurred in the district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the country's northwest. Bilal Iqbal, who had cemented his name in history by being certified as the youngest Microsoft software engineer, has been charged with murder. The case was filed on Monday with the Cant Police Station in the Qayyumabad neighbourhood of DI Khan. According to the FIR, two labourers named Amanullah and Mohammad Arshad were attacked on Friday, December 30, and later died from gunshot wounds as a result of a land dispute over a 12-marla [...] - [Mishal Bukhari, An Anchor, Dies At Age 38](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mishal-bukhari-an-anchor-dies-at-age-38): The well-known journalist and broadcaster Mishal Bukhari died at the age of 38 following a two-year battle with cancer. Ameer Abbas, who is also a well-known anchor, shared the sad news of Mishal's passing on Twitter. "My wife, journalist Mishal Bukhari, left an unimaginable shock after surviving cancer for two years," Abbas wrote. "She had a lovely heart, an outstanding personality, an exceedingly patient, tremendously strong woman." Today at 1pm, the journalist's funeral prayers will be held in Lahore's Jamia Masjid-al-Muntazir. Mishal, a broadcast journalist with numerous accolades, was born on July 8th, 1984 in Karachi. On a private TV channel, [...] - [PM Creates Committee To Designate Foreign Trade Representatives](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-creates-committee-to-designate-foreign-trade-representatives): The Commerce Minister's summary of the policy guidelines for the employment of trade officers in Pakistani missions overseas was rejected by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who also created a committee to provide recommendations for the policy guidelines. Former federal secretaries Asad Hayauddin and Shahid Ashraf Tarar are on the committee, together with the Secretary of Finance, Trade, and Economic Affairs, Secretary of Establishment Division, and DGR&A Federal Board of Revenue. The committee will make suggestions after weighing the new policy guidelines and the current trade officer appointment rules, the source said. According to the source, the committee will also examine the [...] - [Within Weeks, Chicken Will Overtake Beef As The Most Costly Meat In Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/within-weeks-chicken-will-overtake-beef-as-the-most-costly-meat-in-pakistan): Dealers and poultry farmers warned that the relative affordability of chicken could disappear and that it might soon surpass beef prices due to the feed shortage as the price of chicken meat reached Rs. 650 per kilogramme on Tuesday. As live broiler chicken is being sold for up to Rs. 370/kg in the Federal Capital, the price may rise to Rs. 800 per kilogramme, or almost the same as red meat. On the other hand, the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) and the All-Pakistan Solvent Extractors' Association (APSEA) have threatened to go on strike in Lahore on Thursday (tomorrow) if the administration [...] - [Pakistan's Hockey Association Has Been Under Fire For Not Making The 2023 Hockey World Cup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-s-hockey-association-has-been-under-fire-for-not-making-the-2023-hockey-world-cup): The Men in Green were unable to qualify for the 2023 Hockey World Cup, adding to Pakistan's hockey problems. Pakistan, which is now rated 17th in the world, was eliminated from the mega-event following a poor performance in the Asia Cup. Khawaja Junaid, a former hockey player from Pakistan, criticised the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) when his nation was disqualified from the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup. He remarked, "It is truly regrettable that a country like Pakistan is not part of the 16-team World Cup," after Pakistan failed to place among the top four in the Asia Cup. Khawaja continued [...] - [All Nations Are Encouraged By FIFA To Dedicate A Stadium After Pele](https://ipin.com.pk/news/all-nations-are-encouraged-by-fifa-to-dedicate-a-stadium-after-pele): FIFA has made the decision to request that all nations rename a football stadium in honour of the late Brazilian legend Pele. The 82-year-old Brazilian great lost his battle with cancer. The football star is regarded as the best of all time by many. The only player in history to play for three World Cup winning teams was Pele. Gianni Infantino, the head of FIFA, said to the media that FIFA has chosen to urge each nation to name a stadium for Pele as a tribute to the iconic footballer. The performance will be in remembrance of the illustrious football player. [...] - [Government Raises Rs. 655 Billion Through The Sale Of Treasury Bills](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-raises-rs-655-billion-through-the-sale-of-treasury-bills): The cut-off yields on Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) stayed substantially unchanged. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) statistics shows that the government exceeded its initial objective of Rs. 300 billion by raising Rs. 655 billion through the auction. According to official data, the three-month T-Bill cut-off yield was 16.998 percent, which is the same as the rate that was in effect on December 28 of last year. In the competitive auction, the government raised Rs. 655 billion for the three-month paper instead of the Rs. 100 billion it had hoped to raise, while it turned down offers for the 6-month and 12-month [...] - [Azam Khan Perfectly Answered To Critics](https://ipin.com.pk/news/azam-khan-perfectly-answered-to-critics): Islamabad united wicketkeeper Azam Khan shared an emotional story on his social media platform, Instagram. He shared the names by which he was called after the selection in PSL. He replied perfectly to useless and unfair critics with his performance in BPL. He said, "I can't change my body structure. Everybody is not going to be slim." Quetta Gladiators selected him in PSL 3rd edition. At that time, the head coach of Quetta gladiators was Moain Khan. Azam is the son of the legendary Moain khan. For this reason, it was echoed that he was selected based on nepotism. However, he [...] - [NZ VS IND: First Clash Between Black Caps And Blue Storm Starts Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nz-vs-ind-first-clash-between-black-caps-and-blue-storm-starts-today): New Zealand will start its campaign against India today. The match will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. It will be live at 8:00 AM GMT. The 2nd match will be on Jan 21, Sat at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. 3rd ODI match will be on Jan 24, Tue, at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. Recently India won the series against Sri Lanka, and New Zealand won the Pakistan tour. Both teams were in high spirits and said they would win the series. This ODI series is an appetizer for the upcoming world cup. The Indian team [...] - [PAK VS AUS: Another Day And Another Defeat](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pak-vs-aus-another-day-and-another-defeat): Pakistan women's cricket team has its second ODI from Australia. Australia won the game by 10 wickets. Pakistan team batted first and set a target of 126 in 50 overs. The Australian team chased the target with ease in 19.2 overs. Phoebe Litchfield was the top scorer from the Australian side. Her partner Beth Mooney also scored 57 runs. Darcie Brown was the woman of the match with 3 wickets against 32 runs. Here is the fall of wickets of the pakistan side: 1-2 (Sidra Ameen, 1.3 ov), 2-43 (Muneeba Ali, 12.5 ov), 3-60 (Bismah Maroof, 17.2 ov), 4-84 (Omaima Sohail, [...] - [SBP Will Help Banks Switch to Islamic Mode](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sbp-will-help-banks-switch-to-islamic-mode): In order to increase the share of Islamic banking from 20 to 35 percent over the course of the next two years, the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) deputy governor Sima Kamil stated that the banking regulator will assist banks with plans to convert their operations into Shariah-compliant modes. Speaking at a seminar on Islamic banking and economic development held by a local bank, she stated that the central bank seeks to increase Islamic banking's share of the broader banking industry from its current 20 percent to up to 35 percent over the next two years. She continued by saying that [...] - [Yousuf Raza Gilani, A Former Prime Minister, Had Hernia Surgery In The Us](https://ipin.com.pk/news/yousuf-raza-gilani-former-prime-minister-had-hernia-surgery-in-us): Yousuf Raza Gilani, a PPP senator and former prime minister, underwent surgery in the United States, it was revealed on Wednesday. The PPP leader complained of hernia pain while visiting the US and was sent to the hospital for treatment, according to Zaigham Gillani, a spokeswoman for the Gilani family who have their headquarters in Multan. The former prime, according to him, was doing better and would visit Pakistan on Sunday. Yousuf Gilani scored a big upset victory over Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in the Senate elections for the open seat in 2021 by defeating the candidate of the PTI government [...] - [On CM Advice, Governor Approves Summary To Dissolve KP Assembly](https://ipin.com.pk/news/on-the-advice-of-cm-governor-approves-summary-to-dissolve-kp-assembly): On the advice of the chief minister Mahmood Khan, the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa dissolved the provincial legislature in an effort to compel early elections. The KP Chief Minister wrote a summary to the governor on Tuesday night, recommending him to dissolve the provincial legislature as part of a bigger PTI strategy to prepare for the next general elections. The governor of the nation's northwest was cited in the summary "I, Haji Ghulam Ali, the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, hereby dissolve the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with immediate effect in accordance with Clause (1) of Article 112 of the Constitution [...] - [Bilawal Bhutto Criticises Imran Khan's TTP Strategy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bilawal-bhutto-criticises-imran-khan-ttp-strategy): Pakistan is determined to collaborate with the Afghan government to combat terrorism and other problems in the area, according to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. Through its "appeasement" of the proscribed Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led government, according to Bilawal, is to blame for Pakistan's woes (TTP). Bilawal promised that the current administration has put a halt to the PTI's strategy. The administration agreed it will "not tolerate" terrorist organisations in Pakistan and lawbreakers during the National Security Meeting (NSC), according to Bilawal. Following the TTP's announcement that the ceasefire with Pakistan will expire, Pakistan has recently seen a major increase [...] - [During An Operation In Balochistan, Pakistani Forces Kill Four Terrorists](https://ipin.com.pk/news/during-an-operation-in-balochistan-pakistani-forces-kill-four-terrorists): According to a statement made late Tuesday by the military's media affairs branch, Pakistani security forces killed at least four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the vicinity of Hoshab and Tilsar in Balochistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed in a statement that security forces carried out an operation in the Hoshab and Tilsar area of the country's southwest region to remove a terrorist hideout. Security personnel were attacked by militants as they approached the terrorists' location. According to ISPR, four terrorists were killed during the ensuing fierce exchange of fire, and a sizable quantity of homemade explosive material [...] - [Imran Khan Will Run For All 33 Open National Assembly Seats In By-elections](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-will-run-for-all-33-open-national-assembly-seats-in-by-elections): In an unexpected move by the erstwhile ruling party, deposed prime minister Imran Khan has chosen to run in by-elections for all 33 National Assembly seats that became empty after the PTI legislators resigned. Fawad Chaudhry said on Twitter that Imran Khan will represent Tehreek-e-Insaf in the by-elections for thirty-three seats, which was verified by a number of PTI leaders. The populist leader will be the party's candidate in each of these constituencies, PTI Secretary General Asad Umar added, calling it a symbolic election. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, which is considering the possibility of putting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the test [...] - [Feroze Khan Will Face Legal Action After Disclosing Personal Information](https://ipin.com.pk/news/feroze-khan-will-face-legal-action-after-disclosing-personal-information): In response to accusations of domestic abuse made against him by his former wife Aliza Sultan, actor Feroze Khan said on Tuesday that he has placed defamation notices on several other celebrities. The "Khuda Aur Muhabbat" actor published nine celebrity names along with their personal details like mobile phone numbers on Instagram. He eventually removed it. The names of Sarwat Gilani and Minal Khan, who have vowed to sue Feroze Khan, are stated in the notice. Gilani posted an image of what looks to be her mobile phone call log on Instagram, showing more than 100 missed calls from unknown callers. [...] - [Local Phones Assembling Going to Shut Down?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/local-phones-assembling-going-to-shut-down): Many companies have assembling units in Pakistan. On that reason companies' smartphone prices are affordable, and most people can buy them. After the recession, many local assembling brands are thinking of shutting down the local assembly of mobile phones in Pakistan. The reason behind it is the shortage of dollars in the country. Lahore Traders Rights President Sardar Azhar Sultan said that. "Due to the shortage of dollars, mobile phone companies face difficulties sending capital to their head offices abroad. The business community also faces difficulties in importing mobile phone accessories. The Letters of Credit (LCs) are not being opened. Goods [...] - [Changan Makes A Significant Discount Offer To Alsvin](https://ipin.com.pk/news/changan-makes-significant-discount-offer-to-alsvin): Through a registration rebate, the deal provides a savings of Rs. 200,000. Additionally, it includes a client price lock, expedited shipping, and an insurance plan. The offer only applies to Alsvin; neither the Oshan X7 nor the Karavan minivan are included. The offer's expiration date hasn't been specifically mentioned by the corporation, although it probably has a short shelf life. Reduced sales MCML has apparently seen a modest reduction in sales as a result of the current national economic crisis, despite streamlining the production of all its cars. According to a report from autojournal.pk, MCML sold 15,100 units in 2022, a [...] - [Pakistani Players Would Be Part Of ILT in Future](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistani-players-would-be-part-of-ilt-in-future): Emarite Cricket Board (ECB) has launched its premier T20 league. They gave it the name Internation League T20 (ILT). Different players from different parts of the world are part of the league. ECB invited the chairs of different cricket boards to the inauguration ceremony. Najam Sethi represented PCB in the ceremony. Jay Shah, the chairman of BCCI, was also there at the ceremony. No Pakistani player is part of ILT. Mr. Sethi confirmed that from the following year, Pakistani players would also be part of ILT. He also met with the members of the Asian Cricket Council and invited them to [...] - [International League T20 - A Different Style Of Cricket League](https://ipin.com.pk/news/international-league-t20-a-different-style-of-cricket-league): ILT is on pace. This T20 is playing in UAE. Like many other leagues around the globe, this league is also adopting innovative ideas to distinguish them in race. For the sake of innovation, instead of a trophy, they are presenting belts. It mimics wrestling belts. Like the belts are awarded to significant persons in different divisions in the wrestling competition, ILT will present these belts to significant players. 2 belts are present after each match, i.e., the best bowler of the competition and the best batter of the game. The green belt is for the highest scorer, and the white [...] - [Quetta Gladiators Will Play T20 With Houston Hurricanes](https://ipin.com.pk/news/quetta-gladiators-will-play-t20-with-houston-hurricanes): Houston Hurricanes will play a series of 3 T20 matches with Quetta Gladiators. The series will begin before the inauguration of PSL 8th edition. Sarfaraz Ahamad is the captain of Team Quetta Gladiators and also the winner of the PSL 4th edition. The first match will be held on the 27th, the second will be played on the 28th, and the final competition will be on the 29th of January. All of the matches will be played at the National Cricket stadium. For the first time, PSL is playing against an international league. Ahasan Shah, Ali Khan, Ali Mohammed Samad, Ashley [...] - [Pakistan Women Team Lost First Match Against Australia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-women-team-lost-first-match-against-australia): Yesterday, Australia won the first match of the ODI series with 8 wickets. The match was played at Allan Border Field, Brisbane. The weather was not fine. Rain delayed the match and then limited it to 40 over game. The Pakistani team batted first. The team could only set a target of 160 with 8 wicket loss. Nida Dar and Bismah Maroof were the top scorers. Both run 59 and 28 runs, respectively. While Australian team chased the score within 28.5 overs, with 8 wickets in hand. Phoebe Litchfield scored a fantastic 78 on 92 deliveries. Meg Lanning contributed with her [...] - [Quetta Will Host PSL 8](https://ipin.com.pk/news/quetta-will-host-psl-8): PSL 8 is going to start on the 13th of February. It will last up to the 19th of August. After the commencement of Najam Sethi, PCB has been working on it by day and night. On the last day, it was announced that Quetta would be the 5th venue of PSL. However, the matches will be there if the security condition remains suitable. Resources reported that PCB visited the solo cricket stadium last week after a discussion with the marketing and production team. They found it suitable to play. Authorities said that they would work on security and make it [...] - [Norton LifeLock - 6000 Customers Data Breached](https://ipin.com.pk/news/norton-lifelock-6000-customers-data-breached): Hackers steal over 6,000 customers' account information and access their password managers, as reported by Norton LifeLock officials. Gen Digital, the parent company, issued a notice to its customers about this incident; they claimed it happened using the previously exposed or breached credentials. A "credential stuffing attack" likely happened on different websites or services that share the same passwords. Norton LifeLock already recommends two-factor authentication that helps block hackers from accessing the customer's account by giving only the password. It begins on December 1, exactly 12 days when the company receives many "Customer login Failed" requests. According to the data breach [...] - [ENG VS IND: World Cup Hockey Match Draw](https://ipin.com.pk/news/eng-vs-ind-world-cup-hockey-match-draw): Yesterday a pool match was played between India and England. The game was without any result, with a 0-0 goal. Although there was a goal from the Indian side in the third quarter of the second half, it was disqualified. India has to win its last and final match against Wales with a large margin for direct reach in the quarterfinal. Before the last match, India has a win against Spain 2-0. Indian captain Harmapreet and his companion have to perform extraordinarily in the last match. The match will be held in Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, 19 January. England [...] - [Afghan Board Reaches PCB For ODI Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/afghan-board-reaches-pcb-for-odi-series): Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) reached out to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for an ODI series. It will consist of 3 matches. These matches will be played in UAE in between before the start of PSL 8. This is a significant development among both countries in terms of cricket. Formerly Australia had to play an ODI series against Afghanistan, but Cricket Australia decided to pull the team out from playing with the Afgan team. They did it in response to a protest against the present Taliban government for banning women's education. In the last two 2 years, Australia had done it twice [...] - [Who's The Finest Player, Kohli Or Tendulkar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/whos-the-finest-player-kohli-or-tendulkar): Yesterday, while playing against Sri Lanka, the Indian middle order player batter star Virat Kohli scored his 46th ODI and 74th international century. He played exceptionally well in this ODI series. He scored 3 centuries in the last 4 matches. He is 3 centuries behind the ex-Indian captain and batters Sachin Tendulkar. He scores 49 ODI centuries in his career. The comparisons are going on, and everyone is throwing their opinion about both, i.e., who is better than both? Some experts are only looking at the stats and figures. In this scenario, Kohli looked phenomenal as he scored his 46th century [...] - [Biggest Win By India In The History Of ODIs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/biggest-win-by-india-in-the-history-of-odis): Yesterday, India registered the ever biggest win in ODI history. Team India win the match by 317 runs. India batted first and set a target of 390 in 50 overs at the loss of 5 wickets. In the chase, Sri Lankan completely tumbled and could only score 73 runs in 22 overs. Virat Kohli was the man of the day. He scored 160* at 110 balls. He played a sensible till his 100. After hundred, he was on fire and hit all around the park. The opening player laid a solid foundation for the middle-order batters. Rohit Sharma scored 42 and [...] - [Pakistan Women Cricket Team Playing Against Australia Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-women-cricket-team-playing-against-australia-today): Pakistan women's cricket team is playing its first ODI match against the Australian team. The rain stopped the match for an hour. Therefore, it was limited to 40 overs. Pakistan batted first and scored 160 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 40 overs. The first 2 wickets fell earlier, and the team struggled hard to overcome the situation. Nida Dar scored an exceptional knock and 58, which helped the team set this target. The other key scorer was Bismah Maroof (c), who scored 28 runs. None other than these 2 performed well. Darcie Brown and Jess Jonassen took 2 [...] - [Pakistan Begins A National Polio Vaccination Programme](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-begins-national-polio-vaccination-programme): In two phases, Pakistan will immunise about 40 million children under the age of five during a two-week anti-polio vaccine campaign that began on Monday. After the nation reported nearly 20 instances of the contagious virus in the northwest region bordering Afghanistan months earlier, the Taliban threats and attacks on polio workers and security officials prompted the first national vaccine campaign of 2023. The initiative to immunise the targeted children at their doorstep is believed to involve more than 1 lac skilled and committed health personnel. Abdul Qadir Patel, Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, stated in a [...] - [Conference About Crypto Currency Future St. Moritz, Switzerland](https://ipin.com.pk/news/conference-about-crypto-currency-future-st-moritz-switzerland): There was a conference in St. Moritz, Switzerland, last week. At the conference, the topic of discussion was the future of cryptocurrency. Speakers and experts discussed the future of cryptocurrency. They also discussed the recent bull run in crypto. Last week, a bull run was observed in the crypto price. Bitcoin jumped from $18,000 to $20,000 within 5 days. The same is the case for other coins. It was a big jump after the year 2021. Experts discussed that Bitcoin’s value would remain within the range of $30,000. In 2022, crypto investors lost $1.2 trillion, and the world observed the fall [...] - [70 New Carriage Vans Will Be Delivered To Pakistan Railways Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/70-new-carriage-vans-delivered-to-pakistan-railways-today): 70 brand-new freight train waggons will be delivered to Pakistan Railways (PR) today. By March 2023, 130 new carriage vans will be included into the system, according to a PR spokeswoman. He claimed that introducing new waggons to the system would increase PR's interest in the use of trains for the transfer of merchandise. A spokeswoman stated that Pakistan will produce 620 comparable waggons domestically as part of the technology transfer arrangement. The department will be able to save money this way while also adding jobs. After a two-week inspection tour, it was found a few weeks ago that the PR [...] - [Who Will be The Next Chief Selector of PCB?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/who-will-be-the-next-chief-selector-of-pcb): The interim chief selector Shahid Khan Afridi has completed his term as a chief selector. He was appointed for this position by the present chairman of PCB Najam Sethi. He selected the team that included some continuously overlooked players, i.e., Haris Sohail and Sarfraz Ahamad. He was praised for these changes. However, Pakistan has lost the ODI series and hardly managed to draw the red ball cricket series against the Blackcaps. After that, there are many names that are under consideration for the post of the chief selector of the Pakistan cricket team. Shoiab Akhtar is one of the strongest candidates. [...] - [Dhani's Tweet Created Panic On Social Media](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dhani-tweet-created-panic-on-social-media): At the end of the ODI series, shahnawaz Dhani made a tweet about Shaun Tait. The tweet created panic among cricket fans. In his tweet, he shared a bunch of pictures and wrote "A Friend who brought the smiles, left last night with tears #shaun Tait" Many users understood this tweet in another way and thought that he had passed away. But on research, they found that he is alive but will say goodbye to PCB next month. Shahnawaz Dhani is constantly in news for his moves either in form of words or actions. Shaun Tait said goodbye to international cricket [...] - [Shaheen Shah Afridi Pulled Him Back from BPL](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shaheen-shah-afridi-pulled-him-back-from-bpl): Shaheen Shah Afridi pulled him back from playing in BPL. He said that he is focusing on his rehabilitation. Earlier he committed to play a few matches for Comilla Victorians, defending champion of BPL just before kicking off the PSL 8. He also committed to play for the team by looking over his physical condition. But now, he wants to restart his cricket journey from PSL. PSL will start on 16th February. He will lead his team Lahore Qalandars. Afridi got injured last year while playing a test match against Sri Lanka. But he came back to the T20 world but [...] - [IND VS SL: Will Play Last Match Of ODI Series Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ind-vs-sl-will-play-last-match-of-odi-series-today): Today will be the last match of the ODI series that is being played between India and Srilanka. India has already won the series of three matches 2-0. Although, in the last game, India was in trouble, due to the early fall of the wicket. But soon Rahul put his team out of trouble and help to win the match. Virat Kohli needs 63 runs to take over the 5th position of most runs scored in ODI. Nuwanidu Fernando became the 6th Sri Lankan player, who scored 50 or more on debut. Avishka Fernando needs 11 to score 1,000 runs in [...] - [Rizwan Will Join His Team In BPL - Airlift Arranged](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rizwan-will-join-his-team-in-bpl-airlift-arranged): Just after the last match played between Pakistan and New Zealand, Muhammad Rizwan moved to the airport to join his team in BPL. A special arrangement was done for him by Comilla Victorians. A helicopter was arranged for him that transported him from Dhaka to Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. He played for his team, but could not perform well. He scored 12 runs for his team. Besides him, 20 other Pakistani players were picked for this league. Khulna Tiger picked Naseem Shah, Azam Khan, and Wahab Riaz. Sylhet Strikers successfully win the bid for Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Amir. [...] - [Imran Khan Declines To Speak With Former Opposition MPAs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-declines-to-speak-with-former-opposition-mpas): In the Punjabi constituencies of the defecting legislators, PTI workers are revolting. Former MPAs went to the party leader to make their case, but he declined to meet with them. Additionally, PTI MPAs Faisal Cheema, Momina Waheed, and Khurram Leghari were not present for Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi's vote of confidence in the Punjab Assembly. The party served show-cause notices on the members, and the PTI leader ordered them to appear before Asad Umar, the party's secretary general, and provide an explanation. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) deseated 25 PTI MPAs in 2022 for disobeying party orders and supporting Hamza [...] - [For The First Time In A Number Of Years Sindh Is Hit By A Cold Wave As The Temperature Falls Below Zero](https://ipin.com.pk/news/for-the-first-time-sindh-is-hit-by-cold-wave-the-temprature-falls-below-zero): The temperature has dropped to as low as 0 degrees Celsius in Karachi, the largest city in the country, and other places in the southeast. The entire Sindh, including Karachi, was affected by the fresh cold wave. According to the report, Sindh experienced its coldest night ever last night as the temperature fell below freezing. A division of Naushahro Feroze called Moro saw a bone-chilling low of -2.7°C on Friday. It was the coldest temperature ever recorded in the area, with Mohen-Jo-Daro recording the lowest temperature of -5.4°C ever in 2006. In the meantime, Karachi, the provincial capital, is also experiencing [...] - [Rumors of Shah Rukh's Daughter Dating Amitabh's Grandson](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rumors-of-shah-rukh-daughter-dating-amitabh-grandson): Sources close to Suhana and Agastya confirmed their relationship with the Indian media. As the lead actress in Archies, Suhana is making her acting debut. As reported by the Indian media, Suhana and Agastya also attended the Christmas party held by the Kapoor family, where Agastya introduced Suhana as a friend. They have been spending a lot of time together since they met on the set of the movie Archies, which they have not kept a secret. Furthermore, media reports claim Amitabh's daughter is aware of the relationship with Suhana and accepts her son's choice. - [Bitcoin Price Hits 21000, Is It Next Crypto Bull Run?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bitcoin-price-hits-21000-is-it-next-crypto-bull-run): In the last five days, there is a 14.82% in Ethereum and an 18.79% in Bitcoin increase observed. This thing is fetching the attention of those who are considering it a dead elephant. Also, investors are coming back to the market. Today’s Bitcoin price is $20,715 and Etherium is performing at $1533.34. The last years were very dreadful for cryptocurrencies. Less up and more downfalls were observed. Bitcoin touched its lowest price of $16000+ and declined from $64000+. The same is the case with Ethereum, the number 2 top cryptocurrency. Many coins go out of the action. SBF, the owner of [...] - [Microsoft Unveils VALL-E, A Powerful AI Who Mimic](https://ipin.com.pk/news/microsoft-unveils-vall-e-a-powerful-ai-who-mimic): Microsoft researchers have announced that they have prepared an AI-powered tool that can mimic anyone’s voice with 3-second training. It also detects the type of sound, i.e., if you record a sound over the mobile phone, it will speak the text in the detected voice tone. They named this technology VALL-E. They also published a research paper that explains this technology, on arXiv. Before that, it takes about hours to train a program to mimic one’s sound, but the recent application is highly super impactful. The future of voice will be at another level with the help of such applications. Microsoft [...] - [Hp Released Hybrid Gear for Freelancers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hp-released-hybrid-gear-for-freelancers): HP unveiled brand new hybrid gear for those who work from home. The company gave this product as Dragonfly. It included several gears that is suitable and beneficial for both employees and employers. It includes a high deficiency camera, a high-quality sound system, and a highly sensitive mouse. These cameras can display two frames in one picture, i.e., you can see the representative face as well as the whiteboard. The camera takes the best angle of the speaker and presents it to others. Moreover, its high-deficiency sound system enables others to other about what’s going around the speaker. - [Novak Djokovic Back In Australia After A Year Of Deportation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/novak-djokovic-back-in-australia-after-a-year-of-deportation): International Tennis Federation has announced to organize of the Australian Open Tennis tournament from the 16th of January. It’ll be the 111th edition of the famous Australian open, the 55th of the Open Era, and 1st grand slam of this year. The final will be on January 29 in Melbourne Park. Several types of competitions will be there. Men’s single, Men’s doubles, Women’s singles, Women’s double, Mixed double, Junior single, Junior double, Wheelchair single, and wheelchair doubles competitions will be played. Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty are the defending champions of the last year. Novak Djokovic will also be there in [...] - [Usman Khawaja Spoke About Racism In Australia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/usman-khawaja-spoke-about-racism-in-australia): Usman Khawaja spoke about the racism that he is facing in Australia. He was talking with Sydney Morning Herald. He said in his interview “That's where I'm trying to work with Cricket Australia saying, 'Look, guys, you invest a lot of money into this, but something's not going right. You've been doing it for 10 years and nothing's changed,” He also added these words “There's a subconscious bias. If you have two cricketers, one brown, one white, both the same, the white coach is going to pick the white cricketer just because he has a son that might look similar to [...] - [Shahid Afridi Tenure End As Chief Selector](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shahid-afridi-tenure-end-as-chief-selector): Shahid was selected as an interim chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Team last month and his tenure has come to end after New Zealand ODI and Test series. He replaced Mr. Wasim, as he was scaled by the new chairman of PCB. As the series ended, Afridi ended his tenure with a gratitude note shared on his Twitter. He said “Thanks to the PCB for entrusting me with the chief selector’s role for #PakvNZ series. Thoroughly enjoyed the responsibility. Hope I lived up to the expectations of the fans with brave/bold decisions. Will always be available to help 🇵🇰 🏏 [...] - [PAK VS NZ: Lost Another Series, New Zealand Beat Pakistan By 2 Wickets](https://ipin.com.pk/news/new-zealand-beat-pakistan-by-two-wickets): Yesterday, New Zealand beat Pakistan by 2 wickets. Glenn Phillips was the man who brought glory to Kiwi at the end. By playing first, Pakistan set a target of 280 at the loss of 9 wickets. In the chasing campaign, New Zealand did it with 2 wickets in their hands. Throughout the chase, there are a lot of ups and downs. Once Kiwis were on the strong side after the Pakistan bowling attack put the Kiwis on the back foot. After a chance, the savior of Kiwi rotates the strike with aggression. He scored 63, although he was not feeling good [...] - [Pervaiz Elahi Talks Hamza for Punjab Caretaker Setup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cm-provide-name-for-pmln-and-punjab-caretaker-setup): Balighur Rahman, the governor of Punjab, has been given instructions by the top PML-N leadership to sign the summary for dissolving the Punjab Assembly. After dissolution, a caretaker setup will be needed to handle administrative tasks. The governor will sign the summary after receiving the go-ahead from the PML-N supremo. Pervaiz Elahi, the chief minister, will share a few names for the caretaker set-up as talks with Hamza Shahbaz, the leader of the opposition in the assembly, are about to commence, according to PTI senior leader and close adviser of Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry. Chaudhry anticipated Elahi to offer suggestions for [...] - [Maryam And Nawaz Sharif Will Both Be Returning To Pakistan This Month](https://ipin.com.pk/news/maryam-and-nawaz-sharif-both-returning-pakistan-this-month): Deposed This month, the daughter of Nawaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan and leader of the PML-N, will accompany them back to their native country to oversee the Punjab election campaign. According to reports in the local media, Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz, who is currently living in self-imposed exile in Britain, are planning to return. Recently, Nawaz held a telephone conversation with his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif, the current Prime Minister, and other party leaders to plan a strategy amid political unrest in Punjab. While Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi earlier this week signed the brief to dissolve the provincial [...] - [Asim Munir Pakistan Army Cheif And US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin Spoke About Security Cooperation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-army-cheif-and-us-secretary-spoke-about-security-cooperation): Asim Munir, Pakistan's recently appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), was called by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, according to the Department of Defense. In this regard, a press release stated that General Asim Munir, the new chief of army staff of Pakistan, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke on the phone. Along with recent regional developments, General Asim Munir and Lloyd Austin talked about topics of shared interest. Austin, a close assistant to US President Joe Biden, also congratulated General Asim on taking the reins as the nation's top general. In addition to reiterating [...] - [Diphtheria – A Disease Reportedly Enters Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/diphtheria-a-disease-reportedly-enters-in-pakistan): A new outbreak of life-threatening Diphtheria disease has been reported in Pakistan. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an advisory was issued about the possible outbreak of Diphtheria in Pakistan. Provinces were instructed to remain alert, and NIH also requested the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan for the availability of Diphtheria Antitoxin in the country. The major areas of this outbreak are Europe and many regions of Pakistan. There were 50 cases reported in the UK last year, and 27 cases occurred in November. However, 153 cases were reported in eight EU/EEA countries, including France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Norway, [...] - [Emirates Resuming A380 Service To Three Foreign Locations](https://ipin.com.pk/news/emirates-resuming-a380-service-to-three-foreign-locations): Details indicate that the double-decker aircraft will make three additional stops before landing in Birmingham on 1 July 2023: Nice, Glasgow, and Birmingham. There will now be 11 daily flights to London, including 6 to Heathrow and 3 to Gatwick, according to the airline, which also announced that it will resume its second daily route to London Stansted Airport on May 1. Emirates started operating A380s to Birmingham in 2016, Nice in 2017, and Glasgow in 2019. However, due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions, Emirates discontinued its flight operations there. Along with growing travel demand, it also keeps growing its global network. [...] - [Trending: Is ChatGPT a Cybersecurity Threat?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/is-chatgpt-a-cybersecurity-threat): The new most popular toy on the internet is ChatGPT. The AI-powered NLP tool quickly gathered over 1 million users, who used the web-based chatbot to create everything from academic essays and hip-hop lyrics to computer code and wedding speeches. Not only have ChatGPT's human-like capabilities taken the internet by storm, but they have also put several industries on edge:  Copywriters are already being replaced.  A New York school has banned ChatGPT because of concerns that it could use to cheat.  According to rumors, Google is so concerned about ChatGPT's potential that it issued a "code red" to protect its search [...] - [In Pakistan these cities pay the highest tax rates: FBR](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-pakistan-these-cities-pay-highest-tax-rates): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) performed a city-by-city tax study of the Tax Directory 2018, which contains information on taxpayers who filed income tax returns and the amount of tax submitted in each city for the fiscal year that concluded on June 30th, 2018. The FBR report titled "Tax Collection from Major Cities" showed that for the tax year 2018, income tax was collected from return filers in Karachi for Rs. 572,594,396,386 and from Islamabad for Rs. 204,148,673,059 Following them were Rs. 16,264,148,003 from Faisalabad, Rs. 35,170,187,615 from Rawalpindi, and Rs. 200,717,435,894 from Lahore. According to the city-level data for [...] - [SBP Orders Banks to Credit 35% of IT Companies Export Proceeds into Special Foreign Accounts](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sbp-orders-banks-to-credit-35percent-of-it-companies-export-proceeds-in-foriegn-accounts): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) ordered banks to automatically credit 35 percent of the export revenues into the special foreign currency accounts of IT companies and freelancers in order to encourage them to bring their foreign exchange earnings into the nation. When exporting software, information technology (IT) services, and IT-enabled services, the exporters must be registered with Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) or Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) (ITeS). These guidelines are nevertheless valid through March 31, 2023. The incremental export performance of the IT sector and the realisation of export proceeds during this time shall be taken into consideration [...] - [PAK VS NZ: Last ODI Will Be Played Today In Karachi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pak-vs-nz-last-odi-will-be-played-today-in-karachi): The final match of bilateral ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played today. The match will be hosted by National Stadium, Karachi. It will begin at 2:30 PST. till the day, the series is tied between both with 1-1. Both teams are ready to catch the title of the winner and practice hard to make it possible. Pakistani squad consists of Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Shahnawaz Dahani, Tayyab Tahir, Shan Masood. Onward from Kamran [...] - [NOC's Have Received Five Applicants For The Creation Of Digital Banks From SBP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/noc-received-five-applicants-for-creation-of-digital-banks-from-sbp): A licensing and regulatory framework for digital banks was introduced by the central bank in January 2022 by global best practices, and it was agreed to provide licenses to up to five digital banks. The following applicants have received certificates of no objection, according to a statement from the central bank: Easy Paisa DB (Telenor Pakistan B.V & Ali Pay Holding Ltd. Bank, Hugo (Getz Bros & Co., Atlas Consolidated Pte. Ltd., and M & P Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. Bank KT (Kuda Technologies Ltd., Fatima Fertilizer Ltd., and City School Pvt. Ltd. Mashreq Bank Raqami (Mashreq Bank UAE) (Kuwait Investment Authority [...] - [The Punjab Governor Receives CM Elahi's Recommendation To Dissolve The Assembly](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-governor-receives-cm-recommendation-to-dissolve-assembly): On the recommendation of Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi, the provincial assembly would be dissolved today, but Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman will make the final decision. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), according to sources in the media, is thinking about calling a special assembly. Even so, the legislature will be legally dissolved even if the Punjab government does not issue a notice, and only the assembly speaker would remain in office until the next speaker is chosen. The advice given to the governor in a signed letter states, "I, Parvez Elahi Chief Minister Punjab, hereby advise you to dissolve the provincial [...] - [Al-Hilal Wants To Sign A Feal With Lionel Messi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/al-hilal-wants-to-sign-a-feal-with-lionel-messi): Al-Nissar’s rivals Al-Hilal are interested to make a deal with a famous football superstar, Lionel Messi. This deal is the reflection of the deal that Al-Nissar had successfully done with Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo had signed a contract with the Al-Nissar at $600 million for 3 years duration. Al-Hillal is ready to offer $300 million per year to Victorious Messi. The Saudi government is also interested to help the club to make it possible. This deal could be done as Messi is already in touch Saudi government as a tourism ambassador. If this deal was signed, then it will improvise the league [...] - [Nepra Approves A 4.49 Rupee Increase In The KE Tariff Per Unit](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nepra-approves-4-49rupee-increase-in-ke-tariff-unit): The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved a rise in the K-Electric (KE) customers' electricity rate of Rs4.49 on Friday. The federal government had requested Nepra to notify all of KE's customers of an increased tariff of Rs4.49 per unit beginning in January 2023. According to the Power Division's earlier statement to Nepra, "Such adjustment shall be imposed on the consumption of, October, November, December and January of 2023 to be recovered from users in January, February, March and April 2023." The government may continue to use a single consumer-end price for K-Electric and state-owned power distribution companies under the [...] - [IND VS SL: India Beat Sri Lanka With 4 Wickets In Hands](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ind-vs-sl-india-beat-sri-lanka-with-4-wickets-in-hands): Yesterday, the second ODI match was played between India and Srilanka. India defeated Srilanka with 4 wickets. They achieve the target, i.e., 216, 40 ballas earlier. The Sri Lankan players bated first. The team was only able to set a target of 216 on the scoreboard. All team was back in the pavilion after 39.4 overs. Nuwanidu Fernando was the top scorer from the Lankan side. He scored 50 and run out. Kusal Mendis (wk) and D Wellalage were the other 30+ scorers. No one from the rest of the team was able to show something from his bat. Siraj and [...] - [FIFA Awards Nominees 2022 - Ronaldo Didn't Make It](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fifa-awards-nominees-2022-ronaldo-didnt-make-it): There are strong contestant in different categories for the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) awards for 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo is not even included in the list of nominees. Here are all of the different categories and nominees that are included in that categories. Best FIFA Men’s Player Kylian Mbappé (France / Paris Saint-Germain FC) Lionel Messi (Argentina / Paris Saint-Germain FC) Neymar (Brazil / Paris Saint-Germain FC) Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool FC) Julián Álvarez (Argentina / Club Atlético River Plate / Manchester City FC) Karim Benzema (France / Real Madrid CF) Jude Bellingham (England / BV Borussia 09 Dortmund) [...] - [Famous UFC Fighter Kevin Lee Accepted Islam](https://ipin.com.pk/news/famous-ufc-fighter-kevin-lee-accepted-islam): In the last few days, the famous UFC fighter Kevin Lee accepted Islam and he announced it via his Twitter handle. In his tweet, he also revealed that he had accepted Islam in October 2021, but due to some reason, he had not publicized his Shahada. He said in his tweet "Since being public about my conversion as a Muslim I’ve had a lot of people reach out to give support. I see all the messages and calls I feel the love." he said more in another tweet “just to clarify because I see the questions, I officially accepted Islam in [...] - [In December, remittances decreased by 19% to $2 billion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-december-remittances-decreased-by-19-percent): In December 2022, the amount of remittances sent by Pakistanis living abroad fell to $2.04 billion, the lowest amount since May 2020, as expatriates continued to use unofficial routes in an effort to obtain a better exchange rate. In comparison to the $2.52 billion reported during the same month of the prior fiscal year, remittances were down 19% in December on a year-over-year (YoY) basis (FY22). When compared to the $2.1 billion recorded in November 2022, the remittance inflows decreased by 3% month over month (MoM). According to a breakdown of the figures, Saudi Arabia had the greatest inflows, totaling $516 [...] - [Toyota Announced New Retail Price In Pakistan 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/toyota-announced-new-retail-price-in-pakistan-2023): Inflation will hit very hard to buyers. Toyota has announced the revised selling price in Pakistan. The uncertain economic condition is blowing hard to every class in Pakistan. Toyota has increased the price of different car models in Pakistan. The company said: "As you are aware, the vendor cost of production has increased significantly due to economic uncertainties and raw material inflation. IMC's cost of manufacturing has also been impacted by the volatility in forex and the rise in utilities and overheads. Thus, this situation has made it extremely difficult for IMC to continue its current retail prices. Therefore, we are [...] - [NASA: Webb Telescope Confirms A Picture of Exoplanet](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nasa-webb-telescope-confirms-a-picture-of-exoplanet): NASA has received the pictures of the first earth rocky exoplanet were received. That rocky planet is just like earth in size, about 99% of its volume. Planet has been formalized as LHS 475 b. It’s orbiting around a red dwarf. It completes its circle within 2 earth days. However, it’s closer to a red dwarf. But the dwarf’s temperature is half of our Sun. Scientists are closely watching it and looking for what is there. One thing that we can say with confirmation is that what is not there rather than what is there. Its atmosphere doesn’t contain methane as [...] - [Apple's CEO, Receives a 40% Pay Cut in 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/apples-ceo-receives-40-percent-pay-cut-in-2023): On the basis of last year's progress of the company and due to the objections of shareholders the new pay was set by the CEO himself. The shareholder said to set the pay by Tim Cook, CEO of Apple. He has decreased his pay by 40% for the year 2023. The new horizons are also set with the aim that the company will increase its sale from 50 to 75%. Tim’s basic salary and other expenses will remain the same but his share award will be decreased. His basic pay is $3 million. In the year 2022, he received $99.4 million. [...] - [Free IT Training for 1 Million Youngsters, PITB and Re-Skills MoU Signed](https://ipin.com.pk/news/free-it-training-for-one-million-youngsters): CM Punjab has announced that a million youngsters will get free IT education to become self-sufficient. In this regard, a memorandum MoU was signed between the Punjab Informational Technology Board (PITB) and Re-Skills, a Malaysian company for learners who are looking for ways to learn online. Youngsters between 16-30 will be eligible to get free online IT training. Re-Skills will fund $12 million for this program to make it happen. PM said that one million youngsters will learn in this way. Moreover, they will have access to premium learning data for a whole year. The government will try to optimize the [...] - [Hate Speech Has Decreased, Twitter Says](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hate-speech-has-decreased-twitter-says): Twitter is often a part of the news for different controversies of its CEO Elon Musk. Elon have bought this platform last year by spending $44 billion. After his purchase, there was a peak of hate speech was observed on the platform. It was the result of its CEO's ideology of freedom of speech. This act of hate speech is a continuous headache for the company’s employees. They are working on it to keep it in control. It is necessary because users stay there on the platform when everyone knows its limits. After working on the hate speech algorithm, Twitter safety [...] - [Twitter: Company Decides to Sale Inactive Accounts](https://ipin.com.pk/news/twitter-company-decides-to-sale-inactive-accounts-com): It is reported that Twitter is thinking about to sale user names. Its a part of increasing the revenue generated from Twitter. Some time ago, Elon Musk said that the company is actively watching the activity of accounts, i.e., personal and community. They are thinking of selling all of the inactive usernames. This act will enhance the number of active users on Twitter and also will give a chance to users to buy the name for which they name. Above all, it will increase the revenue generated from Twitter due to auctioning or selling the usernames. Last year, Elon bought Twitter [...] - [Apple: Claiming Good Night's Sleep with New iPhone Feature](https://ipin.com.pk/news/apple-claiming-good-nights-sleep-with-new-iphone-feature): Here is an interesting feature of the iPhone that many users may not know. It is its background voice. This background act like a white noise machine. People who struggle with sleep, often use the white noise machine. This device help has a large frequency of different sounds. These machines create a repetitive but comfortable sound, which helps to sleep. These machines are meant for suppressing the surrounding noise and help the brain to fall asleep. People who use these machines are ready to buy high-quality. These machines are available in the $20 to $100 range, based on quality. If you [...] - [Samsung: Galaxy S23 Going to Launch Globally](https://ipin.com.pk/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-going-to-launch-globally): Galaxy is going to unveil its S23 series globally, on February 01, 2023. Its pre-booking is open now in the United States and India. Alongside the smartphone, they are also going to unveil the Galaxy book laptop on the same day. In the united states, the pre-booking price for smartphones is $50. The laptop also has a price. You can book both for $100. In India, the booking price for Galaxy S23 is 1,999 INR. it is the same in the case of the Galaxy book laptop. While pre-booking they asked a few questions like which set you are using already, [...] - [PTA: Released Report on Cybersecurity 2022](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pta-released-report-on-cybersecurity-2022): Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has published an annual cyber security report, for 2022 containing Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulation (CTDISR) has published. In this report, PTA has published an analysis of the top 15 telecommunication operators. PTA audited these networks based on different categories, i.e., Size of the network, type of license, and many other important perspectives. According to the report, in the A category JAZZ was the best network, on the other hand, Telenor was ranking on second. In category B, RedTone was holding the ground and Multi Net was runner-up. Category A was containing all of the [...] - [YouTube Monetizing Shorts from 1st February](https://ipin.com.pk/news/youtube-monetizing-shorts-from-1st-february): As per commitment, YouTube has announced that the creators will be eligible to generate revenue by shorts ads on their shorts from the 01st of February. YouTube committed it last year, in September. This is opening new corridors for extra earnings for Pakistani YouTube content creators, that are focusing on creating short content. Before that super chat was the option for the creators to make money. It will be part of YouTube policy, whether you agree or not, you have to agree with it. It is just like the earnings from the monetized channel. There are a few terms and conditions [...] - [PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits The Uae In Order To Strengthen Business Connections](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-sharif-visits-uae-for-strengthen-business-connections): On Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left on a two-day official trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE President, Sheikh Muhammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, invited the prime minister to travel to the Middle Eastern country. A high-level delegation, including important cabinet members, is with the premier. The Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed in a statement that the premier will meet with the president and prime minister of the UAE during the visit with a focus on strengthening bilateral economic, trade, and investment ties as well as expanding opportunities for the Pakistani workforce in the Gulf state. PM Shehbaz will [...] - [PTA: Most Visited Social Media Platforms in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pta-most-visited-social-media-platforms-in-pakistan): In recent years, Pakistan is one of those countries that are engaging themselves with internet technology at a higher pace. Different social media are getting fame around Pakistani land. These social media platforms are being used for entertainment, connectivity, and earning. Pakistan Telecommunication Authorities (PTA ) is keeping an eye on all of the internet usage in Pakistan and continuously in try to make it more flexible and available for the users. In recent days, PTA has announced there are 217.1 million social media users are there in Pakistan. These users approach different platforms. PTA has also announced the list of [...] - [ChatGPT: Everything You Need To Know About Most Amazing AI](https://ipin.com.pk/news/chatgpt-amazing-ai-impact-on-human-lives): The future is something that always clicks in the minds. People are always looking for ways to make it easy for themselves and the next generation. Mankind has been working from the beginning of known history. From the invention of the wheel to this data age, this is continuously growing. In the last century, when scientists successfully built a computer, the whole human race began to look at new horizons of advancement. At the end of the last century, one thing that is continuously was talked of the town in the tech world was AI, i.e., Artificial Intelligence. It was fictionized [...] - [Cricket: Misbah Believes In Babar Azam "Pakistan's Best White Ball Player"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/misbah-believes-in-babar-azam): Misba-ul-Haq spoke about the current Pakistan cricket situation. He said that the situation, now going on is very harmful to Pakistan’s future. While talking about Babar he said that some people are continuously engaged in propaganda against him and want to defame him. He also added that all ongoing conferences and question-answer sessions are very demoralizing. The chief, selection committee, and captain should sit around the table and talk about the changes so that everyone remains on the same page. He also added that the recent experiments were totally flop that was done during England and New Zealand tour to Pakistan. [...] - [Kolkata: Sri Lanka VS India Playing Their Second ODI Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kolkata-sri-lanka-vs-india-playing-their-second-odi-today): IND vs SL, 2nd ODI will be played today at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Nitin Menon and KN Anantha Padmanabhan will be the filed empires. The match referee will be Javagal Srinath. Indian squad consists of Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (wk), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryakumar Yadav, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Arshdeep Singh. On the other hand, Sri Lankan eleven will be from Kusal Mendis (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun [...] - [Schools In Punjab Relax Strict Uniform Policies To Protect Students From The Cold](https://ipin.com.pk/news/schools-in-punjab-relax-about-uniform-policies-to-protect-students-from-cold): The provincial government has ordered all schools to loosen uniform policies as a precaution to protect youngsters due to the bitter weather. The School Education Department (SED) informed all public and private schools in the province to reduce the requirements for wearing uniforms, allowing children to dress in comfortable, informal attire. As residents of Lahore and other cities tremble in the midst of the recent cold wave, it was stated that students can dress in any warm clothing, including a sweater, blazer, coat, jacket, cap, and socks, in January and February. After the federal government issued a notification permitting students to [...] - [Australian Cricket Team Will Play 4 Tests And 3 ODIs In India](https://ipin.com.pk/news/australian-cricket-team-will-play-4-tests-and-3-odis-in-india): The Australian cricket team is coming to India for playing the test and ODI series. On the last day, the Australian cricket team was announced with one big piece of news. Australian star pacer, Mitchel Starc will not available for the first test match, due to injury. David Warner will replace him in that match. 18 players squad includes the big name. It consists of Pat Cummins (captain), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Matt Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitch Swepson, David [...] - [Fawad Ch. Declares Dissolving The Punjab And KP Assemblies](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fawad-ch-declares-dissolving-punjajb-and-kp-assemblies): With temperatures falling across Pakistan, the ruling PTI has announced the dissolution of the assemblies for Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which coincides with rising political temperatures in Punjab, the nation's most populous area. Fawad Chaudhry, a prominent PTI figure and close aide to Imran Khan, claimed that CM Pervaiz Elahi received the necessary 186 votes and declared that the Punjab Assembly would be dissolved today, on Thursday, in the first phase, but he also tied it to legal issues. The PTI president demanded new elections to put an end to political uncertainty, and he continued by saying that the KP parliament [...] - [Women's Cricket Team: Won Player Of The Month Award](https://ipin.com.pk/news/womes-cricket-team-won-most-player-of-the-month-award): Three proud Pakistani women cricketers managed to win the player of the month award. Pakistan stood second in the rank of most won player of the match awards. The list included the name of Tuba Hassan, Nida Dar, and Sidra Ameen. Like men's cricket, the women's cricket team also showed some great performances. But these are exclusively solo performances. This progress is showing the brighter future sign of the Pakistan women's cricket team. Nowadays, the team in green is on in Australia for a bilateral series. The series consists of 3 ODI, and 3 T20. Tuba Hassan was the first one [...] - [Punjab CM Elahi Secured The Trust Vote](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-cm-elahi-secured-trust-vote): In the midst of a hectic session that took place early on Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi won the vote of confidence with the support of 186 Punjab Assembly members. After criticising Elahi's conduct, the opposition left the meeting. A new session began after midnight with the vote of confidence on the agenda after Wednesday's session had continued late into Thursday. As Raja Basharat requested a vote of confidence in the assembly secretariat, Elahi, a close ally of Imran Khan, skipped out on the day's proceedings in the house and showed up to the parliamentary party meeting. Members of the [...] - [New Zealand Beat Pakistan In Second ODI with 79 Runs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/new-zealand-beat-pakistan-in-second-odi-with-79-runs): In yesterday's match between PAK vs NZ, New Zealand easily won the match. The Kiwi team has set a target of 261. In chasing, team green was only able to make 182 runs. No other Babar played well. He scored 79. The pitch was favorable for spinners. Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first. It was the only 2 runs when the first Kiwi wicket was down. The man that went back to the dressing room was Finn Allen. He became the victim of Nassem Shah. after that, there was a big partnership between Devon Conway and Kane Williamson. [...] - [Punjab Assembly Session Continues For The Third Day](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-assembly-session-continues-for-the-third-day): The Punjab Assembly is in session is going, with lawmakers from both the treasury and opposition benches shouting slogans and making a disturbance for the third day. The PTI claims to have the required numbers, but the opposition has pointed out that numerous MPAs from the party are now abroad. In an interview with a television channel, Fawad stated that 185 MPs from the PTI and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) were present in the session, with two more on their way. The former federal communications minister said the two members were on their way to the session from Chakwal and Bahawalpur, [...] - [Nepra Reduces The Cost Of Electricity For K-electric Customers By Rs7.43/unit](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nepra-reduces-cost-of-electricity-for-k-electric-customer): On Wednesday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) reduced the cost of electricity for Karachi, the nation's financial centre, residents by Rs7.43 per unit. In a notice, the authority stated that K-Electric had requested a reduction in the price of power of Rs7.04 per unit due to the adjustment of fuel costs. Additionally, it stated that all K-Electric customers—aside from lifeline customers, household customers who use up to 300 units, agricultural customers, and customers of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)—would be eligible for the discounted price. Previously, the FCA for November was reduced by Rs4.98 a unit compared to the [...] - [Lahore Weather Turns Cold After Light Showers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lahore-weather-turns-cold): Gulberg, Jail Road, Cantonment, Mall Road, and stretches of Ferozepur Road are among the places that saw rainfall. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's hilly regions, the Meteorological Center expected rain and light to moderate snowfall. Baloch people were also urged to take preventative measures to protect themselves from landslides and rain in the bone-chilling weather. The rains and strict actions taken by the province government could not improve the Lahore air quality index, which remained unhealthy. - [PTA Issues Annual Report on Cybersecurity for 2022](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pta-issues-annual-report-on-cybersecurity-2022): The Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations compliance report from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for 2022 is now available (CTDISR). The top 15 telecom providers in Pakistan are examined in-depth in the research with regard to their cyber security resilience and readiness. The top 15 operators were subjected to validation audits by PTA, who ranked them according to variables such network size and licence type. In the Cat-I category, which comprises all cellular mobile carriers and sizable fixed-line operators with multiple licences, Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (PMCL) - Jazz has obtained the highest percentage of compliance, according to the study. [...] - [Pakistan Wins The Four-Nation Women's Football Cup For The First Time](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-wins-four-nation-women-football-cup-first-time): In their opening match in the Four-Nation Cup taking place in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Comoros faced off. In a tense first half of the game, which was played at the Saud Bin Jalawi Stadium, neither team was able to score. Anmol Hira's goal in the 89th minute of the game gave Pakistan the advantage in the second half, nevertheless. Pakistan had a 1-0 victory at the game's conclusion. With this achievement, Pakistani women have won two straight international matches for the first time since FIFA removed its ban on the Pakistan Football Federation last year. After a comeback at the [...] - [Bureaucrats Caught Using Student Scholarship Funds To Pay Islamabad Club Fee](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bureaucrats-caught-using-student-scholarship-to-paying-club-fee): A few dishonest bureaucrats are to blame for the entire bureaucracy's reputation for corruption. The diligence of other bureaucrats continues to be overshadowed by the corruption of a few. Two senior bureaucrats have reportedly been fired from their jobs in yet another case of abuse of power after being accused of stealing millions of rupees from a scholarship fund in order to join an exclusive club for Pakistan's elites. Details indicate that two senior bureaucrats, along with six NEST personnel, misappropriated about Rs. 25 million intended for deserving students and obtained membership in the Islamabad Club. Athar Hussain Zaidi, Faysal Qasim, [...] - [Hania Aamir Shared A Video Of Badshah's Question On Instagram](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hania-aamir-shared-video-of-badshah): She has a pleasant personality and seems to be a pleasant person. Known for singing songs like Ye Babu, Pani Pani, and Kala Chashma, the Indian singer has said he admires Pakistani actress Hania Aamir's Must Bandi. Badshah's disco songs are well-known in the Middle East like those from India and other countries in the region, including Pakistan. He has also had several songs become the most viewed on YouTube, including 'Pagal,' which is also heard at weddings and parties. During a recent Instagram thread, Badshah was asked about being a fan of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Also Read Mehwish Hayat [...] - [Mehwish Hayat Files A Lawsuit Against A Slander Campaign](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mehwish-hayat-files-lawsuit-against-slander-compaign): Another actor has filed a court complaint against the smear campaign that began as a result of the accusations made by the controversial YouTuber Adil Raja, which is still evoking strong reactions from the entertainment community. Mehwish Hayat reportedly petitioned the Sindh High Court (SHC) in Kubra Khan's footsteps to take action against those responsible for the smear campaign. The Ms. Marvel actress, known for her outspoken persona, has petitioned the Sindh High Court through Khawaja Naveed Ahmed, claiming that false accusations were made against her on various social media sites. The Tamgha-e-Imtiaz recipient is pursuing strong legal action against "mentally [...] - [Sadia Khan Broke Her Silence On The News Of Their Relationship](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sadia-khan-broke-her-silence-on-the-news-of-their-relationship): Sadia Khan broke her silence on the news of her relationship with Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan. She said he was met by chance during the New Year's party and many people took pictures with Aryan. Pakistani actress and model Sadia Khan broke the silence on rumors of her relationship with Aryan Khan. In an interview given to the Emirati media, Sadia Khan denied the news of her close relationship with Aryan Khan and called these rumors baseless. Sadia Khan said he lived in Dubai and met Aryan at a New Year's party. Others had taken pictures with Aryan but did [...] - [Naseem Shah Against New Zealand Sets A New World Record](https://ipin.com.pk/news/naseem-against-new-zealand-sets-a-new-world-record): With his variety of pace, Naseem earned consecutive 5 wicket hauls in the last two matches. The cricket clash between Pakistan and New Zealand has created another record in the shape of Naseem shah. Naseem shah has taken 5 wickets consecutively. Before the Kiwi batters, Netherland faced his destructive bowling and gifted him 5 wickets. In yesterday's match, he earned these 5 against 57 runs, a match played at National Stadium, Karachi surface. Even though the surface was unsuitable for the pacer, he made it happen. Before him, Waqar Younis, Saqlain Mushtaq, Azhar Mehmood, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Aqib Javed were [...] - [Pakistan Won Against New Zealand By 6 Wickets](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-won-against-new-zealand-by-6-wickets): A completely outstanding performance from the Pakistan side helped to an easy win against New Zealand. On the last day, the first match of the 3 ODI series was played between Pakistan and New Zealand on the surface of the National Stadium, Karachi. Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first. According to the pitch report, the pitch gave tough competition on 300 runs. However, Pakistan has managed to keep the New Zealand team below their dream score. The Kiwi team was only able to 255 with a loss of 9 in 50 overs. Pakistan completely dominated the Kiwi with [...] - [Naseem Sets New Records In ODI Cricket](https://ipin.com.pk/news/naseem-sets-new-records-in-odi-cricket): A young pacer Naseem is busy setting new horizon of records in world ODI cricket with his pace. He successfully took his 15 ODI wickets in just 4 ODI. the record he had broken was previously entitled by Ryan Harris and Gary Gilmour with 14 wickets. He broke this record in the previous day's match between Pakistan and New Zealand in the National Stadium of Karachi. The pitch could have been more responsive for the pacer, but with excellency, he made it possible to entitle 5 wickets with just 57 runs in 10 overs. It was the first ODI match of [...] - [Short: How Online Technology Changed The World](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-tech-world): Acceptance of Change is the only solution to live in this world, or we can say it is E-world. This world has become a necessity in everyone's life, and we cannot live without it. Technology is doing its work by giving new inventions to humans from which they get their useful work. No one can be changed easily because accepting change is very difficult; it comes with time and positive enforcement. Technology usage is getting easier every day, due to which every organization provides its services online from which they can easily approach their customers and target market. People can now [...] - [Pakistan Starts Manufacturing SIM Cards Locally](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-starts-manufacturing-sim-cards-locally): A Pakistani eSIM production is going to introduce the first made-in-Pakistan eSIM. This will help to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks via cellular devices. Other than security, it will help to provide a livelihood to numerous people across the country. It will also reduce the cost per unit and help to meet the new technology horizons in the country. Pakistan each year imports million of sims to meet the requirements. This import cost million of PKR per year. It will also help to create foreign exchange and increase the tax reserves of Pakistan. Upper than all, it will help an honest [...] - [Crypto: Bitcoin & Ethereum Jumped To Their Monthly High](https://ipin.com.pk/news/crypto-bitcoin-ethereum-jumped-to-their-monthly-high): In the last week, BitCoin and Ethereum performed exceptionally well compared to the past. Bitcoin's value raised by 103.43% and on the other hand, Ethereum stock's value get higher value. It raised by 109%. On the 3rd of January, Ethereum's price was $1214 and is now $1331 per unit. On the other hand, the Bitcoin chart is telling. $16,669 was the price of bitcoin on the 3rd of January, which raised to $17,242 to this day. This was an exceptional performance. Since the start of the last January, the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were continuously devalued. A big name [...] - [Government of AJK Announces Zero Income Tax In IT Sector](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-of-ajk-announces-zero-income-tax-in-it-sector): The prime minister of Azad Jammu Kashmir has announced that the region will be tax-free for IT and other industries. Mr. Sardar Tanveer Ilyas announced yesterday. Resources also reported that IT firms that export more than 20% of their products and services will be able to get tax exemption. Moreover, he also announced the provision of free plots and government support for the IT sector that wants to start their venture in AJK. Moreover, Mr. prime minister also said that IT Excellence Center is operational in Rawalakot. Another IT Excellence Center will be soon operational in Muzafarabad. These initiatives will help [...] - [Launch Date Unveiled for Samsung A-Series Phones](https://ipin.com.pk/news/launch-date-unveiled-for-samsung-a-series-phones): A new Galaxy A series phone is shortly to be released, according to an update to the official Samsung India website. It affirms that the enigmatic phone would debut on January 18 without disclosing the model name. We believe it will be the eagerly awaited Galaxy A54 because reports claim it will go on sale earlier than its predecessor. There have been numerous leaks of the phone, which suggests that it will soon be released. The website also verifies a couple of its parameters, like its screen information, camera capabilities, and colour choices. It will have a 6.6-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display, [...] - [Update: Sri Lanka And India Both Going To Play 1st ODI](https://ipin.com.pk/news/srilanka-and-india-both-going-to-play-first-odi): Today will be played the first ODI match between Sri Lanka and India, of a series of three matches in India. Both of the teams are ready to do something big. Each captain showed that he will win the series. The first match will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The second interaction will be in the famous Eden Garden Cricket Stadium, Kolkata on the 12th of January. While the last and final clash will be on 15 January. This match will be played in Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Each match will be on air at 1:30 P.M. Indian [...] - [Ecp: Issues Arrest Warrants For Imran Khan And His Aides](https://ipin.com.pk/news/issues-arrest-warrants-for-imran-khan-and-his-aides): Imran Khan, a former prime minister, and PTI leaders Fawad Chaudhry and Asad Umar had asked for immunity from the case, which the ECP bench turned today. Before January 17, the ECP ordered PTI leaders to obtain bail against surety bonds totalling Rs. 50,000. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) filed a contempt action against PTI Chairman Imran Khan and the leaders of his party, Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhry, and the Supreme Court of Pakistan permitted the ECP to proceed with that case. The PTI leaders, however, did not show up before the ECP, and they later contested its authority [...] - [BPL: Azam Khan Scores His Maiden T20 Century](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bpl-azam-khan-scores-his-maiden-t20-century): Azam khan played a sensational knock in BPL for his team and scored a century for his team Khulna Tigers. The match was played between Khulna tigers and Chattogram Challengers on the previous day. He scored 109 on 57 balls. He celebrated his century with his own style by hitting a huge maximum to Mrittunjoy Chowdhury on the second last ball of the innings. The last ball was also out of the park. He brought this 100 with the help of huge 8 sixes and 9 fours. Unfortunately, his team can’t play appropriately instead of Tamim Iqbal, who had made a [...] - [Shoe Thrown At Rana Sanaullah's Car](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shoe-thrown-at-rana-sanaullahs-car): A shoe was thrown at the car windscreen of Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in the premises of the Punjab Assembly Tuesday. Sources told that the driver of PTI Member Punjab Assembly Rashid Hafeez allegedly threw the shoe. The shoe hit the front screen of the vehicle. This incident happened when the session of the Punjab Assembly ended, and Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan was leaving the assembly when this unpleasant incident took place.  Many Politicians already faced such kind of embarrassing moments including two former Prime Ministers namely Mian Nawaz Sharif, and Imran Khan, and also a former interior minister [...] - [The Austerity Committee Suggests Reducing the Salary of Government Staff and Parliamentarians](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-austerity-committee-suggests-reducing-the-salary-of-government-staff-parlimentarians): To reduce public spending and maintain fiscal responsibility, the National Austerity Committee (NAC) has advocated reducing government employees' salaries and benefits by 10% and lawmakers' salaries and benefits by 15% through June 2024. The NAC's proposal also called for taking back several plots from judges, judges' courts, civil and military bureaucracy, and other powerful groups in society. The News reported that all of the plots sold at bargain rates would be repossessed and auctioned off to pay off the mounting national debt. Additionally, it has advocated the placement of pre-paid metres nationwide in the gas and electricity sectors. The Ministry of [...] - [USD to PKR - Dollar Long Jump, Trading at PKR 255](https://ipin.com.pk/news/usd-to-pkr-dollar-long-jump-trading-at-pkr-255): The decision of the exchange companies to free the dollar and leave it to market forces led to a sudden rise in the dollar's value. The US currency soared higher in both currency markets. The dollar made a long jump in the open market, and the value of the dollar increased by Rs 12 to Rs 242.52. The dollar value increased by 24.39 rupees to 255.28 rupees in the interbank market. Due to the lack of supply of dollars in the market, it was already likely that the dollar open rates would go above the Rs 250 level. Due to the [...] - [Lal Haveli is Probably Going to Be Vacated](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lal-haveli-probable-to-be-vacate): In this regard, the department has enlisted the aid of law enforcement organisations (LEOs), including the Rangers, police, and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, a former interior minister, and his nephew Rashid Shafiq made an announcement that they would oppose the haveli's evacuation at the same time. Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed and his brother Sheikh Sadeeq Ahmed had their appeal against the civil judge's eviction decision for their Lal Haveli home accepted in October of last year by a district and sessions court in Rawalpindi. The court in Rawalpindi overturned the civil judge's decision and agreed with Sheikh Rasheed's argument. [...] - [Gold Price Increased Due to the Sharp Rise in Dollar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gold-price-increased-due-to-the-sharp-rise-in-dollar): In the international market, the price of gold per ounce increased by 11 dollars to reach 1936 dollars during the third trading day of the business week. Gold prices rose by Rs 4,900 and Rs 4,201 per tola and per 10 grams, respectively, in local bullion markets on Thursday following the rise in the international market. As a result, the price of gold per tola increased to Rs 195,500, and the price of gold per ten grams increased to Rs 167,610 in the bullion markets of Karachi, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta. On the other hand, the price of silver per [...] - [Attacking Imran's close associates, Elahi claims that Fawad's earlier arrest "would be favourable"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/attacking-imrans-close-associates-elahi-claims-that-fawad-earlier-arrest-would-be-favourable): Without mentioning Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Prominent Vice-President Fawad Chaudhry, senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) and former chief minister of Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi claimed it would have been more "favourable" if Imran Khan had been detained earlier. Elahi remarked, speaking at a gathering in Lahore on Thursday, "Imran Khan's close aides struck at the PTI's roots. One out of every four or five individuals close to Khan has been detained. If he had been taken into custody sooner, everything would have been better. The former chief minister of Punjab expressed concern over recent acts taken by the interim [...] - [Dar Reminds the IT Sector of Its Commitment to Boosting Exports](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dar-reminds-the-it-sector-of-its-commitment-to-boosting-exports): Ishaq Dar, the finance minister, pledged full support on Thursday in helping the IT industry address its worries and cited the industry's agreements with the prime minister to quickly increase IT exports as evidence. The finance minister and the minister for information technology and telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque, co-chaired the steering committee meeting that was conducted at the finance division. At the meeting, the prime minister's directives to enhance IT exports were reviewed along with the status of those directives. Representatives of the IT sector spoke with the finance minister about the difficulties they encounter in operating efficiently and affordably [...] - [ENI Unable to Deliver LNG Cargo to Pakistan in Month of Fab](https://ipin.com.pk/news/eni-unable-to-deliver-lng-cargo-to-pakistan-in-month-of-fab): Eni, the Italian energy giant, has announced that their scheduled delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Pakistan LNG Limited for February has been disrupted due to an event of force majeure. Despite having a 15-year deal to supply Pakistan LNG with one cargo a month from 2017 to 2032, Eni claims that they do not benefit from the disruption and it is out of their control. In a statement, Eni stated that all previous disruptions in LNG delivery have been caused by the supplier failing to fulfill its obligations. Similarly, Eni did not take advantage of or benefit from these [...] - [NHA Board permits AEDB to begin the bidding process for solarizing its structures](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nha-board-permits-aebd-begin-building-process-for-solarizing-its-sutructures): According to official records, the Member (Admn) informed the Board about the solarization of NHA buildings while stating that the federal government had just recently approved the framework guidelines for solarizing public buildings in order to advance and expand the nation's renewable energy resources. The Prime Minister has ordered that a centralised procurement process be used for the solarization of all public sector buildings, according to a letter from the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB), Ministry of Energy (Power Division), dated December 27, 2022. This is in order to expedite the solarization of government buildings. For the purpose of the procurement [...] - [ICC Women's ODI Cricketer Of The Year 2022](https://ipin.com.pk/news/icc-womens-odi-cricketer-of-the-year-2022): ICC has announced the best women's all-rounder of the year 2022. She is Nat Sciver from England. She was declared the best for 833 runs and 11 wickets from 17 matches. She scored 5 fifties and 2 centuries in the past year. She was the 3rd best in score but the best in high average. ICC said in the press release about her performance in last year's world cup. "She reserved her best for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022, making 436 runs in the tournament at an average over 70. She finished third in the overall run charts behind [...] - [PAK VS AUS: Today's Second Women's Match In A Series Of Three](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pak-vs-aus-todays-second-womens-match-in-a-series-of-three): Today will be the second match between the Pakistan and Australian women's teams. The match will be played in Hobart. Australia already has a dominance of 1-0 in this 3-match series. Both teams are ready to show something big. Pakistan playing eleven will consist of the following players. Muneeba Ali, Javeria Khan, Bismah Maroof (capt), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Ayesha Naseem, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Tuba Hassan, Aiman Anwar, and Sadia Iqbal On the other hand, the Australian team is consist of Meg Lanning (capt), Beth Mooney (wk), Tahlia McGrath, Ash Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Alana [...] - [Women's U19 Bangladesh Showed Promising Performance](https://ipin.com.pk/news/womens-u19-bangladesh-showed-promising-performance): There were 2 matches on the last day. UAE played against Bangladesh, and England played against West Indies. Bangladesh won its match with 5 wickets, while a complete dominance of 95 runs was observed from the English side over the West Indies girls. UAE and Bangladesh game was played in North-West University Oval, Potchefstroom. UAE batted first and set a target of 69 at the loss of 9 wickets. Lavanya Keny was the top scorer with 29 runs. Rabeya bagged 3 wickets. In response, Bangla girls achieved the target in 9.1 overs with 5 wickets in their hands. Shorna Akter was [...] - [SAP Announced Free Training for Students in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sap-announced-free-training-for-students-in-pakistan): Seeing the potential in Pakistan's IT sector, the German company "SAP" has started a student zone program in universities from January 1 for IT promotion, under which students will be given free training. Saqib Ahmed, Country MD of SAP, a German software company, while addressing the media round table session under Digital Transformation, Cloud Migration, said university students would be given access to SAP software under the Student Zone. He said that SAP had offered all universities to join the student zone program. Students of universities will be given access to SAP software under the Student Zone. According to Saqib Ahmed, [...] - [Bt Customer Contracts Are Being Investigated by a Regulator](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bt-customer-contracts-are-being-investigated-by-a-regulator): The telecoms regulator is peeking into BT because there are trepidations that it disregarded the law when customers signed new mobile and broadband contracts. Ofcom is studying the telecoms company to see if it failed to deliver customers the "clear and basic" contract information that it was supposed to. It claimed evidence of regulations violations by two BT companies, EE and Plusnet. BT declared that it was "fully involved" in Ofcom's inquiry. Before consumers join, telecom providers are expected to offer them contact information and a brief, generally one-page, overview of the key contract terms. Since June of last year, this [...] - [PM Met Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed on Arrival in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-met-sheikh-mohamed-bin-zayed-on-arrival-in-pakistan): On Wednesday, Shehbaz Sharif met with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the President of the United Arab Emirates. On his arrival in Pakistan, PM Shehbaz received the President of the UAE at Chandna Airport during his day-long visit. As stated by the PM, “The two leaders will discuss further promotion of brotherly ties between Pakistan and the UAE and other matters of bilateral interest.” Extremely delighted to receive my brother His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed @MohamedBinZayed on his arrival in Pakistan, which is his second home. Building on our last meeting, we discussed ways & means to further strengthen our brotherly [...] - [DC Suspends Registration of Scarsdale International School](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dc-suspends-registration-of-scarsdale-international-school): Mohammad Ali, the District Commissioner of Lahore, heard the case today. Until the next hearing in the case, the educational institution's registration will be suspended. Last week, a video of a girl being bullied and abused by her female classmates at Scarsdale International School went viral. Four female students have been charged with torturing a fellow student. Mohammad Ali suspended the school's registration after hearing arguments from the parties in the case regarding the District Education Authority's (DEA) recommendations. School owners and principals were also at today's hearing. In the meantime, the school administration and parents were instructed to respond to [...] - [Fawad Chaudhry Arrest: Punjab and Islamabad IGs Summoned by LHC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fawad-chaudhry-arrest-punjab-and-islamabad-igs-summoned-by-lhc): Fawad Chaudhry, Senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was arrested by Islamabad's Kohsar police from his residence in the early hours of Wednesday morning for allegedly inciting violence against officials of the Election Commission of Pakistan. The Islamabad Police produced Fawad Chaudhry before the Judicial Magistrate in a local Lahore court and requested transitory remand to be transferred to Islamabad. The court granted remand and ordered them to produce them in the concerned court in Islamabad. The High Court held a hearing on the petition against keeping Fawad Chaudhary in habeas corpus. The court ordered to produce Fawad Chaudhry at half [...] - [Fawad Bail Application Reject by LHC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fawad-bail-application-reject-by-lhc): Following the last news concerning the arrest of the senior leader of the PTI, Mr Fawad Chaudhary, the Lahore High Court has now denied the bail application of the PTI leader. According to justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh, it was a case of wrongful imprisonment before, but we did not say it was “illegal” after the court received the FIR. The public prosecutor said that an FIR has been registered against Fawad Chaudhry, how can they prove that it is illegal detention. The court said that what is illegal in the arrest of Fawad Chaudhry, if you want the case to be [...] - [Prime Minister Youth Program ( PMYP), Business and Agriculture Loan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-pmyp-business-and-agriculture-loan-program): For the youth of Pakistan, Mr. Shehbaz Sharif announces a Business & Agriculture loan scheme of up to 7.5 million with easy payback. It also encourages women, transgender people, and people with disabilities to apply and contribute to the nation's growth. It is intended that the loan schemes will encourage the youth to be self-employed and become entrepreneurs. In these schemes, individuals aged 21 to 45 years can avail of a loan facility of up to Rs7.5 million that can be used to meet their financial needs. As far as IT and E-commerce businesses are concerned, the minimum age limit is [...] - [Tesla Announced 3.6B Of Investment In Giga Neveda](https://ipin.com.pk/news/telsa-announched-3-6b-of-investment-in-giga-neveda): Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company Tesla will invest $3.6 billion in the Giga Nevada factory. In a press release, Tesla aimed to use this $3.6 billion fund for the following aim, “We will be investing over $3.6 billion more to continue growing Gigafactory Nevada, adding 3,000 new team members and two new factories: a 100 GWh 4680 cell factory (with capacity to produce enough batteries for 1.5 million light duty vehicles annually), as well as our first high-volume Semi factory. Semi is our fully electric combination truck, with 500 miles of range and energy consumption of less than 2 KWh per [...] - [Lightyear Halted Production Of Solar-Powered EV](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lightyear-halted-production-of-solar-powered-ev): The Lightyear 0, an electric vehicle manufactured by Lightyear that began manufacturing three months ago for USD 270,000, will no longer be produced (via Electrek). The business will instead concentrate on producing the Lightyear 2, a car that it claims would cost under $40,000, and go into production in late 2025. The setback is part of a "strategic realignment," according to a report. Given that the choice will affect its employees and "investors, clients, suppliers, and the government," the corporation claims it didn't make a choice lightly. It will also affect Valmet Automotive, which Lightyear hired to construct the 0. The [...] - [ICC T20 Player Of The Year 2022, Suryakumar Yadav In Award List](https://ipin.com.pk/news/icc-t20-player-of-the-year-2022-suryakumar-yadav-in-award-list): International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the T20 player of the year 2022. Suryakumar Yadav won this award. He scored 1164 runs in 31 matches at an average of 46.56 and a strike rate of 187.43. The other strong contestant for the same award was Muhammad Rizwan from Pakistan, Sikandar Raza from Zimbabwe, and Sam Curran from India. In a press release, ICC announced, "Suryakumar Yadav had a stellar year with the bat breaking an array of records and setting a benchmark like never before in the format. He became just the second batter to make more than 1000 runs in a [...] - [BPL; Dhaka Dominators Won The Match With 24 Runs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bpl-dhaka-dominators-won-the-match-with-24-runs): Yesterday 24th BPL match was played between Dhaka Dominators and Khulna Tigers. Dhaka Dominators won the match with 24 runs. Team Dhaka Dominators set a low target of 108. Khulna Tigers’ all team was back to the pavilion by scoring 84 runs. The match was held at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. Khulna tiger won the toss and elected to bowl first. Dhaka Dominators was able to set a target of 108 at the loss of all wickets. The top scorer from the side was Soumya Sarkar. He played an exceptional inning of 57. The other man in a better mode [...] - [ICC Men's ODI, T20 And Test Team Of The Year 2022](https://ipin.com.pk/news/icc-mens-odi-t20-and-test-team-of-the-year-2022): Yesterday, ICC announced the team of top performers in all three cricket formats. It included players from different soils who did something exceptional last year. Multiple Pakistani players are also a part of these teams. Here are the teams for different formats. T20 Team There are 2 players from Pakistan in the team, Haris Rauf and Muhammad Rizwan. The rest of the list is the following in order. Jos Buttler (c, wk) (England) Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) Virat Kohli (India) Suryakumar Yadav (India) Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) Hardik Pandya (India) Sam Curran (England) Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) Haris Rauf [...] - [NZ VS IND - India Won The Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nz-vs-ind-india-won-the-series): India won the match with 90 runs from the New Zealand team. With that win, the team in blue made a clean sweep against the Kiwi with 3-0. Moreover, team India has replaced the Kiwi from 1st in ICC ODI Men’s ranking. Shardul Thakur was the player of the match. While Shubman Gill was the player of the series. The match was played at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The boundaries were shortened than usual, but both sides were on the same battleground. India batted first and set a target of 385 at the loss of 9 wickets. Captain Rohit Sharma scored [...] - [Women's U19, PAK VS NZ - Pakistan Lost The Chance](https://ipin.com.pk/news/womens-u19-pak-vs-nz-pakistan-lost-the-chance): In the under-19 T20 women's world cup, Pakistan lost the chance to win the title after losing to the New Zealand team. Team New Zealand had a tremendous and one-sided victory with 103 runs. Team Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. Kiwi players start aggressively and set 178 runs on screen with the loss of seven wickets. The top performer from the side of the black cap was Georgia Plimmer. She scored 53 in 38 balls. The other vital betters were Emma McLeod and Anna Browning. Both of these scored 32 and 31, respectively. While Anosha Nasir was [...] - [After WhatsAapp, Messenger Introduce End-to-End Encryption](https://ipin.com.pk/news/after-whatsaapp-messenger-introduce-end-to-end-encryption): Messenger is another famous social messaging app. It is ranked at number 2nd after WhatsApp. According to the PTA report of last year, Facebook owns messenger, which is also 2nd most popular social media platform. Messenger is making it more secure than past. They are going to introduce an end-to-end encryption feature. This feature was only available in WhatsApp. Enabling this feature means no one can access your call, even Facebook. This E2EE feature will enhance the privacy of the platform. Some other features will remain part of messenger besides E2EE. Chat themes: like Instagram, messenger also introduces chat themes to [...] - [Fatmap, 3d Outdoor Mapping Platform, Acquired by Strava](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fatmap-3d-outdoor-mapping-platform-acquired-by-strava): Strava and FATMAP agreed to start a joint venture. It will be a great opportunity and news for hikers, cycling enthusiasts, and other sports guys. But right now, they have not shared the detail of this joint venture. FATMAP is a famous platform and app among hikers and adventure lovers. It helps discover, plan, track, and share outdoor adventures with other guys in your field. It also helps create a 3D map of the desired destination, giving anyone a glimpse of the future. Google map provides such information but is far behind in discovering, playing, tracking, and sharing the experience. Strava [...] - [AI Can Significantly Increase IT Exports](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ai-can-significantly-increase-it-exports): "The Pakistani IT industry has had steady growth over the past few years, revealing some of its potential. Support from the government and university for enhancing company accessibility, tax breaks, fostering R&D, and developing skilled laborers can work wonders for Pakistan, according to Umair Azam, founder and CEO of Integration Xperts. According to reports, these opinions at a panel discussion on "IT Exports & Way Forward" at the recently concluded Global Digital Summit 2023 in Islamabad. He claimed that ICT services exports, which include telecommunication, computer, and information services, increased to US$2.6 billion in FY22 from US$ 2.1 billion in FY21 [...] - [Apple Introduces M2 Pro and M2 Max Next-Gen Processors](https://ipin.com.pk/news/apple-introduces-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-gen-processors): The American technology corporation Apple announced two potent CPUs, new MacBook Pro laptops, and Mac mini tiny form factor desktops. According to a report from Apple, the M2 Pro and M2 Max next-generation CPUs have a more potent CPU and GPU as well as up to 96GB of unified memory. The business claimed that M2 Max is the most potent and power-efficient chip for a professional laptop in the world since both chips have a quicker 16-core neural engine. According to the manufacturer, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro's performance and capabilities are increased even more by both CPUs, even if [...] - [NA Speaker Approves Another 43 Resignations of PTI MNA's](https://ipin.com.pk/news/na-speaker-approves-resignations-of-pti-mnas): According to reports, Raja Pervez Ashraf approved the resignations of 43 additional Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmakers on Tuesday. Anonymous officials in the speaker's office, Raja Pervez approved the resignations on January 22 and sent a summary to the Election Commission for denotification. According to PTI, the development comes a day after it announced it rescinded 45 MNAs' resignations and contacted the ECP. Sources say Muhammad Nawaz Allai and Sardar Talib Hassan Nakai's resignations were not accepted because they requested leave. PTI leader Fawad Chauhdry said the primary reason to return to the National Assembly was to remove Raja Riaz from his position [...] - [IMF Demands Additional Budget Information](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-demands-additional-budget-information): IMF has demands additional budget and other information before launching virtual negotiations with Islamabad, as it needs $10 billion in foreign loans to avoid default. According to a government official, $8-$10 billion in loan repayments and external funding to manage current account deficits cannot be raised without reviving the IMF programme. Currently, senior Finance Division officials are preparing to reply to the IMF's request for additional information. To eliminate gas sector circular debt, the government will raise gas tariffs and change slabs before the federal cabinet meeting to meet IMF requirements. Previously, Pakistan described the 9th review of the $7 billion [...] - [National Grid Failures, External Forces May Have "Hacked" System; Dastgir](https://ipin.com.pk/news/national-grid-failures-system-might-be-hacked): National grid failures, power minister Khurram Dastgir Khan said the government would investigate whether external forces may have "hacked" the system. Immediately after the country went dark, the minister told a press conference that the possibility of foreign interference through the internet was low, but the matter is being investigated. A three-member inquiry committee will be headed by Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik, according to the federal minister. A power shortage also led to 48 hours of load shedding, according to Dastgir. The system should be fully functional by Thursday. According to him, NTDC has restored 1,112 grid stations [...] - [Scarsdale School Incident, Students Got Suspended Including Victim](https://ipin.com.pk/news/scarsdale-school-incident-students-got-suspended-including-victim): On Tuesday, four female students at a private school in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) were suspended for torturing a classmate. A classmate at a Lahore school was allegedly abused by these four suspects last week. Afterwards, they were granted pre-arrest bail on condition of submitting surety bonds of Rs50,000 each. Also, until January 30, the police are not allowed to arrest them. School administration has suspended the girls pending the outcome of the investigation. The administration created a three-person investigating committee to investigate the incident. A 10-day deadline has been set for the investigative committee to complete the probe and [...] - [Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's Nikah was Made Twice, Claims Mufti Saeed](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-and-bushra-bibi-s-nikah-was-made-twice-claims-mufti-saeed): Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and Bushra Riaz Wattoo, also known as Bushra Bibi, had two solemnized Nikah ceremonies. Their Nikah was solemnized in 2018, according to PTI core committee member Mufti Saeed Khan on "Jirga." پی ٹی آئی کی کورکمیٹی کے رکن اور بشریٰ بی بی کے ساتھ نکاح پڑھانے والے مفتی محمد سعید خان نے "جرگہ" میں خاموشی توڑ دی۔ https://t.co/NnmpDebXcY — Saleem Safi (@SaleemKhanSafi) January 23, 2023 According to Mufti Saeed, Bushra Bibi's Nikah was cancelled because it was performed during her Iddat (a period of isolation after her husband dies or divorces her). [...] - [Pakistan; 'No Shortage' of Petrol or Diesel](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-no-shortage-of-petrol-or-diesel): The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has vehemently denied reports of a nationwide shortage of gasoline and fuel. Imran Ghaznavi, an OGRA spokesperson, confirmed in a news release that "sufficient stockpiles of petrol and diesel are available across the country after a large number of people flocked to the pumps." According to him, the nation had enough gasoline and diesel supplies to last 18 and 37 days, respectively. Further, a ship carrying 101,000 (tonnes) of gasoline is at berth/outer anchorage. According to Ghaznavi, the neighborhood refineries were "supplying the demand for petroleum products in the manner they were supposed to.". [...] - [ICC Men's ODI Team Of The Year 2022](https://ipin.com.pk/news/icc-mens-odi-team-of-the-year-2022): Today ICC has announced the ICC men's ODI team for 2022. According to the list, Babar Azam is the captain of the team. ICC admired his performance with these words. "In the nine matches Babar played this year, the 28-year-old registered eight scores of more than fifty, three of which he converted into hundreds. He finished the year with 679 runs at a stunning average of 84.87," It was clarified why ICC is looking at him as a captain with the following statement, "It was a memorable year for Babar as captain of the Pakistan ODI team, winning three series out [...] - [Imam Ul Haq And Babar Azam Also Getting Married?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imam-ul-haq-and-babar-azam-also-getting-married): While other cricketers on Pakistan's national team are getting married, fans are going crazy over Imam Ul Haq's Instagram picture. In an Instagram post, Imam states: "Tired of wardrobe trials for attending someone else's wedding." I think ab humein bhi kuch sochna paray ga janab photographer { I think now we will also have to think about this Mrphotographer }. In the post, the cricketer tagged the team's captain, Babar Azam. The two cricketers' supporters went crazy after seeing the post. There raised many questions about whether the cricketer was referring to his wedding or his coworker's wedding. One user commented, [...] - [NZ VS IND: Record Set By Shubman Gill Equals To Babar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nz-vs-ind-record-set-by-shubman-gill-equals-to-babar): Babar's record is equal now by Gill's; 2 centuries and a fifty; another Everest in front of team Newzealand; Kiwis are playing the 3rd match of the ODI series against India India set a target of 385 runs at the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill's centuries helped team India set a big target on the screen. Rohit Sharma scored his 30th ODI century at 85 balls. He was back to the pavilion on 101 runs when Bracewell bowled him. Shubman Gill scored 112 at 78 balls. He was back in the dressing room when [...] - [Under 19 Cup - PAK VS NZ, Team Pakistan Was In Second Position](https://ipin.com.pk/news/under-19-cup-pak-vs-nz-team-pakistan-was-in-second-position): Team Pakistan is playing its match against New Zealand. The game is being played at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. Team Pakistan was the second number in the first round. Team Pakistan is in a better position and looking for a way win the title of world champion. Pakistani playing 11 will be Shawaal Zulfiqar, Eyman Fatima, Warda Yousaf, Syeda Aroob Shah(c), Laiba Nasir, Aliza Khan, Anosha Nasir, Areesha Noor, Rida Aslam, Zamina Tahir(w), and Mahnoor Aftab. On the other hand, the Kiwi team consists of the following players. Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Isabella Gaze(w), Izzy Sharp(c), Kate Irwin, Anna Browning, Paige Loggenberg, [...] - [Australian Women's Team Won By 8 Wickets](https://ipin.com.pk/news/australian-womens-team-won-by-8-wickets): The Australian women's cricket team won its 1st T20 from Pakistan. Team Australia achieved the target in 13.4 overs with 8 wickets in hand. The player of the match was Megan Schutt for 5 wickets at 15 runs. The match was played at North Sydney Oval, Sydney. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. Team Pakistan set a target of 118 in 20 overs. The Pakistani team returned to the pavilion at the last ball of the 20th over. The top scorer from the Pakistan side was Omaima Sohail. She scored 30 runs at 36 balls. The other key [...] - [Najam Sethi Talked About Multiple Issues](https://ipin.com.pk/news/najam-sethi-talked-about-multiple-issues): Yesterday Mr. Najam Sethi talked to the media. In a press conference, he discussed multiple issues and made announcements. He announced that the new chief selector of the Pakistan cricket team would be Mr. Haroon Rasheed. Haroon is a former test cricketer of Pakistan cricket team. He played 23 matches and scored 3 centuries in his career. He also played 12 ODIs and was able to score only 1 fifty. The rumor about Shoiab's appointment as a chief selector has been hidden under the carpet with this announcement. He also said that he is personally in touch with former Pakistani cricket [...] - [Pakistan Is Experiencing a Nationwide Power Outage](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-is-experiencing-a-nationwide-power-outage): A significant power outage was recorded nationwide on Monday, according to the Ministry of Energy, and it was caused by a change in the national grid's frequency. At 7:34 am, the national grid's frequency system failed, resulting in a nationwide power outage. It also stated that the system's restoration was moving quite quickly. It was further said that restoration work for grid stations had begun in Warsak and that limited grid stations owned by the electricity supply companies in Islamabad and Peshawar had been brought back online in an hour. Pakistan's Power Breakdown The power outage was caused by a transmission [...] - [Bannu, IED Attack Martyred a Soldier](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bannu-ied-attack-martyred-a-soldier): Monday, the military's media wing reported that a security personnel was martyred in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack in the Jani Khel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district. According to the (ISPR), the martyred soldier was Sepoy Gul Sher, 24, of the Khyber district. "To eliminate any terrorists in the area, a sanitization operation is underway," the military's media wing reported. Numerous militant outfits have regrouped, raising the threat of attacks against security personnel and citizens, which have increased since the country has been fighting terrorism for decades. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended a ceasefire with Islamabad in November last year, [...] - [Naqeebullah Mehsud Murder, All Accused Acquitted](https://ipin.com.pk/news/naqeebullah-mehsud-murder-all-accused-acquitted): Naqeebullah Mehsud's Murder: All Accused, Including Rao Anwar, On Monday, an anti-terrorism court in Karachi acquitted all the accused, including former senior superintendent of police Rao Anwar, five years after Naqeebullah Mehsud was murdered. According to the judge, the defendant failed to prove his case against the prosecution. After acquitting him, Rao Anwar told the media that he had been accused of a bogus crime, but God and the judge had disproved the false accusations. Anwar said that he would provide a detailed response to the media later. According to him, 25 people were wrongfully implicated in the case since the [...] - [Punjab Interim CM Selection to Spark PTI Protests](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-interim-cm-selection-to-spark-pti-protests): PTI chairman Imran Khan said on Monday that his party would protest Mohsin Naqvi's appointment as Punjab's caretaker chief minister on Tuesday, saying he would not accept such a "corrupt" individual. In his address, he predicted that he would appoint top officials to top positions after Naqvi was elected interim prime minister. "During my time as head of the intelligence bureau, I received a report about a man who attempted to overthrow [PTI's] government the most. It was Mohsin Naqvi. "Mohsin Naqvi will bring all of our most ardent adversaries," he added. During a vote of no confidence, the deposed prime [...] - [Shadab Khan Announces His Nikah](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shadab-khan-announces-his-nikah): Pakistan's all-rounder Shadab Khan announced on Monday that he had nikah Saqlain Mushtaq's daughter. "Alhamdulilah, today was my Nikkah. It is a significant occasion in my life, as it marks a new beginning for my family and me. However, Khan's note stated that he has joined the family of Saqi bhai, his mentor. It was his decision to keep his family life separate from his work life, emphasizing that his family also avoided public life. "I respectfully request that everyone respect my wife's decision, as she wishes to keep her life private." The tweet continued. A cricketer joked about inviting salaamis. [...] - [IMF, Digital Technology is Reducing Poverty and Increasing Productivity](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-digital-technology-is-reducing-poverty-and-increasing-productivity): The IMF has said that using digital technology has helped increase productivity and reduce poverty in the Asia-Pacific region. In a recent blog post, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) pointed out that one of the benefits of digital technology is the possibility of increasing both the efficiency of the public and private sectors. Aside from providing easy access to finance and education, technology is also playing a key role in creating new markets through the creation of new technologies. Read More IMF and Pakistan Will Start Virtual Talks on Monday The blog also emphasized that companies can provide better services to [...] - [Ex-Mill Price of Flour Mills Fixed at Rs 95 Per KG](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ex-mill-price-of-flour-mills-fixed-at-rs-95-per-kg): Commissioner Karachi has fixed the ex-mill price of flour mills at Rs 95 per kg. He cannot save the citizens from high selling and illegal profiteering by implementing the official prices of food items. Still, they are issuing the notification of fixing the official prices of necessities with a great and quick hand. When flour became expensive, the city administration disappeared from the scene. Still, wheat and flour prices have started to decrease, so an official notification has been issued to justify keeping the falling prices above the official level. In the official flour price notification issued by the Commissioner Karachi, [...] - [Punjab Caretaker CM to Be Selected Today: All Eyes on ECP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-caretaker-cm-to-be-selected-today-all-eyes-on-ecp): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will choose one of four candidates for interim leadership of the Punjab government after government and opposition failed to agree on a caretaker chief minister. Punjab's interim chief ministers will be discussed at a meeting convened by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. The matter was referred to the electoral body in accordance with Clause 3 of Article 224-A. Electoral body's final day to select caretaker prime minister is today (Sunday). There will be a meeting today, according to ECP sources, and all eyes are on the commission. Ahad Khan Cheema and Syed Mohsin Raza [...] - [Weak Economy, Polls Will Be 'Postponed', Say PDM Officials](https://ipin.com.pk/news/weak-economy-polls-will-be-postponed-say-pdm-officials): The Pakistan Democratic Movement's spokesman Hafiz Hamdullah said on Sunday that the country's economy must recover before the next general election can be held. He said that the PTI lost power because it left the country in a financial bind under Imran Khan's leadership. He added, "PTI was imposed by force." At present, Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves amount to $4,601 billion, barely enough to cover imports for four weeks, held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Foreign exchange reserves at the SBP have fallen by 22.11% since February 2014. The current account deficit of Pakistan must be reduced to ensure [...] - [Peshawar Blast Leaves No Casualties; No Injuries Reported](https://ipin.com.pk/news/peshawar-blast-leaves-no-casualties-no-injuries-reported): Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police reported an explosion on Sunday near a police vehicle under Badaber Police Station. The police have not reported any casualties. Nasir Khan, in charge of the Sheikhan outpost, was reportedly on patrol when an IED exploded nearby. A paint can was filled with explosives that remotely detonated, the police said. Immediately following the incident, the police gathered evidence at the crime scene. As part of the investigation, a bomb disposal unit was called to the scene. According to the bomb disposal unit, the explosion damaged the vehicle with approximately one kilogram of explosives. A total of 310 [...] - [Bidens Home Search Uncovered More Classified Items](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bidens-home-search-uncovered-more-classified-items): In a statement issued Saturday night, the president's attorney said the US Justice Department searched President Joe Biden's Wilmington, Delaware home on Friday and found six more items, including classified documents. Biden's attorney, Bob Bauer stated that during Biden's time as Delaware senator from 1973 to 2009, some of the classified documents and "surrounding materials" date from his Senate career. Additionally, Bauer said, there were documents related to his time as vice president during the Obama administration between 2009 and 2017. According to an attorney for the Department of Justice, the search lasted more than 12 hours and included the seizure [...] - [ECP; Appointed Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi as Caretaker CM](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ecp-appointed-syed-mohsin-raza-naqvi-as-caretaker-cm): Sikander Sultan Raja, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), chaired the meeting that made the decision. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) stated in a press release that a notification regarding the appointment had been issued and a separate letter had been sent to Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman for administering the oath to Naqvi. Notification stated: "Pursuant to the proviso of Clause(3) of Article 224-A of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and as a result of detailed deliberations held on January 22, the ECP has unanimously decided to appoint Syed Mohsin Rana Naqvi as the caretaker chief minister of Punjab [...] - [Australia Dominates Pakistan In Clean Sweep, Mooney Leads The Charge](https://ipin.com.pk/news/australia-dominates-pakistan-in-clean-sweep-mooney-leads-the-charge): In a thrilling finale to the ODI series, Australia secured a dominant victory over Pakistan with a final score of 235-7. Despite Pakistan's top four scoring 167 runs, a significant improvement from the first two games, captain Bismah Maroof's 44 runs were not enough to secure a win against the world champion hosts. However, Ash Gardner was the standout player for Australia, taking 3-30 and proving to be a formidable force on the field. Additionally, Beth Mooney scored her third ODI century and reached triple figures in only 91 deliveries during the match. Her 133 runs, including 14 boundaries and four [...] - [Shaheen Shah Afridi Performs Umrah](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shaheen-shah-afridi-performs-umrah): Shaheen Shah Afridi, currently in Saudi Arabia, recently performed Umrah. Shaheen remains active on social media and keeps his followers informed. On Twitter and Instagram, the fast bowler shared a photo of himself at the Khana-e-Ka'aba. Alhamdulillah 🤲 pic.twitter.com/Uwx8mgqFxW — Shaheen Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) January 22, 2023 "Alhamdulillah," the caption on the photo said. Shaheen's supporters and fans flooded the comments section after he posted the photo, heaping praise on one of the world's best bowlers. Sajid Khan was among the Pakistani cricketers who congratulated Shaheen. Mobrik ho shenoooo 💗❤️ — Sajid Khan🇵🇰 (@SajidKhan244) January 22, 2023   - [Google will fire 12,000 employees from its workforce worldwide](https://ipin.com.pk/news/google-will-fire-12000-employees-from-its-workforce-worldwide): Google has announced plans to discharge 6% of its global staff, or over 12,000 workers, in a big round of layoffs, following in the footsteps of Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta. Many people will nonetheless be impacted by this layoff even though it is not significantly larger than at competing businesses. To put things into perspective, Amazon fired 18,000 workers, or 6% of its workforce. A total of 10,000 positions at Microsoft and 11,000 at Meta were lost as a result of layoffs. Microsoft lost 5% of its workforce. Layoffs are one of the gloomy possibilities being considered by the technology industry [...] - [Suleman Shehbaz Gets Clean Chit by FIA](https://ipin.com.pk/news/suleman-shehbaz-gets-clean-chit-by-fia): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cleared Suleman Shehbaz, the son of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in the Rs16 billion money laundering case on Saturday. Suleman returned to Pakistan earlier this month after four years in self-exile in London and was implicated in the FIA corruption probe. His father, Prime Minister Shehbaz, and brother, Hamza Shahbaz, had both been acquitted in the case. On December 23, 2022, a special court in Lahore granted Suleman interim bail in the money laundering case against bail bonds totaling Rs100,000 after he filed a bail application noting that the court needed to fulfill legal procedures before [...] - [Telenor Pakistan Introduces Graduate Trainers Through “Open Mind Program”](https://ipin.com.pk/news/telenor-pakistan-introduces-graduate-trainers-through-open-mind-program): A significant step was taken toward the creation of a more inclusive and equitable workplace when the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) satisfactorily integrated its first graduate trainee through the Disability Inclusion Management Trainee Program in collaboration with Telenor Pakistan under their "Open Mind Pakistan (OMP)" curriculum. Officers and representatives from PTA and Telenor Pakistan participated in a combined ceremony at PTA Headquarters in Islamabad. A partnership agreement between PTA and Telenor Pakistan was struck in 2021, and as part of that deal, the regulator promised to accept one female PWD who would be supported, trained, and placed by Telenor. In collaboration [...] - [Azam Khan is Appointed Caretaker CM of KP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/azam-khan-is-appointed-caretaker-cm-of-kp): Following an agreement between the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the opposition, Governor Haji Ghulam Ali appointed former provincial chief secretary Azam Khan as the province's interim chief minister on Saturday. The name of the interim chief minister was unanimously agreed upon a day earlier during a meeting to finalize the appointment of the province's caretaker CM. The KP governor issued a notification today appointing Azam Khan as caretaker chief minister under Clause (IA) of Article 224 of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973 Constitution. It stated that the governor might take further action or administer the oath to the caretaker CM. [...] - ['Patron-in-Chief' Imran Khan could lead the PTI](https://ipin.com.pk/news/patron-in-chief-imran-khan-could-lead-the-pti): Sources say Imran Khan was considered "patron-in-chief" by the top leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to avoid being removed as party chief due to legal challenges. He is currently facing criminal charges in the Toshakana case after the Election Commission of Pakistan disqualified him from NA-95 (Mianwali-1). The electoral body initiated proceedings against Khan last month after he was found guilty in the Toshakana scam. However, he challenged the ECP's decision in the Lahore High Court (LHC) and received a stay order. The LHC judge hearing Khan's case restrained the ECP from taking any adverse action against him and recommended to the [...] - [Enhancing Mental Health](https://ipin.com.pk/news/enhancing-mental-health): Our mental health strongly influences our total well-being. Unfortunately, it can be challenging to keep a positive outlook on life. There are many suggestions and techniques that can help, even though there is no one-size-fits-all approach to enhancing mental health. We'll look at a couple of these suggestions in this blog article and talk about how they can help you achieve balance and enhance your mental health. The Importance of Mental Health Being mentally fit is important for everyone since it can: · Deal with life's stresses. · Maintain physical health and positive relationships. · Contribute significantly to your community. · [...] - [Government and opposition unable to agree on Punjab caretaker CM](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-and-opposition-unable-to-agree-on-punjab-caretaker-cm): It is anticipated that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will now take up the case after the government and opposition determined on Friday that they could not come to an agreement about the appointment of Punjab's interim chief minister. The development occurs after the parliamentary committee, which was established a day earlier and held its first meeting in Lahore to discuss the significant appointment, concluded its deliberations. The administration was represented on the committee by Mian Aslam Iqbal, Raja Basharat, and Hashim Jawan Bakht, while the opposition was represented by Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, Hassan Murtaza, and Nadeem Kamran. Speaking [...] - [Government Forms 15-Person Austerity Committee](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-government-forms-a-15-person-austerity-committee): The federal government has established a 15-member National Austerity Committee in order to cut public spending and to finalise suggestions for five primary terms of reference (ToRs) to guarantee "austerity" at the government level. The National Austerity Committee was established on Thursday, according to a notification from the finance ministry, and Nasir Mahmood Khosa, a retired civil servant and one of the PTI's candidates for the position of interim chief minister of Punjab, will serve as its chairman. The committee's chairperson will be Nasir Khosa, while Dr. Aisha Pasha, Minister of State for Finance, has been appointed as co-convener. The committee's [...] - [Students from Scarsdale International School Lahore Given Bail](https://ipin.com.pk/news/students-from-scarsdale-international-school-lahore-given-bail): On Saturday, a local court approved pre-arrest bail for three girls who were seen beating a schoolmate in a viral video. After the video of the incident went viral, police registered a case of torture against the girl. Scarsdale American International School at Block BB of Defence Phase 4 is indicated in the FIR as the place where the girl was assaulted. Noor and Umaima, along with Jannat, tortured Aliha Imran, the complaint states. Aliha was allegedly beaten for sending her father a video of Jannat using drugs, according to him. According to the complainant, knives were also used in the [...] - [Mahira Khan Shares Pictures From Recent Wedding](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mahira-khan-shares-pictures-from-recent-wedding): Mahira Khan is a stunning Pakistani actor who works in television and movies. She has a sizable global fan base. Fans appreciate Mahira Khan for both her acting and her good features. In addition to her career, Mahira Khan, a superstar actor, is a very private person who loves socializing with her close friends. Because of her wildly popular Pakistani television series Humsafar with Fawad Khan and her Bollywood blockbuster Raees, which stars superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira Khan is well-known in India. The actress recently attended Turhan James' wedding to Emaan Dharani, and the video of her dance from the [...] - [Layoffs at Google Will Result Loss of 12,000 Jobs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/layoffs-at-google-will-result-loss-of-12-000-jobs): 12000 employees at Google's parent company, Alphabet, will be laid off. After hiring heavily during the Covid-19 pandemic, Sundar Pichai said the company faces a "different economic reality". Despite the slowdown in the global economy, the company announced job cuts. An internal memo from Pichai confirmed the layoffs. The company will make cuts to its teams around the world. It has been a period of dramatic growth over the past two years. According to Pichai, we hired to match and fuel that growth under a different economic reality. "I am confident regarding the huge opportunity in front of us because our [...] - [Reaching 230 million subscribers, Netflix Co-founder Resigns](https://ipin.com.pk/news/reaching-230-million-subscribers-netflix-co-founder-resigns): Los Angeles: Netflix, the US streaming giant, reported more than 230 million users worldwide at the end of last year, above analysts` projections, as popular shows like "Wednesday" and "Harry & Meghan" attracted new viewers. Additionally, Netflix said that co-founder Reed Hastings was stepping down from his role as CEO after 25 years in control, a period in which the company expanded from a DVD rental service to a juggernaut in the entertainment sector. Following the presentation of the earnings results, shares of the streaming television service increased by about 7% to $337.31. The Netflix board has been discussing succession planning [...] - [Musk to Jury: Tweeting Something Doesnt Mean People Believe It](https://ipin.com.pk/news/musk-to-jury-tweeting-something-doesnt-mean-people-believe-it): Angry investors called Musk to testify, accusing him of costing them millions of dollars in 2018 with false tweets about having funding secured to buy out shareholders at $420 per share. Tesla's stock price skyrocketed after Musk's tweets, which shareholders claimed were reckless attempts to squeeze investors who had bet against Tesla. A month after Musk purchased Twitter, he downplayed the impact of his tweets, saying that the price of Tesla's stock went higher despite his tweets about it being too high. Musk said in a thirty-minute testimony that would continue on Monday, "The causal relationship is clearly not there simply [...] - [IMF and Pakistan Will Start Virtual Talks on Monday](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-and-pakistan-will-start-virtual-talks-on-monday): Pakistan is planning to convince the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to conclude its pending ninth review, and both parties are expected to begin virtual discussions next week. A senior official in the Finance Division sent an email to the IMF, and "we're awaiting their response." The virtual talks will be formal or informal on Monday. Since informal talks have been ongoing for two and a half months, the start of formal talks will be a significant step forward. An official from the Finance Division confirmed that the government had shared the broad outline of upcoming talks with Nathan Porter of the [...] - [Shan Masood And Nische Khan Exchange Rings](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shan-masood-and-nische-khan-exchange-rings): Undoubtedly, this is the wedding season, particularly for our top cricket players. The first-choice pacer Haris Rauf wed Muzna Masood Malik last month, and now there are rumors that another fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, will wed next month. This means that yet another famous player is getting hitched. The celebrations for Shan Masood and Nische Khan's wedding have begun. They got engaged to each other reportedly. In international cricket, Shan Masood represents the PSL team Multan Sultans and Yorkshire County Cricket Club in Pakistan. He bats with his left hand and occasionally bowls with his right arm at a modest speed. [...] - [PSL 2023 Complete Schedule Detail Here](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-complete-schedule-detail-here): Mega event, The Pakistan Super League 2023 began today with the announcement of the schedule for the eighth edition on Friday, which will take place from February 13 to March 19 and will be held in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan. Lahore Qalandars will have a chance to make history when they face Multan Sultans in the first match of the PSL 8 on February 13 at the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium. Matches in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi will begin at 2pm in the afternoon and at 7pm in the evening. There will be no evening matches in Multan except the [...] - [Shopkeepers Violating the 10 PM Market Closure Orders Will Pay Heavy Fines, Per LHC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shopkeeper-violating-10pm-market-closure-orders-will-pay-heavy-fines-per-lhc): The Lahore High Court (LHC) has mandated that businesses open after 10 p.m. must pay fines of Rs. 200,000 and that enforcement against unauthorised parking be ensured. Muhammad Imran Saleem, the secretary general of the Lahore Supermarkets Association, supported the 10 PM market closing hour and asked for it to be made permanent at the hearing of a case involving the avoidance of smog. The court agreed that a change in lifestyle is required for better health and that markets should close at 10 PM to promote peace in society. The court addressed the problem of one dish at weddings as [...] - [Musadik: In March, Pakistan Will Begin Importing Oil From Russia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-march-pakistan-will-begin-importing-oil-from-russia): Musadik Malik, the minister of state for petroleum, stated on Friday that the schedule for crude oil transfer from Pakistan to Russia has been agreed upon for late March. He added that Pakistan intends to import 35% of its whole crude oil needs from Russia. The 8th Session of the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation released a joint statement in which it was stated that Pakistan and Russia had mutually agreed to complete the transaction structure for trade in the oil and gas sector by March 2023. The Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and [...] - [PM Establishes Austerity Committee as Financial Issues Grow](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-establishes-austerity-committe-as-financial-issues-glow): A National Austerity Committee has been established by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in order to implement austerity measures and ensure the prudent use of public funds while also reducing spending to address the fiscal deficit. Due to the nation's financial difficulties, a committee was established. The premier will receive the committee's recommendations within 15 days. The 15-member committee will be led by former civil servant Nasir Mahmood Khosa, with co-chairman Minister of State for Finance. Any individual from the public or private sector may be coopted by the Committee if necessary. The Terms of Reference (TORs) of the committee include: To [...] - [Government announces a significant increase in E-Passport fees](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-announces-a-significant-increase-in-e-passsport-fees): A large rise in e-passport fees has been announced by the federal government. All passport-issuing agencies, both domestic and foreign, have been informed of this situation by the Directorate of Immigration and Passports. A 36-page passport with a 5-year validity costs Rs. 9,000 normally, and a 36-page passport with a 10-year validity costs Rs. 13,500 normally, according to the official notification. The urgent charge is Rs. 15,000 for a 36-page passport with a validity of five years, and Rs. 22,500 for a 36-page passport with a validity of ten years. The standard cost for a 72-page passport with a 5-year validity [...] - [A School Girl Tortured, Allegedly, for Not Taking Drugs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-school-girl-tortured-allegedly-for-not-taking-drugs): A school girl video went viral on Twitter where "Scarsdale American International, Defence Lahore" which is considered to be one of the most expensive and prestigious schools of Lahore, who has been tortured by fellow girls. As per the story of FIR no. 109/23, reported to Police Station, Defence A, Lahore. Victim's mother, Aliha Imran, a student at Scarsdale American International, was brutally tortured by fellow students ( Jannat Malik, Kainat Malik, Amama, and Noor Rehman ) allegedly for not joining them in taking drugs. According to the story, Aliha Imran made a video while taking drugs and sent it to [...] - [Celebrity: Farhan Saeed Send Legal Notice To Feroze Khan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/celebrity-farhan-saeed-send-legal-notice-to-feroze-khan): The exposure of prudent knowledge of well-known Pakistani celebrities, actor Feroze Khan is making headlines. Many of the celebrities named in his legal notice complained that their private information had been "leaked," called the actor out, and said they would sue him. Yasir Hussain was the first person identified in the notice to criticize Khan on social media. The musicians involved have now criticized Feroze Khan for his "immaturity." Farhan Saeed, a well-known Pakistani musician, has sent the Khaani actor a legal letter asking him to issue a public apology for the harm he has caused within three days to prevent [...] - [Under Elon Musk, Twitter Saw a Near Halving of its Revenue](https://ipin.com.pk/news/under-elon-musk-twitter-saw-a-near-halving-of-its-revenue): Elon Musk made a lasting impression in his first week as Twitter's owner by unexpectedly disconnecting access to computers and work systems for employees, according to some calculations, up to half of the workforce. According to reports, Twitter lost 40% of its earnings from the past year due to many advertisers leaving the network. Twitter's head of safety and integrity, Yoel Roth, seemed to confirm rumors that half of the company's 7,500 global employees had been let go. Since Elon Musk acquired control of Twitter in October of last year, advertisers have eventually stopped using the service in response to the [...] - [Fan Bought Football Ticket in $2.6 Million To Watch Ronaldo & Messi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fan-bought-football-ticket-in-2-6mn-to-watch-ronaldo-messi): A crazy football fan won the bidding for a VIP ticket to the match that will be played between Ronaldo and Messi's team. He bought it at the cost of $2.6 million. KSA government announced last week that they would sell a special ticket for the particular match that would be played between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and a combined team of Al Hilal and Al Nassr clubs. The ticket holder will have the opportunity to meet Messi and Ronaldo, access team dressing rooms during the game, and access the trophy award. The bidding for this "beyond imagination ticket" started at $260,000, [...] - [Women's U-19 - Pakistan Won The Match Against Zimbabwe With 10 Wickets](https://ipin.com.pk/news/womens-u19-pakistan-won-the-match-against-zimbabwe-with-10-wickets): The women's U-19 T20 world cup is on the way. Team Pakistan cruised to the next round after last-day win against Zimbabwe. Pakistan won the match with 10 wickets. Eyman Fatima was the top performer with 62 runs at 35 balls. The match was played at North-West University Oval, Potchefstroom. Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first. The Zimbabwe team set a target of 98 at the loss of 6 wickets. The top performer from the Zimbabwe side was Kelis Ndhlovu. She was caught and bowled at 42 by Laiba Nasir. Adel Zimunu and Kay Ndiraya were the other [...] - [Cricket: Iftikhar Ahamd Scored Maiden BPL Century](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cricket-iftikhar-ahamd-scored-maiden-bpl-century): Yesterday, right-handed Pakistani batter and bowler Iftikhar Ahmad scored his maiden century. He made 100 runs in just 45 balls with a 222 strike rate. He hit 9 sixes and 6 fours. Captain Shakib also played a fantastic knock of 89 on 43 balls. There were 6 sixes and 9 fours in his innings. The match was yesterday, played between Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders. Fortune Barishal batted first. The team was completely down when Iftikar came to crease. The team commultative was 46 at losing 4 wickets in 5.4 overs. Then Iftikhar played his sensational knock with Shakib-ul-Hassan. Both guys [...] - [Hockey: India Won The Match Agains Wales](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hockey-india-won-the-match-agains-wales): Men’s hockey world going is about to complete its first round. India qualified for the quarter-final round after a win against Wales in Group D matches. Yesterday, a match was played between India and Wales. India won the game by 4-2. Team India scored the first goal in 1st quarter on a penalty corner. The second quarter was tranquil. Both teams tried their best to score another goal. However, things become interesting in the third round. When Akashdeep Singh scored a goal when 13 minutes were left. Wales meet with the first goal also in the third quarter. The goal was [...] - [Shahid Afridi Spoke About The Change In The Team](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shahid-afridi-spoke-about-the-change-in-the-team): Yesterday, former star performer and recently retired chief selector Shahid Afridi spoke about the vice-captain selection of the Pakistan team. Shan Masood was appointed as vice-captain. He said that he was not even consulted about it. He added that Babar was also in the complete dark about selecting the vice-captain appointment. He expressed his thoughts with these words, “Shan Masood shouldn’t have been announced as the vice-captain. Shan wasn’t in the captain’s XI for the first 2 ODIs, nor was he in my XI. Performances are important. You can’t appoint a captain or vice-captain on the basis of performances for Derbyshire. [...] - [Nepal: Plane Crash Killed 68 Passengers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nepal-plane-crash-killed-68-passengers): An airplane crash incident happened last Sunday near the city of Pokhara in central Nepal in which 68 passengers died. As per government officials, this is the deadliest incident in more than 30 years of the country’s history. Reports said that 72 people, including 4 crew members and 68 passengers, were on board, Mr. Sudarshan Bartaula said. The ATR 72 plane was operated by Yeti Airlines of Nepal at the time of the crash. Nepal’s civil aviation authority spokesperson also said that 37 men, 25 women, 3 children, and 3 infants were on the plane. They added that 53 passengers and [...] - [KP Approves Master Plans to Renovate 4 Cities](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kp-approves-master-plans-to-renovate-four-cities): The master plans for Mardan, Wana, Miran Shah, and Mir Ali have been authorised by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Land Use and Building Control Council (LUBCC). The master plans for 16 other significant cities will be approved by the council by March of this year. It will be simpler for the Planning and Development (P&D) department to conceptualise, design, implement, and monitor development schemes thanks to these master plans. Additionally, the master plans will make sure that the provincial government's guiding principles for the preservation of agricultural land and other green spaces are not disregarded. KP became the first province to establish [...] - [UAE Extends $2 billion Loan To Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/uae-extends-2dollar-billion-loan-to-pakistan-for-prevent-the-freindly-country-from-going-into-default): After Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to the Gulf nation, the Abu Dhabi Fund Development has extended its $2 billion deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The announcement that the Abu Dhabi Fund for Fact has rolled over its $2 billion in existing deposits with the State Bank of Pakistan was made late on Wednesday by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who also confirmed the development. After the most recent payments to foreign banks, the country's central bank's foreign reserves fell to just three weeks' worth of imports, bringing the cash-strapped nation some relief, according to reports. The country's payback [...] - [Balochistan Is Jolted By An Earthquake](https://ipin.com.pk/news/balochistan-is-jolted-by-an-earthquake): On Thursday morning, the southwestern region was shaken by an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7. Harnai, Loralai, and other Balochistan locations may have experienced a minor tremor, according to reports in the local media. At a depth of 28 kilometres, the earthquake occurred at 1:19 in the sparsely populated region of Kharan, which is in the south of the nation. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre reported that it was 28.25 East longitude and 28.25 North latitude. Although there have been no reports of injuries or property damage, tremors were reportedly felt in Harnai, Loralai, and other nearby regions. - [Hackers Breached ODIN Intelligence Website](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hackers-breached-odin-intelligence-website): In the early hours of Sunday morning, the website for ODIN Intelligence, which provides technology and tools for law enforcement and police departments worldwide, was maliciously defaced. It is interesting to note that this hack occurred just days after Wired reported that the company had developed an app that allows police to manage and coordinate multi-agency raids and had a significant security vulnerability that exposed sensitive information about future police operations, including the personal information of suspects as well as information regarding the upcoming raids. There are several apps that ODIN offers to law enforcement departments, including SweepWizard and other technologies. [...] - [Ookla’s Q4 2022 Report - Ranked Broadband & Mobile Networks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ooklas-q4-2022-report): Ookla is a company that measures the internet speed of any region. It is categorized based on the network provider's downloading speed, contingency, and latency. Ookla ranked different broadband and mobile internet providers on the discussed features of Pakistan for the last quarter of 2022. Best Mobile Internet Provider In terms fastest downloading speed, Jazz surpassed everyone. In the last quarter of 2022, Jazz's median download speed Mbps was 20.84. Zong was at 2nd with 13.99 Mbps. Ufone and Telenor were respectively at 3rd and 4th positions with 11.26 and 5.13 Mbps. While things turned around in latency, Zong surpassed everyone [...] - [Foldable & Expandable Tecno Phantom Vision V Launched](https://ipin.com.pk/news/foldable-expandable-tecno-phantom-vision-v-launched): Tecno is showing its seriousness in terms of innovation and design. After Tecno phantom x2, Tecno presented its concept phone, Phantom Vision V. It is a smartphone and a mid-size tablet at a time. You can carry it anywhere as it is easily foldable and can fit in your pocket. On folding, it doesn’t appear bulky. In folding, it is the companion of many others, i.e., Samsung, Huawei, etc., but this concept phone is something extra than its companion. The feature is its expandability. On rolling, it extended to its limit. Three cameras on the back make it attractive to many [...] - [World Bank Delaying Approval of $1.1 Billion Loan?