YouTube Urdu version launched in Pakistan
LAHORE: While world’s largest video sharing website YouTube still remains officially banned in Pakistan, the website administration has announced that they have launched a localised version of video sharing portal in Pakistan which will also be available in Urdu language.
The website has also got a new customised logo with “PK” for users in Pakistan.
The website was banned in Pakistan in September 2012, when it refused the content that insulted Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The company and Pakistani government remained in talks for establishment of a localised version of website which would not carry such content.
According to a statement of Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager Zeffri Yusof, the company has launched YouTube’s localised versions for Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal in the latest update.
Soldiers from the Michigan Army National Guard, Flint, hand out bottled water at a fire station Jan. 17, 2016. U.S. President Barack Obama declared a federal emergency in Michigan, which will free up federal aid to help the city of Flint with lead-contaminated drinking water.
Sony Xperia C4, Xperia C5 Ultra Now Receiving Android 5.1 Lollipop Update
The Sony Xperia C4 and Xperia C5 Ultra smartphones, which were launched in May and August respectively last year, have started receiving their Android 5.1 Lollipop update. Both smartphones until now ran Android 5.0 Lollipop out-of-the-box. The update is also available for the dual-SIM versions of the smartphones.
Following Myanmar, Pakistan is Eager to Sell More JF-17s
Pakistani media sources have recently reported international interest in the Pakistani made, Chinese-designed JF-17s, specifically mentioned were to Sri-Lanka, Azerbaijan and Malaysia. The sale to Sri-Lanka was reported following Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s recent visit to Colombo. However, following stiff opposition from India, Colombo is likely to drop its plan to follow with the deal, that would have cost $400 million. the Pakistani plane was considered as a replacement for the Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) ageing fleet of Israeli Kfirs and MiG-27s. Pakistan had been pushing for the sale of 10 to 12 JF-17s, each priced about $35 million.
Pakistani media sources have recently reported international interest in the Pakistani made, Chinese-designed JF-17s, specifically mentioned were to Sri-Lanka, Azerbaijan and Malaysia. The sale to Sri-Lanka was reported following Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s recent visit to Colombo. However, following stiff opposition from India, Colombo is likely to drop its plan to follow with the deal, that would have cost $400 million. the Pakistani plane was considered as a replacement for the Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) ageing fleet of Israeli Kfirs and MiG-27s. Pakistan had been pushing for the sale of 10 to 12 JF-17s, each priced about $35 million.
Pakistan, 1st T20I at Auckland :Hafeez, bowlers help Pakistan take 1-0 lead
India vs Australia 3rd ODI, Highlights, Melbourne - Virat Kohli Ton in Vain as Glenn Maxwell Guides Hosts to Series Win
15:27 IST: WICKET!!! Mitchell Marsh now has to make the long walk back after being run out for 17. Needless, really, when Maxwell called Marsh for the third run. Rocket throw from Umesh combined with MS DHoni's brilliant glove work finds Marsh short by few inches. India right back in it. Australia are 204/5 after 35.1 overs.
14:32 IST: Shaun Marsh slammed a 53-ball half-century as Australia continue their march towards India's total. The opener completed his 12th ODI half-century with a single off Rishi Dhawan in the 22nd over. The Men in Blue have rarely ruffled Kangaroos in the chase and are looking good to complete a hattrick of wins. Australia are 131/2 after 22 overs.
Saudi foreign ministervisits Pakistan as Iran tensions deepen
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister arrived in Pakistan on Thursday, where he met Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is keen to use the two-day visit to defuse spiralling sectarian tension between the Sunni-majority kingdom and Shi'ite Iran.
Saudi Arabia's execution of a prominent Shi'ite cleric on Saturday inflamed tension across the Middle East and infuriated Iran, Riyadh's main rival in the region
YouTube is now officially ‘unblocked’ in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Staff Report) – World’s largest video sharing website YouTube has finally been unblocked by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) after the website administration introduced a localised version of web portal in Pakistan.
The website was blocked in September 17, 2012, when the Google which is parent company of YouTube refused to remove blasphemous content from the website.
WhatsApp for Android update brings Bengali, Urdu support
Whenever you think of sending a text, voice, video or photo message, Whatsapp is the first thing that comes in your mind.
Therefore, the messaging app has released a new update version 2.12.367, which supports Urdu apart from other additions.
In order to access Whatsapp in Urdu hit the update button on your Google Play Store; simply change your handset’s language settings to Urdu.
The update version 2.12.367 also brings additional features such as per chat custom notification settings and mute options, mark chats as unread or read and lowering the data usage on WhatsApp calls.
Pakistan’s army is building an arsenal of ”tiny” nuclear weapons—and it’s going to backfire
Pakistanis overwhelmingly support their army and its various misadventures. And the pursuit of tactical weapons is no exceptio
Pakistan has the fastest growing nuclear arsenal and, within the next five to ten years, it is likely to double that of India, and exceed those of France, the United Kingdom, and China. Only the arsenals of the United States and Russia will be larger.
In recent years, Pakistan has boasted of developing “tactical nuclear weapons” to protect itself against potential offensive actions by India. In fact, Pakistan is the only country currently boasting of making
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