Indonesia to extend visa-free entry to citizens from 20 countries
WEB DESK: Indonesian authorities have announced plans to allow citizens from 20 additional countries to visit without needing a visa, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy revealed that this new policy will come into effect in October this year. The selection of
Artificial light at night linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
A recent study conducted by Monash University in Australia has found a significant link between exposure to artificial light at night and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The research, which included participants aged 40 to 69, monitored the effects of light exposure using wrist devices over a
Meta says it may block news from Facebook in Australia
WEB DESK: Meta (META.O), the owner of Facebook, has introduced a new tab and is contemplating blocking news content on its platform in Australia if the government mandates licensing fees, a company representative revealed during a parliamentary hearing on Friday. Mia Garlick, Meta’s regional policy director, stated that “All options
Karachi ranked as least liveable city in global survey
KARACHI: The bustling port city, Karachi, once renowned for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and modern education, has been ranked as the least liveable city in a global survey for the second consecutive year. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister organisation to The Economist, evaluated 173 cities worldwide based on several
Australian cricketer thinks Pakistan cricket team has a lot of talent
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja recently shared his thoughts on the current state of the Pakistan Cricket Team, highlighting the immense talent within the squad but also pointing out that a lack of stability is proving detrimental to their performance. “From the outside, it seems like everything is constantly changing within
Man made more than 1 crore by selling trash
Leonardo Urbano, a 30-year-old man from Australia, made $66,306 (PKR 18,427,186 or 1.8 crore) last year by rummaging through rubbish piles in Sydney. He found hidden gems like Fendi bags, coffee machines, gold jewelry, and wads of cash. Common finds also included computers, Dyson vacuum cleaners, and television sets, often
Pakistan ranks surprisngly low in travel & tourism: report
WEB DESK: In a recent ranking by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Pakistan has been placed at 101 out of 119 countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI). This low ranking places Pakistan in the lower-middle-income economy category within the Asia-Pacific regional group. Overview of TTDI rankings The
Azlan Shah Cup: Japan beat Pakistan in penalty shoot-out
IPOH: Japan won Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup final against Pakistan in an exciting match that went into a penalty shootout on Saturday. Japan came hard at Pakistan and took a 1-0 lead when Tanaka Seren scored a field goal in the 12th minute. In addition, Ejaz Ahmed from the
Pro-Palestinian Protests at University in Australia
Protests against Israel's Gaza actions hit University of Sydney, urging divestment from Israeli-linked companies.
Pakistan cricket team set for tour to South Africa in 2024
The Pakistan national cricket team is gearing up for a significant tour to South Africa towards the end of 2024,
