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  • Pak cricket team’s central contract issue resolved

    Pak cricket team’s central contract issue resolved

    PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) announces central contract for players. Babar Azam, Rizwan, and Shaheen in A category while Imad Wasim gets the contract as well. Zaman Khan, Saim Ayub, Shahnawaz Dahani included in list of contracted players.

    The issue of the central contract of Pakistani men cricket team was settled by mutual agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the national cricket team.

    The issue of the central contract of national cricketers was pending for a few months as cricketers had objections to many clauses of their contracts. However, all reservations of cricketers have now been addressed.

    National team chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq also played an important role in settling the matter.

    The cricketers’ central contracts expired on June 30, after which the contracts were extended by one month.

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    Sources say that the arrears to the cricketers will be paid according to the new contract.
    The PCB will soon announce the central contract.

  • Good news: the gain of the rupee continues, now at Rs288.75

    Good news: the gain of the rupee continues, now at Rs288.75

    The Pakistani rupee continued to exhibit strength against the US dollar, marking a 0.36 per cent gain in the inter-bank market on Wednesday. Remarkably, this marks the rupee’s 16th consecutive appreciation against the greenback.

    According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the rupee settled at Rs288.75, reflecting an increase of Rs1.05 in the inter-bank market. This follows a 0.37 per cent appreciation observed on Tuesday, settling at Rs289.80.

    Over the past days, the rupee has consistently followed an upward trajectory, showcasing a remarkable recovery of over 6 per cent since reaching a historic low of Rs307.1 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on September 5.

    On the global stage, the US dollar maintained its robust position, trading near a 10-month high against major currencies on Wednesday. This situation is underpinned by the persistent elevation of Treasury yields, driven by expectations of sustained higher US interest rates. Concurrently, the yen faced challenges as it edged closer to a critical intervention threshold.

    Recent statements from Federal Reserve officials have hinted at the possibility of further interest rate hikes, despite the central bank’s decision to hold rates steady the previous week. This has led to an ascent in US Treasury yields to levels not seen in several years, as financial markets recalibrate their expectations regarding the potential peak of US rates and the likelihood of a prolonged period of tight monetary conditions.

    The US dollar index, a gauge of its strength, recently stood at 106.20, having reached a 10-month peak of 106.26 in the preceding session. Meanwhile, the euro remained subdued, hovering close to a six-month low and trading at approximately $1.0569.

  • InDrive expands services in five new cities in Pakistan

    InDrive expands services in five new cities in Pakistan

    InDrive, a passenger transportation company, is expanding its services in five new cities in Pakistan, including Larkana, Kamoke, Sheikhopura, Hafizabad and Okara.

    The motive of this process is to provide better, reliable, convenient, and seamless transportation facilities to passengers across the country.

    “The launch of InDrive in these cities represents an important milestone and solidifies the company’s position as the first choice for modern, efficient, and affordable mobility,” the press release issued by the company said.

    Sidra Khan, the company’s public relations manager, said: “Our new service allows city residents to take public transportation from their homes without having to look for public transportation.”

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    She added that ride-hailing offers many benefits to small-town drivers, including flexible opportunities, reduced unemployment, additional income, improved community connectivity, and a positive contribution to the local economy.

    “This expansion builds on InDrive’s mission to connect people and places while contributing to the growth and development of local people,” the press release concludes.

  • Rocket launcher ‘accidentally’ explodes, killing eight in Sindh

    Rocket launcher ‘accidentally’ explodes, killing eight in Sindh

    A rocket launcher shell exploded inside a home in the Kandhkot area of interior Sindh on Wednesday, SAMAA has confirmed. Eight people, including five children, died in the explosion while six others were injured.

    Three individuals are Saif to be in a critical condition.

    The shell of the rocket launcher had been warehoused and suddenly exploded.

    According to the initial investigation, family members found the rocket launcher shell in a nearby farm field, and they took it to the house for safekeeping. However, children in the house started using the shell as a toy.

    Local authorities have been alerted, and police have cordoned off the affected area.

  • Great-grandmother, 92, goes to school in India

    Great-grandmother, 92, goes to school in India

    A 92-year-old great-grandmother from India goes to school for the first time in her life.

    Salima Khan, a resident of Bulandshahr in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, said that there were no schools in her village when she was a girl.

    Born around the year 1931, Khan got married at the age of 14.

    She always longed to read and write but her dream could not come true for the longest time.

    In 2023, six months ago, Salima Khan started school alongside classmates eight decades younger than her. Her grandson’s wife accompanies her to classes.

    Her story came to light when a video of her counting from one to 100 made rounds on social media.

    Speaking to Times of India, she said, “My grandchildren used to trick me into giving them extra money as I couldn’t count currency notes. Those days are gone.”

    School headmistress Pratibha Sharma stated that the teachers were initially “hesitant” but they realised how much “passion” the nonagenarian had for studying.

    “We didn’t have the heart to refuse her,”she said.

    According to Sharma, Khan’s story has inspired 25 women from her village to enroll in classes including two of her daughters-in-law.

  • Wet autumn or dry winter? The forecast is here

    Wet autumn or dry winter? The forecast is here

    Last week’s spell of rain helped bid farewell to summers. So, what’s next? Will we have more rains to make autumn a wet one? Or are we heading for our traditional dry winters?

    Read on for details.

    One last spell of monsoon is about to hit the upper parts of Pakistan and will likely impact the entire country.
    A weather advisory issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that the westerly rain-producing wave is likely to enter upper regions of the country on the evening or night of Thursday, September 28.

