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In addition to the World Cup, Inzamam will also be responsible for picking the Pakistan teams for the Asia Cup
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

Pakistan Cricket Board re-appoints Inzamam-ul-Haq as chief selector

Inzamam succeeds Haroon Rasheed, who stepped down from the position last month. His re-appointment comes at a crucial time with several important assignments on the horizon.

Neville Singham worked with Chinese tech giant Huawei from 2001 to 2008
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

Who is Neville Roy Singham, accused of funding Chinese propaganda in India and abroad?

In 1993, Neville Roy Singham founded ThoughtWorks, a technology consultancy firm that provides custom software, software tools, and consulting services. He served as the chairman of the firm until he sold it to Apax, a British private equity firm, in 2017 for $785 million.

The accident resulted in the death of 33 people and left over 80 injured.
Updated : Aug 06, 2023

Train derailment in southern Pakistan claims 33 lives, injures over 80

The exact cause of the accident is yet to be determined, but authorities are investigating potential mechanical faults or possible sabotage.

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", which is considered the last of the Harry Potter books, was published in July 2007.
Updated : Aug 05, 2023

Head of Harry Potter publishing house dies in boat crash in Italy

The incident occurred while Vaughan was vacationing with her family, including her husband Mike White and their two children, Leanna and Mason.

Rogov posted an audio clip on Telegram in which the SIG requested a tow.
Updated : Aug 05, 2023

Ukraine hits Russian tanker with sea drone near Crimea Bridge

Kyiv says destroying Russia's military infrastructure inside Russia or on Russian-controlled territory in Ukraine is crucial to its counteroffensive after the February 2022 invasion.

'Don't sit at home silently': Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan tells supporters after court sentences him to 3-year jail
Updated : Aug 05, 2023

'Don't sit at home silently': Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan tells supporters after court sentences him to 3-year jail

In a pre-recorded statement on X platform, Khan said that his arrest was 'expected'

Despite the increase in cases, hospital admission rates remain relatively low, particularly among younger age groups.
Updated : Aug 05, 2023

New COVID-19 variant 'Eris' spreading quickly in UK: Report

According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), EG.5.1, also known as Eris, accounts for one out of every seven new COVID cases, according to a report.

Toshakhana case: Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan found guilty, gets 3-year jail term
Updated : Aug 05, 2023

Toshakhana case: Police arrest ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan after court gives 3-year jail term

Legal experts say a conviction in the case could end Khan's chances of participating in national elections that have to be held before early November

Earlier this week, Credit Suisse started broad layoffs in New York.
Updated : Aug 05, 2023

Credit Suisse acquisition: UBS Group AG to restructure investment bank lineup next week, says report

Earlier this week it was reported that UBS Group is reshuffling its technology, media and telecommunications team as the Swiss bank charts its strategy following its takeover of Credit Suisse.

‘Me getting the job after lying on my resume’: Somali runner inspires hilarious memes for taking 21 seconds to finish 100m
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

‘Me getting the job after lying on my resume’: Somali runner inspires hilarious memes for taking 21 seconds to finish 100m

In the footage, Nasro Abukar Ali's sluggish start led to her falling far behind the pack, eventually crossing the finish line with a small skip, clocking in at 21.81 seconds

Republican Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy criticised for his Hindu beliefs by conservative
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

‘Our God will not be mocked’: GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash from conservative for his Hindu beliefs

Anti-choice activist Abby Johnson, said in a conservative Christian programme that Ramaswamy is charismatic and says the right things but he is not the right guy because he is a Hindu. 

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says National Assembly dissolution on Aug 9, general polls likely in 90 days

The prime minister will send a notification to President Arif Alvi for the dissolution of the National Assembly on August 9.

"The MPC will ensure that Bank Rate is sufficiently restrictive for sufficiently long to return inflation to the 2% target," the BoE said in new guidance about the outlook for rates
Updated : Aug 03, 2023

Bank of England raises borrowing costs to 15-year peak, signals rates to stay high

"The MPC will ensure that Bank Rate is sufficiently restrictive for sufficiently long to return inflation to the 2% target," the BoE said in new guidance about the outlook for rates.

Chinese tech shares falls as country looks to limit children to two hours a day on their phones
Updated : Aug 03, 2023

Chinese tech shares falls as country looks to limit children to two hours a day on their phones

The Cyberspace Administration of China also said that they have proposed a ban on internet access via mobile devices from 22:00 to 06:00 local time for children

Bank of England set to raise rates for 14th time in a row (Photo: Reuters)
Updated : Aug 03, 2023

Bank of England set to raise rates for 14th time in a row

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged in January to halve inflation this year, a goal which now looks challenging.

Thousands of people were evacuated from high-risk areas of Beijing and another northern city as most of China experienced heavy rains on Sunday
Updated : Aug 02, 2023

Bejing floods: China capital experiences heaviest rain in 140 years, cleanup underway

Thousands of people were evacuated from high-risk areas of Beijing and another northern city as most of China experienced heavy rains on Sunday

(Image: Reuters)
Updated : Aug 02, 2023

Fitch cuts US credit rating to AA+; Treasury calls it 'arbitrary'

Fitch downgraded the United States to AA+ from AAA, citing fiscal deterioration over the next three years and repeated down-the-wire debt ceiling negotiations that threaten the government’s ability to pay its bills

The gradual return to working in offices across the United States has also helped boost demand for ride-hailing services.
Updated : Aug 01, 2023

Uber forecasts quarterly operating profit above estimates on ride-hailing demand

Uber reported second-quarter revenue of $9.23 billion, missing analysts’ estimates of $9.33 billion, according to Refinitiv IBES data, as a weak freight market pinches.

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar hiked the petrol and diesel prices by nearly Rs 20.
Updated : Aug 01, 2023

Pakistan's inflation declines further to six-month low of 28% in July

The inflation number came in just hours after Pakistan increased the prices of petrol and diesel to meet fiscal objectives laid down by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

One of the many requirements of this agreement is to raise the petroleum levy to Rs 60 per litre.
Updated : Aug 01, 2023

Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 19 per litre from August 1 in ‘national interest’: Report

Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the latest petrol and diesel rate hike across the country was being done in “national interest” as committed with the US-based financial agency International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

As the video moves ahead, Prince William can be heard saying, "Coming right up," as he serves the burgers to the stunned customers. "Morning, everyone; nicely cooked, ready to go"
Updated : Jul 31, 2023

Prince William serves ‘royal’ surprise to diners, serves burgers from food truck in London

The Prince of Wales distributed ‘Earthshot Burgers’ to draw attention to the achievements of the five individuals who received the annual Earthshot Prize last year for their contributions to environmentalism.