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Champions Trophy: New Zealand Gears Up for Semi-Final Against South Africa

4Mar

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Sports

Champions Trophy: New Zealand Gears Up for Semi-Final Against South Africa

New Zealand is confident ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa despite enduring a challenging travel schedule. Skipper Mitchell Santner assured that the team is ready to perform at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. New Zealand began their ODI tournament campaign in Pakistan with two wins but suffered a 44-run defeat to India in Dubai on Sunday. Following the match, team flew back to Pakistan for their semi-final encounter. Despite hectic schedule, Santner expressed optimism about their preparation. "It was actually more of a daytime sleep," Santner said on Tuesday. "Travel was tough, but it's good to have it behind us. Now, we can reset, train, and focus on tomorrow’s game." Champions Trophy is being played under a hybrid model due to India's refusa...

Lahore’s Utility Stores Face Shortages of Essential Items

1Mar

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Business, Pakistan

Lahore’s Utility Stores Face Shortages of Essential Items

People in Lahore are struggling to find essential items at utility stores as supply disruptions persist. Flour, sugar, ghee, rice, pulses, and gram flour remain in short supply, leaving many low and middle-income families worried as they prepare for Ramazan shopping. For past six months, utility stores in Lahore have failed to maintain regular stocks of basic commodities. Store managers confirm that they have not received the required supplies from government, making it nearly impossible to meet customer demands. Long queues and empty shelves have become a common sight, frustrating consumers who rely on these stores for affordable necessities. With no other option, many shoppers have turned to local markets to purchase goods. However, skyrocketing prices in open market have made it ...

Rainfall Lashes Parts of Country, Bringing Relief and Refreshing Change

27Feb

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Latest

Rainfall Lashes Parts of Country, Bringing Relief and Refreshing Change

Heavy rainfall swept across various parts of country on Thursday, bringing a significant drop in temperature and a refreshing change in atmosphere. Cities in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Balochistan witnessed light to heavy showers, much to the delight of residents. Punjab Welcomes a Cool Spell Several cities in Punjab, including Lahore, Mianwali, Attock, Chakwal, Sialkot, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, and Gujrat, experienced heavy downpours. Sudden showers caused temperatures to drop, and intermittent drizzles continued throughout the day. Residents welcomed cool breeze, enjoying a much-needed respite from previous warm weather. In Phool Nagar, rain persisted since morning, accompanied by strong winds that further enhanced the co...

28Dec

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Pakistan

Lahore to Launch Its First Floating Restaurant on Canal

Lahore is preparing to introduce its first floating restaurant on Lahore Canal near Harbanspura. Reports suggest that Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has allocated Rs. 350 million for this unique project, which aims to transform the canal into a vibrant hub of dining and leisure. The proposed floating restaurant will feature a dining boat along with cafes, seating areas, and play zones for children. These additions aim to provide families and tourists with a unique place to relax and enjoy scenic canal views. Locals are eagerly anticipating this development, which promises to offer a fresh and exciting dining experience. PHA plans to breathe new life into canal area by revitalizing an underused picnic spot nearby. Engineering team is reportedly working on a detailed developme...

Slow Internet Speed Disrupts Lives and Businesses Across Pakistan

3Dec

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Sci-Tech

Slow Internet Speed Disrupts Lives and Businesses Across Pakistan

Recent internet slowdown in Pakistan continues to disrupt daily life, education, and businesses nationwide. While slight improvements have been observed in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Multan remain heavily affected. Students struggle to access educational resources, freelancers are unable to meet deadlines, and businesses reliant on online communication face significant challenges. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp have been particularly affected, leaving users unable to upload or download files. Some individuals resorted to using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access essential services, but even VPNs have faced outages in many areas. Frustration grows as Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has yet to identify or add...