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/world-bank-delaying-approval-of-loan-for-pakistan): The World Bank has rejected as baseless the reports that the approval of the possible operation in Pakistan has been delayed pending the decision regarding the delay. In this respect, the Country Director of the World Bank in Pakistan, Naji bin Hussain, has said in a tweet on the social networking platform Twitter that the decision of the World Bank regarding the delay in the approval of the World Bank's operations in Pakistan. There is no truth to the press reports that were published. In addition, he clarified that the board of directors had set the dates for the approvals of [...] - [CM Punjab will Lay The Foundation Stone of Data Darbar Parking Plaza](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cm-punjab-will-lay-the-foundation-stone-of-data-darbar-parking-plaza): Chief Minister of Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi will lay the foundation stone of the Data Darbar Parking Plaza and Infrastructure Restoration Project today. CM Punjab told to the media, this project will cost more than 3 billion rupees and will be completed in 6 months. The completion of this project will benefit not only visitors but also the people of Data Darbar, Bilalganj, Bhati Gate, Urdu Bazaar, Mori Gate, Taxili Gate, educational institutions, hospitals, and other adjacent areas. Six-story parking garage with two basements. It will be constructed on 7 Kanals of land. More than 500 vehicles can be parked in [...] - [Cholistan Jeep Rally Announced - Feb 06 to 12](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cholistan-jeep-rally-announced-feb-06-to-12): The 12th Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally schedule was released Friday by the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP). Several activities will be held on February 9 to register vehicles, perform technical inspections, and administer medical tests. The stock category race will begin at 8 a.m. on February 10th from Fort Derawar. The first round of car races will begin on February 11 from Fort Derawar, with the final round taking place on February 12. The announcement of position holders and the awarding of prizes will take place on the same night at 8 p.m. near Fort Derawar. The goal of holding [...] - [PSL: Starting From 13th Feb In Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-starting-from-13th-feb-in-pakistan): PSL 8 will begin on the 13th of February. It's echoing across the country as well as around the world. Spectators are eagerly waiting for this mega event. Venues are ready for the big show. The official announcement has yet to be made. It should be announced today or tomorrow. The opening ceremony will be held in Multan. All group matches will be played in Karachi and Multan until the 25th of February. Overall, 11 group matches will be hosted by Rawalpindi and 9 by Karachi. The defending champion of this league is Lahore Qalandar. His captain Shaheen Afridi is fully [...] - [End Of An Era - Hashim Amla Announced Retirement](https://ipin.com.pk/news/end-of-an-era-hashim-amla-announced-retirement): The South African batter Hashim Amla announced his retirement from all cricket formats yesterday. Currently, he was playing county cricket. He was representing the Surrey Post. Now, he will no longer be available for any cricket format. He said on his last day, “I have great memories of the Oval ground, and to finally leave it as a player fills me with immense gratitude for what has been. A sincere thank you to Alec Stewart and the entire Surrey staff, players and Members for their support. The Surrey ship runs so professionally that it would make any international player feel a [...] - [NZ VS IND: India Won 1st ODI Match](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nz-vs-ind-india-won-1st-odi-match): India won the 1st ODI with 12 runs. Shubman Gill was the man of the match. He scored 208 runs in merely 149 balls. He hit 19 fours and 9 sixes. The match was played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. India won the toss and elected to bat first. While batting, they set a big target of 349 at the loss of 8 wickets in due 50 overs. Shubman Gill was the top batsman from the Indian side, and he scored 208 runs. The other significant contributors were captain Rohit Sharma with 34 and Suryakumar Yadav with 31 runs. Overall, [...] - [PSL 8, No Official Match In Quetta](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-8-no-official-match-in-quetta): There was news that the Bugti stadium, Quetta, would host the PSL 8th edition matches. But, it is said that there will be no match played in Quetta. However, Quetta will only host a match, but it will be an exhibition. This exhibition match will be played between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi, two famous rivals of PSL. Quetta will observe this match on the 5th of February, which is observed as Kashmir Solidatory day, national independence across Pakistan. Till now, Quetta has hosted only international matches, in 1996. It was thought that the people of Quetta would be able to [...] - [Babar Still On No One Position, ICC New Rankings](https://ipin.com.pk/news/babar-still-on-no-one-position-icc-new-rankings): ICC has announced the ODI ranking. According to the ranking, the right-handed Pakistani batter Babar Azam is still on his position. He is enjoying being number one for a long time. However, Pakistani batter Imam-ul-Haq and bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi have lost their position and deranked with one point in the ODI ranking. Currently, Imam is at number 6, and Shaheen is at number 9. Indian star batsman Virat Kohli has jumped to number 4 from number 6. He showed an exceptional performance against Sri Lanka at home ground. He made 283 runs in 3 ODI innings against the Lankan side [...] - [ZIM VS IRE: Harare Will Host 1st ODI Match](https://ipin.com.pk/news/zim-vs-ire-harare-will-host-1st-odi-match): Ireland is going to play its first match with Zimbabwe. The game will start at noon PST. This match will be played at Harare Sports Club, Harare. This series will consist of 3 ODIs. The rest of the 2 matches will be played on 21 and 23 January. The announced playing eleven of both sides are the following. Here is the playing eleven of Zimbabwe: Wesley Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine ©, Gary Ballance, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (WK), Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, and Victor Nyauchi. Here is the playing eleven of Ireland: Paul Stirling, Stephen Doheny, [...] - [Cricket: Nida Dar In Top 10 of ICC All-Rounded Women Ranking](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cricket-nida-dar-in-top-10-of-icc-all-rounded-women-ranking): Nida Dar jumped into the top 10 ranking of the ICC all-rounded women ranking. Now, she is enjoying the ever-best position of her cricket career. Currently, ICC announced the top 10 all-rounder list. She is ranked at number 9. Moreover, she has jumped to the 35th-best batter position in the ICC ranking. She is currently playing in the ODI series against Australia. She scored 59 and 24 in her first and second matches. Hayley Matthews from West Indies is at the top of all-rounder players with 373. Natalie Sciver from England is enjoying 2nd with 371. There are 2 Indian all-rounders [...] - [Kamran Akmal Appointed As Head Of Selection Committee For Age Group Trials](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kamran-akmal-appointed-as-head-of-selection-committee-for-age-group-trials): Farmer Pakistani wicketkeeper and batter is appointed as a chairman of 8 member selection committee. The selection committee will conduct U13, U16, and U19 trails at district and regional levels. The other members of this panel are Sohail Tanvir, Amir Nazir, Taimoor Khan, Junaid Khan, Faisal Akhtar, Qaisar Abbas, and Sanaullah Baloch. Kamran Akmal represented the Pakistan till 2017. He played 53 tests, 157 ODIs, and 58 T20 matches. Sohail Tanvir represented the team till 2017. He played 2 tests, 62 ODIs, and 57 T20s. Amir Nazir represented Pakistan in 6 tests and 9 ODIs. Junaid Khan played 107 international matches. [...] - [31 Run Victory For Sylhet Striker Over Khulna Tigers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/31-run-victory-for-sylhet-striker-over-khulna-tigers): Sylhet Sriker won the match by 31 runs against Khulna Tigers. Khulna’s Azam Khan failed to show big hits. Towhid Hridoy was the player in the match. Last day, a match was played between Sylhet Striker and Khulna tigers at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet. Khulna Tigers won the toss and opted to bowl first. Sylhet Strikers set a target of 193 on the big screen by losing four wickets. Towhid Hridoy was impressive with 74 runs with the help of 9 fours. Zakir Hasan was the other half-century boy. He scored 53 at 38 balls. Mark Deyal was the top [...] - [ILT; Dubai Capitals Won By 7 Wickets](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ilt-dubai-capitals-won-by-7-wickets): Dubai Capitals won the 22nd match of the International League T20 (ILT) with 7 wickets. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders could not set a big target for the show. Adam Zampa won the player of the matching belt. Yesterday, the 22nd match of ILT was played between Dubai Capitals (DCP) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Dubai Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl. While batting first, ADKR set a target of 149 runs in due overs, with the loss of 9 wickets. The top batter from ADKR was Joe Clarke. He scored 52 at [...] - [Indian Womens Team Won Against West Indies](https://ipin.com.pk/news/indian-womens-team-won-against-west-indies): In the tri-nation series, India won the match by 8 wickets against West Indies. Indin women were on the target when 37 balls were remaining. The player of the match award was given to Deepti Sharma. Yesterday, the 6th match of the tri-nation women's series was played. Buffalo Park, East London, hosted it. India won the toss and opted to bowl first. While batting first, team West Inidies set a target of 95 in due 20 overs, losing 6 wickets. The top scorer was captain Hayley Matthews. She scored 34 runs with the help of 5 fours. The other top players [...] - [Police Will Use Smart Patrolling Cars To Fight Crime In Karachi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/police-will-use-smart-patrolling-cars-to-fight-crime-in-karachi): Karachi, Pakistan - The provincial police chief, Ghulam Nabi Memon, has launched a new initiative to upgrade the police department's vehicles with high-tech equipment. The smart cars, equipped with cutting-edge technology, will be deployed on Shahrah-e-Faisal. In addition to high-definition cameras, the vehicles are equipped with a Talaash software application that includes a digital communication system and internet connectivity. In the event of an emergency, officers will be able to respond promptly. Additionally, the vehicles are equipped with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), facial recognition technology, and advanced surveillance cameras. As part of the chief's efforts to modernize the department, these [...] - [Mild Hybrid Vehicles Are Subject To A 50% Customs Duty](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mild-hybrid-vehicles-are-subject-to-a-50-customs-duty): According to the Federal Board of Revenue's Classification of Hybrid Vehicles Committee, vehicles without electric motors do not qualify as hybrid vehicles. It has been decided that mild hybrid vehicles will be subject to a 50% customs duty in order to prevent tax benefits. Vehicles with electric power sources for non-propulsion functions, such as integrated alternators/starters, are not considered HEVs according to the committee. It is referred to as a micro-hybrid vehicle since it lacks an electric motor for propulsion. In these vehicles, hybrid technology features, such as stop-start systems and charge management systems, are utilized. Despite this, their functionality differs [...] - [Amazon Rainforest Extremes Directly Impact The Tibetan Plateau](https://ipin.com.pk/news/amazon-rainforest-extremes-directly-impact-the-tibetan-plateau): Recently, scientists said there is a strong relationship between the Amazon basin and the Tibetian plateau. Climate change directly affects the water resource of 2 billion people in Asia. Climate change is an issue that has been raised for the last decades. It’s the effect of humans trying to manipulate nature with their activities. This climate change is increasing the earth’s temperature. With the increasing temperature, the polar ice is melting at a faster rate. It will cause to increase in the sea level by several meters, which will affect the life of sea sores. The Amazon rainfed forest is the [...] - [PTCL Organizing Event on E-Gaming, Registration Close Tonight - Winning Price PKR 3Million](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ptcl-organizing-event-on-e-gaming-registration-close-tonight-winning-price-pkr-3million): PTCL will organize an event that will invite PUBG enthusiasts from all over the country. The winning squad will win PKR 3,000,000. Till this time, this offer gets an overwhelming response. 3500+ squads have already registered them. If you want to be a part of this event, register by midnight today. With the closure of the registration, there will be a preliminary round of this championship. The country's squad will show their skills and techniques in the preliminary round. After the preliminary round, the top 10 squads will move to a further round. The 6 of the tournament's top teams will [...] - [Getting To Know Magnesium: The Importance Of This Micronutrient](https://ipin.com.pk/news/getting-to-know-magnesium-the-importance-of-this-micronutrient): The mineral magnesium plays an important role in supporting overall health. With over 300 enzymes relying on it, magnesium helps with protein production, bone health, blood pressure regulation, muscle and nerve health, and more. Yet, studies show that many people don't get enough magnesium from their diets. Many health problems are associated with magnesium deficiency, including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, migraine, and Alzheimer's disease. There may be symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, nausea, and loss of appetite. People with conditions such as coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel syndrome are at a higher risk, as well as children, older adults, [...] - [Covid's Emergency Status Is Discussed By A Who Panel](https://ipin.com.pk/news/covid-s-emergency-status-is-discussed-by-a-who-panel): COVID-19's emergency committee met on Friday to determine whether the ongoing pandemic still warrants the highest level of global alert. According to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, global response to the crisis remains hindered." He stated, "As we enter the fourth year of the pandemic, we are certainly in a much better position now than we were a year ago, when the Omicron wave was at its peak, and more than 70,000 deaths were being reported to WHO each week." Tedros stated that the weekly death rate had dropped below 10,000 in October, but has increased since [...] - [Covid Vaccine Launched In India For The First Time](https://ipin.com.pk/news/covid-vaccine-launched-in-india-for-the-first-time): In a significant development, the Indian pharmaceutical regulator has authorized the use of iNCOVACC, a nasal drop vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech, as a heterologous booster dosage in emergency situations for individuals who have previously received two doses of Covishied or Covaxin. Furthermore, the drug authorities have also approved its use as a primary vaccine and a booster dose for adults. iNCOVACC, which is administered as a nasal drop, is designed to cause the tissues lining the nasal cavity to mount an immune response. Researchers believe that nasal vaccines may offer supplementary immunity in the lining of the nose and upper [...] - [Fiza Ali, Sahir Ali Bagga Alert Their Fans On Fraudulent Concert In Bahawalpur](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fiza-ali-sahir-ali-bagga-alert-their-fans-on-fraudulent-concert-in-bahawalpur): A "scam concert" that was meant to take place in Bahawalpur and for which she and musician Sahir Ali Bagga had contracts to perform was recently uncovered by Pakistani actor and TV host Fiza Ali. Ali disclosed in a video broadcast to her social media accounts that the organizers had learnt the performance was a fraud after the management teams of the two singers pleaded with them to repay the money. The company in charge of the event has been unreachable, refusing to return calls or transfer the advance payment, and the event's organizers later disappeared and lost contact with the [...] - [Kaifi Khalil Mesmerizes The Audience At Saudi Event](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kaifi-khalil-mesmerizes-the-audience-at-saudi-event): Born in Karachi on September 2, 1996, Kaifi Khalil is a singer and composer who sings in the Balochi language. Someone with an expertise in music and began singing when they were young. He is recognised for giving traditional Balochi music a modern twist by fusing it with more modern music. In an interview, Kaifi Khalil said that he used to write all of his songs in the room where he first found success in Lyari. While Kaifi Khalil's father passed away when Kaifi was a little boy, music supported him. Coke Studio offered him the chance to present his songs. [...] - [Lal Haveli of Sheikh Rasheed was sealed due to "illegal possession"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lal-haveli-of-sheikh-was-sealed-due-to-illegal-possession): Rasheed, a strong ally of Imran Khan's PTI, continued to be the coalition government's Achilles' heel and to make headlines for his outspoken nature. According to reports in the local media, ETPB representatives, Federal Investigators, and local police sealed Rasheed's well-known residence early on Monday in accordance with the court's orders. The operation was directed by the deputy administrator of the Evacuee Trust Board, who asserts that the former interior minister and his brother Sheikh Siddique have been occupying a historic home's seven acres of property illegally. The officials claimed that Rasheed also declined to produce the property's documentation. pic.twitter.com/18LhXDwRen — [...] - [A Bomb Blast Near Peshawar Police Line](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-bomb-blast-near-peshawar-police-line): A Very sad incident took place in Peshawar near the police line. as Per initial reports more than 17 Martyred and several were injured. The blast took place at the time of Prayer. The rescue Operation starts. injured are being taken to Lady Reading Hospital. Sources say that at least 18 people embrace martyred and more than 90 were injured in a suicide attack inside a mosque in Peshawar's police lines area on Monday. Over 100 people were injured in the explosion inside a mosque near police lines. The hospital's spokesperson confirmed that 18 people died and that 100 people were [...] - [Travel advice has been issued for Murree as visitors swarm the hill station to enjoy the snowfall](https://ipin.com.pk/news/travel-advice-has-been-issued-for-murree-as-visitors-swarm-the-hill-station-to-enjoy-snowfall): As periods of sporadic snowfall and rain continued while tourists from around Pakistan began travelling to the hilly areas to appreciate nature, roads from Murree to Abbottabad were shut down. The local government is taking preventative precautions to avoid a repeat of what happened in January of last year, when almost two dozen tourists died from exposure in their cars after becoming stopped on the road in a severe snowstorm. Snow camps and more law enforcement officers were also deployed in the mountain resort city to assist holidaymakers. Additionally, snow-clearing equipment was in use. Several areas of the nation, including the [...] - [Bilawal Bhutto, the foreign minister of Pakistan, makes his first official trip to Moscow](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bilawal-bhutto-the-foreign-minister-of-pakistan-makes-his-first-official-trip-to-moscow): Senior representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry, as well as Shafqat Ali Khan, the ambassador of Pakistan to Russia, and embassy staff members, welcomed FM Bilawal. According to a statement from the Foreign Office, Mr. Bhutto will travel to the Russian Federation at Sergey Lavrov's request. Today's meeting between the two ministers will cover the full range of bilateral relations as well as talk about global and regional topics of shared concern. A senior Russian group had just left the South Asian country for Moscow days before the PPP leader's trip there to discuss an oil and gas contract. Foreign Minister [...] - [PM Shehbaz , Imran Khan and other Pakistani politicians condemn the suicide blast in Peshawar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pmshehbaz-imran-khan-and-other-pakistani-politician-condemn-the-suicide-blast-in-peshawar): When everyone gathered in the mosque for afternoon prayers, the suicide bomber detonated himself. According to accounts, horrifying pictures were captured as injured people covered in blood were transported to medical facilities as a result of the blast's ferocity, which reportedly caused a portion of the mosque to cave in. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Azam Khan, the acting chief minister of KP, has ordered that rescue efforts be accelerated in order to save the lives of the injured. He has also ordered that urgent measures be taken to transport the injured to hospitals right away. Muhammad Azam Khan also gave instructions to [...] - [A Cylinder Explodes in the F-6 Sector, Islamabad](https://ipin.com.pk/news/islamabads-f6-sector-is-rocked-by-a-cylinder-exposion): The explosion happened close to Chop Chop Wok, according to the first reports of the incident. There have apparently been five injuries. They were moved to the hospital for additional care. It should be remembered that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, was also scheduled to visit Islamabad today. However, due to poor weather in the nation's capital, his travel was postponed. The president of the UAE will return to his nation today and has promised the Pakistani government that he will make another trip there shortly. The civic [...] - [PTI leader to run in by-elections for 33 NA seats](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pti-leader-to-run-in-by-elections-for-33-na-seats): The PTI head will be the first individual in the nation to run for more than thirty seats after the core committee of his party voted to put him up as a candidate in the nationwide elections. The decision would probably put more pressure on the ruling coalition since, if the PTI leader is successful in winning a majority of the seats, it might hurt the standing of the administration and give the Khan-led party an advantage in the upcoming Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa elections. When NA Speaker Raja Parvez Ashraf accepted the resignations of PTI MPs and Awami Muslim League [...] - [FBR to Refund Over 2% Workers Welfare Fund to Industrial Undertakings](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fbr-to-refund-over-2-percant-workers-welfare-fund-to-industrial-undertakings): The Member Legal and Member Inland Revenue (Operations) have received instructions from the FBR. The Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) is collected by the officers of Inland Revenue from industrial establishments at a rate of 2% whose total income is not less than Rs. 500,000, according to the FBR's directives. According to the FBR, section 4 of the Workers Welfare Fund Ordinance of 1971 stipulates the method of payment and collection from the industrial undertaking. The industrial firm pays the specified sum on or before the deadline for submitting a return, and it provides the relevant officer with proof of payment. The [...] - [Mickey Arthur Will Join India In Upcoming ODI World Cup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mickey-arthur-will-join-india-in-upcoming-odi-world-cup): Mickey Arthur will join the Pakistan team very soon for coaching. It is reported that the deal between Mickey Arthur and PCB will be finalized within 2 weeks. After that, he will be available to the team online. He will do a few on-filed assignments. Moreover, it is reported that he will join the team in the upcoming ODI mega event of the World Cup in India. Until then, he will be a full-time on-field coach for  Derbyshire County Cricket Club. This is a first of its kind of agreement of PCB for coaching staff. The cricket board is taking this [...] - [Shoaib Malik Said' Still Available For International T20 Matches](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shoaib-malik-said-still-available-for-international-t20-matches): Shoaib Malik is hoping to return to the national T20 team. He will turn 41 on February 01. The veteran has retired from the test and ODI but is still available for the T20 format. He was part of the team against Bangladesh in November 2021 for the last time. After that, he is continuously playing in international T20 leagues. He is performing very well for his team. Nowadays, he is playing in Bangladesh Premier League BPL. he is a key star of Rangpur riders. Last day, he talked to a media person and said, "Trust me, even though I'm the [...] - [West Indies Face India Today In Women's T20 Tri-Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/west-indies-face-india-today-in-womens-t20-tri-series): Today, the Indian women's team will face to West Indies team. This match is organized under the Women's T20I Tri-Series in South Africa 2023. India, West Indies, and South Africa participate in this tournament. The match will be at Buffalo Park Drive End, Bunkers Hill End, in London. The stadium can encapsulate 15,000 spectators. Till then, India is at the top of the table with 2 wins in three matches. India won the first match from Africa with 27 runs. In 2nd match, India dominated West Indies with 56 runs. The third match ended without any result. Today will be the [...] - [SA VS ENG; Stunning Run-Chase By South Africa](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sa-vs-eng-stunning-run-chase-by-south-africa): South has won the 2nd ODI match against England. South Africa won the match with 5 wickets. The player of the match award was given to Temba Bavuma for his impressive 109 runs over 102 balls. The match was played at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first. England bat very well. Some of the exceptional performances helped to reach the English score of 342 at the loss of 7 wickets. 3 batters played 50+ runs innings. The top scorer was Jos Buttler. He scored 94 runs and remained not out. The other key performers [...] - [IND VS NZ; India Won The Second T20](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ind-vs-nz-india-won-the-second-t20): India won the second T20. Team India was on target with 6 wickets in hands and one ball remaining. Suryakumar Yadav was awarded the player of the match award. India has leveled the T20 series with this win at 1-1. The last match will be the series final. The second T20 was played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. New Zealand won the toss and opt to bat first. New Zealand's trouble began when the first wicket fell at 21. After that, no bigger partnership was observed through the Kiwi innings. Captain Santner was the top [...] - [India Bagged The First-Ever Women's Under 19 World Cup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/india-bagged-the-first-ever-womens-under-19-world-cup): Team India won the first-ever Women's Under 19 World Cup. The final was played between India and England. Team England was only able to set a target of 68. In response, team India took over the opponent's with 7 wickets in hands, and 36 balls remained. It was an easy peasy win for team blue. Titas Sadhu won the player of the match award, and the player of the series was Grace Scrivens. The final was held in Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. India won the toss and elected to bowl first. England didn't play well, and only 4 players could reach double [...] - [Battery-electric Suzuki Jimny Will Be Available In Europe](https://ipin.com.pk/news/battery-electric-suzuki-jimny-will-be-available-in-europe): Suzuki, the Japanese automobile manufacturer, has announced ambitious plans to launch five new electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe by 2030 as part of its strategy to achieve carbon neutrality in the region by 2050. The company has also committed to investing £3 billion in battery development. The first EV to hit the market will be a production version of the recently unveiled eVX concept, a Suzuki S-Cross-sized crossover boasting a 342-mile range. However, it is expected that the electric variant of the popular Suzuki Jimny, a compact SUV, will feature a different platform from the eVX to maintain its affordability. It [...] - [BMW Launches 3rd Gen BMW X1 In India](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bmw-launches-3rd-gen-bmw-x1-in-india): BMW, the luxury car manufacturer, has unveiled the all-new BMW X1 sports activity vehicle (SAV) in India. The car is available in both petrol and diesel versions and can be purchased at introductory prices of Rs 45,90,000 (petrol) and Rs 47,90,000 (diesel) respectively. The vehicles are manufactured locally at BMW Group Plant Chennai and can be ordered through the company's dealership network and official website. According to BMW, deliveries for the diesel variant will commence in March, while the petrol variant will be available for delivery in June. Vikram Pawah, President of BMW Group India, said in a statement that "The [...] - [EU Will Launch a First-of-its-kind Agreement on Artificial Intelligence](https://ipin.com.pk/news/eu-will-launch-a-first-of-its-kind-agreement-on-artificial-intelligence): The United States of America is in a joint venture with the European Commission about a unique Artificial Intelligence agreement. This agreement is more than a security exchange. An official said before the final announcement that different aspects of life would work under the umbrella of this agreement, i.e., agriculture, healthcare, emergency response, climate forecasting and the electric grid. He called it the first sweeping agreement between the USA and European Commission. This agreement will help to speed up and efficiently the policies related to these sectors. The senior administration official said, “The US data stays in the US, and European [...] - [International Data Privacy Day Was Observed Yesterday](https://ipin.com.pk/news/international-data-privacy-day-was-observed-yesterday): It is estimated that approximately 64 zettabytes are stored on different servers. Most of the data, 90% of the total, is generated within the last two decades. These statistics show the importance of data, urgency, and Privacy. Considering these things, an international data privacy day is observed on January 28 each year. Different experts expressed their thought as follows. Charles Smith, Consultant Solution Engineer and Data Protection, said, “Data privacy is a critical issue for organisations for two reasons,” He described the first reason with the following words, “First, businesses need to ensure that customer and company data, including valuable IP [...] - [Botim Now Transfers Money to Over 200 Countries](https://ipin.com.pk/news/botim-now-transfers-money-to-over-200-countries): A UAE-based tech investment firm ASTRA has done a deal with MoneyGram, a world-famous and leading money transfer operator. According to the deal, it will provide a remittance transfer service over BOTIM. ASTRA is making BOTIM an ultra-app. Earlier this month, ASTRA bought ownership of BOTIM. BOTIM is a solution for voice-calling, video calling, and remittance transfer. Under the umbrella of ASTRA, it will now help to transfer the remittance to 200 countries and regions across the globe. Being the only government-approved platform to offer VoIP services in the UAE, BOTIM has 90 million user cumulative and 25 million active users. [...] - [Government raises petrol prices by Rs. 35](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-raises-petrol-prices-by-rupees-35): Two days before the regular bimonthly review, the federal government unexpectedly announced a significant hike in the price of petroleum products on Sunday morning with immediate effect. Ishaq Dar, the finance minister, made the announcement during a press conference. Under the new tariffs, the cost of gasoline has increased by 35 rupees per litre. The decision was made earlier, according to the finance minister, since social media was replete with reports of a 50 rupee hike, which led to fabricated shortages in the market.. Govt announced new prices of Petroleum Products with effect from 11.00 hrs, 29 Jan ,2023. High Speed [...] - [The ambassador of Qatar speaks with PM Shehbaz and COAS Asim Munir](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-ambassador-of-qatar-speaks-with-pm-shehbaz-and-coas-asim-munir): According to a statement from the Qatari Embassy in Islamabad, the ambassador gave PM Shehbaz a letter from Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani regarding bilateral relations and strategies for fostering and advancing them. pic.twitter.com/sejtilAhkm — Qatar Emb islamabad (@qataremb_isb) January 28, 2023 COAS Gen Syed Asim Munir, received Amb of the State of Qatar to Pak, H.E. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. During the meeting, ways to strengthen bilateral relations and the matters of mutual interest were discussed. pic.twitter.com/xhQ5UV9ZDC — Qatar Emb islamabad (@qataremb_isb) January 28, 2023 The Qatari ambassador and Gen. Asim Munir met separately to discuss subjects [...] - [President , PM express their profound sorrow for the fatal bus accident in Lasbela](https://ipin.com.pk/news/president-pm-express-their-profound-sorrow-for-the-fatal-bus-accident-in-lasbela): According to separate news releases from the PM Office Media Wing and the President Secretariat, the president and prime minister sent their condolences to the grieving families and prayed for the fallen people's souls. Additionally, they prayed that the injured persons would heal quickly. In order to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future, the president emphasised the importance of taking action. The prime minister gave the go-ahead for the injured people to get all possible medical care. - [Imran Khan is criticised by Khawaja Asif for accusing Asif Zardari of a murderous conspiracy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-is-criticised-by-khawaja-asif-accusing-asif-zardari-of-a-murderous-conspiracy): Khawaja Asif slammed PTI Chairman Imran Khan for claiming that Asif Zardari had hatched a conspiracy to kill him, claiming that such claims might endanger the lives of PPP leadership. He said the damning accusations were a fresh move by Mr. Khan, who had already played several cards in the political game, when speaking at a press conference in his hometown of Sialkot. According to him, the PTI leader tried to incite violence through politics. The PML-N leader cited the fact that former prime minister Benazir Bhutto had also been killed by terrorists as evidence that the PPP had made significant [...] - [A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolts some areas of the country](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-some-areas-of-the-country): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PDM) reports that a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other regions of the nation. The earthquake's 150-kilometer-deep epicentre was located in Tajikistan. However, according to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake had a depth of 32.4 kilometres and a magnitude of 4.4. Additionally, a different epicentre was detected. - [PM Shehbaz strongly denounces Denmark's desecration of the Holy Quran](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-strongly-denounces-denmarks-violation-of-holy-quran): The prime minister stated on Twitter that this is the third consecutive event of this nature, and the civilised world should forcefully condemn it. The necessity for international cooperation to combat Islamophobia, according to the prime minister, has never been greater. We are severely injured, he remarked. The highly offensive desecration of the Holy Quran by a Danish politician is the third such incident in a row that should be strongly condemned by the civilised world. The need for global unity to fight Islamophobia couldn't be more urgent than it is now. We are deeply hurt. — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) January [...] - [South Africa Will Face England Today In 2nd ODI Match](https://ipin.com.pk/news/south-africa-will-face-england-today-in-2nd-odi-match): Today, the 2nd match will be played between Africa and England. The match will be held at the surface of Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. South Africa is a step ahead in this series, with 1-0 till now. Till now, the situation is tied between both if we look at the last 5 ODI encounters. RSA won 2; ENG won 2, and 1 without a result. The track was flat but had a bit of spongy bounce in the first game. If the same track was used, a little spongy will be observed. If the same track is used in 2nd ODI, that [...] - [Third T20 Has Washed Out, Pakistan Tour To Australia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/third-t20-has-washed-out-pakistan-tour-to-australia): The third T20 has washed out. There was heavy rainfall in Canebra. Due to rainfall, even the toss was not done. With this, team Pakistan has been clean sweeped in ODI and T20 series in Australia tour. Tour Overview 1st ODI was held in Brisbane on January 16, 2023. Due to rainfall, it was a 40-over match. Team Pakistan set a target of 160 at the loss of 8 wickets. In response, team Australia achieved the target with 8 wickets in hand. Brisbane also hosted the second ODI on January 18, 2023. Pakistan team batted first and set a 125 runs [...] - [2nd T20 Between New Zealand And India Will Be Played Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/2nd-t20-between-new-zealand-and-india-will-be-played-today): Today, the second match between India and New Zealand will be played. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, will host the match. The stadium can encapsulate 50,000 spectators. The weather will be a bit cooler during the game hours. The last T20 that was held on this ground was 11 months ago. In that match, the host smashed 199 at the loss of 2 wickets. The most recent match played on this surface was between South Africa and India in October. The expected Indian team for this match is Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar [...] - [Who Win The U19 Women's T20 World Cup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/who-win-the-u19-womens-t20-world-cup): A mouth-watering clash is between the best of the under-19 women's world cup. Both showed resilience throughout the tournament and played exceptional knocks. But who will be the best? Today everyone will witness. Before the final, both captains expressed their thoughts in a press conference about the upcoming game. Indian captain Shafali Verma is confident about the win in the match ahead. She said, "The feeling is very good because whatever the plans we have done that in the practice session," "They are very excited to play in the final. We are just thinking of backing each other in the final. [...] - [Pakistan Will Play The Third T20 Against Australia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-will-play-the-third-t20-against-australia): It will also be the final match of the T20 series. The match will be played at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Claire Antonia Polosak and Shawn Andrew Jacob Craig will be the on-field umpires for this match. The Australian squad will consist of Ellyse Perry, Meg Lanning ©, Jess Jonassen, Beth Mooney, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Heather Graham, Ashleigh Gardner, Alana King, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland. Pakistani squad will consist of Bismah Maroof ©, Nida Dar, Javeria Khan, Sidra Ameen, Sidra Nawaz, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sandhu, Aiman Anwer, Fatima Sana, Sadia Iqbal, [...] - [NASA and DARPA Developing Advance Nuclear Rocket for Future Mars Mission](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nasa-and-darpa-developing-advance-nuclear-rocket-for-future-mars-mission): NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced a combined project to design an engine propelled by nuclear energy. It will be a part of the Mars program. DARPA will work on developing the entire stage and the engine, including the reactor. NASA will lead the technical development of the nuclear thermal engine to be integrated with DARPA’s experimental spacecraft. NASA said in a press release about the benefits of this project, “Using a nuclear thermal rocket allows faster transit time, reducing risk for astronauts. Reducing transit time is key for human missions to Mars, as longer trips require [...] - [Tecno Launched New Phantom X2 Pro - A Photography Enthusiasts](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tecno-launched-new-phantom-x2-pro-a-photography-enthusiasts): Tecno mobiles are looking for ways to make them a step ahead in smartphone technology. The company is making available PHANTOM X2 Pro, a smartphone with some extraordinary features. The mobile is packed with computer memory, i.e., 12 GB RAM and 256 GB hard drive memory. It will make the users more comfortable in carrying and storing higher data. The other feature that makes it the talk of the town is its camera. It has an extendable camera that enhances the imagery result. It has a 50 Mega Pixel, one of the biggest smartphone camera resolutions. The new #PHANTOMX2Pro is packed [...] - [Google Launched Lock Incognito Session for Android Chrome](https://ipin.com.pk/news/google-launched-lock-incognito-session-for-android-chrome): Google has recently launched a new feature of lock incognito sessions that is a step to maximize the privacy and security of your data. The newly added feature was available for IOS users for some time, but now it’s available in android chrome. There are options available to make it secure, like encrypting it with a password and biometric authentication. To enable this feature go to google chrome settings and open the privacy and security tab. You will see “Lock incognito tabs when you close Chrome”; enable it. After that, it requires authentication whenever you resume your incognito session. Users usually [...] - [Google Created Music AI Called "musicLM"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/google-created-music-ai-called-musiclm): Google has unveiled its AI to generate the music of any genera, provided in text form. However, Google has not made it public due to a few reasons. Google named it "musicLM". MusicLM provides several features. Like it can understand your shorter instruction, i.e., hum, whistle, etc., and it can also generate long-form music if clear instructions are there. Google published the melody produced against the instruction "induces the experience of being lost in space" and "the main soundtrack of an arcade game." Yesterday, Google published a paper on a new AI model called MusicLM. The model generates 24 kHz music [...] - [The President Directs Shifa Hospital To Restore Rs2.9 Million To Covid Patient's Heir](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-president-directs-shifa-hospital-to-restore-rupees-2-9-million-to-covid-patients-heir): The daughter of a patient who passed away as a result of the medical negligence, professional misconduct, and malpractice of the hospital's doctors has been given a directive by President Dr. Arif Alvi to the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) to recover Rs2.9 million from Shifa International Hospital Islamabad (SHIFA) and refund it. The president also affirmed the imposition of a Rs. 900,000 fine on SHIFA due to the hospital's shown administrative errors and malpractice. He gave the instructions while rejecting an appeal IHRA had made against the Wafaqi Mohtasib's (WM) ruling that the complainant had been treated unfairly because, in [...] - ["Pathan" Best Thriller And Action Movie - King Is Back](https://ipin.com.pk/news/quick-review-on-pathan-movie): The espionage thriller staples of non-stop action, attractive protagonists, the hero who can save the world, a high-octane set piece, and one emo line at a time are all present in Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's film. The top priority is Bollywood's revival. Shah Rukh Khan has returned. For a time now, Hindi films have been creating the "desi" versions of the Bond-Bourne series. In a fast-paced double-feature, Agent Vinod played the role of "Zinda," while Bell did her part. The bottom has flexed and flared, but it is "Pathan" with Shah Rukh Khan acting as the action avatar and [...] - [PTI Challenged the Appointment of Mohsin Naqvi, as Caretaker Chief Minister, in SC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-nomination-of-mohsin-naqvi-as-punjabs-interim-cheif-minister-challenged-by-pti-in-sc): The Election Commission of Pakistan appointed Mohsin Naqvi as the interim chief minister of Punjab; the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging this decision (ECP). Asad Umar, the PTI's general secretary, initiated the petition on behalf of the PTI as a political organization. The appointment of Raja Riaz as the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly has also been contested by the PTI in the same petition. A media magnate named Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi as Punjab's caretaker chief executive on Sunday night after the ECP voted to do so unanimously. As one of the [...] - [A Structured Meeting is Essential to Advancing Pak-US Common Objectives](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-sutructured-meeting-is-essential-to-advancing-pak-us-common-obejectives): In a statement on Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif noted the recent upswing in high-level bilateral meetings and emphasised the need of organised and extensive Pakistan-US engagement in achieving both nations' common objectives in bilateral and regional areas. According to a statement from the PM Office, the prime minister reaffirmed the significance that Pakistan places on its long-standing relations with the United States. He emphasised Pakistan's commitment to expanding its economic and commercial ties with the US. The United States has continued to support Pakistan's post-flood recovery efforts, and the Prime Minister thanked them for their assistance at the recently concluded [...] - [Five Pakistani companies' flying operations are suspended by CAA due to a licence issue](https://ipin.com.pk/news/five-pakistani-companies-flying-operations-suspended-by-caa-due-to-licence-issue): Two firms based in Lahore and one each from Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Peshawar had their flight operations suspended as a result of the decision. The following clubs failed to timely renew their annual licences: Aero Club Karachi, Airborne Aviation Lahore, Selected Aviation Lahore, Rawalpindi Flying Club, and Peshawar Flying Club. As a result of the suspension, these companies' training planes are no longer able to take to the skies, dealing them a severe daily financial loss. The introduction of KIBOR (Karachi inter-bank offered rate) in bills, according to those familiar with the developments, is thought to be the cause of the [...] - [Ishaq Dar Challenges Imran Khan for "Live Discussion" About the Economic Crisis](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ishaq-dar-challenges-imran-khan-for-live-discussion-about-the-economic-crisis): Following the PTI chief's press conference, Dar delivered a televised speech in which he sharply criticised the policies of the Khan-led administration and accused Khan of striking a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to give the IMF the opportunity to direct Pakistan's economy. Khan was criticised for the massive devaluation of the rupee against the US dollar, the delay in the ninth review of the IMF programme, and the closure of several industries. "The IMF has been dictating economic policies now, and Khan was responsible for it because he made mistakes in running the economy," the finance [...] - [Pakistan's Economic Problems Can be Solved by Export-Led Growth : Minister](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-economic-problems-can-solved-by-export-led-growth-minister): The minister was briefed by the nation's major exporters of steel, pharmaceuticals, and textiles about the difficulties they experience when conducting business and exporting domestic goods. The minister assured them of the government's complete support and added that the industrial sector will receive unremitting support in order to address their problems. According to him, the business community should inform the government of any red tape or other obstacles standing in the way of starting an enterprise, and the government will remove them. According to the minister, the administration is working to foster a climate that is friendly to business and entrepreneurs. [...] - [Fawad Chaudhry's sedition charge bail hearing in Islamabad court resumes](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fawad-chaudhrys-sedition-charge-bail-hearing-in-islamabad-court-resumes): The hearing was restarted after Additional Sessions Judge Faizan Haider Gillani said that Mr. Chaudhry's attorney, Babar Awan, was prepared to present his case. The judge responded by asking how he could hear the case without access to the case file. Later, he postponed the hearing until today at 10 am. The bail petition was submitted on Friday after a federal capital judge rejected the prosecution's request for an extension of Mr. Chaudhry's physical detention and instead transferred him to the Adiala Jail for a 14-day judicial hold. The PTI leader's legal representative had earlier requested post-arrest release in the court [...] - [Maryam Nawaz, Senior Vice President of PMLN Arriving Today Around 3PM](https://ipin.com.pk/news/maryam-nawaz-senior-vice-president-of-pmln-arriving-today-around-3pm): Maryam Nawaz, senior vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), will return to Pakistan this today at 3:00 pm. The group as a whole feels encouraged by Maryam’s reappearance. In addition to reorganization, Maryam is anticipated to further the PML-recently accepted narrative since she was recently named the party’s chief organizer. Maryam Nawaz’s flight is scheduled to arrive in Lahore at around 3:00 pm, according to the PML-N. She had taken a short trip to Dubai before starting from London on Friday. She would ride in a rally from the airport in Lahore to her home in Jati Umrah. It [...] - [Islamabad declares a holiday for academic institutions and workplaces](https://ipin.com.pk/news/islamabad-declares-holiday-for-academic-institutions-and-workplaces): However, normal business operations would continue at the Municipal Corporation of Islamabad (MCI), Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), and hospitals. On January 25, Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, met with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates. When Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived at Rahim Yar Khan's Chandna Airport, PM Shehbaz welcomed him. Both leaders talked about how to improve the friendly bilateral ties between their two nations. Also mentioning his earlier trip to the UAE, [...] - [In an operation in North Waziristan, Pakistani authorities kill a terrorist: ISPR](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-an-operation-in-north-waziristan-pakistani-authorities-kill-a-terrorist-ispr): The Inter-Services Public Relations claimed in a statement that armed forces carried out an intelligence-based operation in the approximate vicinity of Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. It stated that a militant of the outlawed organisation was shot dead during a frenzied exchange of fire, and that guns and ammo were also found on him. The ISPR said that the deceased militant was still actively engaged in terrorist attacks against security personnel and the murder of unarmed civilians. After three individuals, including a member of the security forces, were murdered and numerous others were hurt in a suicide attack in the northwest [...] - [USD to PKR - Dollar Continues to Fly in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/usd-to-pkr-dollar-continues-to-fly-in-pakistan): In Pakistan, dollar continues to fly faster than the rupee. For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the dollar reached new historical highs in the interbank open market. The results of joining the IMF program by fulfilling the conditions required to overcome the foreign exchange crisis were seen in both the foreign exchange markets. The dollar rose by Rs 7.08 to Rs 262.50 in the interbank market and Rs 3 to a new high of Rs 263 in the open currency market. Experts say that as the first step of the rationalization policy, the dollar's value has been determined [...] - [Gold Per Tola - Huge Increase in Gold Price](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gold-per-tola-huge-increase-in-gold-price): The dollar continues to soar, and local exchange markets also recorded a rise in prices today. After which the price per tola reached 2 lakh 9 thousand rupees. While the price of gold fell by $2 per ounce to the $1,936 level during trading in the international market, the price rose further in local bullion markets. Despite the decrease in the international market, the prices of gold per tola and per ten grams increased by 6 thousand 500 rupees and 5 thousand 574 rupees, respectively, in local bullion markets. As a result, the price of gold per tola increased to 2 [...] - [Fawad Chaudhry Plea Rejected in Sedition Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fawad-chaudhry-plea-rejected-in-sedition-case): The PTI leader was taken to Judicial Magistrate Waqas Ahmed Raja's court after a district and sessions court accepted Islamabad Police's petition overturning a decision that sent Fawad on judicial remand and rejected his plea to have him discharged from the sedition case. A case against Fawad was filed at the Kohsar Police Station on Wednesday, which led to his arrest from his Lahore residence. As a result of the media talk that he gave, he is facing sedition charges for publicly "threatening" Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members. In court on Friday, the prosecution requested an extension of his physical [...] - [IMF finds a Rs. 2 trillion shortfall in Pakistan's budgetary projections](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-finds-rupees-two-trillion-shortfall-in-pakistans-budgetary-projections): High-level talks between Pakistan and the IMF are set to begin on Tuesday, January 31, in order to complete the ninth review under the Extended Fund Facility. The main topics up for discussion will be the budgetary slippages and the reconciliation of numbers. Prior to the budget release for 2022–23, the government planned a primary deficit to keep it at a positive 0.2% of GDP and a budget deficit target of 4.9% of gross domestic product (GDP). Sources claim that the IMF is currently requesting that the Pakistani government implement extra taxing measures totaling Rs600 billion through a mini-budget. It should [...] - [Dollar Uncontrollable, Pakistani Cricketers' Coffers Were Filled More](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dollar-uncontrollable-pakistani-cricketers-coffers-were-filled-more): The eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League will start on February 13 in Multan. For the past few years, the dollar rate has been increasing continuously in the country, and its impact has also started to affect cricket. There will not be any shortage, and assurance has been taken from the government in this regard, but the franchisees are facing a loss. In PSL, the platinum cricketers' fee ranges from 170,000 to 130,000 dollars, Diamond 85,000 to 60,000, Gold 50,000 to 40,000 dollars, Silver players 25,000 to 15,000 and Emerging 7,500 dollars. In 2021, other payments were made in rupees [...] - [Sania's Goodbye, Shoaib Malik Praises His Wife On Her Tennis Career](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sanias-goodbye-shoaib-malik-praises-his-wife-on-her-tennis-career): Yesterday was very emotional in the Australian Open championship as Indian Sania Mirza said goodbye to the tournament. She also added that she would appear in a couple of tournaments and, after that, no more tennis. Her husband, Shoaib Malik, left an emotional message on her Twitter wall. In his tweet, he mentioned, "You are the much-needed hope for all the women in sports. Super proud of you for all you have achieved in your career. You're an inspiration for many, keep going strong. Many congratulations on an unbelievable career..." After losing her final double in the Australian open Championship, Mirza [...] - [AUS VS PAK: Australia Women's Team Won 2nd T20 Match](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aus-vs-pak-australia-womens-team-won-2nd-t20-match): Australia has won the 2nd T20 match of the series. They won it by a complete dominance of 8 wickets. The player of the match was Beth Mooney. The 2nd T20 match was played at Claire Polosak, Michael Graham-Smith. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. While batting, team Pakistan could only set a target of 96 at the loss of 7 wickets. Muneeba Ali and Bisma Maroof were the key batters from the Pakistan side. They scored 33 and 29 runs, respectively. Alana King was the top wicket-taker from the Australian 9 bowler squad. She bagged 2 wickets. [...] - [SA VS ENG: South Africa Won 1st ODI In Three Match Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sa-vs-eng-south-africa-won-1st-odi-in-three-match-series): South Africa won the match against England. England remained 27 runs short of the set target of 298. Sisanda Magala was the player of the match. The match was played at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. Team RSA set a target of 298 at the loss of 7 wickets. Van der Dussen played an inning of 111 with the help of 6 fours and 1 six. The other key players were Miller and de Kock. They scored 53 and 37 runs, respectively. Sam Curran was the top wicket-taker with 3 against 35 runs. [...] - [Women's U19 T20 World Cup - England And India To Meet In Final](https://ipin.com.pk/news/womens-u19-t20-world-cup-england-and-india-to-meet-in-final): The finalists of the first ever under 19 T20 women's world cup are finally unveiled. Team India fixed its spot by playing against New Zealand. The second team is team England, who defeated its rival Australia. In India vs. New Zealand match, the Kiwi team batted first. They set a target of 107 at the loss of 9 wickets. India successfully chased the target in 14.2 overs with eight wickets in hand. Plimmer and Isabella Gaze scored 35 and 26 for team New Zealand. While Parshavi Chopra bagged 3 wickets for her team. Shweta Sehrawat played an exceptional knock of 61 [...] - [NZ VS IND: New Zealand Won The Match By 21 Runs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nz-vs-ind-new-zealand-won-the-match-by-21-runs): New Zealand has won the first T20 match of 3 T20 matches series from India. India lost it by 21 runs. Daryl Mitchell is nominated as the player of the match for his 59 on 30 balls. The first T20 match was played at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. New Zealand batted first and set a target of 176 at the loss of 6 wickets in due overs. The top batter from Kiwi was Daryl Mitchell; he scored 59 and stood on the crease till the last bowl. Conway and Finn Allen were the other two key Kiwi players. They respectively [...] - [Lockdown Linked To Ten-Fold Increase Child Sex Imagery](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lockdown-linked-to-ten-fold-increase-child-sex-imagery): Since the epidemic lockdowns, images of young children performing sexual acts on camera have increased more than tenfold, according to new research. The Internet Watch Foundation claims that its data demonstrates how predators profited from the circumstance. When the pandemic started in early 2020, the use of social media platforms skyrocketed. In contrast to the 5,000 websites that displayed the content before the epidemic, the IWF tracked more than 63,000 websites last year. "The internet was a lifeline during the pandemic, but we are only now unraveling the full implications," said IWF CEO Susie Hargreaves. The fact that younger children are [...] - [Sanam Jung's Husband Helped Her In Battling Body Shaming](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sanam-jungs-husband-helped-her-in-battling-body-shaming): Sanam Jung began her career as a VJ before her first film, Dil e Muzter, became a smashing success and elevated her to the status of one of Pakistan's most adored actresses. The diva has always been extremely picky about the work she accepts, and she has taken a very unusual career path. Sanam Jung married Qassam Jaffri in the very beginning of her professional life. When she was expecting her daughter Alaya, she was hosting HUM TV's morning programme Jago Pakistan Jago. Sanam experienced a lot of bullying. She revealed that after the birth of her daughter, she used to [...] - [SAPM Announced Zero Tolerance Policy, of Government, against those who abuse public institutions](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sapm-promises-to-tolerance-no-abuse-of-public-institutions): Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, the prime minister's special assistant, stated here that the government will have "zero tolerance" for anyone insulting or threatening the state's institutions or inciting animosity among its employees. He berated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan in front of the media for fomenting political fragmentation, separating society, and inciting enmity among the populace for his pitiful political gains. He said that PTI only had 30 members and that the remaining members were donated to it by former National Accountability Bureau Chairman Javed Iqbal, who acknowledged this to be true, according to writer Javed Chaudhary. Javed Iqbal acknowledged that [...] - [PM Takes Action Against NHA Deputies Due to Corruption](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-takes-action-against-nha-posted-delegationists-due-to-anti-corruption): PM has been informed that the Secretary of Communications, who also serves as the NHA's Principal Accounting Officer, has the responsibility of acting as a watchdog and ensuring transparency in all engineering, financial, and administrative concerns. The intention of giving an allegedly corrupt person dual control over the positions of Secretary Communications and Chairman of the NHA appears to be to bulldoze through all Rules, Regulations, and Sops by removing any obstacles that might stand in the way of financial gain. On purported orders from the principal secretary to the prime minister, the establishment division has handed dual charge to Shahid [...] - [Physical Remand of Fawad Chaudhry Denied by the Court and Sent Him to Adiala Jail](https://ipin.com.pk/news/physical-remand-of-fawad-chaudhary-denied-by-the-court-and-sent-him-to-adiala-jail): Islamabad: The Judicial Magistrate rejected the application of Islamabad Police to grant further physical remand of Fawad Chaudhary and sent him on 14 days judicial remand to Adiala Jail. Earlier today the Islamabad police produced Fawad Chaudhary before the judicial magistrate Islamabad and requested further remand. After hearing the arguments, the judicial magistrate Waqas Ahmad Raja rejected the application of the police and sent the PTI Leader to Adial Jail for 14 days of Judicial remand. On 25.01.2023 Fawad Chaudhary, the Leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was arrested by Islamabad police from Lahore for threatening the Election Commission of Pakistan. - [Solar Industry Likely to Receive Complete Tax Exemption](https://ipin.com.pk/news/solar-industry-likely-to-receive-complete-tax-exemption): In order to reach the 10,000 Megawatt peak (MWp) objective for solar plants and support the local economy, the government is expected to exempt solar equipment from all taxes. According to Business Recorder, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet will be presented with a "Solar Panel and Allied Equipment Manufacturing Policy 2023" that the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has produced. The government has prioritised raising the share of domestic energy resources to 90.2% by 2031 as part of the Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP), which will be accomplished primarily through renewable energy sources, in response to [...] - [Punjab Police will train the Iraqi Police Force](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-police-will-train-the-iraqi-police-force): The Punjab Police, under the direction of IG Dr. Usman Anwar, have committed to completely collaborate with the Iraqi Police Force by offering cutting-edge training and any assistance that may be required to improve their effectiveness while undergoing training. IG Punjab instructed the Additional IG Training to ensure close coordination and information sharing when sharing recruitment courses, capacity-building programmes, and other training courses with the Iraqi delegation. These opinions were shared during a meeting with a three-person delegation of Iraqi police officers on Thursday at the Central Police Office. The mission was led by Lt-Gen. Inspector Abdel Khaleeq Badri and comprised [...] - [PM Shehbaz hopes to sign an agreement with the IMF this month](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-hopes-to-sign-agreement-with-the-imf-this-month): The PML-N President announced during the Green Line Train service's inaugural ceremony at the Margalla Train Station that the government will soon achieve a deal with the IMF this month and that the nation would emerge from these troubles. The PM stated that the government has compiled a list of goods that must be imported based on their requirement in light of the catastrophic position of the foreign exchange reserves. Food and medical supplies are on the list, he continued. When speaking about the Green Line railway, the prime minister said that his brother Nawaz Sharif presided over the foundation-laying ceremony, [...] - [Pakistan Blackout Caused by Power Spike: Report](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-blackout-caused-by-power-spike): According to media sources, the electricity grid's frequency increased to 50.75 hertz (hz) early on Monday, causing the blackout. Grid operators work to maintain the grid's frequency at 50 Hz, with deviations greater than 0.05 Hz normally being regarded as abnormal. The memo states that the grid was already operating at 50.30 Hz just moments before the incident. It tripped due to the transmission wires' extreme frequency changes. On January 24, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued an inquiry order to ascertain the causes of the recent nationwide power outage. In 15 hours, the electricity was restored. The federal minister believed that [...] - [Ali Tareen and Jahangir Tareen Get Big Relief in Money Laundering Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/jahangir-tareen-relieve-in-case-of-money-laundering): FIA's request was heard by the Judicial Magistrate of District Court of Lahore, and the investigator recorded his statement in court. Investigators stated that this is an investment case for which a civil forum exists, all transactions took place under SECP Act, and Jahangir Tareen and Ali Tareen were not liable. There is no evidence that defendants have entered into any transactions in dollars in the current case, according to the investigation. A case against Jahangir Tareen and Ali Tareen has been dismissed and FIA's case against Jahangir Tareen will be formally submitted after a court order is obtained. Due to [...] - [Ishaq Dar Urges an Investigation on PTI Tenure's Economic Flaws](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ishaq-dar-urges-investigation-on-pti-tenures-economic-flaws): Ishaq Dar, the federal finance minister, stated during his remarks at the Green Line Express Train's ribbon-cutting event that the railway will boost the nation's economy in addition to becoming a self-sufficient institution. He asserted that Pakistan's economy was growing in 2013, when the PML-N was in power, and that in 2016, it was the world's 24th-largest economy. The finance minister berated the previous PTI administration, saying that it was unfortunate that they took office. What caused this economic disaster and Pakistan's drop to 47th place in the globe must be looked into. Also, he was confident that under the leadership [...] - [Finca Microfinance and Apna Microfinance Are Planning to Merge](https://ipin.com.pk/news/finca-microfinance-and-apna-microfinance-planning-to-merge): The two microfinance organisations Apna Microfinance Bank Limited and FINCA Microfinance Bank Limited have a Memorandum of Understanding in which they discuss the possibility of integrating their respective businesses to form a more effective microfinance bank. According to the stock filing, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has, in this regard, given preliminary approval under the condition that reciprocal due diligence be conducted in order to further examine the transaction envisioned in the MOU. This approval is subject to compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The Potential Transaction's reciprocal due diligence was previously given the in-principle approval of the [...] - [Mohammad Rizwan Blessed With Baby Daughter](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mohammad-rizwan-blessed-with-baby-daughter): The best wicket keeper and batsman in Pakistan is the cricketer Mohammad Rizwan. His outstanding batting and wicket keeping have helped him develop a devoted fan base around the world. He has a straightforward demeanor, without a doubt, and despite being a well-known celebrity, he avoids the glamor world. And it wouldn't be at all incorrect to suggest that this youngster continues his religious activities in addition to his worldly activities, which are evident on the field, in celebration of him. With the Pakistan International Cricket Team, Mohammad Rizwan began his professional career in 2015. He rapidly earned a spot in [...] - [Sania Mirza Said Good Bye To The Grand Slam](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sania-mirza-said-good-bye-to-the-grand-slam): The Indian tennis star Sania Mirza said goodbye to a grand slam after she lost her last match in Australian Open Championship. She already announced her goodbye earlier this month. She started her grand slam career 18 years that ended with tears of joy at the age of 38. At announcing her farewell from the grand slam, she became emotional, and tears rolled down on cheek. She called it tears of happiness and joy. She started her last words with, "This is your moment, and I really don't want to take it away, and I know you from the bottom of [...] - [Pakistans Captain Babar Azam Bagged Several Awards](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-captain-babar-azam-bagged-several-awards): Recently, ICC has announced the names of the players who did sensational and exceptional for their teams for the year 2022. The best was declared, and Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam bagged several awards. Although, this is a strong reply for those continuously raising their voice over his playing style and captaincy. He bagged 3 best player awards and 2 admirations in the recent few days. He was announced as the men’s best ODI player of the year 2022. He was also declared the best men’s player last year. Some days ago, he was also declared the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy winner. [...] - [Wahab Riaz Is The New Minister Of Sports In The Punjab](https://ipin.com.pk/news/wahab-riaz-is-the-new-minister-of-sports-in-the-punjab): Yesterday, it was announced that left-arm pace sensation Wahab Riaz is the new sports minister of Punjab. The left-hand pacer is also a part of PSL 8. He appeared in international cricket for the last time in 2020. He is now a part of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), playing from Khulna Tiger. This news created a sensation on social media. People began to express their thought about this appointment. One Twitter user tweeted, “Very interesting to know that Wahab Riaz will be the sports minister in Punjab. Should we congratulate him? I am confused” Another user showed his confusion and [...] - [ICC Announced King Of Red-Ball Cricket For The Year 2022](https://ipin.com.pk/news/icc-announced-king-of-red-ball-cricket-for-the-year-2022): ICC awarded the best test player of 2022 to Ben Stokes. He showed an exceptional and phenomenal performance with both bat and ball. His innings made the team England a great one last year. Stokes won the title for 870 runs at an average of 36.25 and 26 wickets at an average of 31.19. Team England has completely changed under the captaincy of MacCallum. He taught them to play aggressively. Stokes consistently performed in the last year with both his bat and bowl. ICC wrote in the press release, “Players and teams have played extremely attacking cricket before. But Stokes has [...] - [Women's U19 World Cup - Semi Finals Will Be Played Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/womens-u19-world-cup-semi-finals-will-be-played-today): Both of the under-19 world cup semi-finals will be played today. India will play against New Zealand. The other semi-final contestants are rivals England and Australia. Both of the matches will be played at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom. India vs. New Zealand match will start at noon, while the second match will be played in the afternoon. All the teams eagerly await their contests and are fully prepared to win their match. The match between India and New Zealand will begin at 12.00 P.M. while the rival match will begin at 3:45 P.M. In the quarter-final matches, India has beaten Sri [...] - [Trump's Facebook and Instagram Access Restored](https://ipin.com.pk/news/trumps-facebook-and-instagram-access-restored): The social media behemoth announced that the prohibition would lift "in the coming weeks." The public "should be able to hear what their officials are saying," according to Nick Clegg, president of global affairs at Meta. Following the Capitol riots in 2021, the then-US president's access to Facebook and Instagram was temporarily blocked. Mr. Clegg claimed that Meta retaliated against Mr. Trump for "supporting those participating in violence at the Capitol." Musk lifts Donald Trump's Twitter suspension Launch of Trump's social media page The decision to suspend was made under extraordinary circumstances, he continued. He claimed that following an investigation, Mr. [...] - ['Spear-Phishing' Attack Targets Uk by Russian and Iranian Cybercriminals](https://ipin.com.pk/news/spear-phishing-attack-targets-uk-by-russian-and-iranian-cybercriminals): According to a National Cyber Security Centre report, several prominent figures in the UK are being targeted by Russian and Iranian cybercrime gangs. High-level campaigns are being launched against UK targets to make them click on malicious links and spread viruses. There is a chance that NGOs and think tanks need to be on high alert for spear-phishing attacks which attempt to steal information from their employees by using a spear-phishing email. NCSC has identified two criminal groups, Seaborgium, and TA453, operating across the country. There is a similarity between their operations, but an advisory published today indicates that, despite their [...] - [Job Cuts Continue at SAP and IBM](https://ipin.com.pk/news/job-cuts-continue-at-sap-and-ibm): In the more difficult economic conditions experienced in recent years, German software company SAP has announced that it will cut 3,000 jobs and may sell its remaining stake in the experience management platform Qualtrics. This company intends to cut costs and focus on its cloud-based business. Another tech giant IBM announced plans to lay off 3,900 employee hours before the announcement of this news. Due to SAP's job cuts, about 5% of SAP's global headcount will be cut from its current 120,000 headcounts. After the Covid-19 pandemic began, this number grew by about 20% in a few months, so the 5% [...] - ['Networking Configuration' issue downs Microsoft Teams and Outlook](https://ipin.com.pk/news/networking-configuration-issue-downs-microsoft-teams-and-outlook): Several Office 365 tools and the collaboration platform have been affected by a global outage reported by the tech giant. Thousands of Microsoft Teams users worldwide could not access the service this morning. Outlook email platform has also been experiencing widespread problems. According to Microsoft, the problem can be attributed to an issue with the network configuration they are investigating. The team’s users in India were the first to report problems, but now it seems they are also affecting users in Europe. It has been reported that more than 5,000 users in the UK alone have reported issues with Teams, as [...] - [Smoking Video Of Actress Saba Qamar Has Drawn Unexpected Criticism](https://ipin.com.pk/news/smoking-video-of-actress-saba-qamar-has-drawn-unexpected-criticism): Saba Qamar is a well-known actress and model in Pakistani entertainment. She has a large following on social media thanks to her outspoken speech and acting. This girl adores portraying every role that actors avoid playing, which is a bonus. Perhaps Saba Qamar's bold demeanor also ensures her success. According to Google, Saba Qamar, a Pakistani actress, will age 38 in 2023. She is still gorgeous, young, and in excellent form. Despite being 40 years old, Saba Qamar is still looking for a good boy to be her groom and marriage partner. In the year 2023, Saba Qamar announced her engagement [...] - [FIR Lodged against Elahi's family](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fir-filed-against-elahi-family): A claimed audio tape of Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain and Hussain Elahi allegedly plotting to abduct several MNAs and MPAs; the audio clip was viral on Twitter. As per the story of FIR, the close relatives of the former Chief Minister of the Province of Punjab were conspiring to abduct a female MNA belonging to their party. The audio was leaked at the time when Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf was planning to ask the Prime Minister of Pakistan to take a vote of Confidence from the National Assembly. The Alleged Conspiracy was being made for the reason to stop the female MNA to vote [...] - [Zardari finds relief in the Park Lane allusion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/zardari-finds-relief-in-park-lane-allusion): Judge Rana Nasir Javed of the accountability court listened to the arguments before reserving judgement. The judge ruled that the reference went beyond what the court could handle. The former president, his sister, and a number of his business partners were being investigated in connection with the massive money laundering allegations as part of a 2015 investigation involving false accounts and transactions. - [Khawaja Asif says the government has no intentions to arrested Imran Khan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/khawaja-asif-says-government-has-no-intentions-to-arrested-imran-khan): The leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been charged by defence minister Khawaja Asif with causing instability during his nearly four years in office and for continuing to be "a tower of hubris." He asserted that the administration does not want to have him arrested, nevertheless. After the main head of his party, Fawad Chaudhry, was detained in a sedition case, the former premier launched a new round of criticism at the state institutions. Speaking on the Wednesday episode of Geo News' "Aaj Shazeb Khanzada Kay Sath," he claimed that Imran Khan's voice had a fearful quality to it today. [...] - [Cross-examination of MQM founder during £10 million property dispute](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cross-examination-of-mqm-founder-during-10-million-property-dispute): Altaf Hussain, the founder of the MQM, and MQM-attorney Pakistan's had a disagreement before the UK High Court about who truly controlled the MQM, which MQM group was the true one, and who owned the London properties valued more than £10 million. Altaf Hussain testified in court as a witness and was cross-examined by MQM-Pakistan attorney Barrister Nazar Muhammad. Hussain defended his actions as the MQM's supreme leader, telling the jury that the party body that looked to Hussain in London for final approvals and ratifications actually revolved around his ultimate decisions and that he called the shots. As the party's [...] - [Government Explains the Cause of Pakistan's Power Outage](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-explains-cause-of-pakistans-power-outage): The power outage that affected the majority of the nation on January 23 has been the subject of a preliminary investigation by the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC). The blackout, according to the report, was brought on by a frequency fluctuation that started on Monday morning in Guddu. 500KV wires from Guddu were consequently tripped. Before the breakdown, Guddu's frequency was 50MHz. The transmission cables tripped as a result of the abrupt increase to 57MHz. As a result, transmission lines at Tarbela, Mangla, and Warsak were also disrupted. Most of the nation witnessed an hour-long electrical outage around 7:34 AM, [...] - [Pakistan requests assistance from the US to obtain a crucial IMF programme](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-requests-assistance-from-us-to-obtain-crucial-imf-programme): In order to revive the key International Monetary Fund programme, the cash-strapped government requested assistance from Washington. Robert Kaproth, the deputy assistant secretary of the US Department of the Treasury for Asia, met with Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar on Wednesday and was given an overview of Pakistan's economic prospects by the country's finance minister. According to reports in the local media, Dar reportedly assured US Treasury officials that Islamabad would uphold all of its commitments and was currently making difficult decisions, such as raising the price of gas and electricity, to get the nation of more than 220 million [...] - [Arshad Sharif Memorial Institute of Media and Communication Studies will be Acquired by GCU](https://ipin.com.pk/news/arshad-sharif-memorial-institute-of-media-studies-acquired-by-gcu): The construction of the Arshad Sharif Memorial Institute of Media and Communication Studies was approved by the Academic Council of GC University during its 28th meeting. The Memorial Institute will include two departments: the Department of Digital Communication and Media and the Department of Media and Communication Studies. The institute will serve as a testing ground for cutting-edge media techniques and communication tactics. In addition, it will provide people a chance to experiment with different applications for these techniques and technologies. Earlier on October 29, Khan had announced that the PTI would establish a school of media studies named after the [...] - [Wajahat Hussain takes control presidential status in the PML Q](https://ipin.com.pk/news/wajahat-hussain-takes-control-presidential-status-in-pmlq): Party leaders and legislators from Punjab, Balochistan, Sindh, Balochistan, and Azad Kashmir were present at the general council meeting, which was held in the Muslim League House in Lahore. In addition to removing Tariq Bashir Cheema from his position, the council resolved to select Kamil Ali Agha as central secretary general. Following the party's decision to support the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and form government in Punjab, the move reveals growing disagreements between Shujaat Hussain and Parvez Elahi. A week after replacing Moonis Elahi as parliamentary leader in the National Assembly with Mr. Cheema, Chaudhry Shaujaat Hussain has yet to remark on [...] - [Top 10 Billionaires Around the World in 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/top-10-billionaires-around-the-world-in-2023): Billionaires are the drivers of the world's economy. Their wealth, decisions, and power elevate the world to another level. It is common for the richest people's net worth to fluctuate with changes in market valuations because so much of their wealth is invested in publicly traded stocks. There are so many billionaires, but few rule the world. Musk, for instance, benefited significantly from the rise of 50% in Tesla's stock price in 2021, which resulted in a surge in his net worth. In 2022, his net worth dropped due to the falling share price of Tesla, which he owns 13.3% of, [...] - [Dar Intends to Work With the Governor of Sbp and Philanthropists to Raise Money](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dar-intends-to-work-with-the-governor-of-sbp-and-philanthropists-to-raise-money): Earlier this week, Pakistan's Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar, announced that he would appeal to overseas Pakistanis for assistance in combating the country's foreign exchange shortage. As part of a video conference on Islamic finance, Dar praised philanthropist Bashir Farooqi's initiative to raise $2 billion from philanthropists for five years. The initiative is not expected to generate profits for Farooqi. In order to alleviate the shortage of foreign exchange that is causing delays in the clearance of imported goods from the port authorities, a fundraising campaign is being launched. As part of this initiative, Citizens Foundation, Akhuwat Foundation, and Indus Hospital are [...] - ['Serious' Cyberattack on University of Zurich](https://ipin.com.pk/news/serious-cyberattack-on-university-of-zurich): It is the latest attack on German-speaking institutions to target Switzerland's largest university.Earlier this week, one of the biggest universities in Switzerland was hacked, the latest in a series of hacks targeting German-speaking institutions. Following the attack on the university's website earlier today, which led to the website being taken offline, the university says it's unaware that any data was encrypted or extracted by the attackers. The IT services are continuing to run as normal. The University of Zurich is the largest, with more than 25,000 students and 3,700 staff across several city campuses. According to the university, its security measures [...] - [ChatGPT and Microsoft Teams are Coming Together](https://ipin.com.pk/news/chatgpt-and-microsoft-teams-are-coming-together): Microsoft teams announced the news with the word, "Teams Premium brings the latest technologies, including Large Language Models powered by OpenAI's GPT-3.5, to make meetings more intelligent, personalized, and protected—whether it's one-on-one, large meetings, virtual appointments, or webinars," GPT-supported Teams is only available for premium users. For new users, Microsoft reduced the monthly subscription rate by 30%. Now anyone can enjoy the GPT-powered Teams for $7 per month instead of $10. Microsoft has opened this offer until then June 30, 2023. With the arrival of GPT, Microsoft is getting interested in it. After that, it is also a partner of Open [...] - [Hazim Bhangwar - Fashionable Assistant Commissioner Is In News](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hazim-bhangwar-fashionable-assistant-commissioner-is-in-news): Photos of a fashion-loving Assistant Commissioner of Shehar-e-Quaid went viral on social media. The US returned Mr. Hazim Bhangwar, the most stylish and highly educated professional, who amazed people with his pictures. He comes from a rich background that includes a mother who is of Iraqi heritage and his father who has served as a deputy inspector general (DIG) in the police department for many years already. Everyone should see the fashion of the Assistant Commissioner of Karachi. Some time ago, Assistant Commissioner Hazim Bhangwar, who took charge of Assistant Commissioner North Nazimabad Revenue, became popular due to his unique fashion [...] - [Official Separation Of Jannat Mirza And Umer Butt](https://ipin.com.pk/news/official-separation-of-jannat-mirza-umer-butt): Famous Pakistani TikTok star Jannat Mirza is well-known. She has more than 20 million TikTok followers, making her one of Pakistan's most popular and well-liked TikTok stars. Jannat Mirza dated TikToker Umer Butt, and the two had awful chemistry. Suckers adored their relationship and their prints and videos from Alishba's engagement. On his sanctioned Instagram post, Umer Butt bared the bifurcation. Well, Jannat Mirza also participated in a bifurcation-related story in which she said that despite rumors about him, she still believed in her love for him but that he was enamored with the attention of other women. They have decided [...] - [Mera Denies Mahira And Reema Feud](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mera-denies-mahira-reema-feud): Pakistani actress Meera is well-known for her work in TV and pictures. She has numerous times of experience in the field. Suckers like Meera, an accomplished pantomime, for her confidence and acting prowess. Suckers also praise her for having a direct and bold address. She is also known as the" queen of hearts," Meera. Meera is professed at using her screen presence to stay in the limelight for extended ages of time. Meera, who is famed for her audacious and assured address, stressed that despite differences in standpoint, she harbors no hostility toward her associates. She claimed that “the public makes [...] - [Shaheen Afridi Travel To Karachi To Marry Ansha Afridi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shaheen-afridi-travel-to-karachi-to-marry-ansha-afridi): The wedding season is in full gear, as tomorrow will see Pakistani star speedster and Lahore Qalandar captain Shaheen Shah Afridi wed his mentor's daughter. The long wait is over for the young bowling prodigy Shaheen Afridi, who will soon wed Ansha Afridi, the second-eldest child of the late cricketer Shahid Afridi. Shaheen Afridi, the leader of Pace, arrived in Karachi to wed Ansha Afridi, the second-eldest child of former captain Shahid Afridi. His family is also with the left-arm pacer. According to reports, Shaheen and Ansha's Nikkah will take place on Friday, February 3. Legends and celebrities from Pakistani cricket [...] - [Everything Is Ready For Shaheen’s wedding](https://ipin.com.pk/news/everything-is-ready-for-shaheens-wedding): Today, Shaheen Shah Afridi, pace battery of the Pakistan cricket team, will tie the knot with former Pakistani allrounder Shahid Khan Afridi’s daughter. Shaheen Shah Afridi was engaged to Shahid’s daughter two years earlier. The Rukhsti ceremony will be held later on. It is reported that the pace bowler has reached Karachi, and the ceremony begins. Many teammates, including captain Babar Azam, are coming to the Nikkah obligation. Some of his companions that are out for BPL send him video messages of best wishes for his upcoming life. The companion of Lahore qalandars is also excited. Shaheen is feeling very well [...] - [Fortune Barishal Will Face Khulna Tigers Today In BPL](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fortune-barishal-will-face-khulna-tigers-today-in-bpl): The Khulna Tigers will play the 33rd BPL match against Fortune Barishal today. Until now, Khulna Tigers is at 2nd last at the point table. While Fortune Barishal is 2nd on the table. Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, is hosting this match. The Khulna Tigers registered only two wins out of 9 matches in the tournament. On the other hand, Fortune is in a strong position with only three losses out of 9 competitions. Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Fortune, and Shai Hope, the captain of Khulna, are in high morale to win this game. Fortune Barishal playing eleven is [...] - [New Zealand Announced Test Squad For Home Series Against England](https://ipin.com.pk/news/new-zealand-announced-test-squad-for-home-series-against-england): New Zealand has announced the 14 players' test squad for the home series against England. The series will start later this month. There are some additions and subtractions. The Kiwi pace star Kyle Jamieson is back in the squad. He played his last match against England. After that, he was unavailable for his team due to injury. Besides him, the Kiwi team also charged its pace battery with the addition of Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Matt Henry, and Blair Tickner. Ish Sodhi is also part of the squad that has done well against Pakistan. The other spin option that is included [...] - [India Lost The Final Of Women's T20 International Tri-Series, South Africa By 5 Runs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/india-lost-the-final-of-womens-t20-international-tri-series-south-africa-by-5-runs): India lost in the Women's T20I Tri-Series in South Africa 2023 final against South Africa by 5 runs. Chloe Tryon was declared the player of the match. The player of the series award was given to Deepti Sharma. Yesterday, the final of the Women's T20I Tri-Series in South Africa 2023 was played between India and South Africa at Buffalo Park, East London. India Women won the toss and opted to bat first. While batting team India was only able to set a target of 109 with the loss of 4 four wickets. The top batter from the Indian side was Harleen [...] - [Desert Viper Names Another Victory Against Dubai Capitals](https://ipin.com.pk/news/desert-viper-names-another-victory-against-dubai-capitals): Desert Vipers registered another win in ILT. Desert Viper won the match by 22 runs against Dubai Capitals yesterday. The player of the match award was given to Sherfane Rutherford. Yesterday, the 25th match of the International League was played between Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Dubai Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl first. Desert Vipers set a target of 182 at the loss of 7 wickets. Earlier, there was some trouble for the Vipers, but some exceptional knock saved them from a worse day. Sam Billings was the top scorer. He scored [...] - [IMF rejects Pakistan's cyclical debt management strategy during discussions](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-rejects-pakistans-cyclical-debt-management-strategy-during-discussions): The circular debt management plan (CDMP) that the government had presented was rejected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who also requested that the authorities increase the price of electricity by Rs12.50 per unit in order to cap the additional subsidy at Rs335 billion for the current fiscal year. Talks on the ninth review are now being held in Pakistan by an IMF team; they will last until February 9 and are anticipated to result in a staff-level agreement between the two parties. The Washington-based lender referred to the amended CDMP as "unrealistic," which is based on several incorrect assumptions, during [...] - [Journalist Imran Riaz Khan From Lahore Airport Has Been Arrested](https://ipin.com.pk/news/journalist-imran-riaz-khan-from-lahore-airport-has-been-arrested): Imran Riaz Khan, a Pakistani journalist and television personality, was taken into custody in Lahore for making allegedly provocative remarks. The arrest follows the detention of PTI ally Sheikh Rashid Ahmed by the Islamabad Police. As reported by sources, Riaz was apprehended by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) at the Allama Iqbal International Airport shortly before boarding a flight to Dubai. In order to obtain his temporary custody, the FIA intends to bring the journalist before a court in Lahore. According to the PTI, the arrest is a clear indication of the absence of human rights and rule of law in [...] - [Government Committed to Eradicating All Forms of Terrorism](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-committed-to-eradicating-all-forms-of-terrorism): Pakistan's Federal Cabinet met on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the recent suicide bombing at a mosque in the Peshawar Police Lines. As a result of the attack, the cabinet adopted a resolution condemning it and committing to eradicating all forms of terrorism and ensuring the safety of the citizens. Cabinet members stressed the importance of national unity and solidarity, and urged all political forces to put aside their differences and work together in the fight against terrorism. It was strongly condemned by them and their condolences were expressed to the families of the victims. [...] - [Mother Killed in Gujranwala by 12 Year Old Boy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mother-killed-in-gujranwala-by-12-year-old-boy): In the satellite town of Gujranwala, a 12-year-old boy has been arrested for the murder of his mother. While walking down the street, the boy opened fire on his mother, killing her on the spot, and injuring another woman, believed to be his aunt. A nearby hospital provided treatment to the injured woman. Police have launched an investigation into the incident after the boy confessed to the crime. Additionally, they are conducting raids in order to arrest the father of the boy. Last year, a man in Karachi murdered his wife on the grounds that she had an extramarital affair. In [...] - [Peshawar Blast; Removal of Chief Secretary of KP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/peshawar-blast-removal-of-chief-secretary-of-kp): The federal government has swiftly removed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary, Shahzad Khan Bangash, following the tragic bombing at a mosque in the Police Lines area of Peshawar. The position of Chief Secretary has been filled by Imdadullah Bosal .According to the official notification, Shahzad Khan Bangash has been directed to report to the establishment division. As a result of the explosion, which occurred during the afternoon Zuhr prayers, at least 100 individuals have lost their lives and 169 others have been injured. Due to the powerful impact of the suicide bombing, the roof of the mosque caved in despite ongoing [...] - [Policymakers are Baffled by the Afghan Conundrum](https://ipin.com.pk/news/policymakers-are-baffled-by-the-afghan-conundrum): As Pakistan deals with the recent resurgence of terrorism, it is focused on ensuring that the interim Afghan government follows through on its promises. In response to the growing threat posed by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the government is increasingly frustrated with the lack of cooperation from the Afghan Taliban. In the wake of the latest attack in Peshawar, the deadliest in a decade, policymakers have been forced to consider their options. In dealing with the Afghan Taliban, the country's decision-makers have limited options, according to sources. According to one government official, "We have certain means of influence, but using [...] - [Uncertainty Surrounding the Elections; Current Situation is Alarming](https://ipin.com.pk/news/uncertainty-surrounding-the-elections-current-situation-is-alarming): In both Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, the governors have yet to provide the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) with the dates for holding the elections. In the wake of the bombing that resulted in over 100 casualties in a mosque in Peshawar, the governors have urged the ECP to take into account the country's security situation. As part of a letter to the Chief Election Commission (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja, the governor of K-P, Haji Ghulam Ali, stressed the importance of taking into account the opinions of law enforcement agencies and political parties prior to holding the elections. In light of the [...] - [Exports of textiles from Pakistan fell by 12% in January 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/exports-of-textiles-from-pakistan-fell-by-12-percent-in-january-2023): According to data on material exports published by the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), the country's textile exports decreased by 12 percent in January 2023 as compared to the same month the previous year, totaling $1.36 billion as opposed to $1.55 billion. The country's cloth exports dropped through 12 percentage in January 2023 in contrast to the identical month the 12 months before, totaling $1.36 billion as adversarial to $1.55 billion, in accordance to records on fabric exports issued by way of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA). Textile exports fell through 8% YoY at some point of the [...] - [Pakistan's Finance Minister Wants to End the Interest-Based System](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-finance-minister-wants-to-end-the-interest-based-system): A high-level, three-member committee has been shaped to layout the Islamicization of Pakistan's economic system, in accordance to Dar, who spoke on Thursday at the "National Islamic Economic Forum's convention on Roadmap for Islamization of the Economy." The committee is chaired by means of the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). He said, "The interest-based device will be eradicated from Pakistan as quickly as feasible. I will be intently looking at this committee." Dar concept lower back to his preceding function as finance director, when his administration at the start started out to put in force a number of [...] - [Shehbaz Sharif Launches Karachi's 1,100 MW K-3 Nuclear Power Plant](https://ipin.com.pk/news/launch-of-karachis-1100-mw-k3-nuclear-power-plant-by-pm-shehbaz): On Thursday, K-3, the third unit of the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP), which would generate 1,100MW of power, was officially opened by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif China provided support in finishing the project. In his remarks, the PM described K-3 as a development in Pakistan's relationship with its dependable ally China. He thanked the scientists and workers from Pakistan and China whose efforts had made the project possible. He said that the PAEC staff members who worked on the project will be called to the prime minister's office for a public thank-you. The PM stated that Pakistan needed alternate [...] - [Imran Khan not Responsible Current Wave of Terrorism - Fawad Chaudhry](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-not-responsible-current-wave-of-terrorism-fawad-chaudhry): In his recent press conference Fawad Chaudhry said, While Afghanistan was changing, we controlled terrorism very well. In Pakistan, Afghans only know Imran Khan as one face. Imran Khan understood Afghanistan's situation. Imran's stance was not to settle every issue with the army, but to resolve them politically. It is impossible to bombard and resolve issues at the same time. Despite the difficult situation in Afghanistan, Imran Khan handled it very sensibly. Moreover, he is not responsible for Pakistan's current wave of terrorism. Fawad criticised the opposition and other parties, saying Shehbaz Sharif never addressed the Afghanistan situation as Prime Minister. [...] - [Appeal Against ECP, Islamabad High Court Dismissed the Petition](https://ipin.com.pk/news/appeals-against-ecp-islamabad-high-court-dismissed-the-petition): On Thursday, the Islamabad High Court affirmed the report of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the prohibited funding case against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Imran Khan's petition was dismissed by the court after the ECP issued a show cause notice to the party. Khan's challenge to the ECP order was heard by a three-judge bench consisting of Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Babar Sattar last month. In his petition, the former premier argued that the ECP unfairly declared his party as foreign-aided and rejected his declaration because political parties' accounts are handled by chartered [...] - [The government will hire private security guards to protect Chinese nationals in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-government-will-hire-private-security-guards-to-protect-chinese-national-in-pakistan): The authorities have determined, in accordance with reliable sources, that enlisting the assistance of private security firms is a vital measure to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in Pakistan. Nine Chinese nationals who were employed on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in Pakistan perished in a suicide bombing that struck a bus carrying them to a dam construction site in July of the previous year. Four Pakistani people, including two Pakistani Army troops, joined the Chinese nationals in embracing martyrdom during the bombing. After the explosion, the Chinese government expressed grave worries about the safety of its citizens. Both nations [...] - [Punjab's flour crisis: despite limited supply, new price breaks all records](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjabs-flour-crisis-despite-limited-supply-new-price-breaks-all-records): Meanwhile, some individuals are allegedly purchasing 40 kg of subsidised wheat flour for Rs. 2,300 and reselling it for up to Rs. 4,300. There is a shortage of 10-kilogram bags, which are now priced at Rs. 648, due to the rising demand for subsidised flour. While the market price of whole wheat flour has increased to a new high of Rs. 165 per kg, a 15 kg bag of privately made flour costs between Rs. 1,800 and 1,850. Despite 23,000 metric tonnes of wheat being delivered daily from government storage, locals have trouble getting any discounted flour at all. According to [...] - [Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Fell to Their Lowest](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-foreign-exchange-reserves-fell-to-their-lowest): The foreign exchange reserves fell by $590 million to a 10-year low of $3.8 billion due to external debt repayment. As per the State Bank of Pakistan, the domestic foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan have further decreased by 592 million dollars, after which the foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan have now fallen to their lowest level of 3 billion 862 million dollars. Today, the country's total reserves have a value of 8 billion 74 crore 17 million dollars. The total amount of money held by commercial banks is 5 billion, 65 million, and 55 million dollars. [...] - [FBR Introduces a Currency Declaration App for Global Travelers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fbr-introduces-a-currency-declaration-app-for-global-travelers): FBR Member Customs (Operations), Mukarram Jan Ansari, stated that the mobile app "Pass Track" has been changed to assist travellers during the app's debut event, which was conducted at the FBR House. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has updated the cash carrying limitations for outbound travellers, he said. The updated cash-carrying limits have been informed by FBR by SRO 2201(I)/2022, dated 12-12-2022. Additionally, the SBP has mandated that anyone in possession of foreign cash submit a declaration to Customs. Pakistan Customs has collaborated with the National Information Technology Board (NITB) to create a web-based mobile app that allows travellers travelling [...] - [Steel mills have begun to close due to import restrictions](https://ipin.com.pk/news/steel-mills-have-begun-to-close-due-to-import-restrictions): CEO of FF Steel Zarak Khan Khattak stated in an interview with SDTV that a circular issued by the central bank in December authorised commercial banks to open LCs for vital goods and export-oriented sector on a preferential basis, but verbally forbade LCs for the import of steel scrap. According to Khattak, steel scrap is the primary raw material used by the steel industry, and the sector would not be able to operate without it. He emphasised that larger steel mills can continue to operate through the middle of February with the availability of scrap steel, but after that point they [...] - [Samsung Launched a Brand New Smartphone S23; with Amazing Features](https://ipin.com.pk/news/samsung-launched-a-brand-new-smartphone-s23-with-amazing-features): Yesterday, there was an unpacking and unveiling ceremony of Samsung's new smartphone S23 in the USA. It is now available for pre-ordered customers. With the unveiling, many features are disclosed that are comparable with S22. Some of these are in the following. Display: Both smartphones have the same display for all three categories. Processor: Samsung has upgraded the processor, hence the users will enjoy high speed. The new smartphone carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. On other hand, S22 was with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Battery: The other difference is the battery power. The present set carried high power as [...] - [Logitech Launched G-Fits; First Wireless Gaming Earbuds](https://ipin.com.pk/news/logitech-launched-g-fits-first-wireless-gaming-earbuds): The well-known gaming company will launch its brand-new earbuds today. These earbuds are most suitable for gamers. It will enhance the gaming experience with a noise-free voice, a powerful microphone, and adjustability with the ears. As every person has a different fingerprint, the same is valid with the ear. Most of the time, ear plug adjustability annoys gamers due to its fixed-size production. But these new G-Fits let you adjust it according to your ear for a better sound experience. It provides a better sound quality due to filters in the earbuds. Users can listen to every single detail. Moreover, its [...] - [PayPal Layoff 2000 Jobs, 7% of Total Workforce](https://ipin.com.pk/news/paypal-layoff-2000-jobs-7-percent-of-total-workforce): Due to the challenging macroeconomic environment, the online payment company is looking for a way to shed 2,000 jobs. Mr Chairman of the company said, “We must continue to change as our world, our customers, and our competitive landscape evolve.” This announcement follows thousands of layoffs by many other tech companies. The tech giant announced to shed the jobs, including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. They all shed the employees from their companies due to the economic condition of their companies. The other reason is that the technology demand peaked during COVID days. During those days, the company hired several employees to [...] - [USA Announced Helping India in Artificial Intelligence](https://ipin.com.pk/news/usa-announced-helping-india-in-artificial-intelligence): The USA has announced to help India in Artificial Intelligence, Space programs, and advancement in defense. This partnership aims to give China a tough time in the Asian region in said fields, including semiconductors. Both sides' president's security advisors meet with each other in the presence of many other officials at the White House for the sake of U.S.- India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies. The USA wants to deploy more mobile phone companies as a competitor of China's Huawei. For the sake of creating new competitors, the USA welcomes India to be a strong opponent of China. The USA [...] - [Health Risks Associated With Procrastination](https://ipin.com.pk/news/health-risks-associated-with-procrastination): According to a new study published in JAMA Network Open, delaying important tasks and assignments may negatively impact one's health. Over 3,500 college students in Sweden were involved in the study, which revealed that procrastination is associated with anxiety, irregular sleep patterns, and even physical discomfort. Over a period of nine months, the research team monitored the students and found that those who tend to put things off are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and sleep deprivation. Procrastinators are more likely to develop both physical and psychological problems, according to study co-author Alexander Rozental. Although this study was an [...] - [MCB and Telenor collaborate to ensure that more people have access to telecom services](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mcb-and-telenor-collaborate-to-ensure-that-more-people-have-access-to-telecome-services): One of the top banks in Pakistan, MCB Bank Limited, has partnered strategically with Telenor Pakistan, a top provider of telecommunications services, to give its clients who use digital banking easier access to Telenor Pakistan's prepaid recharge services, unique packages, and post-paid services. Users of MCB Live will be able to pay for new Telenor packages, unique bundles, post-paid services, and a variety of additional services with a single click from within the MCB Live app thanks to the cooperation. The connection gives MCB Live users more ease and freedom while using Telenor Pakistan's services when they're on the go. In [...] - [Shaheen Afridi Is Eager To Return In The PSL 8](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shaheen-afridi-is-eager-to-return-in-the-psl-8): At Karachi s National Bank Cricket Arena on the morning of April 2018, a rangy adolescent by the name of Shaheen Shah Afridi was presented with a transnational cap by Pakistan justice icon Wasim Akram. Shaheen norway looked back after that, going on to become Pakistan's go- to the all-format bowler and ultimately the platoon's obnoxious fellow. Due to his versatility for Pakistan, he'd taken the second-most lattices( 204) in all three transnational forms, running only Pat Cummins of Australia( 209) before the first Galle Test, when he damaged his right knee after a creepy landing while trying a dive at [...] - [England Announced T20 Squad For Bangladesh Tour](https://ipin.com.pk/news/england-announced-t20-squad-for-bangladesh-tour): England and Wales Cricket Board has announced the T20 squad for the upcoming Bangladesh tour. A 3 T20 matches series is also a part of this tour. Jos Buttler will be the captain of the team. The rest of the squad consists of Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Tom Abell, Ben Duckett, Phill Salt, Rehan Ahmad, Will Jacks, Reece Topley, Moeen Ali, Chirs Jordan, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Dawid Malan, and Mark Wood. This tour is part of the preparation for the upcoming world cup at the end of 2023. England was also on tour to South Africa, where played a 3 [...] - [Yasir Arafat Will Coach Team Pakistan In Absence Of Mickey](https://ipin.com.pk/news/yasir-arafat-will-coach-team-pakistan-in-absence-of-mickey): Coach Mickey Arthur has chosen the 40-year-old Yasir Arafat as a new bowling coach for the team Pakistan. He will also see the team in the absence of Mickey Aurther. Najam Sethi believed that he can handle and manage the team. He is also interested to move forward with his favorite team. He believes that it will be easy for him. Recently, Yasir also graduated as a level four specialist coach from England and Wales Cricket Board. Yasir Arafat is a former all-rounder of the Pakistan cricket team.Yasir Arafat was born in Rawaldpindi. He represented the team in pakistan from 2000 [...] - [After Hales, Many Other English Players Interested In Playing PSL](https://ipin.com.pk/news/after-hales-many-other-english-players-interested-in-playing-psl): English Cricket Board is facing a selection dilemma as some players prefer PSL 8 over national duty. A few days earlier, star English player Alex Hales refused to play for his team against Bangladesh. He preferred to be a full-time part of PSL 8. After him, three other key players also followed him and refused to play for the English team. The three players are Sam Billings, Liam Dawson, and James Vince. Sam is part of the defending champion Lahore Qalandar. While Liam and James will be part of Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings. In the Bangladesh tour, England will play [...] - [PCB; Selection Committee Announced Senior And Under-19 Team](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pcb-selection-committee-announced-senior-and-under-19-team): Pakistan Cricket Board has unveiled the junior and senior cricket team selection committee members. A few days ago, Najam Sethi announced the chairperson of the selection committee for the senior team. He presented the name of Haroon Rasheed, a former cricketer, as the chairman of the selection committee. But the rest of the names were in the envelope. Yesterday, the remaining names were declared. It included Kamran Akmal, Muhammad Sami, and Yasir Hameed. For the junior team, Kamran Akmal will be the head of the committee. The rest of his working committee members will be Tauseef Ahmed, Arshad Khan, Shahid Nazir, [...] - [Final Match Of Tri Series - India Women's Team Will Face South Africa](https://ipin.com.pk/news/final-match-of-tri-series-india-womens-team-will-face-south-africa): Today, the final match of the tri-nation series will be played between the women's cricket teams of India and South Africa. Buffalo Park, East London, will host the final match. Until now, India is in the best form and stands on the top of the point table with 3 wins and a match without any result. India bagged 1st win against South Africa with 27 runs on January 19. The second win was against West Indies by 56 runs on January 23. There was no result in the third match due to rainfall, and both teams, India and South Africa bagged [...] - [England Won Match Against South Africa And Saved From Whitewash](https://ipin.com.pk/news/england-won-match-against-south-africa-and-saved-from-whitewash): England won the third match of the ODI series against South Africa by 59 runs. The player of the match was given to Jos Buttler. He was also the man of the series. Yesterday, the last match of the ODI series between England tour to South Africa. Diamond Oval, Kimberley, hosted this match. South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first. While batting first, England set a massive total of 346 with the loss of 7 wickets. The English team was in big trouble when three top-order batters were back to the pavilion at a total of 14. Malan [...] - [India Won The Series Against New Zealand With 168 Runs Margin](https://ipin.com.pk/news/india-won-the-series-against-new-zealand-with-168-runs-margin): India won the last match of the T20 series against New Zealand with 168 runs margin. The player of the match award was given to Shubman Gill for his sensational batting. Yesterday, the last and series decider match was played between India and New Zealand. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, hosted this match. India won the toss and opted to bat. India set a target of 234 at the loss of 4 wickets. Earlier, Indian batting was in trouble when Ishan Kishan was back to the pavilion on a total of 7 runs. After that, Shubman Gill and Tripathi set a tune [...] - [Millat Tractor Prices Increased By Rs 7 Lacs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/millat-tractor-prices-increased-by-rs-7-lacs): In addition to car and motorcycle manufacturers, Millat Tractors, the country's leading tractor manufacturer, is also affected by the current economic climate. A price increase of Rs. 7 lacs has been made by the company. The new prices of Millat tractors are listed below Models Specifications Old Prices New Prices Difference Millat MF 240 2500cc, 50HP, 47.5 Liters 1,524,000 1,795,000 271,000 Millat MF 260 2500cc, 60HP, 47.5 Liters 1,756,000 2,075,000 319,000 Millat MF 360 2500cc, 60HP, 48 Liters 1,856,000 2,195,000 339,000 Millat FM 360 - 4WD 2500cc, 60HP, 48 Liters 2,583,000 3,140,000 557,000 Millat FM 375 4100cc, 75HP, 108 Liters 2,306,000 [...] - [Police Arrested Sheikh Rashid From Murree Motorway](https://ipin.com.pk/news/police-arrested-sheikh-rashid-from-murree-motorway): Awami Muslim League (AML) leader Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was detained by police early on Thursday from the Murree Motorway, which was a significant development. Sheikh Rashid's nephew updated of his arrest to media houses. The police have discovered a bottle of alcohol and a weapon in Sheikh Rashid's possession. Additionally, police claimed that the former minister of railways was intoxicated. According to Raja Inayat-ur-Rehman, the Rawalpindi Division President of the PPP, the former federal minister made false allegations at former president Asif Ali Zardari for plotting to kill Imran Khan, which led to the arrest at the Aabpara police station in [...] - [Sub Variant BF-7 Covid-19 Confirmed In Karachi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sub-variant-bf-7-covid-19-confirmed-in-karachi): A highly contagious Coronavirus subvariant, BF-7, has been detected in Karachi by the Sindh Health Department. There is a new sub-variant of the Omicron variant that has been identified for the first time in Pakistan, which was first identified in China. It has previously been reported that six cases of the new variant have been detected in Karachi by the Sindh Health Department. According to health experts, people should seek medical attention in the event of illness and avoid public places and wear masks when ill. The Sindh Corona Taskforce member Dr. Faisal Mahmood confirmed the detection of the new variant [...] - [NIH Decides To Examine The Wastewater From International Flights](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nih-decides-to-examine-the-wastewater-from-international-flights): Following the coronavirus's finding, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has chosen to examine the wastewater from all arriving flights. According to reports, NIH has requested the deployment of comprehensive monitoring and vetting of all entering international planes in a letter sent to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). In this regard, the NIH circulated a request for wastewater samples from overseas flights to the aviation authorities. The letter also indicated that aviation would inform the NIH of the procedure for disposing of the garbage from overseas flights. The CAA's consumer director, Paul Smith, said in a statement that it was "always [...] - [Mehwish Hayat Recent Reel Featuring an Angelic Experience Goes Viral](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mehwish-hayat-recent-reel-featuring-an-angelic-experience-goes-viral): In the desi entertainment industry, Mehwish Hayat, a Lolly-wood diva, built a reputation for herself. She even made her Hollywood debut with some of her best work. On social media, the Ms. Marvel actress frequently shares fascinating views into her private life with her admirers. Mehwish has recently uploaded a video from Aya, a brand-new, state-of-the-art light and sound park in Dubai. Mehwish has never missed an occasion to amuse her fans. In her most recent video, Hayat was shown as enjoying an ethereal experience at "Aya world" in Dubai. Instantly becoming viral, the video received a lot of likes and [...] - [Jonas Brothers Will Release A New Album In May](https://ipin.com.pk/news/jonas-brothers-will-release-a-new-album-in-may): The award was given to the siblings' Joe, Nick, and Kevin Jonas on Hollywood Boulevard on January 30. The group behind the smash single "Sucker" took advantage of the opportunity to reveal that their follow-up to their 2019 comeback album "Happiness Begins" will be released on May 5. "We are thrilled to announce today that our new record, 'The Album,' will be released on May 5," stated Nick. We also look forward to seeing you on tour later this year. The oldest brother, Kevin, claimed that receiving the star is a "testament" to their fans' steadfast support. He stated that this [...] - [YouTubers Froggy And Sham Idrees Are "Taking Time Apart From Each Other."](https://ipin.com.pk/news/youtubers-froggy-and-sham-idrees-are-taking-time-apart-from-each-other): Sham Idris, a well-known YouTuber, wed Seher, also known as Queen Froggy, in November 2018. Both YouTube stars' vlogs rose to enormous popularity among young people. Froggy and Sham are the parents of two girls. The couple's following on YouTube currently stands at 2.21 million and 844,000 followers, respectively, and they are based in Canada. They have frequently been at the center of controversy. At one of the meet and greets the couple attended in Pakistan in 2019, Froggy was allegedly attacked by one of Ducky Bhai's supporters, as Ducky Bhai and Idrees were at odds at the time. They charged [...] - [Overloaded Boat Capsizes in Tanda Dam Lake, Drowning 49 Children](https://ipin.com.pk/news/overloaded-boat-capsizes-in-tanda-dam-lake-drowning-49-children): According to police, 49 children died when their overloaded boat capsized in northwest Pakistan after three days of body dragging from the icy water. All the boys, aged 7-14, were students of a madrassa and had been taken on Sunday for a day trip to Tanda Dam. “The cold weather halted the rescue mission because the dam's water was freezing. Divers were able to dive deep today to recover the remaining bodies,” Rescue 1122 official Khateer Ahmad said. He said that the bodies of a teacher and a boat captain had also been recovered from the water. In total, 51 people [...] - ['important Meeting' Called Today by ECP for KP Elections](https://ipin.com.pk/news/important-meeting-called-today-by-ecp-for-kp-elections): A schedule for the elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the near future. The ECP requires 54 days to prepare for the elections, according to sources. A letter to the ECP has been sent by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali suggesting that the election be held on April 16. Moreover, the commission has written to the Chief Ministers of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa directing them to complete postings and transfers in their respective provinces. On the advice of the Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly was dissolved, with the [...] - [DPO: Mianwali Terrorist Attack Foiled](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dpo-mianwali-terrorist-attack-foiled): An attack by a group of 15 to 20 armed militants on the Makarwal Police Station in Mianwali, Punjab, was successfully repelled. The incident did not result in any injuries to officers, but several attackers are believed to have been injured during the exchange of fire. In just a few days prior to this attack, a mosque in Peshawar was bombed, resulting in the death of over 100 people. Multan and Sargodha districts have increased security measures in response to the attack on the police station. As caretaker chief minister, Mohsin Naqvi praised the police officers for their bravery in repelling [...] - [Punjab will digitise the registration of birth, death, and marriage certificates](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-will-digitise-the-registration-of-birth-death-and-marriage-certificates): The change happened as a result of numerous residents' complaints over the lengthy registration process. To prevent individuals from having to wait in huge lines, the Caretaker Minister also instructed to offer this service at the doorsteps of the populace. He added that local government employees should be trained to improve their skills and instructed the department to take action against fraudulent credentials provided by union councils. A World Bank report that was previously made public through ProPakistani showed that Pakistan is experiencing a variety of digital gaps related to connectivity, employment possibilities, and digital skills. According to the survey, there [...] - [Pakistan will now open a UN Environment Program office](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-will-now-open-a-un-environment-program-office): The UNEP will support efforts to solve important environmental issues like the Living Indus initiative through its six regional offices in West Asia, Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific, Africa, and North America. Inger Andersen, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNEP, will discuss environmental concerns with the Minister for Climate Change and Sindh Chief Minister (CM) during her visit to Pakistan. The UNEP may look at developing trends in sustainable energy and the environment in Pakistan, as well as work to raise people's standards of living. An official claimed that in response to Pakistan's requests for support in rebuilding [...] - [ICC Announced U19 Women's World Cup Team Of The Tournament](https://ipin.com.pk/news/icc-announced-u19-womens-world-cup-team-of-the-tournament): Yesterday, ICC announced the tournament team, i.e., Under-19 Women's World Cup 2023. Anosha Nasir, a player from Pakistan, is also a part of the team as a 12th player. In the recent ICC under-19 women's tournament, some girls performed exceptionally, which impressed everyone. ICC made a list of those players and put them in the team of the tournament. Three players from India, three from England, and one from New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan are included. The following is a list of the players that are part of the team. Shafali Verma (India) She was the third-highest run-getter [...] - [South Africa Is Confident Of Winning Their Last Match Of Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/south-africa-is-confident-of-winning-their-last-match-of-series): Today, the ODI series will be the last encounter between England and South Africa. The match will be hosted by Diamond Oval, Kimberley. The stadium can encapsulate 11000 spectators. The last game hosted by this pitch was long ago, in September 2018, when South Africa dominated Zimbabwe. South Africa is dominating the series by 2-0. Team South Africa is confident of winning the last match of the series and having direct reach in qualifiers for the world cup that will be played in October and November in India at the end of this year. RSA is confident about his place in [...] - [Third T20 Will Be Played Between New Zealand VS India](https://ipin.com.pk/news/third-t20-will-be-played-between-new-zealand-vs-india): The third T20 will be played today between New Zealand and India. This is a decider match for this T20 series. Kiwis dominated in the first match, and India was victorious in the second match. The match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The stadium can en-capsulate 132,000 spectators, and there is expected to be no slot left when the game begins. After a whitewash in the ODI series, team India fell in trouble against Kiwis. Like in the first match, the batting lineup collapsed against the Kiwi attack, and bowling from the host side was not pretty impressive. [...] - [Government Announces Significant LPG Price Increase Following Petrol Bomb](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-annouces-significant-lpg-price-increase-following-petrol-bomb): The per-kilogram price of LPG has increased by Rs. 60, rising to Rs. 264 per kg, according to an official announcement made by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). As a result, the cost of both home and commercial cylinders has greatly increased. Domestic cylinder costs have increased by Rs. 703, to Rs. 3,115. After an increase of Rs. 2,706, the commercial cylinder tariff now stands at Rs. 11,984. Irfan Khokhar, the chairman of the LPG Industries Association of Pakistan, reacted angrily to the news, accusing OGRA of notifying a record price hike for LPG. The federal government abruptly raised [...] - [FTO orders FBR to cancel the registration of a textile factory that caught fire in 2007](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fto-orders-fbr-to-cancel-the-registration-of-textile-factory-that-caught-fire-in-2007): The FTO expressed surprise that despite the statutory limit of 90 days, the deregistration of sales tax had been delayed and had been on hold for more than ten years. After manufacturing property was looted and set on fire in 2007, the textile plant was forced to shut down, and in 2012, it submitted a deregistration application using the required form, "STR-3." The Commissioner must issue a deregistration or cancellation order no later than 90 days following the date of the application. The company submitted a de-registration application in 2008, but the FBR failed to deregister the factory, according to the [...] - [FIA to Report on Multi-Billion Rupee Ministry of Science and Technology Corruption](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fia-to-report-on-multi-billion-rupee-ministry-of-science-and-technology-corruption): Details state that the PAC has mandated that the FIA complete the inquiry by February 23. The parliamentary committee has also given the agency instructions to present the investigation's results to the PAC, AGPR, and the Ministry. The FIA is now looking into 25 incidents involving the Ministry. These incidents happened in 2017, 2018, and 2019. These incidents involve errors made when contracts were given to companies to buy different kinds of commodities. The Ministry received grade-C supplies from the contractors despite the fact that the contracts were given to the highest bidders, who were supposed to furnish grade-A goods. In [...] - [Teacher breaks student's arm for failing to turn in homework](https://ipin.com.pk/news/teacher-breaks-students-arm-for-falling-to-run-in-homework): Details indicate that a pupil in the seventh grade was badly thrashed at Al-Sahar School in Korangi No. 3 in Karachi, breaking his arm as a result. The 13-year-old, who goes by the name Rafay, claims that his teacher struck him with a stick, causing him to sustain two fractured bones in his arm. Rizwan, Rafay's father, was called by the school's principal as soon as the incident occurred, but he was urged to keep quiet and not tell anyone. Rizwan reportedly chose to sue the instructor, nevertheless, and reported the incident to the Korangi police station. According to Rizwan's account [...] - [Mushtaq Mohsin appointed as the Finance Ministry's DG of the Debt Office](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mushtaq-mohsin-appointed-as-finance-ministrys-dg-of-debt-office): A notification from the Establishment Division states that Mushtaq, who is currently serving as Additional Secretary (Incharge) of the Information Technology and Telecommunication Division, has been promoted to Director General (Debt) with immediate effect and until further orders in accordance with Section 10 of the Civil Servants Act of 1973. In addition to his own responsibilities, he is permitted, per the notification, to hold current control of the position of Secretary, Information Technology and Telecommunication Division, for a period of three months or until the posting of a regular incumbent, whichever comes first, with immediate effect. - [Government to Announce 2 Million Jobs Under National Youth Employment Policy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-to-annouce-2-million-jobs-under-national-youth-eployment-policy): At the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Year of Youth, Khawaja emphasised Pakistan's vast young population, which makes up 68% of the nation's population and numbers about 150 million individuals under the age of 30. She claimed that young people represent not just the present but also the future of the nation, and that given the correct opportunity, they may develop into priceless assets. Girls Learn Girls Earn, Blue Collar Jobs, and offering decent career opportunities are some of the government's top priorities for youth empowerment. Education, employment, participation, and the environment are the four "Es" that are highlighted in the [...] - [The Landing of Khaqan Abbasi Resignation?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-landing-of-mr-khaqan-s-resignation): According to Maryam Nawaz and Muhammad Zubair, Nawaz Sharif's spokesperson, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has resigned from his position as Senior Vice President. In a media interview, Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif's spokesman Muhammad Zubair said Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is a senior N League leader. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's status will not be affected by leaving the Senior Vice President's post. There is no doubt that he is a great leader. The party needs him since he has served as Prime Minister. Furthermore, he said that Miftah Ismail is a party member and Ishaq Dar holds a high position in the party. Despite [...] - [Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is an Asset to Our Party; Maryam Nawaz](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shahid-khaqan-abbasi-is-an-asset-to-our-party-maryam-nawaz): Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Organizer of the Pakistan Muslim League-N, says that Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is an asset to our party, and I will meet him as soon as possible. A very important consultative meeting was held at the party secretariat of PML-N in Model Town under the chairmanship of Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz, who presided over the meeting. During the meeting, there was an echo of the consultation regarding Maryam Nawaz's organizational visits and the resignation of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi from the post of party leader. Several party sources have confirmed that Maryam Nawaz has assured the party leaders that [...] - [Fawad Chaudhry's Bail Granted](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fawad-chaudhrys-bail-granted): PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry's bail was granted for threatening the Election Commission. Fawad Chaudhry's bail application was heard by Additional Sessions Judge Faizan Haider Gilani, and Fawad Chaudhry's lawyer Babar Awan appeared before the court. Senior counsel, former Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan and the investigating officer appeared before the court along with records. The court ordered the release of Fawad Chaudhry by granting bail in exchange for 20 thousand rupees. Judge Faizan Gilani remarked that he is giving bail on one condition that Fawad Chaudhry will not repeat this conversation. During the hearing, the Election Commission and the prosecution had [...] - [Government Seeks to Increase Power Tariffs to Salvage IMF Deal](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-seeks-to-increase-power-tariffs-to-salvage-imf-deal): Pakistan's Power Division has announced that power tariffs will increase dramatically over the next five months. To reduce the circular debt, the government plans to increase the power tariff by Rs 6.79 per unit in a series of stepwise increases. In connection with the ninth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the Power Division briefed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team about the plan. In order to facilitate the release of a $1 billion tranche under the EFF, the IMF has been urging the Pakistani authorities to take all necessary steps. Power tariffs are expected to increase for [...] - [Toyota Closed All Cars Productions From February](https://ipin.com.pk/news/toyota-closed-all-cars-productions-from-february): Assembler and distributor of Toyota vehicles in Pakistan, Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC), has announced that production will be suspended for a short period of time. The company will cease all operations from February 1st through February 14th, 2023, in order to address inventory shortages. As a result of its decision, the company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. Inventory shortages have been attributed to difficulties in importing raw materials and clearing consignments with commercial banks. In light of the recent devaluation of the rupee, Toyota has recently increased the price of its vehicles. Toyota has temporarily halted production [...] - [Hyundai Announces A Price Increase](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hyundai-announces-a-price-increase): An adjustment in car prices has been announced by Hyundai Nishat, a leading car manufacturer in Pakistan, with effect from February 1st, 2023. In addition to the Elantra, the Sonata, and the Tucson, all three Hyundai models have been raised in price. Hyundai Elantra New Prices In the Elantra 1.6 model, the price has increased from PKR 5,299,000 to PKR 5,699,000, a difference of PKR 400,000. Similarly, the Elantra 2.0's price increased from PKR 5,699,000 to PKR 6,099,000. Hyundai Sonata New Prices PKR 500,000 has been added to the price of the Sonata 2.0 model, which was previously priced at PKR [...] - [Electric Vehicles Demand Growing Among Indian Consumers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/electric-vehicles-demand-growing-among-indian-consumers): As luxury car buyers express increased interest in electric vehicles, BMW is contemplating adding more electric vehicles to its lineup in India, says Vikram Pawah, BMW's president for the country. BMW intends to introduce 25 electrified products globally by 2023, half of which will be fully electrical, according to Pawah in a recent interview with Reuters. These twelve electrified products are being considered by the company for the Indian market. BMW currently sells three electric vehicles in India; however, as supply chain concerns clear up - a development that Pawah expects to occur in 2023 - EVs could represent more than [...] - [HEC Autonomy is Ended by the Federal Govt](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hec-autonomy-is-ended-by-the-federal-govt): It is proposed that the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Ordinance 2002 be amended significantly by the Federal Government of Pakistan. In the near future, the HEC will become part of the Ministry of Education, marking a significant change in the operational structure of the commission. According to sources, the provinces will no longer be represented in the autonomous 18-member forum. These proposed amendments have already been approved by the cabinet committee for legislation, which seeks to limit the authority of the HEC. The new laws will elevate the federal minister above the chairman of the HEC and require the Ministry of [...] - ['Doesn't Want Appointment of Woman' as DG Hajj; Ministry of Religious Affairs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/doesn-t-want-appointment-of-woman-as-dg-hajj-ministry-of-religious-affairs): According to the National Commission of Human Rights (NCHR), the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Pakistan rejected a female candidate for the position of Hajj Director General. An applicant with the highest score with 71 marks for the Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service, Saima Sabah, was allegedly denied the position on account of her gender. According to the NCHR, women are not excluded from the eligibility criteria for the role, and women have served as Hajj Director General in Saudi Arabia in the past. It was in December that Ms. Sabah filed a complaint with the Islamabad High Court alleging that [...] - [Planning Minister directs timely completion of projects under 4RF](https://ipin.com.pk/news/planning-minister-directs-timely-completion-of-projects-under-arf): The planning minister declared that the donor conference was a huge success for Pakistan as he presided over the gathering and noted that Pakistan received an unparalleled response. The International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan's conclusions must be carried out as soon as possible in text and spirit, he declared. In order for the projects to be implemented on schedule, the minister requested that all pertinent ministries and divisions create a timeline. To maintain the projects' transparency, it was also determined during the meeting to carry out a third-party assessment. The committee members had a lengthy discussion about the committee's terms [...] - [Manufacturers' incorrectly claimed excess quota in ex-Fata is disallowed by RTO Peshawar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/manufacturers-incorrectly-claimed-excess-quota-in-ex-fata-is-disallowed-by-rto-peshawar): The case's specifics showed that after the federally administered tribal areas (FATA) and provincially administered tribal areas (PATA) merged with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the government gave the benefit of exemption from income tax collection and sales tax collection on raw material imports to the manufacturing facilities located in these areas. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), among others, introduced the system of raw material quota distribution based on the installed production capacity of the industrial units to ensure that the imported raw materials by these units are utilised purely for internal consumption to make finished goods. The Directorate General of Input Output [...] - [ECP exempts FBR officers from several election-related duties](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ecp-exempts-fbr-officers-from-several-election-related-duties): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials and its field formations are exempt from being appointed as district returning officers, returning officers, or assistant returning officers for the conduct of the 2019 general elections, according to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). On Wednesday, the FBR sent a letter to every head of the field formations in this area. The ECP has reportedly given the officers of FBR (including its field formations) an exemption to the extent of their appointment as District Returning Officers, Returning Officers, and Assistant Returning Officers for the conduct of upcoming General Elections, according to the FBR's [...] - [IG Punjab, Visited Makarwal Police Station with Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ig-punjab-visited-makarwal-police-station-with-chief-secretary-punjab-zahid-akhtar): Dr Usman Anwar, Inspector General of Punjab, and Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Chief Secretary of Punjab, visited the Makarwal police station in Mianwali. As a result, the SHO of Punjab, IG Punjab Makdarwal, sided with him. In recognition of all the officials' exceptional bravery and dedication to duty, the IG Punjab awarded certificates of appreciation to each and every one of them. At all levels of government as well as the public, Punjab police officers are being commended for their bravery and steadfastness. Dr. Usman Anwar It is an honor and a pleasure to work with the dutiful officers and officials fighting [...] - [Telenor Is Being Considered For Acquisition by PTCL](https://ipin.com.pk/news/telenor-is-being-considered-for-acquisition-by-ptcl): A non-binding offer has been prepared by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) to acquire Telenor Pakistan, with a potential price range of $800 million to $1.2 billion. A majority of the directors of PTCL have approved expressing interest in acquiring Telenor Pakistan's majority shares, as well as management control over the company. This deal will be financed by commercial loans guaranteed by Etisalat, the parent company. According to top sources, PTCL has expressed its interest to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and is prepared to proceed with the deal if both parties approve the non-binding offer. A binding offer, however, cannot be [...] - [Us Judge Rules, Bail Poster Should Be Named in Sam Bankman-fried Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/us-judge-rules-bail-poster-should-be-named-in-sam-bankman-fried-case): On Monday, the judge said that the name of the two persons, who guarantee bail for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, should be publicized. However, he held his ruling for expected appeal until February 07. The judge said it was due to the questions of many top spokespersons, who want the name of guarantors for SBF bail. The representatives of SBF declined the comment. SBF is currently living in his parent's home in California after he is found not guilty under the accusations of fraud and looting billion of dollars of FTX customers. Both of his parents are professors at Stanford Law [...] - [Samsung will Unpacked New Mobile Samsung S23 Tomorrow](https://ipin.com.pk/news/samsung-will-unpacked-new-mobile-samsung-s23-tomorrow): Samsung will unpack its new mobile phone SAMSUNG S23 on Wednesday, February 01. They invite famous personalities, i.e., gamers, influencers, etc., over the unpacking event. The event will be held in San Fransisco. It will broadcast live through a YouTube channel and website. Besides the mobile phone, a brand new Macbook will also be available after the unpacking. SAMSUNG S23, SAMSUNG S23 plus, and SAMSUNG S23 pro will make available in Samsung stores. There are differences in price, size, and specifications among the phone. The most awaited feature of this device is its camera. Dr.TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile [...] - [Intel Will Launch NUC 13 Extreme Kit for Gaming](https://ipin.com.pk/news/intel-will-launch-nuc-13-extreme-kit-for-gaming): Intel NUC 13 Extreme Kit has already launched in China in Q4 of 2022. It was announced that it would be available worldwide in the earlier days of the year 2023. Soon Intel will launch its new NUC system. This system has great attention for gamers due to its features. It is classified among the Small Form Factor SFF. It has a heavy Intel Core i9-13900K processor, which speeds up the processing and gives gamers a wonderful gaming experience. It has 32 GB SSD ram and a 1 TB hard drive that keeps the user out of worry about storage shortage [...] - [US Halt Export Licenses to China's Huawei Company](https://ipin.com.pk/news/us-halt-export-licenses-to-china-s-huawei-company): Biden government has banned the technology export with Chinese company Huawei. There is no longer export license issuance for technology export with Hauwei. The US is continuously tightening the rope over China in technology. In previous days, the US government accused Huawei of spying and declared it a national security threat to the United States of America. In response, Chinese government officials and Huawei denied these allegations and said it was useless multiple times. The story was unveiled when the ministry of commerce, USA, said to many technology export firms that there are no longer licenses for technology exports to Huawei. [...] - [64 people have died as a result of the suicide attack at the Peshawar mosque](https://ipin.com.pk/news/64-people-have-died-as-a-result-of-suicide-attack-at-peshawar-mosque): According to security officials, the explosion occurred on Monday at 1:40 pm as Zuhr prayers were being delivered, and as a result, the mosque's ceiling collapsed. The blast also injured at least 157 people. According to police officer Sikandar Khan, the suicide bomber-allegedly-attempted explosion occurred at the mosque where many people had congregated for prayer. Mr. Khan continued, "A part of the building had collapsed, and it is thought that numerous individuals were underneath it." Police personnel made up the majority of the victims. Uncertainty surrounded how the bomber entered the walled compound, which contains Peshawar's police headquarters and is situated [...] - [IMF Mission arrives in Islamabad for discussions on the ninth review](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-mission-arrives-in-islamabad-for-discussions-on-the-ninth-review): Details indicate that a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Islamabad, and that discussions on the ninth review of the bailout programme will begin today (Tuesday). According to sources cited by ARY News, Pakistan and the Fund will undertake technical discussions over the course of the first four days when economic data from various departments would be examined. The IMF provided Pakistan with a $6 billion bailout in 2019, which was increased by an additional $1 billion in 2018. However, the lender halted payouts in November because Pakistan had not made further progress on fiscal reduction and [...] - [Intercity Fares Have Increased Up to Rs. 600 Due to Higher Petrol Prices](https://ipin.com.pk/news/intercity-fares-have-increased-up-to-rs-600-due-to-higher-petrol-prices): Fuel price increases have led to an increase in intercity bus and coach fares across the country as a result of the recent petrol price increase. A meeting of the All Pakistan Public Transport Owners Federation (APPTOF) revealed that fares will increase by 10%. Pakistan's transportation system might suffer serious consequences due to the significant rise in diesel prices, according to the federation's representative. The news of the fare hike has sparked concern among commuters, who now face additional expenses in their travels.. New Intercity Fares New intercity fares have been announced by the APPTOF Intercity Route Increase in fares (PKR) [...] - [Rail workers demonstrate against eight months of salary delays](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rail-workers-demonstrate-against-eight-months-of-salary-delays): On Monday, the workers gathered at Pakistan Railways' (PR) Locomotive Shed in Lahore. They claimed that they had not been paid on time for the previous eight months and requested that the problem be fixed right away. They claim that in these difficult times, even those putting their lives in danger to repair the train tracks are in severe need. Fare Hike Last week, PR hiked Green Line train fares by 25%. The department resumed the train between Islamabad and Karachi on January 27 using newly imported Chinese carriages. The new rates from Rawalpindi to Karachi are: Rs. 4,000 for economy [...] - [Chaudhry Shujaat is kept as the Q-president League's by the election commission](https://ipin.com.pk/news/chaudhry-shujat-is-kept-as-the-q-president-leagues-by-election-commission): The tribunal decided that Shujaat's removal as party leader by the PML-Q central working committee was unlawful and that the elections that the party central committee had announced were likewise invalid. In response to the decision made by the PML-Q group led by Pervaiz Elahi to remove Shujaat from his position as party president and name Wajahat Hussain as the Q-leader, League's Shujaat submitted a complaint to the tribunal. The PML-Q leadership's divisions have grown more entrenched in recent months as the Shujaat-led fraction refused to back Imran Khan while his cousin emerged as the former government's most important partner. - [Sigh of relief as NEPRA reduces power rates by Rs2.31 per unit](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sigh-of-relief-as-nepra-reduces-power-rates-by-rupees-2-31-per-unit): The meeting to discuss the Central Power Purchasing Agency's (CPPA) appeal to lower the power rate was presided over by Chairman NEPRA. NEPRA authorised a decrease in the power tariff during the hearing today, and the 18.7 billion in relief will be reflected in bills for February. However, NEPRA insisted that K-Electric and lifeline customers will not have their electricity rates reduced. A thorough conclusion will be made public later by the power regulator. The CPPA-G was previously held accountable for load shedding across the nation in a meeting called by Nepra because it failed to pay power plants for fuel, [...] - [Suo moto notice cannot be taken by high courts, according to the SC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/suo-moto-notice-cannot-be-taken-by-high-courts-sc): The decision was made by a bench under the leadership of Justice Ijazul Ahsan in response to a petition challenging the Peshawar High Court's (PHC) directive to the provincial administration to form a committee to assess the prices of livestock and poultry products. The Supreme Court alone was authorised by Article 184/3 of the Constitution to take suo moto notice, hence the supreme court declared the PHC's judgement in the suo moto case invalid. Justice Ijazul Ahsan stated that high courts were permitted to consider cases involving the prices of commodities in his eight-page ruling. He noted that the PHC had [...] - [Imran Khan will be charged by an Islamabad court in the Toshakhana case on Feb 7](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-will-be-charged-by-an-islamabad-court-in-toshakhana-case-on-feb7): Further Sessions The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has filed a criminal complaint against the leader of the PTI for allegedly lying to the authorities regarding gifts he got from foreign dignitaries while serving as prime minister of the nation. Judge Zafar Iqbal is currently hearing the case. The court set February 7 for the indictment of Mr. Khan in the case at the beginning of the hearing. The PTI leader was also called before the judge on Tuesday in his individual capacity, but he chose not to appear because he is still suffering from wounds in Lahore following an attempted [...] - [Peshawar Terrorist Attack Unwarranted Blood Donations](https://ipin.com.pk/news/peshawar-terrorist-attack-unwarranted-blood-donations): As a result of an appeal for blood donations following a bombing at a police lines mosque, Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan, received an outpouring of public support on Monday. It is reported that the hospital had adequate blood supplies for those who were critically injured despite the initial call for assistance. Students from Edwardes College, including Adnan Khan, planned to donate blood. They were informed, however, that additional blood supplies were not required upon arrival at the hospital. Upon learning of the shortage, many flocked to the hospital's blood bank only to be informed of the actual situation. Similarly, [...] - [Police in Hyderabad Instructed to Crack Down about Private Vehicles](https://ipin.com.pk/news/police-in-hyderabad-are-tough-on-vehicles-that-have-them): In Hyderabad, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered law enforcement to crack down on private vehicles that employ flashing lights, sirens, hooters, tinted windows, and flashy licence plates. On the orders of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Peer Muhammad Shah, the department started this drive on Monday. During the day-long operation around the city, a police spokeswoman told the media that officials acted against a large number of cars and amassed about Rs 300,000 in fines. He claimed that the law enforcement is working together to reduce such offences. The official further stated that special teams had been stationed for inspection [...] - [Pakistan Discovers the Most Contagious Coronavirus Sub-Variant](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-discovers-the-most-contagious-coronavirus-sub-variant): The case of BF.7 has reportedly been recorded in Karachi. One of three Omicron variant strains causing havoc in China is this one. Due to its high transmission potential and capacity to infect up to 18 people from a single infected patient, the BF.7 strain has caused concern in China. There are growing fears among the populace of the country as a result of this quickly spreading variety, which has endangered an estimated two million lives. The designation BF.7 comes from the strain's entire categorization as a sub-variant of the Omicron BA.5 strain, which is BA.5.2.1.7. With a startling 76.2% of [...] - [Today Fuel ( Petrol ) Prices in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/today-petrol-diesel-prices-in-pakistan): Fuel prices have changed significantly since the start of the new year, including petrol, high-speed diesel, light-speed diesel, kerosene oil, and compressed natural gas (CNG). The prices of these fuels have a profound impact on the economy and the daily lives of individuals because they are the lifeblood of transportation, machinery, and heating.. Types Price / Litre Petrol (Super) 249.80 High Speed Diesel 262.80 Light Speed Diesel 187 Kerosene Oil 187 CNG Region 1 145 CNG Region 2 195 Petrol (Super) There has been an increase of 35 Rupees per litre in the price of petrol, which is widely used for [...] - [SBP Modifies the Mechanism for Exporting Sugar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sbp-modifies-the-mechanism-for-exporting-sugar): According to a notification from the central bank, the Authorized Dealers must receive proof of quota allocation from the relevant Provincial Cane Commissioner and maintain a copy of the allocation in their records. The exporters must guarantee to ADs that the shipment will be transported within 45 days after the date of quota allocation. ADs will ensure receipt of an irrevocable letter of credit (L/C) stating that payment is due within sixty (60) days of the L/opening C's or the advance receipt of export revenues from the buyer overseas via banking channels. The Director, FEOD, SBP-BSC, and other pertinent offices will [...] - [Government Expects 'Gradually' Decreasing Inflationary Pressure](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-expects-gradually-decreasing-inflationarr-pressure): According to the survey, rising costs for both wheat and onions are the main variables influencing the level of prices generally. After taking into account the currency devaluation, the declining trend in international commodity prices will eventually be reflected in domestic pricing with certain lags. While the government maintained the administered prices at their current level to stabilise overall prices, the ongoing shortage of critical crops following the floods is making inflation difficult to control. In order to reduce inflationary pressure, the State Bank of Pakistan is also implementing a contractionary monetary policy. However, supply-side factors account for a bigger proportion [...] - [FBR's January Collection Exceeds Target by 4 billion rupees](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fbrs-january-collection-exceeds-target-by-4-billion-rupees): FBR has increased by 23% from the same month last year, according to preliminary estimates. Comparing the total amount collected by FBR throughout the first seven months of the current fiscal year to the total amount collected during the same period previous year, an increase of 18%, or Rs. 3,965 billion, can be seen. In line with the government's strategy of shifting the tax burden to wealthy and affluent groups of society, direct tax collection grew by 48 percent over the first seven months of the current fiscal year. FBR has demonstrated commendable revenue collection performance by not only achieving the [...] - [IMF predicts that Pakistan's GDP growth will slow to 2% in 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-predicts-that-pakistans-gdp-growth-will-slow-to-2-percent-in-2023): According to the IMF's World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update, "inflation peaking despite sluggish growth," Pakistan's GDP is expected to expand by 2% in 2023 and 4% in 2024. The impact of the floods was not factored into the IMF WEO report, which predicted Pakistan's GDP growth rate would be 3.5 percent in 2023 compared to 6 percent in 2022. The World Bank forecasts a 2% GDP growth rate for Pakistan in the fiscal year 2022–2023. According to the Fund, the predicted rate of global growth will drop from an estimated 3.4 percent in 2022 to 2.9 percent in 2023 before increasing [...] - [Alex Hales Will Join PSL 8 Instead Of Bangladesh Tour](https://ipin.com.pk/news/alex-hales-will-join-psl-8-instead-of-bangladesh-tour): Alex hales will be a permanent part of the PSL during this season. Although, there is national series against Bangladesh from March 01 to 14. Last day, he announced that he would no more available for the national team for the Bangladesh tour due to participation in PSL. It is for the first time that he is not available for his team after last year's T20 World Cup win. As he lies under the non-contracted player's category in the English team. on playing an ODI and T20, he will be given 5k pounds and 2.5K pounds per match. Alex hales is [...] - [Exhibition Match Will Be Played Between Peshawar Zalmi VS Quetta Gladiators](https://ipin.com.pk/news/exhibition-match-will-be-played-between-peshawar-zalmi-vs-quetta-gladiators): Everything is ready for the competition between the rivals, i.e., Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators, in Bughti Stadium Quetta. Tickets are available, and people purchase them to enjoy a rival match. The ticket price for this exhibition match is quite low, i.e., 20 Rs. one can buy the tickets from Bolan Cricket Stadium, Bughti Cricket Stadium, Jaan Mall, Gulzar Travelers, and Al-Mehmood Mart in Quetta. Peshawar Zalmi will play under the captaincy of Babar Azam. The star players that will be part of the team are Wahab Riaz, Muhammad Haris, Danish Aziz, and Saim Ayoub. On the other, team purple will [...] - [Australian Captain Aaron Finch Retired From International Cricket](https://ipin.com.pk/news/australian-captain-aaron-finch-retired-from-international-cricket): White ball Australian cricketer Aron Finch stepped down from international cricket. His position was cloudy after the home defeat knockout round of the last T20 world cup played on Australian soil. He announced his retirement today. He spoke with a reporter at Melbourne cricket ground. "Realizing that I won't be playing on until the next T20 World Cup in 2024, now is the right moment to step down and give the team time to plan and build towards that event," he told a reporter on the eve of his retirement. "To be able to represent Australia for 12 years and play [...] - [Google 'BARD', A Step Towards AI by Google](https://ipin.com.pk/news/google-bard-a-step-towards-ai-by-google): AI is one of the most profound technologies Google is currently working on. People, businesses, and communities can all benefit from using artificial intelligence, whether it is to detect diseases earlier or give them access to information in their language. As a result, new opportunities are available to billions of people that could significantly improve their living standards. Google’s goal is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful to everyone, so six years ago, Google re-oriented the company around artificial intelligence. That is why we see that as the most important way to deliver on our [...] - [Rivalry is Revealed; Microsoft Embedded Chatbot in Bing Search Engine](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rivalry-is-revealed-microsoft-embedded-chatbot-in-bing-search-engine): Yesterday Microsoft announced that they are facilitating their users with artificial intelligence AI-based chatbot experience in search. The Chatbot answers can be seen on the right side of the website links on the search page. However, this experience is limited for each user. The chatbot that Microsoft uses is ChatGPT, a product of a Microsoft-backed OpenAI company. This announcement has started a new race of technological advancement in Artificial Intelligence AI. A day earlier to Microsoft's announcement, Google also presented its AI as BRAD. The starting point of this race is the popularity of OpenAI's product ChatGPT. It brought a storm [...] - [Google Will Release Bard, a Rival to ChatGPT](https://ipin.com.pk/news/google-will-release-bard-a-rival-to-chatgpt): Known as Bard, Google's AI-powered chatbot will compete with Microsoft's ChatGPT. OpenAI's ChatGPT has gained popularity for its ability to write essays, poems, or code within seconds, sparking fears of job obsolescence or cheating. