Stanford University recently conducted a study that uncovered surprising insights into global inactivity by analyzing data from over 700,000 people across 46 countries. Using smartphones to track daily steps, the study, highlighted significant disparities in physical activity worldwide. It revealed that some countries have alarmingly low average daily steps, indicating a highly sedentary lifestyle. The study ranked countries based on …

International rating agency Moody’s on Saturday upgraded the ratings of five major Pakistani banks, citing improved economic conditions in the country. The long-term deposit ratings of the five banks have been upgraded from Caa3 to Caa2. The banks include Habib Bank Limited, National Bank of Pakistan, United Bank Limited, Allied Bank Limited, and MCB Bank Limited. Moody’s also changed the …

Pakistani television actress and singer Hira Mina’s claim to fame is not just limited to acting or hosting; she is also known for her connection with her dedicated fans on social media. Taking to Instagram, the “Sun Yaara” actress dropped a fresh set of click and a short video in which she is seen beaming with joy. The diva is …

Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s five-for and Taskin Ahmed’s bowling brilliance helped Bangladesh to bundle out Pakistan for 274 inside the 86th over in the second Test match against Bangladesh at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Saturday. After put Pakistan into bat first, Bangladesh were outstanding with the bowl. Miraz bagged five wickets. Taskin Ahmed took three wickets. Mehidy Hasan …

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is grappling with a significant shortfall in tax collection for the month of August, falling Rs113 billion short of its monthly target. According to sources within the FBR, the tax authority managed to collect Rs785 billion in the 30 days of August, against a set target of Rs898 billion. The FBR is hopeful that …

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has achieved a record tax collection of Rs7.1 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year, marking a 44% increase compared to the same period last year. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam highlighted the remarkable performance of KPRA, contrasting it with the challenges faced by the Federal Board of Revenue …

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Saturday assigned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Rana Sanaullah to negotiate with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to details, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz were opposed to negotiating with the PTI. Meanwhile, the PML-N supremo had given the party the greenlight to negotiate with the like-minded other parties within the …

BEIJING: An article on education by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will be published on Sunday in this year’s 17th issue of the Qiushi Journal. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stresses nurturing a new generation of capable young people with sound moral grounding, intellectual ability, physical …

BEIJING: China’s new growth drivers have gained momentum last year as the country continued efforts to foster economic vitality and encourage technological innovation, official data showed Saturday. The new growth driver index, compiled by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), increased 19.5 percent from a year ago to 119.5 in 2023, the NBS said. The reading suggested that the country’s …

PARIS: Several records were shattered on the second day of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games despite continuous rain, as the Chinese delegation claimed eight gold medals on Friday. In the men’s 200m individual medley SM6 final, Chinese swimmer Yang Hong secured the gold medal with a world record time of 2 minutes and 37.31 seconds, bettering his own previous record …

ISLAMABAD: At least 37 terrorists were killed and 14 others injured in 10 days during the ongoing military operations in Khyber district of Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said the military on Friday evening. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said in a statement that the security forces have been conducting extensive intelligence-based operations …

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As per details, landslide occurred near Patrak in Upper Dir which resulting in the collapse of a residential house of a person named Muhammad Ali. The disaster claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including six children, three women, and three men. Rescue teams and authorities rushed to the scene to retrieve the bodies from the debris. The victims were trapped …

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Friday that a potential cyclone that had developed over the Rann of Kutch in India has intensified into cyclone Asna. The cyclone currently lies at around Latitude 23.5 N & Longitude 67.9 E at about 170km south/southeast of Karachi and 88km south of Kati Bandar, the weather department said in its fourth alert. …

The upcoming elections in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for September 18, 2024, are being influenced by the significant presence of Indian military forces in the region. Approximately 800,000 Indian troops are currently stationed in the area. In 2019, the Indian government revoked Article 370, which had granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. This move has been criticized for …

Veteran Pakistani actress Atiqa Odho has expressed her concerns over the presistent casting of actor Humayun Saeed opposite actresses significantly younger than him. The discussion about Saeed’s age and position in the entertainment sector is still continuing strong, which is why Atiqa made these comments. Recently, Atiqa talked about the casting of Humayun Saeed and Yamna Zaidi in the drama …

Finance Ministry has presented a detailed debt repayment schedule to the National Assembly, outlining plans for the period from 2024 to 2040. As of June this year, Pakistan’s national debt stands at Rs71 trillion, with domestic debt accounting for 66% and foreign debt 34%. The breakdown reveals that Pakistan’s domestic debt exceeds Rs47 trillion, while foreign debt surpasses RS24 trillion. …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said there will be no dialogue with terrorists groups in Balochistan and Pakistan Army is hunting down anti-state elements in the country. Addressing the cabinet meeting in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said elements sowing the seeds of hatred in Balochistan will not succeed in their nefarious designs while the journey of development and progress will …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military said on Friday that it had killed five terrorists and injured three others in three different operations in the country’s southwest Balochistan province. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said in a statement that the personnel of security forces conducted three intelligence-based operations on Thursday night in the Kech, Panjgur and …

Monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in the tourist region of Kumrat, causing severe flooding that has washed away roads and isolated the area. The road from Thal to Kumrat has been completely cut off, leaving more than 200 tourists stranded, according to Tehsil Kalkot Chairman. The flooding has also destroyed the road at several points, including Brikot and Galon, further …

