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Musk’s internet provider Starlink lands in Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet-provider Starlink has been granted temporary registration in Pakistan following green lights from all regulatory and security agencies. Starlink’s compliance with fee payments and other licensing requirements shall be overseen by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) that will issue license within four weeks. Following the licensing, Starlink will launch its services within […]

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3rd T20I match: Record-Breaking Century By Hasan Nawaz

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EDEN PARK, AUKLAND: Pakistan has beaten New Zealand by 9 wickets in the 3rd T20I, played here Friday (21st March, 2025), with the help of the 23-year-old opener’s ton off 44 balls (fastest ever by any Green Shirt in a T20I). EDEN PARK: Pakistan, after winning the toss invited hosts to bat first. __________ It […]

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Swimming Great Kirsty Coventry Elected IOC President

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COSTA NAVARINO, PYLOS (GREECE): During the 144th Session of IOC here on Thursday (20th March, 2025) swimming great from Zimbabwe Kirsty Coventry was elected the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President. Commenting on the fact that she happens to be the first woman President of International Olympic Committee in its 130-year-old history (that too from Africa), […]

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World Down Syndrome Day, 21 March

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KARACHI: The General Assembly decided, with effect from 2012, to observe World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March each year. In order to raise public awareness of Down Syndrome, the General Assembly invites all Member States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system and other international organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations […]

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Heathrow Airport Closed Due to Power Outage

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LONDON: Heathrow Airport, the world’s second busiest travel hub, took to the X Friday (21st March, 2025) to report massive disruption due to a power outage caused by a large fire nearby. Asking passengers and staff to avoid approaching the Airport, authorities stated by means of Social Media: “Passengers are advised not to travel to […]

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NZ’s 15-year-old Sam Ruthe runs sub-4 minute mile

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AUKLAND: New Zealand’s 15-year-old Sam Ruthe entered his name in the record books of athletics by running a mile in 3:58:35 here Wednesday (19th March, 2025) and thus becoming the youngest person to break the four-minute barrier. Commenting on his achievement Sam Ruthe said that was his favourite goal the he had reached: “I’ve definitely […]

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US Ownership of Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants

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WASHINGTON: Following Trump’s hour-long telephonic conversation on Wednesday (19th March, 2025) with Zelenskyy, White House informed that possible US ownership of Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plants was also discussed. Commenting on his talk with Putin, US President posted on his Truth Social network: “Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President […]

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EC Launches EUDIS Business Accelerator

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BRUSSELS:  European Commission officially launched the EUDIS Business Accelerator and Matchmaking (BAMM) programme under the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS), a flagship initiative of the European Defence Fund (EDF) to support new defence companies. This was made during the programme kick-off meeting attended by François Arbault, Director for Defence Industry at the European Commission and […]

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