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced its investment in OpenAI and began integrating ChatGPT into its Teams platform, with plans to integrate it with Office and Bing in the near future. This news put pressure on Google, as the potential inclusion of ChatGPT into Bing's search engine raises fears of competition for Google's dominant search engine. After ChatGPT posed a threat to Google, the company's founders Sergey Brin [...] - [Government establishes positions to meet nuclear safety standards](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-establishes-positions-to-meet-nuclear-safety-standards): The government has established 195 positions for the Directorate-General of the National Nuclear Detection Architecture (NNDA), which is responsible for enforcing all domestic and international laws pertaining to the detection of radiation and nuclear material during cross-border movement of people and international cargo through the sea, land border stations, and airports. According to a notification released by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday, the Competent Authority has approved the allocation of these posts to the Directorate General of National Nuclear Detection Architecture (NNDA) and its Regional Directorates as a result of the creation of 195 posts for the Directorate-General [...] - [Important Moments as Pakistan-IMF Policy Level Talks Start Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/important-moments-as-pakistan-imf-policy-level-talks-start-today): The untargeted subsidies in the power sector are a concern for the IMF, and they should be. The IMF's assessment of the primary deficit, they said, was considerably greater than the government's. The primary balance and the electricity sector were again top concerns during technical meetings. These will now probably account for a sizable percentage of the tough conversations during policy-level discussions to identify the revenue shortfall and potential tariff rises. In addition to complete recovery of the Rs. 952 billion power sector imbalance through rate increases, the IMF has been pressing for the termination of the Rs. 100 billion power [...] - [The Lahore High Court has made it unlawful to adjust electricity bills for fuel costs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-lahore-high-court-has-made-it-unlawful-to-adjust-electricity-bills-for-fuel-costs): Based on 3,659 petitions submitted by Advocate Azhar Siddique and others, the decision also determined that quarterly tariff modifications and the conversion of industrial rates to commercial tariffs were unlawful. In his 81-page decision, Justice Najafi stressed the possible financial burden that taxes can place on the general public and asked government authorities to develop a solid strategy to reduce financial harm. The judge ruled that Section 3 of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Act is unconstitutional and that domestic consumers should not be subjected to taxes that exceed their means. The petitioners stated in court that the inappropriate [...] - [Pakistan Railways made more than Rs. 28 billion in the first half of FY23](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-railways-made-more-than-rupees-28-billion-in-the-first-half-of-fy23): According to the Ministry's data, Pakistan Railways nevertheless generated Rs. 28.263 billion in revenue from its operations between Jan. 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022. A total of Rs. 52.990 billion was spent within the same time period. Pensions account up 35% of overall spending, while salaries make up 33%. A grant in aid of Rs. 21.750 billion was given to Railways by the Federal Government within the same time frame, from July to December 2022. The documents said that Rs. 2.977 billion was the net deficit for the months of July through December. Investment in train infrastructure and rolling stock [...] - [State Bank to Aid in Preventing Dollar Smuggling at the Cargo Area of Karachi Airport](https://ipin.com.pk/news/state-bank-to-aid-in-preventing-dollar-smuggling-at-the-cargo-area-of-karachi-airport): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made the decision to erect a booth in the Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) cargo area at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport in order to prevent the smuggling of dollars and other foreign currency. Reports state that building up a booth in the CAA cargo area will also assist exchange companies in exporting foreign currency. In order to secure space for the booth in the cargo export area of Karachi's Jinnah International Airport, the central bank has also written to CAA. Through this booth, SBP and Customs will work together to thwart currency smuggling and closely [...] - [MoU Signed Between K-Electric and CTGSAIL](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mou-signed-between-k-electric-and-ctgsail): The Pakistani power company K-Electric, along with Chinese Three Gorges South Asia Investment Limited (CTGSAIL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore renewable energy projects throughout the country as part of its commitment to a greener future. Moonis Abdullah Alvi, chief executive officer of K-Electric, and Wang Minsheng, chief executive officer of CTGSAIL, have signed a memorandum of understanding to implement large-scale battery energy storage systems on K-Electric's network with the aim of producing a minimum of 1 GW of renewable energy. A key aspect of the collaboration will be the transportation of cheaper hydroelectric power from the [...] - [Maryam Challenged Imran to Launch 'Jail Bharo Tehreek' From Zaman Park](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mayram-challenged-imran-to-launch-jail-bharo-tehreek-from-zaman-park): Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN), Maryam Nawaz, has challenged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to launch 'jail bharo tehreek' from his residence at Zaman Park. In a media statement made in Multan, Maryam stated that the government was eagerly awaiting Khan's promised movement, but suggested that he should first remove the protective shield he has been using for safety. In response to the PMLN-led government's refusal to hold elections in Punjab and KP, and their alleged political victimization, Imran Khan announced the movement last week. According to Maryam, the former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif left the [...] - [Khurram Dastgir: Pakistan is close to Signing a Deal with the IMF](https://ipin.com.pk/news/khurram-dastgir-pakistan-is-close-to-signing-a-deal-with-the-imf): The Pakistani government is reportedly close to reaching an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as both parties have reached consensus on all issues. In order to avoid default, the country, which has an economy of $350 billion, has requested from the International Monetary Fund an installment of $1.1 billion. The IMF's negotiation team, headed by Nathan Porter, has been in Islamabad for discussions with the Pakistani government. After technical-level discussions between Pakistan and the IMF, the policy-level negotiations will begin today. The lender has imposed strict conditions on the country in various fields to improve its economy. According to [...] - [Turkey and Syria Earthquake; 4300 People Lost Their Life](https://ipin.com.pk/news/turkey-and-syria-earthquake-4300-people-lost-their-life): The Turkish-Syrian border was hit by a series of devastating earthquakes early on Tuesday morning, resulting in the death of over 4,300 people and the displacement of thousands more. As far as Greenland was concerned, the largest earthquake measured 7.8 magnitude. Rescuers are searching through the rubble with their bare hands, trying to find survivors in the freezing temperatures. The event was described by eyewitnesses as "the apocalypse." Several nations offered assistance in response to the quake's impact, which was significant enough to provoke a global response. Unfortunately, the freezing rain and sub-zero temperatures have hindered the rescue efforts. According to [...] - [The hottest day has been in months in Karachi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-hottest-day-has-been-in-months-in-karachi): The temperature reportedly rose to 32.5°C on Monday. 15.5°C was the lowest temperature recorded. It is important to note that Karachi's typical February temperature is 28.7°C, which means the city has already experienced four degrees over that month's average. Dr. Sardar Sarfaraz, Chief Meteorologist of Pakistan Meteorologist Department (PMD) Karachi, commented on this topic by stating that the key cause of the temperature increase is the switch from north-northeasterly to south-southeasterly winds. He asserted that Sindh's days have grown hotter since the desert wind now blows during the day. However, the sea wind will start to blow today, causing the temperature [...] - [Government to Increase Gas and Power Tariff Once Again](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-to-increase-gas-and-power-tariff-once-again): In an attempt to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved an increase in electricity and gas tariffs, as well as the general sales tax (GST). Moreover, the government approved the collection of additional taxes of 180 billion rupees, bringing the annual tax target of the Federal Board of Revenue of Pakistan to Rs 7,650 billion. As a result of these measures, the IMF is still seeking a higher adjustment in electricity tariffs, which may exceed Rs 12.50 to Rs 14 per unit. The Fund is also suggesting further qualitative taxation measures [...] - [Sheikh Rashid's bail request is denied by an Islamabad court](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sheikh-rashids-bail-request-is-denied-by-an-islamabad-court): The judgement, which had been reserved earlier today, was announced by Judicial Magistrate Umer Shabbir. Rasheed's attorney insisted during today's plea hearing that his client has not levelled accusations, only cited the former premier, who is now under danger of death. He questioned whether prompt action had been taken against the previous interior minister. His attorney insisted that investigators had not discovered anything suspicious during Mr. Rasheed's physical detention and accused the former interior minister's adversaries of trying to get Islamabad police to file charges against him. Sheikh Rashid, the leader of the Awami Muslim League (AML), was previously placed in [...] - [Pakistan Railways will release a booking and assistance app](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-railways-will-release-a-booking-and-assistance-app): Pakistan Railways is preparing to introduce the Railway Automated Booking & Travel Assistance (RABTA) application to improve its operations. In order to increase productivity through the use of information technology, the Federal Railways Minister signed a joint venture deal with two Chinese businesses (IT). As a result of this agreement, the RABTA app will be released, enabling travellers to purchase tickets, cabs, meals, and hotels. While talks with the government on an excise duty on air tickets are in progress, the Railways Minister stated that the application will add an additional Rs. 9 to each train ticket. The programme also enables [...] - [Dar and the AIIB's chief economist spoke about collaboration on environmentally friendly development projects](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dar-and-the-aiibs-cheif-economist-spoke-about-collaboration-on-environmentally-friendly-development-projects): Berglof visited the Finance Division to speak with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar about potential collaboration on development initiatives, particularly those that are environmentally benign and climate resilient. Mr Erik Berglof, Chief Economist, AIIB called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar,today.They discussed the role of AIIB in infrastructure development projects & investment in Pakistan and future cooperation especially in eco- friendly and climate resilience projects. pic.twitter.com/TPqLanGZw3 — Ministry of Finance (@FinMinistryPak) February 7, 2023 The minister briefed Berglof on the nation's present economic picture during the meeting and informed him of the government's economic policies and reforms enacted to promote the [...] - [Punjab will provide free education to Kashmiri students](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-will-provide-free-education-to-kashmiri-students): Around 200 children will benefit from this move, which also includes giving them laptop computers. The traffic police will provide driving licences to these students, making it simpler for them to travel and continue their education. Students from Kashmir studying in Punjab met with the interim CM and expressed appreciation for the province's efforts to show support for their people. These kids' financial management will be made simpler by the Bank of Punjab's directive to open accounts for them. A prayer was said throughout the meeting in memory of those who perished in the recent earthquake in Turkey. Turkey was shaken [...] - [Dutch Researcher Predicted 3 Days Before the Devastating Turkey Earthquake](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dutch-researcher-predicted-3-days-before-the-devastating-turkey-earthquake): There has been an explosion of attention after a Dutch researcher sent a prediction 3 days before the devastating earthquake in Turkey. In a statement on February 3 published by Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS), a research organization that studies seismic activity, Frank Hoogerbeets, a researcher with the survey, predicted that a 7.5 magnitude earthquake would mark the region in and around South-Central Turkey, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon sooner or later. It was interesting to see how few people on Twitter took notice of the prediction, and some even flagged him as a pseudoscientist and questioned his earlier predictions. In a [...] - [Pervez Musharraf, a former COAS, is buried with military honours](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pervez-musharraf-a-former-coas-is-buried-with-military-honours): At Polo Ground in Malir Cantonment, Karachi, prayers were performed on Tuesday for former president Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who has since retired. In the port city's military cemetery, where his father was also interred, he was later laid to rest. The former president's funeral services were held under strict security conditions. Politicians including MQM-Farooq P's Sattar and Mustafa Kamal attended the burial prayers of the former military leader, along with Gen. Sahir Shamshad, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, retired, and Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kiani, a retired general. Musharraf passed away on Sunday in Dubai, [...] - [This Week, Rain and Snow are Predicted by PMD](https://ipin.com.pk/news/this-week-rain-and-snow-are-predicted-by-pmd): The newest PMD report predicts that a westerly disturbance will arrive in the nation on February 8. Beginning on February 9 and continuing through February 10, it will move to the upper regions. Under the influence of this weather system, snowfall is anticipated to occur between February 8 and 10 in Murree, Galliyat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). On February 9 and 10, rain, wind, and thunderstorms are predicted to fall in Islamabad and the upper and central Punjab areas. On February 8 and 9, moderate rain is anticipated in several areas of Balochistan. The [...] - [Federal officials would donate their salaries to the earthquake victims in Turkey](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fedral-officials-would-donate-their-salaries-to-the-earthquake-victims-in-turkey): The federal government's officials, who are reportedly in grades 18 to 22, will donate one day's pay to a relief fund created especially for this reason. Prime Minister (PM) Shahbaz Sharif announced the creation of this fund and urged all Pakistanis to actively contribute to it in a statement. The prime minister declared that Pakistan will not desert Turkey in its hour of need and that it is imperative for the nation to stand with its Turkish brothers and sisters during these tough times. The Federal Cabinet's action exemplifies the close ties of friendship and compassion that the two countries share. [...] - [Transparent IT Solution Is Required By FTO For Taxpayers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/transparent-it-solution-is-required-by-fto-for-taxpayers): The complaint was made due to difficulties with the procedure of validating tax challans for withholding tax on real estate transfers. The complainant claimed that collecting PSIDs, making bank deposits, and obtaining challans, which must subsequently be delivered to the FBR office for endorsement and verification, are all laborious processes. The FBR authorities had ordered the property registering authorities to forbid the registration of the transfer unless the tax challans had been confirmed by the FBR Office in Quetta. The FBR has also stated that its withholding powers have been delegated and are restricted to audits, but that it has instead [...] - [Wikipedia Services Restore in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/wikipedia-services-restore-in-pakistan): The Federal Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Ms. Maryam Aurangzeb, tweeted the news about the restoration of the services of Wikipedia. Also, a Cabinet Committee has been established to address Wikipedia and other online content issues. Blocking the entire site was not a suitable measure to restrict access to some objectionable content, which is why the ban was removed after two days. Prime Minister @CMShehbaz has directed that the Wikipedia website be restored with immediate effect. The Prime Minister has also constituted a Cabinet Committee on matters related to Wikipedia and other online content. pic.twitter.com/fgMj5sqTun — Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) February 6, [...] - [United States Vows to Keep Pakistan as a Stalwart Partner in Combating Terrorism](https://ipin.com.pk/news/united-states-vows-to-keep-pakistan-as-a-stalwart-partner-in-combating-terrorism): The United States has expressed its unwavering support for Pakistan in their ongoing battle against terrorism. During a recent press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price affirmed that the US will stand alongside Pakistan in the face of these threats. Pakistan's latest terror attack occurred on January 30, when a suicide bomber targeted a mosque in the Red Zone area of Peshawar. As a result of this attack, 84 individuals were killed, primarily police officers who had gathered for prayers. The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was initially held responsible for the attack, however, later distanced themselves from it. Although this may [...] - [ChatGPT Passed the MBA Exam, What's Next?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/chatgpt-passed-the-mba-exam-what-s-next): Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School found that a chatbot that uses artificial intelligence passed the school's MBA program final exam. According to Christian Terwiesch of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, the Bot's performance on the test has important implications for business school education. He added that Bot scored B- and B grades on the exam which is a good sign. The system displays exceptional abilities to automate the skills of high-paid knowledge workers, such as analysts, managers, and consultants whose jobs are held by MBA graduates. It was noted that the Bot was very efficient at answering [...] - [Abhishek Bachchan Celebrated His 47th Birthday In Maldives](https://ipin.com.pk/news/abhishek-bachchan-celebrated-his-47th-birthday-in-maldives): Abhishek Bachchan traveled to the Maldives with his wife, Aishwarya Rai, and his son Aaradhya Bachchan to celebrate his 47th birthday. On Instagram, the actor posted more images from the holiday, including his "amazing view" of Aishwarya. The Bachchan family stayed in a resort on an islet. Before returning to Mumbai, they left the resort on Monday to celebrate Abhishek's birthday. On Instagram, Abhishek participated with many of his trip-related guests. He added, "Some further lovely lookouts. Particularly the final bone. I appreciate you making my birthday so memorable, @stregismaldives. The hashtags "strategies Maldives," "live exquisite,” "print dump," recollections, "creating recollections," [...] - [Movie 'The People Under The Stairs' Releasing In 4k Ultra HD](https://ipin.com.pk/news/movie-the-people-under-the-stairs-releasing-in-4k-ultra-hd): Wes Craven is arguably the most beloved director in the horror genre. Craven made a tonne of underrated horror films, even though he is best known for his work on the slasher classics A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream. This contains the 1991 horror black comedy The People Under the Stairs. Now, Scream Factory will release the movie on 4K Blu-ray in April. At the time of its release, The People Under the Stairs was a modern rendition of the creepy house in the spooky neighborhood that no child would dare to enter. In it, a young boy played by [...] - [Changan Cars Have Increased In Price By Up To Rs.10.5 Lakh](https://ipin.com.pk/news/changan-cars-have-increased-in-price-by-up-to-rs-10-5-lakh): There has been a major setback for the automotive industry in Pakistan after Changan announced a steep price increase on its vehicles. The devaluation of the Pakistani rupee relative to the US dollar has resulted in severe economic challenges for the auto industry, and the failure of the current government to address the situation has only made matters worse. A 10.5 lac price increase has been announced by Changan Pakistan, the latest auto assembler to increase its prices. The ex-factory and ex-dealership prices for Changan cars will remain the same. Changan Alsvin Prices The base model of the Changan Alsvin, the [...] - [Businesses will Pay $1000 Every Month to Maintain Twitter Gold Badges](https://ipin.com.pk/news/businesses-will-pay-dollar-1000-every-month-to-maintain-twitter-gold-badges): It has been reported that Twitter, the social media giant, is looking to make money by charging businesses using its platform a $1,000 monthly fee for gold checkmarks. Those brands that fail to pay the fee will eventually lose their gold badges, although the timeline for this loss is unclear. Moreover, Twitter is considering charging $50 per month for each badge added to an account, according to internal conversations obtained by The Information. According to an email exchange between Twitter product manager Evan Jones and an unnamed company, early access subscribers will receive a gold checkmark for their organization and affiliation [...] - [PTA Instruct Users to Enable their IPv6 for 5G](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pta-instruct-users-to-enable-their-ipv6-for-5g): Keeping in mind the technological advancement, the PTA instructed all telecom operators and internet service providers to complete the migration to IPv6 in the shortest time possible because it is the most current version of the Internet Protocol. The rollout of IPv6 is expected to support 5G and IoT. The IPv6 protocol needs to be enabled on the mobile devices of those who use smartphones. Please get in touch with your respective operator if you need any clarification on this matter. What is IP? Data packets are routed using IP (Internet Protocol) rules over networks so that they reach their destination. [...] - [Pakistan sent a strong message of support to Kashmiris: PM](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-sent-a-strong-message-of-support-to-kashmiris-pm): "I am grateful to people of Pakistan belonging to all walks of life incl. overseas Pakistanis for their ardent participation in commemoration of Kashmir Solidarity Day," PM Shehbaz Sharif wrote on Twitter. I am grateful to people of Pakistan belonging to all walks of life incl. overseas Pakistanis for their passionate participation in observance of Kashmir Solidarity Day. Pakistan has conveyed a powerful message of support to Kashmiris in their just struggle for self-determination — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 5, 2023 He continued, "Pakistan has sent a strong message of support to Kashmiris in their legitimate quest for self-determination. PM Sharif [...] - [Sindh Announced the Allocation of Dollar 4.1 Million for the Modernization of JPMC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sindh-announced%20the-allocation-of-dollar-4-million-for-the-modernization-of-jpmc): A grant of $4.1 million was recently announced by the Sindh Government for the construction of state-of-the-art Cyberknife machines and equipment at Jinnah Post Medical Centre (JPMC) in Karachi. In order to serve underprivileged patients at JPMC, this grant will be awarded to the Patients Aid Foundation (PAF), a non-profit organization. At the signing ceremony between the provincial government and PAF, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah stated that the current Cyberknife facility has a waiting list of approximately 2,000 patients. As the head of the Cyberknife Unit, Prof Tariq Mahmood, explained, JPMC primarily treats brain cancers, but as the public has [...] - [The body of General Musharraf is to be Transported to Pakistan Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-body-of-general-musharraf-is-to-be-transported-to-pakistan-today): After suffering from a prolonged illness, former Pakistani President and retired general Pervez Musharraf passed away in Dubai at the age of 79 As a result of the news of his death, politicians and military leaders have expressed their condolences. General Musharraf's remains will be repatriated today by his wife Sehba, son Bilal, and daughter Ayla on a special flight scheduled to arrive at 11:30 am local time. In the country, the remains have been kept in the mortuary of a local hospital, and the doctors have advised that they be buried as soon as possible. As confirmed by his family [...] - [Its Time for Imran to act like Jinnah Instead of Gandhi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/its-time-for-imran-to-act-like-jinnah-instead-of-gandhi): Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has made a call for a "Jail Bharo Tehreek," which has raised the eyebrows of political experts. They have advised the former Prime Minister to conduct himself in a more statesman-like manner and to avoid making hasty decisions. Some have predicted little success for this arrest movement, suggesting that Khan should work within the Constitution and the parliamentary system, instead of adopting an aggressive approach. Others view Khan's announcement as a continuation of his tendency to follow his political playbooks and escalate the political confrontation. According to the PTI Chief, this announcement was [...] - [7.8 magnitude of major earthquake in Turkey Several Deaths Reported](https://ipin.com.pk/news/major-earthquake-jolts-turkey-and-northwest-syria): Early Monday, a massive earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitudes struck central Turkey and northwest Syria, causing hundreds of deaths as buildings collapsed. In addition to Cyprus and Lebanon, the earthquake was felt there as well. During the dark hours of the winter morning, residents of the Turkish city of Gaziantep were forced out of their homes by a powerful earthquake. According to the Turkish disaster agency, 76 people were killed and 440 injured, while Syrian state media reported over 100 fatalities and numerous injuries in the provinces of Hama, Aleppo, and Latakia. The situation in Salqin near the Turkish border is dire, [...] - [Bahawalpur young girl "gang-raped" in front of mother](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bahawalpur-young-girl-gang-raped-in-front-of-mother): According to the local police, the horrifying crime took place on Saturday night when two unknown males forced their way into their home, tortured the family members, and then gang-raped the teenage girl in front of her mother while holding a gun to their heads. The designated suspect and his accomplice were then the subject of a recorded case. The mother of the victim reported to the authorities that two armed men broke into her home while her husband was out. After committing the crime, the perpetrators were able to flee as nearby locals gathered to watch the chaos. While the [...] - [Pakistan offers Turkey aid after a severe earthquake claims over 350 lives](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-offers-turkey-aid-after-a-servere-earthquake-claims-over-350-lives): Islamabad promised help as the death toll is anticipated to rise as news from isolated regions of southeast Turkey trickles in. Images that are circulating on the internet depict buildings that are in ruins and bodies that are lying on the ground. The Turkish government and people received condolences from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the enormous loss in his message. He recalled Ankara's support for Pakistan in every adversity and said that Islamabad stands in solidarity with its Turkish brothers and sisters in this hour of loss. According to Sharif, his administration will do everything necessary to aid Turkiye. In [...] - [The Pindi Bhattian Motorway is now toll-free](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-pindi-bhatian-motorway-is-now-toll-free): The Pindi Bhattian Motorway no longer charges tolls, thanks to the federal government. A study stated that because of the lengthy lines to and from toll plazas, this was a long-standing demand. Prior to this, there were lengthy lines of vehicles and other forms of transportation at the toll plaza, forcing drivers and passengers to wait. Drivers will be able to pass without being hindered on the road, according to the ministry of communication. Due to its convenience and little reduction in travel expenses, motorists applauded the federal government's move. - [IHC prevents police from taking action against Sheikh Rashid in the Hub and Karachi cases](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ihc-prevents-police-from-taking-action-against-sheikh-rashid-in-the-hub-and-karachi-case): AML leader Sheikh Rashid's petitions were considered by Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri in the IHC. Sheikh Rashid's attorney declared at the beginning of the hearing that the court had previously halted further action on the Aabpara police station's summons, but the police had nonetheless filed a case in the same plea and made an arrest. He claimed that while Sheikh Rashid was in police custody, another FIR was filed in Karachi. How was a case filed in Karachi, in the opinion of Justice Jahangiri, if the statement was made in the Poly Clinic Hospital? The bar councils, the Attorney General, and [...] - [All Parties Conference has been postponed till February 9](https://ipin.com.pk/news/all-parties-conference-has-been-postponed-till-february-9): The All Parties Conference will now take place on February 7–9, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif stated on Monday through Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb. The most recent development occurred after the current administration organised a summit of all political parties to address the problem of growing terrorism. Politicians from around the nation will gather on Thursday to develop a plan to combat the revival of terrorism as the government considers its reaction to the TTP and other terror groups. The All Parties Conference's postponement was announced by the Information Minister, but the delay's cause was not made public. All political parties, including [...] - [90% of complaints are resolved with the help of the PITB's "Case Flow Management System"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/90-percent-of-complains-are-resolved-with-the-help-of-the-pitbs-case-flow-management-sysytem): Since its debut in 2019, the "Case Flow Management System," which was created by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for the Directorate of Consumer Protection Council, has recorded 48,721 complaints for the District Authority and 50,059 complaints for the District Consumer Courts. This was revealed at a progress assessment meeting at Arfa Software Technology Park, presided over by PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf (ASTP). The meeting's attendees were informed that 46,597 out of 48,721 complaints to the District Authority and 46,911 out of 50,059 complaints to the District Consumer Courts had been resolved. It is important to note that the Case-Flow [...] - [Pervez Musharraf's funeral prayers to be held in Karachi tomorrow](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pervez-musharafs-funeral-prayers-to-be-held-in-karachi-tomorrow): A special jet will transport his body back to his country of origin today (Monday), one day after the 79-year-old passed away from a protracted illness. From Al Maktoum Airport, the aircraft will travel to Nur Khan Airbase for its landing. His family had previously requested that his remains be returned to Pakistan, and the Pakistan Consulate General in Dubai had granted their request. The former President passed away early on Sunday in the UAE, where he had spent the last six years. According to reports, Tuesday at 1:45 pm, funeral prayers will be conducted at the Polo Grounds Malir Cantt. [...] - [PM calls Erdogan to express his sympathies on the earthquake damage](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-calls-erdogan-to-express-his-sympathies-on-the-earthquake-damage): The prime minister sympathised with the grieving families and expressed his sincere sorrow over the loss of life and property. "The people of Pakistan stand by their comrades in Turkey and its citizens. In order to assist Turkey's government and people in coping with the damage caused by the earthquake, Pakistan will offer all of its assistance. He added that natural disasters and climate change recognise no boundaries, location, or ethnicity, saying that the negative effects of climate change were getting worse. The prime minister made supplication to Allah Ta'ala for the souls of the deceased to rest in peace, for [...] - [Imran criticises the administration for denying health care cards](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-criticises-the-administration-for-denying-health-care-cards): Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), criticised the barring of Sehat cards (health insurance cards) by the current administration on Monday and claimed that it demonstrated the PML-N and PPP's fascist mentality (PPP). He tweeted that having a health card helped the creation of private healthcare facilities in rural areas and was a blessing for individuals who were struggling with inflation. The well-known international health magazine Lancet also praised the project, he continued. پنجاب ہیلتھ کارڈ سکیم کو بلاک کیے جانے کی شدید مذمت کرتا ہوں جو عوام کی جمع پونجی چاٹ جانے والی جان لیوا مہنگائی کے [...] - [Two Attacks on Police Posts are Repulsed by KP Police and Locals](https://ipin.com.pk/news/two-attacks-on-police-posts-are-repulsed-by-kp-police-and-locals): A police outpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was attacked twice, according to reports. The first attack took place in Pir Tangi, near Jandola police station, where militants armed with automatic weapons were met with resistance from the local police and residents. After approximately 10 minutes of exchange of fire, the attackers escaped. According to Moazzam Jah Ansari, Inspector General of Police, police forces across the province remain on high alert and ready to respond to any future attacks. A search operation has been conducted in the area to locate the attackers, as directed by the IGP. In a separate attack a [...] - [Dollar Loses Some Ground to the Rupee](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dollar-loses-some-ground-to-the-rupee): In the interbank market on Monday, Pakistan's currency, the rupee, recovered substantially against the US dollar following a series of encashments by exporters. As a result, market confidence has increased and the economic outlook has improved for the country. According to data from the State Bank of Pakistan, the rupee appreciated by 1.28 or 0.46% against the dollar, closing at 275.29 in the interbank market. The open market saw the rupee remain steady at 283. Last week, the rupee suffered a sharp decline against the US dollar after Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed difficulty in negotiating with the International Monetary Fund [...] - [India's First Transgender Couple to Have a Child](https://ipin.com.pk/news/indias-first-transgender-baby): It has been reported that a transgender couple in India has been together for three years and is expecting a baby. Having a baby in this country will be the first time in the country's history that a transgender couple has had a child. As reported by Indian media, Ziya Paul and Zahid, a transgender couple in Kerala, have announced their pregnancy via Instagram following their first ultrasound. It is reported that Zia Paul had a gender reassignment program for becoming a woman. In contrast, Zahid had experienced a gender reassignment program to become a woman. She expects to give birth [...] - [A Devastating Earthquake in Turkey and Syria 2280 People Died](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-devastating-earthquake-in-turkey-and-syria-2280-people-died): Foreign media reports that there are still aftershocks in the affected areas after the earthquake. As of now, 783 people have been reported to have died in Syria, and 1,498 have been reported to have died in Turkey. Officials have expressed concern that the earthquake's death toll could rise due to the disaster. On the record scale, the magnitude of the earthquake was 7.9 on the Richter scale, and the depth was 17.9, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The province of Gaziantep, in the southeastern part of Turkey, near Nardavi, was the quake's epicenter. There were also strong tremors in [...] - [55 Vehicles Collided on the Highway in China](https://ipin.com.pk/news/55-vehicles-collided-on-the-highway-in-china): About 50 trucks and vehicles collided on a highway in central China, resulting in 5 vehicles being destroyed and 16 people killed while 66 were injured. According to the international news agency, several vehicles collided on a busy highway in the Chinese province of Hunan. Most of the trucks delivering goods in different cities met with an accident. People Daily has reported that more than 180 rescue workers have been dispatched to the pile-up scene in Changsha, the provincial capital. The rescue teams reached the spot as soon as the accident was reported. One hundred eighty rescue workers took part in [...] - [APC on Terrorism Rescheduled on February 9](https://ipin.com.pk/news/apc-on-terrorism-rescheduled-on-february-9): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rescheduled the All Parties Conference (APC) for Thursday, February 9th, instead of February 7th, in Islamabad. Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of Information, announced the new date for the conference and noted that the purpose of the APC is to find solutions to the pressing issues of terrorism and other crises facing the country. National and political leaders will attend the conference, which will provide an opportunity for all parties to come together to develop a joint strategy to meet current challenges. During the conference, the national action plan will also be reviewed. The Prime Minister invited PTI [...] - [The Anti-Polio Campaign Falls Short Of Its Goal](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-anti-polio-campaign-falls-shorts-of-its-goal): 179,128 children in Punjab, 137,532 in Sindh, 135,557 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 77,435 in Baluchistan, 14,309 in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and 3,586 in Punjab's neighbouring province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were still polio-unimmunized. 86,286 children were also missed during the anti-polio drive in various places, according to sources with knowledge of the development, while 403,559 youngsters were not present for three phases of the anti-polio drive. According to officials in the health ministry, poliovirus was detected in the first month of 2023 in environmental samples taken in Lahore, the capital of Punjab. The virus is currently being genetically identified. Sources said that [...] - [MMA Inspired Me To Face Fast Bowlers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mma-inspired-me-to-face-fast-bowlers): Islamabad united’s star Azam Khan revealed his source of inspiration. He responded about them to overcome the fear to combat the pace attack. He revealed his thoughts on PCB digital with the following word, “I was struggling against fast bowling on the tricky Abu Dhabi wickets during the PSL 6, and I realised I needed to work on my ability to play against pace bowling. I started more intense practice, which made it easier to tackle pace in match situations,” He added, “It was popularly perceived that I struggle against pace bowling at 140+ kph, but for the past two years, [...] - [Javed Miandad Bold Statement Over India Refusal](https://ipin.com.pk/news/javed-miandad-bold-statement-over-india-refusal): In an interview, Javaid Miandad gets angry over India's behaviour regarding participating in Asia Cup 2023. The anchor person asked about the Indian statement of not participating in the upcoming Asian tournament, which will be held in Pakistan. He replayed, "India can go to hell if they don't want to come to Pakistan to play cricket. Pakistan does not need India to survive," Javid added more, "Why is India afraid to play against Pakistan? They know if they lose to Pakistan, the public will not spare them. Narendra Modi will disappear; their public won't leave him," There is still a stalemate [...] - [Pakistan Will Play T20 Series Against Afghanistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-will-play-t20-series-against-afghanistan): Pakistan cricket team will play a T20 matches series against Afghanistan in Sharjah at the end of March 2023. It was 3 ODI matches against Australia, but Australia pulled out of the series by raising the issue of Women’s rights in Afghanistan. After pulling out of the series, Afghanistan Cricket Board contacted Pakistan Cricket Board PCB and asked for a series to replace Australia. PCB agreed to play the series, but T20 instead of ODI. Yesterday, Najam Sethi said, “Pleased to announce PCB will play 3xT20s against Afghanistan in Sharjah end March to compensate Afghanistan following Australia’s pullout from bi lateral [...] - [SC Sahar Women's Account Is Introduced by Standard Chartered](https://ipin.com.pk/news/business-en-sc-sehar-womens-account-is-introduced-by-standard-chartered): This cutting-edge facility, which underscores Standard Chartered's focus on financial inclusion and women's empowerment, will respond to the changing demands of the Bank's female customers. Women will be able to access services through the SC Sahar Women's Account, such as no initial deposit or minimum balance requirement, free debit card and chequebook issuance, free account statements and bank certificates, and more. Through the Bank's simple, round-the-clock digital banking, this account may be easily managed. A "waiver" on installation fees and a monthly price of the "Straight-to-Bank" (S2B) payment platform, which enables users to make payments and track business transactions even when [...] - [Toyota Pakistan Offering Full Refund With Markup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/toyota-pakistan-offering-full-refund-with-markup): The Pakistani economy continues to struggle in the midst of financial turmoil, which has led to production cuts and complete shutdowns in Pakistan's automobile industry. As a result of reduced production in February and March, Toyota Indus Motors will be returning booking payments with a markup. According to the CEO of Indus Motor Company (IMC), recent import restrictions have severely impacted the local car industry, which is currently operating at 40-45% of its capacity. The CEO warns that unless these restrictions are eased, complete plant closures and non-production will become inevitable. As a result of the devaluation of the rupee, production [...] - [New Electric Scooter Made In Pakistan Has Been Launched](https://ipin.com.pk/news/new-electric-scooter-made-in-pakistan-has-been-launched): Earlier this month, Evee Electric, a Pakistani start-up firm, unveiled Pakistan's first indigenous electric scooter, the C1. Featuring a flat floorboard and a compact wheelbase, the scooter is easy to mount and dismount in work clothing. The company claims that the 60V 20Ah Lead Dry Acid Battery powering the C1 will allow the vehicle to travel up to 60 kilometers on a single charge. The scooter also features several cutting-edge amenities, including an anti-theft alarm, reverse gear, and a hub magnetic coil that supports up to 550 charging cycles. A 1200W motor and a 12-tube vector controller provide the C1 with [...] - [Armed Men Raped Girl in Islamabad F9 Park](https://ipin.com.pk/news/armed-men-raped-girl-in-islamabad-f9-park): Police reported Saturday that two armed men raped a girl at gunpoint in Islamabad's F-9 around, which stunned everyone. According to the initial information, the incident occurred Thursday night when two armed males approached the victim in a F-9 park, who was there with her male coworker (FIR). According to the FIR, the perpetrators beat the young girl up after she begged them to let her go and even offered them money in exchange for her safety. When the victim tried to raise her voice, the attackers hit her and threatened to contact their "friends" to join them. The attackers also [...] - [Pakistan Observes Kashmir Solidarity Day to Express their Unwavering Support for the Just Cause of the Kashmiri People](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-observes-kashmir-solidarity-day): Kashmir Solidarity Day Islamabad, Pakistan - On Sunday, February 5th, Pakistan observed Kashmir Solidarity Day to express their unwavering support for the just cause of the Kashmiri people. A variety of activities and events were held to mark the occasion in order to raise awareness about the ongoing oppression of Kashmiris in the Indian-occupied region of Jammu and Kashmir. Throughout the country, a minute of silence was observed at 10:00 a.m., followed by sirens blaring in tribute to the Kashmiri martyrs. There was a walk in the capital city led by prominent cabinet members, including Ahsan Iqbal, Khawaja Asif, and Qamar [...] - [Afghanistan Refugee Policy to be reviewed by Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/afghanistan-refugee-policy-to-be-reviewed-by-pakistan): A significant decision has been made by the country's Apex Committee regarding Afghan refugee policy, according to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Inspector General of Police, Moazzam Jah Ansari. In order to ensure their eventual repatriation once their visas have expired, Afghan nationals will be monitored and regulated upon their arrival in Pakistan. According to the police, legal Afghan refugees with a UN Proof of Registration card and other necessary documents will not be targeted in the crackdown against illegal Afghan refugees. Shehbaz Sharif, head of the Apex Committee, has established a policy direction and raised the issue of terrorism with the Afghan government. [...] - [General Pervez Musharraf Passed Away](https://ipin.com.pk/news/general-pervez-musharraf-passed-away): On Sunday 05-02-2023 General Pervez Musharraf passed away at Dubai American Hospital after a prolonged illness, according to the Pakistani military. Senior military authorities expressed their "heartfelt condolences" on General Pervez Musharraf's tragic demise. The statement expressed: the sincere condolences of ISPR Services Chiefs, CJCSC, and Chief of Army Staff on the tragic loss of General Pervez Musharaf, a former president, May Allah strengthen the bereaved and bless the departed. Career of General Pervez Musharaf (1943-2023) Pervez Musharraf was a Pakistani politician and former four-star general who served as the President of Pakistan from 2001 till 2008. He held this position [...] - [Sherry Rehman Critisized Imran for Skipping APC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sherry-rehman-critisized-imran-for-skipping-apc): The Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman, accused PTI Chairman Imran Khan of prioritizing his own political interests over the welfare of the nation on Saturday. She scathingly criticized Khan's refusal to attend an All Parties Conference (APC) called by the alliance government. "It is deeply regrettable to see Imran Khan clinging to an outdated and irrelevant narrative in these trying times," Rehman said. In convening the APC, the coalition government aimed to bring the country's political leaders together and devise collective strategies to tackle Pakistan's challenges. Khan's divisive politics are dividing the nation at a time when national [...] - [To Fill 250 Vacancies, Pia Seeks Approval From the SC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/to-fill-250-vacancies-pia-seeks-approval-from-the-sc): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has petitioned the Supreme Court for an early hearing regarding its request to hire more than 250 employees. A ban had been imposed by the apex court on March 31 on the recruitment of fresh personnel by Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL). To maintain its operations and competitiveness in the aviation sector, the national flag carrier is seeking the lifting of this restriction. According to the PIA, a number of key positions remain unfilled, but are crucial to the smooth functioning of the organization. As a result of not being able to operate at full capacity, [...] - [Police Found Hanging Body of Transgender in Rawalpindi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rawalpindi-police-found-hanging-body-of-transgender-in-rawalpindi): Rawalpindi's transgender community has been struck by tragedy after the body of a yet-to-be-identified individual was found hanging in a residence under the control of Sadiqabad police station. In light of the victim's mysterious death, police are investigating foul play. According to the supervisor of the transgender residence, a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed, and police are searching for the last seen suspect. There are many challenges facing the transgender community in Pakistan, including violence and discrimination. There were three major acts of violence committed against the transgender community in March of the previous year. A shooting in Mansehra [...] - [Gen Asim Munir (COAS) Visiting on Five Day Official Visit to UK](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gen-asim-munir-coas-visiting-on-five-day-official-visit-to-uk): At the invitation of the UK's Ministry of Defence, General Asim Munir, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), is visiting the country for a five-day official visit. Gen. Munir is making his first trip to the UK since he was appointed commander of the army. Due to the increasing concern about Taliban militancy and the current state of affairs in South Asia, the visit is considered of paramount importance. As part of his visit, which began on Monday, General Munir will be joined by senior military commanders. It is scheduled that the COAS will speak at the 5th Joint UK-Pakistan [...] - [India Has Banned More Than 230 Loan Apps, Some of Them Have Direct Ties to China](https://ipin.com.pk/news/india-has-banned-more-than-230-loan-apps): India has banned over 230 loan-providing apps in the region today. Some of these apps have a direct relation with China. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is to ban 138 betting and 94 other unauthorized loan-providing apps. They are forbidden to protect the country's integrity and protect the land. The home of the ministry office said, "The apps sought to mislead customers into taking big debts without realizing the terms, and there were concerns that they could be used as tools for espionage and propaganda." Last year, India introduced new rules about digital loan providers. There are 2 significant [...] - [Sidharth Malhotra And Kiara Advani Both Going To Marry In Jaisalmer](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sidharth-malhotra-and-kiara-advani-both-going-to-marry-in-jaisalmer): Kiara Advani, the unborn bridegroom, was spotted in the field as she prepared to fly to Jaisalmer to marry Sidharth Malhotra. The actress traveled to the area with her parents, Jagdeep and Genevieve Advani. On February 6, the lavish marriage will take place at Jaisalmer's Suryagarh Palace. According to reports, the mehendi form has taken place since February 4 to kick off the pre-wedding fests. The actress gestured at the shutterbugs as she approached the field. The marriage of Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra is the subject of wide rumors. According to numerous sources, the couple plans to wed on February [...] - [Provocative Photographs Of Eman Suleman Have Gone Viral](https://ipin.com.pk/news/provocative-photographs-of-eman-suleman-have-gone-viral): Every actress must have worked as a model before breaking into the theater and film diligence. Because in this field, how you look in a developer suit and how your constitution looks is more important than how beautiful you are. In light of this, ladies from all over the world — including Pakistan — who pursue careers in modeling pay close attention to their health and eat wholesome foods to avoid gaining weight However, Eman Suleman, a Pakistani actress and model, If we are talking age. She also resides in Islamabad, the nation's capital. In 2020, amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Eman [...] - [SRK Will Be Honoured At Red Sea International Film Fest](https://ipin.com.pk/news/srk-will-be-honoured-at-red-sea-international-film-fest): An established figure in Bollywood, actor-producer Khan has made a name for himself with hits like "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham," and "Dil Se," among others. More recently, in 2018, he co-produced "Zero" with his visual effects studio Red Chillies Entertainment. The 2019 thriller "Badla" helped the production industry succeed in a big way. Currently available on Netflix is the eight-episode political espionage series "Bard of Blood" from the company. Khan, revered worldwide, was admitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2018. The cricket teams Trinbago Knight Riders and Kolkata Knight Riders also share [...] - [Quetta Gladiators Won The Exhibition Match Against Peshawar Zalmi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/quetta-gladiators-won-the-exhibition-match-against-peshawar-zalmi): Quetta Gladiators won the exhibition match by three runs against Peshawar Zalami after a sensation contest. The player of the game was given to Iftikhar Ahmad. Today, the exhibition match was played at the surface of Bughti Stadium, Quetta. Team Quetta batted first. Team Gladiators set a massive target of 184 with a loss of 5 wickets. In starting, it felt that team Quetta was not in excellent form, but as the Iftikhar Ahmad came to crease, everything was going to change. He scored 94 runs in 50 balls. In the last over, he smashed six sixes to Wahab Riaz. The [...] - [Naseem Shah Appointed As A Goodwill Ambassador Of The Balochistan Police](https://ipin.com.pk/news/naseem-shah-appointed-as-a-goodwill-ambassador-of-the-balochistan-police): Pakistani fast bowler Naseem Shah was appointed as honorary DSP of the Baluchistan police. He was declared the brand ambassador of the provisional police. On Saturday, a ceremony was held in the office of IG police, Baluchistan. In that ceremony, Naseem Shah formally dressed police uniform. The ranks were also tagged on his uniform. He was delighted for this honor. He shared his thoughts on that occasion. The words were a mixture of joy, happiness, and emotions. He addressed, "As a child, I had been scared of policemen. My parents would scare me by mentioning the police. However, as I have [...] - [Chattogram Challengers Were Defeated By Comilla Victorians By Six Wickets](https://ipin.com.pk/news/chattogram-challengers-were-defeated-by-comilla-victorians-by-six-wickets): Comilla Victorians won the match played with six wickets against Chattogram Challengers. The player of the match award was given to Muhammad Rizwan for his 61. Yesterday was the 36th match between Comilla Victorians and Chattogram Challengers. The match was played at the surface of Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Chattogram Challengers won the toss and opted to bat first. While batting, Challengers could only set a target of 156 at the loss of 9 wickets. The top batter from the batting side was Afif Hossain. He added 66 runs in the team cumulative with the help of 6 fours and [...] - [ILT; Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Won The Match](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ilt-abu-dhabi-knight-riders-won-the-match): Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won the match against Sharjah Warriors with a margin of 5 wickets. Joe Clarke was the player of the match. Yesterday, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders played a match against Sharjah Warriors. The match was played at the surface of Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first. Sharjah Warriors could only set a target of 130 at the loss of 9 wickets. Only three warrior players were able to reach in double figure. The top scorer was Kohler-Cadmore. He added 46 runs in the team total with the [...] - [Pakistani Women's T20 Team Reached South Africa For World Cup 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistani-womens-t20-team-reached-south-africa-for-world-cup-2023): Pakistan team reached South Africa for the upcoming women’s T20 world cup, 2023. The rest of the teams are also there. Yesterday, team Pakistan did a practice session. All of the team members are eagerly waiting for the upcoming event. Alongside the practice, there was also a group photo session of all team captains with winning trophy on the beach. Team Pakistan is there with squad Bismah Maroof (c), Aiman Anwer, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Fatima Sana, Javeria Khan, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Ameen, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Tuba Hassan. Pakistan is [...] - [PSL; Quetta Will Host An Exhibition Match Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-quetta-will-host-an-exhibition-match-today): Today, the solo exhibition match will be played between two rivals of PSL, Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi. Bughti stadium, Quetta, will host this exhibition match. Both teams’ players reached the Quetta yesterday. All the guys are happy and express their thoughts about the great welcome on reaching the destination. Team yellow will play under the captaincy of world number 1, Babar Azam. On the other side, team Gladiators will come into action under the captaincy of aggressive captain Sarfaraz Ahmad. Both teams come with the experience of young and veteran players. Team Zalmi carries Babar Azam, Rovman Powel, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, [...] - [Honda Atlas Increased City Price](https://ipin.com.pk/news/honda-atlas-increased-city-price): Earlier this month, Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited (HACPL) announced a price increase for its vehicles, citing the devaluation of the Pakistani Rupee against the US Dollar as well as uncertain economic conditions. From February 6, 2023, the new prices will be in effect. According to the company, every effort has been made to minimize the impact on its valued customers. Honda City New Prices In light of the recent price hike, the Honda City M/T 1.2L now costs PKR 4,329,000, a rise of PKR 260,000 from its previous price of PKR 4,069,000. Meanwhile, the Honda City CVT 1.2L now retails [...] - [Tesla Increased Model Y Price](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tesla-increased-model-y-price): The Tesla Model Y has been increased in price as a result of the recent adjustment to the ceiling on crossover electric vehicles (EVs) eligible for tax credits. A $1,000 increase was made to the price of the Model Y Long Range, as well as the Model Y Performance, at $54,990 and $57,990 respectively. The Model Y Long Range has been subject to a price increase for the second time in the past fortnight. However, despite the price hike, the models remain cheaper by 15% and 17%, respectively, when compared to before the price cuts were implemented last month. Furthermore, these [...] - [Frontier Constabulary and Islamabad Police Engage in a Brutal Fight](https://ipin.com.pk/news/frontier-constabulary-and-islambad-police-engage-in-a-brutal-fight): Media reports state that the unfortunate episode, which happened in the federal capital, received extensive media coverage and incited popular wrath. A residential building inside the police station was being evacuated when the fight broke out. The FC staff assigned to the Red Zone was supposed to receive the building. However, it was said that the FC executives made a hurried attempt to leave the area, which resulted in a tense altercation with the police officers posted there. According to the accounts, the situation was made worse by the presence of senior police officers and FC employees, who became involved in [...] - [IG Punjab Declares Generous Assistance for Hurt Police Officers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ig-punjab-decleares-generous-assistance-for-hurt-police-officers): The package reportedly includes financial assistance for hurt police officers, electric wheelchairs and beds, and assistance in obtaining prosthetic body parts to manage with their impairment. The amount of money offered has increased from Rs. 1 million to Rs. 2.5 million for those who have been hurt, and to Rs. 10 million for officials who have been rendered totally incapacitated while performing their duties. Such employees will be given a special role that will pay them till retirement and allow for new hiring to take place for their existing positions. Additionally, the government will provide improved healthcare options, specialised physiotherapy services, [...] - [The federal government announces 100,000 laptops and 60,000 internships for youth](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-fedral-government-announces-100000-laptop-and-60000-internships-for-youth): Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister for planning, development, and special initiatives, has proposed a nationwide internship programme for recent graduates. To those that qualify, the initiative will offer 60,000 paid internships. He added that 100,000 university students will receive laptops to aid in the development of their digital skills, and that the federal government is offering scholarships to applicants accepted to the top 25 universities in the world. He mentioned that 1 million computers were given to young people during the PML-previous N's administration in order to foster a culture of freelancing in the nation. 20,000 scholarships for unemployed graduates were [...] - [Imran Khan declares the "Jail Bharo" movement](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-declares-the-jail-bharo-movement): The previous prime minister made these remarks in a speech to the country. According to him, Pakistan was established with a purpose in mind so that upcoming generations would understand why this nation was founded. According to Imran Khan, the state of Medina was founded on the principles of justice and fairness because without these, no state can thrive. The nation that abandons its philosophy dies, according to the former prime minister, and if it does not awaken as a nation today, then everyone will be accountable for this scenario. He also stated that the rule of law is important for [...] - [Sheikh Rashid is placed in custody for 14 days by the court](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sheikh-rashid-is-placed-in-custody-for-14-days-by-the-court): The capital police provided tight protection when the AML supremo was brought before Judicial Magistrate Umar Shabbir, where the police asked the court for a further five-day physical detention of the AML leader as well as a photogrammetric test. The investigative officer briefed the court regarding the photogrammetry and voice-matching tests during the hearing. The former interior minister added, "It would be better if I were put to death than being held by the police. I spent hours being bound to a chair while wearing blindfolds. Shiekh Rashid requested a court order directing the government to transport him to a hospital [...] - [PM Shehbaz Invited Imran to Attend APC, But Rejected](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-invited-imran-to-attend-apc-but-rejected): The Secretary General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Umar, announced on Friday that Imran Khan will not attend the upcoming All Parties Conference (APC) organized by the federal government on February 7th. Despite the Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, confirming his invitation to Khan at an Apex Committee meeting in Peshawar, Umar cited ongoing legal proceedings as the reason for Khan's absence. PM Sharif invited all political parties to the Apex Committee meeting, hoping to put aside differences in order to combat terrorism. As the opposition leader in the National Assembly, the Prime Minister mentioned Khan's lack of personal recognition in past [...] - [Several Raids in Rawalpindi, Recovered 66000 KG Illegally Stocked](https://ipin.com.pk/news/several-raids-in-rawalpindi-recovered-66000-kg-illegally-stocked): In several raids across Rawalpindi, Punjab, the Punjab Food Department conducted a major crackdown against hoarders, recovering over 66,000 kilograms of flour. A flour stock monitoring system has been implemented by the department to provide relief to citizens. A raid conducted by the Deputy Director of the Food Department in Rawalpindi led to the seizure of 66,000 kilograms of hoarded wheat flour. A flour mill has been sealed and six individuals have been charged. According to the deputy director, the recovered wheat flour will be made available to the public at the government-mandated price. A widespread shortage of wheat prompted the [...] - [Police Department Undergoes a Major Reshuffle](https://ipin.com.pk/news/police-department-undergoes-a-major-reshuffle): As a result of the surrender of several senior officers to the Establishment Division, the Punjab government has made major changes to its police hierarchy and transferred 47 police officers mostly grade 18 and grade 19. The move is part of an overall restructuring of the police hierarchy following the change of government. Initial transfers included the Inspector General of Police and additional Inspectors General, followed by regional police officers and city police officers (CPOs). DPOs, inspectors, and Station House Officers (SHOs) were then transferred across Punjab according to the official notification Sr.No Names From To 01 Mr.Muhammad Tariq Aziz(PSP/BS-19) DPO [...] - [Google Investing $300 Million on Artificial Intelligence](https://ipin.com.pk/news/google-investing-300-million-on-artificial-intelligence): Google has invested $300 million in Anthropic, a cutting-edge AI startup, to compete with its rivals and advance its cloud computing business. The company, which is building its own general-purpose chatbot named Claude, attracted Google's attention because of its potential to compete with ChatGPT. Google's investment in late 2022, with a 10% ownership stake, demonstrates its commitment to the AI industry and its ambition to keep up with its competitors. It already has a team of AI experts and language model developers, but this move further solidifies its position. Founded by Dario Amodei, a former vice president of research at OpenAI, [...] - [Green Tea Numerous Health Benefits - You Should Know About](https://ipin.com.pk/news/green-tea-numerous-health-benefits-you-should-know-about): The green tea plant, Camellia sinensis, has been a staple of Chinese culture for centuries, consumed for its complex flavors and utilized for its medicinal properties. The numerous health benefits associated with green tea have led to its widespread popularity in recent years. Green Tea's Health Benefits As a result of its unique preparation process, green tea stands out as the healthiest of all tea varieties. Camellia sinensis leaves are handpicked, withered, steamed or pan-fried and dried, resulting in a beverage rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Green tea consumption has been shown to play a role in preventing type 2 [...] - [Infections And Vision Loss Linked To Indian Eye Drops](https://ipin.com.pk/news/infections-and-vision-loss-linked-to-indian-eye-drops): Global Pharma Healthcare, an Indian pharmaceutical company, has voluntarily recalled its Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, marketed under the brand name EzriCare, following 55 reports of bacterial infections in 12 states of the United States. There has been a link between the contamination and the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a form of bacteria that has been shown to be resistant to antibiotics. The bacterium has already caused the death of one individual after entering their bloodstream. Consumers are advised to cease using the eye drops immediately by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). EzriCare, the distributor of the product, [...] - [6 Young Stars Will Be Part Of The PSL 8](https://ipin.com.pk/news/6-young-stars-will-be-part-of-the-psl-8): The Pakistan Super League PSL 8th edition will start on February 16, 2023. Many young players have been part of this exciting super league recently. It is a chance for the young corps to display their skills and prove them suitable for the national team. These newly selected guys are Arafat Minhas, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Haseebullah, Shawaiz Irfan, Aimal Khan, and Hassan Nawaz. PSL proved as a launching pad for young cricketers. This event gave some big names to Pakistan cricket alongside the TRP and revenue. Fkhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Haider Ali, and Mohammad Haris are exemplary [...] - [Women's T20 World Cup Will Kick Start On February 10](https://ipin.com.pk/news/womens-t20-world-cup-will-kick-start-on-february-10): Women's T20 world cup, 2023, is just ahead. Each of the 10 participant teams is ready to attain the world champion title. The finalized squads are announced by their respective boards. The world cup will kick start on February 10, with South Africa and Sri Lanka's inaugural match. There are two groups, i.e., Group A and Group B. Group A consists of Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. Group B comprised two rivals and three others. It consists of Pakistan, India, England, Ireland, and West Indies. Pakistan's squad consists of Bismah Maroof (c), Aiman Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha [...] - [MI Emirates Won, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Collapsed](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mi-emirates-won-abu-dhabi-knight-riders-collapsed): MI Emirates won the match against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 18 runs. Kieron Pollard was the player of the match for 43 at 17 balls. Yesterday, the 26th match of the International League T20 was played between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates. It was played at the surface of Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first. MI Emirists set a target of 181 with a loss of 4 wickets. It was a bit slow inning, but Kieron Pollard came to crease and charged it. He scored 43 with [...] - [Haris Rauf Team Won The Match In BPL](https://ipin.com.pk/news/haris-rauf-team-won-the-match-in-bpl): Rangpur Riders won the Match with 2 wickets against Dhaka Dominators. The player of the match award was given to Nurul Hasan. The 34th Match was played at the surface of Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Rangpur Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first. Dhaka Dominators was not impressive with the bat. They could only set a target of 130 with the loss of 8 wickets. Ariful Haque was the top scorer from the Dominator's side. He scored 29 runs with the help of 2 boundaries and 1 six. Abdullah Al Mamun and Amir Hamza were the other players [...] - [Zimbabwe Will Face To West Indies Today In The First Test Match](https://ipin.com.pk/news/zimbabwe-will-face-to-west-indies-today-in-the-first-test-match): Team West Indies is on tour to Zimbabwe. Today, the first test match encounter of both teams in Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. The chairman of Cricket West Indies said about this tour, “The tour to Zimbabwe early in 2023 will be an important part of our 2023 Test program, which also includes series against South Africa and India. Having produced some good results early in 2022, the team will be eager to begin the year with strong performances in Zimbabwe.” West Indies have played three innings against the host side and won all of the series. West Indies test squad consists [...] - [Senate Committee requests PSO to charter the PNSC fleet for oil imports](https://ipin.com.pk/news/senate-committee-requests-pso-to-charter-the-pnsc-fleet-for-oil-imports): Senior officers from the Ministry of Energy's Petroleum Division, Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDCL), and Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority also attended the meeting, which was chaired by Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir. The senators engineers Rukhsana Zuberi, Saadia Abbasi, Fida Muhammad, Shamim Afridi, and Saifullah Abro were also present (OGRA). The committee chairman emphasised that local businesses should be given preference in light of the current financial crisis after hearing from pertinent parties about PSO's reluctance to lease the PNSC fleet for oil imports. As payments to PNSC will be done in local currency, he said that the move will [...] - [PM Shehbaz appeals for cooperation in the battle against terrorism at the apex committee meeting](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-appeals-for-cooperation-in-the-battle-against-terrorism-at-the-apex-committee-meeting): Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the importance of unity while lamenting the criticism opposition parties have levelled at the federal government in the wake of terrorism. The meeting of the Apex Committee was held in Peshawar after a terrorist assault there claimed the lives of 101 people. Shehbaz Sharif declared compensation amounts for the victims of the Peshawar bomb of two million rupees apiece and five hundred thousand rupees each. The prime minister remarked, "We are come to send our condolences to the families of the Peshawar bomb victims. This terrorist attack was successful in getting past the security checkpoint and into the [...] - [Sheikh Rashid is the subject of yet another case in Murree](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sheikh-rashid-is-the-subject-of-yet-another-case-in-muree): Imran Khan's supporter and leader of the Awami Muslim League (AML), who was detained early on Thursday from the Murree Motorway. Investigation Officer Ashiq Ali of the Aabpara Police Station in Islamabad filed the FIR after receiving a complaint from the complainant. Sheikh Rashid is charged with intimidating police officers. Sheikh Rashid was accused of interfering with official business and putting up a fight during his detention in the FIR, which was filed in accordance with Section 154 of the Pakistani Criminal Procedure Code. According to the FIR, the former minister physically shoved, verbally abused, and threatened the police officers with [...] - [17 people are killed when a trailer collides with a van close to the Kohat tunnel](https://ipin.com.pk/news/17-people-are-killed-when-a-trailor-collides-with-a-van-close-to-the-kohat-tunnel): The trailer struck the coach coming from the other side while it was travelling from Lakki Marwat to Peshawar. There were at least 17 fatalities, including women and children. In the accident, one person suffered injuries. Police and rescue personnel arrived at the scene quickly and moved the injured and dead to a hospital in Kohat. Those who perished were named as Noor Rehman, Sailan, Akhtar Ali, Ashraf Ali, Adnan Khan, Irfan, Hameed, Aijaz, Sardar Ali, and driver Saifullah. Also among the dead were a wife, three children, and a lady. After a case was registered, police began an investigation. As [...] - [Case Against Moosa Elahi and Chaudhry Wajahat](https://ipin.com.pk/news/case-against-moosa-elahi-and-chaudhry-wajahat): Recently, Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain and his son, Moosa Elahi, both leaders of Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q), have been charged with attempted murder. Muhammad Ali, a leader of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), filed the complaint at the Karianwala police station in Gujrat. The First Information Report (FIR) alleges that 11 individuals, including Wajahat and Elahi, attempted to murder Muhammad Ali on January 23. A leaked audio recording of PML-Q leaders plotting to kidnap a female legislator has already resulted in terrorism charges being brought against them. As heard in the audio, they threatened the lawmakers and forced them to [...] - [Energy projects must be completed as soon as possible:PM Shehbaz](https://ipin.com.pk/news/eneregy-projects-must-be-completed-as-soon-as-possible-pm-shehbaz): The prime minister urged the administration to prioritise producing electricity using solar and wind energy during a meeting on renewable energy. He asserted that low-cost, ecologically beneficial electricity would be produced through renewable energy sources. Ministers Ishaq Dar, Khurram Dastgir, and Ahsan Iqbal as well as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Jehanzeb Khan and Advisor Ahad Cheema were present at the meeting. The prime minister gave an update on the projects that were given priority and said that work on the 10,000 megawatt solar power projects was moving swiftly. He asked pertinent organisations to create an immediate plan for harnessing [...] - [The Chief of the JI appeals to the establishment to prove its apolitical nature](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-cheif-of-the-ji-appeals-to-the-establishment-to-priove-its-apolitical-nature): A speech he gave in Rawalpindi emphasized that the JI is the only party capable of transforming Pakistan into a clean and green nation. As Sirajul Haq addressed the leadership of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), he stated that there was no need for additional speeches and instead, called for a reduction of 50% in the price of essential commodities such as flour, sugar, ghee, and rice. He also asked all the current rulers, including Asif Ali Zardari, Shehbaz Sharif, Nawaz Sharif, and Imran Khan, to sell their properties and pay off the country's debts. The JI chief criticized the tax collection [...] - ['Organ transplant gang' unearthed by Punjab police, one arrested](https://ipin.com.pk/news/organ-transplant-gang-unearthed-by-punjab-police-one-arrested): According to the police report, the accused attempted to bribe a PHP official but was not successful. As a result of an initial medical examination, the organ has been removed. A further investigation revealed four other members of the gang and their makeshift operating room located in Phase VIII of Bahria Town. Police continue to pursue the gang, which reportedly charged its clients, primarily from Arab countries, up to Rs 5 million ($32,000) per organ. An offer of Rs 200,000 ($1,270) was made to the victim, a resident of Faisalabad. A routine police checkpoint on Japan Road led to the arrest [...] - [Balochistan's IG of Police Demands Equal Opportunities for Female Officers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/balochistans-ig-of-police-demands-equal-opportunities-for-female-officers): The importance of equal chances for women in the police service was emphasised by Inspector General (IG) of Balochistan Police, Abdul Khaliq Sheikh, at the opening of the second women-only police station in Turbat, Balochistan. He believes that police officers should use their skills and abilities to advance society. According to IG Sheikh, Turbat is the ideal place for a women's-only police station where women will feel secure reporting their issues because of the city's considerable population of educated women. Attempts to make the Balochistan police more friendly and accessible were also emphasised, along with the fact that the province has [...] - [Pakistan Business Council Discusses Power Sector Solutions](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-business-council-discusses-power-sector-solutions): Pakistan has the highest electricity prices in the area, according to the "Minimum Consensus on Key Economic Reforms" study by the Pakistan Business Council. Industrial consumers' competitiveness, ability to create jobs, and capacity to generate exports are hampered by the cost of inefficiencies and theft. Cross-subsidies to residential and lifeline customers burden tariffs for business and industry as well. The transmission system is inadequate to maximise the use of domestic fuel, and there is no rail link to transfer coal from Thar, which makes the situation worse. The grid requires investment and is also vulnerable. A weak electricity sector has the [...] - [Mega projects in Rawalpindi are abandoned as the RDA returns funds to the provincial government](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mega-projects-in-rawalpindi-are-abandoned-as-the-rda-returns-funds-to-the-provincial-government): The government had released more than Rs. 1 billion for several mega-projects throughout the city, according to a top official from the RDA. But because the RDA was unable to start the projects, the money remained in its accounts, and the temporary administration asked the authority for it back. The official said that after the Punjab Assembly elections, the new government would decide how the projects would turn out, and the funding would be distributed. On the other hand, a top Punjab government official claimed that the interim administration was merely set up to run the province's daily operations until fresh [...] - [Electricity Prices - ECC Approves Imposing A Levy Of Rs 3.82 Per Unit](https://ipin.com.pk/news/electricity-prices-ecc-approves-imposing-a-levy-of-rs-3-82-per-unit): Another bad news for electricity consumers is the government has decided to impose a power-holding levy on each unit of electricity consumption. The ECC has approved a levy of Rs 3.82 per unit. Rs 7.91 Increase in Electricity Prices According to sources in the Power Division, the levy on the price of electricity will be imposed in a phased manner. After approval from Nepra, it will be Rs 31.74 per unit for electricity consumers. It has been approved to levy a power holding levy of 43 paise for February-March, while an additional levy of Rs.3.39 will be added from March to [...] - [8 Pakistani Startups Reached The Semi-finals In The International Competition](https://ipin.com.pk/news/8-pakistani-startups-reached-the-semi-finals-in-the-international-competition): Eight startups from Pakistan made it to the startup pitching competition “Rocket Fuel” semi-finals. The competitions were held at LEAP, a global technology convention in Riyadh, in which 90 selected startups from thirteen member countries of the Digital Cooperation Organization participated. Ignite National Technology Fund participated in LEAP in partnership with the Ministry of IT and Telecom. In contrast, eight startups from National Incubation Centers in different cities participated in the Pakistani startup's competition, including VALEEM from the Education Department, retail technology startup DigiKhata, financial tech Investors Lounge, education technology startup Blockship, cleantech Datini Fibers, looking to grow the agriculture sector [...] - [Naqvi: Punjab interim government is prepared to hold elections as directed by the ECP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/naqvi-punjab-interim-government-is-prepared-to-hold-elections-as-directed-by-the-ecp): The interim Chief Minister of Punjab, Syed Mohsin Naqvi, has stated that the interim administration is prepared to conduct elections as directed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). According to him, he has only one mandate as caretaker, which is to conduct free and fair elections in Punjab. As he took on his new role, Naqvi acknowledged that several areas needed improvement, but given the limited time available, he and his team will strive to make a positive contribution before the end of his term. Despite being asked about his political affiliations, Naqvi maintained that he is impartial and does [...] - [An FIR has been filed against Tarin for stalling talks with the IMF](https://ipin.com.pk/news/an-fir-has-been-filed-against-tarin-for-stalling-talks-with-the-imf): A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed by the division against the former minister on charges of sedition arising from his alleged role in impeding negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). An audio recording of Tarin's instructions to finance ministers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa according to a copy of the FIR indicates that Tarin told them not to return surplus budgets to the federal government. This may have adversely affected the ongoing negotiations between the government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund. As a result of the government's recent decision, the FIA is now authorized to arrest [...] - [PM Shehbaz visits the Turkish embassy as the death toll from the earthquake continues to rise](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-visits-the-turkish-embassy-as-the-death-toll-from-the-earthquake-continues-to-rise): The purpose of the visit was to express his sorrow over the devastating earthquake which struck Turkey and Syria last week, resulting in the death of over 35,000 people and the displacement of hundreds of thousands. Despite a week passing since the earthquake, Turkish media reported that a few people are still being pulled from the rubble and that the survivors are facing harsh conditions due to the shortage of water, toilets, and hygiene. As a result of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, 35,224 people have been confirmed dead, with 31,643 of them in Turkey and 3,581 of them in Syria, making [...] - [Pakistan's crisis-hit economy panics over blocked imports](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-crisis-hit-economy-panics-over-blocked-imports): Pakistan's government is being pressured by its business leaders to lift a ban on importing non-essential goods, including manufacturing materials, which are currently being held at Karachi's main port. As a result of the country's cash shortages and critically low US dollar reserves, the ban was imposed. Until a bailout agreement with the International Monetary Fund is reached, the government has permitted only the import of essential foods and medications. The steel, textiles and pharmaceutical industries are facing dire consequences from the ban and thousands of factories have already been forced to close, leading to increased unemployment. There has been a [...] - [Sania Alam is the first woman from Pakistan to get the UK's "Brain of the Year" award](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sania-alam-is-the-first-woman-from-pakistan-to-get-the-uks-brain-of-the-year-award): Alam shared the achievement on Twitter stating: “I am honored to be declared ‘Brain of the Year 2023/2024’ by Brain Trust U.K. for my services in the field of education and for playing a vital role in unlocking the potential of the human brain”. I am honored to be declared ‘Brain of the Year 2023/2024’ by Brain Trust U.K. for my services in the field of education and for playing a vital role in unlocking the potential of the human brain. #BrainOfTheYear #SaniaAlam pic.twitter.com/ghnD9NYAEO — Sania Alam (@SaniaAlamIHMD) February 6, 2023 Every year, the "Brain of the Year Award" is announced [...] - [Justice Faez Isa wants to cancel the licences of lawyers who are protesting](https://ipin.com.pk/news/justice-faez-isa-wants-to-cancel-the-licences-of-lawyers-who-are-protesting): When Justice Isa was deliberating a case of gas theft costing a local factory more about Rs67 million, he made these comments. The trial court's order indicated that lawyers were to appear before the court two to three times owing to strikes; this caused lawyers to incur the wrath of the top judge during the proceedings. "How are lawyers able to walk out? Such lawyers' licences ought to be suspended. The lawyers who make up this code of conduct do not adhere to it, the chief court judge continued. He suggested that judges who issue orders for lawyers to go on [...] - [Imran Khan claims that SKMT funds invested in offshore businesses](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-claims-that-skmt-funds-invested-in-offshore-business): The former prime minister said this while testifying in a Rs 10 billion defamation action he had brought against Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over the latter's alleged misappropriation of cancer hospital contributions. Khawaja Asif's accusations were refuted by Imran Khan when he appeared via video link before the district and sessions court in Islamabad. "I don't know the decisions made by the Shaukat Khanum Hospital," Khan remarked during the cross-examination. I am not consulted before decisions are made by the hospital board. Now, I am aware that the hospital made investments in two foreign corporations. According to Khan, the hospital invested [...] - [Government's top priority is the security of citizens: Prime Minister](https://ipin.com.pk/news/governments-top-priority-is-the-security-of-citizens-prime-minister): On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a high-level meeting to discuss the current state of law and order in the country. It was attended by the Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan, Special Assistants to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatimi and Jehanzeb Khan, as well as the chief secretaries and inspector generals of the four provinces, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Islamabad Capital Territory. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation between the central and provincial authorities in maintaining law and order, directing the Minister of the Interior to visit each of the four provinces. According [...] - [The court rejects Suleman the FIA's "clean chit"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-court-rejects-suleman-the-fias-clean-chit): Suleman Shehbaz, the son of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and co-accused Muhammad Tahir Naqvi were summoned to court on Saturday after Bakht Fakhar Bahzad disapproved of the FIA's investigation, which found that both had committed no crimes in connection with the alleged Rs16 billion money laundering case. With instructions to present arguments on the acquittal requests of the aforementioned accused persons as well as others, the judge set March 4 as the date for the hearing. "I am of the opinion that the Investigation Officer in this instance has recorded the statements of 113 witnesses, and after a cursory review of [...] - [Pakistan and the IMF have agreed on what?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-and-the-imf-have-agreed-on-what): Pakistan has reached a major financial milestone as it has agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the terms of receiving a vital $1.1 billion in funding, as announced by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. While the payment was postponed due to standard procedures, the agreement represents an important step in stabilizing the economic situation in the country As a result of fiscal measures, such as taxation, the government has committed to raising Rs 170 billion in revenue. Additionally, a two-time increase in diesel levies by 5 rupees per liter will be implemented on March 1st and April 1st as part [...] - [The PTI chief hails the decision of the LHC on the Punjab elections](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-pti-cheif-hails-the-decision-of-the-lhc-on-the-punjab-elections): Imran Khan, former prime minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), has hailed the decision and commended the judiciary for restoring faith in the judicial system and upholding the Constitution. He highlighted that a strong, impartial, and trustworthy judicial system is crucial to democracy and the rule of law. There was a delegation of lawyers from Gujranwala led by the president of the district bar association, Chaudhry Parvez Abid Haral, who visited the former Prime Minister and announced their affiliation with the PTI. The meeting was attended by several prominent figures, including Imran Khan's legal representative, Barrister Hasan Khan Niazi. [...] - [The ECP goes into action after the LHC orders a poll](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-ecp-goes-into-action-after-the-lhc-orders-a-poll): Following a recent ruling by the Lahore High Court (LHC). Presided over by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, the meeting will examine the LHC verdict and determine the next steps for holding the provincial assembly elections. As a result of increasing pressure from various sources including the PTI and President Arif Alvi, the poll supervisory body has been under increasing pressure to announce the election date. A letter recently sent by Dr Arif Alvi to the CEC requested the commission to announce the election schedule for Punjab and K-P provincial assemblies as soon as possible. President Alvi emphasized in his [...] - [Deaths toll from Turkiye-Syria earthquake to reach 50,000:UN relief chief](https://ipin.com.pk/news/deaths-toll-from-turkiye-syria-earthquake-to-reach-50000-un-relief-cheif): In the southern Turkish city of Kahramanmaras, Griffiths arrived on Saturday. Griffiths stated in an interview that it was difficult to make an exact estimate because of the need to dig through the debris, but he was confident that the amount would double or more. We haven't really started counting the dead yet, he said. Authorities and medical personnel reported that 24,617 persons died in Turkey and 3,574 in Syria. 28,191 has been added to the confirmed total. Despite frigid weather that has made millions of people who are now in critical need of assistance even more miserable, tens of thousands [...] - [Despite court orders, Fawad blasts the ECP for not meeting today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/despite-court-orders-fawad-blast-the-ecp-for-not-meeting-today): Fawad Chaudhry, senior vice president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), criticized the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for failing to hold a meeting regarding the general elections in Punjab despite judicial orders. In a tweet, he stated that the Commission, consisting of clerks, was "making a joke of the Constitution and court orders". الیکشن کمیشن کو انتخابات کیلئے آج اجلاس منعقد کرنا چاہئے تھا،آئین اور عدالتی احکامات کو مذاق نہ بنائیں،عدالت کے واضع احکامات کے بعد بھی عام تاثر ہے کہ چونکہ الیکشن کمیشن منشیوں پر مشتمل ہے اسلام آباد کی طرح صوبائ الیکشن بھی نہیں کرائے گا ۔آئین کے ساتھ یہ [...] - [The nomination papers of Sheikh Rashid for the NA-62 by-elections have been challenged](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-nomination-papers-of-sheikh-rashid-for-the-na-62-by-elections-have-been-challenged): The challenge was filed by Azmat Mubarak, another candidate running for the same election, claiming that Sheikh Rashid has failed to fully disclose his assets as a result of serious allegations. It was alleged that the returning officer failed to conduct a proper investigation and thus undermined the integrity of the "clean, fair, and impartial" election conducted by the Election Commission of Pakistan. It was stated by Mubarak that numerous criminal cases have been filed against the AML chief, and candidates with such records are not permitted to run for office. Furthermore, the petitioner pointed out that Sheikh Rashid had not [...] - [The system cannot function if the army chief has authority and the responsibility lies with the prime minister: Imran Khan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-system-cannot-function-if-the-army-cheif-has-authority-and-responsibility-lies-with-prime-minister-imran-khan): According to Khan, who was the former Prime Minister, a system cannot function effectively if responsibility and authority are not combined in one individual. He added that in Pakistan, the military's policies are determined by the army chief alone, which creates a dependence on the personality of the individual. In addition to discussing his positive experience working with the former army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Khan also expressed concerns about the former chief's relationship with corrupt individuals. According to him, the recent regime change in the country was the result of General Bajwa's close ties with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif [...] - [Govt to Collect Rs. 55 Billion Electricity Bills Deferred Due to Floods](https://ipin.com.pk/news/govt-to-collect-rupees-55-billion-electricity-bills-defferred-due-to-floods): According to the amended circular debt management plan authorised by the Economic Coordination Committee, the federal government will collect Rs. 55 billion from users whose power bills were postponed due to floods last year (ECC). The Ministry of Energy's (Power Division) estimate that by raising the price of power, they will be able to raise an additional Rs. 73 billion between February and November 2023. The Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA) is anticipated by the Ministry of Energy to be Rs. 3.21 per unit from February to March 2023 and Rs. 0.69 per unit from March to May 2023. The ministry expects [...] - [The government has permitted the FIA to arrest Shaukat Tarin for stalling IMF negotiations](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-government-has-permitted-the-fia-to-arrest-shaukat-train-for-stalling-imf-negotiations): According to Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been given permission to arrest former finance minister Shaukat Tarin on charges of sedition. An inquiry has been completed regarding Tarin's alleged attempts to stall talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the minister, Imran Khan was trying to create political and economic turmoil in the country since losing power, and misled Tarin into committing the crime. FIA's cybercrime division has requested that criminal proceedings be initiated against Tarin, in connection with audio clips where he is alleged to have used hardball tactics that could have jeopardized [...] - [E-Sports GameKey Arena's Trophy Is Unveiled In Lahore By PTCL Group](https://ipin.com.pk/news/e-sports-gamekey-arenas-trophy-is-unveiled-in-lahore-by-ptcl-group): As 16 finalist PUBG MOBILE squads prepare for the ultimate battle of the gaming extravaganza tonight at PTCL and Ufone 4G's newly released gaming platform "GameKey," the winner's trophy of PTCL Group's largest E-Sports gaming competition, "GameKey Arena," was unveiled here in Lahore. The final phase of the event, which is being contested on the ground between the top 16 PUBG MOBILE squads from throughout the nation, is being held in Nishtar Park Sports Complex, where the trophy unveiling took place. A captivating musical performance by well-known Pakistani singer Shamoon Ismail will be held after the final competition and prize distribution [...] - [PTCL Group Provides Free Calls to Keep People Connected With Their Loved Ones in Turkiye and Syria](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ptcl-group-provides-free-calls-to-keep-people-connected-with-their-loved-ones-turkiye-syria): A subsidiary of e&, PTCL Group, has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to help the millions of people who have been affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria by offering free calls from PTCL landlines and free calling minutes from Ufone 4G. In order to maintain contact with loved ones in Turkey and Syria, PTCL & Ufone 4G will offer free international calls from Pakistan. By dialling *2255#, Ufone 4G clients can use the service. The natural disaster that has hit both Syria and Turkey severely saddens PTCL Group. The entire Group recognises that these are difficult times for the [...] - [The FIA decides to detain Shaukat Tarin in the IMF audio leak case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-fia-decides-to-detain-shaukat-train-in-the-imf-audio-leak-case): Shaukat Tarin, the leader of the PTI and a former finance minister, is allegedly the subject of a leaked audio call in which he asks a former Khyber Pakhtukhwa minister to contact the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to exert pressure on the coalition government. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has requested permission from the Ministry of Interior to detain Tarin. According to reports, the agency has finished its investigation and decided to file a lawsuit against the finance czar for his suspected attempt to sabotage the IMF loan programme. The FIA came to the conclusion that Tarin intended to [...] - [Sheikh Rasheed Granted Bail in the Murree Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-murree-case-sees-sheikh-rashid-granted-bail): The former interior minister's bail was approved by the judge in exchange for Rs. 50 000 worth of surety bonds. Imran Khan, a trusted ally of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is presently held at the Adiala Jail on a 14-day judicial detention in a different case. The development comes after a judicial magistrate and the district and sessions court denied his bail requests in a case involving accusations of a murder plot against former president Asif Ali Zardari. After filing a complaint against him at the Aabpara police station for saying the PPP co-chairman had hatched a conspiracy to kill PTI Chairman [...] - [ECP Has Asked NAB to Make Imran Khan Pay for the Use of KP Helicopter](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ecp-has-asked-nab-to-make-imran-khan-pay-for-the-use-of-kp-helicopter): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has requested that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) take swift action in recovering funds and declaring defaulters, including the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), for the illegal use of choppers belonging to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. A letter from the ECP to the NAB requested that the list of defaulters be shared with the electoral body, which will then be circulated to returning officers for further action. It has been determined that two official choppers of the KP government have been used for a total of 1,800 unauthorized trips, with politicians using them 588 [...] - [Iran Celebrates The 44th Anniversary Of The Islamic Revolution](https://ipin.com.pk/news/iran-celebrates-the-44th-anniversary-of-the-islamic-revolution): On Saturday, Iranians marked the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution by holding large rallies in Tehran and other major cities, as President Ebrahim Raisi declared victory over the months-long protests. Despite the cold weather, tens of thousands of people took to the streets, waving flags and converging on Azadi (Freedom) Square. There were chants of "Down with the US", "Down with Israel", and "Down with the UK" as people displayed pictures of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and the revered general Qasem Soleimani. Furthermore, posters stating "We stand until the end", "A united, strong, [...] - [Epilepsy Patients In Pakistan Suffer From Immense Stigma](https://ipin.com.pk/news/epilepsy-patients-in-pakistan-suffer-from-immense-stigma): Neurology Awareness and Research Foundation (NARF) and Epilepsy Foundation Pakistan (EFP) jointly conducted a press conference, where experts discussed the challenges faced by Pakistan's 2 million epilepsy patients.   The two organizations conducted a survey which indicated that patients suffering from epilepsy are subject to significant social stigma, including social isolation and discrimination. Women and children, in particular, face challenges in forming social connections and attending school. Despite the fact that 70% of patients who receive proper treatment can have a seizure-free life, the social exclusion of these patients continues to persist.   Epilepsy is more prevalent in Pakistan than in [...] - [Rs 7.91 Increase in Electricity Prices](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rs-7-91-increase-in-electricity-prices): To increase the price of electricity, Pakistan has provided the IMF with a plan until November of this year. The details of the circular debt management plan between the government of Pakistan and the IMF have come to light. According to the document, Pakistan has planned to increase the price of electricity on three bases till November 2023. The following are the agreed points: The government will increase the cost of electricity by Rs 7.91 per unit. From February to March, the price will be increased by Rs 3.21 per unit. In the March-May second quarter, electricity will be more expensive [...] - [Imran's bail in the ECP protest case is extended by the court](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imrans-bail-in-the-ecp-protest-case-is-extended-by-the-court): Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had his bail extended by a federal district and sessions court on Friday until February 27 on the basis of his health. The case was brought about because Khan staged a protest outside the office of the electoral body following the Toshakhana case verdict. Further Sessions While Babar Awan represented the PTI chairman, Judge Zafar Iqbal heard the case. The case's complainant, PML-N politician Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha, was present at the hearing as well. Mr. Awan filed a petition at the beginning of the hearing asking for his client's exemption from having [...] - [Two soldiers were martyred by an IED blast at Kohlu, Balochistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/two-soldiers-were-martyred-by-an-ied-blast-at-kohlu-balochistan): The military's media wing announced on Friday that two soldiers were martyred when an IED detonated close to them during a "sanitization operation" in the Kohlu region of Baluchistan. A sanitization operation was started on February 10 in the Balochistan region of Kohlu to deny terrorists any freedom of action, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), which said it was based on reliable intelligence. Near the leading party during the operation, an IED exploded. As a result, Major Jawad and Captain Sagheer, two officers, accepted martyrdom and gave their life in defence of their country against an external threat. In [...] - [The Pakistani government dispatches another shipment of relief goods to Turkey](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-pakistani-government-dispatches-another-shipment-of-relief-goods-to-turkey): A new consignment weighing 16.5 tons has been dispatched by NDMA to help the disaster-affected communities.   The consignment, which was dispatched on Friday, was aboard a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boeing-777 and consisted of winterized tents designed to provide refuge to families who have been displaced as a result of the earthquake.   Federal Minister for Energy, Khurram Dastgir, Minister Safron Talha Mahmood, and State Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Senator Faisal Kareem Kundi attended the departure ceremony. During the event, the ministers expressed their condolences for the loss of lives and noted that Pakistan is eager to [...] - [Cotton earnings decreased 12% year-over-year](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cotton-earnings-decreased-12-percent-year-over-year): According to Engro Fertilizers Limited (EFERT), wheat, sugarcane, and basmati rice are estimated to witness a surge in income per acre, while cotton crops have experienced damage.   According to the company's fourth quarter report for 2022, wheat income per acre increased by 26%, sugarcane income per acre increased by 21%, and basmati rice income per acre increased by 189%. According to management, cotton earnings will decline 12% per acre. Accordingly, the decline is due to the increase in support prices from Rs2,200 to Rs3,000 in Punjab and from Rs2,200 to Rs4,000 in Sindh.   According to JS Global Agriculture Sector [...] - [The annual inflation rate reaches 34.83%](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-annual-inflation-rate-reaches-34-83): Inflation has reached its highest level in 48 years. It is estimated that inflation increased by 0.17% during the week ending February 9, 2023, and that it increased by 34.83% on an annual basis.   Among the essential commodities, 29 items experienced price increases, including potatoes, garlic, rice, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), while 5 items experienced price declines, including onions, sugar, and flour. Potato prices increased by 7.15%, chicken meat by 6.94%, and LPG by 3.06%. Onions decreased by 9.83%, tomatoes by 5.40%, and sugar by 0.31%.   According to the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), the inflation rate for those [...] - [ChatGPT vs Google Bard: Everything You Need to Know about AI](https://ipin.com.pk/news/chatgpt): What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a conversational AI model developed by OpenAI, a leading research organization in the field of artificial intelligence. This model is trained on a massive amount of text data and is capable of generating human-like responses to various questions and statements. One of the key features of ChatGPT is its ability to understand the context of a conversation and generate relevant and coherent responses. This is achieved through the use of transformer architecture, a type of neural network that was introduced in 2017. Transformer networks allow for parallel processing of input data, making them well-suited for processing [...] - [The Lahore High Court prohibits tree cutting to reduce smog](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-lahore-high-court-prohibits-tree-cutting-to-reduce-smog): Justice Shahid Karim gave instructions at a hearing on a petition to remedy the smog problem, noting that the situation in the provincial capital is already grave and that felling trees would only make it worse. The judge demanded new legislation that would make felling trees a crime. No No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for tree cutting were to be issued by the Environment Protection Department for any projects. Additional sessions have been arranged for February 17 by the court. Smoke from industry, cars, and crop burning contributes to city smog, especially towards the start of the winter. Breathing difficulties and other [...] - [Pakistan's passport offices will be open as usual today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-passport-pffices-will-be-open-as-unsual-today): After false information about rising passport fees spread widely on social media, a lot of individuals started rushing the offices, prompting the decision. For individuals who have already paid their passport fees online or in person, the passport offices of the Central Punjab Zone, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zone, Sindh Zone, North Punjab/Azad Kashmir/Gilgit Baltistan Zone, Balochistan Zone, South Punjab Zone, and Headquarters Zone-specific regional offices will be open from 8 am to 2 pm. Khalid Memon, the director of immigration and passports for Sindh, has confirmed that 13 passport offices, including those in Karachi, Larkana, Hyderabad, Sanghar, and other cities, will be [...] - [Rescuers continue looking for survivors of the Turkiye-Syria earthquake as the death toll approaches 24,000](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rescuers-contineue-looking-for-survivors-of-the-turkiye-syria-earthquake-as-the-death-toll-approaches-24000): According to reports in the international press, the number of fatalities in the area following one of the biggest tragedies in recent memory has increased as a result of the cold, starvation, and suffering that have engulfed a sizable number of those who were left homeless. With hundreds of families and even toddlers being rescued from the wreckage, search teams are currently battling against time to identify survivors buried beneath buildings that fell due to severe tremors. The UN has issued a warning that over a million people in the two countries urgently needed food following the earthquake amidst horrifying reports. [...] - [Pakistan charges a premium of Rs. 1 per unit for large electricity users to woo IMF](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-charges-a-premium-of-rupees-1-per-unit-for-large-electricity-users-to-woo-imf): The federal cabinet's Economic Coordination Committee authorised a significant hike in electricity costs on Friday. The Kissan package and the removal of power tariff subsidies for industries focused on exports were also approved by the ECC. A revised circular debt management plan, which calls for a pricing increase of about Rs 7-8 per unit through August of this year, was approved by the Sharif-led government. According to a statement from the finance division, the ECC approved the request to collect Rs76 billion while exempting non-ToU residential users who consume less than 300 units per month and private agriculture consumers during the [...] - [Amjad Islam Amjad, a literary legend from Pakistan, was buried amid accolades and sadness](https://ipin.com.pk/news/amjad-islam-amjad-a-literary-legend-from-pakistan-was-buried-amid-accolades-and-sadness): His funeral prayers were held in a nearby mosque in the city's Defence Phase 1 after which his remains were transferred to Miani Sahab. The literary prodigy passed away at the age of 78 in Lahore, leaving President Dr. Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other prominent figures in mourning. The top officials of the nation paid respect to the poet's contributions, noting that the author of more than 70 volumes had done immeasurable good for the Urdu language. On August 4, 1944, in Lahore, Amjad was born. In 1967, he earned his master's degree in urdu from the University [...] - [Motorway police meet their goal of "zero accidents" in the years 2022–23](https://ipin.com.pk/news/motorway-police-meet-their-goal-of-zero-accidents-in-the-years-2022-23): No accidents were reported in the current foggy weather, according to an NHMP representative, who also noted that using contemporary technology and acting quickly to control mishaps were the crucial elements in ensuring passengers' safety while travelling. There have been 23 pileup incidents on the highways over the past 12 years as a result of thick fog. Nine accidents that resulted in over 140 injuries and 29 fatalities in the previous two years were documented. More than Rs 10 million in financial losses are attributed to these accidents, which also caused damage to 176 automobiles. Under the direction of IG Khalid [...] - [The FIA decides to detain Shaukat Tarin in the IMF audio leak case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-fia-decides-to-detain-shaukat-train-in-the-imf-audio-leak-case-2): Shaukat Tarin, the leader of the PTI and a former finance minister, is allegedly the subject of a leaked audio call in which he asks a former Khyber Pakhtukhwa minister to contact the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to exert pressure on the coalition government. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has requested permission from the Ministry of Interior to detain Tarin. According to reports, the agency has finished its investigation and decided to file a lawsuit against the finance czar for his suspected attempt to sabotage the IMF loan programme. The FIA came to the conclusion that Tarin intended to [...] - [Booking payments for Proton Pakistan are now being refunded](https://ipin.com.pk/news/booking-payments-for-proton-pakistan-are-now-being-refunded): Taking a cue from Toyota, Proton Pakistan is offering full refunds to customers who have requested reimbursement due to delays in delivery and rising prices as a result of high freight rates and fluctuations in the USD-PKR exchange rate. In a statement, the company expressed its gratitude to its consumers for their patience and support. In addition, the company announced that it would be implementing the first-in, first-out reimbursement method in the future.“From now on, the refund schedule below will be followed," the company stated. Additionally, Toyota has begun refunding full booking payments, including markup, due to a lack of production [...] - [Installment plans with 0% markup now available for Honda bikes](https://ipin.com.pk/news/installment-plans-with-0-percent-markup-now-available-for-honda-bikes): Atlas Honda has launched an easy installment plan with various banks, including Standard Chartered, MCB, UBL, and Faysal Bank to make its bikes more accessible to consumers. As a result of this plan, Honda bike models are offered at a zero percent markup, making them more affordable for customers. According to the company, the installment plan is available for 12 months, while some banks may offer up to 36 months. The company offers different installments for different bikes, for example the lowest installment for the Honda CG 125 is Rs. 8,515 per month, while the lowest installment for the Honda CD [...] - [AI battle with Microsoft heats up, Google chatbot makes blunders](https://ipin.com.pk/news/as-al-battle-with-microsoft-heats-up-google-chatbot-makes-blunders): Google, one of the world's most popular search engines, recently launched a number of AI-powered features, including enhancements to its maps, translation, and image recognition tools, Lens. However, a minor error in an advertisement resulted in a sharp decline in the company's share price. Google's announcement of its AI-based technology, Bard, was aimed at competing with Microsoft, who announced a multibillion-dollar partnership with Open AI, the maker of ChatGPT, a bot that has captured the imagination of web users worldwide with its ability to generate written content in seconds. Google is in a race to maintain its two-decade dominance in the [...] - [There was no agreement on the staff level in the IMF talks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/there-are-no-agreement-on-the-staff-level-in-the-imf-talks): An agreement at the staff level between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not been reached within the prescribed time frame to reactivate the stalled $6.5 billion bailout package. Both parties have agreed to a set of measures that may still help secure the deal, thereby avoiding a default.   The Pakistani authorities attempted to persuade the IMF mission, led by Nathan Porter, that the Pakistani government is committed to gradually implementing all outstanding conditions during a 10-day visit. Nevertheless, the delegation was not satisfied with the government's assurances and failed to reach an agreement at the staff level. [...] - [Flood victims in Sindh will receive help from the Saudi government](https://ipin.com.pk/news/flood-victims-in-sindh-will-receive-help-from-the-saudi-government): During the monsoon rains of last year, Pakistan experienced unprecedented flooding, which resulted in widespread damage and the loss of more than 1,700 lives.   In Karachi, Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Shah and learned about plans to construct homes with basic amenities for flood-affected residents. The Chief Minister emphasized the need to remodel the agriculture and irrigation sectors, which he views as a significant challenge. He also expressed his determination to fulfill the promise of rehabilitation with the help of donations from the recent donor's conference.   As part of his congratulations on [...] - [Amjad Islam Amjad, a literary legend in Pakistan, passes away at the age of 78](https://ipin.com.pk/news/amjad-islam-amjad-a-letrary-legend-in-pakistan-passes-away-at-age-of-78): The family of the late Pakistani literary giant acknowledged that he died of a heart attack. Amjad was born in Lahore on August 4, 1944. From the University of Punjab, he received his Masters in Urdu in 1967. He was hired in 1968 to teach Urdu at the MAO College in Lahore. He stayed there as a professor until 1975. He was appointed the Punjab Arts Council's deputy director in August of the same year. He has had a significant role in the literary world. Varis, Din, Fishar, and many other well-known dramas are only a few of his works. He [...] - [The Death Toll from the Turkiye-Syria Rarthquake Surpasses 21,000](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-dead-toll-from-the-turkiye-syria-earthquake-surpasses-21000): The odds of discovering survivors have decreased now that the 72-hour window, which experts believe to be the most likely time to rescue life, has passed. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake occurred early on Monday as residents were sleeping in a location where many had already lost everything and had been displaced because of Syria's ongoing war. The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that he was headed to Syria since the extreme cold made it difficult to search through thousands of destroyed structures. Tedros tweeted that he was "on my way to Syria," where the WHO is assisting with basic [...] - [KSE-100 index drops 568 points as a result of the postponed IMF assessment](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kse-100-index-drops-568-points-as-a-result-of-the-postponed-imf-assessment): Trading was halted for Friday prayers, and the KSE-100 index, the industry standard, dropped by 568.21 points, or 1.34 percent, to hit 41,898.38 points. The market was under pressure as a result of the delay, according to Mohammad Sohail, CEO of Topline Securities. The delay in obtaining the staff-level agreement with the IMF caused the KSE-100 to give up some of this month's gains in early morning trade, according to Raza Jafri, Head of Equity at Intermarket Securities. Ishaq Dar, the finance minister, had earlier stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) talks had ended "positively" and that the government would [...] - [Operations are suspended by Pakistan's second-largest tyre manufacturer](https://ipin.com.pk/news/operations-are-suspended-by-pakistans-second-largest-tyre-manufacturer): According to a formal notice, the company will cease production operations from February 13 to February 17, 2023, due to a shortfall of inventory brought on by import restrictions enforced by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Also closed on weekends, the business will reopen on February 20, 2023. The notification reads as follows: The local auto sector is suffering from a lack of foreign currency and issues with component supply. Earlier this month, the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) received a letter from the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) and the Pakistan Automotive [...] - [NADRA Prepares to Address Sindh's Pervasive Property Duplication](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nadra-prepares-to-address-sindhs-pervasive-property-duplication): The Board of Revenue Sindh (BoR) and NADRA Technologies Limited (NTL), a division of NADRA, have decided to adopt NTL's biometric verification technology at all Sindh Sub-Registrar Offices to prevent impersonation in property registration. The use of technology to precisely identify those involved in real estate transactions will promote openness in the registration procedure for properties. Its goal is to ensure that ownership of real estate in the province is transferred in a secure manner. The Board of Revenue's Member (R&S), Syed Ahmed Shah, restated his commitment to transforming the BoR into a cutting-edge, efficient government agency that provides the best [...] - [FBR Orders Integration With POS System for 124 Large Retailers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fbr-orders-integration-with-pos-system-for-124-large-retailers): Sales Tax General Order (STGO) 7 of 2023 was released by the FBR on Friday. The FBR informed merchants that their input tax claims will be denied without additional notice or legal action. "Their input tax claim would be refused as above, without any additional notice or proceedings, with the filing of Sales Tax Return for the month of January 2023 for all herein informed T-lRs not having yet integrated, creating tax demand by the same amount," FBR asserted. According to the FBR's STGO, the aforementioned large retailers must be integrated with the Board's POS system. The list of 124 recognised [...] - [ECC Approves the Revised Circular Debt Management Plan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ecc-approves-the-revised-circular-debt-management-plan): Friday's meeting of the Cabinet's Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) was presided over by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. Detailed information about the debt refinancing of Power Holding Limited and a surcharge to recoup markup fees were supplied by the Ministry of Energy's Power Division. Surcharge of Rs. 1 Per Unit : Following discussion, the ECC approved the proposal to recover Rs. 76 billion while exempting non-ToU domestic consumers who consume less than 300 units and private agriculture consumers in the four-month period from March 2023 to June 2023. Additionally, the ECC allowed the imposition of an additional surcharge of Rs. 1 per [...] - [Pakistan will not leave Turkey alone in these circumstances : PM](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-will-not-leave-turkey-alone-in-these-circumstances-pm): The Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has pledged to provide full support to Turkey following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The death toll stands at 17,674 in Turkey and 3,377 in Syria, with a total of 21,051 confirmed fatalities as of Friday morning. At an event held at Lahore airport, the Prime Minister announced that the federal government has allocated PKR 10 billion towards Turkey's earthquake relief efforts. Moreover, he confirmed that a Pakistani army team has been sent to Turkey and an air bridge has been established to transport 100 tonnes of relief goods, including food, medicine, and winterized tents. [...] - [Lahore will host the opening of the Pakistan Literature Festival in 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lahore-will-host-the-opening-of-the-pakistan-literature-festival-in-2023): This festival aims to dig into important subjects like literature, education, and the economy with over 50 sessions showcasing a broad mix of entertainment, humour, music, dance, book releases, and conversations conducted by some of Pakistan's best intellectuals and artists. Mohsin Naqvi, the interim chief minister of Punjab, Syed Murad Ali Shah, Aamir Mir, the minister of information and culture for Punjab, and Syed Sardar Shah, the minister of culture and education for Sindh, will all make appearances at the festival. Aamir Mir, the provincial minister of information and culture, veteran artist Anwar Maqsood, Ahmad Shah, the president of Arts Council [...] - [Prior to IMF deal, Rs170 billionn in taxes will be imposed: Ishaq Dar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/prior-to-imf-deal-rupees-170-billion-in-taxes-will-be-imposed-ishaq-dar): The government will impose taxes amounting to approximately Rs 170 billion to revive the loan program. Dar confirmed receipt from the IMF of the draft Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) and reminded the public that the program being implemented was signed by the previous Prime Minister Imran Khan. According to him, the current government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is committed to reaching an agreement as a matter of "sovereign commitment." A wide range of topics were discussed during the 10-day meeting, including those related to power, gas, fiscal policy, and monetary policy. The governor of the State [...] - [LHC Ordered ECP to Conduct Elections in Punjab within 90 Days](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lhc-ordered-ecp-to-conduct-in-punjab-within-90-days): The High Court of Pakistan announced the reserved judgement and directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to announce the schedule and conduct the elections in Punjab within 90 days as per the Constitution. The Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) had earlier approached the LHC and claimed that the ECP with the assistance of the PDM conspired to postpone the election in Punjab and in so doing violated Pakistan's constitution. Upon petition of PTI, the Lahore High Court heard both of the parties and reserved judgement earlier today. Now the Honourable Lahore High Court announced the reserved judgement and directed the [...] - [Sindh Rangers beat up a man on a Karachi road after hitting his motorcycle](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sindh-rangers-beat-up-a-man-on-a-karachi-road-after-hitting-his-motorcycle): A Rangers vehicle is seen speeding through an intersection during the incident on CCTV when a silver car does a U-turn. The biker gets struck by the Rangers' vehicle as the driver leans slightly to the left, causing him to fall to the ground. Three staff members approach the citizen without even checking on him to begin beating him up while the victim appears shocked by the unexpected assault. Social media users expressed outrage over the footage, saying it was not the proper way to treat the public. Some recalled the 2011 incident in which a resident named Sarfraz Shah was [...] - [Gen Bajwa 'accepted' to be involved in regime change, says Imran Khan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gen-bajwa-accepted-to-be-involved-in-regime-change-says-imran-khan): During a recent interview with Voice of America (Urdu), former Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that former Chief of Army Staff General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa admitted to being behind the removal of Khan's government. According to Khan, the United States and Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi were involved in the "regime change" operation.   Khan claims that General Bajwa explained to a journalist with pride how he ousted Khan's government due to economic policies and other factors. According to him, even though the public was already aware who was behind the removal of the PTI regime, General Bajwa's admission [...] - [FBR Orders Taxmen to Update HRIS Profiles](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fbr-orders-taxmen-to-update-hris-profiles): The FBR issued directives to all Chief Collectors/Directors General/Collectors of Customs and Directors General/Chief Commissioners of Inland Revenue on Friday regarding this. The majority of the FBR field formations, despite repeated orders from the Board from time to time, are not updating the HRIS data, according to the FBR's direction to the field formations. The Competent Authority, who is treating the situation seriously, has asked that all Heads of field formations make sure that HRIS data is updated every day without fail. The available IT employees will be trained promptly for this purpose by the relevant field formations, ensuring that the [...] - [IGP of Punjab warns of security concerns amid polls after KP's](https://ipin.com.pk/news/igp-of-punjab-warms-of-security-concerns-amid-polls-after-kps): Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab's Inspector-General of Police, informed the ECP of the growing threat of terrorism in the province and the difficulties involved in conducting peaceful elections. The Punjab IGP, in a meeting presided over by the Chief Election Commissioner, Sikander Sultan Raja, explained that a police operation is currently underway in rural areas of South Punjab and other districts, and that conducting elections would be challenging until the operation is completed. In order to ensure peaceful elections, the IGP estimates that 412,852 police personnel are necessary, but the current police force of 115,000 is insufficient. In order to cover this [...] - [During elections, the defense ministry declines to provide security](https://ipin.com.pk/news/during-elections-the-defense-ministry-declines-to-provide-security): In order to provide security during the elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) requested that the interior ministry obtain the assistance of the armed forces.   The Ministry of Defence, in a letter to the interior ministry, regretfully informed that it could not provide the deployment of Rangers and FC forces due to the infeasibility of armed forces deployment. There is a growing threat of terrorism in the country, which is why the armed forces and civil armed forces are currently engaged in border management and internal security management, according to the ministry.   However, the Punjab Rangers, the Quick [...] - [The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority locates petrol hoardings](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-oil-and-gas-regulatory-authority-locates-petrol-hoardings): Unscrupulous traders and black marketers have used these locations to store and hoard petroleum products for the purpose of making inventory gains.   As a result of a correspondence sent to the Chief Secretary of Punjab, OGRA alerted the authorities to the illegal activities taking place in these storage facilities and how these practices are contributing to the current oil shortage in the region. A regulator has requested that immediate action be taken against the individuals involved in this illegal activity. Furthermore, the OGRA has dispatched its enforcement teams to monitor the storage facilities and ensure that petroleum products are supplied [...] - [Bail Application of Sheikh Rasheed Has been Rejected by the Session Court of Islamabad](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bail-application-of-sheikh-rasheed-has-been-rejected-by-the-session-court-of-islamabad): Earlier today the Islamabad Session Court dismissed the bail application of Sheikh Rashid Ahmad, the former interior minister. Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed the chairman of Awami Muslim League (AML) and Alley of Imran Khan is in the custody of Murree Police and facing the charge of plotting the murder of former president Asif Ali Zardari . While preferring the arguments the Lawyer of Sheikh Rasheed took the plea of political victimization and argued before the court that the FIR is nothing but a tool to victimize the former minister. Further, the Lawyer argued that no more investigation is needed in the case [...] - [Pakistan seeks an IMF bailout after today's final negotiations to prevent an economic collapse](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-seeks-an-imf-bailout-after-todays-finale-negotiations-to-prevent-an-economic-collapse): The nation of more than 220 million people was in talks with the international lender to seek another bailout by enacting the strict reforms mandated by its mission while it is dealing with the greatest economic crisis in recent memory. IMF representatives were in the South Asian country for more than a week to resolve the fiscal policy disagreements as the administration frantically tried to raise the urgently required funds as foreign exchange reserves fell to catastrophic levels. Ishaq Dar, the head of Pakistan's finance department, headed the delegation earlier, and Nathan Porter represented the IMF team. Both parties were considering [...] - [Islamabad will have authorised street performers across the city](https://ipin.com.pk/news/islamabad-will-have-authorised-street-performers-across-the-city): The action was taken as a result of concerns voiced by both tourists and the police regarding street entertainers brandishing fake firearms. Street performers have to submit an application and satisfy all requirements stipulated by the authorities in order to be granted a licence. The licencing procedure may still include auditions, as is typical in many nations, although this is still up for debate. By issuing licences, the community will be able to recognise street artists as legitimate members of society and assist fight beggary. In addition, it will enforce laws banning the use of firearm replicas because they may provoke [...] - [Punjab police crack down on petroleum hoarders, seize huge quantity](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-police-crack-down-on-petroleum-hoarders-seize-huge-quantity): The crackdown was initiated as a result of the POL product shortage that occurred in various province-wide cities. The fuel that was seized is estimated to be worth 630 million rupees. In Sheikhupura, Kasur, Gujrat, Muzaffargarh, and other places, police teams raided a number of filling stations and storage depots and seized oil tankers. On the other hand, some gas stations, especially those in Lahore, continue to have trouble supplying fuel to drivers. They are upset that some gas stations only have a limited supply of fuel. There have been reports of numerous filling stations closing in Lahore. Despite the Minister [...] - [Punjab Governor informs LHC that he is not required to provide an election date](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-governor-informs-lhc-that-he-is-not-required-to-provide-an-election-date): The Lahore High Court (LHC) was informed by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman on Thursday that he was not required to set a date for the elections because the provincial assembly had not been dissolved. The governor made this statement in response to a petition that citizen Munir Ahmed had filed against him for failing to announce the election date following the dissolution of the parliament. "It is categorically rejected that the replying respondent No. 1 was in any way required to set the date of elections when he has never dissolved the Assembly while acting on the so-called suggestion of the [...] - [The NA Committee is adamant about firing CAA and PIA officials](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-na-committee-is-adamant-about-firing-caa-and-pia-officials): NA Committee Makes a Vocal Decision to Fire High-ranking officers from CAA and PIA received reprimands for disobeying the National Assembly's special committee, which is in charge of rehiring discharged employees. PIA and CAA officials The committee demanded the expulsion of the aviation secretary, CAA Director General (DG), and PIA CEO in a letter to the Establishment Division for refusing to reinstate workers who had been fired for using false degrees. The committee had earlier issued a directive ordering the reinstatement of the 840 employees whose credentials had been revoked due to these accusations in 2009 and the closing of all [...] - [FTO Promises to Protect Business Community from Illegal Tax Official Actions](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fto-promises-to-protect-business-community-from-illegal-tax-official-actions): Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), gave the business community assurances on Thursday that the FTO would immediately investigate allegations of excessive harassment of traders moving legitimately acquired and tax-paid items by tax inspectors of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The newly established Regional FTO office in Hyderabad was officially opened, and during the question-and-answer session that followed, the FTO gave the business community's members the assurance that they would have full support in addressing and resolving their genuine complaints as quickly as possible. He guaranteed that the FTO will act right away on any complaints regarding [...] - [Big Milestone Achieved by PIA in Islamabad](https://ipin.com.pk/news/big-milestone-achieved-by-pia-in-islamabad): The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) granted PIA permission to do check maintenance in Islamabad, marking a big victory for the company. With the ability to now undertake Check-A maintenance on its A320 aircraft, PIA's engineering in Islamabad has made significant progress. An A320 aircraft (AP-BLU) was authorised for service after passing Check-1A and other lower checks successfully. The upkeep work was done in Islamabad International Airport's (IIAP) brand-new maintenance hangar, which provides maintenance employees with a well-lit and cosy workplace even at night. The chief executive officer of PIA, AVM Amir Hayat, thanked Amir and his crew for completing the [...] - [Senate Committee Stresses Need for LPG Industry Regulation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/senate-committee-stresses-need-for-lpg-industry-regulation): The committee discussed the most recent LPG blast events during its meeting on Thursday, which was presided over by Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmad. The committee stated that it is crucial for all LPG producing businesses to fall under the purview of the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority in order to ensure that LPG usage is safe in the nation (OGRA). The committee came to the conclusion that businesses who disobey the rules should face severe penalties. The committee emphasised the need for strict enforcement against offenders and suggested that registered cases be followed up on. The chairman of the committee commanded [...] - [The Price Of Suzuki's Alto Has Been Increased To Rs. 26 Lacs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-price-of-suzukis-auto-has-been-increased-to-rupees-26-lacs): The automaker increased prices by as much as Rs. 350,000 on selected models, just a few weeks after its last price adjustment. The new prices will take effect on February 9th, 2023, and include federal excise duty (FED) and sales tax, but not advance income tax. The following are the revised prices for some of Suzuki's most popular models: Suzuki Wagon R: The Wagon R VXR model, which was priced at Rs. 2,629,000, now retails at Rs. 2,877,000 following a price increase of Rs. 248,000. The Wagon R VXL, which was priced at Rs. 2,789,000, now retails at Rs. 3,052,000 after [...] - [Suzuki Halts Production For Five Days Due To An Inventory Shortage](https://ipin.com.pk/news/suzuki-halts-production-for-five-days-due-to-an-inventory-shortage): Pakistan's Pak Suzuki Motors has announced the shutdown of its automobile plant for almost a week due to a shortage of inventory. The reason for this is that commercial banks have refused to open letters of credit for importers due to the lack of foreign currency. There has been a severe impact on the country's import-based businesses due to the dollar shortage, as the government struggles to convince the International Monetary Fund to reinstate a suspended loan program. As a result of the IMF's extended funding facility, Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves would be boosted, which are currently at a level of [...] - [Pakistani Forces Killed 12 TTP Terrorists in Lakki Marwat Operation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-forces-killed-12ttp-members-in-the-lakki-marwat-operation): On Tuesday night, police and security forces conducted a joint operation in Lakki Marwat that resulted in the neutralization of at least 12 terrorists. The authorities have confirmed that the terrorists were members of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group, who were responsible for killing six policemen in December 2022. According to the law enforcement agency, the terrorists were on their way to carry out an attack in Tank when they were intercepted. An arsenal of weapons and ammunition were recovered from the terrorists' possession. A process is currently underway to identify the terrorists. The policemen involved in the operation were [...] - [The LHC overturns the ECP's decision to denotify 43 PTI lawmakers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/news-the-lhc-overturns-the-ecps-decision-to-decentify-43-pti-lawmakers): The change occurs a week after 43 National Assembly (MNA) members of the former government, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, petitioned a court to nullify notices that the NA speaker had accepted resignations and that seats had been declared empty by the election commission. The petition was decided by Justice Shahid Karim of the LHC, who barred the commission from holding by-elections in the constituencies until further orders. A day after PTI legislators stated they were withdrawing their resignations last month, NA Speaker Ashraf accepted their resignations. - [Imran Khan Says Extension in Tenure of General Bajwa Was a Blunder](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-says-extension-in-tenure-of-general-bajwa-was-a-blunder): Imran Khan, former Pakistani Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chief, spoke recently with foreign media representatives about the current political situation. In reference to his removal from power last year by an opposition no-confidence vote, he stated that the nation has for the first time ever refused a "regime change operation." According to Khan, the upcoming elections will be rigged, adding that those responsible for the atrocities committed against PTI workers on May 25th have been appointed to offices in Punjab. He highlighted that the Constitution clearly stipulates that elections must be held within 90 days of the dissolution [...] - [Long lines at gas pumps as a petrol scarcity affects Lahore and other Punjab cities](https://ipin.com.pk/news/long-lines-at-gas-pumps-as-a-petrol-scarcity-affects-lahore-and-other-punjab-cities): Due to a "restricted supply," many gas stations across Punjab, including those in the provincial capital Lahore, are running out of fuel during the ongoing economic crisis. Numerous people from various cities reported that there wasn't any fuel in the gas stations, however there were long lines at the petrol pumps that only had a small amount of fuel. The issue persisted as being the worst in crowded cities like Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad where there has been no or little gasoline supply at gas stations for a few days, ostensibly because of a limited supply from the oil marketing corporations. [...] - [There are at least 25 deaths following a bus crash in Kohistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/there-are-at-least-25-deaths-following-a-bus-crash-in-kohistan): A bus crash near the Harban area in Upper Kohistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has resulted in the death of at least 25 passengers. As the passenger bus was traveling from Gilgit to Rawalpindi, it collided with an abandoned vehicle, resulting in both vehicles plunging into a ditch. