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The federal government has appointed Bilal Bin Saqib as the Chief Advisor to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on the Crypto Council, marking a significant step toward regulating cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in Pakistan. According to an official notification, his appointment is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. The notification also states that Saqib, who was featured …

Pakistanis are eagerly awaiting Eidul Fitr 2025, as speculation grows over an extended holiday from March 29 to April 6. According to the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, the crescent moon is expected to be visible on March 30, making March 31 the likely date for Eid. With the festival’s first three days aligning with a Monday to Wednesday schedule, reports suggest …

In professional wrestling, when a hero embraces the darkness within and becomes a bad guy (heel) or when the villain sees the light and becomes a good guy (face), if done right, it can be a special moment. Careers have been broken and made by switching sides. However, there are not too many as monumental as what happened this weekend …

The Ministry of Federal Education and Khan Academy have signed an MoU to integrate Khanmigo AI into Pakistani schools, aiming to revolutionize education with personalized learning. The initiative will introduce AI-powered tutoring in 432 government schools, benefiting over 300,000 students, starting with Islamabad middle schools. Khan Academy will train Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) teachers to effectively utilize the technology. …

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“No Other Land,” a compelling documentary chronicling the struggles of Palestinian communities in the West Bank, has garnered the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature at the 97th Academy Awards . This groundbreaking film, co-directed by Palestinian activist Basel Adra and Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham, offers an unflinching look into the lives of those resisting displacement by Israeli forces. The narrative …

Pakistani education fintech startup EduFi has made history by winning the Rocket Fuel Pitch International Competition, beating over 2,000 competitors. The competition was held during the LEAP 2025 tech conference in Saudi Arabia, where EduFi’s innovative approach to student financing impressed judges. EduFi streamlines the borrowing process for students, offering credit vetting and paying tuition upfront, with students repaying monthly …

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco had quite the decadent December. Not only did the couple start the festive season by announcing their engagement— it has now been revealed that they also splashed out on an enormous new $35 million marital abode in Beverly Hills, CA, in the very same week.👀

President Trump believes that withdrawing U.S. diplomatic, financial, and military support will pressure Ukraine into ending the war with Russia, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy. This move signals a departure from previous commitments to Ukraine’s defense, reshaping transatlantic alliances and raising concerns among European leaders about regional security and NATO’s future.

Pakistan’s headline inflation dropped to 1.5% year-on-year in February 2025, marking the lowest level since September 2015, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.8% after a slight 0.2% rise in January. The average CPI for the first eight months of FY25 stands at 5.85%, a sharp decline from 27.96% in the …