LinkedIn has rolled out three new games—Queens, Crossclimb, and Pinpoint—with the goal of enhancing user engagement through logic, trivia, and word association challenges. These globally accessible games can be played directly or accessed through LinkedIn News. Modeled after Wordle, they are intended for daily play, fostering connections with first-degree contacts and enabling users to share their progress. Operating independently from Microsoft, LinkedIn sees these games as means to... Read more ..read more

Pakistan has embarked on its inaugural lunar mission, marking its entry into the global space exploration endeavor for scientific research. With assistance from China, the mission was launched from China's Hainan Space Site. The satellite, weighing approximately 7kg, was developed over a two-year period by the Electrical Engineering Department of the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in Islamabad. The live broadcast of the satellite's launch, named iCube Qamar, was accessible via the... Read more ..read more

The 2024 Asia University Rankings by Times Higher Education use 18 indicators adjusted to reflect Asian institutions' characteristics. Tsinghua University and Peking University maintain their first and second positions for the fifth consecutive year. Mainland Chinese universities dominate the top 10, with Zhejiang University joining this group. Hong Kong and Singapore follow with two universities each in the top 10. The University of Tokyo rises to fifth place, its highest since 2015. Seoul... Read more ..read more

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has officially declared May 24 as the International Day of the Markhor, following a resolution sponsored by Pakistan and eight other countries. This significant move aims to promote global awareness and cooperation for the conservation of the Markhor, also known as the "screw-horned goat," which serves as Pakistan's national animal. The resolution urges all stakeholders to prioritize efforts to protect the Markhor and its natural habitat... Read more ..read more

According to the latest annual update from the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan's cricket team has slipped two spots to seventh in the T20 rankings. India maintains its position at the top with a slight decrease in lead points, now followed closely by Australia and England. South Africa has surged to fourth place, trailing England by only two rating points. In the ODI rankings, India has extended its lead over Australia by six points. Meanwhile, Australia's victory in the World... Read more ..read more

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has recently released data indicating a significant surge in the import of smartphones within Pakistan, marking a substantial increase over the previous fiscal year. During the first nine months of the financial year, smartphone imports have soared to an impressive Rs370 billion, reflecting a remarkable 180% surge compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. This notable increase highlights a burgeoning trend in consumer behavior and... Read more ..read more

In a significant development for the faithful, Russia's government has announced relaxed guidelines for citizenship applications from hijab-wearing women. The Russian Interior Ministry recently confirmed that headscarves and hijabs are now permissible in passport photographs, effective May 5th. According to official documents, applicants whose religious beliefs require them to wear head coverings in the presence of strangers may submit photographs with appropriate head coverings that do not... Read more ..read more

Dr. Najeeb Syed, a renowned professor in basic and clinical medical sciences, has been teaching for over 22 years. Originally from Lahore, Pakistan, he later moved to Miami. Despite a challenging start and no formal schooling until matriculation, he relied on self-study and determination. Graduating from King Edward Medical College, he excelled academically and worked odd jobs to support his studies. During his early years, he sold sweets during the day and studied at night, even resorting... Read more ..read more

Former Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram will serve as a mentor for Sri Lanka's bowlers as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Akram, known for his exceptional bowling skills, has arrived in Sri Lanka to conduct a two-day training camp organized by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Having taken over 900 international wickets during his playing career, Akram brings extensive experience to the coaching role. He has previously coached teams in high-profile tournaments like the Indian... Read more ..read more

Turkey has ended all trade connections with Is-ràèl, reportedly cea_sing all commercial activities and implementing limitations on revenues and imports. This decision has sparked strong objections from Is-ràèl, with the Is-ràèli Foreign Minister cond_emning Turkey's actions. The Minister acc*used President Erdogan of vio_lating agreements by shutting down ports and harbors for imports and revenues. The Foreign Minister cri_ticized Turkey's behavior, likening it to that of a dic_tator... Read more ..read more