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred as a result of the bus driver losing control while over speeding, which caused a collision with the smaller vehicle. Local residents along with rescue officials, swiftly responded to the scene and pulled out the injured and deceased from the bus, transporting them to nearby hospitals. The condition of several [...] - [Users can now access a limited preview of Microsoft's AI-powered edge browser and Bing](https://ipin.com.pk/news/users-can-now-access-a-limited-preview-of-microsoft-s-ai-powered-edge-browser-and-bing): Microsoft Corp has recently launched an advanced iteration of its Bing search engine and Edge Web browser, equipped with an updated version of OpenAI's ChatGPT technology. At present, this new version is only available as a "desktop limited preview" and users can join a waitlist to gain access to the search engine by logging into their Microsoft account. As a result of the success of ChatGPT, OpenAI's chatbot, other technology companies have developed similar solutions, among them Microsoft. The company's 2019 investment in OpenAI has now culminated in the integration of OpenAI's technology into Bing and Edge. During the limited preview [...] - [SAGA Single Variant Price Increases by Proton](https://ipin.com.pk/news/saga-single-variant-price-increases-by-proton): Amid the recent economic turmoil, Al-Hajj Automotive has taken a different approach from other local car assemblers and increased the price of only one variant of the Proton Saga. The Proton Saga Standard A/T model will now cost PKR 3,299,000, an increase of PKR 300,000 from its previous rate of PKR 2,999,000. However, the prices of the Saga Standard manual, ACE Automatic, and X70 variants remain unchanged. This marks the first price hike by Proton Pakistan, as opposed to competitors Honda and Toyota who have raised car prices twice in a single month. All car companies, including Proton Pakistan, have attributed [...] - [Lahore High Court has Suspended the Denotification of 43 PTI MNAs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lahore-high-court-has-suspended-the-denotification-of-43-pti-mnas): The Lahore High Court has issued a suspension on the denotification of 43 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers, who had challenged the acceptance of their resignations by National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf. Moreover, the court also ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan not to hold by-elections for the affected seats as a result of the judgment. PTI Members of the National Assembly appealed to Justice Shahid Karim, contending that their resignations had been illegally accepted since they had withdrawn their requests prior to the notification being issued. After the vote of no confidence against the then-premier Imran Khan, the PTI initially [...] - [Pakistani-American Cop Adeed Fayaz shot Dead in Robbery](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistani-american-cop-adeed-fayaz-dhot-dead-in-robbery): In a devastating turn of events, the New York Police Department (NYPD) mourns the loss of one of their own as Officer Adeed Fayaz, 26, died from gunshot wounds sustained while off duty. Injuries to the police officer occurred on Saturday evening, and he was hospitalized in Brooklyn until Tuesday, when he tragically passed away. According to NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell, Officer Fayaz was a five-year veteran of the department, a loving husband, and a father of two children. Our deepest condolences are extended to the family of Officer Fayaz on his passing. He was a protector of our great city, [...] - [President Alvi writes to the ECP to promptly announce the dates of the KP and Punjab elections](https://ipin.com.pk/news/president-alvi-writes-to-the-ecp-to-promptly-announce-the-dates-of-the-kp-and-punjab-elections): President Alvi urges the electoral commission to stop spreading risky speculative propaganda by reminding the body to declare the date for elections for two local legislatures. Citing Article 224(2) of the Constitution, he stated that elections must be conducted and held within 90 days of the assembly's dissolution. He also stated that this is the tribunal's main responsibility. President to ECP: Immediately announce date of elections as Constitution doesn’t allow any delay. The Letter 👇 https://t.co/o9PhBizBC5 pic.twitter.com/mTYkPVnduL — The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) February 8, 2023 If the ECP did not carry out its responsibilities and obligations, it will be held [...] - [China Zero COVID Policy Ends, No New Variants were Detected in Weeks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/china-zero-covid-policy-ends-no-new-variants-were-detected-in-weeks): Recently, a study found that there have been no new variants of COVID-19 in Beijing since China lifted its zero-COVID policy last year. In early December, stringent pandemic measures were lifted, causing a spike in infections. It has raised concerns that China, the world's most populous nation, could become a breeding ground for more transmissible or severe strains. Researchers from China analyzed 413 samples from Beijing between November 14th and December 20th for the study published in The Lancet. Results showed that over 90% of the cases were caused by BF.7 and BA5.2, Omicron subvariants that were already prevalent in China, [...] - [Powerful Algorithm Could Help Cancer Researchers Understand The Disease](https://ipin.com.pk/news/powerful-algorithm-could-help-cancer-researchers-understand-the-disease): Researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Centre have made an innovative discovery in the treatment of cancer. In collaboration with international researchers, an expert team has developed a cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithm called Substrate Phosphosite-based Inference for the Network of Kinases (SPINKS). Using the algorithm, it is possible to perform complex computational analysis in order to determine potential treatments for patients suffering from Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and other types of cancer. The National Health Institute describes glioblastoma multiforme as a fast-growing brain tumor that affects the central nervous system. GBM is the most common [...] - [Hassan Raheem Is Tired Of The Media Questioning Him Personally](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hassan-raheem-is-tired-of-the-media-questioning-him-personally): Eventually, Hassan Raheem has handed an explanation for why he shuns media appearances. In an interview with Gloss etc. The Joona songster asserted that the media only questions him about his particular life and Norway on his job. “I do believe that the media plays an important role in music when reporting on me, despite how deeply ingrained it's in our culture. They are continuously interested in the details of my personal life that I prefer to keep private”. Raheem said, "That is why I want people to come up to me and ask about my music." He also spoke about [...] - [King Salman and Crown Prince MBS of Saudi Arabia expressed their sorrow over Pervez Musharraf's passing](https://ipin.com.pk/news/king-salman-and-crown-prince-mbs-of-saudi-arabia-expressed-their-sorrow-over-pervez-musharrafs-passing): After Pervez Musharraf passed away, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent their condolences to the current president, Alvi. The leaders of the kingdom prayed for the departed and sent condolences to his family and the Pakistani people. At the American Hospital in Dubai, Musharraf, the nation's final military leader, passed away. According to sources, a rare medical complication caused him to spend a few months in the hospital. Thousands of people showed up to honour the former president at his funeral prayers, which were held on Tuesday in the capital of [...] - [Death Toll in The Shocking Earthquake in Turkey and Syria Exceeded 11,000](https://ipin.com.pk/news/death-toll-in-the-shocking-earthquake-in-turkey-and-syria-exceeded-11-000): 7.8 magnitude of major earthquake in Turkey Several Deaths Reported Pakistan offers Turkey aid after a severe earthquake claims over 350 lives A Devastating Earthquake in Turkey and Syria 2280 People Died There were over 11,000 people who died in Syria and Turkey as a result of the devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake. In addition, thousands of people are in critical condition due to their injuries. There is a fear that the increase will continue to grow. After the earthquake in the affected areas, there have been aftershocks that continue to occur. It has been reported that 2 thousand 470 people have [...] - [A Quran teacher was arrested for using a cable lock to beat a 10-year-old in Lahore](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-quran-teacher-was-arrested-for-using-a-cable-lock-to-beat-a-10-year-old-in-lahore): The victim's father, Muhammad Hussain, a native of the Kot Lakhpat region, filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the Liaquatabad Police against the suspect, Muhammad Tahir. He claimed that Tayyab Hussain used to attend Quran classes at Muhammad Tahir's house. The complaint added that Tahir held his son prisoner for a day before releasing him on February 5. "On February 3, my son did not attend to take the lesson, and when he went there the next day, the teacher did not allow him to go back as a punishment," the complainant stated. He wrote in the FIR, "When Tayyab [...] - [Amir Dogar of the PTI and Sheikh Tariq of the PML-N arrested in Multan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/amir-dogar-of-the-pti-and-sheikh-tariq-of-the-pmln-arrested-in-multan): After a heated argument at the time of submitting nomination papers for the by-elections in NA-155, due to take place on March 16, supporters of PTI leader Amir Dogar and Sheikh Tariq Rashid of the PML-N got into a brawl outside the ECP office. Videos released on social media show PTI and PML-N employees throwing rocks and plant pots at one another inside the public office's premises. Following the incident, the ECP filed a police complaint requesting that the perpetrators of the violent incident face consequences. ملتان تحریک انصاف اور ن لیگ کے کارکن الیکشن کمیشن آفس لڑ پڑے، تھوڑ پھوڑ [...] - [COAS General Asim Munir's Special Flight Disappears in US?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/coas-general-asim-munir-s-special-flight-disappears-in-us): COAS General Asim Munir was on a five-day official trip to the UK yesterday at the invitation of Britain’s Ministry of Defense, where he discussed security and related strategic issues. It is the first official trip to the UK after taking the army command with the senior military commanders. There is no doubt that the visit is highly important, particularly concerning the rising issue of Taliban militancy in South Asia and the current state of affairs there. آرمی چیف جنرل عاصم منیر کا خصوصی طیارہ گزشتہ روز امریکہ کے ٹیٹربورو ایئرپورٹ، نیو جرسی پر اترا جہاں سے بذریعہ کار نیویارک مینہیٹن [...] - [Controversy Begins Before The Match Begins; Nagpur Pitch Doctrine](https://ipin.com.pk/news/controversy-begins-before-the-match-begins-nagpur-pitch-doctrine): The advantage of the home series is the desire of every team. Hosts don’t want to let their country down in front of visitors. Different tactics are being used to achieve this aim. Australia is coming to India to play a four-match test match series with the host. This series will decide the finalists of the world test championship, being played in the upcoming month. The Border Gavaskar trophy 2023 is starting tomorrow. But before the match began, controversy over pitch doctrine got hyped in the media. The hype was created after the Nagpur pitch was observed. It was seen that [...] - [ICC Women's T20 Bowling Ranking New Changes](https://ipin.com.pk/news/icc-womens-t20-bowling-ranking-new-changes): There is a shift in the order of women's bowling ranking. Some go up, while others are downranked. However, the top tier is still occupied by English left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone with 763 points. South African bowler Nonkululeko Mlaba replaces the second tier. She was ideal with the bowl in the final of the tri-nation women's series. She sent 2 players back to the pavilion against 16 runs and helped her team to lift the tri-nation trophy. She is moved up 1 tier by replacing Indian bowler Deepti Sharma. She holds the second spot after just 27 matches with 753 points. [...] - [Sindh CTD records the KPO shooting case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sindh-ctd-records-the-kpo-shootingcase): When a suicide squad of terrorists assaulted the multi-story office of the police chief in Karachi on Sharea Faisal, the city's main thoroughfare, authorities witnessed one of the worst encounters in recent memory. During a successful operation by law enforcement agencies (LEA) with assistance from the Pakistan Army, all the terrorists were killed and the KPO building was cleared; nevertheless, four innocent lives—police officers, rangers, and a civilian—were lost in the process. According to the Anti-Terrorism Act, the Explosives Act of 1884, the Pakistan Criminal Code's sections pertaining to murder, attempted murder, and other crimes, as well as other laws, the [...] - [The ECP Excuses Itself From Consulting With the President Regarding the Polls](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-ecp-excuses-itself-from-consulting-with-the-president-regarding-the-polls): Arif Alvi, the President of Pakistan, invited Sikandar Sultan Raja, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), for an urgent meeting on February 20, to discuss the dates for the provincial assembly elections in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. In response to the President's second letter, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) declined to engage in consultations since the matter is currently pending in the courts. In its response, the ECP stated that it could not consult with the President regarding the dates of provincial assembly elections, as it was the governors' responsibility to set election dates following the dissolution of the Punjab and K-P [...] - [Gen Faiz Wished to Reintroduce TTP into Pakistan: Minister](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gen-faiz-wished-to-reintroduce-ttp-into-pakistan-minister): The Federal Human Rights Minister, Riaz Pirzada, has made a statement claiming that the former director general of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, sought to bring back the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). As a result of this revelation, Pakistan has seen a surge in terrorist activity, with the most recent incident being the attack on the Karachi police chief’s office, which resulted in four deaths and 18 injuries. The current government and the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) have been blaming one another for the recent security issues in the country. According to the coalition, the PTI engaged in faulty [...] - [The Female Suicide Bomber who was Arrested in Quetta 'Supported' the BLF](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-female-suicide-bomber-who-was-arrested-in-quetta-supported-the-blf): In Quetta, Pakistan, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested a female suicide bomber who was forced to support the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF). Mahal Baloch, a woman who had been separated from her children, was turned into a suicide bomber by the militant wing of the BLF. It has come to light that Muhammad Hussain, Mahal's father, is a member of the central committee of the Baloch National Movement, and that Mahal's husband, Bebegar Baloch, was connected to the BLF's armed wing (BNM). In 2016, a fight over money and weapons claimed the lives of Bebegar and his brother Noqab, who [...] - [100,000 Winterised Tents will be Sent to Earthquake-hit Turkey by Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/100000-winterised-tents-will-be-sent-to-earthquake-hit-turkey-by-pakistan): The Prime Minister directed that all aid to the affected regions should be coordinated through the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to ensure that the response is well-organized and of high quality. The event was attended by a number of humanitarian organizations, including Edhi, Saylani, and Al-Khidmat Foundation, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, PM's Special Assistant Syed Tariq Fatemi, ambassadors of Pakistan to Turkey and Syria, as well as other high officials. The Prime Minister applauded the humanitarian efforts made by Pakistani organisations in helping those in need in Turkey and Syria. He also emphasised the need for the aid sent [...] - [Tariff protection may increase the cost of MS and HSD](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tariff-protection-may-increase-the-cost-o-ms-and-hsd): The summary of Pakistan's refining policy 2023 prepared by the Petroleum Division will be discussed by the Cabinet Committee on Energy next week. According to a copy of the summary provided to The News, granting the incentive tariff protection would result in an increase in the price of both products by Rs3/litre, which could be minimised by making the best use of the white oil pipeline. This increase would be equivalent to incremental custom duty on MS and HSD at rates of 10% and 25%, respectively. According to the official statement, the government unveiled Petroleum Policy 1997 in October of that [...] - [Honda Atlas Increases Car Prices for the Third Time This Year](https://ipin.com.pk/news/honda-atlas-increase-car-prices-for-the-third-time-this-year): The company cited the unstable economic environment, the increase in sales tax, and the depreciation of the Pakistani rupee versus the US dollar as the causes of the most recent increase. The announcement of the price increase follows the inflation in the cost of petroleum products. Honda City New Prices Honda City variants have been affected by the price hike as well. The new price of the City M/T 1.2L is Rs. 4,579,000, reflecting an increase of Rs. 250,000 from the previous price. The City CVT 1.2L has undergone a price increase of Rs. 260,000 and now costs Rs. 4,729,000. The [...] - [PIA and CAA Audits Concluded by UK Aviation Experts](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pia-and-caa-audits-concluded-by-uk-aviation-experts): According to a statement from the British High Commission, the UK State Safety Partnership (SSP) team has concluded its 12-day visit to Pakistan, aimed at improving air safety performance and strengthening relationships with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). It was funded by the UK Department for Transport and the goal of the visit was to lay the groundwork for a long-term collaboration on safety performance, as well as share best practices with the PCAA and the industry. Despite the fact that all air carriers certified by the PCAA remain on the UK's Air Safety List due to safety concerns, the [...] - [Google Play Store removes 14 apps at Nadra request](https://ipin.com.pk/news/google-play-store-removes-14-apps-at-nadra-request): Hiang Choong, the region's head of legal for Google, Stephanie Davis, the company's vice president for customer solutions, and Scott Beaumont have all been contacted by Nadra about the issue. In a letter to Google titled "Breach of Personal Data of Residents and their Privacy by Application Providers on Google Play Store," Nadra referred to this problem as "important and urgent," and she claimed that it "involves the personal data of residents of Pakistan, which is being illegally sold and/or shared by various applications (apps) hosted on your platform and available on Google Play Store." As a result, the apps "obtain [...] - [PM Shehbaz Sharif urges teamwork to combat the threat of terrorism](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-sharif-urges-teamwork-to-combat-the-threat-of-terrorism): Crisis-hit In Pakistan's largest metropolis on Friday, a terrible attack occurred, raising concerns about the country's security protocols Security forces, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is in Turkey for a solidarity visit, condemned the attack after the operation to neutralise all terrorists from the Karachi Police Office building was completed. In a statement, the prime minister strongly condemned the terrorist attack and emphasised the need for everyone to work together to eradicate terrorism from Pakistan. He emphasised the state's full ability to combat extremists in the face of a substantial increase in attacks. PM insisted that such heinous assaults couldn't [...] - [Nawaz seeks SJC action in response to the Elahi audio leaks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nawaz-seeks-sjc-action-in-response-to-the-elahi-audio-leaks): The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) was urged to take action by PMLN supremo Nawaz Sharif after it was claimed that an audio recording of former Punjab Chief Minister Pervez Elahi discussing manipulating cases before a Supreme Court judge had surfaced. Although Pervez Elahi did not contest the veracity of the tapes, he claimed that his remarks had been misrepresented. Nawaz Sharif claimed in a statement to the media that Pakistan is in a terrible state right now "because of personalities like this judge. Without a doubt, he and others like him are to blame for the current issue in Pakistan since [...] - [IMF and SBP discuss interest rates](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-and-sbp-discuss-interest-rates): The SBP possessed $3.1 billion in foreign exchange reserves for Pakistan, which increased by $276 million up till February 10, 2023. This was mostly due to increased market liquidity that resulted from reducing discrepancies between interbank and open markets and allowing exchange rate changes. Pakistan will need to obtain at least $17–18 billion in four and a half months in order to comply with the IMF's recommendations to increase foreign exchange reserves to $12 billion until the end of June 2023. It included the need for $5 billion in repayment of external debt, $3–4 billion in financing for the current account [...] - [PM Shahbaz Calls for an Emergency Meeting of the OIC to Provide Assistance to Turkish Earthquake Victims](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shahbaz-calls-for-an-emergency-meeting-of-the-oic-to-provide-assistance-to-turkish-earthquake-victims): Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has requested an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss and determine a relief package for Turkey, which has been struck by a massive earthquake that has killed more than 45,000 people and left millions homeless. In an interview with Anadolu Agency, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of international support for Turkey during this difficult period. He stated that the OIC meeting would provide an opportunity for Muslim countries to come together and determine a collective aid package for Turkey, as well as urge other countries to contribute to the relief [...] - [The United States Seeks to Reverse the Increase in Taxes](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-united-states-seeks-to-reverse-the-increase-in-taxes): In Islamabad, the U.S. Embassy has backed a demand by beverage companies for the withdrawal of a proposed 7% increase in the federal excise duty (FED). To show their support for foreign companies producing beverages or selling global brands, a delegation led by Commercial Counsellor Aaron Fishman met with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue Tariq Mahmood Pasha. The representatives of the beverage companies highlighted that the increase in FED would lead to a decrease in their sales amid the already high cost of production due to soaring inflation. Two US companies operating in Pakistan will be directly affected [...] - [The FIA opens an investigation into alleged audio leaks by Elahi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-fia-opens-an-investigation-into-alleged-audio-leakes-by-elahi): The Federal Probe Agency (FIA) has officially begun an investigation into a recent audio leak allegedly involving former Punjab chief minister Parvez Elahi after receiving authorisation from the interior ministry. Elahi, a senior adviser to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan, is supposedly heard discussing running courts in the audio that was leaked. The action was taken the day after Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah contacted Pakistan's Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial to request that he take note of the audio leak. A forensic analysis of the stolen audio was requested by the security czar. He also requested the chief judge to prosecute [...] - [IGP of Sindh appoints 5-person team to investigate attack on Karachi police office](https://ipin.com.pk/news/igp-of-sindh-appoints-5-person-team-to-investigate-attack-on-karachi-police-office): Four persons were slain and 19 others were hurt during the hours-long battle between terrorists and law enforcement on Friday at the Karachi Police Office at Sharea Faisal. In contrast, all three of the terrorists from the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan were put to death. Today, a directive concerning the make-up of the investigative committee was issued by the office of Sindh Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon. The committee's chairman was Zulfiqar Ali Larik, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) for the Sindh Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and its other members were Irfan Ali Baloch, the Senior Superintendent of [...] - [A Better Choice of Words is Expected From President Alvi, According to the ECP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-better-choice-of-words-is-expected-from-president-alvi-according-to-the-ecp): A letter from President Dr Arif Alvi has caused the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to express its disappointment and urge the President to use "appropriate language" in his communications with other constitutional institutions. ECP stated that the President's office holds the highest constitutional position and that all other legal and constitutional bodies must respect the President. The ECP reminded the President that it operates in accordance with the Constitution and the law, and that its primary responsibility is the conduct of elections. According to Article 48(5) and 105(3) of the Constitution, it is the responsibility of the president and governor [...] - [Defense Minister: Pakistan is Already in Default](https://ipin.com.pk/news/defense-minister-pakistan-is-already-in-default): Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, recently declared that the country has already defaulted and that everyone is responsible for it, including the establishment, government, and politicians. Due to continued debt repayment obligations, this statement comes amid an economic crisis with decades-high inflation and critically low foreign exchange reserves. When addressing a ceremony in Sialkot, Asif emphasized the importance of standing on one's own two feet to become a stable country. According to him, Pakistan's problems can be solved within its borders and not by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is unable to offer any solutions. Asif argued that everyone, including [...] - [The Purpose of Phone Tapping is to Pressure Judges: Imran](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-purpose-of-phone-tapping-is-to-pressure-judges-imran): Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), criticised the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for its ongoing effort to discredit the judiciary and judges. He claimed that the PML-N has a track record of undermining the judiciary and purchasing judges, which has undermined the nation's democratic values. Khan claimed that the PML-N is currently using illegal phone tapping to exert pressure on judges and stop them from upholding the Constitution. He urged the judiciary to uphold the rule of law and the Constitution as supreme without bowing to outside pressure. Khan also charged Sikandar Sultan Raja, the chief election commissioner, [...] - [Pakistani Celebrities Express Their Sorrow At The Attack On The Karachi Police Headquarters](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistani-celebrities-express-their-sorrow-at-the-attack-on-the-karachi-police-headquarters): Friday evening was abruptly interrupted when a group of terrorists assaulted the Karachi Police Office (KPO) immediately after Maghrib prayers while carrying suicide vests, automatic guns, and grenades. Security personnel searched the building floor by floor in an effort to find the assailants after a three-hour lengthy gunfight. After killing the three militants, the authorities retook the building, a government spokeswoman said. Two police officers and a Rangers official were among the four people killed as a result of the incident, while 16 other people were hurt. Only a few weeks prior, an explosion at a police mosque in Peshawar claimed [...] - [Lower FED to be imposed by the Senate Finance Committee on the juice industry](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lower-fed-to-be-imposed-by-the-senate-finance-committee-on-the-juice-industry): The juice industry coalition wrote to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar to express concern that the FED may impede the sector's growth, which has already experienced a decline in the previous several years. According to industry estimates, Pakistan's formal juices sector generates about Rs. 59 billion in annual income and Rs. 40 billion is thought to have been invested there. Due to the fruit juices industry's crucial role, Pakistan's value chain for fruit-growing is improving. Overripe fruit is not wasted thanks to industry and farming community engagement. Furthermore, a lot of fruit is wasted during [...] - [For iOS users, a new version of WhatsApp is available](https://ipin.com.pk/news/for-ios-users-a-new-version-of-whatsapp-is-available): According to WABetaInfo on Saturday, the messaging service WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, has pushed out a new feature for the iOS version of the programme. The App Store now offers the most recent stable update for use with version 23.3.77. All iPhone users now have access to the picture-in-picture mode for video calls on the instant messaging app. Users will be able to multitask during a WhatsApp call with this new functionality without their video pausing. Despite WhatsApp's formal announcement, some users are still unable to access it. According to the changelog on the App Store, users will be [...] - [Microsoft's Bing is Planning to Offer AI Advertisements in an Early Pitch to Advertisers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/microsofts-bing-is-planning-to-offer-ai-advertisements-in-an-early-pitch-to-advertisers): The tech giant plans to make it possible for paid links to show up in search results in an effort to challenge Google's monopoly on the market. Microsoft presented a demo of the new Bing in a private meeting with a major advertising agency and outlined its plan to integrate paid links into search results. It is anticipated that this move will increase Microsoft's ad revenue and generate more users for its search function. The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has recently captured the attention of the world as it is capable of generating original answers in a human voice [...] - [Over 360,000 Tesla Cars are Being Recalled For Self-Driving Software Upgrades](https://ipin.com.pk/news/over-360000-tesla-cars-are-being-recalled-for-self-driving-software-upgrades): Recently, Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has been criticized for a series of crashes and traffic violations related to its self-driving system. More than 360,000 American vehicles have been recalled as a result of the company's self-driving software update. A sophisticated auto-pilot system controls various features of the self-driving system, including cruise control and steering. Furthermore, it is equipped with the capability to recognize and adhere to traffic lights and stop signs. A problem emerged, however, when the software caused a multi-car crash on a highway by changing lanes and suddenly stopping. Although Tesla claimed it was unaware of any accidents [...] - [Pak Suzuki Extends Plant Shutdown Due to Inventory Crunch](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pak-suzuki-extends-plants-shutdown-due-to-inventory-crunch): According to a letter the company sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the shutdown will now last from February 20 to February 21, 2023. The company has halted production for the fifth time in 2023, with the motorcycle plant remaining open. A major component of PSMC's business is to assemble, manufacture, and market Suzuki cars, pickups, vans, 4x4s, motorcycles, and spare parts locally. As a result of the lack of dollars in the market, import-based businesses have found it challenging to stay afloat. As a result, the government has not been able to increase its foreign exchange reserves, which are at [...] - [K2 Airways is in the Final Stages of Launching its Operations](https://ipin.com.pk/news/k2-airways-is-in-the-final-stages-of-launching-its-operations): The business, which was founded by prosperous Pakistani businessmen and aviation enthusiasts based in the UAE, has plans to make Embraer E-Jets available for commercial use for the first time in the nation. The airline's goal is to provide more convenience for travellers across the nation by connecting smaller, underutilised airports with Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore. K2 Airways plans to operate two Embraer E-190 aircraft to serve specific domestic destinations. A major objective of the company is to bridge the gap between air travel and ground transportation by providing travellers with a greater degree of flexibility in selecting airports within their [...] - [The Mini-Budget Session of The NA is Ended Without a Vote](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-mini-budget-session-of-the-na-is-ended-without-a-vote): The National Assembly met on Friday to discuss the newly proposed supplementary budget. However, the session ended without a vote on the amendments suggested. A crucial piece of legislation, the Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2023, is intended to revive the delayed International Monetary Fund (IMF) program and prevent Pakistan from defaulting on its obligations to international lenders. As scheduled, the session will resume on February 20 at 5 p.m., under the chairmanship of NA Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf. Ishaq Dar, the Finance Minister, presented a Rs 170 billion mini-budget that included inflationary measures; however, extra taxes were exempted from commercial banks and [...] - [Malik Qayyum, a former LHC judge, has passed away](https://ipin.com.pk/news/malik-qayyum-a-former-lhc-judge-has-passed-away): Malik Qayuum was the uncle of MNA Ali Pervaiz Malik and the brother of Pervaiz Malik, a major politician in the PML-N. After Juma prayers, his funeral prayers will be said in the Jamia Ashrafia Mosque. Malik Qayyum's death drew the condolences of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Senior counsel for the Pakistani Supreme Court, Qayyum provided constitutional advice to the courts' sitting benches. He was in charge of carrying out the investigation into match-fixing known as the "Qayyum Report," which was praised by the ICC. Following a scandal over a phone transcript in which he was allegedly contacted for rigging a [...] - [Villagers in Adam Khel Kill Rare Leopards](https://ipin.com.pk/news/villagers-in-adam-khel-kill-rare-leopards): A pair of rare leopard cubs were slain by the people in Adam Khel's Tirah Plains after they attacked some cattle. According to reports, the cubs had descended from the mountains in search of food and a place to stay out of the cold. According to reports, multiple people have been attacked, and both people and animals have been hurt as a result. Tragically, the killing of the rare leopard cubs serves as a reminder of the tension that exists between people and wildlife. It is terrible that the cubs were killed when they were looking for food and shelter during [...] - [PM Shehbaz promises to support earthquake-stricken Turkey during visit](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-promises-to-support-earthquake-stricken-turkey-during-visit): During a visit to the Turkish city of Adiyaman, one of the badly affected areas in the powerful earthquake on February 9 that has left the country reeling with its effects, the premier demonstrated his commitment to the disaster-stricken nation by handing over relief goods to the affected population, mostly winterized tents. The earthquake has left Turkey with over 36,000 casualties. The Pakistan Air Force used a special aircraft to fly the relief supplies to Adiyaman (PAF). The Pakistani nation's sympathy were expressed by the prime minister to the earthquake victims who lost their families during his interactions with them. On [...] - [The UN calls for earthquake relief as the dead toll from Turkey and Syria reaches 41,000](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-un-calls-for-earthquake-relief-as-the-dead-toll-from-turkey-and-syria-reaches-41000): A 17-year-old girl and a lady in her 20s were rescued from the wreckage by Turkish rescuers eleven days after the earthquake, which is now one of the ten deadliest in the past 100 years. "She had a healthy appearance. She briefly opened and shut her eyes, "Coal miner Ali Akdogan made this statement after helping to save Aleyna Olmez in Kahramanmaras, a town close to the epicentre of the earthquake. But the likelihood of discovering survivors has virtually diminished. Many people in the impacted areas are in a desperate situation as they attempt to pick up the pieces in frigid [...] - [Gen. Bajwa wanted an additional extension: Khaqan Abbasi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gen-bajwa-wanted-an-additional-extension-khaqan-abbasi): He asserted that Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the PMLN, was the sole person opposed to such a move. Gen. Bajwa asked for an additional delay. Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, Khaqan argued against imprisoning Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan right away, stressing his aversion to political retribution. The former prime minister declared, "Even if Imran Khan did something, I'm not for throwing anyone in jail." Trials had to be held concurrently, he argued, as accusations are brought every day. The former senior vice-president of the PMLN commented on the ongoing legal proceedings against the PTI leader, saying: "After this [...] - [Fourth Consecutive Session of Gains for The Pakistan Rupee Against The US Dollar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fourth-consecutive-session-of-gains-for-the-pakistan-rupee-against-the-us-dollar): According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the local currency gained Rs1.56 or 0.59% in the interbank market to close the day at 262.82 against the US dollar from Thursday's close of 264.38. In the open market, the value of the rupee remained constant at 268. This recovery can be attributed to an increase in the supply of dollars, as exporters sold their dollar holdings to benefit from lower rates. Additionally, remittance inflows have increased. The government has taken the necessary actions to secure the stalled IMF programme, such as depreciating the rupee, raising the price of gas and electricity, [...] - [PTI declares that the Jail Bharo movement will begin next week](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pti-declares-that-the-jail-bharo-movement-will-begin-next-week): Awami Muslim League leader Sheikh Rashid and PTI officials Fawad Chaudhry, Azam Swati, and Shahbaz Gill were recently granted bail as well. The PTI claimed that all of them were mistreated in detention; the authorities have denied this. The PTI leader addressed the nation via video link from Lahore, where he has been since being shot in the legs on November 3 of last year. "We will fill jails, they [authorities] will have no space left then," he said. The PTI's decision to dissolve the assemblies has increased tensions with the Pakistan Democratic Movement-led government, and there is no indication of [...] - [On Shahrah e Faisal, Terrorists Attack The Karachi Police Office](https://ipin.com.pk/news/on-shahrea-faisal-terrorists-attack-the-karachi-police-office): It was reported that gunmen attacked a police office located on Karachi's Shahrah e Faisal highway on Friday evening, resulting in the sounds of gunfire and explosions in the surrounding area. As soon as the terrorists entered the office, they began firing indiscriminately. #KPO #KarachiPoliceStation #Karachi #KPOAttack #ShahraheFaisal Footage (apparently) of the suicide bomber? pic.twitter.com/xhynPks4fK — iPin Pakistan (@ipinpk) February 17, 2023 At least six terrorists entered the Karachi Police Chief's office through the back entrance, according to DIG South Irfan Baloch. Several police officers and rangers had also arrived at the scene, and they were actively working to capture the [...] - [TLP Gives Government 72-Hour Deadline to Withdraw Fuel Price Hike](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tlp-gives-government-72-hour-deadline-to-withdraw-fuel-price-hike): The Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) party has issued a 72-hour "ultimatum" to the federal government to retract the recent increase in petroleum prices, warning of severe consequences if prices are not reduced. On Wednesday, the government increased the price of petrol by up to Rs 22.20 and diesel by Rs 17.20 per liter, citing the continuing economic crisis and rising inflation. Saad Hussain Rizvi, the leader of the TLP, stated at a press conference on Friday that the party would do "what it is known for" if the government did not withdraw the price hike. He was referring to the protest marches [...] - [Pakistan's textile exports fell by 8% in the first seven months of FY23](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-textile-exports-fell-by-8-percent-in-the-first-seven-months-of-fy23): The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported that during the first seven months (July-January) of the current fiscal year 2022–23 (FY23), Pakistan's textile group exports decreased by roughly 8.17 percent and totaled $10.039 billion as opposed to $10.933 billion during the same period the previous year. According to data on exports and imports issued by PBS, the nation's exports of textiles decreased 14.83 percent year over year (YoY) in January 2023 to $1.321 billion from $1.551 billion in the same month last year. In comparison to $1.356 billion in December 2022, the textile group experienced negative growth of 2.53 percent month [...] - [Japan's New Rocket Fails to Launch](https://ipin.com.pk/news/japans-new-rocket-fails-to-launch): On Friday, the H3 next-generation rocket from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) failed to launch because its two solid rocket boosters failed to ignite. Although the main liquid engines had successfully ignited, the launch was halted because the solid rocket boosters did not ignite. The H3 was set to launch in the middle of the morning from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwest Japan, where the incident took place. White smoke emanating from the spacecraft's main engines in TV footage indicated a successful first ignition while the spacecraft remained still on its launch pad. Nobuyoshi Fujimoto, a JAXA spokesman, said [...] - [Tech Billionaire Goes Missing in China: Company](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tech-billionaire-goes-missing-in-china-company): Bao, who is also an executive director of the bank, is a prominent figure in the Chinese tech industry and has had a major impact on the development of several domestic internet startups. On Thursday, the company informed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it had been unable to contact Bao, but did not provide any further details. Shares in the company plummeted up to 50%, but recovered slightly to sit around 30% down. According to financial news outlet Caixin, the 52-year-old dealmaker had been unreachable for two days as of Thursday evening. Concerns over the potential for new crackdowns on [...] - [Elahi is "controlling court," and the CJP should pay attention: Sana](https://ipin.com.pk/news/elahi-is-controlling-court-and-the-cjp-should-pay-attention-sana): Elahi, a close aide to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, can be overheard in the tape purportedly discussing running courts. The security chief demanded a forensic analysis of the audio during a press conference in Islamabad. Additionally, he pleaded with the senior judge to prosecute the offenders. After the forensic examination, "if the former chief minister of Punjab is found guilty, then the matter should be put before the judicial committee," he continued. After conducting a forensic analysis of the recorded chat, Elahi, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PMLQ), would be targeted for arrest, according to Sanaullah. Pervaiz [...] - [LHC dismisses Imran’s plea for protective bail](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lhc-dismisses-imrans-plea-for-protective-bail): Imran Khan, the leader of the PTI, filed a petition with the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday, asking for protective bail in a criminal case brought by the Islamabad Police. The motion was dismissed for non-prosecution on Thursday. On Monday, he was nonetheless permitted to appear in another petition for bail in a related matter by a single bench. The bench noted in its written judgement that "the case was brought up at 5.00 pm when the learned petitioner's lawyer requested an adjournment to bring the petitioner. When the matter was called at 6:30 p.m., neither the petitioner's attorney nor [...] - [Order for Lahore CCPO's transfer is suspended by the Supreme Court](https://ipin.com.pk/news/order-for-lahore-ccpos-transfer-is-suspended-by-the-supreme-court): The Lahore police chief's removal decision was suspended by the Supreme Court on Friday and the case was sent to a larger panel of the high court. After hearing Dogar's appeal, a three-judge panel of the supreme court led by Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan submitted the case to a five-judge panel that is currently deliberating a case involving transfer and posting in Punjab. Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan heard the matter on Thursday and ordered Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja to turn over all the documents pertaining to Dogar's transfer. Justice Munib Akhtar was added to the bench, and the court [...] - [Fawad Chaudhry talks with US Ambassador Donald Blome](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fawad-chaudhry-talks-with-us-ambassador-donald-blome): The former minister of information posted on Twitter, saying: "Had an excellent meeting with US ambassador and senior officials. A particular topic of debate was Pakistan's deteriorating HR (human rights) status. Had a good meeting with US ambassador and senior officials. The worsening HR situation in Pak was a particular focus of discussion. I apprised US officials on PTI concerns on misuse of Anti-Terrorism and Blasphemy laws by the PDM Govt against political opponents. — Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) February 16, 2023 The PTI leader said that he raised concerns about the "misuse of anti-terrorism and blasphemy legislation by the Pakistan [...] - [Prices for MG HS Essence have been raised by up to Rs. 13 lacs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/prices-for-mg-hs-essence-have-been-raised-by-up-to-rupees-13-lacs): According to the company, the MG HS Essence's price has not increased since its launch in 2022, despite significant currency devaluation. However, due to the imposition of an 18% sales tax and the impact of foreign exchange, the price increase is unavoidable. The company has increased its prices in two stages, with the new prices taking effect on February 15, 2023. For consumers with a delivery time of February/March 2023, the new price is Rs. 6,999,000, compared to the previous price of Rs. 6,899,000. Therefore, an additional amount of Rs. 100,000 must be paid. A significant increase of Rs. 1,300,000 has [...] - [155 luxury vehicles are expected to be purchased by FBR](https://ipin.com.pk/news/155-luxury-vehicles-are-expected-to-be-purchased-by-fbr): According to official documents, the purchase represents 8.6% of the funds given to the FBR for the purpose of updating its hardware and software. The fact that the vehicles will be purchased under the guise of taxpayer facilitation through a World Bank loan makes this decision even more debatable. A few years ago, the FBR experienced one of the worst hacking incidents in its history, yet the organisation has yet to upgrade its data network. Official reports state that the FBR has submitted paperwork to the Ministry of Planning asking for Investment Project Financing (IPF) for the Pakistan Raises Revenue project [...] - [There has been in increase in the price of Atlas Honda Bikes](https://ipin.com.pk/news/there-has-been-in-increase-in-the-price-of-atlas-honda-bikes): The first price increase occurred on January 31, 2023, and now, without giving any clear explanation, the company has announced a second price hike, adding further to the burden of the average consumer. The new rates for the Honda range of bikes are as follows: Honda CD70 - The price of this bike has increased by Rs. 9,000 and will now cost Rs. 137,900 compared to the previous price of Rs. 128,900. Honda CD70 Dream - The price of this bike has increased by Rs. 9,600, and it will now cost Rs. 147,500 as opposed to Rs. 137,900 as before. Honda Pridor - The [...] - [The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan will address visa problems in other countries](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-foreign-ministry-of-pakistan-will-address-visa-problems-in-other-countries): All Pakistani missions in the EU reportedly received a letter from the MoFA asking them to halt issuing visas to Afghan nationals as of February 8. It went to embassies/consulates in London, Glasgow, Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Milan, Berlin, Frankfurt, Athens, Lisbon, Berne, Vienna, Copenhagen, Oslo, Brussels, and The Hague. When the prohibition will be lifted is still unknown. 1,600 Afghans received visas, and a probe into those visas has started. Since the embargo prevents their relatives in the EU from visiting them, some Afghan families in Pakistan have raised alarm over the move. The MoFA has made it [...] - [UAE Announces Significant Updates to Entry and Visa Requirements](https://ipin.com.pk/news/uae-announces-significant-updates-to-entry-and-visa-requirements): A number of entry permits and visas have been updated by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) of the United Arab Emirates as part of its smart services system. About 15 services and procedures have been modified. A person's residence visa won't be extended if they spend more than six months outside of the United Arab Emirates, according to one of the revisions. For registered GCC nationals who don't have an Emirates ID, the ICA has added more alternatives for cancelling and altering visa information. Additionally, the modifications include services to extend the pre-entry validity of visas as well [...] - [Aiman Khan Discusses Her Comeback To The Entertainment Industry](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aiman-khan-discusses-her-comeback-to-the-entertainment-industry): As one of the most well-known celebrities on social media with 11.1 million followers 'The Baandi' actress routinely gives glimpses of her personal and professional life through Instagram interactions and posts Khan recently made an appearance on The Mirza Malik Show with her husband, Muneeb Butt, where she discussed her aspirations to return to television. Aiman responded, "I've been working for a long time - I started when I was a youngster," when host Sania Mirza questioned whether the Ishq Tamasha actress intended to return to television. I then took a sabbatical after getting married. I increased my break because I [...] - [Pakistan Blind Cricket Council Declares Pay Increases For Recent Central Contracts](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-blind-cricket-council-declares-pay-increases-for-recent-central-contracts): The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) has decided to extend the central contracts of seventeen players from January 1 through June 30. The previous central contracts, which were for six months, ended at the conclusion of the calendar year. This move by the PBCC is being applauded as a step in the right direction for giving Pakistan's blind cricket players more financial stability and respect. Two players, Badar Munir and Mati Ullah, have been assigned to the A category under the contract's conditions and will each get a monthly honorarium of Rs. 20,000. Four athletes who competed in the B category—Nisar [...] - [Multan Sultans Defeated Quetta Gladiators By 9 Wickets In PSL 8:Match-3](https://ipin.com.pk/news/multan-sultans-defeated-quetta-gladiators-by-9-wickets-in-psl-8match-3): At Multan Stadium, Sultans bowlers shook the Gladiators' batting order after winning the toss, limiting them just 110 runs. Ihsanullah put on a remarkable performance by dismissing five players in four overs while only allowing 12 runs to pass. Mohammad Abbas Afridi and Sameen Gul both grabbed two wickets for the Sultans. Gladiators were shut out for 110, which Sultans easily reached in the 14th over. Mohammad Rizwan scored 28 runs off of 34 balls, and Rilee Rossouw scored an unbeaten 78 runs off of 42 balls. The rising star Shahnawaz Dahani has been ruled out for the remainder of the [...] - [ECP chooses to file a lawsuit in order to "go forward"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ecp-chooses-to-file-a-lawsuit-in-order-to-go-forward): After a special meeting that was conducted here at the Election Commission Secretariat and attended by its members and other top officials, the electoral body came up with this solution. The meeting was presided over by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. About two hours were spent discussing the issue's legal and constitutional solutions at the forum. According to sources, the conference reviewed the situation after Governor of Punjab Balighur Rehman declined to participate in the consultation process to set the date of the Punjab Assembly election because he was not in favour of the dissolution of the provincial legislature.Sources said [...] - [For export sectors, energy tariffs are compulsory](https://ipin.com.pk/news/for-export-sectors-energy-tariffs-are%20compulsory): Tariff (RCET) for five export-oriented sectors could have significant implications for the national economy. According to industry experts, this move could result in a reduction in competitiveness and revenue losses for the affected industries. The discontinuation of RCET for gas and electricity will have a significant impact on national exports, according to Muhammad Babar Khan, Central Chairman of the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA). This is especially troubling given the state of the economy, which has seen multiple crashes of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), skyrocketing inflation rates, and the rupee falling to record lows. In these difficult times, [...] - [A representative of Blinken is scheduled to visit Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-representative-of-blinken-is-scheduled-to-visit-pakistan): The delegation includes Counsellor of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Clinton White and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the State Department Elizabeth Horst. After his trip to Bangladesh, Chollet is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on February 17. The discussion of expanding cooperation beyond security and Afghanistan is the main topic on the visit's agenda. Senior officials will meet with the US delegation to discuss expanding people-to-people ties, bolstering economic ties, and working together to address the effects of the climate crisis. Additionally, the US government will reaffirm its commitment [...] - [Imran's Bail Plea in The ECP Protest Case Has been Resumed by The LHC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imrans-bail-plea-in-the-ecp-protest-case-hes-been-resumed-by-the-lhc): The Lahore High Court (LHC) resumed the hearing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan's petition for protective bail in a case related to the protests outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Azhar Siddiq, the attorney for the former prime minister, told the court that they are thinking about Imran's health and safety issues. The counsel acknowledged that the PTI chief's life is in danger as a result of a prior assassination attempt and asked for more time to reach an agreement on the issues. The hearing was postponed until 12:30 p.m. by the court. In yesterday's proceedings, the LHC [...] - [Sheikh Rashid is granted bail in the Zardari comment case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sheikh-rashid-is-granted-bail-in-zardari-comment-case): The former interior minister Sheikh Rashid's bail was accepted by the Islamabad High Court on Thursday, weeks after the Awami Muslim League leader was detained for allegedly uttering derogatory comments against the late president Asif Zardari. Rashid's post-arrest bail request received a reserved verdict from IHC Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani. The senior lawmaker was given the order to provide surety bonds of Rs. 50,000. He initially applied to the high court after his bail was rejected by a district and sessions court. Rasheed was detained for reportedly uttering disparaging remarks about the PPP leadership, and a federal court in the nation's [...] - [Suspects in the F-9 Park rape case killed in gunfire: Islamabad police](https://ipin.com.pk/news/suspects-in-the-f9-park-rape-case-killed-in-gunfire-islamabad-police): Police claimed the two suspects were killed in crossfire at Sector D-12 in the early hours of Thursday after they opened fire at officers at a checkpoint, according to a social media post. It stated that police officers stationed at specific checkpoints were safe. The attackers were shot, according to the capital police, who also insisted that they later died from their wounds before receiving medical attention. ناکہ D-12 پر فائرنگ ۔ اسلام آباد ناکہ پر دو نا معلوم مسلح موٹر سائیکل سواروں کی فائرنگ۔ پولیس اہلکاران حفاظتی اقدامات کی وجہ سے محفوظ رہے۔ زخمی حملہ آوروں کو ہسپتال منتقل کیا [...] - [Pakistani IT Businesses Awarded Million Dollar Contracts at LEAP 2023:Chairman P@SHA](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistani-it-business-awarded-million-dollar-contracts-at-leap-2023-chairman-pasha): Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), Muhammad Zohaib Khan, recently informed journalists that Pakistani IT firms displayed a variety of talents during the LEAP 2023 tech exhibition hosted in Saudi Arabia and secured transactions and contracts worth millions of dollars. According to Khan, this year's mega-B2B tech & IT trade promotion, networking event has been mandated by P@SHA, the Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT), the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). Their joint efforts were successful, he continued, and 150 significant IT businesses with Pakistani roots were represented at LEAP 2023. [...] - [Gas Price Increase By 113%, Notification Issued](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gas-price-increase-by-113-percent-notification-issued): Lahore High Court acted to oppose the increase in gas prices Finance Bill Presented In National Assembly By Senator Ishaq Dar Finance Bill 2023 to be Tabled Today to Meet IMF Requirements Fuel prices are set to rise again ---------------------------------------   OGRA has increased the gas price from 16% to 113% after the government hiked the prices of petroleum products. The contains the followings points: Domestic consumers consuming 25 cubic meters of gas per month were exempted from the increase. The gas tariff of two categories of protected domestic consumers has been reduced by 16 and 33 per cent. The new [...] - [Lahore High Court acted to oppose the increase in gas prices](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lahore-high-court-acted-to-oppose-the-increase-in-gas-prices): The second price increase in gasoline was challenged in a plea filed on Thursday with the Lahore High Court (LHC), since the recent increase in the price of petroleum goods added billions of dollars in additional debt to the already struggling population. As the Sharif-led government increased the price of petroleum goods by about 9% on Wednesday in accordance with IMF directives to release frozen cash, the Lahore High Court was contacted. Following the increase, a petition was submitted to the Lahore High Court on Thursday asking the court to give orders to stop the increase in the price of gasoline. [...] - [Our Government will be When Nawaz Sharif Is In Pakistan - Maryam Nawaz](https://ipin.com.pk/news/our-government-will-be-when-nawaz-sharif-is-in-pakistan-maryam-nawaz): The inside story of PML-N chief organizer Maryam Nawaz's meeting with the youth representatives came out, in which she said that this is not my government. Our government will be when Nawaz Sharif is in Pakistan. According to party sources, the allies have started throwing debris at each other over the government's poor performance. PML-N chief organizer Maryam Nawaz declared herself separate from the current government. He said Muslim League-N is not responsible for the current government's performance. Maryam Nawaz's conversation in the meeting with the youth representatives came out, in which she said, I am not a part of this [...] - [Shaukat Tarin is being sought by the FIA in connection with the IMF audio leak case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shaukat-tarin-is-being-sought-by-the-imf-in-connection-with-the-imf-audio-leak-case): According to reports, after labelling the recalcitrant politician a fugitive in the case, the FIA will get in touch with Interpol to arrange for his arrest while he is already abroad. The change occurs a few days after Shaukat Tarin was detained over the allegedly leaked tape. Months after his purported audio leaks surfaced, the Federal Investigators' cybercrime division filed a case under the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) against a former senator. The senior lawmaker was heard allegedly pleading with previous provincial finance directors to block the restart of a loan programme with the International Monetary Fund in the audio [...] - [Prices of Toyota cars have increased three times in the past 30 days](https://ipin.com.pk/news/prices-of-toyota-cars-have-increased-three-times-in-the-past-30-days): The price hike comes in the midst of a historic slump in automobile sales, with the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) reporting a 65% decline in sales over the past five years. A market that is already struggling will be further hurt by these new prices. Toyota Corolla New Prices A 260,000 rupee increase has been made to the Corolla Altis X Manual 1.6, which now costs Rs. 5,529,000. Previously, it was priced at Rs. 5,269,000. There has been an increase of Rs. 310,000 in the price of the Corolla Altis CVT 1.6, which is now priced at Rs. 6,059,000 instead [...] - [The price of the Chery Tiggo 4 & 8 Pro has been raised up to Rs. 11 lacs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-price-of-the-chery-tiggo-4-and-8-pro-has-been-raised-up-to-rupees-11-lacs): Among the reasons for the price increase, the company cited a significant and unprecedented devaluation of the Pakistani rupee, skyrocketing inflation, and the current economic conditions. In addition to the new prices, freight and insurance charges, CVT, and Advance Income Tax are not included. The company stated that customers who had completed their payments by January 27, 2023, would receive their orders at the previous price, while those who placed orders after January 28, 2023, would be subject to the new prices. Limited stock and orders with complete payments submitted by February 28, 2023 will be subject to the revised prices. [...] - [Ali Zafar Expresses His Opinions On The PSL 8 Anthem, "Sab Sitaray Humaray"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ali-zafar-expresses-his-opinions-on-the-psl8-anthem-sab-sitaray-humaray): As the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 anthem received criticism after its publication, prominent Pakistani musician and actor Ali Zafar urged his followers to continue to show appreciation for the work of all artists. Some of the biggest artists in Pakistan's music business came together to create the anthem "Sab Sitaray Humaray." Stunning vocals from Asim Azhar, Abdullah Siddiqui, Shae Gill, and Faris Shafi have been combined to produce an iconic song. Zafar, who is well-known for singing the legendary Seeti Bajay Gi for the first T20 league, was asked what he thought of the PSL anthem. He said that he [...] - [Peshawar Zalmi Defeated Karachi Kings In PSL 8's Second Match](https://ipin.com.pk/news/peshawar-zalmi-defeated-karachi-kings-in-psl-8s-second-match): Earlier, Kings choose to field first against and win the toss. Kings were chasing 199 runs from Zalmi, however they were unsuccessful and were 197-5 at the end of the 20 overs. A few alterations were made by Kings for the sports gala this year. After Babar Azam joined Peshawar Zalmi, Imad Wasim has taken over as captain once more. To begin their PSL campaign, Karachi Kings will rely on Matthew Wade and the expertise of seasoned player Shoaib Malik. Sharjeel Khan, a left-handed pitcher, and Matthew Wade, an Australian, were probably going to open. The fact that Captain Babar is [...] - [Late-Night Mini-Budget Implementation Brings Sales Tax Rate Increase](https://ipin.com.pk/news/late-night-mini-budget-implementation-brings-sales-tax-rate-increase): Late on Tuesday night, the government began enacting the mini-budget by increasing the federal excise tax on cigarettes by 150 percent starting on February 14, 2023, and hiking the import sales tax rate from 17 to 18 percent. The FBR released an SRO.178(I)/2023 in this regard on Tuesday night. There would be an 18% sales tax applied to imports starting at midnight on Tuesday. The notification states that under the first slab of cigarettes, locally made cigarettes would be subject to a federal excise charge of Rs. 16500 per thousand cigarettes if their on-pack printed retail price exceeded Rs. 9000 per [...] - [Details of the 'Jail Bharo' drive are released by the PTI](https://ipin.com.pk/news/details-of-jail-bharo-drive-are-released-by-the-pti): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has warned that if the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) does not announce the election schedule as soon as possible, it will initiate the 'Jail Bharo Tehreek' movement. During a meeting with Senator Ijaz Chaudhry, the movement's focal person, the party's chairman, Imran Khan, discussed the details of the movement.   According to the PTI, arrests will be conducted in phases beginning with the announcement of the launch date of the movement. On the first day of the movement, 200 workers and five leaders from Lahore will be taken into custody, and on the second day, 200 [...] - [The popularity of ChatGPT has attracted the attention of US lawmakers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-popularity-of-chatgpt-has-attracted-the-attention-of-us-lawmakers): Legislators have raised questions about it because of potential effects on education and national security, though. ChatGPT broke the previous record for the fastest-growing consumer application in history when it reached an estimated 100 million monthly active users just two months after its launch. Due to its unprecedented success, calls for tighter regulation of the technology are becoming more frequent. ChatGPT was developed by OpenAI, a business supported by Microsoft Corporation. It is free and open to the general public. Although this kind of generative AI is widely used, there are concerns that it could be abused to spread misinformation, and [...] - [ATC is revoked Imran Khan's bail for skips the hearing in the ECP protests case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/atc-is-revoked-imran-khans-bail-for-skips-the-hearing-in-the-ecp-protests-case): An anti-terrorism court in the federal capital revoked Imran Khan's bail on Wednesday in the case involving protests after the Election Commission of Pakistan disqualified him, dealing a severe blow to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). To avoid being arrested, the former premier may appeal the ruling in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Han was required to appear in court for today's hearing since he had obtained temporary bail in the case filed against protests and vandalism outside the ECP's office after it disqualified him in the Toshakhana case. His injury in an attempted murder during a rally in Wazirabad on November [...] - [FM Bilawal Bhutto is met by the UN nuclear chief during his Pakistan visit](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fm-bilawal-bhutto-is-met-by-the-un-nuclear-cheif-during-his-pakistan-visit): The IAEA Director General visited Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad shortly after landing in the South Asian country, where the two spoke about issues of mutual concern. FM Bilawal emphasised the utilisation of atomic energy throughout the meeting in the sectors of power, industry, agriculture, and health. The dignitary who was in town praised Pakistan's nuclear capability. According to the Foreign Office, he has appointments at several nuclear technology-related organisations. Grossi's visit will aid Pakistan and the international "Atoms for Peace and Development" organisation in examining options and fostering cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear technology uses. [...] - [Prices of poultry products increase by hundreds of rupees](https://ipin.com.pk/news/prices-of-poultry-products-increase-by-hundreds-of-rupees): The price of chicken has increased by 40% during the past two months, while the cost of chicken eggs has increased by 30%. Currently, live chicken is offered for sale in both cities for Rs. 415–420 per kg, whilst chicken meat is sold for Rs. 690–700 per kg. In both cities' local markets, chicken eggs are sold for Rs. 282-290 per dozen. Concerns over supply and demand as well as an increase in business expenses nationwide, according to Chaudhry Ashraf, Chairman of the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA), may be to blame for the hike in poultry prices. The current shortage of [...] - [Twitter's New CEO 'DOGE'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/twitters-new-ceo-doge): Elon Musk, who has been in constant controversy since becoming the owner of the micro-blogging website Twitter, has baffled users with his new initiative. The second richest person in the world, who is also the chief executive officer of the famous American companies Tesla and SpaceX and who recently bought Twitter and became its chief, has announced the CEO of Twitter. The new CEO of Twitter is amazing pic.twitter.com/yBqWFUDIQH — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 15, 2023 In his tweet, he shared a photo of a dog with Twitter written on one collar and CEO on the other, and the dog is [...] - [PTCL's profit increase 32% to Rs. 9 billion in 2022](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ptcls-profit-increase-32-percent-to-rupees-9-billion-in-2022): Profits at PTCL rose by 32% during the time period, according to the company. The company declared a profit of Rs. 9 billion in 2022 as opposed to Rs. 6.8 billion in 2021, according to a notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Due to its great performance in both the retail and commercial divisions, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) had an 8.6 percent increase in revenues, while Ufone saw a 7.1 percent increase. U Microfinance Bank, a division of the Group, maintained its robust development and reported 35.4 percent revenue growth in 2022. During the business's Board of Directors meeting [...] - [NEPRA Disapproves of Reduced Tariff for Solar Homes, CCP Appreciates the Decision](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nepra-disapproves-of-reduced-tariff-for-solar-homes-ccp-appreciates-the-decision): The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority's (NEPRA) decision to uphold the 2015 NEPRA (Alternative & Renewable Energy) Distributed Generation and Net Metering Regulation has been applauded by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP). The choice was made in response to NEPRA's changes to the net metering rules that caused competition issues. The National Average Energy Purchase Price (NAEPP), which would have taken the place of the National Average Power Purchase Price (NAPP), would have reduced the amount owed to distributed producers and prosumers (customers who both produce and consume electricity). CCP expressed its concerns to NEPRA in November 2022 after having [...] - [Your business can benefit from AI in five ways](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ypur-business-can-benefit-from-al-in-five-ways): As a result, it can assist in the enhancement of decision-making, automate repetitive tasks, and provide valuable data analysis. By implementing AI, companies can gain a competitive advantage and increase operational efficiency. Businesses must identify the areas of their business that can benefit from AI in order to leverage the technology's power. Here are five ways AI can be used to enhance your business: 1.Improve decision-making AI can be used to deliver precise and trustworthy information, facilitating better decision-making. Businesses can analyze complex data and get suggestions for the best course of action using AI-powered decision support systems. Additionally, this technology [...] - [Lahore will construct a pedestrian bridge over Peco Road](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lahore-will-construct-a-pedestrian-bridge-over-peco-road): The Rs. 78 million project will provide a quick and safe means of crossing the road, which will especially help women, children, and the elderly. Peco Road, which links the north and south of the city, is a popular thoroughfare. The spokesperson for the Punjab Ombudsman said in a statement that the bridge on the mentioned route is part of the government's effort to make life easier for the general public. In another instance, the Sheikhupura administration has made improvements to Ayesha Park's tourist attractiveness by appointing four gardeners and making the required repairs to preserve its lush environs. The LDA [...] - [Fuel prices are set to rise again](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fuel-prices-are-set-to-rise-again): On February 16th, the Pakistani government will impose a second increase on petrol prices, just weeks after an increase of Rs35 per liter on January 29th. The latest increase is expected to increase prices by up to 12.5% for the remainder of February 2023. According to sources, the ex-depot price of petrol will increase by 12% to Rs 32.07 per litre, while high-speed diesel is expected to see a hike of Rs 32.84 per litre, or 12.5%. Kerosene oil is estimated to rise by Rs 28.05 per litre, with light diesel oil increasing by Rs9.90 per litre. The estimated dollar/rupee adjustment [...] - [Finance Bill 2023 to be Tabled Today to Meet IMF Requirements](https://ipin.com.pk/news/finance-bill-2023-to-be-tabled-today-to-meet-imf-requirments): The government plans to table its money bill in order to satisfy these demands. At 3:30 pm, Senator Ishaq Dar, the Minister of Finance, will present the Finance Supplementary Bill, 2023, in the National Assembly. During today's session, the bill is anticipated to be passed in a single motion, according to sources. The Senate has also scheduled a meeting for today at 4:30 p.m. to move the legislation and send it right away to President Dr. Arif Alvi for approval. The President has promised to give his assent to the bill as soon as he receives it, despite the fact that [...] - [Finance Bill Presented In National Assembly By Senator Ishaq Dar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/finance-bill-presented-in-national-assembly-by-senator-ishaq-dar): Federal Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar presented the Finance Bill 2023 in the National Assembly, proposing to increase the sales tax on luxury goods to 25 per cent. The prime minister did not attend the House when presenting the Financial Supplementary Bill 2023 in the National Assembly. On this occasion, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that a few months had passed since the proposed government came, during which the economy was being managed when the flood occurred. He said that more than 8 thousand billion was damaged due to the flood. The finance minister said that the Imran Khan government had [...] - [Virgin Atlantic has suspended its service to Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/virgin-atlantic-has-suspended-its-service-to-pakistan): It is stated in the statement that the suspension will take effect between London and Lahore on May 1 and between London and Islamabad on July 9. A spokesperson for the UK-based airline stated in a statement, "As we continue to grow our flight operations in 2023, we have taken the time to review our entire network and make a few changes." The final flight dates for Pakistan are as follows: London Heathrow to Lahore (VS364) departs April 30, 2023, at 21:55 Lahore to London Heathrow (VS365) departs May 1, 2023, at 12:25 London Heathrow to Islamabad (VS378) departs July 8, [...] - [Dania Shah, Aamir Liaquat's Wife, Gets Bail In The Video Leaks Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dania-shah-aamir-liaquats-wife-gets-bail-in-the-video-leaks-case): Dania, who was detained following her arrest by the FIA Cybercrime Wing from the Southern Punjab city of Lodhran, was given a reserved judgement today by the court regarding her bail appeal. Shah went to the Sindh High Court requesting for the end of judicial remand after the lower court denied her release and claimed there was no proof against her. The court granted her request and instructed her to provide surety bonds in the amount of Rs 200,000. In the prior hearing, the prosecutor from the top investigation agency accused Dania of recording the lewd video and posting it online. [...] - [The IMF demanded an increase in gas prices of up to 112 percent](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-imf-demand-an-increase-in-gas-prices-of-up-to-112-percent): The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet approved gas tariffs on average up to 112 percent for the highest slab users of domestic consumers with effect from January 1, 2023, in order to generate revenues of Rs310 billion for two massive gas utilities, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL). Furthermore, there are now ten slabs instead of five. In accordance with the ruling that the ECC adopted on Monday, the government designated four categories as "protected" for users of up to 0.25 hm3 to 0.9 hm3 for domestic (residential) customers. One category, up [...] - ['Headway' in Punjab's election schedule](https://ipin.com.pk/news/headway-in-punjabs-election-schedule): The Punjab Assembly general election process has progressed with a designated team from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Governor Balighur Rehman agreeing to hold a discussion on Tuesday regarding the polling dates. As requested by the ECP, the governor has scheduled a meeting with commission officials at noon in order to discuss the date for the provincial elections. It has been instructed that the chief secretary and the inspector general of Punjab attend the meeting with relevant records. Sikandar Sultan Raja, Chief Election Commissioner, presided over the meeting to review the Lahore High Court (LHC) order and ensure that [...] - [MPs demand a briefing on militancy in camera](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mps-demand-a-briefing-on-militancy-in-camera): Pakistan's joint parliamentary session has expressed concern over the increasing terrorist activities carried out by the banned group, Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Raza Rabbani, a senator from the Pakistan People's Party, requested an in-camera briefing from the military leadership on the failed peace talks with the militants during the session. Raja Pervez Ashraf, the Speaker of the National Assembly, led the session, which saw several legislators criticize the decision to engage in dialogue with militants. As a result of the rising militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military should be invited for a confidential briefing. Additionally, the lawmakers expressed concern that the escalating [...] - [IG Islamabad reports an F-9 park rape that took place in an unlit area](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ig-islamabad-reports-an-f9-park-rape-that-took-place-in-an-unit-area): The Inspector-General of Islamabad Police, Akbar Nasir Khan, addressed the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights, chaired by Senator Waleed Iqbal, regarding the tragic rape that occurred at F-9 Park on February 2. Currently, the police have not made any arrests in connection with the incident, as they are awaiting solid evidence. In spite of this, two suspicious individuals were identified at the scene, both of whom were armed. To address concerns about security in the park, the IG stated that increasing security checks at the entrance would only cause fear among the public. Instead, the police have increased their presence [...] - [Srinagar Highway expansion has been approved by CDA](https://ipin.com.pk/news/srinagar-highway-expansion-has-been-approved-by-cda): On Monday, the Capital Development Authority Development Working Party (CDA-DWP) met under the chairmanship of Noorul Amin Mengal to discuss and approve several development projects in Islamabad. The meeting was attended by CDA officers and representatives from the Planning Commission. As one of the approved projects, Srinagar Highway will be expanded from 7th Avenue Interchange to Serena Chowk, with an underpass being constructed near Serena Chowk to ease traffic congestion. There will also be cycle tracks installed on both sides of the road as part of the project. A feasibility report and design for the expansion will be prepared by a [...] - [PM Shehbaz travels to Karachi to see Pakistan's international maritime exercise AMAN-2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-travels-to-karachi-to-see-pakistans-international-maritime-exercise-aman-2023): A total of 50 nations were represented by ships, planes, special operations personnel, marine teams for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and observers as the Pakistan Navy began its eighth multinational maritime exercise. According to reports, the prime minister will attend a ceremony hosted by the Pakistan Navy and see naval drills. PM Shehbaz is anticipated to meet with the governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, the chief minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, and other members of the ruling alliance during his quick visit to the port city. Opening of 8th Multinational Maritime Ex #AMAN2023 commenced with flags Hoisting Ceremony. Cdr Pak [...] - [A Cop robbed outside a police station in Karachi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-cop-robbed-outside-a-police-station-in-karachi): In Karachi, the largest metropolis in the nation, robberies persisted unabatedly, and a police officer stationed at the Mobina Town police station was held up at gunpoint. According to reports in the local media, thieves who are on the loose in the city of roughly 15 million people have made police enforcement their latest target. At the Mobina Town police station, the chief constable Malik Bashir was robbed by thugs using the newest weapons, who stole his possessions before making off. According to reports, the police officers initially tried to downplay the mugging incident to avoid being seen by senior officials [...] - [SBP to Take Action in Case of Delayed Export Proceeds](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sbp-to-take-action-in-case-of-delayed-export-proceeds): The SBP stated that this was being done to ensure the prompt realisation of export revenues as defined in Paragraph 6 of Chapter 12 of the FE Manual in a circular sent by the central bank to Authorized Dealers (ADs) in foreign exchange. Delayed Realization of Export Proceeds, Section 33A : When export revenues are converted into PKR after being realised in full or in part after the time period required (as described in Paragraph 6 of this Chapter), the AD must undertake the following procedure: The AD must compare the weighted average buying rate (also known as Rate-A) announced by [...] - [Gen. Bajwa requested me to denounce the invasion of Ukraine after Russia visit: Imran](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gen-bajwa-requested-me-to-denounce-the-invasion-of-ukraine-after-russia-visit-imran): I spoke with Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, about buying oil at a lower price, but when I got back to Pakistan, the chief of army staff wanted me to denounce Russia's attack on Ukraine , Imran Khan, the chairman of the PTI, stated; Khan, who was ousted from office by a vote of no-confidence in April of last year, claimed in a speech to intellectuals via video link that when he encouraged Bajwa to remain "neutral" like India in the situation, the former army chief instead began criticising Russia. The dismissed prime minister said that "a grade-22 officer made [...] - [Final act of legendary artist and orator Zia Mohyeddin](https://ipin.com.pk/news/final-act-of-legendary-artist-and-orator-zia-mohyeddin): The Zia Mohyeddin Program, a groundbreaking stage discussion show that featured the top figures in literature, television, and film of the day, was shown on PTV from 1969 until 1973. Zia Mohyeddin fled for the UK in the late 1970s, under Gen Zia's rule. He didn't shy away from the quantity of imagination he was endowed with, and from 1986 to 1989, he produced the ITV programme "Here and Now." Zia Mohyeddin made an appearance in "The Jewel in the Crown" in 1984. Both critics and spectators admired his performance in Jamil Dehlavi's 1992 film "Immaculate Conception" for its authenticity. Zia [...] - [In The First Match Of PSL 8, Lahore Qalandars Defeat Multan Sultans](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-the-first-match-of-psl-8-lahore-qalandars-defeat-multan-sultans): At the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday, Lahore Qalandars defeated Multan Sultans in the first game of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023. In order to bring the chase even closer, Khushdil Shah fought and hit two boundaries off the final two balls. In the final over, young Zaman Khan held off 14 runs to help his team win the match. Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood's 100-run partnership for the first wicket had given the Sultans a commanding lead. In the PSL, Rizwan hit his 13th fifty against the reigning champions. The two batters held their ground at the crease for [...] - [Punjab Poll: The Governor would ask LHC for clarification on his role](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-poll-the-governor-would-ask-lhc-for-clarification-on-his-role): Last Monday, the LHC ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold elections in Punjab within the 90-day constitutional window. According to a court order in writing, "the ECP is directed to immediately announce the date of the election of the Punjab Provincial Assembly with the notification specifying reasons, after consulting with the Governor of Punjab, being the constitutional Head of the Province, to ensure that the elections are held not later than ninety days as per the mandate of the Constitution. Rehman's spokeswoman stated that there were some concerns in the high court's ruling that needed "clarification and interpretation" [...] - [Pakistan is about to get another electric scooter](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-is-about-to-get-another-electric-scooter): Super Star, one of Pakistan's leading motorcycle manufacturers, has teased the launch of its new electric scooter. While the company has not yet disclosed the specifications and features of the two-wheeler, it is expected to compete with the recently launched Evee electric scooter. Specifically designed for the Pakistani market, the Evee electric scooter is the first electric vehicle manufactured there. The C1 scooter boasts a flat floorboard design and a short wheelbase, making it easy to mount and dismount in work attire. A key feature of the Evee electric scooter is its fuel efficiency, with the company claiming a range of [...] - [Death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake exceeds 33,000](https://ipin.com.pk/news/death-toll-in-turkey-syria-earthquake-exceeds-33000): The death toll has risen to over 33,000 and is expected to continue to climb as the chance of finding survivors becomes more remote. In the meantime, Turkish authorities are working to maintain order in the disaster area and have begun taking legal action against those responsible for building collapses. Residents displaced by the earthquake in the city of Kahramanmaras are camping as close to their damaged or destroyed homes as possible to prevent looting. The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is facing a national election in the coming weeks, has announced that reconstruction will begin as soon as possible. [...] - [Zia Mohyeddin, a Legendary Pakistani actor and TV host, passes away at age 91](https://ipin.com.pk/news/zia-mohyeddin-a-legendary-pakistani-actor-and-tv-host-passes-away-at-age-91): The master actor passed away in Karachi, and according to reports, funeral prayers would be held there at Imambargah Yasrab in Defence Phase 4. The 80-year-old had previously been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi's intensive care unit. In South Asia, the seasoned author was a living legend in the fields of literature, radio, and recitation. Zia was raised in Lahore after being born in Faisalabad and received his training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London from 1953 to 1956. Zia impressed audiences with his performances on TV and the stage when he first began his career [...] - [Imran will soon declare "Jail Bharo Tehreek"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-will-soon-declare-jail-bharo-tehreek): In a speech delivered through video link, Mr. Khan attacked PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, saying, "Nawaz wants to banish me from politics and send me to jail." The deposed premier claimed that these people were merely interested in saving money and were frightened the PTI would win the election. The abuse of those who have less authority hurts the entire society, he continued. Mr. Khan used the industrialised nations as an example, stating that "in the developed countries, there is a supremacy of law." The PTI had great aspirations for the judiciary, Mr. Khan said in reaction to the LHC's decision [...] - [The IHCBA is divided over the holding of elections in K-P and Punjab](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-ihcba-is-divided-over-the-holding-of-elections-in-kp-and-punjab): There has been a division within the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) regarding the filing of a constitutional petition regarding the announcement of election dates by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the governors of Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Saad Ahmad, the secretary of the IHCBA, dissented from filing the petition on the grounds that no authorization had been granted by the executive body. He strongly objected to a statement issued by IHCBA President Shoaib Shaheen regarding the petition. The Secretary of the Bar Association stated that the organization is committed to bringing positive change to society through political means, [...] - [Governor SBP Appreciates Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Performance](https://ipin.com.pk/news/governor-sbp-appreciates-bank-of-azad-jammu-and-kashmirs-performance): Acknowledging the achievements of the Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (BAJK) and the efforts made to get Scheduled Bank status, Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed agreed in principle with the SBP's position to grant BAJK the licence. According to him, the Government Financial Institution of AJK is actively contributing to the socioeconomic advancement of the State, and given how quickly BAJK is developing, it is easy to forecast that this bank will soon rank among the top institutions in its field. These opinions were voiced by Governor SBP during a meeting with President/CEO Khawar Saeed and Chairman [...] - [IHC dismisses LG polls petitions after ECP assurances](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ihc-dismisses-lg-polls-petitions-after-ecp-assurances): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed intra-court appeals against the local government election in the federal capital on Thursday, after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) assured that elections would take place within 120 days. The single-member bench overturned the ECP's decision to postpone the local bodies (LB) elections and ordered local government elections in Islamabad to take place on December 31, 2022. However, the electoral body and the federal government appealed the decision directly to the division bench. The hearing of the intra-court appeals was handled by the two-member bench, which was presided over by IHC Chief Justice Aamir Farooq. [...] - [Rupee Falls Sharply Against the Dollar Amid Delay in IMF Deal](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rupee-falls-sharply-against-the-dollar-amid-delay-in-imf-deal): A delay in the agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has raised uncertainty in the nation's political and economic spheres, is blamed by experts for the currency's decline. The delay in the agreement with the IMF was cited by Zafar Paracha, general secretary of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), as the market's top concern. Uncertainty had been caused by the lender's requirement that the exchange rate be tied to that of the black market, he claimed. The current exchange rate, in Paracha's opinion, is too high and shouldn't have increased as much as it did. [...] - [Imran Criticizes Government, Former Army Chief Over Rupee Crisis](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-criticizes-government-former-army-chief-over-rupee-crisis): Imran Khan, former Prime Minister and head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has blamed former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa and the current Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government for Pakistan's economic woes. Imran claimed in a recent tweet that Pakistanis are suffering greatly as a result of the "regime change conspiracy," which has caused the Pakistani rupee to depreciate by more than 62% (or 110/$) in just the first 11 months of the PDM government. Imran also emphasised Pakistan's historic 31.5% inflation rate, which ranks it as the 17th most expensive nation in the world and is the highest [...] - [Data Protection Service Launched by Nadra for Citizens](https://ipin.com.pk/news/data-protection-service-launched-by-nadra-for-citizens): Nadra, the National Database and Registration Authority, launched Pakistan's first data protection service called "Ijazat Aap Ki" on March 2, 2023. Citizens will be able to give their consent prior to the verification of their identity cards, ensuring their personal information is safe and secure. Through this initiative, Nadra aims to give citizens power over their personal data, allowing them to control access and protect their information from misuse or unwarranted use. Tariq Malik, the chairman of Nadra, emphasised the importance of citizens maintaining vigilance in protecting their personal information and taking all necessary precautions to avoid fraud and identity theft. [...] - [Kapil Sharma's 'Zwigato' Trailer Out: Appreciate His Character](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kapil-sharmas-zwigato-trailer-out-appreciate-his-character): An Indian comedian, television host, actor, and producer by the name of Kapil Sharma. He is well recognized for his role as presenter of Sony Entertainment Television's hit comedy program The Kapil Sharma Show. He has also acted in several Bollywood films, including Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015) and Firangi (2017). Sharma has received numerous awards and nominations, including the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year in 2013, the Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Role in 2013, and the Big Star Entertainment Awards for Entertainer of the Year in 2013. He is one of the highest-paid television [...] - [Big Change in Gold Price Per Tola](https://ipin.com.pk/news/big-change-in-gold-price-per-tola): The price of gold per ounce in the global market rose by $ 27 to $1387, so local bullion markets recorded a significant price increase per tola and ten grams. The price of gold per tola across the country increased by Rs 2700 to Rs 1 lakh 97 thousand 100, and the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs 2315 to Rs 1 lakh 68 thousand 981. In the exchange markets of Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta, transactions of per tola and 10 grams took place at the new price. On the other [...] - [Who Leaked Hareem Shah's Videos?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/who-leaked-hareem-shahs-videos): Hareem Shah is an internet celebrity from Pakistan. She is famous for her TikTok videos, which often focus on politics and current affairs. She has also gained notoriety for her controversial tweets and posts. She gained further attention when she released a video of a private conversation between her and a prominent Pakistani senator. This sparked outrage in Pakistan and created considerable controversy. She has since become a notable celebrity in Pakistan and has a substantial following on social media. Hareem Shah, a well-known TikTok celebrity who frequently makes headlines for contentious reasons, commented on her newly leaked videos on social [...] - [Hamza Ali Abbasi Returns with 'Jaan-e-Jahan'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hamza-ali-abbasi-returns-with-jaan-e-jahan): Hamza Ali Abbasi is a Pakistani actor, director, model, and social activist. He is known for his roles in films such as Waar, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani as well as appearances on television shows such as Pyarey Afzal. He is an outspoken critic of many social injustices, and his activism has earned him worldwide recognition. Hamza Ali Abbasi has strongly advocated women's rights and religious freedom in Pakistan. He has also used his platform to speak out against extremism and corruption in the country. Hamza Ali Abbasi is one of the most influential figures in Pakistan, and his work has inspired [...] - [Priyanka Chopra Unveils 'Citadel' First Look](https://ipin.com.pk/news/priyanka-chopra-unveils-citadel-first-look): Indian actress, singer, producer, and philanthropist Priyanka Chopra is fluent in Hindi. She is one of India's highest-paid and most famous celebrities and has received numerous awards, including a National Film Award and five Filmfare Awards. She has established a career in both Hindi and English language films and is the recipient of such accolades as a Padma Shri, a National Award, and a People's Choice Award. She has starred in Hollywood films such as Baywatch, A Kid Like Jake, and Isn't It Romantic. Aside from her acting career, Chopra is a philanthropist, having worked with UNICEF since 2006 and having [...] - [Samantha Ruth Prabhu Injured on 'Citadel' Set](https://ipin.com.pk/news/samantha-ruth-prabhu-injured-on-citadel-set): Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an Indian actress and model who appears predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. She made her debut in 2010 with Gautham Menon's romantic Telugu film Ye Maaya Chesave and followed it with a successful run in the Tamil film industry. Her notable performances include the critically acclaimed films Eega (2012), Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012), Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu (2012), and Kaththi (2014). She has won numerous awards for her performances, including three Filmfare Awards for Best Actress-Telugu, two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress-Tamil, and three Nandi Awards. Prabhu has also ventured into production with the successful venture Oh [...] - [Aditi Rao Hydari's 'Tum Tum' Dance With Siddharth](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aditi-rao-hydaris-tum-tum-dance-with-siddharth): Aditi Rao Hydari is an Indian actress who has made a name for herself in the Indian film industry with her roles in films like Delhi 6, Rockstar, and Wazir. She has also appeared in several Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films and has won several awards for her performances. Hydari is known for her versatile acting and ability to bring alive any character easily. She is also involved in several social causes and is an advocate for better education for girls in India. Despite the couple's decision to keep their relationship private, that post further fuels the rumors that they are [...] - [Abhishek Bachchan Grooves in Remo D Souza's 'Dancing Dad'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/abhishek-bachchan-grooves-in-remo-d-souzas-dancing-dad): Salman Khan and Abhishek Bachchan are two of the biggest names in Bollywood. Salman Khan is a famous actor, producer and television presenter best known for his work in Hindi films. Abhishek Bachchan is an actor, producer and former model who has appeared in several Hindi films and has won multiple awards. Both are well-known faces in the Indian film industry, with Salman Khan being one of the most successful Bollywood actors and Abhishek Bachchan being one of his generation's most popular actors. Salman Khan and Remo D'Souza announced their intention to work together on a project in 2017. The plot [...] - [Nawazuddin Siddiqui Facing Kidnapping Accusation From Wife](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nawazuddin-siddiqui-facing-kidnapping-accusation-from-wife): Nawazuddin Siddique is a primarily acclaimed Indian film actor known for his violent and vital performances. He's one of the many actors who have achieved success both in marketable and art flicks. He first gained recognition for his part in Anurag Kashyap's crime drama 'Gangs of Wasseypur.' He also went on to star in movies similar to 'The Lunchbox,' 'Kahaani,' 'Manto,' 'Sacred Games' and 'Badlapur.' He has won several awards for his performances, including a National Film Award, two Film-fare Awards, and two Screen Awards. He's also known for his humanitarian work, having innovated the 'Nawazuddin Siddique Foundation' to give education [...] - [China's Tencent Will Produce a ChatGPT Clone](https://ipin.com.pk/news/chinas-tencent-will-produce-a-chatgpt-clone): The Chinese government has been calling for homebrew AI tools to be integrated into the economy to boost productivity. The country's tech giants are making plans. The Chinese technology giant Tencent has formed a new team to develop a chatbot similar to the massively popular chatbot ChatGPT developed by OpenAI. The artificial intelligence tool is expected to be called HunyuanAide, based on the large language model Hunyuan created. Unnamed insiders revealed the plans, and Tencent has yet to confirm their existence. Since rivals Baidu and Alibaba have approved plans to develop their AI chatbot systems, the company has been widely tipped [...] - [Domestic Politics and Soaring Inflation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/domestic-politics-and-soaring-inflation): Pakistan's economic recovery is at risk as the country's foreign exchange reserves continue to decline, expected to reach approximately $3.2 billion by February 10, 2023. Currently, the country is experiencing a high level of domestic political uncertainty, which further exacerbates economic uncertainty. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was unable to release a critical loan tranche as a result of the combined ninth and tenth review, delaying the implementation of the front-loading requirements. Because the final payment was made in August 2022, the agreement with the IMF is what Pakistan's economic recovery depends on. The western world is experiencing high inflation, which [...] - [Electric Scooters are a Cheap Alternative to Motorcycles](https://ipin.com.pk/news/electric-scooters-are-a-cheap-alternative-to-motorcycles): Pakistan must adopt electric motorcycles as soon as possible since petroleum prices have reached Rs277 per litre. The result has been an increase in fuel costs for motorcycle owners, particularly lower-middle and middle-class households. This transition requires the government to promote market-driven approaches and to act as a facilitator. Motorcycle users will now spend between Rs5,000 and Rs10,000 per month on fuel costs based on an average consumption of one litre per day. This translates to about $5 billion in yearly refined petroleum imports, or about 16% of Pakistan's total CO2 emissions. It is estimated that electric motorcycles could reduce monthly [...] - [The Production of Haval and BAIC has been Halted](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-production-of-haval-and-baic-has-been-halted): According to Sazgar Engineering, which distributes Haval and BAIC vehicles in Pakistan, its four-wheeler production facility has been temporarily shut down. As a primary reason for this decision, the company cites stricter measures designed to minimize the importation of Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kits and raw materials for vehicles. As a result, the company's supply chain has been disrupted, and production has been temporarily suspended until March 4th, 2023. Companies have announced non-production days as a result of Pakistan's auto industry's struggles with inflation and declining car sales. Sadly, this led to the loss of between 250,000 and 300,000 direct and [...] - [The Judiciary Cannot Function with Double Standards: Bilawal](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-judiciary-cannot-function-with-double-standards-bilawal): The Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, has accused the top judiciary of practicing double standards of justice, stating that a judicial system operating under such standards cannot function. Bilawal made these remarks during an event commemorating the golden jubilee of the 1973 Constitution at the Sindh Assembly Committee Auditorium. In his speech, the PPP chairman asserted that corruption exists in every institution, including the judiciary and the executive. According to him, there is a holy cow system in place that applies separate laws to the common man and holy cows, and he believes this [...] - [Strike by TLP Against Inflation and Petroleum Price Hike](https://ipin.com.pk/news/strike-by-tlp-against-inflation-and-petroleum-price-hike): As a result of the strike, hotels and shops have been closed across a number of areas of Karachi, including Kharadar, Burns Road, Old City, Etihad Town, Baldia Town, and surrounding areas. However, traffic in the port city is operating as usual. Schools in Karachi have remained closed as a result of the unsteady situation. Additionally, there have been demonstrations across the nation. The demonstrators blocked the road with burning tyres in Raees Amrohi in Orangi Town. Similar to this, a protest rally was held in Rahim Yar Khan's Khanpur and Sadiqabad neighbourhoods, and the demonstrators blocked the roads by torching [...] - ['Kremlin On Fire' Hacker Group Defaces Russian Websites](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kremlin-on-fire-hacker-group-defaces-russian-websites): A hacker group defaces Russian websites by displaying a burning Kremlin on them. The hackers replaced the content on the sites with a video that shows the Kremlin on fire and music from a Russian rock band called Kino, along with a video. The video also contains a QR code that links to a Telegram channel, where the hackers posted a message claiming responsibility for the attacks and making clear that the defacements were politically motivated. "Hacker group CH01, in solidarity with the entire civilized world, declares cyber war on dictatorship, totalitarianism, and the idiocy of Putin's criminal regime to restore [...] - [World’s Quietest Room](https://ipin.com.pk/news/worlds-quietest-room): According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Microsoft has built the quietest room in the world, but no one can stay here for more than a few minutes at a time. The company has set this room up to test its products and other experiments, first established in 2015 and now confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's quietest room. The location of this room is Redmond, Washington. It is known that sound is measured in decibels, but the silence in this room is just over minus 20 decibels, which is very quiet. Interestingly, only one [...] - [PTI Leaders and Workers will be Sent to 'Far-off Jails' First](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pti-leaders-and-workers-will-be-sent-to-far-off-jails-first): Pakistan's Interior Minister, Rana Sanaullah, has announced that the government will initially send members of the opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who have voluntarily volunteered for arrest to remote jails before sending them to Lahore or Rawalpindi prisons. This declaration was made at a press conference in Islamabad, where the Minister disclosed that the PTI's "Jail Bharo" movement had already resulted in the arrests of between 100 and 150 people. This movement aims to oppose the policies of the government and pressure the ruling coalition to call for elections. According to Sanaullah, 80% of those detained wanted to be released. He [...] - [In BISP, Bilawal has Announced a 25% Increase in Stipends](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-bisp-bilawal-has-announced-a-25-increase-in-stipends): The Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, announced on Saturday an immediate increase of 25% in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) stipend. He pledged to accelerate the process of providing relief money to flood-affected small farmers by the Sindh government. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the registration of deserving women under the BISP, Bilawal stated that the PPP’s politics was based on bringing justice to the common man. In response to the poverty, inflation, and economic crisis in the nation, Benazir Bhutto introduced the idea of the BISP in her manifesto, he [...] - [Concerned About Rise in Illegal Cigarette Sales](https://ipin.com.pk/news/concerned-about-rise-in-illegal-cigarette-sales): The Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) has expressed concerns about the newly announced mini-budget, stating that increased taxes on cigarettes will increase smuggling and counterfeiting. The PTC Director of Legal and External Affairs, Syed Asad Shah, expressed his concern that the increase in federal excise duty (FED) and lower minimum price set by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would result in a reduction in revenue collection from the tobacco industry. In order to highlight the growth of the illegal cigarette trade, Shah displayed a number of illicit cigarette packs, including smuggled brands without health warnings, imitations of local brands, and locally [...] - [The Center Plans to Hand Over DISCOs to the Provinces](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-center-plans-to-hand-over-discos-to-the-provinces): The Ministry of Energy in Pakistan has proposed an ambitious plan to transfer control of ten power distribution companies (DISCOs) to the provinces. The move is aimed at addressing the issue of bad governance, which is contributing to the country's rising circular debt. A position paper from the ministry was sent to Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, and four provinces, warning that if nothing is done, the circular debt, which has already reached Rs2.5 trillion, could rise to Rs3 trillion. The paper makes the case that transferring control of DISCOs to the provinces, where bill recovery has proven to be a [...] - [Karachi's markets and marriage halls will close early](https://ipin.com.pk/news/karachis-markets-and-marriage-halls-will-close-early): According to Karachi's Commissioner Muhammad Iqbal Memon, markets and shopping malls will be closed as part of the federal government's plan for energy conservation. The policy mandates the closure of these establishments by 8:30 pm. Additionally, Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to make sure that restaurants and wedding venues are shut down by 10 p.m. These directives are in line with those issued by Islamabad in response to the nation's ongoing energy crisis. Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, announced a number of austerity measures earlier this week in an effort to save Rs 200 billion. As the nation works to comply [...] - [36 Cases Facing Imran in ECP, Lahore, and Islamabad](https://ipin.com.pk/news/36-cases-facing-imran-in-ecp-lahore-and-islamabad): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is currently facing an astounding 36 cases in courts located throughout Islamabad, Lahore and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). There are several charges associated with the case, including defamation, disqualification, and pre-arrest bail. In one instance, Imran has yet to be granted pre-arrest bail in a terrorism case. There is the possibility that he could be arrested if bail is denied in either of the two cases for which bail is currently pending. 25 of the cases are still pending at the sessions court in Islamabad, where the majority of the cases are [...] - [Samantha Slams Meghan and Harry's 'South Park' Roast](https://ipin.com.pk/news/samantha-slams-meghan-and-harrys-south-park-roast): Samantha Markle is the half-sister in law of Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, but there isn't much of a sense of family between the two of them. Despite not having as many revelations as anticipated, the highly anticipated Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan has generated enough buzz to elicit responses from those engaged in the royal affair. Due to their 16-year age difference and claimed absence of communication for more than ten years, Samantha and Meghan did not spend much time together as children. Samantha spoke to the media about her half-sister, referring to her as "Princess [...] - [Unveiling Shoaib Akhtar's Late-Age Wedding Mystery](https://ipin.com.pk/news/unveiling-shoaib-akhtars-late-age-wedding-mystery): In his 14-year career, Shoaib Akhtar, a great former cricketer from Pakistan who is currently a cricket analyst for Pakistan, competed in all formats of the game. He is regarded as the quickest bowler in cricket history, having bowled at a pace of 161.3 km/h during Cricket World Cup 23 against England. The nicknames "Tiger" and "Rawalpindi Express" were given to Akhtar in honor of his fast bowling and his birthplace. In addition, he has become the first bowler to cross the 100 mph mark twice in his career. The Shoaib Akhtar Show gained popularity among viewers soon after its debut [...] - [Tax Relief is Offered to Foreign Investors by the Government](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tax-relief-is-offered-to-foreign-investors-by-the-government): Pakistan's government has announced tax exemptions for non-resident banking companies that invest in debt securities, such as Treasury bills and Pakistan Investment Bonds. As a result of this move, foreign investment will be attracted and the State Bank's foreign currency reserves will be increased. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance and Revenue announced that "profits on debt and capital gains derived from debt and debt instruments approved by the federal government shall not be subject to tax chargeable... derived by any non-resident banking company approved by the federal government." Previously, non-resident companies were required to pay a 10% withholding tax on [...] - [In Sindh, Wi-Fi Centers will be Established](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-sindh-wi-fi-centers-will-be-established): The Sindh government has announced plans to establish Wi-Fi centers at the district level to bridge the digital divide and empower the youth with digital literacy. Students will be able to access the internet seamlessly as part of the initiative, which aims to create a more technologically savvy society. Sindh IT Minister Tanzila Ume Habiba stated that the initiative would ensure that young people, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, have access to the internet for educational and professional purposes. It is the intention of the provincial government to promote digital literacy and improve the skills of youth through the provision of [...] - [Meta will launch a monthly subscription service for $11.99 per month](https://ipin.com.pk/news/meta-will-launch-a-monthly-subscription-service-for-11-99-per-month): "Meta Verified" is a new subscription service launched by Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook. It will allow users to verify their accounts with a government ID and receive a blue badge. In addition to providing extra protection against impersonation, this new service is targeted at content creators and designed to help them grow their communities. The subscription bundle, which will be available for both Instagram and Facebook, is set to launch later this week with a starting price of $11.99 per month on the web and $14.99 a month on Apple's iOS system and Android. The service will first launch [...] - [Imran Khan summoned by the court in Prohibited Funding Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-summoned-by-the-court-in-prohibited-funding-case): Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has been ordered to appear before a banking court in Islamabad on February 28 in connection with a case alleging that he received prohibited funding. Other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders are named in the case, which was brought under the Foreign Exchange Act. Judge Rukhshanda Shaheen presided over the hearing, and during it, Khan's legal team handed the court a copy of the ruling from the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Khan had previously been ordered by the IHC to appear in court in the matter. The former prime minister was charged with misusing [...] - [Muneeb and Aiman's House Collapses After Sewage Explosion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/muneeb-and-aimans-house-collapses-after-sewage-explosion): A gas cylinder explosion causes Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt to destroy their buildings. A wall of Muneeb Butt and Aiman Khan's home in Karachi's Federal B Area Block 10 collapsed on Sunday as a result of a broken sewage line. The event left two children and a domestic assistant with minor injuries. On Sunday at around 1:45 pm, the Madadgar-15 Helpline got information about an "explosion" inside the actor's home, according to Gulberg police SHO Ashraf Jogi. The police searched the home as soon as they got there. It was discovered that a gutter line explosion caused by gas buildup [...] - [Katrina Kaif's Uncomfortable Reality with Paparazzi Pursuit](https://ipin.com.pk/news/katrina-kaifs-uncomfortable-reality-with-paparazzi-pursuit): Katrina Kaif is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi films. She is one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in India and is considered one of the nation's most attractive celebrities. Kaif has established herself as one of the most successful actresses in the Indian film industry, having received numerous awards and nominations, including four Filmfare Awards. Katrina Kaif has been the subject of much attention from the paparazzi, often followed and photographed by them in her daily life. In an interview with The Times of India, Kaif said, “I'm used to the paparazzi and there's a [...] - [Supercomputers Will Now be Available At Mercedes-Benz](https://ipin.com.pk/news/supercomputers-will-now-be-available-at-mercedes-benz): The luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has announced a partnership with technology giant Google in order to equip its cars with advanced supercomputers. It is expected that this collaboration will revolutionize the automotive industry, as Google's AI-powered systems will enhance the driving experience for drivers. It is now possible for Mercedes-Benz drivers to control many functions of their vehicles using natural language commands. By using advanced driver assistance features, the system will analyze the surroundings of the vehicle and alert the driver to potential hazards on the road. This technological integration will not only make driving more convenient, but it will also guarantee [...] - [Trade and Economic Ties Between Pakistan and US](https://ipin.com.pk/news/trade-and-economic-ties-between-pakistan-and-us): A 9th meeting of the US-Pakistan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council has been concluded with a focus on enhancing agricultural and digital trade. A meeting was held between the US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Pakistani Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar. Both countries agreed that a robust trade relationship is critical to Pakistan's economic stability, particularly after last year's devastating floods. Ned Price, State Department spokesman, stressed the importance of providing American businesses with new opportunities and exposing them to Pakistani markets. The need for greater collaboration in areas like agriculture, digital trade, intellectual property protection and enforcement, [...] - [High Raw Material Costs Cause Concern Among Builders](https://ipin.com.pk/news/high-raw-material-costs-cause-concern-among-builders): According to the Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD), rising steel prices have led to builders closing their businesses. Khawar Munir, Senior Vice Chairman of the ABAD, has called for a boycott of steel manufacturers until prices return to normal. As a result of a combination of internal and external factors, including import restrictions and a scarcity of scrap steel produced locally, steel prices have risen. According to Optimus Research steel analyst Mehroz Khan, the only solution to the current situation is to ease restrictions on scrap imports. Otherwise, the demand and supply gap will continue to widen. A [...] - [Akshay Kumar's Heartfelt Tribute to His Late Mom](https://ipin.com.pk/news/akshay-kumars-heartfelt-tribute-to-his-late-mom): Akshay Kumar who is a well-known Indian-born actor, producer, and martial artist. He is best known for his work in Bollywood films, particularly his action-comedy roles. Akshay Kumar has become one of the most successful and highest-paid actors in Bollywood, and is considered one of the most bankable stars in the industry. He has won numerous awards, including National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, and several others. He is also known for his philanthropy efforts, having donated over Rs. 95 crores to various causes. Akshay Kumar is a popular figure in Indian film industry, and he has a huge fan following across [...] - [The Supreme Court Seeks Clarification Regarding NAB Law](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-supreme-court-seeks-clarification-regarding-nab-law): Pakistan's Supreme Court heard a case on Thursday relating to amendments made to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) and the lack of clarity in the revised law. In a petition filed by Imran Khan, Chairman of the PTI, against the changes implemented by the incumbent government, a three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, reviewed the matter. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was not allowed to look into corruption cases involving less than Rs 500 million, and there was a cap on suspicious financial transactions, thanks to changes to the accountability laws that were approved by the federal cabinet [...] - [Political Interference in the Punjab Police: Supreme Court](https://ipin.com.pk/news/political-interference-in-the-punjab-police-supreme-court): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has expressed concern over political interference in the Punjab police department, stating that it has been "deliberately" denied training and authority. During the hearing of a case challenging the transfer and posting of police officers, the court stressed the need for police training to improve the criminal justice system. A petition seeking the reinstatement of former Punjab chief secretary Kamran Afzal was dismissed by the top court. A detailed report was submitted by the authorities in Sindh and Punjab regarding the transfer and postings during the hearing. A Punjab report indicates that no inspector general has [...] - [PM Shehbaz and Zardari Met, Discuss Alvi's Election Move](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-and-zardari-met-discuss-alvis-election-move): The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, and the president of the Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians (PPPP), Asif Ali Zardari, met at the Prime Minister's House to discuss the government's next steps. At their meeting, they discussed President Alvi's attempts to force elections in two provinces as well as the Supreme Court's intervention. In addition, they discussed the government's belt-tightening policy in response to the country's financial crisis, which includes reducing the size of the federal cabinet. It has been reported that the two top officials of the ruling alliance discussed the federal cabinet's decision to give the Prime Minister authority [...] - [The Supreme Court Resumes its (Suo Motu) Hearing on Elections Delay](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-supreme-court-resumes-its-suo-motu-hearing-on-elections-delay): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has resumed its hearing on the delay in the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly elections. The case is being heard by a nine-member larger bench led by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Umar Ata Bandial. The bench includes Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Mazahar Ali Naqvi, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Yahya Khan Afridi, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Athar Minallah, and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail. The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) asked Justices Ijazul Ahsan and Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi to step down from their positions as judges before the hearing even started. [...] - [The Cabinet approves the recovery of Rs52 billion from FCAs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-cabinet-approves-the-recovery-of-rs52-billion-from-fcas): The Pakistani government has requested policy guidelines from the National Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) in order to transfer a significant amount of Rs 52 billion to consumers to cover fuel charges adjustments (FCAs) for June and July 2022. Based on Nepra's determination, this amount will be calculated over a period of eight months beginning in October 2023 for the XWDISCOs and K-Electric. The recovery of the Rs. 52 billion sum has already received approval from the federal cabinet, and Nepra has established FCAs of Rs. 9.8972 per unit and Rs. Consumers were expected to pay these sums in the billing months [...] - [Hackers Steal Activision: Games & Employee Data](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hackers-steal-activision-games-and-employee-data): Vx-underground, a cybersecurity and malware research group, has published screenshots of data purported to have been stolen from Activision, including a schedule of planned content to be released for the popular first-person shooter Call of Duty in the coming months. Insider Gaming, a games blog, announced on Monday that it had confirmed a data breach, after obtaining "the entirety" of the stolen data, which Vx-underground did not publish. This site claims that hackers have stolen employee information, including their full names, emails, phone numbers, salaries, places of work, addresses, and other personal information. Activision spokesperson Joseph Christinat said, "the security of [...] - [IoT Governance Needs Tightening, But Reforms Are Coming](https://ipin.com.pk/news/iot-governance-needs-tightening-but-reforms-are-coming): New international laws and standards are expected to change that situation soon. New international laws and standards are expected to change that situation soon. A lot has been happening in IoT cybersecurity in the last three months. It was recently discovered by researchers from Unit 42 that criminal botnets tried to worm their way into hundreds of millions of smart devices afflicted with the CVE-2021-35394 vulnerability from August to December last year to gain access to them. A few weeks before, Microsoft warned that hackers were using a discontinued web server still commonly accessed by security cameras and software development kits. [...] - [Once Again, PIA Bank Accounts are Seized by FBR](https://ipin.com.pk/news/once-again-pia-bank-accounts-are-seized-by-fbr): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) once again seized the bank accounts of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). As a result, the airline has been unable to pay its outstanding taxes totaling Rs 2.86 billion. Several government dues were outstanding against M/S Pakistan International Airlines for multiple tax periods, according to the FBR's notice to the bank's manager. Under the Section 14(3) read with Rule 60(1)(d) of the Federal Excise Act, 2005, the Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue Unit-02 Sharjeel Ahmed exercised the powers conferred to serve this notice for attachment of the bank account of the defaulter. This includes any other bank [...] - [Election dates can only be announced by governors, according to AGP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/election-dates-can-only-be-announced-by-governors-according-to-agp): Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi, the Attorney General for Pakistan AGP, has expressed his concern over the announcement of election dates by President Dr Arif Alvi in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. Elahi has informed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that the head of state has no constitutional authority to do so. According to Elahi, only the governors are permitted by the Constitution to announce the dates of the elections. Additionally, he expressed the view that it would be impossible to hold the elections within the 90-day time frame set forth by the president. Elahi emphasised that the president is not permitted to [...] - [People disapprove of Imran's "Jail Bharo" campaign: Rana Sana](https://ipin.com.pk/news/people-disapprove-of-imrans-jail-bharo-campaign-rana-sana): Wednesday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI"Jail )'s Bharo Tehreek" was completely rejected by the public, according to federal minister of interior Rana Sanaullah (court arrest drive). According to the interior minister, PTI Chairman Imran Khan intended to utilise his loyal party members in a plot, but the scheme was exposed before it even got off the ground. He claimed that although the government had planned to detain 500 persons, barely three to four hundred showed there. He claimed that 80 persons entered the prison vans and added that three or four members of Imran's inner circle had also been taken into custody. The [...] - [In Lakki Marwat, six TTP militants were shot and killed](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-lakki-marwat-six-ttp-militants-were-shot-and-killed): According to Lakki Marwat police spokesperson Shahid Hameed, the operation was carried out under the control of the Dadiwala police station following a tip from security officers that terrorists were preparing an attack on the Abbas police checkpoint. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department and police carried out the operation. "As the security personnel arrived at the terrorists' hiding place, they started shooting at the officers from several angles. According to the police spokeswoman, the police also responded in kind. When the gunfire ceased, according to Hameed, the police examined the area and discovered the dead of six terrorists. They had "a [...] - [Pak delegation sent to Kabul by the PM and COAS](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pak-delegation-sent-to-kabul-by-the-pm-and-coas): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir sent a group to Kabul on Wednesday for a day-long visit in an unexpected move. The delegation was led by Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif. Discussion topics included the rising threat of terrorism in the area, particularly that posed by the TTP (Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan) and ISKP (Islamic State Khorasan Province). A high-ranking delegation led by the Minister for Defence is in Kabul today to meet with officials of the Afghan Interim Government to discuss security related matters including counter terrorism measures. — Spokesperson 🇵🇰 MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) February 22, [...] - [Debt Surcharge Negotiations with IMF at an Impasse](https://ipin.com.pk/news/debt-surcharge-negotiations-with-imf-at-an-impasse): As a result of the surcharge, electricity consumers would be required to pay Rs3.82 per unit of electricity in order to recover Rs 284 billion in losses. The IMF prefers that the surcharge remain in place until the government resolves the Rs 800 billion circular debt parked in a company, which the government plans to do for eight months (March to October 2023). The failure of the finance ministry and IMF to reach a consensus despite their meeting on Wednesday revealed a lack of coordination between important government agencies. Since more than 90% of the conditions have been satisfied, the finance [...] - [President Zelenskyy of Ukraine asks Pakistan to support UN action](https://ipin.com.pk/news/president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-asks-pakistan-to-support-un-action): The UN General Assembly is considering a draught resolution to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Pakistani President Dr. Arif Alvi to ask for Pakistan's assistance. According to Pakistani official media, during the chat, the president expressed Pakistan's continued worry about the war in Ukraine. According to the UN Charter, he said, Pakistan supports a peaceful resolution to the dispute. The Government of Pakistan, he claimed, was reviewing the resolution's draft's text. The two leaders talked about the political and economic relations between Pakistan and Ukraine as well as the energy and food [...] - [A complaint filed against SC Judge Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-complaint-filed-against-sc-judge-mazahar-ali-akbar-naqvi): A lawyer named Mian Dawood submitted the reference and asked the SJC to launch an investigation into the judge of the supreme court, whose assets are Rs. 3 billion. In the reference, Judge Naqvi was charged with breaking the judges' code of behaviour in violation of Clause (5) of Article 209 of the Constitution. The complaint referred to him as a whistleblower who exposed Justice Naqvi and members of his family for misconduct and abuse of authority. According to the report, Mr. Naqvi used his position to help his kids and daughter study overseas and obtain money from Zahid Rafique (Owner [...] - [President Alvi signs Bill 2023, the Finance (Supplementary) Act](https://ipin.com.pk/news/president-alvi-signs-bill-2023-the-finance-supplementary-act): The Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2023, which the government urgently required to pass in order to receive the $1.1 billion tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, was signed by President Arif Alvi on Thursday. The Pakistani Constitution's Article 75 has authorised the passage of the finance bill, or "mini-budget." The Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2023 was approved by the federal government on Monday in the midst of negotiations with the international lender in accordance with its demands to support Pakistan's faltering economy. The law raises the sales tax on imports, including everything from automobiles and home appliances to chocolates and cosmetics, [...] - [Unofficial channel use causes IT exports to decline by 23%](https://ipin.com.pk/news/unofficial-channel-use-causes-it-exports-to-decline-by-23-percent): There was a slump in the industry as a result of a clash between the official and unofficial remittance channels. In January, the IT sector's exports dropped to $190 million, with a decline in computer and telecom services of 20% and 35%, respectively. Additionally, the export of computer software and consulting services for software fell by 25% and 15% MoM, respectively. Khurram Schehzad, CEO of Alpha Beta Core, asserted that factors both internal and external to the industry contributed to the decline in IT exports. The global economic downturn and remittances sent through unauthorised channels like Hawala and Hundi were among [...] - [Hyundai Increases Car Prices Following General Sales Tax Hike](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hyundai-increases-car-prices-following-general-sales-tax-hike): As a result of the recent increase in General Sales Tax (GST) from 17% to 18%, including vehicles, Hyundai and other local automakers have announced a price increase for their vehicles. Hyundai has raised its prices for the second consecutive month, with Pakistan Suzuki Motors (PSMC), Atlas Honda (HACL), and Toyota Indus Motors (IMC) having increased their prices three times in the past 30 days. New Prices of Hyundai Cars Below are the new prices of Hyundai cars after the latest price hike: Hyundai Elantra All variants of the Hyundai Elantra have experienced a price increase. The price of Elantra 1.6 [...] - [Today, PTI launches "Jail Bharo Tehreek" from Lahore](https://ipin.com.pk/news/today-pti-launches-jail-bharo-tehreek-from-lahore): Prisons would be filled with more than workers and former Punjab governor Umer Sarfraz Cheema, Senator Waleed Iqbal, Murad Raas, and other party officials during the initial stages of the movement. Imran Khan, the ousted prime minister, declared a court arrest movement in an effort to rally the populace in the face of the crackdown and pressure the ruling coalition to call elections. In Lahore, where the local government implemented section 144, party activists of the former ruling party would strike important thoroughfares. Prior to the movement, PTI's social media activists were still actively recruiting people to join the campaign. On [...] - [There is no law requiring ECP to consult the governor regarding election dates](https://ipin.com.pk/news/there-is-no-law-requiring-ecp-to-consult-the-governor-regarding-election-dates): According to the two-judge bench, composed of Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal and Justice Muzamil Akhtar Shabbir, there is no constitutional provision for consultation between the ECP and the governor when declaring the election date. The Advocate General of Punjab (AGP) Shan Gul informed the court that there is no such provision in the Constitution or any law that requires the ECP to consult the governor when announcing the election date. In addition, the AGP stated that the announcement of the election date by the President was unlawful. In its appeal, the ECP argued that neither the Elections Act of 2017 nor [...] - [NAB Chief Consultation Sought by PTI](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nab-chief-consultation-sought-by-pti): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry has demanded the appointment of a new opposition leader in the National Assembly before the selection of a new chairman for the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). He insisted that the appointment of the head of the anti-graft body should only be made after proper consultation with the opposition leader. Fawad advised against consulting Raja Riaz, the current leader of the opposition and a PTI lawmaker without the required qualifications for the job. He issued a warning that the PTI would go to court if a PTI parliamentarian had been consulted about the appointment. [...] - [IMF Programme will be Completed by the Government: Dar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-programme-will-be-completed-by-the-government-dar): The government of Pakistan is steadfastly committed to finishing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and upholding all of its obligations to other nations, according to Senator Ishaq Dar, the country's finance minister. The government's policies to improve fiscal and monetary stability while achieving sustainable economic development through practical policies were supported by the delegation during a meeting with a delegation from M/s Rothschild & Co on February 21 in Islamabad. Discussions on potential remedies for economic recovery, sustainable growth, and development were prioritized in the face of economic challenges. The Minister expressed appreciation for the visitors' good intentions for Pakistan's [...] - [Chinese Bank has Approved a Loan for Pakistan of $700 Million](https://ipin.com.pk/news/chinese-bank-has-approved-loan-for-pakistan-of-dollar-700-million): Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Finance Minister, has confirmed that the board of the China Development Bank (CDB) has approved a loan of $700 million to Pakistan. As a result of the announcement, the country's foreign exchange reserves have fallen to just under $3 billion, their lowest level in nine years, significantly reducing import capacity to just over two weeks. As Pakistan attempts to revive its International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, it has sought financial support from friendly countries, including China and Saudi Arabia, and has secured assurances of additional loans. Dar's top priority since taking office as finance minister in September has [...] - [Imran's Allegations of Foreign Conspiracy Are Dismissed by the Supreme Court](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imrans-allegations-of-foreign-conspiracy-are-dismissed-by-the-supreme-court): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected all three petitions requesting an investigation into a cipher presented by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in March 2022, claiming it was evidence of a "foreign conspiracy" to overthrow his government. After an in-chamber hearing on petitions submitted by three attorneys asking for the creation of a "high-powered commission" to look into the alleged foreign conspiracy, Justice Qazi Faez Isa handed down the decision. The petitions listed the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary, and the Federation of Pakistan as respondents. The Registrar's Office, who had voiced concerns about the direct approach to the [...] - [Austerity Measures Were the Focus of Pakistan's Agreement with IMF](https://ipin.com.pk/news/austerity-measures-were-the-focus-of-pakistans-agreement-with-imf): Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, addressed a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday. During the meeting, the focus was on the expected austerity measures underway to stave off default as Pakistan prepares to sign an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the staff level. The Prime Minister stressed during his speech that although "one or two items" needed to be resolved in order to finish the IMF agreement, they would be done quickly. In these trying times, he pleaded with the government, including political and administrative bodies, as well as members of provincial governments, to perform [...] - [Dar Meets with US Envoy Before Virtual IMF Meeting](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dar-meets-with-us-envoy-before-virtual-imf-meeting): Pakistan's Finance Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, held a meeting with the US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, to discuss measures taken by the coalition government to address the economic challenges that the country is grappling with at the moment. During the meeting, the US representative expressed confidence in the Pakistani government's policies and programs to ensure economic sustainability. In addition to discussing ways to strengthen their current bilateral ties, the two sides exchanged opinions on issues of mutual concern. In order to address the difficult economic environment and put the economy on a trajectory path, the finance minister shared the government's [...] - [Imran Khan Criticizes PDM-led Government for Austerity Measures](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-criticizes-pdm-led-government-for-austerity-measures): Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), criticized the government of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) after it announced a series of cost-saving measures to ease the burden on the national budget during a period of economic crisis. During a video address to the nation, Khan urged the PDM to repatriate their looted funds in order to assist the country. In his speech, Khan also expressed his gratitude to the PTI party members in Lahore who took part in the "Jail Bharo Tehreek" (court arrest movement). Instead of focusing on the law of the jungle, this movement seeks to promote [...] - [Aftershocks From GST, Kia Also Increases Vehicle Prices](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aftershocks-from-gst-kia-also-increases-vehicle-prices): In Pakistan, Kia Lucky Motors has raised the cost of its vehicles in line with market demand. The increase in rates is a result of the sales tax's increase from 17% to 18%, which takes effect on February 14, 2023. The business updated its car prices to reflect the new rate as a result. Here are the new prices of Kia cars in Pakistan: Revised Prices of Picanto The Kia Picanto MT, which previously cost Rs. 3,200,000, now costs Rs. 3,228,000 after an increase of Rs. 28,000. The Kia Picanto AT, which previously cost Rs. 3,400,000, has seen an increase of [...] - [Price of Peugeot 2008 Has Risen by 1% After the GST Increase](https://ipin.com.pk/news/price-of-peugeot-2008-has-risen-by-1-after-the-gst-increase): Peugeot Pakistan has increased the price of its Peugeot 2008 crossover SUVs by 18% due to the government's implementation of a General Sales Tax (GST), up from the previous rate of 17%. The company shared the updated prices for both variants of the SUVs through a social media post. The Peugeot 2008 Active variant will now cost Rs. 5,959,000, an increase of Rs. 51,000 from its previous price of Rs. 5,899,000. Similarly, the Peugeot 2008 Allure variant will now be priced at Rs. 6,656,000, a hike of Rs. 57,000 from its previous rate of Rs. 6,599,000. This is the second time [...] - [Yamaha Increases Bike Prices for the First Time in 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/yamaha-increases-bike-prices-for-the-first-time-in-2023): Yamaha, one of Pakistan's leading bike manufacturers, has announced its first price increase for 2023. The company has increased the prices of its bikes, and as usual, there is no official reason provided for the hike. However, the increase may be due to the recent implementation of the 18% General Sales Tax, which replaces the previous 17% GST. The price hike affects the following Yamaha bikes in Pakistan: Yamaha YB125Z (Red/Black) now costs Rs. 308,500, up by Rs. 3,000 from its previous price of Rs. 305,500. Yamaha YB125Z-DX (Red/Blue/Black) now costs Rs. 330,500, a Rs. 3,500 increase from its previous price of Rs. [...] - [Today's appearance before LHC by Imran Khan is anticipated](https://ipin.com.pk/news/todays-appearance-before-lhc-by-imran-khan-is-anticipated): Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has been summoned by the Lahore High Court (LHC), which did so after seeing that his affidavit and power of attorney had different signatures. Last week, during the hearing of Khan's precautionary bail plea—he was refusing to appear in court due to security concerns—the LHC had made note of the inconsistency in the documents. After having his bail in a case involving suspected vandalism during nationwide protests brought on by his disqualification by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the Toshakhana case terminated by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad, the former [...] - [TLP declares a nationwide strike on February 27](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tlp-declares-a-nationwide-strike-on-february-27): The leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), Saad Rizvi, declared on Monday that a statewide protest against an increase in the price of petroleum goods would take place on February 27. The TLP issued the administration a 72-hour deadline last week to reverse the price rise for petroleum items that was implemented in response to IMF instructions. Saad Rizvi has pleaded with people to back the TLP's campaign to end the crisis and save the future. Saad Rizvi and Pir Syed Zaheer-ul-Hassan claimed in a video message that they gave the administration a deadline to reverse its decision but that the government [...] - [Imran is granted bail after appearing in court](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-is-granted-bail-after-appearing-in-court): The Lahore High Court (LHC) finally granted interim protective bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan until March 3 in a terror case registered against him over alleged vandalism during protests in Islamabad against his disqualification by the Election commission of Pakistan on Monday, shortly after his court appearance and several adjournments (ECP). After the ECP published the Toshakhana ruling, which sparked nationwide protests, the deposed prime minister, who was forced from office through a no-confidence motion, was arrested in the terror case in October of last year. Khan's request for precautionary bail in a terrorism case against him stemming [...] - [NA passes mini-budget, fulfilling IMF condition](https://ipin.com.pk/news/na-passes-mini-budget-fulfilling-imf-condition): The National Assembly on Monday passed the Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2023, which calls for Rs170 billion in additional taxes and tariffs to be levied in order to comply with the agreement agreed with the IMF for the Extended Fund Facility. As less than 70 parliamentarians were present when the mini-budget was passed, none of the opposition lawmakers brought up the lack of a quorum in the House. The General Sales Tax will be raised from 17 to 18 percent under the proposed legislation, and the GST on luxury goods will be raised from 17 to 25 percent. It has been suggested [...] - [President gave election date, claims Azam Tarar, in violation of the Constitution](https://ipin.com.pk/news/president-gave-election-date-claims-azam-tarar-in-violation-of-the-constitution): The minister stated in the National Assembly that Alvi had broken the Constitution by announcing the date for the elections for the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly when he had no constitutional authority to do so. He claimed that after dissolving the National Assembly, the president was permitted by Article 48(5) of the Constitution to announce the day for its election. In cases where the president dissolves the National Assembly, he must, according to Article 48(5), set a date for a general election to be held for the Assembly and appoint a caretaker ministry that cannot be later than 90 days [...] - [NAB Chairman Aftab Sultan resigns in the midst of political unrest](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nab-chairman-aftab-sultan-resigns-in-the-midst-of-political-unrest): Aftab Sultan, the head of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), resigned to the prime minister due to political cases, it was revealed on Tuesday. The honourable bureaucrat was chosen to lead the nation's anti-corruption watchdog in July. Sultan, who was reportedly under pressure due to political matters, sent his resignation to the prime minister. According to a local media station, Mr. Sultan claimed that he left the coveted position because he was told to do things that he deemed to be inappropriate. He spoke about his positive exit from the workplace. According to reports citing sources, the previous NAB chief resigned [...] - [Shehbaz Sharif: Government is Taking Urgent Steps to Stabilize the Economy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shehbaz-sharif-government-is-taking-urgent-steps-to-stabilize-the-economy): The Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, met with a delegation from Rothschild & Co in Islamabad on Monday to discuss measures to improve the country's economy. Despite facing challenges such as natural disasters and the effects of previous mismanagement, the Prime Minister stated that his government has taken concrete and urgent steps to put the economy on track. According to data from the nation's central bank, the current account deficit (CAD) fell to $0.2 billion in January 2023, a 90% decrease from the previous year. The rupee's depreciation, which has slowed imports, was blamed for this decline. In order to access [...] - [An Extension of 40 Days is Granted by the Cabinet](https://ipin.com.pk/news/an-extension-of-40-days-is-granted-by-the-cabinet): Pakistan's Federal Cabinet has extended the deadline for additional regulatory duties on consumer goods for 40 days, but it has not been as effective as the central bank's decision to prohibit foreign currency provision for imports. The move comes amid a review of the current import regulations by the State Bank of Pakistan, which violate IMF commitments. Investors have become discouraged due to the inconsistent policies and the extension of obligations beyond the initially approved limit of six months. An extension of the additional regulatory and customs duties on mobile phones, automobiles, home appliances, meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, footwear, furniture, and [...] - [CAP Rejects the IMF's Condition for a GST Increase](https://ipin.com.pk/news/news-cap-rejects-the-imf-s-condition-for-a-gst-increase): Chain Stores Association of Pakistan (CAP) has expressed opposition to the proposed Finance Bill, which aims to increase the General Sales Tax (GST) from 17% to 18%. According to CAP chairman Rana Tariq Mehboob, the new taxation measures will be detrimental to traders and will exacerbate the current financial crisis. Mehboob expressed worry that the new tax policies would have a negative impact on business and industry as well as consumers' purchasing power, creating serious difficulties for the manufacturing sector. Instead of raising taxes for those who are already burdened, he urged the government to widen the tax base and concentrate [...] - [ECP Will Consult the AGP and Legal Experts Regarding Elections In KP and Punjab](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ecp-will-consult-the-agp-and-legal-experts-regarding-elections-in-kp-and-punjab): The Election Commission of Pakistan has requested legal advice from the Attorney General of Pakistan and legal experts regarding the conduct of elections in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. Under the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, the ECP conducted a consultative meeting with members, the secretary, and representatives of the law wing. In a press release, the ECP announced that the AGP, along with two constitutional and legal experts, will be invited on February 22 for consultation on the matter. The electoral watchdog stated that it will continue to make decisions in accordance with the constitution, without any external [...] - [Oil Marketing Companies Call on State Bank to Protect Against Currency Risks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/oil-marketing-companies-call-on-state-bank-to-protect-against-currency-risks): In a letter to the State Bank of Pakistan, the Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) outlined the difficulties the industry is having in light of the current financial crisis, including a scarcity of dollars and a slowdown in the opening of LCs. The Letter stated: The OMC firm, which was already struggling for survival, has been rendered inoperable as a result of the current economic climate, LC opening issues, non-adjustment of foreign exchange losses on an actual basis, and highly high cost of doing business. The price caps on motor fuels already place restrictions on OMCs. The OMCs complained in [...] - [Non-Paying Twitter Accounts will No Longer Receive SMS 2FA](https://ipin.com.pk/news/non-paying-twitter-accounts-will-no-longer-receive-sms-2fa): Twitter has announced that it will remove text message two-factor Authentication (2FA) from any account that does not wish to pay for it. Twitter announced in a blog post that it would only allow accounts that subscribe to its premium Twitter Blue feature to use text message-based two-factor Authentication. The Twitter feature of two-factor Authentication will be removed from the accounts of users who do not switch to a different type by March 20 if they do not switch. Despite Twitter's claims to the contrary, it is not true that the company is "committed to keeping people safe and secure on [...] - [39 Districts Conclude The Polio Campaign](https://ipin.com.pk/news/39-districts-conclude-the-polio-campaign): The subnational polio vaccination campaign concluded on Sunday in 39 districts of Pakistan, with over six million children under five years of age being vaccinated. After sewage samples in Lahore tested positive for wild poliovirus in January 2023, the campaign was launched. As part of the vaccination drive, nine districts were covered, including Bannu, DI Khan, Tank, Lakki Marwat, North Waziristan, Upper South Waziristan, and Lower South Waziristan in southern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, as well as Lahore and Faisalabad in Punjab. On January 19, the national polio lab of the National Institutes of Health declared the first sample of the virus to be [...] - ['Kahani Suno' By Bilal Saeed, Sung With Soul, Is A Popular Song](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kahani-suno-by-bilal-saeed-sung-with-soul-is-a-popular-song): A well-known and highly successful singer and songwriter from Pakistan, Bilal Saeed is one of the key personalities in the nation's music business. His extraordinary works, which are adored by listeners, and his fervent devotion to music have earned him global renown. After the 2010 release of his popular song "Bara Saal," his career really took off, and since then, he has only gained momentum. His talent and abilities have also left a lasting impression on the Bollywood business. When questioned about his favourite song by another performer in a recent interview, Teri Khair Mangdi revealed it to be "Kahani Suno" [...] - [Deepika Padukone And Amitabh Bachchan's Movie "Project K" Has a New Poster](https://ipin.com.pk/news/deepika-padukone-and-amitabh-bachchans-movie-project-k-has-a-new-poster): Project K, an unborn wisdom fabrication movie, will debut on January 12th, 2024. Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan appear in the bilingual film, which is helmed by Nag Ashwin. The advertisement for the release date was made on Mahashivratri. With a budget ofUS$ 63 million and one of the most expensive pictures ever produced in Bollywood, Project K, starring Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan, has everyone eagerly awaiting what it'll bring. With an A-list cast, which includes Amitabh Bachchan, Telugu actor Prabhas, Padukone, and Disha Patani, the Nag Ashwin- directed film is poised to make history. Suckers of the stars [...] - [Anum Fayyaz Quits Showbiz To Follow Islam](https://ipin.com.pk/news/anum-fayyaz-quits-showbiz-to-follow-islam): The world of show business is one of glamor and glamor. People are drawn to careers in fashion, entertainment, and music because of style, glitz, and fashion. The Pakistani entertainment sector has seen its ups and downs, but in recent years, it has been rapidly expanding. The drama industry is significant, and the film industry has made a comeback. More and more young people desire to work in show business since they may make money and gain notoriety there. Famous Pakistani actress Anum Fayyaz has been in a number of soap operas on Pakistani television. She was born in Karachi on [...] - [At least 14 people are killed and numerous others are injured as speeding bus flips into a turtle near Kallar Kahar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/at-least-14-people-are-killed-and-numerous-others-are-injured-as-speeding-bus-flips-into-turtle-near-kallar-kahar): A passenger bus that was travelling on the Lahore–Islamabad highway when it overturned near Kallar Kahar resulted in at least 14 fatalities and more than 60 injuries. The speeding coach was returning to Lahore from the capital when it veered to the opposite side of the road after a tyre exploded, local police informed the media. A truck on the opposing track, two additional vehicles, and the unfortunate bus were all struck. According to reports, among the fatalities are women and kids who attended the wedding. Law enforcement officers and rescue workers arrived on the scene quickly, moving the injured and [...] - [The IMF requests Pakistan to stop providing subsidies to the wealthy and aid the underprivileged](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-imf-requests-pakistan-to-stop-providing-subsidies-to-the-wealthy-and-aid-the-underprivileged): Crisis struck The common man in Pakistan has been suffering greatly from the severe economic crisis, with many people skipping meals and the government resorting to drastic measures put out by the international lender in an effort to revive the economy. International Monetary Fund (IMF) president Kristalina Georgieva expressed her opinions amid the deteriorating circumstances in the world's fifth most populated country, stating her "heart goes out to Pakistani people." In a recent conversation with a global news organisation, she suggested to Islamabad that it should help the poor and tax the wealthy more heavily. Pakistan is confronting an acute economic [...] - [Bilawal visits counterparts across Europe in an effort to strengthen ties](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bilawal-visits-counterparts-across-europe-in-an-effort-to-strengthen-ties): On Sunday, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the foreign affairs minister, met with Anniken Huitfeldt, her Norwegian colleague, and the two decided to cooperate to curb the global rise in Islamophobia. The foreign ministers of the participating nations expressed their willingness to further bolster bilateral ties during the conference that was held in conjunction with the Munich Security Conference. Donika Grvalla-Schwarz, the Kosovo Foreign Minister, and Bilawal also agreed to hold the second round of bilateral political negotiations. He said at the meeting that Pakistan and Kosovo have long-standing and historic ties. They discussed how to improve ties in the trade, health, education, [...] - [SC probably will talk about the Elahi-judge audio leaks next week](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sc-probably-will-talk-about-the-elahi-judge-audio-leaks-next-week): In addition to getting a bird's eye view of the Supreme Court rulings on phone tapping Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial is likely to call an important meeting of judges the following week to discuss the recent audio leaks allegedly involving former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and an apex court judge. The informal discussion held at the Supreme Court earlier on Friday included all 14 eligible judges, with the exception of one. The judge, who was the subject of the purported audio clips, was present at the meeting. The latest judge's audio tape went viral on [...] - [A 'facilitator' of the KPO Terrorist Attack has been Arrested](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-facilitator-of-the-kpo-terrorist-attack-has-been-arrested): Police have made significant progress in the investigation of Friday's terrorist attack on the Karachi Police Office (KPO) by arresting a suspected facilitator and seven other suspects from various parts of the city, according to sources. Officers from the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) detained the suspects after a high-level committee was established to investigate the incident. A CTD agent arrested the alleged facilitator in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar neighborhood, and seven other suspects were taken into custody during raids in slum areas. In order to identify the suspects, information obtained from the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) [...] - [IESCO wants the government to pay billions in overdue electricity bills](https://ipin.com.pk/news/iesco-wants-the-government-to-pay-billions-in-overdue-electricity-bills): The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has taken action to address its recovery shortfall. To government and semi-government organisations with past-due power bills totaling Rs. 115.86 billion, the corporation has given final reminders for payment. With a debt of over Rs. 105.335 billion, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has drawn significant attention. According to IESCO, a department that doesn't pay on time will have their supplies stopped. The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) calls for improved distribution firm performance, particularly in terms of collections, as well as the implementation of governance and institutional changes in distribution businesses served as a [...] - [Bilawal: Imran has no political future if he chooses a democratic path](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bilawal-imran-has-no-political-future-if-he-chooses-a-democratic-path): Imran Khan's future in Pakistan is uncertain if he continues to reject the democratic process, according to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari of Pakistan. While in attendance at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, Zardari spoke to CNBC and noted that Pakistan has a checkered history of military rule and other undemocratic, unconstitutional forces. He emphasized that the nation is currently going through a transitional period that could either succeed in strengthening democratic forces or enable unconstitutional, anti-democratic forces. Zardari mentioned two crucial occasions that recently influenced Pakistan's future. Imran Khan was removed from office as a result of the first, [...] - [Imran and Maryam spar on the role of the judiciary](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-and-maryam-spar-on-the-role-of-the-judiciary): Imran Khan, a former prime minister, claimed that audiotapes were being released to intimidate the judiciary and his party and urged the Supreme Court (SC) to act right away. On the other hand, Imran Khan was allegedly being supported by the judiciary, according to PMLN Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz. She claimed that the nation needs honest judges and not "Imran loyalists" (Imrandaar judges) because they treat all political figures equally. Imran Khan spoke to the media via video link from Lahore while being flanked by Dr. Yasmin Rashid. He referred to listening in on talks as a breach of fundamental rights. [...] - [Pakistani soldier injured by Afghan soldiers' gunfire at Torkham border](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistani-soldier-injured-by-afghan-soldiers-%20gunfire-at-torkham-border): Afghan border forces opened fire without provocation at the Torkham border crossing between the two nations, injuring a Frontier Constabulary soldier. According to reports, a paramilitary checkpoint was attacked by Afghan government forces while the Taliban were in control of the country. Pakistani forces replied appropriately. The hurt soldier has been transported to CMH Landi Kotal for medical attention. The Afghan government blocked the Torkham border, which was the principal crossing point for people and goods between the two nations, on Sunday night. An Afghan person who attempted to enter Pakistan without proper documentation was turned away by the Pakistani authorities. [...] - [PSL8: Peshawar Zalmi And Quetta Gladiators Will Square Off Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl8-peshawar-zalmi-and-quetta-gladiators-will-square-off-today): On February 20 at National Bank Cricket Arena in the port city, Quetta Gladiators will play Peshawar Zalmi in the ninth match of Pakistan Super League Season 8. One of the two games played in this year's sports gala was won by the Babar Azam-led Yellow Storm. Zalmi defeated Karachi Kings in their first game, but they suffered a setback against Multan Sultans in their second game. The Gladiators, on the other hand, have won one of the two Twenty20 league games this season. The Sarfaraz-led team lost badly to the league leaders Multan Sultans in their debut match, but they [...] - [If Afghanistan does not control terrorists, terrorism will spread beyond Pakistan: Bilawal](https://ipin.com.pk/news/if-afghanistan-does-not-control-terrorists-terrorism-will-spread-beyond-pakistan-bilawal): The world community wants the Afghan interim government to uphold its commitments and obligations in areas like women's education, inclusive governance, and combating possible terrorism threats from terrorist organisations like Daesh, TTP, and Al-Qaeda, according to Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The PPP chairman stated that the "security and terrorist danger arising out" of Afghanistan was the most crucial issue facing that country in the area when speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany. We are already observing an increase in terrorist activity in Pakistan after the fall of Kabul, but it won't be long before it spreads to other countries [...] - [Response From Nida Yasir Regarding Trolling Post-World Cup Remark](https://ipin.com.pk/news/response-from-nida-yasir-regarding-trolling-post-world-cup-remark): The leader of morning shows for many years, Nida Yasir is known as the queen of them. She began her career in acting before transitioning to hosting. She later served as the host of one of the most popular and long-running shows in the nation. Over the years, she has hosted a variety of visitors and been embroiled in a number of disputes. Her encounter with Formula 1 race cars became viral not only in Pakistan but also in India, and later, while on vacation with her husband Yasir Nawaz, she made fun of herself. Her expertise on World Cups is [...] - [Remnants of Faiz Hameed still backing Imran in the institution: Maryam](https://ipin.com.pk/news/remnants-of-faiz-hameed-still-backing-imran-in-the-institution-maryam): The remains of the previous establishment are still aiding him because their interests are connected, Maryam claimed. Maryam stated that Khan's refusal to appear in court for the various lawsuits brought against him was the first instance she had seen a politician disobey court orders despite repeated reminders. She continued by saying that although the courts had judges who were trustworthy and had integrity, "some traces" of the former Inter-Services Intelligence leader were still around and "they worked" via them. She said, "Not the institution, but certain people are backing Imran," asserting that the former cricketer-turned-politician was still engaged in "deals" [...] - [The Audit of Lenders Under the KPP is Pending](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-audit-of-lenders-under-the-kpp-is-pending): Due to the non-functioning of the Programme Management Unit (PMU), the government has not conducted an audit of wholesale lenders with regard to subsidy claims under the Kamyab Pakistan Programme (KPP). Therefore, the Finance Division was unable to hire independent external auditors. The Cabinet approved the launch of the Kamyab Pakistan Program in 2021. Kamyab Karobar, Kamyab Kissan, Naya Pakistan Low-Cost Housing, Kamyab Hunarmand, and Sehatmand Pakistan are among its features. According to the 2004 Public Procurement Rules, wholesale lenders were chosen through open bidding. The government agreed to provide a mark-up subsidy equivalent to the difference between the "customer rate" [...] - [The SNGPL Board has Removed the Managing Director](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-sngpl-board-has-removed-the-managing-director): The decision was taken during the 600th meeting of the board of directors held on February 18, 2023. In accordance with a resolution adopted by the board of directors, Hamdani must immediately resign from his position as MD while a board-appointed committee investigates the situation. The board will ultimately decide the fate of the MD after the committee has examined the issues brought up in the meeting. The Power of Attorney in favour of Hamdani has been revoked by the board in order to maintain business operations, and Amer Tufail has been named the Acting Managing Director. The respective department heads [...] - [LQ vs IU: All You Need To Know About Today’s Clash](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lq-vs-iu-all-you-need-to-know-about-todays-clash): Today (Thursday) at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will head off in the top-of-the-table 26th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight. Despite the fact that both clubs have 12 points after eight games, the Qalandars presently hold the first spot in the league table thanks to a higher net run rate. In their most recent game, United, who have already qualified for the playoffs, upset Multan Sultans by two wickets following an exciting conclusion. The Qalandars, who have also guaranteed their spot in the final four, dropped their most recent game to Peshawar [...] - [PSL 2023: Jason Roy To Remember record-breaking Knock For Rest Of His Life](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-jason-roy-to-remember-record-breaking-knock-for-rest-of-his-life): Jason Roy, a top-order batsman for the Quetta Gladiators, described his game-winning and record-breaking 145 off 63 against Peshawar Zalmi as his favourite ever innings and one he'll cherish forever. With 10 balls left, Roy helped Quetta chase down the 241-run mark by smashing five sixes and launching 20 smashes over the fence. After the game, when speaking with the media, Roy claimed that he had no fear of failing, which had undoubtedly helped him play the innings. "We realised that in order to win decisively, we had to do so exceedingly convincingly, and we knew that chasing the 240 total [...] - [Mighty Moringa Powder Benefits: The Ultimate Superfood](https://ipin.com.pk/mighty-moringa-powder-benefits-the-ultimate-superfood): Moringa powder is derived from the leaves of the moringa tree, also known as the drumstick tree. This tree is native to India and is widely cultivated in other parts of Asia, Africa, and South America. Moringa powder is a nutrient-dense supplement that is popular for its potential health benefits. Nutritional Profile Moringa powder is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. It contains high levels of vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin E, as well as calcium, potassium, and iron. Moringa powder also contains antioxidants, which help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Moringa Powder Benefits Moringa [...] - [PSL 2023: Simon Doull Not Happy With Babar Azam’s Hundred Against Quetta Gladiators](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-simon-doull-not-happy-with-babar-azams-hundred-against-quetta-gladiators): Commentator Simon Doull's comments during Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam's knock against Quetta Gladiators, which ended in a loss, became the talk of the town. The former New Zealand cricketer didn't like Babar's batting strategy. Azam concluded with a 65-ball score of 115 after scoring his first PSL century against the Gladiators. He needed 32 balls to get to fifty, then another 28 to turn it into a tonne. He was on 80 off 44 at one point, but it took him 16 more balls to reach the three-figure mark, so the last 20 runs that brought him close to his [...] - [Neymar Set For Ankle Surgery In Qatar Led By UK Specialist](https://ipin.com.pk/news/neymar-set-for-ankle-surgery-in-qatar-led-by-uk-specialist): Neymar, a star player for Paris Saint-Germain and a Brazilian footballer, had an ankle injury and will have surgery on it in Qatar under the supervision of a renowned British surgeon, according to the reports. James Calder will be in charge of the surgery at the sports medicine clinic, the hospital has confirmed. The procedure will be carried out by Professor Pieter D'Hooghe, an expert ankle surgeon at Aspetar, and Professor James Calder, a famous ankle surgeon from London, according to a statement from the clinic. The 31-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward had prior treatment at Aspetar in January 2019 with Calder's [...] - [Messi, Mbappe Fail To Inspire PSG as Bayern Munich Secure Quarter-Final Spot](https://ipin.com.pk/news/messi-mbappe-fail-to-inspire-psg-as-bayern-munich-secure-quarter-final-spot): In the second leg of their last-16 match, Bayern Munich easily defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 and ended all of their aspirations of winning the Champions League. With a 3-0 overall victory, Bayern Munich advanced to the quarterfinals. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting gave Bayern the lead on the evening at the Allianz Arena, carrying a 1-0 lead from the first leg in Paris last month, and substitute Serge Gnabry sealed the triumph one minute from time. With Neymar out due to an ankle injury, Bayern were deserving winners over a lacklustre PSG team. Neither Kylian Mbappe nor Lionel Messi had the desired effect [...] - [Dutch Restrict Semiconductor Exports to China in US-Led Deal](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dutch-restrict-semiconductor-exports-to-china-in-us-led-deal): The Dutch government recently announced implementing new export restrictions on cutting-edge semiconductor technology. These restrictions come as part of a deal between The Hague, Tokyo, and the U.S. to limit sales to China. The details of this deal were previously undisclosed until now. Liesje Schreinemacher, the Netherlands' trade minister, outlined the new measures in a letter to parliament. While the specific chipmaking machines affected were not disclosed, companies must apply for licenses to export this technology. Schreinemacher stressed that these measures would only apply to the highest specification systems capable of producing the smallest and most powerful chips. This includes some [...] - [Tsitsipas Says Shoulder A Stumbling Block At Indian Wells](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tsitsipas-says-shoulder-a-stumbling-block-at-indian-wells): Stefanos Tsitsipas, the runner-up at the Australian Open, downgraded his hopes for the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Wednesday, claiming that he is still dealing with the shoulder problem that forced him to withdraw from Acapulco last month. The world number three from Greece, seeded second in the famous hard court tournament in the California desert, had hoped to improve on his run to the Australian Open final, where he lost to Serbian great Novak Djokovic. The Miami Masters and Indian Wells Open are both on his entry list, however he sustained a shoulder injury following his Melbourne run, and he [...] - [Satish Kaushik’s Death: Neena Gupta's Farewell to Satish Kaushik](https://ipin.com.pk/news/satish-kaushiks-death-neena-guptas-farewell-to-satish-kaushik): Satish Kaushik is a renowned Indian film director, producer, and actor who has been active in the film industry since 1984. He was born on April 2, 1956, in an affluent family in New Delhi, India. He started his career as an assistant director to Shekhar Kapur and went on to make his directorial debut in 1990 with the movie 'Prem'. Kaushik has since gone on to direct numerous successful films such as 'Tirangaa', 'Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain', 'Gang Of Ghosts', 'Tere Naam', 'Chalo Dilli', and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'. He has also acted in several films, such as 'Deewana [...] - [Hamilton Says Mercedes Did Not Listen To Him](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hamilton-says-mercedes-did-not-listen-to-him): Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, claimed that his Mercedes team ignored him when creating the 2023 Formula One car. Before finishing fifth in the opening Bahrain Grand Prix race on Sunday, the Englishman told reporters last week that Mercedes was headed in the wrong direction. the complete tale "There were things I told them last year. Hamilton remarked on the Chequered Flag podcast from BBC Radio 5 Live, "I said the problems that are with the car. "I've driven a lot of cars in my life, so I am aware of what they require. I am aware of what an [...] - [TikTok Invests $1.3B in Europe’s Data Security to Address Spying Concerns](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tiktok-invests-1-3b-in-europes-data-security-to-address-spying-concerns): TikTok, the famous Chinese social media app, revealed its latest data security plan. Why? Europe was concerned that TikTok may be spying on its users for the Chinese Communist Party. To address these concerns, TikTok has rolled out "Project Clover," – a new strategy to create a safe and secure environment for all of its European users' data. It’s the same as “Project Texas.”  And get this – it will cost TikTok a whopping $1.3 billion! That's a lot of cash, but it's all worth it to protect their users. Under this project, they're moving all of their European user data [...] - [PPP Prepares for Election as PML-N Wavers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ppp-prepares-for-election-as-pml-n-wavers): The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is continuing to prepare for elections in Punjab, despite the fact that its key ally in the federal government, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has remained indecisive despite the announcement of a schedule of elections. All candidates from the province who are interested in running should submit their nomination papers between March 12 and March 14, according to Rana Farooq, the president of the PPP's central Punjab wing. He has given the candidates advice to ramp up their public relations efforts in their respective districts and run for office with zeal. However, despite explicit orders from [...] - [Pakistan Wants Accountability for Occupation Forces](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-wants-accountability-for-occupation-forces): Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressed the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, emphasizing that a monitoring mechanism should be established to track crimes against women and girls in territories under foreign occupation, including Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).). The discussion, which Veronica Nataniel Macamo Dlhovu, the foreign minister of Mozambique, presided over, commemorated the 25th anniversary of Resolution 1325, which aims to advance women's inclusion in conflict prevention. Foreign occupying forces must be held accountable for the crimes and atrocities committed against women and girls, Bhutto Zardari emphasised. He pointed out that, as is the case in [...] - [Housing Society's Appeal Against IHC Verdict Rejected by SC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/housing-societys-appeal-against-ihc-verdict-rejected-by-sc): A petition submitted by the Ministry of Interior Employees Cooperative Housing Society challenging the verdict of the Islamabad High Court against its encroachment on land allocated to a state college was dismissed by the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The three-judge panel, presided over by Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, upheld the IHC's ruling and disregarded the cooperative housing society's argument. Justice Athar Minallah objected to the name of a housing society being used for a government agency during the proceedings. Justice Minallah had previously stated that private individuals should not manage housing societies under the names of government ministries or divisions. In [...] - [Caretaker Elections Should be Conducted: Law Minister](https://ipin.com.pk/news/caretaker-elections-should-be-conducted-law-minister): Azam Nazir Tarar, Pakistan's Federal Law Minister, recently spoke to the media in Islamabad and shared his opinions on the upcoming elections in the nation. Without a caretaker administration, he claimed, concerns about the fairness of the elections would be raised. He insisted that the elections should be held using the new digital census and constituencies. Tarar emphasised the opposition to the elections voiced by the Finance, Interior, and Defense Ministries. He emphasised that even in the absence of agreement between the government and the opposition, caretaker governments were required by Article 224 of the Pakistani Constitution. The law minister also [...] - [IMF Did Not Demand the SBP to Raise its Policy Rate](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-did-not-demand-the-sbp-to-raise-its-policy-rate): In recent testimony before the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, Jameel Ahmad, governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, revealed that the recent 300 basis point increase in the policy rate was a decision of the Monetary Policy Committee rather than a request from the International Monetary Fund. The governor also stated that the most recent foreign exchange reserves currently stand at $4.3 billion, with inflows totaling roughly $1.5 billion over the previous 1.5 weeks. During the meeting, the SBP governor revealed that the country's economy has been under pressure since the start of the current fiscal year. The [...] - [Tax on Luxury Goods Raised to 25 Percent](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tax-on-luxury-goods-raised-to-25-percent): The Pakistani government has increased the sales tax on 33 categories of goods, covering 860 tariff lines, from 17 percent to 25 percent. A number of high-end mobile phones, imported food, and luxury items are affected by this move, which aims to boost revenue. Through SRO297 of 2023, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) put the last of the Rs 170 billion in tax revenue measures into effect in order to release the IMF tranche. On February 14 and March 1, the government had already given two-phased notices of the tax measures. There will be price increases on a variety of [...] - [Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock was honored with Barbie Doll](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dr-maggie-aderin-pocock-was-honored-with-barbie-doll): British news agency has recently reported that Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a renowned scientist and presenter of popular science shows such as The Sky at Night and CBeebies Stargazing, has been honoured with a Barbie doll ahead of International Women’s Day and British Science Week, from March 10 to March 19. The doll has been created in recognition of Dr Aderin-Pocock's work promoting science careers to girls, and her starry dress is reminiscent of the night sky, with a telescope accessory for stargazing. In an interview, Dr Aderin-Pocock expressed her hope that the Barbie doll would inspire young girls to reach for [...] - [John Williams: Striving for Oscar Glory in Hollywood](https://ipin.com.pk/news/john-williams-striving-for-oscar-glory-in-hollywood): John Williams recently shared his enthusiasm with NBC News, commenting that it is "very thrilling" to still be working after 53 years. The legendary composer went on to explain his belief that being rewarded for hard work is a natural emotion. Throughout his remarkable career, Williams has earned numerous nominations for his scores, yet only three of Steven Spielberg's films - "Jaws," "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial," and "Schindler's List" - were nominated for Academy Awards. Even against himself, he has repeatedly competed for Oscar success. William is renowned for his opulent Wagnerian-style neo-Romantic scores, in contrast to the more experimental music that [...] - [6 Top Pakistani Scientists You Need to Know About: Pioneering the Way for Scientific Advancements](https://ipin.com.pk/article/6-top-pakistani-scientists): Pakistan has had great scientists in the past who have worked in the field of science very well. Today, we will talk about six scientists who belong to Pakistan. In our list, the first name is Abdus Salam. 1- Doctor Abdus Salam Doctor Abdus Salam was a Pakistani physicist whose contribution to the development of the electroweak theory earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979. According to this theory, it unifies two of the four fundamental forces of nature, electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces. Not only that, but he was also the first Muslim who won the Nobel Prize [...] - [The Kargil Conflict: A Critical Analysis](https://ipin.com.pk/article/the-kargil-conflict-a-critical-analysis): In the War of 1971 India had occupied some posts of Kargil being violation of LOC since that time it was being planned to retrieve these posts. In the past such plans had been presented to president Zia ul Haq as well as to Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto but were turned down due to one or the other reasons. In 1996 one of the ISI Chief planned to repossess the Kargil territory from India and presented to the at that time Army Chief General Jehangir Karamat, “Around 1996 a senior general within the ISI retrieve the Kargil plan came to revive [...] - [Chines Minister Qin Gang Warns US over Potential Conflict](https://ipin.com.pk/news/chines-minister-qin-gang-warns-us-over-potential-conflict): China's foreign minister, Qin Gang, has warned of potential conflict with the US while accusing the country of regarding China as its primary rival and geopolitical challenge. Speaking at his first press conference as foreign minister, Mr Qin also criticized the US for its approach towards China and warned that containment and suppression would not make America great, nor would it stop the rejuvenation of China. Mr Qin's comments come amid heightened tensions between the two superpowers, sparked in part by the recent spy balloon saga. While the US has called for establishing "guardrails" to prevent further escalation, Mr Qin argued [...] - [Jason Roy scored the highest score in PSL history](https://ipin.com.pk/news/jason-roy-scored-the-highest-score-in-psl-history): In the match, Jason Roy of Quetta Gladiators made a new history of individual score in PSL by playing 145 off 63 balls with the help of 5 sixes and 20 fours against Peshawar Zalmi. Earlier, the record for scoring the most individual runs was held by Colin Ingram of Karachi Kings, who scored 127 runs at Sharjah in 2019. Apart from this, Jason Roy has also become the first foreign cricketer to score two centuries in PSL, he also scored 116 runs against Qalandars last season. Jason Roy completed a century in 44 balls for Quetta against Peshawar, while Multan [...] - [Elections in Punjab are Scheduled by the ECP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/elections-in-punjab-are-scheduled-by-the-ecp): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the schedule for the upcoming elections in Punjab and by-elections on six vacant seats in the National Assembly. The Supreme Court ruled last week that elections should be held within 90 days in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In consultation with the ECP, President Dr. Arif Alvi and the governor of KP would decide on dates for the assemblies. The ECP proposed dates for the elections between April 30 and May 7 in separate letters to the president and the governor of the KP. On April 30, Alvi declared that elections would take place [...] - [Imran's Challenge to PEMRA's Ban is Rejected by the LHC Judge](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imrans-challenge-to-pemras-ban-is-rejected-by-the-lhc-judge): Shahid Bilal Hassan, a judge of the Lahore High Court, has recused himself from hearing Imran Khan's appeal challenging the Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)'s ban on airing his speeches. The case file was sent to the chief justice of the LHC for assignment to another bench by Justice Hassan. On March 5, PEMRA issued an order citing Section 27 of the PEMRA Ordinance 2002, allegedly alleging that Khan had been making hateful claims against government agencies on a regular basis, encouraging others to do the same through provocative statements, and upsetting public peace and tranquility. Khan filed the petition through [...] - [Pakistan's 2023 Census: First Ever Digital Census of Pakistan - Complete Guide](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-2023-census-first-ever-digital-census-of-pakistan-complete-guide): What is Self-Enumeration? Self-enumeration is a cutting-edge technique that enables each and every person residing in Pakistan to take part in the census by registering themselves. Any member of a household can register all the people who live together and eat meals as a single household because this process is done on a household basis. With this strategy, every Pakistani citizen has the chance to participate in the census, and the data that is gathered is more accurate. Every person can take control of their own census participation through self-enumeration, ensuring that their household is fairly represented in the census data [...] - [DI Khan Policeman Martyred in Attack on Census Team](https://ipin.com.pk/news/di-khan-policeman-martyred-in-attack-on-census-team): A police officer was killed and four others injured in a recent terrorist attack in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. A census team in the district of Dera Ismail Khan was targeted in this attack. Assistant Sub-Inspector Yaqoob Zulqarnain claims that the attackers fled after making the police mobile van their target. The injured police officers were transported right away to the District Headquarters Hospital for medical attention, where one of them tragically passed away. Constable Gul Faraz, an officer who was killed in the line of duty, and ASI Hayatullah, Constable Aftab, Constable Mohammad Naeem, as well as the [...] - [US To Relax Covid Testing Rules For Travelers From China](https://ipin.com.pk/news/us-to-relax-covid-testing-rules-for-travelers-from-china): According to two persons informed with the issue, the Biden administration is getting ready to ease the Covid-19 testing limits for visitors from China as early as this Friday. The administration has decided to reduce the testing requirements as cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are declining in China and the US has gathered better information about the surge, according to the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. The measures were implemented on December 28 and went into effect on January 5 in the midst of a rise in infections in China following [...] - [Medical Tourism: Traveling Outside US For Care Is Common](https://ipin.com.pk/news/medical-tourism-traveling-outside-us-for-care-is-common): The recent kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico illustrates a frequent behavior for many people in the US: traveling to foreign nations for medical care that either is not available at home or costs a lot less. Two of the four were killed after they were kidnapped while traveling to Mexico for, according to a relative, cosmetic surgery. Many leave the US for dental procedures, plastic surgery, cancer treatments and prescription medicines, experts say. Other popular travel destinations include Canada, India, and Thailand in addition to Mexico. This is a more detailed look at the procedure. MEDICAL TOURISM GROWING Medical tourism [...] - [Dream Girl 2, Second Teaser Connects to Ranbir Kapoor's 'TJMM'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dream-girl-2-second-teaser-connects-to-ranbir-kapoors): Ayushmann Khurrana followed up the first teaser with a second one for his eagerly anticipated movie Dream Girl 2, this one featuring a unique connection to Ranbir Kapoor's Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. "Aayi Holi ki bahaar, aur @pooja dreamgirl bhi aayi hai apne rangon se zyada pyaar dikhane ke liye!" the actor wrote alongside the new teaser. Dream Girl 2 opens in theatres on July 7, 2023. Like the first teaser, the second one is equally captivating and exciting. Khurrana, aka Pooja, previously had a call with Pathaan. This time, she can be seen conversing on the phone with a Jhootha, [...] - [Sami Khan Recently Humiliated in Talk Show, Defended by Actors](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sami-khan-recently-humiliated-in-talk-show-defended-by-actors): Sami Khan, an actor, was recently humiliated on a talk show by what were meant to be humorous questions that indicated his career had not been successful. Comedian Sheikh Qasim remarked on Fahad Mustafa's show, "Your films don't seem to work out despite you being good-looking." Khan responded, "No, sir, movies are always hit or miss. I have had successes with Wrong No. 2 and Salakhen, which proves it is a matter of trial and error." Qasim challenged Khan's assertion that Wrong No. 2 was a success, to which Khan replied by citing that it had indeed been a hit. Mustafa [...] - [Amitabh Bachchan's Emotional Take on Not Celebrating Holi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/amitabh-bachchans-emotional-take-on-not-celebrating-holi): Amitabh Bachchan sustained a terrible injury prior to the Holi festival, making it impossible for him to observe the holiday in the same manner as in the past. Big B took it to his blog page and wrote a lengthy note to express his sadness. The inability to participate in the day's festivities was described as "lounging in the surroundings of the home and the prevention from all kinds of physical activity." He continued by saying: "And the joy of Holi, which was celebrated with such vigour and in such fine fettle, has gone amiss. This has been the case for [...] - [Malnutrition Rises In Pregnant Women In 12 at-risk Countries](https://ipin.com.pk/news/malnutrition-rises-in-pregnant-women-in-12-at-risk-countries): In 12 nations that have been heavily hit by rising food prices brought on by the violence in Ukraine, acute malnutrition among pregnant women and breastfeeding moms has increased by 25% over the past two years. A report, released on Tuesday, the day before International Women's Day, used surveys from the ten worst-hit African and Middle Eastern countries. Women who are expecting or nursing may experience problems during pregnancy and delivery due to poor nutrition. Previous research has found that some sub-Saharan African nations have high infant mortality rates as a result of different issues. According to the report, hunger causes [...] - [Tesla announces significant price cuts on Model S and Model X](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tesla-announces-significant-price-cuts-on-model-s-and-model-x): Tesla announces significant price cuts on Model S and Model X electric vehicles in the US. Exciting news for anyone looking to hop on the electric vehicle bandwagon! Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has just announced that it has lowered the prices of its two most expensive electric vehicles in the United States. If you've been eyeing the Model S or the Model X but were hesitant to make the investment, now might be the perfect time to take the leap. This is the fifth price adjustment made by Tesla since the beginning of this year, and the reductions range from 4% for [...] - [Maryam Nawaz has Demanded a Court Martial of former DG ISI Faiz Hameed.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/maryam-nawaz-has-demanded-a-court-martial-of-former-dg-isi-faiz-hameed): LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief organizer Maryam Nawaz has demanded a court martial of former Director General inter-services intelligence (ISI) Lt. Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed. In an interview with the news website, Maryam Nawaz said that Faiz Hameed played a role in destroying the country by supporting the Imran government for four years and played a role in toppling the PML-N government for two years. The PML-N leader said that Faiz Hameed was in service when she went to court against him, and submitted a petition with evidence against him in the court. Maryam Nawaz said that Faiz Hameed went [...] - [Threat of Default Averted, Army Chief Assures Businessmen](https://ipin.com.pk/news/threat-of-default-averted-army-chief-assures-businessmen): ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Monday called on top 10 business leaders of the country. In the meeting, the Army Chief assured the businessmen there that Pakistan will come out of difficult economic conditions successfully, the risk of default has been averted. The country will progress, and we will emerge as a prosperous nation. No official statement was issued regarding the meeting, but sources said the army chief appeared optimistic during the entire meeting and vowed to overcome the current economic difficulties. He asked businessmen to remain committed and confident. According to the report, the [...] - [FDA: Two More Eyedrop Brands Recalled Due To Risks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fda-two-more-eyedrop-brands-recalled-due-to-risks): US health officials are warning consumers about two further recalls of eyedrops because of the possibility of contamination, which might result in significant damage or visual difficulties. The announcements follow a recall last month of eyedrops made in India that were connected to an epidemic of drug-resistant diseases. At least five additional people had irreversible eyesight loss, and one individual passed away. There is no evidence that the most recent recalls are connected to those goods. Following the firms' announcements that they are voluntarily removing numerous batches of their goods from the market, the Food and Drug Administration published separate recall [...] - [Aloe Vera: The Miracle Plant with 10 Health Benefits You Need to Know About](https://ipin.com.pk/aloe-vera-the-miracle-plant-with-10-health-benefits-you-need-to-know-about): Aloe vera is a succulent plant that has been used for centuries as a remedy for a variety of health ailments. It is known for its healing properties and is commonly used in various skincare products. However, aloe vera offers much more than just skincare benefits. Here are 10 health benefits of aloe vera: 1- Aids in Digestion Aloe vera is a natural laxative and can help relieve constipation. It helps improve bowel regularity, increases the water content in the intestines and promotes healthy bowel movements. Consuming aloe vera juice can also help reduce inflammation in the gut and soothe irritable [...] - [An Overdose Report may Help Reduce Opioid Overprescriptions](https://ipin.com.pk/news/an-overdose-report-may-help-reduce-opioid-overprescriptions): According to research from a recent clinical study that was published in JAMA Network Open, an alert letter from the county's medical examiner caused a persistent drop in opioid prescriptions over the course of the next year. The letter informed medical professionals that a patient they had previously prescribed opioids to had recently passed away from an overdose. The communication also included safe opioid prescription practises. This kind of letter, according to researchers, offers a low-cost intervention that can aid in changing physician behaviour. According to Dr. Michael Lawrence Barnett, an associate professor of health policy and management at the Harvard [...] - [Islamabad United beats Multan Sultan by 2 wickets in PSL Thriller](https://ipin.com.pk/news/islamabad-united-beats-multan-sultan-by-2-wickets-in-psl-thriller): Islamabad united overcomes the Multan Sultan with 2 wickets. The player of the match was given to Faheem Ashraf for his match-winning knock of 51 at 26 balls. On the last day, the 24th PSL match was played between Islamabad United and Multan Sulatan at Pindi Club Stadium. United's captain Shadab Khan won the toss and decided to ball first. Team Sultan brought two new faces to the team, Tim David and Muhammad Ilyas, while there was only one change in the United of M. Wasim Jr. Multan Sultan set a target o 205 with the loss of 5 wickets. Shaan [...] - [LHC Allows Aurat March on International Women's Day](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lhc-allows-aurat-march-on-international-womens-day): Recently, the Lahore High Court permitted the Aurat March to take place on International Women's Day, provided that no objectionable slogans or unlawful activities are carried out during the march. As a result of successful negotiations between the event organizers and the city administration, this decision has been made. Previously, permission had been denied for the Aurat March to march outside Nasser Bagh, which prompted human rights defenders Khawar Mumtaz, Leena Ghani, and Hiba Akbar to petition against the decision. The district intelligence committee's concerns about security were cited by the Deputy Commissioner and police officials as justification for refusing permission. [...] - [The Govt Wants to Address PPP's Concerns About the Census](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-govt-wants-to-address-ppps-concerns-about-the-census): The federal government decided to address the concerns raised by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) regarding the digital census. To alleviate reservations of the PPP, Chief Statistician of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Dr Naeem Uz Zafar, and his technical team will meet with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. The meeting was decided by the 7th Census Monitoring Committee under the leadership of Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal. The heads of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Punjab's secretariats, as well as the NADRA chairman and PBS director, were present at the meeting. The planning minister promised [...] - [Japan's Space Program Suffers Setback as H3 Rocket Fails](https://ipin.com.pk/news/japans-space-program-suffers-setback-as-h3-rocket-fails): Japan's space program suffered a significant setback on Tuesday when its flagship H3 rocket was destroyed during its launch due to a malfunctioning second-stage engine. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) had to send a self-destruct command to the rocket when it failed minutes after takeoff. The H3 rocket was designed to be a cheaper alternative to Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which currently dominates the commercial and government satellite launch market. The H3 rocket was Japan's first medium-lift rocket in three decades, and JAXA had presented it as a viable commercial alternative to SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. The rocket [...] - [Women-Driven Motorbike Service Launched](https://ipin.com.pk/news/women-driven-motorbike-service-launched): In Pakistan, Careem, a popular ride-hailing platform, plans to introduce an exclusive women-driven motorbike service, starting with Karachi and expanding to other cities. In order to provide safe and reliable transportation for female customers who often have difficulty traveling alone, this service was developed. Furthermore, it aims to empower women by providing flexible income-generating options that will allow them to achieve financial stability. Female motorbike Captains will receive guaranteed monthly payments of Rs 30,000 and Rs 50,000, respectively, under Careem's two service models, which are part-time (5 hours) and full-time (10 hours). Careem will also give female Captains bonuses, priority access [...] - [Ranbir Kapoor Quits Rom-Coms](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ranbir-kapoor-quits-rom-coms): Actor, producer and director Ranbir Kapoor is of Indian descent. He is regarded as one of the most bankable actors in the Indian film industry and one of the most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. He has won many honours and recognitions, including five Filmfare Awards. With the romantic comedy Saawariya, in which he made his acting debut, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He has since acted in several popular movies, including Wake Up Sid, Rockstar, Barfi!, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and Sanju, for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Actor. The [...] - [Meta Has Extended the Facebook Reel Duration](https://ipin.com.pk/news/meta-has-extended-the-facebook-reel-duration): The meta company, improving its facilities, has now announced that it will extend the duration of Facebook reels and associate it with memories. Just like Facebook reminds us of our posts, thus, users can now post up to 90 seconds of Facebook Reel. It is because each app has increased its duration to show its video. Interestingly, YouTube introduced shorts after seeing Tik Tok, and then Tik Tok introduced the feature of naturally longer videos. That is the reason why apps are experimenting with expanding their scope. TikTok videos of up to 10 minutes can now be made, while YouTube shorts [...] - [Parvez Elahi is Appointed President of the PTI](https://ipin.com.pk/news/parvez-elahi-is-appointed-president-of-the-pti): Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, former leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), has officially been appointed as the President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after weeks of speculation about his appointment. Pervez Elahi has been named the president of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, according to a notification signed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan. It reads, "Ch Pervez Elahi is hereby, designated as President of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf." Elahi thanked Khan for the appointment and promised to cooperate with him to make the party stronger. He went on to say that Imran Khan was the only person who had ever shown him the same level [...] - [WhatsApp Has Started a Test to Silence “Unknown Numbers”](https://ipin.com.pk/news/whatsapp-has-started-a-test-to-silence-unknown-numbers): WhatsApp made it easier to connect with large groups of people early last year by introducing the Communities function, further elevating it to one of the top messaging services on the market. However, it also entails letting strangers contact and chat with us on the phone and in our inboxes. As we know, dealing with arbitrary offers to crypto fanatic groups is already a hassle. There is no way to block or silence calls from unauthorized numbers, even though the service allows you to report and block spammers. You'll be pleased to learn that WhatsApp is developing a feature to mute [...] - [Pakistan Woman Cricketer Demands Being Treated as Equal Brand](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-woman-cricketer-demands-being-treated-as-equal-brand): Nida Dar, a senior all-rounder for the Pakistan women's cricket team, is enthusiastic about the Women's League T20's soft start in Pakistan, which will include three demonstration games in Rawalpindi. The seasoned cricketer remarked that this league will provide players a chance to receive well-deserved recognition in an exclusive conversation with a news reporter. "I am quite thrilled about the league's debut. We have been asking for these three exhibition matches for a very long time, so not just me or anyone else is pleased about it, Nida remarked. She continued by saying that these games would provide female cricket players [...] - [PSL 2023: Peshawar Zalmi Trump Lahore Qalandars](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-peshawar-zalmi-trump-lahore-qalandars): At the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Lahore Qalandars by 35 runs in the 23rd game of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). The Qalandars were all out for 172 runs in 19.4 overs while chasing a goal of 208 runs. The outcome also eliminates Karachi Kings from contention for the playoffs. Shawaiz Irfan, the Qalandars' opener, was bowled by Arshad Iqbal for a duck in the first over of the run chase. Fakhar Zaman, who had been averaging 11 runs per ball, misplayed a pull shot and gave Wahab Riaz his first wicket. The very [...] - [Conquering Action: Priyanka Chopra on "Citadel"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/conquering-action-priyanka-chopra-on-citadel): Priyanka Chopra is one of the most talented Indian actresses, singers, and film producers. Priyanka is one of Bollywood's highest-paid and most famous celebrities. The talented actress of India (Priyanka) has received numerous awards, including a National Film Award and five Film-fare Awards. Although Priyanka Chopra has received the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor. She has also started her own production company and served as a judge on a number of reality TV programs. She is a philanthropist and a supporter of health, education, and women's rights. Priyanka is a true inspiration and one of the most well-known figures in [...] - [Foreign Cash Robbed From Mohammad Hafeez Home](https://ipin.com.pk/news/foreign-cash-robbed-from-mohammad-hafeez-home): On Tuesday, burglars stole millions of dollars from Pakistan star Mohammad Hafeez's home. It was discovered on Tuesday that a heist had taken place at the home of Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez during which millions of dollars' worth of foreign currency had been taken. The criminals entered the cricketer's home in the middle of the night between Sunday and Monday, according to the police. When the robbery occurred, neither Hafeez nor his wife were home. Hafeez's wife is in Islamabad for some employment while he is occupied with the Pakistan Super League. At the Defense Police Station, the cricketer's wife's uncle [...] - [PSL 2023: Can Sarfaraz Ahmed Play Next Match?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-can-sarfaraz-ahmed-play-next-match): The Quetta Gladiators were able to exhale on Tuesday after scans revealed that their captain Sarfaraz Ahmed had not sustained any serious injuries as a result of Naseem Shah's ferocious bowling. When the Gladiators played the Karachi Kings in a Pakistan Super League match, Sarfaraz was keeping wickets and was struck on his ring finger. After leaving the field and taking painkillers, the wicketkeeper-batter came back to the bat. After the game, the Quetta captain was transported to the hospital for additional scans, and according to the management, there is no risk of a fracture. Sarfaraz is still experiencing pain, and [...] - [PSL 2023: Abdullah Shafique Says Format Shouldn't Define Play](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-abdullah-shafique-says-format-shouldnt-define-play): Abdullah Shafique, a top-order batsman for the Lahore Qalandars, believes that it is wrong to link any player to a specific format. The batter told a news reporter that a player only needs to make minor tweaks in accordance with the rules and that the fundamentals of cricket do not alter with the format during Qalandars' practise session at Islamabad Club. "No matter the format, your fundamentals are the same. Saying that a particular player is best suited for only one format is not appropriate. It's crucial that we can see when a player is working hard and making an effort, [...] - [PSL 2023: Can Karachi Kings And Quetta Gladiators Still Qualify?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-can-karachi-kings-and-quetta-gladiators-still-qualify): According to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight points standings, Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings are the two worst performing teams. After their sixth loss to the Gladiators, the Kings are practically out of the tournament, but Sarfaraz Ahmed's team still has a chance to qualify. Yet, because there is still a slim chance, the gods of luck will have to significantly favour both teams in order for them to make the playoffs right now. Scenario for Karachi Kings If Peshawar Zalmi loses all of their remaining games, the Gladiators lose to Multan Sultans after defeating Zalmi, and the Kings [...] - [Sam Billings Wants Lahore Qalandars To Win PSL Trophy Again](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sam-billings-wants-lahore-qalandars-to-win-psl-trophy-again): Sam Billings, the wicketkeeper-batsman for Lahore Qalandars, has his team winning the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight championship in mind. The 31-year-old English cricketer told news reporter in Islamabad that his only personal objective in Pakistan is to help Lahore Qalandars win the championship. He denied having any other personal objectives. "To win the PSL with Lahore Qalandars," he said when asked whether he has any personal goals planned for PSL 2023. I don't really have a lot of personal objectives. As long as I'm giving my all to the team and we're winning. The most crucial factor is that, [...] - [Glass Bottle Soft Drinks Banned in Sindh Schools](https://ipin.com.pk/news/glass-bottle-soft-drinks-banned-in-sindh-schools): In a recent development, the Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions Sindh (DIRPIS) has announced a ban on the sale of limca and soda drinks in glass bottles in schools across six divisions of Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Mirpur Khas, Benazirabad and Larkana. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic incident that occurred at a school in Karachi where a student was injured by the explosion of a soft drink bottle and later succumbed to his injuries. According to the notification issued by the DIRPIS, the principal and administrators of all privately-managed schools have been directed to [...] - [Brentford Beat Fulham 3-2 on Monday Thanks to Ivan Toney](https://ipin.com.pk/news/brentford-beat-fulham-3-2-on-monday-thanks-to-ivan-toney): On Monday, Ivan Toney continued his winning streak by scoring his 15th Premier League goal of the year to help Brentford defeat Fulham 3-2. After he was accused of 262 violations of the Football Association's gambling guidelines dating back to 2017, Toney has not displayed any symptoms of being disturbed. As he gets ready to present his case, the 26-year-old recently criticised the FA in an Instagram post for what he claims are breaches of confidence. Toney has nevertheless maintained his attention on the field, and his penalty at the Community Stadium gave him eight goals in his previous ten outings. [...] - [Markram named as South African T20 captain](https://ipin.com.pk/news/markram-named-as-south-african-t20-captain): Aiden Markram was picked as the new T20 captain as South Africa's new white-ball coach Rob Walter presented his first selections on Monday, although Faf du Plessis was left out. Du Plessis and Walter did speak, but no agreement was reached over this month's one-day and Twenty20 international series against the West Indies. The 38-year-old Du Plessis, who hasn't played for South Africa since February 2021, and other unaffiliated cricketers are not out of the running, according to Cricket South Africa director Enoch Nkwe. We've always been willing to talk with our independent contractors; we're excited to get involved and figure [...] - [Janhvi Kapoor Receives Sweet Wish From Shikhar Pahariya](https://ipin.com.pk/news/janhvi-kapoor-receives-sweet-wish-from-shikhar-pahariya): Indian actress Janhvi Kapoor made her screen debut in the 2018 movie Dhadak. She is the daughter of the late Sridevi and Boney Kapoor, a producer. She has since starred in many successful films, such as Roohi, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, and Dostana 2. Janhvi has received critical acclaim for her acting performances and is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood. She is also popular on social media and often posts pictures and updates that keep her fans engaged. Janhvi has also appeared in several advertisements and magazine covers. She has a strong fan following and [...] - [Ayeza Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi Reunite After a Decade](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ayeza-khan-and-hamza-ali-abbasi-reunite-after-a-decade): Ayza Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi are two of Pakistan's most popular and critically acclaimed actors. Ayza Khan is an award-winning television and film actress best known for her performances in serials like Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, Meray Paas Tum Ho, and Koi Chand Rakh. She has also won numerous awards and nominations for her film roles. Hamza Ali Abbasi is a veteran film and television actor, model, and director. He is best known for his roles in films like Mann Mayal, Pyare Afzal, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, and Parwaaz Hai Junoon. He is also an outspoken social activist and has [...] - [PTI Announces a 'Historic Public Rally' on Wednesday in Lahore](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pti-announces-a-historic-public-rally-on-wednesday-in-lahore): Imran Khan, the party chairman and former prime minister, will be present at a historic rally that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced will take place in Lahore on Wednesday. Imran Khan has been eluding attempts by law enforcement to apprehend him as he is accused of money laundering and illegally selling gifts he received while in office. The PTI leadership is unfazed and eager to show its strength in Lahore despite the ongoing legal issues. At a press conference, party leader Hammad Azhar predicted that "there will be historic scenes in Lahore when that lion (Imran Khan) leaves Zaman Park [...] - [Gigi Hadid: Co-Parenting with Ex-Boyfriend and Young Motherhood](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gigi-hadid-co-parenting-with-ex-boyfriend-and-young-motherhood): Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are an iconic celebrity couple. They first met in November 2015 and have been together ever since. They have been through a lot together, which has only strengthened them. They collaborated on a few projects, including a Vogue photoshoot and music video. They have also been vocal about their appreciation for each other in interviews. Fans adore them and their relationship, as they are a shining example of true love. In September 2020, Gigi and Zayn welcomed their first child, a baby girl. This was a joyous occasion for the couple, and the world was overjoyed [...] - [Encrypted Direct Messages Are Set To Launch This Month On Twitter](https://ipin.com.pk/news/encrypted-direct-messages-are-set-to-launch-this-month-on-twitter): In addition to many product changes to make Twitter a more attractive platform, Elon Musk has repeatedly mentioned that he desires to improve and secure direct messages as much as possible. To make DMs more secure, he will use an encrypted messaging app called "Superset Signal" It was announced over the weekend by Musk that end-to-end encryption for DM is going to be rolled out this month. Also in addition to this, users will be able to reply to individual messages as well as use any reaction emoji they wish. Musk intends to roll out the capability of replying to individual [...] - [The Price of Gold Dropped by Rs 2000 Per Tola](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-price-of-gold-dropped-by-rs-2000-per-tola): As the price of gold fell by $8 to $1,849 per ounce on the international bullion market on Monday, the price of gold fell by Rs 2,000 per tola and per 10 grams of gold in local bullion markets too. There were a few price changes in the bullion markets of Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta as a result of this. The price of gold per tola decreased to 198,000 rupees, and gold per 10 grams decreased to 169,753 rupees. Conversely, the price of silver per tola remained unchanged at 2140 rupees and the price [...] - [Concerning The Deal, The IMF Gave Pakistan The Green Light](https://ipin.com.pk/news/concerning-the-deal-the-imf-gave-pakistan-the-green-light): It is to be noted that the IMF and Pakistan have made significant progress in the virtual talks. The IMF has expressed its satisfaction with the steps taken by Pakistan and has approved the staff-level agreement to be concluded by the end of the week at the latest. The Finance Ministry sources have confirmed that there has been progress in the virtual talks between Pakistan and the IMF following Pakistan's fulfilment of the conditions for the IMF's advance measures and the IMF's expression of satisfaction over these advance measures. This week, a staff-level agreement will likely be reached. Debt Surcharge Negotiations [...] - [Persistence pays off for dogged De Minaur](https://ipin.com.pk/news/persistence-pays-off-for-dogged-de-minaur): As his dazzling compatriot Nick Kyrgios is still out with an injury, Alex de Minaur, who has spent much of his career working in the shadow of Kyrgios, is now stealing the show in Australia. In addition to being the 24-year-biggest old's career victory, De Minaur's victory in the Mexico Open in Acapulco over the weekend also ensured that he has supplanted Kyrgios as the top Australian player with his rise to number 18. De Minaur has built an increasingly outstanding resume despite not having any lethal weapons at his disposal through gut-busting running, perseverance, and a never-say-die mentality. As De [...] - [Imran's Speeches are Banned by Pemra](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imrans-speeches-are-banned-by-pemra): All satellite TV channels have been prohibited from broadcasting the speeches of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The ban is effective immediately and applies to both live and recorded speeches. According to PEMRA, the ban was imposed due to "provocative statements against state institutions and officers." This ban was imposed after Imran Khan delivered a hard-hitting speech outside his residence in Lahore. According to PEMRA, the PTI leader had made several allegations against state institutions that were unfounded and incendiary. The media watchdog issued a warning that such statements might incite animosity [...] - [Bilawal Warns He will Quit the Govt if His Promises are Not Kept](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bilawal-warns-he-will-quit-the-govt-if-his-promises-are-not-kept): As the Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed serious reservations regarding the ongoing census, stating that his party supports digital enumeration, but disagrees with the way it is being conducted. The PPP may withdraw from the government if the Centre fails to fulfill its promise to flood-affected populations, Bilawal warned at the inauguration ceremony of the seed subsidy program for growers at the Chief Minister House. The PPP will not support the current methodology but can support a genuine and scientific census. Bilawal declared, "We cannot support such a census. However, he added that the Centre [...] - [Punjab and KP Elections, Fazal Rejects SC Ruling](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-and-kp-elections-fazl-rejects-sc-ruling): According to Maulana Fazal ur Rehman, the president of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the upcoming provincial elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa should be postponed due to the current economic crisis and fragile security situation in the country. Rehman criticized the Supreme Court's decision to grant General Pervez Musharraf three years to hold elections in the past as well as other recent decisions made by the judiciary regarding the elections. Additionally, he charged the judiciary with taking suo motu notice and declaring a 4-3 decision when they actually thought it was a 3-2 decision. Rehman expressed doubts about the police [...] - [Aurat Azadi Jalsa Calls for Land and Economic Reforms](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aurat-azadi-jalsa-calls-for-land-and-economic-reforms): Women Democratic Front (WDF) and Aurat Azadi March held the 'Aurat Azadi Jalsa' at F-9 Park on Sunday to commemorate the 113th International Working Women Day. A large number of activists, including members of trade unions, attended the event to demand an end to patriarchy and violence against women as well as the democratization of the country's economy. The gathering, which was first held in front of the National Press Club in 2018, has since taken place all over the nation, creating networks of support with other resistance movements. The WDF and Aurat Azadi March issued a communiqué at the meeting [...] - [The Prestigious Actor Qavi Khan Passes Away](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-prestigious-actor-qavi-khan-passes-away): In Canada, where he received treatment, renowned Pakistani actor Qavi Khan passed away, Arts Council Karachi President Muhammad Ahmad Shah confirmed late Sunday. He was 80. Qavi Khan was born in Peshawar, Pakistan, on November 12, 1947. He is a veteran actor in the Pakistani entertainment industry, with several decades of career. He began his career in the early 1960s, first appearing in the TV play "Suraj Ke Saath Saath," which aired on PTV. Since then, he has appeared in numerous TV dramas, films, and stage productions, earning critical acclaim and a huge fan following. Some of his notable TV dramas [...] - [Yami and Sunny Kaushal's: 'Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga' Trailer Out](https://ipin.com.pk/news/yami-and-sunny-kaushals-chor-nikal-ke-bhaga-trailer-out): Yami Gautam is an Indian actress and model who appears mainly in Hindi films. She started her career in 2008 with the Hindi film Vicky Donor and has since appeared in several commercial successful films like Kaabil, Uri: The Surgical Strike, and Bala. Yami has also acted in many Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi and Malayalam films. She is known for her charming and cheerful personality, her impeccable acting skills, and her dedication to her craft. Yami is also an advocate of women's rights and is a role model for young women in India. Sunny Kaushal is an Indian actor who is known [...] - ['Noor' Wins Best Health Film Awards at Cannes Film Festival](https://ipin.com.pk/news/noor-wins-best-health-film-awards-at-cannes-film-festival): At the Cannes World Film Festival, the Pakistani short film "Noor" wins the prize for best health-related film. Another Pakistani short film, "Noor," drew enthusiastic applause while winning the award for the best health-related film at the online edition of the Cannes World Film Festival, following the success of the contentious movie "Joy-land," which received praise from audiences all over the world. Umar Adil is the director of the short film "Noor". Adil revealed that the movie is based on myths about people who wear glasses and have poor vision. He claimed that the film casually illuminates these stereotypes' influence on [...] - ['TJMM': Shraddha's Excitement for Working with Ranbir](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tjmm-shraddhas-excitement-for-working-with-ranbir): Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor are acclaimed Indian actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films. She began her acting career at the age of 17 in the 2010 movie Teen Patti. Since then, she has acted in over 20 films and has won several awards, including a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut in 2011. She has also been recognized for her performances in the films Baaghi, Half Girlfriend, and OK Jaanu. In addition to acting, she is also a singer, dancer and model and has appeared in numerous television commercials. She is known for her strong work ethic, her [...] - [Reaction of Arshad Warsi: SEBI Bans](https://ipin.com.pk/news/reaction-of-arshad-warsi-sebi-bans): Arshad Warsi is an Indian actor, producer, and television personality best known for his work in Hindi films. He made his film debut with Tere Mere Sapne in 1996 and has since appeared in numerous films, including Ishq, Munnabhai MBBS, Golmaal, and Lage Raho Munna-bhai. He has won several awards, including two Zee Cine Awards, and has been nominated for four Film-fare Awards. In addition to his film career, Warsi has hosted television shows, such as Laughter Challenge, Comedy Circus, and Entertainment Ki Raat. He is currently playing the character of Circuit in the popular Munna-bhai franchise. Arshad Warsi, a well-known [...] - [Governor of KP Commits to Respecting SC's Election Order](https://ipin.com.pk/news/governor-of-kp-commits-to-respecting-scs-election-order): Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor to announce provincial assembly election date after consultations with party leaders and respect for supreme court order, amid criticism of delay and contempt of court claims by PTI spokesperson. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor Haji Ghulam Ali has responded to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) request for a date for the provincial assembly elections, stating that he has not yet received the letter, but will definitely announce the date based on the Supreme Court's directive. The governor acknowledged that the letter had been sent to his principal secretary and that he would read it on Monday during an interview [...] - [Russia's first crude oil shipment is due next month](https://ipin.com.pk/news/russias-first-crude-oil-shipment-is-due-next-month): Pakistan will receive its first shipment of oil from Russia by the end of April, following an agreement to import one shipment as a test case to bridge a "trust deficit" between the two countries. The country's second-largest crude oil supplier after Saudi Arabia is Russia, which has already offered to export 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day to Pakistan. According to sources, Russia had expressed concerns about Pakistan's readiness to finalise the oil deal, which prompted Moscow to request that Islamabad import "one oil cargo" as a test case. Pakistan has agreed to export blended oil because it lacks [...] - [Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmad Butt Becomes New NAB Chief](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lt-gen-retd-nazir-ahmad-butt-becomes-new-nab-chief): The federal government has appointed retired Lt. Gen. Nazir Ahmed Butt to be the chairman of Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for a period of three years. As a result of consultations between Shehbaz Sharif and Raja Riaz, the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, the decision has been made. The appointment was made in accordance with Section 6 of the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999, as amended, claims the Prime Minister's Office. Through a circulation summary, the federal cabinet's approval for the appointment of the new NAB chief was requested. After Aftab Sultan, the former head of the NAB, [...] - [Election Date for KP Expected to be Announced on March 6](https://ipin.com.pk/news/election-date-for-kp-expected-to-be-announced-on-march-6): A letter has been sent by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to the Principal Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The Date of Election for the Province is expected to be announced by Monday, March 6. The Governor of KP Ghulam Ali reports that the letter was received on Friday evening, and the Secretary is expected to open it when he returns from leave on Monday. On January 14 and January 18, the assemblies for Punjab and KP, respectively, were dissolved. According to the law, elections had to be held within 90 days of the dissolution of the assemblies. The Supreme [...] - [Sharmila Tagore Sparks Debate with Her Children's Names](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sharmila-tagore-sparks-debate-with-her-childrens-names): Sharmila Tagore is an Indian film actress who is best known for her work in Hindi cinema. She made her debut in the 1960s and has since appeared in over 60 films. She has received numerous awards for her performances, including the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in Apur Sansar. Tagore is also an advocate for various social causes and was the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification from October 2004 to March 2011. She has additionally served as a United Nations Population Fund Goodwill Ambassador. Tagore is one of the most iconic figures in [...] - [PIA Announces Pre-Hajj Operation Schedule and Fares for Pilgrims](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pia-announces-pre-hajj-operation-schedule-and-fares-for-pilgrims): According to the PIA Hajj circular, the pre-Hajj operation will begin on the 1st of Zilqad and continue until the 4th of Zilhajj, 1444, which corresponds to the Gregorian date of May 21 to June 22, 2023 (subject to moon sighting). The national flag carrier has chosen to charge fares in US dollars for the second consecutive year and has set the prices for pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia under the private Hajj scheme between $870 and $1180 for the Southern region, which includes Karachi, Quetta, Sukkur, and Hyderabad. This choice was made in response to the Ministry of Religious Affairs [...] - [New Luxury Car Tax in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/new-luxury-car-tax-in-pakistan): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the imposition of a 25% General Sales Tax (GST) on luxury items, including imported and locally assembled cars with engines that are 1800cc and above. As a result of the Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2023, this decision has been made public. The move will affect a list of locally assembled cars, such as the Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Hilux Revo, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra (GLS), Haval H6 2.0T AWD, and BAIC BJ40 Plus. The new tax regime has been approved and will be implemented shortly. The recent announcement will [...] - [The World's 'Most Powerful Passport'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-worlds-most-powerful-passport): According to a recent report by offshore consulting firm Nomad Capitalist, the UAE passport has been ranked as the world's most powerful passport for 2023. The UAE has moved up significantly in the list since last year, when it was ranked 35th. The country's improved ranking is largely attributable to recent legislation that now permits foreigners to apply for dual citizenship, in addition to its business-friendly environment, competitive tax structure, and liberal travel policies. This year, Luxembourg, which had previously held the top spot for the previous two years, fell to second place. The small but thriving EU member state grants [...] - [The Price of Honda Bikes has Increased](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-price-of-honda-bikes-has-increased): Pakistan's largest bike manufacturer, Atlas Honda, has raised prices for the second time in 20 days, citing the country's economic instability as a reason. New Honda Bike Prices Honda CD 70, one of the company's most popular bikes, will now cost Rs. 144,900, a significant increase of Rs. 7,000 from its previous price of Rs. 137,900. Honda CD 70 Dream saw a jump of Rs. 8,000, taking its price to Rs. 155,500 from Rs. 147,500. Honda Pridor will now cost Rs. 190,500, a hike of Rs. 9,000 from its previous price of Rs. 181,500. Honda CG 125, another popular bike model, [...] - [Mobile Plant Engineers Leave the Country](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mobile-plant-engineers-leave-the-country): An economic meltdown has resulted in a grinding halt in Pakistan's mobile assembly industry, resulting in Chinese engineers leaving the country. Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, the former chairman of the Board of Investment, has called on the government to take immediate action in order to revitalize the mobile manufacturing industry. There is a risk that the industry may collapse completely, including Transsion Tecno Electronics, a project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Ahsan claims that due to their inability to open Letters of Credit, Transsion Tecno Electronics and 30 other mobile phone manufacturers, including well-known names like Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Nokia, [...] - [Everyone is Astounded by Rani Mukerji's New Song 'Shubho Shubho'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/everyone-is-astounded-by-rani-mukerjis-new-song-shubho-shubho): Mrs. Chatterjee is an older woman well-known for her kind and generous nature. She has been living in the same neighborhood for over twenty years and is a beloved figure in the community. Mrs. Chatterjee frequently volunteers her time to help those in need, and her volunteering ranges from visiting sick neighbors to helping out at the local food pantry. She strongly advocates for social justice and often speaks up for those who are not heard. Mrs. Chatterjee is a community pillar and a source of strength and support to those around her. Rani Mukerji plays the lead in Mrs. Chatterjee [...] - [Kiara Steps in for Katrina in Slice Ad](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kiara-steps-in-for-katrina-in-slice-ad): Kiara Advani and Katrina Kaif are two of the most popular actresses in Bollywood. Both of them have made a name for themselves in the industry and have been part of many successful films. Kiara Advani has been seen in movies like Kabir Singh, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Good Newz, and others. She is known for her versatile acting and is one of the most sought-after actresses. One of the greatest actresses of all time is Katrina Kaif. She has been seen in films like Dhoom, Namastey London, Ek Tha Tiger, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, and many more. She has [...] - [Recalling: Shatrughan Sinha and the Almost-Divorce with His Wife](https://ipin.com.pk/news/recalling-shatrughan-sinha-and-the-almost-divorce-with-his-wife): Shatrughan Sinha is an Indian politician, film actor, and former cabinet minister of health and family welfare in the Indian Government. He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is a renowned actor and has appeared in over 200 Bollywood movies. His notable films include Dostana, Shaan, Kaala Patthar, and Kalicharan. He has also won multiple Filmfare Awards and National Film Awards for his performances. He is also known for his political activism, with his career spanning five decades. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha before becoming [...] - [Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad: November Wedding?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hrithik-roshan-and-saba-azad-november-wedding):   Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad are two of the most popular actors in India. Hrithik is a Bollywood superstar and one of the highest-paid actors in the country. He has won six Filmfare Awards, four for Best Actor and two for Best Supporting Actor. He is renowned for his dancing and acting abilities. He has starred in some of the biggest hits in Indian cinema, including "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai", "Krrish," "Dhoom 2", "Bang Bang!" and "Kaabil." Hrithik has also appeared in Hollywood films such as "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara." He is known for his fitness, charisma, and good looks [...] - [To Improve the Country, Imran Wants to Talk with the Army Chief](https://ipin.com.pk/news/to-improve-the-country-imran-wants-to-talk-with-the-army-chief): The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has expressed his willingness to meet with General Asim Munir in order to improve the nation. Khan held a press conference at his residence in Lahore to discuss his political views, his relationship with the military, his frustration with retired army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa, and his reasons for not attending the court hearings in Islamabad. In response to a demand from the PTI, President Arif Alvi recently declared that elections in Punjab will take place on April 30. Khan clarified that he had never had any problems with the "establishment," a derogatory [...] - ['Jail Bharo Tehreek': LHC Orders to release PTI Leaders](https://ipin.com.pk/news/jail-bharo-tehreek-lhc-releases-pti-leaders): The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued an order for the release of Senior Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Secretary General Asad Umar, and other leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) who voluntarily surrendered themselves during the party's "Jail Bharo Tehreek" (court arrest movement). The decision was made after PTI Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry filed a petition seeking the release of the detained party leaders. On February 22, the Jail Bharo Tehreek movement was formed in response to the incumbent government's "attack on constitutionally guaranteed fundamental rights" and the "economic meltdown." Senior party figures like Qureshi and Umar voluntarily turned [...] - [Dish Affected by Ransomware Attack](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dish-affected-by-ransomware-attack): Dish Network, a U.S. satellite television provider, confirmed that a ransomware attack has been responsible for an ongoing outage. The company warned that intruders had exfiltrated data from its networks. In the wake of the multi-day outage, which was confirmed by Dish only on Monday, Dish's main website, apps, support services, and the company's Sling TV streaming and wireless services are all affected. After Dish initially blamed the outage on internal systems issues in a public filing posted Tuesday, first spotted by Bleeping Computer, the company has now said it has determined that the outage was caused by a cyber-security incident [...] - [The Rupee Recovered 4.5% Against the Dollar to Reach Rs273](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-rupee-recovered-4-5-against-the-dollar-to-reach-rs-273): Pakistan's currency, the rupee, has shown signs of improvement, gaining over 12 rupees or 4.5% against the USD in the interbank market on Friday. The rupee has reached an all-time low of Rs285 per US dollar as a result of yesterday's historic decline of 6.7% or Rs19. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the government anticipates concluding a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of the following week. The long-awaited IMF programme is viewed as an essential step towards economic survival and preventing an impending default. Furthermore, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported that after [...] - [Punjab Elections will be Held on April 30: Arif Alvi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-elections-will-be-held-on-april-30-arif-alvi): Pakistan's president announced the election date for Punjab province after consultation with the Election Commission. The move follows a recent order from the Supreme Court to settle the ongoing election controversy. Dr Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan, has announced that elections for the provincial assembly of Punjab will be held on April 30, 2023. As a result of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) sending the president a list of possible election dates, the decision has been made. The preferred date for the election, according to the ECP, should be a Sunday between April 30 and May 7, 2023. Chief Election [...] - [IMF Agreement Will Not Reduce Default Risk: Miftah](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-agreement-will-not-reduce-default-risk-miftah): During an interview with a private news channel on Thursday, he said that even though the risk percentage would not drop instantly, the necessary steps had been taken and he was confident that the agreement would be signed next week. Miftah claimed that specific political actions must be taken, including talks with "friendly nations" and direct communication between the prime minister and the IMF. He continued by saying that the prime minister's interactions with other nations could help to close the "trust deficit" between the IMF and the finance ministry. He insisted that the IMF agreement was only the "first step" [...] - [Sins Committed by SBP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sins-committed-by-sbp): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised its policy rate by 300 basis points at its latest meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee in order to curb inflation.This decision was made after the same committee denied, 15 months prior, that inflation could become a problem despite obvious evidence of a commodity supercycle driving up commodity prices globally. The committee even asserted that fuel subsidies were deflationary, but they soon came to understand that the subsidies had the opposite effect and set off a snowball effect that the nation is still struggling to deal with. It has been claimed that the central [...] - [Sushmita Sen had Suffered a Heart Attack](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sushmita-sen-had-suffered-a-heart-attack): Sushmita Sen is an Indian actress, model, and beauty pageant winner. She's most extensively known for being the first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe pageant. She has also acted in multitudinous Bollywood flicks and has been nominated for several awards, including the Film-fare Award for Stylish Actress. As an actress, Sen has earned a character for being an independent, tone-reliant woman who's unafraid to take pitfalls. She has been an oral advocate for women's rights, particularly for those in India, and has used her success and fame to punctuate issues of womanish commission and gender equivalency. She has also [...] - [The Supreme Court Lost the Suo Motu Case, According to Lawyers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-supreme-court-lost-the-suo-motu-case-according-to-lawyers): The Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a divided opinion on the announcement of election dates in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, causing controversy and revealing a deep rift between the judges. The court's decision is ambiguous for a number of reasons, including the fact that the judges themselves created the ambiguity through their order, rather than the parties involved in the proceedings. Former president of the Sindh High Court Bar Association Salahuddin Ahmed made the comment that he was unsure of the ruling's outcome and whether it was 3-2 or 3-4 in favour of one party or the other. He made it clear [...] - [The Trade Gap Decreased to $21.3 billion in July-February](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-trade-gap-decreased-to-21-3-billion-in-july-february): Pakistan's trade deficit has been reduced by one-third to $21.3 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, primarily due to a slowdown in imports. As a result, the country's economic situation remains precarious, as exports continue to decline and foreign loans are hard to come by. According to a report released on Wednesday by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the difference between imports and exports has narrowed by $10.6 billion, or 33.2%, since the same time last year. Administrative limitations are to blame for this transient phenomenon, and the decline in exports is concerning. Over the [...] - [Afghanistan Polio Campaign: aimed at reaching 9 million children](https://ipin.com.pk/news/afghanistan-polio-campaign-aimed-at-reaching-9-million-children): The Afghan Taliban launched its periodic polio inoculation crusade on Monday, aimed at reaching 9 million children in Afghanistan, according to the country's health ministry. This is the second time in a row that the vaccination drive has taken place under Taliban rule. Afghanistan is facing an incorrigible and highly contagious complaint that can cause crippling palsy in young children. Polio has been almost completely eradicated through decades-long vaccination drives. However, instability, inaccessible terrain, mass relocation, and doubts about outside interference have hindered mass vaccination in Afghanistan. Nek Wali Shah Momin, director of Afghanistan's National Emergency Operation Center (EOC) for Polio [...] - [Two Policemen were Martyred in an Attack on a Census Team in KP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/two-policemen-were-martyred-in-an-attack-on-a-census-team-in-kp): Terrorists killed two police officers and injured eight others as they attacked census teams in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts of Lakki Marwat and Tank on Monday. A spate of attacks in the province has resulted in the loss of lives not only of security forces, but also of innocent citizens, as terrorism once again rears its ugly head. Unknown motorcycle riders opened fire on a census team inside the boundaries of Sadar Police Station in Lakki Marwat, killing police officer Dil Jaan who was on duty. After firing shots, the attackers left the area. Similarly, a census team in the Kot [...] - [PM unveils number of austerity measures over the economy crisis](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-unveils-number-of-austerity-measures-over-the-economy-crisis): The Monitoring Committee, which is in charge of monitoring the implementation of austerity measures in Pakistan, has expressed grave concerns regarding some officers' use of vehicles with more than 1,800cc. Therefore, it has been ordered that the use of these vehicles cease immediately by all authorities. State-run Radio Pakistan reported on this directive. This action was taken after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded that ministers and advisers travel in coach, give up their salaries and luxury cars, among other measures of austerity as part of a larger effort to save the government Rs 200 billion ($766 million) annually. These actions have [...] - [Lawyer Requests Imran's Consultation on Security Measures](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lawyer-requests-imrans-consultation-on-security-measures): The Lahore High Court has permitted the lawyer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan to consult with him regarding the appointment of CCPO Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana as his security focal point. During a hearing for Imran's petition seeking foolproof security and permission to mark his attendance via video link, the decision was made. After agreeing to the PTI's lawyer's request for a consultation with Imran Khan, Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh presided over the hearing and set the next hearing date for March 15. The law officer revealed to the court during the hearing that the petitioner has been given [...] - [The Siachen Conflict: History and Implications](https://ipin.com.pk/the-siachen-conflict-history-and-implications): The Himalaya recognized as the “Abode of the Gods” is located to the north of Pakistan and prolonged closer to China and India. Siachen is located on that particular mountain environment. It is the world’s longest mountain glacier. It is likewise the supply of water for the whole of the country. Siachen means “The Place of Wild Roses” that’s why it is called Siachen. World’s highest peak became a battle field when Pakistan Army found that Indian soldiers establish posts in summer and go back as the weather becomes extreme and hazardous. This world heritage site became a battlefield due to [...] - [Ramadan: A History and Overview of Holy Month in Islam](https://ipin.com.pk/ramadan-a-history-and-overview-of-holy-month-in-islam): Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It's possible to spell Ramadan as Ramazan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan. One of the Five Pillars of Islam, the annual Ramadan observance honours Muhammad's (PBUH) first revelation and lasts 29 to 31 days from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next. All adult Muslims who are not pregnant, menstruating, travelling, elderly, terminally ill, or suffering from a chronic illness are required to fast from sunrise to sunset. Iftar, the meal that ends the fast at midnight, and sahur, [...] - [PSL 2023: Usman Khan's Record-Breaking 100 Was 'Natural Game'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-usman-khans-record-breaking-100-was-natural-game): Since its start, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has rescued and elevated a number of cricketers from obscurity. Usman Khan, who was relatively unknown prior to this season, has gained attention thanks to his rapid century against the Quetta Gladiators, which was the fastest in PSL history and came off just 36 balls. The Multan Sultans' opening batsman told Geo News that he had never even dared to imagine striking a century off just 36 balls in T20 cricket; instead, it just occurred naturally. "I never considered doing this; I just played my natural game, and it happened naturally. I had [...] - [PCB Must Check Involvement Of Betting, Crypto Companies As Sponsors In PSL: SBP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pcb-must-check-involvement-of-betting-crypto-companies-as-sponsors-in-psl-sbp): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been instructed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to check for gambling and cryptocurrency advertisements on the jerseys of players currently competing in PSL-8. The central bank has additionally emphasized the need for creating an ethics code with the requirement that franchises adhere to current regulations when choosing foreign sponsors. It was said that PCB had hired Best Fintech Investment Coin (BFIC) as the "Official Technology Partner" of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 8 according to a letter sent by the central bank's Exchange Policy Department to PCB's Chief Operational Officer. According to the [...] - [IndiGo Airlines flight from Delhi to Doha was forced to make an emergency landing at Karachi airport](https://ipin.com.pk/news/indigo-airlines-flight-from-delhi-to-doha-was-forced-to-make-an-emergency-landing-at-karachi-airport): On Monday, an IndiGo Airlines flight from Delhi to Doha was forced to make an emergency landing at Karachi airport in Pakistan after a Nigerian passenger on board passed away. The 60-year-old passenger, identified as Abdullah, was reported by the pilot to have “no pulse” and “was not breathing”. Upon receiving the distress call from the pilot, Karachi Air Traffic Control cleared the Indian airline’s plane for landing at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. There are no direct flights between India and Pakistan due to the tense relationship between the two nations, which have fought three wars since 1947 when India [...] - [India Seal World Test Championship Final Spot](https://ipin.com.pk/news/india-seal-world-test-championship-final-spot): After an exciting last-ball victory for New Zealand put an end to Sri Lanka's attempt to finish in the top two, India has locked up a spot in the World Test Championship final, which will take place at The Oval on June 7. India's worst conceivable WTC points percentage is now 57%, providing there are no penalty points assessed due to a subpar over rate in the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad. This is due to India's devastating start to their Test series at home against Australia. Rain first prevented Sri Lanka from bowling out New Zealand on day five [...] - [Britain Grants Record £167M Worth of Submarine-Related Licenses to Taiwan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/britain-grants-record-167m-worth-of-submarine-related-licenses-to-taiwan): According to UK government export licensing data, the value of licenses granted to British companies for the export of submarine-related technology and components to Taiwan amounted to a record £167 million ($201.29 million) during the first nine months of last year, which is more than the total of the previous six years combined. Although the data is publicly available, the latest Taiwan-related figures haven't been reported before. This decision could potentially affect British ties with China since Beijing views Taiwan as part of China and strongly opposes foreign interference with the island. When presented with the figures, China's foreign ministry issued [...] - [Shadab To Lead As Pakistan Name Squad For Afghanistan T20I Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shadab-to-lead-as-pakistan-name-squad-for-afghanistan-t20i-series): Shadab Khan will take over as captain of the national team in place of Babar Azam, who has been given a break. On Sunday, Babar, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, and Fakhar Zaman were contacted by the chairman of the PCB Management Committee, Najam Sethi, and told that they will receive relaxation. Furthermore given some downtime to handle his workload, Haris Rauf. The workload of the players worries the board. So, the board views this as a crucial choice, especially in light of the T20 World Cup in 2024. Najam Sethi, chair of the PCB Management Committee: "I would like to extend [...] - [President Xi Jinping Pledges to Build a Military “Great Wall of Steel” to Protect China’s Interests](https://ipin.com.pk/news/president-xi-jinping-pledges-to-build-a-military-great-wall-of-steel-to-protect-chinas-interests): President Xi Jinping addressed Monday's National People's Congress, China's annual parliamentary session. With tensions between China and the West at their lowest point in decades, Xi pledged to strengthen China's security and build a military to protect its interests. Xi, who secured an unprecedented third term as president, thanked the nearly 3,000 delegates for his unanimous re-election last week. In his speech, Xi expressed his commitment to "building the military into a great wall of steel" to safeguard China's sovereignty, security, and development interests. He emphasized the importance of balancing development and security, saying that safety is the foundation of development [...] - [Ukraine's Tsurenko Withdraws From Match Against Belarusian Sabalenka](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ukraine039s-tsurenko-withdraws-from-match-against-belarusian-sabalenka): Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open winner from Belarus, advanced to the fourth round of the Indian Wells tournament on Sunday via walkover after Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko canceled their scheduled match. Tsurenko allegedly cited "personal reasons" for yet another withdrawal, according to the organizers. There were no additional explanations provided, and there was no mention of the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, which prevented Russian and Belarussian tennis players from competing under their respective flags. In fact, since Indian Wells last year, Tsurenko has now lost nine of her 18 tournaments by retirement or walkover. She forfeited a walkover in [...] - [The ECP May Ask the President to Schedule K-P Elections](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-ecp-may-ask-the-president-to-schedule-k-p-elections): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is expected to request President Dr Arif Alvi to set a date for the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Assembly election if the consultation process with Governor Haji Ghulam Ali proves to be unproductive today. In accordance with the Supreme Court's directive in its decision in the suo motu case earlier this month, the governor will hold a second round of discussions with the ECP in Islamabad. In its decision on March 1 in the election date suo motu case, the top court had mandated that the K-P governor announce the date of the provincial assembly elections after [...] - [Pak vs Afg: Babar Azam Unaware About Being Rested For Afghanistan T20 Series, Reveals Shadab Khan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pak-vs-afg-babar-azam-unaware-about-being-rested-for-afghanistan-t20-series-reveals-shadab-khan): Shadab Khan, the vice-captain of the Pakistan white-ball team, claimed on Sunday that Babar Azam is unaware that he will be rested for the next T20 series against Afghanistan. Shadab Khan told the media after Peshawar Zalmi's 13-run victory over Islamabad United in the 29th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2023) at Rawalpindi that he had asked Babar about the rumors but that he also was unaware of it. According to rumors, Shaheen Afridi may be assigned the responsibility of leading the team instead of Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan for the three-match series slated for Sharjah later this [...] - [Political Gains at the Expense of the Economy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/political-gains-at-the-expense-of-the-economy): Social divisions in Pakistan that are based on politics, religion, and ethnicity pose a serious threat to social cohesion as well as having negative effects on the country's economy. These divisions foster an atmosphere of distrust and conflict, impeding the growth of powerful institutions required to foster economic growth. Due to distrust and conflict within the society, one of the negative effects of a divided society is a decline in productivity. Additionally, the distribution of resources may become biassed towards the requirements of one group, resulting in unequal economic opportunities for members of various groups. .Another effect of a divided society [...] - [Bangladesh Rest Mahmudullah For Ireland ODIs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bangladesh-rest-mahmudullah-for-ireland-odis): Mahmudullah has been benched by Bangladesh's selectors for the first two One-Day Internationals against Ireland because they prefer to give other players a chance to perform at the top level. Mahmudullah, a 218-ODI veteran who has retired from Test cricket and is no longer expected to play for Bangladesh in T20 internationals, made 71 runs in Bangladesh's three ODI victories over England earlier this month. "Mahmudullah has had a rest. We have provided a platform for the others to succeed at the highest level. Zakir has been prospering. Shoriful is coming back because he is fully healthy. In a World Cup [...] - [Raphinha Strikes Again To Give Barca Win At Athletic](https://ipin.com.pk/news/raphinha-strikes-again-to-give-barca-win-at-athletic): Raphinha, a winger for Barcelona, earned a 1-0 victory in La Liga for the second week in a row at Athletic Bilbao as his team tightened its hold on first position ahead of a potentially pivotal week when they face Real Madrid. In a reversal of roles from last week's 1-0 victory against Valencia, Raphinha scored a powerful goal just before halftime thanks to a wonderful pass from midfielder Sergio Busquets, who saw the Brazilian lurking behind the defense. Raphinha's goal, though, was one of just two efforts on goal for Barcelona in the game as they managed to survive a [...] - [Almiron Secures Victory As Newcastle Rise To Fifth](https://ipin.com.pk/news/almiron-secures-victory-as-newcastle-rise-to-fifth): With just his second goal since December, Miguel Almiron came off the bench to help Newcastle United defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on Sunday, lifting his team into fifth place in the Premier League. Almiron was given his chance in the 68th minute after manager Eddie Howe had left him off the starting lineup. Eleven minutes later, he made his mark with a brilliant goal to give Newcastle their first league victory in six games. signing a club record After 26 minutes, Newcastle took the lead thanks to a strong header from Alexander Isak, although they may have been lucky not to [...] - [Imran is Playing Politics Over Dead People: Federal Minister](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-is-playing-politics-over-dead-people-federal-minister): The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb, has accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan of attempting to destabilize the country by creating unrest in order to achieve his political objectives. During a press conference in Model Town, Aurangzeb claimed Imran used the dead bodies for political purposes, stating that he had nothing to do with the country's economic development. Imran had a history of avoiding court appearances and frequently disparaged the legal system and the judiciary, according to Marriyum. She contrasted this by stating that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) leaders, including the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, [...] - [To Avoid the 'Trap', Imran Reschedules his Rally](https://ipin.com.pk/news/to-avoid-the-039trap039-imran-reschedules-his-rally): After the interim Punjab government implemented Section 144, which prohibits public gatherings, in the provincial capital, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan postponed the party's election rally until the following day. The party was unable to appeal the order to the Lahore High Court or the Election Commission. The PTI had initially planned to hold the rally, but Khan dissuaded them by warning them not to fall for the legal ruse. Khan claimed on Twitter that the Punjab chief minister and police wanted to incite clashes so they could file more false First Information Reports (FIRs) against PTI leaders and supporters [...] - [Rihanna prepares to ignite the Oscars stage](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rihanna-prepares-to-ignite-the-oscars-stage): Rihanna is a pop culture phenomenon that has found success in a variety of fields. She has received numerous honors, including fourteen Billboard Music Awards, thirteen American Music Awards, and nine Grammy Awards. With over 31 billion streams, Rihanna is also the most streamed female artist of all time on Spotify. The hit songs "Umbrella," "We Found Love," "Diamonds," and "Work" are among the many singles she has released. She has also released eight studio albums. Rihanna has also entered the fashion and beauty industries, establishing her clothing and cosmetics lines. She is now a global icon and superstar as a [...] - [Anushka Sharma's Reaction to Virat Kohli's Century](https://ipin.com.pk/news/anushka-sharma039s-reaction-to-virat-kohli039s-century): Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are one of the most adored celebrity pairings in India. Since they started dating in 2013, they have inspired countless numbers of people all over the world. Anushka is a successful Bollywood actress, and Kohli is one of India's most successful cricket players. Together, they have demonstrated how fulfilling relationships can be and how love and dedication can overcome obstacles. With their relationship, they continue to motivate others and are viewed by many as a source of strength and hope. Virat Kohli's wife, Anushka Sharma, claimed on Sunday that her husband was ill during his outstanding [...] - [End of the Road in Sight for Young Sheldon?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/end-of-the-road-in-sight-for-young-sheldon): The Big Bang Theory's long-running spin-off, Young Sheldon, is a sitcom. It follows Sheldon Cooper, a young man, as he makes his way through life and school in a small Texas town. Sheldon, who lives with his mother, father, brother, and twin sister, must learn how to deal with life in general and the people in it while also making an effort to be the excellent student he can be. He still experiences the same difficulties as other kids his age, despite his exceptional intelligence. Jim Parsons, who also played Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory, serves as the show's narrator, [...] - [A Former Punjab Governor has Joined the PML-Q](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-former-punjab-governor-has-joined-the-pml-q): Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, the former Punjab governor and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced on Sunday that he would be joining the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), stating that the decision was reached after much consultation. At a press conference with PML-Q leader Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain in Lahore, Sarwar said, Shujaat struck him as an "honest and trustworthy person" who has consistently advocated for bringing the nation's citizens together. In addition to urging political stakeholders in the nation to unite, Sarwar emphasised the value of cooperation during the press conference. Politicians are unwilling to sit together despite the challenging circumstances because their [...] - ["Real Zone": Shraddha Kapoor's Social Media Presence](https://ipin.com.pk/news/real-zone-shraddha-kapoors-social-media-presence): Indian actress Shraddha Kapoor is best known for her parts in well-liked Bollywood productions. After making her acting debut in the 2010 teen drama Teen Patti, she went on to star in a number of commercially successful movies, including Aashiqui 2, Stree, and ABCD 2. With the establishment of the "Shraddha Kapoor Foundation" in 2013, she is also well known for her charitable work. She has won numerous accolades, including the Film-fare Award for Best Actress, and is a vocal supporter of women's rights. She is a well-known celebrity both in India and abroad thanks to her affable and down-to-earth personality. [...] - [Mehwish Hayat takes on iTunes, Apple Music for Misclassifying Pakistani Music](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mehwish-hayat-takes-on-itunes-apple-music-for-misclassifying-pakistani-music): Mehwish Hayat is an actress, singer, and model from Pakistan. She is one of the most in-demand actresses in Pakistan's entertainment sector. She has received numerous nominations, including those for the Lux Style Award, the Hum Award, and the Filmfare Award. Additionally, Forbes Magazine listed her among the top 100 Pakistani women in terms of power. Punjab Nahi Jaungi, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2, Load Wedding, and Chalawa are just a few of the movies and TV shows in which Mehwish has appeared. She is a philanthropist who supports women's rights, access to healthcare for the poor, and education. She has [...] - [Relativity Space’s 3D-Printed Rocket Suffers Second Launch Delay](https://ipin.com.pk/news/relativity-spaces-3d-printed-rocket-suffers-second-launch-delay): California-based space startup, Relativity Space, had to abort its attempt to launch the Terran 1 rocket on Saturday at approximately 4 p.m. ET. The launch was scheduled for three hours between 1-4 p.m. EST at Cape Canaveral, Florida. This was the rocket's second attempt at lift-off, and it comprises 85% 3D-printed parts. The initial launch was supposed to take place on Wednesday, but it was canceled due to exceeding launch commit criteria limits for propellant thermal conditions on stage 2, according to the company's statement. Today’s launch attempt for #GLHF Terran 1 was scrubbed due to exceeding launch commit criteria limits [...] - [Tropical Cyclone Freddy Hits Mozambique for the Alternate Time in Two Weeks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tropical-cyclone-freddy-hits-mozambique-for-the-alternate-time-in-two-weeks): Tropical Cyclone may Come the Longest  Lasting Storm on Record. Mozambique is being bombarded by heavy rains and winds as Tropical Cyclone Freddy makes landfall for the alternate time in just two weeks. The southern African nation has endured further than a month's worth of downfall in the once four weeks, and with Freddy potentially getting the longest-lasting storm on record, the situation is dire. The cyclone formed 34 days gone To the northwest of Australia and has brought death and destruction to Mozambique, with at least 28 people vindicated dead since it first hit the country. The rearmost landfall was [...] - [Polio Campaign has been scheduled to vaccinate more than 21.54 million children](https://ipin.com.pk/news/polio-campaign-has-been-scheduled-to-vaccinate-more-than-2154-million-children): A campaign has been scheduled to vaccinate more than 21.54 million children under the age of five against polio in Sindh and Punjab on March 13, 2023. The vaccination campaign will be held for five days in two phases due to the ongoing activities of the seventh national census. During the first phase, over 17.41 million children under the age of five will be vaccinated from March 13 to March 17 in 13 districts of Punjab, 16 districts of Sindh, and Islamabad. In the second phase, which will be held from April 03 to 07, more than 4.12 million children in [...] - [Shahbaz Blames Imran for the Delay in the IMF Deal](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shahbaz-blames-imran-for-the-delay-in-the-imf-deal): Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has accused opposition leader Imran Khan of obstructing the country's deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has been delayed. Sharif claimed that Khan's "plan to foment instability" in the nation included the protests organised by the former ruling party in a statement released by the Prime Minister's office on Saturday. Sharif claimed that Khan had left the IMF programme and was now fighting the legal system, alleging that Khan did not want the masses to be lifted out of poverty. Moreover, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has requested assistance from global financial institutions to address [...] - [11 Percent of the Population of KP is Taking Hard Drugs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/11-percent-of-the-population-of-kp-is-taking-hard-drugs): Muhammad Azam Khan, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Chief Minister, recently expressed his deep concern over the alarming drug abuse situation in Pakistan, particularly in the K-P province. He disclosed that 11% of people in K-P are currently addicted to drugs, which is twice the national average for all provinces. Chief Minister Azam Khan emphasised that everyone in society, including the government, must work together to fight this threat. He urged welfare organisations and governmental agencies to work together in a concerted effort to permanently end drug abuse. The Dost Welfare Foundation has been working tirelessly for the past 30 years to rehabilitate [...] - [Lenders Give a Poor Rating to the FBR Project](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lenders-give-a-poor-rating-to-the-fbr-project): Pakistan's tax authorities have been reported as unlikely to achieve key targets under the $400 million World Bank-funded project, leading to a poor performance rating. The project sought to increase the tax-to-GDP ratio in the country to 17% by June 2024, but the federal and provincial tax authorities will not be able to meet this objective. Tax-to-GDP has decreased significantly since June 2018, when it was 13%, and currently stands at 10%. The Pakistan Raises Revenue project, which is managed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), continues to have a "moderately satisfactory" poor rating from the World Bank. Despite the [...] - [PTI Knocked the door of ECP against imposition of Section 144 in Lahore](https://ipin.com.pk/news/during-an-election-rally-in-lahore-pti-approaches-the-ecp-regarding-section-144): The move comes after the district administration banned public gatherings through the invocation of Section 144 in the capital city, citing concerns in the wake of a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Despite the crackdown by the temporary government on the PTI's March 8 election rally, Imran Khan, the party's leader, had announced a new rally in Lahore. The PTI petition, which was submitted at the ECO's Central Secretariat in Islamabad, alleged that the action taken by the Punjab interim government was against the ECO's code of conduct and pertinent orders. The argument emphasised that the ECP had already made the [...] - [Bournemouth Battle To 1-0 Win Over Lacklustre Liverpool](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bournemouth-battle-to-1-0-win-over-lacklustre-liverpool): In a 1-0 loss against Bournemouth, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah missed a second-half penalty. Philip Billing's goal propelled the south coast club off the bottom of the Premier League standings and out of the relegation zone. The Cherries move up to 16th place in the standings with the victory in the opening league game of the weekend, while Liverpool remain in fifth place with 42 points after missing an opportunity to cut the three-point deficit to fourth-place Tottenham Hotspur. Mohamed Salah missed an early opportunity to score for Liverpool, while Cody Gakpo had a shot disallowed for offside. The wheels swiftly came [...] - [South Africa Ease To 284-run Victory In Second Test vs West Indies](https://ipin.com.pk/news/south-africa-ease-to-284-run-victory-in-second-test-vs-west-indies): In The Wanderers on Saturday, South Africa defeated West Indies by a score of 284 runs to win all two games of the series. Captain Temba Bavuma scored a career-high 172, and Simon Harmer and Gerald Coetzee each took three wickets. On day four, South Africa had given the tourists an implausible 391-run target for victory, but they were skittled out for 106 in 35.1 overs as spinners Harmer and Coetzee took advantage of the turn that was available to record 3-45 and 3-37, respectively. Joshua Da Silva led the West Indies in scoring during the innings with 34, although as [...] - [UK Urges Olympic Sponsors To Back Ban On Russian Athletes](https://ipin.com.pk/news/uk-urges-olympic-sponsors-to-back-ban-on-russian-athletes): The British government has urged Olympic sponsors Samsung and Coca-Cola to endorse a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Paris. With just over two years until the Paris 2024 Olympics, London is hoping that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) would cave in to sponsor pressure. "We are adamant that the regimes in Russia and Belarus must not be permitted to utilise sport for their propagandist goals," the government wrote in a letter to the presidents of the 13 official global partners of the IOC on Friday. The companies include Coca-Cola, Airbnb, Samsung, and Deloitte. [...] - [Prices for Toyota Cars have Increased as a Result of the 25% GST](https://ipin.com.pk/news/prices-for-toyota-cars-have-increased-as-a-result-of-the-25-percent-gst): Due to the recent imposition of a 25% General Sales Tax (GST) on expensive goods by the federal government of Pakistan, Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has announced an increase in the price of its cars. A new sales tax notification issued under SRO 297(1)/2023 by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) confirms the tax. According to IMC, the company is finding it challenging to maintain its current retail selling prices due to economic uncertainty and the highly volatile situation of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar. It has therefore been forced to pass some of these effects along to [...] - [Amazons Defeat Super Women In Women’s League Exhibition Matches](https://ipin.com.pk/news/amazons-defeat-super-women-in-womens-league-exhibition-matches): The Amazons under Bismah Maroof defeated the Super Women under Nida Dar in the third and final game of the Women's League Exhibition series, winning the championship. At the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi today, Amazons defeated Super Women by 33 runs, despite Chamari Athapaththu's century for her team. Super Women were limited to 185-8 in 20 overs while chasing 219 runs. With the help of 12 fours and six maximums, Athapaththu scored 107 runs in 60 balls without being dismissed. Danni Wyatt took two victims, while Fatima Sana got three wickets. The Amazons made 218-6 in their allotted 20 overs [...] - [PSL 2023: Multan Sultans Hand Mammoth 263-run Target To Quetta Gladiators](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-multan-sultans-hand-mammoth-263-run-target-to-quetta-gladiators): In the 28th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023, which is being played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi today, Multan Sultans have set a lofty aim of 263 runs for Quetta Gladiators to reach. Previously, Gladiators chose to pitch after winning the toss. Gladiators must win this game by a wide margin to guarantee their place in the playoffs. They presently sit in fifth place in the league standings with six points after nine games. The Sultans, meantime, have already qualified for the playoffs and are presently third in the standings with 10 points after nine games. [...] - [PSL 2023: Usman Khan Smashes Fastest PSL Century](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-usman-khan-smashes-fastest-psl-century): Usman Khan of Multan Sultans set a record for the quickest century in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history after slamming a century in just 36 balls during the 28th game of the current season of the competition. The Sultans hitter was dismissed by Gladiators skipper Muhammad Nawaz after making 120 runs on 43 balls with 12 fours and 9 sixes with a strike rate of 279,1. Even the opposition had to accept the top-order batter's skill due to his outstanding performance. Quetta Gladiators posted a message of appreciation for Usman Khan on Twitter. Usman's century ranks second among Pakistani cricketers in [...] - [If Asim Azhar Betrays Merub Ali, What will She do?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/if-asim-azhar-betrays-merub-ali-what-will-she-do): Merub Ali, a model, and actress from Pakistan, first gained notoriety for her role in the drama series Dil Ruba. She later went on to star in a number of other well-known series, such as Aangan and Khaas. She has also appeared in a number of music videos, including "Jo Tu Na Mila" by Asim Azhar. The hit singles "Tum Tum," "Teriyaan," and "Soniye" by Pakistani singer-songwriter, actor, and host Asim Azhar are his most well-known works. Several albums, including "Asim Azhar" and "Umeed," have also been released by him. The web series "Ehsaas," "Tishnagi Dil Ki," and "Aik Jhooti Love [...] - [Foods Rich in Fiber: A Guide to Meeting Your Daily Fiber Requirements](https://ipin.com.pk/foods-rich-in-fiber-a-guide-to-meeting-your-daily-fiber-requirements): Fiber is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in supporting digestive health, reducing the risk of chronic diseases, and promoting overall well-being. Here's what you need to know about fiber and how to incorporate it into your diet: What is Fiber? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is found in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Unlike other carbohydrates, fiber is not digested by the body, but instead passes through the digestive system largely intact. There are two main types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like [...] - [Globally and Locally, Gold Is Getting More Expensive](https://ipin.com.pk/news/globally-and-locally-gold-is-getting-more-expensive): Gold prices on the international bullion market rose by $3 per ounce to $1,866 on Saturday, while gold prices on the local bullion market rose by Rs 1,200 and Rs 1,029, respectively, in response to the increase in gold prices per tola and per ten grams. In the bullion markets of Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta, the price of gold per tola increased to Rs 198,700, and the price of gold per ten grams increased to Rs 170,353. It should be noted that the price of gold per ounce rose by $15 to $1,834 on [...] - [2023: The Year of the AI Lawsuit?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/2023-the-year-of-the-ai-lawsuit): The strange thing is that Midjourney cannot understand fingers, considering that the generative AI has the knack for creating interesting images with little more than a simple text prompt. We can take, for example, the assembly line of stills from movies that were never made by famous directors or the more bizarre outputs from velociraptors posing with high school graduates at their proms or the live-action 1980s sitcom 'King of the Hill' reimagined with velociraptors. The digits, however, are not a particularly important part of these pictures, often having seven or eight of them to a hand or shaved at the [...] - [PM Shahbaz: Khan Sabotaging his Own IMF Programme](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shahbaz-khan-sabotaging-his-own-imf-programme): In recent developments, the blame game between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the federal government has intensified. PTI Chairman Imran Khan has been accused by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of undermining the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, causing instability in the country. The government negotiated a $6.5 billion loan with the IMF while Khan was in charge. The PTI-led administration, however, fell short on a number of the promises it made in order to obtain the funding. One significant violation of this was a fuel subsidy provided by Khan just before he was overthrown in April 2022. The coalition government has accused [...] - [Tomorrow, Imran Khan will Lead the PTI's Election Rally in Lahore](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tomorrow-imran-khan-will-lead-the-ptis-election-rally-in-lahore): The Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Imran Khan, has announced that he will personally lead his party's election rally in Lahore tomorrow. The rally will begin at 2 pm and comes after Khan castigated authorities for the alleged killing of a member of the PTI party. While the date for the general elections in Punjab is set for April 30, Governor Ghulam Ali has yet to decide when the elections will take place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Khan has been organising the party from his Zaman Park residence in the capital of Punjab for more than four months, so this [...] - [Undefeatable Jannat Mirza Reaches 22 Million TikTok Followers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/undefeatable-jannat-mirza-reaches-22-million-tiktok-followers): A Pakistani internet sensation is named Jannat Mirza. She is a model and a TikTok star who became well-known very quickly. She has amassed millions of followers on TikTok thanks to her incredible lip-sync videos. She is admired for her stunning looks and sense of style and has also appeared in a number of Pakistani music videos. In addition to being very active on Instagram, Jannat Mirza is also very active on other social media sites. The 22-year-old TikTok is a fashion design student and is from Faisalabad. Here, she shares photos and videos of her daily activities. Many young girls [...] - [For Sharing Child Pornography, a Man has been Sentenced to Two Years in Prison](https://ipin.com.pk/news/for-sharing-child-pornography-a-man-has-been-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison): The sentence of two years in prison and a fine of Rs. 50,000 has been handed down in Faisalabad to a man who shared child pornography on WhatsApp. In 2021, Asif Mehmood Raza was found guilty of distributing indecent material relating to children through various WhatsApp groups. An international organisation lodged a complaint against Raza with the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle in Faisalabad, which then opened an investigation under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The Faisalabad Cyber Crime FIA was represented in court by Sajid Sohail Ranjha, the Legal Assistant Director. With over 20 arrests made [...] - [Scientist Discovers an Electricity Generating Enzyme in Air](https://ipin.com.pk/news/scientist-discovers-an-electricity-generating-enzyme-in-air): The researchers at Monash University in Australia have discovered an enzyme called 'HUC' that can convert hydrogen in the air into electricity by using its ability to bind with hydrogen. To maintain itself underground, Mycobacterium Smigmatis, a common soil bacterium, produces an enzyme that converts hydrogen in the air into usable energy to help the bacteria survive. According to research, we can replace solar panels with wind-powered devices if these enzymes are manufactured sufficiently. Some studies have shown that some types of bacteria can convert hydrogen in the air into energy, allowing them to survive in environments where food is scarce [...] - [Maria B Apologizes After Criticism of Graveyard Photo Shoot](https://ipin.com.pk/news/maria-b-apologizes-after-criticism-of-graveyard-photo-shoot): Maria B is a well-known Pakistani fashion designer who is known for her contemporary and chic looks. She is one of Pakistan's top fashion designers and has recently expanded her brand overseas. Maria B's designs are renowned for their distinctive fusion of traditional and modern elements, which has made both young and old customers adore them. Prestigious publications like Vogue and Elle have featured her designs, and fashionable clients frequent her boutiques. The Lux Style Award for Best Female Designer is just one of the many honors Maria B has received for her creations. She serves as an example for many [...] - [Carbohydrates Food: The Importance of Including Them in Your Diet](https://ipin.com.pk/carbohydrates-food-there-importance-in-your-diet): Carbohydrates are one of the three main macronutrients, along with protein and fat. They are a crucial source of energy for the body, and play an important role in supporting brain function, muscle growth, and overall health. Here's what you need to know about carbohydrates and their role in a healthy diet: What Are Carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are a type of macronutrient that are found in a variety of foods, including grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. They come in two main types: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are made up of one or two sugar molecules, and are found in foods [...] - [NASA SpaceX Crew-5 Mission Astronauts Return to Earth](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nasa-spacex-crew-5-mission-astronauts-return-to-earth): The highly anticipated return of the NASA SpaceX Crew-5 mission astronauts began today as the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) and made its way back to Earth. This historic mission was launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on October 5, 2022, and the spacecraft docked with the space station the next day. The Crew-5 mission was a remarkable achievement in space exploration, marking the first time that a crew of four astronauts stayed on the ISS for nearly six months to conduct scientific research. The mission included [...] - [Protein-Rich Foods: A Guide to Meeting Your Daily Protein Requirements](https://ipin.com.pk/protein-rich-foods-a-guide-to-meeting-your-daily-protein-requirements): Protein is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, including building and repairing tissues, producing enzymes and hormones, and supporting the immune system. Eating a diet rich in protein is important for maintaining good health, especially if you're physically active or trying to build muscle mass. Protein Rich Foods for Daily Life Here's a guide to some of the best protein-rich foods that you can incorporate into your daily diet: Lean Meats Lean meats such as chicken, turkey, and lean beef are excellent sources of high-quality protein. They also contain essential amino acids that your body [...] - [Blockchain Technology: An Ultimate Guide for Beginners](https://ipin.com.pk/blockchain-technology-an-ultimate-guide-for-beginners): Blockchain technology has been a subject of conversation since the word blockchain was first heard. What is Blockchain Technology? Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger that allows for secure and transparent recording and sharing of data across a network of computers. Each block in the chain contains a set of transactions that are validated and added to the blockchain through a consensus mechanism. Once added, the data in the blockchain cannot be altered or deleted, making it a tamper-resistant system. How Does Blockchain Technology Work? Blockchain technology uses a combination of cryptography, consensus algorithms, and network protocols to create a secure [...] - [Relativity Space’s 3D-Printed Terran 1 Rocket Read to Attempt Historic Launch](https://ipin.com.pk/news/relativity-spaces-3d-printed-terran-1-rocket-ready-to-attempt-historic-launch): Today marks an exciting moment in space exploration as Relativity Space's Terran 1 rocket, the world's first 3D-printed launcher, is scheduled to take off for the first time. Standing tall at 110 feet (33 meters), Terran 1 is expected to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida during a three-hour window that opens at 1 p.m. EST (1800 GMT). This will be the second attempt for Terran 1, as the previous try on Wednesday (March 8) was canceled due to fuel-temperature issues on the rocket's upper stage. As such, the upcoming launch is highly anticipated and marks a [...] - [Newly Discovered Asteroid Is Risk to Earth?