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Pakistan Waives Visa Fees for 126 Countries

25Jul

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Business, Pakistan

Pakistan Waives Visa Fees for 126 Countries

Pakistan has recently made a significant move to attract tourists and investors by waiving visa fees for citizens of 126 countries. This initiative can help change perceptions of Pakistan and promote it as a welcoming and accessible destination. Pakistan has announced that citizens from 126 countries can now enter the country without paying visa fees. Moreover, this change aims to boost tourism and attract more business investors. This decision is expected to: Improve country image: This initiative can help change perceptions of Pakistan and promote it as a welcoming and accessible destination. Increase tourism: By making it easier and more affordable to visit Pakistan, the government aims to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitalit...

Asim Khan Wins Jones Creek Open Squash Championship

23Jul

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Pakistan, Sports

Asim Khan Wins Jones Creek Open Squash Championship

Pakistan's Asim Khan has clinched the prestigious Jones Creek Open Squash Championship. The victory marks another significant milestone for the rising star and a proud moment for the nation. Moreover, he is entitled to bring back the squash glory to the country. Asim Khan, a top squash player from Pakistan, won the Jones Creek Open Squash Championship in the USA on Sunday. He beat his fellow Pakistani, Ahsab Irfan, with a score of 3-1. The final match took place in Johns Creek, Georgia, and had a prize money of $12,000. Asim, ranked World No. 73, made an impressive comeback after losing the first game. The final scores were 11-7, 7-11, 4-11, and 4-11 in Asim's favor. This win marks Asim Khan's third Professional Squash Association (PSA) title of the year and the 10th of his caree...

Pakistani Gamer Arslan Ash Win Evo Tekken 8 tournament 2024

22Jul

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Pakistan, Sports

Pakistani Gamer Arslan Ash Win Evo Tekken 8 tournament 2024

Arslan Ash, a talented gamer from Pakistan, has come out on top in the Evo Tekken 8 tournament. Arslan defeated fellow Pakistani competitor Atif Butt in a thrilling final, securing his fifth EVO championship win. This is a huge win for Arslan, and it shows just how skilled he is at this fighting game. Pakistani gamer Arslan Ash has won the EVO Tekken 8 tournament in Las Vegas, beating fellow Pakistani player Atif Butt in the final match. This is Arslan's fifth EVO title, making him one of the best Tekken players in the world. Arslan secured victory with a 3-1 score in the winner’s final. In the loser’s final, Atif faced off against Japanese competitor Nobi and decisively won by 3-0 to advance to the grand finals. Atif initially took the lead by winning the first game. Despite fie...

Pakistan Govt. Restricts Social Media Access

18Jul

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Global, Pakistan

Pakistan Govt. Restricts Social Media Access

Many internet service providers (ISPs) in Pakistan have been restricting social media access from Facebook and Instagram. There hasn't been an official statement from the Pakistani government regarding the restrictions. Some reports speculate this might be a step towards a more complete social media shutdown. The Pakistan government, led by Shehbaz Sharif, has further tightened its control over social media. After blocking X (formerly Twitter) for over six months, they have now restricted other social media access to Facebook and Instagram. Since Wednesday, people in Pakistan have had trouble using Facebook and Instagram, with issues reported across various internet service providers. Some users are also facing problems with other Meta-owned apps like WhatsApp. The government has...

11 Packaged Snacks Ordered Off Shelves Due to Safety Concerns

18Jul

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Health, Pakistan

11 Packaged Snacks Ordered Off Shelves Due to Safety Concerns

Consumers are advised to be cautious after the Sindh Food Authority (SFA) ordered immediately removing 11 packaged snacks from the market. Laboratory testing revealed the products to be "unfit for human consumption" due to failing to meet minimum safety and quality standards. The Sindh Food Authority (SFA) has demanded that a private company recall 11 of its snack products from the market after they were found unsafe to eat by a lab. Various tests were run on these 11 packaged snacks to learn their availability for human health and safety. The snacks include: Slanty Vegetable Snackers Hot Masala Snackers Pizza Twitch Classic Potato Sticks Cheese Ball Masala Cheese Balls Cheese Kai Korean Hot Kai Spicy Mala Kai Mala Wok Kai Korean Kimchi SFA Dire...