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Google Unveils Trend Page Amid Pakistan’s General Elections

18Jan

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Pakistan

Google Unveils Trend Page Amid Pakistan’s General Elections

Google has launched a dedicated page featuring search trends related to the 2024 Pakistani general elections. This tool provides insights into what voters are searching for and what issues are most concerning to them. Google has rolled out a special page called "Google Trends Pakistan General Election" to assist media outlets and the public in tracking popular political searches as the country approaches the upcoming general elections next month. This innovative tool was released as part of the Google News Initiative for informed political coverage. It provides data on the top "search queries, topics, and interests in parties contesting the elections". An interesting feature is that all charts from the Google Trends page can be embedded on any site. It also ensures continuous u...

Pakistan Launched Military Strikes in Iran in Retaliation

18Jan

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Pakistan

Pakistan Launched Military Strikes in Iran in Retaliation

Pakistan launched "precise" military strikes on Iranian territory in response to a bombing in its southwestern Balochistan province that killed two children on Wednesday. The strikes come amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and Iran. In response to recent attacks on its territory by Iran, Pakistan carried out precision military strikes on Thursday morning against terrorist hideouts in Iran's Siestan-o-Baluchistan province, according to a statement from the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement mentioned that the strikes were highly coordinated and specifically targeted, resulting in the elimination of a "number of terrorists." The action was taken based on credible intelligence indicating an impending large-scale terrorist threat. The move comes after Iran co...

Imad Wasim Bids Farewell To International Cricket

24Nov

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Imad Wasim Bids Farewell To International Cricket

Pakistani all-rounder Imad Wasim, a stalwart in international cricket since his debut in 2015. He has announced his sudden retirement, leaving fans surprised. Despite impressive performances, his exclusion from the 2023 World Cup squad hinted at a possible retirement, now confirmed. Islamabad, Pakistan – November 24, 2023: Pakistani all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced his retirement from international cricket, effective immediately. The announcement came as a surprise to many fans and followers of the sport. Wasim was still considered to be a key member of the Pakistan national team. Wasim made his international debut for Pakistan in 2015 and quickly established himself as a valuable all-rounder. He was a left-arm spinner who could also bat in the lower middle order. He was known f...

Details and Application Deadline For Hajj Policy 2024 in Pakistan

17Nov

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Details and Application Deadline For Hajj Policy 2024 in Pakistan

The caretaker government of Pakistan has announced the Hajj policy for 2024, with a significant reduction in the cost of the pilgrimage. The economy package for Hajj 2024 starts from Rs. 1,075,000 for the South Zone. Moreover, the North Zone package is priced at Rs. 1,175,000. Islamabad - The Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmed, has announced the Hajj Policy 2024, which includes a significant reduction of Rs100,000 in the cost for pilgrims. In addition, the first phase of the policy featured an ‘affordable’ package priced at 1075 thousand rupees. During a press conference in the federal capital, Minister Ahmed shared that Saudi Arabia has allocated a quota of 179,210 pilgrims for Hajj 2024. This quota will be evenly distributed between the government and private Ha...

Pakistan Chief Selector Inzamam ul Haq Resigns: says PCB

30Oct

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Pakistan Chief Selector Inzamam ul Haq Resigns: says PCB

In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan Chief Selector, Inzamam ul Haq, has stepped down from his position during the ongoing World Cup 2023. This decision comes after allegations emerged suggesting his involvement in a player management company. Inzamam addressed the situation, emphasizing the importance of thorough research before making accusations. Inzamam ul Haq, the Pakistan Chief Selector of the cricket team, announced his resignation on Monday amidst the World Cup 2023 following allegations of his association with a player management company. The company in question is reportedly registered with the PCB. And Inzamam is believed to be a partner alongside prominent players like Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. This revelation sparked concerns regarding a potential conflict of ...