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Murtaza Wahab praised the people of Karachi, saying, "Karachi waly barey dil walay hain," highlighting their kindness and generosity. His statement reflects the warmth and hospitality that Karachi’s residents are known for. This message tells the city's vibrant spirit and sense of community. #Karachi #MurtazaWahab #KarachiPeople #Generosity

The moon of Shaban 1446 Hijri has officially been sighted in Pakistan, marking the beginning of the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. This sets the stage for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start on March 1, 2024. The announcement was made following a meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, in Islamabad on Thursday. The committee, along with zonal members and relevant officials, reviewed credible testimonies of the moon sighting. As a result, January 31, 2024, will be observed as the first day of Shaban. Muslims around the world will also observe Shab-e-Barat, a night of forgiveness and prayer, on the 15th of Shaban. The sighting of the moon is significant in determining the start of important Islamic months, including Ramadan. #ShabanMoonSighting #Shaban1446 #IslamicCalendar #Ramadan2024 #ShabeBarat #RuetEHilal

Meta has agreed to pay former U.S. President Donald Trump $25 million to settle a lawsuit he filed in 2021, accusing the company of unfairly banning him from Facebook and Instagram after the January 6 Capitol ri_ot. According to The Wall Street Journal, $22 million of the settlement will fund Trump's future presidential library, with the rest allocated for legal fees and payments to other plaintiffs. While Meta has settled the case, it will not admit any wrongdoing in suspending Trump's accounts. The settlement marks a significant resolution in a case that began after Trump’s social media accounts were suspended due to his comments following the Capitol insurrection. Trump has since made attempts to mend ties with tech figures like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and X owner Elon Musk. #MetaSettlement #TrumpLawsuit #SocialMediaBan #Trump2024 #Facebook #instagram

The Sindh government has launched an initiative to provide free meals to students in government schools, partnering with the World Food Programme (WFP). This program aims to tackle malnutrition and food insecurity, especially in areas with high poverty. The first phase will begin in Karachi's Malir district, where 11,000 children will receive nutritious hot meals to enhance their learning and health. This initiative seeks to improve school attendance, reduce dropout rates, and encourage children to attend school instead of working. The program will expand based on its success. #EducationForAll #ChildNutrition #Malnutrition #FreeMeals #SindhGovernment

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended the purchase of over 1,000 new vehicles for its officers following orders from the Senate Standing Committee on Finance. FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial confirmed that the vehicle purchase will remain on hold until the finance committee is satisfied. The committee has called on the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) to clarify the procurement rules. Initially, the FBR had planned to purchase 1,200cc vehicles despite facing a revenue shortfall. This decision, made on January 13, 2025, had sparked criticism. The purchase was estimated at Rs. 3 billion, with delivery planned from January to May. However, all vehicle deliveries have now been postponed indefinitely. #FBR #VehiclePurchase #FinanceCommittee #PublicProcurement #FBRUpdate

Pakistan's third private airline, AirSial, launched by Sialkot’s business community, is set to begin operations to the UAE as part of a new agreement aimed at expanding flight services between the two nations. The deal, finalized this week following discussions with UAE authorities, is expected to boost bilateral trade and connectivity. AirSial will operate flights from three Pakistani cities to Abu Dhabi, while Wizz Air will launch services between Abu Dhabi and two other cities in Pakistan. These new services, set to launch within two to three months, are seen as a significant step in strengthening economic ties. The UAE and Pakistan currently have at least eight airlines, including Emirates, PIA, and Fly Dubai, offering flights between the countries. #AirSial #PakistanUAE #FlightServices #BilateralTrade #AirlineExpansion #Connectivity

Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai has seen a massive loss of over 1,60,000 subscribers on Youtube following a video by Sham Idrees. Ducky Bhai, who once gained popularity, is now facing a subscriber decline, with the numbers continuing to drop. #DuckyBhai #ShamIdrees #YouTube #SubscriberLoss #PakistaniYouTuber

Pakistan’s air ambulance service is achieving new heights with state-of-the-art medical facilities. In a record-breaking feat, Minelle Faruqi has become the youngest female air ambulance pilot. A private aviation firm in Pakistan has appointed her to operate emergency medical flights, marking a major leap for women in aviation and the country’s medical transport sector. Her achievement sets a new benchmark, inspiring young pilots and strengthening Pakistan’s role in aerial healthcare services. #MinelleFaruqi #AviationHistory #WomenInAviation #AirAmbulance #PakistanInnovation #BreakingBarriers

An American woman, stra_nd_ed in Karachi after being rejected by her lover's family, demands $2,000 weekly from the Pakistani government. She sought citizenship and compensation, sparking widespread attention. The Sindh government and US consulate are working to resolve the situation. #Karachi #USCitizen #Compensation #Karachi

Alibaba unveiled its new AI model, Qwen 2.5-Max, claiming it surpasses DeepSeek-V3, a competitor AI developed by DeepSeek. The timing of Qwen 2.5-Max's release during the Lunar New Year reflects the rising pressure from DeepSeek’s recent success. DeepSeek's AI assistant has disrupted Silicon Valley, drawing attention for its low development costs. In response, Chinese companies like ByteDance and Alibaba are racing to enhance their models. DeepSeek’s founder, Liang Wenfeng, emphasized the company's focus on artificial general intelligence (AGI) rather than competing in price wa_rs, highlighting the limits of large tech firms. #AI #Alibaba #DeepSeek #Qwen #AGI #TechInnovation