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Bluesky, the emerging social media platform, announced that it was adding blue check marks to verified accounts in an effort to confirm users’ identities and ensure authenticity. In a blog post, the company revealed that it would “proactively verify authentic and notable accounts and display a blue check next to their names.” “Trust is everything,” the team stated in the post. This move mirrors a feature once deployed by Twitter to help users identify authentic accounts and combat impersonation. Bluesky was founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey in 2019 as a side project. Dorsey, along with five engineers, sought to…

Multan Sultans ended their losing streak by defeating Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs in the 12th match of the PSL X at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. According to the details, the Qalandars scored 195 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the allotted 20 overs and faced defeat by 33 runs. For the Qalandars, Sikandar Raza performed well and scored a half-century, while Sam Billings contributed an innings of 43 runs. In addition, Fakhar Zaman scored 32, Abdullah Shafique 18 and Daryl Mitchell scored 19 runs. For the Sultans, Ubaid Shah took three wickets, Mitchell Bracewell and…

Renowned actress and television host Iffat Omar has declined the position of Cultural Adviser to the Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bukhari, shortly after her appointment was announced. While the Punjab government had entrusted Iffat Omar with the significant task of reviving and promoting the province’s cultural heritage, she has now stepped back from taking up the role. The Punjab government also assigned the actress an official office at Alhamra Cultural Complex in Lahore to commence her work. However, in a brief statement, Iffat Omar said she will not be accepting the position and added, “I will share…

Actress, writer, and model Amar Khan is known for her expressive acting and her passion for dancing. While she’s previously lit up stages at weddings and events with her energetic performances, her latest dance video has stirred quite the reaction — and not the kind she may have expected. Amar recently shared a short clip on her social media, dancing in the rain during a hailstorm in Lahore. The moment was spontaneous and unscripted, as the Dum Mastam star twirled to the evergreen song “Lor Lor Ae”, wearing comfy PJs, natural curls, and no makeup. Many of her fans…

At least 26 tourists lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after a group of unidentified gunmen opened fire at the popular Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon. According to local officials, the incident occurred around 2:30pm when a group of visitors was present at the Baisaran mountain top, located approximately five kilometers from Pahalgam and accessible only by foot or pony rides. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of panic and chaos as gunshots rang out, prompting nearby locals to rush to the aid of the injured. Visuals from the site showed distressing scenes with bodies…

Following the signing of a cooperation agreement between China and Pakistan at the end of February, the selection process for Pakistani astronauts is now underway, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. Similar to the selection process for Chinese astronauts, it consists of three stages: preliminary selection, secondary selection and final selection. The preliminary selection is being conducted in Pakistan, while the secondary and final stages will take place in China. Ultimately, two Pakistani astronauts will be chosen to undergo training in China, according to the CMSA. According to the flight mission plans for the China Space Station…

China will launch the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission to its space station at 5:17 p.m. on April 24 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, the China Manned Space Agency announced on Wednesday. Chinese astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie will carry out the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission. After entering orbit, the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft will conduct automated rendezvous and docking with the radial port of the Tianhe core module approximately 6.5 hours later, forming a combination of three spacecraft and three modules. During their stay in orbit, the Shenzhou-20 crew will receive visits from the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft and the…

GILGIT: The Khunjerab Pass was virtually inaugurated on Tuesday for year-round trade and travel between Pakistan and China, in what officials called a historic step toward strengthening regional cooperation and advancing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The pass, which serves as the entry point for the CPEC project, had previously remained open only from April 1 to Nov 30 due to heavy snowfall during the winter months. However, under this new agreement, the border will now remain open throughout the year. A high-level virtual ceremony marked the inauguration, attended by officials from China’s Xinjiang province and the Gilgit-Baltistan government. Chief Minister of…

Federal Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb held significant meetings on the opening day of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington. In his meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, the Finance Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continuing reforms. He also extended an invitation from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his to visit Pakistan. During his visit, Mohammad Aurangzeb also met with the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and World Bank officials. Additionally, he attended a luncheon hosted by the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council, where he engaged with American business leaders. Finance Minister began his Washington…

Federal government has decided to invite Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) starting April 24. According to the Privatisation Commission, stricter pre-qualification criteria have been set to ensure that only serious investors participate in the process. Both local and international investors will be given at least one month to submit their EOIs. The government plans to sell between 51% to 100% of PIA’s shares, with the assurance that employee protection and service structures will be maintained post-privatisation. A thorough assessment of PIA’s assets and financial standing is expected to be completed by July 2025.…