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ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) of Pakistan and Nigeria’s Identity Commission have formalized a historic agreement to upgrade the national identity card system in Nigeria, ARY News reported on Wednesday. As a result of the collaboration, Nigeria’s national identity card system is set to undergo a substantial upgrade by NADRA. The bilateral collaboration, spanning over 15 years, has paved the way for Nadra’s advanced technological solutions to be implemented not only in Pakistan but also in Nigeria, Kenya, and Somalia. During the visit to Abuja, the Nadra delegation engaged in discussions with the Nigerian Identity Commission, emphasizing the importance of technological advancements in identity services. Nigeria, with a population exceeding 102 million, has successfully issued more than 102 million national identity cards under the efficient management of the Nigerian Identity Commission. The collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency and secu

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday revised down Pakistan’s growth estimate for fiscal year 2024 to two percent – a 0.5pc reduction from October outlook, stated its World Economic Outlook (WEO). According to the Fund’s World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, Pakistan’s growth estimate was downgraded by 0.5pc from 2.5pc in October’s outlook , expecting a “sluggish pace” of growth in the current fiscal year. The IMF’s latest growth forecast is lower than the government’s 3.5pc GDP growth target for the current year. However, the Fund predicts a rebound in economic growth for the next fiscal year 2025, projecting a rate of 3.5pc. Meanwhile, the IMF raised its 2024 global growth forecast to 3.1pc, citing unexpected resilience in major advanced and emerging market economies around the world, including the United States and China. The updated figure is 0.2 percentage points higher than the October forecast. “The forecast for 2024–25 is, however, below the historica

QUETTA: Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) on Monday revealed its manifesto for the upcoming general election 2024 in Pakistan, ARY News reported. The BAP in its manifesto revealed that the party will work towards development, education, healthcare, security, and agriculture. The manifesto highlights the inclusion of Blue Economy and the Gwadar Tax-Free Zone in the list of top priorities, aiming to boost economic growth in the region. The document emphasizes the active participation of local individuals in the legislative process and environmental conservation as integral components of the legislative framework. Moreover, in Quetta, the manifesto places a strong emphasis on transparency within the government and ongoing projects which intends to build trust among the public and enhance the efficiency of governance in the province. Earlier to this, PTI has unveiled its manifesto for general elections 2024. In a press conference, PTI leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan presented the party’

Amazon/MGM action picture “The Beekeeper”, starring Jason Statham, flew to the top of the North American box office on a slow winter weekend with an estimated take of $7.4 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. “‘The Beekeeper’ is a hit,” said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. “This is not a routine action thriller; those movies disappear fast. The Beekeeper is series material.” He predicted the film, made for an estimated $40 million and in only its third week out, could ultimately net $150 million worldwide. Tough guy Jason Statham plays the beekeeper in question, an ex-commando seeking revenge against a criminal group whose cruel scams lead to the suicide of his friend (Phylicia Rashad). “Beekeeper” only narrowly edged out last weekend’s top film, Paramount’s “Mean Girls,” which took in an estimated $7.3 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period in the US and Canada. That brings its domestic total in three weeks out to $60.8 mill

A video of the incident went viral on social media, in which – according to the Indian locals – an intoxicated driver rammed some vehicles in tried to flee the scene in the Panjagutta area of India’s Hyderabad. WATCH VIDEO HERE: పంజాగుట్ట ట్రాఫిక్ ఏరియాలో ఓ వ్యక్తి మద్యం సేవించి కారు నడుపుతూ అడ్డు వచ్చిన వారిని గుద్దుతూ వెళ్లిపోవడం గమనించిన స్థానికులు వెంటనే అతడు కారుని ఆపి దేహశుద్ధి చేశారు. స్థానికుల సమాచారం మేరకు పోలీసులు అదడిని అదుపులోకి తీసుకున్నారు. pic.twitter.com/KXmi3IxYhy — Telugu Scribe (@TeluguScribe) January 26, 2024 A young man, under the influence of alcohol, sped his car through the Pangagatta area, colliding with some passing vehicles, causing a roadblock. Alarmed bystanders took swift action, chased the car of the individual, and stopped the car. Later, the locals of the area apprehended the driver and handed him over to the police after a scuffle. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/e2nvD8B

ISLAMABAD: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, who represents Asia in the Committee of Human Rights for Parliamentarians (CHRP) of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), was unanimously elected as Vice President of the Committee at its meeting in Geneva. Meanwhile, Millie Odhiambo of Kenya was elected as president of the body. Senator Mushahid’s appointment marks a historic moment as he becomes the first parliamentarian from Pakistan to hold a high-ranking office within a key body of the IPU, a global organisation that represents parliamentary bodies worldwide. Two years prior, at the IPU General Assembly in Rwanda, Senator Mushahid Hussain was elected as a member of the CHRP, the only Asian in this important 10-member committee. Hussain, who is a member of the Senate Human Rights Committee, served as Leader of the Pakistan Delegation to the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva. In the year 2000, Mushahid Hussain was honoured by being declared a ‘Prisoner of Conscience’ by

HYDERABAD: In a horrific incident, a 24-year-old man beat his father and uncle to death in broad daylight allegedly over a property dispute in India’s Hyderabad city  The Mailardevpally police confirmed the causalities and said that a man named Rakesh, 24, killed his father Lakshminarayana and uncle Srinivasulu over a property dispute. The police said that Lakshminarayana, the accused’s father decided to sell their house and the son was demanding his share of the amount. After a dispute between the son and father, other relatives were also called to settle the matter. The son-father duo argued the issue during which Rakesh dragged his father on the road and started beating him with an iron rod. The police said that a relative believed to be suspect’s uncle Srinivasulu tried to intervene and rescue Lakshminarayana, but was also beaten up by Rakesh. Lakshminarayana and Srinivasulu sustained severe injuries and died on their way to the hospital for treatment. Rakesh was arrested by

The batting unit of Team India faced backlash on social media after yet another poor performance in a pressure situation on Day 4 of the first Test against England, resulting in a 28-run loss at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. England’s right-handed batter, Ollie Pope, made an impressive comeback for England in their second innings, scoring a remarkable 196 runs which helped the English team to reach a total of 420, setting a target of 231 for team India to chase. The young Indian talent, Yashasvi Jaiswal, scored 15 runs before being dismissed by Tom Hartley in the 12th over, while, Shubman Gill also struggled, getting out for a two-ball duck. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma played well with a 39-run knock but was sent to the pavilion by Tom Hartley in the 18th over. After that, India faced difficulties as the remaining batters played defensively and eventually got out for 202. Fans expressed disappointment with the Indian batting performance through memes on social