WhatsApp introduces new chat features to enhance user experience
Listen to article WhatsApp has rolled out four new features aimed at making chats with friends and loved ones more engaging and enjoyable. In a blog post, the company announced the introduction of camera effects, selfie stickers, quicker reactions, and sticker pack sharing to streamline and enhance the messaging experience. “With this update, users will have access […]
Power Minister Awais says tariff for electric charging stations cut by 45pc to Rs39 – Business
Power Minister Awais Leghari on Wednesday said that the government had made the “critical” decision to make electric vehicles (EVs) more available to the citizens, reducing the tariff to electric charging stations by 45 per cent. Pakistan’s journey towards EVs began in 2016-2017, and the National Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) was officially launched in 2020, […]
Gold prices increase by Rs2,900 across Pakistan
Listen to article Gold prices in Pakistan saw a sharp rise on Wednesday, mirroring an upward trend in the international bullion market. The global price of gold increased by $29 per ounce, reaching $2,690, which subsequently pushed local gold rates higher. In the local markets, the price of one tola of gold rose by Rs2,900, settling at […]
Karachi to benefit from Rs 4.49 cut in electricity rates
Listen to article As electricity prices are expected to reduce following the revised IPP agreements, consumers in Karachi are also likely to see a decrease in per-unit electricity rates. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) held a hearing regarding KE Electric’s monthly fuel adjustment request for November. The company had requested a reduction of Rs 4.98 […]
Lahoris can now enjoy free Wi-Fi at these 200 locations
Listen to article Free Wi-Fi services have been rolled out across over 200 locations in Lahore and 11 districts of Punjab, according to the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), Express News reported, The initiative includes 270 Wi-Fi hotspots, offering citizens internet access at key locations in cities such as Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Sialkot, Gujrat, Jhelum, […]
World Bank pledges $20bn to Pakistan under 10-year partnership framework – Business
The World Bank has pledged to provide $20 billion to Pakistan under the 10-year country partnership framework (CPF) to support inclusive and sustainable development within the country, an official statement said. According to the statement, the new framework for the country aimed to “support inclusive and sustainable development through a strong focus on building human […]
World Bank pledges $40bn to Pakistan under 10-year partnership framework – Business
The World Bank has pledged to provide $40 billion to Pakistan under the 10-year country partnership framework (CPF) to support inclusive and sustainable development within the country, an official statement said. According to the statement, the new framework for the country aimed to “support inclusive and sustainable development through a strong focus on building human […]
Karachi braces for cold spell as rain system approaches
Listen to article Karachi remains gripped by chilly weather as temperatures stay low, with a rain-bearing system predicted to enter Pakistan between January 18 and 20. The minimum temperature recorded today was 11°C, with visibility dropping to 2.5 kilometers due to light fog with the weather expected to stay cold and dry over the next 24 hours. […]
Trump nominee Pete Hegseth weathers Democrats’ grilling to emerge largely unscathed – World
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, endured fierce Democratic grilling over everything from his inexperience, alleged drinking and his past opposition to women in combat to emerge largely unscathed among Republicans at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Hegseth, a former Fox News host and decorated veteran, is one of the most […]
Questions remain over India’s participation in Champions Trophy opening ceremony – Sport
LAHORE: Amid the Bharatiya Janata Party government’s staunch stance of not sending its national cricket team to Pakistan, questions are arising about whether the Indian side or their captain Rohit Sharma will come to the neighbouring country to attend the opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy which is an ICC event. The Champions Trophy will […]