Twitter’s Lawsuit against Indian Government Raises Concerns about Free Speech In a landmark legal battle, Twitter took the Indian government to court in July 2022 to challenge its content takedown orders. This move, unprecedented in the realm of social media, garnered praise from experts advocating for free speech rights. The Indian government’s orders to block… Read More »
In a bold move, the head of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard, has called on football clubs to carefully consider the impact on their fans when entering into sponsorship agreements with gambling firms. Pritchard emphasizes that such deals send a detrimental message to children, normalizing the act of gambling. Her concerns are further fueled by the… Read More »
The government of Pakistan has developed a new Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy to address its external financing needs in the coming years. With the support of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the government aims to secure funding through 10- to 15-year international bonds and concessional multilateral loans. Additionally, it intends to diversify its local debt… Read More »
In a stunning display of bowling excellence, Shaheen Afridi showcased his mastery in the T20 Blast as he demolished Birmingham’s top order, taking four wickets in the very first over. The match between Nottinghamshire and Birmingham witnessed Afridi’s incredible performance that left the opponents reeling at 7-4 after a mere six balls. An Explosive Start… Read More »
Celebrating Eid Al-Adha: A Time for Family, Friends, and Faith In a heartfelt message conveyed by the UK government, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak extended his warmest wishes to Muslims in the United Kingdom and worldwide on the joyous occasion of Eid Al-Adha. This auspicious festival serves as a beautiful reminder of the significance of… Read More »
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, is taking significant steps to enhance the safety of teenagers on its social media platforms in response to concerns raised by parents. The introduction of new safety measures and monitoring tools aims to address the negative impacts experienced by young users. New Safety Measures for Messenger and Instagram Meta has introduced… Read More »
South Koreans have witnessed a significant change that has made them appear younger due to the implementation of a new law. This law aims to align the nation’s age-counting methods with international standards, thereby eliminating discrepancies between the two systems. Abolishing Traditional Age-Counting Methods The recently enacted law eliminates the two traditional age-counting systems in… Read More »
The Finance Ministry recently announced that the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has given its approval for a supplementary grant of Rs4 billion to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). This grant is intended to cover the interest payments on loans, which amounted to nearly Rs23 billion. The meeting was chaired by Finance Minister Ishaq… Read More »
Unprecedented Heavy Rainfall Submerges Lahore In 2011, Lahore airport and its neighboring areas witnessed an extraordinary event when they received a staggering 98 millimeters of rainfall in a single day, marking it as the wettest day in the region’s history. Another notable record was set in 1994, when the city of Lahore received 125.5 millimeters… Read More »
The remake of the popular song ‘Pasoori’ for an upcoming Bollywood movie has sparked outrage on Pakistani Twitter. Ali Sethi and Shae Gill’s hit song, originally from Pakistan, has been recreated for the film ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha,’ featuring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani. While the movie is scheduled for release on June 28, the teaser… Read More »