Author: i2wtc
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s government will present its annual budget on Wednesday, aiming to balance domestic obligations to the country’s 240 million people with demands for fiscal consolidation from its main lender, the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country is aiming to boost gross domestic product (GDP) growth to more than 3.5 percent from 2.38 percent in the previous fiscal year as it seeks to revive its economy after nearly two years of stagnation due to political instability. Pakistani officials have held several meetings with the IMF recently, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who came to power as head of…
After playing an “easy” schedule to open the season, the Miami Hurricanes will face off against the opening team in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Virginia Tech Hokies. Both teams finished the 2023 season with identical records of 7-6, but the Hokies had more success in ACC play, posting a 5-3 record in conference play. It was a step in the right direction for a program looking to recapture its glory days, improving by four wins from a 3-8 record in 2022. That could be thanks to a number of transfer players returning for their second season in Blacksburg. The…
Who: America vs Indiawhat: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group A matcheswhen: Wednesday 12 June, 10:30am local time (14:30pm GMT)where: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, USAHow to follow: Al Jazeera’s live text and photo coverage begins at 10:30 GMT. America’s best batsman, Aaron Jones, will not be intimidated by the prospect of coming up against some of the superstars playing in the ICC T20 World Cup Group A match against India in New York. Jones, who played a key role in the United States’ two victories so far this tournament, said it would be “exciting” to face…
Pakistan stayed in the tournament after beating Canada, but they will be eliminated if the Ireland match is cancelled or if the US manages to get just one point from their remaining games.S. RajeshJune 11, 2024 • Updated 3 hours agoPakistan’s win over Canada will depend on the results of other matches Getty ImagesWith rain causing upsets and points splitting in the first round of league matches in the T20 World Cup 2024, there is a lot of work to be done for one of the favourites from each group to qualify for the Super Eight. Here is a look…
Popular tech content creator Arun Maini (aka MrWhosetheboss) married his best friend and longtime love Drisha on June 8. Maini announced the news with a series of stunning wedding pictures on Instagram.On their wedding day, Maini opted for an ivory sherwani with gold embroidery, while Drisha stunned in a royal red Sabyasachi Mukherjee lehenga with intricate gold embroidery. In the first picture, the joyous couple is smiling at each other. In the second, Maini can be seen in tears gazing at her bride. Sharing the picture on Tuesday, Maini also penned a heartfelt message for his “muse.” “June 8th, 2024.…
WASHINGTON — When disinformation researcher Wen-ping Liu looked into Chinese efforts to use fake social media accounts to influence Taiwan’s recent elections, something unusual stood out about the most successful profiles.They were women, or at least they appeared to be, and the fake profiles posing as women received more engagement, attention, and influence than the accounts purporting to be men.”Pretending to be a woman is the easiest way to gain trust,” said Liu, the investigator for Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice.Whether it’s Chinese or Russian propaganda machines, online scammers, or AI chatbots, being female pays off, proving that even as technology…
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Republican candidate Sam Brown defeated a strong field to win Nevada’s GOP Senate primary on Tuesday, setting up a tough general election race against incumbent Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen that could determine which party controls the Senate.Speaking to supporters at a viewing party in Reno, Brown thanked his wife, Amy, their three young children and his parents. He said America was at a “crossroads” and that his children would inherit “no voice, no vote.””Your father is going to do everything in his power to make sure you have the American dream that so many of us…
In the end, Erik ten Hag came along.Manchester United have reportedly planned to keep Ten Hag as manager for the 2024-25 Premier League season and could potentially sign the Dutchman to a new contract.[ MORE: Weston McKennie to Aston Villa? ]Sky Sports report that United have taken a lengthy look back at last season, which was plagued by injuries and saw them beat Manchester City in the FA Cup, and have concluded that ten Hag is the club’s best option.The Red Devils finished eighth last season with many expecting a change of manager and the club have been linked with…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Disinformation researcher Wenping Liu investigated China’s efforts to influence the U.S. Taiwan’s Recent Elections Using fake social media accounts, the most successful profiles stood out with anomalies.They were women, or at least they appeared to be, and the fake profiles posing as women received more engagement, attention, and influence than the accounts purporting to be men.”Pretending to be a woman is the easiest way to gain trust,” said Liu, the investigator for Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice.Whether it is Chinese or Russian propaganda agencyBeing female is an advantage when it comes to protecting yourself from online scammers and…
Horrifying stories print in local newspapers and are whispered in coffee shops and bus stops: brutal deaths at the hands of armed robbers occur every day in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi.Last Wednesday, a car mechanic was shot dead by a robber trying to steal his mobile phone. The day before, robbers killed a second-hand shoe seller who refused to hand over his mobile phone and a businessman who had just withdrawn cash from a bank in two separate incidents. A few days before that, a 27-year-old mechanical engineer was killed by robbers who stole his mobile phone, cash and motorcycle.Pakistan’s…