The federal cabinet decided on Friday to postpone the matter of closing the Public Works Department (PWD) until its next meeting. During the meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, it had approved a review of the incentive scheme aimed at boosting foreign exchange reserves. Additionally, the cabinet had authorized the initiation of financial assurance negotiations between China and Pakistan …

The government has officially confirmed the enforcing of an advanced Web Management System with the purpose of better regulation and management of online content within the country. The system, recently upgraded by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, independently monitors, detects, and blocks websites along with mobile applications involved in unlawful activities, leakage of personal data, or carrying what they call harmfully …

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Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost remittances from overseas Pakistanis to $60 billion by 2034. According to sources within Finance Ministry, the foreign remittances currently, stands at $32 billion and the government aims to increase it by 10% annually. To achieve this target, 26 Community Welfare Attachés will be appointed in Gulf countries and …

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), one of the country’s largest commercial banks, failed to recover loan amounting to Rs23.35 billion from sugar mills. As per details, the report complied by Auditor General of Pakistan revealed NBP failed to recover the loan amount of Rs23.35 billion in FY2023-24. The report stated the bank, lent Rs15.28 bln to the sugar mills …

The Met Office has issued alert about the deep depression over the coastal belt of Sindh turning into a cyclonic storm during next 24 hours, on Thursday. The deep depression hovering over coastal district of Kachchh in India, and it could approach the Sindh’s coastal belt tonight or tomorrow, Pakistan Meteorological Department said in its alert. The depression was moving …

Renowned television and film actor Zara Noor Abbas, celebrated for her roles in popular TV dramas like Khamoshi, Deewar-e-Shab, and Badshah Begum, recently shared heartfelt moments with her daughter Noor-e-Jahan on social media. However, despite her frequent posts, Zara has kept her daughter’s face hidden from public view, sparking fan curiosity. Zara, who is married to actor Asad Siddiqui, became …

Arshad Nadeem, the celebrated javelin thrower who made history at the Paris Olympics by securing Pakistan’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in the event, has been awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz. The honour was conferred by President Asif Ali Zardari during a special ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. Nadeem, who set a new world record with a javelin throw of 92.97 metres, …

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif said on Thursday that it was vital to focus on grassroots cricket for the uplift. Expressing his thoughts, Latif rued: “There is no infrastructure of sports in the country, and the players are putting merely their own efforts to uplift.”. “The ground that has produced Shoaib Akhtar has now closed. During our times, there were …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif established on Thursday a committee to oversee the safe return of pilgrims travelling from Iran and Iraq, following a series of tragic accidents that claimed multiple lives. The Federal Secretary for Religious Affairs has been appointed as the head of the committee, which will also explore the option of bringing pilgrims back by sea. The decision …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the recent tragic incident in Balochistan, vowing to end the menace of terrorism. Speaking at a National Committee meeting in Quetta, he remarked, “We are all grieved by the Balochistan incident. Terrorism, which has reemerged since 2018, will be crushed.” Referring to the harrowing event on August 26, the Prime Minister stated, …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday demanded all-out efforts to ensure the implementation of the country’s reform tasks. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while presiding over the sixth meeting of the Central Commission for Deepening Overall Reform, which he heads. Noting …

CHENGDU: The 2024 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road was held on Wednesday in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Aimed at deepening media cooperation and promoting common development, the event brought together over 200 delegates from media organizations in nearly 80 countries, as well as officials, scholars and business people. Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of …

PARIS: As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony took place on Wednesday, a new report on disabilities from the International Labor Organization (ILO) seeks to raise awareness of disabilities around the world. The new ILO working paper, entitled “employment and wage outcomes of people with disabilities”, was released on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland, saying “higher unemployment rates, lower earnings …

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the 19th edition of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh from Dec. 15-19, with an aim to improve Internet governance, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Wednesday. The five-day event, under the theme of “Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future,” will gather more than 10,000 participants from 160 countries, including over 1,000 international …

RAMALLAH: Nine Palestinians were killed during a large-scale Israeli military operation in northern West Bank on Wednesday, according to Palestinian and Israeli sources. Palestinian security sources said that the operation targeted the West Bank cities of Jenin, Tubas, and Tulkarm, as well as their camps, destructing local infrastructure. The operation is being carried out by military vehicles reinforced with bulldozers, …

BEIJING: Supporting Africa’s development is the common responsibility of the international community, and China stands ready to join hands with the international community to promote Africa’s prosperity and bring benefits to the African people, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here Wednesday. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular press conference in response to a Kenyan economist’s remarks …

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalization Committee has made a momentous decision, and imposed a lifetime ban on its former president, Syed Ashfaq Hussain Shah. Shah is among the 18 individuals banned by the committee. The PFF disciplinary committee has charged the 18 people on different counts, including allegations of occupation of the PFF House, theft and fraud of Rs4 …

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Pakistan’s white ball team captain Babar Azam suffered a massive fall in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings. As per the latest ICC Test rankings, Babar Azam slipped down 6 places after repeated failures in the red-ball game. The batter is now ranked 9th in the ICC Test batter’s list. Meanwhile, the centurions from the Rawalpindi Test, Mohammad Rizwan …