Ali Haider

Lavish Chehlum by beggar family

Gujranwala’s Beggar Family Spends Rs12.5m on Grandmother’s ‘Chaliswan’

Gujranwala (Ali Haider): A beggar family from Gujranwala has sparked widespread debate after hosting a grand Chehlum (40th-day memorial ceremony) for their grandmother, an event that rivaled those of the wealthiest families in the region. The ceremony, held near Rahwali Railway Station in the Cantt area, featured lavish arrangements and drew nearly 15,000 guests from…

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Iran marine and aerial research

Iran Achieves Breakthrough in Marine and Aerial Research Technology

The Iranian National Institute for Marine and Air Research has made a significant breakthrough in marine exploration and assessment. According to institute official Murtaza Tavakoli, substantial investments have been made to conduct research in Iran’s northern and southern seas. The institute has achieved remarkable milestones in marine and aerial research, contributing to the country’s scientific…

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Maulana Tariq Jameel

If VPN is haram, then mobile phones are also haram: Maulana Tariq Jameel

Renowned Islamic scholar and preacher Maulana Tariq Jameel recently responded to the Islamic Ideological Council’s fatwa declaring VPN (Virtual Private Network) usage as haram. Speaking to a private channel, Maulana Tariq Jameel shared his opinion on this controversial ruling, stating that such declarations lack a strong foundation in Islamic jurisprudence. Maulana Tariq Jameel expressed surprise…

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Big data

Deciphering the Enigma: What is Big Data?

Big data is an overarching term that refers to immense datasets of information, surpassing the capabilities of conventional data-processing applications. This domain poses multifaceted challenges such as analysis, capture, curation, search, sharing, storage, transfer, visualization, querying, and safeguarding information privacy. Characteristically, big data is delineated by the three defining attributes known as the three V’s:…

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Abbas Ibn Firnas

Abbas Ibn Firnas: The 9th-Century Pioneer of Human Flight and Engineering Innovations

Abbas Ibn Firnas: The First Human to Attempt Heavier-Than-Air Flight Abbas Ibn Firnas, a remarkable 9th-century polymath, is celebrated as the first person to attempt and achieve heavier-than-air flight, predating modern airplanes by more than a thousand years. Born in Ronda, in what is now Spain, and later residing in Cordoba—a prominent center of learning…

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Challenges for ride-hailing drivers in Pakistan

Challenges Faced by Ride-Hailing Drivers in Pakistan Amid Rising Costs

In recent years, ride-hailing drivers in Pakistan have faced increasingly challenging conditions as the cost of operating their vehicles continues to rise. These drivers, who rely on platforms like Careem, Bykea, Yango, and inDriver, are struggling to make ends meet as expenses for fuel, maintenance, and other operational costs surge. The current inflationary pressures in…

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Toyota and Joby electric air taxi

Toyota and Joby Aviation Successfully Complete First International Electric Air Taxi Flight in Japan

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) and Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a pioneer in electric air taxi development, recently completed Joby’s first international exhibition flight at Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Shizuoka, Japan. With the stunning backdrop of Mount Fuji, the flight highlighted the low noise impact of Joby’s emissions-free aircraft and marked a significant…

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