Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir will visit various projects under the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) on February 14, accompanied by key federal and provincial officials to assess ongoing agricultural projects and facilities. Key Highlights: Major project inaugurations include the Smart Agri Farm, Green Agri Mall, and Research Facilitation Centers to promote modern farming, agricultural research, and agribusiness growth. A briefing on GPI’s achievements will highlight advancements in agricultural productivity, sustainability, and corporate farming. An exhibition of modern agricultural machinery and technology will demonstrate innovations aimed at transforming Pakistan’s agricultural sector. A visit to model farms in Perowal…
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Oil prices fell on Thursday as expectations of a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia raised hopes for the removal of sanctions disrupting supply flows. Additionally, U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs added concerns about inflation. Key Highlights: Brent crude oil fell by $0.55 (0.73%) to $74.63 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped $0.52 (0.73%) to $70.85 per barrel. On Wednesday, prices declined by more than 2% after Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed a willingness for peace talks. Russia, the world’s third-largest oil producer, has been impacted…
A technical delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for stricter monitoring of Pakistan’s public finance management, governance, and budget utilisation, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and modern oversight mechanisms. Key Highlights: The IMF team proposed a modern model to improve budget efficiency and enhance strict monitoring. Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance briefed the delegation on the country’s budget release strategy and development project monitoring. For the 2025-26 fiscal year, the government is considering establishing a special monitoring cell for real-time tracking of development funds. The IMF recommended restricting new funding allocations until previously released funds are fully…
Brazil’s BRICS presidency this year will not push for a common currency among member nations but will instead focus on reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar in global trade. This agenda could provoke opposition from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has twice warned BRICS against challenging the dominance of the “mighty U.S. dollar.” Last month, Trump stated on social media, “There is no chance that BRICS will replace the U.S. Dollar in international trade, and any country that tries should say hello to tariffs!” Brazilian officials clarified that the idea of a shared BRICS currency was never formally discussed at…
Level Infinite has officially launched the PUBG Mobile 3.7 Update on beta servers, introducing the Golden Dynasty Themed Mode and a brand-new 8×8 Rondo map. Set for a March release, this update brings an immersive time-themed battleground featuring floating islands, ancient palaces, and powerful new mechanics. Golden Dynasty Theme: What’s New? The Golden Dynasty theme transports players to a mystical desert kingdom, blending sand, time, and treasure into an action-packed battle royale experience. Key features include: Time-Bending Dagger – A unique melee weapon allowing players to rewind a few seconds in battle for a strategic advantage. Floating Islands Return –…
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy F06 5G in India, making it the brand’s most affordable 5G smartphone yet.The new device shares most of its specs with the Galaxy A06, but with a key difference—the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset—offering full 5G support across India’s 12 5G bands. Samsung Galaxy F06 5G Key Features:Display: 7-inch HD+ LCD, 60Hz refresh rateProcessor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300Cameras: 50MP (main) + 2MP (depth) | 8MP front cameraBattery: 5,000mAh with 25W fast chargingOS & Updates: Android 14 with One UI | 4 OS updates & 4 years of security patchesDesign & Colors: Bahama Blue & Lit Violet…
Elon Musk’s company X (formerly Twitter) has agreed to pay a settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump.Trump sued the platform after it banned him following the January 6 Capitol riot.As per multiple outlets, Trump’s lawsuit was originally filed against X when Jack Dorsey was its CEO.After Musk bought X, reinstated Trump’s account, formed a relationship with him, and spent $250 million on his re-election campaign, Trump’s legal team thought about dropping the lawsuit, as per The Wall Street Journal report.Despite considering dropping the lawsuit, Trump’s lawyer decided to continue with the lawsuit.This settlement will be the second…
NASA’s telescope has captured a stunning image of stars that resemble a bouquet of flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day.The image is a composite and was created by combining data from multiple sources.It features 30 Doradus, a well-known star-forming region, and includes the deepest X-ray image ever taken of this area.By combining X-ray data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, a more detailed and dynamic view of a stellar structure has been achieved.The 30 Dor, also called the Tarantula Nebula, is a bright and densely populated star-forming region located about 160,000 light-years…
Honda and Nissan’s talks to create the fourth-largest auto group in the world by vehicle sales collapsed after they failed to agree on a multi-billion merger.According to BBC, the Japanese car-making giants, Nissan and Honda, failed to join forces against Chinese rivals and to create the world’s fourth-largest auto group by vehicle sales after Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai, after their $60bn (£48bn) merger talks fell apart on Thursday, February 13, 2025.As the deal talks end, the two firms vowed to continue their partnership on the in-house development of electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and software along with Mitsubishi.The three automobile manufacturers…
British former tennis player and coach Andy Murray has revealed his favourite player to coach among the Big Three—Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.According to Tennis Majors, a three-time Grand Slam winner who retired from the sport after the 2024 Paris Olympics has now entered a new role as a coach.Currently, the two-time Olympic gold medallist, who began his coaching career with Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open, spoke about his dream coaching player on the Sporting Misadventures podcast with six-time Olympic gold medallist Chris Hoy and journalist and author Matt Majendie.When asked which of the Big Three he…
