
First unit of Karot Hydropower project becomes operational
The Unit-1 of Karot Hydropower project with a capacity of producing 180 MW of electricity successfully started to run after the successful commissioning of the “wet test”. The Unit-1 with a rated capacity of 180 MW is continuously running on full load and is supplying the energy to the National Grid, said a statement issued…

Ushna Shah shares first glimpse of her upcoming telefilm
Celebrated Pakistani actor Ushna Shah unveiled the first look of her upcoming telefilm ‘Mast Mohabbat’ under the banner of 7th Sky Entertainment. Ushna is one of the top names of Pakistan’s showbiz industry and has proven her talent with exceptional performances in serials like ‘Cheekh’, ‘Balaa’ and ‘Bewafa’ among others. Taking to her Instagram, the…

Senator Sherry announces zero plastics in Climate Change Ministry on Earth Day
Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Friday while commemorating the World Earth Day 2022 announced that the Ministry of Climate Change had abolished the use of plastic bottles in its premises to ensure eco-friendly change. The minister in a series of tweets on her official Twitter handle shared an info graphic depicting…

foodpanda publishes inaugural Social Impact Report; dedicated over US$35 million to grow communities, digitalise MSMEs and support riders in Asia
foodpanda released its first Social Impact Report, titled pandapurpose, highlighting initiatives the company has taken to contribute to socio-economic and environmental sustainability challenges in Asia. As the largest food and grocery platform in Pakistan and in Asia (outside China), foodpanda dedicated over US$35 million to support communities, help Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) digitalise,…

Babar Azam becomes first player to win ICC Player of the Month award twice
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has become the first player to win the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Player of the Month award on two occasions, the ICC announced on Monday. The 27-year-old Babar was previously crowned in April 2021. He scoops the latest Men’s award following a number of thrilling batting displays in Pakistan’s multi-format…

OICCI members spend Rs14.5 bn on CSR in 2020-21
The members of Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) once again reaffirmed their commitment to uplift Pakistani society from all aspects and invested Rs 14.5 billion in different CSR and sustainable projects during 2020-21. The OICCI statement issued here on Thursday said about 100 of the leading foreign investors and members of OICCI…

Pakistan’s economic growth to moderate to 4% in FY22: ADB
After a strong economic rebound in fiscal year (FY) 2021, Pakistan’s economic growth is expected to moderate to 4% in FY2022 due to tighter fiscal and monetary policies before picking up again in FY2023, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report on Wednesday. According to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2022, ADB’s annual…

Spotify Expands Blend with Two New Features – Providing Another Way for Users to Connect Through Music
Earlier this year, Spotify celebrated Valentine’s Day with Blend in the Pakistan market. Blend is a unique feature that combines the best of Spotify’s personalization capabilities and collaborative playlist functionality into a single shared playlist, making it easy to get into a social listening session that is made just for you. Nothing like being able…

realme 9i’s 50MP AI Triple Camera Levels Up Your Photography
The mid-range smartphone provides excellent photography capabilities with a bargain of a price tag In today’s age of social media, with the rise of platforms such as Instagram, people are gravitating more and more towards images and photography as a form of self-expression. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words and…