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/newly-discovered-asteroid-is-risk-to-earth): Scientists detected a newly discovered asteroid, 2023 DW, which has been added to the European Space Agency's Risk List due to the potential risk of impact on Earth. NASA's Asteroid Watch has also confirmed that the asteroid could collide with Earth on February 14, 2046. While the chances of impact are low, it is still a cause for concern, and scientists will continue to monitor the asteroid's trajectory and update predictions as more data is collected. The asteroid measures around 49 meters in diameter, which is roughly the size of an Olympic swimming pool. According to projections by the European Space [...] - [Microsoft Partners With Running Tide for Ocean-Based Carbon Removal With $1 Billion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/microsoft-partners-with-running-tide-for-ocean-based-carbon-removal-with-1-billion): Microsoft is also facing pollution issues like its other tech peers. The software giant’s emissions are on the rise, despite a pledge from the company to be carbon negative by 2030. This ticking clock explains Microsoft’s latest deal to address its environmental toll: It’s turning to Running Tide to offset some of its emissions via the ocean. Running Tide, which also works with Stripe and Shopify, aims to use this money to lock away massive quantities of carbon dioxide. Running Tide has said it will do this through efforts such as growing a lot of kelp on biodegradable buoys, intending for [...] - [OneWeb Launches 40 More Satellites, Nearing Global High-Speed Internet Coverage](https://ipin.com.pk/news/oneweb-launches-40-more-satellites-nearing-global-high-speed-internet-coverage): OneWeb, a London-based internet-providing company, launched another 40 spacecraft, bringing their in-orbit broadband constellation to an impressive total of over 580. With just one more launch scheduled in the coming weeks, OneWeb is on track to have enough satellites in orbit to deliver high-speed internet to any corner of the globe. Neil Masterson told to news reporters, "We issued our first invoice last May, which is a very important moment for us. And as of the end of December, we've got $800m in backlog bookings. So we're cracking on, and we're excited to be expanding around the rest of the world, [...] - [Weight Loss Journey With Experts](https://ipin.com.pk/weight-loss-journey-with-experts): Welcome to the perfect place if you are feeling trapped in your quest to lose weight and are seeking useful strategies and advice for trimming those additional pounds. This piece will offer you expert tips, pointing to credible sources, to assist you on your journey towards weight loss. For those seeking weight loss tips, you've come to the right place. Throughout this article, reputable sources and expert advice will be provided to guide you on your journey. Let's dive in with our first reference and start shedding those pounds. Keep reading to find out how you can lose your fat. On [...] - [Ford's F-150 Lightning Pickup Trucks Back in Production](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fords-f-150-lightning-pickup-trucks-back-in-production): Ford has issued a recall notice for 18 of its F-150 Lightning pickup trucks due to faulty battery cells. This defect has caused at least one truck to catch fire, which prompted the company to investigate the cause of the issue. As a precaution, the electric truck's production and shipment were put on hold for four weeks while the investigation was underway. On March 13th, Ford will resume production of the F-150 Lightning pickup trucks with a new batch of battery packs, ensuring that no faulty ones are included. The company refers to this as a "clean stock" of batteries. According [...] - [Hajj Applications for 2023 will be Accepted by the Banks from 16 to 31 March](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hajj-applications-will-be-accepted-by-banks-from-16-to-31-march): Pakistani Minister Announces Hajj policy 2023, reveals cost breakdown and sponsorship scheme for overseas Pakistanis. An announcement of the Hajj Policy 2023 was made on Friday by the Minister for Religious Affairs, Mufti Abdul Shakoor. According to him, 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims will perform Hajj this year and applications can be submitted from March 16 to March 31 at 14 designated banks. According to the Minister, the high cost of Hajj is due to inflation, especially in Saudi Arabia, and the depreciation of the Pakistani rupee. He explained that the estimated cost of Hajj from the northern region (including Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, [...] - [Surcharge of up to Rs 14.24 per Unit to be Paid by Consumers in 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/surcharge-of-up-to-rs-14-24-to-be-paid-by-consumers): NEPRA Allows DISCOs and KE to Recover Fuel Adjustment Surcharge from Consumers in Installments over 8 Months. Power distribution companies (DISCOs) and K-Electric (KE) have been authorized by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to collect deferred fuel adjustment surcharges from their customers. Surcharges can reach Rs 14.24 per unit, which will be collected over an eight-month period from March to October 2023. Domestic consumers who are protected and use zero to 200 units a month will pay the DISCOs Rs10.34 per unit, whereas unprotected consumers who use zero to 200 units will be charged Rs 14.24 per unit. Private [...] - [Meta's New Social Network App is Coming for You and Twitter Too](https://ipin.com.pk/news/move-over-mastodon-metas-new-social-network-app-is-coming-for-you-and-twitter-too): The stakeholder of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, is in the pipeline of creating a standalone, text-based social media networking app. This new social media networking app might be a new competitor of Twitter and its decentralized competitor, Mastodon. A meta spokesperson said in an interview, "We're exploring a standalone decentralized social network for sharing text updates.” He added more with the following word, "We believe there's an opportunity for a separate space where creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests." This new competitor could make it a step ahead of famous struggling social media platforms, i.e., Twitter, [...] - [ECP Advised Against Holding Elections in KP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ecp-advised-against-holding-elections-in-k-p): Security agencies have advised the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) not to conduct elections in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province due to security concerns. According to them, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan poses a serious threat to the safety of the province. The security personnel also disclosed that threats existed in a number of Punjab districts. Officials from the Intelligence Bureau, Counter-Terrorism Department, and Inter-Services Intelligence have expressed their concerns about the security situation, which makes it difficult to hold elections in either province. The Punjab Assembly elections in 36 districts will be held on April 30 despite these cautions, according to the ECP. The commission [...] - [Unlock the Power of Apple Cider Vinegar: How It Can Improve Your Health](https://ipin.com.pk/unlock-the-power-of-apple-cider-vinegar-how-it-can-improve-your-health): Apple cider vinegar, also known as ACV, is a type of vinegar made from fermented apple juice. It has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for a variety of health problems, and is popular for its potential benefits for weight loss, digestion, and skin health. Nutritional Values Apple cider vinegar is a low-calorie drink, with just three calories per tablespoon. However, it is rich in several essential vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C. It also contains acetic acid, which is believed to be responsible for many of its health benefits. How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar? [...] - [Terrorist Group is Active in KP During General Elections: ECP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/terrorist-group-is-active-in-kp-during-general-elections-ecp): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has been informed that there have been persistent security threats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province due to the presence of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which could affect the upcoming general election in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the briefing at ECP headquarters in Islamabad, Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja discussed the law and order situation in both KP and Punjab. The Supreme Court had mandated that the ECP hold the elections 90 days after the dissolution of the assemblies. To ensure the peaceful conduct of the elections, the ECP is currently holding meetings with stakeholders. [...] - [Pathaan Becomes Number One Movie: Director Siddharth Anand Reacts](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pathaan-becomes-number-one-movie-director-siddharth-anand-reacts): Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, has surpassed high-profile films like Bahubali 2 and KGF: Chapter 2 to become the most popular Hindi movie. Director Siddharth Anand now ranks among the directors whose films have grossed more than INR 500 crore in India as a whole, thanks to the movie. The title had previously belonged to SS Rajamouli. Siddharth expressed his feelings after reaching such a significant milestone that Pathaan is also a film that has given him his due as someone who means business when it comes to creating the biggest IPs and seeks to deliver the biggest [...] - [Pakistan is Facing a 'Perfect Storm' of Crises as a Result of the IMF's Unfair Behavior](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-is-facing-a-perfect-storm-of-crises-as-a-result-of-the-imfs-unfair-behavior): The Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of being unfair to Pakistan and leaving the country in a state of crisis. Currently, Pakistan is under pressure to implement measures to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund. Since last year, the ninth review of a $7 billion loan programme with the IMF has not been successfully completed. The agreement would enable inflows from friendly nations and result in a disbursement of $1.2 billion. The requirements set forth by the IMF for the agreement are meant to guarantee that Pakistan reduces its fiscal [...] - [H3N2 Virus Spread; Deaths in India and Lockdown in China](https://ipin.com.pk/news/h3n2-virus-spread-deaths-in-india-and-lockdown-in-china): It has been reported that the number of individuals infected with the influenza A virus type H3N2 has doubled in India, and two deaths have also been reported in Haryana and Karnataka. The World News Agency has reported that two deadly types of influenza have spread in the cities after the Corona outbreak. H3N2 and H1N1 flu are the two influenza viruses that infect 90% of hospitalized patients. An 82-year-old man died of influenza in the Indian state of Karnataka, while a 60-year-old man died in Haryana. Both were admitted to the hospital after showing corona-like symptoms. Both patients died during [...] - [PSL 2023: Simon Doull Under Fire On Social Media For Comment On Hasan Ali's Wife](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-simon-doull-under-fire-on-social-media-for-comment-on-hasan-alis-wife): The former New Zealand bowler is one again in hot water, just days after Simon Doull was involved in a controversy for his analysis of Babar Azam's first Pakistan Super League century against Quetta Gladiators. This time, the former New Zealand cricketer is in hot water for his remarks made after Tuesday's victory against Multan Sultans criticizing bowler Hasan Ali's wife Samiyaa of Islamabad United. Faheem Ashraf led Islamabad to triumph over Multan in a closely contested match. When Faheem scored the winning run, the videographer showed images of the dugout and the fans while Doull provided the commentary. Samiyaa, the [...] - [Ojhri Camp Disaster: Tragedy and Aftermath](https://ipin.com.pk/article/ojhri-camp-disaster-tragedy-and-aftermath): On April 10, 1988, the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi agonized a terrible shock early in the morning. This day would go down in history as one of widespread sadness. A low-density explosion was followed by an enormous one, and then various missiles, rockets, and projectiles started to fall from the sky in all directions. Mr. Khaqan Abbassi father of Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi martyred in this disaster while a missile hit his car on Murree Road and his brother Mr. Zahid Khaqan Abbasi had gone in coma with head injuries after missile shrapnel had pierced his skull on April [...] - [Tesla Taps Chinese and Korean Suppliers to Boost EV Battery Capacity and Affordability](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tesla-taps-chinese-and-korean-suppliers-to-boost-ev-battery-capacity-and-affordability): Elon Musk looks forward to creating better and more affordable batteries to produce more cars to meet the company's goal. To achieve this goal, the company is enlisting the help of materials suppliers from China and Korea to enhance the energy capacity and reduce the costs of their latest battery cells. Despite some difficulties in battery performance and production that have led to the postponement of its Cybertruck launch, Tesla is moving forward with its plans. According to insiders, the company has reached out to Ningbo Ronbay New Energy and Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing from China to help reduce materials costs [...] - [HAARP Technology Effects: The Dark Side of Electromagnetic Manipulation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/haarp-technology-effects-the-dark-side-of-electromagnetic-manipulation): A research program jointly funded by the US Navy and US Air Force, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the Defense Advanced Research Agency. In 1990, Congress initiated the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program to study the Earth's upper atmosphere and its effects on radio waves. Both civilian and defense systems could benefit from understanding and using it. Until 2014, HAARP was managed jointly by the USAF and the Navy. A major objective of the project was to investigate the physical and electrical properties of the Earth's ionosphere, which have the potential to affect our military and civilian communication and navigation [...] - [Shaheen Afridi Likely To Lead Pakistan During Afghanistan T20I Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shaheen-afridi-likely-to-lead-pakistan-during-afghanistan-t20i-series): For the forthcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, Pakistan's captain Babar Azam is expected to be rested, while Shaheen Shah Afridi might be appointed as the stand-in captain, according to a news report. According to sources aware of the arrangement, Mohammad Rizwan will also receive a break for the series that will be played in the United Arab Emirates in addition to Babar (UAE). Moreover, the selectors are expected to choose Saim Ayub, Haseebullah Khan, Azam Khan, and pacer Ihsanullah for the series. The selection of all-rounders Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim is also up for grabs. The change occurs a [...] - [PSL8: Islamabad United's Fazalhaq Farooqi Fined Violating the PCB Code of Conduct](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl8-islamabad-uniteds-fazalhaq-farooqi-fined-violating-the-pcb-code-of-conduct): Fazalhaq Farooqi of Islamabad United has been penalised 10% of his match money for violating the PCB Code of Conduct for Players and Players Support Staff on Thursday night during his team's match against Lahore Qalandars at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Farooqi was judged to have breached Article 2.5 of the PCB Code of Conduct, which prohibits using words, deeds, or gestures that are derogatory or could elicit a hostile response from a batter upon his or her removal during a match. After removing the batter in the 19th over of the Lahore Qalandars' batting, Farooqi shouted foul language. Farooqi admitted [...] - ["Bheed" Trailer Out Now: Starring Rajkumar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bheed-trailer-out-now-starring-rajkumar-rao-and-bhumi-pednekar): In today's Bollywood, two of the most well-liked actors are Rajkumar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar. Both actors have solidified their positions as industry leaders through their outstanding performances. Rajkumar Rao is known for his intense and captivating roles in films such as "Stree", "Kai Po Che", and "Shahid". At the same time, Bhumi Pednekar has become a household name with her powerful performances in "Dum Laga Ke Haisha", "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan", and "Pati Patni Aur Woh". Even in the critically acclaimed film "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan," the two actors co-starred, and the audience loved their chemistry. Both actors have experienced tremendous success [...] - [U.S. Will Apply 30% Of Total Electricity Cost on Crypto Industry for Generating $24 Billion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/us-will-apply-30-percent-of-total-electricity-cost-on-crypto-industry-for-generating-24-billion): The U.S. government is exploring options to stabilize its economy by bringing more funds into its financial systems. For this, the U.S. government will implement higher taxes, i.e., 30% higher than past, on crypto miners for electricity usage. President Joe Biden proposed this idea during his annual budget speech on March 9. The administration hopes to generate over $24 billion (roughly Rs. 1,96,700 crore) for the U.S. economy by amending policies in the crypto sector. Crypto mining firms in the U.S. may soon have to pay up to 30% of their total electricity costs in taxes for the energy used during [...] - [Xi Jinping, the leader of China, has been granted a third term as president](https://ipin.com.pk/news/xi-jinping-the-leader-of-china-has-been-granted-a-third-term-as-president): Xi Jinping, the leader of China, has been granted a third term as president by the country's rubber-stamp parliament. This development comes as no surprise as Mr. Xi had already consolidated his power over the years, making him one of the most dominant leaders in China's modern history. Although the role of the president in the Chinese system of governance is largely ceremonial, Mr. Xi's power stems from his position as General Secretary of the Communist Party and Chairman of the Central Military Commission. The confirmation of Mr. Xi's third term as president was widely expected, and the focus has now [...] - [NAB amendment ordinance approved by Cabinet](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nab-amendment-ordinance-approved-by-cabinet): The National Accountability Amendment Ordinance 2023 was approved by the Pakistan federal cabinet on the recommendation of the Ministry of Law and Justice. As a result of the revisions to the National Accountability Ordinance 1999, it has become increasingly difficult to transfer cases outside the purview of the NAB ordinance to other courts, tribunals, and forums. The NAB Ordinance XVIII was revised after appropriate consultations, giving accountable courts the legal authority to transfer cases to other courts and forums. Additionally, this action disproves any notion that crimes not covered by NAB Ordinances have been decriminalised. Two other policies, the National Clean [...] - [Sri Lanka Not Getting Enough Tests: Mathews](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sri-lanka-not-getting-enough-tests-mathews): The Test-match schedule that Sri Lanka has been assigned has come under fire from Angelo Mathews. He remarked that Sri Lanka would not participate in enough tests, especially this year. This is true even though there is a remote possibility that Sri Lanka would play in the World Test Championship game, provided that Australia wins or ties its upcoming Test match against India and Sri Lanka defeats New Zealand 2-0 at home. Even though both Australia and Sri Lanka had successful days with the bat on Thursday, these possibilities are still unlikely. But given the scheduling's disparity, Mathews effectively questions what [...] - [Raducanu And Wawrinka Make Robust Starts At Indian Wells](https://ipin.com.pk/news/raducanu-and-wawrinka-make-robust-starts-at-indian-wells): On Thursday, Emma Raducanu, a former US Open champion, defeated Danka Kovinic 6-2, 6-3, coming back from a break down in each set to go to the second round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000. British player Raducanu continued her comeback from different injuries that have hindered her 2023 campaign as she exacted revenge on the Montenegro for a 2022 Australian Open second-round defeat. Raducanu injured her ankle in her second match of 2023 in Auckland and had to end her 2022 season early due to wrist pain. Her tonsillitis forced her to withdraw from the WTA tournament [...] - [Real Madrid Dismiss Champions League Final Refund As 'Insufficient'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/real-madrid-dismiss-champions-league-final-refund-as-insufficient): Real Madrid announced on Thursday that it will not participate in UEFA's reimbursement process for spectators who witnessed the Champions League final last year because the compensation offered by the governing body is "insufficient". As thousands of Liverpool fans were turned away from the Stade de France during the match on May 28, which Real Madrid won 1-0, the final in Paris was postponed by 36 minutes. Tear petrol has been seen being used by French police on spectators, including women and children. UEFA first attributed the chaos to the Merseyside club's supporters, but once an independent study was published, the [...] - [HBL PSL: Fakhar, Rashid Flay United As Qalandars Confirm Qualifier Berth](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hbl-psl-fakhar-rashid-flay-united-as-qalandars-confirm-qualifier-berth): Islamabad United fell far short of their usual excellent standards in a match amongst the greatest players in the HBL Pakistan Super League. Lahore Qalandars demonstrated total ruthlessness to win the match by 119 runs on Thursday at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, as a terrible performance on the pitch and bad luck plagued the two-time champions. Fakhar Zaman and Rashid Khan, two of the Qalandars' seasoned campaigners, served as the group's leaders. Azam Khan, the dangerman who was taken for X-Rays after hurting his left hand while taking wickets, was sorely missed when the hosts were bowled out for 107 after [...] - [Jr NTR Spills The Beans On The Most Challenging Aspect Of 'Natu Natu' Dance In 'RRR'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/jr-ntr-spills-the-beans-on-the-most-challenging-aspect-of-natu-natu-dance-in-rrr): Jr. NTR is a well-known Indian actor, Kuchipudi dancer, and playback singer whose real name is Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. He has appeared in more than 26 films and is well known for his work in the Telugu film industry. Additionally, he is N. T. Rama Rao's grandson, a legendary Telugu actor. In 1991, Jr. NTR made his acting debut as a child actor in the movie Brahmarshi Viswamitra, and in 1996, he played the lead in the movie Bala Ramayanam. He went on to appear in a number of popular films, including Allari Ramudu, Simhadri, Yamadonga, and Adhurs. He is [...] - [Nasa’s Artemis Program: Crewed Lunar Mission With Diverse Team Set for Launch in 2024](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nasas-artemis-program-crewed-lunar-mission-with-diverse-team-set-for-launch-in-2024): Last December, NASA completed the first Artemis mission, which involved an uncrewed Orion capsule traveling around the Moon for over 25 days before returning safely to Earth. Now, the agency is gearing up for Artemis 2, which is scheduled to happen in late November 2024. This time, a four-person crew will embark on a journey around the Moon, although they won't be landing on it. NASA associate administrator Jim Free told in a press conference, "We're looking forward to that crew flying on Artemis 2," He added more, "Right now, there's nothing holding us up based on what we learned on [...] - [WhatsApp and Signal Refuse to Compromise Encryption, Risk Ban in UK](https://ipin.com.pk/news/whatsapp-and-signal-refuse-to-compromise-encryption-risk-ban-in-uk): According to recent reports, both WhatsApp and Signal are resisting the U.K. government's proposal to undermine the encryption of their messaging services. The government intends to prevent the transmission of child abuse material via these platforms, but this move would also compromise the privacy of all users. The latest update from BBC reveals that WhatsApp's head, Will Cathcart, is ready to ban his app entirely from the U.K. instead of giving in and weakening the end-to-end encryption that protects users' messages. Will Cathcart said to reporters, "Our users all around the world want security - 98% of our users are outside [...] - [As the SBP Forex Reserves Increase, the Rupee Falls](https://ipin.com.pk/news/as-the-sbp-forex-reserves-increase-the-rupee-falls): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received a boost to its foreign exchange reserves, as China sent an inflow of $500 million. According to the SBP, the total was $4.3 billion for the week ending March 3. The dollar's increase of more than Rs3 in the interbank market on Thursday, however, resulted in a negative reaction in the currency market. Currently, the nation has $9.754 billion in total foreign reserves. The SBP's reserves have sharply decreased over the past year, going from over $17 billion in February 2022 to less than $3 billion in early February 2023. Since no other [...] - [Funding and Personnel Shortages Hamper Election Preparations](https://ipin.com.pk/news/funding-and-personnel-shortages-hamper-election-preparations): Pakistan's upcoming general elections for the Punjab and KP assemblies hang in the balance as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) faces resistance from relevant authorities. Officials from the Finance Division and the interior ministry continue to make excuses about a lack of funding, a financial crisis, a lack of police and civil armed forces, despite the Supreme Court having already issued clear directives in this regard. According to sources, Rs 20 billion will be needed for the upcoming elections in Punjab and KP, but only Rs 5 billion has been made available thus far, casting doubt on their availability. Additionally, [...] - [The ECP Invites the Governor of KP to the Final Consultation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-ecp-invites-the-governor-of-kp-to-the-final-consultation): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has invited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Ghulam Ali for a final consultation to discuss a possible date for the upcoming provincial assembly elections. The ECP and the governor were unable to reach a consensus during their meeting on Wednesday at the Governor's House in Peshawar. In a letter sent by the commission to the governor, the commission invited him to the ECP's headquarters in Islamabad on March 14, 2023, at 2 p.m. However, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party has served a legal notice to the governor, demanding that he fix a date for the elections or [...] - [Chia Seeds Benefits: The Tiny Superfood with Big Health Benefits](https://ipin.com.pk/chia-seeds-benefits-the-tiny-superfood-with-big-health-benefits): Chia seeds are small, black or white seeds that come from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is native to Mexico and Guatemala. They have been consumed for thousands of years as a traditional food by the Aztecs and Mayans. Here we will discuss today chia seeds benefits, nutritional values natural solution for men, and women's health and why considered a superfood. Nutritional Values Chia seeds are considered a superfood due to their high nutritional value. Here are some of the key nutrients found in chia seeds: Fiber: Chia seeds are high in fiber, with one ounce (28 grams) providing 11 grams [...] - [Sindh cabinet has given its approval to close the Coronavirus Emergency Fund](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sindh-cabinet-has-given-its-approval-to-close-the-coronavirus-emergency-fund): The Sindh cabinet has given its approval to close the Coronavirus Emergency Fund (CEF) as the pandemic is now under control in the province. The CEF was established by the Sindh government to mobilize resources in the fight against the pandemic. Initially, Rs3 billion was raised through an emergency grant of Rs1.3 billion from the Government of Sindh's Social Relief Fund, and another Rs1.7 billion was raised by deducting Rs1.7 billion from salaries of Ministers, Advisors, Parliamentarians, and GoS employees. A six-member body of the CEF headed by the chief secretary of Sindh was constituted by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah [...] - [The Gwadar Airport is Scheduled to Open Soon](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-gwadar-airport-is-scheduled-to-open-soon): Gwadar International Airport, located in Gurandani, 26 km east of the coastal city of Gwadar, is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif later this month. The airport, built at a cost of $230 million, was financed by the Chinese government's grant under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Its construction provided employment opportunities for 3,000 workers. The airport has passed the Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) safety inspection, and it has been deemed clear and ready for flight operations. On Pakistan Day, which falls on March 23, the government is likely to begin flight operations. The airport is anticipated [...] - [Ready to Speak with the Establishment, Imran Says](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ready-to-speak-with-the-establishment-imran-says): The chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has stated that he does not require support from the military establishment and is willing to discuss the issue with anyone except "thieves." According to an interview with BBC Urdu, Khan expressed his desire to hold elections in the country in accordance with the law and constitution, emphasizing that he does not require any "crutches" in order to reach this goal. Imran denied the claims that he had asked to meet with either Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif or Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir. He asserted that his party does not require [...] - [The IMF agreement will be reached in the next few days, Dar assures](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-imf-agreement-will-be-reached-in-the-next-few-days-dar-assures): Pakistan's Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar, expressed his commitment to complete the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to him, the country is on the verge of signing a staff-level agreement, and his team is committed to fulfilling all sovereign commitments made by the previous administration. The agreement, which has been postponed since last year, would result in a $1.2 billion payout and open up inflows from allies. Since the country only has enough reserves to cover three weeks' worth of essential imports and elections are scheduled for November, Pakistan is currently working against the [...] - [Data Centers in Europe Won't Stop Tiktok Ban Calls](https://ipin.com.pk/news/data-centers-in-europe-wont-stop-tiktok-ban-calls): It is claimed by the video platform that the new facilities will reduce the amount of personal information leaving the EU as well as restrict employee access to personal information. To ease fears about data privacy and Chinese access to user information, Chinese social video giant TikTok plans to open two new data centers in Europe. The "ban TikTok train" is likely to gain further momentum due to the Chinese government's access to users' data, experts warn, but experts agree that this will not be enough to settle the minds of regulators either. It is important to recognize that the new [...] - [EinsteinGPT Powered by OpenAI Launched by Salesforce](https://ipin.com.pk/news/einsteingpt-powered-by-openai-launched-by-salesforce): With the OpenAI large language model, customers can swap it out for any public or private language model they choose. As part of its customer relationship management (CRM) offering, Salesforce has announced the launch of EinsteinGPT, a new generative AI product that the company says will be contextually aware and available across its application suite, including the Slack platform, Tableau, and its customer relationship management (CRM) platform. As part of this solution, it uses the existing Salesforce AI models. It combines them with the GPT-3.5 large language model from OpenAI, which is also the AI model that powers Microsoft's latest CRM [...] - [Plastic Apocalypse: Over 171 Trillion Pieces Floating in Oceans, Warn Scientists!](https://ipin.com.pk/news/plastic-apocalypse-over-171-trillion-pieces-floating-in-oceans-warn-scientists): Hundred of years are required to break down plastic into less harmful substances, and, unfortunately, it's already killing fish and sea animals. According to data, plastic in our oceans increased dramatically from 16 trillion pieces in 2005. Shockingly, if no action is taken, this figure could nearly triple by 2040, as warned by scientists. Last week nations joined together to sign the historic U.N. High Seas treaty. This treaty aims to protect at least 30% of our oceans and the life within it. The scientists who made this estimate looked at records from 1979 and added more recent data on expeditions [...] - [PSL 2023: Shoaib Malik Failed To Cash In On His Form This Season, Says Misbah](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-shoaib-malik-failed-to-cash-in-on-his-form-this-season-says-misbah): Shoaib Malik hasn't put on a strong performance in the current league cricket competition this season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), according to former Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq. In a recent interview with a local news programme, Misbah discussed Shoaib Malik's performance at PSL 2023 and said that the prolific cricketer has been playing well recently. Malik has done well over the past 1.5 years, he said, whether it is in franchise cricket or his most recent appearance for Pakistan. Misbah commented, "I am astonished to see that he [Malik] has not capitalised on his form this PSL season. He [...] - [Fears of a Flour Crisis in Rawalpindi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fears-of-a-flour-crisis-in-rawalpindi): The Grocery Merchant Association has decided to boycott all sales of flour after the Punjab government announced a record increase in the cost of cheap, subsided flour. A flour crisis is anticipated to result from this boycott in Rawalpindi. Additionally, the government increased the price of selling 40kg of wheat to flour mills from Rs2,300 to Rs3,900. The price of a 10kg bag of cheap, subsided flour has increased from Rs648 to Rs1,160, with the ex-mill price set at Rs1,140, according to Salim Pervez Butt, central president of the Grocery Merchants Association. Butt bemoaned the fact that the grocery stores would [...] - [The Nuclear Programme Policy Statement From Shehbaz is Required: PTI](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-nuclear-programme-policy-statement-from-shehbaz-is-required-pti): Shah Mahmood Qureshi, senior vice-chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to make a policy statement on the country's missile programme, which has sparked a discussion in the Senate of the nation. Qureshi called for a private meeting to discuss the matter if the prime minister was unable to respond to the finance minister's recent comments on the matter on the Senate floor, claiming that Dar's remarks were inappropriate. During a discussion about ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, Dar had dismissed a demand to end Pakistan's long-range nuclear missile programme (IMF). Former foreign minister Qureshi [...] - [Petrol Subsidy of Rs 50 for low income families in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/petrol-subsidy-of-rs-50-for-low-income-families-in-pakistan): According to the report, Government has notified Rs 50 per liter subsidy on petrolium. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that the poor people need more attention, so that if anyone has a low income will be given 50 rupees subsidy. This subsidy is part of petroleum relief package and everyone will get benefit from it. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in his meting about relief package said that the relief will be given to those people who have low source of income. This offer is especially for motorcycle owners, rickshaws and many other small vehicles. He said that the program to [...] - [In Baluchistan Due to Heavy Rain Tragic Loss of Life](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-baluchistan-due-to-heavy-rain-tragic-loss-of-life): It was reported by provincial disaster management that in Awaran and Zhob 10 people die because of heavy rain, of whome eight members are from one family. According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Reported that heavy rain was started on Friday night in Baluchistan cause flood in the area of Khuzdar an Awaran district. Eight members including three ladies, two children, and three men, were traveling in a vehicle during the heavy rain they expected to reach Kalat from Awaran but their vehicle washed away when they attempt to cross the river. The family was driving from Awaran to Kalat and [...] - [Covid-19 Ratio in Pakistan Crossed 2%](https://ipin.com.pk/news/covid-19-ratio-in-pakistan-crossed-2-percent): According to the report of state they have tested over 4,685 tests and over 4685 the positive ratio was only 2.20% that is good news but we have to take care of that. The state had confirmed that more than 15 patients were shifted to care units. The good news is that there is no any report of death during was recorded during their research. The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) advised to wear face mask in crowded places especially in market. It is good to apply the policy of National Command and Operation Center until last week of April. [...] - [PSL 8 Final: What A Thrilling Match - Take a Look on Match Highlights](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-8-final-what-a-thrilling-match-take-a-look-on-match-highlights): In Gaddafi Stadium, a thrilling championship match between the Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans took place as the reigning champions just managed to hold on to their title. Multan needed 35 runs from the last two overs to defeat the opposition after requiring 201 to win. However the game began when Khushdil Shah and Abbas Afridi got the 19th wicket, bowled by Haris Rauf, for 22. Zaman Khan, a young footballer from the north of Pakistan, who is 21 years old, was left to complete the task. Khushdil picked off Zaman for four runs, and in a fit of insanity, the [...] - [How People Told Malaika Arora Not to Drop Her Surname](https://ipin.com.pk/news/how-people-told-malaika-arora-not-to-drop-her-surname): Malaika Arora, one of the most well-known figures in the Bollywood industry, claims that people advised her against dropping the Khan surname and even connected her success to the name. Malaika has made herself a vital part of the industry with her hard work and talent. She revealed in an interview about her divorce phase that her success had been attributed to the surname. She said that it did have a lot of advantages for her, but she doesn't think she could rely on having a well-known last name. She doesn't believe that fulfilled all of her life's ambitions. It did [...] - [SBP Eliminates the 1.5% Fee for Debit and Credit Card Transactions](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sbp-eliminates-the-15-percent-fee-for-debit-and-credit-card-transactions): The mandatory minimum fee of 1.5% that banks were required by law to charge merchants for debit and credit card transactions has been eliminated by the central bank. According to a notification issued on Friday, financial institutions may now charge less than 1.5%. The SBP has kept the fee's upper limit at 2.5%. Additionally, the SBP has mandated that all online merchants and payment recipients in Pakistan begin accepting card payments no later than June 30, 2023. The country's cash-based transactions will decline as a result of this action, which will promote digital transactions. Earlier, gas stations had stopped accepting debit [...] - [During the Third BPC Meeting, Pakistan and China Discussed Bilateral Cooperation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/during-the-third-bpc-meeting-pakistan-and-china-discussed-bilateral-cooperation): The third round of Pakistan-China bilateral political consultations (BPC), also known as the meeting, was centred on strengthening people-to-people ties, bilateral trade, economic and financial cooperation, cultural exchanges, and tourism. The Pakistan delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan, while Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong led the Chinese side. Both nations have decided to improve high-level interactions and dialogue processes in order to further bolster their communication channels. Both parties celebrated the meeting's culmination of a decade of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which continues to be a significant pillar of bilateral cooperation and a representation of the [...] - [Rekha Ignites the Internet by Donning a Saree and Sneakers.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rekha-ignites-the-internet-by-donning-a-saree-and-sneakers): One of the most illustrious actors and actresses in Indian cinema is Rekha. She is one of the most well-known and versatile actresses in the business. She has worked in the business for more than 40 years and appeared in more than 180 movies. She has received numerous honors, including four Filmfare Awards and a National Film Award. In addition, she has received a Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honor in India. Rekha is renowned for her talent, elegance, and beauty. She has received a lot of praise for her outstanding work in movies like Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Silsila, Khoon Bhari [...] - [Regulatory Framework for ChatGPT-4](https://ipin.com.pk/news/regulatory-framework-for-chatgpt-4): AI firms should welcome regulation, as Mira Murati suggested. If this system is to succeed, regulators, governments, and the public must be involved, says OpenAI's chief technology officer. Despite knowing that the company's newest, most powerful model would be released in less than a month, he did not specify the form of oversight. The interview, however, revealed Murati's cultural preferences, beginning with his love of Radiohead's 'Paranoid Android,' a beautiful but not uplifting song. Companies must deal with regulation most of the time since it is an essential evil. Since OpenAI calls on watchdogs to investigate it as if it was [...] - [Outside the Federal Judicial Complex, the PTI and the Police Exchange Tear gas](https://ipin.com.pk/news/outside-the-federal-judicial-complex-the-pti-and-the-police-exchange-tear-gas): As former prime minister Imran Khan arrived at the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC) to attend a hearing in the Toshakhana case, there were violent clashes between police and PTI supporters in the federal capital that left at least 25 people hurt and set numerous vehicles, including motorbikes, on fire. Conflicts erupted as a sizable crowd gathered at the courthouse in response to a social media call from PTI leadership. A total of 4,000 people, including 700 FC members and 1,000 Punjab police officers, were stationed inside and outside the complex to uphold law and order and prevent the crowd from entering. [...] - [Saba Qamar and Zahid Ahmed's White Dressing Look Clicks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/saba-qamar-and-zahid-ahmeds-white-dressing-look-clicks): She has made a name for herself in the Urdu television industry and has won numerous awards for her exceptional talent. Her first feature film, the romantic drama "Lahore Se Aagey," was well-received by critics and audiences in 2016. Since then, she has made appearances in some of the most well-known films, such as "Hindi Medium," "Kaaf Kangana," and "Baaji" (2019). Her talent has been praised for her work in television series like "Pani Jaisa Piyar" (2010) and "Baaghi," in addition to her work in films (2012). Saba Qamar is one of Pakistan's most well-known and successful actors. Saba Qamar, a [...] - [PTI Asserts that the Raid was Conducted at the Request of Maryam Nawaz](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pti-asserts-that-the-raid-was-conducted-at-the-request-of-maryam-nawaz): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership has strongly condemned the police raid at the residence of party chairman Imran Khan in Lahore. According to them, the search operation was an act of state terrorism as part of a "London Plan" to eliminate Khan. According to reports, the operation was launched as Khan was leaving his home to go before a judge in Islamabad with the intention of having him arrested. In a press conference, Fawad Chaudhry, a leader of the PTI, accused Maryam Nawaz, the chief organiser of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, of setting the government's agenda. He claimed that the operation [...] - [Morocco Plans to Spend 580 Million Dollars to further Promote its Tourism](https://ipin.com.pk/news/morocco-plans-to-spend-580-million-dollars-to-further-promote-its-tourism): It was reported on Friday that the government of Morocco wants to spend $580 million dollar to attract more visitors. They spend the whole money on tourist marketing, upgrading the old hotels into a new look, developing new tourist points, and giving protection to upcoming tourists. According to a general report, their aim is to attract more than seventeen million visitors from now to until 2026. In 2019 there we see more than 12 million tourists visit Morocco. The good news for non-job holders of Morocco is that the government decided to open new positions in the sector of tourism for [...] - ["Insanity" Mahira Khan on Operation at Zaman Park](https://ipin.com.pk/news/insanity-mahira-khan-on-operation-at-zaman-park): Mahira Khan is a well-known actress and television host from Pakistan. She has made a great career in the Pakistani media sector and has garnered multiple honors, including a Lux Style Award, a Hum Award, and a Filmfare Award. She is most recognized for her starring roles in television shows including Bin Roye, Sadqay Tumhare, Shehr-e-Zaat, and Humsafar. She made her screen debut in the love story Bol (2011). She received praise for her work in the movie as well as various honors, such as the Lux Style Award for Best Actress. Since then, she has made numerous cinematic appearances, most [...] - [Shakeel Siddiqui's Perspective on Pakistani Humor Compared to Indian Humor](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shakeel-siddiquis-perspective-on-pakistani-humor-compared-to-indian-humor): Popular stand-up comedian Shakeel Siddiqui recently appeared on the Hafiz Ahmed Podcast. The veteran, who is renowned for his wit and cutting humor, said during the webisode that he didn't think Pakistan could currently produce a show like The Kapil Sharma Show. Siddiqui is a well-known comedian from Pakistan, but Comedy Circus is where he first gained notoriety in Bollywood. He collaborated with well-known figures like Urvashi Dholakia, Salman Khan, and Johnny Lever, and as a result, the artist has developed a respectable reputation among comedians. Thus, taking a gamble, the host asked Siddiqui what his opinion was of stand-up comedy [...] - [2023 First Polio Virus Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/2023-first-polio-virus-case): First Polio Case of 2023 An unlucky child from Bannu KPK is suffering from polio crippling. Federal health minister had a meeting with his team to follow steps and guidelines to make our Pakistan Polio free. While Doctor Shahzad Baig NEOC head, said that “they are trying to verify it if the child had been vaccinated or the parents declined Vaccination. This is may be a mistake from the parents who do not want their child to be vaccinated against polio viruses. And this was the first case of 2023 after a while. Furthermore Doctor Shahzad Baig said that “There existing [...] - [Thousands Of Rupees Increase in Gold Price](https://ipin.com.pk/news/thousands-of-rupees-increase-in-gold-price): There was an increase in the price of gold by 53 dollars on the international market, which led to an increase in gold in Pakistan by several thousand rupees. There was a 53-dollar increase in gold per ounce on the international bullion market last week, bringing it up to 1989 dollars. In the local bullion markets, gold per tola and ten grams have increased by 4100 rupees and 3516 rupees, respectively. Therefore, with the increase in the price of gold per tola, the price of gold per 10 grams rose to 1 lakh 78 thousand 584 rupees, and the price of [...] - [PSL 2023 Final: Lahore Qalandars Win Toss, opt To Bat Against Multan Sultans](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-final-lahore-qalandars-win-toss-opt-to-bat-against-multan-sultans): In the final match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore Qalandars, the defending champions, chose to bat first against Multan Sultans after winning the toss. Both powerful teams have prepared for the decisive matchup in an effort to win the prized Supernova Trophy. After all that drama, Lahore Qalandars won by 1 run. What a match. Multan sultan was not easy to beat and played all tournament very well. In the end both teams were best of the tournaments and deserve the final. Both performed really great. Read Details PSL 8 Final: What A Thrilling Match - Take a Look [...] - [Urwa Hocane Bullied and Hurt Over Nadeem Baig Controversy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/urwa-hocane-bullied-and-hurt-over-nadeem-baig-controversy): Urwa Hocane is a famous Pakistani actress, businesswoman, and current producer who is renowned for being open and honest when discussing her worries, including both the deteriorating conditions in the profession and what it means to be a prominent female figure at the vanguard. The Tich Bitton actress [Urwa Hocane] shared her side of the story on Friday in response to a similar incident that involved her, addressing it days after a video clip of comments made against her by acclaimed film and television director Nadeem Baig went popular on social media. She stated in a lengthy message posted on her [...] - [Dolphins have been Found Dead on the Beach of Atlantic Coast](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dolphins-have-been-found-dead-on-the-beach-of-atlantic-coast): Beach of Atlantic Coast The organization of French has studied that over 900+ dolphins are washed away, since from the start of winter many dolphins died because of various reasons on Atlantic coast of France. The final death of 910 dolphins was reported on Friday called oceanographic observatory report. In past weak we heard that more than 300 animals were discovered stranded along the coast just recently, which the observatory claims is a record-breaking figure. These numbers are simply estimates, so they could vary. According their observation most of the dolphins are death for many days and their body was on [...] - [PSL 2023: Five Stats Regarding Final Between Lahore Qalandars And Multan Sultans](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-five-stats-regarding-final-between-lahore-qalandars-and-multan-sultans): Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars will compete against one another today (Saturday) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in order to win the title of champions of the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Multan is attempting to win the championship for the second time, while Lahore is trying to become the first team to win the Pakistan Super League trophy in consecutive years. Both teams have high hopes for the upcoming match. While wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan will be leading Multan, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi will be leading Qalandars. Qalandars will be captained by Mohammad Rizwan. Multan advanced to [...] - [Fairleigh Dickinson Stuns No. 1 Seed Purdue In March Madness](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fairleigh-dickinson-stuns-no-1-seed-purdue-in-march-madness):   A behemoth was brought down by Fairleigh Dickinson. The small, underdog Knights defeated top-seeded Purdue 63-58 on Friday night, pulling off one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history and becoming the second No. 16 seed to triumph in a match during March Madness. The Knights (21-15), the smallest of the 363 Division I teams in the nation, had no qualms about crowding 7-foot-4 All-America center Zach Edey from the get-go and outplayed the Big Ten champion Boilermakers (29-6). According to FDU coach Tobin Anderson, if they played us 100 times, they would likely defeat us 99 times. "We [...] - [Meta Launches Instagram and Facebook Paid Verification](https://ipin.com.pk/news/us-based-meta-launches-paid-verification-on-instagram-and-facebook): Today, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the US availability of Meta Verified on Instagram and Facebook. Last month, Australia and New Zealand started a subscription service to add the blue checkmark to Instagram and Facebook profiles. Meta Verified costs $14.99 on mobile and $11.99 on the web. Zuckerberg announced today's US Meta Verified launch on Instagram's Meta Channel. Sign up for a credential, proactive impersonation prevention, and direct customer support." Online subscription service signups begin today. The monthly cost and 18-year-old age requirement apply. Meta Verified subscriptions need identity verification and a government-issued picture ID. Two-factor authentication is required. Meta Verified [...] - [De la Fuente Brings Back Arrizabalaga For Spain's Euro Qualifiers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/de-la-fuente-brings-back-arrizabalaga-for-spains-euro-qualifiers): On naming a 26-man team on Friday for this month's European championship qualifiers against Norway and Scotland, New Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente brought back goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and attacker Iago Aspas. The matches are scheduled to take place in this month. Jordi Alba, a defender for Barcelona, was one of the players who didn't make the cut after De la Fuente persisted with the same 11 players who travelled to the World Cup in Qatar under his predecessor Luis Enrique. During that tournament, Spain was eliminated in the round of 16 by Morocco. Arrizabalaga, a goalkeeper for Chelsea [...] - [Williamson, Nicholls Score Double Century To Punish Sri Lanka](https://ipin.com.pk/news/williamson-nicholls-score-double-century-to-punish-sri-lanka): Williamson and Nicholls both hit the ball. New Zealand racked up an impressive 580 for four declared on the second day of the second test match on Saturday. Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls both made double century and formed a partnership of 363 during the rout of Sri Lanka's bowling attack that helped New Zealand reach their target. The tourists had responded with 26-2 by the finish of play at Wellington's Basin Reserve and face an uphill battle to avoid being swept in the two-match series after losing the opening test by two wickets in Christchurch on Monday. In the second [...] - [How to Deal Allergic Rhinitis?](https://ipin.com.pk/how-to-deal-allergic-rhinitis): Allergic rhinitis Sneezing, congestion, itchy nose, and sore throat are symptoms of allergic rhinitis, sometimes known as hay fever. Pollen, pet dander, mold, and insects can cause hay fever. Mulberry trees produce greater allergy reactions in Islamabad and Lahore. Mulberry trees in Islamabad produce a lot of pollen during allergy season, which might bother allergy sufferers. Mulberry trees are so allergenic that several states and counties have banned their planting, yet they are not the main cause of allergic rhinitis. Pet dander and hair allergies can cause sneezing, runny noses, stuffy noses, and itchy eyes. Pets are unavoidable. Pet allergies can [...] - [Evidence of recent volcanic activity on Venus](https://ipin.com.pk/news/evidence-of-recent-volcanic-activity-on-venus): Venus has several volcanoes, but whether any are active has worried scientists. Scientists identified current volcanic activity on Venus by reviewing previous satellite data. This suggests Venus's surface is rapidly changing and dynamic. New data may also illuminate the planet's genesis and future. Science published these results. Researchers have found that a volcanic vent in Venus's Atla Regio region, home to two of the planet's greatest volcanoes, changed form in eight months. Comparing two photos of the region at this time showed this change. The vent may have erupted or flowed magma. On March 15, the scientists published their results in [...] - [Justin Bieber's Illness Tests Relationship with Hailey Bieber: Sources](https://ipin.com.pk/news/justin-biebers-illness-tests-relationship-with-hailey-bieber): Justin Bieber is a pop music icon who sings, writes, and acts. "Love Yourself," "What Do You Mean?" and "Sorry" are among his many hits since his 2010 debut, "Baby." He's famous worldwide. He won Grammy, Latin Grammy, and American Music Awards. Purpose and Transitions are multi-platinum. Bieber donates millions to the World Health Organization, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and unicef. He also donated to organizations fighting racial injustice, homelessness, and poverty. Bieber's ability and dedication have earned him millions of fans worldwide. Due to their continuous battle with Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber have recently dominated the headlines. [...] - [Sad My Form Didn't Assist Team Win: Babar Azam](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sad-my-form-didnt-assist-team-win-babar-azam): Babar Azam, the captain of Peshawar Zalmi, is upset with his performance because it was insufficient to advance his team to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight final. Babar said that while his campaign was successful on an individual level, it would have felt greater if his efforts had contributed to his team's victory. He also loved the many environments and thrilling games. "The trip was enjoyable, but we were unable to complete everything. In the post-game press conference, Babar Azam remarked, "We didn't play as well as we should have, but we made a comeback in the second half, [...] - [Ranbir Kapoor Re-enacts Alia Bhatt's 'Mujhay Ghar Jana Hai' Meme](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ranbir-kapoor-re-enacts-alia-bhatts-mujhay-ghar-jana-hai-meme): Indian actor Ranbir Kapoor has made a name for himself as one of the top performers in the Hindi cinema business. He is the grandson of renowned actor-director Raj Kapoor and the son of actors Rishi and Neetu Kapoor. In 2007, with the successful movie Saawariya, Ranbir made his acting debut after working with the directors Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Vikram Bhatt. Since then, he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and financially rewarding movies, including Wake Up Sid, Rockstar, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Barfi, and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Rockstar and the [...] - [Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway: Norwegian Ambassador Objects Film](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mrs-chatterjee-vs-norway-norwegian-ambassador-objects-film): Indian actor Mrs. Chatterjee is renowned in the Indian film enterprise. She has worked in the profession for more than 40 years, appearing in a large number of movies and TV shows. In many of her films, Mrs. Chatterjee has won praise for her independent, strong-willed protagonists. Her ability to perform both serious and humorous roles has also garnered attention. She has received many honors for her services to the Indian cinema industry, which demonstrates her dedication to her art throughout her performances. Many individuals find Mrs. Chatterjee to be inspirational, and her work has had and will continue to have [...] - [Pakistan Suzuki Suspends Motorcycle Production until March 31st](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-suzuki-suspends-motorcycle-production-until-march-31st): Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMU) has announced that it will temporarily shut down its motorcycle plant for 12 days due to a shortage of inventory. On Friday, March 17, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was notified of this decision. The plant will be closed from March 20 to March 31, but the automobile plant will remain operational during this period. The business has been dealing with an inventory shortage for some time. It is the local assembler, manufacturer, and marketer of Suzuki cars, pickups, vans, 4x4s, and motorcycles. In fact, PSMC had to temporarily shut down its auto plant twice last [...] - [Imran's Toshakhana Arrest Warrant Suspended by IHC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imrans-toshakhana-arrest-warrant-suspended-by-ihc): Imran filed an application challenging the session court's arrest warrant, and IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the matter. After the former prime minister's biometrics were taken in Lahore, the hearing got underway. Imran's attorneys, Khawaja Haris and Barrister Gohar, appeared in court during the hearing, and senior leader Shibli Faraz was also present. Haris informed the court that, citing the Lahore incident, the trial court had rejected the former premier's undertaking. When the court enquired about the existence of the undertaker, the PTI attorney said that Imran's undertaking was still in effect. The PTI chief's attorney also emphasised that there [...] - [PSL 2023: Lahore Qalandars To Clash With Peshawar Zalmi In Second Eliminator](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-lahore-qalandars-to-clash-with-peshawar-zalmi-in-second-eliminator): In the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday, the defending champion Lahore Qalandars will take on Peshawar Zalmi in the second Eliminator of the present Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight (today). The Multan Sultans defeated the Shaheen Afridi-led Qalandars in the tournament's qualifier on Wednesday. Yet today's match will be the Qalandars' last opportunity to get to the championship game. Shaheen commented after his team was defeated on Wednesday: "We wanted to win the toss and bowl, but we did not anticipate such a margin. We swiftly lost wickets, so we'll investigate what went wrong and get ready for the [...] - [Bilawal says Kashmiris will Win Their Freedom Struggle Against India](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bilawal-says-kashmiris-will-win-their-freedom-struggle-against-india): According to him, Kashmir and Pakistan are connected by geography, religion, history, and culture, and Pakistan will continue to provide the Kashmiri people with unwavering political, diplomatic, and moral support in their fight for freedom. Bhutto-Zardari cited the UN Security Council resolution stating that the people of Jammu and Kashmir must be permitted to exercise their right to self-determination through a plebiscite that is sponsored by the UN. He claimed that instead of following through on its promise to implement the decision, India had resorted to fraud and force. He emphasised that a lasting peace between Pakistan and India is impossible [...] - [Islamophobia and Its Global Impacts: Understanding the Causes and Consequences](https://ipin.com.pk/islamophobia-and-its-global-impacts): Islamophobia is a term used to characterize active discrimination against these groups or specific members within them as well as irrational antagonism, fear, or hatred of Islam, Muslims, and Islamic culture. Islamophobia is a phrase used to describe fear of Islam and is frequently used to denote generalized attitudes, beliefs, and feelings towards Islam or Muslims. "Intense hate or fear of Islam," according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is what the term "Islamophobia" refers to. The term "Islamphobie" was first used in 1910 by French scholar Alain Quellien to refer to widespread anti-Islamic prejudice in the west. In 1923, English Literature [...] - [Aleem Dar Retires As ICC Elite Panel Umpire](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aleem-dar-retires-as-icc-elite-panel-umpire): After refereeing record numbers of games over the course of his lengthy career, Pakistan's experienced Aleem Dar retired from the ICC's Elite Panel of Umpires. Aleem Dar has refereed 435 men's international matches and is one of the most renowned umpires in cricket. Dar has a storied background as an international umpire. He made his international debut in 2000 and advanced quickly through the ranks, winning praise from both players and spectators for his wise judgements during matches, the ICC noted in a blog post. Dar served as an official at the 2003 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in South Africa [...] - [Shahid Afridi Reveals Shaheen Shah Afridi Played PSL Qualifier with Fever](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shahid-afridi-reveals-shaheen-shah-afridi-played-psl-qualifier-with-fever): Shaheen Shah Afridi, captain of the Lahore Qalandars, played against Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Premier League (PSL) season 8 Qualifier despite having a fever for the previous several days, according to former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi. Shaheen played to earn a victory and rest up for the final despite the hazards. Shahid stated, "Shaheen has had a fever for the past few days and played yesterday's game while also having a temperature. He continued, "If you have a fever, I don't think you should play, but Shaheen wanted to win the game and then take a break until the final. [...] - [Ram Charan Returns to India Following the Oscars: Fans Swarm the Airport](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ram-charan-returns-to-india-following-the-oscars-fans-swarm-the-airport): Indian actor, producer, and businessman Ram Charan work in the film industry. In the years since making his acting debut in the Telugu film Chirutha in 2007, he has grown to be one of the most well-liked and prosperous performers in the Telugu film industry. In addition, Charan has acted in a number of Hindi and Tamil movies, most recently the action drama Dhruva. He has garnered numerous accolades for his performances, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu for his role in the Telugu movie Magadheera. He is the son of the renowned Telugu actor Chiranjeevi. In addition, [...] - [Rain Threatens Shaheen vs Babar Azam Match Outcome](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rain-threatens-shaheen-vs-babar-azam-match-outcome): Rain is anticipated to have an impact on today's Pakistan Super League (PSL) encounter between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi. The weather has improved in Lahore today after a brief period of rain, but the weather service has forecast further rain for the afternoon. According to the most recent information, it appears that the match will go on as planned despite the persistent rain. Nevertheless, if there is more rain, it can make things more difficult for the ground personnel. The Lahore Qalandars might prevail over their rivals in such a situation. Peshawar Zalmi has 10 points after the league games, [...] - [PSL 8: Imad Wasim Thanks His Devoted Supporters For Supporting Karachi Kings](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-8-imad-wasim-thanks-his-devoted-supporters-for-supporting-karachi-kings): Imad Wasim, the captain of the Karachi Kings, thanked the team's devoted supporters for their support during the current season eight of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Imad noted that despite playing well, the squad had negative results in their games and that they missed the playoffs as a result of losing some close games. "Despite your unwavering support, the outcomes were regrettably not in our favour. We excelled at cricket. We would have qualified for the playoffs if we had won three to four close games "In a video posted by Karachi Kings, he remarked. "We are also depressed, as [...] - [The SC has Ordered the NAB to Provide a Record of the Recoveries of Misappropriated Funds](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-sc-has-ordered-the-nab-to-provide-a-record-of-the-recoveries-of-misappropriated-funds): Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to provide a comprehensive record of the funds recovered through voluntary returns and plea bargains, relating to misappropriated funds in the last decade. NAB is also required to disclose the amounts disbursed to the federal and provincial governments under the order. As a result of a challenge to amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) in August 2022, the decision was reached. The three-judge panel led by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial noted that the records were required to assess the bureau's performance because NAB allegedly made sizable recoveries in recent [...] - [PSL 2023: What New Language Is Erin Holland Learning?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-what-new-language-is-erin-holland-learning): Erin Holland, an Australian model and sportscaster who is in the nation to present the current season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), is utilizing her visit to broaden her already impressive skill set. The former Miss World Australia published photos and videos of her on-location activities on Instagram with Pakistani critic Urooj Mumtaz. Holland demonstrates her language prowess and shares some of the Urdu phrases she has learnt with her followers in a video posted on the photo and video-sharing website. It's time for Urdu 101 classes with Urooj, my neighbourhood language instructor, she said. In a humorous video, Holland [...] - [Peshawar Zalmi Become First Team To Complete 50 Wins In PSL](https://ipin.com.pk/news/peshawar-zalmi-become-first-team-to-complete-50-wins-in-psl): Peshawar Zalmi became the first PSL team to reach 50 wins with their victory over Islamabad United on Thursday night. Karachi Kings, on the other hand, have suffered the most PSL defeats. In 85 games over the course of all eight seasons of the league, they have lost 50. Peshawar Zalmi have played 92 games so far, winning 50 of them. In 49 of the 50 games, Zalmi had easy victories, and they also won one game in the super over. The Babar Azam-led team has a 54.39% success rate in the PSL and is the only one to have advanced [...] - ['Babar Azam Is Our King': Shadab Khan On Captaincy Role](https://ipin.com.pk/news/babar-azam-is-our-king-shadab-khan-on-captaincy-role): Shadab Khan stated on Thursday that Babar Azam was still the captain and was simply taking a break, dispelling any rumours that he was contending for the position. Our captain, Babar Azam, is currently dozing off. After his Pakistan Super League (PSL) team Islamabad United was eliminated by Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi, Shadab responded to a question during a post-match press conference by saying, "Babar Azam is the king, and I am his minister. Shadab Khan was chosen by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to lead the team in the three-match T20 series as Babar Azam and other senior players took [...] - [Microsoft's AI CoPilot to Streamline Work Processes](https://ipin.com.pk/news/revolutionizing-productivity-microsoft039s-ai-co-pilot-to-streamline-work-processes): During a recent event, Microsoft unveiled its new AI "Co-pilot" feature, which will soon be available to Microsoft 365 users. The Co-pilot will assist users in editing, summarizing, creating, and comparing documents. However, this new feature is unlike the old Clippy, the anthropomorphized paperclip. Instead, it is built on the same advanced technology that powers ChatGPT and is more powerful. With the Co-pilot, users can transcribe meeting notes during a Skype call, quickly draft suggested replies by summarizing lengthy email threads, request a specific chart in Excel, and convert a Word document into a PowerPoint presentation in mere seconds. These innovative [...] - [Khan Appears to be Open to Negotiate with the Government](https://ipin.com.pk/news/khan-appears-to-be-open-to-negotiating-with-the-govt): Imran Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has stated that he is "willing to talk to anyone" for the sake of the country and democracy. The arrest came after a court ordered his arrest on charges of skipping proceedings in the Tosha khana case. His arrest warrants were kept in force, and the police demonstrated their determination to execute them. As a result, he softened his stance and stated that he was willing to speak with everyone except the "thieves and looters." PTI Central Information Secretary Farrukh Habib indicated that Khan was willing to discuss free and fair elections, but not [...] - [Taapsee Pannu Recalls an Embarrassing Moment from Miss India](https://ipin.com.pk/news/taapsee-pannu-recalls-an-embarrassing-moment-from-miss-india): Indian actress Taapsee Pannu primarily performs in Hindi and Telugu movies. She has appeared in a few movies in the Tamil and Malayalam languages. Jhummandi Naadam, a Telugu-language movie, was her first acting role in 2010. Since then, she has been in a number of popular movies like Pink, Naam Shabana, Manmarziyaan, and Badla. She has received numerous nominations and a few victories, including the Film-fare Award for Best Female Debut for her work in the movie Baby. She uses social media frequently and is outspoken about her views on social and political topics. Taapsee Pannu remembers making it to the [...] - [Kumar Sanu: Hindi Music Isn't Even Worth Listening](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kumar-sanu-hindi-music-isnt-even-worth-listening): One of the most well-known Indian playback singers of the current period is Kumar Sanu. More than 36 languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali, Oriya, Assamese, Bhojpuri, and Punjabi, have heard him sing more than 25,000 songs. He holds the record for the most Film-fare Awards in this category, having received five for Best Male Playback Singer. The National Award for Best Male Playback Singer was also given to him. He has received the Padma Shri honour from the Indian government. Sanu is regarded as one of the founders of Indian music, and many contemporary [...] - [Nandita Das's Wish Granted: Nawazuddin Siddiqui for Zwigato Lead](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nandita-das-wish-granted-nawazuddin-siddiqui-for-zwigato-lead): Kapil Sharma is a famous Indian stand-up comedian, television host, actor, and producer. He is best known for being the presenter of The Kapil Sharma Show, a well-liked Indian television program that debuted in 2016. Sharma, who was born in Amritsar, Punjab, in 1981, got his start in comedy at a young age by appearing in a local theatre group. He became well-known in 2007 after triumphing in the comedic reality competition The Great Indian Laughing Challenge and obtaining the moniker "King of Comedy". He has since hosted a variety of comedic programs, including Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil [...] - [Crypto Investment Scams Cost More Than $2 Billion to Banks](https://ipin.com.pk/news/crypto-investment-scams-cost-more-than-2-billion-to-banks): The FBI has revealed that over $2 billion was lost to cryptocurrency investment scams in 2022. The result has been that banks worldwide are taking action to protect their customers. NatWest is the latest bank to impose daily and monthly limits on money transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges to protect customers. New FBI statistics reveal that cryptocurrency investment scams are by far the most lucrative scheme deployed by cybercriminals, surpassing business email compromises and ransomware scams. Banks and law enforcement agencies in the UK are fighting against cryptocurrency investment scams. There is a technique that criminals are using known as "pig butchery" [...] - ["UNSKIPPABLE" a Twitter's Video Marketing Instructional Program](https://ipin.com.pk/news/unskippable-a-twitters-video-marketing-instructional-program): Surprisingly, Twitter has provided a tutorial, unlike any other social media platform. As part of the first step, we present a series of eight episodes on video marketing that can be very helpful. Twitter has named the program 'UNSKIPPABLE', which practically teaches the fundamentals of effective video marketing. The tutor is also using Twitter videos as part of the lessons that he gives. However, this course is specifically designed for those who already know how to make videos but want to make sure that they are effective and viral at the same time. Currently, Twitter is only offering this course in [...] - [Startup Raises $2M to Combat Climate Change by Reducing Supply Chain Emissions](https://ipin.com.pk/news/startup-raises-2m-to-combat-climate-change-by-reducing-supply-chain-emissions): According to the World Economic Forum, companies' carbon footprints can be largely attributed to CO2 emissions in their supply chains, also known as 'Scope 3 emissions'. In fact, up to 90% of a company's carbon footprint can come from these emissions, and more than half of all emissions worldwide can be traced back to just a few supply chains. The challenge lies in tracking and reducing these emissions, as it's difficult to improve something that you can't measure. The Climate Choice, a startup based in Berlin, has recently raised $2 million to help companies tackle their supply chain emissions and reduce [...] - [LinkedIn’s Latest Release: AI-Powered Writing Suggestions to Transform Business](https://ipin.com.pk/news/linkedins-latest-release-ai-powered-writing-suggestions-to-transform-business): LinkedIn has recently released an exciting new feature called AI-powered writing suggestions, which can help individuals enhance their LinkedIn profiles or recruiters to write compelling job descriptions. This feature is built on advanced GPT models, with personalized profiles powered by GPT-4 and job descriptions powered by GPT-3.5. LinkedIn is now focusing more on AI in its LinkedIn Learning program, which includes 100 courses on the subject and 20 courses centered on generative AI. The AI-powered writing prompts are available to Premium users. They can provide basic information about their experience, which the AI will use to generate a more polished and [...] - [Virgin Orbit Hits Pause: Furloughs Employees, Halts Operations to Shore up Finances](https://ipin.com.pk/news/virgin-orbit-hits-pause-furloughs-employees-halts-operations-to-shore-up-finances): As per reports, almost all employees at the satellite launch firm will also be furloughed, indicating that the company is facing financial difficulties. The decision was communicated to the employees at a meeting on Wednesday, where the management assured them of a further update next week. This move comes after the company's failed attempt to launch the first-ever satellite mission from UK soil in January. During the meeting, Chief Executive Dan Hart explained that the layoff would give Virgin Orbit time to finalise a new investment plan. A source present at the event told a news agency that Mr. Hart stated [...] - [What is Tear Gas and How Does it Work?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tear-gas): Tear gas was first used in World War I as a chemical armament some people called it hoot control agents, It is a chemical emulsion that's used to disperse or control crowds. The emulsion is known for its irritant parcels, which beget gashes, coughing, and temporary blindness. It has been extensively used in hoot control situations and military operations, as well as by law enforcement agencies worldwide. The history of tear gas dates back to the early 20th century, where it was first used in World War I as a chemical armament. still, its use as a hoot control agent gained [...] - [PTI is Prohibited from Holding a Rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on Sunday by the LHC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pti-is-prohibited-from-holding-a-rally-at-minar-e-pakistan-on-sunday-by-the-lhc): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was recently ordered by the Lahore High Court (LHC) to cancel their planned rally at Iqbal Park (Minar-e-Pakistan) this Sunday. The party has been ordered by the court to take into account how citizens go about their daily lives and refrain from interfering. Despite potential "security threats," the PTI had announced a "historic" public rally that would be led by PTI Chairman Imran Khan. To stop the police operation that had been started in the Zaman Park neighbourhood to arrest Khan in the Toshakhana case, senior vice president Fawad Chaudhry, however, filed a court petition. After an [...] - [Discovery of Plastic Rocks on Brazil's Trindade Island Raises Concerns Over Human Impact on Geol](https://ipin.com.pk/news/discovery-of-plastic-rocks-on-brazils-trindade-island-raises-concerns-over-human-impact-on-geol):   Trindade Island is a place in Brazil that has been studied by scientists for a long time. They are interested in the island's geology, which is about the rocks and landforms there. But now, researchers have found rocks on the island that are made of plastic. This is not good news because it shows that humans are causing changes in the earth's geological cycles. The plastic has melted and mixed with the rocks on the island, which is far away from a state called Espirito Santo. Fernanda Avelar Santos, who is a geologist at the Federal University of Parana, says [...] - [Fear of Default is Over, IMF Agreement is Imminent: PM](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fear-of-default-is-over-imf-agreement-is-imminent-pm): Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has declared that the country is no longer at risk of defaulting on its debts and is optimistic that an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will soon be reached. Premier Shehbaz Sharif recently stated to the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) that the apprehension of Pakistan defaulting on its debts had been resolved, and that an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was imminent. He claimed that his administration was making every effort to pull the nation out of its economic crisis and had successfully avoided a potential default. The Prime Minister [...] - [The US will Help Sindh to Restore its Power Infrastructure](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-us-will-help-sindh-restore-its-power-infrastructure): A joint statement from a recent energy security dialogue between Pakistan and the United States revealed new initiatives for advancing energy cooperation between the two countries. These programmes include a $500,000 project to restore electricity infrastructure in Sindh's flood-affected areas, funding for the second cohort of the US-Pakistan Women's Council's Future of Women in Energy Scholars Program, and a grant to Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) to expand research and development on electric vehicles. Officials and experts discussed energy issues and potential areas of cooperation during the dialogue, which was presided over by Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir and [...] - [Conspirators Against Democracy are Still Active, According to Maryam](https://ipin.com.pk/news/conspirators-against-democracy-are-still-active-according-to-maryam): Maryam Nawaz, Senior Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), addressed a convention of party workers in Phool Nagar on Wednesday. In her speech, she claimed that those conspiring against democracy are the reason why the country has not yet been freed from their influence. She asserted that "Baba Rehmat's" adherents have taken the place of the RTS (result transmission system), which her party cited as the cause of its electoral defeat in 2018. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), she continued, is a "terrorist outfit" rather than a political organisation. Nothing, according to Maryam Nawaz, is more powerful than the state [...] - [WhatsApp Introduces New Feature to Simplify Group Chats and Boost Businesses](https://ipin.com.pk/news/whatsapp-introduces-new-feature-to-simplify-group-chats-and-boost-businesses): WhatsApp has introduced new features on the newly updated version 2.23.5.12, which is now available through the Google Play Beta Program. This latest update has a handy new feature that will be especially useful for large group chat members. The new feature replaces phone numbers with push names in the chat list whenever you receive a message from an unknown contact within a group chat. WhatsApp has also introduced a new shortcut of status boosting for businesses to help them reach a larger audience. Wabetainfo reports that this feature was first introduced in the WhatsApp beta for the Android 2.22.25.10 update. [...] - [Government Decides to Increase Petrol Prices by Rs5](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-decides-to-increase-petrol-prices-by-rs5): Wednesday - The federal government hiked petrol prices by Rs 5 per liter with immediate effect due to rising oil prices in the international market and depreciation of the Pakistani rupee. Finance ministry told that the price of petrol is now Rs 272 per liter as compared to Rs 267 per liter earlier. Similarly, the government raised the price of High Speed ​​Diesel (HSD) by Rs 13 from Rs 280 to Rs 293 per liter. Finance Ministry Stated, Platts Singapore prices have increased over the past two weeks. This, together with the depreciation of the Pakistani rupee, has led to an [...] - ['Mismatched Season 3' is Confirmed by Rohit Saraf](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mismatched-season-3-is-confirmed-by-rohit-saraf): An Indian actor named Rohit Saraf is best known for his parts in the Netflix original series Mismatched in 2018, Ludo in 2019, and The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives in 2020. In the 2020 movie, The Sky is Pink, he also has the title role. Love Per Square Foot from 2018 marked his acting debut. Rohit Saraf is a gifted actor who has established a name for himself in the entertainment industry thanks to his charismatic persona and impactful performances. He now serves as an example for many aspiring actors and will continue to aim for perfection in all of [...] - [Uproar at Imran Khan's House: Mahira Khan's Reaction](https://ipin.com.pk/news/uproar-at-imran-khans-house-mahira-khans-reaction): Mahira Khan is a famous and well-known Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in numerous movies and television shows. Her breakthrough performance came in the romantic drama Bol, which brought her widespread praise and numerous honors. She later rose to prominence as an actress in Pakistani cinema. Khan has also made appearances in several television programs, commercials, and Bollywood movies like Raees. Both viewers and critics have praised her for the roles she has played in movies and television shows. Khan has participated in a number of social causes and is an advocate for women's rights in Pakistan. She also [...] - [Russian Fighter Jet Collides with US Drone, Raising Risk of Direct Confrontation in Ukraine Conflict](https://ipin.com.pk/news/russian-fighter-jet-collides-with-us-drone-raising-risk-of-direct-confrontation-in-ukraine-conflict): According to the American military, a Russian fighter jet and a US drone collided, leading to the unmanned US aircraft crashing into the Black Sea. This event highlights the growing potential for a direct confrontation between Russia and the US regarding the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The US military reported that the drone was on a routine mission in international airspace when two Russian jets attempted to intercept it. However, Russia denies any direct contact between the two aircraft, stating that the drone crashed following a "sharp manoeuvre." The Russian defense ministry also claimed that the MQ-9 Reaper drone was flying with [...] - [OpenAI Launched GPT-4: The Most Creative and Advanced AI-Language Model](https://ipin.com.pk/news/openai-launched-gpt-4-the-most-creative-and-advanced-ai-language-model): One of the most impressive features of GPT-4 is its ability to process text and image inputs. However, its responses are limited to text only. OpenAI acknowledges that GPT-4 still faces some of the same issues as earlier language models, such as the tendency to fabricate information (known as "hallucinating") and generate violent or harmful text. But the good news is that OpenAI has already partnered with several companies, including Duolingo, Stripe, and Khan Academy, to integrate GPT-4 into their products. As a subscriber to ChatGPT Plus, OpenAI's monthly subscription service costing $20, you can access the new model right away. [...] - [Mark Zuckerberg says, In-Person Meta Engineers Perform Better than Remote Ones](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mark-zuckerberg-says-in-person-meta-engineers-perform-better-than-remote-ones): According to Mark Zuckerberg, the founding CEO and co-founder of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, internal data analysis suggests that engineers who joined the company in an in-person capacity performed better than those who joined remotely from the beginning. Further, he stated that younger engineers, or more specifically those who are "earlier in their career," perform better when they spend at least three days per week in person with colleagues they work with daily. This insight stems from a memo sent to Facebook employees earlier today, in which Zuckerberg stated that the company was cutting another 10,000 jobs due to [...] - [Samsung to Build World's Largest Chipmaking Facility](https://ipin.com.pk/news/samsung-to-build-worlds-largest-chipmaking-facility): As part of its plan to create the world's largest semiconductor production center, over the next two decades, Samsung will spend $230 billion on new chipmaking facilities in South Korea, creating what is being referred to as the world's largest semiconductor production center by the country's government. It is expected that five new factories will be opened as part of the plan, which could help to keep South Korea's status as one of the top semiconductor manufacturing countries in the world. There is a broader plan to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing capabilities in South Korea as part of this project. To [...] - [UK Considers TikTok Ban on Government Devices Over Security Fears, NCSC to Review](https://ipin.com.pk/news/uk-considers-tiktok-ban-on-government-devices-over-security-fears-ncsc-to-review): Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat, confirmed this during an interview with a news channel, stating that he wants to wait for the NCSC's findings before making any decisions. He emphasized the significance of comprehending the potential threats posed by these apps and their impact on our daily lives. Recent reports in the Sunday Times suggested that TikTok may be banned from all government devices due to concerns raised by initial security assessments about the safety of sensitive data. The latest development comes after the U.K. government requested the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to review the popular video-sharing app. When approached for [...] - [A fourth increase in Honda car prices in 2.5 months](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-fourth-increase-in-honda-car-prices-in-25-months): The new ex-factory and provisional prices have been announced in a notification from the automaker. All Honda models, including the City, BR-V, HR-V, and Civic, are subject to the new prices. Honda City The price of the City M/T 1.2L model has increased from PKR 4,579,000 to PKR 4,799,000, a PKR 220,000 increase. The City CVT 1.2L model's price has increased from PKR 4,729,000 to PKR 4,929,000. The price of the City CVT 1.5L has increased by PKR 530,000 to PKR 5,549,000 from PKR 5,019,000. The price of the City Aspire M/T 1.5L has increased by PKR 530,000 to PKR 5,759,000 [...] - [Amazon to Launch First Internet Satellites in 2024, Competes With SpaceX](https://ipin.com.pk/news/amazon-to-launch-first-internet-satellites-in-2024-competes-with-spacex): On Tuesday, Amazon announced launching its first-ever internet satellites into space. The company aims to make initial commercial tests available shortly after the first half of 2024. This move positions Amazon to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX and other companies in offering broadband internet services globally. According to the company's statement, Project Kuiper, Amazon's satellite internet unit, will start mass-producing satellites later this year. These will be the first of more than 3,000 satellites that Amazon plans to send into low-Earth orbit over the next few years. Dave Limp, the Senior Vice President of Amazon Devices, shared this news during a [...] - [Russian warplane hits American drone](https://ipin.com.pk/news/russian-warplane-hit-american-drone): On Tuesday, Russian warplane hit an American drone over the Black Sea, causing the drone to crash into the water. The drone was being used for surveillance and was unarmed. This is the first time there has been physical contact between Russian and American forces since the war in Ukraine began. The incident has increased tensions between the two countries. The American government has accused the Russian forces involved of acting recklessly and dangerously. The Russian government denies being responsible for the incident and says the drone was flying in violation of their airspace. The incident has not been seen as [...] - [An Atom-Based Game Has Been Invented](https://ipin.com.pk/news/an-atom-based-game-has-been-invented): South Korean scientists have developed the world's most minor ball game based on atoms, the world's tiniest ball game. The researchers were able to make the atoms move around like balls in the air by using a technique called optical traps. An optical trap (also known as an optical tweezer) is a method that uses light to move objects with a firm grip. Physicists believe that because of the atomic throwing and catching devices in this game, atoms can move easily from one net to another. Professor Jae-wook Ahn, a professor in the Department of Physics at Korea Advanced Institute of [...] - [Big Increase in Gold Price in Pakistan and World Market](https://ipin.com.pk/news/big-increase-in-gold-price-in-pakistan-and-world-market): According to the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by 18 dollars to 1904 dollars per ounce on Tuesday. Consequently, the local bullion market saw a rise of 2300 and 1972 rupees, correspondingly in gold per tola and 10 grams. In the bullion markets of Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta, the price of gold per tola increased to Rs 201,500, and that of gold per ten grams increased to Rs 172,754. On the contrary, the price of silver per tola and grams remained unchanged at Rs. 2120 and Rs. 1817.55, respectively. Weight    [...] - [PSL 2023: Lahore Qalandars Preview And Probable Lineup For Qualifier](https://ipin.com.pk/news/psl-2023-lahore-qalandars-preview-and-probable-lineup-for-qualifier): Lahore Qalandars finally won the Pakistan Super League (PSL) last year after six long years of waiting, defeating Multan Sultans in the championship game at Lahore's famed Gaddafi Stadium. The reigning champions are just two steps away from being the first team in PSL history to successfully defend their title. The Qalandars now have a completely different appearance than they did prior to the seventh season of the league under the leadership of their new skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi. Shaheen has been Qalandars' captain since last season, and the team's steadiness under his leadership—winning seven out of ten games—shows the dedication [...] - [Text-to-Video Generator 'Chatgpt4' Expected Next Week](https://ipin.com.pk/news/text-to-video-generator-chatgpt-4-expected-next-week): There has been a great deal of attention being paid to the powerful artificial intelligence platform 'ChatGPT' in recent months. With the upcoming release of the new 'ChatGPT4' tool, Microsoft has announced that you can create photos, sounds, and videos based on the words you type in the chat window. Aside from providing text-based information, ChatGPT also offers a wide range of analyses and advice relevant to the topic. Some features allow it to create essays, poetry, and essay writing. However, Andreas Braun, the chief technology officer of Microsoft Germany, said at a conference this week that a fourth version of [...] - [Napoli Wizard Kvaratskhelia Channels Maradona](https://ipin.com.pk/news/napoli-wizard-kvaratskhelia-channels-maradona): With a miraculous goal, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia lived up to comparisons to legendary Diego Maradona and has Napoli feeling well ahead of their Champions League matchup with Eintracht Frankfurt. The Georgia winger has become one of Europe's hottest properties following an astonishing first season in Naples, the most preternaturally gifted Napoli player since Maradona did his trade in southern Italy in the 1980s. And now, with 13 goals and as many assists across all competitions, he is poised to lead Napoli to the quarterfinals of Europe's top club competition for the first time in their history. With Victor Osimhen, he is the [...] - [North Korea Fires Two Short- Range Ballistic Missiles](https://ipin.com.pk/news/north-korea-fires-two-short-range-ballistic-missiles): The rearmost in a Series of Munitions Tests Amid Joint US- South Korean Military Drills On Tuesday, March 14th, South Korea's service reported that North Korea had fired two short- range ballistic dumdums into the ocean off its east seacoast. The dumdums were launched from South Hwanghae fiefdom, near the country's west seacoast, and flew roughly 620 kilometers before landing in the ocean. This rearmost bullet test comes as South Korea and the United States hold their largest common military drills in times, dubbed" Freedom Shield 23." North Korea's ongoing munitions tests have long been a cause for concern in the [...] - [Microsoft Lays off AI Ethics Team](https://ipin.com.pk/news/microsoft-lays-off-ai-ethics-team): The recent round of layoffs affected 10,000 employees across the company, according to Platformer. The decision to eliminate the team is somewhat puzzling, given that Microsoft is investing billions more dollars into its partnership with OpenAI, the startup behind innovative art- and text-generating AI systems like ChatGPT and DALL-E 2. Moreover, the company is overhauling its Bing search engine and Edge web browser, powered by a next-generation large language model that is "more powerful than ChatGPT and customized specifically for search." This move casts doubt on Microsoft's commitment to ensuring its product design and AI principles are aligned, especially at the [...] - [PCB Announces Pakistan Head Coach For Afghanistan T20I Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pcb-announces-pakistan-head-coach-for-afghanistan-t20i-series): For the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in Sharjah, Abdul Rehman will serve as Pakistan's head coach. Umar Gul will act as the bowling coach, while Mohammad Yousuf will be the batting coach of the team. Rehman serves as Multan Sultans' assistant coach in the current eighth season of the Pakistan Super League and as the head coach of the KPK team in domestic cricket. Najam Sethi, the chairman of the PCB Management Committee, tweeted the information on Tuesday. For the series, Babar, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan have all been rested. Ihsanullah, Saim [...] - [Meta Waves Goodbye to NFTS: What’s Next for Your Digital Collectibles?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/meta-waves-goodbye-to-nfts-whats-next-for-your-digital-collectibles): According to a recent Twitter thread by Stephane Kasriel, Meta's commerce and fintech lead, Meta has decided to scale back its involvement with NFTs on Facebook and Instagram. This means that Meta will no longer be testing the creation and sale of NFTs on Instagram, and users will no longer be able to share NFTs on Instagram and Facebook soon. Joshua Gunter, the spokesperson of Meta, has confirmed this decision. Kasriel said, “Across the company, we’re looking closely at what we prioritize to increase our focus. We’re winding down digital collectibles (NFTs) for now to focus on other ways to support [...] - ["TJMM" Grosses Over INR 100 Crore Globally](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tu-jhoothi-main-makkaar-grosses-over-inr-100-crore-globally): The romantic comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, has been a huge success since its release, just six days ago. The movie TJMM has collected an impressive amount of over INR 100 crore globally. Despite the fact that the domestic market has not been very receptive to the film, the international box office results have still been quite promising, making it the second-highest-grossing movie of the year. The movie has been well-received by fans of the two actors and has been an overall success, proving to be a great way to kick off the new year. [...] - [Shahid Afridi Doesn't Want Shaheen Afridi To Lead Pakistan Team](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shahid-afridi-doesnt-want-shaheen-afridi-to-lead-pakistan-team): Shahid Afridi, a former cricket player, has endorsed Shadab Khan, who has been named captain of the upcoming Afghanistan series. The squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan was unveiled on Monday by Chief Selector Haroon Rasheed. The first episode of the series will air on March 24th. For the series, Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, was rested along with Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Shahid clarified his position on the matter by saying that Shaheen was never intended to be the captain. He said the following on a local cricket show: "I have [...] - [Ramadan and Family Values: Strengthening Bonds and Nurturing Relationships](https://ipin.com.pk/ramadan-and-family-values-strengthening-bonds-and-nurturing-relationships): Ramadan is a month of self-control and self-training, with the intention that this training will continue after Ramadan is over. Many Muslims give up their daily routines in search of Allah's complete forgiveness and the Islam's promise of eternal happiness. Muslims are typically aware that Ramadan is their one and only opportunity in a year to be absolved by Allah and given another chance to change for the better. Many Muslims quietly strive to rid their spirits of troubles and impurities throughout this holy month while turning their distraught faces towards salvation and protection. Ramadan 2023 Calendar Muslims treat their hearts' [...] - [HBL PSL8 League: Who Did What in the Matches?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hbl-psl8-league-who-did-what-in-the-matches): After the league round, the HBL Pakistan Super League 2023 will hold four playoff matchups commencing Wednesday. The league stage of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 has come to a close, and the competition is prepared to host four playoff games beginning on Wednesday. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan will compete in the first playoff for a direct passage into the competition's final on March 19 at Lahore's renowned Gaddafi Stadium, with Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans leading the table. Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi were the other two groups that made it into the top four. To [...] - [Milan Fall To Surprise 1-1 Draw Against Salernitana](https://ipin.com.pk/news/milan-fall-to-surprise-1-1-draw-against-salernitana): The reigning Serie A champions AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at home on Monday when a second-half goal from Salernitana forward Boulaye Dia offset an early header from Olivier Giroud. This was their third consecutive loss in all competitions. Milan is currently fourth in the standings with 48 points after eliminating Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday to advance to their first Champions League quarterfinals in 11 years. They are 20 points behind front-running title challengers Napoli and trail third-placed Lazio by one point, Inter Milan by two points, and both by one point. The ball was delivered low and [...] - [Deepika Padukone Shines on Oscars 2023 Red Carpet](https://ipin.com.pk/news/deepika-padukone-shines-on-oscars-2023-red-carpet): Indian actress and model Deepika Padukone has made numerous Bollywood film appearances. She is one of India's most well-known and well-paid actresses, and she has won many honors, including three Filmfare Awards. Deepika is regarded as one of India's most attractive celebrities and has become one of Bollywood's highest-grossing actresses. Deepika is well-known for her sense of style and has established herself as a fashion icon. She has additionally served as a brand ambassador for several companies, including Maybelline, Tissot, and Vogue eyewear. Deepika Padukone has dabbled in producing movies, and her company, KA Productions, has produced a number of noteworthy [...] - [Tom Latham To Lead New Zealand For ODI Series Against Sri Lanka](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tom-latham-to-lead-new-zealand-for-odi-series-against-sri-lanka): Tom Latham will lead New Zealand in the one-day international series against Sri Lanka, number of Black Caps stars released to their Indian Premier League clubs, The white-ball games taking place at Auckland's Eden Park on March 25, Christchurch three days later, and Hamilton on March 31 will be led by Latham. According to New Zealand Cricket, Kane Williamson (Gujarat Titans), Tim Southee (Kolkata Knight Riders), Devon Conway, and Mitchell Santner (both Chennai Super Kings) are unavailable. After the second Test against Sri Lanka, which begins in Wellington on Friday, the four will join their Indian teams. During a final day [...] - [UK and Turkish Engineers Unite to Unravel Behind Buildings' Collapse During Turkey's Earthquake](https://ipin.com.pk/news/uk-and-turkish-engineers-unite-to-unravel-behind-buildings-collapse-during-turkeys-earthquake): A team of structural and civil engineers from the United Kingdom is working tirelessly to gather geological data and conduct in-depth evaluations to determine why numerous buildings collapsed during a recent high-magnitude earthquake in Turkey. They are collaborating with their Turkish counterparts. Together, they have identified instances of poor construction practices, such as using large pebbles mixed in with the concrete, which diminishes its strength. However, they also acknowledge that the immense force of the earthquake played a significant role in the destruction. In some areas, the ground movement was so intense that it surpassed the level that the buildings were [...] - [Hyundai Prices Increased Again Due to the 25% GST Effect](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hyundai-prices-increased-again-due-to-the-25-percent-gst-effect): The current government of Pakistan increased the General Sales Tax (GST) on expensive goods by 25% in an effort to increase revenue. In accordance with SRO 297(1)/2023, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new sales tax notification to confirm the existence of this additional tax. However, some automobiles that weren't previously covered by this tax application also apply, such as SUVs and CUVs with engines smaller than 1400cc. The local auto industry is consequently experiencing a new price increase, which has caused local auto manufacturers to pass the cost onto their customers. All major automobile manufacturers, including Honda, [...] - [An Investment of Rs 448 Billion is Being Sought in the Power Sector](https://ipin.com.pk/news/an-investment-of-rs-448-billion-is-being-sought-in-the-power-sector): The Federal Cabinet of Pakistan has proposed spending Rs448 billion to implement technological measures to combat power theft and line losses. A committee assembled by the cabinet has recommended a number of actions, including spending Rs60 billion on transformer metering and Rs225 billion on a tariff differential subsidy through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The committee claims that the energy sector's circular debt has been significantly impacted by line losses and power theft. The committee has recommended an immediate investment of Rs38 billion for the installation of AMI metres and an additional investment of Rs260 billion for reducing power losses [...] - [Revolutionary Data Center Technology Heats Devon Swimming Pool for Free, Saving Thousands of Pounds](https://ipin.com.pk/news/revolutionary-data-center-technology-heats-devon-swimming-pool-for-free-saving-thousands-of-pounds): A public swimming pool in Devon is now being heated by the warmth generated by a washing-machine-sized data center, providing significant cost savings to the Exmouth Leisure Centre. The data center uses oil to capture the heat the computers produce inside the box. This heat is enough to keep the pool at a comfortable 30 degrees Celsius for around 60% of the time, which has saved the center thousands of pounds. The good news for the council-run center is that the data center is being provided free of charge by a start-up called Deep Green. The company charges clients to use [...] - [The PM Approves Rs8,500 as the Cotton Support Price](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-pm-approves-rs8500-as-the-cotton-support-price): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a support price of Rs8,500 per 40 kg of cotton, which is a significant step towards helping cotton farmers. The choice was made at a meeting of the task force on agriculture, where the prime minister emphasised the value of cotton as the foundation of Pakistan's textile industry. He asked the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to suggest ways to boost cotton productivity and instructed provinces to implement the cotton price decision. Floods, prolonged rain, and a lack of fertilizer significantly reduced cotton production last year. However, the government's policies are to thank [...] - [Cabinet Members Reject Austerity Measures](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cabinet-members-reject-austerity-measures): Finance Minister Ishaq Dar presided over a recent meeting of the monitoring committee on implementation of austerity measures that revealed the government's austerity measures were largely ignored by cabinet members, senior bureaucrats, and even the judiciary. The meeting revealed that more than half of the posh cars given to cabinet members, parliamentary secretaries, and chairmen of standing committees had not been returned to the cabinet division in charge of the federal government's central pool.  In addition, despite the federal government's February approval of an austerity plan, a large number of senior bureaucrats continued to drive official sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and [...] - [Massive Icebergs Break Away from Antarctica: A8 Almost the Size of London](https://ipin.com.pk/news/massive-icebergs-break-away-from-antarctica-a8-almost-the-size-of-london): The A76a iceberg is a whopping 135km long and 25km wide, making it the biggest floating iceberg in the world! It's so huge that it's almost as big as the entire county of Cornwall. The A76a iceberg is shaped like a massive ironing board and is one of three parts that broke away from the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in May 2021. Scientists are concerned about these icebergs' impact on the local wildlife and fishing industries. The A76a iceberg, in particular, is heading towards South Georgia, and there are fears that it could cause damage if it runs aground. The British Antarctic [...] - [Spain's PLD Space to Launch Miura 1: The First Private Reusable Rocket from Western Europe](https://ipin.com.pk/news/spains-pld-space-to-launch-miura-1-the-first-private-reusable-rocket-from-western-europe): Two Spanish engineers from the Spanish launch company PLD Space, Raul Torres and Raul Verdu, are hoping to put their country at the forefront of the space transport industry with the launch of The rocket they are developing has the potential to become the inaugural privately-owned reusable rocket in Western Europe. They chose to call their suborbital micro launcher 'Miura 1,' in honor of a famous type of bull in Spain's bullfighting heritage. The micro-launcher is as tall as a building with three floors and can carry up to 100 kg (220 lb) of cargo. It can also transport experiments that [...] - [Islamabad Court has Suspended Imran's Arrest Warrants until March 16 in Judge Threats Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/islamabad-court-has-suspended-imrans-arrest-warrants-until-march-16-in-judge-threats-case): Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had non-bailable arrest warrants issued against him on Monday in connection with threats made against a judge. On Tuesday, however, the warrants were suspended by an Islamabad district and sessions court. Following Imran's comments at a rally in F9 Park, where he denounced the alleged torture of Shahbaz Gill while being held in custody and declared that his party would bring legal action against the Inspector General of Police, the Deputy Inspector General, and Additional District and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry. The case was first reported to the Margalla police station in [...] - [US Democracy Summit Skipped by Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/us-democracy-summit-skipped-by-pakistan): Pakistan has declined to attend the second Summit for Democracy initiated by United States President Joe Biden, after intense internal discussions. Pakistan was also invited to the 2021 summit but did not attend due to concerns regarding China. In addition to Taiwan, the United States has invited over 100 countries this year, but China has once again been excluded. The Pakistani Foreign Office announced in a statement that they would not be attending the summit hours before it started. Pakistan thanked for being invited to the Summit for Democracy and emphasised its dedication to democratic principles, human rights, and basic liberties. [...] - [Family Reconciliation: Feroze Khan and Muneeb Butts Resolve Personal Details Leak](https://ipin.com.pk/news/family-reconciliation-feroze-khan-and-muneeb-butts-resolve-personal-details-leak): The actor Feroze Khan has, at last, offered Muneeb Butt an apology for unintentionally disclosing the private information of numerous other performers, including Butt's wife Aiman Khan. Using a defamation notice on Instagram, the lead actor of the drama serial "Khuda aur Mohabbat" made private information, such as the residences and telephone numbers of several celebrities, public because they had criticized him for "being in an abusive relationship." Celebrities who were mentioned reacted with outrage. The violation of their privacy was recounted by Minal Khan and Aiman Khan. Aiman sent a lengthy statement explaining how her privacy had been violated and [...] - [In "Swarm," Billie Eilish's Acting Debut Goes Beyond Mere Stunt Work](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-swarm-billie-eilishs-acting-debut-goes-beyond-mere-stunt-work):   Andrea "Dre" Greene (Dominique Fishback) is a character in the new satirical thriller series Swarm on Amazon Prime, which follows her on her lonesome, trauma-filled quest to find her place in a society driven by emotion. Dre has been so enamored and almost worships the pop sensation Ni'Jah (Nirine S. Brown) that she seems destined for unrelenting violence. Midway through the season, Billie Eilish shows into quiet Dre's buzz of violence and gives a fantastic meta moment. Billie Eilish demonstrates that she is more than deserving of this subdued but important part. 'This is not fiction,' it says. Any similarity [...] - [Alibaba's Founder Jack Ma Returns to China After 3-Year Absence Amid Rumors of House Arrest](https://ipin.com.pk/news/alibabas-founder-jack-ma-returns-to-china-after-3-year-absence-amid-rumors-of-house-arrest): This disappearance from the public view is due to criticism. In October 2020, Jack Ma gave a speech at the Bund Summit in Shanghai, where he criticized China's banking system, calling it "pawnshops" and arguing that it stifles innovation. He stated that the traditional banking system is outdated and that China's regulators are too risk-averse, hindering the development of new ideas and technologies. Ma emphasized the need for financial reform and the creation of a more inclusive and sustainable financial system that is capable of serving small businesses and entrepreneurs. His remarks were widely reported in the media and caused a [...] - [Katrina Kaif Celebrates Karishma Kohli's 36th Birthday!](https://ipin.com.pk/news/katrina-kaif-celebrates-karishma-kohlis-36th-birthday): Katrina Kaif one of the famous Bollywood actors wrote a lengthy note for her best friend Karishma Kholi on her birthday and also shared a number of special photos of her and the two of them. The serial "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" actress posted on Instagram, saying: "My dear Karishmaaaa it is your very special 36th birthday, anyone who thinks differently is mistaken." "Where would we be without the chaos and fun you bring into our lives, your warmth, love, and positivism? During these years I have watched you battle so much with such bravery and courage that it always serves [...] - [The LHC has Dismissed a Petition Regarding the Appointment of a Caretaker CM](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-lhc-has-dismissed-a-petition-regarding-the-appointment-of-a-caretaker-cm): Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, the head of the Awami Muslim League (AML) and a former interior minister, filed the petition against Naqvi, alleging that he had connections to PPP Co-Chair Asif Ali Zardari and had been actively involved in the movement for regime change against the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has the authority to appoint the caretaker CM, and the court noted during the proceedings that the appointment of the caretaker CM was made in accordance with the law. The federal government's attorney argued that the ECP had the authority to prevent any abuse of authority [...] - [Police are Directed by the LHC to Resolve Imran's Security Concerns](https://ipin.com.pk/news/police-are-directed-by-the-lhc-to-resolve-imrans-security-concerns):   This directive was made during a hearing for Khan's motion, in which he requested foolproof security and authorization to mark his presence in court proceedings via video link in order to prevent any incident after surviving an attempted murder in Wazirabad last year. Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh advised the petitioner to ask the relevant court for permission to appear via video link during the hearing. Through Azhar Siddique, Imran's solicitor, he had submitted a petition. After a dispute arose between police high-ups and the PTI leadership regarding the issue, the court had previously ordered Siddique to go to Imran's Zaman [...] - [Imran Khan is Granted Interim Bail in Seven Cases by the IHC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-is-granted-interim-bail-in-seven-cases-by-the-ihc): The cases are connected to the damage done to the courthouse during Khan's previous trip to the federal capital. A bench led by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq presided over the hearing. Khan travelled from Lahore to the IHC earlier today to apply for pre-arrest bail in several cases brought against him in the federal capital. His attorney, Barrister Salman Safdar, argued that people over 60 should not be required to submit to biometric verification. The solicitor added that although they had received protective bail from the Lahore High Court, they were unable to proceed once [...] - [Shoaib Akhtar Praises Afghanistan For Defeating Pakistan In The T20 Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shoaib-akhtar-praises-afghanistan-for-defeating-pakistan-in-the-t20-series): Shoaib Akhtar, a former fast bowler for Pakistan, congratulated Afghanistan on their first-ever T20 series victory over Pakistan and commended their team's abilities. According to Akhtar, Pathans and Bengalis may dominate the world if they use their energies constructively. "I'm overjoyed. Pathans and Bengalis can rise to the top of society if they focus their energies in the right directions. because extremism exists in both. They have the potential to be the best in the world if extremism can be properly channelled with maturity. The victory of our Pathan brothers makes me very joyful, Akhtar wrote on his YouTube account. He [...] - [After Losing To Afghanistan, Mickey Arthur Comes Out In Favour Of Young Cricketers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/after-losing-to-afghanistan-mickey-arthur-comes-out-in-favour-of-young-cricketers): When Pakistan suffered a second defeat to Afghanistan in the ongoing T20 series, veteran coach Mickey Arthur supported the struggling young cricketers Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, and Mohammad Haris. During the second game, left-arm bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi grabbed the wickets of Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, both for zero runs, in the first over, resulting in a catastrophic loss for the Green Shirts against the neighbouring nation. Haris was then removed to the dugout after managing just 15 for 9. For Pakistani supporters, the team's overall performance in the T20I series has been disappointing and has drawn a lot of criticism. [...] - [Imran Khan Appears at the IHC to Seek Protective Bail in 7 Cases](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-appears-at-the-ihc-to-seek-protective-bail-in-7-cases): Imran Khan, former prime minister and chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has appeared in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking protective bail in seven terrorism cases filed against him. During the past week, Khan has appeared in court four times. The PTI leader requested protective bail in seven cases that were filed against him at various police stations in the petitions submitted through attorney Salman Safdar. These cases are connected to the violence that occurred on March 18 outside the Federal Judicial Complex, where Khan had testified in the Toshakhana case. According to the petitions, Khan would suffer "irreparable loss" if [...] - [Elon Musk puts $20 billion value on Twitter](https://ipin.com.pk/news/elon-musk-puts-20-billion-value-on-twitter): While that figure reflects the depreciation of Twitter's value, it's still higher than the public market valuations of Twitter's competitors. Musk has previously said he expects Twitter to "break even" by 2023, but the report shows that Musk forecasts revenue of less than $3 billion this year, plus the company's $13 billion in debt, which is more than half of this year's sales. 11 times, bringing its enterprise value to $33 billion. After Musk took over, he said his company was losing $4 million a day, which led to him laying off nearly 70% of his workforce. The decision was made [...] - [Last Week: Google in Headlines](https://ipin.com.pk/news/last-week-google-in-headlines): Google keeps its ground in news with a number of establishments and announcements. Here in the following, there is some of the news from google, which made the company the headlines. In 2022, Google disclosed that it had prevented more than $2 billion in fraudulent and abusive transactions. Malicious individuals who seek to engage in app abuse use various tactics, such as compromised payment methods for one-time or recurring purchases, in-app purchase refunds for consumed or resold items, or fraudulent gift cards. When bad actors collaborate to carry out coordinated attempts, it can result in large-scale app abuse. To prevent such [...] - [PTI Appeals to the SC Regarding a 'Unconstitutional' Election Delay](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pti-appeals-to-the-sc-regarding-a-unconstitutional-election-delay): Asad Umar, the secretary general of the PTI, Mohammad Sibtain Khan, a former speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani, a former speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, and Abdul Rehman and Mian Mahmoodur Rashid, two former lawmakers from Punjab, filed the petition on their behalf, claiming that the ECP's decision violates and undercuts the Constitution. The deteriorating security situation in the nation and a shortage of security personnel were two reasons given by the ECP for postponing the elections on March 22. On behalf of the PTI officials, Barrister Syed Ali Zafar filed the petition on Saturday, asking the [...] - [IMF Chief Warns of Rising Risks to Financial Stability](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-chief-warns-of-rising-risks-to-financial-stability): In her speech at the China Development Forum in Beijing, Georgieva emphasised the need for caution in what she expects to be another difficult year, with global growth slowing to below 3.0 percent due to the conflict in Ukraine, tightening financial conditions, and pandemic-related scarring. She emphasised that there are "exceptionally high" uncertainties and that the medium-term outlook for the global economy is likely to be bleak. Georgieva attributed the quick shift from a protracted period of low interest rates to much higher rates required to combat inflation as the cause of the increased risks to financial stability. As recent changes [...] - [Shaan E Ramadan, Waseem Badami Experiences Emotional Upheaval.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shaan-e-ramadan-waseem-badami-experiences-emotional-upheaval): The Ramadan broadcast was co-hosted by Waseem Badami and Junaid Jamshed. After the broadcast started, Junaid Jamshed was died in an airplane accident. Remembering him Badami started to cry. Junaid Jamshed invited Waseem Badami to co-host the Ramadan transmission with him. As a consequence of their hosting team's success, fans started to appreciate Shaan E Ramazan. After an aircraft crash in December 2016, Junaid Jamshed along with several other passengers perished. The Shaan E Ramadan broadcast is then led by Waseem Badami as he always does, but this year, he was visibly moved as he got started. Waseem Badami kicked off [...] - [Microsoft Warns Competitors to Stop Using Bing Search Index Data for AI Chatbots or Face Consequence](https://ipin.com.pk/news/microsoft-warns-competitors-to-stop-using-bing-search-index-data-for-ai-chatbots-or-face-consequence): For context, Microsoft licenses the Bing search index data to other search engines like Yahoo and DuckDuckGo, allowing them to offer web searches. Earlier this year, Microsoft added a version of OpenAI's ChatGPT to Bing, which seems to have triggered a flurry of activity among rival search engines. To stay ahead of the game, Google recently unleashed its conversational AI product, Bard. Meanwhile, DuckDuckGo has introduced DuckAssist, an AI-powered feature that summarizes answers to search queries. At the same time, You.com and Neeva Inc. have also jumped on the AI chatbot bandwagon with YouChat and NeevaAI. Search engines like DuckDuckGo, You.com, [...] - [Rajkummar Rao Hilarious Responds to Reports of Plastic Surgery](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rajkummar-rao-hilarious-responds-to-reports-of-plastic-surgery): Rajkummar Rao, a recent cast member of the Bollywood movie Bheed, spoke out in response to rumors that he had cosmetic surgery. In response to a question about whether he decided to undergo plastic surgery, he said that he denied going under the knife and he can only smile about it when questioned about such things, at a recent public appearance. Whether Rajkummar has had plastic surgery, Siddharth Kannan questioned about it in an interview. "Nai bhaiya, koi plastic surgery nai huii," the star remarked. Rajkummar said, "Kuch nai smile aati hai chehray py," when asked how he felt about the [...] - [Legendary Co-founder of Intel and Father of Moore's Law, Gordon Moore, Passes Away at 94](https://ipin.com.pk/news/legendary-co-founder-of-intel-and-father-of-moores-law-gordon-moore-passes-away-at-94): Moore played a pivotal role in launching Intel in 1968, and his vision and leadership helped propel the company to become one of the world's most successful and innovative technology firms. Under his guidance, Intel's "Intel Inside" processors became a ubiquitous feature of personal computers, powering more than 80% of the world's devices. One of Moore's most significant contributions to the industry was his prediction, made in a 1965 article, that the number of transistors on microchips would double every year. This foresight became known as "Moore's Law" and was a driving force behind the relentless pursuit of research and development [...] - [Turn your bad habits into good habits](https://ipin.com.pk/turn-your-bad-habits-into-good-habits): How to change your bad habits during Ramadan? With reference I will provide you a lot of information to change your bad habits and turn them into good habits especially during the holy month Ramadan. Do you know our bad habits make us disgraced in society? We lose respect and people start hating us. And then we are trying to change our habits but we are not able to change them. Don’t worry in today’s article we will talk about this topic, I will also give you references form the sayings of intellectuals and their books. The first step to change [...] - [Two Pakistani Citizens Died to get free flour](https://ipin.com.pk/news/two-pakistani-citizens-died-to-get-free-flour): A 66 year old Illahi Bakhsh from Bakhhar died to get free flour. Illahi Bakhsh was at UC office to get his free flour but because of crowd he was unable to get his flour easily it was 6’o clock at morning when he decided to bring flour for his family. Due to standing in the line for a long time he suddenly collapsed and died at on the spot. According to DC the incident will be further investigated, but now what will be the benefit?  The system will still not improve. News was reported from Muzaffar Garh (City in Punjab) [...] - [Lahore Administration Blocks Roads Ahead of PTI Rally Towards Minar-e-Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lahore-administration-blocks-roads-ahead-of-pti-rally-towards-minar-e-pakistan): Lahore is preparing for a rally called by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and local authorities have blocked access to the rally's location, Minar-e-Pakistan, by setting up containers. Other areas of the city, like GT Road, Cup Store, and Du Maurya Bridge, have also implemented comparable measures. These barriers were erected by the administration and police to keep PTI supporters from other Punjabi towns and cities from attending the rally. The PTI leadership claims that for five days straight, the police have been searching the homes of party workers and leaders and detaining them. The PTI reports that the rally will still [...] - [OGRA is Charged with Disregarding the Pricing System](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ogra-is-charged-with-disregarding-the-pricing-system): Oil marketing companies (OMCs) in Pakistan are facing financial instability due to a dispute with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) over the recovery of exchange rate losses on imports. Due to the Pakistani rupee's sharp depreciation against the US dollar in February, OMCs reported losses of Rs 32 billion in just two weeks. In a meeting held by Ogra on Friday, the matter was raised, and it was alleged that the regulator was infringing on the oil pricing mechanism in regard to exchange rate losses. According to the OMCs, Ogra was required to settle the exchange rate losses according [...] - [Sixty Minutes for Earth, Tonight Earth Hour](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sixty-minutes-for-earth-tonight-earth-hour): Earth Hour Tonight 25 March 2023 is night of earth hour; people all over the word will take part in this campaign. This is celebrating to create awareness about Climate change and other factors that affect Earth. According to United Nations Secretary the people all across the world will turn off their lights at 8:30 pm to 9:30 tonight. History The idea to celebrate this day first came to World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2007. The World Wildlife Fund Wants to aware youth to make Earth a good place to live. Switch off your lights wherever you are for an hour [...] - [Aiden Markram Is Now Prepared To Accomplish His Goals](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aiden-markram-is-now-prepared-to-accomplish-his-goals): Aiden Markram led South Africa's Under-19 team to victory in the World Cup more than nine years ago, and it has been more than five years since he captained the senior team in five of the six ODIs they played in a lengthy series against India. Such encounters provided Markram contrasting impressions of what the role would ultimately entail and were tasters of what seemed to be his birthright as captain of South Africa's men's national team. His time as a U-19 was successful and enjoyable. At a press conference on the eve of the first T20I against West Indies, Markram [...] - [This Ramadan, Salman Butt Brings Thrilling Cricket Action To Lahore](https://ipin.com.pk/news/this-ramadan-salman-butt-brings-thrilling-cricket-action-to-lahore): The best cricketers from Pakistan, including Babar Azam, the captain of the team, will take part in a much-anticipated Ramadan event in Lahore. Besides with Azam, other famous cricketers taking part in the event are Shadab Khan, Ihsanullah, Usama Mir, Azam Khan, Usman Qadir, Umar Akmal, Ahsan Ali, and Abid Ali. There will be eight teams in the private cricket institute-organized competition. Two international players will reinforce each team. Salman Butt, a former Pakistani captain, is in charge of organising the competition. At a press conference on Friday in Lahore, Butt declared that "such a competition is taking place in Lahore [...] - [Pakistan's T20 Problems Continue As Nabi-Inspired Afghanistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-t20-problems-continue-as-nabi-inspired-afghanistan): Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was instrumental in helping Afghanistan defeat a newly reorganised Pakistan team by six wickets in the first Twenty20 International of a three-game series on Friday. In Sharjah Stadium, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat. Nabi finished with 2-12 and was ably supported by Mujeeb Ur Rahman (2-9) and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi (2-13) to limit Pakistan to 92-9. Then, Nabi maintained his composure with a careful run-per-ball score of 38 not out. He then scored 53 runs for the fifth wicket, unbroken, with Najibullah Zadran (17 not out), assisting Afghanistan in reaching the mark in 17.5 [...] - [How did Talha Yunus Find his Bag Worth a Million Dollars?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/how-did-talha-yunus-find-his-bag-worth-a-million-dollars): Talha Anjum's lost valuables, which were valued at PKR 1.5 million, were fortunately found. CAA declared Yunus's shoulder bag to be abandoned. He commended the CAA staff for their honesty and diligence. Rapper Talha Anjum, a member of the well-known Pakistani band Young Stunners, was fortunate enough to find his stolen property, which was worth thousands of dollars. When traveling from Islamabad to Karachi, the vocalist of Afsanay had previously left his suitcase—worth PKR 1.5 million—at the airport's parking lot. According to reports, Talha Anjum's lost valuables, which were valued at PKR 1.5 million, were fortunately found. The Civil Aviation Authority [...] - [A New law passed in the US state of Utah](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-new-law-passed-in-the-us-state-of-utah): According to this law, parents have rights to access to their children’s social media accounts and every post. Utah is the first state of US which present this rule for every child who is using social media. According to this law children under the age of eighteen must ask their parents before using social media. If you don’t get permission you cannot even discuss as you need to strictly follow the law. It is first and only US state that has made such decision, however, no other states thought of this. Apart from this, a ban has been ordered on those [...] - [PCB Suggests 'Hybrid Model' For Asia Cup To Ensure India's Participation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pcb-suggests-hybrid-model-for-asia-cup-to-ensure-indias-participation): According to The News, which cited sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed a "hybrid model" to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for the Asia Cup, which would be held in Pakistan in September and feature matches including India that will be played elsewhere. According to the article, the PCB, while recommending a hybrid format, has also maintained its earlier position that Pakistan will withdraw from the competition if the ACC rejects its suggestion and decides to move the event. The PCB insisted on hosting the Asia Cup in September or it will withdraw from the competition, sources informed the [...] - [Conjunction of Venus with Moon](https://ipin.com.pk/news/conjunction-of-venus-with-moon): Conjunction of Venus with Moon What is the star near to the moon? The Star which is present in the sky is actually Venus, and it is the Conjunction of Venus and Moon. Conjunction When two planets or moons come close to each other in the sky when we viewed from Earth is seem like they are near to each other is called conjunction of the bodies. This night Planet Venus and Our Moon come closer to each other and look like they both are taking to each other and attending an important meeting. Why Conjunction of Moon with Venus is [...] - [The IMF Desires to Stay Out of "Election Politics."](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-imf-desires-to-stay-out-of-election-politics): According to the IMF, Pakistan's institutions should be the only ones to decide whether to hold elections or postpone them, and outside influences should not be allowed. The IMF's stance comes after talks between the lender and Pakistan over an extended fund facility (EFF) have been stalled for months, despite coming close to finalizing the package on more than one occasion. The announcement by the IMF comes after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decided to postpone the Punjab Assembly elections by more than five months due to security and financial concerns. According to a formal statement, the IMF programme also [...] - [Twitter is going to remove blue tick from old accounts](https://ipin.com.pk/news/twitter-is-going-to-remove-blue-tick-from-old-accounts): As a policy twitter is willing to boost blue tick for business subscribers. Twitter will promote those who are ready to pay for the blue tick. The owner of Twitter Elon Musk wants more than 20 million people to sign into the Twitter blue tick it will obviously help him to get a lot of revenue from twitter. Soon twitter will remove the old blue ticks from those accounts that does not paid yet. According to twitter verification centre the blue tick will indicates that the account real and is authentic. Get your blue tick to make your account active and [...] - [Covid-19 Cases in the Last 24 Hours](https://ipin.com.pk/news/covid-19-cases-in-the-last-24-hours): Corona Viruses Is Speeding Day by Day Government of Pakistan has noticed 150 new Covid-19 cases and one death in last 24 hours. According to latest notice shared by National Institute of Health (NIH), The confirmed cases in Azad Jammu and Kashmir were 44, 373, Baluchistan 36,055, Gilgit Baltistan 12,104, Islamabad 140,108, Khyber Pakhtun Khuwa 225, 254, Punjab 524,683, and In Sindh 596, 338. The total number of people who died due to Covid-19 were 30,648, the positive cases were 1, 578, 918, and the total cases conducted in in last 24 hours are 4,194. But in last 24 hours only [...] - [Co-founder of Cryptocurrency Exchange Terra Arrested in Montenegro for Fraud](https://ipin.com.pk/news/co-founder-of-cryptocurrency-exchange-terra-arrested-in-montenegro-for-fraud): Kwon stands accused of organising a massive cryptocurrency securities fraud involving billions of dollars. Before Terra's crash in May, Kwon reportedly flew from South Korea to Singapore. Seoul prosecutors requested that Interpol add Kwon to the red notice list and revoked his passport. However, questions arose regarding Kwon's whereabouts after the Singapore Police Force denied his presence in the country. Montenegro authorities stated that Kwon used falsified travel documents from Costa Rica to board a flight to Dubai during passport control on Thursday. According to Montenegro's interior ministry, Kwon carried travel documents from Belgium and South Korea in his luggage, with [...] - [Pakistan Take On Afghanistan In T20I Series Opener Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-take-on-afghanistan-in-t20i-series-opener-today): Today's opening encounter of the three-match T20 series will take place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium with Pakistan scheduled to face Afghanistan (Friday). Around nine o'clock Pakistan Standard Time, the game will begin. On Sunday, the second T-20 game will be played, and on Monday, the third. The series trophy was unveiled at a ceremony that took place at the stadium the day before. Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, and Rashid Khan, the captain of Afghanistan, were seen posing with the trophy in a post shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The cricket team from Pakistan arrived in the United [...] - [Cristiano Ronaldo To Break All-Time Men’s International Caps Record](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cristiano-ronaldo-to-break-all-time-mens-international-caps-record): On Thursday, Cristiano Ronaldo made the most appearances for a man in international play. To celebrate, he scored twice in Portugal's 4-0 hammering of Liechtenstein in the Euro 2024 qualifying match. The 38-year-old earned his 197th cap for his nation in Lisbon as a starter after being benched from the Portuguese starting Lineup at the World Cup in Qatar last year. After goals from Joao Cancelo and Bernardo Silva in the first half, he scored a penalty in the 51st minute before converting a free kick 12 minutes later. It was Ronaldo's 120th goal for his nation, breaking his previous record, [...] - [Shaheen, Rauf Selected By Welsh Fire; Babar, Rizwan Unsold At The Hundred Draft](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shaheen-rauf-selected-by-welsh-fire-babar-rizwan-unsold-at-the-hundred-draft): Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, and Muhammad Rizwan, the wicketkeeper batsman, were not selected in Thursday's The Hundred draft. There were no takers for Babar Azam, who entered the draft with a reserve price of £100,000. For this year's draft, the Hundred organizing committee ran a fan vote on Wednesday to find out which cricketer is most well-liked by the huge community of cricket enthusiasts. After receiving 25% of the audience's votes, Babar topped the charts. Babar failed to find a buyer for yet another year since The Hundred franchisees didn't share the same opinion. Babar was passed over in [...] - [Wessly Madhevere Becomes Third Zimbabwe Player To Take ODI Hat-Trick](https://ipin.com.pk/news/wessly-madhevere-becomes-third-zimbabwe-player-to-take-odi-hat-trick): Off-spinner Wessly Madhevere's hat-trick in the 43rd over completely changed the course of the second One-Day International between Zimbabwe and the Netherlands. The second innings of the ODI saw drama play out when Zimbabwe was dismissed for 271 in 49.2 overs. The foundation of Zimbabwe's innings was a 104-run partnership between Clive Madande (77) and Sean Williams (52). Shariz Ahmad led the way for the Netherlands with 5/43, his first five-for in ODI cricket. Netherlands was at one point cruising toward the goal of 272, with Tom Cooper (74) and Max O'Dowd (81) putting on a tremendous performance. But in the [...] - [A Country with High Inflation Prepares for the Toughest Ramadan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-country-with-high-inflation-prepares-for-the-toughest-ramadan): Their ability to buy basic necessities and their inability to pay for food during the holy month are both a result of the high prices of these commodities. Contrary to other parts of the world, Pakistan is experiencing an increase in commodity prices during Ramadan, adding to the suffering of an already impoverished population. While wholesalers attribute the high prices to a lack of supply, retailers struggle to find fruits and vegetables at fair prices. Low- and middle-income families now find it difficult to cover their kitchen expenses during Ramadan due to inflation. Even traditional Ramadan foods like pakoras, which are [...] - [Before Closing the Deal, Pakistan's new Fuel Subsidy Programme must be Approved by the IMF](https://ipin.com.pk/news/before-closing-the-deal-pakistans-new-fuel-subsidy-programme-must-be-approved-by-the-imf): The coalition government and IMF started negotiating in February with the goal of releasing the critical funds to Pakistan, a nation of 220 million people suffering from severe economic hardship. The poor were severely impacted by Pakistan's high inflation rate in February, which was the highest in 50 years. A stumbling block in the negotiations has been Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's suggestion that wealthy consumers pay more for fuel in order to subsidise prices for the underprivileged. Although the IMF's resident representative in Pakistan, Esther Perez Ruiz, claimed that the government did not consult with the IMF about the fuel pricing [...] - [Ali Zafar Performs "Fasilon Ko Takalluf" in his own Aesthetic Voice.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ali-zafar-performs-fasilon-ko-takalluf-in-his-own-aesthetic-voice): Ali Zafar is a Lollywood actor-turned-singer who has made important contributions to the music industry and shown that he is much more than simply an attractive face and a vocal powerhouse. Every Ramadan, the Jhoom singer makes a new song available. Ali Zafar published Maula and Balaghal-ula Bi-Kamaalihi before 2022. The Sajaniya crooner has recently released yet another devotional song, carrying on the custom. With the caption "Assalam o Alaikum, Friends (May peace be upon you)," Ali posted the video on Instagram. He continued that the holy month [Ramadan Shareef] when we fast and purify our minds, bodies, and souls, has [...] - [What to do during the first ten days of Ramadan?](https://ipin.com.pk/what-to-do-during-the-first-ten-days-of-ramadan): The First Ten days of Ramadan Ramadan is a time when we stop our desire to eat and drink. This month can change your life if you practice well to change your bad habits and turn them into good habits. This month is special for Muslims during these days they spend most of their time to pray Allah and seek forgiveness. There are Three stages of Ramadan; among them the first stage of Ramadan is called the days of mercy. According to Muslims, the first ten days of Ramadan are called the days of mercy. These days are best to seek [...] - [NADRA Introduce Mobile Application PAK ID](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nadra-introduce-mobile-application-pak-id): PAK ID The crowd outside of NADRA office was an annoying and non professional process. but now you don't need to worry about that. Recently NADRA Introduce Mobile Application for citizens who want to apply for their National Identity card. This Mobile Application namely PAK Identity will provide you all facalities at home without going to NADRA office. PAK ID will be a good option for overseas Pakistanis. Any one can apply for identity card with the help of his mobile. The Successfully launched of Pak Identity App by National Database Registration (NADRA) team is really an exited and good news [...] - [Call Me Bae: Ananya Panday as a Fashion Guru](https://ipin.com.pk/news/call-me-bae-ananya-panday-as-a-fashion-guru): Ananya Panday is the star of the forthcoming Amazon Video series "Call Me Bae," which debuted its first trailer on Thursday. The description of the trailer, which shows banter between her and Varun Dhawan about all things fashion and clothing, said, "pakki khabar hai people, (It's definite news) @ananyapanday is the new fashionista in the prime verse!" Ananya Panday, who plays the "fashion expert" in the trailer, delivers Varun Dhawan a speech about the history of his boxers that was influenced by Meryl Streep. Check out this trailer for the upcoming new series from #CallMeBae, which is now in production! PrimeBae." [...] - ["Ramadan Mubarak" Greeting from Bella Hadid](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ramadan-mubarak-greeting-from-bella-hadid): The American model [Bella Hadid] wished everyone a peaceful Ramadan on Instagram on Wednesday. Bella posted a wonderful graphic image that serves as a symbolic portrayal of what Ramadan is all about, complete with a prayer mat, the Holy Quran, and dates. She added the words "Ramadan Mubarak to all...I hope the calmest month ahead" to the photo's description along with a moon and star emoji. In the comments section, Bella's fans showered her with love and blessings and even wished other people a great Ramadan. American supermodel Bella is of Palestinian ancestry. The model had previously shared a Tik Tok [...] - [The Govt Applauds ECP's Choice to Delay the Punjab Elections](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-govt-applauds-ecps-choice-to-delay-the-punjab-elections): The ECP cited the inability to hold fair and peaceful elections on the original date. The decision has been praised by the information minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, who said it is best for the nation. The ECP's action has raised questions about whether the ideologically divided top court will compel the relevant authorities to hold elections for the Punjab and K-P assemblies in accordance with the earlier schedule. The court had previously used its suo motu jurisdiction to demand that both provincial assemblies hold elections within 90 days of their respective dissolutions. The government has backed the ECP's choice, describing it as [...] - [Zainab Raza Looks Stunning in the Photo of the Shopping Cart](https://ipin.com.pk/news/zainab-raza-looks-stunning-in-the-photo-of-the-shopping-cart): A young Pakistani fashion model Zainab Raza is stunningly lovely. Get prepared to be astonished by Zainab Raza, a young fashion model from Pakistan who is bright and strikingly attractive! It's hardly unexpected that this burgeoning artist is achieving enormous success every day. Because of her lovely smile, lovable personality, and breathtaking looks, Zainab is quickly ascending to the top of the model rankings in the fashion industry. Recently, Zainab took part in a photo shoot for ZOV shoes, and we are in awe of her stunning beauty. She was decked out in a purple body-con dress with an asymmetrical strap [...] - [Babar Azam Becomes Youngest Cricketer To Receive Sitara-e-Imtiaz](https://ipin.com.pk/news/babar-azam-becomes-youngest-cricketer-to-receive-sitara-e-imtiaz): On Thursday, Pakistani captain Babar Azam became the sport's youngest recipient of the nation's third-highest civilian honor, Sitara-e-Imtiaz. At an investiture ceremony conducted at the Punjab Governor House as part of Pakistan Day celebrations, Governor Baligh Ur Rehman presented the honor to Pakistan's all-format captain Babar. At the age of 28, Babar is now the youngest cricketer to get the Sitara-e-Imtiaz award for great performance in the sports industry. The captain described receiving the accolade in front of his parents as a "immense honor." In a tweet, he said, "This award is for my parents, fans, and the people of Pakistan. [...] - [Canva Launches AI-Powered Tools and Brand Hub to Empower Users to Create Visually Appealing Content](https://ipin.com.pk/news/canva-launches-ai-powered-tools-and-brand-hub-to-empower-users-to-create-visually-appealing-content): Canva's co-founder and CEO, Melanie Perkins, shared that the company's vision was to enable anyone to design anything, regardless of their skills or experience, when it launched ten years ago. Perkins expressed excitement for the introduction of new features aimed at helping brands increase their creative outputs and for Canva's role in simplifying the design process through innovative technology. She believes that Canva can help users bring their ideas to life more quickly and efficiently than ever before. Canva has an impressive customer base, including big names such as Starbucks Corp., Zoom Video Communications Inc., and FedEx Corp. With the new [...] - [WhatsApp Introduces Game-Changing Features for Group Calling, Multi-Device Syncing, and More](https://ipin.com.pk/news/whatsapp-introduces-game-changing-features-for-group-calling-multi-device-syncing-and-more): The platform also offers multi-device linking, where users can access one account across multiple devices and sync across devices for faster linking and new features such as link previews and stickers. Group Video Calling WhatsApp now allows group video calls with up to 8 participants and audio calls with up to 32 participants as a new feature. The updated WhatsApp app for Windows now supports these group calls with end-to-end encryption. In addition to the desktop app, the mobile version of WhatsApp also enables users to conduct group calls with the same participant limits. WhatsApp has announced that it will further [...] - [Pakistan Military Parade scheduled to 25 March 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-military-parade-scheduled-to-25-march-2023): Pakistan Military Parade scheduled to 25 March 2023 In Islamabad, The reason behind the postponement of the Army parade in Aiwan-e-Saddar is the bad weather conditions. It was to be held in the governor's house but unfortunately due to bad weather conditions, it was postponed to 25 march 2023. Pakistan army planned to have a parade of limited people with no crowd. The parade every year on the 23 March is to remember the 1940 Lahore revolution. The revolution was to get an independent country. A lot of Pakistani Citizens used to gather in the capital city of Pakistan each year [...] - [Australia Returns To The Top Spot Before The ODI World Cup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/australia-returns-to-the-top-spot-before-the-odi-world-cup): After defeating the hosts 2-1 in the series, Australia, who now leads the world rankings in one-day cricket, will return to the subcontinent for this year's World Cup. Just a few months ago, Australian Twenty20 cricket appeared to be at a crossroads, with Aaron Finch resigning as one-day captain and the Twenty20 squad failing to go to the World Cup semifinals at home. Australia, however, once again demonstrated its capacity to quickly regroup, bounce back, and eventually dominate in India, where they won the series with a 21-run victory in Chennai on Wednesday, headed by stand-in captain Steve Smith. Since Australia [...] - [Pakistan Squad Arrives In UAE For T20 Series Against Afghanistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-squad-arrives-in-uae-for-t20-series-against-afghanistan): The Pakistan cricket squad has landed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to take on Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series. Photos posted on Twitter by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) show the national team being greeted at a hotel upon arrival. Ahead of time, the PCB and Afghanistan Cricket Board decided to slightly alter the schedule for Afghanistan's three-match T20I home series against Pakistan. The first game of the series will now begin on March 24, and the last two games will be played in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on March 26 and 27. In a three-match T20I series against [...] - [Five Resturants to Visit for Iftar 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/five-resturants-to-visit-for-iftar-2023): Five Restaurants to Visit During This Ramadan Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said, that “Fasting person have two occasions for joy; one is when he break his fast (in time of iftar) and the other is when meets his Lord." As in this Ramadan, Make your iftar remarkable by visiting Iftar Buffet restaurants in Lahore where you will get all what you want. I have mentioned top 5 places to visit during this Ramadan for iftar. Before I start I will write something about Buffet so that your concept will be clear, then after I will suggest you five places [...] - [Google’s AI Chatbot, Bard, Ready for Public Testing in UK and Us After Successful Trial](https://ipin.com.pk/news/googles-ai-chatbot-bard-ready-for-public-testing-in-uk-and-us-after-successful-trial): Bard has already been tested with 80,000 Google employees, the chatbot will be tested with the public in the UK and the US, and based on the feedback received, further improvements will be made before it is rolled out to more countries and in other languages. Pichai acknowledged that there might be some bumps in the road, but he expressed confidence in the public's ability to surprise them with their feedback. "As more people start to use Bard and test its capabilities, they’ll surprise us," he said. He also emphasized that user feedback was crucial to improving the product and the [...] - [PCB Has Trouble Hosting The Asia Cup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pcb-has-trouble-hosting-the-asia-cup): The Indian team's refusal to play in Pakistan has cast doubt on the relevance of the impending Asia Cup 2023, which has alarmed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The 2018 Asian tournament's initial host, Pakistan, is actively considering the idea of moving the event, and the Pakistan Cricket Board is studying prospective substitute locations in Sri Lanka or the United Arab Emirates. The PCB may need to find a solution quickly because India has expressed reluctance to play in the next September Asia Cup. Due to the anticipated loss of billions of rupees, it is also not practical to boycott the [...] - [Earthquake In Pakistan Kills More Than Nine People](https://ipin.com.pk/news/earthquake-in-pakistan-kills-more-than-nine-people): Yesterday we informed you about a tragic earthquake occurred in Pakistan. The origin was Hindu Khush and was recorded by 7.7. Later we received news from Peshawar and other cities of Pakistan about the tragic earthquake that killed nine people and more then 44 are injured. The magnitude of earthquake was 7.7, However it was noticed as 6.8 in northwest part of Pakistan. Secretary of relief It was reported by secretary of relief that the injured people were given first aid by the team of Rescue 1122 and they were moved to hospital as well. He reported that more than 15 [...] - [Babar Azam Is One Of The Top Five Run Scorers In The Current World Test Championship](https://ipin.com.pk/news/babar-azam-is-one-of-the-top-five-run-scorers-in-the-current-world-test-championship): Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, was one of the top five players to get the greatest score during the league stage of the ICC World Test Championship from 2021 to 2023. The second ICC World Test Championship has lived up to the hype, with historic matches, record-breaking bowling strikes, and hitters amassing mountains of runs throughout the cycle. With just the final between Australia and India at the Oval on June 7 yet to play, nine batsmen have amassed more than 1000 runs in this WTC cycle from 2021 to 23. Just six batters reached four digits in the first [...] - [No Load Shedding During Sehri, Iftar and Taraweeh](https://ipin.com.pk/news/no-load-shedding-during-sehri-iftar-and-taraweeh): As the ninth month of Islamic calendar, Ramadan arrived the goverent decided to stop any load shedding especially during iftar, sehri and taraweeh. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif give an order to Minister of Energy to avoid any load shedding during sehri and iftar. He announced that there will be no power outage during the holy month of Ramadan. He give an ordered to power distribution companies on Wednesday. It was reported that they are going to established special control rooms during the holy month of Ramadan. The main function of control room is to stay aware about current situation related to [...] - [Due To The COVID Vaccination Status, Djokovic Had "No Regrets" About Skipping US Competition](https://ipin.com.pk/news/due-to-the-covid-vaccination-status-djokovic-had-no-regrets-about-skipping-us-competition): After missing events in Indian Wells and Miami owing to his COVID-19 vaccination status, Novak Djokovic claimed he had no regrets about it and wanted to go to the US later this year for the U.S. Open Grand Slam. While the regulation is anticipated to be abolished when the administration stops its COVID emergency declarations in May, the U.S. now prohibits unvaccinated foreigners from entering the country. Djokovic, 35, unsuccessfully requested special permission from the US authorities to compete in Indian Wells and Miami. After winning the Indian Wells championship on Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz overtook the Serb to reclaim the top [...] - [Alcaraz Comes Back To Miami After A Quick Climb](https://ipin.com.pk/news/alcaraz-comes-back-to-miami-after-a-quick-climb): The current world number one, Carlos Alcaraz, admits even he has been taken aback by his startling ascent to the top of the sport as he enters this week's Miami Open hoping to retain both his championship and top rating. The 19-year-old arrived in Miami a year ago after victories on clay in Croatia and Brazil, aiming to establish himself on hard courts. His triumph in South Florida marked the start of an exceptional year. The highlight was his US Open victory, which gave him the youngest player to reach the world number one ranking. After winning the Indian Wells event [...] - [Aryna Sabalenka Discusses How She Dealt With "Hatred" In The Changing Room](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aryna-sabalenka-discusses-how-she-dealt-with-hatred-in-the-changing-room): The second-ranked women's tennis player in the world, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, has said that the women's tour locker room has been hostile to her. She is however certain that the hostilities between the players from Belarus and Ukraine will eventually ease. At the media day for this week's ATP-WTA Miami Open, Australian Open winner Sabalenka was questioned about her previous comments about "tensions" in the locker-room involving Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarus players. Sabalenka fell to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in the Indian Wells final on Sunday. Sabalenka remarked, "I've never experienced so much hatred in the locker room. That was very, [...] - [World Cup 2023 Likely To Start On October 5](https://ipin.com.pk/news/world-cup-2023-likely-to-start-on-october-5): The ODI World Cup 2023 is anticipated to begin on October 5 and conclude on November 19. The 10-team showpiece event's host country, India, has narrowed its options down to at least a dozen locations, with the final set to take place in Ahmedabad at the largest cricket stadium in the world. Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Rajkot, and Mumbai are all on the shortlist in addition to Ahmedabad. 48 matches total, including three knockout rounds, will be played throughout the course of the 46-day event. Apart from the championship match, neither the BCCI nor the two [...] - [Nvidia Is Going to Offer Supercomputers for Rent to Accelerate AI Development](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nvidia-is-going-to-offer-supercomputers-for-rent-to-accelerate-ai-development): Although this opportunity is quite expensive, as it requires a monthly payment of $37,000 for a configuration consisting of eight of Nvidia's most advanced A100 or H100 chips connected together, it could potentially accelerate the AI industry's growth. This growth has resulted in a staggering 77% increase in the value of its shares this year. As a result, the company has become 5 folds more valuable than its long-time competitor, Intel Corp. Nvidia-based in Santa Clara, already leads the field for artificial intelligence chips and has assisted companies like Microsoft Corp in building large systems for OpenAI's ChatGPT services. These services [...] - [Three Pakistani Soldiers and ISI Brigadier Martyred in Terrorist Attack](https://ipin.com.pk/news/three-pakistani-soldiers-and-isi-brigadier-martyred-in-terrorist-attack): According to report three soldiers were martyred when terrorists opened fire on police check post in Dera Ismail Khan (Khyber Pakhtun Khuwa). The Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) has stated that the area is now surrounded by the officials. During firing 42 year old Havaldar Muhammad Azhar, 34 Year old Naik Muhammad Asad, and 22 year old Sepoy Muhammad Essa were martyred. Havalder Muhammad Azhar Iqbal was from Lodhran. Naik Muhammad Asad was from Khanewal and 22 year old young soldier Muhammad Essa was from South Waziristan. According to report ISPR said that “Pakistan Army is fully determined to destroy any [...] - [Saudi Arabia Establishes $234 Million Soft Money Fund to Support Film and TV Industries](https://ipin.com.pk/news/saudi-arabia-establishes-234-million-soft-money-fund-to-support-film-and-tv-industries): As part of its ongoing endeavor to develop a local film and television industry almost totally from scratch, Saudi Arabia is launching soft money projects worth a total of $234 million that will be made available to domestic and foreign enterprises over the course of the next three years. The Saudi Cultural Development Fund formally inaugurated its so-called Film Sector Financing Program. The Saudi soft money pot is divided into two portions: first half is put aside for loans, totaling $154 million, and the other portion is set aside for investments, totaling $80 million, according to Najla AlNomair, chief strategy and [...] - [A Big Earthquake of 7.7 Magnitude was Recorded In Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-big-earthquake-of-7-7-magnitude-was-recorded-in-pakistan): The strong earthquake has shaken the whole country on Tuesday Night. The movement of this earth quake was felt in many cities of Pakistan Including Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Quetta, and Gilgit Baltistan. The centre of earth quake was noted on Afghanistan.  