Most Gen Z say social media harms their mental health
A new study has found that 62 percent of Gen Zers wish they could “reset” their social media feeds and start over again. Three in four Gen Zers blame social media for having a negative impact on their mental health. Read more: Decision to install firewall was made during PTI government 2,000 Gen Z Americans
Neeraj Chopra reveals which Bollywood star should play Arshad Nadeem in his biopic
India’s javelin silver medalist Neeraj Chopra has chosen Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan to play Pakistani Olympic record-holder Arshad Nadeem in a potential biopic. During a post-medal ceremony interview, Neeraj Chopra was asked who he would cast in a film about Arshad Nadeem’s life. He promptly suggested Amitabh Bachchan, citing the
Pakistan hosts first-ever Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championship
The Asian Championship of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is being held in Lahore, Pakistan for the first time. A total of 12 countries have participated in the Asian Championship. The Chairman of the Prime Minister Youth Program, Rana Mashhood, served as the chief guest for the event. Read more: PFF
Saudi to construct cable car for easier access to Gar-e-Hira
Saudi Arabia has planned to launch a cable car system by 2025 to enhance access to the Cave of Hira, a historic and religious site located on Makkah’s Jabal Al Noor, This site is revered as the location where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation. Read more: Egypt
How much relief will govt provide on your electricity bills?
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz have announced that customers using up to 500 units will get a subsidy of Rs14 per unit in August and September. “The Punjab government will provide a relief of Rs14 per unit in electricity bills up
Everything you need to know about Monkeypox: Symptoms and Treatment
What is this disease? Monkeypox is a rare viral infection, usually found in Africa, however, now it has reached other parts of the world too. The disease originates in animals, but in the last 50 years or so has also been reported in humans, according to World Health Organsation (WHO).
Cambridge to announce O/A level results tomorrow
Cambridge International Education will announce the results for the May-June 2024 Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and International AS and A Level examinations globally, including in Pakistan, on Tuesday, August 13. The results will be released at 10am Pakistani time and will be accessible on the official Cambridge website. Read more:
Sonam Bajwa congratulates Arshad Nadeem on winning gold medal
Indian actress Sonam Bajwa congratulated Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem on winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. In response to Arshad’s post, Sonam Bajwa conveyed her congratulations to the Pakistani athlete in Punjabi. She warmly expressed, “Vadhaiyaan, Mubarakaan very very well deserved”. At the recent Paris Olympics, Arshad
VIDEO: Shah Rukh Khan ’pushes old man’ at Locarno film festival red carpet
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan raised eyebrows after he appeared to be playfully ‘pushing an old man’ aside on the red carpet of the 77th Locarno Film Festival. The Bollywood superstar was invited to the film festival in Switzerland, where he was honoured with the Pardo Alla Carriera award. Read
Arshad Nadeem wants university for women in hometown Mian Channu
Pakistan’s star javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem has urged the government to establish a women’s university in his hometown of Mian Channu. His request is aimed at addressing the substantial travel burden faced by local women, who currently have to travel 2-3 hours to Multan for higher education. Read more: India