    Under the system, moderate to heavy rains with wind and thunderstorms is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, areas of Kashmir including Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur, and areas of Gilgit Baltistan including Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar from September 28 to 30.

    Isolated spells of rain and thunderstorm with hailstorms are also expected in Kohat, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Haripur, Kurram, Waziristan, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Sargodha, Khushab, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, and Sheikhupura between September 28 and 29.

    Meanwhile, Zhob, Barkhan, Layyah, Bhakkar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Okara, Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar are also expected to witness similar weather conditions during the said period.
    Moreover, snowfall is expected over the high mountains of the upper areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan during this period.

    Under the possible impacts, the Met Office has also predicted a significant drop in the temperature in the areas affected by the spell.
    PMD advised farmers and tourists to manage their crop activities and remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the period, respectively.

    Meanwhile, the general public has been advised to stay at safe places during windstorms, lightning, and downpours as loose structures like electric poles, solar panels, billboards etc. may be damaged by the gusts.

  • Power company in Punjab wants to set power price at record-breaking high of Rs77.3 per unit

    Power company in Punjab wants to set power price at record-breaking high of Rs77.3 per unit

    In a noteworthy development that has captured significant attention and ignited considerable debate, the Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) has formally submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for the endorsement of what could potentially become the nation’s most costly electricity generation tariff. 

    This significant step has unfolded against the backdrop of ongoing deliberations concerning the escalating expenses associated with electricity production within Pakistan. 

    The Kot Addu Power Company has put forth a bold proposition, aiming to establish the electricity tariff at an unprecedented Rs77.31 per unit, attributing the primary rationale for this request to substantial hikes in production costs. 

    Notably, the present initial tariff offered by the independent power producer (IPP) company stands at a modest twenty-eight rupees per unit, underscoring the magnitude of the escalation should their proposal garner approval. 

    Adding a layer of complexity to this unfolding narrative, IPP Kot Addu Power, the entity responsible for electricity generation, has been granted a sixteen-month extension during the tenure of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) administration.  

    However, this extension has not been without its share of controversy, with the Senate Power Committee recently deeming it unlawful, further intensifying the discourse surrounding this matter. 

  • This could be the reason your iPhone 15 Pro is overheating

    This could be the reason your iPhone 15 Pro is overheating

    Following the recent launch of the iPhone 15 Pro on Friday, a notable influx of reports highlighting overheating concerns have emerged. In a recently published statement on Tuesday, the esteemed analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, asserts that these thermal challenges do not stem from the cutting-edge 3nm A17 Pro chip, but instead, they are attributed to “compromises made in the thermal system.” 

    The iPhone 15 Pro boasts the groundbreaking A17 Pro chip, marking a collaboration between Apple and TSMC and serving as their inaugural foray into the realm of 3nm processors. This development naturally led to the conjecture that the adoption of this new 3Nm technology was the root cause of the overheating predicaments.  

    Nevertheless, Kuo refutes this assumption, contending that the issues arise from adjustments Apple implemented to accommodate the transition to titanium components, aimed at rendering the iPhone 15 Pro models lighter than their predecessors. 

    Kuo expounds in his statement: “My survey indicates that the iPhone 15 Pro series overheating issues are unrelated to TSMC’s advanced 3nm node. The primary cause is more likely the compromises made in the thermal system design to achieve a lighter weight, such as the reduced heat dissipation area and the use of a titanium frame, which negatively impacts thermal efficiency.” 

    Kuo prognosticates that Apple possesses the capacity to rectify these issues through software updates. Nonetheless, he introduces a caveat, indicating that any substantial enhancements might necessitate a compromise in chip performance: 

    “It’s expected that Apple will address this through software updates, but improvements may be limited unless Apple lowers processor performance. If Apple does not properly address this issue, it could negatively impact shipments over the product life cycle of the iPhone 15 Pro series.” 

  • ‘This Barbie will win the world cup’: Shaheen Afridi’s viral picture in pink suit is winning the internet

    ‘This Barbie will win the world cup’: Shaheen Afridi’s viral picture in pink suit is winning the internet

    This Barbie is a cricket icon!

    Shaheen Afridi will remain the internet’s golden boy because of how precious he is. The fast bowler recently shared a picture announcing that he was the brand ambassador of the real estate organisation AH Group, and in the picture, he can be seen wearing a bright pink suit.

    Looks like Barbie fever is still not over for Pakistani fans as they soon began launching hilarious memes in the quote tweets and we’re sharing all of our favorite ones here.

  • Ali Zafar, Danny Zee’s new song is NOT getting good reviews

    Ali Zafar, Danny Zee’s new song is NOT getting good reviews

    Singer Ali Zafar and his brother Danny Zee released a rap song on September 22 titled ‘Sushi // Woofer Paar De!’, featuring the rapper Mykko Montana. However, the internet isn’t really feeling the vibe this time. The song is going viral on social media with many users criticising the lyrics as “cringey”, particularly a line rapped by Daniyal that says, “I nut so thick she burpin’”.

    A user on X posted a screenshot of the music video with this lyric and wrote: “as if danyal zafar couldn’t get more disgusting …”

    Soon, several other users joined in and expressed their distaste.

    “i nut so thick she burpin” is a horrendous bar and he should be locked up just for that”, wrote a user.

    Users began sharing other lyrics they found horrendous on the same tweet.