According to Pakistan Meteorological Department the origin of earth quake is in Afghanistan and its depth was recorded as 180 kilometer. The people of Skardu, Gilgit, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Toba Tek Singh are also afraid of this earth quake. According to Pak Met Department in Region of Hindu Kush the magnitude of earthquake in aftershock was recorded 3.7 with Depth of [...] - [With a Red Outfit, Naimal Khawar Wins Hearts](https://ipin.com.pk/news/with-a-red-outfit-naimal-khawar-wins-hearts): The well-known Pakistani actress, model, and painter Naimal Khawar Abbasi is a stunning actress who has already won people over with her good looks and acting skills. Thanks to her Persian mother and Pathan's father, Naimal mixes Persian and Pashto beauty, making her more appealing than other women. The attractive and talented diva doesn't need an introduction because she already has millions of fans. She paints and explores the visual arts. It was amazing how well old and modern styles blended. She looked like a genuine fashion diva thanks to her immaculate makeup, which accentuated her natural attractiveness. Naimal has done [...] - [TikTok CEO Urges Users to Save App from US Ban Amid National Security Concerns](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tiktok-ceo-urges-users-to-save-app-from-us-ban-amid-national-security-concerns): Increasing number of U.S. lawmakers calling for a ban on the popular app due to national security concerns, Chew highlighted that TikTok currently has over 150 million active monthly users in the U.S. – almost half of the country's population. This is up from the 100 million users the app claimed in 2020. In a video shared on TikTok on Tuesday, Chew expressed his concerns about the possibility of a ban and urged users to share their thoughts with lawmakers. In the background of the video, the U.S. Capitol could be seen. Chew stated that some politicians have already started discussing [...] - [A Staggering Rs 6.33 billion was Lost by Pak Suzuki in 2022](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-staggering-rs-6-33-billion-was-lost-by-pak-suzuki-in-2022): Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has announced a loss of Rs6.3 billion for the financial year ended on December 31, 2022. The company's foreign liabilities of $184 million at the end of the year have surged to $218 million after the end of the year. The company has released a statement notifying the Pakistan Stock Exchange that their liabilities, denominated in dollars, have escalated due to the depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against the dollar by around 65% in just one year. Due to this circumstance, the company's outstanding foreign liabilities have increased, resulting in a significant exchange loss on foreign [...] - [To Provide Free Online Education, the PM has Launched "Teleschool Pakistan"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/to-provide-free-online-education-the-pm-has-launched-teleschool-pakistan): He spoke at the launch event for the initiative "Teleschool Pakistan App, Google for Education and Digital Continuous Professional Development," which aims to transform formal education in the nation. The Ministry of Federal Education created the mobile app Teleschool Pakistan to offer free online instruction to students in all grade levels. The prime minister noted that the country's teacher preparation programmes fell short of expectations and urged the federal education minister to collaborate with provincial governments to make improvements. The prime minister emphasised the value of utilising cutting-edge technology in the classroom and providing students with laptops and other gadgets so [...] - [Imran Khan Receives Relief from LHC in the Terror and NAB Cases](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-receives-relief-from-lhc-in-the-terror-and-nab-cases): After PTI supporters and police clashed in the capital, the former prime minister appealed for protective bail in two terrorism cases. Justice Syed Shahbaz Ali Rizvi's division bench has granted Imran bail until March 27. Imran must appear in court on Tuesday if he requests relief in the terrorism cases brought against him, the court stated on Monday. In a covert manner and with heavy security, Imran arrived at the court with party leader Fawad Chaudhry. Imran attended a hearing on Tuesday that was related to security worries he had previously voiced in court. A complaint regarding a police operation at [...] - [Sleep Paralysis and its treatment](https://ipin.com.pk/sleep-paralysis-and-its-treatment): What Is Sleep Paralysis and why is it happening? One of my friend once said that "Suddenly in the middle of the night he feels someone is riding on his chest and pressing his throat. He feels short of breath and helpless that he cannot remove this thing from his chest despite a millions of efforts." Do you think it was a ghost? No, This is a medical term called sleep paralysis Sleep paralysis usually occurs during one stage of sleep which is called REM stage of sleep, REM stage means rapid eye movement sleep it starts about 60 to 90 [...] - [Google Takes Down Popular Chinese Shopping App Pinduoduo from Play Store Due to Malware Presence](https://ipin.com.pk/news/google-takes-down-popular-chinese-shopping-app-pinduoduo-from-play-store-due-to-malware-presence): A Google spokesperson stated that they had suspended the Play version of the app due to security concerns. Additionally, Google has implemented its scanner, Google Play Protect Feature. This protection feature aims to scan the already installed apps on android devices and protect the device from potentially malicious apps. This google play protection feature blocks the installation of any app categorized as malicious. Users who have downloaded malicious versions of the app on their devices are alerted and advised to uninstall the app. Google Play informed Pinduoduo that its app had been temporarily suspended due to non-compliance with Google's policy. The [...] - ["I Always Had a Problem": Rajkumar Rao's Stance on Being Called a 'Hero'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/i-always-had-a-problem-rajkumar-raos-stance-on-being-called-a-hero): The well-known Indian actor Rajkumar Rao has received several nominations and awards for his versatility, including two National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. He has appeared in a variety of films, from box office hits to highly praised small flicks. One of Bollywood's most outstanding performers, Rajkumar Rao, gives the hero a more sensitive and humanized image. He received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his first film, Love Sex Aur Dhokha. Since then, he has appeared in some movies, including Pushpavalli, Kai Po Che!, Queen, CityLights, Shahid, Chhichhore, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Criminal Justice, Made in Heaven, and [...] - [F1 Needs Perez To Continue Giving His Best Effort](https://ipin.com.pk/news/f1-needs-perez-to-continue-giving-his-best-effort): The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday may have been Sergio Perez's greatest performance to far, but Formula One needs the Mexican to keep it up in a season that is quickly developing into a story of two Red Bull teammates. The results from Bahrain and Jeddah indicate that Max Verstappen, who began 15th on Sunday and was in in second place at the halfway mark, will otherwise quickly win his third consecutive championship. With everyone else competing for the remaining positions, Perez, who began on pole under the floodlights in Saudi Arabia, is only separated from his teammate who is [...] - [Imran Writes a Letter to the CJP Stating that the "Plan was not my Arrest but my Assassination”](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-writes-a-letter-to-the-cjp-stating-that-the-plan-was-not-my-arrest-but-my-assassination):   Imran Khan, a former Pakistani prime minister and the head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), claims in a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Atta Bandial that an assassination plot by "unknown" individuals has put Bandial's life in danger. Due to security concerns, Imran has asked for permission to appear in court via video link. Imran asserts that because he is involved in over 90 cases, he has consistently asked for video link capabilities for his court appearances. He also claims that despite an attempted assassination plot against him, no security was offered to him during prior court [...] - [Nadal Out Of Top 10 For First Time Since 2005](https://ipin.com.pk/news/nadal-out-of-top-10-for-first-time-since-2005): Rafa Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam winner slide out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday but the Spaniard will still be the "one to beat" at the French Open if he can get back to full fitness. Nadal was forced to skip the Masters 1000 event in California, where he reached the final last year, as he continues his recuperation from a hip problem that halted his Australian Open title defence in the second round in January. Failing to protect the 600 points from Indian Wells resulted in Nadal slipping [...] - [Bangladesh-Ireland ODI Washed Out After Record Innings](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bangladesh-ireland-odi-washed-out-after-record-innings): After the home team scored their highest-ever ODI total, the second one-day international between Bangladesh and Ireland was postponed due to rain in Sylhet on Monday. As the hosts scored 349-6 thanks to Mushfiqur Rahim's century, the quickest ODI century by a Bangladeshi batsman, Ireland was unable to begin their innings due to rain. The game was abandoned by referees shortly after 8:30 p.m. (2030 GMT) because there was no chance of the weather in Sylhet International Cricket Stadium becoming better. Bangladesh is leading the series 1-0 with one game left on Thursday after defeating England 3-0 in the T20s. Mushfiqur [...] - [The Government Wants to Implement a "Discounted Fuel" Regime](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-government-wants-to-implement-a-discounted-fuel-regime): State Minister for Petroleum, Dr Musadik Malik, revealed that the government will provide petrol at Rs100 below the official rate for motorbikes and cars with an engine capacity of up to 800cc. This initiative comes just a day after the announcement of a Rs50 subsidy on each litre of petrol for the less privileged citizens. The initial idea, according to Dr. Malik, was to give petrol to owners of motorcycles and cars with up to 800cc engines at a price that was Rs50 less than the Ogra-notified rate. The Prime Minister, however, asked that the discount be raised to Rs. 100 [...] - [Kylian Mbappe Advances From PSG Superstar To France's Captain](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kylian-mbappe-advances-from-psg-superstar-to-frances-captain): According to a source close to the French national team, Kylian Mbappe, a forward for Paris Saint-Germain, has been named the next captain of the French national soccer team, taking over for the retired Hugo Lloris. The news agency reported on the situation on Monday. According to a team source, Kylian Mbappe has replaced the departed Hugo Lloris as captain of France. Mbappe, a 24-year-old striker for Paris Saint-Germain, agreed to the proposition following earlier-in-the-day negotiations with Didier Deschamps. After losing the World Cup final a month ago, Tottenham goalie Lloris decided to quit his international career. The skipper for more [...] - [KP Requests that Punjab Lift its Ban on the Delivery of Flour](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kp-requests-that-punjab-lift-its-ban-on-the-delivery-of-flour): The interim government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has reached out to the Punjab administration, requesting the immediate lifting of the ban on flour deliveries and the removal of all other barriers. The Ramadan package, worth Rs 19.77 billion, has also begun to be implemented by the interim government in order to assist the 36.8 million registered beneficiaries of the province's Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). In addition to the 1,600 utility stores that can provide flour to cardholders, over 7,600 sale points have been established, and approximately 5.7 million households will receive 30 kg of flour each. Fazl Elahi, the minister of [...] - [Karunaratne Wants To Resign As Captain After Ireland Tests Next Month](https://ipin.com.pk/news/karunaratne-wants-to-resign-as-captain-after-ireland-tests-next-month): After the Ireland Matches later this month, Dimuth Karunaratne wants to leave his position as Test captain. The Sri Lankan selection committee is still in discussion with him and has not yet accepted his resignation. Karunaratne, who turns 35 in April, has held the position for four years, but with a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle approaching and the Ireland Matches not being a part of the current WTC, he wishes to pass the reins to a new captain for the next cycle. "I've discussed resigning as captain following the Ireland series with the selectors. You must complete two years [...] - [Ihsanullah Of Multan Sultans Is Welcomed With Honor](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ihsanullah-of-multan-sultansis-welcomed-with-honor): In the just concluded eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), pacer Ihsanullah of the Multan Sultans won both the Player of the Tournament and Best Bowling trophies. He also received a hero's welcome when he returned to Swat. Ihsanullah was greeted warmly by friends and family upon his return to his hometown on Monday. In honor of his victory in the competition, he was showered with garlands and flowers. Ihsanullah became the first up-and-coming player to win Player of the Tournament in PSL history. The right-arm bowler recorded 22 wickets and put up a noteworthy effort to win two [...] - [The Time Industry Tried to Make Shah Rukh Khan Fail: Anubhav Sinha's Story](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-time-industry-tried-to-make-shah-rukh-khan-fail-anubhav-sinhas-story): Anubhav Sinha is an Indian director, writer, and producer of motion pictures. Mulk (2018), Thappad (2020), and Article 15 are just a few of the movies he has helmed (2019). He is renowned for producing movies that portray social issues, with an emphasis on the caste system in India. For his work, he has received numerous honors, including the National Award for Best Direction for Article 15. For his movie Mulk, he also won the Filmfare Award for Best Story. In addition to directing movies, he has also written and produced movies, like Gulabo Sitabo, which will be released in 2020. [...] - [Gratitude for Sona Mohapatra's Apology for Sonali Kulkarni's Sexist Remark](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gratitude-for-sona-mohapatras-apology-for-sonali-kulkarnis-sexist-remark): Some of the most well-known female artists in India are Sonali Kulkarni and Sona Mohapatra. Both enjoy national acclaim for their distinctive talents and performance aesthetics. An accomplished actress, director, and producer, Sonali Kulkarni have appeared in over 100 movies and television programs. Her most well-known performances were in Parineeta (2002) and Dil Chahta Hai (2001). (2005). She reshared an article about Sonali's apology on Twitter on Monday and wrote, "Had discussion with @Paromitabardolo and agreed with many women, who found her statement disturbing, myopic, and parochial." had a discussion with @Paromitabardolo & agreed with many women who found her statement [...] - [Satish Kaushik Rumor Debunked by Anupam Kher](https://ipin.com.pk/news/satish-kaushik-rumor-debunked-by-anupam-kher): Famous Bollywood actors from the city attended Satish Kaushik's residence to pay their respects after the veteran filmmaker died a week ago. Anupam Kher, a seasoned actor, was close to Satish, and Satish orgnized the wake at which Kher spoke to the me On March 9, Satish had a heart attack and passed away in Delhi that morning. He celebrated Holi the day before he passed away with a close friend named Vikas Malu, who Satish's second wife is now accusing of being the cause of the actor's demise. The situation is being looked into. Anupam said in response to questions [...] - [Petroleum Relief Package up to Rs. 50 Per Liter](https://ipin.com.pk/news/petroleum-relief-package-up-to-rs-50-per-liter): Mr. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has instructed Rs. 50 per liter discount on the fuel price. In a meeting with his federal ministers and special assistants, he addressed a number of issues, including in order to reduce the cost of petrol for bikes, rickshaws, and other low vehicles, targeted subsidies could be granted. The petroleum subsidy would apply only to low-income consumers who have used motorcycles, rickshaws, or other small vehicles, including those with 800cc engines so the benefits reach to the correct place. The allocation for petroleum subsidies is Rs. 50 per liter and a practical program for petroleum subsidies should [...] - [Ashima Chibber Discusses her Feelings During Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ashima-chibber-discusses-her-feelings-during-mrs-chatterjee-vs-norway): Indian actress Rani Mukerji has played leading roles in numerous Bollywood productions. Mukerji, an Indian actress who was born in Mumbai, made her acting debut in the 1996 movie Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, and she gained notoriety for her role in the 1998 romantic drama Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. She has since appeared in some financially successful films, including Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Mujhse Dosti Karoge (2002), Hum Tum (2004), Veer-Zaara (2004), Black (2005), Bunty Aur Babli (2005), and No One Killed Jessica (2011). In addition to six Filmfare Awards, she has won a National Film Award. A lot of [...] - [Prophet ﷺ Sunnah & "Sugar Dose" for Premature Babies](https://ipin.com.pk/prophet-sunnah-and-sugar-dose-for-premature-babies): Over 1400 years ago, when a child was born, the Prophet (‎ﷺ) made it his Sunnah (practice) to take a small part of a date and place it in the newborn's mouth. He would chew it until it was soft and then rub it onto the palate of the baby. This is called Taḥnīk.  In an Islamic ritual known as tanak, a newborn baby's lips are touched with honey, sweet juice, or squeezed dates. Originally, the date was chewed up by a devout person and then smeared on the baby's palate. The word "tank" is derived from the Arabic word [...] - [Rolls-Royce Funded for Human Settlement on Moon](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rolls-royce-funded-for-human-settlement-on-moon): The British company tried to prepare a nuclear reactor that would allow human habitation on the moon to become a reality. The British Space Agency awarded Rolls-Royce 2.9 million pounds for completing the project. Scientists have long dreamed of making it possible for humans to live on the moon, but that dream has yet to be realized. With the support of governments and various international organizations, scientists are engaged in continuing research daily to turn this dream into a reality. To maintain this chain of events, the British government also contributed a total of about three million pounds in terms of [...] - [Remebering the Army Public School Attack: Tragedy and Resilience](https://ipin.com.pk/remebering-the-army-public-school-attack-tragedy-and-resilience): Darkest Day in Pakistan's History The Army Public School in the Pakistani city of Peshawar was the target of a terrorist attack on December 16, 2014, carried out by six gunmen who were (TTP) members. The terrorists, who were all foreigners and included one Chechen, three Arabs, and two Afghans, entered the school and began shooting at students and staff, killing 149 people overall, including 132 students between the ages of eight and eighteen, making it the fifth deadliest school massacre in history. Pakistan launched a rescue operation in retribution, which was carried out by the Special Services Group (SSG) of [...] - [Manchester United Capitalise On Fulham To Reach FA Cup Semi-Finals](https://ipin.com.pk/news/manchester-united-capitalise-on-fulham-to-reach-fa-cup-semi-finals): After losing 3-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday, Fulham captain Aleksandar Mitrovic was dismissed for assaulting the referee, setting up a fascinating FA Cup semi-final matchup between Manchester United and Brighton. As he rammed into Chris Kavanagh after a VAR review for Willian's handball on the line, Mitrovic received one of three red cards for Fulham in a matter of seconds. Together with Fulham manager Marco Silva on the sidelines, the Brazilian was also fired. Bruno Fernandes scored twice for United, and Marcel Sabitzer scored his first goal for the team to keep Erik ten Hag's team on track for a [...] - [Hassan Niazi Arrested by Islamabad Police](https://ipin.com.pk/news/hassan-niazi-arrested-by-islamabad-police): Hassaan Niazi is an adviser on legal affairs to Imran Khan and a nephew of the PTI chairman. He was taken into custody after clashes between police and PTI workers at the judicial complex. Naeem Haider Panjotha said that the authorities ignored their claim that Hassan was on bail. Following his arrest, PTI leader Farrukh Habib called it”abduction" and demanded the superior judiciary to take notice. Supporters also shared a video through their Twitter account protesting against this incident. They asked lawyers across the country to come out in protest and block roads as a sign of solidarity with Hassan Niazi. [...] - [Recipe of Mango Kulfi](https://ipin.com.pk/recipe-of-mango-kulfi): Mango Kulfi the Frozen Dessert In this article I will share with you one secret recipe of mango kulfi that will make your summer. In this coming hot summer don’t forget to try this recipe at your home. This recipe is especially for those who have no much time to spend whole day while making something different, No proper ingredients to try new things, and have no energy to spend an hour in a kitchen. This recipe is too much easy and less time taking process. Why Mango? Because the first reason is that the summer is season of mangos it [...] - [Australia Wins The Second ODI To Tie The Series As Starc Scythes Down India](https://ipin.com.pk/news/australia-wins-the-second-odi-to-tie-the-series-as-starc-scythes-down-india): In the second one-day international, played on Sunday in Visakhapatnam, Australia's Mitchell Starc decimated India's batting order with five wickets, leveling their three-match series at one each. Chasing 118 to win after Starc's scorching performance earlier in the day yielded 5-53 for his eighth five-wicket haul in ODIs, Australia sailed home in just 11 overs to set up an exciting conclusion in Chennai on Wednesday. Mitchell Marsh's fiery 66-ball undefeated innings, which featured six sixes, and Travis Head's 51 runs off the bat helped the tourists cross the finish line. "There were just 37 overs in the entire game. Steve Smith, [...] - [Barcelona Defeats Madrid In The Clasico To Clinch The Championship](https://ipin.com.pk/news/barcelona-defeats-madrid-in-the-clasico-to-clinch-the-championship): Franck Kessie's late goal helped Barcelona defeat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Clasico on Sunday, putting them 12 points ahead atop La Liga. The result makes it more difficult for Madrid to defend its crown, and it puts the Catalans in position to win the trophy for the first time since 2019. Ronald Araujo's own goal gave Carlo Ancelotti's Real the lead, but Sergi Roberto's goal for Barcelona right before halftime tied the game. Both teams had opportunities to win the game. For Madrid, Marco Asensio scored, but VAR disallowed it for offside. However, in the 92nd minute, Alejandro Balde set [...] - [New Zealand Destroys Sri Lanka To Win The Test Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/new-zealand-destroys-sri-lanka-to-win-the-test-series): On Monday, New Zealand prevailed by an innings-and-58-run margin. Despite a late comeback by the visitors, New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka on Monday by an innings and 58 runs to win the Test series 2-0. Just scoring 164 in their first innings, Sri Lanka was invited to continue after the Black Caps in Wellington declared at 580. After that, they were bowled out for 358. After mounting a comeback on Monday, Dhananjaya de Silva passed 3,000 Test runs before being caught on 98, missing out on a tenth Test century. When they ended his 76-run stand with rookie wicketkeeper Nishan Madushka, [...] - [Pak vs NZ: PCB Revises Schedule Of New Zealand's Tour To Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pak-vs-nz-pcb-revises-schedule-of-new-zealands-tour-to-pakistan): The PCB and New Zealand Cricket "unanimously" agreed to make "tweaks" to the tour, the board said in a statement today, and the Blackcaps will now play five ODIs and five T20Is. The agenda was altered, according to reports, because of the approaching general elections in Punjab slated on April 30. According to the amended itinerary, New Zealand will fly into Lahore and play three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) from April 14–17 before moving on to Rawalpindi to play the remaining two T20Is and the first ODI from April 20–26. The final four One-Day Internationals (ODIs) of the tour will be played [...] - [After Eid 100, 000 students in Pakistan will participate in Cambridge Exams](https://ipin.com.pk/news/after-eid-100-000-students-in-pakistan-will-participate-in-cambridge-exams): According to the statement there will be 100 exam centers for students who want to take part in Cambridge exams, in these centers students will take part in Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O level, Cambridge International AS and A level will be tested in 100+ exam centers. Students will take more than hundred subject tests for Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O level, Cambridge International AS and A level. According to report 330,000 subjects are entered for that. People all across the world wants to be part of Cambridge as because of the education system. The exam will start from 25 April 2023 to [...] - [International Veterinary team treats Elephant in Karachi Zoo](https://ipin.com.pk/news/international-veterinary-team-treats-elephant-in-karachi-zoo): Noor Jahan is a 17-year-old African elephant who underwent a surgical examination. The veterinary doctors had a meeting with Administrator Dr Syed Saifur Rahman and the management team. Noor Jahan is priceless to the people of Karachi and brings in good income for the zoo. The team of expert doctors came to Pakistan at the request of the Sindh government to provide assistance. Earlier, four African elephants arrived in Pakistan, including Noor Jahan, Madhubala, Malika, and Sona. The foreign veterinarians will take special care of the elephant's health. It is heartwarming to see good treatment of animals in Pakistan. Noor Jahan [...] - [Elon Musk Changed Twitter Icon to Doge](https://ipin.com.pk/news/elon-musk-changed-twitter-icon-to-doge): As you may have noticed yourself, the Twitter icon in the top left corner of the Twitter app is now a doge meme photo. This happened in the latest update of the Twitter app. This Doge meme is an old one that originated in 2010 when a dog named Kabosu, a Shiba Inu, was adopted by a Japanese man named Atsuko Sato. He uploaded a picture of his dog on the internet as a meme in 2010, which got popular in late 2013. Since then, the dog picture has become famous and popular as a meme and has been used to [...] - [On the Occasion, Priyanka Chopra Wore a "65-Year-Old Banarasi Patola Saree."](https://ipin.com.pk/news/on-the-occasion-priyanka-chopra-wore-a-65-year-old-banarasi-patola-saree): The well-known Indian actress Priyanka Chopra attracted a lot of attention with her glamorous appearance at this two-day event. The actress donned a classic saree with a contemporary touch on the second day of the event. Priyanka completed her outfit with stud earrings and a diamond choker. The actress also detailed the uniqueness of her dress by publishing it on Facebook at the same time. Also thanking the designer is the actress. Priyanka Shared the Uniqueness of the Saree She Wore to the Ambani Function For the Ambani family function, Priyanka donned a handmade ensemble by designer Amil Agarwal. The actress [...] - [Ceferin Calls The Barcelona Refereeing Issue "one of the most serious in football"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ceferin-calls-the-barcelona-refereeing-issue-one-of-the-most-serious-in-football): Aleksander Ceferin, stated that the refereeing crisis involving Barcelona is one of the worst he has ever witnessed in sport. In regards to payments made by the club to a business owned by a senior refereeing official, They launched a formal inquiry into Barcelona last month for what may have been a legal infraction. In an interview that appeared in the newspaper on Monday, Ceferin stated, "I cannot comment directly on this for two reasons. "First of all, since our disciplinary committee is independent. Also, I haven't gone into detail about this issue. But I have something to say. According to [...] - [Reacting To News Of Amir's Return, PCB Calls Them "factually wrong"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/reacting-to-news-of-amirs-return-pcb-calls-them-factually-wrong): All rumours regarding the return of bowler Mohammad Amir to the national squad have been deemed "factually incorrect" by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The selection process, according to the board, is "crystal: domestic performance!" It also made it clear that Amir had stopped playing for the national cricket team. The fast bowler's comeback to international cricket was reportedly granted the all-clear by the PCB the day before, according to sources. They said that the selection committee got in touch with Mohammad Amir's manager and asked him to be ready for his return to the national team. Also, the official allegedly [...] - [New Zealand Releases Its ODI Team For The Series Against Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/new-zealand-releases-its-odi-team-for-the-series-against-pakistan): Saqlain Mushtaq was hired as an assistant coach by New Zealand on Tuesday. The team was also named for the upcoming five-match ODI series against Pakistan. Later this month, when the Black Caps visit Pakistan, the two teams will also compete in a T20I series. Tom Latham will captain the team, and Ben Lister and Cole McConchie will make their professional debuts while on tour. The regular Canterbury captain was chosen for the T20 team to travel Pakistan as a result of a successful domestic cricket season in all forms. The second-highest total of any player this season is McConchie's 1,140 [...] - [Pakistan experiences its lowest cotton production in four decades](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-experiences-its-lowest-cotton-production-in-four-decades): The decline is attributed to last year's monsoon's flash floods and heavy rains, which devastated a sizable amount of agricultural land, particularly in Sindh and Balochistan provinces. Due to the lower production, Pakistan's textile industry will need to import roughly 10 million bales in order to meet its 15 million bale annual demand. The mill consumption fell to 8.8 million bales, the lowest level in more than 20 years, as a result of the textile industry's difficulties with import financing. Textile mills have also bought 4,605,449 bales from the local market while agreeing to import 5.5 million bales. The mills, on [...] - [Rs103 billion has been approved for the circular debt](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rs103-billion-has-been-approved-for-the-circular-debt): The announcement comes as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif disclosed that the outstanding dues of Chinese power plants have soared to Rs 450 billion. The subsidy has been approved by the Ministry of Finance to resolve the claims of K-Electric (KE) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. According to government sources, this Rs103 billion unbudgeted subsidy is the first installment of an additional Rs 335 billion in power subsidies that Islamabad agreed to pay under a February agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The PM disclosed that the Chinese power plants now owe Rs 450 billion in unpaid debts as the Power [...] - [In Three Cases, Imran was Given Conditional Bail Until April 13](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-three-cases-imran-was-given-conditional-bail-until-april-13): A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) has granted interim bail in three cases to Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan and current leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Prior to that, the court released him on bail until April 4 and commanded the police not to detain him. Following petitions for bail in three FIRs filed with the Race Course police station for a variety of charges, including assaulting police officers and setting fire to state property in the Zaman Park area, Imran Khan made an appearance before the court on Tuesday. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Imran Kishor, the [...] - [The Costliest Madhuri Dixit Apartment Was Bought for a Whopping Rs 369 Crore](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-costliest-madhuri-dixit-apartment-was-bought-for-a-whopping-rs-369-crore): The most expensive Apartment owned by Madhuri Dixit sold for Rs 369 crore. The apartment transaction ever took place when J P Taparia, the founder of Famy Care, recently paid Rs 369 crore to Lodha Group for a luxurious, sea-facing triplex flat in Malabar Hill, South Bombay. The 26th, 27th, and 28th floors of the mega housing building Lodha Malabar are situated on the prestigious structured, and disciplined Road. The apartment has a 1.08-acre lot size and borders both the Hanging Gardens and the Arabian Sea. The JP Taparia family paid 1.36 lakh per square foot for the triplex, measuring 27,160 [...] - [In the new song "Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan," Salman Khan Teases his Fans](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-the-new-song-kisi-ka-bhai-kisi-ki-jaan-salman-khan-teases-his-fans): Salman Khan has given fans the trailer of a joyful song from his next movie Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan following the release of the songs Naiyo Lagda and Billi Billi. Salman and Venkatesh are featured in the new song, Yantamma. The actor pair enters the teaser in style while reclining on a bike and wearing a lungi. Song Yantamma honors South Indian culture and provides the audience with eye-catching, vibrant imagery. For the song, Vishal Dadlani and Payal Dev contributed their vocals. Rafter does the rap piece in the meanwhile. The joyful song was penned by Shabbir Ahmed. An [...] - [Discovery of Ultra Massive Black Hole](https://ipin.com.pk/discovery-of-ultra-massive-black-hole): According to Astronomers the mass of this black hole is equal to  30 billion suns. From the surface of the Earth, the black hole is approximately hundreds of millions of light years far away. This monster black hole is far away from the earth and very big, In front of this big black hole our sun is like a small cricket ball. According to the report, this black hole was discovered by UK astronomers and the Space Research team. This black hole is called an ultra-massive black hole. According to some scientists and researchers, it was formed from the extreme merge [...] - [The SC Registrar is Being Removed by Justice Isa for Discarding his Suo Motu Verdict](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-sc-registrar-is-being-removed-by-justice-isa-for-discarding-his-suo-motu-verdict): Judge Qazi Faez Isa of the Supreme Court has written to the establishment division requesting the immediate dismissal of Ishrat Ali, the chief justice's registrar, for issuing a circular that disobeyed his ruling regarding suo motu proceedings. Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial responded to the Supreme Court Registrar's circular by stating that the observations made by the majority judgement went beyond the subject at hand and broke the rules established by a five-member decision. The suspension of all suo motu cases under Article 184(3) of the Constitution was mandated by a special Supreme Court bench led by Justice Isa [...] - [PM Shehbaz Reports that Negotiations Regarding the IMF's Final Condition are in Progress](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-reports-that-negotiations-regarding-the-imfs-final-condition-are-in-progress): Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, announced on Monday that the government has accepted all of the conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and that negotiations are ongoing for the final conditions. The announcement was made at a parliamentary meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N). In the meeting, the Prime Minister discussed the country's critical economic situation, blaming the previous government's agreement with the international lender for the record inflation. Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was criticised by Sharif for signing an IMF programme with strict conditions and then suspending it [...] - [Kohli On Pakistan's 2022 T20 WC run-chase: "Won't happen ever again"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kohli-on-pakistans-2022-t20-wc-run-chase-wont-happen-ever-again): Former India captain Virat Kohli has discussed his memorable catch against Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup match in Australia. As his side was 31 for 4 in the 10th over of the game, Kohli admitted he almost quit and felt like he was sliding out of control. He gave credit to his gut, though, for taking over and guiding him to an amazing knock that stunned the whole cricketing community. I was going through what I was going through, but after returning for the Asia Cup and doing well, I thought, "Wow, I'm ready to play in this World [...] - [Milan Humiliates Napoli 4-0 Thanks To Two Goals From Leao](https://ipin.com.pk/news/milan-humiliates-napoli-4-0-thanks-to-two-goals-from-leao): Rafael Leao, a striker for AC Milan, scored twice to help his team defeat league-leading Napoli 4-0 on the road on Sunday. Stefano Pioli's team moved up to third place in the rankings as a result. Milan has 51 points, one more than Inter Milan in fourth position and four more than Lazio in second place. Napoli leads the pack by 20 points. Pioli told reporter, "This is a wonderful triumph, but it's only one match. There are nine more Serie A games where we must have the same approach because we've missed opportunities in the past and we can't do [...] - [Million-dollar Salaries For Women Under A New Australia Contract](https://ipin.com.pk/news/million-dollar-salaries-for-women-under-a-new-australia-contract): Leading Australian women's cricketers might make more than A$1 million ($666,600) year thanks to wage hikes and money made from playing in the Women's Premier League of India and The Hundred in England, according to reports on Monday. A player with a top-tier contract and who also competes in the Women's Big Bash League will now be eligible to earn A$800,000 per year under the terms of the five-year agreement, which includes a headline funding boost for the women of 66%. In a press release, Nick Hockley remarked, "I am particularly thrilled this (agreement) signals another important step forward in the [...] - [Alex Hales Admires "greatest new-ball bowler" Shaheen Afridi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/alex-hales-admires-greatest-new-ball-bowle-shaheen-afridi): The phenomenal bowling abilities of Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi have been praised by England batsman Alex Hales, who dubbed him the "greatest new-ball bowler." With a delivery that removed Hales from the game and increased Pakistan's chances of winning the match, Shaheen garnered attention during the 2022 T20 World Cup final. Hales, who will soon play with Afridi for the Notts in the 2023 Vitality Blast, lauded the Pakistani bowler for his flawless technique and said that after being bowled out by Afridi in the championship match, he had no doubts about the bowler's caliber. Shaheen is one of the [...] - [The prices of all things started to rise in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-prices-of-all-things-started-to-rise-in-pakistan): All items including food items, health products, beauty products and other items reached their peak value. In open market the price of floor reached to 5300 rupees and 15 kg floor reached to 2300 rupees in Lahore Pakistan. Despite the affordable prices, flour is not even available at utility stores and people are queuing up to get flour. 10 kilo floor is in RS 400 for only those who are enrolled in Benazir Income Support Program and for other people the price of 10 kilo floor is reached to 648. Along with flour, the prices of cooking oil have also increased [...] - [Lawyers and PTI Protest Outside Supreme Court over Punjab Polls Delay](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lawyers-and-pti-protest-outside-supreme-court-over-punjab-polls-delay): There were protests outside the Supreme Court on Monday by lawyers and members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in anticipation of the hearing of the PTI's petition against the postponement of the Punjab elections. The nation stands with the Constitution and was chanted by demonstrators as they carried banners and placards in support of the law and the Constitution. Additionally present, PTI leader Hammad Azhar emphasised the value of upholding the Constitution by declaring that "forces against the Constitution would fail." To ensure the security of those entering the building, strict security measures were put in place, and Islamabad police personnel [...] - [Khunjerab Pass Trade Route Opens after 3 Years](https://ipin.com.pk/news/khunjerab-pass-trade-rout-opens-after-3-years): Khunjerab pass which is the main route for trade between China and Pakistan is located in Gilgit Baltistan has opened after 03 year of Covid-19 It was closed in 2020 to reduce the spread of the corona virus. This virus was spreading very fast in China. As for safety the government decided to close it for some days but with the spread of Covid-19, it became difficult to open the rout until three years passed. According to report the Chinese officials delivered a letter to Pakistani command regarding to open the Khunjerab pass trade route. They had decided to check all [...] - [Saudi King Salman invites Nawaz Sharif and PM Shehbaz for Umrah](https://ipin.com.pk/news/saudi-king-salman-invites-nawaz-sharif-and-pm-shehbaz-for-umrah): According to reliable sources, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia has extended an invitation to PM Shehbaz Sharif and PM Nawaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), who are seen as being closest to the royal family, to conduct Umrah in the country. The three-time former prime minister, who has been living in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019 due to health reasons, will go on a private plane to Saudi Arabia on April 11 with his daughter Maryam Nawaz and other family members. Nawaz Sharif will visit the Saudi Arabian monarchy as a royal guest. [...] - [Former SP Chaudhry Farhat Abbas was Killed in Lahore](https://ipin.com.pk/news/former-sp-chaudhry-farhat-abbas-was-killed-in-lahore): Update Important progress has been made in the investigation of the murder of former SP Farhat Abbas, who was killed yesterday in Millat Park area of ​​Lahore. According to the police, 3 people including 2 women involved in the murder have been arrested. His sister-in-law is involved in the murder of Farhat Abbas. They have also been arrested, he used to forbid widow sisters-in-law to have a personal guard, which led to quarrels Yesterday, former SP Chaudhry Farhat Abbas was killed at the doorstep of his house, motorcycle-riding accused shot and killed former SP Chaudhry Farhat Abbas outside his house, Farhat [...] - [Wood Makes English Record On IPL Return As Lucknow Triumph](https://ipin.com.pk/news/wood-makes-english-record-on-ipl-return-as-lucknow-triumph): The Indian Premier League's highest numbers for an Englishman were recorded by fast bowler Mark Wood on Saturday, helping Lucknow Super Giants defeat Delhi Capitals despite his lack of prior experience in the league. In just his second IPL game, Wood recorded 5-14 and was named Player of the Match as Lucknow won by a score of 50 runs in their season opener. Following Kyle Mayers' IPL debut 73, Lucknow gave Delhi a goal of 194 to meet. The visitors failed in their pursuit despite David Warner, the captain of Delhi, scoring a half-century. Wood, who had one game with the [...] - [The First Order for Russian Crude Oil will be Placed by Pakistan Next Month: Malik](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-first-order-for-russian-crude-oil-will-be-placed-by-pakistan-next-month-malik): Dr. Musadik Malik, Pakistan's Minister of State for Petroleum, has announced Pakistan plans to place its first order for Russian crude oil next month, which marks an important milestone in their bilateral relations. The minister disclosed in an interview with a private news channel that Moscow agreed to offer Islamabad a discount similar to those offered to neighboring countries, which has been deemed a welcome gesture. Dr. Malik reiterated that Pakistan is not an oil-producing nation and must therefore buy oil on the world market when discussing the country's rising petrol prices. Islamabad consequently has no influence over oil prices, he [...] - [Is Shadab Khan's Position As Vice Captain Being Filled?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/is-shadab-khans-position-as-vice-captain-being-filled):   Shadab Khan's replacement as the national team's vice captain for white-ball cricket is being considered by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Khan is an all-rounder. According to sources, the choice of a new vice skipper may be made prior to the upcoming limited-overs series between Pakistan and New Zealand. Usama Mir, a leg-spinner, was rumored to be able to take Shadab Khan's place in the Pakistani team for the domestic series against the Kiwis. The 24-year-old all-rounder led the Men in Green in the T20Is against Afghanistan last week in Sharjah after being named vice-captain in 2020. Pakistan had suffered a [...] - [The Private Jet of Ronaldo And Georgina Rodriguez is for sale](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-private-jet-of-ronaldo-and-georgina-rodriguez-is-for-sale): According to reports Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez have decided to sell their private plane. The couple, according to the aforementioned publication, has chosen to sell the plane because they want to purchase a larger jet. Clearly, they are not happy with the size of their present aircraft. The lavish Gulfstream G200 plane, which is worth a stunning €20 million, is said to have lost its appeal to the couple. The Argentine model's Netflix series I am Georgina has included the jet that Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez utilize to fulfill their professional and personal commitments. The couple has [...] - [Sania Mirza Updates her Instagram Profile](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sania-mirza-updates-her-instagram-profile): Sania Mirza, a former Indian tennis star, brought life to her fans' and followers' Instagram feeds by sharing a fashionably altered image of herself wearing a fern-green three-piece suit that was expertly cut. Shoaib Malik's wife Sania Mirza athlete looked stunning in the images posted on Instagram, which were taken in New Delhi, India. Sania wore a "corporatist" formal ensemble with a coat, pants, and waistcoat that was buttoned, along with revealing heels. The single mother finished off her appearance with a white beaded bracelet and some simple gold jewelry. Sania Mirza had nude lipstick and smoky eyes, and her hair [...] - [Pakistan is going to receive its first shipment of crude oil from Russia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-is-going-to-receive-its-first-shipment-of-crude-oil-from-russia): Dr. Musadik Malik who is minister of state for petroleum while talking with a private TV channel said that Pakistan is going to receive its first shipment of crude oil from Russia in coming month. The minister disclosed in an interview with a private news channel that Moscow agreed to offer Islamabad a discount similar to those offered to neighboring countries, which has been deemed a welcome gesture. The minister and the secretary of petroleum travelled to Russia in November of last year to talk about matters such as the supply of petrol and oil. A Russian delegation also visited Pakistan [...] - [According to Qureshi, the PPP Should Clearly State Whether it is for or Against the Constitution](https://ipin.com.pk/news/according-to-qureshi-the-ppp-should-clearly-state-whether-it-is-for-or-against-the-constitution): Pakistan's political crisis has escalated as the ruling coalition, led by the PML-N, has hinted that it may not accept the Supreme Court bench's decision regarding provincial elections. Shah Mehmood Qureshi, vice chairman of the PTI, has urged all political parties, particularly the PPP, to declare whether they support or intend to abrogate the Constitution. Furthermore, he criticized the PPP for its silence on the subject and urged them to clarify their position on the matter. Qureshi emphasised the need for political parties to clarify their positions and said that "silence is not an option" at a press conference held in [...] - [Gulabo Rani receives praise from Momin Ali Munshi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gulabo-rani-receives-praise-from-momin-ali-munshi): Gulabo Rani has received appreciation from Momin Ali Munshi for its outstanding plot and captivating scary moments. Usman Mukhtar, who is behind the camera, has left everyone in awe of his direction and abilities. Momin Ali Munshi was astounded by the movie's compelling imagery and compelling characters. Benefits of the Movie The narrative of Gulabo Rani has a protracted buildup, yet it begins off strong. The eerie aspect of the directing is apparent to viewers since it both intrigues and frightens them. The talent of all the young performers struck Momin Ali Munshi. The artists gave it their all even though [...] - [Ayesha Omar Shout out to the Deaths of women In Karachi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ayesha-omar-shout-out-to-the-deaths-of-women-in-karachi): The top Pakistani actress Aysha Omar gave a shout-out on her social media account about the brutal deaths of 12 people, including nine women, in Karachi. She was heartbroken at this sad news and prayed for the families of the dead who suffered this incident. On her social media account, Instagram, she reshared a video depicting the crowd of men and women entangled with each other for the food ration for their families. She strongly condemned such activities that would result in such dreadful results. She also prayed for the victims and their families. She also prayed for Pakistan's government's rules [...] - [What Features of her Marriage Does Malala Yousafzai Adore?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/what-features-of-her-marriage-does-malala-yousafzai-adore): The Nobel Peace Prize recipient said on Instagram that one of the many qualities she adores about her husband, Asser Malik, is that he always chooses the most considerate presents. In November 2021, Malala Yousafzai and Asser Malik got married. The 25-year-old allegedly received a pair of hand-painted shoes from her better half on a recent trip to Los Angeles, which Malala allegedly wore while touring the Santa Monica pier. The supporter of women's rights and girls' education shared a sweet photo with Malik while dressed in a simple blue kameez, pants, and coat. Pakistani campaigner for girls' education Malala Yousafzai [...] - [As inflation reaches 35.4%, Pakistanis drown under soaring prices](https://ipin.com.pk/news/as-inflation-reaches-35-4-percentage-pakistanis-drown-under-soaring-prices): On Saturday, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released a new inflation reading, increasing the likelihood of an interest rate hike at the April 4 MPC meeting. However, March inflation fell to 3.7% from February. Over months, the price of practically every food item has skyrocketed, plunging the populace, whose purchasing power has plummeted, into agony. In March, urban core inflation rose 18.6% and rural core inflation 23.1%. Experts predict Pakistan will soon experience hyperinflation, when prices rise 50%. PBS reported 38.9% rural inflation and 33% urban inflation. Due to supply chain disruptions and lax controls, food inflation skyrocketed. PBS statistics [...] - [No confidence in SC bench hearing election case declared by PDM](https://ipin.com.pk/news/no-confidence-in-sc-bench-hearing-election-case-declared-by-pdm): The ruling alliance's president, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, claimed Saturday that the Supreme Court's three-judge panel, headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, hearing the election delay petition is untrustworthy. "We distrust this court. PDM distrusts this three-judge bench "At an Islamabad press conference, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) head Fazl claims. The PDM president stated his distrust after the ruling alliance—comprised of 13 political parties—decided to boycott the bench in a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today, where PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif also supported their decision. Fazl stated that the chief justice and other two justices should morally disqualify themselves [...] - [Why "Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha" Is Still Being Watched Despite a Lengthy Narrative](https://ipin.com.pk/news/why-mujhe-pyar-hua-tha-is-still-being-watched-despite-a-lengthy-narrative): We are constantly inundated with stuff that is just lacking in both head and feet. On the screen, we observe hapless performers scurrying around a set without any specific storyline or understanding of the scenario. Nevertheless, audiences of this drama serial continue to be drawn to these shows. We have some good instances of plays with no plot at all, yet the actors nevertheless gave it their all to try to salvage the ship. Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha, a recent film starring Wahaj Ali, Hania Aamir, and Zaviyar Nauman, is one such instance. Cast of “Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha” Mujhe Pyaar [...] - [Exploring the World of Self-Driving Cars: A Look at the Top Models from Leading Companies](https://ipin.com.pk/news/exploring-the-world-of-self-driving-cars-a-look-at-the-top-models-from-leading-companies): Automatic robot cars, also known as self-driving cars or autonomous vehicles, are cars that can operate without the need for a human driver. These vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors, Lidar technology, and machine learning algorithms that enable them to detect and respond to their surroundings, navigate roads, and avoid obstacles safely and efficiently. The development of automatic robot cars has the potential to revolutionize the transportation industry by reducing accidents, traffic congestion, and carbon emissions. These vehicles could also provide mobility solutions for people who cannot drive or who are unable to afford a car, making transportation more accessible and [...] - [Another Price Hike in Honda Bikes](https://ipin.com.pk/news/another-price-hike-in-honda-bikes): The company has not provided any reasons for the increase, leaving customers confused and dissatisfied. New Honda Bike Prices The new prices are quite steep, with the Honda CD70 now costing Rs. 149,900, an increase of Rs. 5,000 from its previous price of Rs. 144,900. The Honda CD 70 Dream has also seen a price hike of Rs. 5,400, with its new price being Rs. 160,900 instead of Rs. 155,500. The Honda Pridor's price has also been increased, with its new rate being Rs. 197,900 as compared to the previous price of Rs. 190,500, an increase of Rs. 7,400. The Honda [...] - [Sindh Police once again got involved in smuggling](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sindh-police-once-again-got-involved-in-smuggling): According to the news, among 28 policemen, there were one SHO as well he was also responsible for the smuggling of vehicals and NCP paid. IG Sindh takes his decision to suspend all corrupt policemen including the officer as well. The SHO Belonged to the rural Sindh area and was involved in smuggling. The IG has developed a committee for investigation under AIG Mr. Imran Yaqoob. They are working on further investigation to make the system clear. Which Includes DID crime branch, Mr. Amir Farooq, and SSP Mr. Dadu Andul Khaliq. According to the report, they are working to make the [...] - [PDM has gathered in Lahore to discuss legal issues](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pdm-has-gathered-in-lahore-to-discuss-legal-issues): LAHORE: The allied parties' leaders will meet at the PM's mansion in Model Town to discuss how to handle the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and legal issues, according to Reports. The postponement in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly elections is being heard by the top court amid controversy over the suo motu notice. The PTI contested the ECP's March 22 order to postpone elections in the two provinces. After two justices recused themselves after a Supreme Court ruling suspending all hearings under Article 184, a five-member bench hearing the petition was dissolved twice (3). After two judges recused, Chief Justice Umar Ata [...] - [Full court must hear the PTI petition, Nawaz Sharif says](https://ipin.com.pk/news/full-court-must-hear-the-pti-petition-nawaz-sharif-says): Nawaz Sharif, former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo, wants a full court to hear a PTI appeal against Punjab election delays. Sharif called the scenario a "terrible joke" on Pakistanis at a London press conference. He asked the nation to wake up. Sharif also said that disqualifying him as prime minister endangered the country's future. Pakistan's debt and foreign aid dependency saddened him. Sharif demanded answers from those who disqualified him, saying it was for one person. Sharif also slammed the government's missteps that wrecked the economy. He stressed that the destitute must sell their possessions to pay [...] - [Mayam Nawaz accused Imran of Attacking the Judiciary](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mayam-nawaz-accused-imran-of-attacking-the-judiciary): Maryam Nawaz accused PTI Chairman Imran Khan of undermining the judiciary following the Supreme Court ruling that Imran Khan's conduct violated the Constitution. Maryam Nawaz tweeted a video asking "who threw shoes at the photos of judges when Imran was given the title of ‘Abrogator of the constitution and who parked trucks outside the courts" in reaction to Imran's post. تمھیں آئین شکن کا خطاب ملنے پر ججز کی تصاویر پر جوتے کس نے برسائے تھے؟ عدالتوں کے باہر ٹرک کھڑے کرنے سے لے کر،سپریم کورٹ وچ ساڈے بندے بیٹھے نے،مظاہر نقوی کے سامنے پرویز الہی نے اپنا کیس لگوانے تک [...] - [Sania Mirza Looks Exquisite In Pink-Hued Two-Piece Dress](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sania-mirza-looks-exquisite-in-pink-hued-two-piece-dress): Sania Mirza, a former Indian tennis star, continued to captivate her followers on Instagram by posting another stunning image of herself wearing a lovely attire. The 36-year-old athlete submitted a Story while wearing pink-hued matched pieces with a white inner while using the photo and video sharing app. Sania looked stunning in a pastel pink coat and flowy pants, accessorizing with off-white shoes. The single mother finished off her outfit with a bracelet that had a timepiece and some simple silver jewelry. She had nude pink lipstick and smoky eyes, and her hair was pulled back into a low ponytail. A [...] - [Magala And Bavuma Help South Africa Cruise To Victory](https://ipin.com.pk/news/magala-and-bavuma-help-south-africa-cruise-to-victory): By easily defeating Netherlands, South Africa picked up ten significant points on the World Cup Super League standings. After the victory, South Africa equals the number of points West Indies, who are now in ninth place and have played all of their matches, have and moves closer to securing automatic qualification for the 2023 50-over World Cup. South Africa must defeat the Netherlands once more on Sunday and hope that Ireland loses to Bangladesh at least once in May in order to qualify without competing in the qualification event in Zimbabwe in June. The first of those is plausible based on [...] - [Paralympian Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole A Decade After Killing Girlfriend](https://ipin.com.pk/news/paralympian-oscar-pistorius-denied-parole-a-decade-after-killing-girlfriend): Oscar Pistorius, a former paralympic athlete from South Africa, was refused parole on Friday, according to the country's prison system and the victim's family's attorney. Pistorius was imprisoned in 2016 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. On February 14, 2013, Valentine's Day, Pistorius shot and killed Steenkamp, a model and law student, in his toilet. Pistorius had once been the darling of the Paralympic movement for advocating for wider recognition and appreciation of athletes with disabilities. In a trial that garnered international attention, the athlete, known as "Blade Runner" because of his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, went from being a public hero [...] - [Are Babar Azam Lessons Being Taught To Indian Students?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/are-babar-azam-lessons-being-taught-to-indian-students): Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, is a highly regarded cricketer of the highest caliber with a sizable fan base all over the world. Interestingly, Pakistan's bitter foe India has put the name of the national team's batting master to one of its course books. An image of a book page featuring the names and photographs of several international cricket players, including Babar, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, and others, was posted on the microblogging website Twitter. The question above the photographs in the book, which was purportedly part of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education course, [...] - [Italy Bans ChatGPT Over Privacy Concerns, Company May Faces $21.7M Fine](https://ipin.com.pk/news/italy-bans-chatgpt-over-privacy-concerns-company-may-faces-217m-fine): The ban was put in place due to privacy concerns, as announced by the Italian cyber security department. The department revealed that they would not only ban ChatGPT but also investigate whether the program complies with the standards set by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR is a regulatory body in the European Union that monitors the use, processing, and storage of personal data. The decision to ban ChatGPT was made after a data breach that occurred on March 20 involving user conversations and payment information. The watchdog authority stated that there was no need for the system to [...] - [Google to cut Employees Perks in effort to save money and focus on Artificial Intelligence](https://ipin.com.pk/news/google-to-cut-employees-perks-in-effort-to-save-money-and-focus-on-artificial-intelligence): Google which is popular in the world is going to take a big decision, it will now stop or decrease some things that they give their employees for free of cost like landary services, massages and launches. Google thinks that they have to stop this because they have spend too much money on such activities. According to Ruth Porat they will spend money wisely and only for that areas where is more necessary to spend money. This will obviously effect the hiring system as well that is why they are thinking about not to hire new employees and no need to [...] - [Satish Shah Discusses How Shah Rukh Khan Persuaded Him to Star in "Main Hoon Na"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/satish-shah-discusses-how-shah-rukh-khan-persuaded-him-to-star-in-main-hoon-na): A choreographer Farah Khan, in the movie "Main Hoon Na" (which was released in 2004) made her directorial debut with Shah Rukh Khan. One of the most memorable characters in "Mai Hoon Na" was Satish Shah's portrayal of Professor Madhav Rasai. In a recent interview, the venerable actor revealed that after taking on the role, he started referring to himself as "Spitting Cobra." As he praised Shah Rukh as a "Very Intelligent Guy" for convincing him to play Professor Rasai in the movie "Main Hoon Na," he also discussed how they shot the movie's spitting sequences. The choice made by Tabu [...] - [Meera Jee Performing Umrah in the Holy Month of Ramadan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/meera-jee-performing-umrah-in-the-holy-month-of-ramadan): During the holy month of Ramadan, Pakistani actress and television host Meera received the blessing of performing the Umrah. The celebrity used social media to inform her followers and admirers of the news. While performing Umrah in Makkah during the holy month of Ramadan, Meera kept her Instagram followers up to date with a number of photos from the sacred location. The actress posted photos and videos of herself throughout the trek on the photo- and video-sharing app Instagram. The actress uploaded videos of her meeting and posing for selfies with admirers at the holy site. Ms. Meera may be seen [...] - [The failure of NTDC will Cost Consumers Rs 80 Billion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-failure-of-ntdc-will-cost-consumers-rs-80-billion): The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) is being criticised once more for failing to construct transmission lines to evacuate electricity from the Thar coal-based power plants, which could potentially cost consumers up to Rs80 billion. Despite the decrease in electricity rates for February 2023, power distribution companies (Discos) customers may still pay higher rates as a result of prior adjustments totaling Rs6.3 billion brought on by system limitations. The price per unit could rise by Rs0.85 if permitted. Due to its failure to evacuate power from Thar coal-based power plants, NTDC requested an adjustment of Rs6.7 billion during a public [...] - [Astronauts who are flying to the moon by Artemis mission](https://ipin.com.pk/news/astronaits-who-are-flying-to-the-moon-by-artemis-mission): The scientist are flying to the moon by the Artemis mission. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is going to announce their names and soon you will know their names. It was reported that the mission artemis 2 is schedule for 2024 and everyone is excited to see who is going to be part of this mission. So I suggest you do not miss the chance to watch the live video which will be shared by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) officials soon. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) will announce soon. Bill Nelson [...] - [The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been reduced to 48 rupees](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-price-of-liquefied-petroleum-gas-lpg-has-been-reduced-to-48-rupees): The notification was released by Oil and Gas regulatory authority (OGRA) on Friday 31 March 2023. The new price of LPG gas is 228.99 per kg and is good relief for all people. According to OGRA the price of LPG gas is cut down to forty nine rupees and the domestic cylinder of LPG is 576 so the new price of 11 kg gas is 2702 while the commercial gas is set as 2214. This relief on domestic cylinder provide a lot of help to the people. The new prices will be applicable from the first of April 2023. Petrol price [...] - [Stormy Daniels and Trump Series - Who Is She?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/stormy-daniels-and-trump-series-who-is-she): Stormy Daniels, an American adult film actress, has been a prominent figure in the media over the past few years, primarily due to her alleged relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump. In this article, we delve into who Stormy Daniels is and explore her controversial connection with Trump that garnered widespread attention. Who is Stormy Daniels? Born Stephanie Gregory Clifford on March 17, 1979, Stormy Daniels is an American adult film actress, director, and screenwriter. She began her career in the adult entertainment industry in the late 1990s and quickly rose to prominence, earning numerous awards and accolades for her [...] - [First US president to face criminal charges: Trump](https://ipin.com.pk/news/first-us-president-to-face-criminal-charges-trump): Indicting the 76-year-old Republican, who denies all wrongdoing, is likely to upend the current presidential contest, in which Trump is seeking a second term. It will eternally define the former leader, who survived two impeachments and kept prosecutors at bay on everything from the US Capitol riot to missing sensitive data, only to land in court over a sex scandal involving 44-year-old adult movie actress Stormy Daniels. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office stated that it had contacted Trump's lawyers Thursday evening to "arrange his surrender" for arraignment in New York and unveil his criminal charges. CNN stated he might face [...] - [Petrol price cuts are limited by exchange fluctuation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/petrol-price-cuts-are-limited-by-exchange-fluctuation): Source reported that the price of petroleum products may not benefit the public due to a dramatic increase in the dollar's value. The price of diesel will drop by 34 rupees per liter in the coming two weeks, reports say. The government is scheduled to review petroleum product prices today. A significant decrease in domestic petroleum product prices could result from the falling international price of crude oil if the government passes on the benefits. Insiders in the oil industry are concerned that the government will not pass on the losses caused by the drop in global prices, which has forced [...] - [SC disregards Isa's judgment postponing suo motu proceedings](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sc-disregards-isas-judgment-postponing-suo-motu-proceedings): A ruling by Justice Qazi Faez Isa ordering the deferral of suo motu proceedings until the Supreme Court Rules of 1980 addressing the chief justice's discretionary powers to establish benches was "disregarded" by the Supreme Court in a circular issued on Friday. In paragraphs 11 to 22 and 26 to 28, the majority ruling made observations outside the scope of the case that was before the court, and the CJP Umar Ata Bandial stated that this "invokes its suo motu authority." Interestingly, the Supreme Court issued the circular hours before a four-member bench was to begin considering the Punjab and Khyber [...] - [A terrorist attack using IEDs martyred DSP and four others](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-terrorist-attack-using-ieds-martyred-dsp-and-four-others): Iqbal Mohmand, a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in the district Lakki Marwat, and three members of his squad chose martyrdom, while six police officers were injured in a supposedly planned terrorist attack on a police station and an IED explosion on the DSP's vehicle on Thursday morning. Initially, terrorists attacked the Sadar police station using sophisticated, powerful weapons. However, police officers, who were already on high alert, responded appropriately, forcing the terrorists to retreat and flee. There were five police officers wounded in the exchange, including Constables Amanatullah, Azghar Ali, Gul Tiaz, and Arif. At Peerwale Mor, an IED blast [...] - [Mickey Arthur 'Happy' To Get Another Opportunity From PCB](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mickey-arthur-happy-to-get-another-opportunity-from-pcb): Former Pakistani head coach Mickey Arthur expressed his joy at reconnecting with the team and said the Pakistan Cricket Board has given him another chance (PCB) Arthur, who previously guided the Pakistani team from 2016 to 2019, has agreed to act as the team director and would do so remotely. The previous coach is currently carrying out his duties as head coach at Derbyshire. "As dear to me as Pakistan is Derbyshire. I have been expressing to Najam Sethi how important Derbyshire is to me "Added he. "I'm only one year into a four-year project here, and I'm under contract. I'm [...] - [Man City Worry About Haaland Before A Crucial Match Against Liverpool](https://ipin.com.pk/news/man-city-worry-about-haaland-before-a-crucial-match-against-liverpool): Before their crucial home Premier League match against Liverpool on Saturday, Manchester City supporters are concerned about the health of goal machine Erling Haaland. The champions must defeat Jurgen Klopp's team by three goals in the early kickoff to prevent Arsenal from increasing their lead over City, who are currently in second position, to double digits. Later on Saturday, Arsenal, who have 10 games left and are trying to win their first championship since 2003-04, play Leeds United, who are now in 14th place. Haaland, a Norwegian striker who joined City from Borussia Dortmund with an incredible 42 goals in 37 [...] - [Najam Sethi Said If BCCI Won't Play In Pakistan, The Government Won't Let Us Go To India](https://ipin.com.pk/news/najam-sethi-said-if-bcci-wont-play-in-pakistan-the-government-wont-let-us-go-to-india): Najam Sethi, the chairman of the management committee for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), claimed that he had presented the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) with a hybrid concept in which Pakistan and India may play their matches at neutral sites. Speaking to the media in the nation's capital, Sethi urged a logical way to resolve the situation that affects both the country's participation in the ODI World Cup to be held in India and the successful hosting of the Asia Cup. "We have previously presented the ACC members with the concept of a hybrid format wherein India will be permitted to [...] - [Dar Refuses Reuters Report on China's $2 billion loan to Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dar-refuses-reuters-report-on-chinas-2-billion-loan-to-pakistan): Finance Minister Ishaq Dar denied rumors that negotiations were still ongoing on Friday. He said a $2 billion loan from China had been rolled over and the matter is "no longer outstanding." In response to a question in Parliament from Senator Raza Rabbani of the Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP), Dar stated, "The $2 billion deposit from China, which was due on 23 March, is no longer waiting." The documentation (for this loan) for 2023-24 is also complete. An official in China's finance ministry has told the International Reporting Agency that the country is still considering extending Pakistan's loan, which matured last [...] - [Free flour points are no longer restricted in CNIC verification with PM's orders](https://ipin.com.pk/news/free-flour-points-are-no-longer-restricted-in-cnic-verification-with-pms-orders): The prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has ordered the flour distribution centers to overcome the restrictions residents face when verifying Computerized National Identification Cards (CNICs). During the visit of the prime minister to a flour distribution center, the government offers free flour sacks to those in need. PM requested that the appropriate authorities devise a facilitation plan for a person who only had a copy of his CNIC in case the original card was lost. In this regard, the prime minister requested a report outlining a different strategy by evening. Women and older people should receive flour bags first, he ordered. It [...] - [President Alvi authorizes withdrawal of review petition against Justice Faez Isa](https://ipin.com.pk/news/president-alvi-authorizes-withdrawal-of-review-petition-against-justice-faez-isa): On Friday, President Dr. Arif Alvi ordered the withdrawal of the curative review reference and Civil Miscellaneous Application (CMA) against Judge Qazi Faez Isa of the Supreme Court. In accordance with Article 48 of the Constitution, the president gave the go-ahead after consulting with the prime minister. Also, Dr. Alvi signed a power of attorney in the name of Supreme Court advocate Anees Ahmed Shehzad. - [Shaheen Shah Afridi To Join Notts For T20 Blast](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shaheen-shah-afridi-to-join-notts-for-t20-blast): For their 2023 Vitality Blast season, Nottinghamshire has recruited Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. Afridi will be one of the club's two T20 international players, along with Colin Munro. The club's head coach, Peter Moores, praised Afridi as a "box-office player" who may reenergize Nottinghamshire, the T20 champions in 2017 and 2020, after they failed to advance to the Blast's knockout rounds for the first time since 2015. We have a world-class player in Shaheen, which is really exciting, and a player who has a unique skill with the ball, which is important when we are seeking to recruit, according [...] - [Pakistan's Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline by Over $300 Million](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-foreign-exchange-reserves-decline-by-over-300-million): A decrease of more than $300 million in Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has left the country with less than a month's worth of imports. The nation's six-week winning streak has been broken by this decline as the government tries to snag outside funding to avert a potential default. According to the SBP's weekly bulletin, as of March 24, foreign exchange reserves were down to $4.2 billion. In the meantime, commercial banks' net foreign exchange reserves have increased to $5,571.6 million, surpassing the SBP by $1,327.3 million. As a result, Pakistan's total liquid foreign exchange [...] - [In Ajay Devgan's "Maidaan," an "Unknown Hero" Tale Comes to Light.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-ajay-devgans-maidaan-an-unknown-hero-tale-comes-to-light): The audience will be transported to the 1952–1962 football period by Maidaan. Syed Abdul Rahim was the Indian football team's manager and coach at the time, and he helped the nation qualify for the Olympics twice. Despite several challenges, the squad gave it their all. The intriguing teaser was posted on Twitter by the Golmaal star along with the hashtag #Maidaan mein utren ge Gyarah par dikhen ge aik. A true and reality-based story. The teaser is available now. Gajraj Rao, Priyamani, and Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh are also cast in Ajay's movie. The sports drama is produced by Boney Kapoor, [...] - [Pakistan's Government Begins Outsourcing Three of its Major Airports](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-government-begins-outsourcing-three-of-its-major-airports): The outsourcing of three significant airports—Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, and Islamabad International Airport—has been approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), which is presided over by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. The action is a component of the government's plan to draw in foreign direct investment and give travelers access to top-notch amenities. The Public-Private Partnership Act-2017 will be used to implement the outsourcing process, which will be open to private investors and airport operators. To maximise revenue potential, it is intended to operate the airports, develop the related land assets, and improve avenues for [...] - [A Total of 19 BMW Models will be Launched in India this Year](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-total-of-19-bmw-models-will-be-launched-in-india-this-year): The auto industry in Pakistan is facing tough times, with local car assemblers announcing production cuts and price hikes leading to a decline in sales. The automotive sector in the neighboring country, on the other hand, is experiencing a boom as BMW prepares to introduce 19 new vehicle models, including electric vehicles, and three bike models in the near future. President of the BMW Group India, Vikram Pawah, stated that the company anticipates double-digit sales in India in 2023, with an emphasis on electric vehicles, which are anticipated to account for 15% of total sales. 22 products in total, including 19 [...] - [A Decision will Soon be Made by Toyota to Discontinue Passo](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-decision-will-soon-be-made-by-toyota-to-discontinue-passo): Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars are particularly popular among Pakistani hatchback enthusiasts. Smoothness, reliability, and quality are some of the attributes that make these small cars so popular. However, the government has imposed limitations on car imports because of the nation's deteriorating economic situation. Nevertheless, local consumers still favor importing automobiles from Japan. The Toyota Passo, also known as the Daihatsu Boon, is one such Japanese domestic market automobile that has won the hearts of many Pakistanis. It faces off against other well-liked hatchbacks in its class, including the Suzuki Swift. However, Toyota has decided to stop distributing this cherished hatchback [...] - [In a Powerful Promo, Jhoom Promises Love and Emotional Turmoil](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-a-powerful-promo-jhoom-promises-love-and-emotional-turmoil): There will always be interest in the complicated yearning for love and how it is portrayed on television. This complex human feeling has been shown in several ways in literature, television programs, and other forms of communication. Now, Pakistani dramas have taken up this topic and are depicting the various social and psychological facets of love in their distinctive ways. In order to release huge blockbusters like "Khuda Aur Mohabbat," "Deewangi," and the most current buzz of the town, "Tere Bin," Geo Entertainment has jumped on the bandwagon. With a similar plot and an emphasis on the difficulties of love, the [...] - [India Today Launches AI News Anchor 'Sana' to the Newsroom: Is this the end of human anchors](https://ipin.com.pk/news/india-today-launches-ai-news-anchor-sana-to-the-newsroom-is-this-the-end-of-human-anchors): India Today’s Sana will be a full-time job from the next week. She will read the news in multiple languages. Moreover, she will bring interesting discussion topics and engage the audience in the news channel. During India Today Conclave 2023, Kalli Purie, the Vice Chairperson of India Today Group, unveiled an AI bot named Sana. Purie said, “Sana is a tireless, ageless, bright, and gorgeous robot that can communicate in multiple languages and is entirely under his control.” The introduction of AI anchor Sana may appear to be a setback for human anchors with years of experience in the media. However, [...] - [PBC's Role in Fostering Qawwali Singing is Praised](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pbcs-role-in-fostering-qawwali-singing-is-praised): Renowned Qawwals Rizwan Ali Khan and Muazzam Ali Khan have stated that throughout the past 70 years, Radio Pakistan has played a major role in promoting Qawwali singing. Speaking to Radio Pakistan, they remarked that Sufi music has a long record on the subcontinent and that their purpose is to teach the next generation about the essence of Sufi music. They said that Qawali serves as a potent vehicle for the presentation of Pakistan's rich cultural history, which is centered on Sufi poetry. They said that Sufi music has already undergone a number of modifications in an effort to amuse young [...] - [Meta Introduces New Controls for Advertisers to Choose Where Their Ads Are Displayed](https://ipin.com.pk/news/meta-introduces-new-controls-for-advertisers-to-choose-where-their-ads-are-displayed): Meta announced that the company would provide a detailed Zefr report to advertisers. The report will consist of the exact content surrounding the advertiser's content. Moreover, it will also tell about the category of nearby advertised content. Meta introduced three risk levels for the advertiser to place their ads on the system. The most cautious option among the three is to keep their ads away from sensitive content, like the depiction of weapons, political debates, sexual content, etc. Advertisers are demanding a long time to have more control over where their content appears on the system. They also showed concern that [...] - [1,100 Signatories Including Elon Musk and Yuval Noah Harari Call for Pause in AI Advancement](https://ipin.com.pk/news/1100-signatories-including-elon-musk-and-yuval-noah-harari-call-for-pause-in-ai-advancement): They agreed that there should be no more powerful AI than ChatGPT for the duration. Nominated personalities are included in this appeal, i.e.,  Elon Musk, Tristan Haris, Steve Wozniak, and Yuval Noah Harari (Israeli historian). They signed an open letter that was posted on Tuesday. The main crux of the latter was as follows; As AI systems continue to advance, they can now perform general tasks at a level comparable to humans. This raises important questions about the future of automation. Will we allow machines to flood our information channels with propaganda and falsehoods? Will we automate all jobs, even those [...] - [Manoj Bajpayee Claims He is no Longer Interested in Producing Movies with a Niche Market](https://ipin.com.pk/news/manoj-bajpayee-claims-he-is-no-longer-interested-in-producing-movies-with-a-niche-market): Even before the arrival of OTT, Manoj Bajpayee claimed he had begun to lose faith in independent film because of Gali Guleiyan's terrible performance. In a recent interview with Times of Bombay, Manoj Bajpayee discussed the failure of Gali Guleiyan and declared his disinterest in producing movies with a niche market. He stated in a recent interview that he started losing hope in independent film and his [Manoj Bajpaye] entire decision to attend and support them since the public was not showing interest in going to the movie hall and viewing them, a few years back. In his own words, he [...] - [Trainer: Azam Khan's Unexpected Weight Drop Could Affect His Ability To Hit Hard](https://ipin.com.pk/news/trainer-azam-khans-unexpected-weight-drop-could-affect-his-ability-to-hit-hard): The cricketer's coach has spoken out in support of him amid harsh criticism on social media over Pakistani power hitter Azam Khan's performance in the most recent three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Azam, who managed just a single in two games against the neighbors, took a beating for his sluggish reflexes behind the wickets, which also reignited the comments about his weight and health. Fans and former cricket players questioned the health of the wicketkeeper. Shehzar Muhammad, Khan's coach, who has also played first-class cricket and has coached several of Pakistan's top players, including Azam, called the criticism of Khan's weight [...] - [Khan Gets Relief in Toshakhana](https://ipin.com.pk/news/khan-gets-relief-in-toshakhana): PTI leader Imran Khan was given relief in the Toshakhana case by an Islamabad local court on Thursday despite his continued absence. A former prime minister is accused of corruption in connection with the state gift depository, an accusation he vigorously denies. Khan was prohibited from holding public office in October of last year after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) found him guilty of illegally selling gifts from foreign dignitaries and heads of state. Earlier this month, the trial court issued an arrest warrant for the PTI chief for his ongoing absence despite summonses for indictment in the case. Due [...] - [Lahore High Court Strikes Down Sedition Law - 124-A](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lahore-high-court-strikes-down-sedition-law-124-a): Lahore High Court (LHC) judge Shahid Karim annulled Sedition Section 124-A of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) on Thursday. In its order, the court ruled that the government used the sedition law against its rivals after citizens challenged it in court. The judgment on the petitions of Selman Abuzar Niazi and others was given today by Justice Karim. Those who spoke against the government had been charged under sedition provisions, according to the petitions. This petition argued that the sedition act was enacted in 1860 and thus represents British colonial rule. According to the article, this law was used to register [...] - [Senate passes SC bill amid PTI opposition](https://ipin.com.pk/news/senate-passes-sc-bill-amid-pti-opposition): On Thursday, the Senate approved the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023. This will restrict the top justice of Pakistan's discretionary authority to taking suo motu notice. Following National Assembly approval the previous day, the bill was advanced in the Senate today. The bill had support from at least 60 senators, but 19 abstained. Before the bill's final vote, a motion to refer it to the Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice for additional discussion was made, but it was defeated. After that, a majority of parliamentarians approved the bill's immediate approval. Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar explained the [...] - [President Alvi Instructs Varsity to Pay Pension to Retired Professors](https://ipin.com.pk/news/president-alvi-instructs-varsity-to-pay-pension-to-retired-professors): Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the Wafaqi Mohtasib's order that a university should pay the pension share to a 14-year serving professor. Pensions are hard-earned rights earned by an employee's long, continuous, and faithful service, and the deprivation or delay in granting these rights cannot be allowed, except under law. Prof Dr Ali Asghar Chishti (the complainant) was a faculty member at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) from June 1985 to August 1999, after which he joined Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU). Despite obtaining a letter of liability in his favor, he did not receive a transfer of his pension [...] - [Shahbaz Greets the Crown Prince of Dubai, the New Vice President of the UAE](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shahbaz-greets-the-crown-prince-of-dubai-the-new-vice-president-of-the-uae): On Thursday, Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on his appointment as vice president of the United Arab Emirates. As he tweeted, the UAE and its people "may this new chapter be filled with success and prosperity". Congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on his appointment as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. As a brotherly country, we look forward to continuing our strong partnership & working together towards a brighter future for our people & the region — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 30, 2023 The prime minister also congratulated Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed [...] - [PM orders that the curative reference against Judge Qazi Faez Isa be withdrawn](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-orders-that-the-curative-reference-against-judge-qazi-faez-isa-be-withdrawn): On Thursday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif withdrawn a curative reference against the court's senior most judge, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, calling it baseless and politically driven. As a result of the reference being politically motivated and based on unfounded allegations, the prime minister instructed Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar to withdraw it, according to a statement from the PM Office. During a meeting chaired by the prime minister, the federal cabinet already approved withdrawing the reference. "This was not a reference but a victimization by revengeful Imran Niazi against an impartial individual following the constitution and the law." The intention [...] - [PCB Announces Details Of U13 And U16 Inter-Region Tournaments](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pcb-announces-details-of-u13-and-u16-inter-region-tournaments): The Inter-Region U13 and U16 One-Day competitions' triangular stages were officially declared by the Pakistan Cricket Board today. On on April 29, a triangular stage of a 30-over-a-side U13 tournament featuring Peshawar, Lahore, and Karachi will be played Starting on April 30, the FATA, Karachi, and Lahore areas will compete in the triangular stage of the 50-over U16 tournament. On May 5 and 6, respectively, the finals of the U13 and U16 championships will feature the top two teams from the triangular stage. On April 29, Lahore Region and Peshawar Region will square off in the triangular round of the Inter-Region [...] - [Verstappen Is Still Experiencing The Effects Of His Saudi illness](https://ipin.com.pk/news/verstappen-is-still-experiencing-the-effects-of-his-saudi-illness): Max Verstappen, a two-time world champion, acknowledged on Thursday that he was still recovering from a stomach virus that struck him hard in Saudi Arabia, but he is optimistic that Red Bull will succeed in Australia this weekend. Due to illness, the 25-year-old Dutchman arrived in Jeddah two weeks late and missed the media day before starting the first practice session on Friday. After winning the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, he overcame his discomfort to place second in the race, just behind teammate Sergio Perez. Verstappen said on Thursday that the illness was so severe that he could "barely walk" before [...] - [The New No. 1 T20I Bowler In The World Is Rashid Khan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-new-no-1-t20i-bowler-in-the-world-is-rashid-khan): The new top T20I bowler in the world is Rashid Khan. With his three wickets at less than a run per ball during Afghanistan's historic 2-1 series victory over Pakistan in Sharjah, he has replaced Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga atop the leaderboard. Teammate Fazalhaq Farooqi, who finished with the most wickets for Afghanistan in the Pakistan series, sits next to Rashid on the podium. He is ranked third among T20I bowlers. In three games, Farooqi took five wickets and gave up just 4.75 runs per over, helping him move up the rankings by 12 spots. Rashid, who first reached the top [...] - [Sonam Kapoor Receives an Invitation to the Mumbai "Dior Fashion Show"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sonam-kapoor-receives-an-invitation-to-the-mumbai-dior-fashion-show): Sonam Kapoor is preparing for the upcoming Dior Fashion Show in Mumbai; the actress was given a special invitation to the much-anticipated presentation. Sonam uploaded a photo of the unique invitation to her Instagram. She received the invitation and a few items that belonged to Dior as well. A yoga mat was also included with the presents. She responded, "Very delighted @dior so happy the house is showing the collection in Mumbai," along with a few sneak peeks of the invitation. I can't wait to see everything finished. "And thank you for the beautiful gifts," she continued in her letter. She [...] - [Adil Durrani and Rakhi Sawant Eventually Decide to Separate Ways.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/adil-durrani-and-rakhi-sawant-eventually-decide-to-separate-ways): Finally, Rakhi Sawant has made up her mind to file for divorce from Adil Durrani. This information was released a month after she said she wouldn't divorce him. Without mentioning his name, the famous actress remarked that he is free to wed anyone he chooses. About her personal life, Rakhi has always been quite transparent. She has dominated the internet since she began to have problems with Adil. She eventually announced that she was divorcing her spouse in a recent contact with the media. She was pressed by the media to reveal the source of her current happiness, to which she [...] - [WhatsApp to Launch New Audio Chat Feature for Enhanced Security and Privacy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/whatsapp-to-launch-new-audio-chat-feature-for-enhanced-security-and-privacy): Meta is working day and night to introduce diversity in its apps. For this time, Meta will launch a new feature of audio chat. This feature will make the audio listen once, like the already serving view once image feature. In this feature, the sender will send a secret voice massage that will disappear or be deleted from the receiver’s WhatsApp just after listening. It is hoped that it will enhance the security and security of the sender. Although, this feature is still unavailable for any WhatsApp version, though beta or business. But it is hoped that Beta users will find [...] - [During Sehar, Iftar, PM Assures to Resolve Gas Load-Shedding Complaint](https://ipin.com.pk/news/during-sehar-iftar-pm-assures-to-resolve-gas-load-shedding-complaint): In Wednesday's National Assembly session, Shehbaz Sharif assured the assembly his government would resolve the issue of gas load shedding during Iftar and Sehr. After Member of National Assembly Syed Agha Rafiullah raised a point of order, the prime minister replied that he had already taken notice. Furthermore, he announced that the gas load-shedding issue would also be discussed at the meeting later that day. “We will leave no stone unturned to address this issue,” he assured the House. On a point of order, a Karachi parliamentarian raised the issue of gas load-shedding during Sehr and Iftar, which is a problem [...] - [Argentina's Lionel Messi Scores 100th International Goal In Curacao Romp](https://ipin.com.pk/news/argentinas-lionel-messi-scores-100th-international-goal-in-curacao-romp): Argentina, the defending FIFA World Cup champions, thrashed Curacao in a 7-0 friendly victory, giving Lionel Messi another night to remember. A hat trick by the Paris Saint-Germain player in the first half helped Argentina cross the 100-goal barrier for the nation. Nicolas Gonzalez doubled the advantage for the home team, and Enzo Fernandez scored from the edge of the box just before halftime. The World Cup hero reached the landmark following another noteworthy achievement of scoring 800 goals for the club and nation in the previous game against Panama, which resulted in a 2-0 victory. The first 20 minutes of [...] - [Pakistan is Removed From the EU's Third High-Tisk List Countries](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-is-removed-from-the-eus-third-high-tisk-list-countries): The European Union (EU) has removed Pakistan from its "List of High-Risk Third Countries" so its commercial and economic operators won't be subject to "Enhanced Customer Due Diligence." According to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce, Pakistan has been removed from the list of countries with strategic shortcomings in the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime that seriously endanger their financial system. The delegated regulation states that Nicaragua, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe have fixed the strategic flaws in their individual AML/CFT regimes and are no longer a significant AML/CFT threat to the global financial system as a result of [...] - [Government is Pressuring the Judiciary by Limiting the CJP's Power - Imran Khan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-is-pressuring-the-judiciary-by-limiting-the-cjps-power-imran-khan): The PTI leader made the statement in a televised address shortly after the government moved the "Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023" in the National Assembly on Tuesday. "Everyone of us wants judicial reforms, but their [the PDM parties'] only goal is to escape from the election," he said. A few hours after CJP Umar Ata Bandial expressed concern with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), claiming that the electoral body hastily drafted its decision to postpone elections in Punjab, the government introduced the bill. The PTI appeal, which challenges the Election Commission's decision to postpone the Punjab polls, which [...] - [China-Saudi ties grow as Saudi Arabia joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization](https://ipin.com.pk/news/china-saudi-ties-grow-as-saudi-arabia-joins-shanghai-cooperation-organization): According to the state news agency SPA, Saudi Arabia has approved a memorandum giving the country status as a conversation partner in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). China, India, Russia, and other nations from much of Eurasia make up the SCO, a political and security union. In order to play a stronger role as a counterweight to Western influence in the region, the group that was originally founded in 2001 by Russia, China, and former Soviet states in Central Asia has been enlarged to include India and Pakistan. Last year, Iran signed the necessary paperwork to become a full member. According [...] - [Imran Khan's non-Bailable Arrest Warrant Issued in Judges Threatening Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khans-non-bailable-arrest-warrant-issued-in-judges-threatening-case): Imran Khan, a former prime minister, had petitioned for an exemption from today's hearing, but civil judge Malik Aman rejected it, as was stated in the verdict. The PTI leader was also ordered by the court to show up on April 18. Khan's attorneys asked to keep his arrest warrant with the ability to post bail because of the threats to his safety during the hearing. The PTI leader's attorney stated, "Imran Khan has security worries, his life is in danger, and the Islamabad High Court has also issued orders withdrawing protection from him." The court then said that because the [...] - [Shadab Khan Jumps Eight Spots In T20I All-Rounder Rankings](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shadab-khan-jumps-eight-spots-in-t20i-all-rounder-rankings): In the most recent T20I all-rounder rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, Shadab Khan moves up eight spots to place fourth. Shahdab moved up six spots to number 12 overall on the list for bowers after becoming the first Pakistani to reach 100 T20 wickets in the just finished series against Afghanistan. In the same category, his teammate Mohammad Wasim rose nine ranks to take 23rd place. Shakibul Hasan of Bangladesh is ranked first overall, followed by Hardik Pandya of India and Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan in second and third, respectively. A number of Afghanistan's players have [...] - [The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023, was approved by the National Assembly](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-supreme-court-practice-and-procedure-bill-2023-was-approved-by-the-national-assembly): After receiving approval from the Standing Committee on Law and Justice of the National Assembly (NA), the bill was eventually passed. Azam Nazeer Tarar, the law minister, stated during the meeting that the bill aspires to have open processes in the supreme court. "This bill was an old Bar Council demand that suggested that indiscriminate use of 184(3) should end," he continued. The right to appeal is part of the bill, Tarar said, adding that the Parliament should pass legislation immediately now. The law minister stated that three judges did not use the suo motu notice following Iftikhar Chaudhry, whereas former [...] - [Yashma Gill Discusses her Issues with her Mental Health](https://ipin.com.pk/news/yashma-gill-discusses-her-issues-with-her-mental-health): Recently, Pakistani star Yashma Gill talked openly about how she battled depression in her twenties. The actress stated that while going through the depressive stage, she experienced suicidal thoughts and felt as though a spell had been placed on her. The “Azmaish” actress discussed the significance of women's freedom during an interview with YouTube creator Nadir Ali on his podcast show. The artist claims that young people nowadays are coping with an increasing number of obligations, which is bad for their mental health. The drama serial "Bay Baak" actor stated that she used the internet to do research on depression while [...] - [Virat Kohli Admits his Attempt to Surprise Anushka Sharma was Unsuccessful](https://ipin.com.pk/news/virat-kohli-admits-his-attempt-to-surprise-anushka-sharma-was-unsuccessful): The duo participated in amusing activities and answered inquiries about one another at the 2023 Indian Sports Honors, where Virat Kohli explains why his attempt to surprise Anushka Sharma was unsuccessful. Anushka stated that Virat Kholi usually has surprises planned for them. Virat mentioned that he had arranged a surprise for his wife, but she somehow managed to guess it within the same episode. He described the incident by saying that recently Anushka traveled to Bangkok for a photo shoot. He [Virat] was at home with their daughter Vamika when Anushka left us alone. Anushka said her husband to stay at [...] - [New Zealand Survive Iftikhar Onslaught To Win Third Pakistan T20](https://ipin.com.pk/news/new-zealand-survive-iftikhar-onslaught-to-win-third-pakistan-t20): In spite of Iftikhar Ahmed's excellent knock, all-rounder James Neesham maintained composure in the final over to deliver New Zealand a thrilling four-run victory over Pakistan in the third T20 international on Monday in Lahore. Ahmed's lightning-quick 24-ball 60, which Pakistan needed to chase down New Zealand's 163-5, got them back into the game after they had fallen behind at 88-7. He smashed a six and a four to lower the goal to five off the final three deliveries in Neesham's final over, where he needed to score 15 runs to win. However, Neesham had Ahmed caught at long-on by Daryl [...] - [IHC Reserves Verdict on Imran Khan's Request for Virtual Court Appearances](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ihc-reserves-verdict-on-imran-khans-request-for-virtual-court-appearances): Khan made his request in a petition submitted in March through attorney Faisal Chaudhry, who also cited security issues and claimed that court proceedings were being held up for the same reason. The former premier also asked for "strict security" if he were to appear in court in the federal capital while being investigated in the Toshakhana case. Imran was given permission to attend the hearing for his pre-arrest bail in three FIRs, including an alleged attack on police officers and setting fire to state properties in the Zaman Park area, last week via video link by a special anti-terrorism court [...] - [Ali Amin Gandapur of the PTI is Granted Post-arrest Bail by an Islamabad Court](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ali-amin-gandapur-of-the-pti-is-granted-post-arrest-bail-by-an-islamabad-court): On suspicion of posing a threat to national institutions, Gandapur was taken into custody earlier this month. Additional District and Sessions Judge Sikandar Khan announced the decision and ordered the PTI leader to present two surety bonds totaling Rs. 0.3 million each. Former federal minister Gandapur was taken into custody on April 6th in front of the Dera Ismail Khan Bench of the Peshawar High Court. He was apprehended by the Golra police and later turned over to the Bhakkar police. The federal coalition was disparaged in the first information report (FIR) filed against him, and it was claimed that he [...] - [JI Chief Sirajul Haq urges neutrality among key institutions to save Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ji-chief-sirajul-haq-urges-neutrality-among-key-institutions-to-save-pakistan): Three important institutions the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and the establishment need to be impartial, according to Haq. He pointed out that while political parties in parliament were mainly preoccupied with their own issues, it was the people who had the power to solve Pakistan's problems. Haq expressed concern about the lack of consideration for problems faced by common Pakistanis, farmers, and villagers, which had resulted in suffering. He emphasised the need for future generations to have access to fundamental needs like clean water, peace, justice, and a higher standard of living, as well as the freedom [...] - [Poisonous alcohol kills at least 27 people in Indian state](https://ipin.com.pk/news/poisonous-alcohol-kills-at-least-27-people-in-indian-state): They bought cheap, low-quality alcohol, which they called "desi daru," was supplied by local dealers, police have arrested more than 170 people who were involved for buying and selling of toxic alcohol in Bihar. Earlier alcohol was banned in Bihar, despite the ban on the sale of toxic alcohol; people were still selling it that was why the police were also seen as unsuccessful in stopping them. Their cause of death was the low quality of wine, which was mixed with poisonous methyl alcohol and spirit. Methanol and ethylene glycol are two groups and examples of poisonous alcohol. According to Police [...] - [Aitzaz Ahsan urges SC to call out PM and ministers for provincial elections delay](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aitzaz-ahsan-urges-sc-to-call-out-pm-and-ministers-for-provincial-elections-delay): Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has called on the country's Supreme Court to summon Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other federal ministers over the delay in provincial elections. Ahsan demanded that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Interior Minister Rana Sana Ullah, Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, and Sharif all provide an explanation for their statements regarding the postponement of the provincial assemblies in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Ahsan insisted that if elections were not held on May 14 as ordered by the court, Sharif would be held accountable along with the interior and law [...] - [Michael B Jordan: A Trailblazing Artist Recognized in Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2023](https://ipin.com.pk/news/michael-b-jordan-a-trailblazing-artist-recognized-in-time039s-100-most-influential-people-of-2023): Jordan was at the top of the "Artists" list because of a strong essay by Coogler, with whom he collaborated on the Fruitvale Station, Black Panther, and Creed film series. A close-up of the Law & Order: Criminal Intent actor was also included. The Wakanda hottie appeared for the billboard while sporting a black turtleneck. The Time 100 list is a compilation of individuals who have made a difference across various fields worldwide, including Hollywood. The Creed III director and Burn Notice star discussed their acting processes in an interview with the magazine. "Actors often look for roles that they can [...] - [What are top 05 Chat GPT hacks?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/what-are-top-05-chat-gpt-hacks): What are top 05 Chat GPT hacks? Many people think that artificial intelligence will replace their jobs, but the fact is that it cannot replace your job but the person who is friendly with artificial intelligence will replace your job. How is that possible? Here is list of top 05 hacks of Chat GPT that will helps you do your task better and will helps you to get a good result. Suppose you are a student, and you need to research work or your need to complete your project by reading several books, the books are expensive, and you have limited [...] - [Why does WAPDA ban smartphones?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/why-does-wapda-ban-smartphones): They said that we could not take any risk by allowing mobile phones, because there are some potential issues and some sensitive information that could be leaked through smartphones. To avoid this they took decision to ban smart phones during work and for their employs, just to make their sensitive information safeguard. On 14th of April it was decided by secretary of the state power that high ranked officers of Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) have permission to take their mobile phone during work. But the employs of Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) have been told to follow their [...] - [The Trailer for Movie "Gunjal" By Shoaib Sultan is Out Now!](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-trailer-for-movie-gunjal-by-shoaib-sultan-is-out-now): Filmmaker Shoaib Sultan shocked the public when he revealed the title of his new movie, Gunjal, which tackles the weighty issues of child labor and the assassination of child campaigner Iqbal Masih in 1990s Pakistan. The film, which stars Ahmed Ali Akbar, Resham, and Aamna Ilyas in key roles, chronicles journalist Shahbaz Bhatti's journey as he looks into the unfortunate occurrence. Ahmed Ali Akbar is shown on the movie poster with a serious expression and clutching a brown leather bag, suggesting he may be the journalist looking into the matter. Samiya Mumtaz and Ahmed Ali Butt are also included in the [...] - [Pakistan Hopes To Win Today's Series Against New Zealand](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-hopes-to-win-todays-series-against-new-zealand): As the hosts take on the Kiwis in the third game of a five-match T20I series today (Monday), Pakistan will be aiming for the series victory. Pakistan has a 2-0 series advantage. The game today will begin at 9:30. Five T20Is and an equal number of ODIs must be played by the Kiwis, captained by Tom Latham, against Pakistan. In the second T20I match on Saturday night at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by a score of 38 runs thanks to Babar Azam's third century and another four-wicket performance by Haris Rauf. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam, [...] - [Will Mohammad Rizwan Play In 3rd T20 Against New Zealand?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/will-mohammad-rizwan-play-in-3rd-t20-against-new-zealand): The third T20I of Pakistan's ongoing home series against New Zealand in Lahore is likely to be missed by wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan due to persistent back pain brought on by an injury he sustained in the previous game, sources stated on Monday. The batsman hurt his back when playing a shot on Saturday in the second game, but he remained on the field until the seventh over of New Zealand's run-chase. He is anticipated to be replaced by Mohammad Haris. According to sources, a decision regarding Rizwan's inclusion in the starting XI for today's game will be made following another assessment [...] - [Government decided to close down Karachi Zoo Permanently](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-decided-to-close-down-karachi-zoo-permanently): Noor Jehan an elephant was at Karachi Zoo, and was critically ill, Pakistani doctors were unable to treat this huge elephant, and that is why they decided to call off specialists from outside of country. The specialists from outside of country started to treat Noor Jehan, but between this due to poor zoo management system the elephant fall down to the water and got injured. When Noor Jehan fell into pond the management team reported that the elephant was fine, but the elephant was in serious trouble. Doctors from outside of the country had come for treatment, but the administration, here [...] - [ARY Digital Prepares for the Bandish: The Supernatural Thriller 2](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ary-digital-prepares-for-the-bandish-the-supernatural-thriller-2): One of ARY Digital's finest supernatural thrillers, Bandish, has a sequel in the works. The channel has a reputation for producing super successful dramas one after another. Bandish 2 is the title of the sequel, although the cast has been completely changed. The trailer for "Bandish 2" has already created a lot of anticipation among fans, despite the drama series' unannounced release date. The Narrative for Bandish 2 to be Expected Fans and followers are excited about Bandish 2 because of the spine-chilling teaser. The play is quite creepy and stars Sania Saeed, Affan Waheed, Amna Ilyas, and Areej Mohiuddin in [...] - [China Launched a weather satellite Fengyun 3G on Sunday.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/china-launched-a-weather-satellite-fengyun-3g-on-sunday): China Launched a weather satellite on Sunday, that will help them to track rainfall, they create a no-fly zone near the area of Taiwan and expected to be for 03 day, but Taiwan complained about their issues that China understands and change no fly zone after 27 minutes. Because of no-fly zone the civilian flights had to change their rout and this made many people worried, in between this time China had finished military exercise in Taiwan and according to source China claim this as their own territory. Fengyun 3G was launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, they said [...] - [Fawad Khan: Pakistani Film Industry Unfairly Compared to Global Standards](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fawad-khan-pakistani-film-industry-unfairly-compared-to-global-standards): This Eid-ul-Fitr, actor Fawad Khan's forthcoming movie Moneyback Guarantee will be shown at the theatres closest to you. The star of The Legend of Maula Jatt offered his opinion on the state and prospects of Pakistani cinema during the promotion of the movie in an interview with Independent Urdu. He said that everyone [who belongs to the film industry] wants the industry to grow, to have more employment opportunities, and an increase in revenue. Everyone ought to gain from the expansion of the industry, earn money, and earn excellent money. He said, "It's better if we do not compare ourselves with [...] - [Celebrities from Pakistan Speak Out in Support of the Sick Elephant Noor Jehan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/celebrities-from-pakistan-speak-out-in-support-of-the-sick-elephant-noor-jehan): Dr. Amir Khalil examined the elephant and found that she was in severe discomfort from her joints. Thousands of people are asking that the Zoo and government officials check into the situation and ensure the health and safety of the animal after hearing the horrifying news about the ill and immature elephant in the Karachi Zoo. The elephant, Noor Jehan, recently fell into a concrete pool at the zoo, which made matters worse and significantly deteriorated his health. Before she fell into the pool, the 17-year-old elephant was already receiving treatment from a team of international specialists for her half-paralyzed body [...] - [Ukraine's First Olympic Champion Wants Russians Banned From Games](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ukraines-first-olympic-champion-wants-russians-banned-from-games): Former figure skater Oksana Baiul-Farina proudly shows the gold medal she won for Ukraine at those Games as a 16-year-old while donning her blue and yellow tracksuit from the 1994 Olympics. The thought of seeing athletes from Russia and Belarus compete at the Olympics while her country is at war gives Baiul-Farina's maiden Olympic gold, which Ukraine won after achieving independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, even greater significance. She told Reuters while crying, "It weighs way more now than it ever has." "It hurts so much." In February of last year, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, initially [...] - [Haris Rauf's four-wicket Haul Helps Pakistan Beat New Zealand In The First T20I](https://ipin.com.pk/news/haris-raufs-four-wicket-haul-helps-pakistan-beat-new-zealand-in-the-first-t20i): On Friday in Lahore, Pakistan celebrated captain Babar Azam's 100th international match in the shortest format with a decisive 88-run victory over New Zealand. Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub put on a 79-run partnership for the third wicket and scored 47 runs each to help Pakistan reach 182 all out in 19.5 overs after Azam failed with just nine runs. One of five players who had been rested during Pakistan's previous series against Afghanistan, fast bowler Haris Rauf, recorded career-best figures of 4-18 as New Zealand was bowled out for 94 in 15.3 overs. Imad Wasim, a left-arm spinner, concluded with [...] - [Imran Receives Protective Bail from the LHC in the Incitement Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-receives-protective-bail-from-the-lhc-in-the-incitement-case): The case was filed at the Ramna Police Station in Islamabad, and Khan showed up in court under heavy guard and shielded from bullets. After the Friday prayer break caused a one-hour delay, Mr. Khan spoke about the potential tragedy for the nation if the Supreme Court remained divided. He urged harmony and cooperation among the nation's highest court's judges, adding that no judge should oppose the election's constitutional mandate. Khan emphasised the significance of the right to vote as a fundamental human right and the crucial role that the Constitution plays in ensuring that the nation survives. He claimed that [...] - [Pakistan seeks fast-track approval of $900 million loans from World Bank and AIIB](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-seeks-fast-track-approval-of-900-million-loans-from-world-bank-and-aiib): Pakistan has requested that the approval of $900 million in budget support loans be expedited by the World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). By securing the $6 billion in financing needed to reach a staff-level agreement (SLA) with the IMF by next week, the loans are meant to fulfill the requirement. As soon as Pakistan's specific requirements are met, negotiations for the second $450 million Resilient Institutions for Sustainable Economy (RISE-II) budget support loan should begin, said Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in a virtual meeting with Martin Raiser, Vice President of the World Bank for South Asia. The [...] - [Pakistan is getting closer a deal of $1.3bn boost with the IMF](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-is-getting-closer-a-deal-of-13bn-boost-with-the-imf): To support Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves, which at $4.04 billion at present barely cover four weeks of controlled imports, the aid package includes $1 billion from the UAE. With this funding, a significant barrier to receiving the eagerly anticipated bailout tranche from the International Monetary Fund is removed. (IMF). The final installment of a $1.3 billion rollover loan from China was made available to Pakistan in addition to the UAE's financial assistance. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) had already provided two installments of $500 million each in the first and third weeks of last month. However, this only [...] - [Imran Urges Supporters to Support the Supreme Court in the Interest of Democracy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-urges-supporters-to-support-the-supreme-court-in-the-interest-of-democracy): He emphasised that if people in Pakistan want democracy, they must support the Supreme Court and the Pakistani Constitution. Speaking from his home in Zaman Park, Khan claimed that the ruling class had undermined all institutions and fostered animosity both among itself and the Pakistani populace. Khan issued a warning that if this pattern persists, the country must get ready for nonviolent demonstrations after Eid. Additionally, he said he would lead the demonstrations from the front. The PTI chairman urged the country's leaders to act quickly to correct the situation because democracy and the people of Pakistan are in tatters and [...] - [Five Suspects Booked Over Tragic Death of Minister](https://ipin.com.pk/news/five-suspects-booked-over-tragic-death-of-minister): Five suspects have been charged by the police in connection with the incident, and the driver of the car that crashed has been detained for a two-day physical remand. The Hilux vehicle was being driven faster than the 60 km/h maximum speed limit, at 110 km/h, according to a motor vehicle examiner report cited by the police. Mufti Shakoor was travelling at a speed of 30 km/h, in contrast. The minister's vehicle was completely destroyed as a result of the collision, with the front tyre and axle coming apart from the main body. The owner of the Hilux was a well-known [...] - [PM orders crackdown on the sugar cartel](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-orders-crackdown-on-the-sugar-cartel): Sharif voiced his displeasure with rumours of profiteering and smuggling at a high-level meeting held in the provincial capital of Punjab. In response, he commanded strict action against those responsible and gave the go-ahead for harsh punishment. Mohsin Naqvi, the acting chief minister of Punjab, was given specific instructions by Sharif on how to monitor and manage the province's sugar prices. Additionally, he gave the caretaker administration instructions to develop a system for selling sugar seized from smugglers and hoarders to the general public at a set price. The premier urged Naqvi to consult with the owners of sugar mills in [...] - [Imran Khan has announced a peaceful protest after Eid](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-has-announced-a-peaceful-protest-after-eid): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan announced a peaceful protest following Eid ul Fitr during a gathering of supporters and active members at Zaman Park in Lahore. Khan claimed that the ruling party's leaders were plotting to take strict action against PTI workers and supporters. He questioned the current government's motives, as they have not arrested anyone from the ruling party, PMLN, but have detained PTI workers and supporters. According to Khan, the government has arrested 3,000 PTI workers. He also addressed Pakistan's economic challenges, urging authorities to take action and work towards fairness, adding that PTI leaders were being treated [...] - [Supreme Court instructs SBP to "release" Punjab, KP Poll Funds](https://ipin.com.pk/news/supreme-court-instructs-sbp-to-release-punjab-kp-poll-funds): ISLAMABAD: A three-judge panel of the Supreme Court directed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday to allocate and disburse Rs21 billion from its reserves to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for conducting elections in Punjab and KP assemblies. The panel, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial and including Justices Ijazul Ahsan and Munib Akhtar, held an in-chamber hearing regarding the government's failure to implement its April 4 order to release the funds. In response to the summons, SBP Deputy Governor Sima Kamil, special secretary finance, additional secretary finance, ECP secretary, and Attorney General Pakistan [...] - [NA passes bill upholding parliament's prerogative of legislation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/na-passes-bill-upholding-parliaments-prerogative-of-legislation): ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the National Assembly unanimously approved a resolution affirming that the parliament's legislative authority cannot be overridden. The resolution, presented by Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) Ali Musa Gillani, denounced what it called the Supreme Court's aggressive attempt to encroach on the parliament's power. The resolution expressed concern that during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 1973 Constitution, one branch of the state blatantly violated the constitution—an undesirable act. The Constitution stipulates that no institution can meddle in the affairs of others. A day earlier, the apex court's eight-member larger bench ruled that the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill [...] - [Defense Minister Urges Respect for Constitutional Boundaries](https://ipin.com.pk/news/defense-minister-urges-respect-for-constitutional-boundaries): Defense Minister Khawaja Asif emphasized on Friday that the government will not accept any disruptions to the functioning of the parliament and urged state organizations to respect their constitutional boundaries. The senior minister made this statement during a period of heightened tension between the federal government and the Supreme Court over the general elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as proposed legislation aiming to restrict the chief justice's suo motu powers. As Pakistan faces unprecedented economic and political challenges, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader told Geo News, "We will not permit anyone to infringe on the parliament's authority." [...] - [Zara Noor Abbas Draws Attention With Her Most Recent Advertising Commercial Photograph](https://ipin.com.pk/news/zara-noor-abbas-draws-attention-with-her-most-recent-advertising-commercial-photograph): Zara Noor Abbas dubbed the "triple threat" of the Pakistani entertainment industry, is renowned for her flawless fashion sense, faultless acting skills, and sporadic singing. Millions of Abbas's industry-specific followers are always eager for new episodes of her enduring television series, but it isn't the only thing the Ehd e Wafa diva does for her adoring audience. The "Parey Hut Love" diva, who enjoys giving her 5.9 million devoted followers rare views into her life, used Instagram to share the news of her most recent advertising campaign. While appearing in the photographs wearing a sky-blue colored blouse teamed with off-white pants, [...] - [Viewers Disapprove of the Love Triangle in the "Tere Ishq Ke Naam" Teaser](https://ipin.com.pk/news/viewers-disapprove-of-the-love-triangle-in-the-tere-ishq-ke-naam-teaser): Drama serials in Pakistan are frequently criticized for their boring storytelling techniques. The same old characters and cliches are thrown at audiences every week, and this is becoming old. This includes the overused theme of love triangles, which can be seen in the Tere Ishq Ke Naam trailer right now. One of the most common plot devices in Pakistani drama serials is a love triangle. The present TV series is only a ghost of those that came before them but shows like Maat and Mere Paas Tum Ho in the past have managed to keep it fresh with outstanding performances and [...] - [Pakistan Take On New Zealand In T20I Home Series Opener Tonight](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-take-on-new-zealand-in-t20i-home-series-opener-tonight): The opening edition of the five-match T20 International series will take place tonight at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore between Pakistan and New Zealand. The game will begin at 9:00 p.m. local time, and spectators in Lahore may expect thrilling matches as a treat. commanded by Babar Azam Pakistan will play their first T20I match in this location since they faced England in October 2022 as part of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup preparations. Since 2015, Pakistan has won 10 of the 18 games played, and at 8.13 runs being scored per over, the stadium has given spectators action worth [...] - [Shakib Selected As March 2023 ICC Men's Player Of The Month](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shakib-selected-as-march-2023-icc-mens-player-of-the-month): The ICC Men's Player of the Month for March 2023 has been announced as a legendary all-rounder. For his outstanding efforts in March 2023, veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan received the ICC Men's Player of the Month award. Shakib defeated stiff opposition from UAE player Asif Khan and New Zealanders Kane Williamson to win the prized award. Due in large part to the all-around prowess of the seasoned all-rounder, Bangladesh have emerged as a domestic powerhouse. Shakib finished the three-match ODI series against England with the most runs scored and wickets taken for the Tigers, making him one of the few [...] - [India's Gill Leads Gujarat To A Victory Over Punjab In The IPL](https://ipin.com.pk/news/indias-gill-leads-gujarat-to-a-victory-over-punjab-in-the-ipl): Gujarat Titans, the defending IPL winners, defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets on Thursday in Mohali thanks in large part to India's opening batsman Shubman Gill. Gujarat, captained by Hardik Pandya, was cruising to win until Sam Curran, an English all-rounder, dismissed Gill for 67 in the penultimate over of the chase to give Punjab hope. After being given the opportunity to bat by their opponents, Punjab, led by former India opener Shikhar Dhawan, could only muster 153-8 points. Rahul Tewatia hit the penultimate ball for four to win the game despite Curran's best efforts to protect seven off the final [...] - [Fans Fight With The Owner As Napoli Gears Up For Historic Victory](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fans-fight-with-the-owner-as-napoli-gears-up-for-historic-victory): Napoli supporters are gearing up for their largest celebration in almost three decades, but a dispute between ardent fans and club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis threatens to overshadow the vibrant celebrations that have already started in Naples. On the approach of winning their first Scudetto since the days of Diego Maradona, Napoli welcomes Verona on Saturday, but despite the city beginning to be decorated in blue and white, the atmosphere at recent home games has been absolutely poisonous. Fighting broke out in the bleachers after Napoli fans' 4-0 home defeat to AC Milan earlier this month when fans screamed "out, out, [...] - [Aima Baig Remembers the Day a 72-Year-Old Man Asked Her Out](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aima-baig-remembers-the-day-a-72-year-old-man-asked-her-out): Aima Baig, a pop diva, disclosed that a 72-year-old guy once invited her out on a date so he could cook her pineapple pancakes for breakfast. On Shahveer Jafry's Honest Hour Podcast, the "Yaarian" singer made an appearance and discussed her professional trajectory. She related a ridiculous story from her past. It turns out that she had a run-in with a persistent 72-year-old guy who had an odd request while she was a teenager working at a call center. The man had called in to purchase a cable connection, and Aima Baig said she had been assigned the responsibility of delivering [...] - [The Crew, Starring Kareena Kapoor, Will Feature Kapil Sharma in a Crucial Role.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-crew-starring-kareena-kapoor-will-feature-kapil-sharma-in-a-crucial-role): Pinkvilla says that Kapil would be joining the cast and playing a crucial part. The crew is overjoyed to have Kapil join because of his incredible involvement in The Crew. In reality, the audience will enjoy the pleasant surprise of his part. He will shortly begin filming for it. The female trio has begun filming for the movie that Rhea and Ekta Kapoor are directing. On the birthday of Rhea's mother Sunita Kapoor, they started filming the movie. She announced the news by posting a photo of The Crew's movie clapper. Following Veere Di Wedding, Rhea, and Ekta are working together [...] - [As Stated By Alia Bhatt's Team, She will Attend the 2023 MET Gala](https://ipin.com.pk/news/as-stated-by-alia-bhatts-team-she-will-attend-the-2023-met-gala): The Bollywood sensation Alia Bhatt will finally make her MET Gala debut in 2023, following Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone. Alia has agreed to attend the Gala. In addition, she has chosen the designer who will create the costume for the important occasion. The Gangubai Kathiawadi has chosen Prabal Gurung to create her look for the MET gala red carpet. She is familiar with the designer because she has frequently been spotted wearing his outfits on various occasions. Prabal is well-known both in Hollywood and outside of it. His gowns are typically worn by actors like Mindy Kaling and Camila Cabello. [...] - [LESCO Issued a Notice to the Zaman Park Administration of the Alleged Electricity Theft](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lesco-issued-a-notice-to-the-zaman-park-administration-of-the-alleged-electricity-theft): Lahore Electricity and Supply Company has issued a legal notice to the Zaman Park administration on the alleged electricity theft and also for preventing its team to investigate the matter inside the PTI camps in Zaman Park. In the legal notice by LESCO, it is mentioned clearly that on several social media handles, there were reports of electricity theft and when the LESCO team was deployed to find out the truth, the security of Zaman Park didn't allow the team to enter the premises. Commenting on the issue LESCO’s board of directors, Chairman Mian Noman said that issue arose when the [...] - [What is H3N8 bird flu? How it spread from Animal to Human?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/what-is-h3n8-bird-flu-how-it-spread-from-animal-to-human): What is H3N8 bird flu? Recently a woman from China was infected with H3N8 bird flu and died at the age of 56. She becomes first women to die of this Virus. But the good thing is that the infection does not spread from one person to another. She belongs to Guangdong China, which is in Southern province, according to WHO when she was ill they take a sample and got a positive result of A(H3) H3N8 is disease found in birds, and it also affects other animals, but it is rare in human being. What is H3N8 bird flu? It [...] - [According To Aaqib Javed, Shaheen Should Captain Pakistan In T20Is](https://ipin.com.pk/news/according-to-aaqib-javed-shaheen-should-captain-pakistan-in-t20is): Aaqib Javed, a former Test cricketer, has stated that he believes Shaheen Shah Afridi to captain Pakistan in T20 International matches. Speaking to a local cricket website, Javed praised Shaheen and said that the 23-year-old speedster had so far in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) accomplished what no skipper had. Under Shaheen's captaincy, Lahore Qalandars won two straight PSL championships. "He won consecutive PSL championships. Javed praised the way he leads the team and his productive working style. "Regardless of the format, even if you include Shadab, I don't see any variations or adjustments, especially aggressive alterations. Or there won't be [...] - [333 Athletes, Including Canadian Olympians, Are Prohibited From Entering Russia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/333-athletes-including-canadian-olympians-are-prohibited-from-entering-russia): The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that 333 Canadians have been barred from visiting Russia, including some of the country's most well-known athletes, including Olympic gold medalists Tessa Virtue and Hayley Wickenheiser. The majority of the athletes on the list are former Canadian Olympians who signed a petition encouraging the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) to endorse a ban on Russia and Belarus from competing in the 2024 Summer Games in Paris until Russia leaves Ukraine last month. Since Russia's alleged "special military operation" invasion of Ukraine last year, many international sports federations have barred athletes from the two nations. Major [...] - [Bennacer's Goal Gives Milan A Slim Lead Against Napoli](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bennacers-goal-gives-milan-a-slim-lead-against-napoli): With a 1-0 home victory against Napoli in the quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday, Ismael Bennacer's goal helped AC Milan move a step closer to reaching their first Champions League semi-final in 16 years. The quarterfinal matchup of Europe's most prestigious club championship had Serie A leaders Napoli taking against seven-time European champions Milan on a soggy night. After his team preserved a fifth straight clean sheet in the Champions League for the first time since 2004-05, AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli told reporter "I am above all happy to enjoy evenings like this with our fans." Although Milan has a [...] - [Legal Community Dismisses "Premature Petitions"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-legal-community-dismisses-premature-petitions): The selection of judges for this purpose has been criticized as justifying the regulation of the discretionary powers of the chief justice of Pakistan. Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, the two senior-most judges, were once again left out of a larger bench hearing politically sensitive cases by CJP Umar Ata Bandial, which infuriated the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), the supreme disciplinary body for lawyers. The PBC has declared a nationwide complete strike and court proceeding boycott in response to the hearing. The legislation to limit the CJP's authority was passed at the request of the bar, according [...] - [Real Madrid Dominates Chelsea In Champions League](https://ipin.com.pk/news/real-madrid-dominates-chelsea-in-champions-league): Real Madrid dominated 10-man Chelsea on Wednesday and took a 2-0 first-leg lead in the Champions League quarterfinals thanks to goals from Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio. The current champions and record winners easily defeated Frank Lampard's team despite having Ben Chilwell sent in the second half for bringing down Rodrygo Goes as he was advancing on goal. After 21 minutes, Benzema scored from close range after Kepa Arrizabalaga deflected a Vinicius Junior shot in his direction. Madrid was in complete control of the game, but it took until the 74th minute for them to score their second, which came from [...] - [Pakistan's Provincial Festivals: A Celebration of Diversity and Unity](https://ipin.com.pk/pakistans-provincial-festivals-a-celebration-of-diversity-and-unity): Every year, Pakistan celebrates a large number of festivals, each with its own significance, characteristics, and joy. They receive a warm greeting with music, dance, fireworks, and food because they are an essential component of society. In Pakistan, both Religious and cultural holidays are observed. FESTIVALS OF PUNJAB Islamic festivals Shab-e-Barat The eighth month of the Islamic calendar, Shab-e-barat, begins at the middle of Shaban. According to legend, men's fates for the upcoming year are decided on this night, and Allah is able to pardon sinners. Believers say a particular prayer for the prosperity and harmony of the whole Muslim Ummah [...] - [Ayesha Omar Finally Addressed her Abusive Ex-Partner](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ayesha-omar-finally-addressed-her-abusive-ex-partner): Ayesha Omar, the diva of fashion and a gifted actress, has experienced a lot in her life. The actress talked openly about her eight-year violent relationship in a recent podcast with Frieha Altaf and how she managed to leave it. After she detailed her ordeal, her followers began to speculate that the violent lover was Sikander Rizvi, to whom she had previously been linked to. To put their admirers' minds at ease, Ayesha resorted to social media to send a message asking them to stop pairing up the two since they had never been romantically involved and because the abusive partner [...] - [NDMA prediction about Flood](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ndma-prediction-about-flood): According to Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Mr. Inam Haider increase in temperature will cause melting of glaciers and sea level will rise in coming season, as a result you will see more flood cases and natural disasters. He said that National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is monitoring seventeen satellites with the help of climate change ministry to protect people from upcoming flood. Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) informed people to be aware and prepare them for upcoming flood in Pakistan, as it will cause a huge economic crisis in Pakistan. National Flood response coordination committees (NFRCC) reported that [...] - [Salman Khan's Dating Advice About Shehnaaz Gill's Rumored New Boyfriend](https://ipin.com.pk/news/salman-khans-dating-advice-about-shehnaaz-gills-rumored-new-boyfriend): With a star-studded cast, Bollywood's Sultan Salman Khan is ready to promote his forthcoming movie. The 57-year-old megastar was recently seen with his co-stars at the premiere of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan's trailer, where he jokingly questioned the starlets about their love life. Shehnaaz Gill received some advice from Khan as well, which she gratefully accepted in return for his unwavering support. At the occasion, the Wanted actor made a suggestion that Raghav Juyal was attracted to someone but was too timid to approach them. Khan gave the audience all the necessary cues while keeping his gestures toward Palak [...] - [Afghan Soil is still being used against Pakistan by the notorious TTP: Says Defense Minister Asif](https://ipin.com.pk/news/afghan-soil-is-still-being-used-against-pakistan-by-the-notorious-ttp-says-defense-minister-asif): In an interview with a US broadcaster, defense minister Khawaja Asif said that the proscribed TTP is still using Afghan soil to launch attacks against Pakistan, especially KPK. “Pakistan has good ties with the ruling Afghan Taliban but the concerning thing for Pakistan is they are still unable to stop the use of Afghan soil against Pakistan by the TTP,” he said in an interview with VOA. He further said that this matter was also discussed last month in a meeting between the DG ISI Lt General Nadeem Anjum and Afghan officials. “During the meeting, the ruling party expressed their determination [...] - [Maryam Nawaz has travelled to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah](https://ipin.com.pk/news/maryam-nawaz-has-travelled-to-saudi-arabia-to-perform-umrah): Senior vice president of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz, Maryam Nawaz has travelled to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. Where she will meet her father, Mia Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. King Salman bin Abdul Aziz invited former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and current Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to be a royal guest during this holy month. Maryam Nawaz leaves for Saudi Arabia where she spends last days of Ramadan with her father Nawaz Sharif, her husband captain Safdar and children Mahnoor, Mehrunissa, Junaid, daughter in law Ayesha Saif. In Saudi Arabia she will meet her father former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, as he [...] - [SJC Received a Complaint Against CJP and Three SC Judges](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sjc-received-a-complaint-against-cjp-and-three-sc-judges): Attorney Sardar Salman Ahmad Dogar filed a referral with the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Monday against Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and three additional Supreme Court justices, Justices Ijazul Ahsan, Munib Akhtar, and Syed Mazahar Ali Naqvi. The SJC's 2009 Code of Conduct for judges of the superior judiciary was violated, according to the complaint, which also charged the judges with judicial misconduct. The complainant cited alleged violations of a number of articles of the code, including upholding impropriety-free conduct, preventing bias and conflicts of interest, ensuring that justice is seen to be done, refraining from engaging in public controversy, [...] - [The Islamabad Court has Rejected the ECP's Request for an Early Hearing in the Case of Toshakhan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-islamabad-court-has-rejected-the-ecps-request-for-an-early-hearing-in-the-case-of-toshakhan): Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has been granted a reprieve after a district and sessions court rejected the Election Commission of Pakistan's petition for an early hearing in the Toshakhana case. The hearing would take place on April 29, as had been previously decided, according to Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal. Imran Khan is charged with corrupt activities involving the state gift depository, which he vigorously refutes. The ECP prohibited the former prime minister from holding public office in October of last year after he was found guilty of selling gifts from foreign heads of state and dignitaries [...] - [Dar Introduces a Bill to Request Funding for Punjab and KP Elections](https://ipin.com.pk/news/dar-introduces-a-bill-to-request-funding-for-punjab-and-kp-elections): Before the Supreme Court's deadline for the payment of Rs21 billion to the Election Commission of Pakistan, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar presented a bill in both houses of parliament, the National Assembly and Senate, titled "Charged Sums for General Elections of Provincial Assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bill 2023." (ECP). Amounts needed for general elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are the subject of the bill. Before April 10, the government was required by the Supreme Court to release and give the necessary funds to ECP. The bill was introduced in the National Assembly by the [...] - [High court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir disqualifies PM Tanvir Illyas](https://ipin.com.pk/news/high-court-of-azad-jammu-and-kashmir-disqualifies-pm-tanvir-illyas): Supreme courts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir had a notice earlier to define his words, he appeared in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir court today to define his words and he sought forgiveness for his threatening statement against judiciary, however, he is disqualified by court. According to court the reason to disqualify him is the threatening words in his speech, the full bench was led by Chief Justice of the High Court Sadaqat Hussain Raja, and the bench heard case of Prime Minister of Azad Jammu Kashmir. In front of bench the clips of Prime Minister Tanvir Illyas were played, he [...] - [The Languages of Pakistan: Preserving Regional Identity and Cultural Heritage](https://ipin.com.pk/the-languages-of-pakistan-preserving-regional-identity-and-cultural-heritage): Beautiful and significant in terms of culture and history, Urdu is a language. It is spoken by over 100 million people worldwide, primarily in Pakistan and India, and is one of the official languages of both countries. Urdu is a form of Hindustani, which is a language that evolved from the interactions between Persian, Arabic, and Hindi. The Mughal Empire, which dominated the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th to the mid-19th century, is where Urdu's earliest known speakers were. During this period, Persian was the official language of the courts, and it was spoken by the elite classes. However, the [...] - [PMLN Punished for Inappropriately Using Armeena's Daughter in Political Discussions](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pmln-punished-for-inappropriately-using-armeenas-daughter-in-political-discussions): Social media was highly heated about the most recent incident between Pakistani actress Armeena Khan and Pakistan's political party, PMLN. Social media was highly heated about the most recent incident between Pakistani actress Armeena Khan and Pakistan's political party, PMLN. The PMLN's official Twitter account posted a photo of Armeena holding her little child and called her insane. Several people were outraged by this, and the actress's husband was furious that she had included their little daughter in this situation. All of this controversy began when Shayan Ali, a young PTI employee working in London, sent a video to his Twitter [...] - [Culinary Delights: A Tasting Journey through Pakistan's Diverse Provinces](https://ipin.com.pk/culinary-delights-a-tasting-journey-through-pakistans-diverse-provinces): It would be unfair to describe Pakistan's most delectable and carefully prepared meals in just one article. The Pakistani menu has largely absorbed cooking techniques from Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent despite being surrounded by many other similarly related cuisines. To truly appreciate Pakistani cuisine, one must be aware of what makes it special. To begin with, unlike the cuisines of nearby nations, the majority of meals are seasoned with unique blends of spices and seasonal herbs. These mouthwatering, fragrant flavours are the end product. Pakistan's delights cannot be fully captured in one piece. The Pakistani menu has largely absorbed [...] - ['Shameful' Mishi Khan Expresses Outrage Over Amir Khan's Ban](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shameful-mishi-khan-expresses-outrage-over-amir-khans-ban): The former world champion at light welterweight who is British-Pakistani has a two-year suspension. Following his defeat against Kell Brook in Manchester in February 2022, Khan, 36, tested positive for the anabolic substance ostarine. Ostarine is a medication intended to act similarly to testosterone. The famous boxer Amir Khan also announced his retirement from boxing last year. Amir Khan, who entered the workforce in the year 2005. In a victory over Andreas Kotelnik in Manchester, he earned the title of "WBA light-welterweight" four years later. Once the news became widely known, Mishi Khan seemed to be quite upset by the exclusion [...] - [Tuchel Once Again Endangers Man City's Chance In The Champions League](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tuchel-once-again-endangers-man-citys-chance-in-the-champions-league): When Thomas Tuchel, the newly hired Bayern Munich manager, travels to the Etihad on Tuesday for the opening leg of their quarterfinal match, Manchester City and Pep Guardiola will have a Champions League score to settle. In 2021, during City's first and only trip to the Champions League final, Tuchel triumphed as Chelsea's manager. Guardiola also came the closest to winning his third European Cup as a coach in 10 attempts while working for Barcelona, Bayern, and City. Because of coronavirus limitations, Chelsea's 1-0 victory in front of a nearly empty Stadium do Dragao in Porto two years ago was a [...] - [Bangladesh Is Quickly Going To Miss The ODI Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bangladesh-is-quickly-going-to-miss-the-odi-series): Taskin Ahmed missed Bangladesh's Super League ODI series against Ireland in May, which has hampered his preparation for the Cricket World Cup 2023. The fast will be out for the three 50-over matches in Chelmsford starting on May 9 due to a side strain that kept him out of Bangladesh's lone Test match against Ireland. According to reports Mohammad Isam, Taskin has been replaced by left-armer Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, and spinner Taijul Islam has also been brought in as a like-for-like replacement for Nasum Ahmed. Mrittunjoy, a net bowler who is a common sight in Bangladeshi home training camps, was chosen as [...] - [Zaman Khan Injures Haris Rauf With toe-crushing Yorker In Nets](https://ipin.com.pk/news/zaman-khan-injures-haris-rauf-with-toe-crushing-yorker-in-nets): Prior to playing New Zealand at home in a T20I and ODI series that will start on April 14, Pakistani players have intensified their preparations by engaging in a thrilling clash in the nets. Zaman Khan, who draws inspiration from former cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, threw a toe-crushing yorker to Haris Rauf in front of the stumps during the practice session. Rauf was in apparent pain after being struck on his left boot by the yorker. After getting struck by the ball, he can be seen lying on the ground as teammates and a doctor [...] - [Bomb blast at Kandhari Market Quetta](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bomb-blast-at-kandhari-market-quetta): Kandhari market is at Shahra e Allama Iqbal in Quetta where a recent bomb blast near a police van resulted in more than eight people injured and four people dying. According to the reports, injured people were shifted to a nearby hospital and are under treatment. Women and some children were injured as a result of a bomb blast in Kandhari market Queeta. Police are actively conducting an investigation to find the reason behind this bomb blast. The market was full of crowds and everyone was busy shopping for upcoming Eid, during this sudden bomb blast, more than eight people were [...] - [LHC Demand records of Toshakhana from 1947 to 2001](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lhc-demand-records-of-toshakhana-from-1947-to-2001): The Lahore High Court of Pakistan orders a person who makes a formal application to the court for action that they require all records of the Toshakhana. According to the record, The name of those who received the gifts will be made public, however, the name of those who gave gifts will not made public. It is because they have to maintain foreign relations and it is indeed a shameful act to use Toshakhana gifts for personal. Justice Bilal said while completing Justice Qureshi's speech about Toshakhna that, It is important to mention that we have received a gift otherwise it [...] - [The Imam of Mosque Was Stabbed in Jersey Mosque](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-imam-of-mosque-was-stabbed-in-jersey-mosque): Jersey is an American state where the Imam of the masjid was attacked by an unknown person and Was Stabbed in the New Jersey Mosque. The attacker was a 32-year-old man and he was captured by the people standing beside Imam masjid. Imam Sayed Elnakib is in critical condition and his lung is injured due to the knife attack. The attacker tried to escape as it was recorded on CCTV, but he didn't escape people handed him over to the police. At the time of the attack, there were 200 worshipers in the mosque. According to the police, they will investigate [...] - [Zara Sheikh, an Actress, Confirms her Alleged Relationship with Mikaal Zulfiqar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/zara-sheikh-an-actress-confirms-her-alleged-relationship-with-mikaal-zulfiqar): She confirms her alleged relationship with Mikaal Zulfiqar by saying, "I have moved on." After a protracted absence, the seasoned Lollywood actress and model Zara Sheikh returned to television. She quit the business while it was at its height and subsequently made a comeback in the dance sequence in the movie "Heer Maan Ja" and the drama serial "Raqs-e-Bismal." The actress debuted on Nida Yasir's morning show alongside Hareem Farooq for an interview. Her uncomfortable behavior and strange English throughout the performance caused quite a stir online. While she kept her personal affairs private, she spoke openly about her love life [...] - [Vicky Kaushal said that Katrina Kaif can speak Punjabi "Its and bits"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/vicky-kaushal-said-that-katrina-kaif-can-speak-punjabi-its-and-bits): The Goals are Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif. The degree of connection they have with their readership is absolutely ridiculous, and they have always delivered serious love-sick messages to it. Vicky has previously admitted that his wife Katrina has gradually been learning Punjabi because he comes from a Punjabi household. In 2021, Vicky and Katrina were wed. Because they are so adored by their followers, word of their marriage is still spreading. They recently celebrated one year of marriage, and it was beautiful to see them both congratulate and wish one another. Also, Vicky's family was spotted with Katrina when they [...] - [WhatsApp is going to introduce a feature, to add and edit contact within the app](https://ipin.com.pk/news/whatsapp-is-going-to-introduce-a-feature-to-add-and-edit-contact-within-the-app): According to WaBetaInfo, User does not need to leave WhatsApp to change or edit contacts, they will change and edit contacts within the app and it is a good option indeed. The new feature is available in some devices and will be launched soon for all devices so that more people will get benefit from this method, and they indeed do not need to leave WhatsApp or switch to another app in addition to change or edit their contacts. The new feature is called “Manage Contact” within the App to provide access to change and edit contacts. In some android mobiles [...] - [PTI Leader Gandapur was Placed on Physical Custody for One Day](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pti-leader-gandapur-was-placed-on-physical-custody-for-one-day): The prosecutor informed the judge that Gandapur had been arrested by Islamabad police as soon as he was brought before the on-call magistrate's court. At the Golra police station, the police have filed a complaint against Gandapur under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), and they intend to ask for his physical detention in order to seize weapons from him. According to sources, an audio recording of the PTI leader discussing the discovery of weapons close to Islamabad has been added to the case file. Gandapur was taken into custody on Thursday in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), following the filing of separate [...] - [FBR Discovers $7.19 Million Worth of Illegally Imported Smartphones](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fbr-discovers-719-million-dollars-worth-of-illegally-imported-smartphones): Report issued on Saturday by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), mobile phones worth $7.19 million have been brought into Pakistan illegally without the use of Letters of Credit (LCs) or banking channels. