Binance founder and crypto billionaire Changpeng Zhao was appointed as a strategic adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), the Finance Division announced on Monday, calling the move a potential game-changer for the country’s digital finance ambitions. The appointment was confirmed in a press release following Zhao’s meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and other […]
Pakistan bonds fell more than 13 cents in the frontier market on Monday, as US President Donald Trump showed no signs of backing away from sweeping tariffs. It was the single biggest decline for Pakistan bonds across many maturities since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine shook markets in early 2022. Hard-currency debt issued by smaller, […]
Pakistan continued their winning momentum ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, defeating the West Indies by five wickets in their second warm-up match. The team comfortably chased down the 189-run target, securing victory with 23 balls to spare. Pakistan’s chase of a modest 189-run target was propelled by superb batting performances from […]
Pakistan’s Meteorological Department warned of possible heatwave-like conditions in the southern parts of the country, while predicting rainfall in the north from April 8 to 11 due to a new western weather system. According to the Met Office, the western disturbance is likely to affect upper parts of the country starting April 8. Rainfall is […]
Tom Cruise is back with more heart-stopping stunts in the latest trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The highly anticipated film, set to hit theaters on May 23, promises to deliver another thrilling chapter in the Mission: Impossible series, which has become known for its jaw-dropping action sequences. This installment could mark the […]
Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima, said that SpaceX’s Starlink internet services are expected to become operational in Pakistan by November or December this year. The announcement was made during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, chaired by MNA Aminul Haque. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) briefed […]
Clem Burke, the iconic drummer of Blondie, has passed away at the age of 70 following a private battle with cancer. The legendary rock band paid tribute to their bandmate on social media, expressing profound sadness over his death. Blondie shared a heartfelt message on Facebook, stating, “Clem was not just a drummer; he was […]
Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been suspended from his role as vice-president of Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital following serious sexual assault and rape charges. The 49-year-old entertainer, who has held the position since 2019, faces multiple charges, including one count of rape, one of indecent assault, one of oral rape, and two further counts of […]
Harry Brook has been appointed captain of England’s white-ball teams, succeeding Jos Buttler following the side’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. The 26-year-old Yorkshire batter will lead England in both One-Day Internationals and Twenty20s, ending speculation that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) would split the role between formats. […]
A pair of artists have launched a new app aimed at helping creators secure their work against the growing reach of artificial intelligence, as concerns mount over AI’s use of human-generated content. The app, named ARK, was developed by screenwriter Ed Bennett-Coles and songwriter Jamie Hartman. It uses blockchain technology to log creative ownership from […]