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) had unexpectedly banned the import of mobile phones and their accessories between December 2022 and February, according to information provided by the FBR. However, these phones were imported in Completely Built Up (CBU) condition during that time. The report states that during this time, 52 Goods Declarations (GDs) totaling $8.65 million were cleared for the import of mobile phones, but only $1.46 [...] - [Prime Minister to Chair Cabinet Meeting to Discuss the Current Crisis](https://ipin.com.pk/news/today-the-prime-minister-called-a-cabinet-meeting-to-discuss-the-current-crisis): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called an emergency cabinet meeting on Sunday in order to address the current political and constitutional crisis in Pakistan. The Prime Minister will participate via video link from Lahore at the 2 o'clock meeting. Federal Minister of Law Nazir Tarar, PM's aides Attaullah Tarar and Malik Ahmed Khan, and other significant figures are anticipated to attend. The National Security Committee (NSC), the highest forum for discussing matters of national importance, will review and approve the decisions made during a meeting of the cabinet on Friday that will be presided over by the prime minister. The cabinet will [...] - [President Arif Alvi Sends Back Bill Limiting Chief Justice's Authority](https://ipin.com.pk/news/president-arif-alvi-sends-back-bill-limiting-chief-justices-authority): In an effort to address concerns about the legality of the bill, President Arif Alvi sent it back on Saturday, requesting a reevaluation. Citing Article 75 of the Constitution, President Alvi sent the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023 back to parliament for review, noting that the bill appears to go beyond the scope of parliament and could be challenged as a form of deceptive legislation. During an escalating political and constitutional crisis in the country over elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the bill was approved by both houses of parliament last month and sent to the president for [...] - [Fawad Promotes Discussion as Key to Resolving Election Issue](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fawad-promotes-discussion-as-key-to-resolving-election-issue): Senior Vice-President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhry emphasized dialogue as the primary solution to election-related problems on Saturday. During a press conference in Lahore, the legislator stated, "Authorities should convene and establish the rules of the game concerning elections." The PTI leader praised the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for their two positive stances and their political approach. "PPP refused to join a judiciary boycott. According to the PPP, political parties should not abandon communication," Fawad explained. A day earlier, the PPP's core committee resolved to engage with all coalition government members to address political party communication, including with the PTI. [...] - [PPP Pursues PTI Talks Amid Resistance from PML-N and JUI-F](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ppp-pursues-pti-talks-amid-resistance-from-pml-n-and-jui-f): The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) supports discussions with the opposition to address the country's ongoing political and economic turmoil, whereas the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) oppose the idea. Consequently, the ruling coalition seems divided on this matter. During a meeting on Friday, the PPP's core committee decided to engage with all coalition partners, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to explore the possibility of political dialogue. ملک کی موجودہ صورتحال کے حوالے سے پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی کی کور کمیٹی کا زرداری ہاؤس اسلام آباد میں اہم اجلاس مزید پڑھیں: https://t.co/8as971vtwA pic.twitter.com/fWFr14Fb7x — PPP (@MediaCellPPP) April 7, 2023 The [...] - [Pakistan's IMF member, not a beggar: Dar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-imf-member-not-a-beggar-dar): Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday dismissed speculation that IMF representatives refused to meet with him at the Bretton Woods institutions' spring meetings, explaining that Shehbaz Sharif asked him to delay his US trip due to the political atmosphere. In a forceful address, Dar debunked rumors that the IMF compelled him to cancel his journey, asserting, "Pakistan is an IMF member, not a supplicant." He emphasized that the IMF "cannot prevent me from attending the spring meetings." Dar was expected to participate in the World Bank-IMF spring meetings taking place in Washington from April 10 to 16. He was also scheduled [...] - [Judge Isa Asserts Six-Member Bench Ruling Unable to Overturn Suo Motu Order Decision](https://ipin.com.pk/news/judge-isa-asserts-six-member-bench-ruling-unable-to-overturn-suo-motu-order-decision): The Supreme Court's crisis continues as Judge Qazi Faez Isa claims that a six-member bench cannot reverse a previous decision to pause suo motu proceedings. Recently, this six-member bench decided to "close" the case that led to Judge Isa's directive to suspend all ongoing suo motu proceedings. The Supreme Court established the larger bench by invoking Article 184(3) of the Constitution, which resulted in the cessation of all suo motu cases by a unique SC bench led by Justice Isa. Justice Isa had chosen to delay hearings on cases under Article 184(3) of the Constitution until amendments were made to the [...] - [From YouTube, Asim Azhar Earns a Golden Button](https://ipin.com.pk/news/from-youtube-asim-azhar-earns-a-golden-button): Asim Azhar received a Golden Button in recognition of reaching 1 million followers on his YouTube channel. A famous Pakistani singer Asim Azhar has made a name for himself as one of the music industry's most promising vocalists with his melodious voice and serves as an example to millions of people who are willing to become a singer. Asim Azhar was passionate from the beginning of his career. His fans appreciate his contemporary pop and rock tunes, and he has established himself as a great singing icon. With his present endeavors, the 26-year-commitment old's to creating outstanding music is clear. His [...] - [Enaam Finishes Third Fastest At The Renowned Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://ipin.com.pk/news/enaam-finishes-third-fastest-at-the-renowned-indianapolis-motor-speedway): Formula driver Enaam Ahmed, a British-Pakistanian, set the third-fastest time during the morning session at the illustrious Indianapolis Motor Speedway road circuit. Some of the top racers compete on the 2.4-mile road circuit in Indianapolis, which has 14 bends. Brands and organisations only use top racers to operate vehicles on these peculiar circuits. The test was conducted in advance of the Firestone Indy NXT Championship Round 2. The day began with a chilly morning, which caused a one-hour delay and forced the cancellation of lunch. Twenty drivers started racing as soon as the action began. Ahmed was competing in a series [...] - [Sri Lanka Were Defeated By New Zealand In A Thrilling Match To Win The T20 Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sri-lanka-were-defeated-by-new-zealand-in-a-thrilling-match-to-win-the-t20-series):   In their gripping third and final Twenty20 international, New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets on Saturday in Queenstown to win the series 2-1 with to opening batsman Tim Seifert's scorching 88. While New Zealand cruised for much of their pursuit of 183, Seifert's savage attack on Sri Lanka's bowlers throughout his 48-ball innings featured 10 fours and three sixes. Nevertheless, a thrilling final over in which three wickets dropped ensured a tense conclusion. The 28-year-old lost out on a first century after falling to Pramod Madushan in the 17th over with New Zealand seemed secure with 154 on [...] - [In Anticipation of Urvashi's Approval, Naseem Shah Expresses His Readiness to Wed Her!](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-anticipation-of-urvashis-approval-naseem-shah-expresses-his-readiness-to-wed-her): In a recent interview, Naseem Shah discussed being married to Indian beauty and actress Urvashi. If she agrees, Naseem said that he is willing to marry her. Naseem Shah, a famous cricketer from Pakistan, gained notoriety as a result of the Urvashi Rautela incident. With the widespread success of their short clip on social media, both became quite well-known. Fans of Naseem Shah and Urvashi Rautela are curious as to what is going on between them. Urvashi often hinted to Naseem Shah that she had a major crush on him. Urvashi Rautela's relationship with cricketers is still going strong! The actress [...] - [Amjad Sabri's Son Performs His Father's 'Shaan-e-Ramazan' Title Track](https://ipin.com.pk/news/amjad-sabris-son-performs-his-fathers-shaan-e-ramazan-title-track): Amjad Farid Sabri was a well-known Naat Khawan, Sufi Muslim Scholar, and Qawal from Pakistan. He was Qawal Ghulam Farid Sabri, a well-known Pakistani, as his father. Amjad was born in Karachi in 1970. The terrible circumstance of his demise is that he was slain on the road in Karachi on June 22, 2016, during Ramadan. His son Mujaddid Amjad Sabri is currently continuing his father's tradition of reciting Qawali. On ARY Digital's Shaan E Ramazan broadcast, Mujadid Amjad Sabri recited his father's most well-known title tune, Shaan E Ramazan, this year. It gained notoriety after being read by Amjad Sabri [...] - [The Pakistani Women's Team's Captain Is Nida Dar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-pakistani-womens-teams-captain-is-nida-dar):   A month after Bismah Maroof resigned from the position following the team's elimination from the T20 World Cup in South Africa's group stage, Nida Dar has been chosen Pakistan's all-format captain. Saleem Jaffar will lead the women's selection committee, while the PCB has also officially announced the hiring of Mark Coles as head coach. With 126 wickets from 130 games, Dar, 36, is the top wicket-taker in women's T20 Internationals. In the format, she has also scored 1687 runs at a strike rate of 100.95. She has played 99 ODIs, taking 91 wickets and scoring 1535 runs. Dar declared, "It's [...] - [England Won The Finalissima Trophy By Defeating Brazil On Penalties](https://ipin.com.pk/news/england-won-the-finalissima-trophy-by-defeating-brazil-on-penalties): The Lionesses won their second consecutive international trophy at a crowded Wembley Stadium on Thursday as England defeated Brazil in a thrilling first-ever Women's Finalissima penalty shootout. Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses defeated Brazil 4-2 in the shootout after the game was tied at 1-1, extending their winning streak to 30 games. Wiegman proclaimed, "I feel fortunate. It's really fantastic to be a part of such an amazing company, and the crew is so dedicated and eager to learn every day. The European and South American champions competed in Thursday's match, which was a crucial component of the Women's World Cup preparations and [...] - [In the Midst of Political Unrest, PM Shahbaz Chairs the NSC Meeting](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-the-midst-of-political-unrest-pm-shahbaz-chairs-the-nsc-meeting): Prime Minister Shahbaz is presiding over the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting at the moment. Senior civil and military leadership attends the NSC, which serves as the main decision-making body for issues of national security. After a brief break, the two-hour meeting was resumed to talk about urgent security concerns and heightened political tensions between the government and its opposition parties, primarily the PTI. If elections are held in Punjab on May 14 as mandated by the Supreme Court, the government intends to ask the top brass for a briefing on potential militant threats, according to insiders cited in Dawn's report. [...] - [Pak Suzuki Announces Third Time Bike Price Hike in Four Months](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pak-suzuki-announces-third-bike-price-hike-in-four-months): The company claims that these new prices will come into effect from April 7, 2023, making it the third bike price hike in just four months. The new prices are as follows The Suzuki GD 110S, previously priced at Rs. 290,000, will now cost Rs. 322,000, following a price hike of Rs. 32,000. The Suzuki GS 150, which used to be priced at Rs. 315,000, will now be sold for Rs. 350,000, after a hike of Rs. 35,000. The Suzuki GSX 125, which previously cost Rs. 422,000, will now be sold for Rs. 469,000, following an increase of Rs. 47,000. The [...] - ["Tere Bin" Drama Serial Accused of Copying Jump Scene from Indian Drama](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tere-bin-drama-serial-accused-of-copying-jump-scene-from-indian-drama): In the Indian play, the female protagonist leaped at the male lead's request, but he managed to save her. In Tere Bin, Murtasim managed to save Meerab even before she jumped. Tere Bin, although a very successful and well-liked show, is having issues due to its copied material. Fans have already uploaded a collage of stolen drama sequences. A few fans also shared the Soundtrack from the Bollywood song Thukra Ke Mera Pyar that they had copied. Another scene from a recent episode of the drama is a replica of an Indian drama scene. Subsequently, Geo Television settled the concerns with [...] - [Sherry Shah Celebrates Hubby's Birthday and Confirms Marriage to Shamoon Abbasi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sherry-shah-celebrates-hubbys-birthday-and-confirms-marriage-to-shamoon-abbasi): A Pakistani actress Sherry Shah shared a photo of herself with the sentimental caption that she appreciates so many things about him— his [Shahmoon's] strength, his calmness, his character and integrity, his sense of humor, your way of seeing the beauty in the world and how much fun you are to be with and how beautiful her life has become because of Shamoon Abbasi. She also wrote that thanks for being the best thing in Sherry's life; with him there, every challenge is a piece of cake. Shahmoon being her life partner makes her feel really fortunate. She thanked him a [...] - [Aamir Liaquat Was an Unsung Hero at Presenting Ramzan Performances for 5 Reasons](https://ipin.com.pk/news/aamir-liaquat-was-an-unsung-hero-at-presenting-ramzan-performances-for-5-reasons): It's difficult to avoid thinking about the renowned TV personality Aamir Liaquat, who died away last year, while we observe fasting during the month of Ramadan. His invention of the Ramzan broadcast made him a household name in Pakistan throughout the holy month, with families glued to the TV whenever he appeared. Aamir bhai was an expert at the Ramzan transmission's naats, fascinating religious debates, comical pranks, and entertaining quizzes. Ratings and advertisements followed the TV star while he was at the top of his game. Later, when Aamir Bhai was dogged by scandals left, right, and center, he still managed [...] - [Saudi Arabia Provides "Confirmation" to the IMF for Deposits of $2 Billion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/saudi-arabia-provides-confirmation-to-the-imf-for-deposits-of-2-billion): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed Saudi Arabia's confirmation of $2 billion in additional deposits, which reignited Pakistan's negotiations with the IMF for the release of $1.1 billion from a $6.5 billion bailout package agreed in 2019. Due to promises of additional funding from friendly countries, the agreement has been delayed. To release the funds, The government of Pakistan reduced subsidies, lifted a fictitious exchange rate ceiling, increased taxes, and increased fuel prices. However, the Ministry of Petroleum's announcement of an unforeseen cross-fuel subsidy for owners of motorcycles and cars up to 800cc remains a roadblock to the staff-level agreement (SLA) [...] - [Ongoing Legal Discussions Regarding the SC's Suo Motu Order: Tarar](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ongoing-legal-discussions-regarding-the-scs-suo-motu-order-tarar): Azam Nazir Tarar, the Federal Law Minister, declared that the government is currently obtaining legal counsel in response to the Supreme Court's suo motu notice and its ruling in the polls delay case. The ruling coalition is adopting a hardline stance and plans to introduce a resolution opposing the ruling in the National Assembly, despite the Supreme Court's order for elections in Punjab to be held on May 14. The government asserts that the law and Constitution are being disregarded and that the court's rulings are in conflict with the constitutionally mandated process for holding elections. The government is advocating for [...] - [Arrival of Yet Another Electric Scooter in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/arrival-of-yet-another-electric-scooter-in-pakistan): This follows the C1, Pakistan's first locally built electric scooter, which was a commercial success due to its affordability and environmental friendliness in the face of rising fuel prices and inflation. The Graphene battery pack in the C1 Pro extends range by improving conductivity and enabling quicker charging and discharging cycles. Specs & Features In comparison to the previous C1, the Evee C1 pro's specifications and features are listed below. The C1's range of 65 km/h has been increased to 95 km/h in the C1 Pro. The moped is available in four color options, including Blue, Ruby Red, Ivory White, and [...] - [Pak Suzuki Announces Fresh Price Hike for Cars](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pak-suzuki-announces-fresh-price-hike-for-cars): The company hasn't given a justification for the price increase, but recent import restrictions, Letters of Credit (LCs) shortages, and raw material shortages have forced it to prolong the shutdown of its car and motorcycle plants. The notification states that all Suzuki cars have had their prices increased. FED, sales tax, and advance income tax are all included in the new prices. It's important to note that these prices are provisional and could change at any time. Any applicable taxes and levies from the government must be paid by the customer at the time of delivery. New Price of Suzuki Cars [...] - [LWMC started fine for dumping garbage at street](https://ipin.com.pk/news/lwmc-started-fine-for-dumping-garbage-at-street): Government decided to charge those who spreads litter, as according to the notification the person who spreads litter will be fined one thousand rupees. This notification has been issued by the municipal department, according to which a fine of one thousand rupees will be imposed on those who throw garbage on the streets. As earlier Lahore and other cities are considered dirtiest cities of Pakistan because of these garbage’s and wastes in streets and road, now municipal department start a mission to stop this by charging those who throw garbage on the streets. According to this notification at first they will [...] - [ECP Notifies SC Revised Date of Punjab Polls](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ecp-notifies-sc-revised-date-of-punjab-polls): It has been announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that the Punjab Provincial Assembly elections have been rescheduled following the Supreme Court's decision to reject the delay. The ECP announced the election stages on Wednesday, with voting set for May 14 and an April 10 appeals deadline for the Returning Officer's decision on the nomination papers. The ECP has modified its prior notification of March 22, 2023 in response to the SC's ruling, pushing back the elections in Punjab by more than five months. By April 17, the election tribunal will consider appeals, and April 18, the revised candidate [...] - ["The Kashmir Files" Director's Claim: Bollywood is in Horrible Shape](https://ipin.com.pk/news/034the-kashmir-files-directors-claim-bollywood-is-in-horrible-shape): Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, an Indian director who has spoken out against the status of the film business, makes yet another alarming claim about Bollywood. The Kashmir Files director posted on his Twitter page that Bollywood is in a horrible state and that much of the money is being spent to support the actors' luxurious lifestyles and vanity. In a recent article, it was said that only Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan was able to start 2023 with positive box office results. Even though Luv Ranjan's Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar made INR 120 crore, it cannot be considered a hit movie due to [...] - [Who Will Coach Pakistan's Bowling Team Against New Zealand?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/who-will-coach-pakistans-bowling-team-against-new-zealand):   Former cricketer Umar Gul is most likely going to stay on as the bowling coach for Pakistan's domestic T20 and ODI series against New Zealand, beginning with the first T20I on April 14 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Gul will likely remain the bowling coach for the second consecutive series, a reliable source told the publication. It should be mentioned that during the series against Afghanistan, he already carried out his duties as bowling coach. The source added that Gul has been told to prepare to continue serving as a bowling coach for the series against New Zealand. Morne [...] - [Michael Vaughan And Azeem Rafiq Are Willing To Meet](https://ipin.com.pk/news/michael-vaughan-and-azeem-rafiq-are-willing-to-meet): As the results of the Cricket Discipline Commission's (CDC) racism hearings were made public last week, Azeem Rafiq said he is willing to speak with Michael Vaughan in an effort to establish a path ahead for the sport. Vaughan was exonerated on Friday of using racial slurs at Rafiq and three other Asian-American players before to Yorkshire's T20 match against Nottinghamshire in 2009. One of seven former members of Yorkshire who were accused of bringing the game into disgrace by using racist or discriminatory words was the former England captain. Charges were proven against Matthew Hoggard, Tim Bresnan, Andrew Gale, John [...] - [President Erdogan receives Turkey's first domestically produced electric vehicle](https://ipin.com.pk/news/president-erdogan-receives-turkeys-first-domestically-produced-electric-vehicle): An important milestone in the nation's automotive industry was reached on Monday when Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was presented with the keys to the nation's first-ever domestically produced electric vehicle. At a special ceremony held at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, the eagerly anticipated Togg EV model T10X, a fully electric C-segment SUV, was presented to the President. The first lady, Emine Erdoan, was also present. The car's name, "Anadolu," which embodies the sincerity and fervor of Anatolian lands, is painted on it in a striking shade of red. "Today, we are witnessing together the realisation of the 60-year dream [...] - [After the SC Judgement, Nawaz calls for a reference against the SC judges](https://ipin.com.pk/news/after-the-sc-judgement-nawaz-calls-for-a-reference-against-the-sc-judges): Nawaz Sharif, a former prime minister and prominent member of the PML-N, has harshly criticised the Supreme Court of Pakistan's most recent decision in the Punjab poll delay case. Sharif has urged the Supreme Judicial Council to receive a reference against the three judges of Pakistan's top court, including the Chief Justice (SJC). In a press conference, Sharif expressed his displeasure with the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) decision to postpone the Punjab Assembly elections until October. Sharif has been living in London since November 2019 due to medical reasons. Despite the Pakistan Democratic Movement's [...] - [Constitutional crisis can only be resolved by the full court: Bilawal](https://ipin.com.pk/news/constitutional-crisis-can-only-be-resolved-by-the-full-court-bilawal): In order to resolve the constitutional crisis the nation is currently experiencing, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari demanded the creation of a full court and the removal of "two judges" from the bench in the case of the postponement of the Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa elections. Speaking to a crowd in Larkana to mark the 44th anniversary of former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's martyrdom, Bhutto-Zardari made this declaration. After hearing arguments, the three-member bench of the Supreme Court, which is led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and consists of Justices Ijazul Ahsan and Munib Akhtar, revoked [...] - [Heather Knight Confident England Can Reclaim Ashes Against Australia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/heather-knight-confident-england-can-reclaim-ashes-against-australia): England's cricket captain, Heather Knight, is confident that the recent performances of her team have set the stage for a potential Ashes victory against Australia. In a recent podcast interview, Knight reflected on England's strong showing at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa, where they advanced undefeated to the semi-finals. Despite a disappointing exit in the semi-finals against South Africa, Knight has observed a significant change in the team's mindset, a shift she hopes to carry forward into the Ashes series. This series marks the first opportunity for England to reclaim the Ashes since 2014. The English team's [...] - [In Relation to Allegations Against Army Officers, Imran is Granted Bail](https://ipin.com.pk/news/in-relation-to-allegations-against-army-officers-imran-is-granted-bail): The Chief Justice of the IHC, Aamer Farooq, directed Khan to cooperate with the investigation and granted him interim bail until May 3. The case was registered against Khan under sections 138 (abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman), 500 (defamation), and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The First Information Report (FIR) against Khan alleged that in his March 19 speech, which was aired on BOL News, he made several allegations against a senior officer of the Inter-Serv­ices Intelligence (ISI) and conducted a “character assassination”. The FIR also mentioned the speeches Khan [...] - [The government reduced passport delivery time](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-government-reduced-passport-delivery-time): The director general of immigration and passport services has given the order to restore the old time of passport delivery; this will help those who need an urgent passport. This notification there clearly mentioned that the old delivery time for normal fee passports was one month, the government reduced it to 10 working days only. The old delivery days for an Urgent passport was 10 days, now you will get your urgent passport in 05 working days. Prime Minister of Pakistan Mia Shahbaz Sharif instructed to authority to set up passport counters in National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office to [...] - [Fried Food Consumption Linked To Increased Anxiety And Depression Risk](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fried-food-consumption-linked-to-increased-anxiety-and-depression-risk): Consuming fried foods, particularly fried potatoes, could be linked to an increased risk of anxiety and depression, according to a study that delved into the mental health implications of the Western diet. The research, published in the journal PNAS, discovered a concerning association between the high consumption of fried foods and the onset of these mental health disorders. This finding was based on the data analysis of 140,728 individuals from the UK Biobank, with an 11.3-year average follow-up period. By the study's conclusion, 8,294 cases of anxiety and 12,735 cases of depression had been identified. The study revealed that individuals consuming [...] - [FDA Panel Backs Restricted Use Of AztraZeneca And Merck's Prostate Cancer Treatment](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fda-panel-backs-restricted-use-of-aztrazeneca-and-merck039s-prostate-cancer-treatment): In an important development, the advisory panel of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given a green light to the restricted use of an experimental prostate cancer treatment developed jointly by AztraZeneca Plc, a British pharmaceutical company, and Merck & Co. The panel's decision came in favor of the treatment named Lynparza, by a vote of 11-1 with one member abstaining. The vote supported the use of Lynparza in combination with other medications, namely abiraterone and either prednisone or prednisolone, as an initial treatment for a certain kind of treatment-resistant prostate cancer in adult patients. However, the panel did [...] - [Election Commission of Pakistan Reports Unavailability of Funds for Punjab and KP Polls](https://ipin.com.pk/news/election-commission-of-pakistan-reports-unavailability-of-funds-for-punjab-and-kp-polls): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has submitted a report to the Supreme Court regarding the availability of funds required to conduct elections to the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies. The report stated that the commission has not yet received the required Rs21 billion for the polls. While the full contents of the report are not publicly known, it outlined the latest situation on the unavailability of funds to the commission. In an earlier report submitted to the court on April 18, the commission argued that holding staggered polls for the Punjab and KP assemblies was not feasible. The commission claimed [...] - [Second Round of Talks Between PTI and Ruling Coalition Begins](https://ipin.com.pk/news/second-round-of-talks-between-pti-and-ruling-coalition-begins): Prior to their meeting, representatives from both sides met with Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani in the Parliament House. The meeting follows a historic first round of negotiations, in which the ruling coalition and the PTI discussed the possibility of holding general elections simultaneously across the country. The government side was represented by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique, Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar, Pakistan Peoples Party (PP) Senator Yousaf Raza Gillani, and Kishwar Zehra of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). The PTI, on the other hand, was represented by its Vice Chairman [...] - [Sri Lanka Seals 2-0 Series Victory Over Ireland In Second Test At Galle](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sri-lanka-seals-2-0-series-victory-over-ireland-in-second-test-at-galle): In a stunning display of dominance, Sri Lanka claimed a 2-0 series victory over Ireland on Friday, defeating the visitors by an innings and 10 runs in the second Test held in Galle. Despite a commendable second-inning effort by Ireland, they fell short, ending at 202 against Sri Lanka's formidable 704-3 declaration. Ramesh Mendis emerged as the star of the day, dismantling Ireland's batting order with a splendid 5-64, despite a valiant stand by Harry Tector who scored 85. The match had been a run-fest for the first four days due to the docile pitch, but Mendis' extraordinary bowling performance ensured [...] - [Google Launches App Growth Lab in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/google-launches-app-growth-lab-in-pakistan): Google is starting a new program in Pakistan that will help App developers to create Gaming Apps in Pakistan. The duration of this program is for the last four months, and it will teach developers to develop Android and other applications. Google wants to help grow Pakistani App developers and app development industry; this will help app developers to get their goal not only in Pakistan but all across the world. This program will start on the month of June in Pakistan, if you are app developer and wants to join you can apply until 22nd of May. Google has announced [...] - [Ramiz Raja Concerned Over Decreased Bowling Speeds Of Pakistani Pacers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ramiz-raja-concerned-over-decreased-bowling-speeds-of-pakistani-pacers): Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja expressed concerns about the reduced bowling speeds of young Pakistani pacers Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi during the first ODI against New Zealand at Pindi Cricket Stadium. On his YouTube channel, Raja pointed out Rauf's reliance on effective yorkers and changes of pace in T20s, suggesting he should increase his speed for better performance in ODIs. Raja questioned Rauf's effectiveness as a length bowler, noting that while he succeeds in T20s, he needs to adapt his bowling style for ODIs. Raja also mentioned that Rauf's overall pace has decreased and encouraged him to raise it. Furthermore, [...] - [Inter Milan Advance to Italian Cup Final, Defeating Juventus 1-0](https://ipin.com.pk/news/inter-milan-advance-to-italian-cup-final-defeating-juventus-1-0): Federico Dimarco scored the solitary goal in an unremarkable match at San Siro, converting Nicolo Barella's pass meant for Edin Dzeko and slipping it past Mattia Perin. The goal marked his fifth for Inter Milan this season and sustained the team's impressive cup run. Inter Milan, under Simone Inzaghi, have already claimed the Italian Super Cup and are set to defend their Italian Cup title in Rome on May 24, likely facing Fiorentina. They're also gearing up for a high-stakes Champions League semi-final derby against AC Milan. Meanwhile, Fiorentina, leading 2-0 from their first leg, is set to play Cremonese on [...] - [JI Ameer Siraj Ul Haq Urges PM Shehbaz Sharif to Take Trust Vote from People](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ji-ameer-siraj-ul-haq-urges-pm-shehbaz-sharif-to-take-trust-vote-from-people): Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Siraj Ul Haq suggested on Thursday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif should also seek a vote of confidence from the people. Siraj ul Haq stresses the need for consensus among political parties and free and fair elections in the country Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Siraj Ul Haq suggested on Thursday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif should also seek a vote of confidence from the people. This comes after the National Assembly gave the premier a vote of confidence earlier in the day, with 180 MNAs endorsing his leadership. Haq stressed the significance of holding general elections to put an end to [...] - [Amazon's Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations Driven by Cloud and Advertising Units](https://ipin.com.pk/news/amazon039s-q1-earnings-beat-expectations-driven-by-cloud-and-advertising-units): The largest online retailer in the world, Amazon, reported first-quarter 2023 earnings that were higher than forecasted, with revenue from its cloud and advertising businesses contributing to the increase. The business reported a $3.2 billion profit, which was $1 billion higher than analysts had predicted. Amazon's earnings were boosted by a surge in online shopping despite cautious consumer and business spending. Shares of Amazon increased by over 10% after the news broke, but later the stock price dropped slightly below the day's closing price because of worries about consumers on a tight budget. Insider Intelligence's Andrew Lipsman, the principal analyst, said [...] - [Barcelona Reach Third Consecutive Women's Champions League Final](https://ipin.com.pk/news/barcelona-reach-third-consecutive-women039s-champions-league-final): Barcelona and Chelsea battled to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the Women's Champions League semi-final on Thursday, with Caroline Graham Hansen's goal for Barcelona securing their spot in the final for the third consecutive year. This tie was ultimately decided by Barcelona's 1-0 win in the first leg. The opening half featured numerous chances for Barcelona, but they had to wait until the 63rd minute to extend their overall lead. Chelsea's Guro Reiten struck back promptly, demonstrating that the reigning champions would not be intimidated. Aitana Bonmati, who was named Player of the Match and provided the assist [...] - [A Chinese citizen was looted by fake police persons in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-chinese-citizen-was-looted-by-fake-police-persons-in-pakistan): A Chinese citizen was looted by fake police in Islamabad Pakistan, they took 400,000 Pakistani Ruppees and his passport. it was not the first incident that happened, earlier FIA investigated to arrest a person who claim to be a police officer and was a fake police officer. According to a Chinese citizen, he was stopped by four persons wearing police uniforms near the Kohsar police station. He said that I was coming from a shopping mall and unexpectedly  4 people came towards me and they took my passport and 400,000 rupees. The Chinese citizen filled out an FIR and demand justice, [...] - [Handwashing Beyond Pandemics: A Key to Reducing Respiratory Disease Rates](https://ipin.com.pk/news/handwashing-beyond-pandemics-a-key-to-reducing-respiratory-disease-rates): A study published in The Lancet emphasizes the importance of handwashing even outside of pandemic periods to lessen the impact of common colds and flu in low- and middle-income countries. The research analyzed data from 160,000 people across three continents, emphasizing that handwashing is essential not just during pandemics. Hygiene enthusiasm has waned since COVID-19 cases have decreased, but it remains crucial in combating everyday illnesses. The report's findings should inspire renewed efforts to invest in and promote hand hygiene worldwide. The study, partially funded by the Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute (RGHI), found that there is a missed opportunity to reduce [...] - [Which Drama, Aired in Ramadan, Will Be Our Favorite in 2023?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/which-drama-aired-in-ramadan-will-be-our-favorite-in-2023): This year, like in previous years, there was a big list of dramas broadcasted in Ramadan on famous TV stations. Hum TV and Geo Entertainment competed enthusiastically, but nothing this year came close to the standards set by Suno Chanda and Hum-Tum in the previous year. However, we have chosen our favorite Ramadan drama for 2023 from the four that have been aired on Geo and Hum. Continue reading about our favorite special Drama Serials Aired in Ramadan 2023 and do let us know if you agree or disagree. Fairy Tale Fairy Tale met all the boxes for the finest Ramadan [...] - [The New AI Race: ChatGPT vs. China's Ernie and the Future of Machine-Generated Content](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-new-ai-race-chatgpt-vs-chinas-ernie-and-the-future-of-machine-generated-content): Nearly six years ago, a Google AI program defeated the top Go player in China and globally, sparking China's AI revolution. This led to Beijing launching a massive AI initiative and investors funding numerous new projects. Recently, another milestone has been reached with the emergence of ChatGPT, instigating a new AI race in the domain of machine-generated content. Baidu, China's search giant, introduced its ChatGPT competitor, Ernie, in Beijing. However, the launch was underwhelming. During the supposedly live demonstration, Baidu's CEO, Robin Li, admitted the presentation was prerecorded "to save time." This disclosure led to Baidu's shares dropping by 10% in [...] - [X.AI: Elon Musk's Bold Move Against OpenAI](https://ipin.com.pk/news/xai-elon-musks-bold-move-against-openai): Elon Musk has made a daring challenge to OpenAI, the startup he co-founded in 2015. Musk, who recently paid $44 billion for Twitter, has expressed dissatisfaction with a collaboration between OpenAI and the microblogging service. Until recently, OpenAI paid Twitter $2 million per year for access to its data in order to improve ChatGPT, a popular artificial intelligence chatbot. Musk disabled OpenAI's access to the data after finding that it was insufficient. Musk has increased his investment in AI research since the verdict, but he has also expressed concern about the risks the technology may pose. He is said to be [...] - [Tesla's Deepfake Defense Strategy Faces Skepticism in Autopilot Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/teslas-deepfake-defense-strategy-faces-skepticism-in-autopilot-case): In a recent report, the defence attorneys for Tesla in a civil case relating the fatal automobile incident that occurred in 2017 and included a Tesla driver named Walter Huang have alleged that Elon Musk's statements made in 2016 promoting Autopilot technology may have been deepfaked. The corporation has argued that Musk should not be obliged to answer questions regarding the claims since there may be possible issues with the validity of the statements. The judge who is presiding over the case in California, on the other hand, is not yet persuaded. Musk asserted, in front of an audience at a [...] - [After a Decade Since Jiah Khan's Passing, the Court Will Announce the Verdict in the Suicide Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/after-a-decade-since-jiah-khans-passing-the-court-will-announce-the-verdict-in-the-suicide-case): Finding the genuine truth takes time; the Jiah Khan suicide case is proof that this is true. Jiah Khan, a deceased actress, and singer from Indian film, committed herself on June 3, 2013, when she was just 25 years old, and her case had been waiting for the previous ten years. However, the time has arrived to hear the final judgment. After hearing all of the arguments from both sides, the Mumbai court is expected to issue its final decision in the Jiah Khan suicide case tomorrow. After hearing all of the closing arguments on April 20, the judgment was given [...] - [Microsoft's "Athena": Pioneering In-house Chip Project for AI Supercomputers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/microsofts-athena-pioneering-in-house-chip-project-for-ai-supercomputers): Microsoft has been secretly developing an internal processor called "Athena" since 2019, according to a report from The Information that cites two knowledgeable sources. This innovative first-party processor is intended to power supercomputers that train artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, thereby potentially reshaping the AI industry. About 300 employees are dedicated to this top-secret endeavour. A select group of Microsoft and OpenAI team members are currently evaluating the Athena chip's potential in AI initiatives for both organisations. Based on the success of ChatGPT, it is anticipated that the chip will be released in 2024. Microsoft's AI services rely on NVIDIA processors at [...] - [Microsoft Edge Update Raises Privacy Concerns: Browsing Data Sent to Bing API Servers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/microsoft-edge-update-raises-privacy-concerns-browsing-data-sent-to-bing-api-servers): According to The Verge, recent updates to Microsoft Edge have unintentionally caused browsing data, including URLs of visited sites, to be sent to Bing API servers, causing privacy concerns for users of the popular browser. The issue is related to Microsoft Edge's "follow creators" feature, which was introduced in January 2022 to help users remain abreast of new YouTube content from their favourite creators. A bug in this feature is transmitting all visited URLs and domains to Bing API endpoints. A Reddit user with the username "hackermchackface" discovered the bug a week ago, noting that the most recent version of Microsoft [...] - [JUI-F Chief Fazl Refuses to Engage in Talks with PTI on Election Date](https://ipin.com.pk/news/juif-chief-fazl-refuses-to-engage-in-talks-with-pti-on-election-date): Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), has declared that his group will not participate in any discussions with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to determine the election date. Following an urgent party meeting, the announcement was made as negotiations between the government and opposition over the election date began in the Senate. "We won't participate in the negotiations, not even in the Senate. At a press conference on Thursday in Islamabad, Fazl said, "We stand by our position. He emphasised that his party agrees that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) should handle the situation and use its authority to [...] - [Fire in Karachi Express train kills seven passengers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fire-in-karachi-express-train-kills-seven-passengers): On Thursday, tragedy struck the Karachi Express train when a fire broke out in one of its carriages, killing at least seven people, three of whom were children. The incident happened on board the train travelling from Karachi to Lahore in the Khairpur district of Sindh. Soon after midnight, the authorities learned of the fire in a business-class coach, which prompted them to stop the train near Tando Masti Khan station and call the fire brigade. It took the fire-fighting crew 40 minutes to put out the blaze after they arrived at the scene at 1:50 in the morning. Unfortunately, seven [...] - [China and Pakistan have decided to step up their collaboration for regional stability and prosperity](https://ipin.com.pk/news/china-and-pakistan-have-decided-to-step-up-their-collaboration-for-regional-stability-and-prosperity): On Thursday, Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, and Li Qiang, his Chinese counterpart, spoke by phone to discuss bilateral cooperation in important areas, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The Pakistani premier reportedly expressed confidence in China's peaceful development as a favourable factor for world peace and stability, according to state-run broadcaster Radio Pakistan. Additionally, he offered his heartfelt congratulations to the Chinese premier on his recent election to a position of great power. Both leaders were pleased with the excellent state of bilateral relations and discussed the advancements made on a number of Pakistan-China initiatives, including the CPEC, [...] - ["Black Mirror" to Make Its Return on Netflix in June](https://ipin.com.pk/news/black-mirror-to-make-its-return-on-netflix-in-june): After a four-year sabbatical, the well-liked Netflix series Black Mirror will return with season 6. The first season teaser for the streaming service was just revealed, and it features a variety of suspenseful, dark stories with an all-star ensemble. The cast of the series is renowned for having outstanding acting talent in each season. Kate Mara, Salma Hayek, Annie Murphy, Michael Cera, Josh Hartnett, Aaron Paul, and Rory Culkin are just a few of the stars of this season. Season 6 is described as "the most unpredictable, unclassifiable, and unexpected yet" in the announcement. In June, it's scheduled for release. Charlie [...] - [PM Dismisses the "Threat of Contempt" and Claims the Confidence Vote Upholds Parliament](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-dismisses-the-threat-of-contempt-and-claims-the-confidence-vote-upholds-parliament): On Thursday, 180 lawmakers participated in the trust vote and declared that they had "full confidence" in Sharif's ability to lead as Prime Minister. Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the foreign minister, proposed the resolution for the vote of confidence, and the majority of the National Assembly members agreed. The National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan expressed its full confidence in Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's ability to lead the nation in the resolution. Following the resolution, a voting process was conducted, and lawmakers who supported the adoption of the resolution stood up from their seats. The NA Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf then [...] - [Wahaj Ali, Durefishan Saleem, and Tooba Siddiqui Will Appear in a Thriller Soon](https://ipin.com.pk/news/wahaj-ali-durefishan-saleem-and-tooba-siddiqui-will-appear-in-a-thriller-soon): Wahaj Ali is having a good day. He has several projects in the works, and the most recent is an upcoming drama in which he will appear with Durefishan Saleem and Tooba Siddiqui. The drama's first teaser, which has just been released, is fascinating. This is the first teaser released by Geo Entertainment and 7th Sky Entertainment for the series, which was initially revealed when filming got underway last year. Who is the true culprit, a lady asks at the beginning of the teaser. Are they acting like criminals or are they actually criminals? Another lady then adds, "In this world, [...] - [State Bank of Pak released $50 million for GOVT hajj Scheme](https://ipin.com.pk/news/state-bank-of-pak-released-50-million-for-govt-hajj-scheme): The government was inquired to hand over 213 million dollars for the hajj scheme of 2023. According to the source, the Ministry of Religious Affairs will receive 213 million dollars within four days in installments. 2nd tranche of 40 million dollars was sent out by the finance minister to the state bank of Pakistan. This report clear that among this amount the ministry for fares of airline, transport & residence will receive 213 million dollars. According to government they received 80,000 applications for Hajj, the actual quota was 89,605 and hence they received only 80,000 applications. According to Ministry of Relegious [...] - [Pakistan And New Zealand Face Off In Exciting ODI Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-and-new-zealand-face-off-in-exciting-odi-series): Pakistan and New Zealand are gearing up for the start of a five-match One-Day International series, with the first game taking place today at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. This follows an evenly-matched T20 series that culminated in a 2-2 draw. Both teams have introduced a new player for the ODI series, with Pakistan bringing in wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris and New Zealand adding Mark Chapman, who was awarded Player of the Series in the T20Is due to his excellent batting performance. The first two games will be hosted at the Pindi Stadium, followed by the remaining three in Karachi. Both teams have [...] - [New Zealand Provide Vital World Cup Fitness Report On Kane Williamson](https://ipin.com.pk/news/new-zealand-provide-vital-world-cup-fitness-report-on-kane-williamson): New Zealand's cricket coach, Gary Stead, is holding out hope that seasoned batsman Kane Williamson might recover from his knee injury in time for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup this year. Williamson, a key player for the Kiwi side, suffered a rupture to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during an Indian Premier League match with the Gujarat Titans. Initial prognosis suggested that Williamson would miss the World Cup, which is set to commence later this year. However, Stead suggested that the recent surgery went well and that they're exploring every possibility for the 32-year-old to be ready [...] - [Cristiano Ronaldo Set To Leave Al Nassr, Offered Ambassadorial Role At Real Madrid](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cristiano-ronaldo-set-to-leave-al-nassr-offered-ambassadorial-role-at-real-madrid): Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be leaving Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez offered him an ambassadorial position at his former team. Rumors suggest Ronaldo has been seeking a return to Europe and specifically to Real Madrid, where he established his legendary status during nine seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu, amassing 450 goals and 131 assists in 438 appearances. However, Perez reportedly prevented Ronaldo's possible return as a player. The 38-year-old forward, who signed with Al Nassr in January, shows no signs of retiring soon. He has scored 11 goals in 14 games [...] - [Manchester City Dominates Arsenal 4-1, Edges Closer To Premier League Title](https://ipin.com.pk/news/manchester-city-dominates-arsenal-4-1-edges-closer-to-premier-league-title): Manchester City showcased their Premier League dominance with a commanding 4-1 win over table leaders Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Kevin De Bruyne netted two goals, while Erling Haaland contributed two assists, bringing Manchester City closer to securing their status as English champions. Arsenal's hope of winning the league for the first time in 19 years has faltered, failing to secure victories in their last four matches. City, on the other hand, can afford to lose one of their remaining seven games and still clinch their fifth title in six seasons under Pep Guardiola's leadership. Arsenal found themselves outmatched by [...] - [Despite March's Cheaper Generation, Discos Hope to Raise Rs 10 Billion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/despite-marchs-cheaper-generation-discos-hope-to-raise-rs-10-billion): The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) filed a tariff petition on behalf of the Discos, and the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) accepted it. Nepra has scheduled a public hearing for May 3 to determine whether the proposed tariff increase is justified under the monthly FCA mechanism. If approved, the Discos would charge an additional Rs1.174 per unit to their consumers for electricity consumed in March, amounting to approximately Rs9.93bn. Despite a base average tariff increase of more than Rs7 per unit and a contribution of 63.5% from domestically priced fuels, this is the case. In March, the national power [...] - [China wants to deepen its military cooperation with Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/china-wants-to-deepen-its-military-cooperation-with-pakistan): During a meeting with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen. Asim Munir, in Beijing, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia expressed China's willingness to strengthen and broaden military ties with Pakistan in order to jointly protect the region's peace and stability. The meeting covered topics like shared security concerns and military cooperation. On the first day of his four-day official visit to China, Gen. Munir was greeted at the People's Liberation Army headquarters with a guard of honour. He gave a thorough inspection of the well-dressed contingent before showcasing the PLA Army soldiers' tactical prowess. The COAS [...] - [Toyota Pakistan Records Q1 Profit Despite Dwindling Sales](https://ipin.com.pk/news/toyota-pakistan-records-q1-profit-despite-dwindling-sales): One of the top automakers in the nation, Toyota Indus Motor (IMC), reported a profit of Rs. 3.21 billion for the first three months of 2023. This is despite the fact that the company's profits fell by 37.1% from the same time last year. However, after two straight months of losses in the previous fiscal year, IMC's quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) profit increased by 142%. Although IMC's sales have decreased by 29%, earning Rs. 48.19 billion, a sharp increase in inflation and import restrictions have caused consumers to steer clear of overpriced new cars. According to a report by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers [...] - [US does not Object to Pakistan's Oil Agreement with Russia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/us-does-not-object-to-pakistans-oil-agreement-with-russia): The United States has said that it won't object to Pakistan's recent acquisition of discounted Russian crude oil. On Tuesday, a representative for the US State Department said that when it comes to energy supplies, each nation has the right to exercise its own sovereign judgement. Following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the US previously imposed restrictions on Russian oil, but allowed for discounted purchases. To ensure that Russian energy remains on the market and does not only benefit Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Biden administration has supported a price cap on Russian petroleum products. As a result of the restrictions, Pakistan [...] - [UK Regulator Blocks Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition](https://ipin.com.pk/news/uk-regulator-blocks-microsofts-activision-blizzard-acquisition): In a surprising turn of events, the United Kingdom's antitrust regulator has decided to block Microsoft's proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the gaming giant behind the "Call of Duty" franchise. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cited concerns that the deal would negatively impact competition within the burgeoning cloud gaming industry. Despite Microsoft's promise to provide access to Activision's lucrative "Call of Duty" series to major cloud gaming platforms, the CMA remains unconvinced that this would adequately address its concerns. Both Microsoft and Activision have expressed their commitment to the acquisition and their intention to appeal the [...] - [Introducing the LG Gram SuperSlim: A Featherweight Contender to MacBook Air](https://ipin.com.pk/news/introducing-the-lg-gram-superslim-a-featherweight-contender-to-macbook-air): LG has just launched its thinnest and lightest laptop yet, the Gram SuperSlim. This incredibly slim laptop is designed to rival the Apple MacBook Air in terms of portability, boasting a thickness of just 0.43 inches and a weight of only 2.2 pounds. It also sports a larger 15.6-inch OLED display compared to Apple's 13.6-inch IPS screen. The Gram SuperSlim, formerly known as the Ultraslim, has an impressive set of specifications. Starting at $1,699.99, the base model comes with a 13th-gen Intel Evo Core i7-1360P processor, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Connectivity options include three USB-C ports (two [...] - [Polka Dot Trend Slayed By Maya Ali Like A Diva](https://ipin.com.pk/news/polka-dot-trend-slayed-by-maya-ali-like-a-diva): One of the most talented and well-known actress in Pakistani showbiz is Maya Ali. She made her acting debut in a drama in 2012 with drama serial “Dur-e-Shahwar”, and she has since gone on to feature in a number of successful productions, including Pehli Si Mohabbat, Man Mayal, and the movie Pary Hut Love, to mention a few. In addition to being a fantastic actor, Maya Ali is also a style icon. Maya Ali undoubtedly possesses the fashion sense to rock any appearance. Even Maya's straightforward, every day outfit aids us in achieving some significant fashion goals. A well-known actress Maya [...] - [Pakistan's Iron and Steel Imports Decline by Over 50% in FY23](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-iron-and-steel-imports-decline-by-over-50-percent-in-fy23): Pakistan’s steel and scrap iron imports have decreased by more than 50% in the current fiscal year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday. During the first nine months of FY23, the import of scrap iron and steel fell by 50.6% to $859.3 million, compared to $1,739.5 million during the same period last year. Finished iron and steel product imports also fell by 36.6% to $1,321 million from $2,085 million last year. A growing economy is thought to require a lot of steel, but Pakistan's economic growth is only expected to be 0.5% this fiscal [...] - [Kaifi Khalil Will Release a New Song Shortly](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kaifi-khalil-will-release-a-new-song-shortly): Kaifi Khalil is a rising star in Pakistan's music business, with hits such as Kana Yaari, Mast, and Dilbar Dila Bide under his belt. The young and gifted singer, who created waves in the music business with his popular tune "Kahani Suno 2.0," has indicated that a continuation of the song would be released very soon. The singer discussed the tale behind the song and provided listeners a sneak peek into what they can anticipate from the impending release in an interview on Junaid Akram's podcast, which was released on Eid ul Fitr. Khalil revealed that the new song will not [...] - [AJK and GB, the market for illegal phones is booming](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ajk-and-gb-the-market-for-illegal-phones-is-booming): According to a Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) source, the use of smuggled mobile phones has increased in the Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan region as a result of the Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) not being implemented. The Special Communications Organisation (SCOM), a division of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, is the main mobile phone provider in this area, in contrast to the rest of the nation, and the DIRBS does not apply to its connections. A system called DIRBS is intended to detect non-compliant mobile devices connected to regional mobile networks like Jazz, Ufone, [...] - [PM Shehbaz Sharif proposes simultaneous elections in October or November](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-sharif-proposes-simultaneous-elections-in-october-or-november): Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistani prime minister, declared on Wednesday that he thought the country's elections should be held in October or November. The government has made it clear that it will work to have the National Assembly and provincial elections held simultaneously. The Supreme Court's decision to hold elections in Punjab on May 14 was met with disappointment by PM Sharif, who also announced that the Parliament would be asked to reconsider how to pay for the elections. The opposition to piecemeal elections was shared by all coalition parties, the prime minister further noted. PM Sharif acknowledged that the situation was [...] - [Babar Azam Backs Shadab Khan Amid Slump](https://ipin.com.pk/news/babar-azam-backs-shadab-khan-amid-slump): Pakistan's captain Babar Azam has expressed support for his vice-captain Shadab Khan following a subpar performance in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. In the final T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand, Shadab failed to catch Chapman in the 14th over when he had scored 67 runs. This allowed the New Zealand player to achieve his first T20I century, helping the Black Caps secure a 2-2 series draw. "Occasionally, these things happen. Shadab is experiencing a rough patch, but a talented cricketer can bounce back from difficult times. This has happened before, and hopefully, Shadab will seize the opportunity in [...] - [Monkey Pox was reported in Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/monkey-pox-was-reported-in-pakistan): Monkey Pox was reported in Pakistan. Monkey pox is a viral disease that can spread from Animals to human being, with direct and indirect contact, regarding “direct contact” it can transfer from the sneezing and coughing of infected animals, but with “indirect contact” it can transfer from food and water which is infected by animals in an unclean area. Recently Monkey Pox virus was reported in Pakistan, it was reported first time in Pakistan that two people were affected by monkey pox. The two patients who were infected by monkey virus were belongs to Rawalpindi and Islamabad, both of them travelled from [...] - [Jonny Bairstow's Impressive Return Boosts England Ahead Of Ashes Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/jonny-bairstows-impressive-return-boosts-england-ahead-of-ashes-series): England's cricket team has been bolstered ahead of their much-anticipated Ashes Test series against Australia, as seasoned batsman Jonny Bairstow makes a comeback after an eight-month hiatus. Bairstow recently played for Yorkshire's second XI against Nottinghamshire, marking his first time at bat since suffering a leg fracture in September of the previous year. The 33-year-old appeared at ease as he scored a solid 97 at Headingley. Throughout his 88-ball innings, the right-hander struck 13 boundaries and two towering sixes, helping Yorkshire reach a commanding 437/7 on the opening day of the four-day match. Yorkshire's second XI coach, Tom Smith, praised Bairstow's [...] - [Pakistan, New Zealand Take ODI Series As World Cup build-up](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-new-zealand-take-odi-series-as-world-cup-build-up): A important World Cup prelude will be a five-match one-day series between Pakistan and New Zealand beginning on Thursday in Rawalpindi. Prior to the World Cup in India in October-November, the series gives both teams the chance to assess each other's strengths and weaknesses. Despite being without eight players—including captain Kane Williamson—due to the ongoing Indian Premier League or injury, the Black Caps stunned the host team by tying a previous five-match Twenty20 series 2-2. Under interim captain Tom Latham, New Zealand skillfully adjusted to the circumstances, coming back from 2-0 down to win the third and fifth games, with the [...] - [ISPR DG Confirms Links Between TTP, Baloch Insurgents and Foreign Spy Agencies](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ispr-dg-confirms-links-between-ttp-baloch-insurgents-and-foreign-spy-agencies): Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director-General (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), recently held a press conference to discuss the country's fight against terrorism. During the conference, he disclosed that as the nation battled a fresh wave of terrorism, law enforcement officials had confirmed contacts between the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a banned organisation, Baloch insurgents, and foreign intelligence agencies. The actions taken by Pakistan's government and military in the fight against terrorism were emphasised by Major General Chaudhry, who also provided updates on the devastating attack on a mosque earlier this year in Peshawar's Police Lines neighbourhood. The ISPR DG [...] - [Here's Why Muneeb Butt Believes Women Should Cook at Home Is Wrong](https://ipin.com.pk/news/heres-why-muneeb-butt-believes-women-should-cook-at-home-is-wrong): Muneeb Butt, the actor, has perplexed us. On the one hand, we've seen him make numerous delicacies for his wife on his YouTube channel, but he also claims that they don't have a chef since the ladies of the family should be cooking. In a recent interview, the actor was asked about a controversial statement he made: "We have a rule at home that we don't hire chefs, Aimen cooks because that improves the emotional connection between wife and husband." Muneeb believes that everyone has their way of thinking, and every household has its own system. He claims he used the [...] - [Swat Explosions Connected to Armory Short Circuit](https://ipin.com.pk/news/swat-explosions-connected-to-armory-short-circuit): 17 people died as a result of the attack, including 9 officers, 3 civilians, and 5 recently detained militants who were being held there for investigation. Additionally, 70 people were injured, mostly police officers, caused by an electrical short circuit at a munitions warehouse within the premises. The facility and the surrounding areas sustained severe damage as a result of the explosion, which happened around 8:20 pm and was followed by another blast 12 minutes later. Initially, it was thought that a militant attack was what caused the explosions, but after a careful investigation, the police have ruled this out. The [...] - [Deal will be finalised to revive the IMF loan programme: Rana Sanaullah](https://ipin.com.pk/news/deal-will-be-finalised-to-revive-the-imf-loan-programmerana-sanaullah): As part of the agreement, friendly nations will also contribute external funding totaling $2 billion from Saudi Arabia and $1 billion from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ishaq Dar, the finance minister, expressed optimism that the IMF would sign the agreement as soon as it was made aware of the commitments made by the two nations. Before it expires in June, the IMF programme, which is essential for Pakistan to meet its external payment obligations, will distribute a further tranche of $1.4 billion. The cash-strapped nation will also be able to access additional bilateral and multilateral financings thanks to this funding. [...] - [Shah Rukh Khan Has Been Named Brand Ambassador for Aryan Khan's Apparel Line 'D'yavol](https://ipin.com.pk/news/shah-rukh-khan-has-been-named-brand-ambassador-for-aryan-khans-apparel-line): Shah Rukh Khan gets appointed as the brand ambassador for his son Aryan Khan's apparel line D'yavo. The video announcement of Aryan's future apparel line was made today via D'yavol's official Instagram profile. They produced a preview of the new collection, which included him and his father, Shah Rukh Khan. The 25-year-old youngster may be seen in the advertising writing something on a blackboard with chalk. He is having difficulty creating a logo for his company. He writes terms like 'timeless' and 'quintessential' on the board. He puts aside the chalk, takes up a paintbrush, and draws a line on the [...] - [Prior to Talks with PTI, PM will Once More Consult with Allies](https://ipin.com.pk/news/prior-to-talks-with-pti-the-pm-will-once-more-consult-with-allies): The main goals of this meeting are to plan a strategy to challenge the Supreme Court's election-related order and to discuss the possibility of holding talks with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. PM Shehbaz Sharif called the meeting, which comes after a previous gathering where coalition parties discussed the same topic. A review of the political climate will also be done at the meeting in light of the Supreme Court's decision ordering the Election Commission of Pakistan to hold elections in Punjab on May 14. Political parties had been given until April 27 by the Supreme Court to come to an agreement regarding [...] - [12 People Were Killed in Swat Police Station Blast](https://ipin.com.pk/news/12-people-were-killed-in-the-swat-police-station-blast): According to hospital sources, the explosion injured 57 people, three of whom were civilians. Hours after a CTD raid in Lakki Marwat resulted in the death of three suspected militants, an explosion happened on the grounds of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) office. The explosion took place inside the police station at around 8:20 p.m., according to District Police Officer Swat Shafiullah. The nature of the explosion, however, had not yet been independently verified at the time of reporting. The incident, according to the preliminary investigation, was caused by "carelessness," not any terrorist activity or suicide blast, DIG Malakand Nasir Mehmood [...] - [A Costly Dollar Causes Problems for Startups](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-costly-dollar-causes-problems-for-startups): Businesses and individuals in Pakistan are finding it difficult to deal with the challenges brought on by the economic meltdown, the devastating floods of 2022, dwindling foreign currency reserves, and global economic uncertainties as a result of the rupee's significant value decline over the past few years. Foodpanda, a startup based in Berlin that Delivery Hero purchased for $500 million in 2016, is also dealing with the negative effects of the unrest in Pakistan's economy. Even though the business is expanding in terms of Pakistani rupees, it is declining when viewed in terms of dollars, which poses problems for its parent [...] - [The Fisheries Department of Baluchistan Alerts Fishermen to stay away from Deep Sea](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-fisheries-department-of-baluchistan-alerts-fishermen-to-stay-away-from-deep-sea): Tidal waves are dangerous for human life, these waves create a high disturbance on the surface of the sea, mostly they are caused by the power of gravitational between the moon and Earth. According to the fisheries department, it is risky to go to deep areas of the sea in these days, they predict to have windy weather in the coastal belt of Balochistan, the coastal belt area is known for its beautiful beaches, which play a good role in the Economy. Fisheries and the port are the main sources of income for the locals, The major ports in the region [...] - [Another Indian Actor Found Dead at his Home](https://ipin.com.pk/news/another-indian-actor-found-dead-at-his-home): He was found dead at his home in Nelamangala. As for other actors, the police considered it a suicide. One of his friends Dhruva confirmed the death of his friend Sampath Ram on social media platform to make it confirm. Suriya said that "he was looking for a good career and wants to grow in the film industry. He married last year and was happy with his life, his wife hoped to have a baby soon. Police consider it suicide. But how is it possible that in this industry more than 20 actors committed suicide? In the Past  Sushant Singh Rajput: [...] - [Karachi Zoo Elephant Noor Jehan Laid to Rest; Concerns Grow for Madhubala's Health](https://ipin.com.pk/news/karachi-zoo-elephant-noor-jehan-laid-to-rest-concerns-grow-for-madhubalas-health): KARACHI: Noor Jehan, a 17-year-old elephant, was laid to rest at Karachi Zoo following her demise due to ongoing health complications and alleged insufficient care at the facility. The grave for Noor Jehan was dug 15 feet deep, 14 feet long, and 12 feet wide, according to a spokesperson for the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC). The burial site was prepared with four tonnes of lime and disinfectants. The KMC spokesperson further mentioned that cranes were utilized to lower the elephant's body into the grave. Noor Jehan, who had been suffering for months due to ill health and neglect, passed away at [...] - [Civilian Deaths in Northern Burkina Faso: Approximately 60 Killed by Assailants in Military Attire](https://ipin.com.pk/news/civilian-deaths-in-northern-burkina-faso-approximately-60-killed-by-assailants-in-military-attire): In northern Burkina Faso, about 60 civilians were killed on Friday by individuals dressed in Burkinabe armed forces uniforms, as reported by local prosecutor Lamine Kabore. The attack occurred in Karma village, located in Yatenga province near the Mali border, a region plagued by militant groups with ties to al Qaeda and Daesh. An investigation has been initiated, but no further details on the attack have been released. Since 2022, violence against civilians by armed groups has escalated, while state security forces and volunteer defense units have conducted multiple abusive counter-terrorism operations. In a recent incident, unidentified attackers killed 40 people [...] - [Climate-Related Disasters Trigger Malaria Surges in Pakistan and Malawi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/climate-related-disasters-trigger-malaria-surges-in-pakistan-and-malawi): As extreme weather events become more frequent due to climate change, their impact on malaria rates has raised concerns among global health officials. Pakistan experienced a four-fold increase in malaria cases to 1.6 million after severe floods, while Malawi faced a similar surge in infections following Cyclone Freddy. These instances demonstrate the connection between climate change and the spread of malaria, emphasizing the need for immediate action. While recent scientific breakthroughs have led to the development of vaccines like RTS,S and R21/Matrix-M, their large-scale deployment and cost remain challenges in the fight against malaria. Instead, the focus should be on strengthening [...] - [Imran Khan Confirms Dissolving Assemblies Based on Gen Bajwa's Recommendation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-confirms-dissolving-assemblies-based-on-gen-bajwas-recommendation): Imran Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), acknowledged that he dissolved the provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) based on advice from former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa. During an interview with a private news channel, Khan, who was ousted as prime minister last year following a no-confidence vote, accused Bajwa of having no ideology and deceiving him. Khan claimed that the Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief informed him that Bajwa aimed to bring Shehbaz Sharif to power. He also mentioned a Middle Eastern leader who informed him a year ago that Bajwa no longer supported him. [...] - [PTI's Choice for Punjab Chief Minister: Usman Buzdar or Parvez Elahi?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ptis-choice-for-punjab-chief-minister-usman-buzdar-or-parvez-elahi): LAHORE: On Sunday, Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), declined to disclose the identity of the party's nominee for the highly sought-after position of Punjab's chief minister. He said that revealing the name would cause competition among potential candidates. Khan, a former prime minister, stated in an interview with a private news channel that he would appoint a chief minister capable of elevating the province after considering past errors. He also addressed the recent criticism he faced for the allocation of PTI tickets for the Punjab Assembly and explained why veteran party leaders such as Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Fawad [...] - [JUI-F Chief Fazlur Rehman accuses SC of "pressurising" politicians instead of promoting "unity within"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/jui-f-chief-fazlur-rehman-accuses-sc-of-pressurising-politicians-instead-of-promoting-unity-within): Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F), has accused the Supreme Court of pressurizing politicians instead of uniting them. This statement comes amidst the ruling alliance's efforts to persuade Fazl to hold talks with Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), after the Supreme Court asked the government to hold talks with Khan on elections. Fazl disagreed with the reasoning given for holding talks with Khan and stated that the government should not bow down to someone who has bankrupted the country. He also urged the Supreme Court not to disrespect the Parliament's resolution regarding the release [...] - [400 Pakistanis Safely Evacuated from Sudan, More Relief Efforts Underway: Foreign Office](https://ipin.com.pk/news/400-pakistanis-safely-evacuated-from-sudan-more-relief-efforts-underway-foreign-office): On Monday, the Foreign Office announced that over 400 Pakistanis had arrived safely at Port Sudan and were being accommodated while waiting for arrangements to be made for their onward journey. The Foreign Office is in contact with Pakistan's missions in the region to provide assistance to Pakistani nationals. Last week, an unknown number of Pakistanis left Khartoum in an evacuation operation arranged by Saudi Arabia. This is the second batch of Pakistani nationals to be evacuated from Sudan. The Foreign Secretary, Asad Majeed Khan, held a virtual meeting a few days ago with Pakistan's missions in Sudan and neighboring countries [...] - [Bank Roverry Master Mind Was arrested in Miranshah](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bank-roverry-master-mind-was-arrested-in-miranshah): Naseer Ullah who was involved in a bank robbery and supplying weapons to criminals was arrested by the Intelligence Agency of Pakistan. A rapid surprise attack on criminals by Intelligence in Miranshah, North Waziristan will help them to arrest criminal Naseer Ullah. He said that he was responsible to help other criminals as he gave them weapons many times in the past. He also provides vehicles that helped criminals to move from one place to another place. Earlier Police of Miranshah had sudden attacked on criminals, but the police were not successful in their mission and the criminals escaped. According to [...] - [All the Exciting Eid Content Available on Your Favorite Channels This Eid-ul-Fitr to Celebrate](https://ipin.com.pk/news/all-the-exciting-eid-content-available-on-your-favorite-channels-this-eid-ul-fitr-to-celebrate): In the holidays of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Pakistani entertainment sector is prepared to keep us entertained while we finish the remaining tasks on our meethi Eid to-do list. The abundance of feature films coming out this Eid, from Money Back Guarantee to Huey Tum Ajnabi in theatres, to the last episode of Ramzan on television, as well as dramas, game shows, chat, shows, and telefilms, will undoubtedly keep us engaged. Here is a schedule of every television show that will air this Eid. Telefilms: Mummy Nahi Manain Gi (On ARY Digital) The story of the movie is around two individuals who are [...] - [Katrina Kaif Posts a Beautiful Eid ul Fitr Outfit on Instagram for Her Followers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/katrina-kaif-posts-a-beautiful-eid-ul-fitr-outfit-on-instagram-for-her-followers): Katrina Kaif, one of the leading actresses in Bollywood, has sparked the internet once more with a post on Instagram. On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Katrina posted a number of images on her official Instagram account exhibiting her stunning traditional attire. The actress [Katrina Kaif] can be seen in the pictures wearing a stunning pink and gold flowery dress with detailed embroidery and matching jewelry. She wore simple and light makeup to accent the look and arranged her hair in natural waves. As soon as Katrina uploaded those pictures, admiration, and well wishes poured into the comments area from her [...] - [Former speaker of Baluchistan Assembly Mir Zahoor Hussain Khosa passed away](https://ipin.com.pk/news/former-speaker-of-baluchistan-assembly-mir-zahoor-hussain-khosa-passed-away): According to source he was suffering from Lung cancer from many days and he felt difficulty in breathing, he was shifted to a private hospital in Karachi where is passed away of lung cancer. He was basically belongs to Khoso tribe, so that his body will be brought from Karachi to Nizampur and the funeral will be held in Mir Hassan, all the people of the area were saddened by his sudden death. He had served as the speaker from 1990 to 1993 for provincial assembly as a speaker; he was responsible for maintaining orders and parliamentary procedures. Also he was [...] - [Saudi Arabia & UAE suggest International Monetary Fund (IMF) provide funds to Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/saudi-arabia-uae-suggest-international-monetary-fund-imf-provide-funds-to-pakistan): According to the Finance Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates forced on IMF to provide funds to Pakistan. It was confirmed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) that Pakistan will get two billion US dollars. And UAE confirmed to fund one billion US dollars to Pakistan. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that all the information for the staff-level agreements between Pak and IMF has been executed. Ishaq Dar desired to sign staff level agreement with IMF and get clearance from its executive board. Eshaq Dar had a virtual meeting with the South Asian Vice [...] - [Up to 33% Fare Reduction for PIA and Railways Announced](https://ipin.com.pk/news/up-to-33-fare-reduction-for-pia-and-railways-announced): Islamabad: In light of Eid ul Fitr celebrations, Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation, Khawaja Saad Rafique, declared a substantial decrease in domestic travel fares on Saturday. عید الفطر کی چار چھٹیوں (22 اپریل سے 25 اپریل تک )پاکستان ریلویز کے زیر انتظام چلنے والی تمام مسافر گاڑیوں کی تمام کلاسز کے کرایوں پر انشا اللّٰہ %33 رعایت ھوگی - — Khawaja Saad Rafique (@KhSaad_Rafique) April 21, 2023 Through his Twitter account, Rafique announced a 33% discount on all classes of Pakistan Railways fares. In addition, economy and executive economy class tickets for domestic flights with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will [...] - [Biden Temporary Halt of US Embassy Operations in Conflict-Ridden Sudan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/biden-temporary-halt-of-us-embassy-operations-in-conflict-ridden-sudan): Amid escalating conflict in Sudan, US President Joe Biden has declared a temporary suspension of operations at the US Embassy in the country, while reiterating Washington's ongoing support for the Sudanese people. The power struggle in Sudan persisted into the second day of Eid, as the temporary ceasefire between the forces of Army Chief Abdel Fattah-Al-Burhan and his adversary, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) chief Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, collapsed shortly after being announced. The ongoing strife has resulted in 413 deaths, with thousands injured and countless others trapped in their homes without access to basic necessities. Expressing his concern, President Biden called [...] - [Indian Authorities Detain Sikh Separatist Leader Amid Concerns Over Khalistan Movement](https://ipin.com.pk/news/indian-authorities-detain-sikh-separatist-leader-amid-concerns-over-khalistan-movement): New Delhi: Authorities in India have apprehended Amritpal Singh, a Sikh separatist who had evaded capture for over a month, according to an announcement made by a senior state police officer on Sunday. The arrest comes amidst concerns over the resurgence of a movement for an autonomous Sikh homeland, Khalistan, in the Punjab region adjacent to Pakistan. Singh, a religious leader from the northwestern state of Punjab where Sikhs form the majority, has been associated with renewed discussions surrounding Khalistan and has raised concerns about potential violence reminiscent of the Sikh insurgency during the 1980s and early 1990s, which resulted in [...] - [Punjab Elections: Qureshi, Umar May Join PTI Review Committee Amid Ticket Controversy](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-elections-qureshi-umar-may-join-pti-review-committee-amid-ticket-controversy): Following significant backlash over the allocation of party tickets, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is reportedly considering the inclusion of the party's vice president Shah Mehmood Qureshi and general secretary Asad Umar in a review committee to address concerns, according to Geo News. On Thursday, PTI established a four-member committee to resolve objections regarding ticket distribution, a recurring issue within the party. The committee initially consisted of Musaddiq Abbasi, Ijaz Chaudhary, Rai Hassan Nawaz, and Aoon Abbas. However, in light of strong criticism from party workers and supporters, Khan may include senior members to help decide on appeals related to [...] - [Suo motu capabilities designed for tackling public matters: PM Shehbaz](https://ipin.com.pk/news/suo-motu-capabilities-designed-for-tackling-public-matters-pm-shehbaz): LAHORE: Following a recent move to limit the powers of Pakistan's Chief Justice, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke on Saturday about the intended purpose of suo motu powers for addressing public interest issues. While visiting Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail to distribute Eid gifts to prisoners, PM Shehbaz questioned how often suo motu notices were employed for the betterment and justice of inmates. He shared his own experience of observing prisoners who remained in jail after serving their sentences due to financial constraints and lack of resources. Shehbaz emphasized that there are thousands of prisoners who could be released immediately and called [...] - [Punjab Elections Face Uncertainty as PTI Readies Campaign Launch](https://ipin.com.pk/news/punjab-elections-face-uncertainty-as-pti-readies-campaign-launch): With the upcoming polls' status still uncertain, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Asad Umar revealed on Sunday that the party, led by Imran Khan, will initiate its election campaign for the Punjab elections the following day. Umar announced on Twitter, “Tehreek-e-Insaf will officially start its election campaign tomorrow. They (PDM) may not be prepared, but we are.” This week, PTI completed a list of 297 candidates for the elections, following personal interviews conducted by Chairman Imran Khan with all party candidates to ensure merit in the distribution of party tickets. The former prime minister, removed from office last April through a [...] - [The Legend of Maula Jatt is to Be Re-released Internationally on Eid As Its Overwhelming Popularity](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-legend-of-maula-jatt-is-to-be-re-released-internationally-on-eid-as-its-overwhelming-popularity): Maula Jatt is back to rule once more, and his miraculous heroics won't soon be forgotten! In important worldwide countries, The Legend of Maula Jatt, the highest-grossing film ever produced in Pakistan, is receiving an unprecedented theatre re-release. Despite satellite and streaming rights being given after the customary timeframe following its theatrical debuts, the movie has made history as the first South Asian movie to be re-released in theatres after its first release, according to a Variety article. The Legend of Maula Jatt will be rereleased on April 21 over the Eid holiday period at 15 locations in the UK, seven [...] - [Ayeza Khan, Mahira Khan, and Other Stars Dazzle in Traditional Attire During Eid ul Fitr.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ayeza-khan-mahira-khan-and-other-stars-dazzle-in-traditional-attire-during-eid-ul-fitr): In Pakistan, Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Pakistanis are celebrating Eid ul Fitr with the customary fervor and devotion. In addition to the delectable cuisine and family gatherings, there is one else to look forward to during Eid: clothes. Every Eid, Instagram feeds are overrun with images of Muslims wearing their best attire from around the globe. A well-known Pakistani celebrities, like everyone else, prefer to present their best selves when it comes to Eid attire. Ayeza Khan, Mahira Khan, Maya Ali, Saba Qamar, Mawra Hoccain, and a number of other industry diva stunned the Instagram feed this [...] - [With a Gesture and "Eid Mubarak," Shah Rukh Khan Greets his Mannat Admirers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/with-a-gesture-and-eid-mubarak-shah-rukh-khan-greets-his-mannat-admirers): A well-known Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan makes another appearance on his Mannat balcony to wave and wish his devoted fans gathered outside his home a Happy Eid. Shah Rukh Khan is a real charmer when it comes to welcoming fans. As per usual, the actor's Mannat bungalow in Mumbai was surrounded by a swarm of admirers hoping to catch a glimpse of him. Their dream was granted when SRK showed up on his balcony. The actor waved to them, gave them flying kisses, and wished them a Happy Easter. Even though he was wearing casual attire, he nevertheless seemed sharp. [...] - [This Eid, Here Are 5 Amazing Mehndi Patterns Inspired By Your Favorite Stars!](https://ipin.com.pk/news/this-eid-here-are-5-amazing-mehndi-patterns-inspired-by-your-favorite-stars): This year, our favorite celebs are stealing our hearts with their understated, delicate, and straightforward designs. This Eid ul Fitr, delicate and unusual henna patterns are all the rage. The women in our entertainment sector made the decision to be as artistic as they could with their mehndi this year, using anything from small flowers to a straightforward moon! Who would have imagined that a simple mehndi pattern could allow someone to express themselves? In addition to being adorable, the majority of these designs are quite easy to execute. They are doable at home! To help you start, we put up [...] - [Rumors of Urwa Hocane and Farhan's Split are Dispelled By Images of the Happy Couple](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rumors-of-urwa-hocane-and-farhans-split-are-dispelled-by-images-of-the-happy-couple): Rumors of Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed's breakup have been going around the internet for a very long time. They had not been spotted together in months, and they remained silent about the situation. The speculations were further supported by their Instagram account since none of the two Lollywood celebrities published any images of themselves as a pair. They have often denied the rumors, insisting that their relationship is still intact. By releasing a couple's photo on the eve of Eidul Fitr, they have now given followers confirmation. Saeed wore a white Shalwar Kameeez, while Urwa wore a pink traditional outfit [...] - [Rickshaw Gang were arrested by police in Karachi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/rickshaw-gang-were-arrested-by-police-in-karachi): Rickshaw Gang were arrested by police in Karachi. The team was arrested by police with the help of CCTV footage; police claim that Rickshaw Gang was involved to sell stolen vehicles in Nooriabad. According to Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) Rickshaw Gang had stolen more than 12 vehicles in Karachi mainly in Federal B Area, Gulberg and Azizabad Area. Police recovered many vehicles including rickshaw after arresting the gang. The main point is that in the gang of three people one is Danish who was involved in crime many time and had been jailed in eight cases, but still he was free. Earlier [...] - [SpaceX’s Powerful Rocket Explodes on Maiden Fligh](https://ipin.com.pk/news/spacexs-powerful-rocket-explodes-on-maiden-fligh): Elon Musk and his team were expected to the rocket to be separate from its booster, but it did not happen, the rocket exploded after its takeover. The rocket did not go with their plane as there for it exploded, but Elon Musk congratulates his team for this experiment and said that this is designed to take scientists to the Moon and Mars. Starship is a huge rocket and it needs more pressure and force to fly it is something new than to the other rockets that is why Elon Musk was hurry to succeed it. Elon Musk and his team [...] - [Urban Planning and Sustainable Development in Pakistan's Growing Cities](https://ipin.com.pk/urban-planning-and-sustainable-development-in-pakistans-growing-cities): Pakistan's rapid urbanization has led to a growing need for urban planning and sustainable development in its cities. The country's urban population is expected to increase to 50% by 2030, which highlights the need for effective planning and development strategies to ensure that cities can accommodate this growth in a sustainable way. One of the key challenges facing urban planners in Pakistan is the lack of infrastructure and basic services, such as water supply, sanitation, and transportation. Many of the country's cities suffer from overcrowding, inadequate housing, and poor waste management systems, which have significant implications for public health and the [...] - [Pakistan's Renewable Energy Potential: Harnessing Solar, Wind, and Hydro Resources](https://ipin.com.pk/pakistans-renewable-energy-potential-harnessing-solar-wind-and-hydro-resources): Due to Pakistan's chronic electrical supply problems, there have been forced power outages for up to 18 hours per day in rural areas and 8 to 12 hours per day in urban areas over the past ten years. The main factors contributing to the widening gap between supply and demand are, on the one hand, rising electrical demand, and, on the other, declining energy supplies and financial restrictions. The government has been taking different actions in this regard, including partially reorganizing the electrical industry in accordance with recommendations from international financial institutions. So, the nation currently faces not only a significant [...] - [Trailer for 22 Qadam Reaffirms Love for Cricket with a Twist](https://ipin.com.pk/news/trailer-for-22-qadam-reaffirms-love-for-cricket-with-a-twist): Green Entertainment, a new television network, aims to provide a distinct aspect of Pakistani shows. It appears that Green Entertainment has undoubtedly proven its mettle based on the 22 Qadam clip, one of the channel's offers. 22 Qadam is a movie about ambitions, aspirations, hard effort, commitment, the power of belief, and the one thing that includes all of it in magnitudes - cricket. It stars the current top star of the nation, Wahaj Ali, and Hareem Farooq. Strengthened by a Love of Cricket in 22 Qadam It is unavoidable that cricket is loved in Pakistan. The game of cricket has [...] - [Haris Rauf Surpasses Shadab To Take Rapid Strides In Latest T20I Rankings](https://ipin.com.pk/news/haris-rauf-surpasses-shadab-to-take-rapid-strides-in-latest-t20i-rankings): Haris Rauf has surpassed Shadab Khan to take the top spot among Pakistani bowlers in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's T20I Bowler Rankings after taking ten wickets in three T20I matches. In the current T20I series against New Zealand, Rauf picked up back-to-back four-wicket hauls, earning Player of the Match honors in the opening contest. The Pakistani fast bowler finished last week just behind Shadab Khan, who was ranked 12th in the T20I bowling rankings, and just ahead of Shaheen Afridi. With ten wickets throughout the first three T20Is, Rauf has climbed five spots in the rankings to take up the [...] - [Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will lead the Pakistan on SCO that will be held in India](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bilawal-bhutto-zardari-will-lead-the-pakistan-on-sco-that-will-be-held-in-india): Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mr. Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will lead the Pakistan delegation to the Shanghai Participation Association (SCO) Chamber of Unfamiliar Priests (CFM) meeting, which will be hung on fourth to fifth Walk in India. This gathering will be held in Goa which is a city of India, on Thursday this news was affirmed by Unfamiliar Office Representative Mumtaz Zahra Baloch. The encouragement to go to the SCO CFM meeting was stretched out by the ongoing Seat of SCO CFM, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar fills in as the Priest for Outer Undertakings of the Republic of India. The participation [...] - [Kajol and Ajay Davgn Daughter, Nysa Devgn Turns 20 Today](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kajol-and-ajay-davgn-daughter-nysa-devgn-turns-20-today): My Name is Khan actress shared a photo of herself and Nysa taken at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), where they both killed the event while decked up in voluminous traditional attire. The post's caption stated that we [Kajol and Ajay] shall always be this way; this is who we are. Love you to pieces, baby darling, and may you always laugh, snark, and have a good time with me forever! I admire your intelligence, your sense of humor, and your oh-so-very wonderful heart. Kajol posted, "#daughtersrock #mybabygirl #happy20th #allgrownupnow. The Drishyam actor also shared a collage of pictures [...] - [Eid Ul Fitr holidays for Bank Employees](https://ipin.com.pk/news/eid-ul-fitr-holidays-for-bank-employees): The State Bank has issued a notification stating that all commercial banks will be closed from April 21st to 25th in observance of Eid ul Fitr, the significant Islamic festival celebrated in Muslim-majority countries. The timing of the festivities depends on the sighting of the new moon by moon-sighting authorities. Previously, the federal government had announced a five-day holiday to allow people to prepare for the joyous occasion that marks the end of the holy month of fasting. There are reports that the government may extend the Eid holidays to six days instead of the previously approved five days, but no [...] - [Warner In Ashes Team, But Australia Keep Top Order Options Open](https://ipin.com.pk/news/warner-in-ashes-team-but-australia-keep-top-order-options-open): David Warner was named to Australia's team for the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the first two Ashes tests, but the selectors also called up Matt Renshaw and Marcus Harris to maintain their alternatives at the top of the batting order. Warner has been under fire because to a recent slump in his batting, but he was able to make the 17-man team for the WTC final against India on June 7 at The Oval and the tests against England that will follow at Edgbaston and Lord's after returning from injury. Usman Khawaja replaced Harris as Warner's opening partner, and [...] - [Islamabad Hospitals On High Alert As New Zealand Team Arrives](https://ipin.com.pk/news/islamabad-hospitals-on-high-alert-as-new-zealand-team-arrives): The federal capital's hospitals have all been placed on high alert as part of the city administration's attempts to ensure the security and health of the New Zealand cricket team while they are visiting the area. April 20 and April 24 will see the visiting side play the final two Twenty20 Internationals of the five-match T20I series, and April 26 will see them play the first One Day International of the five-match ODI series. After that, the tourists will go to Karachi for the final three ODIs. The New Zealand cricket team will remain in the federal capital from April 18 [...] - [Yashma Gill Posts a Touching Video of a Blind Guy Travelling to a Mosque.](https://ipin.com.pk/news/yashma-gill-posts-a-touching-video-of-a-blind-guy-travelling-to-a-mosque): Popular Pakistani actress Yashma Gill recently posted a touching video to her social media accounts that showed how a blind guy braved his disability to get to the mosque for prayer. The man can be seen in the video using a stick to navigate while traveling to his goal, a mosque. He reads from the Holy Quran as he moves, showing his unshakeable adherence to his religion. The actress said in the video's description, "Definitely, we are the ones who are blind." Social media users have subsequently shared their own stories and praise for the man's perseverance and devotion after the [...] - [The Largest Quarterly Loss is Reported by Pak Suzuki Motor](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-largest-quarterly-loss-is-reported-by-pak-suzuki-motor): The company disclosed its Q1 2023 revenue stood at Rs21.84 billion in a filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), representing a significant drop of 54% from the Rs47.74 billion recorded in the same period of last year. According to Asad Ali, an auto analyst at Insight Research, the decline in revenue has primarily been caused by lower volumetric sales, which are down 74% year over year. The finance cost for PSMC, which includes exchange loss, mark-up for late delivery, demurrage, and detention charges, increased 12 times year over year and 3 times quarter over quarter to reach Rs12.8 billion in [...] - [Kenya refused to reopen Arshad Sharif Murder Case](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kenya-refused-to-reopen-arshad-sharif-murder-case): Pakistan request multiple time to investigate properly about the death of Arshad Sharif but they rejected several time. Kenya claim that they already helped Pakistan many time and now Pakistan want to open the case again and again so it is not possible for them to investigate several time. That is why they closed the file of Arshad Sharif. According to social media users he was killed in planned murder in Kenya, and the police were involved, that is the reason still two countries are unable to give justice to his family. Pakistani investigators request to visit the area where the [...] - [Pakistan's Major Industries Contract Sharply by 12% in February, Facing Multiple Challenges](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-major-industries-contract-sharply-by-12-percent-in-february-facing-multiple-challenges): The industry is struggling with supply-chain disruptions, high fuel prices, unpredictability in government policy, and a slowing economy. The decline is more severe than anticipated and reflects the industrial sector's general lacklustre growth trend for the current fiscal year. The LSM industries recorded a production decline of 11.6% in February compared to the same month the year before, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The industry's current state is a result of a number of factors, including import restrictions that have led to a shortage of imported raw materials and a sharp currency devaluation that has made raw materials [...] - [Pakistan Is Shaken By the Discovery of Saeeda Imtiaz's Dead Body In a Room](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-is-shaken-by-the-discovery-of-saeeda-imtiazs-dead-body-in-a-room): Saeeda Imtiaz, a promising model, and actress were discovered dead in her home on Tuesday morning, shocking the Pakistani entertainment world. A Sombre Goodbye to a Bright and Promising Star. The Pakistani actress Saeeda's death admirers and coworkers are in total shock and grief as a result of the news, which has shocked the nation and beyond. As soon as Saeeda Imtiaz's unexpected death was announced, condolences poured in from all directions. But her unexpected and untimely death's cause is still a mystery, causing people to ponder and speculate about the events that brought about such a heartbreaking loss. In Pakistan's [...] - [China is going to provide one billion YUAN to Pakistan for Space Centre](https://ipin.com.pk/news/china-is-going-to-provide-one-billion-yuan-to-pakistan-for-space-centre): It was announced by Chinese government on Tuesday that they will give 1 billion yuan as a loan to Pakistan for space center. Pakistan wants to work with China to launch satellites into Space, and want to progress in the field of Space science. Earlier Pakistan planned to send its first person to space but due to limited technology it was not possible for them, now with the help of China Pakistan is working on Space science. China is not only helping Pakistan to achieve its goal but in past China helped Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Luxembourg. China also [...] - [Pak vs NZ: Pindi Pitches To Favour Batters](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pak-vs-nz-pindi-pitches-to-favour-batters): Since the fourth T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand will now take place at Pindi Stadium, pitch curators have begun making final adjustments to the pitches. The News reported on Tuesday that a total of four surfaces had been installed for the four international competitions the Pindi Stadium will host. It should be noted that the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium received another demerit point from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in December of last year for receiving a "below average" rating; however, the situation has since changed as a result of the venue having recently provided sensational power-hitting opportunities to local and [...] - [Free Reddit Post Template (PNG Overlay for Video Creators)](https://ipin.com.pk/free-reddit-post-template-png-overlay-for-video-creators): Want your videos to go viral on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels? The Reddit Post Overlay Template is a free, ready-to-use PNG graphic that gives any video the signature Reddit look audiences can’t stop watching. No graphic design experience? No problem. 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Relegation-threatened Everton surprised Brighton & Hove Albion 5-1 on Monday by playing a masterclass in counter-attack football. Abdoulaye Doucoure scored twice in the first half. Everton tore apart their hosts with lightning-quick breaks and then withstood intense pressure in the […] - [Ireland's World Cup Hopes Depend On Bangladesh Series Outcome](https://ipin.com.pk/news/irelands-world-cup-hopes-depend-on-bangladesh-series-outcome): This week, when Ireland play Bangladesh in the final series of the current cycle, it will be decided who finishes in eighth place on the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League standings and automatically qualifies for this year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Currently, South Africa is clinging to eighth place by the barest […] - [Simple Healthcare Measures Could Prevent Millions Of Stillbirths And Newborn Deaths](https://ipin.com.pk/news/simple-healthcare-measures-could-prevent-millions-of-stillbirths-and-newborn-deaths): According to new research released on Tuesday, offering pregnant women straightforward and affordable healthcare options, like aspirin, could prevent more than a million babies in developing nations from having stillbirths or dying as newborns each year. Almost no progress is being made in this area, according to a global team of researchers, who also estimated […] - [Fakhar Zaman Clinches ICC Men's Player Of The Month Award](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fakhar-zaman-clinches-icc-mens-player-of-the-month-award): Following a stellar month of play, Pakistan’s opening batsman Fakhar Zaman has been named the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Player of the Month for April 2023, the ICC declared on Tuesday. According to an ICC press release, Zaman outlasted stiff opposition from Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya and rising New Zealand batsman Mark Chapman. […] - [Pakistan U19 Takes 2-0 Lead Over Bangladesh U19 In One-Day Series](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-u19-takes-2-0-lead-over-bangladesh-u19-in-one-day-series): A brilliant century from Azan Awais and a strong bowling effort led by Mohammad Ismail secured a 78-run victory for Pakistan U19 against Bangladesh U19 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. This triumph puts Pakistan U19 ahead 2-0 in the five-match one-day series. Pakistan U19, batting first, scored 271 before being dismissed on […] - [Tamim Iqbal: World Cup Spots Still Open For Bangladesh Players](https://ipin.com.pk/news/tamim-iqbal-world-cup-spots-still-open-for-bangladesh-players): Tamim Iqbal, the captain of Bangladesh in one-day international matches, has issued a challenge to his team by saying that spots in his lineup for this year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India are still up for grabs. The Asian team has already secured a spot in this year’s 50-over showcase and will have […] - [Verstappen Wins Miami GP, Red Bull Continues Dominance](https://ipin.com.pk/news/verstappen-wins-miami-gp-red-bull-continues-dominance): Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion for Red Bull, won the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday for his third victory of the year, while teammate Sergio Perez came in second. 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Alcaraz, who just defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in his title defence match in Madrid on Sunday, is poised to surpass Djokovic in the rankings by simply competing in Rome. […] - [Pakistan is set on addressing IMF concerns on petrol subsidies](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-is-set-on-addressing-imf-concerns-on-petrol-subsidies): Pakistan is currently focusing on addressing concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) related to its proposed fuel subsidy plan, as the country seeks to revive a delayed $6.5 billion bailout program, Bloomberg reported. The bailout package is crucial to avoiding default, and the government has been taking measures such as raising taxes, increasing […] - ['Corruption' case against Al-Qadir Trust arrests Imran Khan for embezzling Rs60 billion](https://ipin.com.pk/news/corruption-case-against-al-qadir-trust-arrests-imran-khan-for-embezzling-rs60-billion): Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah announced on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case for misappropriating Rs60 billion. During a press conference in Islamabad, Sanaullah revealed that UK agencies had traced £190 million of illicit funds from a property tycoon, which actually belonged to the Pakistani people. […] - [Imran Khan's arrest in Al-Qadir Trust case is legal, according to IHC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khans-arrest-in-al-qadir-trust-case-is-legal-according-to-ihc): In Islamabad, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan lawful in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Tuesday. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, who had earlier questioned the Rangers’ decision to arrest Khan at the court premises, announced the reserved judgment. The IHC also served notices to the […] - [Violence follows Imran Khan's arrest as PTI workers and police clash](https://ipin.com.pk/news/violence-follows-imran-khans-arrest-as-pti-workers-and-police-clash): Protests have erupted throughout Pakistan following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, who was appearing before the Islamabad High Court to address multiple pending cases since his ousting last year. In response, police utilized tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators in Karachi, Lahore, and Faisalabad, while protesters blocked roads in […] - [PTI Leader Imran Khan Detained in Al-Qadir Trust Investigation](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pti-leader-imran-khan-detained-in-al-qadir-trust-investigation): Islamabad is bracing for political turbulence following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan by Rangers personnel at the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The arrest was made based on a warrant issued by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case. Khan’s arrest occurred just before he was set […] - [Health Authorities Are On Alert After Two People Die From The Congo Virus](https://ipin.com.pk/news/health-authorities-are-on-alert-after-two-people-die-from-the-congo-virus): Health officials confirmed on Monday that there have been two Congo virus-related deaths reported in the nation. The 20-year-old pregnant Afghan woman Gul Naz was brought from Kuchlak with symptoms of the virus, according to the health authorities. She was received at the Fatima Jinnah Chest Hospital in Quetta. The victim was experiencing mouth and […] - [Pakistan's No. 1 ODI Ranking Slips After Loss To NZ](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-no-1-odi-ranking-slips-after-loss-to-nz): Just 48 hours after claiming the top spot for the first time in history, Pakistan’s reign at the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Rankings came to an end. After failing to defeat New Zealand in a clean sweep in the final ODI game played in Karachi on Sunday, May 7, the green shirts were […] - [Babar Azam's Captaincy Future Uncertain Amid PCB Speculations](https://ipin.com.pk/news/babar-azams-captaincy-future-uncertain-amid-pcb-speculations): Since Najam Sethi assumed leadership as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) interim management committee, rumours regarding batting sensation Babar Azam’s captaincy have increased. Babar is still “uncertain” about his position despite reports that the PCB has decided to keep him as the national team’s captain following a stellar one-day international (ODI) series […] - [City's Confidence Boosted By Haaland For Real Madrid Clash](https://ipin.com.pk/news/citys-confidence-boosted-by-haaland-for-real-madrid-clash): Erling Haaland is the major improvement from their previous encounter, which occurred a year ago, and helps Manchester City, which is seeking retribution in the Champions League semifinals against Real Madrid, find new confidence. Last year, City had a 5-3 aggregate lead in the final seconds of the second leg before Real Madrid’s dramatic comeback […] - [Ex-CJP Saqib Nisar is criticized by PM Shehbaz for being "PTI's agent."](https://ipin.com.pk/news/ex-cjp-saqib-nisar-is-criticized-by-pm-shehbaz-for-being-ptis-agent): LONDON – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has accused former Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar of being a “agent” of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), claiming that he worked as an activist for Imran Khan’s party during his tenure on the Supreme Court. The Prime Minister claimed that the Najam Saqib, son of the former Chief […] - [FO rejects reports FM threatened India over G20 in IIOJK as 'highly irresponsible'](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fo-rejects-reports-fm-threatened-india-over-g20-in-iiojk-as-highly-irresponsible): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed rumors that Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s remarks at the G20 summit in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) posed a threat to India and referred to them as “highly irresponsible.” “Linking the foreign minister’s comments to a threat of violence is not only prankish, but also extremely reckless. In an […] - [COAS, Meeting with Muttaqi to discuss terrorism cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/coas-meeting-with-muttaqi-to-discuss-terrorism-cooperation-between-pakistan-and-afghanistan): RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir stressed the value of bolstering cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan during a meeting with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. This is necessary to effectively address the two countries’ shared challenges of terrorism and extremism. Muttaqi, who is currently on a four-day visit to Pakistan, met […] - [Holding elections within 90 days is a constitutional requirement, not a choice - CJP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/holding-elections-within-90-days-is-a-constitutional-requirement-not-a-choice-cjp): Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has emphasized that it is their constitutional duty, not a matter of preference, to make sure elections take place within 90 days of the dissolution of the legislature as tensions between the judiciary and executive over the scheduling of Punjab Assembly elections rise. Bandial made these remarks […] - [Scotland's First Minister of Pakistani Origin, Humza Yousaf will visit to Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/scotlands-first-minister-of-pakistani-origin-humza-yousaf-will-visit-to-pakistan): After having a fruitful meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in London, Humza Yousaf, the first First Minister of Scotland of Pakistani descent, has announced his intention to travel to Pakistan. Yousaf thanked the Pakistani Prime Minister for the gracious welcome he gave him. In order to represent Pakistan at King Charles III’s coronation, Sharif […] - [Pakistan's gold price jumps to a new record](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-gold-price-jumps-to-a-new-record): Gold prices in Pakistan reached a new record high on Saturday, following a recent spike in the country’s weekly inflation rate. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA) reported that the price of 24-carat gold increased by PKR 500 per tola and PKR 429 per 10 grams, reaching PKR 225,500 and PKR 193,330, […] - [Government urges Supreme Court to dismiss petitions challenging law on powers of CJP](https://ipin.com.pk/news/government-urges-supreme-court-to-dismiss-petitions-challenging-law-on-powers-of-cjp): In response to objections to the recently passed Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023, the federal government of Pakistan has petitioned the top court of the nation. The government submitted an eight-page document outlining their stance on the legislation that seeks to limit the chief justice’s authority. The document was presented to the Supreme […] - [Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari exposes Modi Janta, India's Today Interview](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bilawal-bhutto-zardari-exposes-modi-janta-indias-today-interview): Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari recently said that while using allegations that Pakistan is funding terrorism in India as a political tool may be successful during election campaigns, it does not advance counterterrorism efforts. During his first trip to India, Bilawal spoke with India Today about issues like terrorism, international cooperation, and India’s decision […] - [Imran Khan says PTI will hold rallies every day through May 14](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-says-pti-will-hold-rallies-every-day-through-may-14): Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced on Saturday that his party would hold daily rallies beginning the following week until May 14, when the Supreme Court set the date for the Punjab Assembly elections. Khan informed party members of the choice during a rally that was held at the Lakshmi Chowk metro […] - [Maanum's Spectacular Goal Seals Arsenal's WSL Win Over Leicester City](https://ipin.com.pk/news/maanums-spectacular-goal-seals-arsenals-wsl-win-over-leicester-city): In a Women’s Super League game, Frida Maanum’s incredible long-range goal gave Arsenal the victory over Leicester City. Norwegian midfielder Frida Maanum scored an incredible goal to help Arsenal defeat Leicester City and avenge their recent Champions League disappointment. Jonas Eidevall, the head coach of Arsenal, made a comment about the contrasting ambiances at Meadow […] - [KL Rahul Ruled Out Of World Test Championship Final Due To Injury](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kl-rahul-ruled-out-of-world-test-championship-final-due-to-injury): KL Rahul, a star batsman for India, announced the news on social media that he would not be playing in the World Test Championship final. On Monday, May 1, Rahul was hurt while playing in the field for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. The batter will have thigh surgery, which will keep […] - [Alcaraz Reaches Madrid Open Final On 20th Birthday](https://ipin.com.pk/news/alcaraz-reaches-madrid-open-final-on-20th-birthday): Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, beat Borna Coric 6-4, 6-3 on Friday to advance to the Madrid Open final, celebrating his 20th birthday by pursuing his fourth championship of the year. The top-seeded Spaniard will face lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff in the final after the German overcame a set deficit to defeat qualifier Aslan Karatsev […] - [Pakistan Reaches No. 1 In ICC ODI Rankings For First Time](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-reaches-no-1-in-icc-odi-rankings-for-first-time): After a convincing victory in the fourth ODI against New Zealand in Karachi on Friday, Pakistan has risen to the top of the ICC ODI rankings for the first time since the official team ranking system was introduced in 2005. With a rating of 106 before the five-match series began, Pakistan was ranked fifth in […] - [The judiciary's "double standards" have hurt Pakistan, PM Shehbaz](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-judiciarys-double-standards-have-hurt-pakistan-pm-shehbaz): Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, has criticized the “double standards” of the judiciary in his nation, claiming that they have done irreparable harm and that the only solution is to implement equal justice for all. The Prime Minister expressed his disapproval of the trend of courts having “likes and dislikes” while in London, […] - [Chief Justice Bandial Warns Use of Constitution if PTI-Government Talks Prove Unsuccessful](https://ipin.com.pk/news/chief-justice-bandial-warns-use-of-constitution-if-pti-government-talks-prove-unsuccessful): ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial warned that if talks between the administration and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) fall through, the Supreme Court will enact its decision to hold elections in Punjab on May 14 using the Constitution. The warning was issued as CJP Bandial resumed hearing a petition that called for nationwide synchronized elections. Justice […] - [Imran Khan will be charged in the Toshakhana case by an Islamabad court on May 10](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imran-khan-will-be-charged-in-the-toshakhana-case-by-an-islamabad-court-on-may-10): Islamabad – Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is about to face charges in the Toshakhana case, where he is accused of illegally accepting gifts while serving as the former prime minister. Further Sessions The PTI leader’s request to have the case dismissed was denied on Friday by Judge Humayun Dilawar of […] - [SCO moot: Pakistan advises India not to weaponize terrorism for diplomatic advantage](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sco-moot-pakistan-advises-india-not-to-weaponize-terrorism-for-diplomatic-advantage): GOA: Without specifically mentioning India, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari urged SCO summit attendees to refrain from using terrorism as a diplomatic negotiating chip. This occurs as India expresses worry about terrorism. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Indian minister of external affairs, spoke before Bilawal and emphasized the persistent threat of terrorism, warning that doing nothing could jeopardize […] - [Napoli Secures First Serie A Title In 33 Years With Draw Against Udinese](https://ipin.com.pk/news/napoli-secures-first-serie-a-title-in-33-years-with-draw-against-udinese): Following a 1-1 draw with Udinese, Napoli has won the Serie A for the first time in 33 years, with Victor Osimhen’s goal sealing their victory and honouring club legend Diego Maradona. Napoli’s victory was sealed by Osimhen’s 22nd league goal in 28 appearances this season, giving them a 16-point advantage over Lazio with five […] - [Eintracht Frankfurt Defeats Stuttgart 3-2, Advances To German Cup Final](https://ipin.com.pk/news/eintracht-frankfurt-defeats-stuttgart-3-2-advances-to-german-cup-final): With a 3-2 victory over Stuttgart, Eintracht Frankfurt overcame a one-goal deficit to advance to the German Cup final and set up a matchup with RB Leipzig. The Europa League champions Frankfurt scored twice in five minutes in the second half to make up for a goal by Tiago Tomas that had put them behind. […] - [India-Pakistan World Cup Match Set For Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium](https://ipin.com.pk/news/india-pakistan-world-cup-match-set-for-ahmedabads-narendra-modi-stadium): India and Pakistan will face off in a World Cup match at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. This October through November, the eagerly anticipated India vs. Pakistan ICC 50-over World Cup match will take place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. This will be the two teams’ first meeting on Indian soil since 2016. The largest stadium […] - [Imam-ul-Haq Opposes Middle Order Changes Ahead Of World Cup](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imam-ul-haq-opposes-middle-order-changes-ahead-of-world-cup): Imam-ul-Haq has cautioned against experimenting with Pakistan’s struggling middle order with just a few ODIs left to play before the 50-over World Cup, despite the team having an unbeatable 3-0 lead in their five-match series against New Zealand. Imam, the third ODI’s player of the match, was particularly unconvinced by the idea of using Mohammad […] - [Late Penalty Gives Brighton 1-0 Win Over Man United](https://ipin.com.pk/news/late-penalty-gives-brighton-1-0-win-over-man-united): In a thrilling Premier League match on Thursday, Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Alexis MacAllister scored the game-winning penalty kick in the final seconds to give his team a 1-0 victory over Manchester United. Erik ten Hag’s team now has 63 points after the loss, which puts them in fourth place with four points on […] - [California Approves $150M Loan To Support Struggling Rural Hospitals](https://ipin.com.pk/news/california-approves-150m-loan-to-support-struggling-rural-hospitals): In response to the closure of a rural hospital and the precarious financial state of other medical centers, California legislators have approved a $150 million interest-free loan to assist struggling hospitals in the state. The closure of Madera County’s only hospital has highlighted the challenges faced by rural community hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other […] - [Mexico Unveils Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine "Patria"](https://ipin.com.pk/news/mexico-unveils-homegrown-covid-19-vaccine-patria): Officials in Mexico have proudly announced the creation of their own COVID-19 vaccine, “Patria,” more than two years after the introduction of vaccines from the United States, Europe, and China. The government and the Mexican company Avimex, which previously specialised in animal vaccines, collaborated on the vaccine. The new Patria vaccine is expected to be […] - [Chaudhry Sarwar Announces PML-Q's Independent Run in Upcoming Election](https://ipin.com.pk/news/chaudhry-sarwar-announces-pml-qs-independent-run-in-upcoming-election): The Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q)’s Chief Organiser and Punjab President, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, declared on Wednesday that his party will not form alliances with any other political parties and will take part in the upcoming elections on an independent basis. At the Pakistan Muslim League House in Sialkot, during Advocate Dr. Shakil Akhtar’s induction into […] - [Struggling Oil Marketing Firms in Pakistan Request Increased Margins on Fuel Products](https://ipin.com.pk/news/struggling-oil-marketing-firms-in-pakistan-request-increased-margins-on-fuel-products): KARACHI: According to a recent report, oil marketing companies (OMCs) in Pakistan are asking for a Rs12 per litre margin on high-speed diesel (HSD) and petrol due to the rising cost of operations that have caused financial difficulties. The OMCs’ profit margin for HSD was Rs6.50 per litre and Rs6 per litre for petrol as […] - [IMF gets ready to talk about Pakistan's budget as funding lifeline](https://ipin.com.pk/news/imf-gets-ready-to-talk-about-pakistans-budget-as-funding-lifeline): KARACHI: According to the IMF’s Pakistan mission chief in an interview with Reuters on Thursday, the IMF is preparing to discuss budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year, an important step towards finalizing a long-awaited bailout tranche for the financially troubled nation. Before the IMF can approve a staff-level agreement to disburse $1.1 billion in […] - [Verdict on Imran Khan's petitions for bail in terrorism cases on hold](https://ipin.com.pk/news/verdict-on-imran-khans-petitions-for-bail-in-terrorism-cases-on-hold): ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court met once more on Thursday but deferred making a decision on a request to extend Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s release on bail in seven cases involving terrorism. Since his bail could be revoked for his repeated absences from court sessions in the past, there were strict security measures […] - [Bilawal hopes for a "successful" SCO meeting in Goa](https://ipin.com.pk/news/bilawal-hopes-for-a-successful-sco-meeting-in-goa): On his first official visit to India, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari arrived in Goa on Thursday, hoping for a “successful” meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The foreign minister said in a statement to the media shortly after arriving in Goa, “I am pleased that I have arrived here in […] - [Carlos Alcaraz Hopes To Face Rafael Nadal At Roland Garros](https://ipin.com.pk/news/carlos-alcaraz-hopes-to-face-rafael-nadal-at-roland-garros): The second-ranked tennis player in the world, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, recently expressed his desire to face fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. The 22-time Grand Slam men’s singles champion Rafael Nadal has struggled with injuries throughout his career. As a result of a recent hip injury, he was forced to withdraw from the […] - [Iga Swiatek Advances To Madrid Open Semifinals In Pursuit Of Another WTA Title](https://ipin.com.pk/news/iga-swiatek-advances-to-madrid-open-semifinals-in-pursuit-of-another-wta-title): Poland’s Iga Swiatek moves closer to securing another WTA title after a commanding performance in the Madrid Open quarterfinals. Swiatek emerged victorious against Croatia’s Petra Martic in a straight-set match, with final scores of 6-0 and 6-3. Competing in the Madrid Open for only her second time, Swiatek holds the current world number one ranking […] - [Fakhar Zaman Nominated For ICC Men's Player Of The Month](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fakhar-zaman-nominated-for-icc-mens-player-of-the-month): Following his outstanding performance in the T20I series against New Zealand and the ODI matches against New Zealand, Pakistani cricket sensation Fakhar Zaman has been named as one of the contenders for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award. In recognition of their outstanding performances throughout April, the International Cricket Council has chosen three […] - [Gold Price in Pakistan, Create Another Record](https://ipin.com.pk/news/gold-price-in-pakistan-create-another-record): The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA) revealed that the price of 24-carat gold increased by PKR 1,700 per tola and PKR 1,457 per 10 grams, reaching PKR 222,700 and PKR 190,929, respectively. This consistent rise in gold prices has been attributed to the country’s deteriorating economic situation, devaluation of the rupee, and […] - [Restless legs disease causes, symptoms and treatment](https://ipin.com.pk/news/restless-legs-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment): Restless legs disease causes, symptoms and treatment  This condition was first discovered by Swedish neurologist named Karl Axel in 1945, he describe this condition in his words, later in 1950 a British physician named Thomas Willis found some more symptoms in his patient and he named this “Willis Ekbom Diseases” however, there is no any […] - [Fakhar Zaman Rises In ODI Rankings, Challenging Babar Azam](https://ipin.com.pk/news/fakhar-zaman-rises-in-odi-rankings-challenging-babar-azam): In the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, Pakistani cricket sensation Fakhar Zaman has advanced in the world rankings and is now Babar Azam’s closest rival. With consecutive centuries in the first two games of the ODI series against New Zealand that was played in Pakistan, Fakhar’s recent performances have been nothing short of […] - [U.S. Surgeon General Declares Loneliness A Public Health Crisis](https://ipin.com.pk/news/us-surgeon-general-declares-loneliness-a-public-health-crisis): Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, issued a dire warning on Tuesday, highlighting the growing problem of loneliness in the country and equating it to the health dangers of smoking up to 12 cigarettes per day. This pervasive social problem is equivalent to a public health emergency and costs the healthcare industry billions of […] - [Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes World's Highest-Paid Athlete](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-worlds-highest-paid-athlete): According to Forbes, Cristiano Ronaldo has made a spectacular financial leap to become the world’s highest-paid athlete. This increase in income comes as a result of his transfer to the Saudi Arabian football team Al-Nassr, which nearly doubled his yearly salary. Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain, who are ranked second […] - [PM Shehbaz Chairs Meetings on National Security and Smuggling Issues](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-shehbaz-chairs-meetings-on-national-security-and-smuggling-issues): Recently, Pakistan’s leader, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, convened a crucial assembly focused on national security matters. This gathering brought together esteemed military personnel and authorities from covert agencies to address current security issues and assess border conditions. Distinguished attendees, such as Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum and Army Chief of Staff […] - [PM Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif departs UK to attend coronation ceremony of King Charles 03](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pm-pakistan-shahbaz-sharif-departs-uk-to-attend-coronation-ceremony-of-king-charles-03): To attend King Charles III of Britain’s coronation on May 6, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for London on Wednesday. Prime Minster of Pakistan Mia Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Said in his statement that, both countries are friend and he will talk to other leaders of the world during this visit. On his journey to London […] - [Kohli And Gambhir Clash After RCB's Victory Over LSG](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kohli-and-gambhir-clash-after-rcs-victory-over-lsg): Following Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) 18-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a low-scoring Indian Premier League match on Monday at Ekana Cricket Stadium, tensions between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir erupted. Kohli, who added 31 runs to the RCB’s 126 runs and showed off his fielding skills with two excellent catches, was overheard […] - [Arsenal Triumphs Over Chelsea 3-1 With Odegaard's Brace](https://ipin.com.pk/news/arsenal-triumphs-over-chelsea-3-1-with-odegaards-brace): Arsenal has revived their form, taking down Chelsea 3-1 on Tuesday, with Martin Odegaard stunning everyone with two goals. The Gunners seized the game with three goals by halftime, with Gabriel Jesus adding his own to the tally. Chelsea’s Noni Madueke managed a lone goal in the second half, but the team’s uninspiring performance only […] - [Messi Suspended And Fined By PSG After Unauthorized Trip To Saudi Arabia](https://ipin.com.pk/news/messi-suspended-and-fined-by-psg-after-unauthorized-trip-to-saudi-arabia): Lionel Messi, the renowned Argentine footballer, faces a two-week suspension and a financial penalty from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after an unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia. Despite being denied permission for the trip, Messi proceeded, which led to PSG implementing disciplinary measures. This has ignited speculation about Messi’s future with the club, especially as his two-year […] - [Pakistan And New Zealand Gear Up For Crucial Third ODI In Karachi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistan-and-new-zealand-gear-up-for-crucial-third-odi-in-karachi): The stage is set for the third One Day International (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand, hosted at Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Arena. As the cricket world waits in anticipation, Pakistan is leading the five-match series 2-0, and is considering modifying its team lineup for the upcoming match. Iftikhar Ahmed, initially a substitute […] - [Steve Smith Brushes Off Criticism Over County Cricket Stint Ahead Of Ashes](https://ipin.com.pk/news/steve-smith-brushes-off-criticism-over-county-cricket-stint-ahead-of-ashes): In response to the backlash in England over his decision to prepare for the Ashes through county cricket, Australian batsman Steve Smith offered a lighthearted response, brushing off the criticism. There has been a longstanding tradition of Australian cricketers gearing up for Ashes tours in England via the County Championship. However, this move by Smith, […] - [An Afghan Traveller was offloaded at Peshawar Airport](https://ipin.com.pk/news/an-afghan-traveller-was-offloaded-at-peshawar-airport): According to source the citizen of Afghan Naeem Aryan was expected to travel on fake passport, but the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded him before he travel with fake passport. There are a lot of departments in Federal Investigation Agency (FIA); the traveller was handed to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle to make […] - [Speculations Suggest Aamir Liaquat Hussain Could Have Played Mani's Character in MBG](https://ipin.com.pk/news/speculations-suggest-aamir-liaquat-hussain-could-have-played-manis-character-in-mbg): Mani, also known as Salman Saqib Sheikh, is the face of all comedic characters in Pakistani films and media. Mani has been a part of the profession for well over 20 years and has portrayed a variety of funny and quirky roles in films throughout that time. He plays the same character in Money Back […] - [Interior Minister once again rejects PTI's demand to dissolve assemblies prior to the budget](https://ipin.com.pk/news/interior-minister-once-again-rejects-ptis-demand-to-dissolve-assemblies-prior-to-the-budget): In order to facilitate simultaneous elections across the nation, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demanded that assemblies be dissolved before May 14. Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has once again rejected this request. At 9 p.m. on Tuesday (today), both the ruling alliance and the opposition party are scheduled to hold crucial negotiations. Imran Khan, the chairman […] - [Honda Atlas extends production shutdown amid import curbs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/honda-atlas-extends-production-shutdown-amid-import-curbs): Pakistan’s economy continues to face challenges with the Rupee’s value hitting a new low. The country’s auto industry, which heavily relies on imports, is particularly struggling. Even the “BIG 3” car makers, including Honda Atlas, are facing dwindling sales, low production, and substantial losses. In a notification, Honda Atlas Cars Limited announced another production shutdown […] - [Honda Motorcycle Prices Increase by Rs. 15,000](https://ipin.com.pk/news/honda-motorcycle-prices-increase-by-rs-15000): As the rupee continues to slump against the US dollar, local bike and car assemblers are passing on the economic burden to the consumers. Atlas Honda, one of the leading bike manufacturers in Pakistan, has announced a second price hike in the last 30 days. According to the company’s notification, the price increase will affect […] - [CJP Requests a Copy of the Parliamentary Record for the SC Bill](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cjp-requests-a-copy-of-the-parliamentary-record-for-the-sc-bill): In a recent development, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has directed the Attorney General for Pakistan to provide copies of parliamentary proceedings related to the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023. The bill, which limits the chief judge’s authority, has been made into a Parliamentary act. This directive aims to help […] - [Asian Development Bank reaffirms support for Pakistan's economic reforms](https://ipin.com.pk/news/asian-development-bank-reaffirms-support-for-pakistans-economic-reforms): Through a policy-based lending programme, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has promised to continue helping Pakistan this year, concentrating on vital economic and structural reforms. At the start of the ADB’s 56th annual meeting in Incheon, South Korea, President Masatsugu Asakawa of the organisation made the announcement. Asakawa acknowledged Pakistan’s initiatives to stabilise its economy, […] - [A Subsequent Auction Will Take Place For Priyanka Chopra's MET Gala Diamond Jewelry](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-subsequent-auction-will-take-place-for-priyanka-chopras-met-gala-diamond-jewelry): Priyanka Chopra sported a glittering 11.6-carat diamond necklace valued at $25 million, which is about 204 crore in Indian rupees. A tweet exposing the initial price of the jewelry has gone popular on social media. The tweet states that the auction for the statement piece will take place after the MET Gala. Priyanka Chopra’s USD […] - [The Excise and Taxation Department has shared good news for car owners](https://ipin.com.pk/news/the-excise-and-taxation-department-has-shared-good-news-for-car-owners): Now car owners do not need to take their cars to physical checkups in Islamabad when they transfer their licenses. Bilal Azam is the current director of excise taxation in Islamabad, he said that now they are going to open physical check-up centers in other cities in Pakistan like Lahore, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, and Multan. Bilal […] - [Enaam Ahmed's Historic Fourth-Place Finish In Alabama Grand Prix](https://ipin.com.pk/news/enaam-ahmeds-historic-fourth-place-finish-in-alabama-grand-prix): Enaam Ahmed, a young British-Pakistani motorsport talent, secured a fourth-place finish at the Alabama Grand Prix, marking the best ever finish for a Pakistani driver in an international Grand Prix. The race took place at the Barber Motorsports Park, a premier motor racing series venue in the U.S., and saw 18 of the world’s top […] - [Kane Frustrated Over Tottenham's Persistent Early Goals Conceded](https://ipin.com.pk/news/kane-frustrated-over-tottenhams-persistent-early-goals-conceded): Harry Kane, Tottenham Hotspur’s star striker, expressed his frustration at the team’s recurring issues with early goals conceded after their game against Liverpool on Sunday. Despite making a strong comeback to level the match at 3-3, Liverpool’s Diogo Jota scored in stoppage time, securing a 4-3 win for the home team. This wasn’t a first […] - [Protecting The Elderly From Heatwaves In A Warming World](https://ipin.com.pk/news/protecting-the-elderly-from-heatwaves-in-a-warming-world): In Arizona, a state known for its intense heat, an 80-year-old woman was found deceased in her mobile home last summer, succumbing to the scorching 99-degree (37°C) heat after her air conditioner failed. This tragedy underscores the acute dangers faced by the elderly during heatwaves, a problem becoming increasingly prevalent across the United States as […] - [Pakistan's Sole Monkeypox Patient Fully Recovers](https://ipin.com.pk/news/pakistans-sole-monkeypox-patient-fully-recovers): The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination of Pakistan has announced the full recovery and subsequent discharge of the country’s first and sole Monkeypox patient from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital. The Ministry’s spokesperson confirmed the patient’s tests were negative, following a course of treatment at PIMS. He acknowledged the […] - [Report: Threats and Attacks Against Journalists have Increased by Over 60%](https://ipin.com.pk/news/report-threats-and-attacks-against-journalists-have-increased-by-over-60-percent): The Freedom Network has released its annual Pakistan Press Freedom Report on World Press Freedom Day, highlighting an alarming increase in violence against journalists, media professionals and media organisations in the country. The report, which covers the period from May 2022 to March 2023, shows that press freedom violations jumped to 140 in 2022-23 from […] - [Man City Climbs To Top Spot With Haaland's Record-Equalling Feat](https://ipin.com.pk/news/man-city-climbs-to-top-spot-with-haalands-record-equalling-feat): In a thrilling clash at Fulham, Manchester City ascended to the pinnacle of the Premier League standings, a position they haven’t occupied since February. This victory was marked by Erling Haaland’s continued record-breaking exploits, as they triumphed 2-1. The prodigious Norwegian striker found the net within the opening three minutes, slotting home a penalty for […] - [Haris Rauf Discusses Modern Cricket's High-Scoring Evolution](https://ipin.com.pk/news/haris-rauf-discusses-modern-crickets-high-scoring-evolution): Haris Rauf, the leading fast bowler for the Pakistani cricket team, recently shared his insights about the evolving dynamics of cricket today. According to him, the game has significantly evolved to an extent where chasing totals of 300 or more is now a common occurrence. He expressed his satisfaction over the team’s ability to chase […] - [Asia Cup 2023 Faces Uncertainty Amid India-Pakistan Dispute](https://ipin.com.pk/news/asia-cup-2023-faces-uncertainty-amid-india-pakistan-dispute): The Asia Cup cricket tournament, slated to be held in Pakistan this September, is facing hurdles due to India’s refusal to participate in Pakistan, given the existing political differences between the two nations. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had proposed a hybrid model in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting, suggesting that while all other teams […] - [Another bill related to NAB amendments was returned by President Alvi](https://ipin.com.pk/news/another-bill-related-to-nab-amendments-was-returned-by-president-alvi): On Sunday, the President of Pakistan returned a bill seeking amendments in NAB, stating that earlier amendments bills are still in the apex court and no final decision has been made. Earlier in April, the bill that was also referred to as “Part 2 of NRO-2” by the opposition parties had sailed through the parliament […] - [What are the symptoms, stages, and treatment of Monkeypox?](https://ipin.com.pk/news/what-are-the-symptoms-stages-and-treatment-of-monkeypox): What are the symptoms, stages, and treatment of Monkeypox? In this article you will know about What is Monkeypox? What are the Causes and Symptoms of Monkeypox? What are stages of Monkeypox? What is treatment of Monkeypox? How Monkeypox Spread? How Monkeypox look like?  How to avoid Monkeypox? What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral […] - [Three Tourists from Lahore Died in a Jeep Accident](https://ipin.com.pk/news/three-tourists-from-lahore-died-in-a-jeep-accident): Tourists from Lahore die in a jeep accident in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, their jeep falls into the Neelum River. Police and the Rescue team started finding their bodies, according to source 11 tourists belonging to Lahore, found it difficult to survive due to rainfall. there are a total of 13 tourists among them 11 […] - [A member of ECP will petition the Supreme Judicial Council to dismiss CEC](https://ipin.com.pk/news/a-member-of-ecp-will-petition-the-supreme-judicial-council-to-dismiss-cec): A district election commissioner in Faisalabad, performing duties for the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), has decided to file a complaint against ECP Chief, Sikandar Sultan Raja, for alleged abuse of administrative authority. The official, Irfan Kausar, is also challenging the appointments of key ECP officers, including Secretary Omar Hamid Khan. Kausar stated his intention […] - [High Expectations Are Set By Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri's Lightweight First Episode](https://ipin.com.pk/news/high-expectations-are-set-by-muhabbat-gumshuda-meris-lightweight-first-episode): The audience’s tastes evolve along with the times. The Pakistani drama audience once preferred more realistic plots and sought more subtle, genuine performances from seasoned performers. The tendency has changed recently, though. The popularity of this year’s Ramadan drama blockbuster Fairy Tale serves as evidence that Pakistani drama consumers enjoy lighthearted fare with youthful actors. […] - [Maha Ali Kazmi Speaks Out After a Decade of Silence](https://ipin.com.pk/news/maha-ali-kazmi-speaks-out-after-a-decade-of-silence): Women have long had to battle for equality and respect in the heavily male-dominated Pakistani music industry. Unfortunately, there are times when strong males take advantage of their status and act inappropriately toward ambitious female artists. Another victim who has come forward with fresh charges against Pakistani musician and member of the renowned band Noori, […] - [Maya Ali has Joined the Exclusive Club of Pakistani Celebrities Who Hold a UAE Golden Visa](https://ipin.com.pk/news/maya-ali-has-joined-the-exclusive-club-of-pakistani-celebrities-who-hold-a-uae-golden-visa): The UAE government announced the golden visa scheme, the first of its type in the Middle East, in 2019 in an effort to lure affluent and highly qualified individuals by providing long-term residency visas. The visa is valid for five or ten years and is automatically renewed. Maya turned to Instagram to announce the news, […] - [Suspected Cases of Monkey Pox have been reported in Lahore](https://ipin.com.pk/news/suspected-cases-of-monkey-pox-have-been-reported-in-lahore): There is a possibilities of monkey pox disease coming to Lahore, recently two cases of monkeypox were detected in General Hospital Lahore. According to the report, today on Sunday 30 April 2023, doctors reported two patients who were suffering from monkeypox. Some doctors are not sure whether this is monkeypox or something else, however, both […] - [Supreme Court to Resume Hearing on Controversial Act to Curtail Powers of Chief Justice of Pakistan](https://ipin.com.pk/news/supreme-court-to-resume-hearing-on-controversial-act-to-curtail-powers-of-chief-justice-of-pakistan): The Supreme Court of Pakistan is set to resume the hearing of petitions challenging the controversial Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023. The act seeks to curtail the powers of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, and has been met with widespread criticism and opposition. The hearing will be conducted by an eight-member larger bench […] - [Cricket Pitch Measurement Error Causes Delay In Pakistan-New Zealand ODI](https://ipin.com.pk/news/cricket-pitch-measurement-error-causes-delay-in-pakistan-new-zealand-odi): During the second One-Day International (ODI) match between Pakistan and New Zealand, an unexpected twist occurred when officials discovered the cricket pitch’s measurements were incorrect. The match was being hosted at the Rawalpindi Stadium. Though the match began with the faulty pitch, the situation was quickly rectified. However, the 30-yard circle was left as it […] - [Iftikhar Ahmed Replaces Injured Haris Sohail For Remaining NZ ODIs](https://ipin.com.pk/news/iftikhar-ahmed-replaces-injured-haris-sohail-for-remaining-nz-odis): Iftikhar Ahmed has been called up to Pakistan’s ODI squad for the remaining three matches against New Zealand in Karachi, stepping in for Haris Sohail who was sidelined by a shoulder injury during a fielding drill. The Pakistani team, currently leading the five-match series 1-0 after a five-wicket victory in the first ODI, is due […] - [Former Chief Minister of Punjab Charged with Terrorism after Late-Night Raid at His Residence](https://ipin.com.pk/news/former-chief-minister-of-punjab-charged-with-terrorism-after-late-night-raid-at-his-residence): Former Chief Minister of Punjab and ally of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, has been booked on terrorism charges after a late-night raid at his residence in Lahore, Pakistan. The case has been registered against 50 individuals, including the former Chief Minister, at the Ghalib Market police station under Section 7 of the […] - [Sheikh Jassim And Ratcliffe Submit Final Bids For Manchester United](https://ipin.com.pk/news/sheikh-jassim-and-ratcliffe-submit-final-bids-for-manchester-united): Potential new owners of Manchester United, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Jim Ratcliffe, have put forth their final bids for the Premier League club, currently owned by the Glazer family. Sheikh Jassim, in his most recent proposal, has reportedly offered in excess of £5 billion ($6.2 billion). The bid not only includes substantial […] - [Guardiola Cautious Despite City's Potential Rise To Premier League Top](https://ipin.com.pk/news/guardiola-cautious-despite-citys-potential-rise-to-premier-league-top): As Manchester City edges closer to the Premier League’s pinnacle, potentially surpassing Arsenal if they triumph over Fulham this Sunday, coach Pep Guardiola remains cautious. Despite City’s impressive track record with nine victories out of their last ten league games, and their recent 4-1 win over current leaders Arsenal, Guardiola refuses to declare the championship […] - [Babar Azam: Fastest Pakistani To Score 12000 Runs In International Cricket](https://ipin.com.pk/news/babar-azam-fastest-pakistani-to-score-12000-runs-in-international-cricket): Pakistani cricket star Babar Azam achieved a new milestone by becoming the quickest Pakistani player to score 12000 runs in international cricket, a feat he accomplished during the first ODI against New Zealand at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. 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